2013 Volvo S60 T5 Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel As you go shopping for a small luxury sport sedan, think about which manufacturers would make youâre A list. Probably Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Lexus, and Mercedes Benz. ⦠But why not Volvo? Our recent week with the S60 T5 proved to us that if Volvo isnât on ... Continue reading
New Car for the Family Millennials - An Experience of a Lifetime
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel Good news! Daughter No. 1, now post-university, living in Chicago, and married for just over a year, has been offered a new job. Weâre all excited for her. After a few conversations about the new job, exiting her former employer, and transitioning to ... Continue reading
2013 New York International Automobile Show
Public Information/Events Public Sneak Preview: Friday, March 29 Auto Show Dates: Friday, March 29 - Sunday, April 7 Charity Preview Gala: Thursday, March 28 www.eastsidehouse.org (tickets required) Public Show Hours: Monday -- Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sundays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Location: Jacob K. Javits Convention C ... Continue reading
Consortium partners Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, Yulex Corporation, Arizona State University (ASU), and the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) met recently at the Cooper Tire & Vehicle Test Center near San Antonio to review initial progress on their $6.9 million Biomass Re ... Continue reading
Charles E. Allen and Charles H. Podowski re-elected to terms on AAA Michigan Board
Charles E. Allen and Charles H. Podowski were re-elected to three-year terms on the Board of Directors of the 1.5 million-member Automobile Club of Michigan (AAA Michigan) during the annual membership meeting today (March 12) at Club Headquarters in Dearborn. AAA Michigan offers roadside assistance, travel, insurance a ... Continue reading
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today its proposed acquisition of EV Pass LLC, which specializes in building destination and location networks for EV charging, and its Central New York Destination Location Net ... Continue reading
ZAP Jonway Announces EV Factory and E380 SUV China Type Approval
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China was issued the EV Catalogue License and factory certification for EV production manufacturing, and also received E380 SUV China type approval and Catalogu ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Reveals The Best Used Cars For All Budgets
Not all Hybrid Vehicles have Superior Reliability YONKERS, N.Y., March 12, 2013 As owners hold on to their vehicles longer, fewer late-model used cars are available for sale, resulting in a limited supply and higher prices. To help Americans choose the best used car for their money, Consumer Reports compiled a Best & W ... Continue reading
Upscaling Interiors: IAC Adds Luxury, Style To Flagship Corvette Stingray Interior
International Automotive Components (IAC) will supply many interior components -- including the hand-crafted instrument panel and floor console -- and will debut its innovative Smartfoil solution for the lower door panels on Chevrolet's most anticipated new vehicle, the 2014 Corvette Stingray, launching later this year ... Continue reading
Alcantara Interiors On Prominent Display At Geneva Motor Show
Alcantara, the premium Italian-crafted automotive interior material, distinguishes the interiors of some of the most popular cars launched at this year's Geneva Motor Show. Lighter but more durable than leather, Alcantara is chosen by designers to express the strong character of super sports cars. Alcantara's attention ... Continue reading
Better Place, OpConnect Ensure Continued Charging Access for Hawaii EV Drivers
HONOLULU, March 12, 2013 HONOLULU, March 12, 2013 -- Better Place and OpConnect today announced an agreement that ensures hundreds of electric-car drivers will continue to have access to the largest network of charging stations in Hawaii, which has more plug-in vehicles per capita than any state in the U.S. The agreeme ... Continue reading
Detroit Coming Back With Small Pick-ups
After ceding market to Toyota, GM and Chrysler plot return Detroit March 12, 2013; The Wall Street Journal reported that rising fuel prices have General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC taking a second look at peddling smaller pickup trucksâvehicles that the Detroit Three auto makers abandoned in the U.S. amid we ... Continue reading
U.S. News Announces the 2013 Best Cars for Families
U.S. News & World Report today announced the 2013 Best Cars for Families award winners, featured at www.usnews.com/cars-families. Covering 19 categories, the awards highlight the vehicles that provide the best combination of quality, features and space that today's families need. The awards, and the U.S. News Best Cars ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation today announced the official opening of the company's new 12,000 square-meter (129,000 square-foot) technical center in Wuxi, Jiangsu Provence, China. The Dana China Technical Center will provide advanced product and applications engineering for original-equipment manufacturers in the light-veh ... Continue reading
After a Successful Year 2012: Audi Intends to Continue its Growth in 2013
Approximately 1.45 million automobiles of the Audi brand were shipped in 2012; ¬48.8 billion revenue, ¬5.4 billion operating profit and an operating return on sales of 11.0 percent. Rupert Stadler, CEO of AUDI AG: "We surpassed our targets in 2012 and added an attractive premium brand, Ducati, to our brand portfolio. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Sales & Marketing (Toyota) have premiered the "TOYOTA i-ROAD," an ultra-compact, tandem two-seater electric vehicle, at the 83rd Geneva International Motor Show held from March 7 through 17. The TOYOTA i-ROAD, developed under the theme of compact and refreshing mobility, design ... Continue reading
All-New Range Rover Sport to be Revealed in New York
The all-new Range Rover Sport will make its global premiere in a ground breaking live drive through Manhattan, New York, on 26 March. Land Rover's fastest, most responsive and most agile vehicle to date will be revealed to audiences around the world on the eve of the 2013 New York Auto Show. The drive will take place o ... Continue reading
Honda CR-V and Odyssey Win "Best Cars For Families" Awards From U.S. News & World Report
The 2013 Honda CR-V and the 2013 Honda Odyssey were both honored by U.S. News & World Report among its "Best Cars for Families." The efficient and capable CR-V was named "Best Compact SUV for Families" and the stylish up to 8-passenger Odyssey was named "Best Minivan for Families" among 2013 model year vehicles sold in ... Continue reading
Acura TL Wins "Best Cars for Families" Award From U.S. News & World Report
The 2013 TL, Acura's performance luxury sedan, has been named "Best Upscale Midsize Car for Families" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2013 "Best Cars for Families" awards. "The Acura TL offers the ideal blend of performance, comfort and safety, resulting in a luxury sedan that's a smart choice for families," said Mi ... Continue reading
New Brand, Best Fit, Launched by 4-State Trucks at Mid-America Trucking Show
The 2013 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, KY, will feature the long-awaited launch of Best Fit, the brainchild of truck parts superstore and customization shop, 4-State Trucks. Best Fit is a comprehensive collection of collision repair parts fitting all major commercial truck makes and models on the road today. ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. to exhibit MicroHiL System at 2013 SAE World Congress
In a continuing effort to create efficiencies for its customers, FEV, Inc., announced today that it will show a portable hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) unit for system-level powertrain component testing at the SAE World Congress, April 16 --18 at the Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. The FEV-developed MicroHiL system is believ ... Continue reading
Skoda Set To Become Even Greener
Skoda is stepping up its sustainability efforts under a new 'GreenFuture' program. ... Continue reading
Ford is launching "Drive to Wembley" - the biggest-ever UEFA Champions League Final ticket giveaway in the history of the prestigious football tournament. ... Continue reading
Fiat Professional At The CV Show 2013
Fiat Professional will display an impressive line-up of its award-winning range of commercial vehicles at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show held at Birmingham's NEC (9-11 April, 2013). ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo: Between 11 - 18 March Is Now Even More Alluring
Italian sporting car marque Alfa Romeo has revealed an additional £500 contribution in addition to existing March sales offers on any MiTo and Giulietta during 11 - 18th March. ... Continue reading
Adventurer Andy Torbet And Hyundai Explore The Unknown
Extreme adventurer and TV presenter, Andy Torbet, has become an official ambassador for the Hyundai brand. ... Continue reading
Young apprentices at the Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Academy were delighted to welcome Prime Minister David Cameron to join their activities this morning, as part of a visit to mark the start of National Apprentice Week. ... Continue reading
Ford Delivers Fastest And Most Dynamic Fiesta ST
The new Ford Fiesta ST is Ford's fastest and most dynamic small production performance car ever, employing a precision-tuned and driver-focused powertrain and chassis to deliver the ultimate Fiesta driving experience. ... Continue reading
New RAV4 Hits Fast-Growing SUV Market with Top Safety Rating
ANCAP today released a 5 star ANCAP safety rating for the new Toyota RAV4. ... Continue reading
Bowled Over! International Cricket Council Takes Delivery of Luxury Hyundai Models
Bowled Over! International Cricket Council Takes Delivery of Luxury Hyundai Models. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Global Sales Up 4.5% Through February
Kia Motors Corporation has announced its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles through February 2013, recording a total of 408,822 units sold. ... Continue reading
Audi TT Coupé S line Competition Package Arrives in Australia
Audi has boosted the character of its iconic sports car with the TT Coupé S line Competition package. ... Continue reading
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