2014 Toyota Yaris Pricing and Models
TORRANCE, Calif., June 18, 2013; Toyota Motor Sales announced pricing and product enhancements for the 2014 Yaris Liftback which went into production on June 3, of 2013. Daytime Running Lights (DRL's) will be standard on all MY14 Yaris models. 2014 Yaris Pricing Grade Current MSRP New MSRP MSRP Chg ($) MSRP Chg (%) Eff ... Continue reading
Buick LaCrosse Priced at $34,060
New sedan arrives with fresh styling, new technology and added luxury DETROIT The 2014 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan goes on sale later this year with a suggested retail price of $34,060, including a $925 destination charge. Standard equipment includes next-generation IntelliLink connectivity, an eight-inch reconfigur ... Continue reading
Chicago Automobile Trade Association Announces 2013-2014 Executive Board
John Webb, of Packey Webb Ford in Downers Grove, was recently elected to become the 2013-2014 Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) chairman and the 2014 Chicago Auto Show co-chairman. Webb will lead a board of 15 dealers and succeeds Kurt Schiele, who becomes chairman of the 2014 Chicago Auto Show. Webb brings m ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group and NHTSA Resolve Jeep Recall Request
Auburn Hills MI June 18, 2013; Chrysler Group LLC and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have resolved their differences with respect to NHTSAâs request to recall 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-07 Jeep Liberty vehicles. As a result of the agreement, Chrysler Group will conduct a vol ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group And NHTSA Resolve Recall Request
Chrysler Group LLC and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have resolved their differences with respect to NHTSA's request to recall 1993-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-07 Jeep Liberty vehicles. As a result of the agreement, Chrysler Group will conduct a voluntary campaign with respect to the ... Continue reading
Freudenberg Technology Helps Drive the 2013 "Engine of the Year" Winner
Ford Motor Co.'s 999cc, three-cylinder turbo engine has been recognized by global automotive journalists as the "International Engine of the Year" at the Engine Expo in Stuttgart, Germany and receipt of this coveted award is great news for both the automaker and Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, which supplies essentia ... Continue reading
LA Auto Show Adds Director of Sponsorships to Growing Staff
The Los Angeles Auto Show announced today that it has selected Julian Lile as its new Director of Sponsorships, to support the growing number of potential partners looking to increase exposure and consumer awareness through the show. In his new role, Lile will identify new opportunities for existing and potential partn ... Continue reading
Dragon Mobile Assistant Expands with Intelligent Driver Mode
Nuance Communications, Inc. today announced that its Dragon Mobile Assistant app for Android is updated with new proactive assistant features, including an intelligent hands-free Driver Mode, voice notifications and the ability to customize Dragon's wake-up word. ... Continue reading
Autel North America Appoints Art Jacobsen CEO
Autel North America, a leading provider of diagnostic tools, equipment and services in the automotive aftermarket, today announced that Art Jacobsen has joined the company as chief executive officer. "Mr. Jacobsen's industry credentials and expertise in business development, strategy and top line corporate growth uniqu ... Continue reading
The Meineke team joined forces with Driven Brands Charitable Foundation to host the 15th Annual Meineke Tournament of Champions at the picturesque The Golf Club at Ballantyne. The fundraising event benefited Carolinas Healthcare System's Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals ( ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc.'s Central Region, in partnership with the Village of Itasca, announced today that it will attempt to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS record for the "Largest Parade of Subaru Cars." The attempt will take place on July 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. The parade will start at 500 Park Boulevard in Itasca, I ... Continue reading
ESCORT Inc., designer and manufacturer of the world's best premium automotive accessories, returns to the Big Apple with its all-new High Definition PASSPORT Max radar & laser detector. Using advanced military technology, PASSPORT Max delivers high definition performance with ultra-fast signal processing and unpreced ... Continue reading
Construction Milestone Celebrated at Continental Tire Plant in Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) today celebrated a significant milestone in the construction process of the expansion of the Commercial Vehicle Tire (CVT) production area in its Mt. Vernon, Illinois plant. City officials and Continental employees were invited to sign a steel beam which will be placed in the 80 ... Continue reading
Veolia Transportation On Demand acquires EnviroCab of DC
Veolia Transportation's On Demand division (VTOD), operators of SuperShuttle, ExecuCar and taxi services nationwide have acquired EnviroCab of Arlington, Va. The acquisition of EnviroCab while small, will jump-start VTOD's continued commitment to more environmentally friendly forms of transportation. EnviroCab operates ... Continue reading
Parental Involvement May Keep Teen Drivers Safer On The Road This Summer
More teenage motor vehicle fatalities happen in summer than any other time of year. While teen driving statistics are troubling, research shows teens whose parents set rules are half as likely to get in an accident. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has compiled tips and resources, including a ... Continue reading
Car manufacturers are under pressure to meet Californiaâs sales target of having electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen-powered cars account for 15% of new-car purchases by 2025. ​ WASHINGTON June 18, 2013; NACSDaily reported Bloomberg.com said that automakers are coming under âincreasing pressureâ ... Continue reading
Start Your Engines for Henry Ford Health System's Third Annual "Get Your Heart Racing" Event
Henry Ford Health System and Ford Motor Company team up to deliver a car enthusiast dream-come-true event September 13 --14, 2013 Start with an exquisite Friday evening event at Eastern Market's recently revamped Shed 3 before the excitement shifts to the Ford proving grounds for heart pounding driving activities and e ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Helps Car Manufacturers Comply With New Stringent Government Regulations In Brazil
BorgWarner is expanding its technology leadership in highly engineered engine and drivetrain components in the growing Brazilian automotive market. The latest government regulations, INOVAR-AUTO, aim to increase technological development to improve fuel economy, innovation, environmental protection and energy efficienc ... Continue reading
A Real Feast for Fiesta ST Owners: Optimum Driving Fun with Standard-Equipped Recaro Sport Seats
Recaro Automotive Seating is worldwide seating supplier for the new sporty subcompact from Ford The numbers speak for themselves: With its 180-horsepower engine and its ability to accelerate to 100 km per hour in a mere 6.9 seconds , the new Ford Fiesta ST leads its competitors in the sporty subcompact class. To ensure ... Continue reading
Long Island Man's Volvo Will Reach Three Million Miles in 2013
In a journey that has lasted nearly half a century, spanned the globe and elicited awe from generations of car lovers, Long Island's Irv Gordon has a phenomenal achievement in his sight: driving 3,000,000 miles in the same car -- a shiny, red 1966 Volvo P1800. When he drove off the lot in 1966, Gordon began a movement. ... Continue reading
The Alfa Romeo 'Quadrifoglio Verde' Is 90 Years Old
The 90th anniversary of the 'Quadrifoglio Verde' (Cloverleaf), the legendary symbol that has identified Alfa Romeo's sportiest models, is being celebrated this year. ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim's Wack Rides Goes Kansas Style - VIDEO
HOLLYWOOD USA - June 17, 2013 For reasons that will be revealed in future episodes, Fireball Tim Lawrence jumps ahead from the "A" lettered states all the way to "K" - Kansas. This weeks episode features his "BISON BILL AND HIS KANSAS STORM WRANGLERS" design plus featured guest, lil' dancer Alexa Simone Lawrence. ... Continue reading
Ford Commercial Vehicles Are The Speedy Choice
Ford is supplying 400 new commercial vehicles to Speedy, the UK's leading provider of equipment rental and support services. ... Continue reading
McLaren Automotive is pleased to announce the partnership with Cordier Mestrezat Grands Crus, the legendary wine trading house, to host an ultimate VIP experience during Vinexpo 2013 - the world's leading wine and spirits exhibition in Bordeaux, France, taking place between 16-20 June. ... Continue reading
Swedish Metal Takes On German Techno In The Volvo V40 Challenge
Volvo Car UK is taking the unprecedented step of putting its all-new V40 in direct competition with its class rival, the Mercedes A-Class, in a test drive comparison with a difference. ... Continue reading
Mazda MX-5 Sets New World Record
Mazda has set a new entry in the Guinness Book of World Records for the 'largest parade of Mazda cars' during the 2013 MAX-5 event on June 15 in Lelystad, Netherlands. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Pajero - Power, Performance and Peace of Mind Safety
MMAL's CEO Mutsuhiro Oshikiri said the Pajero has been a long-time favourite of Australian consumers with its safety features, on and off-road capabilities, luxurious specifications and value for money. ... Continue reading
Brand New Audi Centre Opens in Toowoomba
The new $1.5 million Audi Centre Toowoomba has officially opened. More than 120 guests attended the gala event on Friday 14 June 2013 to officially welcome the Audi brand in Toowoomba. ... Continue reading
Smart Australia Launches Online Purchasing Platform
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific has announced that its smart car brand has launched the first online platform in Australia, enabling customers to purchase smart cars entirely online. ... Continue reading
Geoff Pickering Records 11th Consecutive Win at the Finke Desert Race in his Mitsubishi Pajero
Townsville's Geoff Pickering has maintained his 100% record on the tough Finke Desert Race, celebrating a record 11th consecutive finish and class win in the off road enduro, sealing victory in the Production 4WD class at the wheel of his Mitsubishi Pajero. ... Continue reading
All-New Honda Accord Arrives In Style
One of Honda's most-loved nameplates, the all-new Accord, has landed in showrooms across Australia. ... Continue reading
'Good Karmann' for Classic VWs at Shannons Melbourne Sale
A lovely dark green 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible that is believed to have made a fleeting appearance in the 1998 movie 'Rush Hour' starring Jackie Chan is looking for a new classic role at Shannons Melbourne Winter Auction on July 1. ... Continue reading
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