Renault Trafic Improves on 2014 Win at 2015 MPG Marathon
Renaultâs Trafic van has triumphed as the best-performing Light Commercial Vehicle at the 2015 MPG Marathon winning the title âBest Percentage Improvementâ compared to manufacturer claimed economy figures, in the LCV category. Held at the end of September, the MPG Marathon is a grueling two-day economy c ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda2 Excels in 2015 MPG Marathon
All-new Mazda2 105ps Sport Nav Diesel averages over 100mpg in real-world economy test. Mazdaâs new-generation diesel features ultra-low compression ratio and i-stop. Leading Mazda recorded 103.42MPG over 400 miles of real-world driving. Representing a 24.45 per cent improvement over official combined economy. Offe ... Continue reading
Citroën Success in the 2015 MPG Marathon: C4 Cactus Delivers 103.28 MPG
NEW BERLINGO VAN RETURNS 68.64MPG COVENTRY, UK -- Oct. 5, 2015: A Citroën C4 Cactus BlueHDi 100 S&S manual car has just returned an outstanding 103.28mpg in the 2015 ALD Automotive Fleet World MPG Marathon â the first Citroën ever to achieve more than 100mpg in this event. In addition, a New Citroën Berli ... Continue reading
Volvo Reveals Safe and Seamless User Interface for Self-Driving Cars +VIDEO
Volvo Cars has revealed one of the industryâs most advanced and easy-to-use interfaces to oversee how drivers will transfer control to a carâs autonomous driving (AD) mode in its forthcoming cars. The advent of autonomous driving technology means that the relationship between a driver and a carâs user in ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce to Invest over One-Half Billion Dollars to Transform Indianapolis Facilities
Today, Rolls-Royce announced the company will invest nearly $600 million to modernize its manufacturing operations in Indianapolis and to conduct technology research, ensuring that Indiana remains a leader in the aerospace industry for decades to come. âWe want to express our sincere appreciation to the State of I ... Continue reading
Toyota Gets Down and Dirty in Action-Packed Marketing Campaign for the All-New 2016 Tacoma + VIDEO
If your heart doesnt beat a little faster after watching the all-new Toyota Tacoma broadcast spots, you might want to check your pulse. Americas best-selling, midsize pickup takes off-roading to new heights in the latest multicultural campaign delivered by Toyota and its advertising agencies Saatchi & Saatchi Los A ... Continue reading
Cadillac Global Sales Rise 10% in September
With substantial gains in its top three markets, Cadillac global sales increased 10 percent in September to 25,493 units. U.S. sales rose 7.8 percent, while increases in China and Canada were 14.7 percent and 34.6 percent, respectively. âFollowing a disciplined strategy led by increasing product substance, stronge ... Continue reading
2016 Chevy Camaro Headlines 'Find New Road Trips'
Chevrolet is hitting the highways and byways of America this fall in the all-new 2016 Camaro, with the Find New Roads Trip celebrating the introduction of five all-new Chevrolet cars Camaro, Malibu, Cruze, Volt and Spark. ... Continue reading
Angelenos worry more about backing out onto a busy street than ghosts or flying according to a recent survey. The survey, conducted by independent research company Penn Schoen Berland, examined driving-related fears, as well as public receptiveness to driver-assist and semi-autonomous technologies designed to ease d ... Continue reading
New Ford #Mustang #EcoBoost Option Brings Younger Buyers in Southern California
Non-Ford vehicle owners account for 56 percent of new EcoBoost® Mustang sales in Southern California, according to J.D. Power PIN data Buyers ages 16 to 35 years old account for 47 percent of market share for 2015 Mustang versus 30 percent for 2014 car 47 percent of Mustang buyers in Southern California choose #EcoB ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Announces First Major Order for Frictionless Automotive Engine Seals
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies (Freudenberg-NOK) has won its first major order for its new generation of automotive seals. The frictionless Levitex seals, a subject of the company's research for years, will go into an engine for a global platform in 2017. The new seals function with a cushion of air, reducing bot ... Continue reading
Autotrader Quick Poll Reports 30 Percent of Respondents Less Likely to Consider a IRVINE, CA and ATLANTA --Oct. 5, 2015: Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader today report that more than 70 percent of KBB.com survey respondents believe the diesel emissions issue could spread beyond just Volkswagen. As for the brand's reputat ... Continue reading
Who's Teaching Our Teens to Drive (And Where Are They Picking Up Unsafe Driving Habits)?
Parents of soon to be driving teens are invited to take a free Mock Drive Test during National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 18-24) to assess their readiness to model safe driving. DriveSafe Driving Schools is putting a twist on National Teen Driver Safety Week by offering parents of soon to be driving teens a free ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: October 5, 2015 - Honda; Toyota; Nissan; BMW;
Your vehicle may be involved in a safety recall and may create a safety risk for you or your passengers. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. However, if left unrepaired, a potential safety defect in your vehicle could lead to injury or even death. Read this entire email to find out more and l ... Continue reading
Passenger Front Airbag Module Recall: 2003 Honda Odyssey
Honda will voluntarily recall 37 model-year 2003 Odyssey vehicles in the United States to replace the passenger front airbag module, free of charge. Prior-generation original airbag modules designed for the 2002 Odyssey were mistakenly supplied during production of affected 2003 Odyssey vehicles. The incorrect airbag m ... Continue reading
The New ZZ6 Chevy Small Block Advances Crate Engine Legacy
Developed with contemporary technologies, including a high-rpm valvetrain, Chevrolet Performanceâs new ZZ6 crate engine offers builders a modern twist on the classic Chevy Small Block 350. It uses updated Fast Burn cylinder heads with beehive-style valve springs inspired by the LS engine family â a feature th ... Continue reading
GM Unveils 'Let's Drive NYC' Car-Sharing Program
Running an errand to a big box store or planning a weekend excursion are about to get easier for some Manhattan residents because of a car-sharing program revealed today by General Motors. It's the company's latest move to deliver urban mobility options to customers around the globe. Let's Drive NYC is available to eli ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Corporation announced today that it successfully built passenger tires with 100 percent of its natural rubber-containing components derived from guayule*, a desert shrub that grows in arid regions. Built at the Bridgestone Technical Center in Japan, the tires are particularly unique because they were constr ... Continue reading
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