2015 Acura TLX Windy City Review By Larry Nutson
2015 Acura TLX Windy City Review By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_9705) Itâs accurate and appropriate to point out that there are no bad cars today. Consumers have it pretty good, as they should. Some cars are better than others. And, some cars tend to rise to the top of th ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo Hits the Track
Gran Turismo® 6 update now available for download DETROIT â An online update including the Chevrolet Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo (VGT), introduced at this yearâs Los Angeles International Auto Show, is available today worldwide for fans of the PlayStation® 3 racing game, Gran Turismo® 6. Develop ... Continue reading
Buick IntelliLink: How Not to Push a Driver’s Buttons
Automated tests tab millions of them before you touch a single one DETROIT â A frozen computer is frustrating, but a frozen touchscreen in an automobile is a much bigger deal. Thatâs why engineers push the touchscreen buttons on the Buick IntelliLink infotainment system more than 2 million times every week, e ... Continue reading
GEICO advises: Don't Let Added Holiday Stress Lead to Aggressive Driving
With the holidays around the corner, you might be rushing to purchase last minute gifts and make final preparations. It can all add up to additional stress, and GEICO reminds drivers to not let it turn into aggressive driving. Aggressive Driving Defined Often easy to spot, aggressive driving is tougher to define. The N ... Continue reading
The Next Generation Nissan Titan. . .
The next generation Nissan Titan debuts at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 12, 2015. ... Continue reading
A Track-Ready Lexus Poised to Make Global Debut at 2015 NAIAS
New Model Will Broaden the Lexus Brandâs High Performance Showroom TORRANCE, Calif.--Lexus announced it will be adding a second vehicle to its growing stable of F brand high performance models. Earlier this year, the luxury manufacturer launched the RC F, a V8 powered performance coupe. The newest Lexus F brand ve ... Continue reading
Acura NSX Production Model to Make World Debut at 2015 North American International Auto Show
The production version of the highly anticipated Acura NSX supercar, successor to the legendary original NSX, will make its world debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show on Jan. 12, 2015. The model will reflect the production design and specifications of the mid-engine Acura supercar that is slated to ... Continue reading
USA Senate Confirmed Mark Rosekind To Run NHTSA
Washington DC December 17, 2014; Reuters reported that the U.S. Senate confirmed Mark Rosekind to lead the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has come under criticism this year for not responding more quickly to evidence of potentially deadly vehicle defects. Rosekind, an expert on human fatigue ... Continue reading
LAPD and NICB Warn of Bandit Tow Truck Scams
Unauthorized Tows Lead to Exorbitant Charges The LAPD and @insurancecrime warn motorists of âbanditâ or unauthorized tow truck operators. The Los Angeles Police Department and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) are warning motorists of a growing problem with unauthorized tow truck operators in the LA ... Continue reading
Honda Japan Tests Recalled Model Airbags "Can't Wait For Takata"
Honda Ran Tests on Fatal Airbag Flaw, Frustrated by Takata Reticence, Report that Honda Motor Co. was so concerned by mounting recalls for Takata airbags â and frustrated by its supplier's failure to explain why some have exploded, killing five people with shrapnel â that it bought used and scrapped cars in J ... Continue reading
Honda FCV Concept to Make North American Debut at 2015 North American International Auto Show
Honda FCV Concept demonstrates the exterior and interior styling evolution of the next-generation zero emissions Honda fuel-cell vehicle - Next-generation Honda FCV is intended to provide significant gains in packaging, interior space, cost reduction and real-world performance, including an anticipated driving range in ... Continue reading
A Historical Analysis of Vehicle Theft in Texas 1960 - 2013
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a historic look at vehicle theft in Texas. From its peak auto theft year in 1991 when 163,830 vehicles were stolen, Texas has experienced a significant decline ending 2013 with 65,745 thefts. That's a reduction of 60 percent since 1991. Beginning in 1969, Texas ... Continue reading
A Historical Analysis of Vehicle Theft in California 1960 - 2013
Golden State Thefts Down 48 Percent from Their Peak The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a historic look at vehicle theft in the Golden State. From its peak auto theft year in 1992 when 320,112 vehicles were stolen, California has experienced a significant decline ending 2013 with 165,292 thefts. T ... Continue reading
A Historical Analysis of Vehicle Theft in New York 1965 - 2013
Thefts are Down 92 Percent from Their Peak DES PLAINES, IL -- Dec. 16, 2014: The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a historic look at vehicle theft in New York. From its peak auto theft year in 1990 when 187,591 vehicles were stolen, New York has experienced a significant decline ending 2013 with 15 ... Continue reading
Honda Mfg. of Indiana Process Engineer is Who Makes a Honda
Today, Honda released the latest associate profile in its popular What Makes a Honda is Who Makes a Honda video series. Alex McNeely, a process engineer at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) in Greensburg, is featured because of his drive to "always be better." McNeely's commitment to continuous improvement contribu ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Celebrates Local Community Heroes
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated local community heroes yesterday evening at the annual Observer Community Awards in Bognor Regis. The Goodwood-based luxury manufacturer has been headline sponsor of the awards since 2009. Organised by the Observer Series of newspapers, the awards recognise the true heroes of local tow ... Continue reading
STUTTGART/SHANGHAI â December 16, 2014: Five years after market launch, smart has firmly established itself in China as a trendsetter and pacesetter for urban mobility. After Germany, the Middle Kingdom is now the second biggest market for the innovative two-seater. This success was celebrated at the end of â ... Continue reading
Michael Bettag to succeed Jürgen Langer in the Daimler Supervisory Board
Michael Bettag (born on December 21, 1961) has been appointed as a member of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG representing the employees with effect as of January 1, 2015. The Stuttgart District Court (Registration Court) has accepted a request submitted by Daimler in this matter. Michael Bettag has been in the Work ... Continue reading
Prices for the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: Technology Offensive in the Exclusive Luxury Class
As the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz model range, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class satisfies the very highest requirements in terms of comfort as far as its appointments are concerned. Numerous exclusive details underline the car's ambition to lead. In addition, all the technological highlights of the S-Class are also avai ... Continue reading
Renault-Dongfend, One Year Later
One year after the joint venture agreement with Dongfeng was signed, construction of the Wuhan plant is well under way. To boost sales and prepare for future launches, the joint venture is now managing the sales teams of Renault China. Before the plantâs first vehicles are launched in 2016, the Renault network wil ... Continue reading
Renault Wins Three Awards from What Van?
Renault Trafic wins What Van? 2014 Best Medium Van Innovation Award given to Traficâs âWide Viewâ passenger mirror Electric Twizy Cargo picks up Editorâs Choice Award MAPLE CROSS, UK -- December 16, 2014: Renault has won three awards at the What Van? Awards 2014, including two for the All-New Trafic ... Continue reading
Can Your Car Weather the Storm?
While last year's brutal winter may seem like a distant memory, severe weather is on its way. The Car Care Council reminds drivers to ready their vehicles for the rough conditions ahead. "Vehicle service is always more convenient when you do it on your own schedule. An investment of an hour or so to have your vehicle c ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Courier Wins Van of the Year What Van? Award
â The all-new Ford Transit Courier has received the top accolade at this yearâs What Van? Awards by winning Van of the Year 2015. Ford continued its winning streak with the Transit Courier also picking up Small Van of the Year, the Transit Connect topping the Light Van category and Ranger collecting Pick-up o ... Continue reading
Nissan eNV200 Wins What Van? Award
Nissanâs trailblazing all-electric e-NV200 van rounded off its fabulous first year in spectacular style earlier today when it was named winner of What Van? magazineâs Green Award at a high profile lunch in London. Awards judges found the e-NV200, which costs just two pence per mile to run, a worthy winner of ... Continue reading
Fifth Consecutive What Van? Safety Award For Mercedes-Benz Vans
Mercedes-Benz Vans has been honoured with a fifth consecutive What Van? Award for Safety â a title which the brand has received every year since the award was added in 2010. âMercedes-Benz takes an industry-leading approach to vehicle and occupant safety, and there seems to be no let-up in its innovative deve ... Continue reading
Today the consortium officially announces the common project ELECTRIC, which is co-funded by the EU and supports the installation of a corridor of high-quality fast chargers along key European motorways until the end of 2015. Together the partners expect that this corridor will help accelerate electric vehicle uptake i ... Continue reading
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