Ford Senior Level Exec Changes
J Mays, group vice president and chief creative officer, Design, retiring after 33-year career in the automotive industry Moray Callum elected vice president, Design, to succeed Mays Jim Tetreault, vice president, North America Manufacturing, retiring after 25-year career at Ford Bruce Hettle elected vice president, No ... Continue reading
2014 Honda At SEMA 2013 - WOW!
2014 Honda Civic Coupe Ignites Opening Day of 2013 SEMA Show 2014 Civic Coupe features sportier exterior styling 2014 Civic Si boosts fun-to-drive performance with more horsepower Launch of Honda Performance Development Street Performance Accessory lineup beginning with CR-Z 133-mph Honda "Mean Mower" joins stock and m ... Continue reading
Kia Partners With RIDES Magazine and Popular Mechanics to Open SEMA Show in Amplified Fashion
Five 2014 Souls debut with live mobile performances, featuring a cutting-edge DJ station and a pro-sound-quality, plug-in-ready amplifier on wheels NBC's The Voice and Vans Warped Tour are represented with their own themed Soul urban hatchbacks A rolling music museum Soul pays homage to the art form with memorabilia sp ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expects $2.9 Billion Of Net New Business For 2014 Through 2016
BorgWarner Inc. today announced $2.9 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2014 through 2016, up 26% from the previous three-year net new business. Demand for the company's advanced powertrain technologies, such as gasoline and diesel turbochargers, all-wheel drive systems, engine timing systems including ... Continue reading
Automotive History Celebrated in Axalta Coating Systems, Six Decades of Automotive Color
The most popular colors in automotive history are celebrated in Axalta Coating Systems' (Axalta) color history report titled, Six Decades of Automotive Color. Axalta, a leader in providing color trending information for the automotive community, has gathered more than six decades of information showcasing the most popu ... Continue reading
2014 Connected Car of the Year Finalists Announced
Connected World Conference 2014 2014 Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO--Distraction-free driving, remote access to vehicles, gesture-controlled infotainment systems, blind-spot detection, and remote-sensing technologies, are just a few of the features that the editors of Connected World magazine looked at when selecting the fi ... Continue reading
GEICO Offers Policyholders Digital Access to Their Policy Information
Mobile apps continue to change the way people work, play and do business. From online banking to buying movie tickets to paying for street parking, apps are increasingly becoming more intertwined in every aspect of our daily lives. ... Continue reading
While the total number of stolen vehicle tracking solutions in use globally will increase from 35.5 million in 2013 to 143 million in 2018, the share of proprietary RF based systems will decrease from 24% in 2013 to 10% in 2018. ... Continue reading
CarTech Demo Days Introduces New Technologies to the Public
The Consumer Electronics Associationâs (CEA) CarTech Demo Days is a nationwide campaign encouraging consumers to visit their local auto retailers this weekend (November 9-11, 2013) to learn about the latest technology products for the car. CEAâs Demo Days seeks to educate consumers about the latest in car tec ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Brings New Plastic Fuel Tank Advanced Process Technology (TAPT) Into Volume Production
New Tank Advanced Process Technology (TAPT) expands upon award-winning Ship-in-a-Bottle (SIB) process to provide flexibility in integrating fuel components within fuel tank assembly - Highly-adaptable process enables the production of different types of tanks on current blow molding machines from a single designed tool ... Continue reading
By taking part in the annual Honeywell/SAE Student Automotive Design Challenge (SADC), middle school students from around the world are extending their math and science education through a fun and enjoyable program designed to enhance student interest in future engineering and technical pursuits. Now in its sixth year, ... Continue reading
Customers Who Choose a Rental Car Company Based on Price Are Least Satisfied
Despite price being the most-frequently cited reason for customers to choose a particular rental car company, those who select based on price are the least satisfied with their overall rental car experience, according to the J.D. Power 2013 North America Rental Car Satisfaction StudySM released today. Now in its 18th y ... Continue reading
Acura demonstrates tuner potential of RLX Luxury Performance Sedan and ILX Compact Luxury Sedan
Acura today unveiled three customized sedans at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, including the Acura RLX VIP Sedan, created by Evasive Motorsports, the RLX Urban Luxury Sedan and Street Performance ILX, both created by MAD Industries. ... Continue reading
New projects to drive global product coverage and capacity utilization The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced their joint intention to explore several new projects covering shared products, technologies and manufacturing capacity among the automakers. As a consequence, it has been ... Continue reading
Ford to Launch 17 Vehicles in Next 24 Months to Accelerate Growth in Middle East and Africa
Ford and Lincoln will launch 17 new or refreshed vehicles in the Middle East and Africa in the next 24 months, including the new Ford Fusion sedan and Ford EcoSport small SUV To support regional growth, Ford is realigning its operations throughout the Middle East and Africa into a new single business unit â Ford M ... Continue reading
New Report Reviews Late Model Compact and Subcompact Vehicle Thefts
Toyota Corolla, Ford Focus and Honda Civic Top the List The National Insurance Crime Bureau today released the next in its catalog of refreshed vehicle theft reports, this one on "Compact and Subcompact" vehicles(1). The report is based on National Crime Information Center (NCIC) vehicle theft records for 2010, 2011 an ... Continue reading
Dana Highlights New High-Performance Technologies for the Aftermarket at SEMA
Building on its commitment to deliver a strong portfolio of core products to the aftermarket, Dana Holding Corporation today is rolling out its new high-performance products during the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Nov. 5-8, in Las Vegas. Dana will premiere its Spicer front axle shafts for th ... Continue reading
deCarta and GreenOwl Mobile bring Audio Traffic Alerts to the Connected Driver
deCarta, Inc., the leading independent LBS technology company announced today that they have partnered with GreenOwl Mobile, creators of the TrafficAlert traffic reporting and media platform to integrate narrowcast audio traffic information into the deCarta Connected Car Platform. Through the partnership, drivers will ... Continue reading
Meineke Car Care Centers Offer Free Oil Change to Active or Retired Service People and their Spouses
It is perhaps one of the most important federal holidays, and for millions of American veterans and their families, Nov. 11 â Veteran's Day â is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices so many service men and women have made for our country. There are remembrances and ceremonies honoring those who have and contin ... Continue reading
All-New 2014 Mazda3 Accessory Aero Kit Makes Global Debut
Motorsports and Mazda are so synonymous one seemingly cannot live without the other, less yin-and-yang and more peas-and-carrots. And while the brand may never disconnect from its Zoom-Zoom roots (nor want to), competitive aggression on the race track need not translate into gritty, abrasive design. There can be finess ... Continue reading
Vari-Form to Provide Tubular Hydroform Components for the All-New 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Early reviews of the 2014 Jeep Cherokee have given the automotive press, fans, enthusiasts and consumers a first look at an all-new mid-size SUV. Among the essential components of the much-anticipated vehicle, which combines Jeep's legendary off-road prowess with the comfort, fuel economy and amenities demanded by toda ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Ranked Highest in J.D. Power 2013 Rental Car Satisfaction Study
National Car Rental was the highest-ranked car rental brand in the J.D. Power 2013 North American Rental Car Satisfaction StudySM for the first time since 2001. The study, which surveyed leisure and business travelers who rented vehicles at North American airports, ranked National Car Rental highest in customer satisfa ... Continue reading
Three Finalists Named in SRT Viper Color Contest
More than 11,000 names submitted by SRT brand enthusiasts SRT Viper GTS at 2013 SEMA show wears the new exterior color Fans can cast their vote at the show and at driveSRT.com/colorcontest Person who submits winning name rewarded with trip to 2014 Rolex 24 Hours at DAYTONA SRT brand enthusiasts submitted more than 11,0 ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes
J Mays, group vice president and chief creative officer, Design, retiring after 33-year career in the automotive industry Moray Callum elected vice president, Design, to succeed Mays Jim Tetreault, vice president, North America Manufacturing, retiring after 25-year career at Ford Bruce Hettle elected vice president, No ... Continue reading
Safe Driving Is Not A Laughing Matter
Advertorial From MyImprov Online Traffic School Quick Tips to Traffic Safety: Simple Things that can make you Safer Encino, CA November 5, 2013; Running some errands after work with the kids? There are times when you may feel like you have to roll them in bubble wrap, put helmets on their heads, and get their knee pads ... Continue reading
Toyota To Showcase Future Mobility At Tokyo Motor Show
Five new Toyota vehicle concepts will make their world debut at the Tokyo motor show on 20 November, includingh the latest development of the Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV) concept, under the banner Fun to Drive Again. ... Continue reading
Toyota And Lexus Put Wheels Under England's Bid For Rugby League World Cup Glory
Toyota and Lexus are helping keep England's Rugby League World Cup heroes ahead of the game, providing a fleet of vehicles for the national team's overseas players and physio. ... Continue reading
New Range Rover Sport Sets Fastest Recorded Time For 'Empty Quarter' Desert Crossing
The new Range Rover Sport has set the fastest recorded time for a land vehicle crossing of the 'Empty Quarter' - one of the harshest and most challenging desert environments on the planet. ... Continue reading
Greenline Versions Of Skoda Rapid And Rapid Spaceback: Pricing And Spec Announced
Following on from the successful launch of the Rapid, and ahead of the January showroom debut for the Rapid Spaceback, Skoda has revealed pricing and specification of the fuel-sipping GreenLine versions of both cars. ... Continue reading
Award Winning Mazda6 Saloon Now With 104g/Km
Mazda's ground-breaking executive express, the award-winning new Mazda6, is now even more attractive thanks to improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions making it one of the most frugal yet fun to drive cars in its class. ... Continue reading
Fleet Favourite New Mazda6 Emission Reduced To 104g/Km
The fleet favourite and multi award-winning new Mazda6 has become even more appealing for company car drivers with a carbon dioxide (CO2) emission cut that delivers tax savings. ... Continue reading
Get A Winter Safety Check On Any Seat For A Cool £29
Winter is the most challenging season of the year for drivers, with low temperatures throwing up a host of potentially car-troubling issues; ice, snow, rain and wind are difficult for any car to endure, especially added to the extra salt and grit on the roads. ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Continues Spectacular Norwegian Sales With Number 1 In October
The Nissan LEAF, the world's best-selling 100% electric vehicle, has for the first time claimed the number one spot in Norway's passenger car sales chart. ... Continue reading
Ford Revealed As The Driving Force For Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Ford, the UK leader in automotive sales, engineering and manufacturing, has signed up to become the latest partner of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. ... Continue reading
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