AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — BorgWarner DualTronic(TM), the company’s wet-clutch and control-system technology for automated transmissions, will be available on turbocharged direct-injected gasoline (TFSI) models of the all-new 2005 VW Jetta. The vehicle went on sale in the U.S. and Canada in March. VW refers to the technology as “DSG,” which stands for direct-shifting gearbox. The technology enables ... Read More »

The Volvo XC90 has done for Volvo exactly what it was intended to do, bring the brand an entirely new market segment, while at the same time bringing new customers into their showrooms. Read More »

ORLANDO, Florida — With interest rates for vehicle loans on the rise, and manufacturer incentives declining, it is now more important than ever for consumers to do their homework on vehicle loans prior to visiting the dealership. “Last year it was not uncommon to see zero percent financing offers from dealerships as an incentive to get consumers to buy,” said ... Read More »

Study of More Than 12 Million Private Passenger Cars Shows Higher Horsepower Cars Involved in Fewer, But More Costly, Auto Insurance Claims

You just had an accident and your insurance company declares your car a total loss. The car is five years old, has low mileage and is in excellent condition. Even so, the insurance company offers you only a faction of the value you think the car is worth, and definitely not enough to replace it with a comparable vehicle. This ... Read More »

Discrimination, in our case sexual discrimination, is a very uncomfortable subject to discuss. However discussion is what it needs more than anything else in order for the problem to be exposed and, hopefully, corrected. Gender discrimination is something that NewCarBuyingGuide.com experiences on a daily basis. In the ten years that NewCarBuyingGuide.com has been in publication, little has changed. It is ... Read More »

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Blog 04/06/2005 Today I received a press release about an upcoming marketing to women conference. I am sharing both the release, and my response, as it will help you understand what NewCarBuyingGuide.com is up against with respect to discrimination in the automotive industry. Sandra ————————————– 04/06/2005 NewCarBuyingGuide.com Dear Mr. Mayer, Thank you for forwarding this release. The topics are very ... Read More »

Description: Minivan Base MSRP Range: Not yet Available Invoice Price Range: Not yet Available Where built: Not yet Available Buick’s first minivan emerges under the description of a crossover sport van (CSV), and carries seven-passengers. Terraza rides on a stretched platform and carries a lengthy cabin with three tiers of seats. Inside, the space is organized in a clean design ... Read More »

A face-lift for BMW's full-size 7-Series luxury/performance sedans is also in sight, following the unveiling of fresh styling at the Geneva Motor Show in March. Powertrains for 740i and 760i will score a boost and the exterior package shows refined lines and more chrome details.