Automotive News for July 30, 2014

• 2015 Kia K900 Review by Marc J. Rauch

  2015 Kia K900 You’ve come a long way, ah gi!    • SEE ALSO: Kia Buyers Guide AUTO CENTRAL - About eleven years ago Kia took a giant step forward in the American market when they introduced the Amanti “luxury” sedan. The only reason I put the word “luxury... Continue Reading

• 2014 Chevrolet Traverse Review By John Heilig

  2014 Chevrolet Traverse MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyers Guide | Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons 2014-1997 Your Perfect New Car Match THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig Senior Editor The Auto Channel 2014 Chevrolet Traverse Specs Reviewed Model: 2014 Chevrolet Traverse AWD LTZ E... Continue Reading

• Automatic Parking Assist Standard on Every Chevrolet SS Sedan

  DETROIT -- July 30, 2014: The SS Sedan is Chevrolet’s first and only vehicle to offer standard Automatic Parking Assist. MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyer's Guide The technology uses sensors on the front and rear bumpers to detect the width and depth of parall... Continue Reading

• Chevrolet Volt Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick + Award

  2014 Chevrolet Volt DETROIT -- July 30, 2014: The 2014 Chevrolet Volt with available Forward Collision Alert was the only vehicle out of 12 small cars tested to earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s 2014 Top Safety Pick + award. It also received an acc... Continue Reading

• Let's Talk: Plug-In Electric Vehicles and Energy Companies Are About to Start Communicating via the Cloud

  Ford is collaborating with seven global automakers and 15 U.S. utilities to develop technology that would allow plug-in electric vehicles to exchange messages with energy providers This new software-based technolog... Continue Reading

• All-New Deepsoft Leather Allows Lincoln to Bridge Past and Present with MKC

  DEARBORN, MI -- July 30, 2014: In developing the all-new 2015 MKC small premium utility, The Lincoln Motor Company strived to create a vehicle that displayed the company’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. MORE INFO Lincoln Buyer's... Continue Reading

• New-Vehicle Drivers Not Replacing Traditional Media; Digital Channels Coexist

  WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- July 30, 2014: Drivers of new vehicles are not replacing traditional media with the Internet, but they are accessing traditional media content through alternative digital channels, according to the recently released J.... Continue Reading

• Senior Analysts to Discuss July New-Car Sales Results

  MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide IRVINE, CA and ATLANTA -- July 30, 2014: On Friday, August 1, Kelley Blue Book and AutoTrader.com will host an automotive sales day conference call providing media with insights from two of the companies' automotive experts, Alec... Continue Reading

• 2014 Subaru BRZ Achieves 2014 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK Status

  2014 Subaru BRZ Subaru is the only manufacturer with IIHS TOP SAFETY PICKs for all models for five consecutive years (2010-2014). Subaru has more 2014 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICKs than any other brand. The 2014 Subaru BRZ earns an acceptable rating in the Institute's c... Continue Reading

• 2014 Ford Focus Titanium Hatch Review By Carey Russ

  2014 Ford Focus MORE INFO Ford Buyers Guide | Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons 2014-1997 Your Perfect New Hatchback Match DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2014 Ford Focus 5-Door Hatchback Titanium Review The Focus has been a major seller for Ford worldwide ... Continue Reading

• Dodge Unleashes Roar of HEMI Hellcat Engine, First Factory Supercharged HEMI, in Free Mobile Ringtone

  2015 Dodge Challenger SRT MORE INFO Dodge Buyer's Guide AUBURN HILLS, MI -- July 30, 2014: Awe-inspiring 707-horsepower 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat engine sound available for Apple, Android and Blackberry devices... Continue Reading

• Honda Joins EPRI, Utilities and Automakers to Help Create an Open Grid Integration Platform for Plug-in Electric Vehicles

  Honda Accord Plug-In Hybrid Project seeks to develop a streamlined platform for vehicle-grid functionality that can help create value for drivers, improve grid reliability and reduce GHG emissions -... Continue Reading

• Mercedes-Benz Announces Pricing On Highly Anticipated 2015 C-Class And GLA Models

  MORE INFO Mercedes-Benz Buyer's Guide MONTVALE, NJ -- July 29, 2014: Mercedes-Benz announced today pricing on two of its most eagerly awaited models – the all-new 2015 C-Class sedan and entry-level GLA SUV. The C-Class sedan will st... Continue Reading

• 2014 Kia Soul Receives J.D. Power APEAL Award For Third Consecutive Year

  Second-generation Soul Scores Highest in Compact Multi-Purpose Segment and Posts Record-Setting Sales - 2014 Kia Optima finishes second in Midsize Car segment - Kia's combination of style, technology and value continues to win with customers MORE ... Continue Reading

• ATA Applauds Senate Adoption of Short-Term Highway Funding Patch

  ARLINGTON, VA -- July 29, 2014: Today, American Trucking Associations applauded the Senate for adopting a shorter term patch for the Highway Trust Fund in order to pass a long-term, well-funded highway bill sooner, rather than later and urged the House of... Continue Reading

• Fantastic '64-Plate' Offers from PEUGEOT

  Peugeot 208 AUTO CENTRAL, UK -- July 29, 2014: Special retail offers to coincide with September’s new registration Attractive deals on PEUGEOT 108, 208, 2008, 308 and 308 SW High spec, strong residual values and manufacturer deposit contributions to drive demand All-new PE... Continue Reading

• GKN and The Go-Ahead Group to Improve Fuel Efficiency of uses

  LONDON -- July 29, 2014: GKN plc and The Go-Ahead Group have agreed a deal that will help reduce emissions in cities with the supply of electric flywheel systems to 500 buses over the next two years. The innovative GKN system is based on Formula One race tec... Continue Reading

• Jaguar XE Brings New Levels of Aluminium-Intensive Lightweight Construction

  AUTO CENTRAL, UK -- July 29, 2014: Projected to deliver fuel economy of over 75mpg* (less than 4 litres/100km) on EU combined cycle The high strength, rigid body enables world class driving dynamics – with supple ride and precise handling... Continue Reading

• Land Rover Reveals Third Row Seating for New Discovery Sport

  Ahead of its official reveal, Land Rover uncovers innovative camouflaged Discovery Sport New compact SUV remains true to Discovery family with a third row of rear seats as standard in the UK Latest camouflage wrap gives clearest view yet of vehicle’s de... Continue Reading

• New Long-Wheelbase Mercedes-Benz C-Class Starts Production in Beijing

  Frank Deiss (fourth from left), President and CEO Beijing Benz Automotive (BBAC), with team-members at the production line, celebrating the first Mercedes-Benz Long-wheelbase C-Class in Beijing. MORE INFO Buyer's Guide BEIJING -- July 29, 2014: As pa... Continue Reading

• New Styling for the Kia Sorento is Bold and Sophisticated

  The all-new third-generation Kia Sorento will be unveiled in Korea next month, featuring bold, swept-back exterior styling. MORE INFO Kia Buyer's Guide AUTO CENTRAL, UK -- July 29, 2014: The new model boasts a lower roofline, higher beltline, more muscular stanc... Continue Reading

• Renault: First-Half 2014 Financial Results

  Improved operating margin in a contrasted environment MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide AUTO CENTRAL, EUROPE -- July 29, 2014: Increase in registrations: +4.7% at 1.36 million units, notably thanks to 1.0 point market share gain in Europe. Group revenues at €19,820 mi... Continue Reading

• The Original Made of 1,077 Parts: The Classic Mini as a LEGO Set

  MUNICH -- July 29, 2014: The creative use of space has always been its strength. Now the classic Mini is presented in an entirely new format. The LEGO Group is expanding the fleet of its product series Creator Expert to include the original from Great Bri... Continue Reading

• SsangYong Celebrates its 60th Anniversary with Special Edition Rexton W and Korando

  60th anniversary edition Rexton W (left) and Korando AUTO CENTRAL, UK -- July 29, 2014: SsangYong is the oldest and fourth largest automotive manufacturer in Korea, and its origins can be traced back to 1954. Since then it has had assoc... Continue Reading

• SsangYong: The First 60 Years

  Shinjin Jeep 1974 SsangYong is the oldest and fourth largest automotive manufacturer in Korea. MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide AUTO CENTRAL, UK --July 29, 2014: Its origins can be traced back to 1954, since when it has had associations with a number of other well-known automotive bran... Continue Reading