20th Birthday. Kudos, VW Passat, Pissy MM, Terrible Trax in This Month's Letter from Europe
by Andrew Frankl European Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel Over almost 20 years writing for The Autochannel I have had a chance to drive some great automobiles. Anything from Rolls Royce to Minis, from Ferraris to Porsches and just about everything else in between. This month Iâve had a couple of cars which were all r ... Continue reading
The New BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
The new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is the first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats and fully meet the mobility requirements of young families. Compact exterior dimensions go hand in hand with tremendous flexibility on the inside: a sliding second row of seats with adjustable backrest, a third row of seats t ... Continue reading
The First Range Extended Electric Metrocabs Take to the Streets of London
Transport for London has licensed the new Metrocab to carry fare-paying passengers in London Metrocab is the first range extended electric powered taxi to be licensed in any metropolitan area in the world First fleet of pilot Metrocabs now being trialled in London Metrocab short-listed for prestigious 2015 London Trans ... Continue reading
New Vito Panel Van, Pricing and Specs
With three lengths, three weight variants, and two turbodiesel engines in five power ratings, the New Vito offers a broad range, starting from £17,855 (ex VAT) for the 109 CDI panel van Compact. In addition to the panel van, the Vito crew van combines the advantages of a panel van with those of a crewbus. For more f ... Continue reading
Nissan Delivers Note-Able Updates to Popular Compact Family Car
Introduction of new value-laden Note n-tec trim costing £15,365 OTR Engineered for active, modern families with advanced safety features included as standard Updated exterior styling plus additional Safety Shield technologies and Rear View Camera Acenta Premium now features New NissanConnect with DAB radio as standa ... Continue reading
GKN Earns Technology Partner Status for eAxle System in Porsche 918 Sypder
Porsche has awarded GKN Driveline âTechnology Partnerâ status for its development of a high-performance eAxle for the 918 Spyder, an advanced plug-in hybrid supercar. GKN Drivelineâs eAxle module supports full-electric mode, all-wheel drive and provides a boost function. Porsche Powertrain Manager Christ ... Continue reading
Move will increase flexibility to meet growing demand for light truck models produced in North America, including Acura MDX and 2016 Honda Pilot Honda Investing $85 million in East Liberty Plant to produce Acura MDX in Ohio beginning in 2017 MARYSVILLE, OH --Feb 11, 2015: MDX production will continue in Alabama alongsi ... Continue reading
2015 Acura MDX, RDX and TLX Named Best Cars for the Money from U.S. News & World Report
Three of Acura's luxury performance vehicles have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report's 2015 Best Cars for the Money awards: the 2015 MDX was lauded the Best Luxury 3-Row SUV for the Money, the 2015 RDX took the Best Luxury Compact SUV for the Money award and the 2015 TLX won the Upscale Midsize Car category. T ... Continue reading
2015 Ford Mustang Earns the Highest NHTS Safety Rating
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awards the all-new 2015 Mustang a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program All-new Mustang has twice as many airbags, twice as many peripheral crash sensors and additional pretensioning safety belt technology compared to the outgoing model The new ... Continue reading
The New Ford Police Interceptor Debuts at the Chicago Auto Show
Ford Police Interceptor â the top-selling law enforcement vehicle in the United States â is ready to hit the streets with a fresh look and new features this summer 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility, created with hands-on input from Fordâs Police Advisory Board of law enforcement professionals, is the ... Continue reading
Upon Further Review, Chevrolet Awards Super Bowl MVP Colorado to Malcolm Butler
After consulting Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady, Chevrolet presented an all-new Colorado pickup to New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler, whose end zone interception preserved the Patriotsâ victory in Super Bowl XLIX. The Colorado was intended to be awarded to Brady, the Patriotsâ quarterback, in recogniti ... Continue reading
IHS Evaluates Impact of Oil Price Decline on Global Auto Market
Low oil prices will contribute to upside potential for the U.S. automotive market in the near term, according to a recent report from IHS Automotive, part of IHS, Inc. . Fueled by reduced prices at the gas pump, U.S. consumer confidence is expected to continue to rise, resulting in a potential shift to larger vehicles ... Continue reading
Nissan Challenges Chicago’s Dirtiest Slush with "World's Cleanest Car"
All-Electric, Zero-Emissions Nissan LEAF with Nano-Paint Technology Cleans Itself What do you get when you combine the world's best-selling zero-emission vehicle with innovative paint technology that repels dirty slush, Chicago street grime, bird crap and everyday dirt? Answer: a Nissan LEAF electric vehicle that might ... Continue reading
Subaru Canada: ALG's Best Mainstream Brand with Five Awards
Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is thrilled to be named overall Best Mainstream Brand for 2015 and take home four Canadian Residual Value Segment Awards from ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. The seventh annual ALG awards honoured 2015 vehicles predicted to hold their value better than an ... Continue reading
FCA US Engineer Earns 2015 Black Engineer of the Year "Special Recognition Award"
FCA US electrical and component integration engineering lead honored during 29th annual event Award recognizes "high merit, impact on people and value to society" Three additional FCA US engineers recognized as "Modern Day Technology Leaders" AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Feb. 11, 2015: U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technolo ... Continue reading
U.S. News Best Cars Announces the 2015 Best Cars for the Money
12 brands win awards across 21 categories; Honda brands win most awards U.S. News & World Report, a nationally recognized publisher of consumer advice and information, today announced the 2015 Best Cars for the Money award winners, featured at usnews.com/cars-money. The awards highlight a single vehicle in 21 automotiv ... Continue reading
Budget UK Offers a Third Off Rentals to Celebrate Valentine's Day
As Brits across the country get ready to proclaim their love for one another this weekend, new research from Budget Car Rental reveals the positive impact that spending a weekend with a loved one has on our happiness. The poll of 7,000 people across seven European countries, found that 80% of British couples have a bri ... Continue reading
U.S. Light Vehicle Sales Expected to Rise for Sixth Consecutive Year
But Economic factors point to a potential sales decline in coming years -- With the U.S. light vehicle market expected to have a historic sixth consecutive year of sales gains in 2015, to a projected 16.8 million units, optimism seems to reign supreme in the automotive industry. However, according to a new analysis fro ... Continue reading
Consumer Priorities and Safety Concerns For Next-Generation Connected Cars
Drivers Wary of Driving Distractions; Upbeat about Integrated Search, Traffic Features SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2015 -- deCarta, the leading independent location-based services (LBS) platform company, today released findings which highlight the top consumer navigation features for next-generation connected cars, alon ... Continue reading
U.S. News & World Report Names 2015 Ram 1500 Best Full-Size Truck for the Money
U.S. News & World Report has named the 2015 Ram 1500 the Best Full-Size Truck for the Money. In the site's ranking of vehicle choices, Ram 1500 scored the highest among full-size pickups available to U.S. buyers. Within its class, the Ram 1500 took top honors for its outstanding value and critical acclaim. This is the ... Continue reading
Toyota Offers Multiple Consumer Ride And Drive Opportunities At 2015 Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2015 -- Attendees of the Chicago Auto Show have come to expect a hands-on driving experience in a Toyota vehicle. This year, Toyota is raising the bar, offering two different consumer ride and drive opportunities â one indoor and one outdoor â for show visitors. The Scion Live Drive, by Toyo ... Continue reading
Kiplinger Announces 2015 Best Car Value Awards
Kiplinger announced its 2015 Best Value Awards<http://www.kiplinger.com/links/cars> for cars, trucks, and SUVs. Ranked by price, resale value, MPG, fuel efficiency, and several other key criteria, the winning vehicles offer the best bang for the consumer's buck.. ... Continue reading
Superior Aerodynamics for All-New Honda Civic Type R
Tokyo, Feb 11, 2015 2.0 liter direct injection VTEC TURBO engine and aerodynamic performance deliver class-best top speed of 270km/h (167mph)(1) - Unique vents, grilles, spoilers and skirts contribute to enhanced downforce and minimized drag - All-new Honda Civic Type R in Championship White will make global debut at 2 ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2015 BMW 228i Convertible Review by Henny Hemmes
2015 BMW 228i Convertible Review ... Continue reading
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