BorgWarner Produces Numerous Advanced Technologies for New Great Wall Haval H9 in China
BorgWarner Builds Engine Timing Systems and Turbochargers in Ningbo, Receives Award for 2-Speed Torque-On-Demand® Transfer Cases Made in Beijing AUBURN HILLS, MI -- May 4, 2015: BorgWarner produces a number of its advanced engine and drivetrain technologies for the new Great Wall Haval H9. The domestically produced sp ... Continue reading
Peugeot 208 with BlueHDi Diesel Engine Achieves Fuel Consumption Record
Peugeot 208 with BlueHDi Diesel engine sets a new long-distance fuel consumption record This 79g/km model is the lowest CO2 non hybrid available PSA Peugeot Citroёn was the leader in Europe in 2014 with average CO2 emissions of 110.3g/km COVENTRY, UK -- May 4, 2015: A 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 S&S PEUGEOT 208 has set ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Celebrates 25th Anniversary of the Integrated Booster Cushion
Volvo Cars introduced the first integrated booster cushion for children in 1990 Recommends children should travel rearward facing until the age of four Volvo Cars is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the first ever integrated booster cushion in conjunction with the United Nations Global Road Safet ... Continue reading
Being a 'Middle Seat Child' Can Spell Success in Later Life
MILTON KEYNES, UK -- May 4, 2015: Sitting in the middle seat has long been considered as pulling the short straw; siblings and family members pin you in on both sides, youâre robbed of a window seat and thereâs limited leg room. However, new research conducted for the Å KODA Octavia, shows that being a middl ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz G-Class: Makeover for an Off-Road Icon +VIDEO
All Mercedes-Benz G-Class models will in future offer up to 16 percent more power and lower fuel consumption. The range includes the G 500 with a new, powerful 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. All engines are compliant with the latest Euro 6 emissions standard. A new suspension setup, together with more sensitive ... Continue reading
2016 Subaru WRX: Performance Icon Gains New Amenities
Newly available rear radar system introduces Subaru brand's next step towards full-perimeter preventative safety offering three functions: Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. 2016 WRX introduces new 18-inch alloy wheels and upgraded suspension for even better performance. New audio an ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Introduces the First Hybrid Electric Ford Transit Van for the North American Market
The XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System to be compatible with MY2015 and MY2016 Ford Transit cargo vans and passenger wagons BOSTON--XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System has now been adapted for the Ford Tr ... Continue reading
FCA US Dealers to Offer Employees No-Cost, No-Debt College Education
Employees of Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and FIAT dealerships will have the unique opportunity to earn a no-cost, no-debt college degree through Strayer Universityâs Degrees@Work program, developed in collaboration with FCA US LLC. FCA US is the only company in the automotive industry to offer the program. The ... Continue reading
Redesigned Mustang Customizer Coming to Android, Apple and Desktop Devices
Redesigned Mustang Customizer to feature improved graphics thanks to a new 3-D rendering system A dealer locater search tool has been added to assist in finding Mustangs similar to those created with the Mustang Customizer Custom Mustangs can be stored and displayed in a virtual warehouse; images can be shared across F ... Continue reading
Ford, Americaâs truck leader, will offer the 2016 F-150 with an available gaseous-fuel prep package that enables 5.0-liter V8-powered models to run on clean, low-cost compressed natural gas or propane, making Ford the only manufacturer of a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. ... Continue reading
Toyota April 2015 Sales Conference Notes
Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us today. We havent seen all the numbers yet But it looks as if the auto industry will post its best April in 10 years With sales of 1,453,000 vehicles Up 4.8% from last year And continuing the industrys string of 14 straight year-over-year monthly gains The Seasona ... Continue reading
GM CEO Mary Barra Greets Customers, Employees in Kansas City
General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke to customers, employees, dealers and government officials at GMâs Fairfax Assembly on Monday to celebrate the global production of 500 million GM-branded vehicles. The prepared text of her remarks is below. As always, the speakerâs words are definitive. ### Good morning, an ... Continue reading
Fairfax Assembly Investment Details
Kansas City, KS -- May 4, 2015: GM announced details of its Kansas City manufacturing facility investment. ... Continue reading
GM Thanks Customers for 500 Million Rides
Barra, Batey give 2016 Malibu to wounded vet, announce $174-million investment KANSAS CITY, KS -- May 4, 2015: â A half-billion vehicles over 106 years equals billions in commerce, payroll, investments and infrastructure in communities all over the world. For customers, these vehicles played roles in weddings, fam ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces 2016 Volt Pricing
Next Gen delivers more technology at new price as low as $26,495 DETROIT -- May 4, 2015: The Chevrolet Volt is poised to continue to bring new owners to the electric plug-in family. Pricing will be as low as $26,495 after the full federal tax credit of $7,500. (Federal tax credit can range from $0 up to $7,500.) In Cal ... Continue reading
Sold-out 'Mopar Road Ready' Event Put Metro Detroit Teens in the Driver's Seat
Over 400 people, including teens and parents, participated in four 'Mopar Road Ready' sessions on May 2â3 at Mopar World Headquarters in Center Line, Michigan Sponsored by the FCA Foundation and supported by Mopar, the program provides teens classroom education and dynamic, hands-on defensive driving training 'Mop ... Continue reading
"The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act," was introduced today in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives by a bi-partisan group of legislators from across the political spectrum. Identical bills -- S. 1173 and H.R. 2198 -- were introduced by Senators Schumer (D-NY), Boxer (D-CA), and McCaskill ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Over 5,000 Sales for the First Time in One Month
U.S. Porsche dealers sell 5,217 vehicles in April ATLANTA -- May 1, 2015: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced April 2015 ... Continue reading
May 4, 2015: AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it reported to automotive manufacturers, based on their respective sales transaction reporting standards, retail sales of 27,155 new vehicles in April 2015, an increase of 6% as compared to April of 2014. April 2015 reported ret ... Continue reading
McLaren Extends Relationship with Technical Partner AkzoNobel
McLaren Automotive has signed an extension to the technical relationship with leading paint specialists AkzoNobel. The agreement, now entering in its fifth year, will see the Dutch firm continue to provide high performance coatings and paint solutions to McLaren Automotive, working as a technical partner. Through cutti ... Continue reading
GM Facility Ranks Among Nation's Top Green Power Users
EPA recognizes Fort Wayne Assembly for its onsite renewable energy FORT WAYNE, Ind. â General Motorsâ Fort Wayne Assembly Plant â home of the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra and 43 percent powered by methane captured from decomposing trash in a nearby landfill â ranks No. 5 among the U.S. Environ ... Continue reading
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