The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that General Motors (GM) has agreed to pay a record $35 million civil penalty and to take part in unprecedented oversight requirements as a result of findings from NHTSA's timeliness investigation regarding th ... Continue reading
Toyota Named Exclusive Auto Partner of the San Francisco 49ers and Levi's Stadium
Toyota and 49ers share similar focus of sustainability and innovation with Leviâs® Stadium while providing fans an unrivaled experience May 13, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO and SANTA CLARA, CALIF. (May 13, 2014) â The Northern California Toyota Dealers Association signed a multi-year, multimillion dollar contract wi ... Continue reading
With parts production running seven days a week on multiple shifts, General Motors plans to produce enough repair parts by October to have the ability to repair the majority of the vehicles impacted by the ignition switch and ignition cylinder recalls. âGiven that the ignition switch was in very limited production ... Continue reading
Airbags and Seat Belts Shown to Prevent Kidney Injuries
Airbags and seat belts not only protect people from head and chest injuries during car accidents, they may also protect the kidneys, according to a new study at the 109th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). The study will be presented to the media during a special press conference on ... Continue reading
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: PEDAL POWER Profile America â Friday, May 16th. Today is National Bike to Work Day, the exact center of May's National Bike Month. From coast-to-coast, cycling enthusiasts are expected to take part in a wide range of activities sponsored ... Continue reading
Andretti Formula E is further dedicating its commitment to sustainability in motorsports and the automotive realm through a strategic alliance with the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA). In addition to integrating Andretti Formula E with other EDTA member companies, the alliance will allow both organizat ... Continue reading
Yellow Party At Indy500 Adds All Star Guests +VIDEO
All Star IndyCar Guest List for The Yellow Party Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN. (May 16). On May 22nd, some of the most prominent names in IndyCar will gather together for one of the biggest events of the year, The Yellow Party at the Crane Bay in downtown Indianapolis. IndyCar Series Champion Ryan Hunter-Reay will hos ... Continue reading
Tesla Provides Best Connected Vehicle User Experience says Strategy Analytics
Tesla provides the most user-friendly connected car experience, according to Strategy Analytics. The Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights (ACI) service report "Comparing the User Experience of Connected Infotainment Systems" gave the automaker the highest rating among the 19 vehicles evaluated across the US, ... Continue reading
Americans Rank "Texters" Ahead of "Tailgaters" on List of Most Infuriating Driver Behaviors
Today, Expedia.com®, the world's largest full service online travel site*, released the results of the 2014 Road Rage Report, conducted on Expedia's behalf by Northstar. Northstar surveyed 1,001 adult Americans to identify the behaviors that are likeliest to elicit road rage, from texting to swerving to speeding and b ... Continue reading
MADD Colorado to Hold First Annual Colorado Springs Walk Like MADD Run/Walk this Saturday
This Saturday, May 17th, families and friends of drunk driving victims, community members, and volunteers will join Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Colorado at the 1st annual Colorado Springs Walk Like MADD® event. The family-friendly 3K walk and 3-mile run route will be held at Bear Creek Regional Park. The Walk ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing On All-New 2015 Legacy Models
Well-equipped 2.5i models begin at $21,695 3.6R Limited models offer High Torque CVT starting at $29,595 Roomiest Legacy ever with largest passenger cabin in the midsize segment Higher level of comfort, quiet and refinement New safety and infotainment technology CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 16, 2014 -- Subaru of America, Inc ... Continue reading
After a Harsh Winter More Americans to Start Summer Travel Season with a Memorial Day Getaway
AAA Travel projects 36.1 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 1.5 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year. Kicking off the summer driving season, more than eight in ten travelers will be driving to their destinations. The Memor ... Continue reading
First Look Video - World Debut of New Nissan 370Z Nismo +VIDEO
Auto Central - May 16, 2014: Today, at 1PM EDT, Nissan is unveiling the all new 370Z Nismo super car. Watch this exclusive video for an in-depth look at what the new 370Z Nismo will look like. ... Continue reading
Mazda MX-5 secures 'Convertible Award'
Worldâs best-selling two-seater sports car still acclaimed by fans and media 25 years after its launch More than 113,158 units of MX-5 have been sold in the UK since 1990 (April 2014) The worldâs best-selling two-seater sports car, the Mazda MX-5, was presented with the prestigious âConvertible Awardâ ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Golf Wins Best Small Family Car Award
The Volkswagen Golf has added once more to its trophy cabinet, claiming not only the HonestJohn.co.uk Small Family Car award for the second year running, but also the overall Car of the Year accolade for 2014. The awards were presented earlier this evening at an event in London. Commenting on the award, editor of Hones ... Continue reading
New Generation Hyundai i10 wins City Car accolade
The New Generation i10 has been recognised as the most popular City Car in the annual honestjohn.co.uk awards, as the most reviewed car in this class on the site over the last 12 months. The i10 has been honoured in the fourth year of the awards that recognise and reward the cars and vans that the honestjohn.co.uk user ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF wins best Large Executive Car at Honestjohn.co.uk awards
The Jaguar XF has won not one but two awards this week, with nods from both Autocar and Honestjohn.co.uk. The XFR was one of just eight cars currently on sale to win a coveted Five-Star Accolade in the famously demanding Autocar road test. While the standard XF won Large Executive Car honours at the Honestjohn.co.uk aw ... Continue reading
192MPH AUDI A3 CLUBSPORT QUATTRO CONCEPT WOWS WOERTHERSEE MEETING
S3 Saloon-based concept car features a blistering 2.5 TFSI five-cylinder engine producing a colossal 525 PS and 600Nm Board Member for Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: âExtreme power and dynamics in compact formatâ 2.5 TFSI engine developing 525 PS and 600Nm â 0-62 mph in 3.6 seconds, 192 mph top ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Finishes Grueling Testing in Russia
Meant to be a global car and therefore, to meet all possible driving conditions in all regions, Outlander PHEV went through various stages of testing during development, including hot weather in USA as well as cold weather in Canada. Mitsubishi Motorsâ engineers ticked another box after the completion of a two-mon ... Continue reading
15 unique Bentley 'Mulsanne 95' models celebrate company's 95th anniversary
British-inspired materials and design showcase the very best of Bentleyâs craftsmanship Elegant blend of contemporary and heritage bespoke features Exclusively reserved for customers in the UK (Crewe, 15 May 2014). Bentley is marking its 95th anniversary in the UK by unveiling the âMulsanne 95â, a striki ... Continue reading
Toyota revises the Auris range with new and revised trim grades and additional equipment features for both hatchback and Touring Sports wagon New Icon Plus grade, including rear privacy glass, retracting door mirrors and heated front sports seats Auris Hybrid choice extended to three grades â Icon, Icon Plus and E ... Continue reading
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