New 2015 Ford Edge Makes Global and U.S. Debut +VIDEO
All-New 2015 Edge Showcases Fordâs Best Technology, More Driver-Assist Features, Improved Performance, Craftsmanship ⢠All-new Ford Edge to launch in North America in early 2015, with sales following in South America, Europe and Asia Pacific; Edge will be offered for the first time in Western Europe ⢠Ed ... Continue reading
Berkeley to Host Free Electric Vehicle Test-Drive Event
The âExperience Electric â The Better Rideâ campaign will offer free test drives of the latest electric cars on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the downtown Berkeley Farmersâ Market in Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park on Center Street between Milvia Street and Martin Luther Kin ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Introduces FLEXConnect In-Vehicle Infotainment System
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. introduced today its FLEXConnect audio-video bridging system. This next generation in-vehicle infotainment system provides flexibility for multiple displays and multiple content streams, allowing passengers to enjoy individual entertainment preferences. âThe FLEXConnect ... Continue reading
Statement by Honda Canada Regarding Passenger Frontal Airbag Inflator Safety Recall
Honda will voluntarily recall certain vehicles in Canada to replace the passengerâs frontal airbag inflators, free of charge. In the affected vehicles, it is possible that the front passenger airbag inflators may deploy with too much pressure, which may cause the inflator casing to rupture and could result in inju ... Continue reading
For the first time ever, Ken Block has opened the doors to his Hoonigan Racing Division (HRD) shop and let the Ford Racing cameras capture what goes on behind the scenes. Block not only gave Ford Racing a tour of his shop floor where cars are built and repaired after races, but he also takes viewers around his office a ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company earns No. 1 spot on annual list of Interbrand’s 50 Best Global Green Brands
Ford scored high marks for transparency about its business operations and disclosure of performance information, particularly in the area of manufacturing No. 1 ranking comes after Ford came in second on the list last year and 15th in 2012 Ford Motor Company was recognized today for its commitment to sustainability, ra ... Continue reading
Buick and MapMyFitness Deliver 'Runs Worth the Drive'
Last year, users of MapMyFitness apps ran more than 500 million miles in the United States. In a recent survey, 71 percent of those users said they drove to a specific location to start their workouts, which means Americans are constantly looking for new, challenging and more scenic routes. Now, Buick is partnering wit ... Continue reading
Chev Suburban Offers Every Comfort for Vacation Cruising
Chevroletâs full-size Suburban SUV has ample space and comfort to carry up to nine passengers and their gear on long hauls â and brings cutting-edge technology along for the ride. Summer is in full swing and with it comes the traditional American road trip. Last year, an estimated 40 million travelers hit the ... Continue reading
GM Adds 3 Acres of Solar Arrays in Michigan
General Motors is increasing its renewable energy use with 3 acres of new solar arrays at two Michigan facilities. The companyâs processing center in Swartz Creek and engine plant in Flint will feature 150-kilowatt ground-mount solar arrays expected to generate a combined 400,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy ... Continue reading
To Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe, Focus On The Learner Period
Research released today by the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that TeenDrivingPlan (TDP), a web-based intervention designed to help parents more effectively supervise driving practice, improved the driving performance of pre-licensed teenagers. The rese ... Continue reading
Public ready for stiffer penalties for texting while driving
New findings from a National Safety Council public opinion poll indicate 73% of respondents think there should be more enforcement of texting laws, while only 22% said the current level of enforcement is fine. When asked what type of penalties they'd like to see, 52% of poll participants chose penalties including a poi ... Continue reading
BorgWarner supplies its innovative Pressure Sensor Glow Plug (PSG) for Volkswagen's all new diesel engines starting with the 1.4-liter version and then adding the 1.6-liter and 2.0-liter versions later this year. Based on the new modular diesel engine system (MDB), the fuel-efficient, low-emission engines offer power r ... Continue reading
Shelby Museum to Raffle $68,000, 662 Horsepower Ford Mustang GT500
The Shelby American Collection, home to some of the most famous racing cars of the 1960s, has begun selling raffle tickets for a high-odds chance to win a 2014 Shelby Mustang GT500 to support the museum and celebrate the 2014 50th anniversary of the Mustang. The drawing will take place at the annual Shelby American Col ... Continue reading
Carnegie Mellon Takes Congress for a Ride in Self-Driving Car
Carnegie Mellon University has brought its autonomous vehicle to Washington to enable Congress to experience the technology up close and personal. Following an exciting and successful demonstration of the Carnegie Mellon vehicle in September, which transported Bill Shuster, chairman of the House Transportation and Infr ... Continue reading
Toyota Selects IBM to Build Development Platform for Advanced In-Car Services
IBM today announced it has been selected by Toyota Motor Corporation to build and design a new application development platform that will foster the creation of in-car services to improve the driver experience. The project is part of Toyota's new telematics service, called T-Connect, and aims to accelerate application ... Continue reading
Estimated fuel-economy improvement up to 3% Estimated C02 emissions-reduction up to 3% Enhanced high-speed/high-durability starter and advanced control strategies contribute to seamless, automatic activation Intuitively adapts to driving styles for optimal responsiveness, driving enjoyment Availability third quarter fo ... Continue reading
Car Shoppers Rate Safety Features High Among "Must Have" Technologies For Next Purchase
New-vehicle shoppers rank safety and information features like back-up/blind spot cameras, recall advisor, stolen vehicle recovery and collision sensors high among "must have" technologies for their next purchase, reports Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied ... Continue reading
2014 Infiniti Q60 Coupe Journey Review by Steve Purdy +VIDEO
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At the BMW Group, the fourth Industrial Revolution has already begun
At the BMW Group, the fourth Industrial Revolution has already begun: A project in the bumper production of the Landshut plant shows how the virtual and the real worlds can merge in everyday production procedures even today. Thanks to a non-contact gesture detection system, after bumpers have passed through the paint s ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to showcase latest developments in drivetrain technologies at VDI Congress in Germany
BorgWarner to Present New Permanently Engaged Starter System and Multi-Mode Clutch Module BorgWarner will display its current and future drivetrain technologies at the 14th International Association of German Engineers (VDI) Congress on âDrivetrain for Vehiclesâ to be held in In addition to presentations abou ... Continue reading
Ford launches prize for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics studies (STEM)
Supporters include MPs and former IMechE president Isobel Pollock OBE Ford holds âBring your daughter to workâ event at Dunton Technical Centre, Essex Dunton, Essex, 23 June, 2014 â Ford marked todayâs National Women in Engineering Day as the UK celebrated the 95th anniversary of the Womenâs En ... Continue reading
Ford premieres new Focus ST at Goodwood Festival of Speed in United Kingdom, June 27
New Focus ST makes debut on world-famous hill climb; Ford and Sony Computer Entertainment stage first âvirtual versus realâ race at Goodwood â with Gran Turismo®6 gamers going head-to-head with actual drivers of Focus ST New Ford Mustang makes first dynamic driving appearance in Europe The new Ford Fo ... Continue reading
Recall Angel, a SaaS-based vehicle-recall notification dashboard from Zonic Design helps auto dealers quickly communicate OEM recall notifications to their customers so they can service those recalled vehicles effectively to ensure motorist safety. In the last 30 days, 39 recalls involving more than 10 million vehicles ... Continue reading
Permanent four-wheel drive and all-road equipment 2.0 TDI engine with 150 and 184 PS Robust, elegant design with premium interior State-of-the-art ACC with Front Assist and SEAT Drive Profile The new SEAT Leon X-PERIENCE, with permanent four-wheel drive and all-road equipment, offers driving fun wherever you may choose ... Continue reading
The National Motor Museum Trust, Beaulieu, will commemorate the centenary of the First World War in a forthcoming project, Caravans and Charabancs â Leisure Motoring After the First World War. The Trust has been awarded £97,200 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to undertake this innovative project over a two-y ... Continue reading
Toyota Hybrids Help Drive SCC's Cleaner Fleet Ambitions
Sub-100g/km models a hit with user-chooser employees Toyota hybrid technology is helping SCC, Europeâs largest independent IT services provider, realise its ambitions to operate a fleet of sub-100g/km vehicles. The company, which has its headquarters in Birmingham, employs more than 2,000 people from 11 UK locatio ... Continue reading
Vauxhall reveals radical factory-test film for new Vivaro van
Luton companyâs video shows âalternativeâ approach to sign-off of new Vivaro Extreme test ensures that vans are optimised for maximum agility and durability Plant staff now accustomed to J-turns and approved âTwo-Wheel Certificationâ Luton â Vauxhall is thought to be the very first manufac ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept
The Volkswagen Beetle Dune concept brought a splash of summer sunshine to a cold and wintry Michigan in January when it made its debut at the Detroit motor show. Itâs now made a reappearance on the road in sunny Sylt, Germany, and while it remains a concept car, everything about it is feasible â it is practic ... Continue reading
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