Supercars and Horsepower - Chicago Heats Up in February
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0288) Single-digit temperatures are all too common in the Windy City Chicago during February. But cars are hot at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show with the biggest assemblage of supercars in the showâs history. A lineup of 25 supercars was showcas ... Continue reading
Nissan's 'With Dad' Super Bowl Commercial Wins YouTube's AdBlitz 2015
Highest-rated commercial receives more than 22 million online views -Google today announced that Nissan North Americaâs âWith Dadâ Super Bowl XLIX commercial has beat out all competition to win this yearâs YouTube AdBlitzâ¢. âThe tremendous response weâve had to the commercial is due i ... Continue reading
Navistar's OnCommand Connection Delivers Improved Uptime, Bottom Line Savings For Customers
Industry's Only Open Architecture, All-Makes Remote Diagnostics System Provides Customers Total Fleet Coverage and Telematics Flexibility NASHVILLE, TN -- Feb. 16, 2015: One year after launch, Navistar's OnCommand⢠Connection remote diagnostics system continues to grow in popularity with fleets of all sizes and is ... Continue reading
Toyota to Reveal New Avensis at the Geneva Auto Show
EPSOM, UK -- February 16, 2015: Toyota will reveal the new Avensis at the Geneva motor show (3 â 15 March), the latest development of its contender in the European mid-size (D-segment) car market. New Avensis has been styled at Toyotaâs ED2 design studio in the South of France and developed by the companyâ ... Continue reading
Renault and Dacia at the Geneva Auto Show
The Renault press conference at 11:45am on Tuesday, 3rd March, will be presented by Laurens van den Acker, Senior VP, Corporate Design, and Michaël Van Der Sande, Senior VP Global Marketing World premiere of the KADJAR on the Renault stand Renault stand: Hall 4 Dacia stand: Hall 2 MAPLE CROSS, UK -- February 16, 201 ... Continue reading
The New KODA Superb: Attention to the Finest Detail
Precision: crystalline lights, sharp edges and lines Striking new Å KODA design New Å KODA flagship makes its world premiere in Prague on 17 February MLADA BOLESLAV -- Febbruary 16, 2015: With its elegant design, the new Å KODA Superb is set to once again be a highlight in the automotive mid-class. Shortly before th ... Continue reading
The New DS 5 -- The Symbol of the DS Brand
New DS 5 is defined by its avant-garde styling. It combines dynamic performance, refinement and attention to detail with a range of advanced technologies. It embodies all the attributes of present and future DS vehicles. This DS flagship model introduces the brandâs stand-alone identity, gains an impressive new fr ... Continue reading
Power Play: Camaro Engines through the Years
Five generations represent evolution of American performance DETROIT â Chevrolet Camaro has tracked the rise, fall and resurgence of American performance for nearly 50 years, making it a bellwether of horsepower. Since its 1967 introduction, the Camaroâs engine output has ranged from a low of 88 horsepower to ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Special Edition SL "Mille Miglia 417": Exclusive SL Passion
Mercedes-Benz celebrates the 60th anniversary of a memorable motor racing success with an extraordinary special model of the SL Roadster. Its name commemorates the unexpected victory of a 300 SL in the production sports cars class at the 1955 "Mille Miglia", one of the world's most challenging long-distance races. What ... Continue reading
The New BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe
Enhancements for 2016 model year deliver more power and refinement than ever. \ The new 2016 model year BMW ALPINA B6 xDrive Gran Coupe gains subtle BMW enhancements and benefits in particular from the results of continuous development by ALPINA. The four-door Gran Coupe, already widely recognized for aesthetic beauty ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Company Earning Dates
For planning purposes, Ford Motor Company is announcing tentative briefing dates in 2015 for the companyâs preliminary financial results. First quarter 2015: Tuesday, April 28 Second quarter 2015: Tuesday, July 28 Third quarter 2015: Tuesday, October 27 Access information will be provided approximately two weeks p ... Continue reading
Volvo Scholarship for Research on Why We Travel the Way We Do
What are the factors that influence us in choosing the mode of transport to take in our everyday lives? The HÃ¥kan Frisinger Foundation for Transportation Research has awarded its 2014 scholarship to Professor Margareta Friman at Karlstad University. Margareta Friman will receive the scholarship of SEK 250,000 for co ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show Highlights By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Steve: The Chicago Auto Show bills itself as the biggest in the country and based on two criteria theyâre right. The show covers more square footage than any other show with well over a million square feet, and it draws more visitors than any other s ... Continue reading
Highly integrated TW9984 raises the bar on 360-degree surround image quality in advanced driver assistance systems MILPITAS, CA -- Feb. 16, 2015: Intersil Corporation , a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, today announced the TW9984 four-channel analog video decoder with bui ... Continue reading
This week at the Technology & Maintenance Council's 2015 Annual Meeting, Dana Holding Corporation will exhibit a range of products optimized for engine downspeeding, along with additional drivetrain technologies aimed at increasing efficiency and fuel economy. With a focus on decreasing the total ownership costs of lin ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Receives "Highest Rated" DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Award
Ranked #1 in Dealer Satisfaction, AutoTrader.com wins award in Used Car Advertising Category ATLANTA, Feb. 16, 2015 -- AutoTrader.com has received the "Highest Rated" Used Car Advertising Award in the sixth annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards, presented at a special event in conjunction with the 2015 Nationa ... Continue reading
GAC Motor Wows at the Detroit Auto Show
â GAC Motorâs display of its globalization drive and the latest models at the North American International Auto Show ticked all the right boxes as the leading automotive manufacturer in China built up intimacy with international customers, dealers and business partners. GAC put its best foot forward in reinfo ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports January 2015 sales for Europe
ROLLE, Switzerland -- February 14, 2015: Nissan announced today European sales for January of 57,332 units, representing a market share of 4.1%. January highlights: France reports best ever Nissan sales with 5,866 units, +30% versus January 2014 with a market share of 4.16%. UK reports 11,002 units sold with a market s ... Continue reading
2016 Model Year Range Rover Evoque Previewed
Striking new headlamp signature for 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque First Land Rover to feature full LED adaptive headlamps Image previews latest version of Land Roverâs most successful model WHITLEY, UK -- February 16, 2015: Land Rover has today revealed the first glimpse of the 2016 model year Range Rover Evo ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz E-Class -- 2015 Generation: New Infotainment for the E-Class
Mercedes-Benz has further enhanced the E-Class in terms of a number of details. The key new feature of the 2015 generation vehicle is a new internet-enabled telematics generation boasting high-performance multimedia devices and navigation systems and enabling convenient use of the versatile options afforded by modern c ... Continue reading
GM Supports U.S. Veterans Seeking Employment and Professional Development
Automaker sponsors Veteranâs Innovation Partnership Fellowship WASHINGTON, DC -- February 13, 2015: General Motors announced its support for the U.S. Department of State Veterans Innovation Partnership (VIP), which offers military veterans a one-year paid fellowship in a U.S. Government agency. âWe know that ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show Attracts All Generations With Family Day: Feb. 16
The Chicago Auto Show is holding its third annual Family Day on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 16. While show organizers work with manufacturers and exhibitors to coordinate family-friendly events throughout the entire run of the nine-day public show, Presidents Day will feature a particularly robust lineup of family fun ... Continue reading
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