C.A.R 2014 MBS Day 4 - Wrap-up
2014 CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS â TRAVERSE CITY DAY 4 â Wrap Up By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Another year of the Management Briefing Seminars is history as we pick up our bag lunches for the road. I feel like weâve just been to a futuristâs confe ... Continue reading
Acura Launches All-New 2015 TLX Performance Luxury Sedan
- Acura TLX delivers "It's that kind of thrill" in 360-degree campaign -- "My Way" anthem spot captures passion of U.S. team of engineers and designers who developed the TLX -- Bite-sized and clever creative deployed across multiple platforms for sustained launch effort through fall TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2014 -- A ... Continue reading
Most and Least Expensive States to Own a Car--Wyoming is Most Costly
Wyoming is the most expensive state to operate a motor vehicle and Iowa is the cheapest, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Bankrate factored in the annual costs of gasoline, insurance and repairs. In Wyoming, a typical driver spends $2,705 per year to operate his or her vehicle. In Iowa, the average driver spends ... Continue reading
Continental Announces Motorcycle Tire Safety Recall
Replacement of Continental 120/70 ZR 17 and 120/70 R 17 motorcycle front wheel tires - Condition in the tread and/or belt may lead to separation and possible pressure loss - Program covers approximately 9,000 tires sold in the Americas, primarily in the U.S., between 2007 and 2014 FORT MILL, SC --Aug. 11, 2014: Contine ... Continue reading
LATEST NHTSA RECALLS - Mitsubishi, VW, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu, Saab, Toyota, Starcraft, Nova, Morgan, Jomac, SFS ... Continue reading
2014 Ram 2500 HD Wins Cars.com Three-Quarter-Ton Heavy-Duty Challenge
Cars.com has announced that the 2014 Ram 2500 HD is the winner of the site's three-quarter-ton heavy duty pickup truck challenge. The challenge put the top three-quarter-ton pickup trucks against each other in a series of tests to determine the overall best. The three trucks tested in the challenge were the 2015 Chevro ... Continue reading
BMW North America Management Changes Announced
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â August 11, 2014; Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America has announced the following changes to his executive management team effective September 1. Having completed his assignment, BMW of North America Chief Financial Officer Stefan Sengewald will be returning to Germany to a ... Continue reading
2014 SCION TC 3-DOOR LIFTBACK Review By Steve Purdy
2014 SCION TC 3-DOOR LIFTBACK Review ... Continue reading
2014 Toyota Tundra Limited Rocky Mountain Review
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Toyotaâs versatile Tundra pickup hasnât received a major refresh since the 2007 model year â until now. For 2014, the Tundra isnât exactly all-new, but it represents an evolutionary, rather than revolutionary update to a very capable full-size pick ... Continue reading
One-of-a-Kind BMW i8 Edition to be Auctioned During Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Weekend
BMW i8 Concours dâElegance Edition to be sold at Pebble Beach Auctions presented by Gooding & Company with proceeds benefitting the Pebble Beach Company Foundation and the Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance Sale to include complete set of Louis Vuitton luggage tailored for the BMW i8 Woodcliff Lake, N.J. â ... Continue reading
Robust North America Sales Help Global Toyota Post a 4.6% Rise in Q1 Net Income
Led by strong sales in North America, cost reductions, favorable currency exchange rates and a gain due to valuation gains/losses from interest-rate swaps, Toyotaâs global net income jumped 4.6 percent during the first quarter (April 1 â June 30, 2014) of the 2015 fiscal year. ... Continue reading
2014 Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminar - Osamu 'Simon' Nagata
As prepared for: 2014 Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminar âPathways to Prosperityâ Traverse City, Mich. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014 Osamu 'Simon' Nagata, President and CEO, Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing North America, Inc. Thank you, Jay. Before I start, Iâd like to ... Continue reading
Three Reasons You Should Be Driving a Hybrid
You donât have to be a pious Prius driver (but it sure helps) to enjoy the benefits of hybrid technology. Help others breathe a little easier. Since 2000, the Prius family of vehicles has saved an estimated 26.5 million tons of CO2 emissions in the U.S. Save gas. Prius family owners could drive around the earth 4. ... Continue reading
ELS Studio Premium Audio System Featured On The All-New Acura TLX Performance Luxury Sedan
The Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, in conjunction with Acura/Honda, is pleased to announce its ELS Studio® Premium Audio System, tuned by Elliot "ELS" Scheiner, will be available on the all-new 2015 Acura TLX. The system will be available on all TLX models equipped with the Technology Package or Adva ... Continue reading
2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid named a Top Safety Pick by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
C-MAX Hybrid earned a rating of âgoodâ in moderate overlap front, side, head restraint and seating tests C-MAX Hybrid safety features include standard multiple airbags, AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control⢠and antilock brakes The 2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid has been named a Top Safety Pick by the Insu ... Continue reading
Fastest Land Rover Bver Debuts at Pebble Beach
Fastest Land Rover ever with 550PS/680Nm V8 supercharged engine, 0-60 in 4.5 seconds, 162mph top speed, debuts at Pebble Beach Revised chassis and high performance tyres for exhilarating dynamics Retains Land Rover's class-leading all-terrain capability Active exhaust provides thrilling V8 soundtrack Capable of a Nü ... Continue reading
Infiniti Brings its Premium Automobiles to Life at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Partnership with TEN: The Enthusiast Network and Microsoft Expands the Experience Virtually and Dynamically Technology Supplements Existing Displays and Ride and Drives in Monterey Infiniti Performance Pavilion Features Virtual Test Drive of Q50 Eau Rouge PEBBLE BEACH, CA -- August 11, 2014: Infiniti is partnering with ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Canadian Launch and Pricing for the Much-Anticipated 2015 Honda Fit
All-new 2015 Fit available at Honda dealerships this September Fit pricing starts at $14,495 Complimentary warranty package offered to pre-sale customers MARKHAM, Ontario--Honda today announced that the all-new 2015 Fit subcompact car will arrive in Canadian dealerships on September 19, with a manufacturerâs sugge ... Continue reading
Sonic Named Kelley Blue Book 10 Best Back-to-School Car
Only American-made car on the list The Chevrolet Sonic, the only subcompact car made in America, is again one of the 10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2014 chosen by Kelley Blue Bookâs KBB.com. For the third year in a row, the Sonic was recognized by the editors at KBB.com for its practicality, affordability, styl ... Continue reading
General Motors announced Friday the following recalls: 202,115 model year 2002-2004 Saturn VUEs because the ignition key can possibly be removed when the vehicle is not in the off position. GM is aware of two crashes and one injury potentially related to the issue. Dealers will inspect for key pullout or key binding, a ... Continue reading
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