WWI Vehicular Veteran Honored -1918 Cadillac Immortalized At The Library of Congress
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Photos By: Bob Benko and Gary Purdy Marc Harmon could hardly contain his enthusiasm as he addressed a gathering of officials and journalists at the General Motors Heritage Center in Sterling Heights, MI describing his experience finding, researching and preserving (not ... Continue reading
2014 Honda Civic Sedan Review By Katrina Ramser
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel KATRINA SAYS: Those who praise value cannot deny the 2014 Honda Civic is a smart choice, and continued tweaks keep this compact both desirable and modern. INTRO TO THE CIVIC VEHICLE Honda continues to ... Continue reading
New Platinum Collection, Added Features Elevate Cadillac Escalade Craftsmanship and Technology
Cadillac today announced numerous enhancements to the just-launched 2015 Escalade, including the new range-topping Platinum Collection model launching in the fourth quarter this year. Escalade Platinum features elegant, hand-crafted luxury additions to both the exterior and interior while the entire Escalade range gets ... Continue reading
2015 Ford Mustang Will be Available with Three Audio Systems
2015 Ford Mustang will be available with three audio systems including a standard six-speaker configuration, a premium nine-speaker system with an eight-inch touch-screen or a 12-speaker ShakerPro with trunk-mounted subwoofer New carâs improved structure and aerodynamics provide a better acoustical foundation for ... Continue reading
Aptina Delivers Comprehensive Imaging Solution for Automotive Backup Cameras
Aptina ASX344AT system-on-a-chip (SOC) combines an industry-leading image sensor with 180 degree viewing and sophisticated processing capabilities SAN JOSE, Calif.--Aptina, a global provider of intelligent imaging solutions, is in mass production of the ASX344AT SOC for backup camera solutions. With built-in image proc ... Continue reading
Nissan Welcomes UEFA Champions League Stars Andrés Iniesta and Thiago Silva as New Ambassadors
Nissan has confirmed Barcelona and Spain midfielder, Andrés Iniesta, as well as Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain captain, Thiago Silva, as their first global ambassadors for its UEFA Champions League partnership. âNissan is absolutely delighted to welcome Andrés and Thiago to the Nissan family as our UEFA Cham ... Continue reading
Families Rejoice! Aha Radio Integrates Radio Disney for Best Near and Far Road Trips Yet
HARMAN announced today that its Aha Radio service has integrated Radio Disney, the #1 radio network for kids, tweens and families, into todayâs two million Aha-enabled vehicles. This alliance represents the continuing effort of Aha by Harman to further expand its content offerings and specifically, provide an enjo ... Continue reading
SKULLY Delivers World's First Augmented Reality Motorcycle Helmet
SAN FRANCISCO--SKULLY today announced the company has begun production of its highly anticipated AR-1 motorcycle helmet, the first vertically integrated smart HUD helmet for consumers. In addition to a revolutionary Heads Up Display system that displays information approximately 10 feet in front of the rider, the AR-1 ... Continue reading
Hertz And Navigation Solutions Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Travel App
Hertz and Navigation Solutions today announced the launch of Hertz NeverLost® Companion, the first-of-its-kind travel destination app among major car rental companies. NeverLost® GPS Companion facilitates integrated trip planning and navigation, giving travelers the ability to browse millions of U.S. destinations and ... Continue reading
Airbiquity Inc., the global leader in connected car services, today announced the deployment of two new infotainment content providers on its Choreo private-cloud connected car services platform: Twitter messaging and TuneIn Radio. By integrating these top tier brands into its Choreo platform, Airbiquity further streng ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls' new state-of-the-art crash test facility is now open at its Automotive Seating headquarters in Plymouth, Mich. The 6,000-square-foot facility houses a Seattle Safety ServoSled that allows the automotive supplier to offer the most accurate, standardized safety testing of seats globally through collabor ... Continue reading
75 Percent of Americans Likely to Road Trip by Labor Day
SA Whether it's the trip back to college, a last-minute Labor Day escape or an end-of-summer getaway, Americans find that August is a great time to hit the road. In a recent survey of 1,000 Americans by car shopping site Edmunds.com, 40 percent of drivers said that they definitely plan to take a road trip by Labor Day ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Establishes New Vehicle Safety Office, Announces Leadership Changes
Chrysler Group LLC today announced the establishment of a new office of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, led by Senior Vice President Scott Kunselman. Previously, the Company's global engineering group was responsible for vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. Effective immediately, this function will be se ... Continue reading
All-New 2015 Chrysler 200 Named a 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus
The all-new Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan earns the highest possible rating in each of six Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests that determine the vehicle safety rating Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan is loaded with a comprehensive array of 60 active and passive safety and security features including driver-warning/a ... Continue reading
Toyota's Carter Gives Insight Into Auto Industry and Hydrogen Future
2014 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference - Bob Carter August 12, 2014 As prepared for: 2014 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference New York, N.Y. August 12, 2014 Bob Carter, TMSSenior Vice President, Automotive Operations Thank you, Ryan⦠and good morning everyone. I thought it was interesting that three milestones on this day in hi ... Continue reading
While plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are now available in all U.S. states, most Canadian provinces and territories, and in every Western European country, they are not readily accessible in the Asia Pacific region. That will change over the next several years as Asia Pacific becomes the largest market for PEV sales. ... Continue reading
Lexus Design Award 2015 is Open for Entries
Exhibition of finalists and announcement of grand prix winner to take place at Milan Design Week 2015 Entries accepted from 11 August to 3 November, via designboom website The third Lexus Design Award is open for entries from today. Launched in 2013, the international competition aims to foster the talents of young cre ... Continue reading
McLaren 650S Sprint Premieres in Pebble Beach
McLaren GT has today confirmed that it will premiere its latest model at this yearâs Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance, with the wraps set to come off the track-only 650S Sprint. The stripped-out racer will make its global debut alongside a number of other models from McLaren Automotive, and completes the bran ... Continue reading
New Generation Hyundai i20 is Revealed Ahead of the Paris Motor Show
First images reveal clear and simple overall architecture Class-leading interior space for European B-segment vehicle Highlight features include first-inâclass panoramic sunroof 11 August 2014 ─ Hyundai Motor has today unveiled first images of the New Generation i20, ahead of its world debut at the 2014 Pari ... Continue reading
Refreshed Volkswagen Jetta Saloon Opens for Ordering
The revised Volkswagen Jetta is now open for ordering at Volkswagen Retailers, ahead of first deliveries in December. The new Jetta â which made its debut at the New York Auto Show in April â features revised styling front and rear, enhanced features and trims and greater efficiency. The Jettaâs styling ... Continue reading
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