Lime Rock, Road Atlanta and Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Skip Barber High Performance Driving School Enthusiasts to Pilot Genesis Coupe R-Spec and Track Models - Hyundai and Skip Barber have added two high-performance rear-drive sport coupes to their increasingly popular High Performance Driving School programs. Starting ... Continue reading
C.A.R. Management Briefing Seminars 2013 - Day Two
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS - DAY TWO By Steve Purdy Photos By Bob Benko The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau [ Photo Dr. McAlinden] Just when we think our work day is done and weâre relaxing over dinner we find ourselves drawn in to another demonstration of automotive technology. The s ... Continue reading
Questions Typically Asked After a Car Accident
The Houston car accident lawyers of 1-800-Car-Wreck discuss questions many have after being involved in a car accident. -- Even after being involved in a minor Houston car accident, individuals often have many questions about what to do next. ... Continue reading
The FIAT Brand And Grind Media Launch The Fiat 500L Urban Surf Party
Unique Event Series Celebrates Launch of New Fiat 500L in Miami, Santa Monica, San Diego, Chicago, San Francisco and New York City The FIAT Brand is debuting its unique urban beach party series the Fiat 500L Urban Surf Party in six major U.S. cities beginning this month to celebrate the launch of the new 2014 Fia ... Continue reading
BIO Welcomes Release of Final 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard Rules
The Biotechnology Industry Organization today welcomed the release of the final rule and 2013 Renewable Volume Obligations for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), noting that EPA's carefully balanced implementation of the RFS has provided advanced biofuel developers and investors with confidence that if they can produce ... Continue reading
Sustainable Materials Make Ford's F-150 Truck Environmentally Friendly and Tough
Rice hulls are the latest sustainable material used in Ford F-150; the hulls reinforce plastic used in an electrical harness in 2014 F-150 Other eco-friendly materials in F-Series trucks are soybeans and post-industrial recycled cotton one 2014 Ford F-150 truck uses the equivalent of about 10 pairs of jeans, 26 bath ... Continue reading
License Plate Recognition is a Valuable, Well-Regulated Technology
LPR used by law enforcement to solve rapes, murders and child kidnappings - License plate recognition (LPR) technology is a powerful tool that helps law enforcers solve crimes and save lives, according to a new survey of law enforcement professionals. The survey, conducted by Vigilant Solutions on behalf of NetChoice, ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Sentra SL Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
2013 Nissan Sentra SL Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Once upon a time, small cars were featureless, boring machines. Cheap, noisy, four tires, a steering wheel, bottom-of-the-line stereo, thatâs about it. As demand for good fuel economy goes up, manufacturers have begun to put a great d ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Drops Price On 2014 Volt
Pricing for the 2014 model will start at $34,995 DETROIT August 6, 2013; The Chevrolet Volt, already recognized for having the most satisfied owners will soon come with another people pleaser: a lower price. The 2014 model will start at $34,995, including an $810 destination fee (excluding tax, title, license and deale ... Continue reading
Improving Quality of Engines at OEM-level Shrink Prospects for Remanufactured Aftermarket
Quality and price emerge as the two most competitive factors in the remanufactured engine aftermarket Still suffering from the economic slowdown, North American consumers of replacement remanufactured engines are showing a marked preference for products that are deemed trustworthy and from reputed companies. Participan ... Continue reading
2013 MINI Cooper S Paceman Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
2013 MINI Cooper S Paceman Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Start with wildly popular MINI Cooper. Add more space, a higher ride, a couple more doors so as to be courteous to the passengers in the rear seat, and an innovative barn-door style rear hatch. That gets you a Countryman. Now, take th ... Continue reading
The ABCs of Car Care for New Drivers
It's never too early to learn the ABCs of car care, says the Car Care Council. A Always follow a preventative vehicle maintenance plan. B Be sure to have your car inspected when you suspect there is a problem. C Correct the problem to help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down a ... Continue reading
Will the Future of Powertrain be Mainstream or Alternative?
Despite all the hype and billions of dollars of investment, battery electric vehicles' (BEVs) share of US total light vehicle sales is expected to remain below 1 percent through 2020, according to LMC Automotive. Even if plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), such as the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford Fusion Energi are included, the sh ... Continue reading
All-New Jaguar Gallery Opens at Coventry Transport Museum
Jaguar, Jaguar Heritage and Coventry Transport Museum celebrate official opening of the all-new Jaguar Gallery First production F-TYPE presented to Jaguar Heritage Unique line-up of Jaguar heritage sports cars dating from 1930s displayed outside Coventry Transport Museum following historic procession through the city J ... Continue reading
Polk forecasts more than 260 million light vehicles in operation by 2018 -- The U.S. vehicle fleet population is changing, a shift that gives way to significant opportunities for certain automotive aftermarket segments, according to Polk, the global automotive market intelligence firm recently acquired by IHS. ... Continue reading
Why Trade When You Have It Made? Owned Cars In USA Average 11 Years Plus
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (August 6, 2013) â The U.S. vehicle fleet population is changing, a shift that gives way to significant opportunities for certain automotive aftermarket segments according to Polk, the global automotive market intelligence firm recently acquired by IHS . As part of its ana ... Continue reading
Honda Follows the Success of Breakthrough Twitter Campaign with #HondaLove Vine Videos
Summer Clearance Sales Event campaign resumes today with promoted #HondaLove hashtag - Honda to respond to user-generated tweets with real-time Vine videos - First #WantNewCar Vine promotion generated more than 100 million impressions -- As the annual Summer Clearance Sales Event continues, Honda is following up on its ... Continue reading
To assist automakers in manufacturing vehicles that will meet the new fuel economy regulations while also offering style to consumers, the Steel Market Development Institute's (SMDI) Wheels Task Force recently unveiled the results of its latest lightweight steel wheel project. The analysis developed a stylish new steel ... Continue reading
KeHE Distributors Signs Multi-Year Contract to Outfit Fleet with DriveCam
DriveCam, Inc., a global driver risk management company, today announced that Illinois-based KeHE Distributors has signed a multi-year contract to roll out the DriveCam solution to the vast majority of its fleet, including 12 distribution centers throughout the U.S. As part of KeHE's ongoing initiative to improve fleet ... Continue reading
575 HP 2014 BMW M5 On-Track Review By Dutch FIA Champion Henny Hemmes
First Drive: 2014 BMW M5 with Competition Package By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel CASCAIS, Portugal, July 22, 2013; After the track test with the BMW 4 Series Coupe, there was another car to be driven on the Estoril Circuit. I got behind the wheel of the most powerful M5 so far. In the pits, BMW ... Continue reading
Japanese Auto Industry In U.S. Grows In Exports, Production and Parts Purchases
Newly-released data in 2012 from the Japanese auto industry in the United States demonstrates an across-the-board recovery from the U.S. recession and the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, according to the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) USA office. Data involving production in the United States a ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services Reaches 100,000 Vehicle Remarketing Milestone
GE Capital Fleet Services today announced a major milestone with the sale of its 100,000th customer vehicle through its Remarketing by GE program. Launched in 2007, Remarketing by GE has enabled more than 300 customers nationwide--including credit unions, independent finance companies, banks, and corporations with owne ... Continue reading
Southern California Edison Offers Insights about Its Electric Vehicle Customers
Southern California Edison (SCE) released a white paper today regarding insights gleaned from its Electric Vehicle (EV) readiness program. The paper, titled Charged Up: Southern California Edison's Key Learnings about Electric Vehicles, Our Customers and Grid Reliability," shares information based on customer data an ... Continue reading
2014 Honda CR-V On Sale Today In U.S.
08/06/2013 - TORRANCE, Calif. August 6, 2013; The 2014 Honda CR-V returns for the 2014 model year as one of the most fun and functional compact SUVs in America. With its upscale styling, excellent fuel efficiency and its impressive list of standard convenience features, the 2014 Honda CR-V remains the smartest choice i ... Continue reading
Peugeot New Car Offers For September Plate Change
With the new '63-plate' registrations entering the market next month, Peugeot Dealerships across the UK are well-placed with an extensive range of models that includes Hatchbacks, Saloons, SWs, People Carriers, Crossovers, Compact MPVs, Coupe Cabriolets and Sport Coupe, plus a comprehensive four-model van range. ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Tiguan Match Is Strikingly Good Value
Good value just became unbelievable value with the introduction of the new Volkswagen Tiguan Match compact SUV, which costs £450 less than the Tiguan SE it replaces, but comes with £700-worth of extra equipment. ... Continue reading
Toyota Says "Trybrid"This August
August should be as easy-going as the ride in Toyota's growing range of full hybrid models, so this month it's time toTrybrid and find out exactly what the clean vehicle technology has to offer. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Power For New Entry-Level Caterham Seven
Caterham Cars' soon-to-be-released, all-new entry-level Seven will be powered by a 660cc, three-cylinder turbocharged engine manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation - the smallest and most efficient engine ever installed in a Seven. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Experience Scotland Expands Operations With Move To New Base At Butterstone Loch
Land Rover Experience Scotland, the country's leading off-road driving centre, is extending its facilities and its range of services to customers with a move to a new base on Butterstone Loch in the heart of the Perthshire highlands. ... Continue reading
Just over a year since going on sale in Australia, Subaru has sold its 1000th BRZ sports coupe online. ... Continue reading
Motoring.com.au recommends Hyundai
Hyundai has had three of its passenger cars (i30, Santa Fe and iLoad) recognised in the 2013 Motoring.com.au Recommends Awards. ... Continue reading
The arrival of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé heralds the dawn of a new era for the Bavarian based prestige automotive manufacturer, and today BMW Group Australia announced the specification and pricing for the stunning new vehicle. ... Continue reading
Shannons Continue Rare Bike Rollout in Sydney
Shannons is rolling out more significant classic and vintage motorcycles from two major Australian collections at its Sydney Spring Classic Auction on October 21. ... Continue reading
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