Auto Media Name Mazda6 the Best New Vehicle at the Atlanta International Auto Show
The Greater Atlanta Automotive Media Association (GAAMA) yesterday named the 2014 Mazda6 "Best New Vehicle" at the Atlanta International Auto Show. GAAMA President Davis Adams said, "The new Mazda6 has a mix of all the right things for a great car: reliability, outstanding fuel efficiency, stunning design and affordabl ... Continue reading
Infiniti Boosts Performance In J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Index Study
Infiniti today was once again recognized in the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM, with significant improvements in all study measures. Infiniti scored 848 out of 1,000 possible points, a 24-point improvement over the 2012 study, bringing its overall ranking to 5th in the luxury brands ... Continue reading
Nissan Attains Excellent Performance In J.D. Power And Associates Customer Satisfaction Index Study
Nissan today continued its march up the rankings in the 2013 J.D. Power and Associates Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM. In the 2013 study, Nissan improved 23 points and earned an index score of 797 out of a possible 1,000 points, finishing sixth among 19 nameplates in the mass market brands segment. ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota RAV4 Close-Up Preview By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Toyota RAV4 Preview When the Toyota RAV4 first appeared here in 1996, it heralded a revolution. From the outside, it looked like many another small SUV, and was offered in both four-door and two-door form. The SUV fad was at its peak, but in those days "SUV" meant a truck-base ... Continue reading
2013 Cadillac ATS Review - By Michael Bernstein
Best Of All It's A Really Nice Car By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Cadillac has reinvented its brand and product line by leveraging its rich heritage of quality and combining it with leading edge technologies to create a new generation of vehicles for the next generation customer. As the industry ... Continue reading
Lexus Shows Off Two LFA Supercars, All-New 2014 Lexus IS, At Atlanta International Auto Show
Lexus will have its full model lineup, including the LFA supercar and the all-new 2014 IS, on display at the Atlanta International Auto Show this week. Lexus' more than 10,000 square foot exhibit space offers show-goers an up-close look at its newest and upcoming vehicles, including the 2014 IS sedan. The all-new 2014 ... Continue reading
'SuperTruck' Yields 54 Percent Increase in Fuel Economy
Cummins Inc. and Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR , released test results today showing their demonstration tractor-trailer achieved a 54 percent increase in fuel economy, averaging nearly 10 miles per gallon (mpg) under real world driving conditions. ... Continue reading
NICB Says Staged Accidents Targeting Big Rigs Could Turn Deadly
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today warned drivers in the Las Vegas area to be on the lookout for criminals targeting trucks in a deliberate attempt to cause an accident for the purpose of collecting insurance money. As many as 100 suspected staged accidents along the I-15 corridor through the metropolitan ... Continue reading
Mobile device use while driving more common in the U.S. than in several European countries
Most U.S. drivers reported talking on their cell phone and about one in three read or sent text or email messages when driving, according to a new study released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study, published in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, examined two specific types of self-re ... Continue reading
Drivers Announced For "Revved Up to Race" 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race
The red carpet and race cars are ready as Toyota announced today the participants from film, television, music, sports and the military who will compete for checkered flag glory in the 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. The 37th annual charity race will take place April 20 on the 1.97-mile street course in downtown Long B ... Continue reading
An integrated, multiplatform advertising campaign supporting the debut of the all-new 2014 Acura RLX, recently launched, featuring extensive, yet targeted placements on TV and in print, digital and mobile. The robust campaign, communicating the theme, "Luxury, taken to a whole new level," is designed to heighten awaren ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Santa Clarita Facility Launches Fuel Component Testing Services
National Technical Systems Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that it has expanded its portfolio of service offerings for the Aerospace and Defense industries with the addition of Fuel Component Testing at the Company's Santa Clarita location. The new Fuel Component Test ... Continue reading
Aleris Unveils New Automotive Aluminum Production Facility
Aleris today announced the opening of a new cold rolling mill at its Duffel, Belgium, facility to meet increasing demand for wide automotive body sheet. The completion of the mill, when combined with the facility's continuous annealing line, creates a dedicated automotive center that further equips the company to produ ... Continue reading
Dr. Bassem Ramadan, a professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University, has been named a 2013 Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The Fellow Grade is the highest elected grade of membership within ASME and recognizes exceptional engineering achievements and contributions to the eng ... Continue reading
Auto-Rx Plus Rejuvenates Engines with All-Natural Metal Cleaning Technology
After 12 years, Auto-Rx has released a new generation of chemistry. Auto-Rx has had only 4 blends in 12 years. This new formulation is superior and will be named Auto-Rx Plus. Auto-Rx PLUS is a specially formulated, all-natural metal cleaner designed to: Thoroughly clean the internals of your engine. Restores the vehic ... Continue reading
Auto Lease Credit Approvals Increase In January
National car lease marketplace Swapalease.com reports its latest lease customer credit approval information, with positive trends continuing into 2013. According to U.S. Bank data, January credit approvals on Swapalease.com were 23.1% higher compared with the average approvals rate during the last five months of 2012. ... Continue reading
Honda Performance Development to Form Technical Partnership With Magneti Marelli
Honda Performance Development and Magneti Marelli have announced a technical partnership to develop powertrain components for use in the IZOD IndyCar Series. The partnership between HPD and Magneti Marelli will see the two companies utilize their extensive research and development resources to assist the HPD effort in ... Continue reading
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), intends to offer $250 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes (the "Notes") in a private offering (the "Offering") exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of ... Continue reading
ORIGO launches new technology that ends distracted driving
With texting while driving and other forms of handheld cell phone use behind the wheel continuing to be a leading killer on U.S. roads, ORIGO today launched a solution designed to end this deadly epidemic. ORIGOSafe is a new ignition interlock system that requires drivers to secure their phone in a docking station befo ... Continue reading
Connected Car Market Worth $98.42 Billion by 2018
According to a new market research report "Connected Car Market (2013-2018): By Connectivity Technology (LTE, Wi-Fi, 3G, HSPA); Form Factor (Tethered, Embedded, Integrated); Product and Service (OEM and Aftermarket), Application (Navigation, Telematics, Infotainment) and Geography" published by MarketsandMarkets the to ... Continue reading
The Steel Market Development Institute's (SMDI) Wheels Task Force and Michelin announced the winners of their fourth annual Steel Wheel Design Competition at Lawrence Technological University (LTU) at the program's unveiling last week. The event, which awarded scholarships for unique designs that communicate the lightw ... Continue reading
Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics, a joint-venture of Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Trim Systems and Visteon Corporation , has selected E2open , a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for collaborative execution across global trading networks, to transform its supply chain collaboration program. Utilizing E2open ... Continue reading
Ford Volunteers Spring into Action for Children and Families
More than 600 employees in the Ford Volunteer Corps join together with nonprofit partners to support children and families Ford Motor Company Fund provides $53,000 in grants to purchase tools and supplies for volunteer projects Ford MODEL Teams are at work in more than three dozen locations selected by nonprofit partne ... Continue reading
Potholes Pack a Powerful Punch
Winter is pothole season and this year, they are packing a powerful punch. After hitting a pothole, most drivers wonder, "Is my car OK?" While the tires and wheels can be visually inspected, there could be damage to the steering, suspension and alignment systems that you just can't see. To help determine if hitting a p ... Continue reading
Ford's Supplier Diversity Development (SDD) program continues to exceed its goals for a diverse business landscape. The automaker annually aims to source at least 10 percent of U.S. purchases from minority, women and veteran-owned businesses In 2012, Ford purchased $5.7 billion in goods and services from minority-owned ... Continue reading
Smithers Rapra Announces the 1st Edition of the Future of Tire Technology
Smithers Rapra is pleased to announce the first annual Future of Tire Technology conference and exhibition. Taking place October 28-30, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina, this event will be specifically designed to provide tire OEMs, Tier 1-4 system and component suppliers, and materials producers the in-depth, up-to-t ... Continue reading
SANLUIS Rassini Receives General Motors Supplier of the Year Award
SANLUIS Rassini, a leading automotive supplier of suspension and brake components in North America and Brazil, has received the 2012 General Motors (GM) Supplier of the Year Award for its brakes division. Rassini was chosen by the automaker for its focus on innovation through technological advances and high standards o ... Continue reading
Volkswagen is writing a new chapter in mobility in presenting its first fully electric production vehicle: the new e-up!. ... Continue reading
Jerry Hardcastle Receives Royal Recognition
Jerry Hardcastle, Global Chief Marketability Engineer and Technical Director Global Motorsport for Nissan Motor Co., has received the perfect recognition for his contribution to the UK Automotive Industry by being awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) by HRH Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace. ... Continue reading
All Makes Welcome At The National Austin 7 Rally
The 51st National Rally of pre-war Austin 7 motor cars, organised by the 750 Motor Club, takes place in the wonderful setting of the parkland on the Beaulieu Estate in Hampshire, on Sunday 7th July. ... Continue reading
Mark Webber hits the track in Australia's first all-new Renault Clio RS 200
Prior to the start of the 2013 Formula 1 season, Australian Formula 1 sensation Mark Webber has hit the track at Sandown Raceway in Renault's all-new Clio RS 200. ... Continue reading
Kia Wins Four 'red dot' Awards for its Compact Models
Kia's design team has won four prestigious 'red dot' design awards, including a 'Best of the Best' distinction for the new Kia pro_cee'd in the product design category. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Seeking to Deliver Victories at the 2013 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix
Japanese performance luxury car brand Infiniti is set to deliver excitement at this weekend's Australian Formula 1Z Grand Prix, both on and off the track. ... Continue reading
Narva Opens Up Amazing Design Opportunities
Flexible 12 Volt L.E.D Tape and Strip Lighting recently introduced by Narva is creating something of a storm in the automotive lighting world opening up creative new design opportunities for caravans, campers and marine applications. ... Continue reading
2012 Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd Service Skills Final Winners Announced
The Mitsubishi Technician of the Year title was claimed by Michael Bitar from New South Wales's Northshore Mitsubishi and Carla Smith from Len Patti Mitsubishi in Queensland was named Mitsubishi’s Service Adviser of the Year for the third year in a row. ... Continue reading
VACC Automotive Apprentice of the Year Awards
The Australian automotive industry will welcome 70 trained, ready to work and trade skilled employees tonight. ... Continue reading
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