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2015 Dodge Journey Review By Steve Purdy

2015 Dodge Journey Review By Steve Purdy

2015 DODGE JOURNEY CROSSROAD REVIEW ... Continue reading

Toyota Verso -- Upgraded

Toyota Verso -- Upgraded

With its multitude of seating and storage configurations, the Toyota Verso has never wanted for variety, but the choice available to customers has been made even greater with the compact MPV gaining a new Trend Plus grade. ... Continue reading

The New DS 3 PureTech 110 S&S EAT6

The New DS 3 PureTech 110 S&S EAT6

Since its launch in the spring of 2010, DS 3 has become an icon, the vehicle of choice for more than 320,000 customers worldwide. True to the DS brand strategy of continuous product evolution, DS 3 is now available with a new six-speed, latest generation automatic transmission, for an even more comfortable dr ... Continue reading

Has Nissan Designed the Workstation of the Future?

Has Nissan Designed the Workstation of the Future?

Ever suffered a drop in productivity at work? Fallen asleep at your desk? Or&nbsp;missed out on the morning coffee run?</p> <p>Well that could all be a thing of the past following the creation of an innovative office workstation - inspired by the technologies in the all-new Nissan Qashqai and a novel approach by Nissan ... Continue reading

Mazda Forecast Fleet Sales to Accelerate 25% in 2015/2016

Mazda Forecast Fleet Sales to Accelerate 25% in 2015/2016

Mazda fleet sales are in the fast lane with the marque forecasting corporate demand to accelerate 25 per cent in 2015/16 on the strength of a new model blitz, including the imminent launch of the all-new Mazda CX-3 which will take the brand into the small SUV sector for the first time. ... Continue reading

Ford Introduces Free Service App for Smartphone Users

Ford Introduces Free Service App for Smartphone Users

Ford has introduced a new service app designed to benefit the owners of Ford vehicles within the UK and across Europe.</p> <p>The Ford service app, available to download for free on Apple iOS and Google Android devices, provides the user with local information and useful tips, including an ability to locate the nearest ... Continue reading

Road Rage is Raging in the UK

Road Rage is Raging in the UK

carwow, the UK’s largest new-car buying platform, finds that 81 per cent of British drivers have been a victim of road rage One in five British drivers have actually got out of their car to confront another driver Respondents also revealed that in a worrying 48 per cent of cases someone has driven aggressively at ... Continue reading

SEAT Annouces Hackathon for Architectural Students

SEAT Annouces Hackathon for Architectural Students

The company-organised Archithon contest will decide the winning project 20 Spanish and 20 German architects will present their design proposals after 48 hours of intensive work MARTORELL -- May 11, 2015: SEAT aims to assemble all of its history and display it to the public in the most innovative way in a digital museum ... Continue reading

The Royal Automobile Club Announces Date for teh 2015 Dewar Trophy and Simms Medal Award Ceremonoes

The Royal Automobile Club Announces Date for teh 2015 Dewar Trophy and Simms Medal Award Ceremonoes

There is no more prestigious achievement in British automotive engineering than the Dewar Trophy.</p> <p>Arguably the most exclusive and highly regarded award presented to recognise British automotive engineering talent, the Royal Automobile Club&rsquo;s Dewar Trophy is only awarded in years when the Club&rsquo;s exper ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS May 11, 2015 - Dodge, RAM, Scion, Honda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Ford

NHTSA RECALLS May 11, 2015 - Dodge, RAM, Scion, Honda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Ford

NHTSA RECALLS May 11, 2015 - Dodge, RAM, Scion, Honda, Mitsubishi, Chevrolet, Ford ... Continue reading

Test Ride the Suzuki GSX-S1000

Test Ride the Suzuki GSX-S1000

MILTON KEYNES, UK -- May 11, 2015: The new GSX-S1000 will be available to test ride at this year’s MCN Festival of Motorcycling, along with a host of other models in the Suzuki range. Eight bikes in total will be available to test ride from Suzuki over the course of the event, which takes place on 16-17 May at the ... Continue reading

The 600PS Audi TT Clubsport Turbo Gives a Taste of Power

The 600PS Audi TT Clubsport Turbo Gives a Taste of Power

First application of electric biturbo propulsion in a TFSI engine and 48v system power up the ante in Audi Wörthersee show car 600PS and 650Nm (479.4 lb-ft), 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds and 192mph top speed Five-cylinder 2.5 TFSI fitted with electric bi-turbo for spontaneous response and torque boost of up to 200Nm quatt ... Continue reading

Michelin Development Celebrates 100th Loan To Small Businesses

Michelin Development Celebrates 100th Loan To Small Businesses

Small business in South Carolina receives loan, helps program reach milestone GREENVILLE, S.C., May 11, 2015 -- Michelin Development--a subsidiary of Michelin North America, Inc. that provides business loans to upstart businesses in many of the communities the tire company operates--today approved another loan to a sma ... Continue reading

Nissan Teams up with Heisman Winners and Habitat for Humanity to Tackle Affordable Housing

Nissan Teams up with Heisman Winners and Habitat for Humanity to Tackle Affordable Housing

Six Heisman Trophy winners give two days of service in LA neighborhood LOS ANGELES--Juan Loza works three jobs as a banquet server to provide for his family. This weekend, he’ll add a fourth role – construction crew member – beginning the build of his family’s new home with Habitat for Humanity of G ... Continue reading

Joule's CO2-Recycled Ethanol Meets U.S. and European Specifications

Joule's CO2-Recycled Ethanol Meets U.S. and European Specifications

Joule, the pioneer of liquid fuels from recycled CO2, today announced the successful results from third-party testing of its ethanol fuel, setting the stage to obtain certification for commercial use. Initiated by AUDI, Joule’s strategic partner in the automotive space, the test results confirm that Joule’s e ... Continue reading

Volvo's Invitation to an Emission-Free Bus Trip

Volvo's Invitation to an Emission-Free Bus Trip

Public transport of the future is now in place in Swedish Gothenburg! A noiseless and emission-free electric bus operating on renewable electricity, and that stops at Sweden’s first indoor bus stop and allows passengers to charge their mobiles onboard. The Volvo Group and the ElectriCity project invite you to a pr ... Continue reading

2016 Model Year Mustang GT to Receive Hood Vent Turn Signals, a Nod to Car's Heritage, New Packaging Options

2016 Model Year Mustang GT to Receive Hood Vent Turn Signals, a Nod to Car's Heritage, New Packaging Options

For the 2016 model year, Mustang fastback and convertible welcome the return of the iconic California Special Package and Pony Package —two iconic Mustang trim levels made popular in the 1960s. Several other new options, including new stripes and wheels, allow owners to make their pony car as individual as they ar ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Reveals New Pitch in India, Bringing Play to Local Community

Chevrolet Reveals New Pitch in India, Bringing Play to Local Community

Chevrolet today revealed the Rebecca Belilious Sports Ground, a revitalized soccer pitch that is part of Chevrolet’s continued commitment to demonstrate that where there’s play, there’s beautiful possibilities. The outdoor pitch – located at the Rebecca Belilious English Institution in Tikiapara, Ho ... Continue reading

GM Thanks Five Loyal Global Customers With New Vehicles

GM Thanks Five Loyal Global Customers With New Vehicles

General Motors CEO Mary Barra and GM leaders from around the globe thanked five loyal customers over the course of 48 hours this week by surprising each of them with a free vehicle. The events celebrated the global production of 500 million GM-branded vehicles – more than any automaker – and recognized custom ... Continue reading

2016 Camaro is all about the Aero

2016 Camaro is all about the Aero

Total aerodynamic lift improved by 30 percent for improved stability DETROIT – After 350 hours of wind tunnel testing – often 24 hours a day – the new Camaro will slip more easily through the wind, and drivers of the Camaro SS will experience a marked improvement in reduced aerodynamic lift. These change ... Continue reading

The Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony

The Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony

Four individuals who moved the world forward through their contributions to the global automotive industry will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame at the 2015 Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony in Detroit on Thursday, July 23. The 2015 Automotive Hall of Fame today announced the inductees are Elwood Haynes, (18 ... Continue reading

Michelin XZA3+, Our Longest-Lasting Energy Steer Tire For Line Haul Available In Two New Sizes

Michelin XZA3+, Our Longest-Lasting Energy Steer Tire For Line Haul Available In Two New Sizes

XZA3+ Designed to Handle Today's Heavier Tractors with Required Emissions Abatement and Monitoring Equipment GREENVILLE, S.C., May 6, 2015 -- Michelin Americas Truck Tires, a division of Michelin North America, Inc., today announced the launch of two new sizes of the popular MICHELIN XZA3+. This ultra-fuel-efficient ti ... Continue reading

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