How Tesla Is Making It Even Longer - Official Details
Tesla Motors is updating its Model S electric car to help ease drivers' worries about running out of battery charge. Tesla's updated software will map out the best route to a driver's destination based on the location of charging stations. It will also warn drivers if battery power is low before they drive beyond an ar ... Continue reading
2015: The Most Powerful Year Yet for Bentley's Power on Ice
2015 has proven to be the most powerful year yet for Bentley’s flagship winter experience event, Power on Ice. The Continental GT3-R and Mulsanne Speed both made their debut on the frozen lakes of Finland piloted by more than 200 Bentley enthusiasts, forming the largest attendance in the event’s history. ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda MX-5 in Forza Horizon: A Virtual Debut on Xbox
Mazda is giving Forza Horizon 2 players the exclusive opportunity to drive the all-new Mazda MX-5 on Xbox One months before the physical car goes on sale in the real world. This virtual test drive opportunity allows gaming fans the chance to enjoy the MkIV MX-5 alongside three other MX-5 roadsters in the popular Xbox d ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Glow-in-the-Dark Car -- A First on the Highway
Now it has gone one step further, by driving the all-electric Nissan LEAF on the Smart Highway – the first time a phosphorescent car has been driven on the famous stretch of road. And the location of the world's only luminescent highway was fitting, as Nissan has announced an uplift in electric vehicle sales of 3 ... Continue reading
Opel/Vauxhall Presents Eye-Tracking Technology of Tomorrow
Engineers at Opel/Vauxhall are already busy developing automotive lighting for the day after tomorrow: with its eye-tracking technology, Opel/Vauxhall presents the future of situation-appropriate lighting and once again takes on a pioneering role in lighting technology. This announces a third generation of automotive a ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif. 2008 Pilot and certain 2001 Accord and 2004 Civic vehicles added under new NHTSA campaign number 15V-153 Honda will voluntarily expand its December 2014 national Safety Improvement Campaign (NHTSA No. 14V-351) affecting certain 2001 through 2011 Honda and Acura vehicles in the United States to include ... Continue reading
2016 Camaro is All-New from the Bowtie Up
70 percent of architectural components unique to the Gen 6 Camaro DETROIT -- March 19, 2015: The 2016 Chevrolet Camaro will be a truly all-new car â from the grilleâs bowtie to the rear spoiler. In fact, only two parts carry over from the fifth-generation model: the bowtie emblem on the taillamp panel and the ... Continue reading
Buick Leads J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study
Brand tops in service among mass-market brands for second consecutive year DETROIT -- March 19, 2015: According to the customers surveyed in the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI), Buick ranks tops among 20 mass-market brands for the second consecutive year in dealer service satisfaction. The study measu ... Continue reading
2015 Seoul Motor Show Opens April 3
2015 Seoul Motor Show Runs April 3-12 at KINTEX Press day is on April 2 Showcasing 33 new models including 6 cars making worldwide debut Seoul Motor Show 2015 SEOUL, South Korea -- March 19, 2015: 2015 Seoul Motor Show, the largest automobiles exhibition in South Korea, is scheduled to be held from April 3-12 at KINTEX ... Continue reading
GEICO Debuts Ridesharing Product in Maryland
After a successful launch in Virginia, GEICO is now offering its innovative ridesharing product to drivers in Maryland. Drivers that have been approved to drive for Uber (UberX and UberXL), Lyft, Sidecar and other services in Maryland can now get the insurance coverage they need through GEICO. âWe're excited to ex ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch -- 2015 New York Auto Summit
On Wednesday, April 1, Joe Hinrichs, Ford Motor Company executive vice president and president, the Americas, will participate in the 2015 Bank of America Merrill Lynch â 2015 New York Auto Summit. The presentation will begin at approximately 12:40 p.m. EDT. Following the presentation, a question-and-answer sessio ... Continue reading
Seven New Jeep Concept Vehicles Unleashed for 49th Annual Easter Jeep Safari
Seven new, capable and fun Jeep® concept vehicles â featuring a host of Mopar and Jeep Performance Parts available to consumers â are set to conquer the trails of Moab, Utah, at the 49th annual Easter Jeep Safari, taking place March 28-April 5. The Easter Jeep Safari is attended by thousands of die-hard of ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products. Announces $5,000 TechSmart Scholarship Winner
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announced today that it has selected the winner of its "Are You TechSmart?" scholarship search. Marcos Gutierrez of Oakland, CA, enrolled in the Automotive Technology Program at Chabot College, will receive the $5,000 scholarship to use towards his education. Mr. Gutierrez was chosen ... Continue reading
Magna To Launch New Exteriors Facility In Mexico
Magna International Inc. announced today the start of construction at a new, state-of-the-art automotive exteriors manufacturing facility in Queretaro, Mexico. The company held a ceremony at the site of the new plant and met with Governor of Queretaro José Calzada to jointly announce the project. With an investment of ... Continue reading
Despite Three-Year Increase in Recalls, Satisfaction among Recall Customers Continues to Climb
Jaguar Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Luxury Brands; Buick Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands for Second Consecutive Year -- As the percentage of all dealer service visits related to automotive recalls reaches 16 percentâsurpassing the recent peak of 15 percent in 2011âsatisfaction among rec ... Continue reading
Space is limited for Saturday, April 18, 'Ram Truck Round-up' event in Arlington, Texas, held in conjunction with 50th Anniversary of the Academy of Country Music Awards where Ram is the 'Official Truck' Participants will receive tickets to Saturday's ACM Party for a Cause Festival featuring top name country music perf ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Off-Road Experience Comes to the Columbus International Auto Show
Columbus International Auto Show attendees will get to experience the power, capabilities and performance of the award-winning Ram trucks at the Ram Off-road Experience test track, returning to the show March 19-22. "We are proud to showcase the most innovative lineup of full-size pickup trucks on the market," Jeff Hin ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Ranks Jaguar Highest Among Luxury Brands In 2015 Customer Service Index Study
Jaguar F-TYPE helps propel British brand to the top-ranked luxury automotive manufacturer for 2015 U.S. customer service - Jaguar scores third leadership ranking in recent J. D Power customer studies: 2015 Customer Service Index (#1 among luxury brands); 2014 Initial Quality Survey (#2 among all industry brands); 2014 ... Continue reading
Best 15 Family Cars of the Year
KBB.com Editors Expand Considered Vehicle Categories, Partner with Families to Put Models to Real-Life Test PR Newswire, IRVINE, Calif., March 19, 2015 Determining the best family car depends largely on what kind of family you have. For example, if you and yours are the outdoorsy types, an SUV may be the best way to go ... Continue reading
Chief University Introduces Updated, Interactive Design Based Repair Course
Technicians and estimators learn the latest in new vehicle construction MADISON, IN -- March 17, 2015: Chief University, the training arm of Chief Automotive Technologies and Elektron, has updated its popular Design Based Repair course to cover the advanced metals and construction methods used in today's vehicles. The ... Continue reading
Mazda to Share Inspiration at Milan Design Week
Leverkusen, 18 March 2015. Mazda returns to the Italian fashion capital this year on 14-19 April for Milan Design Week. Among other things, the Japanese company will host “Mazda Design: The Car as Art”, a special exhibition at the Mazda Design Space facility located in the heart of the city’s fashion ... Continue reading
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