New Data from Progressive Insurance Shows Spike in Thanksgiving Week Wrecks
Thanksgiving is recognized as one of the most heavily traveled holidays, with festivities both before and after the turkey is carved. As families prepare to hit the road this Thanksgiving week, new data from Progressive Insurance offers drivers a leg up on potential accident risks from the day before Thanksgiving (know ... Continue reading
The legend - now even more dynamic ATLANTA -- November 23, 2015: New appearance for an automotive icon: The new Mercedes-Benz SL will offer customers a host of significantly enhanced technical and visual features when it launches in the U.S. in the spring of 2016. More powerful engines, the 9G-TRONIC automatic transmis ... Continue reading
Volkswagen submits Recall Plan For 2-liter Diesel Cars to California Air Resources Board
<p>SACRAMENTO November 18, 2015; Today the Volkswagen Group of America (VW) submitted a recall plan to the California Air Resources Board responding to the violations described in ARBâs <a href="http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/in_use_compliance_letter.pdf& q uot;> September 18, 2015 letter</a> to VW concerning illeg ... Continue reading
An Inside Look at FCA US: Get a Fresh Take on Product News With FCA360
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Each month, the digital magazine FCA360 provides in-depth feature articles about FCA US LLC and its Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep®, Ram, Mopar and SRT vehicles and products. Optimized for use on multiple web browsers and mobile devices, FCA360 enables users to explore product news, inno ... Continue reading
Ferrari Applies to List Shares on MTA
Ferrari N.V. and FE New N.V.[1] announced today the filing of the application for the listing, in connection with the planned separation of Ferrari N.V. from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V., of the common shares of Ferrari on the Mercato Telematico Azionario organized and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A. [1] As part of ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Teams with NIADA as National Member Benefit Partner
Reynolds and Reynolds has joined with the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) as an NIADA Member Benefit Partner. Reynolds Document Services will provide business forms and sales contracts, compliance services, branding products and other dealership supplies to NIADA member dealers throughout No ... Continue reading
The Daimler Testing and Technology Centre in Immendingen: Unimog Helps Maintain Testing Track
Unimog U 430 prepares the rough dirt track Special equipment makes track maintenance easy Rough dirt track is the first section to go into operation The Daimler testing track at Immendingen is helping to get test drives off the public highways and into a self-contained site STUTTGART/IMMENDINGEN -- November 23, 2015: D ... Continue reading
Hailing Its Taxis: Nissan Exceeds All-Important 500 Electric Taxi Milestone
Nissan has more than 550 electric taxis on European roads, making it Europeâs best-selling manufacturer of 100% electric taxis Latest in a long line of deals sees Hungarian taxi firm purchase 65 Nissan LEAFs More than 100 e-taxis delivered in 2015 year-to-date paris -- November 23, 2015: Nissan is leading the elec ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Rolls Out 3D Smart Glasses
Launch following successful pilot project with Wolfsburg plant logistics Roll-out in the area of order picking Wolfsburg, November 23, 2015 â At Volkswagenâs Wolfsburg plant, the roll-out of 3D smart glasses as standard equipment has now started following a three-month pilot phase. Plant logistics personnel a ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Rolls out New RoadKing Family Magazine
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of the TA® and Petro Stopping Centers® travel center brands, has announced the publication of a special annual edition of its popular RoadKing magazine, RoadKing Family. RoadKing Family has been mailed to homes of more the 150,000 professional drivers who hav ... Continue reading
Axalta Expands Architectural Palette With New, Innovative Alesta AR400 Anodic Natura
Environmentally friendly, silver metallic joins Axalta architectural powder collection HOUSTON -- November 23, 2015: Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, introduced an innovative new product to its architectural Alesta® powder coating product family called, AR400 Anodi ... Continue reading
Safe Driving Tips to be Thankful for this Holiday Season
In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday and a predicted wet winter, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) is sharing this important message with travelers: drive safely and be prepared for inclement weather at all times. Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year with the likelihood of an i ... Continue reading
Buckle Up for Life Releases New Holiday Traditions for Child Passenger Safety
National Injury Prevention Program from Cincinnati Childrenâs and Toyota Helps Protect Children During Busiest Travel Season of the Year NEW YORK -- November 23, 2015: Every family has their own holiday traditions â itâs one of the reasons this time of year is so special. On the cusp of the busiest trave ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Drives the 2015 American Music Awards Telecast
For the second consecutive year, FCA US LLC will take automotive ownership of the American Music Awards (AMA) telecast, teaming up with not one, but the world's three largest music companies - Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group and Sony Music - to present viewers with a one-night-only musical and television expe ... Continue reading
FCA US Launches Nationwide No-Cost College Education for Dealership Employees & Families +VIDEO
FCA US LLC announced today the national rollout of its Degrees@Work program and the newly developed Degrees@Work Family offering with Strayer University, designed to provide a no-cost, no-debt college degree to participating FCA US dealership employees and their immediate family members. FCA US is not only the first an ... Continue reading
Subaru Launch Control Video Series Collects 2015 W3 Awards for Online Video Content +VIDEO
Subaru's highly praised Launch Control Series collected two 2015 W3 Awards, which recognizes creative excellence on the web. Episode 3.1- Engineering a Revolution won a Gold Award for Branded Content: Business to Consumer, while the entire Subaru Launch Control series claimed a Silver Award for Online Video: Web Series ... Continue reading
FCA US Announces Head of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance
FCA US LLC today appointed Michael Dahl Head of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, effective December 1, 2015. Dahl replaces Scott Kunselman who previously announced his decision to retire. Prior to his appointment, Dahl held the position of Director, Gasoline/Diesel Engine Programs and Global Powertrain Coordin ... Continue reading
A Step Towards Equality for People with Disabilities
Limited mobility used to mean a limited choice of cars. The available models were mostly large vehicles such as light commercial vehicles or minivans. With Autoadapt's latest swivel seat, the Turny Low Vehicle, more people get to choose the car they love, not just a car based on their physical needs. The Turny Low Vehi ... Continue reading
First Look - 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune +VIDEO
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When the designers for the Scion C-HR Concept began their research, they were told by young urban creative customers, "Polarizing is ok. Boring is not." That sentiment was evident today as the Scion C-HR Concept had its World Debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With an iconic design that also incorporates functionality ... Continue reading
Tips on Driving "Nice" This Holiday Season
Download infographic as PDF New York, Nov. 23, 2015 â Holiday driving can cause more than road rage â it can wreak havoc on relationships. Whether stuck in Thanksgiving traffic or riding for hours with the in-laws, the âmost wonderful time of the yearâ has serious potential to turn family fun into f ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls - 2010-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan And F-650 in North America
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23, 2015 Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents, injuries or fires related to these conditions. Details are as follows: Ford issues safety recall for certain 2010-2011 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan vehicles in North America for potenti ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS Nov 23, 2015; Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Lexus, BMW And Others,
NHTSA RECALLS Nov 23, 2015; Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Lexus, BMW, ... Continue reading
New Highway Users' Study Identifies and Ranks America's Worst 50 Traffic Bottlenecks
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2015: A new study released today by the American Highway Users Alliance identifies America's 50 worst bottlenecks and finds that the very worst bottleneck, as measured by hours of delay, is in Chicago, IL. Los Angeles, CA owns the next six of the top 10. Speaking at the American Highway Users Allia ... Continue reading
Ssshh. . . .Keep It Quiet! Vauxhall Reveals Astra's Silent Secrets
Much has been written about how quiet and refined Vauxhallâs new Astra is, and now the company can reveal how this has been achieved. When the Astra arrives in the acoustic lab, it is still in the final phase of being made production-ready. Engineers, led by Bernd Justen, Vehicle Performance Manager for Vauxhall/O ... Continue reading
Nissan Names Kristina Adamski Director, Group Communications
Nissan today named Kristina Adamski director, Group Communications, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) effective Dec. 1, 2015. She will lead teams responsible for all Nissan Group communications activities in North America including corporate, manufacturing, labor and policy communications, multicultural communications, ... Continue reading
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