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Friday, February 8, 2019

Hey Kia Stop Your Commercials With Vehicles Driving Through Rivers and Streams +VIDEO

Hey Kia Stop Your Commercials With Vehicles Driving Through Rivers and Streams +VIDEO

By Maureen McDonald Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Detroit February 8, 2019; Hardly a dry eye was left in the kickoff breakfast for the Chicago Auto Show press days when KIA representatives showed its Super Bowl advertisement. A 10-year-old boy tells the unmistakable pride of West Point, GA, in building ... Continue reading

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Earns MotorWeek Drivers‘ Choice Convertible Award

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Earns MotorWeek Drivers‘ Choice Convertible Award

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata Earns MotorWeek Drivers‘ Choice Award As Top Convertible For Second Consecutive Year Mazda Vehicles Recognized For Superior Performance And Elegant Design The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a symbol of Mazda’s car-making philosophy and tireless pursuit of driving pleasure. ... Continue reading

Handcrafting the Cabin of the INFINITI QX50

Handcrafting the Cabin of the INFINITI QX50

INFINITI designers leaned on traditional Japanese philosophies of ‘mitate’ and ‘shitate’ to create the uniquely luxurious interior of the 2019 QX50. Whether creating ukiyo-e woodblock prints, embroidering a silk obi sash, or even designing the cabin of a new car, Japanese handcraft is subject to two unique appr ... Continue reading

2019 Future of Ireland Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2019 Future of Ireland Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of Ireland Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Ireland automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the Ireland Automobile market. ... Continue reading

2019 Future of Mexico Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2019 Future of Mexico Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of Mexico Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Mexico automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the Mexico Automobile market. ... Continue reading

2019 Future of Spain Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2019 Future of Spain Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of Spain Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Spain automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the Spain Automobile market. ... Continue reading

The Future of the Canadian Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Future of the Canadian Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of Canada Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Canada automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the Canada Automobile market. ... Continue reading

The Future of the German Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Future of the German Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of Germany Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Germany automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the Germany Automobile market. ... Continue reading

The Future of the Hong Kong Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Future of the Hong Kong Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future of Hong Kong Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Hong Kong automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the Hong Kong Automobile market. ... Continue reading

The Future of the Russian Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Future of the Russian Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of Russia Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Russia automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the Russia Automobile market. ... Continue reading

The Future of the UK Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Future of the UK Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of The UK Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The UK automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping The UK Automobile market. ... Continue reading

The Future of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Future of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of United Arab Emirates Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The United Arab Emirates automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the United Arab Emirates Automobile market. ... Continue reading

The Future of the United States Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The Future of the United States Automobile Market, 2019 - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "2019 Future Of The US Automobile Market - Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The US automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping The US Automobile market. ... Continue reading

Towbin Motorcars Introduces Karma of Las Vegas

Towbin Motorcars Introduces Karma of Las Vegas

KarmaAutomotive to its collection of luxury automotives. ... Continue reading

Alessandro Zanardi: “It has been simply fantastic all the way”.

Alessandro Zanardi: “It has been simply fantastic all the way”.

08.02.2019 BMW works driver Alessandro Zanardi (ITA) attracted global attention with his start at the 24 Hours of Daytona (USA) in the BMW M8 GTE. The Italian was the focus of reporting all over the world and was the fans’ favourite at Daytona. ... Continue reading

Mopar Customized 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Unveiled

Mopar Customized 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Unveiled

The Mopar and Ram Truck brands unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show (CAS) a modified 2019 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty truck, highlighting a few of the more than 170 products Mopar will offer for the most powerful, most capable pickup in the segment. “The Mopar-modified Ram 2500 Heavy Duty on display at the Chicago Auto Show is ... Continue reading

111th Chicago Auto Show Opens Tomorrow February 9, 2019

111th Chicago Auto Show Opens Tomorrow February 9, 2019

Chicago Auto Show Ready to Open Its Doors for 111th Edition Nation's Largest Auto Show Runs Feb. 9-18 CHICAGO (Feb. ... Continue reading

Automotive Operating Systems: Global Market Forecast to 2025 - Android & Linux OS to Challenge Incumbent QNX Leadership Position by 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Automotive Operating Systems: Global Market Forecast to 2025 - Android & Linux OS to Challenge Incumbent QNX Leadership Position by 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Operating Systems Market, Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This study analyses the strategies, competitive landscape, business models, and future focus areas of OEMs, tier I suppliers, and security start-up companies in the automotive operating ... Continue reading

GAC NE Aion S Beats Tesla Model 3 with Superior Battery Performance

GAC NE Aion S Beats Tesla Model 3 with Superior Battery Performance

GUANGZHOU, China--While countless issues have plagued the Tesla Model 3’s production and delivery process, GAC NE, a giant Chinese automaker that is going electric, has just established a new ‘hypermiling’ record in an Aion S, its electric vehicle model to be rolled out in May 2019. By traveling 392 miles (630 km ... Continue reading

GAC NE’s New EV Sedan Travels Further Than Tesla Model 3

GAC NE’s New EV Sedan Travels Further Than Tesla Model 3

GUANGZHOU, China--The EV manufacturing space is heating up, with several companies looking to dethrone Tesla from the top spot. GAC NE, the new energy vehicle arm under Chinese automaker GAC Group (SEHK:2238), is one of those businesses that aims to directly compete against the automotive brand. ... Continue reading

Global Autonomous Cars Market to Surpass US$ 86.85 Billion by 2026

Global Autonomous Cars Market to Surpass US$ 86.85 Billion by 2026

SEATTLE--According to Coherent Market Insights, the global autonomous cars market was valued at US$ 9.91 Billion in 2017, and is projected to exhibit a CAGR of 36.6 % over the forecast period (2018 – 2026). Key trends and analysis of the global autonomous cars market: The global autonomous cars market is expected to ... Continue reading

Molex Demonstrates Strength in Autonomous Vehicle Design with Enhanced Automotive Ethernet Network Platform at the Automotive Ethernet Congress 2019

Molex Demonstrates Strength in Autonomous Vehicle Design with Enhanced Automotive Ethernet Network Platform at the Automotive Ethernet Congress 2019

MUNICH--Molex will showcase the next evolution of its award-winning 10 Gbps Automotive Ethernet Network Platform at the fifth annual Automotive Ethernet Congress (AEC) being held February 13 and 14, 2019 at The Westin Grand, Munich, Germany. This solution is designed to support OEMs in their development and design of a ... Continue reading

1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta Named the Most Prestigious Car in the World

1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta Named the Most Prestigious Car in the World

The 1937 ALFA ROMEO 8C 2900B BERLINETTA was named winner of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. (Photo: Jana Call me J) The 1937 ALFA ROMEO 8C 2900B BERLINETTA was named winner of The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award. ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire Says Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday is a Good Time to Learn the “Penny Test” +VIDEO

Cooper Tire Says Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday is a Good Time to Learn the “Penny Test” +VIDEO

The penny test can be used to check tire tread depth. Insert the edge of a penny into the most worn groove of the tire tread with Lincoln’s head down and facing you. ... Continue reading

DORAN MOTORSPORTS GROUP VICTORIOUS IN THEIR FIRST EVER FORMULA 4 EVENT

DORAN MOTORSPORTS GROUP VICTORIOUS IN THEIR FIRST EVER FORMULA 4 EVENT

Making a splash, literally, in their first ever Formula 4 event, Doran Motorsports Group claimed one win and three podium results in their debut weekend. Testing for the second half of 2018 and making the jump to wheel-to-wheel competition this past weekend at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California, Alan Tang an ... Continue reading

Mazda Unveils MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition in Racing Orange

Mazda Unveils MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition in Racing Orange

Soft-top and retractable hardtop available; sales limited to 3,000 units worldwide - Mazda Motor Corporation today showcased the global unveiling of the Mazda MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Edition at the Chicago Auto Show, which runs from February 7-18.(1)After 30 years and with more than 1 million examples sold, Mazda f ... Continue reading

Toyota Updates its THUMS Virtual Crash Dummy Software

Toyota Updates its THUMS Virtual Crash Dummy Software

Version 6 will contribute to development of collision safety technologies for future vehicles, including automated TOKYO, Feb, 08 2019; Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Toyota Central R&D Labs, Inc. today release Version 6 of the Total Human Model for Safety (THUMS(1)) virtual crash dummy software. Researched and ... Continue reading

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