2014 LA Auto Show - Scion Announces New Product Plans +VIDEO
Production Version of iM Concept to Hit Showrooms Next Year TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2014; Start planning that next adventure; a new ride is on its way. After revealing the iM Concept car today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, Scion announced that a production version of the versatile five-door compact hatchback will be ... Continue reading
Audi Getting Emotional (In Design That Is)
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Lexus LF-C2 Open Air Luxury GT Concept Explores The Lexus Brand's Design Themes
Beautiful sunshine, warm weather, and winding roads are the perfect complements to the Lexus LF-C2 concept that made its global debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show today. The LF-C2 concept is a design study in the form of a 2+2 roadster and explores key styling themes involved in the Lexus brandâs future, bold ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Unveils Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Turismo
Radical concept developed for racing franchiseâs 15th anniversary LOS ANGELES â Chevrolet today revealed the Chaparral 2X Vision Gran Tursimo (VGT) concept â a revolutionary interpretation of the ultimate race car, developed exclusively for fans of the PlayStation® 3 racing game, Gran Turismo® 6. D ... Continue reading
Infiniti Commemorates 25 Years of First-Ever Technologies at 2014 L.A. Auto Show
Infiniti leads in pioneering enhanced driving assistance technologies In its brief 25 year history, Infiniti has been first to offer many driver assistance technologies The Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Concept, on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show, continues this tradition LOS ANGELES -- November 19, 2014: Infiniti Moto ... Continue reading
All-New 2016 Honda HR-V Crossover Makes North American Debut at 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show
2016 Honda HR-V crossover - arriving early next year - delivers dynamic styling, incredibly spacious and versatile cabin and fun, fuel-efficient performance LOS ANGELES -- Nov. 19 2014: The all-new 2016 Honda HR-V crossover, unveiled today at the 2014 Los Angeles International Auto Show, blends the styling of a coupe, ... Continue reading
Motor Press Guild Names Ford F-150 And BMW i8 Winners Of 2014 Innovation Vehicle Of The Year Awards
The Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, announced two winners of its 2014 Innovation Vehicle of the Year (IVY) Award today, with the 2015 Ford F-150 winning the under $30,000 class and 2014 BMW i8 taking the award for the $30,000 and over category. The announcement was ma ... Continue reading
Mazda Reveals Four Exciting New Vehicles at 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
During a press conference today on the floor of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show, Mazda Motor Corporation revealed the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 compact crossover SUV to the world. Sharing the spotlight with the CX-3 on stage was the 2016 Mazda MX-5, the fourth generation of the world's best-selling roadster, as well as up ... Continue reading
2014 LA Auto Show : MINI Shows It All +VIDEO
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PG&E Announces Two Major Electric Vehicle Initiatives
During a White House event today, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, Counselor to the President John Podesta, PG&E Corporation Chairman and CEO Tony Earley, and Edison Electric Institute (EEI) President Tom Kuhn announced two electric power industry initiatives to further commercialize electric transport ... Continue reading
"Me, My Car, My Life" Convergence Of Consumer & Auto Technologies Will Change Our Lives
KPMG's "Me, My Car, My Life" examines the dramatic changes in the automotive ecosystem and the impact on automakers Competition will be more intense, the bets automakers have to make will be bigger, faster, riskier, and fraught with complexity. There will be winners and losers. LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2014 -- How disrupt ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO
Volvo Car Group reveals US Revival Plan Complete renewal of entire model range in five years Targets sales of over 100,000 in the medium term Volvo CEO: âWe will not only stay in the US, we will prosperâ Volvo Cars today revealed full details of its plan to revive sales in the US, which will be led by a compl ... Continue reading
NICB Says Car Thieves Like a Hot Ride in Cold Weather
DES PLAINES, Ill., Nov. 18, 2014 -- With snow already on the ground in some parts of the country and colder than normal temperatures over much of the nation, many motorists are heating up their cars before heading out on the road. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) warns drivers to never leave their vehicle unl ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: Stylish, Effortless Superiority Combined with Trend-Setting Exclusivity
Stuttgart/Guangzhou/Los Angeles. At the world première in Guangzhou and the presentation in Los Angeles, the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is being unveiled almost simultaneously in its two key markets of the USA and China. The vehicle makes its début at Auto Guangzhou and the Los Angeles Auto Show just hours apart. A ... Continue reading
Guangzhou. The worldâs best automobile in its most exclusive form: It was with this statement that the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class made its debut on the eve of Auto Guangzhou 2014. At the world premiere in South Chinaâs economic powerhouse, Mercedes-Benz presented the flagship model in its new sub-brand, whi ... Continue reading
SpongeBob Out of the Water Gets its Own Toyota Sienna Concept Car
Three-Dimensional SpongeBob Concept Car to Take Families on an All-Wheel Drive Adventure Promotional Tour Leading Up to Feature Filmâs Feb. 6, 2015 Premiere NEW YORK â Nov. 18, 2014 â Nickelodeon and Toyota have partnered to transform everyoneâs porous pal into a new 3-D concept car based on Paramou ... Continue reading
The Audi Prologue Show Car at the LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Audi shows the benchmark of future design language in Los Angeles Head of Development Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg: âPerfect showcase of Audi DNAâ Head of Design Marc Lichte: âA foretaste of the future of Audiâ ... Continue reading
Cadillac ATS-V Expands Lineup, Intensifies Passion
First Twin Turbo V-Series delivers track-capable driving experience LOS ANGELES -- November 19, 2014: Cadillac today introduced the 2016 ATS-V, expanding the acclaimed ATS product range and elevating the brandâs elite high-performance V-Series to its next generation. Available in sedan and coupe forms, the first-e ... Continue reading
2016 Jaguar F-TYPE--All Wheel Drive and Manual Transmission at LA Auto Show +VIDEO
F-TYPE, Jaguarâs definitive full-size sports car, receives new powertrain and driveline options to broaden the range from six to 14 models Torque on demand all-wheel drive (AWD) extends the F-TYPEâs performance and dynamic capability on all road surfaces. ... Continue reading
Ford Explorer Marks 25 Years of Innovation with More Technology, New Engine, All-New Platinum Series
New Ford Explorer makes global debut today at Los Angeles Auto Show with even more smart technology, available 2.3-liter EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine and all-new Platinum series Innovative new features make parking easier, speed charging time on smart devices, boost aerodynamics and give every adventure an even be ... Continue reading
Lexus Celebrates Holiday Magic with December Sales Event Campaign
Lexus today launches its annual âDecember to Rememberâ Sales Event with a new integrated marketing campaign that offers a fun spin on gift giving and holiday cheer. Anchored by three general market commercials, the campaign reveals some of Santaâs inventive gift-giving secrets and illustrates that with L ... Continue reading
NICB Releases Annual Holiday Vehicle Theft Report
Report shows top holidays for vehicle theft Car thieves don't take a break for the holidays, according to new data released today by the National Insurance Crime Bureau. NICB's 2013 Annual Holiday Vehicle Theft Report analyzes data from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), which showed a total of 708,909 vehic ... Continue reading
October Used Vehicle Prices Fall, New Vehicle Sales Rise
Brisk New Car Sales and Higher Volume Continue to Push Down Value of Used Vehicle Market MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to the November NADA Used Car Guide Guidelines report, used vehicle wholesale prices have dropped, averaging a 3.7 percent decline since September. Marking the fourth ... Continue reading
As part of its ongoing effort to elevate the connected car experience, Honda has unveiled Honda Developer Studio, an online portal and open innovation workspace in Silicon Valley. The portal and garage will enable developers to work directly with Honda engineers to create apps that are road-ready more quickly. The anno ... Continue reading
Kia K900 And Soul Receive Prestigious 2015 Consumer Guide Automotive Best Buy Awards
The K900 luxury sedan earns best-in-class status in the Premium Large Car category - The fun and funky Soul urban passenger vehicle receives the top honors in the Subcompact Car category IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 19, 2014 -- Consumer Guide Automotive has awarded the Kia K900 and Kia Soul its prestigious Best Buy Awards for ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive: 30- and 60-Day Delinquency Rates Increase
Experian Automotive today announced that 30- and 60-day automotive-loan delinquencies were up in the third quarter of 2014. According to its latest State of the Automotive Finance Market report, 30-day delinquencies grew 3.7 percent from the previous year. Similarly, 60-day delinquencies jumped 8.6 percent during the s ... Continue reading
The 2016 Kia Sorento CUV Makes its Entrance at the LA Auto Show
With a new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine option as well as a stronger body structure, longer wheelbase and dynamic driving improvements, Sorento delivers a premium utility experience Kiaâs popular U.S.-built Sorento is the first vehicle in North America to offer Clari-Fi1 digital music restoration technology by Ha ... Continue reading
2016 Mazda CX-3 Compact CUV REvealed in LA
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18, 2014; Mazda Motor Corporation today revealed the all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 to the world, in a special event on the eve of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new compact crossover SUV is the fifth model in Mazda's line-up of new-generation vehicles that feature the full suite of the company's aw ... Continue reading
Bentley Grand Convertible--a New Kind of Luxury Open Air Driving
The most sophisticated and elegant convertible Developed to signify Bentleyâs intentions for the future The ultimate expression of the British luxury automobile On display at the Los Angeles Auto Show from 19th November alongside the new Mulsanne Speed sedan CREWE, UK -- November 18, 2014: The ultimate expression ... Continue reading
Toyota Ushers in the Future with the Mirai Fuel Cell Car
Toyota will launch its all-new Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in Japan1 on 15 December, before introducing it in the UK and other selected European markets in September 2015. Mirai - the name means future in Japanese - signals the start of a new age of vehicles. It uses hydrogen, an important future energy source, to ... Continue reading
Spotify the difference with MINI
Spotify is the worldâs largest music streaming service, offering users access to over 20 million songs MINI Connected App integration allows in-car browsing by genre, artist, album and track Simply download the Spotify App and rock out on the move BRACKNELL, UK -- November 18, 2014: We all know that the new MINI r ... Continue reading
Next Green Car, the UK's no. 1 green car website, today announces the winners of the Next Green Car Awards 2014, highlighting this year's best green cars to come onto the market. Next Green Car has made awards across eleven vehicle categories including two new categories Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) and Light Commerci ... Continue reading
Kia Soul EV: Commended by Next Green Car Awards 2014
Kia Soul EV recognised for class leading environmental technology Proudly earns the commended accolade in the âCrossoverâ category Class-leading 132 miles range and 200 Wh/kg density battery WALTON-ON-THAMES, UK -- November 18, 2014: Less than a week after its official UK launch, the Kia Soul EV has already b ... Continue reading
New Citroën C4 Cactus wins Next Green Car Award for Best Crossover
Citroën C4 Cactus BlueHDi 100 scoops win in âCrossoverâ category at Next Green Car Awards C4 Cactus beats Kia Soul EV, Skoda Yeti & Nissan Qashqai in 2014 honours BlueHDi 100 model produces CO2 emissions from just 82g/km COVENTRY, UK -- November 18, 2014: Just two months after its successful UK launch, the ... Continue reading
Aachen University uses world's largest multi-material 3D printer, Stratasys' Objet1000 3D Production System, to build a fully functional prototype electric car in just 12 months 3D printed vehicle to feature on Stratasys' stand (Hall 11, Booth D90) at EuroMold, Frankfurt, 25-28 November Stratasys Ltd. , a leading globa ... Continue reading
October 2014 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
In Europe (EU28+EFTA), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted October sales up 8.4% year-over-year versus 6.2% for the industry overall. All FCA brands reported sales gains, with Fiat up 5.2%, Lancia +3.9%, Alfa Romeo +4.0% and Jeep +74.0%. The 500 and Panda remained the two top-selling vehicles in the A segment, with a comb ... Continue reading
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