'Smack Dab In The Middle' - Nissan's 2016 Titan XD Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO
For three years Nissan teased truck buyers and auto writers with fragments of information about a new Titan, one married to what would finally be announced as a five liter V-8 diesel from legendary engine builder Cummins. This immediately vaulted the to-come 2016 Titan XD into the Real Truck category. It was a truck th ... Continue reading
2016 Nissan Titan Official Pricing and Specs +VIDEO
NASHVILLE, Tenn. December 22, 2015; The all-new 2016 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab goes on sale tomorrow at Nissan dealers nationwide. Available in five grade levels and a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drivetrains, the Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel-equipped TITAN XD has a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of ... Continue reading
Audi Equips the Light Fantastic
As darkness rapidly falls today, the shortest day of the year (sunrise in London 08.04, sunset 15.54), the UK will not only be carpeted with Christmas illuminations but also the largest ever range of Audi models equipped with pioneering lighting technology. Audi has long been a frontrunner in the field of automotive li ... Continue reading
GE to Sell Shares in Hyundai Capital Services to Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors
GE (NYSE: GE) announced today that it has signed an agreement to sell a 23.3% stake of Hyundai Capital Services (HCS) to Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors as part of a broader deal to exit its entire 43.3% ownership in HCS over the following months. Hyundai Capital is an 11 year old joint venture between Hyundai Mot ... Continue reading
Ford employees delivered so many new inventions this year that the company has achieved a record number of new patents as Ford Smart Mobility and other initiatives continue to accelerate the pace of innovation. Innovators at Ford submitted nearly 6,000 new inventions in 2015, with many related to autonomous and connect ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Three Safety Recalls and One Safety Compliance Recall in North America
Ford Motor Company is issuing three safety recalls and one safety compliance recall in North America. Details are as follows: Ford Motor Company issues safety recall for certain 2003-2005 Ford Crown Victoria and Mercury Grand Marquis vehicles to replace lighting control module Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety rec ... Continue reading
Changan Ford Opens the Door to an Opportunity of a Lifetime
Cao Hanqing, a junior student at Jilin University, has successfully been granted the opportunity of an internship at Changan Ford to realize his automotive dreams. In September of this year, Changan Ford Cup University Auto Debate Northeast Regional Final was held at Jilin University. As a debate lover, Cao Hanqing cam ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Fall Below $2 Per Gallon for the First Time Since '09
Weââ¬â¢re Gonna Party Like Itââ¬â¢s $1.99 U.S. Average Gas Prices Falling Below $2 Per Gallon for the First Time Since 2009 The national average price of gas will drop below $2 per gallon tomorrow for the first time since March 25, 2009, according to AAA. AAA estimates that cheaper gas prices have ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces 2016 Pathfinder U.S. Pricing
Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder SUV. It is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP* of $29,780. The 2016 Pathfinder offers exceptional levels of versatility, fuel efficiency and full-size comfort for seven passengers. Pathfinder is available in 2-wheel drive and ... Continue reading
Nissan Motor Corporation, Ltd., Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Siemens AG today announced they have developed the industryâs first* next-generation vehicle design infrastructure that provides Nissanâs global R&D centers with a continuous, high-speed connection to the latest vehicle development data. The solut ... Continue reading
The GENIVI Alliance is a nonprofit industry alliance committed to driving the broad adoption of specified, open source, In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) software. In-vehicle Infotainment is a system that delivers entertainment and information to drivers and passengers in automobiles. IVI systems use complex software to pe ... Continue reading
What Car? Announces Contenders for Car of the Year 2016
What Car? has revealed the nominees for its annual Car of the Year Awards 2016. The What Car? Awards are some of the most highly prized automotive accolades by both car manufacturers and the car-buying public combined, because What Car? experts ensure that only the vehicles that deliver exceptionally against strict exa ... Continue reading
As another year draws to a close, MG Motor UK takes a moment to reflect on what 2015 has brought and what 2016 is yet to bring. This year has seen another significant step in the growth of MG, with the launch of the new MG6, a rise in MG3 sales and new additions to the dealer network. At the beginning of the year, the ... Continue reading
New Master Maserati Driving Courses 2016
The Master Maserati 2016 programme is extended and more complete than ever with tailor-made courses designed for those seeking a well-designed and exclusive experience to teach them how to handle Maserati cars in all situations with maximum levels of safety. For the 2016 Driving Courses season there are two brand new f ... Continue reading
Toyota to Display New Map Generation System at CES 2016 +VIDEO
To aid the safe implementation of automated driving, Toyota is developing a high-precision map generation system that will use data from on-board cameras and GPS devices installed in production vehicles. The new system will go on display at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2016 in Las Vegas, which will run from January ... Continue reading
Lexus NX Rides on the World's Coolest Wheels - Crafted in Solid Ice +VIDEO
The concept of driving on ice has taken on a whole new meaning for Lexus, which has crafted the worldâs first set of working wheels and tyres made from frozen water. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - December 21, 2015: True to its mission of âcreating amazingâ and inspired by the craftsmanship that goes into every veh ... Continue reading
Drunk and Drugged Driving Ruins the Holidays
Bay Area Law Enforcement Aims to Save Lives With âDrive Sober or Get Pulled Overâ SAN FRANCISCO -- December 21, 2015:If youâre enjoying the holidays with a drink, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) brought this important message t ... Continue reading
DENSO Showcases Smarter Mobility and Smarter Living at 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show
At the upcoming 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, global auto supplier DENSO will use virtual and augmented reality platforms to illustrate how its technology could be used to make life smarter, safer and easier. DENSO will exhibit in the North Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVC ... Continue reading
Masahiro Moro Named President, Mazda North American Operations
- Jim O'Sullivan, Current President, to Retire after 13 Years Leading the Company - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the appointment of Masahiro Moro to the position of President and CEO, MNAO. Moro, a Managing Executive Officer of Mazda Motor Corporation, will take over from Jim O'Sullivan, the c ... Continue reading
Ford announces the winners of the final challenge of its Innovate Mobility Challenge Series 2.0 in Taiwan; winning solution E-PASS 宜-PASS seeks to help drivers make informed decisions by utilizing machine learning software to deliver more accurate predictive traffic information In addition to Hsuehshan Tunnel Tr ... Continue reading
In its latest robotics report, ABI Research, a leader in technology market intelligence, predicts the robotic exoskeleton sector to reach $1.8 billion in 2025, up from $68 million in 2014, for a CAGR of 39.6%. Lower body exoskeletons, employed as rehabilitation tools or quality of life enablers, currently lead the sect ... Continue reading
Setra TopClass 500 Bus Arrives in Portugal
Porto-based bus company Greenbus takes delivery of two S 516 HDH models First Setra TopClass 500 vehicles for Portuguese market Three-axle models first new Setra vehicles for premium bus service provider STUTTGART/PORTO -- December 21, 2015: Portuguese bus company Greenbus has augmented its fleet by purchasing two Setr ... Continue reading
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