BMW Confirms World Premiere of M2 and X4 M40i at Detroit Auto Show Detroit
By Henny Hemmes<br> Senior European Editor<br> The Auto Channel MUNICH - December 17, 2015: In less than four weeks, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit will open its doors at the renovated Cobo Hall to the public. A few days earlier, the media will be present a slew of new cars and concepts. BMW has ... Continue reading
New Lotus Exige Sport 350 +VIDEO
As the ultimate incarnation of the world famous Exige, Lotus has revealed the Sport 350, the latest version of the class-leading and award winning sports car, that's lighter and faster than ever before. The 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine generates 345 hp and 295lbft of torque at 4500rpm, offering scintillating, progr ... Continue reading
All-New Hyundai Tucson: Fastest Selling Hyundai Drives Success of European Factory
The All-New Tucson has become the fastest-selling Hyundai car in the UK and across Europe since its market launch in September this year. With over 10,000 orders in the UK and 85,000 orders in Europe, the new compact SUV contributes to Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) factory continuing to operate at full capac ... Continue reading
As the public policy show on the auto show circuit, The Washington Auto Show will launch its 2016 edition, "The Power of Mobility," with two days of exclusive briefings on issues at the intersection of the automotive industry and public policy. Geared toward elected officials and policymakers, industry professionals an ... Continue reading
Dr. Mark Rosekind, Administrator for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Bay Area resident to speak at a press conference promoting sober driving this holiday season and warning those who dont driver sober, that the nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign is in full s ... Continue reading
December Projected as Strongest Month in a Decade for U.S. Auto Sales
New light-vehicle sales in December are expected to be the strongest of any month since 2005, with 2015 on track to set an annual record with 17.5 million sales, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. New-vehicle retail sales in December are projected to reach 1,400,10 ... Continue reading
Interactive Sales Experience: smart Starts its Worldwide First Online Store with a Virtual Showroom
Whether in terms of mobility services or individualization possibilities â smart has always been a pioneer in the automotive industry and far more than an amazingly agile car for the city. The brand for urban mobility is now going a step further: For the first time, the smallest vehicle in the product portfolio of ... Continue reading
Four months the non-profit organization, Berliner Tafel, introduced CAR2SHARE cargo. A system developed by Daimler Business Innovation to optimise existing transport processes. The concept: CAR2SHARE cargo is a digital car park and driver management system in which Mercedes-Benz Vans can be booked based on the cars ... Continue reading
Six Lexus Models Rise to the Top of Their Classes, including RC, GS and RX 450h Lexus was named the Luxury Brand with the Best Resale Value in Kelley Blue Bookâs 2016 Best Resale Value Awards. This is the fifth year in a row that Lexus has been named the luxury brand with the best projected retained value through ... Continue reading
Subaru Earns Top Honors in Kelley Blue Book 2016 Best Resale Value Awards
Kelley Blue Book announced today that Subaru won its prestigious Best Resale Value Brand Award for two consecutive years as well as four model awards in their respective categories: 2016 Subaru WRXBest Resale Value: Sporty Compact CarBest Resale Value: Top 10 2016 Subaru Impreza Best Resale Value: Compact Car 2016 Suba ... Continue reading
Majority of Americans Believe Designated Driver Important
A new poll by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA, Inc. with sponsorship from Anheuser-Busch reveals almost all Americans (98 percent) think that having a designated driver who agrees to do the driving is important when planning to go out with friends when there will be drinking. In recent years, the average num ... Continue reading
Hertz Named Best Domestic and International Car Rental Company by Travel Weekly
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, made a clean sweep at Travel Weekly's 13th Annual Readers' Choice Awards. Hertz won Best Domestic Car Rental Company for the 13th consecutive time, the only winner in the history of the category, and Best International Car Rental Company for the ... Continue reading
Dana Named Battery Solution Provider of the Year
Dana Holding Corporation has been named the Best Battery Solution Provider of the Year by the China Decision Makers Consultancy (CDMC). The honor is in recognition of Dana's research and contributions to thermal-management technologies for hybrid-electric vehicles and battery-electric vehicles. Through its Long® bra ... Continue reading
On the last Advent Sunday before Christmas, the four smokestacks above the Volkswagen KraftWerk power plant glow like giant red candles over the winter wonderland in the Autostadt. The parkland twinkles with thousands of tiny lights in the trees and dancing skaters take guests on a musical journey to New York, Rio de J ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for December 17: First Flight
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: FIRST FLIGHT Profile America â Thursday, December 17th. A dream of the ages became reality 112 years ago today on a windswept beach at North Carolina's Outer Banks. There, the Wright brothers made the world's first powered, heavier-than- ... Continue reading
During the COP21 climate change conference in Paris, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman interviewed CEO Carlos Ghosn at the Times' Energy for Tomorrow Conference. The topic was "The Driving Force: The Electric Car Revolution is Here." Watch the video for highlights from the event. ... Continue reading
Jaguar XE Reaches Short List for 2016 European Car of the Year Awards
Of the 35 candidates for the 2016 European Car of the Year award, the Jaguar XE is one of just seven to be short listed. The 58 jurors representing 22 European countries will announce the winner on 29 February 2016. Key criteria for European Car of the Year are technical innovation and value for money. Developed using ... Continue reading
EPA Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Reports Highlight Automotive Innovation and Consumer Preferences
Statement by John Bozzella, Global Automakers President and CEO "Automakers are continuing to innovate and bring new fuel economy technologies to the market. However, even though today's cars and trucks are more fuel efficient than ever before, reports released today from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show ... Continue reading
FCA US Sterling Stamping Plant Earns World Class Manufacturing Bronze Award
Michigan stamping plant becomes the 12th FCA North American facility to achieve milestone award Award recognizes improvements in safety, quality and productivity Plant benefits from $166 million investment to increase capacity Achievement comes as plant marks 50 years of production AUBURN HILLS, MI -- December 16, 2015 ... Continue reading
GEICO Offers Tips for Unfamiliar Driving Situations During Holiday Travel Season
Your trip to grandma's house might not quite be over the river and through the woods, but you may drive on unfamiliar roadways or get behind the wheel of a different vehicle as part of your holiday travels. GEICO has a few tips to help travelers prepare for both scenarios. Driving on unfamiliar roads Plan your route in ... Continue reading
Drunk and Drugged Driving Ruins the Holidays
If youre enjoying the holidays with a drink, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Due to the increase in drunk-driving-related fatalities around the holidays each year and the rise in drug-related DUI, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and law enforcem ... Continue reading
The makers of the VINET vehicle HUD and App today announced the launch of its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter. Campaign Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1381453858/vinet Video of VINET in Action: https://youtu.be/Nod1BIhkyV4 Transparent OLED screen displays navigation, MPG, messages and more without dive ... Continue reading
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