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Friday, February 12, 2016

Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to Feature Bridgestone Fuel-Efficient Tires

Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h to Feature Bridgestone Fuel-Efficient Tires

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 12, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced its Bridgestone-brand Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire has been specified as original equipment on select Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h models. The Dueler Ecopia H/L 422 Plus tire is part of the Bridgestone Ecopia line of tires, which are b ... Continue reading

SHERP ATV - Go Anywhere? DA! +VIDEO

SHERP ATV - Go Anywhere? DA! +VIDEO

Here is a short look at the fantastic Russian developed and built SHERP ATV. Powered by a 44.3 HP Kubota V1505-t diesel engine this ATV is based on the design and engineering skills of Aleksei Garagashian (renowned technologist). It will blow you away with its super go-anywhere ability. (see video). SHERP engineers hav ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC Cabriolet Presented In Canada +VIDEO

New Mercedes-AMG S 63 4MATIC Cabriolet Presented In Canada +VIDEO

The ultimate dream car TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Mercedes-Benz is presenting a superlative dream car in the guise of the S 63 4MATIC Cabriolet. For the first time in its 48-year history, Mercedes-Benz's sports car and high-performance brand is offering a four-seater Cabriolet in the S-Class segment, adding to its ... Continue reading

Hyundai Virtual Guide By Thom Cannell

Hyundai Virtual Guide By Thom Cannell

Don’t you love all the features of your new car? Of course you do, sort of, maybe, well ‘kinda. Be honest, do you know how to connect your phone, use all the features of that fancy navigation system? Or check the oil, or evaluate what’s under those yellow caps beneath the hood? Along with all the wonderm ... Continue reading

Autonomous Driving: Los Angeles Exercised Options On 350 New Flyer Xcelsior®

Autonomous Driving: Los Angeles Exercised Options On 350 New Flyer Xcelsior®

WINNIPEG, Feb. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) (TSX: NFI.DB.U) New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc. ("New Flyer" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches in the United States and Canada, announced that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Trans ... Continue reading

Mazda Begins Production of All-new Mazda CX-9 +In Context Background

Mazda Begins Production of All-new Mazda CX-9 +In Context Background

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Feb. 12, 2016 -- Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced production of the all-new CX-9 three-row mid-size crossover SUV at Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima. The first units produced are bound for the U.S. and Canada. The all-new CX-9 has been tailored for the North American market, which is expected to a ... Continue reading

First Smart, Electric Go-Kart For Kids Unveiled

First Smart, Electric Go-Kart For Kids Unveiled

Motors today unveiled its premier product, the Arrow Smart-Kart - the first smart, electric go-kart for kids. With the debut of the Smart-Kart, Actev Motors enters the toy industry with the goal of transforming the ride-on electric vehicle market. Started by racecar drivers and enthusiasts, the company is creating smar ... Continue reading

CFL players help unveil Nissan TITAN Warrior Concept at Canadian International Auto Show +VIDEO

CFL players help unveil Nissan TITAN Warrior Concept at Canadian International Auto Show +VIDEO

- 2016 Nissan GT-R NISMO also unveiled, signaling market launch of the fastest GT-R yet - MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Today at the Canadian International Auto Show (CIAS), the Nissan booth was an assembly of warrior-like proportions as the fastest-growing automotive brand in Canada joined forces with the Can ... Continue reading

Canadian Black Book presents three awards to Porsche for 2016

Canadian Black Book presents three awards to Porsche for 2016

Best Retained Value nods given to Cayman, Panamera, and Cayenne in their respective categories TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Canadian Black Book presented today awards for the Cayman, Panamera, and Cayenne to Alexander Pollich, President & CEO of Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. at the 2016 Canadian International Auto Show i ... Continue reading

2016 Chicago Auto Show - Watch All Press Conferences LIVE Right Here - Starts 10AM EST +VIDEO

2016 Chicago Auto Show - Watch All Press Conferences LIVE Right Here - Starts 10AM EST +VIDEO

CHICAGO - February 12, 2016: Watch every media press conference LIVE right here on TheAutoChannel.com beginning at 9AM Central time, 10AM Eastern, and 7AM Pacific. ... Continue reading

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