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Checkered Flag's Blog of the latest Automotive News

New Car Sales Climb in 2012-Towards More Efficient Models

Depending on who you talk to you will get a different answer about the overall success in 2012 of the Hybrid segment of car sales.  There are a few facts that stand out in the argument, and that is really what my focus has always been on. 



Fact 1:  The US car market seems to be improving nicely!  Yay!  I am…
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U.S. Transportation Secretary Resigns

I feel strongly about the many DOT Distracted Driving Initiatives and support anything that makes driving safer.  These initiatives have come under the leadership of the U.S. Transportation Secretary LaHood.  He has spearheaded the cause and has made many strides at educating people on the importance of driving while staying focused on the road.  He also brought to everyone?s attention the dangers that come with texting while driving.

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Hyundai Sonata Turbo can save you from being stuck in a crack



Driving in Hampton Roads, we sometimes get stuck behind some pretty awful things in traffic.  Not every area has such a concentration of pig farms and potholes.  But, when you?re driving a Hyundai Sonata Turbo, at least you have a way out. 



If you are unable to view the Hyundai Super Bowl ad on this page, choose the following link and scroll…
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Eat California Pizza Kitchen and support Girls on the run

Okay, Checkered Flag fans, save the date!

Here's another opportunity to do some good for our community, while enjoying a delicious meal.



Printable flyer will be available on Checkered Flag.com shortly.  Monetary contributions are being accepted presently through Girls on the run Solemates.

Remember, they will be accepting the flyers for take-out orders, as well. 

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Honda Powers Up with Turbines in OH Plant



I have always thought that Wind Power turbines were cool.  Driving cross country and seeing a landscape dotted with them is really pretty.  What is even prettier about them is how they help the environment.  Honda has made changes to their Transmission Plant in Russells Point, OH to become the first auto manufacturing facility to operate substantially off of turbines. 

Wind Turbines…
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