Ford Accelerates Carbon Fiber Research to Drive Lighweighting Technologies
Ford announces a significant new collaboration to develop manufacturing innovations in automotive-grade carbon fibre Ford and DowAksa will be part of the U.S. Government-created Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation Innovation enables acceleration of Ford research and development of low-cost, high- ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester Named Best Family 4X4
Subaruâs venerable and versatile Forester SUV has again been named âBest Family 4x4 of the Yearâ by Motors North in its Highland Car of the Year Awards. The Forester has previously fared well in these awards, claiming the same accolade in 2014. In 2013, off-roading specialist publication 4x4 Magazine als ... Continue reading
Nissan is First Car Maker to Apply Glow-in-the-Dark Car Paint
EV pioneer Nissan is first manufacturer to partner with similarly innovative inventor to create paint that uses UV energy absorbed during daylight to glow at night Increasing numbers of LEAF owners expanding sustainability efforts by installing solar panels to their homes Video showing glow-in-the-dark car launched at ... Continue reading
2015 Geneva Auto Show : A Rolls-Royce Sanctuary of Serenity
The Rolls-Royce Motor Cars stand at this yearâs Geneva International Motor Show will be a haven of tranquility as the celebrated marque brings Serenity to Switzerland. Celebrating the historical role played by silk as a symbol of regal and imperial power, the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bespoke Design team has created ... Continue reading
"iF Design Award 2015": Mercedes-Benz Secures Six-Fold Win - A string of design awards
STUTTGART/HAMBURG -- February 12, 2015: No less than four models and two one-off vehicle studies from Mercedes-Benz have won the internationally renowned "iF Product Design Award 2015". A top-class jury awarded prizes to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé, the AMG GT, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class as well as the smart fortwo ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show - Next-Gen Honda Ridgeline Previewed
Feb 12, 2015 Honda revealed a preview sketch of the next-generation Ridgeline pickup on February 12 at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show. The all-new truck will take the original's award-winning performance, comfort and utility to new levels with completely new styling that communicates unmistakably that it's a pickup, yet wi ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show -2016 Acura RDX Brings the Heat in World Debut
Hot-selling Acura RDX luxury crossover boosts its considerable market strength with significant upgrades to performance, luxury, styling and safety features CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2015 -- Coming off its best-ever year, the newly refreshed and energized 2016 Acura RDX luxury sport-utility made its world debut at the Chicago ... Continue reading
TomTom Launches Its World-Class Traffic Service in Greece, Hungary and Slovakia
TomTom (TOM2) today extends its reach in Central and Eastern Europe with the launch of TomTom Traffic in Greece, Hungary and Slovakia. Now, 46 countries around the world have access to world-class traffic information from TomTom. âThe launch of TomTom Traffic gives drivers, the automotive industry and governments ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Chooses TomTom Traffic
TomTom (TOM2) today announced a multi-year agreement with Volkswagen Group, one of the worldâs leading automobile manufacturers and the largest car maker in Europe, to bring its traffic service to Volkswagen Group cars across Europe, beginning with Audi and Volkswagen. âTomTom invented and developed traffic i ... Continue reading
Ford's Market Share in Europe Continued to Rise in January
Fordâs market share in Europe continued to rise in January, up 0.2 percentage points to 7.7 percent, its highest January since 2012 Ford sold 88,700 vehicles* in January â up 9.8 percent, outpacing industry growth of 6.5 percent Sales of all-new Mondeo up 29 per cent year-over-year; order take up 60 percent F ... Continue reading
A Drive-By Lesson on What Turns Your Wheels
DETROIT â Vehicles act differently on snow and ice depending on whether they have front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. You may know which drive system your vehicle has, but do you understand how it works? Hereâs a brief spin through the options. Remember, almost every new ... Continue reading
Toyota, Nissan, and Honda to Jointly Support Hydrogen Station
Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. have agreed to work together to help accelerate the development of hydrogen station infrastructure for fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). Specific measures to be undertaken by the three manufacturers will be determined at a later date. For hydrogen-fue ... Continue reading
Survey Reveals 27% Of Millennials Have a Love Affair with their Cars
New AutoTrader research uncovers deep bond between man and machine -- Love is in the air this Valentine's Day, and not between who you might think. Nearly a third of Millennials surveyed say they have "a love affair" with their vehicle, according to new research from AutoTrader.com. The recent survey also revealed men ... Continue reading
Nearly half of all parents of novice drivers in the EU (46%) support black box technology[1] that would allow them to monitor their child's speed and driving behavior according to new findings from tire manufacturer Goodyear. In the EU, the strongest support is in Italy (73%), Poland (72%) and Romania (72%). Across Eur ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show - Mazda Unviels the 2016 Miata Accessories Concept Design
CHICAGO -- Feb. 12, 2015: The only thing better than the all-new 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a personalized 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata. Today at the Chicago Auto Show, where the first-generation MX-5 Miata was introduced to the world in 1989, Mazda revealed an MX-5 accessories design concept of the next-generation roadster tha ... Continue reading
Modern, refined and confidently capable new Pilot launching this summer - Advanced and efficient Earth Dreams Technology⢠powertrains - Class-leading safety features, fuel efficiency and driving dynamics - A host of new technologies and even more packaging flexibility CHICAGO, Feb. 12, 2015 -- The all-new 2016 Hon ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Rio Sedan Debuts
The new year brings refreshing enhancements to Kia's entry-level sedan and hatch at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show - New front and rear valances add visual width and sporty attitude; two new exterior colors added - Interior enhancements include upgraded UVO eServices[1] technology and a more premium look and feel CHICAGO, ... Continue reading
2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan recognized by leading journalist association as the best family vehicle The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) developed the award to help consumers make a wise purchase decision when it is time to shop for a new family vehicle Award is voted on by 99 MAMA journalists 2015 Chry ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2015 Silverado Custom: Back to Basics, with Style
CHICAGO February 12, 2015; â Chevrolet takes aim at the heart of the pickup market with the Silverado Custom, which offers Chevy Truck capability and dependability in a stylish package, priced within reach of many truck customers. âThe economic recovery has led to booming sales of high-end pickups like the Si ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show - Virgin Hotels Provides Tesla House Car
Model S moves hotel guests throughout Starting today, Virgin Hotels will offer guests car service seven days a week to select areas in Chicago in a top-of-the-line red Tesla Model S, a premium electric vehicle that delivers an exhilarating performance with electric dual motors. The new all-wheel-drive Model S P85D is n ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show - Chevrolet Commits to Bolt EV Production
CHICAGO February 12, 2015; Chevrolet this morning confirmed production of its next-generation pure electric vehicle, based on the Bolt EV concept. It will be built at General Motorsâ Orion Assembly facility near Detroit. GM North America President Alan Batey made the announcement ahead of the Chicago Auto Show. Th ... Continue reading
2015 Chicago Auto Show - 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Revealed
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Compare Total Ownership Costs (from a reliable resource) 1-5 Years
Total New Car Ownership Costs 1-5 Years (By Model By State) Vincentric LLC and The Auto Channel have teamed up to help you answer some important vehicle ownership questions...Are Hybrids Really Cheaper To Own and Operate? Which Cars REALLY Cost The Least To Own? How Much Does Poor Fuel Economy Add To a Vehicle's Total ... Continue reading
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2015 Chrysler 200 Named Family Car Of The Year By Midwest Automotive Media Association +VIDEO
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Feb. 11, 2015 -- Today, the House of Representatives passed S.1 (270-152 [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001M3TKeM3FN2U_jFRUyTfyVI_9cAf2RRIsjjM_Z5_ 8KOMtAT4ljHxxxwU-2gs12_bVYtoz3bq_vkQHM-9OSpjetr0MppreNa1nrg7Wm1NdKT7V42 zWGw2T9os29AsY_Hy01tx5fLGYt--0bZ4plit9a1WAJohPPkiBP1LN50T-nCVsJ4vPbWvL6 ... Continue reading
Half a Million Electric Vehicles Expected to be Sold Globally in 2015
Your Message Subject or Title #outlook a {padding:0;} body{width:100% !important; -webkit-text-size-adjust:100%; Half a Million Electric Vehicles Expected to be Sold Globally in 2015 The key trends that will influence the market will be revealed in a new Frost & Sullivan’s complimentary Analyst Briefing WHEN ... Continue reading
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