The Best and Funniest Automotive Ad This Year +VIDEO
Napa 200,000 Mile Club; YO! By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL I just came across the funniest automotive video ad that I've seen in a long time. I'd rank it alongside the fantastic in-car dashcam video produced earlier this year by the Dover Police Department. This video features three ... Continue reading
2016 Acura RDX AWD Advance Option Package Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
The 2016 Acura RDX offers a great combination of style, substance, performance, and safety DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Introduced for 2007 as a sporty alternative in the luxury compact crossover segment, the Acura RDX got a major revision with the debut of the second generation for 2013. Little besides the na ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Diesel Scandal Speeds Up Development Of Electrified Drive Lines
New Phaeton will be the all-electric flagship By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE, October 15, 2015. Explaining the skullduggery, cheating of Volkswagen itself is not necessary. The issue has been addressed in the media in such a noisy way that you may think that all drivers of a Volkswagen diesel model ar ... Continue reading
Used Volkswagen Values - Insight From ADESA's Tom Kontos
Special to The Auto Channel From Jon LeSage, Editor Used Car MarÂket Reports As the Volkswagen diesel scandal widens, the quesÂtion of what impact it may have on VW and Audi resale valÂues has come up this week. KelÂley Blue Book, Black Book, and NADA Used Car Guide menÂtioned early signs of price decl ... Continue reading
London Mayor Johnson Unveils Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV + VIDEO
On the day the Mayor of London Boris Johnson unveiled the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Tokyo, latest new car sales figure analysis has shown booming demand for plug-in cars. Some 20,992 motorists have made the leap to plug-in hybrids and EVs so far in 2015 with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV topping the charts, outs ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils Global Electrification Strategy
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced one of the automotive industryâs most comprehensive electrification strategies in which plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range. It will develop an entirely new range of electrified smaller cars and build a fully electric car for sale by 2019. As ... Continue reading
Scania Adds Hybrid Truck to Its Market Leading Range of Vehicles for Alternative Fuels
Scania has now begun a comprehensive launch of a full range of products with alternative fuels and powertrains for Euro 6. The drive is a decisive step in the company's long-term commitment to offering the widest range of sustainÂable transport solutions. The highlight of the programme is a Scania-developed hybrid t ... Continue reading
The vehicle automation market is primarily driven by a desire to reduce traffic accidents and conserve energy, report finds BOULDER, CO -- Oct. 15, 2015: A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 18 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including company profiles and rank ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-AMG: Extending the AMG Sports Model Line
Mercedes-AMG is extending its offering of AMG sports models. The GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC is already the third vehicle in this new line. The power SUV facilitates a further, attractive way of entering the AMG performance world. The hallmark characteristics of the sports models include the enhanced engine output and the highe ... Continue reading
GM Sold 7.2 Million Vehicles in the First Nine Months of 2015
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 7.2 million vehicles globally in the first nine months of 2015. The company posted sales increases in four of its five largest markets, with record sales in China and strong retail sales gains in the United States. Total sales were down 1 percent, due primarily to the companys previ ... Continue reading
Ford to Deliver More Power to Employees; Network of Charging Stations to Expand
Ford Motor Company is highlighting its commitment to plug-in electric vehicles by expanding efforts to provide more workplace charging stations to employees across the United States and Canada. The automaker began installing charging stations in September 2014, and currently has 145 units available for employee use at ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Named One of LinkedIn's 2015 "100 Most InDemand Employers in North America"
Ford Motor Company has been recognized as one of the worlds most attractive employers for 2015 according to LinkedIn, the worlds largest professional network on the Internet. In the 100 Most InDemand Employers for North American list released yesterday, Ford ranked 65 of 100, the first time Ford has been recognized ... Continue reading
September Used Vehicle Prices Fall, Volkswagen's Diesel Situation Prompts Fallout Analysis
In the October Guidelines report, NADA Used Car Guide analysts concluded September wholesale prices of vehicles up to eight years old fell by 3.4 percent compared to August. From a historical perspective, September's loss was more severe than what's been recorded during the same period in previous years. Jonathan Banks ... Continue reading
Honda to Add 120 EV Chargers to Torrance Campus
New installation includes a publicly accessible 50kW DC "fast" charger to support the local community and I-405/I-110 freeway drivers - Expansion will increase electric vehicle miles traveled by Honda associates for commuting and local use - Activity complements California's Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan TOR ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes You "Back to the Future" + VIDEO
Actors Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Reunite to Showcase the Toyota Mirai; The Future Begins October 21 Get ready for 1.21 gigawatts of fun. Just as Back to the Future fans are gearing up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Marty McFlyâs and Doc Brownâs adventures, Toyota teased plans to mark the film ... Continue reading
10 Best New-Car Deals For October 2015
The editors at Kelley Blue Book have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals for new cars available in October 2015 from a variety of auto manufacturers. "This month's list of standout deals includes everything from a three-row luxury SUV to a hybrid, along with several mainstream sedan ... Continue reading
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Named Best Buy Award Finalist
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, with its bold new design and more than 100 improvements, has been named a finalist in the Midsize SUV segment of the 2016 Kelley Blue Book's Best Buy Awards. The 2016 Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Best Buy Awards honor the top new model-year vehicle choices available in the U.S. market. "Wit ... Continue reading
Finalists Announced For 2016 Green Car Of The Year
Green Car Journal to Reveal Winner of 11th Annual Award at LA Auto Show® Press & Trade Days, November 19 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 15, 2015 -- Green Car Journal has announced its five finalists for the magazine's prestigious 2016 Green Car of the Year® award. The 2016 models include the Audi A3 e-tron, Chevrolet Volt, Honda ... Continue reading
Superhero or President: What would your car be for Halloween?
Hankook Tire Gauge Index sheds light on Americans' favorite Halloween costumes for cars Halloween is creeping up, and for many of us, finding the appropriate costume can be a challenge. This season, Hankook Tire was curious to know what spooky ideas Americans have for their cars in its latest Gauge Index. According to ... Continue reading
Hertz Sweeps Multiple Top Industry Awards
Company's Premium Experience Celebrated Globally ESTERO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2015 -- Hertz Global Holdings , the world's largest airport general use car rental brand, won awards across multiple segments of the industry earlier this year for outstanding performance in customer satisfaction, overall experience and more. Notab ... Continue reading
Sena Launches World's First Intelligent Noise-Control Helmet At 2015 AIMExpo
Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor actives market, debuted today the world's first Intelligent Noise-Control (INCâ¢) helmet EXCLUSIVELY to the media, dealers and trade members at the 2015 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) in Orlando. AIMExpo has grown substan ... Continue reading
Acura Underscores Industry-leading Safety Performance with Emotional New Marketing Campaign + VIDEO
Acura is the first and only automotive brand to earn 5-star Overall Vehicle Score from the NHTSA and TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the IIHS across its model line - High impact and emotional national advertising campaign brings to life Acura's dedication to safety performance - The brand's first-of-its-kind campaign laun ... Continue reading
Honda South Carolina Donates $100,000 for Relief Efforts
âWe believe itâs imperative for Honda to support our community in a time of need.â â Brian Newman, President, Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. Honda of South Carolina Mfg., Inc. (HSC) today announced the donation of $100,000 in humanitarian aid to support disaster relief efforts in South Carolina ... Continue reading
Announcing the First Innovative Program That Takes Drivers Education to the Next Level
"Behind the Wheel With ADHD" is a comprehensive program designed to help teens with ADHD learn to drive more safely. CHICAGO -- Oct. 14, 2015: Behind the Wheel With ADHD provides driving instructors with additional training to understand the risks associated with ADHD and teen driving. Instructors are trained in the us ... Continue reading
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