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2016 Lexus ES 350 - Style and Luxury Updated for 2016

2016 Lexus ES 350 - Style and Luxury Updated for 2016

Torrance California July 10, 2015; Maintaining luxury leadership requires a relentless pursuit. Lexus, after giving the ES 350 significant enhancements for 2015, maintains its momentum by endowing the 2016 ES 350 with a makeover for the front, rear and wheels; and new safety, connectivity and multimedia technology. The ... Continue reading

GM Recalls 780,000 Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Saturn SUVs - Liftgate Issues

GM Recalls 780,000 Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Saturn SUVs - Liftgate Issues

GM Recalls 780,000 Buick, Chevrolet, GMC and Saturn SUVs - Liftgate Issues ... Continue reading

The LEGO Group and Daimler AG Again Join forces to Build a Powerful LEGO Technic Construction Site Vehicle

The LEGO Group and Daimler AG Again Join forces to Build a Powerful LEGO Technic Construction Site Vehicle

Another remarkable collaboration between the LEGO Group and Daimler AG reveals a brand new scale model of one of the world’s most complex trucks - the Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245. Complete with the advanced Mercedes-Benz Arocs frame and suspension system, steering, drives and lifts, the LEGO Group presents the new LE ... Continue reading

Consumer Advisory: Summertime is a Primetime for Car Thefts - Protect Your Vehicle

Consumer Advisory: Summertime is a Primetime for Car Thefts - Protect Your Vehicle

Every 45 seconds a motor vehicle is stolen in the U.S. WASHINGTON July 8, 2015 In recognition of National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the U.S. DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is urging the public to take simple, but necessary precautions to protect their cars. July and August are a ... Continue reading

Over 2000 MINI Enthusiasts Descend on Rockingham Motor Speedway for MINI World Live

Over 2000 MINI Enthusiasts Descend on Rockingham Motor Speedway for MINI World Live

Over 2000 Mini enthusiasts descend on Rockingham Motor Speedway for Mini World Live, an all-new adrenaline-fuelled car show on 5 July. Debut motoring event deemed a great success, attracting hundreds of beautifully restored classics, modified performance cars and the UK’s leading Mini specialists and experts. With ... Continue reading

Jeep on Track for Record 2015 in the UK

Jeep on Track for Record 2015 in the UK

Jeep's momentum continues in the UK at a record pace as figures revealed today (9 July) show new car registrations rose by 161 per cent in June 2015, when compared with the same period last year. The legendary 4x4 brand registered 918 new cars last month, compared with 352 in June 2014, giving Jeep a 0.4 per cent marke ... Continue reading

Mopar at the Second Edition of Camp Jeep

Mopar at the Second Edition of Camp Jeep

In a few days, the beautiful Vallée Bleue, near Lyon (France) will stage a very special event: the second edition of Camp Jeep, the international gathering open to all owners and fans of the legendary seven slot grille brand. Organised by the Jeep Owners Group (JOG) – the only official club run by the brand, already ... Continue reading

Citroën C4 Cactus Takes Top Honour at Motor Trader Awards

Citroën C4 Cactus Takes Top Honour at Motor Trader Awards

The Citroën C4 Cactus has been named ‘New Car of the Year’ at the Motor Trader Awards 2015. Created by British designer, Mark Lloyd, the multi-award winning model was described by the judges as “a welcome move for customers and dealers alike, especially in a market sector which demands differentiation ... Continue reading

Auto Lab - Live Radio Call-in | Saturday July 11, 2015

Auto Lab - Live Radio Call-in | Saturday July 11, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

Kia Soul EV Winds Best Small Family Car Award

Kia Soul EV Winds Best Small Family Car Award

Best Small Family Car awarded by AutoVolt Magazine Soul EV’s beats rivals Nissan and Volkswagon to the title WALTON-ON THAMES, UK -- July 10, 2015: Kia’s first all-electric car, the Soul EV, has been awarded Best Small Family Car by AutoVolt in its annual awards. The Soul EV finished ahead of competing finali ... Continue reading

Statement from Six National Safety Organizations on Changes Needed to Federal Grant Programs to Encourage States to Pass Strong Impaired Driving, Teen Graduated Driver Licensing, and Distracted Driving Laws

Statement from Six National Safety Organizations on Changes Needed to Federal Grant Programs to Encourage States to Pass Strong Impaired Driving, Teen Graduated Driver Licensing, and Distracted Driving Laws

Six national organizations --leaders in traffic safety and advocacy – are pushing for changes to transportation safety programs in the next surface transportation reauthorization bill to provide additional funding to states that pass tougher traffic safety laws. AAA, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Governor ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan Alliance Posts Record €3.8 Billion in Synergies in 2014

Renault-Nissan Alliance Posts Record €3.8 Billion in Synergies in 2014

Purchasing, engineering and manufacturing are biggest contributors to synergies Common Module Family (CMF) drives synergies in all major areas Convergence of key functions in 2014 accelerates synergy momentum Sales and marketing and other functions increase contributions PARIS and YOKOHAMA -- Japan, July 10, 2015: The ... Continue reading

TomTom Telematics Passes Landmark Milestone of 500,000 Subscribed Vehicles

TomTom Telematics Passes Landmark Milestone of 500,000 Subscribed Vehicles

TomTom Telematics has become the first fleet management solution (FMS) provider in Europe to break through the 500,000 milestone for subscribed vehicles serving more than 36,000 customers across the globe. “At a time of widespread consolidation in the fleet management market, TomTom Telematics stands out as an est ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Develops New Golf for the Racetrack

Volkswagen Develops New Golf for the Racetrack

A new Golf for the racetrack: Volkswagen Motorsport is developing its first racing car based on the seventh generation Golf. The production-based, 330-hp concept car is assembled in accordance with TCR regulations and is intended to help Volkswagen evaluate a potential customer racing programme from the 2016 season onw ... Continue reading

The Golden Sisters Return to the VW Lineup for Model Years End Sales Events

The Golden Sisters Return to the VW Lineup for Model Years End Sales Events

‘The Old Wives’ are back by popular demand, after receiving a tremendous response in VW’s TDI Clean Diesel social media campaign earlier this year HERNDON, VA -- July 10, 2015: Volkswagen of America, Inc. is bringing internet sensations, “The Golden Sisters,” back again to star in the brand†... Continue reading

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Diesel) Touches 48 States For Under $300 in Fuel

2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI (Diesel) Touches 48 States For Under $300 in Fuel

Golf TDI® beats the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ achievement for “lowest fuel consumption—48 U.S. contiguous States for a non-hybrid car” at a stellar 81.17 mpg Herndon, Va. Jul 8, 2015; Volkswagen of America, Inc., is pleased to announce today that the 2015 Golf TDI® Clean Diesel, part of the fami ... Continue reading

Stamp of Approval: FCA US Invests $166 Million in Sterling Stamping Plant as it Celebrates 50 Years

Stamp of Approval: FCA US Invests $166 Million in Sterling Stamping Plant as it Celebrates 50 Years

FCA US LLC confirmed today that it is investing more than $166 million in three new press lines at its Sterling Stamping Plant, located in Sterling Heights, Mich., to support increased product demand. The new press lines - already under construction - are expected to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2015 and w ... Continue reading

Five Doors, a Hatch and Room for Adventure: All-New 2016 Scion iM Ready to Fire Up the Fun Hatch Segment

Five Doors, a Hatch and Room for Adventure: All-New 2016 Scion iM Ready to Fire Up the Fun Hatch Segment

Scion drivers have a lot going on in their lives, but they always have room for adventure. With its versatile hatchback, the all-new 2016 Scion iM has plenty of room to handle those adventures. Add in the iM’s fun-to-drive, high-style, high-content and high-MPG features, plus an outstanding price, and this new model f ... Continue reading

Scion Expansion: All-New 2016 Scion iA Sports Sedan

Scion Expansion: All-New 2016 Scion iA Sports Sedan

What has sleek styling, sporty driving dynamics, serious trunk space and will be available in September? The all-new Scion iA sports sedan. It arrives on the scene soon and features an MSRP of $15,700 for the 6-speed manual transmission and $16,800 for the 6-speed automatic. A delivery, processing and handling fee of $ ... Continue reading

Toyota Quarterly Multicultural Sales Conference Notes

Toyota Quarterly Multicultural Sales Conference Notes

Once a quarter Toyota reveals the sales results of all three of our car brands – Toyota, Scion and Lexus. Traditionally, that call has been open to business and auto writers. However, as Toyota continues to increase its focus and commitment to multicultural consumers, we wanted to host a call to share how our cars are ... Continue reading

Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes

Toyota Financial Services Announces Executive Changes

U.S. President & CEO Mike Groff Appointed to Lead TFS Americas Region Chris Ballinger Adds Responsibility as Chief Officer, Management Innovation TORRANCE, CA -- July 9, 2015: Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC) announced today that Mike Groff, President and CEO of TFS USA, is appointed to CEO of the Toyota Fi ... Continue reading

2015 Toyota Sienna SE Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015 Toyota Sienna SE Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

A sporty look and a sporty driving experience in the minivan category DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS A minivan may not be a status symbol, but there is no other automotive genre that is as space-efficient and versatile in use. If you regularly need to transport up to eight people in comfort and carry medium-larg ... Continue reading

New Toyota Avensis, Designed for Comfort and Demanding Business Customers +VIDEO

New Toyota Avensis, Designed for Comfort and Demanding Business Customers +VIDEO

The new Toyota Avensis has been designed to be a strong performer in the business car and fleet market, not just in terms of running costs but also in providing the kind of comfort and on-board technologies that make life easier for the longer-distance driver. With fleet and business customers expected to account for a ... Continue reading

European Automobile Association Revises Forecast for 2015 Car Sales to 5%

European Automobile Association Revises Forecast for 2015 Car Sales to 5%

Last year was a turning point for the automobile industry in Europe. With a total of 12.6 million passenger cars registered, it marked the first positive annual result since the financial crisis began in 2007. This growth has been maintained throughout the first half of 2015. ACEA has now revised its forecast for car r ... Continue reading

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