2014 BMW 4 Series Coupe Production Model First Drive
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel CASCAIS, Portugal, July 18, 2013. BMWâs new 4 Series Coupe has gotten a name that is in line with its larger brothers. BMW gave the on the 5 and 7 Series based two-door models already an even number, 6 Series and 8 Series. Therefore, it is no surprise that th ... Continue reading
ICONS & IDIOTS by Bob Lutz - Book Review By Marty Bernstein + Exclusive Video
SEE ALSO - An Industry Icon Writes About His Bosses By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel How many current or former auto executives have the experience, talent, charisma - much less the cojones - to write an entertaining, informative book about one's bosses and inspirational leaders? There's only ... Continue reading
App Developers Geeked to Engage with GM
Nearly 2,300 developers registered at the GM Developer Portal Multiple app offerings, a built-in system and familiar code build excitement DETROIT The idea was so simple that even the judges in a hackathon couldn't believe no one had thought of it before: Why not have a built-in vehicle application with two buttons ... Continue reading
Don't Let Your Car Have a "Melt Down" This Summer
DON'T LET YOUR CAR HAVE A MELT DOWN" IN THE SIZZLING SUMMER TEMPERATURES AAA Urges Motorists to Schedule Important Summer Maintenance Sizzling summer temperatures could leave motorists stranded and calling AAA for roadside assistance. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet's Iconic Bowtie Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Origin still uncertain, but 215 million cars and trucks have worn the badge since 1913 DETROIT â Chevroletâs globally recognized bowtie celebrates its 100th anniversary this year with 25 product launches helping the symbol find new roads around the world despite an origin that is still uncertain. In 1913, Che ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Announces Date for Second Quarter 2013 Financial Results
Tesla Motors, Inc. announced today that it will post its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, after market close on Wednesday, August 7, 2013. At that time, Tesla will issue a brief advisory release via Marketwire containing a link to the second quarter 2013 Shareholder Letter, available on the ... Continue reading
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC has reinvented the Toy Hauler travel trailer with its 2014 Amped series. Five new Amped floor plansâfrom 22 to 32 feetâfeature EverGreen's exclusive Z Frame Technology that results in a step-up forward bedroom to allow under-floor storage found only in large fifth-wheels. ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Expansion Continues In China
GKN Driveline continues to expand rapidly in China with the expansion of a key manufacturing facility by Shanghai GKN Driveshaft Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
STAR-RFID, a Thailand-based RFID tag manufacturer, and STAR Systems International, an RFID hardware provider and value added distributor, have announced the availability of their new windshield RFID tag designed specifically for automatic vehicle identification applications such as E-tolling, electronic vehicle registr ... Continue reading
Sale of Automotive Electronics' HomeLink Product Line Announced For the third quarter of fiscal 2013, Johnson Controls reported net income of $571 million, up 32 percent over last year. Revenues increased by two percent, to $10.8 billion. Diluted earnings per share were $0.83 compared with $0.63 per share in the third ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube Announces Goal to Raise More than $1 Million for the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Second annual "Muscle Up(SM)" Campaign Encourages Drivers to Fight Back against Muscle Disease through In-Store Donations and Facebook Activation HOUSTON, July 18, 2013 -- Jiffy Lube International, Inc. â the company that pioneered the fast oil change industry and remains the industry leader in vehicle preventive ... Continue reading
ChargePoint's Revolutionary Charging Station Charges Twice the Cars While Dramatically Reducing Cost
New, innovative technology meets surging electric vehicle demand Today, ChargePoint the largest network of independently owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the world launched its newest advancement in charging technology, the CT4000 Series. This revolutionary new product is the first charging statio ... Continue reading
TOMY Revolutionizes Car Seat Safety With The First Smartphone-Synched Convertible Car Seat
A new car seat from TOMY International that will revolutionize the way parents and caregivers think about automobile safety for babies and toddlers is now available for consumers to purchase. TOMY's The First Years brand is producing the first mobile-synched car seat, featuring an integrated innovative monitoring syste ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group-NextEnergy V2G Project Probes Promise of Battery Power
Chrysler Group partnership with NextEnergy explores vehicle-to-grid efficiencies Chrysler Group provides four electric minivans and engineering support Project exemplifies Chrysler Group's wide-ranging powertrain development efforts Chrysler Group engineers are helping to determine if electric-vehicle (EV) batteries ca ... Continue reading
Meritor Names Grasman Manufacturing Engineer of the Year
Meritor, Inc. a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, recently named Jason Grasman the company's 2012 Manufacturing Engineer of the Year. Grasman earned the award for his distinguished and cost competitive contributions to the d ... Continue reading
Dana Earns Mahindra & Mahindra's Best Supplier Award
Dana Holding Corporation , a global leader in the manufacture of efficient drivetrain technologies, has received the Best Supplier Award in the vehicle proprietary category from Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a leading producer of cars, utility vehicles, and commercial vehicles in India. This prestigious award recognizes Da ... Continue reading
The Hottest New Cars for 2014 From Forbes
Washington DC July 18, 2013; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the debilitating effects of the economic crisis firmly in the nationâs rearview mirror and new-car sales firing on all cylinders, the 2014 model year is serving up an engaging array of new and fully redesigned models, ranging from family sedans a ... Continue reading
The FIAT Brand Participates in the 2013 MONOPOLY Game at McDonald's
Consumers have a chance to enter and win one of twenty-six new Fiat 500 vehicles The MONOPOLY® Game at McDonald's® is set to return this summer, and for the second year the FIAT brand is participating in the event. The FIAT brand is offering game players a chance to win one of three different Fiat 500 models includin ... Continue reading
Autobytel to Report 2013 Second Quarter Financial Results on Thursday, August 1, 2013
Autobytel Inc. , a leading provider of online consumer leads and marketing resources for the automotive industry, will report its 2013 second quarter financial results after the market closes on Thursday, August 1, 2013. Autobytel management will host a conference call later that day at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) to d ... Continue reading
Social Buzz Report: Toyota's Online Conversations Increase by 52%, Trailing Ford/Chevrolet
During June, Ford continued to dominate the competition in overall online conversations. Toyota, however, saw a large increase (+52%), only trailing Ford/Chevrolet. Jeep also jumped (+52%) in online conversations, due in part to the recent recall news and their initial refusal to fix the vehicles. Mentions of Quality a ... Continue reading
World's First Full Production Fuel Cell Cars To Arrive In The UK
Emission-free hydrogen powered vehicles will soon be operating in London. ... Continue reading
1,300 Pre-Orders As Peugeot 2008 Compact Crossover Arrives In UK Showrooms
Today's the day when one of the most eagerly anticipated new cars of the year officially goes on sale - and it's already a big hit. ... Continue reading
Image-conscious Maitlands, an award-winning independent estate agents, has just taken delivery of five Citroën DS3 DSign VTi 82 coupes. ... Continue reading
Micra And The Big City - The Love Affair Continues
The city belongs to Micra. Over the past 30 years, Nissan's best-selling supermini has become the default choice for over 6 million of drivers wanting a car that fits in with their busy lives. ... Continue reading
Mazda Offers Unconventional Test Drives Of A Lifetime
Mazda's tagline of 'defy convention' will take on a whole new meaning this summer when motorists will get the chance to win stunning drives in three remarkable locations behind the wheel of Mazda's equally stunning models - all-new Mazda6, Mazda CX-5 and Mazda MX-5. ... Continue reading
Sir Alex Ferguson's Chevrolet Captiva Auctioned For Charity
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson combined his love for golf with an opportunity to help active and retired Royal Welsh servicemen. ... Continue reading
The SX4 S-Cross - Pricing Announced For Suzuki’'New Crossover
The new SX4 S-Cross goes on sale on 1 October and Suzuki is pleased to announce pricing and specification details for the range starting at £14,999 for the SZ3 1.6-Litre petrol. ... Continue reading
The Revitalised Megane Range - Made for the Moment
Renault has today introduced changes across the entire Megane range - the brand's best known and highest selling nameplate in Australia - with the introduction of the revitalised Megane range. ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Announces Board Resignation
Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced that Mr. David C. Vorhoff has informed the Board of Directors that he will be resigning his position as a director of the Company at a to-be-determined date in the fourth quarter of 2013. Mr. Vorhoff informed the Board that his resignation as a director is required as part of Mr. ... Continue reading
Study also shows increased consumer interest in in-car safety technologies NEW YORK, July 17, 2013 -- Driver distraction is a factor in many of the accidents that occur on American roadways every day; in fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cited it as a contributing factor in 11% of fatal a ... Continue reading
Celebration of Southern California's Largest Deployment of Zero-Emission Delivery Trucks
Today the South Coast Air Quality Management District, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, UPS, Electric Vehicles International (EVI), and others celebrate the deployment of 40 zero-emission delivery vehicles manufactured by EVI in California and operated ... Continue reading
Ten Former AAA Sales Agents Going to Trial on Age Discrimination Claims
On July 16, 2013, Judge Judith Craddick of the Contra Costa County (California) Superior Court issued a ruling allowing ten plaintiffs' claims of age discrimination to proceed to trial. The judge denied 11 separate motions by AAA to throw the cases out of court. Judge Craddick found that there was sufficient evidence t ... Continue reading
Hugh Jackman arrives at The Wolverine premiere in Audi R8
VIP red carpet event in London's Leicester Square Australian star of new blockbuster among the big names INGOLSTADT, Germany, July 17, 2013 /CNW/ - The stars of The Wolverine, distributed by 20th Century Fox, were joined by a very special guest - the Audi R8 - at the premiere of the film in London's Leicester Square la ... Continue reading
How to rescue a stranded rock star? Get behind the wheel of Ford Focus When you're the lucky one who comes upon a rock star stranded with a blown bicycle tire the day of a big concert, be sure your car is equipped to get him to his show on time. Ford Focus, of course, makes for the perfect ride. ... Continue reading
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