Volkswagen is introducing their new Car-Net service on select 2014 models, including the EOS Komfort convertible. This service offers safety, remote access, family tracking, and diagnostics at a very reasonable subscription price after a six month free trial. While an Android app is still in production, the iPhone app is already available for download at iTunes. Once a buyer has purchased the EOS Komfort convertible, the Volkswagen dealer provides login information. With the Car-Net app...
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Toyota has redesigned its half-ton Tundra
pickup for 2014, giving it an updated look as well as a few other improvements.
The body has been reshaped to feature an integrated hood and grille, and a
larger front fascia for a more aggressive look. The hood has been raised, and
squared off wheelwells and three-piece lower bumpers...
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Once buyers have determined a segment of vehicles to shop for, fuel
economy is often one of the first factors they compare when deciding on
which make and model to purchase. In fact, next to safety, gas mileage
is often the most important consideration for customers, especially in
today's market.
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While Honda was the first to
sell hybrid vehicles in the United States, competition from other companies has
frequently topped the sales of Honda's hybrid models. The Honda Insight beat
the Toyota to the US market by six months, but failed to present a compelling
challenge to the Prius. John Mendel, executive vice president of Honda's US
unit, has been quoted as saying that...
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First quarter of next year,
General Motors says that heavy duty versions of its new-generation full-sized
pickups will go on sale as 2015 models. Usually diesel-powered, heavy-duty
pickups have a large array of customers. Some need simple work trucks that can
do more than standard half-ton pickups, while others tow large loads - up to
nine or ten tons - for long distances, and want a truck that...
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