Mayor Boris Johnson is First Politician to Experience Nissan LEAF
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP takes advantage of Nissanâs zero emission shuttle service at COP21 Johnson is first politician to experience the new, longer range Nissan LEAF 30 kWh The range of the Nissan LEAF 30 kWh is big enough to drive 80 times the distance between Mr Johnsonâs hotel and Paris Gare du ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 T8 Reigns Supreme at the Stuff Gadget Awards 2015
XC90 T8 Twin Engine petrol-electric hybrid voted Car of the Year Praised for its technology and range of sophisticated driver aids Tablet-style infotainment system and a range of web apps are standard with every XC90 The Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine has been voted the Car of the Year in the Stuff Gadget Awards 2015. Stuff ... Continue reading
Green Light for Porsche Mission E +VIDEO
Porsche to invest around a billion euros - More than 1,000 new jobs Stuttgart. The first 100% electrically powered Porsche is on its way. The supervisory board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG today gave the green light for the Mission E project. ... Continue reading
FIAT is a presenting sponsor of the 12th annual Motor4Toys Charity Car Show and Toy Drive More than 5,000 vehicles, from supercars and everyday cars to hot rods and rat rods, will gather for annual charity event All car enthusiasts and car clubs encouraged to attend Goal is to collect more than 60,000 toys for underpri ... Continue reading
As the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles opens its doors to the public after undergoing massive renovations, BMW is proud to present its new gallery space â the Armand Hammer Foundation Gallery presented by BMW of North America. The gallery will exhibit three BMW Art Cars throughout 2016, as well as a Z4 u ... Continue reading
Even More Individuality Ex Factory: "designo manufaktur" for the G-Class
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has been writing an incomparable success story since 1979. "designo manufaktur" is now making the classic cross-country vehicle even more individual ex factory. Customers can now tailor the off-road icon to their personal style. The name says it all: "designo manufaktur" captures customers' im ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Achieves Best-Selling November
Mercedes-Benz handed over 161,953 vehicles to customers worldwide in November (+7.4%), which is more than ever before in a November. Since the beginning of the year, unit sales increased by 13.9% to 1,693,494 vehicles. The Stuttgart-based premium brand with the three-pointed star thus surpassed its total unit sales of ... Continue reading
U.S. Mayors Applaud Conference Committee Agreement on 'Fast' Surface Transportation Law
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2015 U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran today lauded successful House and Senate action on legislation renewing the nation's surface transportation law, which provides more than $300 billion over five years in federal funding for highway, safety, transit and r ... Continue reading
The testers at TÃV Süd have confirmed that the new GLC has outstanding environmental compatibility, thereby also confirming the stringency of the development work for environmentally friendly vehicles. The preceding model had already obtained its Environmental Certificate in 2009. In addition to the outstanding s ... Continue reading
Dodge Dart Recall to Replace Vacuum Tube Assemblies
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 105,458 compact sedans in the U.S. to inspect and replace vacuum-tube assemblies and certain other components, as required. ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Licensed Line of Trailers, Toy Haulers and Campers to Help Customers Explore America
Ford is the first original equipment manufacturer to offer an extended line of licensed travel trailers, toy haulers and truck campers Ford is working with Indiana-based RV manufacturer Livin Lite, a subsidiary of recreational vehicle industry leader Thor Industries Ford and Livin Lite design teams worked together to i ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Supports Wreaths Across America
Vehicle fleet will help honor and teach during journey to Arlington National Cemetery DETROIT â Chevrolet will support Wreaths Across America next week as it honors Americaâs military heroes by helping the organization place more than 700,000 wreaths at military cemeteries across the country. A fleet of Chevr ... Continue reading
The U.S. commercial automobile insurance industry showed marked improvement in 2014 from the past couple of years; however, despite the improved performance, the sector faces challenges that could negatively impact results over the near term, according to a new A.M. Best special report. The Bestâs Special Report, ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Before Service Experience Tour To Stop At Its United States Headquarters
Car owners in Orange County will have the opportunity to participate in the Hyundai Before Service Experience Tour on Fri., Dec. 18, 2015, at Hyundai Motor America, the company's U.S. headquarters in Fountain Valley, Calif. At this tour stop, participants can get their vehicle inspected for free, regardless of make or ... Continue reading
Kia And DonorsChoose.org "Flash Fund" Classroom Projects In High-Need Schools This Holiday Season
This Holiday Season, Kia Motors America (KMA) and DonorsChoose.org â the innovative crowdfunding charity that has brought more than $380 million to public schools since its founding by former teacher Charles Best in 2000 â will host a series of teacher appreciation events and hands-on project funding workshop ... Continue reading
Approvals by all competent antitrust authorities received More information to be given in a media webcast on 12/07/2015 AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG successfully concluded the acquisition of Nokia's digital mapping and location business HERE. The three partners each hold an equal stake in HERE. All competent antit ... Continue reading
Global responsible drinking initiative launched by Formula 1 stars Mika Häkkinen, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso What's one of the best gifts you can give a friend this holiday season? A safe ride home. With the festive season in full swing and friends planning nights out all around the world, Johnnie Walker®, the ... Continue reading
Mazda and NBCUniversal Announce Mazda Drive for Good Nonprofit Contest Winner
Have you ever spent your birthday in a hospital? It feels like a forgotten day, a skipped year, and a passed moment. No child should ever have a missed birthday while in the hospital. That's why Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), through the Mazda Drive for Good® program and partnership with NBCUniversal, has sel ... Continue reading
McLaren 675LT Spider Takes The Top Off Its Most Engaging And Exhilarating Model +VIDEO
â¢666 hp and 516 lb-ft provide breathtaking performance, while a retractable roof adds further exhilaration â¢220 lbs weight saving delivers a dry weight of 2,800 lbs, delivering a power-to-weight figure of 4.2 lbs per hp â¢Second model to wear the 675LT badge in direct response to significant customer dema ... Continue reading
Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 5, 2015
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
Brabham Dynasty To Continue At The 100th Running Of The Indianapolis 500 +VIDEO
Arguably Australia's greatest name in motor racing "Brabham," will return to one of the biggest events on four wheels in 2016. Matthew Brabham, the grandson of three-time F1 world champion, Sir Jack, will compete at the 100th running of the famed Indianapolis 500 in what is a true Australian effort. PACKAGE: Ben Beazle ... Continue reading
Lyft, Didi Kuaidi, GrabTaxi and Ola Form Global Rideshare Partnership
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 3, 2015 -- Lyft, Didi Kuaidi, GrabTaxi and Ola today announced additional strategic partnerships that expand the global rideshare agreement Lyft and Didi Kuaidi formed in September. Together, these companies now cover nearly all of Southeast Asia, India, China and the United States, reaching nearly ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tucson Named Finalist For 2016 Green SUV Of The Year +VIDEO
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - December 3, 2015: Green Car Journal has named Hyundai's all-new 2016 Tucson a finalist for the 2016 Green SUV of the YearTM award. Each year, five finalists are considered for the award, an honor that recognizes the most fuel-efficient SUV/crossover vehicles and the environmental leadership they b ... Continue reading
Evolutionary R-Car Features Improved Computing Performance and Automotive Functionality Safety Support SANTA CLARA, CA -- December 02, 2015: Renesas Electronics Corporation , a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today unveiled the third-generation R-Car, an automotive computing platform solution for ... Continue reading
Lear Recognizes 2015 "Supplier of the Year" Award Winners
Lear Corporation , a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems, today announced its 2015 "Supplier of the Year" award winners, the highest honor Lear can bestow upon a supplier, to 26 suppliers based on their outstanding performance. The awards were recently presented for the Ame ... Continue reading
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