Lingenfelter Offers 720 HP Performance Package For 2015 C7 Z06 Corvettes
BRIGHTON, Mich. July 27, 2015; Corvette owners who crave more performance and power from their C7 Z06 LT-4 engine, and an even greater adrenaline rush when behind the wheel, can satisfy their need for increased power with a new Stage 1 engine package from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Lingenfelter's C7 Z06 engi ... Continue reading
Dealers rank company highest in Retail Leasing, Floor Planning and Prime Retail Credit Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC was ranked highest in all three categories of the just-released J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Dealer Financing Satisfaction StudySM. The study measures dealer satisfaction with auto financing providers ... Continue reading
The SEAT Technical Centre Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
44 years ago, SEAT made a decision that would change its future forever. The company decided to create its own Technical Centre; this dream became a reality in 1975. The Technical Centre was conceived with the aim of ensuring the companys progress, creating its own unique identity and style and constantly incorporati ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL RECAP - July 27, 2015
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BMW i Patent Powers eBike +VIDEO
BMW i stands for visionary vehicle concepts, progressive design and a new understanding of premium that is strongly defined by sustainability. Furthermore, BMW i also fulfills the function within the BMW Group of an incubator for innovation that reaches far beyond the vehicles BMW i3 and BMW i8 we are already familiar ... Continue reading
The New Mitsubishi L200 Series 5 Redefines the Pick-Up Truck
Pick-up trucks are fundamental to Mitsubishi Motors. In the UK our legacy extends through four model generations and 33 years. The Mitsubishi trophy room shows the current L200 Series 4 has won more awards than all of its rivals put together. Since its UK launch in 2006, the current L200 Series 4 has outsold all other ... Continue reading
Team Sky and Jaguar Celebrate Third Tour de France Yellow Jersey in 4 Years in Paris
Team Sky and Jaguar celebrate third Tour de France yellow jersey in four years in Paris Jaguar F-PACE returns to the Tour de France in âcelebratoryâ light camouflage to commemorate Team Sky victory Key moments from the Tour de France including Chris Froome winning Stage 10 in La-Pierre-Saint-Martin included w ... Continue reading
Axalta's Powder Coating Joint Venture Wins Top Ten Powder Coating Brands Award in China
Axalta-Huajia Coatings, a joint-venture company of leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, Axalta Coating Systems, has won the HC360.com Top Ten Powder Coating Brands. This title, awarded by prominent B2B e-commerce service online provider HC360.com, recognizes Axalta-Huajia Coatings for its superior hig ... Continue reading
New DSRC Product Offerings Announced Hirschmann Solutions, a leading supplier of antenna and transceiver systems, is expanding its Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) antenna product family. The new offerings support industry and government initiatives to develop the next generation of vehicle technologies for ... Continue reading
Underwriting and Funding Speed Exceed Price as Drivers of Auto Dealer Satisfaction
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Ranks Highest in All Three Award Segments: Prime Retail Credit, Retail Leasing and Floor Planning In the highly competitive auto lending environment, the level of service provided, including technology and a collaborative and consultative staff, is more important than price, as dealers ... Continue reading
Storytelling Helps Drive Auto Shopper Customer Satisfaction with Auto Manufacturer Websites
BMW and Porsche Rank Highest in a Tie in Auto Manufacturer Website Satisfaction Auto manufacturers (OEMs) have moved away from having an abundance of text and static pictures on their websites, and are instead telling an engaging story about their vehicles by using highly impactful visuals with descriptive text and mor ... Continue reading
2016 Lexus GX 460 Offers Full Luxury With Full Off-Road Capability
From the urban asphalt jungle to the last mile of the Rubicon Trail, the 2016 Lexus GX 460 can navigate rough roads while keeping passengers pampered in luxury amenities. The GX 460 is one of the very few full-capability luxury SUVs available today and it performs with Lexus quality and reliability. With a robust body- ... Continue reading
2016 Lexus CT 200h Offers Compact Attitude With Impressive MPG
What do you get when Lexus melds a sporty luxury compact with an environmentally conscientious attitude? The 2016 CT 200h. With an EPA-estimated 42 MPG combined fuel economy the CT 200h is one of six hybrid models Lexus offers for 2016. Lexus has been the hybrid luxury leader since it introduced the first luxury hybrid ... Continue reading
Lexus IS Sport Sedan Gets Revved Up In 2016 With Three Available Engines
The Lexus IS luxury sport sedan models will continue to delight drivers with their balance of luxury, agility and sportiness as they enter 2016 model year with a three model strategy with IS 200t, IS 300 AWD, and IS 350. The former IS 250 and IS 250 AWD are discontinued. The IS adds to its stable of engines and receive ... Continue reading
Dodge Announces 2016 SRT Hellcat Plan of Attack; Increases Production +VIDEO
Dodge will soon be opening the dealer order banks for 2016 model year Dodge Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcats, streamlining the process and significantly increasing production to ensure that the fastest, most powerful muscle cars ever continue to move off dealer lots. We could not have asked for a more enthusiastic ... Continue reading
FCA Recall: Statement: Software Update
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to update software in approximately 1,400,000 U.S. vehicles equipped with certain radios. The recall aligns with an ongoing software distribution that insulates connected vehicles from remote manipulation, which, if unauthorized, constitutes criminal action. Further, F ... Continue reading
FCA Recall: Statement: Occupant Restraint Control Module
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to recalibrate control modules on approximately 667,406 U.S.-market trucks to prevent inadvertent side-curtain air-bag and seatbelt pre-tensioner deployment. Modules in certain pickups may have calibrations with a low deployment threshold. The Company is aware of two p ... Continue reading
FCA US Reaches Consensual Resolution of NHTSA Investigation on 23 Recall Campaigns
FCA US LLC (FCA US) today announced it has entered into a consent order with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) which resolves the issues raised by NHTSA with respect to FCA USâs execution of 23 recall campaigns in NHTSAâs Special Order issued to FCA US on May 22, 2015 and further addr ... Continue reading
NHTSA To Fine Fiat Chrysler $105 Million For Recall Abuses
Milan IT July 26, 2015; Valentina Za writing for Reuters reported that U.S. authorities are close to imposing a record $105 million fine on Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCHA.MI) for recall lapses covering millions of vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday citing people familiar with the matter. A settleme ... Continue reading
2015 Nissan Murano Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
An honest and useful family crossover, now with more panache. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it debuted for 2003, the Nissan Murano was notable for not even pretending to be a rough-and-tough truck SUV. Introduced with an "adventures in on-roading" theme, in direct to the offroad-ready image and marketing s ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim, Actress Tanna Frederick and Her 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider +VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD USA - July 26, 2015: In this episode, Fireball and Kathie meet actress/car aficionado Tanna Frederick for a drive along the Malibu coast in her 1983 Alfa. Tanna, who is perhaps best known for her roles in Hollywood Dreams (2006), Irene in Time (2009) and Queen of the Lot, is also a featured player in several ... Continue reading
A Mutts-Have this Summer: the Dog Safety Range from KODA
KODA is advising all dog owners to paws for thought before they take their furry friends on the great summer getaway. Thanks to its passion for safety and the protection of all occupants whether four or two legged KODA has developed a comprehensive range of accessories designed to keep dogs safe and secure on ... Continue reading
Highway Safety Leaders Deliver Highway Safety Message
National Share the Road Safety Tour Visits Moline, Ill. to Educate Motorists The American Trucking Associations' Share the Road highway safety tour delivered a message of highway safety here today at the headquarters of ATA member Tennant Truck Lines. The tour visited Moline at a particularly important time for highway ... Continue reading
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