The Auto Channel Vs. Consumer Reports 2015 Best and Worst Cars
Auto Central September 16, 2015; The October 2015 issue of Consumer Reports features lots of car stuff, including their Best and Worst of 2015 and a close up look at small SUV's. We thought that our readership would be interested in reading what The Auto Channel's senior editor's had to say about those same cars. Altho ... Continue reading
It's a First: SsangYong Tivoli Nominated for Car of the Year
The newly launched SsangYong Tivoli compact SUV has been nominated for World Car of The Year (WCOTY) 2016, the first ever nomination for SsangYong. Just 20 new cars have been nominated for the 2016 World Car of the Year title, which is independently recognised as the number one car award in the world. Now in its eleven ... Continue reading
The automotive industry is changing fundamentally, things are speeding up. Alongside âglobalisationâ, another megatrend is âdigitalisationâ â also known in an economic context as âIndustry 4.0â. Mercedes-Benz is a pioneer in this development. The inventor of the automobile is actively ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz is setting benchmarks in automotive fascination and innovative power with five world premieres at the IAA 2015. No fewer than four new models expand the line-up of Mercedes Dream Cars â the new C-Class Coupé and the new S-Class Cabriolet, each in two standalone versions from Mercedes-Benz and Merc ... Continue reading
Honda Builds 30 Millionth Automobile in North America
Honda marked a major milestone today as the company's eight auto plants in the United States, Canada and Mexico reached the 30 million mark in total automobile production. Honda started auto production in North America in Marysville, Ohio, on Nov. 1, 1982. Last year, more than 97 percent of the Honda and Ac ... Continue reading
The Stork Has Nothing on Toyota Alabama: Team Members Welcome Arrival of 4 Millionth Engine
Like proud parents, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama team members happily welcomed the arrival of their 4 millionth engine yesterday. âIt was an exciting day,â said Jim Bolte, president of Toyota Alabama. âThis is a testament to our team members â they are dedicated to building high-quality engine ... Continue reading
Toyota C-HR Concept Gets a Step Closer to Production
The Toyota C-HR concept, a stylish and compact hybrid crossover, has been updated with the intention of launching a mass-market version in the not-so-distant future. The new five-door model is currently on display at the 2015 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show (September 15―27). The Toyota C-HR Concept was created to explo ... Continue reading
Mopar Showcases Modified Jeep Vehicles at 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show
The Mopar brand revealed today at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) a trio of Jeep® branded show vehicles modified with a selection of parts and accessories. The Jeep Cherokee KrawLer, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sunriser and Jeep Renegade Trailhawk demonstrate how Mopar can help personalize the customer jou ... Continue reading
California Embraces Electric Vehicles
The state has cornered the market on plug-in cars, with 45% of U.S. sales. ​SACRAMENTO September 16, 2015; NACS Daily reported that California has become the leading state for electric cars, the Sacramento Bee reports. The Golden State generates 45% of U.S. sales of electric vehicles (nearly 150,000 sold since 20 ... Continue reading
Ford Research & Engineering Center Goes Landfill-Free
Ford Motor Companys Research & Engineering Center is now landfill free, helping the automaker achieve its goal to trim global waste-to-landfill by 40 percent per vehicle produced from 2011 to 2016. The R&E Center sits on 720 acres in Dearborn, Michigan near Ford World Headquarters. With more than 12,000 employees wor ... Continue reading
OK! - Gas and Grass Stations Opening in Colorado
The stations will offer fuel and medical marijuana. ​COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. September 16, 2015; NACS Daily reported that starting next month, drivers will be able to fill up at the pump and purchase medical marijuana inside the store at the new Gas and Grass stations in Colorado Springs, Fox21News.com reports. R ... Continue reading
Ford Adaptive Steering System Launching on 2016 Ford Edge Will Change How the World Turns
When the 2016 Ford Edge reaches showrooms later this year, Ford Motor Company will introduce an innovative new technology that will redefine the idea of power steering. Fords adaptive steering makes it easier for drivers to maneuver a vehicle at low speeds while making the vehicle more fun to drive and agile at h ... Continue reading
OnStar RemoteLink to Add AtYourService
Subscribers can soon use mobile app to access valuable deals DETROIT â OnStar AtYourService, a multichannel platform providing customers with merchant and retailer offers, will soon be available through the OnStar RemoteLink mobile application, allowing users to save money and discover value. RemoteLink has more t ... Continue reading
Volvo: Refuse Truck Driver is Supported by Robot
Volvo Personvagnar (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) âIt is exciting that we are combining advanced research with our training in roboticsâ Imagine a robot that quietly and discreetly enters your neighborhood, collects your refuse bin and empties it into the refuse truck. It is done without waking the sleeping families ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Expands Global Production of Start-Stop Batteries to Meet Rising Automaker Demand
Investment of $555 million in three key markets - Increase of AGM battery production capacity in Germany, United States and China - Demand for Start-Stop increases as technology enables fuel efficiency and cost savings FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 16, 2015 -- By 2020, it will be difficult to buy a new vehicle that runs wh ... Continue reading
10 Best New-Car Deals For September 2015
Kelley Blue Book assembled its list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals for new cars available in September 2015 from a variety of auto manufacturers. "September's list of exceptional lease and financing deals includes something for everyone, with options ranging from sedans and SUVs to electric and lux ... Continue reading
GAC MOTOR Embarks on 15,000-kilometer Asian-European Tour to Revisit the Silk Road
As a part of the 2015 Asian-European Grand Tour, a motorcade of GAC MOTOR vehicles set off from the Shuiguan Great Wall on September 12 to begin on a month-long journey from Beijing, China to Milan, Italy. The motorcade will cross the China-Russia border on September 16. The envoys, driving a GAC MOTOR GS5 Super and a ... Continue reading
Cooperation of Daimler and Renault-Nissan Alliance Accelerates, Strengthens in 2015
Original project portfolio has more than quadrupled to 13 projects on three continents Significant 2015 milestones include groundbreaking of joint assembly plant in Mexico, expansion of cooperation portfolio into pickup trucks Infiniti Q30 production starts later this year; car on display at Frankfurt International Mot ... Continue reading
Garmin to Integrate Parkopedia's New Street Parking Service
Parkopedia launches world's first parking service that allows drivers to find available street parking. Garmin will be the first navigation provider to offer the service in its NAVIGON Application Garmin will launch the service in selected cities in Germany. FRANKFURT, Germany -- September 16, 2015: Parkopedia, the wor ... Continue reading
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors' ID16 concept makes its global debut at the IAA
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, the world's largest supplier of automotive interiors, is offering a look into the future of vehicle interiors with the global debut of its Innovation Demonstrator 2016 (ID16) concept car at the 2015 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. The company is presenting new product technolo ... Continue reading
CITGO Invites Consumers to Take the 'Ultimate Road Trip' with National Sweepstakes
Road trips are some of the greatest adventures in life, from the places you go to the people you encounter along the way. And CITGO Petroleum Corporation is making it possible for consumers to have the ultimate road trip experience through its "Ultimate Road Trip Sweepstakes," running now through Oct. 26, 2015. Consume ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL Recaro Child Safety ProRIDE
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By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor FRANKFURT - September 15, 2015. This morning the IAA opened its doors to the media and later this week the public will swarm over the huge exhibition site with no less than eleven halls. Mobility connects is this year's slogan for the show. According to Matthias Wissmann, presiden ... Continue reading
Renault Talisman Estate Makes Public Debut at Frankfurt
Hot on the heels of the new D-segment Talisman saloon, Renault today reveals details of the stylish and capacious estate version which is set to go on sale in mainland Europe in the first half of 2016. Both models will make their public debuts on the companyâs stand at the IAA in Frankfurt, which opens this week. ... Continue reading
Frankfurt Motor Show 2015: DS Automobiles on the Offensive
With its DS 4 Crossback Concept, New DS 4 & DS 4 Crossback and the DSV-01 Formula E car, DS Automobiles is on the offensive at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The DS stand represents a product and technology offensive, with new models and an expanded connectivity offering with the arrival of Apple CarPlay⢠on DS Co ... Continue reading
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