U.S. DOT Announces National Recall of Takata Air Bags
Washington DC May 19, 2015; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will organize and prioritize the replacement of the defective air bag inflators that were used in nearly 34 million vehicles. NHTSA will also be coordinating with Takata and automakers that used the defective inflators in their vehicles, to ... Continue reading
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Review from Larry Nutson
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport review by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel In April more trucks were sold than cars, outselling 54 percent to 46 percent. SUVs are in the truck category and vehicles like the 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport are finding their way in to the household fleet of more ... Continue reading
Specs for the Newly Revealed2016 Chevy Camaro
The all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro offers an all-new, fourth-generation 3.6L V-6 rated at an estimated 330 hp. It incorporates fuel-saving cylinder deactivation technology, along with direct injection, to balance performance with efficiency. ... Continue reading
Renault Twingo Scooped Best Design Prize in 2015 Fleet World Honours
Another major industry award for Twingo Innovative rear-engined city car is priced from £9,495 MAPLE CROSS, UK -- May 19, 2015: The Renault Twingo has been awarded the title of âDesign of the Yearâ in the 2015 Fleet World Honours at a ceremony held this afternoon at the Royal Automobile Club in London. The ... Continue reading
Citroën C4 Picasso Voted Best MPV in Fleet Honours Awards
For the second year in succession, the Citroën C4 Picasso range has scooped the Fleet World Honours âBest MPVâ title. The award was presented to Citroën at the Fleet World Honours 2015 ceremony in London earlier today. Fleet World Honours judge, Steve Moody, named the Citroën C4 Picasso and Grand C4 ... Continue reading
Hyundai i10 triumphs at Fleet World Honours
âHyundai is leading the pack with New Generation i10â â Alex Grant, Fleet World i10 contributing to strong true fleet growth for Hyundai in Q1 2015 HIGH WYCOMBE -- May 19, 2015: Hyundai Motor UK is celebrating yet another accolade for New Generation i10 after the remarkable car was hailed âBest City ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks drives first autonomous truck on public roads
Daimler Trucks has become the world’s first manufacturer to be granted a road licence for an autonomous heavy-duty truck. The first journey in the so-called Freightliner Inspiration Truck, which took place on U.S. highway 15 in Las Vegas, was made by Brian Sandoval, Governor of Nevada, and Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard. ... Continue reading
Abarth Announces Power and Equipment Upgrades for 595 Competizione
A new level of performance and technology has just been introduced to Abarthâs sporting 595 Competizione range with a boost in power to 180hp and a host of standard equipment. A throaty Record Monza exhaust system, 17-inch alloy wheels with titanium finish, Brembo brake system, red brake callipers, leather sports ... Continue reading
Nissan Named Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
Nissan has been named Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious Fleet World Honours in London. A panel of expert judges selected the carmaker as their winner following its outstanding performance in 2014. They also named the British-built Nissan Qashqai â one of the nationâs most popular ... Continue reading
The HondaJet Makes its First Appearance in Europe
Honda Aircraft Company announced today progress and HondaJet program achievements during a press conference at the 2015 European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The HondaJet is making its first appearance in Europe and will begin a demonstration tour following EBACE 2015. The ... Continue reading
Tech Mahindra Ltd. a specialist in digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering today announced that it will build an Intelligent Electric Vehicle Charging System (IEVCS) designed to help build Ontario's clean energy future. The project, sponsored by the Ministry of Energy and funded in part through t ... Continue reading
Bosch Clean Diesel Technology Featured on 2015 Ram 1500
Clean Diesel Technology offers increased fuel economy, uncompromising power 2015 Ram 1500 utilizes Bosch clean diesel technology 2015 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel delivers the pickup segmentâs top fuel efficiency rating of 29 mpg Bosch-made injectors can manage multiple highly precise injections per combustion event New 3.0 ... Continue reading
Cell Phones Involved in an Estimated 27 Percent of All Car Crashes
Annual estimate has increased for a third consecutive year ITASCA, IL -- May 18, 2015: According to National Safety Council estimates, cell phone-related crashes have increased for the third consecutive year and now account for 27 percent of all crashes. The estimate includes crashes involving drivers who are texting o ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. announced today that effective June 30, 2015, Pietro Gorlier is appointed Chief Operating Officer Components reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne. Mr. Gorlier will also retain his current responsibilities as Head of Parts & Service (MOPAR) and member of the ... Continue reading
Hyundai Donates 2015 Sonata To High School Automotive Program
Company Committed to Supporting the Technicians of Tomorrow DANVERS, Mass., May 18, 2015 -- Essex Technical High School received a new addition to its Technology and Services Academy from Hyundai Motor America. The company donated a 2015 Sonata that will be used to train new technicians, which is extremely critical for ... Continue reading
New Joisey Noos: Self-Serve Fueling a Possibility
State senators introduce legislation that would give consumers the choice of self-serve fueling. ​TRENTON, N.J. May 19, 2015 â NACSonline reported that Two New Jersey state senators have introduced legislation that would allow drivers to choose to pump their own gas in the Garden State, for the first time si ... Continue reading
April 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
LONDON -- May 19, 2015: In April, FCA outpaced industry sales growth in Europe for the fourth consecutive month with passenger car sales up 13.4% year-over-year to nearly 79,000 vehicles. The Group was leader in the European A segment for the 28th consecutive month, with the Fiat 500 and Fiat Panda accounting for a com ... Continue reading
Lear Plans to Open Automotive Seat Cover Plant in Gostivar, Macedonia
Lear Corporation , a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical distribution systems, today announced its plans to open a new automotive plant to produce seat covers in Gostivar, Macedonia, in summer 2015. Serving all major European automotive manufacturers, Lear's new facility will initially employ a ... Continue reading
NACS Study: Majority of Americans Summer Vacations Include Driving
ALEXANDRIA, Va. May 19, 2015 â One in four Americans (27%) say they will take more time on vacation trips this summer and 86% of these vacationers say they will travel by car, according to new NACS consumer survey results. Affordability is the top reason for vacationers to travel by car, cited by 61% of drivers. T ... Continue reading
Is That Cupid Behind the Wheel?
New Enterprise Rent-A-Car Survey Reveals We'll Drive the Farthest for Love "How Far Would You Drive?" Survey Explores Americans' Willingness to Go the Distance for Love, Family, Sports, Music ST. LOUIS, May 19, 2015 -- As the summer travel season gets underway, a new survey* from Enterprise Rent-A-Car reveals just wher ... Continue reading
In Elegant Black: Porsche 911 Carrera and Boxster Black Editions
Exclusive editions of 2016 Porsche Boxster and 911 Carrera in classic color combination ATLANTA -- May 19, 2015: Porsche has created a special model of the 911 Carrera and Boxster: the Black Edition. The combination of black exterior and interior emphasizes the timeless, classy elegance of each sports car. As the name ... Continue reading
Chevy Silverado HD Stalwart of Ultimate Off-road Trip
Philadelphia couple leave the hustle and bustle to live life in the wild Picture this: Travelling through Arizonaâs Badlands, with no one to be found for miles, and the two-track path you found on Google Maps is crumbling beneath your 2015 Silverado 2500. In these conditions, you rely on your own ingenuity, and if ... Continue reading
Automotive Hall of Fame: Montezemolo Dedicates Award to Schumacher
Dearborn MI May 17, 2015; Former Ferrari boss, Luca di Montezemolo is to dedicate his induction in to the Automotive Hall of Fame to Michael Schumacher. Upon hearing the news he had been inducted, Montezemolo announced he would dedicate his award to his friend, Michael Schumacher. The seven-time world champion, who won ... Continue reading
As automakers continue to improve vehicle fuel economy to meet upcoming U.S. government regulations, there is a strong focus on advanced transmission improvements and innovations given their cost-effectiveness. Schaeffler, a global leader in drive train optimization technologies, will discuss the company's advanced tra ... Continue reading
Raytheon Secures European Training Outsource Contract with Honda Motor Europe Limited
Raytheon Professional Services GmbH (RPS), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company , has signed a long-term contract with Honda Motor Europe Limited for the outsourcing of all development of their Pan-European dealer training, as well as domestic training delivery operations in the UK and Germany. As part of the contract, RPS ... Continue reading
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