Thursday, February 11, 2016

2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Unveiled At 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid (HEV) at the Chicago Auto Show. The Optima HEV enjoys the same full redesign – inside and out – as the conventional gas-powered model, the all-new fourth-generation Optima sedan, bringing with it a new hybrid powertra ... Continue reading

2016 Chicago Auto Show: Ram Truck Unveiling - LIVE Today 11AM EST +VIDEO

CHICAGO - February 11, 2016: Watch the complete LIVE Ram Truck Press Conference from the exhibit floor of the 2016 Chicago Auto Show right here on TheAutoChannel.com The event begins at 10AM Central time, 11AM Eastern, and 8AM Pacific. ... Continue reading

2016 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota Hopes To Heat Up The Windy City - LIVE Today 2:30PM EST +VIDEO

CHICAGO - February 11, 2016: Watch the complete LIVE Toyota Press Conference from the exhibit floor of the 2016 Chicago Auto Show right here on TheAutoChannel.com The event begins at 1:30PM Central time, 2:30PM Eastern, and 11:30AM Pacifc. ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada Debuts Impreza Sedan Concept at Canadian International Auto Show

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is proud to announce the Canadian reveal of the Impreza Sedan Concept at the 2016 Canadian International Auto Show, taking place from February 12 to 21, 2016, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The Impreza Sedan Concept is a design concept car previe ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Debut - 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro Debut ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz' Sprinter Expands With WORKER Model +VIDEO

ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz Vans is pleased to announce the expansion of the Sprinter portfolio by debuting the WORKER model, which goes on sale in Spring 2016. Starting at just $32,495*, the Sprinter WORKER will offer the simplest and most straightforward equipment and packaging within the Sprinter Van mod ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Leverages VinSolutions CRM Solution for its Automotive Retailing Clients

ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Cox Automotive today announced its decision to make the VinSolutions CRM product its primary CRM solution, reinforcing the company's commitment to integration, client service and product innovation. Current Dealertrack CRM clients will begin to migrate to VinSolutions' CRM immediately. During ... Continue reading

New Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 4x4 Off-road Package

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11, 2016 -- New Ram 2500 4x4 Off-road Package designed for customers who need essential off-road upgrades combined with ¾-ton pushing, pulling and hauling capabilities Part of "America's Off-road Truck Leader" lineup Features stability control upgrades, all-terrain tires and rugged exterior a ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Armada Intro In Chicago By Steve Purdy

By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Chicago February 11, 2016; Nissan introduced the new Armada at an off-site venue last night in concert with the Chicago Auto Show. A few hundred journalists and hangers on filed into what appeared to be a converted warehouse where a pretty cool lightshow preceded the reve ... Continue reading

2015 Car Complaint Index

Thanks to consumer advocate Jack Gillis, author of The 2015 Car Book, and the efforts of the Center for Auto Safety, we are able to provide you with the Top 20 vehicle complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Each year, thousands of Americans call their government to register ... Continue reading

2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Line-Up Revealed at 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- The award-winning Hyundai Santa Fe lineup continues to dramatically improve for the 2017 model year. The improvements span everything from fresh exterior design and LED lighting signatures to additional infotainment, convenience and safety technologies and new Drive Mode selection with Sport, ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Armada - Big Bold and Beautiful Debuts at 2016 Chicago Auto Show

2017 Nissan Armada full-size SUV makes world debut at Chicago Auto Show CHICAGO February 10,2016; Nissan debuted the all-new 2017 Armada full-size SUV this evening prior to its upcoming appearance at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the largest auto show in North America. Nissan is also displaying a trio of "Winter Warriors ... Continue reading

Rand McNally Introduces "OverDryve" Revolutionary Connected Car Device For Any Vehicle

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Today at the Chicago Auto Show, Rand McNally – the country's most trusted source for maps, navigation and travel content – reveals OverDryve™, a revolutionary connected-car device that brings advanced luxury-car features to mainstream automobiles. OverDryve™ is an elegant d ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle Arrives In The Windy City At 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- A key component to Kia Motors' Green Car Roadmap was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show today as Kia Motors America (KMA) hosted the global debut of the all-new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV). A no-compromise vehicle that combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design, functional u ... Continue reading

All-New 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes Global Debut At Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) at the Chicago Auto Show. Kia's first PHEV joined two other fuel-efficient additions to the brand's growing line-up of eco-friendly vehicles, including the all-new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) and a ... Continue reading

Lexus LF-C2 Concept Creates Amazing in Toronto

Canadian debut of LF-C2 Concept and the all-new GS F highlight display of all Lexus models – and more – at the Canadian International Auto Show, February 12-21 at the Metro Convention Centre TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Visit the Lexus booth and rediscover how beautiful the automobile can be, at the 2016 Ca ... Continue reading

Honeywell Develops Virtual Reality Technology for Future DARPA and U.S. Army Ground Vehicles

PHOENIX, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Honeywell has signed an agreement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to provide the Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) program with a virtual reality instrument panel that replaces glass windows with display technology from Honeywell. As part of the GXV-T program's g ... Continue reading

Ford to Add Four New SUV Nameplates Worldwide

Global Demand Drive Continued SUV Growth <p>Editor's Note: Oh yeah the price of gasoline has tanked, as we say, when the price of gas get slower the cars sold get bigger. CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 – Together, millennials and baby boomers give Ford 160 million good reasons to expect the surge in SUV sales will continu ... Continue reading

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volvo XC90 the 2016 Family Vehicle of the Year

Volvo XC90 the 2016 Family Vehicle of the Year ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Partners with Zambezi to Transform Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book Brands

ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Cox Automotive, a leading provider of products and services that span the automotive ecosystem worldwide, has named Zambezi as its lead creative agency for the company's leading consumer brands of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. Zambezi will work with both companies to help strategically tran ... Continue reading

2016 5-Year Cost To Own Award Winners Announced

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016 -- The 2016 model-year brand and category winners of the fifth annual 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, recognizing new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs, were announced today by Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied u ... Continue reading

2017 Ram Truck, 2017 Jeep, 2017 Pacifica, 2017 Fiat And Driving Experiences at the FCA 2016 Chicago Auto Show Exhibit +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2016 -- A new 2017 Ram truck to be revealed on Thursday, Feb. 11 and will be showcased alongside award-winning Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, featuring unprecedented functionality and style, on display New 2016 Chrysler 200S and Chrysler 300S Alloy Editions debu ... Continue reading

NHTSA Wrong To Say Computers Count As Drivers Of Robot Cars

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is wrong to say the artificial intelligence guiding an autonomous robot car counts as the driver, Consumer Watchdog said today, adding that Google's own test data demonstrates the need for a human driver who can take control when n ... Continue reading