Five Stars Overall for Crashworthiness for Mazda3 and Mazda6
The 2014 Mazda3 compact sedan and 5-door hatchback received a five-star overall (five-star frontal and five-star side impact) crashworthiness rating in the U.S. government's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests. The Mazda3 also received a four-star rollover rating. Additionally, the 2014 and 201 ... Continue reading
Scholarships awarded to students for communicating lightweighting and styling benefits of steel
The Steel Market Development Institute's (SMDI) Wheels Task Force, in partnership with Michelin, announced the winners of its fifth annual Steel Wheel Design Competition at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) at the program's awards presentation last week. The event, which awarded scholarships to students for their ... Continue reading
Empowering Senior Drivers with Education: ADEPT Driver and Allen win Excellence in Practice Citation
ADEPT Driver and Allen Communication have been recognized with an ASTD Excellence in Practice Citation for Lifelong Driver, a science-based driver safety program that is increasing awareness and reducing accidents involving senior drivers. The program was built with cutting-edge technology including simulations which i ... Continue reading
Used Vehicle Values to Peak in March
- Extremely cold weather during the first two weeks of February and more moderate temperatures over the second half of the month correlated exactly with used price movement, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Used Car Guide in the March edition of Guidelines, a monthly report on new and use ... Continue reading
Developing Regions of Eastern Europe to Drive EU Aftermarket Growth, Says Frost & Sullivan
While a major distribution group in France collects data to support a planned expansion in Poland and neighbouring countries, an established Tier-one supplier of mechanical engine parts in Belgium explores the potential launch of electrical components to customers in southern Europe. A major automaker at the same time ... Continue reading
Honda's efforts in the areas of enhanced driver visibility have been recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as part of its 5-Star Safety Ratings program (also known as the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)), with nearly all Honda and Acura models with rearview camera systems becoming t ... Continue reading
The 2014 Mazda3 compact car (four- and five-door), Mazda6 mid-size sedan and CX-5 compact SUV were today named to U.S. News & World Report's annual list of "Best Cars for Families," earning the top spot in their respective categories. With the three vehicles tallying four total awards, Mazda earned the most category di ... Continue reading
Used Car Standouts from the 2004 through 2013 Model Years
With prices at historic highs â even for models with high mileage and seemingly excessive wear â and with so many vehicles from which to choose, shopping for a used car can be a challenge. To help Americans choose the best used car for their money, Consumer Reports compiled a Best & Worst Used Cars list for m ... Continue reading
Traverse Makes Pi(e) Day Grand
In celebration of Pi Day, a day noted by math enthusiasts on Friday, March 14, 2014 (3/14) for the mathematical constant π (Pi), Chevrolet is delivering fresh baked Grand Traverse Pie Company ABC pies using 2014 Chevrolet Traverse mid-size SUVs throughout southeastern Michigan. The Traverse offers a class-leading ... Continue reading
Porsche supplies over 11,000 sports cars to customers in February
ATLANTA, March 13, 2014 -- In February 2014, Porsche AG again increased deliveries to customers. With 11,061 cars sold worldwide, the sports car manufacturer had an increase of just fewer than six per cent compared to the same month last year. In the first two months of 2014, Porsche sold its customers a total of 23,28 ... Continue reading
Toyota Dream Car Art Contest Winners Announced
Cars inspired by balloons, birds, marshmallows and bananas were among the winning designs in the 2014 Toyota Dream Car Art Contest. More than 1,000 UK youngsters aged eight to 15 took on Toyotaâs challenge of designing a car of the future so there was no shortage of colour, creativity and invention. This year prod ... Continue reading
Bentley Awarded UK Top Employer award for third consecutive year
Dedication to personal and professional developmentâ Company prepares for annual Apprentice Open Day on 22 March (Crewe, 12 March 2014) Bentley Motors has been named as one of Britainâs Top Employers for the third year running by the Top Employers Institute. Bentleyâs dedication to the personal developme ... Continue reading
Inside Rolls-Royce Documentary
A uniquely candid insight into the work of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will air on Channel 4 (UK) on Thursday 20 March at 2100 GMT. Filmed over a landmark six-month period for the marque, Inside Rolls-Royce captures the extraordinary lengths Rolls-Royceâs dedicated and passionate workforce goes into creating and presen ... Continue reading
Citroen & Benefit Cosmetics unveil collaborative DS3 special editions
Citroen & Benefit Cosmetics unveil collaborative DS3 special editions Inspired by Benefitâs fun & iconic products, two models are available now with a third launched later in the summer The first two models are based on DSign & DStyle trim levels, priced from £14,795 Launched with the first online car boutique ... Continue reading
SKODA sells 70,200 vehicles -- up 4.6% (February 2013: 67,100)
Solid trend: Sixth month of successive growth; up 16% in Europe New SKODA Octavia massive hit: One-third increase in West & Central Europe SKODA picking up the pace: Model and design campaign moves into next stage SKODA UK enjoys most successful February with 2,341 registrations ... Continue reading
My Electric Avenue, the ground-breaking electric vehicle (EV) project led by EA Technology and hosted by Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution (SSEPD), has now signed up more than enough customers to allow it to move to the next stage of customer-based trials. With over 100 customers now signed up to the Tech ... Continue reading
New car buying and old car reliability pushes UK parc to new high
Cars on the road approach 32 million, thanks to 436k boost in 2013. Built-in-Britain cars second only to made-in-Germany for popularity. Ford takes top spot for UK's favourite model. March of the monochrome sees colour drain from UK roads. Rising new car registrations and longer lasting cars combined to push up the UK ... Continue reading
UK special edition Isuzu Blade model features style and comfort enhancements
Represents a £1,000 saving on accessories and equipment Isuzu D-Max Blade on sale across the UK in April Isuzu UK has enhanced the rugged appeal of its award-winning pick-up range with the addition of a special edition, exclusive-to-the-UK model, the Isuzu D-Max Blade. With the new Blade, Isuzu hopes to attract new ... Continue reading
GM first LEED gold automotive plant in South America
General Motors' engine plant in Joinville, Brazil has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the first automotive plant in South America to become LEED Gold certified, the result of investments in sustainability when construction beg ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover delivers positive February sales performance retailing 30,487 vehicles, up 14%
Jaguar sells 5,300 vehicles in February, up 15% Land Rover sells 25,187 vehicles in February, up 13% Calendar year to date Jaguar Land Rover sells 69,593 vehicles, up 13% Jaguar Land Rover, the UKâs leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles delivered a strong sales performance in February, retailing 30,487 v ... Continue reading
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