Nicholas Frankl F1 Mexico and Brazil Thoughts and Reports
Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor The Auto Channel Formula 1 Racing Desk After a fantastic return to Mexico City that finally saw a 'new' Grand Prix in an overwhelmingly enthusiastic city, welcomed and supported by the country, its people and its business sponsors, we returned to the legendary and always popular Interlagos ... Continue reading
The emissions control and aftertreatment components and services segment is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing branch of the North American Class 6 to 8 truck aftermarket over the next six years. The large installed base and increasing number of vehicles in operation will spur replacement opportunities and attra ... Continue reading
Can You Find a Chevy Malibu in Malibu, CA or a Toyota Tacoma in Tacoma, WA?
Popularity of Geographically-Named Vehicles Puts Small Towns on the Car-Buying Map SANTA MONICA, CA -- November 16, 2015: Just because a car is named after a city or state doesn't mean it's popular there. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Chevy Malibu in Malibu, CA. or a Hyundai Tucson in Tucson, AZ. But what if ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for November 16: Time Zones
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: TIME ZONES Profile America â Monday, November 16th. This month in 1883, the ancestor of today's familiar U.S. time zones first appeared at the initiative of the American Railway Association. A schoolteacher named Charles Dowd is credited ... Continue reading
There are many differences between driving a Ford Focus and an F-150 pickup, but both vehicles share one important feature the comfort of their front seats. Thanks to an innovative design, the seats are multi-adjustable, with features such as thigh extensions and lumbar support. Helping to reduce muscle fatigue and ... Continue reading
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang, Ford Edge Receive Top Honors from AutoGuide.com
The 2016 AutoGuide.com Readerâs Choice Car of the Year award goes to Ford Shelby® GT350 Mustang â the second year in a row a version of the iconic pony car has received the award. Mike Schlee, AutoGuide.com road test editor, says driving Shelby GT350 is akin to a religious experience. Shelby GT350 Mustang ... Continue reading
2016 BMW M6 GTLM to Make US Public Debut at Nov. 17-18 IMSA Daytona Test
BMW Team RLL will participate in the Nov. 17-18 IMSA test at Daytona International Speedway marking the first public test of BMWâs latest endurance racing challenger, the BMW M6 GTLM. As announced during last seasonâs Petit Le Mans weekend, BMW Team RLL is expected to campaign two M6 GTLM race cars in the 201 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Delivers 4.84 Million Vehicles in 2015 to October
Brand Board of Management Member Jürgen Stackmann: "We are working intensively to regain customers' trust." WOLFSBURG, GERMANY -- November 13, 2015: The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 4.84 million vehicles to customers from January to October this year. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand is experiencing c ... Continue reading
Volvo Releases 'Consciously Clean' to Help Californians #DrivingDirty, Clean Up
SAN DIEGO, CA -- November 16, 2015: Volvo Cars revealed on Friday Consciously Clean â a waterless car cleaning solution that will help Californians wash their cars in a sustainable way amidst the current drought. The product follows Volvoâs previously-announced initiative, #DrivingDirty, which challenged Cali ... Continue reading
Monumental Shifts from English to Hispanic Media Fuel Total Market Growth in Automotive Industry
Study Directly Links Increased Hispanic Media Spend to Greater Return on Investment FAIRFAX, VA -- November 16, 2015: A new study released by AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing confirms that shifting English media dollars to Hispanic directly leads to Total Market growth in the Auto sector category. A five-point all ... Continue reading
Attributes 124 Percent Revenue Growth to Increased Demand for Open, Integrated Video Solutions and Transportation Analytics that Drive Fleet Efficiency SAN DIEGO - Nov. 16, 2015: SmartDrive, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced it ranked 469 on De ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS November 16, 2015: Rolls-Royce, Isuzu Made GM, Ford, MB, Porsche, Kia
NHTSA RECALLS November 16, 2015: Rolls-Royce, Isuzu Made GM, Ford, MB, Porsche, Kia ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Luminaries are Speaking in Detroit in January
Every January in Detroit, leading automotive executives take the Automotive News stage to discuss the state of the industry and answer questions from the audience. Join them for the 40th annual World Congress, where featured speakers will include: ... Continue reading
Kia to Introduce First Autonomous Driving Technologies by 2020
By 2020, Kia plans to introduce a range of partially-autonomous driving technologies to its model line-up, and is aiming to bring its first fully-autonomous car to market by 2030.The initial stage of investment by Kia – totalling US$2 billion by 2018 – will enable the company to develop the first of its new ... Continue reading
Kia to Launch All New Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV)
Kia has today announced its plans to introduce an all-new low emissions vehicle to its growing model line-up. The Niro – labelled a Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) – represents a new concept from the Korean car brand, and marks the development of Kia’s first dedicated eco-car platform. ... Continue reading
Kia Maps out 5 Year Ambition for Green Car Leadership
Kia Motors today announced its mid- to long-term plans for the development of a greatly increased range of environmentally friendly vehicles. The brand’s ‘green car roadmap’ sets out Kia’s ambition to become a leader in the low emissions car market by 2020. ... Continue reading
Beagle on Board: Snoopy Now Drives V-Class +VIDEO
Mercedes-Benz Vans accompanies the premiere of the first 3D film of Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang with a 360-degree marketing campaign The Peanuts gang is going on tour in the spacious V-Class even before the official release of the film "The Peanuts Movie" premieres in Germany on 23 December S ... Continue reading
Hexion Helps Lotus Make Its Fastest Production Road Car Ever
Body Shell of All-New 3-Eleven Supercar Features Innovative Glass/Carbon Epoxy Composite System to Reduce Weight and Increase Speed --A specially formulated glass- and carbon-fiber epoxy resin system from Hexion Inc. (âHexionâ or âthe Company), processed at Hexionâs Combined Composite Technologies ( ... Continue reading
Mazda3 Wins 'Most Loved' Vehicle In Its Class Award
The 2016 Mazda3 has been awarded "Most Loved Vehicle" in the small car segment by analysis organization Strategic Vision's Customer Love Index Report. "Our enthusiasm for the Mazda3 matches that of our customers, and we're thrilled it continues to deliver on what drivers are passionate about for a vehicle," said Jim O' ... Continue reading
Scion Steps Out in Style with STAMPD at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show
The right wheels need the right look. Debuting alongside Scionâs new concept vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show will be Scionâs new partnership with Los Angeles-based lifestyle brand, STAMPD. Known for a clean yet luxe aesthetic, STAMPD was named to GQ Magazineâs roster of â2015 Best New Menswear ... Continue reading
2016 Scion iA and iM All-new For Back-to-school by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (Scion_Family_002.jpg) Auto Central Chicago August 18, 2015; Scion, the young-driver oriented brand of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc, is bringing two new car models to market this September. The all-new 2016 Scion iA subcompact four-door sedan and t ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers That Embrace Technology Deliver a More Satisfying Sales Experience
Use of technologyâi.e., tablets and computer displaysâby dealers during the sales process can substantially improve customer satisfaction among new-vehicle buyers, according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM released today. The study, now in its 29th year, measures satisfactio ... Continue reading
The mobility ecosystem will draw inspiration from the user-interface oriented and service-driven, smartphone business model, to render car ownership an option for consumers. The subscription and user model of accessing vehicles will coexist alongside the traditional sales and ownership model, thereby enabling mobility- ... Continue reading
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