Toyo Tire Fined $1.7 Million For Participating In Bid-Rigging Conspiracy
Eighth guilty plea in Competition Bureau's motor vehicle components investigation OTTAWA, Dec. 9, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. (Toyo), a Japanese manufacturer of automobile and truck tires and other rubber components, pleaded guilty today to three counts of bid-rigging under the Competition Act and ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Next Level Interior Design +VIDEO
Mercedes-Benz is taking a big step into the future with numerous innovations in the new E-Class, including in the design of the interior, which features a wide high-resolution next-generation dual display (12.3 inches per display) that appears to hover in space. In addition, touch-sensitive control buttons on the steer ... Continue reading
Toyota Steps Up Reducing its Carbon Footprint +VIDEO
Forty-three thousand energetic Toyota team members prove their efficiency efforts are no carbon copy. With a renewed focus on energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction projects, Toyota has achieved a feat no other automaker can claim: 11 consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year â Sustained Excellence ... Continue reading
GM Invests $44 Million in Bowling Green
36 new jobs to support capacity increase BOWLING GREEN, KY -- December 9, 2015: General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $44 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support increased capacity in its Performance Build Center, adding 36 new jobs. Construction and tool re-arrangement is planned to start in Janu ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Breaks Ground On New Headquarters In Camden, NJ
Subaru of America, Inc. today broke ground on its future home in Camden, NJ. The company plans to develop an all-new $118 million corporate headquarters in the city, and in doing so, maintain its corporate headquarters in New Jersey as it has for approaching 50 years. The automaker's new headquarters will be located ad ... Continue reading
First Compressed Natural Gas and Propane-Capable 2016 Ford F-150 Rolls Off the Line at Kansas City
The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on clean-burning compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line, making Ford â Americaâs truck leader â the only manufacturer to offer a CNG/propane-capable half-ton pickup. âWhether running on gasoline, gaseous fuel or both, the 5.0-liter V ... Continue reading
Super Mario Maker Revs Up with Free New Content Created by Mercedes-Benz
Wii U Owners Can Play a New Event Course and Unlock a Vehicle-Themed Costume REDMOND, WA -- December 9, 2015: Mercedes-Benz has created an original Super Mario Maker Event Course that will be delivered with a special costume for players to unlock at no additional charge. The course, called Mercedes-Benz Jumpânâ ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches Interactive Brochure Hub App
Nissan today released a new Interactive Brochure Hub app, available initially for use on tablets (iOS and select Android devices), which allows buyers to learn detailed information about any Nissan vehicle of their choice. The new no-charge app was developed in-tune with growing consumer consumption of digital media on ... Continue reading
Nissan TITAN XD Named North American Truck/Utility of the Year Finalist +VIDEO
Nissan TITAN XD announced as one of three finalists for prestigious award The winning vehicle will be named at a special ceremony held at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit in January All-new 2016 Nissan TITAN XD adds honor to recent Truck of Texas award 2016 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab goe ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Senior Management Changes in North America
Nissan today announced a series of senior management appointments in North America intended to strengthen the company's progress towards its "Power 88" mid-term business plan goals. In North America, the company has made strong progress on improving its operating profit through a steady stream of well-received new prod ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Calls for Measured Approach to Changes to NCAP
he Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) believes it is important that a measured approach be taken when modifying the National Highway Safety Administration's (NHTSA) consumer information program.</p> <p>The agency has proposed a number of significant changes to the current New Car Assessment Program (N ... Continue reading
Local Broadcast TV's 12th Annual Project Roadblock Puts the Brakes on Drunk Driving +VIDEO
The period between Christmas and New Years typically has one of the highest rates of impaired driving fatalities, according to the U.S. Department of Transportations National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In an effort to reduce drunk and buzzed driving related incidents during the holidays, NHTSA, ... Continue reading
Embrace Winter Travel with Top Rental Picks from Hertz and AAA +VIDEO
AAA Members Can Save up to 30 Percent off Rentals, including Hertz's Recommended "High-Low" Choices; Hertz has the Right Cars and SUVs for Winter Travel ESTERO, FL and ORLANDO, FL -- December 9, 2015: As winter settles in, The Hertz Corporation and longtime-partner AAA have teamed up to provide recommendations for some ... Continue reading
Westport and Gas Technology Institute Awarded $900,000 to Advance Natural Gas Combustion Technology
Westport Innovations Inc. (TSX:WPT / Nasdaq:WPRT), engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, announced today that, together with the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), it has been awarded US$900,000 towards a program to advance state-of-the-art natural gas combustion technology. The work will ... Continue reading
Bosch Aftermarket North America Releases Animated Music Video PSA, Stop the Roadkill +VIDEO
Bosch and The Humane Society have a common goal to reduce the number of wildlife that are struck down by vehicles in the U.S. every week. - Regular wiper blade replacement improves visibility of wildlife and other road hazards, contributing to safer driving. BROADVIEW, Ill., Dec. 8, 2015 -- Bosch Automotive Aftermarket ... Continue reading
Toyota Corolla Tops list of Most Reliable Vehicles, Electric Cars Appear on Top 100 List for First Time IRVINE, CA -- December 9, 2015: CarMD.com Corporation today released its 2015 CarMD® Vehicle Health Index⢠Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings of manufacturers and vehicles with the lowest combined ch ... Continue reading
Extra 1GB Of Free Data Available To Uber Driver-Partners With AT&T Work Platform
AT&T* will provide eligible Uber driver-partners an additional 1GB of data on their AT&T personal mobile device with AT&T Work Platform. This, combined with an AT&T discount off mobile service plans for Uber partners, makes it easier than ever to sign up for an AT&T personal plan and make the most of time spent on the ... Continue reading
The iconic Ford Mustang of the 1960s is the inspiration â and the raw material â for the latest creation from REC Watches. Made from salvaged and recycled Mustangs, the P-51 wrist watch is a must-have timepiece for anyone with a passion for classic cars and muscular, bold design. The P-51 name is also a refer ... Continue reading
Nearly 9 out of 10 Used Car Shoppers Willing to Consider Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
An overwhelming majority of used car shoppers say that they would be willing to pay more for a certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicle, according to the results of a survey released today by Edmunds.com. The findings come at a time when CPO sales are at their highest all-time levels, and are expected by Edmunds analysts to c ... Continue reading
Hertz Recognized as Best Car Rental Company in the World
ESTERO, Fla., Dec. 8, 2015 -- Hertz , the world's largest general use car rental brand, was recognized as the Best Car Rental Company in the World by two top travel industry awards â Global Traveler GT Tested Reader Survey Awards and Business Traveler Magazine's 2015 Best in Business Travel Awards. "We are extreme ... Continue reading
Finalists Announced for North American Car of the Year and North American Truck/Utility of the Year
DETROIT - December 8, 2015: Jurors for the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards have named the finalists for their 2016 awards. The North American Car of the Year finalists for 2016 are the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Civic and Mazda Miata MX-5. Finalists for the 2016 North American Truck/Utility of the ... Continue reading
All-New Renault Mégane Receives 5-star Euro NCAP Safety Rating
Benefits of the Common Module Family platform When it comes to safety, the new Mégane shares the benefits of the same Common Module Family (CMF) platform as the Kadjar crossover. Features of this new platform include the use of very high elastic limit steel for the spars, side rails and cross members (notably those si ... Continue reading
The Rexton is SsangYongâs flagship sport utility vehicle (SUV), and is greatly enhanced for 2016 with the addition of an upgraded Euro 6 compliant powertrain. In addition to the new 2.2 litre Euro 6 diesel engine, Rexton also gets the choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or new Mercedes-Benz 7-speed automatic. ... Continue reading
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