EPA, California Notify Volkswagen of Clean Air Act Violations Carmaker allegedly used software that circumvents emissions testing for certain air pollutants Washington - Today, EPA is issuing a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (collect ... Continue reading
VP Biden Lauds Composite Institute's Detroit Impact
Vice President Biden today commended the composite institute's decision to locate an industry collaboration facility in Detroit. The facility will support production-scale composite materials development focused on vehicle lightweighting in collaboration with automotive companies. The scale-up facility is part of the I ... Continue reading
XCMG's Signature Products Unveiled at Bauma Africa in Johannesburg
XCMG, the world's fifth largest construction equipment company, is showcasing its signature products at the Bauma Conexpo Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa from September 15 to 18. Held by Munich International Expo Group, this international trade fair for construction machinery and vehicles aims to meet the robust d ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Global Workforce Reductions
Targeting $250 million in annual cost savings Johnson Controls, , announced today it is planning to reduce its global salaried workforce by as many as 3,000 people, or 2.5% of total employees, through comprehensive initiatives designed to ultimately deliver up to $250 million in annual cost savings. These actions will ... Continue reading
The New MINI Clubman Unveiled on Carnaby Street in London
Unveiled in a UK premiere as part of the GQ Style Night out, the new MINI Clubman was officially launched last night (Thursday 17th September), by Matthew Zorpas, âThe Gentleman Bloggerâ, as it dazzled in the spotlight on Carnaby Street. The British car brand and Londonâs most celebrated neigbourhood hav ... Continue reading
Å KODA UK is launching an innovative through-the-line campaign to support the launch of the new Å KODA Superb. The campaign celebrates Å KODAâs halo car as a Simply Clever solution for customers, offering both style and space â a dynamic exterior coupled with a spacious interior. The âTravel in Style. ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet
The new S-Class Cabriolet STUTTGART -- Sept. 18, 2015: Coveted dream car of the 1960s meets star of the 2015 International Motor Show in Frankfurt: the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet is following in the tradition of the open-top S-Class (model series 111 and 112) from the period 1961 to 1971. Unmistakeable, exclus ... Continue reading
Audi Sponsorship of the 67th Emmy Awards to Feature Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid
For the fifth consecutive year, Audi returns as Official Automotive Partner of the Television Academy Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid to appear on the red carpet at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 20th Television commercials and online video featuring the all-new Audi A3 Sportback e-tron plug-in hybrid and ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces U.S. Pricing for New, More Spacious 2016 QX50 Luxury Crossover
Redesigned 2016 model features an extended wheelbase, refined exterior and enhanced standard equipment Infiniti today announced U.S. prices for the new, redesigned, longer wheelbase 2016 QX50 luxury crossover, which goes on sale in this month at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Pricing begins at $34,450 for the rear-whee ... Continue reading
BMW Signs On as Official Partner of USA GOLF Federation for Rio 2016 Olympic Games
Partnership Extends Companyâs Support of Golf Ahead of Sportâs Return to Olympic Games. BMW of North America, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), announced today that it will add the USA GOLF Federation to its roster of National Governing Body (NGB) partners in advance ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Live From NY - Car Question? | Saturday September 19, 2015
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition
BMW M GmbH presented the exclusive BMW M6 Competition Edition at the 66th Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA). The 2016 Competition Edition stands for exceptional individuality, paintwork colors, BMW Individual components made of high-tech carbon fiber, fine leathers with coordinated contrast stitching and a range ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz expands the SUV production in the US and will create 300 new jobs. âIn the next years we invest $1.3 billion into the expansion of our SUV production and turn the Mercedes-Benz plant Tuscaloosa into a high-tech location,â says Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board Mercedes-Benz Cars, ... Continue reading
An Inside Look at FCA US: Fall Into the 2016 Brand Preview
Each month, the digital magazine FCA360 provides in-depth feature articles about FCA US LLC and its Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, FIAT, Jeep®, Ram, Mopar and SRT vehicles and products. Optimized for use on multiple web browsers and mobile devices, FCA360 enables users to explore product news, innovations, lifestyle, pr ... Continue reading
GM CEO Addresses Employees in Town Hall Meeting
â General Motors CEO Mary Barra addressed employees in a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday at the GM Vehicle Engineering Center. Her prepared remarks are below. As always, the speakerâs words are definitive. ### Good afternoon. ... Continue reading
Mark Reuss Addresses Employees in GM Town Hall Meeting
General Motors Executive Vice President of Global Product Development and Global Purchasing and Supply Chain Mark Reuss addressed employees in a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday at the GM Vehicle Engineering Center. His prepared remarks are below. As always, the speakerâs words are definitive. ### Thanks, Mary, and g ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Certain RAV4 and RAV4 EV Vehicles for Windshield Wipers
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 421,000 Model Year 2009-2012 RAV4 and approximately 2,500 Model Year 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles. In the involved vehicles, water dripping onto the windshield wiper link can, over time, cause corrosion and wear at the wi ... Continue reading
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors develops innovative overhead console
Slim overhead console improves comfort and spaciousness Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, the world's largest supplier of automotive interiors, has developed a slim overhead console that is only 15 millimeters thick and features an innovative sunroof control. It offers virtually all functions of a traditional overhead cons ... Continue reading
Sika Automotive Wins Automotive Brand Contest 2015 For Their New Marketing Strategy
We are proud to announce that Sika Automotive has received a Winner award in the category "Digital" at this year's Automotive Brand Contest, sponsored and judged by the German Design Council for the new Marketing and media theme "Lighter, Stronger, Safer, Quieter, and Greener; BETTER VEHICLES START WITH SIKA." The Sika ... Continue reading
2015/16 Lincoln MKC Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Dynamic styling and efficient power make the Lincoln MKC an interesting competitor in the premium small crossover segment DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It's hard to be a luxury brand. Think of Lincoln, for example. You didn't, did you? Lincoln would like to change that. And changing demographics of the luxury c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Appointment Of Christian Treiber To Vice President, Customer Services
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced the appointment of Christian Treiber to vice president of customer services, effective January 1, 2016. Reporting directly to Stephen Cannon, president and CEO of MBUSA, Treiber will be a member of MBUSA's executive management team with responsibility for all customer service o ... Continue reading
2016 Scion iA and iM Preview by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Newest models from Toyota...can't go wrong with a Mazda! DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Big changes are happening at Scion. Since its debut in California a dozen years ago as Toyota's youth-oriented entry-level division, Scion has become nationwide, and has also moved into Canada. The original xA hatchback and x ... Continue reading
Setra Coaches Offering Exclusive Sense of Space and 1+1 Seating
The first Setra TopClass 500 coach to have been supplied with 1+1 seating is based in Switzerland. Ernst Marti AG sets new standards for exclusive passenger transport with the S 516 HDH. In its "Executive Business Class" as the travel concept is known, the bus operator from Kallnach near Bern carries a maximum of just ... Continue reading
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