Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Motor Vehicle Deaths in 2015 Increased by Largest Percent in 50 Years, says National Safety Council

ITASCA, Ill., Feb. 17, 2016 Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council indicate motor vehicle deaths were 8 percent higher in 2015 than they were in 2014 – the largest year-over-year percent increase in 50 years. The National Safety Council estimates 38,300 people were killed on U.S. roads, and 4.4 mil ... Continue reading

Collaboration to Provide Full Electric and Hybrid Drive Systems

LONGMONT, Colo.—UQM Technologies Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) today announced collaboration with New Eagle, a vehicle integrator and supplier of hybrid and electric drive control system technologies and hardware for a variety of vehicle classes and applications. UQM and New Eagle are seeking to satisfy a growing market de ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Review By John Heilig

2016 Nissan Maxima SR Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

Hybrid and Electric Technologies Compete With Cheap Gas

SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb 17, 2016 -- The Automotive Science Group released its 2016 Automotive Performance Index study findings today, highlighting the stark differences in performance merits that differentiate conventional and alternatively powered cars and SUVs in 2016. According to the study, hybrid vehicles, plug-in ... Continue reading

Nissan is Gearing up its Innovative Sector in the Middle East With the Connected Car Platform From bright box

VIENNA, February 17, 2016 -- "Nissan SmartCar" connects cars with mobile devices bright box LLC, the European provider of the "Remoto" connected car platform for automobile manufacturers (http://www.bright-box.eu) with headquarters in Vienna, has equipped Nissan Middle East with its turn-key platform. The new "Nissan S ... Continue reading

Groupe Renault Unveils Plans for Alpine +VIDEO

Alpine Vision brings exciting new choice to sport premium cars market Future production model to be revealed before the end of the year Alpine leverages strengths of Groupe Renault, Renault Sport, Formula One MONTE CARLO, Monaco, Feb. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - At the home of the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally and on the Col de ... Continue reading

200MPH Jaguar F-TYPE SVR to Make Global Debut at 2016 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO

Jaguar today digitally revealed the F-TYPE SVR, an even more extreme version of the already popular sports car and its first to wear the high-performance SVR badge, ahead of its auto show debut in Geneva on March 1. Developed to exploit the lightweight aluminum sports car's full potential while retaining its inherent t ... Continue reading

Explore Lodi on a California Wines Road Trip

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17, 2016 California's many scenic wine regions offer an array of experiences and wines to enjoy. To help visitors explore them all, Wine Institute's California Wines Road Trips series highlights a different region each month. For February, visitors are invited to discover Lodi, California. Lodi has ... Continue reading