Henny Helps Celebrate MINI 50th With A Long Test Run In 2013 Cooper S Clubman
Mini celebrating 50th anniversary of Cooper S, and a long run in the Cooper S Clubman By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, July 17, 2013. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Cooper S, Mini organized two days packed with festivities at the Brands Hatch circuit, south-east of London. Th ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Malibu Receives Maximum 5-Star Safety Rating in China
The Chevrolet Malibu upper-medium sedan recently received a maximum five-star safety rating from the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP). The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 2.0L Luxury was among nine vehicles sold in China that were tested by the China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) in Tianjin startin ... Continue reading
With $6.6-million site preparation complete, construction begins on GTA's primary manufacturing facility, which will provide annual production capacity of 30,000 cars - GreenTech Automotive (GTA), a U.S. automotive manufacturer dedicated to developing and producing environmentally friendly, energy-efficient vehicles, a ... Continue reading
Ford's share of U.S. electrified vehicle market grows to nearly 16 percent during first half of 2013, a 12-point gain over the same period last year supporting the company's nearly 1-point increase in overall U.S. market share, the biggest gain of any full-line automaker Ford electrified vehicle sales help drive coa ... Continue reading
Jumpstart Automotive Reports: Consumers Are Shopping for Pickup Trucks Again
A new report by Jumpstart Automotive Group reveals a surge in pickup truck interest among online auto shoppers. Analyzing shopping trends across its portfolio of sites--household names in the automotive industry that include Car and Driver, U.S. News Automotive, JD Power Autos, and NADAguides--Jumpstart found that cons ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Applauds Connecticut Governor's Stance Against Counterfeit Airbags
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) praised Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy for signing into law a bill that will make it a crime to knowingly sell or install a counterfeit or nonfunctional airbag in a vehicle. ... Continue reading
Lawsuit filed on behalf of purchasers/lessees of Ford vehicles; law firm Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. is co-counsel to plaintiffs A federal class action has been filed this week against FordMotor Co. in connection with alleged defects in the MyFord Touch dashboard infotainment systems that are found in Ford, Lincoln and Mer ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Phaeton Returning To USA
Detroit MI July 16, 2013; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen AG plans to bring back the Phaeton luxury sedan to the United States as the carmaker looks to reignite flagging growth. According to Automotive News, the Phaeton, the brand's most expensive model, could be shown to U.S. consumers at the Detroit aut ... Continue reading
Shiloh Industries Expands Capabilities For Stronger Focus On Lightweighting Initiatives
New logo and website signify commitment to reducing part and gross vehicle weight Shiloh Industries, Inc. has invested in new resources and technologies to support its focus on being the automotive industry's single source supplier of casting, laser welding and stamping solutions for lightweighting challenges. ... Continue reading
New Report Finds States Stepping Up Efforts to Combat Distracted Driving
With 50 percent of the U.S. adult population now owning smartphones and the wireless industry reporting a subscription penetration rate of 102.2 percent, today the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) released its second look at how states are dealing with the problem of distracted driving. The report, "2013 Dis ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes to the Road with Launch of "Let's Go Places" on Tour
"Let's Go Places" on Tour presented by the all-new 2014 Toyota Corollaheads to festivals and events nationwide promoting optimism and creativity beginning July 19 To celebrate the spirit of the summer road trip, Toyota is mobilizing its recently unveiled "Let's Go Places" company direction with a nationwide experie ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Confirms New Vehicles Specifically Tailored for Growth Markets
All-new vehicles from Renault-Nissan's "Common Module Family" will reflect "cost-breakthrough" pricing in multiple body and powertrain configurations Production will begin in Chennai in 2015 for the Indian market Renault and Nissan continue to aggressively expand dealer network and product lineup in India CEO and Chair ... Continue reading
Honda Jazz Dominates the Which? Car Best Buy Supermini Chart
The British built Honda Jazz has taken an impressive first and second place in the Which? Car Supermini Best Buy category, further reinforcing its reliability and popularity. Owners placed three Jazz variants in the Supermini chart top ten, taking the two top spots with the current models. As a further boost, Honda car ... Continue reading
With the introduction of a new vehicle nomenclature for the 2014 model year and the launch of the all-new Q50 sports sedan, the stage has been set for a new generation of Infiniti vehicles and the Infiniti brand itself. Many additional new products and drivetrains, including more hybrids, have already been announced, a ... Continue reading
MyEnergi Lifestyle Retrofit, the Ford-led initiative designed to showcase how a typical American family can affordably move to an energy-efficient lifestyle, concludes after a month of competition and thousands of contest entries Winner to take home a 2013 Ford C-MAX Energi along with new Whirlpool brand appliances, Su ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus GX 460 - Rocky Mountain Review
2013 Lexus GX 460 Review By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel The GX 460 isnât a high-volume vehicle for Lexus. Slotting into the lineup between Lexusâ âtrueâ crossover RX and the top-end, top-sized LX, the GX 460 was last refreshed in 2010 and moved just over 11,000 examples in the U ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies EGR Cooler With New Hybrid Tube Technology For Renault's 1.6-liter Diesel Engine
BorgWarner's EGR Cooler with Integrated Hybrid Tubes Improves Fuel Economy and Reduces Emissions to Meet Upcoming Euro 6 Emissions Standards - BorgWarner supplies its latest exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) cooler for Renault's 1.6-liter diesel engine, available on the European Scenic and Megane as well as Nissan's cros ... Continue reading
Ally Financial Declares Dividends on Preferred Stock
The Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) board of directors has declared quarterly dividend payments for certain outstanding preferred stock. Each of these dividends were declared by the board of directors on July 9, 2013, and are payable on Aug. 15, 2013. A quarterly dividend payment was declared on Ally's Fixed Rate Cumulative ... Continue reading
2014 Mercedes-AMG S63 4MATIC - Specs, Prices and Details
July 17, 2013 - MONTVALE, NJ Mercedes-AMG is unleashing the all-new 2014 S63 AMG 4MATIC. The most powerful high-performance sedan in the luxury segment sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency. The AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine â the most powerful member of the M15 ... Continue reading
SiriusXM Selects AT&T to Connect Nissan Vehicles in North America
AT&T*, the leader in emerging telecommunications services, today announced an agreement with Sirius XM Radio to provide mobile connectivity to support a suite of security and additional services for Nissan automobiles in North America. SiriusXM's in-vehicle telematics solution will provide Nissan vehicle owners 24/7 em ... Continue reading
The FIAT Brand Catches a Wave on Vans US Open of Surfing
FIAT Brand to display full product portfolio at the event, including the all-electric Fiat 500e recently launched in California Giveaways at the Event include Wayfarer Sunglasses, T-Shirts, Sunscreen and More FIAT Brand North America will team up with the Vans US Open of Surfing this July 20-28 in Huntington Beach, Cal ... Continue reading
Chevron Expands Line of Premium Cetus Compressor Oils
Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today announced it has expanded its line of Cetus-branded compressor oils. Cetus PAO and the rebranded Cetus HiPerSYN (formerly HiPerSYN) have joined Cetus DE to create a family of premium c ... Continue reading
Locating Electric Vehicle Stations in Hawaii Made Easy with New Mobile App
The Hawaii State Energy Office has launched the EV Stations Hawaii, a new mobile app designed to help electric car owners to locate publically available electric vehicle (EV) charging stations statewide. ... Continue reading
Visually Explain Automotive Repairs With Latest Mobile App
CHICAGO (July 17, 2013) â Dealer e-Process is proud to announce their latest product, the Live Website Repair Order. This newest innovation is a mobile phone app that allows car dealerships to use pictures to visually explain vehicle repairs to consumers via text messages and email. The mobile app uploads images i ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT:UQM) electric motors and controllers will power Boulder Electric Vehicle's all-electric commercial vehicles, including delivery vans for UPS and the Department of Defense SPIDERS program. UQM and Boulder Electric Vehicle have signed a new three-year supply agreement, making UQM the excl ... Continue reading
Consumers Prefer Mobile Apps for Gas and Convenience Searching By Motorists (Duh)
A new study reveals that consumers prefer to use gas and convenience mobile apps for searching versus websites. ​ NEW YORK July 17, 2013; NACSonline reported that with the summer travel season at its peak and gas prices continuing to fluctuate, mobile is the go-to search medium for gas and convenience searches ac ... Continue reading
Oil Industry Launches Ad Campaign to Repeal RFS (E15)
The American Petroleum Institute is focusing its new ad campaign on what the Renewable Fuels Standard will cost consumers. ​ WASHINGTON July 17, 2013; The American Petroleum Institute (API) is taking its message that the federal Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is costing consumers, The Hill reports. The ads, which ... Continue reading
Kia Continues With Green Initiatives Through 2013
Kia is planning a number of green initiatives in 2013 as part of its commitment to put the environment at the forefront of its business operations - a pledge which has now been in force for a decade. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Success Story Creates 100 New Jobs
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the leading manufacturer of super-luxury motor cars, today announced the creation of more than 100 new jobs. ... Continue reading
Audi A1 S Line Style Edition Paints The Town Red, White, Silver And Black
A colourful new complement to the S line specification for Audi A1 and A1 Sportback models has just become available in conjunction with selected petrol and TDI engines. ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Focus ST And Fiesta ST With Power-Boosting Mountune Upgrades
Ford's critically acclaimed Focus ST and Fiesta ST hot hatches just got hotter with the introduction of official Mountune upgrades. ... Continue reading
Ford Tourneo Custom Motorhome Conversion Story From Wellhouse Leisure
Details of an exciting new campervan, the first to be based on the new Ford Tourneo Custom from a UK converter, have been released ahead of its world debut at The Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham this October. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Van Experience Attracts The Biggest Audience Yet
The Mercedes-Benz Van Experience, now in its 10th year, has achieved a record audience. ... Continue reading
Bouffier joins Hyundai Test-Drive Team
Hyundai Motorsport has announced French rally ace Bryan Bouffier will join their 2013 test driver line-up. ... Continue reading
Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), the maker of Subaru vehicles, is this week celebrating its 60th anniversary. ... Continue reading
PROTON Partners with Speedcafe.com to launch Motorsport Trivia App
Premier motorsport news website, Speedcafe.com has again proven it's commitment to motorsport fans by entering the smartphone app market with the launch of the Speedcafe Trivia app, Driven by PROTON. ... Continue reading
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