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Monday, March 2, 2015

Abarth Announces the 500 Bi-Colore Edition

Abarth Announces the 500 Bi-Colore Edition

A new version of Abarth’s stunning 500, the Bi-Colore Edition, will cost just £15,990 OTR when it goes on sale from today (2 March). Just 50 of the striking 500 Bi-Colore will be built, the high performance brand has just announced. A unique Scorpione two-tone Black over Record Grey paint finish, 17-inch 10-spo ... Continue reading

Toyota Sienna Van and RAV4 Compact SUV: All-Wheel-Drive Cures for the Winter Blues

Toyota Sienna Van and RAV4 Compact SUV: All-Wheel-Drive Cures for the Winter Blues

Sienna: The Only All-Wheel-Drive Minivan in the Segment AMCI Certified Testing of Sienna and RAV4 Reveals Significant AWD Benefits TORRANCE, CA -- March 2, 2015: Through ice and snow, Toyota continues to go places. Long, harsh winters can be a bit more bearable when drivers of family haulers ride into spring with the a ... Continue reading

DS to be Launched on Facebook

DS to be Launched on Facebook

DS has chosen Facebook as a major partner for the global launch of New DS 5 and the new DS brand identity. As part of this collaboration, all the resources of the Facebook platform will be mobilised in an unprecedented way at the International Motor Show in Geneva. Join us on Tuesday, 03 March at 1pm (UK time) https:// ... Continue reading

Mazda to Play Starring Role at Milan Design Week

Mazda to Play Starring Role at Milan Design Week

Mazda sponsoring, exhibiting at April design spectacle in Milan’s Brera district Modern KODO design meets furniture and fashion at new company venue in Milan MILAN/LEVERKUSEN -- March 2, 2015: Carrying on its custom of horizon-expanding initiatives, Mazda is to be a main sponsor of the Brera Design District Fuoris ... Continue reading

Infiniti QX30 Concept--Stylish and Capable Debuts in Geneva

Infiniti QX30 Concept--Stylish and Capable Debuts in Geneva

Infiniti’s precursor to a premium compact crossover Sharp design, rugged looks and command sitting make QX30 Concept the ideal urban explorer Hints at a full range of powertrains to suit every need HONG KONG/GENEVA -- March 2, 2015: Infiniti has revealed the stylish and highly capable QX30 Concept, the design visi ... Continue reading

Land Rover Officially Confirms New Range Rover Evoque Convertible at 2015 Geneva Motor Show

Land Rover Officially Confirms New Range Rover Evoque Convertible at 2015 Geneva Motor Show

Premium compact SUV convertible is the first vehicle to have driven Crossrail tunnels below London First prototype demonstrates Land Rover capability in underground surroundings Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_Dx2rR2iRc Whitley, UK, 02 March 2015 – Land Rover has confirmed the world’s ... Continue reading

Congressional Reintroduction Of 'Parts Act' Gives Consumers Choice In Collision Repairs

Congressional Reintroduction Of 'Parts Act' Gives Consumers Choice In Collision Repairs

A Bi-partisan, bi-cameral congressional reintroduction of the "Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade and Sales Act", known as the "Parts Act", was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate on February 25, 2015, by U.S. Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), and U.S. Senator ... Continue reading

MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS welcomes Qualcomm as Official Technology Partner

MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS welcomes Qualcomm as Official Technology Partner

Two companies to align to develop advanced communication features The MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team is pleased to confirm a multi-year agreement with Qualcomm Incorporated which sees its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., become an Official Technology Partner of the team. ... Continue reading

smart fortwo edition MOSCOT: Special edition smart fortwo cabrio with cult appeal

smart fortwo edition MOSCOT: Special edition smart fortwo cabrio with cult appeal

MILAN/GENEVA -- March 2, 2015: smart and MOSCOT invite fans to "Keep moving–stay original!," with the introduction of the new black and yellow "smart fortwo edition MOSCOT”. It will be produced in a limited run of 100 units. Also new are “The LEMTOSH smart" eyeglasses in coordinating colours, and “T ... Continue reading

Ford Smart Mobility at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: Mobility Prototype Electric Bicycle (e-bike) Experiment

Ford Smart Mobility at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: Mobility Prototype Electric Bicycle (e-bike) Experiment

Supported by a prototype journey-planning app, Handle on Mobility explores the integration of e-bikes for commuters and commercial users with automotive and public transportation options Ford also displays its Info Cycle experiment, an open-source data-gathering initiative designed to enhance the urban biking experienc ... Continue reading

Innovation Park, Ford"s Display from the 2015 North American International Auto Show, Lives on to Benefit Local Organizations

Innovation Park, Ford"s Display from the 2015 North American International Auto Show, Lives on to Benefit Local Organizations

Ford donates elements of the display to Detroit’s Belle Isle Park and to North Star Reach, a nonprofit organization that provides a year-round camp for children with serious and life-threatening illnesses Donations support Ford commitment to waste reduction and green building efforts DETROIT, March 2, 2015 – ... Continue reading

Increased Recall Completion Rates Will Save Lives and Prevent Injuries

Increased Recall Completion Rates Will Save Lives and Prevent Injuries

Stephanie Erdman was seriously injured by a Takata airbag inflator in a 2002 Honda Civic. Rick Schostek is Executive Vice President of Honda North America, Inc. Mar 2, 2015 Our first meeting was a little awkward, taking place just moments before we both testified before a U.S. Senate committee investigating deaths and ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Europe Selects TomTom LIVE Services

Kia Motors Europe Selects TomTom LIVE Services

AMSTERDAM--TomTom (TOM2) today announces a new deal with Kia Motors Europe to integrate its state-of-the-art connected services in new Kia cars. Through the partnership beginning in summer 2015 with the Kia cee’d and Kia Optima, Kia customers will benefit from the delivery of TomTom’s connected services at no ... Continue reading

Volvo's Connected Cars: Vision and Safety

Volvo's Connected Cars: Vision and Safety

Volvo Cars is exploring the potential safety, convenience and societal benefits of the connected car A pilot fleet of 1,000 cars will run on Swedish and Norwegian roads this year Reveals vision of how Volvo Cars can lead in making the connected car a positive social force Sharing anonymized car data will save lives, ti ... Continue reading

2016 Acura RLX Adds AcuraWatch and Other Enhancements to Elevate Premium Sophistication and Value

2016 Acura RLX Adds AcuraWatch and Other Enhancements to Elevate Premium Sophistication and Value

AcuraWatch™ expands scope and content of safety and driver assistive technologies - Chassis tuning enhances ride quality; 19-inch wheels with new bright finish standard on all trims - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) unchanged TORRANCE, CA -- March 2, 2015: With the most comprehensive suite of safety a ... Continue reading

America's Most Off-road Capable Pickup, 2015 Ram Power Wagon Named Four Wheeler 'Pickup Truck of the Year'

America's Most Off-road Capable Pickup, 2015 Ram Power Wagon Named Four Wheeler 'Pickup Truck of the Year'

2015 Ram Power Wagon beats the competition in a series of in-depth on- and off-road tests 2015 Ram Power Wagon is the most off-road-capable pickup truck with electric-locking front and rear differentials, electronic disconnecting sway bar, Bilstein shocks, 33-inch off-road tires, underbody skid plate protection, 4.10 a ... Continue reading

Sapa Teams With Ford F-150 To Create New Aluminum Solution

Sapa Teams With Ford F-150 To Create New Aluminum Solution

Sapa, the world leader in aluminum extrusions, announced today its partnership with Ford to supply the all-new F-150 with structural aluminum tubing, and provide ongoing development support for future aluminum extrusion applications. The 2015 Ford F-150, which Ford calls its "toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever ... Continue reading

AutoAlert Announces AutoCheck Vehicle History Report Integration

AutoAlert Announces AutoCheck Vehicle History Report Integration

AutoAlert, LLC., North America's premier data mining and sales opportunity and retention provider, announced today the integration of Experian Automotive's AutoCheck® vehicle history reports to its Deal Sheet function. This new one-click access from within the AutoAlert® Deal Sheet to this important vehicle condition ... Continue reading

2015 Hyundai Genesis Review +VIDEO By Steve Purdy

2015 Hyundai Genesis Review +VIDEO By Steve Purdy

2015 HYUNDAI GENESIS Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We attended the regional launch event in suburban Detroit last year for the new Genesis and were impressed with this second generation of the full-size, rear-wheel drive luxury sedan by Korean carmaker Hyundai. We loved the first generation o ... Continue reading

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS MARCH 2 2015: Toyota; Mercedes-Benz; Chevrolet; Kia; Chrysler; Jaguar; Hyundai; Cadillac

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS MARCH 2 2015: Toyota; Mercedes-Benz; Chevrolet; Kia; Chrysler; Jaguar; Hyundai; Cadillac

OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS MARCH 2 2015: Toyota; Mercedes-Benz; Chevrolet; Kia; Chrysler; Jaguar; Hyundai; Cadillac ... Continue reading

FORD Favorite Of UK Online Auto Researchers

FORD Favorite Of UK Online Auto Researchers

FORD IS THE FAVOURITE CAR BRAND OF UK INTERNET USERS OSV have analysed a ton of internet search data and found the UK’s most popular car brand of 2015 so far. London, UK (March 2, 2015) - OSV Ltd - Vehicle supply company OSV Ltd have conducted a research report to find the most searched car brands in the UK at th ... Continue reading

KBC Health & Safety Partners with AlertDriving to Introduce Behavior-Based Driver Compliance Monitoring

KBC Health & Safety Partners with AlertDriving to Introduce Behavior-Based Driver Compliance Monitoring

AlertDriving today announced the launch of a strategic channel partnership with KBC Health & Safety, the first choice among businesses across Southern Africa to deliver customized, fully benchmarked Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) programmes. Now an AlertDriving ADvantage partner, KBC Health & Safety will gain enh ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company to Host 'Ford University' Conference Call

Ford Motor Company to Host 'Ford University' Conference Call

DEARBORN, MI -- March 2, 2015: Ford Motor Company will host a “Ford University” conference call on Friday, March 13, 2015. The conference call will begin at 1 p.m. (EDT) and end by 2:30 p.m. (EDT). Ford University is an annual event where Ford discusses topics of interest with the investment community regardi ... Continue reading

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