Northeast Ohio

• Sponsored Content: Sierra HD lineup puts luxury in a well-bred workhorse 5:00 AM When you’ve been building heavy-duty trucks for more than 111 years, you must be doing something right. With the introduction of its new 2015 Sierra HD lineup, GMC is clearly building on its storied legacy in the field, at work and on the road. But it’s also putting an added emphasis on in-cabin luxury, an improved ride and the connectivity that so many independent contractors and business owners demand today.

• Sponsored Content: Dodge "charges" ahead into its next 100 years 5:01 AM The Dodge brand may be 100 years old, but that didn't stop it from preparing for the next 100 years with a complete makeover of its popular 2015 Charger sedan.

• Sponsored Content: Ford shows off its new Transit lineup to dealers at Lakeland Community College 5:01 AM Ford brought its new Transit lineup, as well as a dozen or more up fitters, to Lakeland Community College in Lake County last week to educate its dealers as well as the media on the benefits offered by the new commercial vehicle. “It replaces the E-Series and is a real upgrade in terms of the capability and flexibility that it offers,” said Jim Bass, president of Mike Bass Ford in Lorain County, one of four Ford Business Preferred Dealers in the Greater Cleveland area. “The new Transit offers our customers a much greater selection in terms of vehicle styles and configurations. It will also offer more capability and strength, while getting better fuel economy.”

• Sponsored Content: Ford begins building its Expedition this month 5:00 AM If you’ve been waiting to see the brand new 2015 Ford Expedition at your local Ford dealership, the wait should not be long. Ford is just starting to build its largest SUV at its Truck Plant down in Louisville, KY, so the new 2015 Expedition should be in dealerships by October. Northeast Ohio Ford dealers should be able to start taking build orders this month. While there may be a consumer trend toward smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles, those who are on the road a lot know that nothing can beat the luxury, comfort and safety afforded by a big, full-sized SUV like the Ford Expedition.

• Sponsored Content: Morris Cadillac Buick GMC breaks ground on new facilities 5:00 AM Morris Cadillac Buick GMC in North Olmsted has broken ground on the first of two multi-million dollar construction projects at its location on Lorain Road.

• Sponsored Content: GCADA: Northern Ohio auto sales rise for 19 straight months 5:01 AM Sales of new vehicles in Northern Ohio rose almost nine percent when comparing July of 2014 with July of 2013, kicking off the second half of the year in fine fashion, according to figures released today by the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers' Association (GCADA).

• Sponsored Content: Dealers: New Transit should only help local economy 5:01 AM Local Ford Business Preferred Network Dealers in the Greater Cleveland area are describing the new Transit lineup as both a game changer and a win-win for both the local dealers as well as our local economy. Transit is replacing the very successful E-Series in most commercial applications. With the E-Series being built in Avon Lake, there has to be some concern that the Kansas City-built Transit will take jobs away from our area. Not so, according to both local dealers and Ford officials.

• Sponsored Content: Federal regulations of auto industry make for higher prices 5:00 AM Like just about every other business in the United States, franchised new vehicle dealers are impacted by federal regulations. Certainly, some federal regulation of business is necessary. However, a recent study conducted by the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) in Ann Arbor, MI and commissioned by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) suggests that excessive federal regulations are contributing to higher vehicle costs.

• Sponsored Content: Kent offers great holiday shopping and unique gifts for the holidays 5:01 AM Christmas week in Kent is a quiet time.

• Sponsored Content: Observatory Park is a great place to see the stars in Geauga County 5:00 AM Chris Mentrek is a naturalist at Observatory Park, the brand-new Geauga Park District’s facility in Montville Township.

• Sponsored Content: Tea Hills Farm offers farm-fresh turkeys for the holidays 5:04 AM The Southern tip of Ashland County and the northern reaches of Holmes County contain some of the most scenic rolling countrysides in Ohio.

• Sponsored Content: Enjoy flapjacks and falling leaves in Clifton, Ohio 12:18 PM The waters of the Little Miami River have been supplying power to mills in Clifton near Dayton since 1802

• Sponsored Content: Dodge Challengers debut at Mid-Ohio with top ten finish 5:04 AM Getting a car ready for a race is an arduous process that involves making numerous technological adjustments to a vehicle. The driver also must be able to make minute adjustments to their driving style to get the most out of the vehicle, especially when entering and exiting turns. Throw the differences in elevation that hide turns on the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course into the equation, and it’s enough to give any racing team fits.

• Sponsored Content: Mustang's new design affords better sound quality in the cabin 5:04 AM The throaty rumble of a V8 is usually the sound most Mustang drivers prefer to hear when they're on the road. There are times, however, when your favorite tune can make all the difference when you're on the road. It turns out, the designers of the 2015 Mustang thought so too, taking in-cabin sound quality into consideration when they designed the new pony car.

• Sponsored Content: Mercedes-Benz shows off its latest technological marvel: the 4.0-liter V8 biturbo 5:01 AM Mercedes-Benz and its upscale performance AMG brand are certainly not strangers to the world of high performance engines. AMG recently showed off its latest technological masterpiece: the 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine. This innovative eight-cylinder stands out for its power delivery and purposeful lightweight construction as well as its high efficiency and environmental compatibility. With peak power of up to 503 horsepower and maximum torque of up to 479 lb-ft, the new AMG V8 will deliver motorsport-inspired performance.

• Sponsored Content: Corvettes at CORSA offers a lot more than automotive eye candy 5:08 AM If you’re a fan of the Corvette, but would also like to see how a local company has used technology to change the sound of the great American muscle car, head out to Berea today. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. CORSA Performance and the Corvette Cleveland car club are hosting the 12th annual Corvettes at CORSA Car Show at the company’s headquarters located at 140 Blaze Industrial Parkway in Berea. The event is free for spectators, but costs Corvette owners $10 to register, with proceeds going to help OhioGuidestone, a Berea-based charity that supports children, families and communities.

• Sponsored Content: Northeast Ohio women in the auto industry give suggestions for holiday gifts 5:01 AM Who knows more about what women drivers want than those in the automotive industry? Northeast Ohio women who talk cars every day offer their suggestions for holiday gifts for woman drivers on your list. Karen Ford, the Greater Cleveland Automobile Dealers’ Association’s SAFE Program administrator and Cleveland Auto Show office manager, puts a roadside emergency kit on the top of...

• Sponsored Content: Understand the process and terms before you lease 5:00 AM A lot of people like leasing because they get a new car every three or three-and-a-half years.

• Sponsored Content: Brakes for Breasts helps support breast cancer vaccine research in October 5:06 AM Do you have squeaky brakes?

• Sponsored Content: Car dealerships can strive for WomenCertified Women's Choice Awards 9:15 AM Women do not go into a dealership because they don't have anything better to do on a Saturday.