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Friday, June 26, 2015

Lexus IS to Gain Turbo Power

Lexus IS to Gain Turbo Power

The Lexus IS saloon will adopt petrol turbo power for the first time with the introduction of the new IS 200t. It is the third model to be announced with the new Lexus engine, following the NX 200t crossover, which is already on sale, and the future new RX 200t SUV. ... Continue reading

The All New Lotus 3-Eleven

The All New Lotus 3-Eleven

Designed as an uncompromised manifestation of the Lotus spirit, the new car is focused on providing an undiluted driving experience, and underlines the company’s ability to deliver legendary handling and blistering speed. ... Continue reading

New MINI Clubman--Re-Energized

New MINI Clubman--Re-Energized

Another new chapter has opened in the regeneration of the MINI model family, with the debut of the new MINI Clubman. Following the success of the re-energised MINI 3-door Hatch and the successful launch of the MINI 5-door Hatch, the new model offers customers a premium vehicle featuring the highest level of ride refine ... Continue reading

Braced for Impact: Toyota's Crash Dummy Replicate Human Reactions

Braced for Impact: Toyota's Crash Dummy Replicate Human Reactions

You are in a car and you know you are about to hit something. If you are the driver, you’re likely to hit the brakes and turn the wheel; if you’re a passenger, aware of what’s about to happen, your instinct is to brace yourself for impact. These changes in posture – relaxed or braced – aren†... Continue reading

Tennessee Titans Announce Nissan Partnership; Stadium Rebranded as Nissan Stadium

Tennessee Titans Announce Nissan Partnership; Stadium Rebranded as Nissan Stadium

Nissan is also named the official automotive partner of the Tennessee Titans NASHVILLE, TN -- June 26, 2015: The Tennessee Titans and Nissan North America announced today the formation of a 20-year, exclusive naming-rights partnership* that rebrands Nashville’s downtown stadium as Nissan Stadium. Nissan Stadium wi ... Continue reading

GKN Automotive Officially Opens New Regional Headquarters for the Americas in Auburn Hills, Mich

GKN Automotive Officially Opens New Regional Headquarters for the Americas in Auburn Hills, Mich

Oakland County, Michigan location provides access to top auto industry talent, facility increases engineering capabilities to support global customer AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 25, 2015 -- GKN Automotive today officially christened its new regional headquarters for the Americas with a grand opening event for customers, ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Report: June New-Vehicle Retail Sales Strongest For the Month in a Decade

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Report: June New-Vehicle Retail Sales Strongest For the Month in a Decade

U.S. new-vehicle retail sales in June and the retail seasonally adjusted annualized selling rate (SAAR) are expected to reach their highest levels for the month since 2005, according to a monthly sales forecast from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. ... Continue reading

New-Car Sales To Rise Nearly 6 Percent In June 2015

New-Car Sales To Rise Nearly 6 Percent In June 2015

KBB.com Raises 2015 Sales Forecast to 17.1 Million from 16.9 Million; Fiat Chrysler to Report Greatest U.S. Market Share Since 2007 IRVINE, CA -- June 25, 2015: New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 5.8 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.5 million units in June 2015, resulting in an estimated 17.4 million seas ... Continue reading

@MercedesAMGDTM on Social Networking Sites

@MercedesAMGDTM on Social Networking Sites

This weekend, #DTM will stage races five and six at the Norisring. The @MercedesAMGDTM team intends to introduce its new official Instagram channel, www.instagram.com/MercedesAMGDTM, just in time for this high point to the season at Nuremberg’s street circuit. ... Continue reading

FCA Statement Regarding U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Obergefell v. Hodges

FCA Statement Regarding U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Obergefell v. Hodges

FCA US has a longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion, and respects the belief that everyone should be treated equally under the law and opposes any law that can result in discrimination. FCA US is a longtime supporter of LGBT communities and issues and was among the first automakers to offer domestic partner ... Continue reading

Focused on Performance: Orders Open for Mopar Scat Pack 2 and 3 Performance Upgrade Kits

Focused on Performance: Orders Open for Mopar Scat Pack 2 and 3 Performance Upgrade Kits

Following the successful introduction of the Scat Pack 1 performance kit, a special package developed for the Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger, Mopar is going even further by opening orders for the new Scat Pack 2 and Scat Pak 3 kits, helping more customers transform their vehicles from daily drivers into track-ready ... Continue reading

Easy-to-Use Uconnect Systems Deliver an Array of State-of-the art, Innovative and Customizable Features for 2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck Vehicles

Easy-to-Use Uconnect Systems Deliver an Array of State-of-the art, Innovative and Customizable Features for 2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Truck Vehicles

FCA US vehicles allow customers to stay connected to the information they want and need while remaining focused on the road. Each vehicle comes equipped with a Uconnect system, which can provide drivers with a range of available communication, navigation and entertainment features or connected services. For 2016, Uconn ... Continue reading

Dodge Viper Powers Into 2016 With New ACR Model, Expanded Custom Options and Industry-Exclusive Colors

Dodge Viper Powers Into 2016 With New ACR Model, Expanded Custom Options and Industry-Exclusive Colors

The Dodge brand will continue electrifying the performance car world in 2016 with its flagship, hand-built American supercar. Not only is the new Dodge Viper ACR (American Club Racer) back in the lineup as the ultimate track car, Dodge is also expanding the Viper’s exclusive production elements like never before. With ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Adds Theft Alarm Notifications

Chevrolet Adds Theft Alarm Notifications

OnStar subscribers can now be alerted in real time when vehicle alarm sounds DETROIT -- June 26, 2015: Chevrolet today announced Theft Alarm Notification, an enhancement to the existing Stolen Vehicle Assistance service allowing OnStar subscribers to receive a real-time alert when the vehicle’s alarm sounds. The s ... Continue reading

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Features New Ecotec Engines

2016 Chevrolet Cruze Features New Ecotec Engines

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is powered by General Motors’ new, global family of Ecotec small-displacement engines, featuring a modular architecture that is easier to build and adaptable to global markets, while offering customers segment-challenging efficiency, refinement and durability. In North America, the Cruze is of ... Continue reading

Hertz First to Launch Rentals of All-New Volvo XC90 +VIDEO

Hertz First to Launch Rentals of All-New Volvo XC90 +VIDEO

Volvo's powerful and efficient new creation joins the Hertz Prestige Collection in the UK as Hero Model LONDON -- June 25, 2015: The Hertz Corporation is the first car rental company to offer the all-new Volvo XC90 for rent in the UK, enabling its customers to enjoy a superior experience on the road. Currently availabl ... Continue reading

2015 Lexus IS 250 +VIDEO

2015 Lexus IS 250 +VIDEO

A Worthy Competitor In The Compact Sports-Luxury Sedan Class DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS From the slightly tentative IS 300 in model year 2001, the Lexus IS has carved its own niche in the compact sports-luxury sedan class. And since the massively-changed third generation debuted for model year 2014, one woul ... Continue reading

2015 Chrysler Town & Country Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Chrysler Town & Country Windy City Review By Larry Nutson

2015 Chrysler Town & Country Windy City Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

IAC Recognized as a Michigan Economic Bright Spot by Corp! Magazine

IAC Recognized as a Michigan Economic Bright Spot by Corp! Magazine

Today, leading automotive interior components supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) was recognized as a Michigan Economic Bright Spot by Corp! Magazine at the publication's premier awards breakfast and symposium held at the VisTaTech Center in Livonia, Michigan. IAC received the award based on its growth o ... Continue reading

The Lincoln Motor Company Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs at its 2015 National Conference & Career Expo for 2nd Year Partnership

The Lincoln Motor Company Joins the National Society of Hispanic MBAs at its 2015 National Conference & Career Expo for 2nd Year Partnership

IRVING, TX June 25, 2015: The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced today its second year partnership with the Lincoln Motor Company as their 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo Automotive Partner taking place in Chicago, IL on October 8 – 10, 2015. The 2015 NSHMBA Conference & Career Expo is the l ... Continue reading

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