Automotive News Archives for March 02, 2015
- Abarth Announces the 500 Bi-Colore Edition
Abarth 500 Bi-Colore Edition SLOUGH, UK -- March 2, 2015; A new version of Abarth’s stunning 500, the Bi-Colore Edition, will cost just £15,990 OTR when it goes on sale from today (2 March). MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide Just 50 of the striking 500 Bi-Colore will ... Continue Reading
- Toyota Sienna Van and RAV4 Compact SUV: All-Wheel-Drive Cures for the Winter Blues
Toyota Sienna AWD Sienna: The Only All-Wheel-Drive Minivan in the Segment AMCI Certified Testing of Sienna and RAV4 Reveals Significant AWD Benefits MORE INFO Toyota Buyer's Guide TORRANCE, CA -- March 2, 2015: Through ice and snow, Toyo... Continue Reading
- DS to be Launched on Facebook
2015 DS 5 DS has chosen Facebook as a major partner for the global launch of New DS 5 and the new DS brand identity. As part of this collaboration, all the resources of the Facebook platform will be mobilised in an unprecedented way at the International Motor Show in Geneva. Join us on Tue... Continue Reading
- Mazda to Play Starring Role at Milan Design Week
Mazda sponsoring, exhibiting at April design spectacle in Milan’s Brera district Modern KODO design meets furniture and fashion at new company venue in Milan MORE INFO Mazda Buyer's Guide MILAN/LEVERKUSEN -- March 2, 2015: Carrying on its custom of horizon-expandin... Continue Reading
- Infiniti QX30 Concept--Stylish and Capable Debuts in Geneva
Infiniti QX30 Infiniti’s precursor to a premium compact crossover Sharp design, rugged looks and command sitting make QX30 Concept the ideal urban explorer Hints at a full range of powertrains to suit every need MORE INFO Infiniti Buyer's Guide HONG KONG... Continue Reading
- Land Rover Officially Confirms New Range Rover Evoque Convertible at 2015 Geneva Motor Show
New Range Rover Evoque Convertible Premium compact SUV convertible is the first vehicle to have driven Crossrail tunnels below London First prototype demonstrates Land Rover capability in underground surroundings Watch the video... Continue Reading
- Congressional Reintroduction Of 'Parts Act' Gives Consumers Choice In Collision Repairs
ALEXANDRIA, VA -- March 2, 2015: A Bi-partisan, bi-cameral congressional reintroduction of the "Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales Act", known as the "Parts Act", was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and t... Continue Reading
- MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS welcomes Qualcomm as Official Technology Partner
BRACKNEY -- March 02, 2015: Two companies to align to develop advanced communication features The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is pleased to confirm a multi-year agreement with Qualcomm Incorporated which sees its subsidiary Qualcomm Techn... Continue Reading
- smart fortwo edition MOSCOT: Special edition smart fortwo cabrio with cult appeal
smart fortwo edition MOSCOT, 2015 MILAN/GENEVA -- March 2, 2015: smart and MOSCOT invite fans to "Keep moving–stay original!," with the introduction of the new black and yellow "smart fortwo edition MOSCOT”. It will be produce... Continue Reading
- Ford Smart Mobility at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: Mobility Prototype Electric Bicycle (e-bike) Experiment
Supported by a prototype journey-planning app, Handle on Mobility explores the integration of e-bikes for commuters and commercial users with automotive and public transportation options Ford also displays... Continue Reading
- Innovation Park, Ford"s Display from the 2015 North American International Auto Show, Lives on to Benefit Local Organizations
Ford is donating its Innovation Park feature exhibit from the 2015 North American International Auto Show to two Southeast Michigan organizations, demonstrating the company’s commitment to ... Continue Reading
- Increased Recall Completion Rates Will Save Lives and Prevent Injuries
Stephanie Erdman was seriously injured by a Takata airbag inflator in a 2002 Honda Civic. Rick Schostek is Executive Vice President of Honda North America, Inc. MORE INFO Honda Buyer's Guide WASHINGTON, DC -- Mar 2, 2015: Our first meeting was a lit... Continue Reading
- Kia Motors Europe Selects TomTom LIVE Services
AMSTERDAM -- March 2, 2015: TomTom (TOM2) today announces a new deal with Kia Motors Europe to integrate its state-of-the-art connected services in new Kia cars. Through the partnership beginning in summer 2015 with the Kia cee’d and Kia Optima, Kia customers will be... Continue Reading
- Volvo's Connected Cars: Vision and Safety
Volvo Connected Car Console Volvo Cars is exploring the potential safety, convenience and societal benefits of the connected car A pilot fleet of 1,000 cars will run on Swedish and Norwegian roads this year Reveals vision of how Volvo Cars can lead in making the connected car a... Continue Reading
- 2016 Acura RLX Adds AcuraWatch and Other Enhancements to Elevate Premium Sophistication and Value
AcuraWatch™ expands scope and content of safety and driver assistive technologies - Chassis tuning enhances ride quality; 19-inch wheels with new bright finish standard on all trims - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail ... Continue Reading
- America's Most Off-road Capable Pickup, 2015 Ram Power Wagon Named Four Wheeler 'Pickup Truck of the Year'
AUBURN HILLS, MI -- March 2, 2015: MORE INFO Ram Buyer's Guide 2015 Ram Power Wagon beats the competition in a series of in-depth on- and off-road tests 2015 Ram Power Wagon is the most off-road-capable pickup tru... Continue Reading
- Sapa Teams With Ford F-150 To Create New Aluminum Solution
CHICAGO, March 2, 2015 -- Sapa, the world leader in aluminum extrusions, announced today its partnership with Ford to supply the all-new F-150 with structural aluminum tubing, and provide ongoing development support for future aluminum extrusion applications. M... Continue Reading
- AutoAlert Announces AutoCheck Vehicle History Report Integration
IRVINE, CA -- March 2, 2015: AutoAlert, LLC., North America's premier data mining and sales opportunity and retention provider, announced today the integration of Experian Automotive's AutoCheck® vehicle history reports to its Deal Sheet function. MORE IN... Continue Reading
- 2015 Hyundai Genesis Review By Steve Purdy
2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We attended the regional launch event in suburban Detroit last year for the new Genesis and were impressed with this second generation of the full-size, rear-wheel drive luxury sedan by Korean... Continue Reading
- OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS MARCH 2 2015: Toyota; Mercedes-Benz; Chevrolet; Kia; Chrysler; Jaguar; Hyundai; Cadillac
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V068 Manufacturer : OBS, Inc. Make / Model Years : BLUE BIRD / 2007,2010 CHEVROLET / 2012 COL... Continue Reading
- FORD Favorite Of UK Online Auto Researchers
London, UK (March 2, 2015) - OSV Ltd - Vehicle supply company OSV Ltd have conducted a research report to find the most searched car brands in the UK at the start of 2015. The research report shows that evergreen favourite Ford is still the most popular car brand of UK intern... Continue Reading
- KBC Health & Safety Partners with AlertDriving to Introduce Behavior-Based Driver Compliance Monitoring
TORONTO -- March 2, 2015: AlertDriving today announced the launch of a strategic channel partnership with KBC Health & Safety, the first choice among businesses across Southern Africa to deliver customized, fully ben... Continue Reading
- Ford Motor Company to Host 'Ford University' Conference Call
DEARBORN, MI -- March 2, 2015: Ford Motor Company will host a “Ford University” conference call on Friday, March 13, 2015. The conference call will begin at 1 p.m. (EDT) and end by 2:30 p.m. (EDT). MORE INFO Ford Buyer's Guide Ford University is a... Continue Reading