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Watch the LIVE RideTech Corvette Build on TheAutoChannel - Continues Friday 10 AM EST +VIDEO

Watch the LIVE RideTech Corvette Build on TheAutoChannel - Continues Friday 10 AM EST +VIDEO

Watch LIVE All Day Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday About RideTech Our business model has not been derived from any business seminar or book. It is simply our common sense approach of giving the customer what they want when they want it. Since we are hot rodders we feel we have a reasonably good idea what “it” ... Continue reading

Auto Lab LIVE: Saturday March 14, 2015 - WMCA 570 8:05a-9a; WNYM 970 9:05a-10a

Auto Lab LIVE: Saturday March 14, 2015 - WMCA 570 8:05a-9a; WNYM 970 9:05a-10a

Auto Lab 25 year's on the air in NYC,Auto Lab is also about the automotive industry, its history, and its culture, presenting the ideas and advice of leading college faculty, authors, and automotive practitioners in a relaxed, conversational interactive format. ... Continue reading

What Color Is That? How Axalta Can Identify Colors Accurately

What Color Is That? How Axalta Can Identify Colors Accurately

Handheld devices measure color PHILADELPHIA -- March 12, 2015: The debate about the color of a dress has been raging on social media for a number of days: blue and black, or white and gold? “Axalta invented multi angle color measurement of vehicle coatings and, in recent years, we have had further technology break ... Continue reading

Used Sleeper Tractors Becoming Cheaper?

Used Sleeper Tractors Becoming Cheaper?

Analysts see notable depreciation in used wholesale channel, but retail prices remain stable. MCLEAN, VA -- March 12, 2015: In their March Commercial Truck Guidelines report, NADA Used Car Guide's commercial truck analysts noted 3- to 5-year-old sleeper tractors continued to depreciate at a mildly accelerated rate duri ... Continue reading

Americans (18%) Cannot Resist the Urge to Text or Email While Driving

Americans (18%) Cannot Resist the Urge to Text or Email While Driving

17 percent of Millennials use online technology behind the wheel always or often Findings from USC Annenberg Center for the Digital Future and Bovitz Inc. also show differences in opinions vs. behavior about distracted driving LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For distracted drivers, actions do ind ... Continue reading

2015 Moab Easter Jeep Safari Vehicle Sneak Peek

2015 Moab Easter Jeep Safari Vehicle Sneak Peek

AUBURN HILLS, MI -- March 12, 2015: With the 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari set to take place in Moab, Utah, March 28-April 5, the Jeep® brand has created seven new concept vehicles, featuring Jeep Performance Parts from Mopar. The Jeep Chief and Jeep Wrangler Red Rock Responder are two of the seven new vehicles that ... Continue reading

Ford Invests £1.8 million to Train 5,000 More Young Europeans in 2015

Ford Invests £1.8 million to Train 5,000 More Young Europeans in 2015

Ford Motor Company today announced it will invest another &pound;1.7 million in 2015 to provide free driver training to a further 5,000 18-24 year olds from across Europe.</p> <p>Ford of Europe has now committed a total of &pound;4.7 million in training through its acclaimed Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program ... Continue reading

2016 Chevrolet and GMC Models - Reduced Powertrain Warranty and Free Service and Visits

2016 Chevrolet and GMC Models - Reduced Powertrain Warranty and Free Service and Visits

Detroit March 12, 2015; Ben Klayman writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co said on Thursday it plans to cut its powertrain warranty on Chevrolet and GMC vehicles for the 2016 model year because the offer was not a strong enough selling point. The five-year, 100,000-mile powertrain coverage, in place for ne ... Continue reading

Early Data Indicates Universal Passion for Mustang Extends to Colors as Iconic Pony Car Goes Global; Red, Black Rule

Early Data Indicates Universal Passion for Mustang Extends to Colors as Iconic Pony Car Goes Global; Red, Black Rule

As all-new Ford Mustang officially arrives in global markets for the first time, customers worldwide are opting for red and black as their top exterior color choices Approximately 1.1 million Mustangs configured online by pony car enthusiasts throughout Europe; more than 18,000 consumers in China signed up to take all- ... Continue reading

Toyota Celebrates Four Year SWAC Partnership with Eco-Bash and Receives Corporate Champion Award during SWAC Basketball Tournament

Toyota Celebrates Four Year SWAC Partnership with Eco-Bash and Receives Corporate Champion Award during SWAC Basketball Tournament

Toyota Green Initiative drives its commitment to community and environmental education during SWAC with TGI Serve and guests Lisa Leslie and DJ SupaStar TORRANCE, CA -- March 12, 2015: Houston volunteers are invited to join eco-mom, former WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie as she helps Toyota and the South ... Continue reading

U.S. DOT Launches First-Ever National Tween Seat Belt Advertising Campaign

U.S. DOT Launches First-Ever National Tween Seat Belt Advertising Campaign

Ads encourage parents to “Never Give Up Until They Buckle Up” WASHINGTON -- March 12, 2015: The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced its first-ever, national advertising campaign aimed at parents of children ages 8-14 to make sure their kid ... Continue reading

Ram 1500 Offers Two New Buzz Models in Sport Trim

Ram 1500 Offers Two New Buzz Models in Sport Trim

Ram 1500 Ignition Orange Sport features unique interior colors, body-colored accents and limited edition bright orange paint, appreciated up close and at 10,000 feet Ram 1500 Black Sport takes design cues from popular Black Express package, offering customers a customized appearance including black 20" wheels and a spo ... Continue reading

Avoid a Mid-Trip Breakdown with a Pre-Trip Vehicle Check

Avoid a Mid-Trip Breakdown with a Pre-Trip Vehicle Check

After another brutal winter, many Americans will hit the road to find better weather. If you are planning a road trip to a warm vacation destination, the Car Care Council recommends a pre-trip vehicle check to help you avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards of breaking down miles from home. "Spring break ... Continue reading

The Work Truck Show 2015 Green Award Goes to Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

The Work Truck Show 2015 Green Award Goes to Miller Electric Mfg. Co.

New EnPak power system saves fuel and slashes idle time FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- March 11, 2015: The Work Truck Show® 2015 Green Award was presented last week to Miller Electric Mfg. Co. (Appleton, WI) for the company's EnPak® power system. Miller received the award at The Work Truck Show 2015, which was held Marc ... Continue reading

Chelsea Products Wins The Work Truck Show 2015 Innovation Award

Chelsea Products Wins The Work Truck Show 2015 Innovation Award

249V Series PTO praised for big output in a small package FARMINGTON HILLS, MI -- March 11, 2015: Chelsea Products Div. of Parker (Olive Branch, MS) won The Work Truck Show® 2015 Innovation Award last week for its 249V Series power take-off. The award was presented at The Work Truck Show 2015, which was held March 4 ... Continue reading

Top Car Picks for Tech-Averse New Car Buyers

Top Car Picks for Tech-Averse New Car Buyers

Eight New Cars Recommended for those who Believe Less Technology is More SANTA MONICA, CA -- March 11, 2015: High-tech vehicles aren't for everyone, and while low-tech configurations are becoming more obsolete on the new car market, car buying platform Edmunds.com today revealed a list of eight new cars and trucks to m ... Continue reading

Accident Lawsuit Funding Reports Spike in Car Accidents during First Week of Daylight Saving Time

Accident Lawsuit Funding Reports Spike in Car Accidents during First Week of Daylight Saving Time

Accident Pre-Settlement and Settlement Funding Company says reports have been coming in that the number of car accidents climbs 17% during the first week of daylight saving time. Accidentlawsuitfunding.com, a leading national lawsuit funding firm, announced today that reports have shown that the number of car crashes i ... Continue reading

Used Car Shoppers Benefit from Old Man Winter's Wrath

Used Car Shoppers Benefit from Old Man Winter's Wrath

Extreme weather put a chill on February's price growth, keeping used market prices lower than usual. MCLEAN, VA -- March 12, 2015: February's harsh weather in states east of the Mississippi River didn't just damage property and make infrastructure a mess; it adversely affected the used vehicle market as well according ... Continue reading

Drive the All-New 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata on Xbox One

Drive the All-New 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata on Xbox One

Beginning March 17, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is giving Forza Horizon 2 players the exclusive opportunity to drive the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata on Xbox One months before the physical car goes on sale to the public. Additionally, by taking advantage of the free download of the car, and driving it in th ... Continue reading

New Honda Advertising Campaign Urges Owners to Take Immediate Action to Check for Open Recalls to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators

New Honda Advertising Campaign Urges Owners to Take Immediate Action to Check for Open Recalls to Replace Takata Airbag Inflators

Multi-million dollar print, digital and radio advertising campaign urges Honda and Acura owners to check for open recalls and complete airbag inflator repairs - Ad campaign expands existing Honda actions to notify owners affected by Takata airbag inflator recalls - Campaign will prioritize regions deemed the greatest r ... Continue reading

Kia Contributes $75,000 to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to Fund Scholarships

Kia Contributes $75,000 to the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities to Fund Scholarships

Kia Enhances its Commitment to Education as Part of Focus on Serving College-Enrolled Hispanic Students - Donation will generate 16 scholarships to Hispanic College-Enrolled Students IRVINE, CA -- March 12, 2015: As part of a new partnership, Kia Motors America (KMA) is donating $75,000 to the Hispanic Association of C ... Continue reading

Capitol Hill Briefing: Meeting America's Fuel Efficiency & Environmental Goals With Clean Diesel Cars, Trucks & SUVs

Capitol Hill Briefing: Meeting America's Fuel Efficiency & Environmental Goals With Clean Diesel Cars, Trucks & SUVs

Automakers & Diesel Associations Outline Benefits of New Diesel Technology on Capitol Hill -- As the U.S. advances efforts to increase passenger car mileage and decrease Greenhouse Gas emissions in the coming years, advanced clean diesel vehicles can play a key role in achieving efficiency and environmental gains provi ... Continue reading

Building Ever Better Cars'and Careers

Building Ever Better Cars'and Careers

National Manufacturers Association Honors Three Toyota Women Engineers for Their Contributions ERLANGER, KY -- March 11, 2015 – Just in time for Women’s History Month, the National Association of Manufacturers has honored three Toyota engineers for significant achievements. Toyota Auto Body California Product ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Fund Donates $100,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank

Ford Motor Company Fund Donates $100,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank

Ford Motor Company Fund donates $100,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank to purchase baby formula, the largest donation of formula to Gleaners this year Ford Mobile Food Pantries will pick up and distribute the formula that will feed thousands of babies in financially challenged families To help meet two basic needs, t ... Continue reading

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