University of Kansas chose Ford Transit Connect as a medical transport vehicle for its smart size, great EPA-estimated rating of as much as 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway and ability to be tailored to meet unique caregiving needs Ford donated the vehicle to enable the university to deliver medical care that normally requir ... Continue reading
Eaton launches a new line of special tools for repairing transmissions
Eaton, the global power management company, has expanded its portfolio for the automotive market again. Focusing on Aftermarket, the company launched a complete line of special tools for repairing all models of its transmissions available in Brazil. A total of 180 items comprise the portfolio presented in a 60-page cat ... Continue reading
LE MANS, France--Racing group Team TAISAN and materials engineer Power Japan Plus have formed a partnership to develop an electric racing vehicle, which will be the first in the world to use the Ryden dual carbon battery. Under this partnership, Power Japan Plus will provide Ryden cells and Team TAISAN will leverage it ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Presents The 2015 F-150 At MPG Event
On June 17, 2014 the Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, will hold a special event at Ford's Design Studio in Irvine, Calif. lead by F-150 Marketing Manager, Eric Peterson. During the F-150 presentation, Peterson will discuss the extraordinary lengths Ford went to, to ens ... Continue reading
Arriving in the third-quarter, the all-new 2015 Alfa Romeo 4C coupe spearheads the Italian sports car brand's return to North America with an MSRP as low as $53,900 Mid-engine proportions and inspiration from the brand's racing traditions highlight Alfa Romeo 4C's purposeful design for maximum performance Unique set of ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2014 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
AutoPacific today announced its 18th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), identifying the most satisfying vehicles on the market. AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards objectively measure owner satisfaction with 50 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort and convenience to fuel economy and performanc ... Continue reading
TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmissions now in more than one million vehicles worldwide Vehicles projected to save more than 700 million gallons of gasoline; worth an estimated $2.5 billion, based on fuel-price forecasts Total estimated reduction in CO2 emissions â more than six million metric tonnes Torqu ... Continue reading
NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen SUVs/CUVs
- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a new report that examines thefts of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) reported stolen between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2013. The data was further refined with thefts of 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year vehicles only. Using tho ... Continue reading
Carvana Announces the Launch of its White-Label Online Automotive Retailing Platform
Carvana, the first complete online auto retailer, today announces the launch of the industry's first white-label online automotive retailing platform. The new white-label solution, Carvana's entry into the business-to-business (B2B) space, expands the company's mission to bring convenience and transparency to the car b ... Continue reading
Evolution of Car Sizes in the United States
The National Parking Association has released a white paper analyzing the manufacturing, sales and market share of smaller vehicles for personal use, known as "light vehicles." The white paper, "Smaller Cars? Not Yet," was written by NPA member Mary S. Smith. Smith, senior vice president, Walker Parking Consultants, is ... Continue reading
What Color To Choose For The Next Car Purchase
What is the color of your car? Have you given much thought to how much it matters? And it really does! In fact, it can give a bit of background about you to observant people! The color of your car can actually say a lot about you, about your personality, the way you see yourself, and the lifestyle you choose. Repokar P ... Continue reading
Women in Cars - A Mega Trend for the Automotive Industry
Women are gaining increasing power in an important segment traditionally owned by men: cars. How the empowerment of women is transforming the future automotive industry will be one of the key trends that will dominate Frost & Sullivan's annual workshop 'Urban Mobility 3.0: Future of Mobility and New Mobility Business M ... Continue reading
GetTheFacts - NADA Launches Promotion Of Benefits of Franchised Auto Dealers
McLEAN, Va. June 16, 2014; The National Automobile Dealers Association has rolled out a new "Get The Facts" initiative to inform the media, opinion leaders and consumers about the numerous benefits of America's franchised new-car dealer network through a website and variety of multimedia resources available at www.nada ... Continue reading
FIAT Brand Launches First-of-its-Kind Television Campaign with "Endless Fun" GIF Commercials
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 12, 2014: The FIAT brand launched a first-of-its kind on-air campaign this week featuring :15-second GIFs as part of creative designed for both television and online. The "Endless Fun" campaign kicked off Monday night (June 10) across cable television with four commercials, which can be viewed ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Amps Up For The 20Th Anniversary Vans Warped Tour
Kia Motors America (KMA) is shifting into high gear this summer as it crisscrosses the country as the "Official Vehicle of the Vans Warped Tour®" with a long list punk-rock and indie bands. Now in its 20th year, concertgoers in 40 U.S. cities will enjoy live music performances and the opportunity to participate in a ... Continue reading
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