Volkswagen Chattanooga Builds 500,000th Passat
Volkswagen Chattanooga has achieved a significant production milestone with the completion of its 500,000th Passat. The car, produced in the worldâs first and only LEED Platinum certified factory, was a Candy White Limited Edition, with black interior, keyless access with pushbutton start, a rearview camera, heate ... Continue reading
Lexus Sets The Pulse Racing With The World's First Heartbeat Car
Driving a great car can stimulate the senses and quicken the heartbeat. Now Lexus has created the worldâs first vehicle that directly translates the driverâs heart patterns into a striking visual display across the bodywork. The one-off RC F high-performance coupe is the result of collaboration between Lexus ... Continue reading
Infiniti QX80 rated most appealing Large Premium SUV in 2015 JD Power U.S. APEAL Study
The 2015 Infiniti QX80 has been named the highest ranked Large Premium SUV in the annual JD Power U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study℠. The 2015 Infiniti Q70 ranked third in the Midsize Premium Car category. The study asks owners to evaluate their vehicles across 77 attributes, which a ... Continue reading
CHGT: Automotive Industry Hitting Full Throttle in 3D Printing Use
The auto industry has discovered 3D printing can help it make parts (and even entire cars) cheaper, lighter and faster. Changing Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: CHGT) stands ready to help manufacturers take full advantage of the ever-growing technology through its 3D printing portal, printing services and consulting experti ... Continue reading
Start Your Engines! Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak Ordering Commences
Mopar has announced the launch of ordering for the new Mopar Dodge Challenger Drag Pak, with the option of the brand's first-ever offering of a supercharged 354-cubic-inch Gen III HEMI® engine or a naturally aspirated 426-cubic-inch Gen III HEMI engine. Pricing will be cubic-inch appropriate, with a manufacturer's s ... Continue reading
Porsche Ranks Highest Among Nameplates in J.D. Power 'APEAL' Study for Eleventh Consecutive Year
Macan, Cayenne, and Cayman take highest honors in their individual segments ATLANTA -- July 22, 2015: For the eleventh year in a row, U.S. customers have rated Porsche highest among all nameplates in the industry in the 20th edition of the J.D. Power 'APEAL' (Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout) Study. In addi ... Continue reading
Enterprise Holdings â which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands â claimed the top three spots for car rental in the 2015 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. The National Car Rental brand ranked No. 1 in the "Car Rental Agencies" category, followed by ... Continue reading
Daimler Continues Along Path of Profitable Growth
Daimler AG (ticker symbol DAI) continued along its profitable growth path and posted record levels of unit sales, revenue and earnings for the second quarter and the first half of 2015. With total sales of 714,800 passenger cars and commercial vehicles, the company sold 14% more vehicles in the months of April through ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Engages and Empowers Fans at VidCon 2015
As a Presenting Sponsor for the Third Consecutive Year, Kia is Creating Enhanced Fan Experiences and Showcasing Sorento, Soul and Forte Models - The Kia Lounge allows fans to interact with talent, experience an animated photo booth, participate in a trivia game show and have an inside look at VidCon from the eyes of a ... Continue reading
Ferrari Files for Initial Public Offering
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("FCA") announced today that its subsidiary, New Business Netherlands N.V. (to be renamed Ferrari N.V.), has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for a proposed initial public offering of common shares currently held by FCA. T ... Continue reading
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) today reported strong earnings growth for the second quarter with net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.1 billion, or $0.67 per diluted share, which included a $1.1 billion loss from special items before tax, or $(0.62) per diluted share. Earnings before interest and taxes ( ... Continue reading
25 automotive and technology thought leaders address the most critical issues transforming the ways cars are made, sold, driven, owned and serviced - Multiple press conferences featuring breaking auto-tech news - 60,000 square feet of exhibitors displaying the latest auto-tech innovations LOS ANGELES -- July 23, 2015: ... Continue reading
Visor Mounted Life Saving Device Breaks Car Window in Seconds
Saves People Trapped in Vehicles NEW YORK -- July 23, 2015: StatGear, a leading manufacturer of life saving tools, invents a visor mounted device that is made to break automotive glass windows in seconds. The SuperVizor enables those trapped in cars to be saved quickly when seconds matter. By-standers and concerned cit ... Continue reading
Mazda6, CX-5 Earn Best-In-Segment Accolades in J.D. Power APEAL Survey
Mazda6, CX-5 Each Have Two APEAL Segment Wins IRVINE, CA -- July 23, 2015: Both the current-generation midsize Mazda6 sedan and compact CX-5 crossover have won praise throughout the automotive industry for their style, poise, technology and driving dynamics. The barometer for their excellence is also judged by the cons ... Continue reading
When driving the high-revving, 526-horsepower Shelby GT350® Mustang, drivers would do best to keep eyes on the road. So thats where Ford put the Performance Shift Light Indicator. For decades, race drivers have used shift lights that signal the perfect engine speed for the shift point for maximum acceleration and lo ... Continue reading
When it comes to delivering vehicles that owners really love, 3 of the Ford nameplates led in their respective segments as per the latest J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study released earlier today. Ford had three segment award recipients â C-MAX, Expedition and the F-150 ... Continue reading
Tips for Staying Cool with Your Ford Vehicle this Summer
Last year was the hottest summer on record[1], and heat and humidity are again bearing down across the United States. Heat waves on both coasts are contributing to shattered weather records already this year, with 31 cities and towns across the country posting the hottest June temperature ever recorded. Raleigh, North ... Continue reading
Giving Up the Keys Equals Increased Risk of Health Problems in Older Adults
AAA Foundation study shows increased risk of depression and entry into long-term care facilities among former older drivers ORLANDO, FL -- July 23, 2015: Older adults who have stopped driving are almost two times more likely to suffer from depression and nearly five times as likely to enter a long-term care facility th ... Continue reading
General Motors Helps Honor Five U.S. Service Members
Five men and women representing each branch of the U.S. military were honored Tuesday night for their exemplary service during the 2015 Military Times Service Member of the Year Awards. The 15th annual event was held in Washington, D.C., with members of Congress and senior Pentagon officials in attendance. General Moto ... Continue reading
Ally Renews Exclusive Sponsorship of TIME Dealer of the Year Through 2021
Nominations now open for 2016 TIME Dealer of the Year DETROIT -- July 22, 2015: Ally Financial today announced that it will renew its exclusive sponsorship of the TIME Dealer of the Year program through 2021. Ally and TIME also officially opened the nomination period for the 2016 TIME Dealer of the Year program, encour ... Continue reading
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