Wednesday, October 22, 2014

2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Lineup Offers New Standard Features, Revised Steering And Suspension Tuning

Innovative Power Hands-Free Smart Liftgate with Auto Open Now Available on Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22, 2014 -- The award-winning Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport offer more standard comfort and convenience equipment for 2015, including refinements to the steering and suspension syst ... Continue reading

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9074) A fellow auto writer recently said’, “In today’s market, the correct vehicle to buy is usually governed by personal taste and preference.” And, an auto industry PR professional has said on a couple ... Continue reading

Mixing Boos and Booze: Friday Halloween Most Dangerous

New data highlights increased risks of Friday holiday DENVER -- Oct. 22, 2014: A new report that tracks the drinking behavior of more than 380,000 DUI offenders 24/7 shows that when Halloween falls on a Friday, drinking violations skyrocket more than 2½ times compared to when Halloween falls on any other day of the we ... Continue reading

National Parking Association Announces 2014 Innovation Award Winners

Facilities, Companies, Individuals Recognized for Excellence, Innovation, and Best Practices in Parking The National Parking Association (NPA) announced the winners of its 2014 Innovation Awards at the Annual Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, October 21. "The NPA Innovation Awards recognize companies and individuals who demo ... Continue reading

Honda HR-V Crossover to Make North American Debut at 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show

All-new stylish entry crossover to offer surprising levels of sophistication and versatility inside and out HR-V will serve as the entry point to Honda light truck lineup The all-new Honda HR-V entry crossover (automobiles.honda.com/hr-v) will make its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show on Nov. 19. ... Continue reading

Toyota Green Initiative Celebrates Fifth Anniversary at State Farm Magic City Classic

MTV Personality Sway Calloway Joins Local Influencers, Green Thought Leaders to Promote Sustainability Mission TORRANCE, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2014) – Toyota Green Initiative will celebrate five years of partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during the State Farm Magic City Classic in Bi ... Continue reading

EPA Requiring BMW to Correct Fuel Economy Labels for Four Mini Cooper Vehicles

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising estimates for four 2014 BMW Mini Cooper vehicles to ensure consumers are given accurate fuel economy values. The EPA performed a fuel economy audit on the BMW Mini Cooper and obtained values that differed from those BMW submitted to EPA for certification. With ... Continue reading

Lights...Camera...Action! Scion's iM Concept Car Prepares for World Premiere at L.A. Auto Show

Like any new star about to step out on the world stage in Los Angeles, Scion's new iM Concept car is taking some test shots. The photos, also debuting on Instagram, reveal the distinctively sporty front end of the car as it gets ready for the spotlight. The iM Concept car reflects the evolution of Scion as the needs an ... Continue reading

Urban Air Initiative Calls New EPA Emission Models Flawed

A computer model used by states to assess mobile source emissions is seriously flawed, according to an analysis by Urban Air Initiative (UAI). The model's inaccurate results could block access to the market for higher ethanol blends, denying states what could be a valuable tool in protecting public health. The Urban Ai ... Continue reading

Mazda is the Official Car of SXSW Music, Film and Interactive 2017

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced a three-year partnership with the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music, Film, and Interactive Conferences and Festivals serving as the official automobile sponsor. Mazda is the official automobile of SXSW Music, Film and Interactive through SXSW 2017. The 2015 SXSW Fest ... Continue reading

Dodge and Jeep Brands Take Home Trophies at 11th Annual Carspondent.com Active Lifestyle Vehicle Awards Competition

Dodge Durango named "Best Value Family" Dodge Journey named "Best Value On-Road" Jeep® Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel wins "Luxury Off-Road" category More than 100 athletes and outdoor enthusiasts evaluated the vehicles and voted for the winners The Dodge Durango, Dodge Journey and Jeep® Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel were each ... Continue reading

Chevrolet's Crash Course on Avoiding Collisions

Advanced technologies can help customers in common crash situations DETROIT – Even the best, most defensive drivers can end up in an unexpected crash. Chevrolet’s 2015 lineup provides key features that help protect drivers and passengers before, during or after a crash, but the focus is on new technologies ai ... Continue reading

Nissan Confirms Exclusive Mobility Partnership with Hertz

Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Super Cup chooses Hertz to support its role as exclusive mobility partner LONDON, Oct. 21, 2014 -- Nissan Motor Company has chosen The Hertz Corporation , the world's leading general use car rental brand, to become its exclusive mobili ... Continue reading

Six Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles arrive for first UK customers

Arrival follows £11m government and industry funding to support hydrogen transport ix35 Fuel Cell is world’s first series-production Fuel Cell car Demonstrates Hyundai’s commitment to sustainable fuel technologies HIGH WYCOMBE -- October 21, 2014: The first ix35 Fuel Cell customer vehicles have arrived in ... Continue reading

Ford Race Team Swaps Speed for Smooth Driving to Triumph in Hypermile Marathon

Formula Ford racing drivers improve on their Ford Fiesta ST’s official fuel economy figures by almost 60 per cent in 2014 MPG Marathon The pair squeeze over 75 mpg from the same engine that they race at over 150 mph Annual MPG Marathon takes 26 entrants on a 300-mile route to reward hypermilers using the least fue ... Continue reading

Nissan Delivers First All-Electric Taxis to Barcelona and Madrid

Delivery marks significant milestone in the expansion of zero-emission transportation to Europe's city centres Madrid and Barcelona (Tuesday 21st October) - The era of the 100% electric taxi has arrived to Spain's two largest cities, as Nissan delivered its first 100% electric taxis to Madrid and Barcelona. The introdu ... Continue reading

Mazda fleet sales up 34 per cent versus 7.4 per cent market rise

All-new Mazda3 drives corporate sector growth Mazda Contract Hire buoyed by competitive monthly rentals The demand for Mazda cars by company car drivers and fleet managers alike is the reason behind the acceleration of Mazda Motors UK corporate sales that are up a staggering 34 per cent in the first nine months of 2014 ... Continue reading

Alfa Romeo 4C Off to an Award-Winning Start in Ireland

Alfa Romeo 4C wins two major awards and sets a production-car lap record shortly within months of its launch in Ireland The lightweight sports car sees off a long list of strong competitors to claim the “Performance Car of the Year” title in the APMP inaugural awards The Alfa Romeo 4C was also named joint Ove ... Continue reading

Daimler Restructures Cooperation with Tesla

Termination of share-price hedging and sale of 4% stake in Tesla Ongoing cooperation on current projects Daimler to continue sourcing powertrain for Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive from Tesla Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: "Our partnership with ... Continue reading