The 83rd Geneva International Motor Show will crown the Car of the Year for 2013
For the second time, the Car of the Year will be crowned within the framework of the Geneva International Motor Show on March 4, 2013, the day before the show will be opened to the press. The award is the oldest automobile prize, which this year celebrates its 50th year. The Car of the Year 2013 will be chosen from eig ... Continue reading
Geneva Future Mobility Forum: A series of conferences to be held during the Geneva International Motor Show The Geneva International Motor Show will open to the public in a little less than three weeks. For the first time, this year's Motor Show will include a series of conferences on todays and tomorrow's transportati ... Continue reading
MBUSA To Add 30 New Models Over The Next Seven Years
Steve Cannon, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today told members of the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) that the company plans to introduce 30 new models in the next seven years. He said this will constitute the biggest growth phase in MBUSA's history here in the U.S. "We just had the highes ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Review By John Heilig
The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Engine: 2.5- liter I5 Horsepower/Torque: 170 hp @ 5,700 rpm/177 lb.-ft. @ 4,250 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 100.0 in. L x WxH: 168.4 x 71.2 x 58.0 in. Tires: P215/55R17 Cargo: 7.1 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Announce Plans for Investment and Jobs in Indiana
What: Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne and Indiana Governor Mike Pence will join other state and local officials, UAW representatives and company employees to announce investments and jobs to boost transmission manufacturing in Indiana. Where: Kokomo Transmission Plant2401 South Reed Rd. Kokomo, In ... Continue reading
Consumer-rights law firm Hagens Berman today filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against the Ford Motor Company alleging that the company's Ford F150 trucks contain a dangerous safety defect that causes the vehicles to shake violently, shudder and stall when attempting to accelerate. ... Continue reading
Construction Milestone Celebrated at Continental Tire Plant in Sumter, South Carolina
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) celebrated a significant milestone in the construction process of its Greenfield site in Sumter, South Carolina today as the last steel beam of the basic structure was secured in the 1 million-square-foot production facility. Event attendees, including South Carolina Secretary o ... Continue reading
MIRA and Bureau Veritas Collaborate to Support Asia Automotive Supply Chain
~ Leading EMC consultancy and test house combine to deliver total solution ~ MIRA and Bureau Veritas are pleased to announce that they have formed a collaboration to offer turnkey EMC services to the Asia automotive supply chain. MIRA, a global leader in transport engineering will offer technical support, consultancy a ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus ES 350 Review By Michael Bernstein
The Pursuit Of Perfection Is On-Track With Lexus ES350 By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Toyota created Lexus to compete at the highest levels of both performance and luxury and it was a winner, earning the number 1 position in luxury vehicle salesâ¦then the tsunami hit Japan. Now the Lexus bran ... Continue reading
Greyhound Lines Deploys DriveCam Across Entire Fleet with Five-Year Contract
DriveCam, Inc., a global driver risk management company, today announced that Greyhound Lines, Inc., the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, will deploy DriveCam's driver risk management and fleet management solution across its entire fleet for a five-year service contract term. ... Continue reading
Chase Auto Finance Renews Private Label Agreement with Jaguar Land Rover North America
Chase Auto Finance, a division of J.P. Morgan Chase (JPMC), today announced the renewal of their private label auto finance agreement with Jaguar Land Rover North America for an additional five years. Demonstrating a strong business relationship, the new agreement was reached nearly a year before the initial agreement ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it has donated $514,300 to United Way for Southeastern Michigan based on the sale of 5,143 vehicles by Detroit-area Chrysler Group dealers during the month of December. The Company donated $100 for every Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram and FIAT vehicle sold by 42 Detroit metro dealers ... Continue reading
Lincoln Celebrates the Achievements of Black Women in Hollywood with Essence Magazine
This week, Lincoln and Essence magazine will honor some of Hollywood's most influential African-American women in television and film during the 6th annual "Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon." Lincoln's 2013 luxury midsize sedan, the MKZ, is the official vehicle for the event and will be onsite for attendees to view. " ... Continue reading
Asahi Kasei Introduces Long Glass Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene
Asahi Kasei Plastics announces a new long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene for improved impact performance and 20 Percent cost savings compared to traditional long glass fiber reinforced polypropylene. Thermylene I provides a proven balance of stiffness and toughness over a broad range of temperatures positioning i ... Continue reading
NCSR: Safety is the Bottom Line for Red-Light Camera Programs
As transportation research studies continue to provide mounting evidence of the success of red-light safety camera programs, the opposition becomes more vocal in shifting the focus away from the most important benefit of this technology -- safety. The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) stands with police departm ... Continue reading
Car Care Council: Ladies and Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Start of Racing Season is the Opportune Time to Make Sure your Ignition System is Operating Properly The beginning of racing season is the perfect time of the year to "start your engine" and make sure your ignition system is working properly. Addressing problems that may lead to ignition system failure is essential for ... Continue reading
The Ram Truck brand continues its successful "Road to the Ram Jam" all-star country music series with the auction of Billy Currington's 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn. Starting at 7 p.m. Eastern Time today (Feb.19), fans can bid for Currington's truck with all the proceeds from the auction benefiting Team Rubicon, whic ... Continue reading
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insu ... Continue reading
Ford introduces 2014 Fiesta through the unique voices and content of 100 social influencers, making it Ford's first completely user-generated campaign Fiesta Movement: A Social Remix will feature material created exclusively by social influencers -- in whatever form they choose; Ford will distribute the content through ... Continue reading
Rapid Response Emergency Glass (RREG) Rebrands as Auto Glass Logistics (AGL)
Rapid Response Emergency Glass (RREG) founders Dennis DiGiovanni and Jay F. Theise today announced that their Boston-based business has rebranded as Auto Glass Logistics (AGL). This move will more closely align the company's services with the needs of consumers, insurers, and auto clubs. At the time of launch, AGL's re ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA) the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today announced the appointment of Brian Hildreth, director of corporate development, to serve a two-year term as a member representing the interest of salvage ya ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Estimates First National Increase in Traffic Deaths Since 2005
The National Safety Council announced today its preliminary estimate that approximately 36,200 motor vehicle fatalities occurred in 2012. This marks a five percent upsurge from 2011 and is the first increase since 2004 to 2005. Crash injuries requiring medical attention also are estimated to have risen by five percent ... Continue reading
Feb. 19, 2013 -- Although economic concerns remain, consumers in a position to buy a brand-new vehicle have more amenity-laden, reasonably priced options today than ever before, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. "Since the 2011 model year, nearly every vehi ... Continue reading
Nissan Revolutionises Small Car Technology With New Nissan Note
ROLLE, Switzerland, February 19, 2013 -- Safety Shield and Around View Monitor set to make high-end technology available to all All-new Nissan Note will be the first model to launch Nissan's pioneering Safety Shield technology Around View Monitor system combines with Nissan Safety Shield to enhance driver's field of vi ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Sportage Given "Best Bet" Distinction By The Car Book
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 19, 2013 -- With its impressive list of safety features, dynamic styling and advanced technology, the 2013 Sportage has been named a "Best Bet" by The Car Book 2013. "We are very proud to have the 2013 Sportage recognized as a "Best Bet" by The Car Book," said Michael Sprague, executive vice presid ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the third official image of its new model Wraith, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show on 5 March 2013. ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Transit24 - A New Service Promise To Save Time And Money
Ford has launched Transit24, a service level agreement designed to provide fast and consistent aftersales services to its commercial vehicle customers. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's 2013 Triton Line-Up offers Value and Performance
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited's (MMAL) streamlined 13MY Triton line-up provides a value-packed range with a model to suit every customer's needs. ... Continue reading
All-New Volvo V40 - World-First Pedestrian Airbag Technology
In China 25 percent of traffic fatalities are pedestrians. In Europe the figure is 14 percent and in the USA 12 percent. Far larger numbers of pedestrians are injured. ... Continue reading
Isuzu UTE Launches MAX RUN CHALLENGE with Limited Edition X-RUNNER
To celebrate their annual MAX RUN CHALLENGE fuel economy run, Isuzu UTE Australia has introduced a limited edition D-MAX, the X-RUNNER. ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Group Appoint New Director of Corporate Affairs
Fiat Chrysler Group has today announced the appointment of Karla Leach to the position of Director of Corporate Affairs, effective immediately. ... Continue reading
'Stillwell' D-Type Jaguar Returns to Phillip Island
The most famous Jaguar ever to race in Australia, the 1955 D-Type sports car originally purchased and raced by four times Australian Driving Champion Bib Stillwell, will return to an Australian circuit for the first time in 50 years at the 2013 Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 8-10. ... Continue reading
Record-Breaking Safety Rating for All-New Volvo V40
The All-New Volvo V40 has received the top rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP collision test. The overall result is the best ever recorded by the institute. ... Continue reading
Bidding Hot at Shannons Melbourne Late Summer Sale
The weather was stinking hot and so was the bidding at Shannons Late Summer Classic Auction in Melbourne on February 18, with a strong 80 per cent clearance rate on the 66 vehicle and memorabilia lots offered. ... Continue reading
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