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Mazda to Add Engine Machining Factory to Mexican Plant

Mazda to Add Engine Machining Factory to Mexican Plant

Hiroshima, Japan, Aug 8, 2013; Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it will construct an engine machining factory at its new vehicle production facility in Mexico, Mazda Motor Manufacturing de Mexico S.A. de C.V. (MMMdM). MMMdM is a joint venture between Mazda and Sumitomo Corporation. The new factory will make SKYAC ... Continue reading

"Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500" Unveiled

"Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500" Unveiled

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd. (NISMO) today unveiled the new-for-2014 rules' compliant GT500-class spec SUPER GT machine, the "Nissan GT-R NISMO GT500.” From 2014, cars in the GT500 class of SUPER GT will be developed based on the same new technical re ... Continue reading

Honda Unveils the NSX CONCEPT-GT Designated for Entry in the 2014 SUPER GT Series GT500 Class

Honda Unveils the NSX CONCEPT-GT Designated for Entry in the 2014 SUPER GT Series GT500 Class

Tokyo, Aug 16, 2013; Honda has unveiled the NSX CONCEPT-GT, a racing machine designated for entry in the GT500 class of the 2014 SUPER GT Series* Round 5 "2013 AUTOBACS SUPER GT" at Suzuka Circuit. The NSX CONCEPT-GT is a dedicated racing vehicle based on the NSX Concept, the next-generation super sports model that mad ... Continue reading

Volvo Drive-E Engine Revealed

Volvo Drive-E Engine Revealed

Exciting drivability, targeted best-in-class fuel economy and production flexibility among solutions offered through new Volvo-developed engine family soon making its way to U.S. shores ROCKLEIGH, N.J. (Aug. 16, 2013) -- With the introduction of its new, innovative engine family, Volvo Cars ushers in a wave of transfor ... Continue reading

Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Revealed At Pebble Beach

Cadillac Elmiraj Concept Revealed At Pebble Beach

CARMEL, Calif. – Cadillac today revealed the Elmiraj Concept, a grand coupe expressing the pure enjoyment of driving and exploring new dimensions for Cadillac’s ongoing expansion. The Elmiraj Concept showcases a new vision for luxury driving and the top of the brand’s expanding range. “Cadillac is f ... Continue reading

The Michigan Heritage Will Leave Lasting Legacy

The Michigan Heritage Will Leave Lasting Legacy

BROOKLYN, Mich. (August 16, 2013) – A new historic tradition has begun at Michigan International Speedway. The Michigan Heritage, an ode to the spirit of the automobile and its importance to the race track, will be awarded to the winning manufacturer of Sunday’s Pure Michigan 400. The trophy, inspired by the ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Elantra Review By Michael Bernstein

2013 Hyundai Elantra Review By Michael Bernstein

THE 2013 HYUNDIA ELANTRA IS ALL RIGHT By Michael Bernstein The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau As anyone who has shopped for a car and by car I mean the traditional coup, sedan as well as an SUV, Crossover, pick-up or hybrid-knows that overall vehicle quality is outstanding and the features, options and engine performance ... Continue reading

2014 Toyota Tundra | Heels on Wheels Preview

2014 Toyota Tundra | Heels on Wheels Preview

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE TUNDRA VEHICLE Introduced in 1999, the Tundra grew into a true full-sized half-ton pickup truck eight years later and has sharpened its exterior looks and refined the interior for 2014. Gone are the bubbly corners, replaced by a more c ... Continue reading

BMW M4 Coupe Concept Unveiled At Pebble Beach +VIDEO

BMW M4 Coupe Concept Unveiled At Pebble Beach +VIDEO

BMW Concept M4 Coupe – the true essence of BMW M. Pebble Beach/Munich - August 15, 2013; On 16 August, amidst magnificent award-winning sports cars of yesterday on show at the “Concours d’Elegance” in Pebble Beach, the BMW Group will be offering a first outlook on a high-performance sports car of to ... Continue reading

Is All Gasoline Really the Same?

Is All Gasoline Really the Same?

Jeff Lenard, vice president of industry advocacy with NACS, shines some light on the subject. ​SEATTLE August 16, 2013; NACSonline reported that consumers have been debating for years whether the more expensive gasoline is really different from the cheaper gasoline. Half a century ago, the gasoline flowing from c ... Continue reading

Information about Common Traffic Tickets and their Penalties in California

Information about Common Traffic Tickets and their Penalties in California

Traffic-Ticket-Information.com is the premier source for California vehicle codes and ticket information. Whether the driver has been cited for a violation of California traffic law, or whether the driver simply wants to know more about the laws and regulations regarding driving in California, Traffic-Ticket-Informatio ... Continue reading

National Technical Systems, Inc. to be Acquired by Aurora Capital Group

National Technical Systems, Inc. to be Acquired by Aurora Capital Group

National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, announced today that the Company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to be acquired by an affiliate of Aurora Capital Group, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, that will result in NTS becoming a privately ... Continue reading

Sony Announces Premium Next Generation XAV-602BT In-Car Entertainment System

Sony Announces Premium Next Generation XAV-602BT In-Car Entertainment System

With Smartphone Connectivity And XA-NV300T GPS Module With TomTom Navigation Sony-exclusive App Remote Technology Makes Two-Way Communication with Your Smartphone Convenient in the Car -- Sony today introduced the new XAV-602BT smartphone connected in-dash AV receiver making it easier and more convenient to experience ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars -- New Drive-E Powertrains -- Efficient Driving Pleasure With World-first Technologies

Volvo Cars -- New Drive-E Powertrains -- Efficient Driving Pleasure With World-first Technologies

” Volvo Cars new Drive-E range of powertrains takes efficient driving pleasure to a new dimension in which the number of cylinders is no longer important to describe power and drivability. ... Continue reading

Consumers Generated Over 257,000 Trade-In Marketplace Offers In July

Consumers Generated Over 257,000 Trade-In Marketplace Offers In July

July 2013 saw the highest number of offers generated in a single month, a testament to the notable growth of the Trade-In Marketplace, which gives consumers a firm offer on their trade-ins, sight-unseen. ... Continue reading

Digital Air Strike Releases Smart Quote 3.0 - Enhanced Vehicle Quoting Solution for Auto Dealers

Digital Air Strike Releases Smart Quote 3.0 - Enhanced Vehicle Quoting Solution for Auto Dealers

Digital Air Strike, the nation's leading automotive social media, online reputation and lead-response company, today announced the availability of Response Logix Smart Quote 3.0. This new and improved online quoting system gives auto dealers a distinct advantage over their competition and ensures that every one of thei ... Continue reading

GEICO names Ryan West as vice president of claims

GEICO names Ryan West as vice president of claims

Ryan West has been named vice president of claims at GEICO's corporate headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md. He succeeds Rick Hoagland, who was recently named vice president in GEICO's regional office in Buffalo, N.Y. ... Continue reading

AAA Members Save Big on Back-to-School Items

AAA Members Save Big on Back-to-School Items

AAA Members Save Big on Back-to-School Items Members are eligible for savings on a new wardrobe, school supplies, dorm décor, technology and more! ... Continue reading

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid A strong player in the hybrid games by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_3383) PROLOGUE As we were about to publish this story on the 2013 Ford C-MAX Hybrid Ford Motor Company announced that it is changing the way it tests and labels the 2013 C-MAX Hybrid for fuel ... Continue reading

Skoda Retailers Cut A Quarter Off Fabia Hatch And Estate List Price

Skoda Retailers Cut A Quarter Off Fabia Hatch And Estate List Price

SKODA retailers are celebrating summer with a sizzling new offer, whopping 25% discount on the price of a Fabia. ... Continue reading

Mazda UK Tees Up With European Senior Tour

Mazda UK Tees Up With European Senior Tour

Mazda UK is the 'Official Vehicle Partner' for one of the most prestigious events on the European Senior Tour - the Travis Perkins plc Senior Masters - taking place from 30 August to 1 September 2013 ... Continue reading

New Fiat 500 GQ Special Series In Showrooms

New Fiat 500 GQ Special Series In Showrooms

Fiat has announced UK details of the new special series Fiat 500 GQ, which made its world debut earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading

Bentley Launches Capsule Handbag Collection

Bentley Launches Capsule Handbag Collection

Today Bentley Motors announces the launch of the Bentley Handbag Collection at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, the world's premier event for automotive enthusiasts and connoisseurs of culture. ... Continue reading

Volvo Car UK Partners With British Gas, As Uk Deliveries Of The First V60 Plug-In Diesel Hybrids Commence

Volvo Car UK Partners With British Gas, As Uk Deliveries Of The First V60 Plug-In Diesel Hybrids Commence

As deliveries of the world's first plug-in diesel hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, start in the UK, Volvo is pleased to announce a new partnership with British Gas to help ensure customers' properties are ready to charge their new vehicle. ... Continue reading

Infiniti Appoints Simon Cox As Design Director, Infiniti Design London

Infiniti Appoints Simon Cox As Design Director, Infiniti Design London

Infiniti has appointed Simon Cox (53) Design Director, Infiniti Design London studio. ... Continue reading

Special Edition TTS Competition Celebrates 500,000 Audi TTs

Special Edition TTS Competition Celebrates 500,000 Audi TTs

Audi is celebrating production of the 500,000th TT with an exclusive special edition model. ... Continue reading

Limited Edition Veloster 'Street' Launches

Limited Edition Veloster 'Street' Launches

Hyundai continues to expand its forward-thinking Veloster range with the release of the new Veloster 'Street' Special Edition, inspired by the 'Street' concept car unveiled at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. ... Continue reading

Renault Launches 4.5t RWD Master Cab/Chassis Range as LCV Sales Surge

Renault Launches 4.5t RWD Master Cab/Chassis Range as LCV Sales Surge

Renault is experiencing a surge in demand for its range of light commercial vehicles as the Australian market gets to know the brand better. ... Continue reading

Elmiraj Concept Explores Top of Cadillac’s Range

Elmiraj Concept Explores Top of Cadillac’s Range

“ Cadillac today revealed the Elmiraj Concept, a grand coupe expressing the pure enjoyment of driving and exploring new dimensions for Cadillac's ongoing expansion. The Elmiraj Concept showcases a new vision for luxury driving and the top of the brand's expanding range. ... Continue reading

GM Student Corps Inspire Communities and Themselves

GM Student Corps Inspire Communities and Themselves

Program wrap-up focuses on the power of service, education and mentoring “ General Motors executives, University of Detroit Mercy administrators and GM Student Corps members today gathered at UDM's McNichols campus to celebrate the conclusion of the GM Student Corps internship program. Introduced in May, the program p ... Continue reading

Keep Students Safe As They Head Back To School

Keep Students Safe As They Head Back To School

National Safety Council and First Student join together to provide tips on school safety -- With the back-to-school season just beginning, the National Safety Council has partnered with First Student, the largest provider of student transportation services in North America, to share important safety information at nsc. ... Continue reading

GO Showtime Wins Green Award

GO Showtime Wins Green Award

The Las Vegas Business Press recently presented GO Showtime, a member of The GO Group alliance of airport shuttle companies, with a "Green Award" for its use of alternative fuel and other eco friendly practices. The company has switched to bio diesel fuel for 36 of its 46 mini buses and converted another five to liquid ... Continue reading

New Mercedes-Benz Sports Car Looks to go Head-to-Head with Lexus Offerings

New Mercedes-Benz Sports Car Looks to go Head-to-Head with Lexus Offerings

Loeber Motors near Chicago, IL to offer new 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLa As the luxury sports car market gains popularity, many automakers set out to accomplish vehicle excellence. With new technology flooding the market, many automakers struggle to produce high quality offerings at affordable prices, German car maker Merced ... Continue reading

Wisconsin, Minnesota Car Dealers Come Together to Offer More Value, Selection

Wisconsin, Minnesota Car Dealers Come Together to Offer More Value, Selection

La Crosse car dealers deliver value on both new and used cars through portal website Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa car shoppers seeking the latest technology, top performance capabilities, and cutting-edge innovation from top automakers can utilize Car Buyers Express to easily compare new and used car prices. ... Continue reading

New Lincoln Black Label Collection for the Luxury Customer Previewed at Pebble Beach

New Lincoln Black Label Collection for the Luxury Customer Previewed at Pebble Beach

Lincoln Black Label previews a new and higher level expression of Lincoln design, style, materials, craftsmanship and personal service and experience Ultra-premium materials and meticulous execution complement three stylish and sophisticated themes from Lincoln Design team Brand and dealers to collaborate on consistent ... Continue reading

Scion Makes Touchscreen Audio System Standard for All Models

Scion Makes Touchscreen Audio System Standard for All Models

New Features and Pricing for 2014 Models and 2013 Scion xB -- Scion is the first non-luxury car brand to feature a touchscreen audio system as standard equipment across its entire lineup. Scion also announces new features and manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2014 FR-S and xD, 2013 xB and the limite ... Continue reading

U.S. Veterans Magazine Recognizes Enterprise Holdings' Commitment to Veterans and Reservists

U.S. Veterans Magazine Recognizes Enterprise Holdings' Commitment to Veterans and Reservists

Military Employees Make up Nearly 10% of Enterprise's U.S. Workforce; Company on Track to Hire Nearly 2,000 Veterans ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15, 2013 -- U.S. Veterans Magazine has named Enterprise Holdings a Top Veteran-Friendly Company in recognition of its continued commitment to hiring men and women who have served in Ameri ... Continue reading

Ford Upgrades 2014 C-MAX Hybrid for Better Fuel Economy

Ford Upgrades 2014 C-MAX Hybrid for Better Fuel Economy

2014 Ford C-MAX Hybrid on sale later this year is upgraded with new transmission gearing and enhanced aerodynamics to further improve fuel efficiency performance Ford voluntarily changing its approach to C-MAX Hybrid fuel economy labeling going forward to better match performance and improve customer satisfaction Label ... Continue reading

Red Kap Named as the Official Crew Gear of the 2013 SEMA Show

Red Kap Named as the Official Crew Gear of the 2013 SEMA Show

Red Kap, the world's largest automotive apparel provider, has partnered with the organization representing the $31 billion specialty automotive industry, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), to provide show attire for this year's 2013 SEMA show. SEMA Corporate employees, show management staff and many oth ... Continue reading

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