Exclusively for visitors to the Consumer Electronics Show (CES, January 7 â 10, 2014) Mercedes-Benz is taking an unconventional approach to showing the new C-Class. An augmented reality app brings the car to life on the show stand, providing visitors with a digital preview of the vehicle prior to its world premier ... Continue reading
The Manufacturing Institute to Honor Toyota's Millie Marshall, Susan Elkington
2nd STEP Awards to recognize women for excellence in manufacturing on Feb. 6 in Washington, DC â The Manufacturing Institute announced they will award Toyota executives Millie Marshall and Susan Elkington with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award. The STEP Awards ... Continue reading
Limited Scion Monogram Series Brings Premium Features to FR-S and tC
Exceptional features will now come at even more exceptional prices. The 2014 Scion FR-S and tC gain premium features with the competitively priced, limited edition Monogram Series⢠models on display for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Monogram Series vehicles will be ... Continue reading
Global Premiere of RC F Coupe at North American International Auto Show on Jan. 14 Aggressive Design Cues Demonstrate Performance Potential Aerodynamic Wings and Scoops Illustrate Uncompromising Grit TORRANCE, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2014) â Giving new meaning to âback to the grind,â the daily commute is now tra ... Continue reading
Lexus' New Kentucky Home Celebrates First Milestone
Construction Begins on Dedicated Assembly Line for First U.S.-Produced Lexus With the first steel column now in place, construction is officially underway on the future assembly line of the first U.S.-produced Lexus. Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) commemorated the milestone earlier today by having ... Continue reading
Nearly 2.6 Million Plug-In Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in the United States Between 2013 and 2022
-As the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in North America matures, the highest rates of growth can be found in predictable places: California, New York, and Florida, which have among the highest gasoline prices in the United States. Significant sales are also occurring, however, in more surprising locales, s ... Continue reading
Dave Osiecki to Lead ATA's Legislative Affairs Office
Today, American Trucking Associations President and CEO Bill Graves said Senior Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs Dave Osiecki will also oversee the association's legislative affairs efforts and team. Graves made the announcement following the departure of Mary Phillips, formerly senior vice president of ... Continue reading
Katzkin, the global leader in automotive interior transformation, continues its design mantra and enters into the ultra-premium sports car arena by partnering with VL Automotive, co-founded by Gilbert Villarreal and Bob Lutz. VLâs newest concept Destino luxury performance vehicle will debut at the 2014 North Am ... Continue reading
Continental Receives 2013 Quality Awards from General Motors
General Motors recognized Continental Automotive for demonstrating some of the highest levels of quality performance over the past 12 months at 14 of its manufacturing facilities worldwide. The 14 Continental locations that were recognized include: Alor Setar, Malaysia Babenhausen, Germany Boussens, France Calamba, Phi ... Continue reading
All 2014 Silverado and Sierra Light-Duty Trucks Earn 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score
The regular and double cab versions of 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the GMC Sierra 1500 have received the highest possible 5-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administrationâs New Car Assessment Program. Joining the previously tested 2014 crew cab models, whi ... Continue reading
Kia Draws On Customer Reviews To Kickstart 2014 TV Campaign
Following on from the phenomenal success of the 2013 'Customer Advocacy and Reviews Strategy' (CARS) advertising, Kia Motors (UK) Ltd is starting 2014 with a fully integrated marketing campaign highlighting real customers comments and thoughts about their cars. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Gains Multiple World Records After Astra-Nomical Attempt
Vauxhall flew into the record books today, after motorsport's governing bodies confirmed that a recent attempt by two standard Ellesmere Port-built Astras to set and break 18 World and UK Speed Endurance Records had been successful. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Seeks 160 New Apprentices To Join UK Manufacturing And Dealer Operations In 2014
BMW Group is looking for around 160 young people with a passion for the motor industry to take up apprenticeships available through its company and dealership schemes in 2014. ... Continue reading
Range Rover Sport Named Top SUV At 2014 What Car? Awards
The all-new Range Rover Sport has been voted the UK's number one SUV in the large SUV category by the judges at What Car? ... Continue reading
Art And Design Come Together For Infiniti
'Artistic brilliance' is the theme that unites new London-based cultural initiatives by Infiniti. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Phantom Declared World's Best Super-Luxury Car
WhatCar? Magazine's annual Car of the Year issue has reconfirmed Phantom's position as the world's finest luxury motor car. ... Continue reading
One of the most eagerly-anticipated new racecars of 2014 will make its global public debut at this weekend's Autosport International Show at the Birmingham NEC. ... Continue reading
Ford Ecoboost Technology Makes Aftermarket Debut At Autosport Show
Ford's acclaimed high-performance EcoBoost petrol engine technology becomes available to the aftermarket at this month's Autosport International Show. ... Continue reading
Kia duo honoured with Cars Of The Year Award
Kia has continued to reap accolades and endorsements from where it counts with the multi-award winning baby Rio and Sorento large SUV joining the elite Cars Of The Year winners nominated by Australian New Car Buyer magazine. ... Continue reading
Today, IDC Manufacturing Insights announced the initial results from its national consumer survey in the report, Methods and Practices: Connected Vehicles and Consumer Connectivity Preferences, (Doc #MI245571). The survey, developed over the past six months with input from key industry stakeholders, was designed to ass ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR), today announced that it has acquired 21.63% of Viridian Motor Corporation (VMC), a US-based electric truck manufacturer. Thanks to this alliance, the company continues to follow its strategy to become a leading player in electric vehicle niche markets. With its unique experience ... Continue reading
Winnebago Listed To Mid-Market Elite By Chief Executive Magazine
Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States manufacturer of recreation vehicles, was named to the "Mid-Market Elite" list by Chief Executive Magazine. Winnebago is featured in the "Mid-Market Elite" list that appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of Chief Executive Magazine. According to the magazine, th ... Continue reading
Rotary Lift Introduces New Lighting Solutions for Vehicle Lift Users
Rotary Lift is shedding some light on the vehicle repair process with Tech Lights, an innovative new line of LED shop lights. The lights will debut in Rotary Lift's booth (#1627) at the NADA Convention & Expo, which takes place Jan. 24-27 in New Orleans. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion and the community of Detroit during the 2014 North American International Auto Show. As part of its diversity outreach while in Detroit, Hyundai will partner with community organizations Focus: HOPE, the 18th Annual Urban Wheel Awards and the Aja ... Continue reading
NAIAS Education Day Brings Youth, Auto Industry Together
With the rapidly growing use of wireless technology, smart phones and the Internet, today's youth are more connected and tech-savvy than ever. As automobiles become more connected too, it's only natural that the industry focuses on bringing the two together. The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) does that ... Continue reading
Toyota's 2013 North American Vehicle Production Sets Historic Record
There's a reason you might be seeing more Toyotas on the road. The automaker of the best-selling car in America, the Toyota Camry, produced at record levels in 2013 surpassing 2012 production volumes. Toyota built 1,857,695 vehicles, a 5 percent increase and 1,715,709 engines, a 3 percent increase from 2012 at its 14 m ... Continue reading
Spansion Exhibiting a Range of Automotive Systems at CAR-ELE JAPAN
Spansion Inc. , a global leader in embedded systems solutions, will showcase its microcontroller and flash memory solutions for automotive systems at CAR-ELE JAPAN, January 15-17. The Spansion booth is located at West 2 - 65 at Tokyo Big Sight. ... Continue reading
Mopar Joins Hall Brothers Racing's Ram Truck Lineup for Monster Jam
Mopar joins the championship Ram monster truck lineup with Hall Brothers Racing in 2014 'Mopar Muscle' monster truck to be unveiled at the Monster Jam event Jan. 11 in Detroit Mopar-sponsored machine is the first new Monster Truck introduced in more than a decade Mopar Muscle will sport a new logo celebrating the 50th ... Continue reading
MTS Systems Corporation , a leading global supplier of high-performance test systems and position sensors, today announced the grand opening of a vehicle system engineering laboratory in collaboration with Chery Automobile Co. Ltd. in Wuhu, China. The first MTS joint laboratory with a domestic Chinese automotive OEM, t ... Continue reading
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