Toyota Accelerates Home Helper Robot Program
Toyota is accelerating development of a robot that can perform tasks in the home to help elderly and disabled people lead independent lives. The Human Support Robot (HSR) is its response to the rising demand for long-term elderly care. The World Health Organisation predicts that by 2050, 22 per cent of the worldâs ... Continue reading
Ford Air Filtration Enables City Drivers to Breathe Cleaner Air
Did you know that sneezing while driving at 95 km/h may result in driving blind for up to 20 metres?* Ford has introduced to vehicles a new air filtration system that blocks almost all nitrogen dioxide a key trigger of asthma up to 99 per cent of pollen, and gaseous pollutants and odours. The technology is a ... Continue reading
Lower Emissions and Improved Economy for Alfa Romeo Giulietta Range
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine range has been revised to offer improved economy and emissions across the entire petrol and diesel engine range. Of key interest to both private buyers and business users, the popular 1.6 JTDM-2 turbo diesel engine not only benefits from a reduction in emissions from 104g/km to 99g/km, t ... Continue reading
The McLaren 675LT, Power, A Beautiful Thing
The McLaren 675LT, which debuted in production form at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, is the lightest, most powerful, fastest and most track-focused, yet road legal, model in the McLaren Super Series, and resurrects one of the most revered names in modern-day GT racing the Longtail. It is also the most exclusive in ... Continue reading
Follows Edsel Fordâs Epic 1915 Journey Detroit -- July 17, 2015: The Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) is celebrating Americaâs Road Trip Century by following Edsel Fordâs epic 1915 journey from Detroit to San Francisco. The HVA will be driving a 1915 Ford Model T that is similar to the car Edsel Ford d ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for Sporty Camry and Corolla Special Editions
Special Editions for special vehicles. Toyotas Camry mid-size sedan, the best-selling car in America for the past 13 years, and Corolla compact sedan, the worlds best-selling car of all-time, will be adding some extra summer sizzle with Special Editions for the 2016 model year. Both models will begin arriving at To ... Continue reading
Driving at night, particularly on unlit roads, can be a nerve-wracking experience. Ford is developing new lighting technologies that will enable drivers to more easily identify potential hazards, including pedestrians, cyclists and animals. Fords Camera-Based Advanced Front Lighting System can widen the beam at junct ... Continue reading
Autoliv Expands Active Safety Capability
This acquisition expands our capability in the Active Safety market and provides additional building blocks to our portfolio in automated drivingâ Autoliv, Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the automotive business of ... Continue reading
Nissan accelerates into top spot as best-selling Asian brand in Europe
July 16, 2015: Nissan today announced record sales in the first six months of 2015, making it the top-selling Asian brand in Europe. A total of 384,726 units were sold in the first six months of 2015, representing an increase of 4.3 percent versus this time last year. New car registrations also jumped ahead in the firs ... Continue reading
Six U.S. 2015 Nissan GT Academy Finalists Earn Coveted Spot at International Race Camp in England
Six Gran Turismo 6 gamers are now one giant step closer to becoming Nissan's next professional race car driver. Following two intense days of competition at the U.S. 2015 Nissan GT Academy Finals in Nashville, the following competitors have earned the right to represent the United States during the International Race C ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces $6.8 Million Investment in California
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA), today announced plans to invest $6.8 million to expand its logistics operations by opening a new Pacific Northwest Parts Distribution Center in Sacramento, Calif. The 143,000 square-foot facility, marks Volkswagenâs second parts distribution warehouse in California, and w ... Continue reading
Jill Sutton Joins GM as Corporate Secretary, Deputy General Counsel
General Motors Co. announced today that it has appointed Jill Sutton as Corporate Secretary and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, Finance and Strategic Transactions, effective immediately. Sutton will report to Craig Glidden, executive vice president and general counsel. Prior to joining GM, Sutton, 43, was executi ... Continue reading
Acura to Infuse its Presence Throughout the 2015 Monterey Automotive Week
--Next-generation NSX supercar to be featured throughout the week --Acura to be the premier automotive sponsor of The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering --Championship-winning Comptech Racing Acura-Spice GTP Lights race car to make brand's inaugural run at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion --Acura will mark its commitment t ... Continue reading
2016 Scion tC Upgrades Make for Alluring Touring
Scionâs top seller, the tC sports coupe, adds new sound, smarts and swishes as it enters the 2016 model year. A new standard audio system, a host of upgraded interior features including a Smart Key with push-button start, and the addition of a standard rear windshield wiper add to the fun and functionality of the ... Continue reading
Continental Announces Tire Safety Recall of Approximately 8,500 Tires in U.S., Canada and Mexico
Voluntary safety recall program involves Continental ContiProContact tires 225/45 R17 - Loss of air pressure may occur; No reports of accidents - Tires will be replaced at no charge FORT MILL, SC -- July 16, 2015: Continental today announced a voluntary recall program involving approximately 8,500 passenger vehicle tir ... Continue reading
Picture Your Life. Picture How Quickly It Can Change.
DALLAS -- July 17, 2015: Picture this. You're driving in your neighborhood. Your phone beeps. You take your eyes off the road for just a second. What happens next...could be life-changing. ... Continue reading
FCA US Ranks Highest Overall in Strategic Vision's 20th Annual Total Quality Index
Dodge Durango won its segment for the third consecutive year while Dodge Charger and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited both lead their segments for the second year in a row. TQI is based on responses from more than 46,000 owners of new 2015 model year vehicles. The quality study includes more than 155 specific aspects of the cus ... Continue reading
Auto Lab - Live Radio Car Show Call-in | Saturday July 18, 2015
harold wohchuk, auto lab, live radio call in show, car talk from new york, Harold Bendell-Major Auto Fred Bordoff-Bronx Community College CUNY Libby DeMarco-Broadway Sunoco Jerry Pastore-D & J Diagnostic Johanna Pastore-D & J Diagnostic Joanne Porcelli,Esq. Michael Porcelli-Central Avenue Information Nicholas Prague-MT ... Continue reading
The security and confidence of our customers is important. As part of its ongoing software security and quality efforts, FCA has an Embedded System Quality Engineering team dedicated to identifying and implementing software best practices across FCA globally. The teamâs responsibilities include development and imp ... Continue reading
GAC FCA Joint Venture Establishes Automotive Sales Company to Support China Growth Strategy
Today, GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Co., Ltd. (GFC), the existing joint venture company of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) and Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC), announced its intention to form a new wholly owned sales company, GAC Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
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