Monday, December 1, 2014

First 2015 Corvette Z06s on Their Way to Customers

First 2015 Corvette Z06s on Their Way to Customers BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chevrolet is now shipping the all-new 2015 Corvette Z06 coupe from Bowling Green Assembly and some early customers could receive the much-anticipated supercar later this week. “It has been an incredible opportunity to work on Chevy’s ... Continue reading

Automotive History Photos Available Online From Detroit Public Library

More than 32,000 photos from the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) are now available on the Internet to news organizations, car enthusiasts and the general public through the Detroit Public Library. Under development since early 2014, the NAHC's photo archive is part of the library's current collection of n ... Continue reading

Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company, Talks about the Passing of Bob Rewey

Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company: “Bob Rewey was not only a great marketing visionary, but also a great leader and friend. He inspired a passion for connecting with the customer at Ford and initiated many groundbreaking marketing innovations, including leasing and brand management that set the s ... Continue reading

20 Ways the All-New Chevrolet Trax Makes its Mark

Chevy’s small SUV rolls into U.S. with versatility, technology and maneuverability <p><b>SAN DIEGO </b>– With the utility of an SUV and agility of a compact car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax is a city-smart vehicle ready for almost any adventure.</p> <p>Packed with the technology city dwellers depend on for their ... Continue reading

Faurecia, Ford Motor Co. Win SPE Award for Active Glove Box

Ford Motor Co. and Faurecia, the world's seventh largest automotive supplier, have won the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE Automotive) Innovation Award in the Safety category as well as the Grand Award for a new injection-molded knee airbag. Called the Active Glove Box, the innovation was designed by Ford for the 20 ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Project CAMISMA Means Lighter but Just as Safe Vehicle Seats

CLEPA Award for CAMISMA research project PLYMOUTH, MI -- Dec. 1, 2014: Johnson Controls is reducing the use of metals in vehicle seat structures by replacing them with multi-material systems in its CAMISMA (carbon-amide-metal-based interior structure using a multi-material system approach) research project. These seats ... Continue reading

Loan Amounts for New and Used Vehicles Reach Record Highs

Experian Automotive today announced that the average dollar amount for both new and used vehicle loans reached all-time highs in the third quarter of 2014. According to its latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report, the average loan amount for a new vehicle was $27,799 in Q3 2014, up $1,080 from the previous ... Continue reading

Senior Drivers Support Tougher Driving Laws for Themselves

Latest AAA Foundation Report on Aging Americans Finds Surprising Results While senior drivers favor tougher driving laws, from bans on wireless devices to ignitions interlocks for first time DUI offenders, an overwhelming majority support greater scrutiny in the license-renewal process for themselves and their peers, a ... Continue reading

Italian-Made Alcantara Takes Center Stage At L.A. Auto Show

Carbon-Neutral Material Continues to Attract Attention at Major Auto Shows LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1, 2014 -- Alcantara, the Italian-made luxury material used to outfit the interiors of the world's most prestigious cars, was featured on a wide variety of new vehicles at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show. Lamborghini, Porsche ... Continue reading

NHTSA Recalls December 1, 2014

NHTSA Recalls December 1, 2014 ... Continue reading

New Generation Hyundai i10 is Scottish Car of the Year

New Generation Hyundai i10 wins coveted Scottish Car of the Year title Also voted best-in-class Small Car by Association of Scottish Motoring Writers i10 is a sales smash hit in Scotland and across the UK ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND -- November 29, 2014: New Generation Hyundai i10 has added yet more trophies to its already bu ... Continue reading