Porsche Tradition and Future to Meet at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
FRANKFURT - September 14, 2015: On Tuesday Porsche will be displaying what the future might look like. This is what it might look like Together with the new 911 Carrera, Porsche is presenting the Mission E concept car at the IAA in Frankfurt from 17 to 27 September. The concept car is a coherent design of a sports car ... Continue reading
John Krafcik Dumps TrueCar in Favor of Google Cars
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL AUTO CENTRAL - September 14, 2015: I was really surprised when John Krafcik joined TrueCar about a year and a half ago. I mean, I realize that he needed a job, But the John Krafcik that I'm familiar with is a legitimate car guy. I couldn't figure out w ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS: September 14, 2015 - RAM, Buick, BMW, Mack, Ford, Kawasaki
NHTSA RECALLS: September 14, 2015 - RAM, Buick, BMW, Mack, Ford, Kawasaki ... Continue reading
Infiniti Q30: A New Type Of Premium Compact to Debut at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
Making its world premiere at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show (15 September), the Infiniti Q30 active compact is a new type of premium vehicle for a new type of consumer. Representing Infiniti's first global entry into the fast-growing premium compact segment, the Q30 will play an important role in helping the company rea ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Tiguan To Premiere at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
The International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt will be the stage for the presentation of the new Tiguan. After selling over 2.64 million units of the first generation, Volkswagen is revealing the latest generation of the SUV at today's Group Night and at the IAA which begins tomorrow. Volkswagen is showing four versio ... Continue reading
New Rolls-Royce Dawn To Grace Stage at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
FRANKFURT - September 14, 2015: Fresh from the hugely successful Digital Dawn online launch on Tuesday 8 September 2015, which saw the new Rolls-Royce Dawn's debut trending #1 worldwide on Google and watched by 4,000 media around the world - the new benchmark in open-top luxury motoring will make its World Premiere at ... Continue reading
Alcantara Outlines New Trends in Automotive Interiors
Italian luxury interior specialist launches Automotive Concept Book MILAN -- Sept. 14, 2015: With an eye to the future, Alcantara SpA, the innovative Italian automotive interiors designer, predicts a greater use of three-dimensional effects, contrasting materials, tailored details and bold color palettes in future mode ... Continue reading
Scion Brings the 'Weird' with James Franco and Jaleel White
Scion has always been a little weird. With no-haggle pricing, standard premium features and cars shaped like toasters, Scion has proudly done things differently. Now, actors James Franco, Jaleel White, and an inflatable tube man take the all-new Scion iM and iA for a spin in the brandâs newest ad campaign, titled ... Continue reading
Are You Taking the Proper Precautions for Your Child?
The California Office of Traffic Safety Reminds Parents to Put Safety First During Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 13-19) SACRAMENTO, CA -- Sept 14, 2015: Every day, children are injured or killed from the improper use of safety restraints. Recent studies show that, even when both cars and safety seats meet all requ ... Continue reading
Ford European Research & Innovation Center is to lead a â¬3.5 million project to investigate alternative fuels that could one day offer diesel car customers enhanced fuel efficiency while minimising environmental impact The project consortium will develop the first passenger cars, based on a Ford Mondeo, to run on ... Continue reading
TomTom launches RoadDNA: Making Automated Driving a Reality
TomTom (TOM2) today announces the launch of TomTom RoadDNA, an innovative new product for vehicle localisation that will help make automated driving a reality, faster. Designed with vehicle data storage and processing limitations in mind, RoadDNA delivers highly accurate location information that can easily be integrat ... Continue reading
World premiere of MINI Clubman at IAA Frankfurt 2015 MINI Clubman is MINIâs first entry into C-segment Introduction of the MINI Cooper SD Clubman MINI is continuing to expand its model range with the world premiere of the new MINI Clubman at the International Motor Show Frankfurt 2015. FRANKFURT -- Sept. 14, 2015: ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company sales in Europe rose 12 percent in August fuelled by increasing demand for the new Mondeo and strengthening sales of SUVs and commercial vehicles. Ford sold a total of 69,000 vehicles in its 20 traditional European markets* last month, and 838,900 vehicles in the first eight months of the year a y ... Continue reading
Drivers Beware: With Deer on the Roads, the Odds Arent In Your Favor
Bloomington, IL -- Sept. 14, 2015: U.S. drivers are just as likely to have a claim involving a collision with deer, elk or moose than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm. The odds drivers will have a claim from hitting one of those animals is 1 out of 169, the same as it was in 2014. That ... Continue reading
LA AUTO Show's Connected Car Expo Unveils Top Ten Automotive Startups
Top 10 to exhibit at the Connected Car Expo, Nov. 17 LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2015 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show's Connected Car Expo (CCE) today released its list of Top Ten Automotive Startups⢠(Top 10). The startups were chosen because of their potential to shape the future of the new automotive industry and make ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Preview LIVE From 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show 1:30PM ET +VIDEO
Watch it right here on TheAutoChannel.com FRANKFURT - September 14, 2015: On the eve of the IAA (Frankfurt International Motor Show), Mercedes-Benz presents new ideas allowing a glimpse into the future of the automobile: With an innovative Concept Car, Mercedes-Benz shows a tangible example of the fascinating possibili ... Continue reading
Nominate a Candidate For The Goodyear Highway Hero Award
Goodyear Highway Hero Award Honors Truck Drivers Who Put Themselves In Harm's Way to Help Others AKRON, OH -- Sept. 14, 2015: Do you know a truck driving hero? The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company wants to hear the story! Goodyear is accepting nominations for its 33rd Highway Hero Award at this web page through Nov. 29, ... Continue reading
New Features, Upgrades for the 2016 Hyundai Sonata
The award-winning Hyundai Sonata lineup heads into 2016 offering more features, minor styling updates, suspension upgrades and improved fuel economy on models equipped with the 2.4L engine. The 2016 Sonata starts at $21,750, excluding $835 freight charge, and is arriving in dealerships now. ... Continue reading
ATA Celebrates Start of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Weeklong Celebration of America's Truck Drivers to Highlight Importance of Industry Today, American Trucking Associations â along with thousands of its members and partners â is commemorating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week: a weeklong celebration of the country's 3.4 million professional truck driver ... Continue reading
IIHS Research Center Expansion Demonstrates Rapid Pace of Innovation in Vehicle Safety
Statement by John Bozzella, President and CEO of Global Automakers "Our members continue to strive toward the goal of zero traffic fatalities and are forging ahead in the development of new active safety technologies. Today's unveiling of the expanded Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) research center highli ... Continue reading
Two New Special Models: E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet for Connoisseurs and Aficionados
The Coupe and Cabriolet versions of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class are starting off into autumn with two special-edition models. The Sport Edition impresses with sporty details both inside and out. The V8 Edition comes with exclusive appointments to arouse the desire of customers. Alongside the special-edition models, Merce ... Continue reading
GM Celebrates Service with "TeamGM Cares Week"
From packing boxes at food banks to delivering gifts to childrens hospitals and cleaning up neighborhoods, more than 1,900 General Motors employee volunteers will participate in nearly 100 community service projects across the U.S. as part of the companys fourth annual teamGM Cares Week beginning Monday. Ou ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing On 2016 Crosstrek And Impreza Models
Crosstrek upgrades include new grille, fascia, bumper and headlights Crosstrek 2.0i pricing holds the line at $21,595 SUBARU STARLINK⢠Connected Services added to Impreza and Crosstrek Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) added to Crosstrek CHERRY HILLS, NJ -- September 11, 2015: Subaru o ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for September 13: First Auto Fatality
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: FIRST AUTO FATALITY Profile America â Sunday, September 13th. When Henry Bliss stepped off a streetcar at Central Park West and 74th Street in New York on this date in 1899, automobiles were a novelty. Thus, he didn't look carefully and ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Volkswagen CrossCaddy Successor at IAA 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
Fourth generation of Volkswagenâs compact van now available in off-road style Passenger car andpanel van Alltrackvariants optionally available with 4MOTION MILTON KEYNES, UK -- Sept. 14, 2015: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be showcasing the latest off-road style version of its best-selling Caddy at the IAA ( ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Engine Timing Chains Drive Wide Variety Of Yamaha Powersports Applications
BorgWarner's Silent Chain Technology Delivers Quiet, Dependable Performance AUBURN HILLS, Mi --Sept. 10, 2015: BorgWarner supplies silent engine timing chains for a wide variety of Yamaha vehicles, including motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, recreational off-highway vehicles and personal watercrafts. Desi ... Continue reading
Argus Cyber Security Secures $26M Series B Funding
New investors include Magna International, Allianz SE, the SBI Group, with participation of existing investors Magma Venture Partners, Vertex Venture Capital and the Co-Founder of the RAD Group, Mr. Zohar Zisapel. Funding will accelerate the development of Argus' automotive cyber security solutions TEL AVIV, Israel, Se ... Continue reading
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