2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
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Record Sales For Volvo in 2014
Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) has reported a 17.4 per cent increase in operating profit for 2014 to 2,252 MSEK, compared to 1,919 MSEK in 2013, as record sales cleared the way for the company to continue investing in its global transformation. Revenue for the year was 129,959 MSEK, up from 122,245 MSEK in 2013. The all- ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Group Forecasts A Good Year Ahead
Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars) expects sales and profitability to show a clear improvement in 2015, driven by continued growth in China and Europe and a return to growth in the US, according to HÃ¥kan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive. The combined effect of this strong global performance and the introduction o ... Continue reading
THE NATION'S LARGEST AUTO SHOW WRAPS UP IN THE WINDY CITY
Despite one fewer public day, the Chicago Auto Showâs attendance grows 7 percent year-over year. CHICAGO (Feb. 26, 2015) â The Chicago Auto Show concluded a successful nine-day run this past weekend, boasting a 7 percent increase in attendance compared to last year. With more than 1 million square feet of exh ... Continue reading
New British-built Civic Comes with Price Reduction of Up to £1,620
Current Civic continues with sale price offering up to £3,500 off</li> <li>Competitive pricing for new Civic demonstrates customer is priority</li> </ul> ... Continue reading
Abarth at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show
Abarth returns to the Geneva Motor Show to present its latest line-up to the public and to celebrate the remarkably successful sales results of 2014: the 6,869 Abarth 500s sold in EMEA, represent an increase of 12.2% over 2013. ... Continue reading
Munich February 25, 2015; Inspired by the brand's legendary motor racing success, the MINI Design Team has created the essence of a MINI to enable maximum racing performance in the game Gran Turismo®6 for PlayStation®3. "MINI has many highly emotional achievements to its name in motor racing. The MINI Clubman Vision ... Continue reading
The Sharper, Lighter and More Powerful Audi R8 Heads for Geneva
supercar is reborn with advanced new quattro all-wheel-drive and up to 610 PS propelling less weight to a top speed of 205mph ... Continue reading
Social Media Not Significant Source of Information for New Car Buyers
For buyers 35+, dealer salesperson most influential source of info; for buyers under 35, family, friends rank highest SALT LAKE CITY -- February 26, 2015: While social media channels may be great for catching up with friends or sharing photos, they do not provide significant information to new car buyers, according to ... Continue reading
Automakers Select Orbital ATK to Lead Independent Review of Takata Airbag Inflators
Orbital ATK to spearhead industry-wide testing initiative Former NHTSA Acting Administrator David Kelly to serve as project manager and coordinator for automaker group WASHINGTON--Ten automakers today announced the selection of Orbital ATK to conduct independent testing on Takata airbag inflators. In addition, Former N ... Continue reading
2015 Nissan Sentra Earns Top Safety Pick from IIHS
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today awarded the 2015 Nissan Sentra a âTop Safety Pickâ vehicle safety rating. The Instituteâs âTop Safety Pickâ award recognizes passenger vehicles that excel in protecting passengers in moderate overlap front, side, roof str ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Trax Taps Local Insiders for Custom City Tours
Chevrolet plans to introduce the 2015 Trax through an innovative marketing campaign called Hidden Gems created with help from social media influencers. Twenty social media influencers will create a âsocial swarm,â using a mix of paid media, social media and unique experiences â conveying the versatile pe ... Continue reading
A Generational Thing: Camaro Design through the Years
As the Camaro rolls through the final year of its fifth generation, Chevrolet asked five designers who have contributed to the sporty carâs design to reflect on the styling legacy that helped create an icon. ... Continue reading
The New Audi TT Peaks at NCAP Four Star Crash Ratings
Brussels, 25 February 2015 - The new Audi TT has been awarded a four star overall safety rating by Euro NCAP. The new Audi TT has been awarded a four star overall safety rating by Euro NCAP. The third generation TT went on sale in 2014, surprisingly without a safety rating for the European market. Following last year's ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for February 26
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: CAR INSURANCE Profile America â Thursday, February 26th. Car insurance is both required and a major item in the budget of many households. The idea of insuring cars against accidents began this month in 1898 when the Traveler's Insurance ... Continue reading
The Canadian Car of the Year Fall Testing Program Coming to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has announced that the 28th annual Canadian Car of the Year (CCOTY) "TestFest" event will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on October 26-30, 2015. The week-long event sees the most important new model vehicles each year brought together in a single venue t ... Continue reading
Production of the All-New 2015 Ford Edge Officially Kicks Off With 400 New Employees
$700 Million Investment Brings Global Vehicle and New Jobs to Canada With 1,400 new Ford employees â 400 newly announced and 1,000 announced in 2014 â and a C$700 million investment, Ford Motor Company celebrates the global production start of the all-new 2015 Ford Edge at the newly transformed Oakville Assem ... Continue reading
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Drives Fair-Pricing Initiative With #KBBEffect
Kelley Blue Book Movement to Empower Car Buyers Features Fresh Video Content Starring NASCAR Fan Favorite, Sweepstakes and Fold of Honor QuickTrip 500 Race Weekend Promotions IRVINE, CA -- Feb. 26, 2015: With the 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series revving up, the winner's circle just got better with the introduction of the ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Builds 5 Millionth Turbocharger in China
Ningbo Facility also Receives BorgWarner CEO's Safety Excellence Award for Achieving 1 Million Safe Hours BorgWarner has built its 5 millionth turbocharger at its manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China. Since 2005, the plant has produced a variety of turbochargers for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Customers ... Continue reading
Linde to supply Shell Eco-marathon with hydrogen
For the fifth consecutive year, technology company The Linde Group will support the Shell Eco-marathon and supply participating fuel cell-powered vehicles with hydrogen. Last year, Linde became a Global Partner of this event, one of the world's most challenging student innovation competitions that takes place annually ... Continue reading
How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Work - VIDEO ENHANCED
Fuel cells are classified primarily by the kind of electrolyte they employ. This classification determines the kind of chemical reactions that take place in the cell, the kind of catalysts required, the temperature range in which the cell operates, the fuel required, and other factors. These characteristics, in turn, a ... Continue reading
Pedestrian Fatalities Remain High in 2014
States Employ Engineering, Education & Enforcement to Prevent Crashes and Save Lives The number of pedestrians killed on U.S. roadways last year is expected to remain relatively unchanged from 2013 and approximately 15 percent higher than it was in 2009. Spotlight on Highway Safety: Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by Sta ... Continue reading
FCA US to Begin Shipping Vehicles from Wilmington, Del., Port
AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Feb. 26, 2015: FCA US LLC announced today that it will begin exporting vehicles from the port of Wilmington, Del., in March 2015. Vehicles from FCA North America (formerly Chrysler Group) plants in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Ontario, Canada, destined for the Middle East will be routed to the Auto ... Continue reading
JA Group Aichi to Use Toyota's Cloud-based Agricultural Management Tool
Toyota's agricultural management IT tool in use TOKYO, February, 26 2015; Next month, JA Group Aichi (a branch of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives) will start using a cloud-based agricultural IT management service developed by Toyota Motor Corporation. The service, created primarily for businesses, will available to far ... Continue reading
Park24 and Toyota to Trial i-ROAD Sharing Service in Central Tokyo
Starting in April, Park24 Co., Ltd. and Toyota Motor Corporation will trial a car sharing service in central Tokyo using the Toyota "i-Road", an ultra-compact three-wheeled electric vehicle. The i-Road, designed for flexibility and ease of use, will be paired with Park24's "Times Car Plus" service, which allows members ... Continue reading
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