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Refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse starts at $34,060

(June 18, 2013) DETROIT — The refreshed 2014 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $34,060, including a $925 destination charge. Standard equipment includes next-generation IntelliLink connectivity, an eight-inch reconfigurable color cluster display, eight air bags and an eAssist powertrain that offers an EPA-estimated 36 highway mpg.

Mitsubishi Outlander 'Official Safety Vehicle' of Pikes Peak run

(June 18, 2013) Mitsubishi has announced that its redesigned 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander crossover will be the "Official Safety Vehicle" for this year's 91st running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) to be held on June 30.

Nissan moves dealerships back into dense city centers

(June 18, 2013) NEW YORK — The once crime ridden area called Hell's Kitchen in New York City is now considered to be an ideal location for many car companies. One of Nissan's top dealers has moved its store into the area. Check out the video report.

All-new 2014 Fiat 500L arrives with four doors, scads of space

(June 18, 2013) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Expanding on the style, efficiency and driving enjoyment that has made the Fiat 500 an icon for nearly 57 years, the all-new 2014 Fiat 500L expands the Cinquecento’s appeal by offering 42 percent more interior space with comfortable seating for five, engaging driving dynamics and a 160-horsepower 1.4-liter MultiAir Turbo engine with two fuel-saving, six-speed transmissions.

Irv Gordon's 1966 Volvo P1800 nears 3 million miles

(June 17, 2013) ROCKLEIGH, N.J. — In a journey that has lasted nearly half a century, spanned the globe and elicited awe from generations of car lovers, Long Island's Irv Gordon has a phenomenal achievement in his sight: driving 3,000,000 miles in the same car - a shiny, red 1966 Volvo P1800.

GM recalling 231,000 SUVs for electrical short that could lead to fire

(June 17, 2013) General Motors is recalling about 231,000 additional SUVs that might be in danger of an electrical short that could cause a fire. The move is an expansion of a recall from last August to check 249,000 SUVs for a short in a circuit board in the driver's door that could lead to a fire.

Mini celebrates 10 years of diesel engines in Europe

(June 17, 2013) One man, one engine, and no end of anniversaries — it was 120 years ago that Rudolf Diesel started developing the compression-ignition engine that was soon to be named after him. The very first prototype completed its test run in August of that same year. The first diesel engine factory was founded 115 years go.

World record — Longest parade of Mazda MX-5s

(June 17, 2013) LEVERKUSEN, Netherlands — Mazda was able to set a new mark in the Guinness Book of World Records during the big MX-5 2013 event on June 15 in Lelystad. A total of 683 Mazda MX-5s joined the procession on the roads around the RDW Test Centre forming the longest parade of driving Mazdas ever.

SYNC and MyFord Touch sold on 79 percent of new Ford vehicles

(June 17, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford reports that its SYNC voice-controlled connectivity and MyFord Touch touch screen technologies — despite being criticized as too distracting and too complicated — are attracting more customers and selling at a much higher rate than competitors.

BMW introduces all-new 4-Series Coupe

(June 15, 2013) The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe marks the beginning of a new era for coupes at BMW. Launched as the latest generation of BMW’s sporty mid-size coupe, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe embodies the very essence of dynamics and aesthetic appeal in the premium segment.