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Getting technical: Car-repair program is growing fast

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:00:00 -0400

CHESAPEAKE In a sleek workroom, three heads bobbed under the hood of a Toyota Camry, examining a discharged battery. Four other students huddled outside, trying to figure out the "bugs" their instructors had embedded in two vehicles. They'd already discovered a grounded door switch in a Toyota RAV4 and a loose pin in the connection for a power seat in a Chrysler Sebring.

The most sold cars in Hampton Roads for 2009

Olivia.Hubert-Allen — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The economy might have put a dent in the number of cars and trucks sold last year in Hampton Roads, but buyer preferences remained relatively unchanged from 2008. Here are the area’s top sellers for ’09.

1. Honda Accord
The Accord adeptly delivers responsive handling, a roomy interior, impressive safety features and a polished demeanor.
Price $21,055 - $31,305

Take a step into luxury in today's RVs

Olivia.Hubert-Allen — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Two years after the Ford Model T debuted, the first recreational vehicles were built. And while creature comforts were few – a toilet was considered a luxurious touch – they offered the same thing today’s recreational vehicles offer: the chance to take a bit of home with you when you hit the road.

Use this weekend's auto show to your best advantage

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Given January's cold temperatures, the 2010 Hampton Roads International Auto Show might seem like the ideal place to spend a gray day indoors, dreaming about that new set of wheels.

Toyota to recall 4M cars to fix accelerator pedals

david.putney — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:57:52 -0500

WASHINGTON Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will replace gas pedals on about 4 million vehicles in the United States because they can get stuck in the floor mats, another blow to the reputation of the world's largest automaker.

Saab dealers in Hampton Roads may be facing ax

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:02:29 -0500

Don't call it a Saab story yet, but both Saab dealers in Hampton Roads may be facing the ax. Koenigsegg Group, the Swedish supercar builder that is buying Saab Automobile from General Motors, looked over Saab's 218 U.S. dealers and wants only 137 of them. The other 81 Saab dealers received something in the mail Thursday: termination notices.

Video: After half-century, Honda has blended into U.S. culture

Mark.Edelen — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:51:59 -0400

By John Pearley Huffman For a broad swath of American consumers, Honda is the maker of unpretentious good stuff at accessible prices. Usually without flashy or distinctive styling, Honda’s products can be said to define the leading edge of ordinary. The company was the brainchild of Soichiro Honda, the eldest son of a Japanese blacksmith.

Priority owners buy Honda showroom in N.C.

Patrick.Wilson — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:31:55 -0400

It seems an unusual time for any car business to expand, but Priority Automotive is doing just that.

Obama expected to sign 'cash for clunkers' bill

Cindy.Clayton — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:46:22 -0400

By Ken Thomas WASHINGTON Car shoppers could take advantage of government incentives worth up to $4,500 this summer to send their old gas guzzler to the scrap heap in favor of a more fuel-efficient new vehicle.

GM has tentative deal to sell Hummer; Saturn, Saab are next

Cindy.Clayton — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:52:11 -0400

By BREE FOWLER and DAN STRUMPF NEW YORK General Motors Corp. took a key step toward its downsizing on Tuesday, striking a tentative deal to sell its Hummer brand, while also revealing that it has potential buyers for its Saturn and Saab brands.