Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Heels on Wheels 2014 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition Review

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel KATRINA SAYS: While the 2014 Toyota Tundra 1796 Edition is certainly swanky, the half-ton crew cab in the SR5 trim with the same 5.7-liter engine meets functional, technical, and budgetary needs best. INTRO TO THE TUNDRA VEHICLE The Tundra has adop ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Sales For June 2014

U.S. auto sales hit levels in June not seen since before the financial crisis that led to the bankruptcy of two American automakers, posting the best annualized figures in eight years. U.S. June sales rose 1.2 percent, beating expectations of a decline of 3 percent, and the seasonally adjusted annualized sales rate hit ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate and New Generation CLS-Class: Driving Pleasure +VIDEO

The new C-Class Estate and the new generation CLS-Class see Mercedes-Benz extending its portfolio of exclusive lifestyle vehicles from September 2014. What these new models have in common is a clear yet emotional and sporty design along with innovative engineering. Technical features include efficient, new engines and ... Continue reading

Record Low Prices For Gasoline This 4th of July - Not!

A perspective on U.S. gasoline prices heading into Fourth of July weekend Source: Provided by GasBuddy.com On Monday, June 30, the national average retail gasoline price was $3.70 per gallon. Although this is the highest average heading into the Fourth of July holiday since 2008, gasoline prices in 2014 have remained w ... Continue reading

RECALL: Graco Children's Products (Graco) Rear-facing Child Restraints

Report Receipt Date: JUN 30, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14C004000 Component(s): CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,910,102 GRACOAPRICA A30 - GRACOSNUGRIDE - GRACOSNUGRIDE 30 - GRACOSNUGRIDE 35 - GRACOSNUGRIDE CLASSIC CONNECT - GRACOSNUGRIDE CLICK CONNECT 40 - Manufacturer: Graco Children's Products Inc. ... Continue reading

In 2013, July 4th Ranked as Second Riskiest Summer Holiday Period for Red-Light Running

This Independence Day, thousands of cars will hit the road as Americans celebrate summer with family and friends. According to the Safer Roads Report: Trends in Red-Light Running from the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR), July 4th ranked as the second riskiest summer holiday for drivers across the country when ... Continue reading

Saleen Provides First Look for All-New 2015 Saleen 302 Mustang

Saleen Automotive, Inc. (OTCQB: SLNN), (OTCBB: SLNN) (the "Company"), an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to provide a First Look for the all-new Saleen Mustang (pictured below). One look at the 2015 Saleen 302 Musta ... Continue reading

AutoNation Announces Reported Retail Sales of 25,450 New Vehicles in June 2014

Second Quarter Reported Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales Were 81,394, Best Second Quarter Since 2006(1) -- Reported retail new vehicle unit sales in June 2014 increased 1% versus June 2013 -- Reported retail new vehicle unit sales in second quarter 2014 increased 10% versus second quarter 2013 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July ... Continue reading

Car Shoppers Redefine "American-Made"

An increasing number of consumers believe cars built in the U.S. by foreign-based auto companies aren't truly American As the U.S. gears up to celebrate everything red, white and blue for Independence Day, there's a new definition of what it means to be American emerging among car shoppers. According to a recent AutoTr ... Continue reading

Kia Tops Mainstream Brands In Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index Study

Kia Soul and Optima Score Highest in Their Segments and Enhance Overall Brand Strength - Soul wins small multi-function segment for second consecutive year - Customers value safety, functionality and styling of Kia's model line -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) two most popular vehicles, the 2014 Optima and 2014 Soul, were ... Continue reading

AIADA: June Auto Sales Continue to Climb, Beat Forecasts

Washington DC July 2, 2014; June auto sales demonstrated a strong and resilient U.S. market. Results set the industry up for a strong second half of 2014. Brands that saw the greatest growth in June include Audi (up 23.1 percent), Mazda (up 16.5 percent), and Subaru, which enjoyed its best June on record (up 5.4 percen ... Continue reading

Say Hello To The Modern Family Road Trip +VIDEO

Lexus Today Presented the "STROBE" Project

THIRD ENTRY OF GLOBAL ‘AMAZING IN MOTION’ CAMPAIGN Brussels, Belgium - Lexus today presented the “STROBE” project – an LED spectacle in which acrobats and stuntmen suspended across Kuala Lumpur’s night skyline were lit up in succession to create the illusion of acrobatic motion at impressi ... Continue reading

Ford India Sold 11,935 Vehicles in June

Export momentum remains strong with 4,677 vehicles in June 2014 Ford Fiesta introduced in June with striking new looks and greater connectivity including the debut of SYNC® with Ford AppLink™ Ford India organizes Monsoon Ready Service Camps across the country in June Ford India sustained its sales momentum with ... Continue reading

GM Offers Vehicle Discounts to Education Community

Beginning today through Jan. 2, 2015, current employees of a public or private school, university or college are eligible to participate in the new GM Educator Discount program and receive a significant discount on the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2014 Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle. “GM values the work our ... Continue reading

Detroit Man Reunited With Stolen Corvette After 33 Years

George Talley and his prized ’79 Chevrolet Corvette were reunited at General Motors’ world headquarters today, just three miles from where the car was stolen from him 33 years ago. Talley, 71, last saw his Corvette when it was parked on Jefferson Avenue in 1981. On June 13, more than 30 years later, Talley re ... Continue reading

Dodge Charges into its Centennial Consolidated with SRT

The Dodge brand is tearing into its centennial year as America's mainstream performance brand, celebrating its 100th anniversary on July 1, 2014. With the purification of the brand and consolidation with SRT, Dodge is getting back to its performance roots with every single model it offers. The consolidated Dodge and SR ... Continue reading

July 4 Again Named Deadliest Day on the Road for All Americans

Millions of Americans will hit the road this Independence Day for family parties, barbecues, and celebrations, but for many travelers this upcoming weekend, it may end in heartbreak. According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), July 4 continues to be the deadliest day on the road for al ... Continue reading

Ford Gears Up for ESSENCE Festival This July 4th Weekend

Will Give Away Keys to All-New 2015 Ford Mustang -- 2014 marks Ford's sixth consecutive year as exclusive automotive sponsor of the ESSENCE Festival that kicks off this weekend in New Orleans -- Ford will give away keys to an all-new 2015 Ford Mustang to an ESSENCE Festival attendee; the company's involvement will enab ... Continue reading

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Is The Most Powerful Muscle Car Ever -- 707 hp!

The all-new 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT, with its supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI Hellcat engine, produces an unprecedented 707 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque, making it the most powerful Challenger ever, Dodge's most powerful V-8 ever and the most powerful muscle car ever. The Challenger's new 6.2-liter Supercharged H ... Continue reading

Maserati Reports Best June Sales in 100 Year History

Landmark 323% Gain for the First Six Months of 2014 - Best June sales month in the company's history - 228.5% percent sales gains posted in June, compared with same month one year ago - Triple digit sales increases at the midpoint of the year, due to strength of Ghibli and Quattroporte, with 2015 updates arriving soon ... Continue reading

Accident at GM Marion Metal Center, Indiana

Quaker Chemical Corporation announced that, earlier today, there was a reported explosion at the GM Marion Metal Center in Marion, Indiana. A number of workers were injured, including one fatality. We have received confirmation that this fatality was an employee of Quaker Chemical Corporation. "Right now our heartfelt ... Continue reading

Entrepreneur Luke Johnson joins Maserati as Brand Ambassador

Commences relationship with Centre for Entrepreneurs think-tank Tuesday, 1st July 2014: Maserati has recruited one of Britain’s leading business brains as a brand ambassador. Serial entrepreneur, Luke Johnson, made his name as the chairman of PizzaExpress and is now chairman of private equity house Risk Capital Pa ... Continue reading

New Toyota Yaris Designed for Wider Customer Appeal

New grade line-up – Active, Icon Sport and Excel Yaris Hybrid available in Icon and Excel trim 2014 Yaris gains new Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system, with optional Go navigation Available to order now, customer deliveries from August The new 2014 Toyota Yaris introduces a new UK grade structure that is designed to ... Continue reading

The New MINI 5-Door Hatch Rolls Off the Production Line

Plant Oxford today sees a production first as the new MINI 5-door Hatch comes off the production line. The new 5-door is a first for MINI production at the Oxford plant and marks another phase in the roll-out of a £750 million investment programme across BMW Group UK’s production facilities from 2011 to 2015. T ... Continue reading

Volkswagen is Taking Over BlackBerry's European R&D Centre in Germany

The Volkswagen Group is taking over BlackBerry's European research and development centre in Bochum (Germany). With the newly founded Volkswagen Infotainment GmbH, the Wolfsburg-based automotive group is further expanding its expertise and capabilities in the field of vehicle connectivity. With its objective of interli ... Continue reading