Toyota Expands Takata Airbag Safety Recall
TORRANCE, Calif., June 16, 2015 â Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is expanding its recalls involving Takata front passenger airbag inflators. Based on recent information from Takata and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Toyota will recall approximately 1,365,000 addi ... Continue reading
Honda Kisses Off Award Winning Civic CNG +VIDEO
As we take major steps to further strengthen and align our product portfolio around the changing preferences of our customers, growth opportunities in the marketplace and the needs of society, we are rolling out incredible new products that are creating the strongest and most fuel efficient lineup in our history. This ... Continue reading
The New Freshly Styled Peugeot 208
The PEUGEOT 208 has been one of the UK’s most popular superminis since its showroom debut in 2012. Now demand is set to be increased due to a revised design, Euro 6 engines and enhanced specification. The Brand’s talented design team has given the new 208 a more assertive and distinctive look, while m ... Continue reading
The new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer is the first premium compact model to offer up to seven seats and fully meet the mobility requirements of young families. Compact exterior dimensions go hand in hand with tremendous flexibility on the inside: a sliding second row of seats with adjustable backrest, a third row of seats t ... Continue reading
Robin Page, Head of Interior Design at Volvo Car Group, has been chosen from a list of highly distinguished automotive designers to receive the Interior Designer of the Year Award. The judging panel also awarded the new Volvo XC90 with the title "Interior Design of the Year â Production Vehicle". Presented at the ... Continue reading
MINI Plant in Oxford Shows Street Lighting System that Doubles as an EV Charging Station
New technology developed by BMW Group shown for the first time in UK during Low Carbon Oxford Week MINI Plant Oxford is showcasing a high-efficiency street lighting system that doubles as a charging station for electric vehicles (EVs) during the cityâs second Low Carbon Oxford Week. Known as Light & Charge and dem ... Continue reading
Land Rover Showcases Remote Control Range Rover Sport +VIDEO
Jaguar Land Rover researchers developing new sensing technologies that will work in all weathers and in all environments â so any future autonomous car can go anywhere Autonomous driving prototypes revealed include the âMulti-Point Turnâ Range Rover Sport, which will perform an autonomous 180-degree turn ... Continue reading
The 2015 BIO International Convention, the worlds largest biotechnology event, started yesterday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and will run through Thursday, June 18. Hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, this years event is expected to attract more than 3,000 biotechnology companies and more t ... Continue reading
Cox Automotive Owner of Kelley Blue Book and Autotrader to Buy Dealertrack for $4 Billion
Cox Automotive⢠to Invest in Customers and Auto Industry with $4 Billion Acquisition of Dealertrack® Strategically combines two industry leaders known for innovation, customer focus and delivering results Creates broader suite of open solutions that provide greater value to consumers, dealers, lenders and manuf ... Continue reading
Nationwide recall of passenger front airbag inflators in 2001-2005 Civic and 2003-2007 Accord will add approximately 1.39 million inflators not previously subject to recall or safety improvement campaign No change to national recall of driver front airbag inflators announced on May 28 Honda today announced that it will ... Continue reading
Texas Welcomes Its First i-Rodeo
Dallas Residents Participate in i-Road and COMS Customer Focus Groups DALLAS -- June 16, 2015: Texans are taking a zippy zero emission spin, courtesy of Toyota. North Texas residents met the i-Road, three wheeled electric vehicle, and COMS, super-compact electric vehicle, last weekend at the American Airlines center in ... Continue reading
Slim Jims and Side Curtains: Toyota Celebrates 20 Years of Patented North American Innovation
In 1995, breaking into a car wasnât all that complicated. Slide a âslim jimâ between the doorframe and the glass, give it a tug and thatâs all she wrote. Over time, carmakers developed countermeasures to keep would-be bandits at bay. Some worked and some didnât...but they all added cost to the ... Continue reading
Ford GT Makes Dramatic Entrance at E3 2015
<div class="par parsys"><div class="parbase fordMediaText section"><p>The ultra-high-performance Ford GT descended from the rafters at E3 2015 at the Galen Center in Los Angeles today, making its world gameplay premiere as cover car for the next iteration of the leading race simulation franchise for Xbox â Forza M ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Re-enters Low Cab Forward Truck Market
Six models broaden choices for fleet and commercial customers DETROIT -- June 16, 2015: Chevrolet announced today it will offer low cab forward medium-duty trucks in the U.S. in 2016, returning the brand to a growing segment of the commercial vehicle market and expanding choices for fleet and commercial truck customers ... Continue reading
Buick Cascada Blends Safety and Style
Reinforced structure contributes to sleek design DETROIT -- June 16, 2015: The 2016 Buick Cascada convertible rolls into the sun early next year with a reinforced structure designed to complement its refined appearance and enhance its versatility, while bolstering the carâs strength, rigidity and chassis precessio ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing For 2016 Forester
Forester 2.5i starts at $22,395 -- New SUBARU STARLINK⢠Safety and Security features -- New STARLINK Audio Systems -- IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 15, 2015 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing for the 2016 Forester, the compact SUV that has become the brand's best-selling mode ... Continue reading
Michelin To Invest $22 Million To Increase Capacity At Dothan, Ala., Manufacturing Plant
Investment will create new manufacturing jobs DOTHAN, AL -- June 15, 2015: Michelin North America today announced it is investing $22 million in its Dothan facility in order to increase the production of its high-performance light truck and SUV passenger tires. Michelin said the investment will create about 40 new jobs ... Continue reading
May 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
LONDON -- June 16, 2015: In May, FCA posted a 9% increase in passenger car sales in Europe, outpacing the industry for the fifth consecutive month. The Group was leader in the European A segment for the 29th consecutive month, with the Fiat Panda and Fiat 500 accounting for a combined 29.5% share. The Fiat 500L ranked ... Continue reading
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review By Larry Nutson
2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0680) My usual approach in reviewing a car model, to wit the 2015 VW Golf, is to touch all the various trims and iterations that a consumer could consider. By happenstance Iâve hit a trifecta of Golf test-drives with ... Continue reading
Keep Your Car Cool When Things Heat Up
Sitting in traffic when temperatures soar without a properly functioning air conditioning (A/C) system is the last place most drivers want to be. To help avoid this uncomfortable situation, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends that motorists be car care aware and have their A/C system checked annually to make sur ... Continue reading
2015 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Review by John Heilig
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Looking For An Auto Related Job?
New Job Board Offers Free Job Postings to Help Auto Industry Professionals Capitalize on Increasing Opportunities NAPERVILLE, Ill., June 16, 2015; AutoServiceJobs.com announced today the launch of its site, a robust platform connecting automotive industry professionals with leading companies across the U.S. The site ai ... Continue reading
First Drive 2015 Ford EcoSport By Dutch FIA Champ Henny Hemmes
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 5, 2014. The arrival in Europe of the Ford EcoSport has been seriously delayed because of its huge success in the country where it is built: India. But now the Fiesta based crossover is ready to roll and this time, I could drive it ... Continue reading
5Minute Drive with Fireball Tim and 2015 GMC Sierra Denali +VIDEO
Meet Malibu's Mechanic To The Stars HOLLYWOOD USA - October 9, 2014: In this episode of Fireball Tim's "5Minute Drive" series, Tim is joined by long-time Malibu resident and "Mechanic To The Stars," Kelly Higgins. Fireball and Kelly talk about cars, trucks and life in one of America's most glamorous cities as they driv ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Canada Donates $1.4 Million to Canadian Cancer Society
On Saturday, Lindsay Duffield, President of Jaguar Land Rover Canada joined Stephen Baron, Chair of the Canadian Cancer Society National Board and Pamela Fralick, President and CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, to hand over a donation in the amount of $1.4 million. The donation is going toward the Inuit Cancer Projec ... Continue reading
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