ARLINGTON, Va. â The aluminum-body 2015 Ford F-150 crew cab swept the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's full slate of crashworthiness evaluations to qualify for a 2015 Top Safety Pick award. The F-150 extended cab turned in a good performance in 4 of 5 assessments but stumbled in the small overlap front tes ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 TOYOTA 4RUNNER REVIEW
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An Inside Look at FCA US LLC: Enjoy the Last Days of Summer with FCA360
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.<br /> <br /> Optimized for use on multiple web browsers and mobile devices, FCA360 enables users to explore product news, inno ... Continue reading
Online Auto-Purchasing On The Rise
An Accenture Survey has found that 75% of U.S. respondents would consider making car selection, price negotiation, financing, back office paperwork, and home delivery completely online. Additionally, there is no high-pressure environment where price negotiations will take place, rather the comfortability of the purchas ... Continue reading
Hypercars from Aston Martin, Ferrari and McLaren at the Salon Privé
Representing the pinnacle of engineering, the three latest and greatest hypercars from Aston Martin, Ferrari and McLaren will be on display at this years Salon Privé, as part of the three-day events tantalising display of vehicles. With six-figure price tags, extremely limited production numbers, and ownership by ... Continue reading
Ford Brings its Show-Stoppers to the UK's CarFest South
Ford will head to CarFest South this month with its Cosworth-powered Transit Supervan 3 to continue celebrations of its star commercial vehicleâs 50th birthday. Fordâs newest Transit â a 2015 Custom Sport Van painted gold to mark the half century â will join the convoy behind the 1994 Super Van, an ... Continue reading
GNK New technology to make Hybrids the Driver’s Choice
At the 66th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, GKN Automotive will demonstrate new technologies that will make hybrids the driveline of choice for future drivers. The companys stand (Hall 5.1, B32) will also display the torque vectoring all-wheel drive system that drives the hotly-anticipated new Ford Focus RS. GKN Automotive ... Continue reading
The Audi e-tron Quattro Concept
First ever purely electric Audi SUV destined for series production following Frankfurt concept reveal Audi e-tron quattro concept will be unveiled at IAA 2015 Production ready model scheduled for 2018 Capable of more than 310 miles Electrified quattro drivetrain with three motors cd value of just 0.25 Ingolstadt/Frankf ... Continue reading
Toyota Plows Ahead with New Production Engineering Building in Georgetown
Groundbreaking Celebration Includes Donation of Vehicles to Three Local Nonprofits GEORGETOWN, KY --August 18, 2015: Sometimes a shovel just doesnât cut it. To break ground on its new production engineering campus in Georgetown today, Toyota called in a pro. A 2015 TRD Pro Series Tundra, that is. During a ceremony ... Continue reading
GM Student Corps Paints the Town – And More
128 high school students learn leadership, teamwork and important life skills DETROIT â Pontiac High School students returning to classes this week are being greeted by a new, massive âPHOENIX PRIDEâ sign that represents more than the schoolâs mascot. Ten of their classmates helped refurbish several ... Continue reading
2016 Nissan TITAN XD Gets Special 'Reserved Parking Space' Atop Tennessee Titans' Nissan Stadium
This might just be the perfect tailgating spot for this weekendâs upcoming Tennessee Titans preseason game against the St. Louis Rams. Nissan enlisted a heavy-duty crane to lift an all-new 2016 Nissan TITAN XD full-size pickup into a special âreservedâ parking space next to the video scoreboard at the ne ... Continue reading
Law Enforcement Agencies in Six Midwest States Launching Labor Day Weekend Drunken-Driving Crackdown
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin join nationwide full-force effort to catch impaired motorists over summer-end holiday MATTESON, Ill., Aug. 18, 2015 -- Law enforcement agencies in six surrounding Midwest states will participate in a nationwide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that focuses ... Continue reading
Allstate Roadside Services Selected as Roadside Assistance Provider to Help Protect Lyft Drivers
Ride-hailing continues to grow in popularity; whether you're a commuter looking for ways to save on transportation or protect the planet, or a driver trying to set your own schedule and make some extra cash. Drivers with Lyft are getting a new perk. Allstate Roadside Services (ARS), one of the nation's leading provider ... Continue reading
Gooding & Company's Two-Day Pebble Beach Auctions Realizes More Than $128 Million
3 cars sell above $10 million, 26 cars above $1 million New auction records broken for Ferrari and Porsche PEBBLE BEACH, CA -- Aug. 18, 2015: Gooding & Company, the official auction house of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance®, realized more than $128 million at its Pebble Beach Auctions this weekend, resulting in a two ... Continue reading
Interest in Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Shows Little Change Since 2013
Men are more interested than women in both electrics and diesels NEW YORK -- Aug. 19, 2015: Electric cars â encompassing the full battery of products ranging from traditional hybrids, plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles â have seen some impressive benchmarks come and go in recent years. 2013 and 2014 e ... Continue reading
Cross reference: Aerodynamics is certainly one of the most complex issues the automotive industry has to deal with today. Still, in the 21st century, experts can use high-performance computers the size of refrigerators that spend days unravelling the mysteries of air flows. Carl F. W. BORGWARD, who became interested in ... Continue reading
Female Car Owners Are More Tech-Ready Than Men
Women tend to believe in the technology and safety potential of connected vehicles and autonomous driving much more so than men, according to the annual Jabian Automotive Industry Survey. A blind survey of 1,045 North American drivers identifies preferences for vehicle technology and automotive services. It also sheds ... Continue reading
Millennials to Become Primary Target Segment of Subcompact SUV & Crossover Market
Subcompact SUVs and crossovers can fill voids in the automotive industry with new features, finds Frost & Sullivan MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA -- Aug. 19, 2015: Makers of subcompact sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossovers are rolling out a host of new designs and benefits to draw in early drivers, mid-to-late 20-year olds, ... Continue reading
11 Best Used Cars for College Students
Key Attributes Include: Modern Electronic Features, Distinctive Style, Versatile Cargo Area, Good Crash Rating and Low Cost of Ownership SANTA MONICA, CA -- Aug. 19, 2015: Just in time for the new school year, car shopping destination Edmunds.com identified 11 used cars and SUVs that best meet the needs of today's coll ... Continue reading
Distractions Behind the Wheel May Not be as Small as They Seem
Orthopaedic surgeons and automakers release light-hearted video series on a serious topic ROSEMONT, IL -- Aug. 19, 2015: Distractions behind the wheel can be larger-than-life. Decide to Driveâthe American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers' (Auto Alliance) distracte ... Continue reading
List 2016 Cars and Trucks by Monthly Payment
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Hireology CEO to Speak at Inaugural Women in Automotive Conference
Adam Robinson to Discuss Predicting Success of New Hires at the August 19 Conference in Orlando, FL CHICAGO -- August 18, 2015: Recent studies show that women hold 80 percent of vehicle buying decisions1, yet women hold only 25 percent of jobs in the automotive industry2. With a wealth of knowledge on recruiting and hi ... Continue reading
Grant will fund new home builds and revitalization projects, the expansion of Habitat's Mobile Response Unit fleet and vehicle donations to Habitat affiliates NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ten years after its first donation to Habitat for Humanity, Nissan today announced a $1 million grant ... Continue reading
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