Automotive News Archives for June 17, 2013
- 2013 Kia Optima SX Review By John Heilig
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- 2014 Kia Sorento EX Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
2014 Kia Sorento EX By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel The crossover market is hotter – and more competitive – than ever. In order to succeed, manufacturers are bringing their “A” game in a host of updates and refreshes. Inc... Continue Reading
- ABI Research Forecasts $1.26 Billion in Revenue from Commercial Fleet Telematics in Government Sector by 2018
LONDON--June 17, 2013: ABI Research forecasts that the total revenue, comprising hardware shipments, and service subscriptions, for commercial fleet telematics in the government sector will increase from a tota... Continue Reading
- Alfa Romeo 4C: Excellence Made In Italy
SLOUGH, UNITED KINGDOM – June 17, 2013: Alfa Romeo has unveiled more technical and production information about the forthcoming Alfa 4C, which will be making its dynamic UK debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The ‘compact supercar’ perfectly e... Continue Reading
- All-new 2014 Fiat 500L Expands the FIAT Brand's Product Lineup and its Commitment to Innovative and Value-loaded Italian Cars
MORE INFO Fiat Buyer's Guide AUBURN HILLS, MI--June 17, 2013: Loaded with value - All-new 2014 Fiat 500L arrives to FIAT studios this June with a starting price of $19,100 and four well-equipped... Continue Reading
- Are Computer Driven Cars (Driverless) The Future?
MORE INFO Robotic/Driverless Vehicle Articles Special to The Auto Channel From MoneySupermarket Money Supermarket From Minority Report to Demolition Man; countless sci-fi films and television shows over the years have featured driverless cars and they have therefore bec... Continue Reading
- Auto Data Direct Offers Solution to New NMVTIS Requirements in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, FL--June 17, 2013: Tow, storage and recovery businesses in Florida can anticipate changes in requirements for the good faith letter process and certificate of destruction procedures based on a new law passed by the Florida Legislature.... Continue Reading
- Bentley Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Of Le Mans Victory
CREWE, UNITED KINGDOM – June 17, 2013: Tomorrow marks ten years to the day since Bentley’s famous victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. At 16:00 on 15th June 2003, the Number 7 Bentley Speed 8 driven by Guy Smith, Tom Kristensen and Dindo Capello crossed... Continue Reading
- Carnegie Mellon Researchers Report Hybrid Cars Are Greener for City Drivers
2013 Ford Fusion MORE INFO Ford Buyer's Guide PITTSBURGH--June 17, 2013: Will that hybrid vehicle pay for itself and help the environment? That depends on how and where you drive, Carnegie Mellon University researchers report. Jeremy Michalek,... Continue Reading
- Chrysler Group's SRT Brand Builds Awareness Through Racing at Le Mans
2013 Chrysler SRT Viper Developing the SRT Brand One Race at a Time MORE INFO Chrysler Buyer's Guide AUBURN HILLS, MI--June 17, 2013: With its heritage deeply rooted into the fabric of domestic and international road racing's rich history, the highly... Continue Reading
- Clean Energy Releases Fourth Edition of ROAD TO NATURAL GAS
MORE INFO Hybrid Buyer's Guide SEAL BEACH, CA--June 17, 2013: Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today released Vol. IV of ROAD TO NATURAL GAS, an update of its growing portfolio of customers making the switch to natural gas as a transportation fuel or expanding their c... Continue Reading
- Ford B-Max Offers Access For All With a Turnout Swivel Seat
MORE INFO Ford Buyer's Guide STENKULLEN, Sweden--June 17, 2013: Swedish Autoadapt collaborates with Ford dealers in program focused on mobility solutions for people with limited mobility. With social responsibility as a strategic base, Ford of Spain and its Sp... Continue Reading
- Ford 'MAX' Models Attract Screen And Sports Stars
BRENTWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – June 17, 2013: Ford fans from TV, film and sport wheeled out their award-winning “MAX” models to mark the cars’ UK sales success. Ford’s versatile and stylish B-MAX, as driven by TV’s Vicki Butler-Henderson... Continue Reading
- Goodyear Ranks Among Top Workplaces in Northeast Ohio
AKRON, OH--June 17, 2013: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has been ranked as one of the top workplaces in northeast Ohio by WorkplaceDynamics, the fastest-growing employee survey company in the United States. The Top 100 list features a mix of the best large, mi... Continue Reading
- Henny A Passenger As BMW Goes Driverless On Public Roads
MORE INFO BMW Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - BMW Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Auto Apps On-line: Find Your Perfect New Car Match < By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, Germany. June 14, 2013. Although BMW does not have a world ... Continue Reading
- Hyundai Unveils its New Home of Motorsport
ALZENAU, GERMANY – June 17, 2013: Hyundai Motorsport GmbH has today inaugurated its new headquarters in Alzenau, Germany. Representatives of Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Motorsport GmbH participated in the ceremony, welcoming guests for a first look at the new facility. Vis... Continue Reading
- Introducing the Ultimate Q-Car: Volvo S60 Polestar
A new era in high-performance European sedans has arrived, with the launch of the Volvo S60 Polestar. SYDNEY - June 17, 2013: Sharing the same DNA as the 508bhp (373kW) Volvo S60 Polestar Concept Car, the S60 Polestar is the first road car from Volvo Car Group’s ... Continue Reading
- J.D. Power to Release 2013 Initial Quality Study Results at the Detroit Athletic Club on Wednesday, June 19
MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide J.D. Power will announce the results of its 2013 Initial Quality Study (IQS) at a press conference on Wednesday, June 19 at the Detroit Athletic Club. Held in conjunction with... Continue Reading
- Mazada SKYACTIV-D Clean Diesel Make it a Hat-Trick
2013 Mazda6 -- Mid-Ohio Win is Third Grand-Am GX Class Victory for New Mazda6 -- MORE INFO Mazda Buyer's Guide IRVINE, CA--June 17, 2013: First came Road Atlanta, then Detroit, now Mid-Ohio. The difference this time was that it was the team owner's car taking the chec... Continue Reading
- Mazda6 Wins 'Best Petrol Tow Car' at Tow Car Awards 2013
2013 Mazda6 MORE INFO Mazda Buyer's Guide LONDON--June 17, 2013: Sixth award this year for all-new Mazda6 All-new Mazda6 praised for being spacious and affordable Range of accessories available from Mazda to make holiday travel easier The all-new Mazda6 claimed i... Continue Reading
- PickupTrucks.com Names the Ford F-150 the Winner of its Light-Duty Pickup Truck Challenge
Ford F-150 MORE INFO Ford Buyer's Guide CHICAGO--June 17, 2013: PickupTrucks.com, the authority for new and used pickup truck buyers, announced today that the Ford F-150 has taken the title as the winner of the site's Light-Duty P... Continue Reading
- Pope Francis Blesses Harley-Davidson Motorcycles
ROME--June 17, 2013: Pope Francis today blessed thousands of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and riders to the celebratory roar of V-Twin engines as he rode through the crowd in Vatican City. In the spirit of fulfilling dreams, Harley-Davidson fans from all over the world to... Continue Reading
- Precision Packaging, The Revamped BMW 1 Series Hatch
MULGRAVE, AUSTRALIA – June 17, 2013: BMW Australia today announced details of a substantial revision with increased value to its popular 1 Series hatch offering starting from July production. The revision includes an increase to the standard specification, revi... Continue Reading
- RECALL :2005-2007 GM Built Vehicles
Report Receipt Date: JUN 13, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V248000 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected: 193,652 Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s) BUICKRAINIER2006-2007 CHEVROLETTRAILBLAZER2006-2007 CHEVROLETTRAILBLAZER EXT2006 GMCENVOY2006-200... Continue Reading
- Renault-Nissan Champions Gender Equity as Pace of Hiring Accelerates in Brazil
MORE INFO Nissan Buyer's Guide MORE INFO Renault Buyer's Guide SAO PAULO, Brazil--June 17, 2013: CEO Carlos Ghosn keynotes Women's Forum Brazil this week Renault-Nissan Alliance additionally represented at Sao Paulo event by delegation of... Continue Reading
- "Roadworthy" Instructional DVD Empowers Parents to Teach Safe, Defensive Driving Techniques from Day One
CHAMPLIN, MN--June 17, 2013: Fifty percent of teen drivers will have a motor vehicle accident with the first six months of earning their license. That disturbing statistic has not budged in decades, despite vehicle... Continue Reading
- Saft Awarded Contract from Boeing for Li-ion Batteries to Power SES-9 Satellite
PARIS--June 17, 2013: Saft, the world's leading designer and manufacturer of high technology batteries for industry, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract from Boeing to build Li-ion batteries for the new SES-9 satellite. The pro... Continue Reading
- Start Your Engines: Volvo Car Australia to join V8 Supercars Championship
SYDNEY – June 17, 2013: Volvo Car Australia today announces that it will be on the V8 Supercars Championship grid in 2014 and ready to race. As the first luxury car brand to join the V8 Supercars Championship with a factory team, Volvo Car ... Continue Reading
- Start Your Engines with Do-It-Yourself Car Care
New Car Care Council Video a Must-See for Every Vehicle Owner BETHESDA, MD--June 17, 2013: The non-profit Car Care Council has launched a new video aimed to take the unknown out of auto parts stores. Entitled "Explore an Auto Parts Store," this video opens the door to the... Continue Reading
- They Give Everything and Use Very Little: 10 Years of MINI Diesel Engines
The perfect combination of pulling power and efficiency - diesel technology as the driving force behind MINIMALISM – current engine portfolio includes three diesel engines with a power range of between 66 kW/90 bhp and 105 kW/143 bhp. MUNIC... Continue Reading
- Toughest and Brightest - New Narva L.E.D Inpsection Lamp Shines
SYDNEY – June 17, 2013: Narva has released its brightest and most robust inspection lamp ever, with the recent introduction of the new ‘See Ezy’ heavy-duty / high powered L.E.D inspection light to the extensive range. Ideally suited to th... Continue Reading
- Touring With Maserati: The Cash & Rocket Tour Begins In Barcelona
BARCELONA – June 17, 2013: Maserati is proud to be participating in the second edition of the Cash & Rocket Tour, which started today in Barcelona. The Tour consists of 70 successful, philanthropic women getting behind the wheels of high powered, l... Continue Reading
- Visteon Named "Employer of Year" by University of Michigan-Dearborn for Thriving Engineering Internship and Co-op Program
University's College of Engineering and Computer Science honors Van Buren Township-based automotive supplier for providing on-the-job experience to students VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, MI--June 17, 2013: Fo... Continue Reading
- Volvo Launches Noiseless Electric Buses in Gothenburg
MORE INFO Volvo Buyer's Guide Gothenburg Sweden--June 17, 2013: Buses that glide noiselessly without emissions, that pick up passengers indoors and which are powered by a renewable source of electricity -- this will become a reality in 2015, through the launch of an... Continue Reading
- ZAP Jonway Announces Roll Out of 2013 EV Product Line with 5-Star Minivan and 2 Other New Additional EV Models This Year
ZAP Jonway 3-Door E380 SUV MORE INFO Hybrid Buyer's Guide SANTA ROSA, CA--June 17, 2013: ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announ... Continue Reading