GM has Advanced technologies apply precision to competitive benchmarking
Precision not patriotism is the focus of red, white and blue light scanning used by General Motorsâ Competitive Benchmarking team to surgically dissect competitor vehicles. The high-tech search for what is good and bad is conducted about three dozen times a year globally with models strategically selected that are ... Continue reading
Winnebago Trend Earns "Top 2014 RV Debut" From RVBusiness
Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States recreation vehicle manufacturer, earned a "Top 2014 RV Debut" from RVBusiness Magazine for the Company's Winnebago Trend Class C motorhome. ... Continue reading
2014 Lincoln MKX Introduces Tree-Based Alternative to Fiberglass for Interior Parts
While many Lincoln MKX drivers may tie a tree to the top of their vehicle this time of year, 2014 will see the MKX crossover with tree-based components inside the vehicle. A three-year collaboration between The Lincoln Motor Company, sustainable solutions pioneer Weyerhaeuser and auto parts supplier Johnson Controls ha ... Continue reading
Acura MDX Wins 2014 AutoGuide.com Utility Vehicle of the Year Award
The 2014 Acura MDX luxury sport utility vehicle received the 2014 AutoGuide.com Utility Vehicle of the Year Award. The all-new 2014 MDX offers even higher levels of luxury comfort and quietness, together with exhilarating dynamic performance, class-leading fuel-economy ratings, and advanced safety features, and an even ... Continue reading
Citroen Unveils The Latest Addition To DS Line: DS 5lS
Citroen has today unveiled the latest addition to its DS line - DS 5LS. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Pick-Up 2014 Pick-Up Of The Year
Volkswagen's highly-acclaimed Amarok has scooped the prestigious 'Pick-up of the Year' title from specialist off-road publication, 4x4 Magazine. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall's 'Limited Editions' Have Unlimited Spec Appeal
With exceptionally generous standard spec and prices starting from just£8,995, Vauxhall has bolstered its range with stylish new 'Limited Edition' models including Astra GTC, Astra 5-door hatchback, Insignia and Corsa. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Supplies Cars To Support 'Crisis At Christmas' Homeless Charity Initiative
Hyundai is supporting Crisis, the national charity for single homeless people, by supplying 15 vehicles for use by its dedicated team of volunteers in London over Christmas. ... Continue reading
ANCAP Awards Isuzu D-MAX & MU-X Five Star Safety Rating
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today awarded a five-star safety rating to the Isuzu D-MAX ute and All-New Isuzu MU-X seven-seater SUV. ... Continue reading
Abarth Scorpions to Strike at Bathurst
A specially designed livery will ensure the Abarth Motorsport team racecars stand out from the grid at the 2014 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour race. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Amarok named 2014 Pick-Up of the Year
Volkswagen's highly-acclaimed Amarok has scooped the prestigious 'Pick-up of the Year' title from UK specialist off-road publication, 4x4 Magazine. ... Continue reading
Panda Wins Five Stars for Safety
Fiat's iconic Panda has received an early Christmas gift in the form of a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). ... Continue reading
Holden Launches New Advertising Campaign: Holden Brand is here to Stay
Holden will launch an important new advertising campaign today titled 'We're Here to Stay'. ... Continue reading
Hiding in Plain Sight: Keeping the Highly Anticipated New Ford Mustang Away from the Paparazzi
The all-new Ford Mustang is one of the most hotly anticipated cars of the year, with everyone wanting to see what it looked like before it was even revealed When prototypes with final bodywork are built, engineers spend months testing the vehicles with padded camouflage and special paint jobs to hide the true shape In ... Continue reading
GEICO urges drivers to play it safe in the snow and ice during winter months
-Now that the winter season is in full swing with snow and freezing rain, GEICO advises travelers take a few specific precautions before hitting the road this holiday season. Take the time to winterize your car. Make sure the car battery, fluid levels, lights, windshield wipers, tires and brakes have all been checked b ... Continue reading
Sweden Buys 102 More BvS10 All-terrain Vehicles from BAE Systems
-BAE Systems has signed a $120 million (SEK 800m) contract to supply an additional 102 BvS10 all-terrain vehicles to Sweden. The new sale is the result of an extended contract option taken out when the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) announced a purchase of 48 BvS10 armored vehicles from BAE Systems Hä ... Continue reading
teris Awarded Five-Year Transportation Operations Training Contract with National Highway Institute
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ITI), a leader in providing intelligent traffic management information solutions, was one of three firms selected for a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Traffic Design and Operations Training Services, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The FHWA ... Continue reading
Dealertrack and Dealer.com Unite to Transform Automotive Retail
--Dealertrack Technologies and Dealer.com today announced a definitive agreement for Dealertrack to acquire Dealer.com, a leading provider of marketing and operations software and services for the automotive industry. Through the combination, the companies expect to realize their shared vision to transform automotive r ... Continue reading
First 2014 CTS Vsport Delivered
The first Cadillac CTS Vsport produced was delivered today to the high bidder in an auction to benefit the SAE Foundationâs support of science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, education programs. Tim and Pat Whited of Nederland, Colo., took delivery of the new twin turbocharged sedan at McCaddon Cadill ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Spark Named a IIHS 2014 Top Safety Pick
The 2014 Chevrolet Spark is a Top Safety Pick in its first year of eligibility, and is the only vehicle in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety minicar segment to earn the rating in 2014 model year testing. Spark achieved highest possible âgoodâ scores in the IIHSâs moderate overlap front, side, ro ... Continue reading
Kids Turn to OnStar for News on Santa’s Journey
Starting on Christmas Eve, families traveling in General Motorsâ vehicles with OnStar services will be able to learn Santaâs whereabouts by simply pressing the blue OnStar button in the U.S., Canada and now in Mexico. For the fifth consecutive year, OnStar is providing the service through collaboration with t ... Continue reading
DETROIT â Customers of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe will get a vehicle that offers a new level of security and one designed to deter thieves who target vehicle parts. Thwarting theft was a design focus of Chevroletâs full-size SUVs. New standard features include a steering column lock that deters push-away and to ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces 2014 Poster Contest Winners
-The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest held in conjunction with the upcoming 2014 show, which takes place Jan. 13-26 at Cobo Center in Detroit. This year's contest drew a record 989 entries from 73 high schools. ... Continue reading
Vehicle manufacturers are increasingly turning to aluminum and other "exotic" materials as they design new vehicles to meet stringent CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) and safety standards. Properly repairing these vehicles after they have been damaged in a collision requires different equipment and repair techniqu ... Continue reading
2014 Hyundai Azera Starting Price Lowered By $1,250
Hyundai has lowered the starting price on the 2014 Azera premium sedan to $31,000, a reduction of $1,250, while offering significant new features and refinements to this award-winning model, which has seen a sales leap of 34 percent this year. ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 brings a pop of Italian style to the highway landscape
Today's drivers are starting to pick up on the styling trends of today: energetic front fascia, sculpted curvature, and blunt back ends seem to be among the common elements that garner applause in recent years. But how does a car company maintain its own look and feel while keeping up with what's current? Many attempt ... Continue reading
Exco Technologies Limited announces acquisition of Automotive Leather Company
Exco Technologies Limited (TSX: XTC) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Automotive Leather Company Group (PTY) Limited ('ALC'), a private company organized under the laws of South Africa, whereby a wholly-owned subsidiary of Exco would acquire all of the shares of ALC. Pursuant to the terms ... Continue reading
Meritor WABCO Enhances OnLane, its Innovative Lane Departure Warning System
Meritor WABCO, a leader in the integration of safety and efficiency technology for the North American commercial vehicle industry, today announced a new option for OnLaneâ¢, its innovative lane departure warning system, that enhances OnLane with the ability to record and save videos of critical safety events. The n ... Continue reading
AAMCO Maplewood Gives Back to Family in Need this Holiday Season
St. Paul Couple Receives Free Transmission & Labor AAMCO, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, is proud to recognize its Maplewood, Minnesota center for installing a transmission free of charge, including parts and labor, to a local family in need. ( ... Continue reading
Work Truck Show 2014 Green Truck Ride-and-Drive to Provide a More Tailored Test Drive Experience
To keep pace with the evolving advanced truck technologies and alternative fuels vehicle market, the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive at The Work Truck Show® 2014 will include a closed-access driving area in addition to the traditional open road test drive course. ... Continue reading
Thirty-nine vehicles meet tougher criteria to earn 2014 safety awards from IIHS
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 SAFETY PICK by meeting t ... Continue reading
Consumer Spending on New Vehicles to Set a Record for December
While new-vehicle sales started slow in December, they are expected to finish strong at the end of the month, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales U.S. consumers are expected to spend more than $34 billion on new vehicles in December, a his ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the all-new, 2014MY Forester has been joined by the 2014MY Legacy and Outback (with Optional EyeSight) to be named as 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) along with the highest possible rating of "Superior" for Front Crash Preventio ... Continue reading
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