Thursday, December 19, 2013

Christmas Playlist

This Christmas, how will you be spreading good cheer? Will you be singing loud for all to hear? While singing loud may not be at the top of your to-do list this holiday season, many people enjoy listening to the sounds of familiar songs around the holidays. With so many classics to be sung, tell us which one you love.

Friday, December 13, 2013

What's your favorite Christmas time tradition?


What's your favorite Christmas time tradition?
  
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The holidays are the greatest time of year. With laughter and good cheer, being spread for all to hear. With carols being sung, and lots of baking getting done. What child could resist, getting a Jack Frost kiss. Building Frosty in the snow, sledding down the snowy slopes. Decking the halls with boughs of holly, trimming the tree, and being jolly. With so many fun family traditions to be had, how could anyone be sad. Tell us, friends: what is your favorite Christmas time tradition?

Friday, December 6, 2013

Santa's Reindeer

The story behind Santa's reindeer comes from a compilation of two different poems written almost a hundred years a part. In 1823, Clement C. Moore wrote a poem called, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," in which he described in detail what the magical figure looked like and gave him eight flying reindeer. This story is also known as "Twas a Night Before Christmas" in modern times. Once the eight reindeer were established, a hundred years later, Robert L. May wrote a poem using the same rhyme as Moore's called "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" in 1939. The rest, as they say, is history. While all nine reindeer have their place within the holiday's we want to know: which reindeer is your favorite?


Whose your Favorite Reindeer
Dasher
Dancer
Prancer
Vixen
Comet
Cupid
Donner
Blitzen
Rudolph
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Friday, November 22, 2013

Top Canadian Road Trip Destinations: Vancouver to Tofino, British Columbia



Even if you aren't from Canada, this is one trip worth the travel time. Starting at Horseshoe Bay for the ferry ride to Nanaimo, then off for a beautiful coastal drive around the various mountains and lakes along the Pacific Rim Highway, its beauty will not disspaoint. The drive will continue along the coast and through an ancient temperate rainforest but be sure not to take a nap, you might miss some of the natural wildlife coming out to play. As you drive, be sure to stop at the Coombs Country Market for a view of their famed Goat on the Roof view. While you're there be sure to take a stroll through the Cathedral Grove forest before heading off to Canada's surf capital, Ucluelet. Be sure to ride the big waves before reading your final destination of Tofino. This trip will won't just have you enjoying the majestic scenery but also checking out some of the local wildlife Canada has to offer. 

Thursday, November 14, 2013

The World's Most Dangerous Roads: Bolivia's Death Road

As roadways become more sophisticated and structurally sound in the more developed countries, we forget that in many underdeveloped third world countries, roads without any form of safety precautions. Many roads still remain unpaved, lacking guardrails, retaining walls and switchbacks that keep motorists safe while traveling to and from their destinations. 

One road that remains treacherous for drivers is the so-called "Death Road" in Bolivia. Known locally as Bolivia's Old Yungas Road, this dangerous 40-mile stretch of unpaved roadway is known for its sharp turns, plunging guardrail-free cliffs, and steep hills. Don't be fooled by the recent construction,  this deadly drive claims more than 100 lives each year.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Fall Car Maintenance Tip: Windshield Wipers for Snow


In winter, snow, fog and rain can seriously impair your visibility while driving. That is why it is important to inspect your vehicles wiper blades before winter hits. Wiper blades usually only have a lifespan of one year, so be sure if that time has elapsed that you replace them. 








A good way to check your wiper blades, is to check and see if your vehicle has the newer "beam blade" style wipers. The beam style blades doesn't contain an external spring to freeze up, which make them better for winter.

If you're stuck in the snow or any other freezing or below freezing weather, do not forget to turn off your wipers when you park. This allows your wiper motor's to not fight to get frozen wipers moving again
. Another trick to avoid your wipers freezing is to pop them up. This makes it much easier to scrape your windshield when it gets covered in ice and snow.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Haunted Roads: Harrison Avenur's Dead Mans Curve



In Cincinnati along Harrison Avenue there is a sharp turn given the name, Dead Mans Curve, due to all the fatalities. The legend is that a phantom hitchhiker walks the roadside, instilling drivers with a sense of fear and panic. While many never see the phantoms face, those that have say he is burned to the bone, with flesh hanging from his decaying face.  They say that the hitchhiker is the ghost of a molasses truck driver from 1953 who failed to make the final curve. The driver bowled over a pole and went through an entire block before ending in the kitchen of a first floor apartment. While the driver was still alive, the propane tank that heated the molasses exploded and he burned to death. Could this phantom hitchhiker be the ghost of the truck driver? Or is he just a figment of peoples overactive imaginations.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Chevrolets to D-I-E for.

While many people don't associate horror movies with cars, these spook-tacular Chevy's prove that even vehicles can give you nightmares.

Jeepers, creepers....where'd ya get them peepers
Jeepers, creepers...where'd ya get those eyes
Gosh oh, git up....how'd they get so lit up
Gosh oh, gee oh....how'd they get that size 






1. Halloween if filled with tricks and treats, but this movie definitely wont give you something good to eat. Featuring a menacing Chevy CEO, this film may give you nightmares all the way to the garage. Don't worry though, your eyes will most likely remain in your head and attached to your brain, as long as the creeper doesn't get a hankering for flesh.

2. Worried your wild side may take over this Halloween? Let loose, but be sure you don't let the fun go to your head..you wouldn't want to end up the latest victim to a psychopathic stunt man's  "death-proof" 1971 Chevy Nova stunt car. While he may stage his victims murders with his cars, this Halloween it is safe to say you may want to avoid getting into cars with strangers.






Friday, October 11, 2013

Five DIY Craft Ideas for Halloween

Tis the season for pumpkins, ghosts, and witches. With Halloween fast approaching in two weeks, we have compiled a list of five fun do-it-yourself crafts that scream All Hallow's Eve.

1. Flowerpot Pumpkin

2. Spirit Jug

3. House-o'-Lantern

4. Spider Hatchlings

5. Halloween Door Hanger

Learn how to make all these devilishly delightful crafts by visiting spoonful.com 

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Recession shuffled credit deck

Subprime customers who were prime-risk before the recession are a profi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dbPwkb

M-B Financial customers pay loans from their vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services customers can now make payments, manag ... http://p.ost.im/p/db54UQ

Tablets are far from mainstream FandI tools

Since he started using an iPad to take car buyers through the finance a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dbD37y

Private-sale used-car site adds financing

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1 woman in FandI, maybe, but 3? Now that’s rare

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Signs of life in deep subprime lending

Deep subprime lending is finally in recovery mode. "We have certainly s ... http://p.ost.im/p/dbhvTq

Firestone 550K Race Report

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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Rate survey: Credit card interest rates fall to 14.93 percent

April 24, 2013: Interest rates on new credit card offers dipped this we ... http://p.ost.im/p/dXd5mH

Honda Smart Home to Demonstrate Zero-Carbon Living and Mobility at the University of California, Davis

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced its plan to create the H ... http://p.ost.im/p/dC7Ygj

Chevrolet Spark Most Efficient U.S. Retail Electric Vehicle

NEW YORK – The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV is the industry benchmark in ... http://p.ost.im/p/dCnuSd

Ford Posts First Quarter Pre-Tax Profit of $2.1 Billion, Driven by Highest North America Profit in More than a Decade; Net Income of $1.6 Billion+

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From Inside the NASCAR Garage – Kyle Busch Wins at Texas Motor Speedway

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Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Toyota Green Initiative Awards Green Campus Contest Grand Prize to Grambling State University Student

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IT Leaders Discuss Workplace Diversity

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Information technology leaders from General Motors, ... http://p.ost.im/p/dC3J3u

PACE Program Honored by CorpU

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PACE Program Honored by CorpU

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PACE Program Honored by CorpU

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Honda To Be Partnering Sponsor in 2013 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

As a further extension of its growing commitment to grassroots racing i ... http://p.ost.im/p/dXjE9K

Monday, April 22, 2013

Barcia Scores His Second Career 450 Victory in Seattle

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From Inside the NASCAR Garage – Matt Kenseth Wins the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway

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GM Turns Corporate Lands into Refuge for Wildlife

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GM Donates RMB 4 Million to Earthquake Relief

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GM 2013 Sales Reach 1 Million in China

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Grand Prix of Long Beach Race Report

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Saturday, April 20, 2013

GM Foundation Gives $100,000 to American Red Cross

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Ford Introduces More Global Vehicles at Auto Shanghai 2013; Unveils New Escort Concept

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Toyota Pro / Celebrity Race 2013 – People Mag Pole Winner – Rutledge Wood

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Toyota Pro / Celebrity Race – People’s Pole anticipation

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Toyota Pro / Celebrity Race – 2013 People Mag Pole Winner Rutledge Wood

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2013 Toyota Pro / Celebrity Racing – People Mag Pole Winner – Rutledge Wood Speech!

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Toyota Pro / Celebrity Race – Rutledge Wood gets ready for qualifying

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel 46 MPG Sets Highway Fuel Economy Benchmark

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Honda Donation Helps Preserve Baseball and Softball Season for Staten Island Little League

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Honda Indy Grand Prix of Long Beach Talking Points

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Honda Power Equipment Earns Two 2012 MarCom Awards

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Buick Turns 110: 11 Highlights of 11 Decades

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OnStar’s First Assist Gets EMD Accreditation

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#Toyota and #Lexus in the U.S. Accounted for Nearly 2 Million of Total 5 Million Global Hybrid Sales Revealed Today

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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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Spark EV Electric Motor Manufacturing Begins in Baltimore

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Honda BF2.3 Features

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Honda Marine Launches All-New BF2.3 Portable Outboard

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Technical Specifications: Honda Marine BF2.3

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GM Foundation, Cadillac Help Get DSO to Carnegie Hall

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Chevrolet Kicks Off Summer with Soccer Donation in Detroit

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Chevrolet Posts 10th Straight Quarter of Record Global Sales

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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

2013 CB1100 Honda Genuine Accessories

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2013 Honda CB1100

When Mitsuyoshi Kohama was designated Chief Designer of what would even ... http://p.ost.im/p/dC8ucp

Credit card interest rates stay at 14.95% for eighth straight week

April 10, 2013: Interest rates on new credit card offers remained at 14 ... http://p.ost.im/p/dQndjS

General Motors Declares Dividend on Preferred Stock

DETROIT – General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced that its Board of ... http://p.ost.im/p/dCjJ73

Honda to Testify Before U.S. Congressional Hearing on Manufacturing Competitiveness

Honda of America Mfg., Inc. senior vice president Jim Wehrman will test ... http://p.ost.im/p/dCNHf6

Virtual Reality Helps Make Impala Roomier for Real

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Toyota Pro / Celebrity Race 2013 – Interview with Jenna Elfman

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Ford Delivers Best Hybrid Sales Quarter Ever as Fusion and C-MAX Hybrids Attract New Customers to Brand

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Ex-Suzuki dealer who ran sales scam loses punitive damages fight

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Toyota Pro / Celebrity Race 2013 – Interview with Adam Carolla

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Lots of chatter on CFPB and dealer reserve

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Monday, April 8, 2013

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Houston Results

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Dancing With The Stars’ Maksim Chmerkovskiy to Serve as Grand Marshal for 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

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How the Fed fueled an explosion in subprime auto loans

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Service lane focus lifts Lithia’s FandI sales

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Honda Grand Prix of Alabama Race Report

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Auto loans trigger 1,585 complaints to new U.S. watchdog

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has received 1,585 compla ... http://p.ost.im/p/dQu6Mm

Ford Expands Environmentally Friendly 3-Wet Paint Capacity by 50 Percent Globally in 2013

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GM Financial completes $2.6B deal for Ally units in Europe, Latin America

Ally Financial said it completed the sale of most of its operations in ... http://p.ost.im/p/dQB2Ds

Tesla offering special financing plan for Model S sedan

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Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama Talking Points

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New Accord Continues to Drive Honda Sales in March; Big Acura Sales Jump Fueled by Record-Setting RDX and All-New RLX

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March 2013 Sales Chart

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Toyota Motor Sales No. 1 Retail Manufacturer in March 2013

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GM Financial completes $2.6B deal for Ally units in Europe, Latin America

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GM Reports Best March Sales in Five Years

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Working Mother Names GM Best for Hourly Workers

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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Chase auto unit CEO is bullish on lending outlook

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The CFPB’s new, scary truth

Last week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Director Richard ... http://p.ost.im/p/dxCHe9

VW finance arm pushes to go paperless

VW Credit, Volkswagen Group of America's captive finance company, wants ... http://p.ost.im/p/dxsWuD

Watch the Live Webcast of Toyota’s Presentation at the March 27 Auto Summit

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2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite® Makes World Debut in New York with Host of Safety Upgrades and Innovations Including HondaVAC™, the First In-Car Vacuum

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2014 Cadillac CTS Elevates to Challenge World’s Best

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2014 Cadillac CTS Preliminary Specifications

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Ford Marks Countdown to 50 Years of Mustang with All-New Licensed Products

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Two Ford vehicles earn AAA honors

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Remarks by Tony DiSalle at the Buick Press Conference – New York Auto Show

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2014 Buick Regal Infused with New Technology

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EPA Recognizes GM for Sustained Excellence

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Who pays your expenses if your company goes bankrupt?

Technically, you could be on the hook for unpaid expenses you charged i ... http://p.ost.im/p/dxqcfT

Monday, March 25, 2013

Honda Red Riders Go International

Torrance, CA: Round 12 of the 2013 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FI ... http://p.ost.im/p/dxCVR3

GM Grows Range of Vehicles for NGOs in Emerging Markets

DUBAI, U.A.E. – As part of its ongoing support for humanitarian work ... http://p.ost.im/p/dQeb4V

Chevrolet Performance Offers Camaro Rolling Chassis

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Ford wins Best Car Styling Brand award from KBB.com

Ford is the 2013 Best Car Styling Brand among non-luxury car shoppers i ... http://p.ost.im/p/dQJ8Ld

Honda Named Most Trusted Brand, Best Value Brand and Best Overall Brand by Thousands of New-Car Shoppers in KBB.com’s 2013 Brand Image Awards

New-car shoppers have once again recognized the Honda brand as the 'Mos ... http://p.ost.im/p/dQ8na6

Buick Introduces the New 2014 LaCrosse

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An SUV for the City: All-New Ford EcoSport Debuts in ASEAN

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Thursday, March 21, 2013

Ford Cuts Global Water Use 8.5 Percent per Vehicle from 2011 to 2012; Total Usage Down 62 Percent Since 2000

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Teens Changing Their World and Ours: $500,000 in Eco Grants and Scholarships Awarded

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Toyota Announces 2013 Corolla LE and S Special Edition Models

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Statement by Acura Regarding Electronic Control Unit Corrosion Recall: 2004-2008 Acura TSX

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Ally to sell remaining mortgage servicing rights to Quicken

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2013 IZOD IndyCar Teams and Drivers Lineup

Team Driver Car No. A.J. Foyt Racing Takuma Sato #14 Barracuda Racing/B ... http://p.ost.im/p/dxmxKw

U.S. financial regulator warns auto lenders on markup discrimination

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Cadillac ‘CUEs’ up Tablet-like Customization

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Dealers urged to replace loan reserve profit

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U.S. scrutiny of dispute provisions in loan contracts threatens dealerships

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Honda Ready as 2013 IndyCar Season Opens

Seven teams and a dozen full-time entries will lead the Honda effort as ... http://p.ost.im/p/dxydrW

Funding dreams on credit: Film financing

Kenny Golde maxed out multiple credit cards and took out a business loa ... http://p.ost.im/p/dxmgfg

5 who funded their dreams on credit

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Funding dreams on credit: Bike champ

Gene Hamilton charged as much as $10,000 every year during mountain bik ... http://p.ost.im/p/dx9gnj

Monday, March 18, 2013

American Honda Announces New Advertising Structure for Automobile Business

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that its comprehensive r ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9vpXv

Hahn Podiums and Extends his Points Lead

This past Saturday Honda Red Riders took on round 11 of the Monster Ene ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9WetP

Cadillac Twin-Turbo Debuts in All-New 2014 CTS Sedan

DETROIT – Cadillac today announced details of a new Twin-Turbo V-6 en ... http://p.ost.im/p/dxdTFa

2014 Honda Odyssey to Debut with Innovative New Features at the 2013 New York International Auto Show

Honda will reveal details of the refreshed 2014 Odyssey, including some ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9E6cx

Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Race Report

Circuit: Sebring International Raceway (3.74 mile road course), Sebring ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9Ej5j

All-New 2014 Acura MDX to Restake Luxury SUV Benchmark Status at the 2013 New York International Auto Show

The production version of the all-new 2014 Acura MDX will be unveiled M ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9XtVJ

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

How a small-town dealer tripled his FandI take

When Ford Motor Co. offered dealers free training to sell finance and i ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9GCeQ

Ford’s FandI training tuneups keep dealer current

Bob Wheat, general manager at Village Ford in suburban Detroit, refuses ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9Qm7n

FandI survey gives all dealerships a voice

It's March. Time to work on tax returns -- and the annual U.S. Dealer F ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9UyCD

Store that gave wrong expiration dates on service contracts faces class action

A Maryland dealership that offered a customer full reimbursement of dam ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9qXK9

Black Book: Don’t overreact to softer used values

Used-car values remain relatively close to recent, historic highs, and ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9tHUc

Wells Fargo looks to expand tie with GM dealers

Wells Fargo, already the perennial No. 1 in used-vehicle lending, is gr ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9jhJ3

Toyota’s Prius and Highlander Hybrid Earn U.S. News and World Report’s Best Cars for Families Awards

TORRANCE, Calif., March 12, 2013 The Toyota Prius and Highlander Hybri ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9T2UP

OnStar Empowers Everyday Citizens to Help Others

DETROIT – Have you ever noticed a stranded vehicle or witnessed a veh ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9mL9t

Honda CR-V and Odyssey Win “Best Cars For Families” Awards From U.S. News & World Report

The 2013 Honda CR-V and the 2013 Honda Odyssey were both honored by U.S ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9hCG9

Acura TL Wins “Best Cars for Families” Award From U.S. News & World Report

The 2013 TL, Acura's performance luxury sedan, has been named "Best Ups ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9U5gj

GM Fairfax Breaks Ground on All-New Paint Shop

KANSAS CITY, Kan. – General Motors broke ground and began constructio ... http://p.ost.im/p/d98Rnf

Front Center Air Bag Helps Enclave Achieve Five-Star Safety

DETROIT – The 2013 Buick Enclave, equipped with a standard front cent ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9PRy9

Monday, March 11, 2013

Arbitration angst

U.S. dealerships, which increasingly ask car buyers to sign binding arb ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9uUKM

Chase auto unit CEO is bullish on lending outlook

Marc Sheinbaum has been CEO of Chase Auto Finance since 2007. Though he ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9LH6t

Diamond program propels Capital One

Capital One Auto Finance booked a record $16 billion in auto loan origi ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9YS7H

Legal experts split over class-action waivers

Class-action waivers minimize the risk of car-buyer class actions that ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9fEf4

How small-town dealer tripled his FandI take

When Ford Motor Co. offered dealers free training to sell finance and i ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9Bdub

Dealers urged to replace loan reserve profit

Auto dealers are saying it's urgent to sell more FandI products, such a ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9kMUu

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Chevrolet Identifies Customers for New COPO Camaros

DETROIT – Chevrolet today announced that customers for the limited ru ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHchbP

Dan Akerson Speech to CERAWeek Energy Conference

HOUSTON – General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson spoke to the HI ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH7mYf

GM to Hire 1,000 High Tech Employees in Phoenix

CHANDLER, Ariz. – General Motors is hiring 1,000 high-tech employees ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHuaYr

Akerson Calls for Consumer-Driven National Energy Policy

HOUSTON – The United States is on the cusp of achieving long-term ene ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH3mER

7 things not to say to someone in a financial crisis

What do you say to someone who confides in you to having severe money w ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHHFLS

Ford Fusion Marks Best February Sales Ever; San Francisco and Los Angeles Sales More Than Double

With car inventories just beginning to meet consumer demand, the all-ne ... http://p.ost.im/p/d9Jt7p

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Flat fee ahead?

It seems likely that the Consumer Financial Protection Board will get l ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH79x2

A little education can save a lot of complaining

It's easy to be cynical about this, but consumer education could ease t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHqtBc

U.S. investigating Ally’s retail financing practices

Ally Financial said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has recent ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHprnY

Facebook fills FandI training void

Do you feel you get enough in-house training? I posted that question on ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHEBuU

Honda Establishes World’s First Process to Reuse Rare Earth Metals Extracted from Nickel-metal Hydride Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has established the world 's first process* to re ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH3eL7

General Motors Sells 215,070 Vehicles in China in February

SHANGHAI – General Motors and its joint ventures sold 215,070 vehicle ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHbg5E

Cadillac ATS Applies Latest Advances in Driver Visibility

DETROIT –The 2013 Cadillac ATS luxury sport sedan offers visibility f ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHvRC4

Chevrolet Lifts Lid on 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible

GENEVA – Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible to ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHTyxD

Friday, March 1, 2013

Ally says U.S. probing retail financing practices

Ally Financial said in a securities filing that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has recently told the ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH6cWF

Redesigned 2013 Honda Accord Leads the Pack in February Sales; Acura’s Newest Products Continue to Advance Brand Growth

American Honda today reported February 2013 U.S. sales of 107,987 units, overcoming winter's worst to post a de ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHMTHB

Cadillac U.S. Sales Jump 20 Percent in February

DETROIT –More than six of 10 Cadillac customers in February traded in something other than a prior model Cadi ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRmLu

Honda’s Daytona Party: Come Celebrate 40 Years of Honda Motocross Racing

The 2013 Supercross season marks the 22nd anniversary of The Daytona Supercross by Honda, and this high-profile ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHSu5G

Toyota’s Prius Family Tops California New Vehicle Registrations for 2012

TORRANCE, Calif., February 28, 2013 -- Toyota’s Prius-badged vehicles proved to be the most popular new vehic ... http://p.ost.im/p/duwtXL

Toyota Unveils New Donations to Aid in Hurricane Sandy Recovery Efforts

BAY HEAD, N.J., March 1, 2013 – Toyota announced today a significant vehicle donation equivalent to more than ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHYMdk

Toyota Motor Sales Issues February 2013 Sales Preview

TORRANCE, Calif. (March 1, 2013) Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales of 166,377 units ... http://p.ost.im/p/duELDd

Ford Motor Company Sales Up 9 Percent, Best February In Six Years; Fusion, Escape Set Sales Records

Ford Motor Company’s U.S. February sales grew 9 percent with 195,822 vehicles sold. This marks Ford’s best ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHL9Up

Should you pay off card debt slowly or all at once?

If you're carrying credit card debt, is it better for your credit score to pay it all off in one fell swoop or ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHF2qL

Toyota Motor Sales Continues to See Steady Growth in February

TORRANCE, Calif. (March 1, 2013)– Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February 2013 sales ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHd6hj

February 2013 Sales Chart

Visit @Toyota ACCESS to receive your news via e-mail.Update your RSS feed preferences. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRFEp

Honda Miimo Robotic Lawn Mower Demonstrated at The Honda Classic Exclusive Product to Wow Fans at 2013 Golf Tournament

Honda begins demonstrations today of the Honda Miimo, a unique robotic lawn mower, at the 2013 Honda Classic ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH8gVW

Toyota’s Prius Family Tops California New Vehicle Registrations for 2012

TORRANCE, Calif., February 28, 2013 -- Toyota’s Prius-badged vehicles proved to be the most popular new vehic ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH8uXb

GM’s U.S. Sales Increase 7 Percent in February

DETROIT – General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it sold 224,314 vehicles in the United States in ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHAfRY

GM Launches ‘Business Elite’ Program for Fleet Customers

DETROIT – Chevrolet and GMC are introducing a new commercial dealer program – Business Elite – at 469 dea ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH6Jh3

Shaq Returns to TV in New Spot for LaCrosse

DETROIT – Shaquille O’Neal returns to TV screens across the country this weekend in a new Buick TV spot tit ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH8Dnk

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Tens of Thousands More New Drivers to Learn Safe Driving Skills from Ford Driving Skills for Life in 2013

For the 10th year new drivers around the world will get an opportunity to improve their skills through the Ford ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRrHV

2013 Honda TRX250X Specifications

Model: TRX250X Engine Type: 229cc air-cooled OHV longitudinally mounted single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and St ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRJuN

2013 Honda XR650L Features/Benefits

Few motorcycles offer truly broadband dual-sport performance, but the legendary XR650L is equally at home on th ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHaxdV

2013 Honda TRX250X Features and Benefits

Aggressive, race-inspired styling gives the fun-to-ride midsized TRX250X a distinctly sporty look. Yet thanks t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHdevd

2013 Honda VFR1200F – Specifications

Model: VFR1200F / VFR1200FD Engine Type: 1237cc liquid-cooled 76° V-4 Bore and Stroke: 81.0mm x 60.0mm Compre ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHD2ag

2013 Honda TRX400X Features and Benefits

Aggressive styling, loads of performance and renowned Honda reliability all combine to give the TRX400X near-le ... http://p.ost.im/p/duEwXN

2013 Honda XR650L Specifications

Model: XR650L Engine Type: 644cc air-cooled, dry-sump, single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke: 100.0mm x 8 ... http://p.ost.im/p/duErPL

2013 Honda TRX400X Specifications

Model: TRX400X Engine Type: 397cc RFVC air-cooled dry-sump single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke: 85.0mm ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRJpG

2013 Honda VFR1200F – Features and Benefits

The VFR1200F embodies a futuristic sport motorcycle created for the sheer joy of riding. Packed with loads of a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH23EA

2013 Honda TRX450R Features and Benefits

By winning races in virtually every form of ATV racing as well as racking up a string of exciting victories in ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHDTYR

2013 Honda TRX450R Specifications

Model: TRX450R Engine Type: 450cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke Bore and Stroke: 96.0mm x 62.0mm Co ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHF7eD

Lithia works to energize FandI after flat forecast

Lithia Motors, expecting flat FandI revenue per vehicle this year, is looking for ways to improve, including wo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH2aXS

Auto loan market viewed as healthy despite delinquency creep

While the number of auto loans past due two months or more has edged up for the first time in three years, the ... http://p.ost.im/p/duKDpE

JMandA chief on the poker chip staffing strategy

As president of JMandA Group, Forrest Heathcott has a window into the many strategies employed by dealers to se ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHDG7S

Chase Auto Finance has new CEO

JPMorgan Chase and Co. named Thasunda Brown Duckett CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the nation's largest auto ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHBu3G

GM Puts Its Stamp on Texas With Massive Press Delivery

PORT OF HOUSTON, Texas – The first shipment of massive equipment to stamp out components for General Motors ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHjBaa

Unique Ad Campaign for Ford C-MAX Hybrids Gains Traction with New Customers

Ford’s new C-MAX hybrids are gaining momentum with new customers and are luring more Toyota hybrid owners out ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHe6bu

Oproep aan app-ontwikkelaars voor het Ford Developer Program. Meer dan 2.500 registraties wereldwijd in de eerste maand

AMSTERDAM, 26 februari 2013 – Ford riep ontwikkelaars van mobiele toepassingen op om zich te registreren voor ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHkCAK

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Treasury should curb pay for bailed out companies, watchdog says

The Treasury Department should reevaluate total compensation for employees in companies that were bailed out an ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHBuQ4

Feds eye finance reserve

For more than two years, dealers have been bracing for possible actions by the Consumer Financial Protection Bu ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHaYRY

Sell a service contract on a lease? It’s all in the pitch

For dealers, a lease deal usually means a bum deal on the back end. The sale of a high-profit product such as a ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHj9xD

Auto industry as bogeyman? Depends on your view

The Federal Trade Commission's latest annual report of U.S. consumer complaints could be a good inkblot test fo ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHPXgA

Chase Auto Finance names new CEO

JPMorgan Chase and Company named Thasunda Brown Duckett CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the nation's largest ... http://p.ost.im/p/dH6wsu

Ford Aims to Cut Waste-to-Landfill 40 Percent per Vehicle by 2016 through New Five-Year Global Waste Reduction Plan

Cutting waste-to-landfill at Ford’s Van Dyke Transmission Plant has always been important to workers there, b ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRV97

Chase Auto Finance names new CEO

JPMorgan Chase and Company named Thasunda Brown Duckett CEO of Chase Auto Finance, one of the nation's largest ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHFbBh

Toyota to Export U.S.-Assembled Venza to Russia and Ukraine

New York, Feb. 26, 2013 – Toyota today announced that it will begin exporting U.S.-assembled Venza vehicles t ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHLCmS

Ford Is First to Launch Spotify in the Car; Streaming Music Service Soon Available for SYNC AppLink

Spotify, the leading on-demand music streaming service providing access to a catalog of more than 20 million so ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHhuax

Ford Extends Commitment to App Developers by Contributing AppLink to Open-Source GENIVI Alliance

Today Ford Motor Company expanded its commitment to help encourage the growing community of automotive app deve ... http://p.ost.im/p/duKxAh

2013 Honda CB1100/CB1100 ABS Features

For many riders, a motorcycle with a timeless look retains its own special place in the sport—and that's what ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHAwB8

2013 Honda CBR600RR/CBR600RR C-ABS Specifications

Model: CBR600RR / CBR600RRA Engine Type: 599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder Bore and Stroke: 67.0mm x 42. ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHrTT7

Hahn Grabs His First Career Victory

A sold-out crowd of nearly 70,000 attended round eight of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Champ ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHFTtx

GM requests $11.1 million pay package for Akerson in 2013

GM is proposing to pay CEO Dan Akerson $11.1 million this year, according to a document obtained by Bloomberg N ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHahgR

2013 Honda CB1100/CB1100 ABS Specifications

Model: CB1100 / CB1100A Engine Type: 1140cc air- and oil-cooled inline four-cylinder Bore and Stroke: 73.5mm x ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHjQah

2013 Honda CBR600RR/CBR600RR C-ABS Features

The lineage behind the CBR600RR boasts ongoing track-tested, championship-winning advancements in form and func ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHRGY3

Cadillac Technologies Target Traffic

DETROIT – Cadillac is packaging safety technologies to help ease the rigors of the daily commute from the dri ... http://p.ost.im/p/dHPUe5