Historic Move: GM Appoints First Woman In The Industry To Run A Major Automaker

In a history making move,  GM, which no longer has the government as one if its investors as a result of the bankruptcy, just appointed the auto industry first female CEO, Mary Barra, to oversee a major automaker.

Prior to the announcement, which is effective January 15, 2014, which happens to be Dr. King's birthday, here's how Barra bio reads.

Mary Barra was named Senior Vice President, Global Product Development effective February 1, 2011, responsible for the design, engineering, program management and quality of General Motors vehicles around the world. On August 1, 2013, she assumed responsibility for GM’s Global Purchasing and Supply Chain organization and was named Executive Vice President, Global Product Development & Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. She is a member of the GM Executive Operations Committee and serves on the Adam Opel AG Supervisory Board.

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The Sixth Generation Mustang

Media Personality Robin Roberts with Ford's CEO

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2014 Mazda3 Grand Touring Hatchback: Bringing Zoom Zoom with A Fresh, Athletic Design

Highlights: According to AGL (Automotive Leasing Guide), the Mazda3 has the highest residual value in the compact segment. And, in the premium trims, the Mazda3 no longer offers buttons or knobs to control the radio and volume.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $24,635 (Base Model starts at $17,740)

Seating Capacity:  5

Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, curtain and side); stability system; traction control system; hill start assistance; and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Standard Equipment: 16-inch tires; a 6-speed manual; a push-button keyless starter; keyless remote; cloth seats; a tilt/telescopic steering wheel; power windows; and power door locks

Nissan Leaf Owner Charged With Stealing Electricity

 

  

Its quite common for users of cell phones, iPads and laptops to use public property to charge-up (juice up).  However, what's not so common is for someone who owns a pure electric vehicle to take the liberty of doing the same, when running low on a charge. Check out this video to see how one Atlanta area resident literally racked up two charges as a result of utilizing private property to recharge his vehicle. We guess the lesson here is you better ask, before you start charging, whether its for a phone, a mobile computer device or a car.

Kia Rides Into Large Car Segment with All-New Cadenza

Highlight: The front-wheel drive Cadenza is based off the same platform as its sibling, the Hyundai Azera.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $41,900 (Base Model starts at $35,900)

Seating Capacity:  5

Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, rear mounted, curtain and side);ABS; electronic stability control; hill-start assist control; a tire pressure monitoring system; LED tail lights; a back-up warning system; a back-up camera; heated power-folding mirrors with a turn signal; and a perimeter approach lighting

Standard Equipment: 18-inch wheels; dual zone automatic temperature control; a push-button keyless starter; power seats; leather seats; heated front seats; tilt/telescopic steering wheel; and a 7-inch screen to house the navigation system

More Than 149,000 2013 Ford Escapes Slated For Another Round of Recalls

Report Receipt Date: NOV 25, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V583000

Component(s): ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 139,917

Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)

• FORD ESCAPE 2013                                         

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUMMARY:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Escape vehicles manufactured October 5, 2011, through June 2, 2013 and equipped

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2015 Hyundai Genesis Sedan

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