Winning Video Nets Students $15,000 and Chance to Work with Discovery to Produce Their Entry as a TV-Ready PSA June 17, 2014 Silver Spring, MD (June 17, 2014) â Toyota and Discovery Education today announced that four teens from Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, CA - Jenny Kim, Tyler Koski, Kevin Kim and Chase ... Continue reading
Toyota Testifies On Future Surface Transportation, Challenges of Connected Vehicles & Roads
Vehicle to vehicle (V2V) and vehicle to infrastructure (V2I) communication, once thought to be an idea in the distant future, is finally here. Almost. As cars become more connected to each other and the world around them, a new set of benefits and challenges have emerged. âThe automobile is currently undergoing a ... Continue reading
Ford releases its 15th annual Sustainability Report highlighting the companyâs commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing and the successes it has achieved thus far Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally signs the CEO Water Mandate launched by the U.N. Secretary General, expanding the companyâs comm ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon Top Segment in Power
Standard engine rated at 200 horsepower, 191 lb-ft of torque 3.6L six-cylinder rated at 305 horsepower, 269 lb-ft of torque Max trailering capacity rated up to 7,000 pounds DETROIT â The 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon will have the most horsepower in the midsized truck segment when they go on sale this fal ... Continue reading
Repelling Repellant: Protecting Buick Interiors from Sunscreen, Bug Spray and Sweaty Mitts
Whether you are heading to the beach or the backwoods this summer, protecting your skin with sunscreen or bug spray is essential. Similar to your skin, materials used in Buick interiors also need a protective coating to help keep them looking new. That includes protection from sun exposure and perspiration â and f ... Continue reading
GM's Mary Barra Testifies in House Hearing
General Motors CEO Mary Barra appeared Wednesday before the U.S. House Committee on Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Her prepared oral remarks are below. As always, the spoken word is definitive. *** I appreciate the chance to appear before you again today on the ignition switch recall is ... Continue reading
Acura and Tiger Woods Foundation Team Up In Multi-Year Agreement
Acura will be the official vehicle of the Tiger Woods Foundation - Relationship begins with significant presence at upcoming Quicken Loans National Tournament - Partnership includes vehicle and philanthropic support for STEM- focused educational programs TORRANCE, Calif., June 18, 2014 -- Acura is teaming up with the T ... Continue reading
When the check engine light illuminates on the dashboard, drivers along the Eastern Seaboard now pay the most for related car repairs, according to CarMD's analysis of more than 145,000 vehicles needing check engine repairs in 2013. Drivers in North Carolina, which is home to the most visited Great Smoky Mountains Nati ... Continue reading
The 2014 Nissan Rogue Named the Most Affordable Compact SUV
On the heels of naming the 2014 Nissan Altima the Most Affordable Midsize Sedan, Cars.com has named the redesigned 2014 Nissan Rogue the Most Affordable Compact SUV. Contenders had to be equipped with an automatic transmission, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, backup camera, USB and Bluetooth connectivity. "Often times ... Continue reading
World's Fastest Production Electric Vehicle Prepares for Launch
Detroit Electric, the international electric vehicle manufacturer, is finalising dynamic testing of its SP:01 pure-electric sportscar at a facility in Europe ahead of its introduction in several world markets. The lightweight, two-seat, rear-wheel-drive, open-top sportscar promises to thrill the EV market with its blis ... Continue reading
A new report, Driven to Safety, released today by the American Association for Justice details the essential role the civil justice system played in uncovering the GM ignition switch scandal and the ways trial attorneys and their clients have spurred improvements in auto safety for over half a century. "Then and now, t ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive today announced that the percentage of older vehicles on the road has reached its highest level since 2009. According to Experian Automotive's most recent Automotive Market Trends analysis, vehicles predating the 2001 model year made up more than 28.3 percent of all vehicles on the road during the f ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tucson Recognized In AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
The 2014 Hyundai Tucson topped the Compact Crossover SUV category in the 2014 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). AutoPacific's VSA measures how satisfied an owner is with his/her new vehicle. AutoPacific's VSAs objectively measure owner satisfaction with 50 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort ... Continue reading
Dacia celebrates 25,000th customer in UK
In just 18 months, Dacia, the darling of the European car market, has blazed quite a trail in the UK. And now, not long since cruising past 10,000 sales, itâs already popping a few more corks, of high quality, but affordable, bubbles, after handing over its 25,000th model. With supermarket price wars still very mu ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class MULTIBEAM LED headlamps
Stuttgart â In the new generation of the CLS-Class, Mercedes-Benz is using the new technology of MULTIBEAM LED headlamps for the first time. High-resolution precision LED modules, each with 24 individually controlled high-performance LEDs, automatically illuminate the road with a hitherto unsurpassed, precision-co ... Continue reading
Photovoltaic panels on the new bodyshop at MINI Plant Oxford
More than 11,500 panels are helping to harness renewable energy to power Oxfordâs MINI Plant. At more than 20,000 square metres, the plantâs new bodyshop now boasts one of the largest, roof-mounted solar farms to be installed in the UK. The photovoltaic system is fully commissioned and has a generating capaci ... Continue reading
Sight and sound of the Q50 Eau Rouge prototype set for Goodwood Hill
The 3.8-litre V6 twin-turbo 568HP Q50 Eau Rouge to be piloted by key members of Infiniti Red Bull Racing Hong Kong â The powerful Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Prototype will enjoy its first ever dynamic public appearance this year at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, taking place from 27â29 June. The Q50 Eau Rouge Pr ... Continue reading
Bespoke interior and exterior design, with Limited Edition numbered external badging 750 examples available to UK customers Celebrating the 25th birthday of its iconic two-seat sportscar this year, Mazda is delighted to announce the launch of the MX-5 Roadster Coupe 2.0-litre 25th Anniversary Limited Edition, which goe ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks launches a unique gearbox for heavy vehicles
Volvo Trucks is now launching I-Shift Dual Clutch, the first transmission on the market with a dual clutch system for heavy vehicles. Thanks to power-shift gear changes without any interruption in power delivery, torque is maintained and the truck does not lose any speed during gear changes. For the driver, the result ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover awarded 2014 Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade,
Jaguar Land Roverâs CEO, Dr Ralf Speth, today received the prestigious award from Her Majestyâs Lord-Lieutenant of West Midlands, Mr Paul Chandrasekharan Sabapathy CBE. In 2013, Jaguar Land Rover sold 425,006 vehicles, in more than 170 countries; 80% of all vehicles produced in UK are exported Whitley, Covent ... Continue reading
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