AAMCO Franchise Ranked No. 5 Top Overall Franchise By Franchise Rankings
AAMCO Franchise, the world's largest transmission specialists and leader in total car care, has been recognized as one of Franchise Rankings' Top Overall Franchises. The greater Philadelphia area, Pa.-based company was awarded the No. 5 overall franchise ranking among the top 100 franchises, in addition to being named ... Continue reading
Audi Adds New Government Affairs Roles in U.S. as Technology and Regulation Converge
Brad Stertz will be Director, Audi Government Affairs in Washington, D.C.; Tom Baloga will be Senior Director, Audi Government Affairs in Sacramento, California A key focus for both functions will be contributions to regulating advanced automotive technologies, as well as safety, emissions, and trade The functions refl ... Continue reading
Small-Scale LNG Plants -- New Initiative Launched by Korea Gas Tech
Unitel Technologies to Provide Design and Engineering Services MT. PROSPECT, IL -- January 18, 2016: Unitel Technologies, Inc. announced that our company has been selected by Korea Gas Technology Corporation (KOGAS-Tech) to conduct the front end engineering and design (FEED) program to commercialize a creative small-sc ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks Arranges for Return to the Iranian Market
Daimler Trucks, the world's leading truck manufacturer, is setting the course for a return to the Iranian market, having signed letters of intent with its local cooperation partners Iran Khodro Diesel (IKD) and the Mammut Group. Daimler AG have already had successful business relations with IKD for the past 50 years. I ... Continue reading
Audi Triumphs at the Hankook 24H Dubai
DUBAI, UAE, January 18, 2016 -- The Belgian Audi Club Team WRT won the Hankook 24H Dubai. After 588 laps, they crossed the finish line on Saturday ahead of Black Falcon and C.ABT Racing. The Ventus Premium racing tyres from Hankook delivered a perfect performance. The winners Stuart Leonard and Michael Meadows (both Br ... Continue reading
Starting in April: The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class, SLC and SL
The new E-Class, the new SLC and the enhanced SL are available to order now, with deliveries commencing in April. As the world's most forward-looking production car, the E-Class sets new standards. And with prices starting at â¬45,303.30[1], it costs just 1.2 percent more than its predecessor based on a like-for-li ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS January 18, 2016: Ford; Hyundai; Honda; Chevrolet; Dodge; Ferrari; BMW; Trucks and RV's ... Continue reading
The New MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
Potent, race-bred John Cooper Works performance is now available as an open-air experience, with the debut of the new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible this spring. This new model uses the same 2-litre TwinPower Turbo engine as found in MINI John Cooper Works Hatch, complete with its impressive 231hp and 320nm of torq ... Continue reading
Citroën's Perfect Day Campaign Reveals What Top Six Ingredients Make the UK Public Happy +VIDEO
Notorious as a nation for being reserved, receiving a hug or a kiss from a loved one is the top ingredient for a perfect day, according to a new study. The other elements of the perfect day include âhaving a lie-inâ, âbeing smiled atâ, âenjoying good foodâ â and all on a âsunny d ... Continue reading
Jaguar XE named 'Safest Large Family Car' by Euro NCAP
The Jaguar XE has scored another victory over its rivals to be rated the safest Large Family Car on sale by crash safety testing body, Euro NCAP. Itâs the latest in a long line of successes for the XE, launched just nine months ago, which is also included on the shortlist for the prestigious European Car of the Ye ... Continue reading
Subaru BRZ Gets In a Spin for Guinness World Record +VIDEO
Rear-wheel drive Subaru BRZ sets new world record for tightest 360° spin Stunt driver Alastair Moffatt secures record at 2016 Autosport Show COLESHILL, UK -- January 18, 2016: Subaru has again demonstrated the agility and precision handling prowess of its rear-wheel drive BRZ sportscar by securing the Guinness World ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP Assessment: Infinit Q30 is the Best Performaing "Small Family Car"
The all-new Infiniti Q30 premium active compact car has been awarded best-in-class âsmall family carâ 2015 by Euro NCAP, the independent vehicle safety organisation in Europe. The announcement of the âsmall family carâ award coincides with the new model arriving at all Infiniti showrooms across Euro ... Continue reading
Ford's New Brand Campaign Challenges People to Unlearn
Itâs time to let go of what you know about Mondeo Man, Ford and life itself. In a new marketing campaign, Ford of Britain is urging the nation to âUnlearnâ by demonstrating that progression comes from abandoning preconceptions. The campaign, which launches across out of home and digital media today, take ... Continue reading
All New Ford Focus RS Pioneers Innovative AWD and Performance Technologies
Fordâs all-new Focus RS high-performance car pioneers the innovative Ford Performance All Wheel Drive (AWD) system, and delivers class-leading cornering speed, thrilling performance and unbridled driving enjoyment. The Focus RS also introduces advanced performance technologies, and is the first Ford RS equipped wi ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Produces New Auxiliary Thermal Coolant Pump For Chinese Compact SUV
BorgWarner's Coolant Pump Technology Supports Broad Range of Powertrains, from Internal Combustion to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 18, 2016 -- BorgWarner supplies the electric auxiliary thermal coolant pump (ATCP) for a turbocharged compact SUV built by a major Chinese automaker. Featuring a b ... Continue reading
Groupe Renault Announces Third Consecutive Year of Sales Growth
In 2015, Group registrations increased by 3.3% and achieved a new record of 2,800,242 vehicles ⢠In Europe, the Group registers another year of growth with market share exceeding 10% ⢠The Renault brand retained its leadership position in LCV in Europe for the 18th consecutive year ⢠Despite the slump in ... Continue reading
Porsche Shows Timeless Design and Breathtaking Performance at the Critics' Choice Awards
The 2017 Porsche 911 made its red carpet appearance at one of the Hollywood industry's most high-profile events, the 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards. For the third year, Porsche once again celebrated the nominees and winners that attended the A&E televised event, hosted by actor/comedian T.J. Miller, on January 17th ... Continue reading
GM Statement on Government Guidelines for Autonomous Vehicles and Safety Issues
General Motors supports the government/industry collaboration to advance principles for autonomous vehicles given our shared goals for consumer safety and satisfaction. We see automation and autonomous technology leading to large advances in convenience, mobility and safety, since most crashes are caused by driver erro ... Continue reading
Kerry Says Climate Deal Will Spur Investments - That's Like Calling Ponzi Deals Great Investments
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Speaking on CBS television this morning, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry claimed that the climate pact reached at an international summit in Paris will spur a massive investment in clean, renewable energy, using American technology. He told "Face th ... Continue reading
Record European Full-Year Sales for Kia Motors
384,790 cars sold, representing year-on-year growth of 8.8% Continuous yearly sales growth for Kia in Europe since 2008 Rise in sales for best-selling Sportage and new Sorento SUV WALTON-ON-THAMES, UK -- January 15, 2016: Kia Motors Europe recorded its best-ever full year sales in 2015, according to the latest data fro ... Continue reading
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