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Topic: VolkswagenOver Three-quarters of customers that haggled were successful in negotiating a discount.
The one automaker that outscored the independent shops was the electric carmaker Tesla, which earned high praise for its on-time repairs, courtesy, price, quality, and overall satisfaction. But part of Tesla’s current success might be because it’s new to the market, and it has a relatively small number of customers to satisfy compared with the established luxury brands. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Volkswagen to produce New midsize SUV in Chattanooga TennesseeApproximately 2,000 additional jobs to be created
The Group will be investing a total of approximately US$900 million (€643 million) in the production of a newly developed, seven-passenger SUV, and creating 2,000 additional jobs in the US. About US$600 million (€432 million) will be invested in Tennessee. ![]() New midsize SUV from Volkswagen to be produced in Chattanooga [Concept car shown]. (©Volkswagen of America, Inc.) Sections: Business | No Comments
Consumer Reports 2014 Car Brand Report Cards has Acura & Audi joining Lexus at the Head of the Class
A perennial top scorer, Lexus earned the highest marks (79) for the second straight year. Consumer Reports’ analysis finds the bulk of its models are usually quiet, comfortable, and fuel-efficient. Lexus was the only brand to achieve an excellent average overall reliability score. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports 2013 Annual Car Brand Report Cards: Lexus, Subaru and Mazda Earn Top HonorsAudi leads inconsistent European pack; Cadillac shines among struggling domestics
Lexus’ models are rarely sporty, but the brand’s overall score of 79 was earned on a foundation of plush and very reliable vehicles. Consumer Reports currently Recommends 100-percent of the Lexus vehicles it has tested. Sections: News | No Comments
AAA reports New E15 Gasoline May Damage Vehicles and Cause Consumer ConfusionAAA research reveals need for regulators and industry to suspend E15 sales to protect motorists
An overwhelming 95 percent of consumers surveyed have not heard of E15, a newly approved gasoline blend that contains up to 15 percent ethanol. With little consumer knowledge about E15 and less than five percent of cars on the road approved by automakers to use the fuel, AAA is urging regulators and the industry to stop the sale of E15 until motorists are better protected. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports Auto Reliability Surveys shows Ford Continuing to Fall while Seven Japanese Brands Top ListAudi and Cadillac make major jumps in Rankings
Only two years ago, Ford was Detroit’s poster child for reliability. It cracked the top 10 among brands in Consumer Reports predicted-reliability scores, with more than 90 percent of its models being average or better. This year the top seven spots are all held by Japanese brands. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee High Schools to join Career Preparation network for students
The Pathways to Prosperity Network is a multi-state, multi-year initiative promoting school partnerships with public and private sector leaders in six states: Tennessee, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri and North Carolina. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Education | No Comments
Consumer Reports Automaker Report Cards 2012: Subaru Drives Into Top Spot as Honda SlipsMazda’s score improves most while Ford’s falls the farthest
Subaru’s score of 75, two points higher than last year, reflects better test scores for such redesigned models as the Impreza, Legacy, and Outback over the last few years. The 2012 Impreza, which Consumer Reports just tested, now tops the small-sedan class and is the Consumer Reports Top Pick in that category. Subaru’s average road-test score of 82 is the highest in Consumer Reports analysis. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Consumer Reports: Buying A Used Car May Be A Better Deal Than EverImproving reliability among manufacturers make the gamble of buying used less risky; Many automakers are closing in on Honda & Toyota’s lead
Consumer Reports compared the percentage of problem-free, three-year-old models from its 2002 and 2011 Annual Auto surveys for 13 automakers based on their product output for which owners did not report any serious problems with their cars during the 12 months covered by each survey. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Super Bowl XLVI thoughts
And while I nearly ate myself into a food coma (wings, dips, and tenderloin dominated our watch party menu), I still present to you my quick thoughts from Super Bowl XLVI. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Sports | No Comments
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