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2015 Chicago Auto Show -Executive Remarks from the Honda Press Event

2015 Chicago Auto Show -Executive Remarks from the Honda Press Event

Feb 12, 2015 Jeff Conrad - Honda Division Senior Vice President and General Manager: Good morning, everyone. It's great to be here with you in the Windy City. Honda has introduced several important models here through the years... and in a few minutes we will continue that tradition with a model critical to fortifying ... Continue reading

Renault Welcomes the Changes to the Plug-in Car Grant

Renault Welcomes the Changes to the Plug-in Car Grant

Renault welcomes decision to introduce banding to Plug-in Car Grant Renault ZOE now up to £552 cheaper from 1 April 2015 Renault EV sales in the UK rose 90 per cent in 2014 Renault welcomes the changes to the Plug-in Car Grant announced today by the Government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV). ... Continue reading

New Beginning for Audi RS 3 Sportback in the UK

New Beginning for Audi RS 3 Sportback in the UK

Price and specification now fixed for UK versions of 367PS Audi RS 3 Sportback ahead of March on-sale date All new second generation RS 3 Sportback available to order in the UK from March 2015 priced at £39,950 OTR - first customer deliveries in summer Most powerful production five-cylinder engine in Audi RS history ... Continue reading

Citroen Berlingo Mountain Vibe Concept: for the perfect getaway

Citroen Berlingo Mountain Vibe Concept: for the perfect getaway

The New Citroën Berlingo Multispace will be unveiled on 3 March at the Geneva Motor Show Ahead of the production model’s debut, Citroën is offering a preview in the form of an upbeat, energetic concept car: the Citroën Berlingo Mountain Vibe Concept Equipped with a full range of body enhancements and acce ... Continue reading

The Alfa Romeo MiTo Junior Joins the Uk Lineup

The Alfa Romeo MiTo Junior Joins the Uk Lineup

Two new models added to the Alfa Romeo MiTo range in 2015 Progression is the new entry-level specification, featuring air conditioning, alloy wheels and Uconnect™ touchscreen infotainment system as standard EU6-compliant 78hp 1.4-litre petrol engine reintroduced with Start&Stop New Junior model evokes spirit of th ... Continue reading

Ford Honors Chicago Students and Delivers Nearly $200,000 in Local Initiatives to Accelerate Education

Ford Honors Chicago Students and Delivers Nearly $200,000 in Local Initiatives to Accelerate Education

Ford Motor Company Fund honors 45 Chicago and Indiana students for their vision, resilience and academic excellence. Students receive $75,000 in scholarships and prizes. Students share their dreams through the “What Drives Your Dream?” contest, part of the Ford Driving Dreams Tour. Top winner receives $5,000 ... Continue reading

All-New 2016 Honda Pilot Makes Canadian Debut and Redefines the Intermediate, Three-Row SUV at 2015 Canadian International Auto Show

All-New 2016 Honda Pilot Makes Canadian Debut and Redefines the Intermediate, Three-Row SUV at 2015 Canadian International Auto Show

Modern, redesigned and confidently capable new Pilot launching this summer Advanced and efficient Earth Dreams Technology™ powertrains Class-leading safety features, driving dynamics and improved fuel efficiency A host of new technologies and even more packaging flexibility ... Continue reading

500,000th Corolla Speeds Off the Line at Toyota Mississippi

500,000th Corolla Speeds Off the Line at Toyota Mississippi

Blue Springs plant celebrates milestone achieved at record pace February 12, 2015 BLUE SPRINGS, MISS. (Feb. 12, 2015) – Toyota Mississippi is celebrating the 500,000th Corolla coming off the line at the Blue Springs, Miss., production facility. The production accomplishment was achieved faster than any other Toyot ... Continue reading

2015 Chicago Auto Show - First Look in the 'Second City:' The Refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon Premium Mid-Sized Sedan

2015 Chicago Auto Show - First Look in the 'Second City:' The Refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon Premium Mid-Sized Sedan

Updated Styling Retuned Suspension for Enhanced Comfort New LED Headlights and Taillights Upgraded Convenience Features 2016 Camry and Corolla Special Editions Also Unveiled February 12, 2015 2016 Toyota Avalon reveal - Bill Fay CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2015 – Call it a trio of firsts in the Second City as the refreshed ... Continue reading

2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Toyota Avalon Reveal

2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Toyota Avalon Reveal

February 12, 2015 2015 Chicago Auto Show 2016 Toyta Avalon Reveal Press Conference Chicago February 12, 2015 Bill Fay, Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager First Look in the “Second City:” The Refreshed 2016 Toyota Avalon Premium Mid-Sized Sedan --- Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and thank you ... Continue reading

GM's Senior Vice President Global Chevrolet, Alan Batey Remarks to Midwest Auto Media Breakfast

GM's Senior Vice President Global Chevrolet, Alan Batey Remarks to Midwest Auto Media Breakfast

General Motors North America President Alan Batey addressed the Midwest Automotive Media Association breakfast on Thursday. His prepared remarks follow. As always, the speaker’s words are definitive. *** Good morning, everyone. It’s a pleasure to be with you to help kick off the Chicago Auto Show. ... Continue reading

2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Sports Refreshed Look and New Tech

2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Hyundai Elantra GT Sports Refreshed Look and New Tech

Hyundai's Sporty and Versatile Hatchback Gets a More Affordable Style Package and a New Navigation System with Next-Generation Blue Link Telematics CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2015 -- Today at the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai Motor America introduced a refreshed Elantra GT for the 2016 model year, offering updated styling with cus ... Continue reading

2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Hyundai Veloster Receives Major Performance, Design And Connectivity Enhancements, Plus New Rally Edition +VIDEO

2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Hyundai Veloster Receives Major Performance, Design And Connectivity Enhancements, Plus New Rally Edition +VIDEO

New Rally Edition Model Adds both Dynamic and Aesthetic Upgradesto Turbo R-Spec Model CHICAGO -- Feb. 13, 2015" Hyundai unveiled a new Rally Edition, coupled with significant design, dynamic and connectivity enhancements to its Veloster coupe at the Chicago Auto Show today. The Veloster Rally Edition builds upon Velost ... Continue reading

Mercedes-AMG GT S Inspires Latest Collaboration With Cigarette Racing Team

Mercedes-AMG GT S Inspires Latest Collaboration With Cigarette Racing Team

High-Performance Boat and Sports Car to be Unveiled side-by-side at the Miami International Boat Show MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 12, 2015 -- Today at the Miami International Boat Show, Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing joined forces for the fifth consecutive year to present the all-new 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S and Cigarette Ra ... Continue reading

ESCORT Wows at Chicago Auto Show with Bluetooth-equipped Radar Detectors and ESCORT Live App

ESCORT Wows at Chicago Auto Show with Bluetooth-equipped Radar Detectors and ESCORT Live App

New Detectors Link Award-winning ESCORT Live™ Social App CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2015 -- ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTradar.com), designer and manufacturer of the world's best performing radar and laser detectors, is exhibiting the new PASSPORT® and PASSPORT Max2™ radar detectors at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show this week. E ... Continue reading

TopTenReviews.com Awards 2015 Gold and Excellence Award to Rear View Safety

TopTenReviews.com Awards 2015 Gold and Excellence Award to Rear View Safety

Rear View Safety, an industry leading consumer safety organization, is pleased to announce that its RVS-091406 backup camera system has won the 2015 Gold and Excellence Award from TopTenReviews.com. BROOKLYN, NY -- Feb. 12, 2015: Rear View Safety, an industry advancing road safety organization, is honored to have recei ... Continue reading

All-New Alfa Romeo 4C and New Dodge Charger Win '2015 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards'

All-New Alfa Romeo 4C and New Dodge Charger Win '2015 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards'

AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Feb. 12, 2015: MotorWeek, television's original automotive magazine, today announced that the all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C is the winner of the publication's Driver's Choice award for "Best Performance Car," and the new 2015 Dodge Charger earned the title of "Best Sports Sedan." Offering driving enthu ... Continue reading

MotorWeek 2015 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year: 2015 Ford Mustang

MotorWeek 2015 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year: 2015 Ford Mustang

MotorWeek, television's original automotive magazine, names the Ford Mustang as its "Best of the Year" pick from among all 2015 Drivers' Choice Award winners. The 2015 Ford Mustang, the 6th generation of America's original pony car, stood out amongst stiff competition for its eye catching retro-inspired exterior design ... Continue reading

2015 Jeep Patriot and 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Win 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

2015 Jeep Patriot and 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Win 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

For a third consecutive year, Jeep® Patriot captures lowest 5-Year Cost to Own award in Compact SUV/Crossover segment 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited earns lowest 5-Year Cost to Own Award in Mid-size SUV/Crossover category Awards honor vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs for the first five years of owner ... Continue reading

Dodge is Shaking Up the Muscle Car Segment Again; Opens Orders for New 2015 Challenger 'Shaker' Models

Dodge is Shaking Up the Muscle Car Segment Again; Opens Orders for New 2015 Challenger 'Shaker' Models

Dodge Celebrates 45 Years of Its Functional "Cold-air Grabbing" Hood Scoop That "Shakes" With the Legendary HEMI® V-8 Engine's Movement Back by enthusiast demand, Dodge returns the "Shaker" to the Challenger lineup – now expanding the functional cold-air induction hood scoop on two HEMI V-8 engines and three pe ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Sales Could Top Forecasts

U.S. Auto Sales Could Top Forecasts

Washington February 13, 2015; The AIADA reported that automakers buoyed by rising consumer confidence, falling unemployment, and low gas prices think U.S. auto industry sales could top forecasts, reports The Detroit News. In January, U.S. auto sales were up almost 14 percent—and sales are strong in the first half ... Continue reading

Honda Begins Sales of All-New 6-seat "JADE" Hybrid

Honda Begins Sales of All-New 6-seat "JADE" Hybrid

Honda Begins Sales of All-New 6-seat "JADE" ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 HONDA CR-V REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 HONDA CR-V REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 HONDA CR-V REVIEW ... Continue reading

Historic 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car to be Displayed at 2015 Canadian International AutoShow +VIDEO

Historic 1963 Chrysler Turbine Car to be Displayed at 2015 Canadian International AutoShow +VIDEO

<h5><ul> <li>Rare prototype vehicle is powered by a turbine engine which runs on Kerosene, Diesel – or JP-4 Jet Fuel</li> <li>Chrysler Turbine Car to be displayed as part of the 19-vehicle Art and the Automobile auto show feature</li> <li>This running example was shipped directly from the historical collection of ... Continue reading

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