Jeep Cherokee Icy Imprint - It's A Jeep Thing
By Mike Driehorst By now, youâve probably seen that frozen imprint of the Jeep® Cherokee front fascia â and had a hard time believing itâs real. Well, the person who took some of those photos also couldnât believe it. âIt did not look real,â said Trista Stiles, a critical care nurse at ... Continue reading
Winter Testing Season at Ram Truck
Auburn Hills, Mich. February 20, 2015; Piles of snow and below-zero temperatures in Houghton, Mich., Bemidji, Minn., and other hostile winter areas are the cue for Ram Engineering to suit up and run severe cold weather and plow testing. Every year, the dedicated truck engineering teams take advantage of the naturally r ... Continue reading
2015 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD Review By John Heilig +VIDEO
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GEICO RV is rolling to an event near you. Tour starts Today
GEICO RV is ready to hit the open road with a full schedule of events slated for 2015. The GEICO RV tour will kick-off at the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 20 and it will end at the Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., on Nov. 20. The tour will hit NASCAR, RV and motorcycle related events across t ... Continue reading
Portia/UCLA Study Reveals Millennials' Views on Cars and Mobility
Refutes Myth that Millennials Donât Want to Own Cars; Tesla and VW Are Top Brands LONG BEACH, CA -- February 20, 2015: A new research study by Portia Consulting and the University of California, Los Angeles sheds light on the surprising attitudes, preferences and behaviors of millennials about cars and mobility. T ... Continue reading
LoJack Showcase New Asset Tracking Solutions for Commercial Equipment at The Rental Show
Company to Demonstrate Capabilities of New Telematics Offering LoJack® Connect for Equipment at Booth #8529 CANTON, MA -- Feb. 20, 2015: LoJack Corporation , a provider of vehicle theft recovery and advanced fleet management solutions, will demonstrate the company's new telematics offering, LoJack® Connect for Equipm ... Continue reading
AAMCO Announces the Opening of AAMCO University Training Center for Franchisees and Employees
Center offers state of the art training and represents AAMCO's commitment to Industry-leading customer service HORSHAM, PA -- Feb. 19, 2015: AAMCO, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, is pleased to announce the opening of AAMCO University, a state-of-the-art training faci ... Continue reading
Airbiquity Expands Presence In Asia Pacific Region
Global Connected Car Company Hires Three Technology Veterans for Tokyo Office to Meet Customer Needs and Enhance Relationships SEATTLE -- Feb. 20, 2015: Airbiquity®, a global leader in connected car services, today announced the addition of three full-time Japanese personnel to its Tokyo office, demonstrating the comp ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Retail Sales in February Expected to Cross the Million Mark
New-vehicle retail and total sales in February 2015 are expected to reach their highest levels for the month since 2002, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales New-vehicle retail sales in February 2015 are projected to reach 1,033,100 units, ... Continue reading
Kia Introduces its New Seven-Speed Dual Clutch
Kia launches its first sevenâspeed DCT in new ceeâd GT Line models Developed in-house at Kiaâs Namyang R&D Innovative hollow double-gear input shaft minimises loss of torque Improved fuel economy and more decisive acceleration New DCT will appear on other Kia models in the future Kia has announced applic ... Continue reading
World Premiere for Kia's New 1.0-litre Turbocharged Engine
World premiere for Kiaâs new downsized 1.0-litre T-GDi engine Developed in-house at Kiaâs Namyang R&D centre Newly-developed laser-drilled injectors enable more efficient combustion Single-scroll turbocharger with electric scavenging system Innovation dual-thermostat cooling for cylinder heads and engine bloc ... Continue reading
Apple's i Car Production In 2020?
Bloomberg reports that Apple is targeting 2020 to begin producing its electric car. Special to The Auto Channel By Angela Swartz Tech Reporter Silicon Valley Business Journal Silicon Valley February 19, 2015; Apple Inc., which the Wall Street Journal said has been working on an electric car, wants its team to begin pro ... Continue reading
KODA at the Geneva Motor Show, New Models
New crisply-styled Å KODA flagship set to make its mark New top model offers new dimensions in room, comfort and quality Powerhouse: The new Å KODA Octavia vRS 230; top speed 155 mph Stylish new Å KODA Fabia Monte Carlo makes its debut MLADA BOLESLAV -- February 20, 2015: At this yearâs Geneva Motor Show (5 to ... Continue reading
2015 Geneva Motor Show, DS Starts a New Era
DS will be making the headlines at the Geneva Motor Show with the world premiere of New DS 5, heralding a new era for DS. COVENTRY, UK -- February 20, 2015: New DS 5 celebrates a relentless quest for excellence, coupled with the industry's most confident design stance, expressed through features such as the new front e ... Continue reading
Toyota Earns Three Spots in Kelley Blue Book's 15 Best Family Cars of 2015
The votes are in and the people have spoken! Three popular Toyota models, Camry mid-size sedan, Highlander mid-size crossover and Sienna van, have made the list of â15 Best Family Carsâ by KBB.com. Judges for the 15 Best Family Cars was made up of recruited families and the expert editors from KBB.com. Togeth ... Continue reading
The Grades Are In: Toyota Tops Motor Vehicles Category in Fortune Study
Automaker No. 24 in Worldâs Most Admired Company List Plano, TX -- February 19, 2015: Toyota went to the head of the class today, taking the top spot in the motor vehicles sector of Fortune magazineâs list of the Worldâs Most Admired Companies. The automaker also scored well in a larger pool of peers, No ... Continue reading
Daicel Building Second Automotive Airbag Inflator Manufacturing Plant in the Americas
<p>　Osaka Japan February 20, 2015; Daicel Corporation (âDaicelâ, President and CEO; Misao Fudaba) has decided to establish its second airbag inflator manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona as a part of its plan to reinforce its automotive airbag inflator business in North and South America.</p> <p>ӌ ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 with Snow Plow Option Debuts
The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 is the toughest, smartest and most capable F-150 ever, and itâs also the only light-duty truck with an available snow plow prep kit for every cab â Regular, SuperCab and SuperCrew. Using more high-strength steel in the frame and high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy in the ... Continue reading
Ford and Petty's Garage Team Up to Build a Mustang GT
Ford dealerships to offer 143 limited-edition Pettyâs Garage-tuned Mustang GTs; a Stage 1 version and an even more exclusive Stage 2 version will be available All Pettyâs Garage Mustang GTs feature Ford Racing/Roush supercharger boosting output to 627 horsepower*, as well as unique exterior and interior treat ... Continue reading
Craig Glidden Named GM's New General Counsel
DETROIT â General Motors Co. announced today that Craig B. Glidden has been appointed executive vice president and general counsel, effective March 1. Glidden will lead a team of staff attorneys who are integrated into all of GMâs regional and functional teams in more than 30 countries. âCraig Glidden ha ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Debuts All-New 2015 IndyCar Aero Package
Chevy-developed bodywork delivers improved aerodynamics ... Continue reading
Work Will Leverage Air Products' U.S. Material Handling Market Experience LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Feb. 19, 2015 -- Air Products and Suzuki Shokan Co., Ltd. today jointly announced the signing of an "Alliance Agreement" for the two companies to work together on the design, construction and operation of hydrogen fueling stat ... Continue reading
Volvo Presents a Unique System for Integrating Self-Driving Cars into Real Traffic
Gothenburg, Sweden, 19 February 2015 - Volvo Cars presents a unique, complete system solution that makes it possible to integrate self-driving cars into real traffic â with ordinary people in the driverâs seat. âWe are entering uncharted territory in the field of autonomous driving,â says Dr Peter M ... Continue reading
Dollar and Thrifty Car Rental Locations Opened in Italy
29 new branches are now operating in main Italian destinations LONDON, Feb. 20, 2015 -- The car rental brands Dollar and Thrifty, part of The Hertz Corporation , have opened 29 branches across Italy, replacing existing locations operated by a former licensee. The new airport and downtown branches have opened in Italy's ... Continue reading
Cars to the Stars: 2015 OSCAR Nominees and What They Drive
For all the movie buffs and car aficionados out there, Answer Financial has compiled a list of this year's ACADEMY AWARD® nominees for best actor and actress in a leading role to see what cars your favorite stars are driving. Steve Carell â Foxcatcher Carell shed his typical M.O. for this transformative role in ... Continue reading
Auto Lab: Saturday February 21, 2015 - WMCA 570 8:05a-9a; WNYM 970 9:05a-10a
Auto Lab New York radio automotive broadcast show Two hour live call in radio show about cars and car repairs and reviews, with host Professor Harold Wolchuk, ... Continue reading
Sporty Kia cee'd GT Line To Be Launched At 2015 Geneva Auto Show
Kia Motors Europe will unveil a new Kia cee'd 'GT Line' specification at the 85th Salon International de l'Automobile in Geneva on 3 March 2015. In addition to a range of visual upgrades, the new cee'd GT Line signifies the arrival of Kia's all-new downsized 1.0-litre T-GDI (turbo gasoline direct injection) engine and ... Continue reading
World production premiere for Kia's new 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder 'Kappa' engine
Kia's all-new 1.0-litre T-GDI (turbo gasoline direct injection) 'Kappa' engine will make its world production debut at the 85th Salon International de l'Automobile in Geneva on 3 March 2015. Previewed by Kia in a special powertrain technology exhibition at Geneva in 2013, the new downsized engine is now fitted in a pro ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Ford Focus FCV (Originally Published January 2001)
FORD FOCUS FUEL CELL VEHICLEThe Ford Focus FCV made its debut in Las Vegas at last years SEMA show (Publishers Comment: why Ford debuted it at a GO-FAST show boggles my mind)< ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powered Ford Focus FCV (Originally Published January 2001)
FORD FOCUS FUEL CELL VEHICLEThe Ford Focus FCV made its debut in Las Vegas at last years SEMA show (Publishers Comment: why Ford debuted it at a GO-FAST show boggles my mind)< ... Continue reading
Saleen Automotive Posts Third Quarter Results +VIDEO
CORONA, CA Feb 17, 2015) - Saleen Automotive, Inc. an American specialty manufacturer of high performance vehicles, technical performance parts, lifestyle accessories and apparel, is pleased to provide the market with its results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2014. The Company's full report on Form 1 ... Continue reading
Hyundai To Enter U.S. Commercial Vehicle Fray
Seoul February 16, 2015; Hyunjoo Jin writing for Reuters reported that South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co plans to spend around $1.8 billion by 2020 on a major offensive in commercial vehicles, including entering the race in the United States, to catch up with rivals in a rapidly growing global market. Hyundai, the world's ... Continue reading
Ally Anticipating Loss Of GM Lease Biz - CEO
Detroit February 19, 2015; Peter Rudegeair writing for Reuters reported in an exclusive report that - Ally Financial Inc (ALLY.N) is taking steps to replace its remaining exclusive leasing deals with General Motors Co (GM.N), betting that the largest U.S. carmaker will eventually finish taking that business in-house, t ... Continue reading
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