LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2015 -- Fans can get their pictures taken with First Order Stormtrooper-themed white Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, plus Kylo Ren-inspired black Dodge Viper ACR Vehicles patrol Los Angeles-area streets Friday, Dec. 11 â Monday, Dec. 14 Track vehicle locations in r ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Delivers 2,500th C-130 Hercules
MARIETTA, Ga., Dec. 11, 2015 -- Lockheed Martin delivered the 2,500th C-130 Hercules from its production line here today. This landmark Hercules is an HC-130J Combat King II personnel recovery aircraft assigned to the U.S. Air Force's 71st Rescue Squadron, which is part of the 347th Rescue Group. A U.S. Air Force crew ... Continue reading
Bridgestone and Pep Boys Agree on Amended Terms to Merger Agreement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 11, 2015 -- Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack (Pep Boys; NYSE: PBY) today announced that Pep Boys and Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone, have amended their Agreement and Plan of Mer ... Continue reading
Subaru Excels in Independent 'Real World' Efficiency Tests +VIDEO
Independent test names Subaru as one of only five brands to beat official CO2 ratings in real world driving German magazine Auto Motor und Sport tested 600 production models from all major car manufacturers over two years Subaru ranked second best among all brands for honest fuel economy claims COLESHILL, UK -- Decembe ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks Receives European Excellence Award for Freightliner World Premiere in USA
Daimler Trucks wins the European Excellence Award 2015 in Gold for communications in the category âAutomotive and Transportâ World premiere of the autonomous driving Freightliner Inspiration Truck at the Hoover Dam has already received multiple awards Stockholm, Sweden / Stuttgart, Germany â STOCKHOLM an ... Continue reading
FCA Replay Wraps the Week +VIDEO
"FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The top stories for the week of December 11, 2015, include Ram 1500 named Automotive Fleet magazine "2015 Fleet Truck of the Year," Chrysler 200 and Fiat 500X earn Top Safety+ rating from IIHS, Drive for Design is back, 3.0-liter ... Continue reading
Fordâs total sales grew 20.4% in November versus a year ago and 9.9% year-to-date (Europe 20) compared with industry increases of 13.9% and 9.0%, respectively Ford total vehicle market share increased 0.4 percentage points to 7.9% in Nov, and by 0.1 percentage point to 8.1% year-to-date (Europe 20) Across all 50 F ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Delivers 9 Million Vehicles to Customers Worldwide from January to November
From January to November, the Volkswagen Group handed over 9.10 million vehicles to customers, including 833,700 units in November. "The Volkswagen Group and its brands are currently experiencing challenging times," said Matthias Müller, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, in Wolfsbur ... Continue reading
All-New Nissan Maxima Engine Named to 'Wards 10 Best Engines' List for 2016
Maximaâs 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine heralded NASHVILLE, TN -- December 11, 2015: WardsAuto has named the 2016 Nissan Maximaâs new 3.5-liter VQ-series V6 engine to its annual âWards 10 Best Enginesâ list for 2016, a prestigious honor that has been a staple in the automotive industry since it first ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis And Tucson Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards
With added strenuous criteria in one of the industry's already rigorous testing of vehicle safety, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2016 Tucson earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards. The IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award helps consumers pick vehicles that offer the highest level ... Continue reading
Nissan today launches a Spotify playlist specially curated by LEAF fans around the world in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the delivery of the worldâs first all-electric Nissan LEAF. âNissan LEAF owners are among our most enthusiastic customers, and we wanted to get them involved in a unique way as w ... Continue reading
Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 12, 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
Travel Advice on Road Trips with Your Four-Legged Friend +VIDEO
AAA Travel Advice on Road Trips with Your Four-Legged Friend AAA East Central is offering safety tips so you and your pet can eat, bark and be merry Many American travelers wonââ¬â¢t leave home this holiday without their best friend, the four-legged variety. An estimated 46 million households own dogs and tr ... Continue reading
Cadillac's 3.6L V6 Named One of Ward's 10 Best Engines
V6 ENGINE POWERS ATS, CTS, CT6 CARS AND XT5 CROSSOVER DETROIT -- December 10, 2015: The all-new, 3.6L V6 powering several Cadillac models today was named one of Wardâs 10 Best Engines. The new V6 debuted this year, and is optional on Cadillacâs 2016 ATS and CTS product lines. The engine also will be offered o ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Clinches Two Engine Awards
WardsAuto: Camaro engine and Volt propulsion system among 10 Best in industry The all-new 3.6L V6 powering the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro and Voltec propulsion system for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt are among the winners of Wardâs 10 Best Engines. WardsAuto reviewed 31 engines from 11 automakers in this yearâs competi ... Continue reading
Ford is expanding its electrified vehicles research and development program in Europe and Asia this year, creating a hub and spoke system that allows the global team to further accelerate battery technology and take advantage of market-specific opportunities. The global expansion also allows Fords Electrified Pow ... Continue reading
Ford is expanding its use of sensor technology to motorcycles, helping researchers and programmers better understand how cars, bikes and other modes of transportation together can create new mobility solutions and make peopleâs lives better â including improving healthcare in rural West Africa. âOpenXC s ... Continue reading
Ford is piloting an on-demand Dynamic Shuttle service for its Dearborn, Michigan, employees this month, providing a new mobility solution featuring smart ride-hailing technology with premium customized shuttles, applying insights from earlier experiments and research with global urban commuters. Dynamic Shuttle a Fo ... Continue reading
Ford is investing an additional $4.5 billion in electrified vehicle solutions by 2020 as well as changing how the company develops vehicle experiences for customers all to make peoples lives better by changing the way the world moves. ... Continue reading
FCA Scores Wards 10 Best Engines 'Three-Peat' With EcoDiesel V-6
Lone Diesel on List for Second Straight Year 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 named one of Wards 10 Best Engines for third straight year - the longest tenure of any engine on annual list Lone clean diesel among Wards 10 Best for second consecutive year Sixth consecutive year FCA US is represented on prestigious list 3.0-liter E ... Continue reading
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today that Robb Report, the leading global luxury lifestyle brand, will be an official media partner for the 2016 NAIAS. As part of the partnership, Robb Report's expert editorial team, alongside a soon to be announced VIP host, will broadcast live from their ... Continue reading
2016 Subaru WRX 2.0-liter Turbocharged BOXER Engine Named To Wards 10 Best Engines For 2016
268-hp 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged BOXER engine - 258 lb.-ft. peak torque from 2,000-5,200 rpm - Recognized for the second consecutive year CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 10, 2015 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the 2016 WRX 2.0-liter turbocharged BOXER engine made the Wards 10 Best Engines list fo ... Continue reading
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid's Advanced Powertrain Named To Ward's 10 Best Engines List
Sixth Time a Hyundai Powertrain is Honored with the 10 Best Distinction - The technologically advanced powertrain of the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) was named to the prestigious Ward's 10 Best Engines list. This is the first time that a plug-in hybrid powertrain has made the list. "For Hyundai's ... Continue reading
A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for light duty vehicles (LDVs) in eight segments, including global forecasts for sales and the number of vehicles in use, segmented by region, drivetrain, and primary fuel, through 2035. ... Continue reading
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