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General Motors leads all automakers in J.D. Power quality awards
June 20, 2014

General Motors leads all automakers in J.D. Power quality awards

With all the challenges General Motors has faced in 2014, perhaps the last place you might expect to find the carmaker is atop the heap of model/segment winners in the annual J.D. Power Initial Quality Awards. But that’s exactly where…

Many vehicle owners ignore recalls despite receiving notices
June 19, 2014

Many vehicle owners ignore recalls despite receiving notices

Millions of cars on American roads have been recalled but not repaired, a problem amplified by the large number of vehicle recalls so far this year. That’s not the fault of the automakers, who, by definition, intend to fix the…

Ford Mustang: A classic American car turns 50 years old
June 17, 2014

Ford Mustang: A classic American car turns 50 years old

There’s no denying the fact that the Ford Mustang is a bona fide piece of Americana. The coupe with the galloping pony on the grille is instantly recognizable. But the Mustang has changed significantly since it debuted at the 1964…

Number of light vehicles on our roads ‘highest in history’
June 16, 2014

Number of light vehicles on our roads ‘highest in history’

Streets and highways seem more crowded than ever? It’s not your imagination. Almost 253 million light vehicles are operating in the United States, reports IHS Automotive research firm. That’s the “highest in [IHS] recorded history,” according to Richard Read at…

An exclusive World Cup interview with sports icon Pelé
June 10, 2014

An exclusive World Cup interview with sports icon Pelé

With the FIFA World Cup kicking off this month, eyes around the globe will be focused on the competition taking place in Brazil June 12-July 13. One person especially interested in how the matches turn out is iconic soccer star…