2015 Detroit Auto Show: Worldwide Vehicle Introductions, Supercars Power NAIAS Press Preview
Bright lights shine on Detroit as 55 reveals take the world stage DETROIT -- Jan. 15, 2015: The numbers are in. And, as expected, global automakers brought their A-game to the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). And, when the spotlights dimmed, show organizers counted 55 vehicle introductions, mostly w ... Continue reading
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Lead Minivan Segment Sales for 2014
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan led the minivan segment in 2014, selling more than a quarter million units combined Chrysler Town & Country is the best-selling minivan in the country with 138,040 units sold in 2014, a 13 percent increase from 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan sold 134,152 units in 2014, an 8 per ... Continue reading
MAHLE Systems and Components Featured on Nine of Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2015
The MAHLE Group's components and systems are featured on nine of the 10 engines recently named to the Ward's list of 10 Best Engines for 2015. Now in its 21st year, the Ward's 10 Best Engines competition recognizes outstanding powertrain achievement, world-class technologies and rare engines or electric propulsion syst ... Continue reading
GM Delivers its Second Consecutive Year of Record Global Sales
Record China sales and market share Global Cadillac sales up 5 percent Record global Buick sales Opel/Vauxhall sales outpace European industry DETROIT â General Motors Co. is reporting its second consecutive year of record global sales. In 2014, the company and its dealers delivered 9,924,880 vehicles around the w ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Safety Technologies Give Owners a Backup Plan
Rear vision camera, rear cross traffic alert the brains behind every great vehicle DETROIT -- January 16, 2015: Every year, millions of trash cans, lawn mowers, lamp posts and even other vehicles pay the price for the collective lack of eyes in the backs of our heads. Two crash-avoidance technologies available on selec ... Continue reading
Eaton Technologies Help Improve Performance and Efficiency on Four of Ward’s 10 Best Engines Winners
Power management company Eaton announced that its engine boosting, fuel- and emissions-saving technologies are on four of the 10 engines chosen by WardsAuto for its 21st annual â10 Best Enginesâ competition. The winners were honored today during a ceremony held at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Detroit, Mi ... Continue reading
Continental Continues to be a Key Contributor in Boosting Vehicle Engine Performance
Seven of the Ward's 10 Best Engines feature Continental powertrain technologies -Continental has supplied award winning powertrain technologies for more than two decades AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 14, 2015 -- Continental, a leading international automotive supplier, equips seven vehicles in the 2015 Ward's 10 Best Engin ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reduces Prices by up to $1,300 Due to Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Amidst an environment with a Canadian dollar that is declining in value on international markets and an automotive industry that is raising vehicle prices, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is celebrating the next significant step toward barrier-free international trade by announcing today that â effective January 15 â ... Continue reading
Despite Cheap Gas, Fuel Efficiency Still a Primary Concern
Exterior Look/Design Top Reason Buyers Don't Even Consider a Vehicle WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Jan. 14, 2015" Despite gas prices falling to their lowest levels since 2010, fuel economyâfor a fourth consecutive yearâremains the most influential factor among the majority of new-vehicle buyers in determining which ... Continue reading
Dana Technologies Featured on Seven of Ward's 10 Best Engines
Dana Holding Corporation has a strong history of collaborating with OEMs to achieve powertrain excellence, and this year the company's technologies are included on seven of the 2015 Ward's 10 Best Engines. A variety of Dana solutions were supplied to this year's Ward's 10 Best Engines, including Victor Reinz® cylinder ... Continue reading
Engine to Debut at Media Event Feb. 6 World-class engine developer IAV tapped to create unique blend of power, efficiency for low-cost, highly fuel efficient commuter vehicle TROY, MI -- Jan. 14, 2015: For entrepreneur Paul Elio, founder and CEO of Elio Motors, there are no shortcuts on the way to developing a $6,800 c ... Continue reading
Chris Urmson, director of self-driving cars at Google[x], said today at the Automotive News World Congress that the technology giant has started talks with most of the world's top automakers and assembled a team of global suppliers to speed its push to bring self-driving cars to market. The suppliers named by Google in ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: TowerSec was awarded the "Hottest Auto-tech Startup for 2015"
DETROIT -- Jan. 15, 2015: TowerSec, the leading automotive cyber security vendor, was awarded the "Hottest Auto-tech Startup for 2015" at The North American International Auto Show taking place these days in Detroit, Michigan. "TowerSec was one of five startups to present during the event, in addition to Plymouth-based ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Concepts, Trucks and Performance Steal the Show
HYUNDAI INTRODUCES CONVENTION-SHATTERING SANTA CRUZ CROSSOVER TRUCK CONCEPT Hyundaiâs Fresh Take on the Sport Truck Concept Appeals to Trending âUrban Adventurerâ Millennial Lifestyles Appeal of a Modern CUV with the Incremental Utility of an Expanding Truck Bed Hyundai revealed its innovative Santa Cruz ... Continue reading
Top 10 Winter Car Maintenance Tips
Leaders in complete car care help prepare vehicles for the cold weather CHARLOTTE, NC -- Jan. 15, 2015: Driving is an everyday part of life for the owners of more than 250 million vehicles on the road in the U.S. Preparing vehicles for the colder months with a specialized winter checkup is crucial as the drop in temper ... Continue reading
New IBM Study Details The Future Of Automotive Industry
Cognitive vehicles and industry co-creation with consumers will become commonplace by 2025, but not fully autonomous driving DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2015 -- During the Automotive News World Congress this week, IBM revealed results of its new Automotive 2025 Global Study, outlining an industry ripe for disruptive changes that ... Continue reading
2015 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When you think of a mid-sized luxury hybrid sedan, Lincoln may not be the first name to come to mind. But Lincoln does have a mid-sized luxury hybrid in the form of its MKZ Hybrid, and it is a stylish, comfortable, and economical entry-luxury sedan. The MKZ Hybrid offers sleek look ... Continue reading
Eye-Opening Documentary PUMP Now Available On itunes +VIDEO
The Movie That Will Change Your Attitude About Fuel Forever, Narrated By Jason Bateman LOS ANGELES, CA, January 8 2015 â After a successful limited theatrical release this fall, PUMP will be available January 13, 2015 to a wider audience. Submarine Deluxe, in association with Fuel Freedom Foundation and iDeal Film ... Continue reading
SEAT Geared Up for the Challenges of Car Future
Lower CO2 emissions, connectivity and safety are the challenges facing carmakers SEAT Executive Vice-President for R&D, Dr. Matthias Rabe, underscores the key role played by the SEAT Technical Center in Spainâs automotive industry This year SEAT is celebrating 40th anniversary of its Technical Center Between 2006 ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Brings Power, Beauty and Soul to Seoul
Aston Martin is further expanding its operations across Asia with news that the luxury British sports car brand is to open a first showroom in the South Korean capital, Seoul. Operated by Kiheung International Limited Company the new dealership will comprise a state-of-the-art 1,500 square metre facility at 235 Banpo S ... Continue reading
Volkswagen up! Models Boast Extra Style
MILTON KEYNES, UK -- January 14, 2015: Volkswagen Retailers in the UK will begin taking orders for the Street up! and Club up! today, ahead of first deliveries in March, with prices starting from £11,995 (RRP OTR). Both models are based on the flagship High up! trim which includes front fog lights, heated front seat ... Continue reading
Enterprise Wins Trademark Battle with Europcar at High Court in London
LONDON -- Jan. 14, 2015: Following a judgment on 13th January 2015, the High Court in London has ruled in favour of Enterprise Holdings in a trademark dispute with Europcar. The dispute focused on the use of the "e-logo" by Enterprise Holdings' flagship brand, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and occurred when Europcar introduce ... Continue reading
TOTAL and Yapital Offer Payment by Smartphone at Petrol Stations
First European cashless cross-channel payment solution and TOTAL conclude cooperation agreement / Customers simply scan QR code and confirm amount / Rollout in TOTAL petrol station network in Germany to be completed by summer 2015 One out of three Germans would prefer to pay by mobile phone at petrol stations, shows a ... Continue reading
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