IIHS Highest 2014 Top Safety Pick Award Earned By Twenty-Two Vehicles +VIDEO
ARLINGTON, Va. â Twenty-two vehicles earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's highest safety award for 2014, Top Safety Pick+, thanks to a high level of protection in crashes and the availability of front crash prevention technology to avoid many collisions in the first place. An additional 17 earn Top Sa ... Continue reading
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited Review By Carey Russ
2014 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited Review After some major changes to its Legacy sedan lineup last year, including a new, more economical 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, freshened styling, revised suspension setup, and a new Sport model, one would expect Subaru to coast comfortably into 2014. One would be wrong. While cha ... Continue reading
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR - Tommi Mäkinens Daily Driver
The 2014 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MR is chock full of fun and performance Review By Larry Nutson By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel ( I like to think of myself as a driving enthusiast. In my younger years I certainly was more so than I am now. However, I still like the adrenalin rush of ... Continue reading
New Technology Guide Available at 2014 Washington Auto Show
The Washington Auto Show®, Washington D.C.'s largest public show and the Public Policy show on the national circuit, is pleased to announce that Washington Post syndicated columnist and recognized automotive industry expert Warren Brown will again release his top picks for the year's most impressive automotive technol ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Foundation, Employees, Dealers and Brands Welcome the Season of Giving
Hundreds of Chrysler Group LLC elves (a.k.a.. employees and dealers), with the support of The Chrysler Foundation, have been working overtime to make the holiday season brighter for children and their families through toy drives and other charitable initiatives. At the Company's headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich., Chr ... Continue reading
Acura today announced that the 2015 Acura TLX Prototype performance luxury sedan will debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January. The TLX will mark the debut of a new name for Acura's mid-size modern luxury sedan entry, replacing the outgoing TL model. The all-new model will feature ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has seen its all-new 7-passenger 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander named an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick+" â the highest safety achievement designated by the non-profit vehicle research and crash test ratings agency â and its 5-passenger 2 ... Continue reading
Praised by the automotive press at last month's Los Angeles Auto Show for "elegant yet dynamic exterior styling" and "a dizzying array of luxury features," the all-new 2015 K900[1] rear-drive sedan will make its television debut on December 25 with a 30-second ad titled "Preconceived Notions" airing during multiple nat ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 Models Receive IIHS's Highest Safety Rating
Recently redesigned and featuring the Mazda-developed SKYACTIV1 TECHNOLOGY, the 2014 Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 today earned a "Top Safety Pick+" distinction from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Only 22 vehicles earned a Top Safety Pick+ award, with the Mazda brand garnering the second-highest number of ... Continue reading
Honda to Debut All-New 2015 Fit at North American International Auto Show
Honda will take the wraps off the all-new 2015 Fit at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13, at 2:40 pm. Honda will showcase significant advancements designed to further extend Fit's status as the benchmark vehicle in the subcompact-car class. ... Continue reading
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced that the company has installed a Nissan EV DC Fast Charger at Simon Property Group's Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, California. As Northern California's premier open-air shopping a ... Continue reading
Automobile Advertising of the Year Finalists Announced
The One Club, producers of the prestigious One Show Awards, announced today the finalists for the 2014 One Show Automobile Advertising of the Year Award. In partnership with the North American International Auto Show (www.naias.com) in Detroit, The One Club has created a special award to recognize creative excellence i ... Continue reading
The 2014 Cadillac CTS Receives Title of Motor Trend's Car of the Year
CentralFloridaCadillac.com, an Orlando Florida Cadillac dealer specializing in online auto sales, is proud to announce that the newly available 2014 Cadillac CTS has secured the prestigious position of Motor Trend Car of the Year. The 2014 Cadillac CTS won over a total of seven finalists including the Mazda 3, Kia Fort ... Continue reading
Mopar Provides Plenty of Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
Hundreds of Mopar accessories and merchandise available for less than $50 at Mopar.com and Wearmopar.com WearMopar.com offering a 'Holiday Free Freight Promotion" on any standard shipping order placed by Dec 31 280,000 proven quality-tested parts and accessories, most are available on the Mopar eStore or through an aut ... Continue reading
Synthos S.A., one of Europe's largest manufacturers of synthetic rubber has announced a strategic sales alliance with Ohio based Harwick Standard Distribution Corporation to distribute Synthos styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) and butadiene rubber (BR) products in the United States and Canada. ... Continue reading
NSC Estimates 261 Deaths from Traffic Crashes for 2013 Christmas and New Year's Holiday Periods
The National Safety Council today released its estimates of traffic fatalities for the Christmas and New Year's holiday periods. The Christmas holiday period â 6:00 p.m. December 24 through 11:59 December 25 â is estimated to result in 105 traffic fatalities and another 11,200 medically consulted injuries. Th ... Continue reading
American Honda Confirms Line Up for the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has confirmed that it will debut the all-new 2015 Honda Fit and the newly-named 2015 Acura TLX Prototype at the upcoming North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) held in Detroit in January 2014. 2015 Honda Fit for US Market The 2015 Fit will build on the outgoing model's innovative ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania Launches HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers to Keep People Safe This Holiday Season
Promotes Designated Driving in Memory of U.S. Naval Officer -- The Pennsylvania State Police, PennDOT and the Liquor Control Board today announced a new, statewide campaign to promote designated driving in an effort to keep drunk drivers off the road. The State Police Commissioner, PLCB Chairman and PennDOT Executive D ... Continue reading
Winter is Coming; Goodyear Suggests Getting 'Tired'
As the official first day of winter approaches, drivers are reminded that it may be time to consider a "tiring" experience. According to The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , the comfort level of driving for many motorists over the next several weeks may be dependent upon the condition of their vehicles and tires. ... Continue reading
Honda To Begin Sales In Japan Of The Vezel, It's Brand New Compact SUV
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan of the Vezel, a new vehicle that brings together the dynamic qualities of an SUV, the elegance of a coupe and the functionality of a minivan, and will deliver excellent fuel economy. ... Continue reading
Audi Shines Bright To Mark The Shortest Day Of The Year
Exclusive sunset shots show some of the contributors to record demand for the Vorsprung durch Technik brand in a new light ... Continue reading
Four-In-a-Row For The Fiat Doblo Cargo In The 2014 what van? Awards
The FIAT Professional range has enjoyed more award success this week, with the FIAT Doblo Cargo securing the "Light Van of the Year" award in the 2014 What Van? Awards, the fourth year in succession it has won this prestigious accolade. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen e-up! From Just £199 A Month With E-Solutions Finance
Canny customers can now get their hands on the all-electric Volkswagen e-up! from just £199 a month, through Volkswagen Finance's e-Solutions personal contract plan. ... Continue reading
New Peugeot 308 Shortlisted For 2014 European Car Of The Year
Peugeot's stunning New 308 has made it to the final seven models shortlisted for the prestigious European Car of the Year award for 2014. ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces New Advanced Active Safety Technology To The Civic Range
Honda is introducing a new suite of advanced active safety features, including advanced laser-radar cameras and sensors, in British-built Civic models from 2014. ... Continue reading
Celebrations start early for Hyundai
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has reached a major milestone in the company's operational history this week, having set a new sales record. ... Continue reading
Marc Lichte to become the new Head of Audi Design
Wolfgang Egger (50), Head of Design at Audi since May 2007, is to move to the Audi subsidiary Italdesign Giugiaro S.p.A. as Styling Director with effect as of February 1, 2014. ... Continue reading
Beyond ‘Boss’: GM, Carnegie Mellon Build on Success
General Motors recently renewed its five-year agreement with research partner Carnegie Mellon University of Pittsburgh to continue developing technologies that could allow future production vehicles to drive autonomously. The collaborative work builds on GM and Carnegie Mellonâs development of Boss, an autonomous ... Continue reading
2014 Dodge Dart, Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200 Sedans Each Named 2014 IIHS Top Safety Pick
Dodge Dart, Avenger and Chrysler 200 sedans score "good" ratings in four key IIHS tests Sixth time IIHS has commended Dodge Avenger and Chrysler 200 sedans All safety features available on Avenger and 200 sedans are standard equipment Dodge Dart lauded by IIHS every year it's been on market Dodge Dart also has 5-star s ... Continue reading
American Honda Leads the Industry with Six 2014 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Vehicles
A total of six Honda and Acura models, the most of any auto maker, received the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) under its more challenging technology requirements in guidelines implemented for the 2014 model year. ... Continue reading
The all-new 2014 Acura MDX and 2014 RLX, have earned the highest-available collision safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), while the 2014 TL performance luxury sedan achieved a TOP SAFETY PICK rating. These accomplishments come on top of the 2014 MDX and 2014 RDX having recentl ... Continue reading
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has long been established as the automotive sector's way of ushering in the new year. In 2014, the Detroit show is taking place from January 13 to 26. As a supplier to the industrial and automotive sectors, Schaeffler's focus in the capital of the USA's automotive indu ... Continue reading
Barbados To Host 2014 Top Gear Festival
Top Gear Festival will make its Americas debut on the Caribbean island of Barbados at the newly renovated Bushy Park Circuit on May 17-18, 2014. Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, Top Gear Festival Barbados will feature an awe-inspiring line up of cars and driving talent including The Stig, the T ... Continue reading
As winter approaches and many gear up for the holiday travel season, AutoZone presents some tips for basic vehicle maintenance to get travelers through the ice and snow safely and reliably. Winter weather brings reduced sunlight and poor road conditions, and acting on the following tips will help ensure safe travel: Ma ... Continue reading
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer insurance company, is rolling out a new teen driver safety program that can prevent teens from texting while driving and give parents valuable feedback about their teen's driving behavior.Every day in 2012, nine people were killed and another 1,153 people were injured in car crashes inv ... Continue reading
2,721 kids in the game and counting with Hyundai Hockey Helpers
Hyundai Hockey Helpers delivers an estimated $1-million to KidSport to fund grants to deserving kids for equipment and league registration fees Just in its second year, Hyundai Hockey Helpers (HHH) has funded 2,721 grants this year to help deserving kids play hockey with more grants still being funded for the balance o ... Continue reading
American Honda had the highest fleet-average fuel economy, largest year-over-year fuel economy increase and lowest CO2 emissions of any full-line automaker in the U.S. for model year 2012 (MY2012), according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its just-released fuel-economy trends report, "Light-Duty A ... Continue reading
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