In 1949 BORGWARD pulled ahead of its competitors when the Hansa 1500 set completely new standards for body design. The saloon was the Bremen-based automaker's first new development after World War II. It helped to promote the rapid spread of a body design that had previously been unknown in Germany and the rest of Euro ... Continue reading
A SHUNPIKER'S JOURNAL The radio show this week features two guys I ran into at Gingerman Raceway a few weeks ago. Both are racing instructors there but both have other talents that will entertain you. Burt Levy is a well-known author within the racing community having written a bunch of remarkably colourful books - his ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Reports UK: Volvo Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Premium Brands
Volvo ranks highest among premium brands and Honda ranks highest among volume brands in UK customer satisfaction with vehicle service, according to the J.D. Power 2015 UK Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM released today. The inaugural study measures UK customer satisfaction with their service experience at a franchi ... Continue reading
New Diesel Engine for the Jeep Cherokee UK
Changes to the popular Cherokee range have just been announced by Jeep, with details of a powerful new engine, offering an augmented range with better fuel economy, greater torque and improved standard content. The current two-litre diesel 140 hp manual versions have been joined by a modern 2.2-litre MultiJet engine, a ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Golf, Jetta Earn a 2015 Top Safety Pick + Rating from IIHS
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the 2016 Volkswagen Golf 4-door, Golf SportWagen, Golf GTI 4-door, and Jetta models, when equipped with the optional Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) system, have been awarded 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings by the Insurance Institu ... Continue reading
All-new Ford F-650/F-750 medium-duty trucks roll off the line today for the first time in the United States. Production of the trucks at Ohio Assembly Plant, previously built in Mexico, helps secure more than 1,000 hourly UAW jobs and a $168 million plant investment in the United States. 2016 F-650/F-750 trucks, the to ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion Sales Jump More Than 100 Percent Since 2005 Launch
Annual Ford Fusion sales jump from 142,000 vehicles in 2006, the popular midsize sedanâs first full year on sale, to 306,000 in 2014 Over the same period, Honda Accord went from 354,000 vehicles sold to 388,000, while Toyota Camry sales fell, from 448,000 vehicles sold to 428,000 Radical 2013 Ford Fusion redesign ... Continue reading
The HondaJet Makes its First Public Appearance in South America
The HondaJet, the world's most advanced light jet, made its first public appearance today in South America as part of LABACE 2015, Latin America's largest business aviation show, which runs from Aug. 11 to 13 at the Conghonas Airport in São Paulo. The HondaJet was met with an enthusiastic welcome from business and pri ... Continue reading
Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bill Fay Tells All--Well Almost
Over a 33-year career, Toyota Division Group Vice President and General Manager Bill Fay has seen and done just about everything. But what lessons has he learned about life, professionalism and people? ... Continue reading
Chevy Trucks: For Those Hard-to-Reach Places
Removing the wheels from a 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and replacing them with smaller ones to fit inside a Shorts 330 Sherpa airplane is one way ASRC Energy Services in Alaska is committed to getting fleet vehicles to employees in areas unreachable by conventional means. As Alaskaâs oilfield service partner, ASRC Ene ... Continue reading
Drone Restrictions Supported by a Majority of Americans
The first drone delivery of a package that was approved by the Federal Aviation Administration recently took place. But an overwhelming majority of Americans say they support restrictions on the use of drones as they become more commonplace, according to a new survey by FindLaw.com, the most popular legal information w ... Continue reading
car2go Opens A Road To Queens With One-Way Carsharing
Expansion Will Improve Cross-Borough Access Between Brooklyn and Queens and Extend the Reach of Public Transit car2go to Bring 100 smart Vehicles to Long Island City, Astoria, Woodside and Sunnyside Beginning August 29th NEW YORK -- Aug. 11, 2015: car2go N.A., LLC announced today that it will bring its popular one-way ... Continue reading
Renault's new Espace uses HELLA LED Technology
HELLA helps French automaker design complex rear tail-lamp treatment LIPPSTADT, Germany, Aug. 11, 2015 -- The new Renault Espace recently introduced in Europe has distinctive LED tail lamps with a two-part design developed by HELLA. The fifth generation French crossover was first shown as Renault's "Initiale Paris" con ... Continue reading
AM General Rolls Out First Mercedes-Benz R-Class Luxury Vehicle
In a historic event today, AM General, operating as Mercedes-Benz's first and only contract manufacturer in the United States, rolled its first Mercedes-Benz R-Class off the line at its state-of-the-art commercial vehicle assembly plant in Mishawaka, Ind. AM General and Mercedes-Benz executives were joined by Indiana G ... Continue reading
Hyundai Premieres "Vision G" Coupe Concept At LACMA
Introduces Concept as Evolution of Hyundai's 'Responsible and Respectful' Luxury Family of Products FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 11, 2015 -- Hyundai Motor America revealed the "Vision G" Concept Coupe to a select group of media at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The concept was described as Hyundai's ins ... Continue reading
âBest of the bestâ restoration yet for @Singervehicles during Monterey Car Week LOS ANGELES â August 12, 2015: In celebration of quite possibly the finest air-cooled vehicle ever produced, Southern California-based Singer Vehicle Design (SVD) will be making every effort to demonstrate exactly why it beli ... Continue reading
Hertz Advises Holidaymakers On How To Make The Most Of Renting A Car This Summer
Hertz shares top tips to help customers enjoy a smooth holiday from start to finish. LONDON -- Aug. 12, 2015: Hertz has compiled a checklist of the top considerations when renting a car this summer to help holidaymakers make the most of their break in the sun. Car hire is an increasingly popular option among holidaymak ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive: Auto loan balances grow at fastest rate since 2006
Thirty-day delinquencies for Q2 hit lowest level in the past five years SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Aug. 12, 2015: Experian Automotive today announced that the total dollar volume for outstanding automotive loan balances grew by $92 million from the second quarter of 2014 to the second quarter of 2015. It was the largest dollar ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Title Sponsorship of Oregon's 2015 Plug & Pinot Celebration
Kia Soul EV Headlines an evening of food, fun and entertainment in the Pacific Northwest To celebrate the Soul EV's highly anticipated arrival and sales commencement in Oregon, Kia Motors America (KMA) is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the 2015 Plug & Pinot celebration, kicking off with an evening reception ... Continue reading
Letter From Europe - August 2015 - Nissan Qashqai, BMW, Lake Bled, Hungarian Fun
European Adventure by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel If someone had told me that something called Nissan Qashqai could ever be a success I would have laughed. Well, with over 2 million sold it is Nissan who are doing the laughing. The European version is built in Sunderland in the North of England ... Continue reading
TODAY! Pearson Fuels Selling E85 Fuel For 85 Cents Per Gallon in Northern California
One Day Only - Wednesday August 5th E85 for 85 cents from 8AM to 5PM SACRAMENTO â August 7, 2015: Pearson Fuels, is announcing its new supply agreements with 5 additional gas stations in and around the Sacramento metropolitan area. On Tuesday, August 12th, from 8AM to 5PM Pearson and their retail station partners ... Continue reading
ANSYS 16.2 Releases The Latest Advances In Systems Engineering Technology
Using the newly released ANSYS® 16.2, engineers can now create virtual prototypes of complete systems, enabling them to make significant strides in innovation and to unleash next-generation products within their industries. As products â from automobiles to smartphones to wearable technology â become more ... Continue reading
Katzkin Leather Named Exclusive Aftermarket Distributor For Gentherm Seat Heating/Cooling Systems
By blending artisan craftsmanship with high-tech ingenuity, a newly-announced exclusive agreement between custom automotive leather leader Katzkin and Gentherm, the global market leader and developer of innovative thermal management technologies, leads to optimized seat comfort for the aftermarket industry. The two glo ... Continue reading
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