Infiniti Gathering; Warm Wishes, Good Cheer and 2016 Model News
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Detroit Holiday Season 2015; In Detroit holiday parties, auto manufacturer holiday parties, deliver good food, good wine and the occasional tidbit of news. Infiniti, for instance, gave us food and wine, and news about the latest 2016 versions of QX 60 SUV a ... Continue reading
Westport and Volvo Car Belux Launch Bi-Fuel Volvo V60 in Belgium & Luxembourg
VANCOUVER and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 12, 2016 - Westport Innovations Inc., engineering the world's most advanced natural gas engines and vehicles, today announced the launch of Bi-Fuel Volvo cars in Belgium and Luxembourg in connection with Volvo Car Belux. Unveiled for the Belgium market today at the 94th European Mo ... Continue reading
Michelin Introduces New PilotSport All-Season 3+ Tire at North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2016 -- Today at the North American International Auto Show, Michelin introduced the latest innovation from its Pilot Family of performance tires: the MICHELIN® Pilot® Sport All-Season 3+â¢. The MICHELIN Pilot Sport A/S3+ delivers true all-season performance and incredible wet and dry brakin ... Continue reading
Exclusive Toyota/Kymeta Collaboration - Flat Antenna Makes Ultra High Satellite Connectivity To Moving Vehicles Possible ... Continue reading
Autoliv Presents at Industry Conference in Conjunction with Detroit Autoshow
Autoliv, Inc. , the worldwide leader in automotive safety today presents at Deutsche Bankâs Global Auto Industry Conference in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Autoliv describes its progress in being the leading safety system supplier for the future car well integrated with a ... Continue reading
Lacks Enterprises is proud to sponsor the 2016 EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence â Best Designed Production Car. The award recognizes designers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision in vehicle design for a production vehicle. The award will be presented on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the Cobo Ce ... Continue reading
IBM Study: Consumers Still Want Cars But Not Necessarily To Own Them
42 percent of consumers said they were very interested in alternative ownership models DETROIT -- January 12, 2016: Consumers expect to use cars differently â showing particular interest in self-enabling vehicles -- though they don't necessarily want to own one in the traditional sense, according to the results of ... Continue reading
Kia Telluride Concept Makes World Debut At North American International Auto Show In Detroit +VIDEO
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2016 -- Glimpsing a future that is grounded in reality but not bound by the present, Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled a cutting-edge vision for a full-size SUV at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The Telluride, a striking three-row, seven-passenger, luxury SUV concept feature ... Continue reading
Winter Driving Forecast - Say It Ain't Snow
Heavy snow can be fun for some, but many drivers dread treacherous winter driving conditions. Being car care aware will help ensure your vehicle is ready for harsh winter weather encountered on the road, says the non-profit Car Care Council. "Many drivers overlook auto care this time of year, even with inclement weathe ... Continue reading
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced today that NAIAS Presenting Sponsor MOTOR TREND has partnered to provide the first-ever "Ask the Experts" Ambassador Program for the 2016 event. Through the partnership, NAIAS will provide show visitors with an opportunity to "Ask the Experts" from MOTOR ... Continue reading
Legendary Designer Henrik Fisker and Race Car Driver Ben Keating Develop the Ultimate American Driving Machine DETROIT -- January 12, 2016: Legendary automotive designer Henrik Fisker and American race car driver Ben Keating today unveiled the 2016 Force 1 V10, an all new American Super Car, during the North American I ... Continue reading
Good Housekeeping Names Mazda3 'Best Compact' Car for 2016
Mazda3 wins for performance, style and family friendliness IRVINE, Calif. (January 12, 2016) â Adding to its long list of accolades, the 2016 Mazda3 5-Door s Grand Touring has been selected as the âBest Compactâ vehicle for Good Housekeeping/Car and Driverâs inaugural â2016 Best New Car Awards. ... Continue reading
Avatar Embodies the Spoirit of Modern British Sports Car for a Pure Driving Experience
Deliveries from spring 2016 for 360bhp/tonne road and track lightweight sportscar debuting at The Performance Car Show 2016 Enthusiasts seeking a balance of pure performance and affordability from every driving experience now have a fresh alternative from British manufacturer Avatar. The Devon-based track and race divi ... Continue reading
Just one year after the production version of the all-new Nissan TITAN XD made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show, the TITAN Warrior Concept was unveiled today on the very same stage. A design study created to demonstrate how the Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine-equipped TITAN XD can b ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Extend Goodwill Packaage to US Touareg TDI Owners Affected By Emissions Issue
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today announced it will extend the Goodwill Package to owners of 3.0L TDI Touareg models affected by the TDI emissions issue (model years 2009 â 2016). The Goodwill Package provides owners with a $500 Volkswagen Prepaid Visa Loyalty Card, a $500 Volkswagen Dealership Card and no- ... Continue reading
Toyota Displays a Mirai-Based Research Vehicle with Satellite Communications Function
Accelerates Connected Technology Development through Collaboration with Kymeta DETROIT -- January 12, 2016: At the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Toyota is displaying a research vehicle based on the Mirai fuel cell vehicle which is equipped with satellite communications technology from Kymeta, a U ... Continue reading
Executive Remarks from the North American International Auto Show Acura Press Conference
DETROIT -- January 12, 2016: Jon Ikeda â Vice President and General Manager, Acura Division, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.: Good morning and welcome! It's early I know, but we're going to kick things off this morning with a bang with some new and challenging ideas for the future of our Acura brand. So thanks for ... Continue reading
Acura Precision Concept Points to Bold Future for Acura Design
The Acura Precision Concept model made its world debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show today, pointing toward a bolder, more distinctive future for Acura vehicle design. The Acura Precision Concept was developed by the Acura Design Studio in California to express the Acura brand DNA of "Precision Cra ... Continue reading
How to Drive On Ice & Snow AAA Offers Advice to help Motorists ââ¬ÅKeep their Coolââ¬??? on Ice & Snow In a perfect world, a driver would pack the car away with the beach chairs and swimsuits and back it out of the garage following the spring thaw. Unfortunately, motorists must adapt their driving styl ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company sales in Europe increased 11 percent in 2015, and the company became Europeâs No.1 commercial vehicle brand last year for the first time in 18 years. Ford sold a total of 1.3 million vehicles in its 20 traditional European markets* last year. Fordâs market share increased by 0.1 percentage ... Continue reading
Marty's Marketing Musing's - 2016 Nissan Titan "Shoulders Of Giants" TV Commercial +VIDEO
Marty's Marketing Musings Nissan New Titan TV Commercial Respects Its Truck Competitors by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel 2016 Titan âEvery Dutyâ TV Commercial Tonight, January 11, 2016 Nissan premiered a new, ground breaking :90-second, yes , a :90- second commercial, during the most ... Continue reading
Mercedes E-Class Bows Ahead Of Opening Day Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor DETROIT - January 11, 2016: On the evening before the 2016 Detroit Auto Show opens its doors, Daimlerâs boss Dr. Dieter Zetsche unveiled the new E-Class during a media reception. Last summer Mercedes-Benz started to feed selected media representatives with news about the upco ... Continue reading
Second Generation of the Adventure-Seeking Audi Avant Takes to the Stage at the NAIAS 2016
The Audi A4 will take the smooth with a little more of the rough at this monthâs Detroit Motor Show as it adopts the tougher stance of the A4 allroad quattro. The all-new Avant version already famed for its limousine-like bearing and boundary-stretching technology is repurposed as an exceptional all-terrain machin ... Continue reading
GMC Introduces All-New 2017 Acadia
GMC today introduced the all-new 2017 Acadia â a reimagined crossover aimed at the heart of the midsize segment, designed to offer great versatility and refinement, with more advanced safety technologies. The new Acadia offers more-efficient powertrains, while continuing to offer three rows of seating on most mode ... Continue reading
Mopar Accessorizes the All-New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
As the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan prepares to make its appearance in dealer showrooms in spring 2016, Mopar will make its own contribution with a lineup of unique accessories that will inspire customers to expand the functionality and personality of their minivan. Our minivan customers are looking for fle ... Continue reading
Honda Sets Record For All-Time Auto Production In North America
Honda today reported that in 2015 it set an all-time record for single-year North American auto production, with total production of 1,862,491Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 3.1 percent over the previous record set in 2014. ... Continue reading
Executive Remarks from the 2016 North American International Auto Show Honda Press Conference
Takahiro Hachigo, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. JOHN MENDEL, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, AUTOMOBILE DIVISION, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. John Mendel â Executive Vice President, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. Good afternoon everyone and thanks for joining us. A year ago on this stage we declared 2015 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz starts the New Year with the wind in its sales. In 2015, the brand delivered over 13 percent more vehicles worldwide than in the previous year â achieving its fifth record result in a row. The new E-Class, which celebrates its premiere at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, marks a major ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Launches its New S90 Premium Sedan in Detroit, Highlighting its Commitment to the US
Volvo Cars has chosen the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit to launch its new signature premium sedan, the S90, underscoring its long term commitment to the US market and providing a clear sign of its confidence in continued sales growth in the coming year. Volvo sales in the US increased 24.3 p ... Continue reading
German Manufacturers Increase US Sales to Around 1.4 Million Light Vehicles
DETROIT, January 11, 2016 -- "The economic situation is healthy as this auto show - the most important one for the US - takes place. Estimates put growth of the gross domestic product at 2.4 percent again in 2015, and a 2.6 percent rise is expected during 2016," said Matthias Wissmann, President of the German Associati ... Continue reading
Scion and Baker Skateboards Bring Fans on a California Road Trip in New Video +VIDEO
Baker Skateboards, under its partnership with Scion, hit the road in a brand new iM and iA for a demo at their favorite park in San Francisco. They stopped along the way not only to shred a few local spots, but to ride along with professional drift racer Ken Gushi in a Scion FR-S release series 1.0. ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota Prius Set for Super-Sized Spot on February 7
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2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) - Lexus LC 500 Reveal, Akio Toyoda
DETROIT --January 11, 2016: As prepared for: 2016 North American International Auto Show Lexus LC 500 Reveal Detroit, Mich., Monday, Jan. 11, 2016 Akio Toyoda, Lexus Chief Branding Officer Toyota Motor Corporation President Good afternoon and thank you for joining us! This is my first time speaking at a Lexus Press Con ... Continue reading
Global Debut of All-New Lexus LC 500 at the 2016 NAIAS Signals Dawn of a New Era for Lexus +VIDEO
When the Lexus LF-LC Concept debuted at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the press, loyal customers, and enthusiasts wondered if the conceptâs arresting styling and dramatic proportions could ever evolve into a production 2+2 coupe. Today, four years after the debut of the breakthrough concept that ... Continue reading
Nissan IDS Concept Makes its U.S. Debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show +VIDEO
DETROIT -- January 11, 2016: The Nissan IDS Concept, Nissan's vision of the future of autonomous driving and zero emission EVs, made its first U.S. appearance at the 2016 North American International Auto Show today. "Nissan's forthcoming technologies will revolutionize the relationship between car and driver, and futu ... Continue reading
Extreme pickup concept bows on heels of all-new 2016 TITAN XD launch Boasts adventure-ready, desert racing-inspired design on commercial-duty chassis with modified off-road suspension Concept created by Nissan Design America in La Jolla, California DETROIT -- January 11, 2015: Nissan put an exclamation point on the sta ... Continue reading
Matthias Müller: The USA is and Remains a Core Market for the Volkswagen Group
The Volkswagen Group is firmly standing by its commitment and investment plans in the US. "The US is and remains a core market for the Volkswagen Group," CEO Matthias Müller affirmed at a press conference in Detroit on Sunday. On the eve of the North American International Motor Show which takes place there, Müller a ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept Makes World Debut at NAIAS
The Volkswagen Tiguan GTE Active Concept makes its world debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), in the country that popularized the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). The vehicleâs most striking innovation is its efficient plug-in hybrid system that uses two electric motors and a gasoline engine, w ... Continue reading
From 'The Big Idea' to FordPass: How Ford's Reimagined Customer Experience Came to Life
Last April, Elena Ford and a team of Ford employees spent three days behind closed doors at a Detroit hotel with some of the best mobile, design and customer experience minds in the world. ... Continue reading
GM Dedicates its Center for African American Art at the DIA to Global Design Chief Ed Welburn
General Motors, a long-time sponsor of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), honored Ed Welburn, vice president of Global Design, in the rededication of the General Motors Center for African American Art. The Centerâs goal is to enhance public knowledge of African-American contributions to the art community. â ... Continue reading
Zero Hour for Audi H-Tron Quattro Concept in Detroit
The next step towards the long-term Audi goal of CO2-neutral mobility is being presented at this yearâs NAIAS in Detroit in the form of the Audi h-tron quattro concept car â a striking SUV that uses a highly efficient fuel cell with an output of up to 110 kW, and a further on-demand power boost of 100 kW cour ... Continue reading
First Images Revealed of the New Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle
Exclusive first images of Niro HUV illustrates sporty and versatile design Niro HUV world premiere set for Chicago Auto Show in February 2016 Dedicated hybrid powertrain specifically developed for all-new model WALTON-ON-THAMES, UK -- January 11, 2016: Kia has today unveiled the first official images of the sporty and ... Continue reading
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