BMW Open To Technology Sharing Arrangement To Help Electric Segment
By Rick Carlton As the old saying goes, âthe enemy of my enemy is my friend. And, in the case of trying to lift the electric car proposition up from its current level of mediocrity to something more like an active EV auto segment, everyone is apparently beginning to glom on Elon Muskâs âwork together Com ... Continue reading
TomTom Extends its Coverage with the Addition of Four New Countries
TomTom (TOM2) today announces the addition of Algeria, Colombia, Israel and Yemen to its premier navigable map database, MultiNet, which now includes 118 countries, covering 42.8 million kilometres and 4.1 billion people worldwide. âAs we expand our global map footprint, we continue to provide the freshest and mos ... Continue reading
SUVs and Crossovers Overtake Sedans to Become Most Popular Vehicle Body Style in the U.S
For the first time, retail registrations of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossovers (CUVs) have surpassed sedans in the U.S., according to recent analysis of new vehicle retail registrations (through May) by IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. . For decades, the traditional four-door sedan has dominated U.S. highways ... Continue reading
Less than two months before thousands of transportation and technology leaders gather in Detroit, Michigan for the 21st World Congress on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), President Barack Obama today highlighted his Administrationâs support for Intelligent Transportation Systems as a job creator and high- ... Continue reading
University of Michigan Solar Car Features Avery Dennison Car Wrap for 2014 American Solar Challenge
The University of Michigan will go for its fourth victory in the 2014 American Solar Car Challenge with a car wrapped for beauty and airflow efficiency in Avery Dennison® MPI 1005 Supercast Easy Apply RS⢠and DOL 1360 overlaminate, Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today. âCollaborating with Univ ... Continue reading
Price Trumps Safety Record For Car Purchase
Price is trumping safety record when it comes to choosing the next car, according to the latest YouGov Omnibus survey. When asked which factors were important to them when choosing a new or pre-owned car, car owners and leasers put the safety record of a particular make of car behind price, fuel efficiency, and mileage ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Announces Industry's Broadest Alignment with SAE's J2807 Towing Standards
Ram Truck is the only full-size pickup truck manufacturer to adopt the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 towing practices in all three pickup truck segments (1/2-ton, ¾- ton and 1-ton) Ram pickup maximum towing capacities unchanged or improved under SAE standardized J2807 Ram 1500 owns the top positions in p ... Continue reading
Faurecia North America, the region's sixth-largest automotive supplier, celebrated the opening of its new North American Headquarters and Automotive Seating Technical Center in Auburn Hills, Michigan, today with a flag-raising ceremony. The new facility, which encompasses 278,000 square feet, includes a prototype metal ... Continue reading
Hyundai Canada Announces New National Dealership Image Program
New design part of a global initiative to elevate the Hyundai customer experience Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. today announced it will be rolling-out a new look for its national dealer network to match the refined, sophisticated new vehicles the company will be introducing in the near future. The new Canadian facility des ... Continue reading
The MV-1 LX The World's First 'Purpose-Built' Universally-Wheelchair Accessible Luxury Vehicle
Mobility Ventures, an AM General company, is breaking new barriers with the launch of the MV-1 LX, the first luxury vehicle in the United States designed and built exclusively for people with disabilities. The MV-1 LX has broad appeal for both individual consumers as well as the taxicab and limousine transportation ind ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Puts Corvette into Play for MVP and Charity
Stingray presented to All-Star Game MVP Mike Trout Auction of second Stingray and commemorative hoods signed by MLB All-Stars to benefit charity The 2014 Ted Williams MLB All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, Mike Trout, chose a Corvette Stingray, the 2014 North American Car of the Year, during the MVP award ceremony pre ... Continue reading
Honda Used Cars are IIHS Rated as Best for Teen Driver Safety
Several model years of Honda pre-owned vehicles have been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as part of its first-ever list of safer used vehicles for teen drivers. Research conducted by IIHS found that motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers, and suggests that ... Continue reading
NADA Used Car Guide: Wholesale Prices Remain Strong in June
Strong demand for used automobiles in June helped to keep NADA's seasonally-adjusted used vehicle price index essentially unchanged at 126.4, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Used Car Guide's July edition of Guidelines, a monthly report on new and used vehicle sales trends and price movem ... Continue reading
Honda's Award-Winning Environmental Short Film Series Takes Home Two 2014 Telly Trophies
Honda's Environmental Short Film Series has received national recognition for the second consecutive year. "Never Ending Race," a film that captures Honda's pioneering efforts to dramatically reduce vehicle emissions over four decades, has received 2014 Telly Awards in two online video categories: Green/Eco-Friendly an ... Continue reading
Citroën UK's Ken Smith, 1923 -- 2014, Will Be Missed
We regretfully announce that Ken Smith, a much-admired former employee of Citroën who played a pivotal role in the UK, particularly in the 1950s and 60s, has died at the age of 90. Ken worked for Citroën from 1942 to 1988 and was a familiar figure to journalists in the UK automotive press. Amongst Kenâs many ach ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis and the Empty Car Convoy
The Empty Car Convoy video showcases the âdriver assistâ technology features that have been added to the All-New Genesis. The autonomous driving scenario was created to demonstrate Hyundai Motorâs commitment to driver safety and convenience across its vehicle range. The technologies showcased are:Smart C ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Sponsorship of England Women's Cricket Team
Major new sponsorship deal sees Kia become the first ever official England womenâs cricket partner 19 all-new Kia Sportage vehicles to be provided to the England womenâs cricket team Kia Motors (UK) Limited has announced a major new sponsorship deal as the official partner of the England womenâs cricket ... Continue reading
News on the Mercedes-benz A, CLA and GLA-Class: Five more reasons for success
The diversity of models making up the successful compact class family from Mercedes-Benz is growing even further: with the CLA 200 CDI 4MATIC and CLA 220 CDI 4MATIC, the first all-wheel drive diesel variants of the new compact coupé will be making their debut in autumn. The CLA 200 CDI, as a front-wheel drive variant, ... Continue reading
Porsche Unvields 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition
Bespoke Porsche 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition is unique to the UK market, limited to 40 examples Designed and manufactured by Porsche Exclusive, a department of the factory dedicated to providing customers with special vehicles which fulfil their special wishes 911 Turbo S Exclusive GB Edition celebrates 40 years of ... Continue reading
Renault Launches its Sizzling Hot Renault Summer Season
The temperature is rising as high as the sales figures at Renault with the launch of its sizzling hot Renault Summer Season. The French brand is celebrating a storming 60% year-on-year rise in sales by inviting its growing number of fans, as the Tour de France heads south, to âLet Summer Set You Freeâ. Hot on ... Continue reading
World Premiere of the New smart fortwo and forfour on 16 July in Berlin
Daimler AG CEO Dr Dieter Zetsche and Head of smart Dr Annette Winkler will present the new smart models Live broadcast of the smart world premiere on Wednesday, 16 July, from 8 p.m. CET via Facebook and GOMEX In a double world premiere smart will be presenting its completely new model generation this Wednesday, 16 July ... Continue reading
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