Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Celebrates Second Highest Sales Record in Marque's 112-Year History
CHICHESTER, England, January 11, 2016 -- Second highest sales in the marque's 112-year history. 3,785 cars delivered to customers in 2015. Rolls-Royce dominates super-luxury segment (+â¬200,000 net) Strong performances in all global regions, with exception of China. Bespoke personalisation at highest-ever levels. R ... Continue reading
Honda to Add Production of Best-selling CR-V in Indiana
GREENSBURG, Ind., Jan. 11, 2016 -- Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) today announced to its team of associates that it will add production of America's best-selling SUV, the Honda CR-V, beginning in 2017. HMIN will continue to produce the Civic Sedan as it adds production of the CR-V. Honda will start CR-V producti ... Continue reading
Kia reveals first images of all-new Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 11, 2016 -- Kia has today unveiled the first official images of the sporty and versatile Niro â an all-new Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) that's set to add a fresh dimension to the global compact SUV market. The styling of the Niro was led by Kia's design centers in California, USA and Namya ... Continue reading
Automobile Advertising of the Year Winners Announced
NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2016 -- The One Club (www.oneclub.org), producers of the prestigious One Show Awards and Creative Week, today announced the winners for the 3rd Annual One Show Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards. In partnership with the North American International Auto Show (www.naias.com) in Detroit, The One ... Continue reading
All-New 2017 Honda Ridgeline Pickup Truck Makes World Debut at 2016 NAIAS +VIDEO
DETROIT - January 11, 2016: Honda today unveiled the all-new 2017 Ridgeline truck at the North American International Auto Show, once again challenging conventional thinking in the pickup truck market with Honda-exclusive features, design and technology that help Ridgeline set new benchmarks for versatility, capability ... Continue reading
2016 MAIN Event - The Show Before The Show
BY: Michael Bernstein, Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel The North American International Auto Show is once again taking over the Motor City and like its trademark Motown artists, the hits just keep coming. Established acts and new comers alike are vying for the attention of the assembled worldwide press contingent. Whi ... Continue reading
2017 Infiniti Q60 Sports Coupe Revealed At 2016 North American International Auto Show +VIDEO
World premiere at 2016 North American International Auto Show DETROIT â Making its world premiere at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, the new Infiniti Q60 is a premium sports coupe that combines expressive design with exhilarating performance and dynamics. The Q60's bold exterior â lower and w ... Continue reading
The connection between what you wear and what you drive is getting stronger with help from Fordâs new wearables research laboratory. Here, scientists and engineers are working to integrate wearable devices and vehicles to enable driver-assist technologies to be more aware of the driver behind the wheel â part ... Continue reading
Lincoln Makes Managing Lease Miles Easier in New Pilot
Lincoln lease clients can earn credits of up to $1,000 for unused miles in Lincoln Miles pilot Credits can be applied toward a future Lincoln lease or purchase Select clients driving a Lincoln MKC, MKX or MKZ with an embedded modem are eligible DETROIT -- January 11, 2015: Lincoln Automotive Financial Services is testi ... Continue reading
Ford is conducting the industryâs first autonomous vehicle tests in snow-covered environments â a major step in the companyâs plan to bring fully autonomous vehicles to millions of customers worldwide. Unlike other major automakers and technology companies, which have tested autonomous vehicle technology ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Now Share a Vehicle in New Ford Credit Link Pilot Leasing Program
Consumers can lease a Ford vehicle together through new Ford Credit Link pilot Digital tools let groups keep in touch, plan, track vehicle use and make payments Consumers have more access to Ford vehicles with solutions like Ford Credit Link â which allows people to share lease costs DETROIT -- January 11, 2015: T ... Continue reading
Ford and IBM are working together on a pilot platform that allows research scientists to look at tiny pieces of data â 10 or 15 seconds at a time â to spot patterns, correlations and trends, and write code to make more efficient transportation decisions The platform, called the Ford Smart Mobility Experimenta ... Continue reading
All-New Toyota Prius, RAV4 Hybrid to Electrify New England Auto Show
Nearly two decades after pioneering the hybrid and crossover SUV market in the U.S., two of Toyota's most iconic trendsetters are ready to disrupt the automotive segments they helped create. Toyota has been the overwhelming gas-electric hybrid sales leader in the U.S. since 2000. Now, 15 years after the first Prius was ... Continue reading
BMW Shows 2016 M2 and 2016 BMW X4 M40i at Detroit Auto Show
Woodcliff Lake, NJ Today, the all-new BMW M2 and all-new BMW X4 M40i made their world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. > The 2016 BMW M2. Making its highly anticipated world debut, the first ever BMW M2 features the renowned BMW M performance complimented by a sleek interior and exte ... Continue reading
What Drivers Need to Know for El Nino
With El Niño being the talk of the country, drivers everywhere are bracing themselves for dicey road conditions. Everything from snow to heavy rainfall is a concern on all Americans' minds as they need to be alert about road safety and make sure their cars are properly equipped to help them through winter weather jams ... Continue reading
NADA Used Car Guide Launches NADA Values Online
MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 11, 2016- In an effort to continue delivery of industry-leading vehicle valuation insights to its business-to-business customers and improve their user experience, NADA Used Car Guide launched a new NADA Values Online product (formerly known as NADA Online) this morning. Of the numerous features and f ... Continue reading
Sprinter City 77 in regular service in inner-city Kleve Route passes through the pedestrian precinct Urban bus genes from its bigger brother, the Citaro STUTTGART/KLEVE -- January 11, 2016: The regional transport service RVK in Cologne has recently demonstrated the the new route concept based on minibuses for urban are ... Continue reading
WaiveCar Drive for free with first ad-supported car-sharing program
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 11, 2016 -- WaiveCar â the first car-sharing program that runs on advertising dollars, and gives drivers a break â launches today in Santa Monica and Venice Beach. "WaiveCar rides are free because the cars work as mobile billboards. You're paying us just by driving the cars," said WaiveCar C ... Continue reading
Carl Benz and Gottlieb Daimler invented the automobile in 1886. In so doing, they established a tradition of constant further developments and innovative new creations that continue to this day. Mercedes-Benz's sports car and performance brand are now celebrating this 130th anniversary with the exclusive special editio ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class: The Most Intelligent Business Saloon
Mercedes-Benz taking a big step into the future with the new E‑Class. Tenth-generation business saloon delivers stylish highlights with its distinct, emotive design and high-grade interior. New E-Class also marks the world premiere of numerous technical innovations. They enable comfortable, safe driving on a new ... Continue reading
The inventor of the automobile is presenting the most advanced production vehicle in the world, the new E-Class, at the Detroit motor show. It sets new standards for safety, efficiency and automobile intelligence. On 29 January 1886 Carl Benz applied to the Imperial Patent Office in Berlin for the most significant pate ... Continue reading
Buick Introduces Avista Concept
Design elegance, performance heritage conveyed in turbocharged 2+2 coupe DETROIT -- January 11, 2015: Ahead of its public debut at the North American International Auto Show, Buick today revealed the Avista concept â a 2+2 coupe that pushes the brandâs contemporary design ethos and rekindles its historic perf ... Continue reading
Hyundai "Hands On" Contest Puts Washington In Touch with a New Car!
Washington's favorite reality show returns! The Hands-On Contest at The Washington Auto Show® will put a handful of lucky Washingtonians in touch with the chance to win a brand new Hyundai Tucson! The legendary Hands-On Contest, in which show guests must stay in nearly constant physical contact with the prized vehicle ... Continue reading
Drive Unit and Battery are at the Hear of the Chevrolet Bolt EV
The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV does more than set a new benchmark for affordable, long-range EV driving. It also raises the bar when it comes to driving performance. Engineers developed the Bolt EVâs propulsion system to offer more than an estimated 200 miles (based on GM estimates) and a delightful driving experience ... Continue reading
Eagerly anticipated and still unmatched by any auto manufacturer, Ford Americas truck leader introduces the all-new F-150 Raptor SuperCrew, adding agility, versatility and roominess to the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 Raptor ever. Developed with the DNA of a Baja race truck, F-150 Raptor is unique amo ... Continue reading
As part of its transformation into an auto and mobility company, Ford is introducing FordPass® â a platform that reimagines the relationship between automaker and consumer. FordPass aims to do for car owners what iTunes did for music fans. FordPass members can talk to personal mobility assistants â FordGui ... Continue reading
The new Ford Fusion continues to be a game changer among midsize sedans, with the most technologically advanced lineup ever â including two hybrid models and a new all-wheel-drive Fusion V6 Sport engineered to leave other family sedans in the dust. Fusion V6 Sport and the new Fusion Platinum add to a lineup featur ... Continue reading
Mobility for Tomorrow: Schaeffler at the North American International Auto Show 2016
The future of the automobile will be determined by increases in efficiency and progressive electrification of the drivetrain, as well as changing patterns of mobility and continuous digitalization. This paradigm shift in automotive engineering is increasing both the complexity and demands of a holistic, systemic way of ... Continue reading
2016 Detroit Auto Show - All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Reinvents Minivan Segment +VIDEO
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11, 2016: As the original creator of the minivan more than 30 years ago, Chrysler has transformed the segment with firsts; notching 78 innovations through the first five minivan generations. With the introduction of the all-new Chrysler Pacifica,FCA US adds 37 minivan firsts to its portfolio f ... Continue reading
Award Winners Announced For The 2016 Diversity Volume Leadership Awards - Automotive Industry
For the first time in Detroit, Michigan, the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD) and IHS Automotive, part of IHS Inc. and a leading source of critical information and insight to the global automotive industry, celebrated the Diversity Volume Leadership Awards in Cobo Center. The awards are a col ... Continue reading
All-New 2016 Honda Civic Wins "North American Car of the Year" Award
The all-new 2016 Honda Civic has earned the prestigious 2016 North American Car of the Year Award. This win for the Civic is the second for the model in the award's history, following a win for the 2006 Civic a decade ago when it shared the stage with the 2006 Ridgeline, winner of that year's Truck of the Year award. I ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 Named 2016 North American Truck of the Year +VIDEO
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2016 -- The Volvo XC90 has been named 2016 North American Truck of the Year. Fifty-three automotive journalists from the United States and Canada voted for the luxury SUV for being a benchmark in its segment, based on factors including innovation, comfort, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction ... Continue reading
Meet Bentayga: Bentley's SUV +VIDEO
By: Michael BernsteinEditor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Like a proud father, Bentley dealer and Suburban Collection owner Dave Fisher was all smiles as he greeted a very select group of journalists who were invited to meet his latest addition, the Bentayga. He was joined by Bentley Motors, Inc. chief communication ... Continue reading
Honda Civic And Volvo XC90 Win Car Of The Year Awards
Honda, Volvo take top awards at the Detroit auto show By Jeff Karoub AP Business Writer Posted: 01/11/2016 05:21:18 AM MSTAdd a Comment | Updated: about 3 hours ago DETROIT (AP) â The Honda Civic has been named North American Car of the Year. The truck of the year is the Volvo XC90. The press preview days for the ... Continue reading
Bentley's 2017 SUV Has A New Option: An Automatic Diamond Dial Breitiling Clock +VIDEO
by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel Clocks in automobiles are not a new accessory option, theyâve been around for a long time. In fact a major competitor of Bentleyâs decades ran a now famed advertisement with the headline, âAt 60 miles per hour the loudest noise in this new Rolls- ... Continue reading
NADA Forecasts a Record 17.7 Million New-Car Sales in 2016
PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULENEWSFLASHPRESS RELEASESDIGITAL RESOURCES NADA Forecasts a Record 17.7 Million New-Car Sales in 2016 January 10, 2016 - U.S. sales of new cars and light trucks will set an all-time record in 2016, said Steven Szakaly, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association. âMore tha ... Continue reading
Derek Zoolander is Face of New Fiat 500X Advertising
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10, 2016 -- Co-branded advertising campaign brings together automaker, Hollywood studio and international supermodel Derek Zoolander :60 spot debuts on television and online Sunday, January 10, during the Golden Globes telecast; :30 spot to launch across television starting Monday, January 11 ... Continue reading
Axalta Celebrates 150 Years in the Coatings Industry
In 2016, Axalta Coating Systems celebrates 150 years of creating innovative industrial coatings. Axaltaâs heritage dates back to 1866 when its first products were developed in Germany and since then the company has grown into one of the worldâs leading manufacturers of liquid and powder coatings. âAll of ... Continue reading
Volvo Reports Record Sales of 503,127 in 2015
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, sold 503,127 cars in 2015, the first time it has sold more than half a million cars in its 89-year history. The new sales record underscores the strength and sustainability of Volvoâs ongoing operational and financial transformation. It is also an endorsement of the companyâ ... Continue reading
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