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Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Sears Auto Center Searches for America's Most Pothole-Plagued City

Sears Auto Center Searches for America's Most Pothole-Plagued City

Submit photos, tag #PotholeProbs to help your hometown win exclusive vehicle alignment offers from the automotive maintenance expert HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL -- Feb. 17, 2015: It's that time of year when it seems impossible to drive anywhere without encountering a car-rattling, suspension-shaking pothole. In an effort to dr ... Continue reading

Audi A1 Now Has a 97G/KM Three-Cylinder Engine for Extreme Fuel Economy

Audi A1 Now Has a 97G/KM Three-Cylinder Engine for Extreme Fuel Economy

New three-cylinder petrol engine joins updated A1 range polished by styling revisions, equipment upgrades and efficiency gains New three-cylinder addition to acclaimed A1 and A1 Sportback ranges takes entry price of Audi ownership to £14,315 OTR Available to order now in conjunction with SE or Sport specification â ... Continue reading

2015 FIAT Doblò Cargo Launches in the UK

2015 FIAT Doblò Cargo Launches in the UK

New FIAT Doblò Cargo launched to media before hitting UK showrooms In addition to its new exterior design, there are important technical enhancements for the 2015 model New FIAT Doblò also debuts ultra-efficient new “EcoJet” derivative The FIAT Doblò is the first vehicle to be badged “FIAT Profe ... Continue reading

World Premiere of the Lexus LF-SA Concept in Geneva

World Premiere of the Lexus LF-SA Concept in Geneva

Lexus will reveal an all-new concept car, the LF-SA, at the Geneva motor show. The new concept reflects Lexus’s passion for new design trends and explores unexpected territories for the brand. The LF-SA has been conceived as a luxurious, driver-focused vehicle, designed to address a future world that is more influ ... Continue reading

Beat the Winter Blues with the New Toyota Hilux Invincible X

Beat the Winter Blues with the New Toyota Hilux Invincible X

New, top-of-the-range model for Toyota’s super-tough pick-up All the features of the Invincible plus multiple new styling options – all included in the vehicle price Four 17-inch alloy wheel designs and choice of either a hi-over bar or Style Pack Chrome side bars with or without steps and four leather seat u ... Continue reading

The Mitsubishi L200 Premieres at the Geneva Auto Show

The Mitsubishi L200 Premieres at the Geneva Auto Show

After 9 years, and 1.3 million[1] units of the L200 as we know it, Mitsubishi Motors will introduce the all-new 5th generation L200 at the 85th International Geneva Motor Show next month. A strategic model for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, the Mitsubishi L200 has been developed as a ‘Sport Utility Truck’ tha ... Continue reading

HARMAN Innovation Driving the Rinspeed Budii

HARMAN Innovation Driving the Rinspeed Budii

At the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, visitors can experience the next generation of autonomous driving with the Rinspeed Budii – made possible thanks to the newest HARMAN audio and infotainment technologies. Karlsbad – February 17, 2015 – HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated , the premier audio, visua ... Continue reading

New Style and Technology for Bentley Luxury Grand Touring

New Style and Technology for Bentley Luxury Grand Touring

A suite of design upgrades and features for Continental GT family Continental GT W12 increases to 590 PS and 720 Nm, improving performance and efficiency Flying Spur offers even more bespoke four door luxury CREWE -- February 17, 2015: Bentley Motors is building on the global demand for the Continental GT family with a ... Continue reading

The All-New Hyundai Tucson

The All-New Hyundai Tucson

All-New Tucson represents significant step forward for Hyundai New model follows one million Hyundai SUV sales in Europe, over 116,600 in the UK Bold and athletic exterior creates unique appearance Refined interior combines elegance with ergonomics and generous cabin space Convenience and connectivity features tailored ... Continue reading

Chevrolet City Express Powers Small Business

Chevrolet City Express Powers Small Business

Small businesses across the country are beginning to add Chevrolet’s all-new 2015 City Express cargo van to their fleets. According to the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, U.S. small businesses account for 99.7 percent of employer firms. According to IHS Automotive, total small business registration ... Continue reading

Students from across the Americas Gear Up for 2015 Shell Mileage Challenge in Detroit

Students from across the Americas Gear Up for 2015 Shell Mileage Challenge in Detroit

High School, University Squads Readying Their Super-Mileage Cars HOUSTON -- February 17, 2015: In just under two months, more than 1,000 high school and university students from across the Americas – Brazil, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States – will hit Detroit’s downtown streets with a flee ... Continue reading

Ford Hires John Casesa To Lead Global Strategy

Ford Hires John Casesa To Lead Global Strategy

Auto analyst and investment banker John Casesa joins Ford as group vice president, Global Strategy Casesa will lead a team focused on enhancing existing business strategies and identifying and evaluating new opportunities for profitable growth February 17, 2015 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time DEARBORN, Mich.--Ford Motor ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Supporting Local Communities with Second Annual Neighborhood Transformation Contest

Bridgestone Supporting Local Communities with Second Annual Neighborhood Transformation Contest

Nominations now open for Fuel the Cause contest NASHVILLE, TN -- Feb. 17, 2015: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) is once again helping consumers foster positive change in their local communities throughout the United States and Canada with the return of its Fuel the Cause contest. Between now and March 15, 2015 ... Continue reading

Almost Half of Chicago Auto Show Attendees Intend to Purchase a Car Within One Year

Almost Half of Chicago Auto Show Attendees Intend to Purchase a Car Within One Year

Nearly 44 percent of adults attending this year's Chicago Auto Show (CAS) are planning to buy a car or truck within the next year, while almost 70 percent say that they will buy within two years, according to a survey conducted by Edmunds.com. The survey, which polled nearly 1,000 CAS attendees over the weekend, demons ... Continue reading

60% of American Drivers Do Not Prepare Their Cars for Winter Weather

60% of American Drivers Do Not Prepare Their Cars for Winter Weather

Elephant Auto Insurance shares new winter driving guides to help drivers get prepared RICHMOND, VA -- Feb. 16, 2015: In light of the impending snow storms slatted to hit the area, it is important that drivers take note of potentially dangerous driving conditions that may develop. Winter can be an enjoyable time of the ... Continue reading

January 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe

January 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe

FCA closed January with European sales up 5.8% year-over-year to more than 63,500 vehicles. The Group outpaced the industry in nearly every major market with sales increasing 11.3% in Italy, 4.0% in Germany, 9.9% in France and 45.1% in Spain. The Jeep brand posted another strong monthly performance with sales up 164% y ... Continue reading

Highlight at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show: The New QUANTiNO

Highlight at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show: The New QUANTiNO

VADUZ, Liechtenstein, February 17, 2015 -- Low-voltage vehicle with rated voltage of 48 V and range of over 1,000 km First QUANT low-voltage vehicle Electric vehicle with 4x25 kW/136 hp Top speed of 200 km/h 22-inch wheels for 2+2-seater "This car is a sensation and will be one of the absolute highlights at the 2015 Ge ... Continue reading

Connected Cars, Powertrain Innovation & Vehicle Lightweighting on the Agenda at Automotive Megatrends USA

Connected Cars, Powertrain Innovation & Vehicle Lightweighting on the Agenda at Automotive Megatrends USA

Connected cars, powertrain innovation and vehicle lightweighting on the conference agenda at Automotive Megatrends USA Automotive Megatrends USA takes place in Dearborn, Michigan, on 17 March 2015 FREE TICKETS for Automotive World site license holders and vehicle manufacturer employees Automotive Megatrends USA, a one- ... Continue reading

Lexus LF-SA Concept to Make World Premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show

Lexus LF-SA Concept to Make World Premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show

Lexus LF-SA Concept to Make World Premiere at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show ... Continue reading

BorgWarner Equips Volkswagen High Production Volume Diesel Engines With Turbocharger Technology

BorgWarner Equips Volkswagen High Production Volume Diesel Engines With Turbocharger Technology

BorgWarner's Advanced Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG) Turbochargers Boost Performance and Reduce Emissions for New Fuel-Efficient Diesel Engines -- BorgWarner supplies its advanced variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbochargers for the newly developed 1.4-liter three-cylinder diesel engines from the Volkswagen Group. En ... Continue reading

Japanese Automakers are More American than Ever

Japanese Automakers are More American than Ever

Japanese Automakers are More American than Ever ... Continue reading

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