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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Nissan Introduces a New CrossOver Design and an Extended Range Leaf in Frankfurt

Nissan Introduces a New CrossOver Design and an Extended Range Leaf in Frankfurt

Nissan's pioneering design and innovation provide the headlines at the 66th Frankfurt Motor Show with a stand display that showcases the brand’s unique ability to challenge the conventional and deliver excitement at every level. With a striking array of bold new ideas and ground-breaking developments in Nissan†... Continue reading

Suzuki at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Suzuki at the Frankfurt Motor Show

At the 66th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show today, Suzuki revealed to the world for the first time ever the Baleno - a new compact hatchback that raises the bar in terms of styling, packaging and technology. The new Baleno compact hatchback The new Baleno with its stylish design, spacious interior and Suzuki’s latest tec ... Continue reading

New Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Debuts in Frankfurt

New Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Debuts in Frankfurt

The all-new Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio makes its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show (Sept 17 – 27) with no fewer than five examples of the high-performance saloon on display across Alfa Romeo’s striking and impressive new stand, each finished in a different colour: Competizione Red, Trofeo White, Vulcano Bl ... Continue reading

36% More Consumers Driving Vehicles With Over 100K Miles Than 5 Years Ago / Cost-Savings Big Factor

36% More Consumers Driving Vehicles With Over 100K Miles Than 5 Years Ago / Cost-Savings Big Factor

Survey shows high mileage vehicles still dominate: 64% report 100K+ miles on their vehicle, 30% report 150K+ Percentage of consumers saying they 'often' feel overcharged for service has dropped, and most of those surveyed show lack of enthusiasm about 'driverless' vehicles CARSON, Ca - Sept. 15, 2015: More and more con ... Continue reading

LIVE Hyundai Press Conference at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show 5:15AM ET +VIDEO

LIVE Hyundai Press Conference at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show 5:15AM ET +VIDEO

Watch it right here on TheAutoChannel.com FRANKFURT - September 15, 2015: Launching in early 2016, the rugged New i20 Active will further expand the appeal of the i20 range. With a distinctive design and increased versatility, it’s perfect for adventure. Meanwhile the New i40 will be the first model in the Hyundai ... Continue reading

LIVE Mercedes-Benz Press Conference at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show 3:30AM ET +VIDEO

LIVE Mercedes-Benz Press Conference at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show 3:30AM ET +VIDEO

Watch it right here on TheAutoChannel.com FRANKFURT - September 15, 2015: Mercedes-Benz & smart Press Conference A star returns – at the Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) Mercedes-Benz will present the sixth variant of the current S-Class family and the first open-top luxury four-seater from Mercedes-Benz s ... Continue reading

BMW Loans i3 EV to Los Angeles Police Department for Evaluation

BMW Loans i3 EV to Los Angeles Police Department for Evaluation

BMW i3 evaluation is part of LAPD’s initiative to add 100 electric vehicles to its fleet LOS ANGELES -– September 11, 2015: BMW i today announced that it will loan the Los Angeles Police Department a BMW i3 electric vehicle for twelve months in the first US test of the innovative EV in an authority fleet. The ... Continue reading

F-Pace Power Loop Showcases Spectacular New Jaguar at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO

F-Pace Power Loop Showcases Spectacular New Jaguar at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO

Jaguar's first family sports car has defied gravity by performing a record-breaking 360 degree loop, one day ahead of its global motor show debut in Frankfurt. The all-new Jaguar F-PACE, the world's most practical sports car, was driven with daring precision by expert British stunt driver Terry Grant. The F-PACE sped t ... Continue reading

The Re-Invention of Volkswagen

The Re-Invention of Volkswagen

20 more electric cars and plug-in hybrids by 2020 announced Group not only has broadest electric fleet, but also largest connected vehicle fleet on the road Customers should benefit from automated driving technologies as quickly as possible Volkswagen taking precision, enduring value and quality of its cars into the di ... Continue reading

All New Jaguar F-Pace Set For Frankfurt Motor Show Debut +VIDEO

All New Jaguar F-Pace Set For Frankfurt Motor Show Debut +VIDEO

FRANKFURT - September 14, 2015: The all-new Jaguar F-PACE is a performance crossover designed and engineered to offer the agility, responsiveness and refinement that all Jaguars are renowned for, together with unrivalled dynamics and everyday versatility. The F-PACE is available to order now at Jaguar UK retailers, pri ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz "Concept IAA": 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz "Concept IAA": 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show

The Mercedes-Benz "Concept IAA" (Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile) is two cars in one: an aerodynamics world champion with a Cd value of 0.19 and a four-door coupé embodying irresistible design. The study, which is celebrating its world premiere at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, switches automatically from ... Continue reading

SEAT Leon Cross Sport Debuts at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO

SEAT Leon Cross Sport Debuts at 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO

New crossover concept based on the Leon CUPRA Top performance with 300 PS and all-wheel-drive Powerful design conveys dynamism and robustness Optimum connectivity thanks to SEAT Full Link infotainment MILTON KEYNES, UK -- Sept. 14, 2015: SEAT is presenting a new definition of sporty performance at the Frankfurt Interna ... Continue reading

New Dynamic Design of the Land Rover Discovery Sport

New Dynamic Design of the Land Rover Discovery Sport

Land Rover has further enhanced the visual appeal and capability of its latest premium, compact SUV with the launch of the Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux features a number of exterior enhancements, including Narvik Black exterior details, body-colou ... Continue reading

Toyo Tires Introduces Celsius, a Revolutionary New Variable-Conditions Tire

Toyo Tires Introduces Celsius, a Revolutionary New Variable-Conditions Tire

Delivering Year-Round Versatility and Winter-Weather Safety for Both Passenger Cars and CUVs CYPRESS, CA -- Sept. 14, 2015: Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. has brought year-round versatility and winter-weather safety together in one with Toyo® Celsius®, the revolutionary new variable-conditions tire. Toyo Tires® create ... Continue reading

Metallic Black Named Autotrader 2015 Car Color of the Year

Metallic Black Named Autotrader 2015 Car Color of the Year

Autotrader car shopping searches show one in four cars searched on Autotrader are black NEW YORK -- Sept. 14, 2015: Today, Autotrader named Metallic Black as the 2015 Car Color of the Year at New York Fashion Week's KIA STYLE360. This announcement is based on site search activity between January and June 2015. To comme ... Continue reading

51% of New-Vehicle Internet Shoppers Use a Mobile Device Helping Them Find the Right Vehicle at the Right Dealer for the Right Price

51% of New-Vehicle Internet Shoppers Use a Mobile Device Helping Them Find the Right Vehicle at the Right Dealer for the Right Price

Consumers use Websites to Conduct Automotive Research at Dealerships Up to the Point of Purchase More than half (51%) of new-vehicle Internet shoppers use a mobile device—tablet or smartphone—to digitally conduct automotive research on the Internet to help them find the right vehicle, at the right dealer for ... Continue reading

Are You a Severe Driver?

Are You a Severe Driver?

Things change, including the way we use our cars, how we drive them and the condition of our roads. Although normal driving is defined as steady driving in non-extreme weather or environments, for most motorists today, being a severe driver is more the rule than the exception, says the Car Care Council. According to th ... Continue reading

August Used Wholesale Vehicle Prices Perform Well, New Vehicle Sales Follow Suit

August Used Wholesale Vehicle Prices Perform Well, New Vehicle Sales Follow Suit

Used vehicle price index rose during August MCLEAN, VA -- Sept. 14, 2015: In their most recent Guidelines report, analysts from the Used Car Guide division of J.D. Power and Associates observed August used vehicle depreciation fell by 1.9 percent, followed by a 0.6 percent new vehicle sales drop when compared to July. ... Continue reading

IBM Helps Automakers Build Internet of Things Connected Vehicles

IBM Helps Automakers Build Internet of Things Connected Vehicles

Continental Teams with IBM to Help Drivers Anticipate the Road Ahead IBM today announced a new IBM Cloud-based service to help automakers turn driver and vehicle data into actionable insights for predictive vehicle maintenance, real-time diagnostics on engine trouble, and to guide drivers to the most efficient traffic ... Continue reading

Ford, Alcoa Collaborate on More Formable and Design-Friendly Next-Generation Aluminum Alloys

Ford, Alcoa Collaborate on More Formable and Design-Friendly Next-Generation Aluminum Alloys

Ford Motor Company and Alcoa Inc. are collaborating to produce next-generation automotive aluminum alloys that are more formable and design-friendly. Ford will use Alcoa’s Micromill® material in multiple components on the 2016 F-150 – becoming the first automaker to use the advanced automotive aluminum commercially. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show: New Mercedes-Benz GLC Genuine Accessories

Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show: New Mercedes-Benz GLC Genuine Accessories

Mercedes-Benz will show how its vehicles can be individualised to an exceptionally high standard with products from Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH on a GLC 250 d 4MATIC model being exhibited by the brand at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. And this new mid-size SUV, celebrating its show premiere, is not the only ... Continue reading

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Bill Ford to Discuss Growing the U.S. Economy in San Francisco Thursday, Oct. 1

Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Bill Ford to Discuss Growing the U.S. Economy in San Francisco Thursday, Oct. 1

Event to be hosted by Business Leaders for Michigan SAN FRANCISCO -- Sept. 14, 2015: SPEAKER: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and Bill Ford, Executive Chairman of Ford Motor Company TITLE: Growing the U.S. Economy DATE: Thursday, October 1, 2015 TIME: 1:00pm, 12:15pm check-in PLACE: The Commonwealth Club of California 55 ... Continue reading

China Green Agriculture's Affiliate Joins Mercedes-Benz 's SUV Journey 2015

China Green Agriculture's Affiliate Joins Mercedes-Benz 's SUV Journey 2015

China Green Agriculture, Inc. ("China Green Agriculture", "CGA" or the "Company"), a company that mainly produces and distributes humic acid-based compound fertilizers, other varieties of compound fertilizers and agricultural products through its subsidiaries in China, today announced that the Company's affiliate, 900L ... Continue reading

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