NHTSA Recalls December 15, 2014: Mitsubishi, GM, Mazda, Ford, Totyota, Infiniti
NHTSA Recalls December 15, 2014: Mitsubishi, GM, Mazda, Ford, Totyota, Infiniti ... Continue reading
Kaprica Security Chosen by DARPA To Help Improve Vehicle Security
Kaprica Security⢠Inc., an expert in the field of cyber security, mobility and cloud software, has been awarded a Department of Defense (DOD) contract to strengthen U.S. military-vehicle and related connected-car security systems. Kaprica will work with DOD's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under ... Continue reading
GMC Canyon is Autoweek's Best of the Best Truck
All-new premium midsize pickup wins with style, utility and ânear-luxuryâ experience DETROIT â GMC Canyon today was named Autoweekâs Best of the Best/Truck for 2015. Editors praised the all-new premium midsize truck for its design, utility, features and âperfect size.â âItâs trul ... Continue reading
Autoweek names Best of the Best/Car and Truck for 2015
Volkswagen Golf GTI and GMC Canyon signal a strong year for design, performance and value - Today, Autoweek named the Volkswagen Golf GTI as its Best of the Best/Car for 2015, beating a group of finalists that includes the Alfa Romeo 4C, Ford Mustang and Mercedes-Benz C-class; and the GMC Canyon as its Best of the Best ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Announces New Company Name: FCA US LLC
U.S.-based Automaker's New Name Aligns With Global Parent Chrysler Group LLC, the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based automaker, today announced that it has changed its company name to FCA US LLC. The name change is effective immediately and follows the naming convention of its global parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ... Continue reading
Lexani Motorcars, a boutique luxury conversion company receiving vast international praise, has produced the Concept One Curveâthe world's first 2015 Escalade with a built-in 48" 4K Technology Curved Smart TV. Lexani Motorcars is constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility for luxury transportation in everyda ... Continue reading
America's largest "personal shoe shopper" for your vehicle responds to current Administration's request to support "Tire Safety Month" TireRack.com, America's largest independent tire tester and consumer-direct source for tires, wheels and performance accessories, has partnered with the White House and the U.S. Departm ... Continue reading
Possible 800 Total Fatalities from Car Crashes this Christmas and New Year's Holiday Periods
Council provides tips to stay safe this busy holiday season ITASCA, IL -- Dec. 16, 2014: The National Safety Council released its traffic fatality estimates for the Christmas Day and New Year's Day holiday periods. NSC estimates 366* deaths and another 39,200 injuries requiring medical attention may occur because of ca ... Continue reading
2014 Ferrari 458 (HOT) Review - Not Your Average Italian Speciale
By Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and F1 correspondent The Auto Channel Maranello, Italy June 2014; Ferrari, in true and tested form, recently introduced a âhotâ version of the 458. The âspecialeâ is both lighter and more powerful than the âordinaryâ 458, packed with even more technological ... Continue reading
PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT: Fireball Tim's MEGA MINIS Book
For the Car Nut in your family from one of the best Car Nuts we know AUTO CENTRAL - December 16, 2014: Our old friend Fireball Tim Lawrence has done it again, just in time for Christmas and Chanukah: "MEGA MINIS," the first volume of an all new series of books on automotive design for film, TV and the personal projects ... Continue reading
Ram Breaks Speed Record for Monster Trucks at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas
Raminator, a monster truck sponsored by the Ram Truck brand, has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® record for the Fastest Speed for a Monster Truck at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas. Hitting a record speed of 99.10 miles per hour (mph), Raminator and Driver Mark Hall secured the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title ... Continue reading
Nissan, NBC & Adam Levine Launch 'Red Thumb Day' to Urge Drivers to Stop Texting and Driving
Drivers are encouraged to mark their thumbs red as critical reminder to put their phones down while behind the wheel Red Thumb âReminder Bandsâ available at Nissan dealerships nationwide NASHVILLE, TN -- December 15, 2014: U.S. Department of Transportation statistics show cell phones are involved in 1.6 milli ... Continue reading
New, Returning Sponsors Help Boost NAIAS Show
A large number of first-time sponsors have joined with returning sponsors to support industry and media initiatives at the 2015 North American International Auto Show at Detroit's Cobo Center, Jan. 12-25. "Sponsors are a critically important to the success of the show, said Scott LaRiche, chairman, NAIAS 2015. "Many Ti ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Works 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Vanquish
Six bespoke models celebrate Aston Martin Worksâ 60th anniversary Cars incorporate aluminium from Aston Martin pistons of relevant eras Unique colour and trim treatments ensure ultimate exclusivity Aston Martin Works â which marks its diamond jubilee in 2015 â is celebrating 60 glorious years at Newport ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover reveals its '360 Virtual Urban Windscreen' Research
Jaguar Land Rover reveals its â360 Virtual Urban Windscreenâ research, which uses transparent roof pillars to give the driver a 360o view outside the car To aid navigation on busy urban roads, a ghost car could be projected in front of the car for the driver to follow The concept uses future Heads-Up Display ... Continue reading
Production Launch for New Fabia Combi
Production at Å KODAâs Mladá Boleslav plant; Market launch January 2015; UK launch March 2015 Setting new standards in space, practicality, connectivity and eco-friendliness Emotive and functional: Fresh design, 17 Simply Clever solutions MLADA BOLESLAV -- December 15, 2014: Series production of the new Å KOD ... Continue reading
The New Ford Mondeo is Stirring Up Excitement
Over half of UK executives in one of the largest âuser chooserâ market segments are eager for the all-new Ford Mondeoâs arrival. Sewells Intelligence questioned over 2,200 âuser chooserâ company car drivers, the largest survey of its kind. Over half of those in the lower/upper medium vehicle se ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler Wins 4x4 Magazine 4x4 of the Year Hardcore Award
The legendary Jeep Wrangler continues to demonstrate its award-winning credentials after taking 4x4 Magazineâs 4x4 of the Year, Hardcore class for the third year running. The award comes as the specialist off-road driving publicationâs panel of expert judges once again put the rugged US-built off-roader above ... Continue reading
Nissan and Microsoft Partner to Nurture the Next Generation of Engineers
As part of an ongoing partnership, Nissan and Microsoft have come together to create Project Innovation, a ground-breaking programme designed to inspire Britainâs next generation of engineers. Providing a unique opportunity to work alongside experts responsible for developing technologies used around the world, th ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Technology and Logistic Centre on Target
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars confirmed today that construction of the companyâs new Technology and Logistics Centre at Bognor Regis, close to the Home of Rolls-Royce at Goodwood, West Sussex, is now well underway and on target to be fully operational in early 2016. Ground was first broken in November and the site is cur ... Continue reading
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