Ferrari 488 GTB Launches in London to VIP guests
Ferrari’s latest mid-engine V8 supercar, the 488 GTB, was unveiled this evening at an exclusive star-studded event with nearly one thousand guests in attendance during the launch. High profile guests included Donna Air, Mary Charteris and Jade Parfitt, as well as stars of Made in Chelsea, singer-songwriter John N ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda MX-5 - UK Pricing and Specification Announced
Making its UK debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Moving Motor Show, this year’s most anticipated sports car will be available in the UK from £18,495. With a superior power to weight ratio, rear-wheel drive, perfect 50:50 weight distribution and more comfort and technology than ever before, the ... Continue reading
2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volvo would like to remind you that the Germans are not the only makers of European sports-luxury sedans. The Swedes can play in that field just as well, as my recent week with a 2015.5 Volvo S60 T6 Drive-E illustrated. The current S60 is the second generation and dates from model ... Continue reading
Heart-Wrenching PSA Shows Parents that Hands-Free Phone Calls Can Kill
It's estimated that 26 percent of all car crashes result from cell phone use, including 21 percent that involve talking on a cell phone â handheld or hands-free, according to the National Safety Council. It's a growing crisis and the stakes are high. Drivers who talk hands-free can miss seeing up to 50% of their s ... Continue reading
The Longest Mercedes-Benz and the Drive System of Tomorrow: Daimler at the UITP Congress
Large-capacity bus rather than mega-tailback, a whispering gas engine, an outlook on the intelligent electric drive systems of tomorrow and an app already giving a free choice between all means of transport today â at the UITP Congress, the world congress for transport operators, Daimler is presenting itself as a ... Continue reading
The Green Truck 2015 goes to the Mercedes-Benz Actros
The Mercedes-Benz Actros 1842 has impressed the editorial teams of the reputed "Trucker" and "VerkehrsRundschau" publications at this year's Green Truck Award and succeeded in taking first place in the rankings. As a result the Mercedes-Benz Actros 1842 has emerged as the most environment-friendly truck, edgi ... Continue reading
GM Engineers ‘Kinect’ Gaming Technology to Child Safety
Sensor developed for Xbox360 helps ensure proper fit of child seats DETROIT --April 24, 2015: With ample space and adjustable second row seats, the Chevrolet Traverse offers parents flexibility when it comes to fitting child safety seats. But how do GM engineers determine what seats fit and where, especially with hundr ... Continue reading
Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez Nominated to GM Board
E. Neville Isdell to Retire DETROIT -- April 24, 2015: General Motors Co. today announced the nomination of Novartis CEO Joseph Jimenez to its board of directors. GM also announced E. Neville Isdell will not stand for re-election at the companyâs Annual Meeting of Stockholders in June, pursuant to the boardâs ... Continue reading
Details of Ford's APRIL 2015 Sales Call
Ford Motor Company will release its April 2015 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. ET Friday, May 1, 2015. At 10:00 a.m. ET, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Mar ... Continue reading
Ford Celebrates Production Milestone -- 100,000 Ford Police Interceptor Vehicles Built
<p>On April 23, employees at Troy Design and Manufacturing, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, celebrated a major milestone â production of Police Interceptor No. 100,000. Since 2012, the 54,000-square-foot Troy Design and Manufacturing upfit facility has been the single source for Ame ... Continue reading
Honda Power Equipment Sets Major Milestone
Sells 40 Million Power Products in the United States ALPHARETTA, GA -- April 24, 2015: Honda Power Equipment announced today that it has shipped 40 million power products to domestic dealers and distributors since it began sales of outdoor power equipment in the United States in 1973. In relation, Honda Power Equipment ... Continue reading
Following the Governor's veto of SB 117, Uber expands economic opportunity for hundreds of new driver partners today WICHITA, KS -- April 23, 2015: Starting at 2 p.m., uberX will be available in four new Kansas cities: Lawrence, Leavenworth, Manhattan and Topeka. Following Governor Sam Brownback's veto of SB 117 - a bi ... Continue reading
Toyota's Sustainability Program Steers into Broccoli City Festival for Earth Day Celebration
What do Lance Gross, Toyota and the Broccoli City Fest have in common? An all-out Earth Day celebration with performances by Erykah Badu, Jaden and Willow Smith, and more. Designed to educate students, faculty and alumni of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on the benefits of adopting a sustainable l ... Continue reading
2016 Kia Sorento Receives NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Kia Motors America's (KMA) all-new 2016 Sorento CUV has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-star overall safety rating. Built in the U.S. at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG)*, Sorento is KMA's best-selling CUV, having sold more than 100,000 units each of the past five years, a ... Continue reading
Renault’s New Brand Signature: ‘RENAULT – Passion for life’
REVITALISING THE RENAULT BRAND’S DNA</strong></p> Renault’s long tradition for making ‘Voitures à Vivre’ has seen it design innovative, ingenious, modular, comfortable cars ever since the company’s origins. Since 2012, this integral part of the brand’s DNA has combined with a ... Continue reading
Toyota Mirai Takes to the Track
Mirai Will Pace Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Mirai Is First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle to Pace a NASCAR Race RICHMOND, VA -- April 23, 2015: Toyota today announced the 2016 Toyota Mirai, a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, will pace the Toyota Owners 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond Internatio ... Continue reading
2015 SAE World Congress - Keynote Speech
Frank Paluch, President, Honda R&D Americas, Inc. THE NEXT BIG BANG: THE FUTURE OF PERSONAL MOBILITY Good evening, everyone. I hope you enjoyed that brief look back at our company's history and some of the great and varied examples of innovation and challenge that have helped define more than a half-century of Honda mo ... Continue reading
Honda R&D Americas President Frank Paluch encourages industry leaders to pursue game-changing innovation to transform personal mobility - Honda lays out vision for a cooperative car society - a high-speed, low-carbon, zero-collision mobility experience - by 2050 - Industry must pursue a convergence of ideas and technol ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's Engine Timing Technologies Drive the Ford 5.0-Liter V8 Engine
BorgWarner's Variable Cam Timing and New Low-Friction Silent Chain Technology Improve Engine Efficiency AUBURN HILLS, MI -- April 23, 2015: BorgWarner's advanced engine timing technologies, including cam torque actuated (CTA) phasers and new inverted tooth silent timing chains, drive Ford's 5.0-liter V8 engine. The eng ... Continue reading
Distracted Drivers and Unpredictable Cyclists Cause Tension on the Road
A new poll from PEMCO Insurance confirms the source of tensions that many commuters witness between drivers and cyclists on Northwest roads: drivers who don't pay attention to their surroundings and cyclists who dismiss traffic laws that apply to cars and bicycles alike. The latest PEMCO Insurance Northwest Poll asked ... Continue reading
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