America's Car Museum Flexes its Might with American Muscle Exhibit
Revival of the muscle car wars pits â60s- and â70s-era manufacturers against each other once again, starting July 11 TACOMA, Wash. (May 27, 2015) â Americaâs Car Museum (ACM) will pop the hood on its newest exhibit called âAmerican Muscle â Rivals to the Endâ on July 11, featuring a n ... Continue reading
Honeywell Turbo Development Helps Scuderia Ferrari to Generate More Power in Formula One
More efficient Honeywell turbo applies Aerospace expertise to automotive application ROLLE, Switzerland, May 27, 2015 -- Honeywell Turbo Technologies has worked with Scuderia Ferrari to develop one of the most efficient turbocharger applications in Honeywell's history, leading to greater power for the 2015 Formula One ... Continue reading
Daimler's Commercial Vehicles Division keeps on Track for Growth in India
Less than three years after the market launch of the BharatBenz brand, Daimler's commercial vehicles division in India is already heralding its next phase of growth. Today, Daimler Trucks and Buses is opening a new bus plant at its Chennai production facility in the south east of the country. The company also revealed ... Continue reading
BMW Group Sustainable Value Report Receives Honors
In the latest rankings released by the online platform âCorporate Registerâ, the BMW Group Sustainable Value Report took first place in two of the nine categories: âBest Carbon Disclosure Reportâ and âCredibility through Assuranceâ. Almost 5,000 sustainability experts worldwide, including ... Continue reading
Chennai AKA 'The Detroit of India'
Chennai, often called âThe Detroit of Indiaâ, is now amongst the top ten global automotive manufacturing centres. Data by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) showed that Tamil Nadu was the largest contributor to the sector in terms of industrial output. As a state, Tamil Nadu has about 20% o ... Continue reading
Ansible Motion Opens New £2m R&D Centre
Multi-million pound R&D Centre will advance simulation technology for the automotive industry A £2m new research and development centre that features one of the worldâs most advanced vehicle simulators has opened in Hethel, Norfolk. Ansible Motionâs all-new facility at the Hethel Engineering Centre will be ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Official COP21 Passenger Car Partner
The Renault-Nissan Alliance, the world leader in zero-emission mobility*, will provide a fleet of 200 all-electric vehicles as the official passenger-car provider for the United Nation's COP21 climate conference in Paris later this year. The partnership agreement was signed today between the Renault-Nissan Alliance and ... Continue reading
Hyundai UK Hands Over ix35 Fuel Cell to Global Mining Company
Hyundai Motor UK has today officially handed over an example of the world’s first mass-produced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), the ix35 Fuel Cell, to global diversified mining business Anglo American – the world’s leading producer of platinum (a key ingredient in FCEV technology). ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Tourer Goes for GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title of Lowest Fuel Consumption
BRACKNELL, UK -- May 27, 2015: Honda will put the real-world fuel economy of its super-efficient 1.6 i-DTEC engine to the ultimate test in an 8,500mile drive across all 24 contiguous EU countries, with the aim of setting a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for fuel efficiency. On Monday 1st June 2015, two members of Hon ... Continue reading
Big Red Camaro Returns To The Spotlight In New Television Documentary Series
'Big Red: The Original Outlaw Racer' to Chronicle Racing History Showcasing Over 30 Years of Footage LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2015 -- Handcrafted Entertainment and Team Big Red Camaro, today announced a television series about the legendary car, its winning driver RJ Gottlieb and the crew that holds the car together, calle ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Survey Finds Nearly 90 Percent of Americans Take Summer Road Trips
For road-readiness, company offers three-step tire safety plan as part of National Tire Safety Week NASHVILLE, TN -- May 27, 2015: Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer, and with the Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) summer travel survey indicating that 89 percent of Americans take summer road trips, the ... Continue reading
2015 Honda CR-V Wins Compact SUV Challenge
The 2015 Honda CR-V, America's most popular SUV for the past decade (automobiles.honda.com/cr-v/), has won the top spot in the Cars.com/USA TODAY/"MotorWeek" Compact SUV Challenge with a panel of experts and customers choosing CR-V over six competing models. "The compact SUV segment is among the most competitive in the ... Continue reading
Axalta's Color Block Blog Discusses How Car Buyers Are Falling in Love with Red
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has a new post on its color blog titled Are You Ready to Fall in Love with Red Again? that discusses the growing popularity of red cars. In fact, it could be a renewed love affair. âFor four years in a row, white has been the most pop ... Continue reading
Annual Plug-in Electric Vehicle Sales in North America Are Expected to Exceed 1.1 Million by 2024
PEV concentration in metropolitan areas is expected to push utilities to develop strategies for PEV load mitigation, report finds BOULDER, CO -- May 26, 2015: A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the North American market for light duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), including detailed geographic forecasts o ... Continue reading
Teen Drivers Put Everyone at Risk
Teen Driver Downloadable B-Roll âSince teens drive more during the summer than any other season, this insight is a timely reminder to everyoneâdrivers, pedestrians and bicyclistsâ to be mindful when sharing the roads with young drivers.â Nearly two-thirds of people injured or killed in a crash invol ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Top Global Suppliers at 17th Annual World Excellence Awards
Ford is honoring its top performing global suppliers during the 17th annual World Excellence Awards. Fifty-two awards are being presented to suppliers who exceed company expectations and distinguish themselves from their peers by achieving the highest levels of global excellence in ten categories. Fords World Excel ... Continue reading
2015 Ford Edge Earns Top NHTSA Safety Award
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awards the all-new 2015 Ford Edge a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in its New Car Assessment Program 2015 Edge offers available driver-assist technologies like adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support, 180-degree front camera with washer, inflatabl ... Continue reading
2016 Equus Offers Driver-Focused Technologies, Premium Design, And Advanced Safety Features
The 2016 Equus premium luxury sedan continues to offer superior exterior and interior design, superb vehicle dynamics, material selection, driver technology displays and advanced safety features. Equus has been an impressive success story for Hyundai, bolstering its brand with consistently strong sales success and elev ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., May 27, 2015 â Ford is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Four minor accidents and no injuries are attributed to one of these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2011-2013 Ford Taurus and Flex vehicles, Lincoln MKS and MKT vehicles, for certain 2011- ... Continue reading
Cell phones are involved in an estimated 27 percent of all car crashes, says National Safety Council Annual estimate has increased for a third consecutive year Itasca, IL, May 18, 2015 â According to National Safety Council estimates, cell phone-related crashes have increased for the third consecutive year and now ... Continue reading
GM to Invest $1.2 Billion in Full-Size Truck Plant
General Motors is investing $1.2 billion in its full-size pickup truck plant for upgrades and technology that will improve the plantâs competitiveness in assembling high-quality light- and heavy-duty models. Construction of the new pre-treat, electro-coat paint operation and sealing facility, expanded body shop, e ... Continue reading
A continued ban on in-flight cell phone calls provides majority of Americans with a much-needed escape NEW YORK -- May 26, 2015: With the weather finally on the upswing after what was a harrowing winter for many, Americans are undoubtedly looking to make the most of their summers. Some are predicting that summer travel ... Continue reading
An impressive parade of all the cars and motorcycles entered in competition and the announcement of this yearâs prize winners provided a dazzling Classic Weekend on the banks of Lake Como with a fitting climax late on Sunday afternoon in front of thousands of spectators. The Concorso dâEleganza Villa dâE ... Continue reading
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