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The 2013 Avalon finds itself the unlikely avatar of a purportedly new — more adventurous and design-driven — Toyota.

By auto industry standards, the new Avalon is hardly revolutionary, but by Toyota’s staid standards, the car represents an advance on modern territory, a dowager edging onto the electronica dance floor.

Facing rough streets and high taxes, India’s owners of supercars and high-end luxury vehicles are finding that riding in style isn’t always easy.

A new willingness to spend among the growing affluent class in India has lured high-end automakers to India. But driving supercars there can be a challenge.

Jumpstart Automotive Group: Domestic Auto Brands Make Serious Headway ... Business Wire (press release) Through the lens of a dozen diverse automotive digital publishers—household names in the automotive industry that include Car and Driver, U.S. News Automotive, JD Power Autos, and NADAguides—Jumpstart's quarterly report highlights the vehicle ... and more »

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2013 Honda Civic Leads IIHS, NHTSA Safety Ratings automotive.com (blog) The 2013 Honda Civic Sedan has earned top safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as well as the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). It has received a five-star overall vehicle score from the NHTSA, as ... and more »

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An Eclectic Automotive Wish List From 'Counting Cars' New York Times (blog) “If it has a 'for sale' sign, it's already too late,” Mr. Mack said. And Mr. Koker offered a diverse wish list of automobiles that he somehow doesn't already own. The show features a lot of classic American muscle, but Mr. Koker has rather broad ...

The new movie of the Fitzgerald book shows Jay Gatsby driving a Duesenberg. Good luck finding a mention of that car in the book.

N.H.T.S.A. may investigate a problem with Corvette low-beam headlights.

If you’ve seen History’s “Counting Cars,” you may be surprised by the list of cars Danny Koker said he would like to have.

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Cool Cars from 2013 Shanghai Auto Show: Honda Jade TFLcar.com Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism – Nathan has experienced a ... and more »

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Video: Ford's Doug Scott Talks Trucks automotive.com (blog) For this installment of Motor Trend's Wide Open Throttle, Ford Truck's Marketing Manager Doug Scott sits down with some big names to talk about the show-stopping Atlas Concept and its controversial debut. So what else can Ed Loh, Johnny Lieberman, ... and more »

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Volkswagen's Start/Stop: Baby vs. Car automotive.com (blog) Volkswagen recently released its latest commercial, this time featuring the company's start/stop fuel-saving technology. That's great and all, but when you're trying to put your newborn to sleep by driving around the neighborhood, you'll be wishing you ...

Consumer Reports says the Tesla Model S is the best car it has ever tested, and Aston Martin may team up with Daimler A.G.

Automotive MMI®: LME Cash Price of Primary Copper Rises 6.6% on Week MetalMiner The biggest mover on the weekly Automotive MMI® was the copper cash price, which saw a 6.6 percent increase on the LME to $7,325 per metric ton. This comes on the heels of a 0.9 percent decline the week prior. The copper 3-month price rose 6.5 percent ... and more »

Visionary tech AutoWeek Heated aseats are now as affordable as they are widespread across all automotive segments. But there was a time when you had to go to the very top—to Cadillac, the Standard of the World—to heat your buns. Even then, it cost a not-inconsiderable $60 ... and more »

Asbury Automotive Group Inc Stock Upgraded (ABG) TheStreet.com NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE:ABG) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from hold to buy. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its solid stock price performance, impressive record of earnings per ... and more »

When Scooter Bottega opened in Brooklyn in 2001, vintage Italian scooters, let alone shops that could service them, were a relative rarity in the city — but not anymore.

Sebastian Vettel enters the Formula One event leading in points as his boss criticizes Bernie Ecclestone’s tire rules

The new “The Great Gatsby” movie shows Jay Gatsby driving a Duesenberg. Good luck finding a mention of that car in the book.

Greener Ideal

Inside the Failure of Fisker Automotive Greener Ideal In 2008, Fisker Automotive unveiled the Fisker Karma, a plug-in hybrid luxury sports car that was backed by $200 million in government funding and designed to change the future of green energy and the automotive industry in ways never before seen.

The carmaker also projected a 22.6 percent rise in net income for its current business year, helped by the weakening yen.

Japanese Automotive Firm to Invest $50M in NC GlobeSt.com RALEIGH, NC-North Carolina officials announced on Wednesday that Japanese automotive systems manufacturer ASMO North America has agreed to invest $50 million in its manufacturing operations in Greenville. The firm, which has a current workforce of ...

Pro-M Racing Sets a New Standard in Automotive Engine Management Systems PR Web (press release) Two of the most trusted names in aftermarket automotive technology have merged to bring you the all new Pro-M Racing Engine Management System. For almost a decade Mass-Flo EFI has been the leader in sequential port mass air based aftermarket EFI ... and more »

China Automotive Steering System Industry Report, 2012-2015 WBOY-TV According to the data of China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China's annual production capacity of automotive steering system has now reached around 20 million sets. In 2012 the demand for automotive steering system in China was ... and more »

When I was growing up in the ’60s, girls were never encouraged to take auto-shop courses. Now I want to know more about what’s under the hood. Like, where’s the radiator?

Sonic Automotive Announces Closing Of $300M Of Senior Subordinated Notes Benzinga Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) today announced the closing of its private offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.0% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2023 ("Notes") to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the ... and more »

Penske Automotive Increases Dividend 7% to $0.15 per Share Benzinga Penske Automotive Group (NYSE: PAG), an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the first quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable on June 3, 2013, to ... Penske Automotive Increases Dividend 7%MarketWatch (press release) Penske Automotive raises dividend by a pennyBusinessweek Penske Automotive Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.15 (PAG)Mideast Time all 4 news articles »

Penske Automotive Increases Dividend 7% MarketWatch (press release) BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 09, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) , an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.15 per share for the first quarter ... Penske Automotive raises dividend by a pennyBusinessweek Penske Automotive Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.15 (PAG)Mideast Time all 4 news articles »

Automotive Dist. Network begins sweepstakes Modern Tire Dealer The Automotive Distribution Network's summer sweepstakes will award a Bahamas cruise and other prizes to service dealers who buy from participating Parts Plus and Auto Pride warehouse distributors and auto stores from May 1 to June 30, 2013. and more »