Monday, February 23, 2015

2015 Geneva Motor Show: Rinspeed "Budii" Redefines Human-Machine Interaction +VIDEO

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND The vision of autonomous driving will soon become reality and will fundamentally change the interaction of man and automobiles. While the research centers of the automotive industry are still feverishly working on the technical solutions, progressive thinkers such as the Swiss idea factory Rinspeed ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 LEXUS IS 250 REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 LEXUS IS 250 REVIEW ... Continue reading

1960 Abarth Monoposto Pininfarina Record Car

After finding and photographing the Mercedes Gullwing in Cuba last summer, I did recently another great find which I was looking for for many years.1960 Abarth Monoposto Pininfarina ... Continue reading

Geneva Motor Show Debut for British-built Auris Hatchback and Wagon

Toyota will reveal its new Auris at the Geneva motor show (3 – 15 March), the British-built hatchback and Touring Sports wagon versions making their debut alongside new Avensis. EPSOM, UK -- February 23, 2015: New Auris enjoys a refreshed design that adds presence and prestige, together with an upgraded cabin and ... Continue reading

Idris Elba's Epic Road Trip from London to Berlin in the New Jaguar XE

#IDRISXEROADTRIP IN BRIEF Actor, musician and film-maker puts the Jaguar XE through 750 miles of hard winter driving and still achieves 65mpg Driving enthusiast Idris covered four countries in three days on a variety of roads in tough weather conditions documenting in a short film youtube.com/watch?v=7EaM8EVC7S4&featur ... Continue reading

Only a G-Class Can Better a G-Class

Only a G-Class can better a G-Class. This is the credo followed by the developers with the Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6, and they are now stepping up a gear with the G 500 4x4². The basic recipe for this overcomer of everything is simple: take the superior all-wheel-drive powertrain including portal axles from the 6x6 ... Continue reading

2016 Range Rover Evoque: The Most Efficient Production Land Rover Ever

2016 model year Range Rover Evoque to make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2015 Ground-breaking exterior design refined to give even more distinctive appeal The most efficient production Land Rover ever: New Ingenium diesel engines deliver best-in-class CO2 emissions of 109g/km* and fuel consumption o ... Continue reading

Third Qoros Productin Model to Mske its Debut in Geneva

SHAGHAI -- February 23, 2015: Qoros, the new Chinese car brand with international standards of engineering and quality, will host the international premiere of its latest production model at the 85th annual Geneva International Motor Show on 3 March 2015. The new Qoros 3 City SUV is designed for a more premium metropol ... Continue reading

Hyundai's ‘Skills for the Future’ Initiative

Six schools from across the UK are currently working with Hyundai on business ideas as part of ‘Skills for the Future’ programme – a pan-European initiative for young people Each business will compete for the ‘Best Business Enterprise’ title that will be announced at Hyundai Motor UK’s Tra ... Continue reading

Alex Chinneck & Vauxhall Motors: Pick yourself up and pull yourself together

Alex Chinneck and Vauxhall Motors reveal behind-the-scenes footage to ‘Pick yourself up and pull yourself together’ LUTON, UK -- February 23, 2015: Today, a film revealing the illusion of how Alex Chinneck parked a Vauxhall Corsa upside down and 15ft in the air near the Southbank has been released. Vauxhall M ... Continue reading

The Peugeot 308 SW Winds ‘Best Estate Car to Lease’

The new PEUGEOT 308 SW has numerous virtues that make it an outstanding and capable winner Award salutes the top identified cars available to lease by ContractHireAndlLeasing.com The PEUGEOT 308 is an acknowledged award-winner having won the coveted Car of the Year in 2014 COVENTRY, UK -- February 23, 2015: PEUGEOT win ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars at the Geneva Motor Show 2015

Volvo Car Group will be revealing its newest models to join the line-up as the all-new XC90 R-Design, S60 Cross Country and V60 Cross Country make their European debut at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. At a press conference to be held at 10am on the Tuesday 3rd March, Volvo will be showcasing its complete range of ... Continue reading

2015 Subaru Forester Gets Upgraded Interior and Diesel CVT Poertrain

New Lineartronic transmission for 2.0-litre Boxer diesel – a Forester first Diesel engine upgraded for lower emissions Higher quality interior now includes 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system On sale from 1 April 2015 Subaru UK has announced details of the 2015 model-year update to its best-selling Forester S ... Continue reading

Daimler Trucks Expects Continued Success in 2015

Significant increase in sales and profit expected for 2015 Technological leadership, global presence and consistent implementation of platforms forms basis for further profitable growth Strong increase in operating profit (EBIT) by 18% in 2014 , RoS at 6.4% With sales of almost 500,000 trucks in 2014 target for 2015 vi ... Continue reading

Takata Responds to U.S. DOT and NHTSA Statements

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. & TOKYO -- February 23, 2015: Takata Corporation, a leading global supplier of automotive safety systems, today issued the following statement in response to a press release issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). †... Continue reading

Oshkosh Defense Debuts M-ATV Tactical Ambulance at IDEX 2015

M-ATV extended wheel base provides MRAP-level protection for medics and patients in-theater OSHKOSH, WI -- February 23, 2015: Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, today introduced its MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) Extended Wheel Base Medical (EXM) variant at the International Defense Exhibition and ... Continue reading

XL Hybrids XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System Enhances Sustainability Initiatives for Lasell College

BOSTON -- February 23, 2015: XL Hybrids, Inc., the pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced the successful installation of its award-winning XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System in passenger vans for Lasell College in Newton, Massachusetts. The vans ... Continue reading

Karsan Now in Europe With "Karsan-Italy"

ISTANBUL -- February 23, 2015: Torino based Karsan-Italy will engage in the marketing, sales and aftersales activities for Karsan-branded vehicles in Western Europe Karsan, a prominent Turkish automotive manufacturer specialised in the creation, production and sales of urban and suburban transport vehicles, founded Kar ... Continue reading

Porsche Classic Brings out New Navigation Radio for Classic Sports Cars

True-to-style upgrade with state-of-the-art technology ATLANTA -- Feb. 23, 2015" Classic on the outside yet ultra-modern on the inside: with its newly developed navigation radio, Porsche is responding to the growing demand for a built-in device for classic sports cars. The purpose-built unit combines the style of yeste ... Continue reading

Axis41 to Partner with Custom Car Designer Dave Kindig at Adobe Summit 2015

Axis41 is presenting as a Platinum Sponsor at Adobe Summit 2015 and will also be hosting Dave Kindig and one of his custom cars in their booth during the conference. SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 23, 2015 -- National digital marketing agency, Axis41, has partnered with world-renowned custom car designer and star of Bitchin' Rid ... Continue reading

Victim's Mother and Consumer Advocates Call for Reforms in Auto Safety Recalls

Car buyers need better safety information ANNAPOLIS, Md., Feb. 23, 2015 -- Auto safety advocates will begin testifying in Annapolis Tuesday for a package of innovative reforms that promise to speed up the recall of unsafe cars, help get better safety information to MD carbuyers, and make sure every car purchaser has a ... Continue reading

The New Auris Joins New Avensis At Salon International de l’Auto

At the forthcoming Geneva Motor Show (Salon International de l’Auto, March 3rd-15th), Toyota will debut the new Auris Hatchback and Auris Touring Sports. Brussels, Belgium - The new Toyota Auris brings a design that adds stance and prestige, an upgraded cabin, and new comfort and safety equipment. The Hybrid remai ... Continue reading

Rear View Safety Proudly Debuts RVS-114 Sensor System

Rear View Safety, one of the industry's leading consumer safety organizations, is incredibly proud to announce the release of the RVS-114. It is the first wireless commercial grade sensor system available on the market and aims to make the roads significantly safer for both commercial and passenger vehicles alike. BROO ... Continue reading

Esurance Expands Into Canada

Alberta Has a New Choice for Auto Insurance - Esurance, the company that provides self-directed consumers with a smart choice for auto insurance, today announced that it has expanded internationally into Canada. Consumers in the province of Alberta who prefer to shop for their insurance online are the first to enjoy th ... Continue reading

Mom-Inspired Mirror Helps Drivers Keep Tabs on Kids

Parents on Yukon, Yukon XL design team pushed for family-friendly mirror DETROIT --February 23, 2015: Your parents weren’t kidding – mothers and fathers really do know best, especially when it comes to incorporating family-friendly features into automobiles. Members of the 2015 GMC Yukon and Yukon XL team lev ... Continue reading

Toyota to Enhance Customer Service in Japan with Dealer IT System Overhaul Is USA Next?

Toyota to Enhance Customer Service in Japan with Dealer IT System Overhaul ... Continue reading

Executive Tsunami At Honda Motor Co.- New President & CEO And Other Management Changes

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Announces New President & CEO ... Continue reading

Ricardo Develops Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Motor

New prototype 85kW synchronous reluctance drive designed primarily for electric vehicle traction applications Avoids the use of expensive rare earth elements, provides uncompromised performance at significantly reduced cost 23 February 2015The new electric vehicle (EV) motor has been designed and built in prototype for ... Continue reading

Higher RIN Prices Support Continued Ethanol Blending Despite Lower Gasoline Prices

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on Oil Price Information Service, Thomson-ReutersNote: RBOB is reformulated blendstock for oxygenate blending. With the exception of two short periods in late 2013 and the first quarter of 2014, when winter-related logistical bottlenecks drove up ethanol prices, spo ... Continue reading

Citi Announces $100 Billion, 10-Year Commitment to Finance

Citi announced a landmark commitment to lend, invest and facilitate a total of $100 billion within the next 10 years to finance activities that reduce the impacts of climate change and create environmental solutions that benefit people and communities. Citi’s previous $50 billion goal was announced in 2007 and was ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nova Bus, Newmar

NHTSA RECALLS: Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nova Bus, Newmar ... Continue reading