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GEO Troubleshooting Tutorial Video

Editor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:48:00 +0000

Eric the Car Guy has done it again – provided a useful and succinct tutorial video for troubleshooting a popular model. This time, it’s the electrical system of the 1994 Geo. Video format makes the tutorial simple to understand, even for the novice. See more here:

EPA Rating Increase for 2013 Fiat

Editor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:46:00 +0000

The Fiat 500, which was already an impressive vehicle in terms of EPA ratings, received a nice increase in rank from the EPA for the 2013 model. The 2012 Fiat 500 fell short of the coveted 40 mpg highway rating, but thanks to some design adjustments and other changes, the 2013 model has hit the mark. Read more about the new Fiat at:

http://blog.caranddriver.com/2013-fiat-500-gets-improved-epa-numbers-500t-rated/

GM Expands Insourcing Efforts

Editor — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 09:58:00 +0000

Rather than outsourcing to other nations and contributing to employment market concerns in the process, GM recently announced it will be expanding its “insourcing” efforts. The most recent step, the hiring of an additional 100 IT professionals in its Austin, Texas Information Technologies Innovation office. Read more about GM’s newest insourcing initiative at:

http://wot.motortrend.com/gm-hiring-500-it-staff-in-texas-part-of-company-wide-insourcing-initiative-258951.html

DIY Auto Just Got Better

Editor — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 17:35:00 +0000

Thanks to Eric the Car Guy, a long-standing contributor to the internet’s DYI automobile video collection, car enthusiasts can now find all the basic auto DYI resources in one central location. After numerous requests for a basics of car parts tutorial, the Car Guy has recently released a page with multiple links. \

Car Dealer Retires in Real Style

Editor — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 14:27:00 +0000

Howard Cooper, an Ann Arbor, Michigan car dealership owner, announced just prior to his retirement that he would be gifting his employees with a whopping $1,000 for every year of service with his dealership. For some employees that amounted to an impressive six figure package. Read more about this generous man’s story here:

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/09/10/retiring-car-dealer-gives-employees-1000-for-every-year-theyve-worked-for-him/

Diesel and Luxury Sedan no Longer Mutually Exclusive

Editor — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:23:00 +0000

Thanks to the range and torque offered by the 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 Bluetec, luxury meets diesel in a way few would have thought possible. Take a peek at the new Bluetec sedan and read about its capabilities. You can see more about the six cylinder, 210 horsepower, luxury class vehicle here:

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20120831/CARREVIEWS/120839982

Compare and Contrast Hybrid Wagons

Editor — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:22:00 +0000

You see plenty of comparison analyses with other more trendy or exciting vehicles, but where are the comparisons of the more practical models, like the hybrid wagons out there today? Well, here finally is a great comparison of the features and amenities from two of the top hybrids, the Ford C-Max and the Toyota Prius v. See the details at:

http://wot.motortrend.com/thread-of-the-day-ford-c-max-hybrid-vs-toyota-prius-v-which-would-you-choose-258563.html

Who Says Cop Cars have to be Boring?

Editor — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:21:00 +0000

At one point, law enforcement vehicles pretty much all looked the same. No matter where you were, you could count on the boxy, boring police vehicles being a mainstay. Today, however, there are a myriad of more interesting models. Check out a few of the coolest law enforcement vehicles in use today at:

http://wot.motortrend.com/top-5-coolest-cop-cars-from-automaker-performance-divisions-258781.html

Evel Knieval Jump Recreated by Audi

Editor — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:17:00 +0000

After Knieval tried and failed to get permission to attempt a jump of the Grand Canyon, he tried instead to best Idaho’s Snake River Canyon. Audi, in an astounding feat, recreated the jump recently, documenting the effort for posterity. If you missed it, you’ll want to check it out. Or, see it again here:

http://wot.motortrend.com/video-find-audi-re-creates-evel-knievel-snake-river-jump-leaves-us-hanging-258973.html

Monster Vehicles from the Creative Side

Editor — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:14:00 +0000

If you’ve seen one monster truck or car rally you’ve seen them all, right? Well… maybe not. Tapping into their creative centers and pulling out some real doozies, monster truck and car fanatics have produced a few unique vehicles you won’t want to miss, including a monster truck limo and even a monster tri-cycle-like contraption. See more at:

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2012/9/8/5-Atypical-Monster-Cars-Trucks-and-Bikes-7709794/