2015 Honda Fit The New Urban Chic +VIDEO
by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_7727) 2015 Honda Fit Review In May of last year I drove the 2013 Honda Fit EV. Thatâs Hondaâs entry in the pure, battery powered electric vehicle market. This drive was at the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) Spring Brake (yes, b ... Continue reading
Ford and DowAksa formalize agreement to advance the adoption of cost-effective carbon fiber components through technology validation and proof of concept to reduce vehicle weight and increase fuel efficiency without sacrificing strength Agreement provides pathway for a high-volume manufacturing partnership New joint de ... Continue reading
New smart fortwo Official Premiere in Shanghai
The new smart fortwo will have its official premiere in China at the 16th Auto Shanghai (22 - 29 April 2015). Following the successful market launch in Europe with a surge in new registrations (+22.7 percent as at March), the city coupé will be available in China from August 2015. The launch of the smart forfour will ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand Launches Unprecedented Marketing Campaign for All-New 2015 Jeep Renegade
Exclusive Music Platform with KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records and X Ambassadors Campaign launches in North America on Friday, April 17 The 60-second launch commercial, "Renegades," features original song "Renegades," performed by X Ambassadors (written by X Ambassadors and Alex Da Kid) First-ever music platform launch ... Continue reading
Always ON for Future Mobility: Continental at the SAE World Congress in Detroit
Helmut Matschi, Member of the Executive Board, Continental, presents solutions for future mobility in a keynote address on Thursday, April 23 at the SAE World Congress in Detroit. - The connected vehicle and Intelligent Transportation Systems are at the brink of reaching high market penetration. DETROIT -- April 17, 20 ... Continue reading
Subaru Sponsors the Sea Otter Classic for its 25th Anniversary Celebration in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA - Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that it will sponsor the Sea Otter Classic for its 25th Anniversary celebration, in conjunction with its Subaru Loves the Earth initiative â an effort which reflects the brandâs goals to improve the environment and the lives of those in local communities. S ... Continue reading
The all-new Ford F-150 SuperCrew has earned the governmentâs highest possible crash safety rating â adding to the F-150âs strengths as the toughest, smartest, most capable F-150 ever. ... Continue reading
Ford’s C-MAX Hybrid Named to KBB's Best Green Cars List
For the third straight year, Fordâs C-MAX hybrid line has been named to KBB.comâs list of its 10 Best Green Cars. Each year, KBB.com editors compile a list of the most efficient vehicles available, then pick 10 standouts representing a variety of price ranges and powertrains. Both C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energ ... Continue reading
April Showers No Match for Buick's New Convertible
Water tests simulate record rainfall to ensure Cascadaâs watertight seal How does Buick ensure the 2016 Cascada convertible will stay dry when April showers come calling? By making it rain on the assembly line, assuring cloudbursts will be no match for Cascada when it hits dealerships in early 2016. Specialized wa ... Continue reading
EAST LIBERTY, OH -- April 17, 2015: Associates at Honda's East Liberty Auto Plant celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday, with the production of the plant's 5 millionth vehicle, a 2016 Acura RDX. The manufacturing milestone came as the plant began production of the newly refreshed and hot-selling 2016 Acura RDX luxu ... Continue reading
Lights, Camera, No More Distractions! Teen Filmmakers Take On Driving Safety
Toyota and Discovery Education Announce Finalists in Toyota TeenDrive365 Video Challenge Public Can Vote Online for Their Favorites until April 30 Silver Spring, MD -- April 16, 2015: Sometimes peer pressure can be a good thing. Just ask the teen filmmakers who entered Toyota and Discovery Educationâs Toyota TeenD ... Continue reading
FCA Announces Release of 2014 Sustainability Report
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles today announced the release of its 2014 Sustainability Report, capping a year that saw the formal creation of FCA, and the completion of the integration of Fiat and Chrysler that began in 2009.ability. ... Continue reading
The Viper GTC Customizer offers Viper lovers of all stripes the chance to design their personalized version of the only hand-built performance supercar.<br /> <br /> The Dodge Viper GTC Customizer lets enthusiasts create their own virtual-reality vision of the Dodge Viper through dynamic elements that deliver a u ... Continue reading
SEAT Posts its Best First Quarter Since 2007
SEAT closed the first quarter of 2015 with its best sales results since 2007. For the first time in eight years, worldwide customer deliveries exceeded 100,000 units between January and March, reaching a total of 102,700 vehicles, which is 10% more than during the same period in 2014 (93,400), or almost 10,000 more car ... Continue reading
Shanghai Hosts the World Debut of the Volkswagen Scirocco GTS
>The Scirocco is a pure bred European sports coupe which has been reinvented through the years to give it a timeless appeal. Presented at the Geneva Motor Show in March 41 years ago, it became an icon of compact German coupés. The car caught the spirit of the age: over a million units of the Scirocco have ... Continue reading
Third Iteration of the Audi Prologue Design Concept unveiled in China
<ul> <li><strong>Third member of the Audi prologue family for all types of roads</strong></li> <li><strong>Innovative display and operating concept for digital interaction</strong></li> <li><strong>Powerful and efficient with plug-in hybrid technology</strong></li> <li><strong>734 PS of system power with 33-mile electr ... Continue reading
Honda Named UK's Most Reliable Manufacturer for the 9th Year in a Row
What Car? and Warranty Direct research names Honda most reliable manufacturer for ninth year in a row Honda triumphs over 36 other manufacturers thanks to low failure rates and repair costs Honda has once again retained its crown as the UKâs most reliable used car manufacturer, scooping top spot in research conduc ... Continue reading
Sports Look Enhances New Peugeot GT Line
A new sportier PEUGEOT range is launched under the identity of ‘GT Line’, which presents a visually enhanced, sportier aspect to the 308, 508, RCZ and new 208 ranges, expanding customer choice and positioned high-up in the range. With dynamic style, the new GT Line models provide customers with a valued com ... Continue reading
Citroen Aircross Concept to debut at Shanghai Motor Show
A week after unveiling the new Citroën Aircross concept car, which will have its world premiere at the Shanghai Motor Show on 20 April, Citroën is offering a behind-the-scenes look at how it was created with a new video and previously unseen photos. Building a concept car is a great way for Citroën to showcase ... Continue reading
Auto Lab LIVE Call-in Radio Saturday April 18, 2015 - WMCA 570 8:05a-9a;, WNYM 970 9:05a-10a
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
DENSO Expands North American Heavy Duty Research and Development
In an effort to help grow DENSO's global heavy duty business, the company is expanding its North American research and development capabilities to include heavy duty and commercial vehicles. DENSO established a cross-functional team of market research, product engineering, and researchers that will focus on bringing-to ... Continue reading
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