Consumer advocates suggest that you avoid auto loans at the dealership. Auto dealers are great at selling cars, but not the place to borrow money. However, it’s possible that the dealer is your best bet. Rates may be better, and the process may be easier. NetBanker Jim Breune explains why he recently financed an auto through the dealership [...] Continue Reading…
Volkswagen postpones MAN supervisory board takeover
July 6th, 2011 
admin Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor
Wolfsburg, Germany (AHN) – Volkswagen on Monday postponed its appointment of executives to truckmaker MAN’s supervisory board following advise from the European Union. The Wolfsburg-based company said it is in “constructive discussions” with the EU Commission after the panel said the appointments should be made after anti-trust clearance of the merger with MAN. VW held off nominating chief executive Martin Winterkorn, chief financial officer Hans Dieter Poetsch, and the automaker’s chief for commercial vehicles, Jochem Heizmann, to MAN’s supervisory board. Instead, the company named executives Ulf Berkenhagen and Thomas Kremer, who are current members of the board, consistent with VW’s 29.9 percent share in MAN. A third executive, Matthias Bruse, was [...] Continue Reading…
French Drench: Thomas Levet breaks shin jumping in lake after French Open
July 5th, 2011 admin Tom Edrington – AHN Sports Reporter
Paris, France (AHN Sports) – Warning to golfers: Stay out of the water! French Open winner Thomas Levet found out the hard way on Sunday that victory celebrations can go a bit too far. Levet, who won his national championship for the first time, jumped into a lake at the 18th hole at Le Golf National, site of his victory by one shot over Thorbjorn Olesen. He didn’t know it immediately but when his shin started hurting, it was discovered that he suffered a mild fracture during his jump into the pond. He was fitted for a cast and will not be able to compete in this week’s Scottish Open [...] Continue Reading…
UFOs Filmed Over London — Or Not
July 4th, 2011 admin A recent home video shot over London shows a fleet of UFOs. But is it real?
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Most Ticketed US Cars. Are You Driving One
July 1st, 2011 admin Does what we drive affect how we drive? That’s the question posed by Quality Planning, an analytics company that works with auto insurers. Quality Planning ranked the vehicles most likely to be …
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Sebastian Vettel wins sixth race of F1 season
June 28th, 2011 admin Edward Lewis – AHN Sports Reporter
Valencia, Spain (AHN Sports) – Sebastian Vettel continued his dominance in Formula One this season by scoring his sixth win of the season Sunday in the European Grand Prix. Vettel extended his dominant points lead when he topped Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso by 10.891 seconds for his second straight victory on Valencia’s street circuit. Driving in 115-degree weather, the German won from the pole for the fifth time this season. Vettel’s Red Bull teammate Mark Webber ran third and was followed by Lewis Hamilton, Felipe Massa and McLaren’s Jenson Button. The race winner and defending F1 champion extended his points lead to 77 points with his 16th career victory. [...] Continue Reading…
Heffernan Launches Insurance Program for Participants of the Burning Man Event
June 28th, 2011 admin SAN FRANCISCO, June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Heffernan Insurance Brokers has launched a unique program called Insurance on the Playa, which offers coverage for participants of the Burning Man event. Coverage can include liability for theme camps, art cars and art installations as well as coverage fo
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New technology will make cars smarter
June 25th, 2011 admin Carmakers are focused now on how the Internet can help drivers. But in the not so distant future, they will increasingly try to make cars smarter as well.
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Get Your Favorite Car Within Budget With Used Car Segment
June 24th, 2011 admin While planning to buy used cars firstly you have to list out the budget and best available car models in that price list. You can get good bargain and easy purchase if you try to buy cars online. It is easy to second hand used car online rather than moving from one dealer to another in person to check the available models. You can conveniently buy cars online by checking the website of the dealers and browsing the available second hand cars for sale. You can easily buy cars online just like you can park your car at the front of your house doorstep. Consumers can get convenience of buying second hand used car from internet but still it [...] Continue Reading…
Allstate Offers Illinois Homeowners Helpful Information Following Severe Storms
June 22nd, 2011 admin CHICAGO, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As many Illinois residents discovered, last night’s severe thunderstorms and strong winds can cause damage to roofs, siding, cars and windows. Allstate Insurance (NYSE: ALL) recommends residents carefully inspect their homes and vehicles for damage following th
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