Thursday, June 19, 2014

2014 Jeep Wrangler, 2014 Dodge Challenger and 2014 Ram ProMaster Win Best Retained Value Awards

Edmunds.com has named the 2014 Jeep Wrangler, 2014 Dodge Challenger and 2014 Ram ProMaster winners of its 2014 Best Retained Value Awards. The three Chrysler Group vehicles earned awards in the following categories: 2014 Jeep Wrangler: Compact SUV 2014 Dodge Challenger: Midsize/Large Coupe 2014 Ram ProMaster: Commercia ... Continue reading

2014 Kia Optima And Soul Receive AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

U.S.-built* Optima Midsize Sedan Wins Award for Second Consecutive Year while Soul Urban Utility Earns Honor for First Time - 18th annual AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards identifies most appealing cars in the market and assists consumers in making informed vehicle purchasing decisions - Survey measured responses ... Continue reading

CarCharging Intends to Integrate Tesla Motors' Electric Vehicle Charging Technology into its Blink Network

Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services and owner of the Blink Network, one of the largest EV charging networks, announced its intention to integrate the Tesla Motors' EV charging technology into Blink EV charging stati ... Continue reading

Allstate Announces May Catastrophe Loss Estimate

The Allstate Corporation today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of May 2014 of $440 million, pre-tax ($286 million after-tax). Catastrophe losses occurring in May comprised eleven events at an estimated cost of $400 million, pre-tax, plus unfavorable reserve reestimates of prior reported catastrophe ... Continue reading

2015 Honda Fit Multimedia Advertising Campaign Features Comedian Nick Thune, Showcases the Incredible Versatility of the All-New Honda Fit

Hyper-stylized and humorous campaign focuses on the 2015 Honda Fit's larger-than-life capabilities - Multicultural extension features award-winning drummer Questlove in 'Meant For You, Fit For You' campaign - Innovative multiplatform gaming and digital media integration target the resourceful Gen-Y customer ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada Introduces All-new 2015 Outback

Highest level of comfort, quietness and refinement. Revised powertrains: increased performance and efficiency. Enhanced EyeSight driver-assistance system with improved camera performance available. New safety technology available, including rear radar with Blind Spot Detection, Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic ... Continue reading

From Talking to Texting, Americans Fess Up to Dangerous Driving Behaviors Despite Recognizing that They're Unsafe

All over the country, grills are heating, drinks cooling and long-ago-planned vacations are fast approaching. For those reading these annual touchstones like so many iced tea leaves, all signs point to summer – even if its official start date isn't until June 21. While summer brings with it many things to celebrat ... Continue reading

2015 ILX Offers Two Powertrain Options plus Premium Features on Acur's Gateway Luxury Sports Sedan

Going on sale June 18, 2014 the 2015 Acura ILX lineup provides new luxury buyers with numerous ways to join the Acura family with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP1) starting at $27,050. The ILX is available in four grade levels offering different blends of performance and premium features plus Acura refine ... Continue reading

GM Again Receives Most Initial Quality Vehicle Awards

General Motors continues its strong performance in the J.D. Power Initial Quality StudySM taking more initial quality awards than any other automaker for the second year in a row. GM also has the most models ranked in the top three in their respective segments. GM’s plant in Ingersoll, Canada, where the Chevrolet ... Continue reading

J.D. Power Reports: Initial Quality Problems Increase as Automakers Struggle to Launch Vehicles with Technology That Consumers Find Easy to Use

Porsche Ranks Highest among Nameplates for a Second Consecutive Year; General Motors Company Receives Six Model-Level Awards; Hyundai Motor Company Receives Five WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 18, 2014 -- The number of problems experienced by new-vehicle owners has increased from the previous year, as automakers contin ... Continue reading

Hyundai Captures Most Initial Quality Awards In Its History

J.D. Power today presented three Hyundai vehicles – 2014 Genesis, 2014 Elantra and 2014 Accent – their highest award for initial quality in their respective segments. Hyundai ranked fourth overall in initial quality, climbing six spots from last year, and was the highest-ranked non-premium brand. In total, Hy ... Continue reading

2014 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Challenger Lead their Segments in Initial Quality

Chrysler Town & Country is highest-ranking minivan for initial quality for the third time in four years Dodge Challenger leads Midsize Sporty Car segment for second time in four years Ram 1500, Dodge Grand Caravan rank among top three for initial quality in their segments Chrysler Group's ultimate family vehicle, Chrys ... Continue reading

New Vehicle Buyers Again Rank Porsche Highest in Initial Quality

Jaguar Secures Its Place as a Leading Initial Quality Brand with 2nd Place Score In J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study

Improvement in initial quality helps Jaguar achieve a second place ranking among all nameplates in U.S. industry - Jaguar ranks in top ten in initial quality for the third year in a row - The Jaguar F-TYPE launches to second place in its segment MAHWAH, NJ--June 18, 2014: J.D. Power today announced Jaguar ranks second ... Continue reading

Kia Ranks Sixth Among Automakers In 2014 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study

Cadenza and Sportage Recognized as Segment Leaders as Fast-Moving Brand Moves Up Four Positions Over Last Year - Kia achieves its highest-ever IQS ranking and outpaces the industry average - Sportage claims second-consecutive IQS award in a tie while Cadenza receives first-time honors ... Continue reading

Hyundai snares most initial quality awards in its history

Hyundai Highest Ranked Non-Luxury Brand as Genesis, Elantra, and Accent Top their Segments in 2014 J.D. Power U.S. Initial Quality Study ... Continue reading

Design student's Qoros 9 Sedan Concept Makes a Debut at UK Exhibition

Automotive design student takes Qoros for a spin into the future Qoros 9 Sedan Concept for the year 2020 results from internship and sponsorship Qoros dedicated to nurturing new talent via real and conceptual project experience Shanghai, 18 June 2014 – After an internship during which he worked amongst some of the ... Continue reading

Ford reveals new two-tone Fiesta Zetec S Red and Black Edition

Ford reveals new two-tone Fiesta Zetec S Red and Black Edition models priced from £15,995 Most powerful ever 1.0-litre volume production car debuts new 140PS version of Ford’s multi-award-winning 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, offering more power-per-litre than a Bugatti Veyron Fiesta Red and Black Editions achieve ... Continue reading

Ford Transit Durability Test Prepares it for 10 Years of Hard Work!

Ford subjects the all-new Transit to its most intensive testing regime to simulate the toughest possible 10-year working life in just six months Prototypes cover the equivalent of 11 million kilometres – 275 round-the-world trips – with customers, on proving grounds, and across four continents in temperatures ... Continue reading

Kia Soul EV achieves major TUV Nord Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) certificate

ISO 14040 certification considers whole-life environmental impact of Soul EV Soul EV to go on sale in the UK late 2014 The Kia Soul EV has become the latest model from the Korean brand to earn important certification for its outstanding whole-life environmental credentials. TÜV Nord, an independent technical inspect ... Continue reading

New Audi S3 Cabriolet is now ready to order - first deliveries expected in September

First ever S Series compact cabriolet and first quattro-equipped variant join latest soft-top A3 range New S3 Cabriolet is now ready to order - first deliveries expected in September 300 PS 2.0 TFSI quattro – 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds, 155mph top speed, combined MPG 39.8, CO2 165g/km – priced from £38,910 OTR ... Continue reading

The new generation Mercedes-Benz CLS

Mercedes-Benz has extensively revised the four-door CLS Coupe and the CLS Shooting Brake. Both design icons now feature a honed front section. Their further upgraded interior boasts lots of new, perfectly handcrafted details and they also bring ground-breaking technical innovations to the road. The futuristic MULTIBEAM ... Continue reading

The new PEUGEOT 508 is emblematic of the Brand's future models

Power units have the lowest CO2 and are the most economical in their segment Top-of-the-range appearance and specification is in keeping with the brand’s move up-market PEUGEOT today presented in London a major evolution of its grand tourer in the D segment, allowing the new PEUGEOT 508 to express the Brand’s ... Continue reading