Three-Day Christmas Holiday Period Could be Deadliest on Roads Since 2009
National Safety Council says the only acceptable number of deaths is zero ITASCA, IL -- December 18, 2015: The National Safety Council estimates 307 people will be killed and 37,200 seriously injured[i] in traffic crashes during the three-day Christmas holiday period â the highest estimate the Council has issued f ... Continue reading
TomTom Completes the Move to the Next Generation Map Platform +VIDEO
Worldâs first transactional mapmaking platform enables real-time maps AMSTERDAM -- December 18, 2015: TomTom (TOM2) continues to innovate with completing the move to its new transactional-based mapmaking platform. This platform is the first of its kind in the map industry and a leap forward in mapmaking technologi ... Continue reading
EPA Report Names Mazda the Most Fuel-Efficient Auto Manufacturer in the U.S.
SKYACTIV Technology Delivers Top Fuel Efficiency Spot for Third Consecutive Year The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) noted in its most recent Light Duty Fuel Economy Trends report that Mazda Motor Corporation is the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in the U.S. With the highest fleet-wide adjusted fuel e ... Continue reading
BMW Presents Automotive Innovations at CES 2016
Additional Showcases Include BMW Digital Services, Advancements in Electric Vehicle Charging and Lighting Technologies, Among Others. BMW will return to Las Vegas for the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center (3150 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV) to showcase Internet of Things and Smart Home i ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2016 NV Cargo Van and NV Passenger Van
Nissan today announced U.S. pricing* for the 2016 Nissan NV Cargo van and 2016 Nissan NV Passenger van. Both are on sale now at more than 350 Nissan Commercial Vehicle dealers nationwide. All NV Cargo and NV Passenger models come with America's Best Commercial Van Warranty 5 years/100,000 Miles Bumper-to-Bumper Limited ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2016 Nissan JUKE
Nissan announced U.S. pricing for the 2016 Nissan JUKE sport cross, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The Nissan JUKE is offered in five grade levels, each available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive S, SV and SL and two special NISMO editions, the JUKE NISMO and JUKE NISMO RS. New for 2016 ar ... 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 18, 2015, include: Dodge cars take "Star Wars" to the streets of Los Angeles, last-minute gifts for Mopar fans, Sterling Stamping goes Bronze in World Class Manufacturing and Mopar expands ... Continue reading
All-New 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup to Make Television Debut During Super Bowl 50
Following its world debut at January's North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the all-new 2017 Honda Ridgeline is set to debut on television to well over 100 million viewers on Sun., Feb. 7, during the 3rd quarter of Super Bowl 50. Honda will execute activations across several platforms, screens and Interne ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Dr. Herbert Diess to Make First U.S. Speech as Chairman at CES 2016
Dr. Herbert Diess will address show-goers in the opening keynote on the eve of the worldâs largest consumer technology show New innovations in electric mobility, connectivity, and smart technology will highlight next- generation strategy for VW WOLFSBURG, GERMANY -- December 17, 2015 â Volkswagen will return ... Continue reading
Volkswagen announced today that it has retained attorney Kenneth R. Feinberg, managing partner of The Law Offices of Kenneth R. Feinberg, PC, to design and administer an independent claims resolution program to address claims related to the 2.0L and 3.0L TDI vehicles affected by the emissions compliance issue. Volkswag ... Continue reading
Honda will challenge conventional thinking in the midsize pickup segment with the return of the Honda Ridgeline truck, set to make its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday, January 11 at 1:15 p.m. EST. Designed, developed and manufactured in America, the all-new Ridgeline ... Continue reading
Acura's Next-Generation Acura NSX +VIDEO
2017 Acura NSX U.S. MSRP set at $156,000 - First 2017 NSX to be auctioned for charity at Barrett-Jackson in January - Online configurator and customer order taking to begin Feb. 25 TORRANCE, CA -- December 18, 2015: Acura today announced additional launch details for the next-generation 2017 Acura NSX supercar, coming ... Continue reading
Acura Precision Concept to Debut at 2016 North American International Auto Show
Created by Acura's U.S. design team, Acura Precision Concept points to performance focus of future Acura design TORRANCE, CA -- December 18, 2015: Acura will unveil the Acura Precision Concept at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 12 at 8:00 am ET, the brand announced today. Created b ... Continue reading
Today, representatives from Mobility Ventures, LLC, along with New Jersey volunteer firefighters, and members of the community, were on hand at an event where a new, fully wheelchair accessible MV-1 was donated to the Woodward family of Mount Laurel, New Jersey. This past summer, Liz Woodward picked up the breakfast ta ... Continue reading
RECALL: 2015 and 2016 Jeep Cherokee SUV
FCA US LLC is voluntarily recalling an estimated 32,784 SUVs in the U.S. to install improved shields that better protect their power liftgate control modules, and related components, from moisture. Shields used for vehicles produced after Feb. 18, 2015, functioned as a moisture barrier for the bottom sections of liftga ... Continue reading
'Tis the Season for Mopar Gift Ideas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Mopar serves up hundreds of fantastic merchandise items as holiday gift ideas Holiday shoppers can avoid driving over the river and through the woods by going online to www.WearMopar.com with free shipping on all purchases the month of December with the use of a special pr ... Continue reading
2016 NAIAS Poster Contest Winners Announced
28th annual contest drew 707 entries from 53 Michigan schools DETROIT, Dec. 17, 2015 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today the winners of its 28th annual Poster Contest, held in conjunction with the 2016 NAIAS, which takes place Jan. 16-24 at Cobo Center in Detroit. This year's contest d ... Continue reading
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) and Robb Report -- official media partner for the 2016 NAIAS, have announced the extraordinary line-up for the ninth year of the ultra-luxury automotive event, The Gallery. Luxury lifestyle authority, Robb Report has curated a world-class array of silent auction items ... Continue reading
REDDING, Calif., Dec. 17, 2015 -- Redding, CA takes classic and vintage cars very seriously, especially when it comes to the 27th Annual Kool April Nights, April 16 â 24, 2016, offering miles of vintage cars and more events throughout the city. Held at the Redding Civic Auditorium, this annual event is one of the ... Continue reading
2015 Welcomed a New Era of Classic Cars
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 17, 2015 -- Hagerty, the classic car valuations and insurance leader, reports the hottest segment of the classic car market are models built 1980 through the early 2000s. According to analysis of public auction data and Hagerty's proprietary database, this emerging segment experienced the lar ... Continue reading
Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 19, 2015
Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 19, 2015 ... Continue reading
European Monthly Sales Volumes Year-on-Year Comparison--Second Highest Monthly Increase in November
European new-car sales posted the 27th straight month of growth during November 2015 with volumes up by 13.5%, the second best this year. This followed a significant slowing in growth during October as a consequence of smaller increases coming from the Big 5 EU markets. Last month the total market expanded to 1.13 mill ... Continue reading
2016 Infiniti QX60 and Q50 Previewed prior to North American International Auto Show
All-new 400-horsepower 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6-equipped Infiniti Q50 available next spring; extensively enhanced Infiniti QX60 arrives in late winter 2016 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan: New engines and chassis technologies Infiniti QX60 premium crossover offers enhanced design Infiniti announces new 3.0-lit ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Continues Structural and Staff Realignment
Functions in CEOâs area of responsibility reorganised Müller: âFaster decision-making and more efficient actionâ WOLFSBURG -- December 17, 2015 â The Volkswagen Group is becoming more streamlined and speeding up its internal decision-making process. To that end, functions in the area of responsib ... Continue reading
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