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The First Interactive Auto Web Site Congratulates Nissan Leaf First Affordable

The First Interactive Auto Web Site Congratulates Nissan Leaf First Affordable

NASHVILLE, Tenn. December 3, 2020; Nissan today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Nissan LEAF and the delivery of 500,000 LEAF vehicles since the model was first introduced. ... Continue reading

New Nissan Armada and Kicks add more momentum to Nissan NEXT product revival

New Nissan Armada and Kicks add more momentum to Nissan NEXT product revival

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan NEXT, the company’s global business, culture and product transformation plan, includes revealing 10 new vehicles in the U.S. in 20 months – with six new vehicles in showrooms by the end of 2021. ... Continue reading

Win “Blazing Fury” – a top-of-the-line 800hp Saleen 302 Black Label

Win “Blazing Fury” – a top-of-the-line 800hp Saleen 302 Black Label

“Blazing Fury” is the one-off, personal 2019 Saleen Mustang S302 Black Label of legendary high-performance vehicle manufacturer Steve Saleen. Signed and customized by Saleen himself, this coupe served as the magazine test car and pace car for the Saleen Cup Race Series. ... Continue reading

Reduced New Car Inventory Results In Record Dealer Profits, Higher Used Car Prices and Increased Stock Value Of Wall Street Funded Used Car Lots

Reduced New Car Inventory Results In Record Dealer Profits, Higher Used Car Prices and Increased Stock Value Of Wall Street Funded Used Car Lots

The AIADA reported Ally (nee GMAC) the largest U.S. auto lender, said carmakers should get busy. There’s enough consumer demand for manufacturers to ramp-up output of new models but not enough supply, Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Brown told investors at a conference on Tuesday. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - December 6-12, 2020

Nutson's Auto News Weekly Wrap Up - December 6-12, 2020

* Millions of coronavirus-wary Americans avoided driving during the week of Thanksgiving as Covid-19 cases surged across the country. That sent holiday week gasoline sales plunging to a 23-year low. ... Continue reading

2020 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Review by John Heilig

2020 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD Review by John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor and Bureau Chief Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEWED MODEL: 2020 Volvo XC40 T5 AWD ENGINE: 2.0-liter 4 TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 240 hp @ 5,500 rpm/259 lb.-ft. @ 1,800 rpm WHEELBASE: 106.4 in. ... Continue reading

2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE Review by John Helig

2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE Review by John Helig

REVIEWED MODEL: 2020 Toyota Avalon Hybrid XSE ENGINE: 2.5-liter 4 TRANSMISSION: Electronic CVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 176 hp @ 5,600 rpm (215 hp total)/163 lb.-ft. @ 3,600-5,200 rpm WHEELBASE: 113.0 in. ... Continue reading

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