GM to Announce New Michigan Investments at Detroit Economic Club
Chevrolet Volt electric drive unit to be built in Warren, Mich. Michigan established as GMâs global center of excellence for vehicle electrification DETROIT âToday at the Detroit Economic Club, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will confirm that the companyâs Warren Transmission Plant will build the elec ... Continue reading
Mary Barra Addresses Detroit Economic Club
General Motors CEO Mary Barra addressed the Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday. Her prepared remarks are below. As always, the speakerâs words are definitive. *** Thank you, Sandy, for that kind introduction, and thanks also to Beth and the Detroit Economic Club for having me here today. This is the perfect setting ... Continue reading
Next-Generation Chevrolet Volt Features All-New Voltec Propulsion System for More Efficiency
When the next-generation Chevrolet Volt debuts at the North American International Auto Show in January, it will feature an all-new Voltec extended range electric vehicle (EREV) propulsion system substantially developed from Volt owners including data collected on their driving behaviors. The Voltec system includes the ... Continue reading
GM Invests $63 Million in Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant Expansion
LANSING, Mich. â General Motors will start construction on a $63-million expansion of the Lansing Delta Township facility, part of the nearly $300 million in Michigan-based investments that GM CEO Mary Barra referenced in a speech Tuesday at the Detroit Economic Club. The expansion will add nearly 263,000 square f ... Continue reading
2015 Kia K900 Playing In The Luxury Segment - Review By Larry Nutson
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9131) If youâve been paying attention to sports news youâll know that LeBron James is driving a Kia. Yes, a Kia! James is a big guy so perhaps you are wondering how he fits in what you might think is a small Kia. Well, heâs driving ... Continue reading
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Partners With Model T Ford Club International
DETROIT October 29, 2014; The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant museum is partnering with the Model T Ford Club International to further promote awareness for the historic Model T. The birthplace of the Model T, the recently restored 110-year-old Piquette plant in Detroitâs mid-town area is now open to visitors and avail ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Delivered 100,000 S-Class Models Worldwide In Year One
One year after the launch in all core markets Mercedes-Benz has already delivered over 100,000 S-Class models worldwide. Never before have so many vehicles of the luxury sedan been delivered to customers in the first year of full availability. As such, to date this constitutes the most successful market launch of an S- ... Continue reading
How Chevrolet Can Help When Monsters Attack
Imagined OnStar calls and Halloween safety tips for a fun and safe holiday DETROIT â If your car gets swarmed by zombies, would you know what to do? While that question may seem far-fetched, car safety is an integral part of ensuring every little vampire and mummy gets home safely after trick-or-treating. Chevrole ... Continue reading
TomTom to Use Real-Time Weather Information to Calculate Faster Routes
AMSTERDAM--TomTom (TOM2) today announces it will enable even faster journeys for drivers by calculating routes based on actual weather conditions. âWe know that bad weather is often unpredictable and can cause significant travel delays. Now, by factoring in the weather, we give drivers more advanced knowledge abou ... Continue reading
BASF Vehicle Unveilings; Showcase New Color and Productivity Tools at 2014 SEMA
Company to host appearances and vehicles from designers Foose, Friedlinghaus, Launier and Trepanier SOUTHFIELD, MI -- Oct. 29, 2014: BASF Automotive Refinish, a leader in the collision repair and commercial and specialty vehicle coatings market, has announced its official schedule of events for the upcoming 2014 Specia ... Continue reading
Don't Fear the Check Engine Light
Although the check engine light may look scary lit up on the dashboard, there is nothing to fear. A glowing check engine light doesn't mean you have to immediately pull the car to the side of the road, but it does mean you should get the car checked out as soon as possible, says the Car Care Council. "Motorists should ... Continue reading
AAA Supports Immediate Review of NHTSA and Swift Action to Protect Consumers
Statement from CEO Bob Darbelnet ORLANDO, FL -- Oct. 28, 2014: "A thorough review of NHTSA's ability to manage and respond to vehicle recalls is warranted and overdue given the repeated breakdowns in the recall process that have been on display this year. These missteps not only erode consumer confidence in the Agency ... Continue reading
SEMA Show specials from Chief Automotive Technologies, Elektron® and Chassis Liner⢠are now available. Through the end of the show, shops can take advantage of free accessories and the best deals of the year on industry-leading collision repair equipment. SEMA Show attendees can learn more about products from e ... Continue reading
CarCharging to Expand Operations into China
EV Charging Services Firm Expands into the Largest and Fastest-Growing Automotive Market MIAMI BEACH, FL -- Oct. 29, 2014: Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle ("EV") charging services, announced that it plans to expand its operations into ... Continue reading
FCA Board of Directors' Meeting: Third Quarter 2014 Results
FCA third-quarter revenues up 14% to EUR23.6 billion and EBIT up 7% at EUR0.9 billion. Net industrial debt at EUR11.4 billion reflecting seasonality and liquidity stable at EUR21.7 billion. Full-year guidance confirmed. LONDON -- October 29, 2014: Worldwide shipments were 1.1 million units, an increase of 10% driven by ... Continue reading
FCA Announces Board Intention to Spin Off Ferrari S.p.A.
LONDON -- October 29, 2014: The Board of Directors of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("FCA") announced that in connection with FCA's implementation of a capital plan appropriate to support the Group's long-term success, it has authorized the separation of Ferrari S.p.A. ("Ferrari") from FCA. The separation will be effe ... Continue reading
Scion tC Release Series 9.0 Steals the Show
Two-Tone, 'Show Car' Styling Features Scionâs First Blacked-Out Badge TORRANCE, CA -- Oct. 29, 2014: Vibrant magma orange and designer details transform the new Scion tC Release Series 9.0 into a driverâs show car. Scion joined forces with Jeremy Lookofsky of Cartel Customs to create the limited edition, two- ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces a New 6 Speed Automatic Transmission for its Hybrid Electric Vehicles
New technologies within motor-integrated six-speed automatic will achieve an improved fuel economy of latest hybrid models High performance downsized 1.0-litre Kappa Turbo engine meets Euro6 standards High Wycombe --October 28, 2014 â Hyundai Motor has announced a new six-speed automatic transmission for hybrid el ... Continue reading
Ford Delivers Most Powerful Diesel Kuga Ever
Ford offers most powerful diesel Kuga SUV; 2.0-litre TDCi engine delivers 180PS and 400Nm of torque Revised Kuga 2.0-litre TDCi diesel delivers 10 per cent more power, and emits up to 19g/km less CO2 Ford will offer a 150 PS 2.0-litre TDCi option that delivers 122g/kmCO2* â an improvement of 12 per cent. 1.5-litre ... Continue reading
The Nissan e-NV200's Newest Challenge
A leading building and building services engineering group is the latest UK business to accept Nissanâs â£2 Challengeâ; putting the groundbreaking e-NV200 through its paces to show just how much fleet operators and business van users can expect to get from the 100% electric workhorse for just a couple ... Continue reading
New Digital Home for the Luxury World of Bentle
New www.bentleymotors.com serves up a luxury digital experience Engaging, informative and flexible design Responsive format to optimise performance across all devices (Crewe, 28th October 2014) Engaging, informative and flexible, the new www.bentleymotors.com serves up a luxury digital experience that closely reflects ... Continue reading
nside Rolls-Royce Exhibition, at the Saatchi Gallery in London
A series of free live exhibitions called âInside Rolls-Royceâ presented by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars First exhibition runs from 13 November until 16 November at Saatchi Gallery, London Following the hugely positive reaction to this yearâs Channel 4 television documentary about the brand, Rolls-Royce Motor C ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan: "Vision 2020" sets Framework for Steep Growth of the Car-Sharing Market in London
London could become the largest car-sharing market in the world with significant benefits to the city: reduced congestion, improved air quality and cash released into the local economy LONDON, Oct. 28, 2014 -- Recent research from Frost & Sullivan, commissioned by Zipcar UK, outlines the extent to which existing and ne ... Continue reading
Daimler Subsidiary Moovel GmbH Helps Clients Find the Shortest Route with the IBM Cloud
BM Cloud builds the foundation for moovel's mobility offerings for car2go and its smartphone app EHNINGEN, Germany, Oct. 28, 2014 -- IBM today announced that cloud infrastructure from SoftLayer, an IBM Company, is now being used by Daimler subsidiary moovel GmbH for its car-sharing mobile application, cars2go to allow ... Continue reading
GENIVI Alliance Receives Supplier Innovation Award From BMW Group
Special "Innovation Partnership" Award Presented for Delivery of First Open Source Infotainment Platform SAN RAMON, Calif., Oct. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The GENIVI® Alliance, an automotive and consumer electronics industry association driving the development and adoption of open source In-vehicle Infotainm ... Continue reading
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