Cars
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews and videos for Monday, July 13, 2015.
INSIDE THE AUTO FINANCE BUSINESS
"About 30 percent of all new vehicles financed in the first three months of the year were purchased with loans ranging from just over six to seven years,†The Detroit News reports. We’re quick to consider the implications on personal finances, but these long-term loans also speak to the frequency with which auto buyers will (or won’t) be returning to car dealers to buy another car.
REVIEW
Automobile Magazine just spent time with a Jeep Renegade, and it wasn’t like the ones you’ll see most often in grocery store parking lots. Oh, you’ll see it in grocery store parking lots, but it’ll be capable of so much more. The 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk, Automobile says, "doesn’t have much wheel articulation, and feels off-balance as it teeters around these more difficult sections.†But, there are trade-offs. "This little Jeep has a similar rugged appeal and attitude, but doesn’t suffer from all the compromises you get with the ancient, body-on-frame Wrangler."
AUTOFOCUS
Utility vehicles now account for 34% of the volume produced by the Canadian auto industry, up from 32% in the first-half of 2014 and 30% in the same period one year earlier.
MORE AUTOFOCUS
This photographic list of the 30 best-selling vehicles in Canada through the first-half of 2015 doesn’t include a midsize car until the 25th spot.
RECALL
FCA is recalling 88,346 Dodge Challengers (model years 2008-2010) because, " The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.†x
WATCH
We’ve published links to reviews of the Mazda CX-3 before. Indeed, we’ve displayed video reviews of the Mazda CX-3 in the past. And we’ll be reviewing the CX-3 ourselves this summer. But now, it’s CarBuyer’s turn.
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Cars
Auto News For Monday, July 13, 2015 - 88,346 Dodge Challengers Recalled
INSIDE THE AUTO FINANCE BUSINESS
"About 30 percent of all new vehicles financed in the first three months of the year were purchased with loans ranging from just over six to seven years,†The Detroit News reports. We’re quick to consider the implications on personal finances, but these long-term loans also speak to the frequency with which auto buyers will (or won’t) be returning to car dealers to buy another car.
REVIEW
Automobile Magazine just spent time with a Jeep Renegade, and it wasn’t like the ones you’ll see most often in grocery store parking lots. Oh, you’ll see it in grocery store parking lots, but it’ll be capable of so much more. The 2015 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk, Automobile says, "doesn’t have much wheel articulation, and feels off-balance as it teeters around these more difficult sections.†But, there are trade-offs. "This little Jeep has a similar rugged appeal and attitude, but doesn’t suffer from all the compromises you get with the ancient, body-on-frame Wrangler."
AUTOFOCUS
Utility vehicles now account for 34% of the volume produced by the Canadian auto industry, up from 32% in the first-half of 2014 and 30% in the same period one year earlier.
MORE AUTOFOCUS
This photographic list of the 30 best-selling vehicles in Canada through the first-half of 2015 doesn’t include a midsize car until the 25th spot.
RECALL
FCA is recalling 88,346 Dodge Challengers (model years 2008-2010) because, " The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.†x
WATCH
We’ve published links to reviews of the Mazda CX-3 before. Indeed, we’ve displayed video reviews of the Mazda CX-3 in the past. And we’ll be reviewing the CX-3 ourselves this summer. But now, it’s CarBuyer’s turn.
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- Auto News For June 12, 2015 - Gm Rejects Possibility Of Fca Merger
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Friday, June 12, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO INDUSTRY The response of GM boss Mary Barra to FCA’s Sergio Marchionne: “A firm no.†GM wants no part in a merger...
- Auto News For Friday, May 29, 2015 - Abundant Miata Reviews
Here are the six must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Monday, June 1, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS Ford doesn't have enough frames, so production of the new-for-2015, aluminum-intensive Ford F-150 has been curtailed. ...
- Auto News For Thursday, May 28, 2015 - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Reducing Its Warranty
Here are the five must-read, must-watch auto news stories, reviews, and videos for Thursday, May 28, 2015. INSIDE THE AUTO BUSINESS Following GM’s move from a couple months ago, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will reduce its 5-year/100,000 U.S. powertrain...
- Auto News For Friday, February 27, 2015 - Ford Edge Adds Jobs In Canadian Automotive Industry
(Let us introduce you to the tenth edition of GCBC's new daily auto news recaps including stories from around the web that are either important, informative, interesting, intriguing, or all of the above. Brought to you by GCBC's operations...