2014 Subaru Impreza WRX STI: New trim, same pure performance
The 2014 WRX STI introduces a new trim, ideal for discerning sports car enthusiasts looking for exhilarating performance with a more refined look. The Subaru WRX STI continues to offer control and confidence for stable high-speed handling. ... Continue reading
--Hitachi America, Ltd.: WHATHitachi, the primary sponsor for nine races on the No. 3 Team Penske Dallara/Chevrolet IndyCar driven by Helio Castroneves, will host an exclusive business networking event in San Francisco on August 22, 2013. The event will be held at the world-class Nissan Infiniti dealership in downtown ... Continue reading
$500,000 for a Good Cause, the 2014 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible
The last retail 2014MY Ford Shelby GT500 convertible auctioned by Ford Motor Company to benefit the Brain Injury Association of America fetched a whopping $500,000 at the inaugural Hot August Nights Auction Presented by Barrett-Jackson in Reno, Nev. âIt was thrilling to watch the bidding unfoldâ On Saturday, ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h F Sport Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2013 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h F Sport Engine: 1.8-liter inline 4 Horsepower/Torque: 98 hp @ 5,200 rpm/105 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm (134 hp total) Transmission: Electronic CVT Wheelbase: 102.4 in. Length/Width/Height: 170.1 x 69.5 x 56.7 in. Tires: P215/45R17 Cargo volume: 14.3 ... Continue reading
Fleetmatics Group Expands Executive Team; Appoints Kathleen Finato as CMO
Fleetmatics Group PLC , a leading global provider of fleet management solutions for commercial fleet vehicles delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS), announced today the addition of Kathleen Finato as Chief Marketing Officer. With more than 20 years of marketing and sales leadership experience with technology compan ... Continue reading
Ford Expands Availability of Rear Inflatable Safety Belt to 2014 Fusion
The 2014 Ford Fusion becomes the only vehicle in its class to offer rear inflatable safety belts, which combine the attributes of safety belts and airbags Rear inflatable safety belts provide additional protection for rear-seat passengers, who often are children or older adults more vulnerable to head, neck and chest i ... Continue reading
On Friday, August 9, Travelers and Northland Insurance, a division of Travelers with more than 65 years in the transportation industry, in partnership with the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), co-hosted a symposium where research on some of the top concerns of the trucking industry was discussed with flee ... Continue reading
KBB.com Offers 10 Steps For Selling Your Car
Reach Millions of Serious Car Shoppers with a Private Seller Ad on Kelley Blue Book's Top-Rated Website - With tools and information for every step of the car-selling process, from determining your vehicle's value to setting your asking price, Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car infor ... Continue reading
Based on Ford's analysis of Polk's latest global vehicle registration data, Ford Focus continues to be the world's best-selling vehicle nameplate Focus global retail registrations up 18 percent in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period last year Focus now produced in nine plants worldwide, giving Ford ca ... Continue reading
-- 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe are Small Car Segment Class-Leaders -- Civic currently holds highest overall IIHS rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ -- The 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe remain the only small cars to earn the top rating of GOOD in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) stringent small overla ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive: Auto Repossessions Reach Lowest Rate on Record
Thirty-day delinquencies drop and 60-day delinquencies remain flat as auto lending market stays strong Experian Automotive today announced that quarterly vehicle repossessions dropped by 14.8 percent to achieve the lowest rate since it began tracking the data seven years ago. According to its latest State of the Automo ... Continue reading
Buick Achievers Awards $4.2 Million in Scholarships
General Motors Foundation and Buick recognize 2013 STEM-focused scholars - The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, today announced scholarships totaling approximately $4.2 million to 1,100 recipients pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, also kno ... Continue reading
Xtreme Xperience is hosting an event for Chicagoans, August 16-18 at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL - Car enthusiasts, adrenaline junkies, gear heads and drivers of all skill levels will fulfill their wildest automotive fantasies as they hop in the driver's seat of supercars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Audi, and Po ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Launches New Driver Safety Program in the Caribbean
Global safety leader introduces driving course for countries that drive on the left side of the road - The National Safety Council, a global leader in driver safety training for almost 50 years, has launched the NSC Defensive Driving Course â Left Side of the Road for the Caribbean nations. This course is designed ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Jefferson North Assembly Plant Celebrates Five Millionth Vehicle Produced
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland marks important milestone Jeep to donate five millionth vehicle to USO Employees with 30 years of service and Veterans Committee take part in celebration First vehicle 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled off the line on Jan. 14, 1992 Jefferson North one of two Chrysler Group faciliti ... Continue reading
Atypical Cars Outsell Typical Cars in the Long Run
A recent study shows that consumers' preferences for products with typical or atypical designs depend on how many times they have viewed the product before making a decision. Aesthetic designs can help companies in establishing a point of differentiation for their products, especially when the products are used in publ ... Continue reading
A "Naughty" Fiat 500 to Debut at Concorso Italiano
New 2013 Fiat 500 Cattiva provides a factory-tuned look, with blacked-out design elements and two-color appearance on 500 Sport and more powerful 500 Turbo models -- In Italian, "Cattiva" can describe a person or situation that is naughty yet cool. With that inspiration in mind, FIAT designers developed a standout, fac ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brings Classic Cool and Modern Buzz to 19th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise
Chrysler Group LLC will bring more than 70 vehicles to this year's Woodward Dream Cruise where each brandâChrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Truck, FIAT, SRT and Moparâwill wheel in some of their latest production and buzz models, along with a collection of iconic, classic cars from America's past. In addition to veh ... Continue reading
More Than 28,000 Fuel Cell Systems Were Shipped in 2012, According to Navigant Research
Driven by the increased worldwide focus on creating resilient, distributed energy systems, the fuel cell industry is experiencing a modest growth spurt. While the stationary sector continues to be the industry powerhouse, the transportation sector is also seeing acceleration in volume. ... Continue reading
Kia Hopes To Drive England Women To Ashes Success
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has partnered with the England Women's Cricket team, providing the players with the all-new pro_cee'd GT during the Women's Ashes Series which runs until the end of August. The deal marks the first 'standalone' sponsorship arrangement for the team. ... Continue reading
Narva Takes Monash Motorsport to the Finish Line
Building a competitive race car is difficult work, but with the help of Narva's 'See Ezy' Heavy-Duty/High Powered L.E.D Inspection lamp, Monash Motorsport's race preparations have been made a whole lot easier. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Elantra Facelift in Korea
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, today officially launched the facelifted Elantra in the Korean market. ... Continue reading
Monster Garage Insane 54 - Fireball Tim's Daily Sketch
HOLLYWOOD USA - August 13, 2013: Another concept for MONSTER GARAGE was the Insane 54. A 1954 Ranch Wagon that we chopped and channeled. Builders included Gene Winfield, Daryl Starbird, Jesse and myself as designer. Great project for the final 86th episode. ... Continue reading
Ford Accelerates Product and Technology Led Transformation in Australia
Ford is accelerating its product and technology led transformation with a completely refreshed line-up and several all-new models in showrooms between now and 2017. ... Continue reading
Michael Krumm and Lucas Ordonez Impress in Maiden Nissan V8 Supercars Test
Michael Krumm and Lucas Ordonez have both enjoyed their first drive of V8 Supercars at Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria, Australia yesterday ... Continue reading
Ford Mondeo Introduces Inflatable Seatbelts, a Ford First for Australian Customers
Ford's new rear inflatable seat belts, combining attributes of traditional seat belts and airbags, will provide an added level of crash safety protection for rear seat occupants when they are introduced in the all-new Mondeo in the second half of 2014. ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Applink for Australia
Ford customers in Australia will soon be able to enjoy an enhanced driving experience via SYNC AppLink-enabled Ford vehicles. ... Continue reading
Created For the Urban World, Introducing the All-New to Australia Ford EcoSport
Ford today confirmed that the all-new to Australia Ford EcoSport, a compact, rugged and fuel efficient sports utility will go on sale in December. ... Continue reading
Odyssey Passing through Siberia
The convoy of Mazda3s crossing the breadth of Russia on route to Frankfurt are successfully navigating the ever changing landscape of Siberia. ... Continue reading
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