Automotive News for February 26, 2015

• 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Review by John Heilig

  2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel AUTO PAGE SPECS REVIEWED MODEL: 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE ENGINE: 2.5-liter I-4 TRANSMISSION: ECVT HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 156 hp @ 5,700 rpm (200 net hp)/156 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 ... Continue Reading

• 2015 Chrysler 200C Review by Carey Russ

  2015 Chrysler 200C Chrysler 200 is a serious competitor in the mid-size sedan class DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS          • SEE ALSO: Chrysler Buyers Guide 2015 Chrysler 200C The past is history, the present is al... Continue Reading

• 2011 Car Reviews, 2011 Truck Reviews

  SEE ALSO: Used Car Buyers Guide - Prices, Specs and Comparisons 1997-2015 SEE ALSO: Used Car Super Search Includes All Craigslist Cities Used Cars 2011 Model Year Reviews Audi Reviews 2011 Audi A3 2.0 TFSI FWD Roadtest and Review 2011 Audi A4 2.0 quattro Review 2011 Audi A8 Preview ... Continue Reading

• Record Sales For Volvo in 2014

  2015 Volvo XC90 Interior MAIDENHEAD, UK -- February 26, 2015: Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) has reported a 17.4 per cent increase in operating profit for 2014 to 2,252 MSEK, compared to 1,919 MSEK in 2013, as record sales cleared the way for the company to continue investing in its global ... Continue Reading

• Volvo Car Group Forecasts A Good Year Ahead

  2015 Volvo XC90 MAIDENHEAD, UK -- February 26, 2015: Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) expects sales and profitability to show a clear improvement in 2015, driven by continued growth in China and Europe and a return to growth in the US, according to Håkan Samuelsson, President and... Continue Reading

• THE NATION'S LARGEST AUTO SHOW WRAPS UP IN THE WINDY CITY

  Despite one fewer public day, the Chicago Auto Show’s attendance grows 7 percent year-over year. CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2015) – The Chicago Auto Show concluded a successful nine-day run this past weekend, boasting a 7 percent increase in attendance compar... Continue Reading

• New British-built Civic Comes with Price Reduction of Up to £1,620

  Current Civic continues with sale price offering up to £3,500 off Competitive pricing for new Civic demonstrates customer is priority MORE INFO Honda Buyer's Guide BRACNELL, UK -- February 26, 2015: Honda (UK) has today announced launch pricing fo... Continue Reading

• Abarth at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show

  Enjoy Also: 1960 Abarth Monoposto Pininfarina Record Car Abarth 500 2014: a 12.2% rise in sales with respect to 2013 in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The Abarth 500 2015 range: the new line-up, developed to accommodate a greater number of clients of the Scorpion, enhanced by t... Continue Reading

• MINI Goes Gran Turismo®6

  Munich February 25, 2015; Inspired by the brand's legendary motor racing success, the MINI Design Team has created the essence of a MINI to enable maximum racing performance in the game Gran Turismo®6 for PlayStation®3. "MINI has many highly emotional achievements to its name in motor racing. T... Continue Reading

• The Sharper, Lighter and More Powerful Audi R8 Heads for Geneva

  Audi R8 V10 V10 supercar is reborn with advanced new quattro all-wheel-drive and up to 610 PS propelling less weight to a top speed of 205mph Second generation of the acclaimed supercar makes its debut in Geneva Available to order in the UK in May 2015, fi... Continue Reading

• Social Media Not Significant Source of Information for New Car Buyers

  For buyers 35+, dealer salesperson most influential source of info; for buyers under 35, family, friends rank highest MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide SALT LAKE CITY -- February 26, 2015: While social media channels may be great for catching up w... Continue Reading

• Automakers Select Orbital ATK to Lead Independent Review of Takata Airbag Inflators

  Orbital ATK to spearhead industry-wide testing initiative Former NHTSA Acting Administrator David Kelly to serve as project manager and coordinator for automaker group WASHINGTON -- February 26, 2015: Ten automakers today announced the ... Continue Reading

• 2015 Nissan Sentra Earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS

  NASHVILLE, TN -- February 26, 2015: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today awarded the 2015 Nissan Sentra a “Top Safety Pick” vehicle safety rating. The Institute’s “Top Safety Pick” award recognizes passenger vehicles tha... Continue Reading

• Chevrolet Trax Taps Local Insiders for Custom City Tours

  2015 Chevrolet Trax DETROIT --February 26, 2015: Chevrolet plans to introduce the 2015 Trax through an innovative marketing campaign called Hidden Gems created with help from social media influencers. MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyer's Guide Twenty social media influenc... Continue Reading

• A Generational Thing: Camaro Design through the Years

  DETROIT -- February 26, 2015: As the Camaro rolls through the final year of its fifth generation, Chevrolet asked five designers who have contributed to the sporty car’s design to reflect on the styling legacy that helped create an icon. MORE INFO Cherolet Buy... Continue Reading

• The New Audi TT Peaks at NCAP Four Star Crash Ratings

  The New Audi TT Peaks at Four Stars Brussels, 25 February 2015 - The new Audi TT has been awarded a four star overall safety rating by Euro NCAP. The new Audi TT has been awarded a four star overall safety rating by Euro NCAP. The third generation TT went on sale in... Continue Reading

• U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for February 26

  WASHINGTON -- Feb. 26, 2015: Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: CAR INSURANCE Profile America — Thursday, February 26th. Car insurance is both required and a major item in the budget of many households. The idea of insurin... Continue Reading

• The Canadian Car of the Year Fall Testing Program Coming to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park

  BOWMANVILLE, ON -- Feb. 25, 2015: The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has announced that the 28th annual Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) "TestFest" event will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Octobe... Continue Reading

• Production of the All-New 2015 Ford Edge Officially Kicks Off With 400 New Employees

  $700 Million Investment Brings Global Vehicle and New Jobs to Canada With 1,400 new Ford employees – 400 newly announced and 1,000 announced in 2014 – and a C$700 million investment, Ford Motor Company celebrates the global... Continue Reading

• Dale Earnhardt Jr. Drives Fair-Pricing Initiative With #KBBEffect

  Kelley Blue Book Movement to Empower Car Buyers Features Fresh Video Content Starring NASCAR Fan Favorite, Sweepstakes and Fold of Honor QuickTrip 500 Race Weekend Promotions MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide IRVINE, CA -- Feb. 26, 2015: With the 2015... Continue Reading

• BorgWarner Builds 5 Millionth Turbocharger in China

  Ningbo Facility also Receives BorgWarner CEO's Safety Excellence Award for Achieving 1 Million Safe Hours MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Feb. 26, 2015: BorgWarner has built its 5 millionth turbocharger at its manufacturing facility in Ningbo,... Continue Reading

• Linde to supply Shell Eco-marathon with hydrogen

  Shell Eco-marathon SEE ALSO: How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work February 25, 2015; For the fifth consecutive year, technology company The Linde Group will support the Shell Eco-marathon and supply participating fuel cell-powered vehicles with hydrogen. Last year, Linde became ... Continue Reading

• How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work

  How Fuel Cells Work - VIDEO ENHANCED Originally Published February 24, 2010       • SEE ALSO: Hydrogen Fuel Cell Library - News, Articles, FCV Reviews, Opinion, Tutorials and Video 1996-Today How All Types of Fuel Cells Work From The U.S. Department of Energy AUTO CENTRAL - A potenti... Continue Reading

• Pedestrian Fatalities Remain High in 2014

  States Employ Engineering, Education & Enforcement to Prevent Crashes and Save Lives WASHINGTON -- Feb. 26, 2015: The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roadways last year is expected to remain relatively unchanged from 2013 and approximately 15 percent higher than it was in ... Continue Reading

• FCA US to Begin Shipping Vehicles from Wilmington, Del., Port

  AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Feb. 26, 2015: FCA US LLC announced today that it will begin exporting vehicles from the port of Wilmington, Del., in March 2015. MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide Vehicles from FCA North America (formerly Chrysler Group) plants in Mic... Continue Reading

• California Board Proposes Lower Gasoline Tax

  State Board of Equalization voted to cut California’s gasoline tax from 36 cents to 30 cents a gallon. ​SACRAMENTO February 26, 2015 – California’s Board of Equalization this week unanimously approved a 6-cent cut in the state gas tax because of lower... Continue Reading

• JA Group Aichi to Use Toyota's Cloud-based Agricultural Management Tool

  Toyota's agricultural management IT tool in use TOKYO, February, 26 2015; Next month, JA Group Aichi (a branch of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives) will start using a cloud-based agricultural IT management service developed by Toyota Motor Corporati... Continue Reading

• 2016 Volvo XC90 First Drive-It Rocks The Luxury SUV World

  By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel The Hague February 2015; The new Volvo 2016 XC90 has arrived. Finally, after a life span of 12 years the first generation XC90 has a successor. That it lasted so long was mainly due to the acquisitio... Continue Reading

• Park24 and Toyota to Trial i-ROAD Sharing Service in Central Tokyo

  i Road TOKYO -- February 25, 2015: Starting in April, Park24 Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation will trial a car sharing service in central Tokyo using the Toyota "i-Road", an ultra-compact three-wheeled electric vehicle. The i-Road, designed for fl... Continue Reading