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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Special Drive: Volkswagen XL1 Concept by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

Special Drive: Volkswagen XL1 Concept by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

An example of Volkswagen's commitment By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Los Angeles, December 31, 2013 By concentrating on different forms of drive and flexible production, the Volkswagen Group will be able to anticipate future developments in sustainable mobility. The short test drive with the XL ... Continue reading

Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept Goes Off the Grid

Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept Goes Off the Grid

Dearborn MI January 2, 2014; Ford Motor Company announced today the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle with the potential to deliver the best of what a plug-in hybrid offers – without depending on the electric grid for fuel. Instead of powering its battery from an electrical outlet ... Continue reading

Champion Racing Oil to Attend Annual Motorsports Manufacturers Council at January Media Trade Conference

Champion Racing Oil to Attend Annual Motorsports Manufacturers Council at January Media Trade Conference

The Motorsports Parts Manufacturers Council (MPMC) is a division of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA). Established specifically for performance companies involved in manufacturing performance products used in racing applications, the MPMC has invited Champion to assist with addressing industry-specific ... Continue reading

Elektrobit Presents Future of Automotive Software at 2014 International CES

Elektrobit Presents Future of Automotive Software at 2014 International CES

2014 International CES --Elektrobit Automotive: WHAT – Elektrobit Automotive (EB) executives at the 2014 International CES in Las Vegas (Jan. 7-10) will be available to discuss next-generation automotive infotainment systems and navigation trends by phone or at the company’s exhibit (North Hall – Booth 3 ... Continue reading

Autobytel Announces 2014 Car and Truck of the Year Awards

Autobytel Announces 2014 Car and Truck of the Year Awards

Jaguar F-Type takes top New Car honors; Land Rover Range Rover dominates the Truck/SUV segment.-Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to connecting automotive consumers with dealers, today announced the winners of the Autobytel 2014 Car and Truck of the Year Awards. “Don’t let the 2014 Land Rover Range Rover ... Continue reading

Bosch Sponsors First-Ever Driverless Car Experience at the 2014 International CES

Bosch Sponsors First-Ever Driverless Car Experience at the 2014 International CES

Automated Vehicle Technologies Intended to Create Safer Driving Bosch-sponsored CES Driverless Car Experience to further automated vehicle technologies for a safer driving experience Vehicle demonstrations allow users to get a great understanding of each automated technology in action Consumer electronics and technolog ... Continue reading

Well Prepared and Safe into the Winter Holidays

Well Prepared and Safe into the Winter Holidays

With the start of the New Year, passionate winter sport fans are looking forward again to strapping on their skis or snow boards and dashing into the winter sports season. Being well prepared helps to prevent injuries. Both your own fitness and that of your equipment should be put to the test. Most importantly, to make ... Continue reading

Lawson Products to Present at the Sidoti Semi-Annual Microcap Conference

Lawson Products to Present at the Sidoti Semi-Annual Microcap Conference

Lawson Products, Inc. (“Lawson” or the "Company"), a distributor of products and services to the MRO marketplace, today announced that Michael DeCata, President and CEO, and Ronald Knutson, Executive Vice President and CFO, will be presenting at the Sidoti Semi-Annual Microcap Conference on Monday, January 13 ... Continue reading

Contest to win winter driving lessons by submitting best winter driving story

Contest to win winter driving lessons by submitting best winter driving story

Everyone has a winter driving story. Young Drivers of Canada is launching their YD Winter Driving Contest "My Funniest or Worst Winter Driving Story" on January 2nd, 2014 so entrants can share their winter driving experience. Entrants can win one of twelve Winter Driving Packages that include an online tutorial and in- ... Continue reading

PennDOT Outlines Winter Storm Strategies Ahead of Possible Storms

PennDOT Outlines Winter Storm Strategies Ahead of Possible Storms

With possible winter storms forecast in the days and weeks ahead, PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch today explained that while crews will work around the clock as needed, roads will not be free of ice and snow while precipitation is falling. "PennDOT follows weather forecasts just like our customers do, but the bottom ... Continue reading

Infiniti Reveals First Image of Q50 Eau Rouge Concept

Infiniti Reveals First Image of Q50 Eau Rouge Concept

Infiniti has revealed the first image of the Q50 Eau Rouge concept which will have its world premiere at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13. ... Continue reading

Dana Holding Corporation to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2014 Global Auto Industry Conference on Jan. 14

Dana Holding Corporation to Participate in the Deutsche Bank 2014 Global Auto Industry Conference on Jan. 14

Dana Holding Corporation announced today it will participate in the Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference on Jan. 14, 2014, in Detroit, Mich. President and Chief Executive Officer Roger Wood and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Bill Quigley will provide a brief overview of the company and an ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Driving Academy For Teens At San Diego Auto Show

Mercedes-Benz Introduces Driving Academy For Teens At San Diego Auto Show

Mercedes-Benz USA announced yesterday at the San Diego International Auto Show that it will offer teen driver education and training in San Diego through its DMV-certified Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy beginning in 2014. Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy's unique approach is designed to develop key decision-making skills, ... Continue reading

Remy Recognized by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance for Outstanding Shipping Performance

Remy Recognized by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance for Outstanding Shipping Performance

Remy International, Inc. , a leading worldwide manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of starters and alternators for light vehicle and commercial vehicle applications, locomotive products and hybrid electric motors, was one of the recipients of the Outstanding Shipping Performance Award, presented during the an ... Continue reading

Dave Despain joins Lucas Oil Owned MAVTV

Dave Despain joins Lucas Oil Owned MAVTV

broadcaster Dave Despain has signed a two-year contract with MAVTV American Real to host the network's five live events, beginning with the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire on Jan. 18, and a series of 30-minute, one-on-one programs interviewing drivers and other personalities from across the div ... Continue reading

Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept Goes Off the Grid, Gives Glimpse of Clean Vehicle Future

Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept Goes Off the Grid, Gives Glimpse of Clean Vehicle Future

Ford C-MAX Solar Energi Concept is first-of-its-kind sun-powered vehicle with the potential to deliver the best of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for fuel C-MAX Solar Energi Concept with a solar panel roof draws power from a special solar concentrator lens similar to a magnifying glass By using ... Continue reading

Infiniti Red Bull F1 Racing Inspired Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept First Image Press Preview

Infiniti Red Bull F1 Racing Inspired Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge Concept First Image Press Preview

Hong Kong Jan. 2, 2014- Infiniti has revealed the first image of the Q50 Eau Rouge concept which will have its world premiere at the 2014 North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 13. The Q50 Eau Rouge, a high-performance design concept based on Infiniti's Q50 premium sports sedan, draws inspiration ... Continue reading

Chrysler VEBA reaches agreement with Fiat and Chrysler providing Chrysler VEBA with $4.35 billion in funding for retiree health care

Chrysler VEBA reaches agreement with Fiat and Chrysler providing Chrysler VEBA with $4.35 billion in funding for retiree health care

The UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust (Trust) is pleased to confirm that an agreement has been reached between the Trust's Independent Fiduciary and Fiat North America LLC regarding a purchase of the Trust's entire equity interest in Chrysler Group LLC. We are very pleased that Fiat and the Trust's Independent Fiducia ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces Agreement With UAW Calling for Contributions to VEBA Trust and Also Announces a Special Distribution

Chrysler Group Announces Agreement With UAW Calling for Contributions to VEBA Trust and Also Announces a Special Distribution

Chrysler Group and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (the "UAW") have agreed to a memorandum of understanding to supplement Chrysler Group's existing collective bargaining agreement. Under the MoU, Chrysler Group will provide additional contributions to ... Continue reading

Cheers for Sports, Wishes for the New Year

Cheers for Sports, Wishes for the New Year

All sports lovers enjoyed the sports feast for "CHEER FOR SPORTS" on December 20th, 2013 sponsored by Chery. Want to spread the Vitality for sports in 2014? Don't hesitate, come and join us immediately on http://www.cheryplus.com/2013MerryChristmas/ to win your free "Nike Fuelband." Football, basketball, badminton, swi ... Continue reading

MediaCore by Jungo Connectivity Featured at GENIVI Alliance Showcase During CES 2014

MediaCore by Jungo Connectivity Featured at GENIVI Alliance Showcase During CES 2014

MediaCore is the first complete multimedia middleware registered under the GENIVI Alliance Works with GENIVI program MediaCore is to be demonstrated on the Jungo booth at CES 2014 and the GENIVI showcase during CES 2014 MediaCore 4.5, the feature-rich, multimedia and connectivity middleware that powers infotainment sys ... Continue reading

3D Gesture Recognition in Automotive Infotainment Systems Allows for Greater Driver Safety and Less Distraction

3D Gesture Recognition in Automotive Infotainment Systems Allows for Greater Driver Safety and Less Distraction

SoftKinetic, the world's leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, today unveiled an advanced in-vehicle, gesture-based infotainment solution based on SoftKinetic technologies and Freescale silicon. The solution will significantly improve driver safety and functionality, thanks to a higher focus ... Continue reading

Titan International Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Titan International Announces Changes to Board of Directors

Titan International announces that Mitchell Quain has retired from Titan International's Board of Directors. Mr. Quain has been on Titan's board for 17 years. The Titan employees and the Board of Directors thank Mitch for his dedication to the company and wish him well in his future endeavors. His retirement was effect ... Continue reading

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage Review By Steve Purdy +VIDEO

2014 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE Review By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The new Mitsubishi Mirage may be the smallest and lowest priced car I’ve reviewed in some time but it has surprising content for a car so cheap, and amazing fuel mileage considering it has no hybridization or gimmickry. In bringing out ... Continue reading

Qoros Delivers First Customer Car

Qoros Delivers First Customer Car

Six years after the formation of the new international car brand, Qoros today reached the biggest milestone in its history so far, as it handed over its first customer car. ... Continue reading

Today's The Day: New Peugeot 308 Now On Sale From Just £14,495

Today's The Day: New Peugeot 308 Now On Sale From Just £14,495

The wait is over. The critically acclaimed New 308 from Peugeot is officially on sale from today. ... Continue reading

New Volkswagen Passat Executive And Executive Style For 2014

New Volkswagen Passat Executive And Executive Style For 2014

Volkswagen is adding even more luxury and style to the best-selling Passat range, with the introduction of two new trim levels: Executive and Executive Style. ... Continue reading

£5000 Competition Winner Unveiled At Classic Motor Show

£5000 Competition Winner Unveiled At Classic Motor Show

One of the UK's leading classic car insurance brokers has announced the winner of one of its most prestigious competitions. ... Continue reading

BRZ Now in Dealers

BRZ Now in Dealers

Subaru's ultra-popular BRZ sports coupe is now available for sale in the brand's authorised retail network for the first time. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Celebrates An Extraordinary Year

Rolls-Royce Celebrates An Extraordinary Year

As 2013 draws to a close, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates an extraordinary year in a suitably unique, innovative and effortless fashion. ... Continue reading

BMW Service Inclusive and MINI TLC, providing 'peace of mind'

BMW Service Inclusive and MINI TLC, providing 'peace of mind'

BMW Group Australia has launched the BMW Service Inclusive (BSI) and MINI TLC service packages with a revised and simplified pricing and benefit structure. ... Continue reading

Grand Cherokee upstages key rivals to become 4x4 Of The Year

Grand Cherokee upstages key rivals to become 4x4 Of The Year

Jeep Grand Cherokee has outclassed talented rivals including those costing more than twice its price to become 4x4 Australia Magazine's 2014 4x4 Of The Year. ... Continue reading

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