Google to Urge Congress to Help Get Self-Driving Cars on Roads
Mountainview CA March 15, 2016; Reuters reported that the head of Google's self-driving car program will urge the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to grant national auto safety regulators new authority to speed the introduction of self-driving cars on American roads. Chris Urmson plans to tell the Senate Commerce Committee tha ... Continue reading
Teamsters, Lyft Drivers To File Objections To Class-Action Lawsuit Settlement
OAKLAND, Calif., March 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Teamsters Union and Lyft drivers will file legal objections to a class-action lawsuit settlement which would continue to misclassify Lyft employees in California as independent contractors. The objectors, who also plan to intervene in the lawsuit, wi ... Continue reading
Hyundai Ranked No. 1 In Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 15, 2016 -- For the seventh year in a row, Hyundai is ranked No. 1 in the automotive category in the Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Index. Brand Keys, a New Yorkâbased customer loyalty and engagement consultancy, publishes this annual syndicated study, which examines customers' relation ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Sued For $3.7B In Germany Over Diesel Scandal
Braunschweig Germany March 15, 2016; Karin Matussek writing for Bloomberg News reported that Volkswagen AG is being sued for 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) over the cover-up of its polluting diesel engines, its biggest legal challenge in Germany after a wave of lawsuits in the U.S. centered on the scandal. The action ... Continue reading
Ninety-two Percent Of Gen Z Teens Own Or Plan To Own A Vehicle
ATLANTA and IRVINE, Calif.,, March 15, 2016 -- As the automotive industry turns its attention toward the next generation of car shoppers and buyers, Generation Z (those currently age 0-17), it may be operating under some false assumptions. New research from Autotrader® and Kelley Blue Book®, the most visited car shop ... Continue reading
Lyft and GM Launch Express Drive Program
SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2016 -- Lyft and General Motors today announced the launch of their Express Drive short-term rental program exclusive to the Lyft platform. The program will make cars available to Lyft drivers at affordable rates with insurance and maintenance included. The launch of Express Drive comes two mon ... Continue reading
Explore the Sierra Foothills on a California Wines Road Trip
SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2016: California's dozens of scenic wine regions offer an exceptional variety of experiences and wines to enjoy. To help visitors explore them all, Wine Institute's California Wines Road Trips series highlights a different region each month. For March, the spotlight shines on regions in the wes ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 15, 2016 -- As the automotive industry ramps up its adoption of Software Over-the-Air (SOTA)-enabled vehicles, ABI Research, the leader in transformative technology innovation market intelligence, forecasts nearly 203 million OTA-enabled cars to ship by 2022. Both SOTA and Firmware Over-the-Air ... Continue reading
RECALL Subject : Brake Fluid Container Labeling Incorrect/FMVSS 116
Report Receipt Date: MAR 01, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16E016000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,638 Manufacturer: American Grease Stick Company SUMMARY: American Grease Stick Company (AGS) is recalling certain bottles of Carquest DOT5 Silicone Brake Fluid manufactured J ... Continue reading
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Begins Major Assembly +VIDEO
EVERETT, Wash., March 15, 2016 -- Major assembly of the first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is underway, the latest major milestone in the development of the newest member of the super-efficient 787 family. Boeing partner Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. began installing the circular frames into the midforward section of the ... Continue reading
Slurpee - 7-Eleven Says Bring It, We'll Fill It
For Bring Your Own Cup Day, customers can fill up just about anything with a Slurpee for $1.50. ​IRVING, Texas March 15, 2016; The second annual 7-Eleven Bring Your Own Cup Day (#BYOCupDay) is taking place this week, an event that allows Slurpee fans to bring in just about anything remotely resembling a cup to pa ... Continue reading
Low Gas Prices Finally Affecting Consumer Optimism
Highest percentage of Americans since November 2015 say they are optimistic about the economy, according to a recent NACS consumer survey. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. March 15, 2016; NACS online reported that fully half of all Americans (50%) say they are optimistic about the economy, a strong six-point jump over the past m ... Continue reading
Tehran Hosts Glorious Ceremony Marking Centennial of BMW's Birth
TEHRAN, Iran, March 14, 2016 -- A ceremony was held in Tehran, Iran to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of auto giant BMW. The event on March, 7th, brought together a host of renowned businessmen, athletes, executives and authorities of the chambers of commerce of Iran and other countries. Hosted by the Per ... Continue reading
Hyundai Named "Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer" In Fleet News Awards 2016
HIGH WYCOMBE, England - March 14, 2016: Hyundai Motor UK has won the coveted Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer award in the Fleet News Awards 2016. Hyundai's significant fleet business growth, product innovations, process improvements, and its high level of customer service were identified as central to the win. Last ye ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 14, 2016 -- Dodge continues to answer enthusiast demand with the latest heritage-inspired exterior paint color Dealers can begin ordering Go Mango immediately on Charger and Challenger SRT models "Plum Crazy" purple, "B5 Blue" and "Sublime" green Dodge Charger and Challenger muscle cars have ... Continue reading
February's 20-Year Streak of Increased Used Vehicle Prices Ends
MCLEAN, VA - March 14, 2016: Wholesale used vehicle prices generally rise in February as dealers prepare for increased spring consumer demand. In fact, up to this year, prices had moved higher in February for twenty years straight. The streak came to an end last month, however, as wholesale prices of vehicles up to eig ... Continue reading
NIRA Dynamics AB Rolls Out a New Safety Solution for Increased Driver Awareness
LINKOPING, Sweden, March 15, 2016 -- - With Photo Thousands of car accidents occur every year in Sweden due to slippery road conditions. Globally, this number reaches incredibly high levels. To reduce the number of accidents, and to allow for future vehicles to have efficient systems for Advanced Driver Assistance, a c ... Continue reading
Black Book Announces Premier, Collaborative Partnership With DRIVIN
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., March 14, 2016 -- Black Book, a division of the Hearst Business Media Corporation that provides new- and used-vehicle valuation services and custom data licensing solutions, today announced an exciting, collaborative partnership with DRIVIN that will deliver real value to their extensive network of ... Continue reading
Dead Batteries a Thing of the Past
CINCINNATI, March 14, 2016 -- Jumpstart up to a 4L petrol or 3L diesel engine as many as 20 times American motorists and travellers will never be stranded by a flat battery again, thanks to the new BESTEK BTCSG10 Jump Starter Power Bank. The power bank's 8000mAh capacity will jumpstart up to a 4L petrol or 3L diesel en ... Continue reading
MTC and Lyft Partnership Brings New Carpooling Resource to the Bay Area
OAKLAND, Calif., March 14, 2016 -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) announced today that its 511 Rideshare program is partnering with Lyft to launch a new carpooling option for Bay Area commuters. This partnership will bring together Lyft's peer-to-peer ridesharing platform and MTC's established efforts ... Continue reading
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