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2015 Ford EcoSport--Enhanced Compact SUV

2015 Ford EcoSport--Enhanced Compact SUV

The enhanced Ford EcoSport SUV, offering styling upgrades, improved driving dynamics and new equipment is available to order for October delivery. ... Continue reading

The New Mitsubishi ASX Reaches the Showrooms

The New Mitsubishi ASX Reaches the Showrooms

Exterior design changes see two-tone 18” alloy wheels and more dynamic looking wheel arches added to the mid and high specification ASX models which give the exterior a fresh new look. Widespread updates to the interior, including a new ergonomically enhanced three-spoke steering wheel, improve refinement across the r ... Continue reading

Simply Land Rover, Sunday, August 9th +VIDEO

Simply Land Rover, Sunday, August 9th +VIDEO

Land Rovers of all ages and varieties will be heading to Beaulieu on Sunday 9th August, for Simply Land Rover. Now in its third year this event, taking place in the grounds of the National Motor Museum, puts on an impressive display that is sure to appeal to fans of Britain’s best-loved off-roader. From the classi ... Continue reading

PSA Peugeot Citroen's Worldwide Sales Up 0.4% to 1,547,000 units

PSA Peugeot Citroen's Worldwide Sales Up 0.4% to 1,547,000 units

Worldwide sales up 0.4% to 1,547,000 units[1] Sales advance in Europe, China, India-Pacific and Middle East & Africa – now the Group's third largest growth market Assertive brand positioning: Worldwide success for the Peugeot 308, the brand's bestselling model Citroën C4 Cactus gets seal of approval with 90,000 units ... Continue reading

New Volkswagen 'Unleash Your RRR' Ad Campaign Allows Users to Drive a Virtual Golf R with the Sound of Voice -- Plus Video

New Volkswagen 'Unleash Your RRR' Ad Campaign Allows Users to Drive a Virtual Golf R with the Sound of Voice -- Plus Video

Volkswagen of America, Inc., is excited to unveil the Unleash Your Rrrr site that allows Volkswagen fans to drive a virtual Golf R using only the sound of voice. The web app utilizes deep learning, an artificial intelligence subset of machine learning, developed by VW’s agency of record Deutsch LA, to analyze each use ... Continue reading

Kettering University Researchers Working on Next Generation Charger for HELLA

Kettering University Researchers Working on Next Generation Charger for HELLA

Researchers in Kettering University's Advanced Power Electronics Lab (APEL) have become a go-to resource for global companies seeking innovations in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. The lab's latest collaboration is with HELLA, a globally positioned company that develops and manufactures automotive lighting a ... Continue reading

Genovation Cars Nearing Completion of High-Performance All-Electric Corvette, the GXE

Genovation Cars Nearing Completion of High-Performance All-Electric Corvette, the GXE

Genovation Cars is nearing the completion of a prototype high-performance all-electric Corvette called the Genovation Extreme Electric or GXE. Assembly of the GXE will be completed by the end of July, followed by a three-week testing phase. The GXE is based on a 2006 Z06 Corvette. “We are using state of the art in ... Continue reading

UAW, GM Open 2015 Contract Talks

UAW, GM Open 2015 Contract Talks

DETROIT – The United Auto Workers and General Motors opened 2015 contract talks Monday at the UAW-GM Center for Human Resources, where negotiations on a new national agreement will be held to replace the current four-year agreement that expires at midnight Sept. 14. The Center is located between the UAW Solidarity ... Continue reading

2016 Chevy Silverado: The New Face of Strong

2016 Chevy Silverado: The New Face of Strong

Chevy Trucks are on a roll, with Chevrolet pickup sales up 32 percent so far this year. Chevrolet intends to strengthen this momentum with significant updates for the 2016 Silverado 1500 full-size pickup. “The redesigned 2016 Silverado will build on Chevy Trucks’ legacy of dependability. It will feature a more muscul ... Continue reading

The Bolder Hybrid: Lexus ES 300h Gets New Look and Luxury for 2016

The Bolder Hybrid: Lexus ES 300h Gets New Look and Luxury for 2016

Lexus did not become the luxury hybrid leader overnight, but rather as a result of a focused strategy begun more than a decade ago. Today, the 2016 ES 300h is one of a family of six Lexus hybrid models, which recently grew with the new NX 200h hybrid crossover. Compellingly efficient, the Lexus ES 300h becomes more all ... Continue reading

Luxury, Emboldened: Lexus ES 350 Revs Up Style and Luxury for 2016

Luxury, Emboldened: Lexus ES 350 Revs Up Style and Luxury for 2016

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 Lexus ES 350 serves as part of the ... Continue reading

Solera to Acquire 100% of Identifix, an Industry-Leading Digital Provider of Vehicle Diagnostics and Repair Intelligence

Solera to Acquire 100% of Identifix, an Industry-Leading Digital Provider of Vehicle Diagnostics and Repair Intelligence

Identifix develops proprietary data-driven digital systems and applications that help automotive repair professionals to diagnose and repair vehicles efficiently, accurately and profitably. The acquisition will enable Solera to strengthen its SMR business in the U.S. and introduce the Identifix platform to the global a ... Continue reading

Dana Names James Kamsickas New President and Chief Executive Officer

Dana Names James Kamsickas New President and Chief Executive Officer

IAC Group CEO to Succeed Roger Wood, Who is Retiring MAUMEE, OH -- July 13, 2015: The board of directors of Dana Holding Corp. has named James K. Kamsickas to be president and chief executive officer of the company, effective Aug. 11, 2015. Mr. Kamsickas has held the same position at global automotive supplier Internat ... Continue reading

Rear View Safety Proudly Unveils Two New Backup Sensor Systems Designed to Make the Roads Safer All Over the Country

Rear View Safety Proudly Unveils Two New Backup Sensor Systems Designed to Make the Roads Safer All Over the Country

Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems and sensor systems, as well as a strong advocate for road safety is proud to unveil two new unique backup sensor systems that are designed to make the roads safer for pedestrians and drivers alike. The RVS-BES02 and RVS-116 sys ... Continue reading

Remy Signs Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired By BorgWarner

Remy Signs Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired By BorgWarner

Combination enables new and innovative ways to approach engine and drivetrain efficiency Remy International, Inc. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by BorgWarner Inc. , a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for powertrains around the world. Commenting on the tran ... Continue reading

Hyundai Atlanta Braves Fans To Get Superfan Treatment At This Weekend's Ballgames

Hyundai Atlanta Braves Fans To Get Superfan Treatment At This Weekend's Ballgames

Tailgate Events Offer Free Vehicle Inspections and Top-Offs for Engine Fluids, Car Care Tips for Summer Travel - Atlanta Braves fans who drive Hyundai vehicles will have the opportunity to participate in the Hyundai Before Service Experience Tour on July 17-18, where they will learn car care tips to stay safe while tra ... Continue reading

Mobility Ventures Unveils 2016 MV-1

Mobility Ventures Unveils 2016 MV-1

World's Most Advanced Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Revealed On 25th Anniversary of the American's with Disabilities Act MV-1 Innovations Praised by ADA Architect Senator Tom Harkin and Leading Disability Advocate United Spinal Association NEW YORK, July 13, 2015 -- Mobility Ventures LLC, designer and manufacturer of t ... Continue reading

Ford Partners with LULAC to Boost Latino Graduation Success and Invests $180,000 in Education Programs

Ford Partners with LULAC to Boost Latino Graduation Success and Invests $180,000 in Education Programs

Ford Motor Company Fund today announced a total of $180,000 for the 2015 Ford Driving Dreams Through Education LULAC grantees as they work together to promote on-time high school graduation and college enrollment among Latinos, the fastest-growing segment in public schools. The grantee recipients were announced today a ... Continue reading

Volvo Introduces "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty

Volvo Introduces "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty

announcement and details of Volvo "Pay Once and Never Pay Again" Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty ecclusions Batteries, Batteries for remote keyless entry Belts Brake Pads Bulbs Clutch Lining Filters Floor Mats • Fuses • Rotors (excluding run out) • Spark Plugs • Timing Belts • Upholstery/rugs • Wiper blades • Ti ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL RECAP (33) - July 13, 2015 +VIDEO

NHTSA RECALL RECAP (33) - July 13, 2015 +VIDEO

recall 2004 BUICK / 2004 CHEVROLET / 2004 PONTIAC / Recall VOLKSWAGEN / 2015, Recall LAND ROVER / 2013-2016, recall JEEP / 2014-2015, recall CHEVROLET / 2011-2013 PONTIAC / 2008-2009 recall BUICK / 2008-2012 CHEVROLET / 2009-2012 GMC / 2007-2012 SATURN / 2007-2010 recall HUMMER / 2006-2010, recall FORD / 2015 Recall DO ... Continue reading

Ford Releases Details on World's First Mass-Produced Carbon Fiber Wheels for Shelby GT350R Mustang

Ford Releases Details on World's First Mass-Produced Carbon Fiber Wheels for Shelby GT350R Mustang

With a little help from Space Shuttle technology, Ford helped reinvent the wheel. For the all-new Shelby® GT350R, the most track-ready road-going production Mustang ever, Ford dreamed of using the ultimate high-performance material for its unique wheels – carbon fiber. But while the automotive aftermarket and a low-v ... Continue reading

The Launch of the 2015 Ducati 'Speciale' Challenge: to Find the Best Modified Ducati in the UK

The Launch of the 2015 Ducati 'Speciale' Challenge: to Find the Best Modified Ducati in the UK

Ducati UK is pleased to announce the launch of the 2015 Ducati ‘Speciale’ Challenge, a competition to find the best modified Ducati in the UK. Ducati has always been synonymous with performance and design and most Ducati customers modify their bike in some way using the extensive array of Ducati Performance accessori ... Continue reading

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