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Thousands Of Vehicles Ruined By Hurricane Sandy Sit On New York Airfield

In Calverton, New York, toward the eastern end of Long Island, there is an airfield. It's no longer home to planes, though: it's become an impromptu graveyard for thousands of vehicles destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. This does not sit well with environmentalists like Dick Amper, who heads up the Long...

January 8, 2013 by Richard Read

Many Cars Damaged By Hurricane Sandy Heading To The Crusher

December 11, 2012 1

Hurricane Sandy Heightens Sales Divide Between Detroit & Foreign Automakers

December 6, 2012 3

Hurricane Sandy’s New And Used Car Toll: Up To 200,000 Vehicles Could Be Scrapped

November 12, 2012

Long gas lines in Summit NJ in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy

Should Gas Stations Have Backup Power For Pumps? Some Say No

In the areas of the U.S. affected by Hurricane Sandy, lines for gasoline have been long. The problem isn't really one of supply; rather, it seems to be one of electricity... November 9, 2012 by Richard Read 5

Used Car Prices Tick Up After Sandy, But Beware Of Flooded Finds [UPDATED]

UPDATE: See below The effects of Hurricane Sandy are far bigger than many imagined. The storm reshaped communities, and some will argue that it changed the outcome of... November 7, 2012 by Richard Read 1

Damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the New Jersey coast

The Auto Industry's Response To Hurricane Sandy

One week ago, after Hurricane Sandy's violent landfall, residents along America's eastern seaboard awoke to starkly different landscapes than they ones they'd known a few... November 6, 2012 by Richard Read

The Top Car News Stories Of 2011

The year 2011 will not go down in history as the happiest year for the auto industry. From March's destructive earthquake and tsunami in Japan, to the year-long Saab saga... December 22, 2011 by Marty Padgett 1

Redesigned 2012 Honda CR-V To Launch On Schedule

Good news for family buyers waiting for the new 2012 Honda CR-V small crossover SUV: Honda plans to launch the redesigned CR-V on schedule. This comes just a week after Honda... November 9, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 1

2012 Honda CR-V Will Arrive On Time, Despite Supply Shortages

Last week, Honda warned shoppers that the redesigned 2012 CR-V could be delayed due to severe flooding in Thailand. An article posted last night to Auto News, however... November 9, 2011 by Richard Read 1

As Car Sales Increase, Bargains Will Likely Be Harder To Find

Thanks in part to record incentives, car sales in the United States are up, but that brings with it both good news and bad news. First the good news: consumers don’t... November 2, 2011 by Kurt Ernst

2012 Honda CR-V May Be Delayed Due To Thailand Floods

Flooding in Thailand has begun making serious waves in the U.S. According to a press release, the disaster will force Honda to scale back production at facilities across the... November 1, 2011 by Richard Read

Toyota Suspends U.S. Production Due To Floods In Thailand

The floods ravaging Thailand have been back-page news in much of the U.S., but as the water continues to rise, it may finally saturate the headlines. The latest news is that... October 27, 2011 by Richard Read

Incentives Edge Higher, Sales Rate Hits A New Record

Incentive spending is up among many automakers, and when incentives rise, car sales often follow. In fact, new data suggests a Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rate (SAAR) of... October 26, 2011 by Richard Read

Flood Waters May Be Receding, But Flood-Damaged Car Scams Are On The Rise

One scam is on the rise and consumers are wise to be leery of used car deals that sound too good to be true. The old adage of “Buyer, beware” holds doubly true... September 26, 2011 by Suzanne Kane

Gas Prices Up Slightly Over Labor Day Weekend: Irene To Blame?

If you're packing the coolers, the picnic blankets, and the rooftop carrier—and heading out on the road over the Labor Day holiday weekend, be glad that you're not... August 31, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson

Six Car Tips To Help You Wade Through Hurricane Irene

Hurricane Irene is poised to make landfall on the Eastern seaboard, then cruise up the coast, impacting up to 50 million drivers in cities from Washington, D.C., to Boston... August 26, 2011 by Richard Read 1

Toyota To Offer AC Outlets On Prius, Starting In Japan

One lesson learned from the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan was this: hybrid or battery-powered vehicles can provide essential electricity in the event of a natural... July 20, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1

2011 Nissan CrossCabriolet Arriving Late For Convertible Season

Supply and production interruptions due to the March earthquake in Japan (and the resulting tsunami) have left the new 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet in short... June 6, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 3