Daily Archives: July 18, 2014

new smart fortwo and forfour World premiere

new smart fortwo and forfour World premiere

In a world premiere staged in Berlin, Daimler brand smart unveiled the new versions of its iconic smart fortwo and forfour city cars. The new smart fortwo, developed in partnership with Renault (sharing the third-generation Twingo platform) has undergone improvements in virtually all areas and is markedly more comfortable, while the smart rear engine concept is now being offered for the first time in the four-seater smart forfour as well.

BCA and Manheim report Used Car Values Higher than Last Year

BCA and Manheim report Used Car Values Higher than Last Year

Both BCA and Manheim Report Higher Used Prices in June 2014 than in June 2013.

VW passes GM in global auto sales race

VW passes GM in global auto sales race

Volkswagen bumped General Motors out of second place in the global auto sales race during the first half of the year, but Toyota is expected to stay in first place.

Chrysler: Recall can be done faster than expected

fatal fire involving a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Chrysler: Recall can be done faster than expected

By TOM KRISHER

Chrysler can fix recalled Jeep SUVs far faster than U.S. safety regulators have predicted, the automaker told the government Wednesday.

Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine switchable between Atkinson and Otto cycles

Refreshed 2014 Toyota Yaris features revamped 1.0L engine switchable between Atkinson and Otto cycles

Toyota’s refreshed 2014 Yaris for Europe offers a choice of four powertrains, including a thoroughly reworked 3-cylinder 1.0 gasoline unit that is the first member of a new family of 14 highly efficient engines to be launched by 2015.