2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Score a Safety First for Trucks
New Chevrolet, GMC crew cabs receive first five-star scores under new rating system The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and High Country and the GMC Sierra and Sierra Denali 1500 are the first pickup trucks to receive the highest possible five-star Overall Vehicle Score for safety since the National Highway Traffic Sa ... Continue reading
GM Unlocks RemoteLink for Microsoft Windows Phones
Becomes only OEM to offer remote services across all four smartphone platforms When the OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App launched, it was the first app from an automaker to offer drivers remote access to their vehicle. Now RemoteLink can claim the distinction of being the first remote telemetry app from an automaker to ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz looks to rival all
The much anticipated 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA gets put up against BMW -- Expected to arrive this fall at Loeber Motors near Chicago, IL, the 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA is still the main topic of discussion for luxury sports car enthusiasts. Already have been put through the luxury "sports car gauntlet", the 2014 Mercedes-Ben ... Continue reading
New Texas survey shows most teens aren't getting their information about alcohol from home--- While making that list of back to school supplies, parents need to add in a conversation about the dangers of underage drinking with their children. New statewide data shows that while parents are the leading influence on thei ... Continue reading
Largest Independent Electric Vehicle Charging Service Provider and Leading Parking Management Firm Expand Partnership to Office Building in Pennsylvania - Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce that thro ... Continue reading
Final Days of Summer "Sweet Spot" for New Car Shoppers
The coming weeks should be a sweet spot for shoppers looking for the best deals of the year on a new car, advises Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. The reason, says Edmunds, is that dealers generally accelerate sales of 2013 model-year inventories around this time of the yea ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Named Among the Best U.S. Employers for Hispanic Women
Chrysler Group is named to the top 12 companies listed on the annual Latina Style Top 50 Report The Report "is the most respected evaluation of corporate America's employment opportunities and policies as they pertain to Latinas" This was the tenth time the Company has been included in the Top 50 Report The editors of ... Continue reading
Pioneer Connects the Dashboard with a New Line of In-Dash CD Receivers
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today unveiled the first eight models of its 2014 lineup of in-dash CD receivers, the DEH-X6600BS, DEH-X6600BT, DEH-X5600HD, DEH-X4600BT, DEH-X3600S, DEH-X3600UI, DEH-X2600UI and FH-X500UI. ... Continue reading
Eaton's South Bend Facility Brings Forging Operation In-House
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton has announced that its South Bend, Indiana, facility has added a $1.9 million cross-wedge-rolling machine for use in the production of transmission shafts for heavy-duty trucks. 'We're very excited to have it here in South Bend.' The new machine improves manufacturing efficie ... Continue reading
The Volvo Group and the Turkish manufacturer Karsan have agreed to end the contract for local assembly of Renault Trucks for the Turkish market before the end of 2013. The termination will have a negative impact on the Volvo Group's operating income of approximately 95 MSEK in the third quarter of 2013. The termination ... Continue reading
Public Premiere For All-New Mazda3 At Frankfurt Show
Captivating, capable and connected - the all-new Mazda3 will be the star attraction of Mazda's exhibition at this year's Frankfurt International Motor Show ... Continue reading
Aerodynamic New Insignia Makes Life A Drag For Rivals
Vauxhall's new Insignia is not only the lowest CO2 emitting car in its sector but now also the most streamlined vehicle in the world in its class. ... Continue reading
'Mazda@Yourservice' Offers Tailor-Made Car Maintenance
Mazda is helping to make car servicing and maintenance completely stress-free by introducing 'Mazda@yourservice' today (19th August) - a new one-stop-shop which delivers a comprehensive suite of tailor-made aftercare options for Mazda customers. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches The Kombi Last Edition To Celebrate 56 Years Of Production
Volkswagen do Brasil has announced the Kombi Last Edition, a special commemorative series of one of the most successful Volkswagen models in Brazil and the longest produced model in automotive history. ... Continue reading
UK Pricing And Specification Announced For The Mighty New S 63 AMG
The most sophisticated car in the world has been introduced to the engineers at AMG in Affalterbach to create the new, 585 hp, S 63 AMG - set to arrive in the UK in November priced from £119,565 OTR ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Striking New Kuga Titanium X Sport
Ford Kuga sales remain strong with over 7,500 already sold year to date. ... Continue reading
Exclusively Hybrid: Toyota Marks 16 Years Of Technology Leadership At Frankfurt Motor Show
Toyota will bring together its past achievements and future plans for hybrid power in a Frankfurt motor show presentation devoted entirely to its industry-leading technology. ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang introduced by Lee Iacocca at the 1964 World's Fair
On April 13, 1964, more than 125 members of the media gathered at the Ford Pavilion at the New York World's Fair for a preview of the cars that would be on display. Then-Ford Motor Company Vice President Lee Iacocca delivered a speech that discussed the emerging market of younger drivers born in the years after World W ... Continue reading
Logano Captures Michigan NASCAR Sprint Cup Win
JOEY LOGANO CAPTURES FIRST CUP WIN WITH FORD RACING AND PENSKE RACING Joey Logano captured his first NSCS win of the season, taking the checkered flag at Michigan International Speedway for the first time. The win is also the first of the season for Penske Racing and first for the organization since rejoining Ford. The ... Continue reading
Holden Workers Vote 'Yes' to Proposed Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Variation
Following a ballot at all Holden sites across South Australia and Victoria, Holdenâs workforce has voted to accept the proposed changes to the enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) by a strong majority. Per the normal process, Holden will now submit the variation to the Fair Work Commission for approval. âFir ... Continue reading
Steve Kiefer Joins GM as Vice President Global Powertrain
General Motors today announced that Steve Kiefer will join the company effective Sept.1, 2013 to lead its global powertrain operations. Kiefer, 50, has served in a variety of engineering and leadership roles over his career at both GM and Delphi and brings extensive engine development expertise and knowledge of the ... Continue reading
Crashes involving pedestrians, bicyclists on the rise in Texas - Back-to-school means back-to-traffic, and as students return to the classroom this fall, the Texas Department of Transportation calls on drivers to "Drive Friendly. Drive Safe." to reduce crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2012, vehicles on ... Continue reading
Rebuilding Vehicle's Engine Saves Money
Math can sometimes be tricky, but when it comes to figuring out the cost benefits of rebuilding your car's engine, the answer is very simple. Installing a remanufactured or rebuilt engine will extend current vehicle life at a significantly lower cost than buying a new car or truck, adding up to big savings. "For a vari ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Recorded Highest Mobile Traffic Month Ever In July
A record-breaking two million unique visitors accessed the AutoTrader.com site last month from a smart phone, a 60 percent increase year-over-year. - More shoppers than ever visited AutoTrader.com from a smart phone in July, setting a new record in the company's history. Over 2.1 million unique visitors interacted with ... Continue reading
Joey Logano Wins At Michigan International Speedway, Shell $aver Cardholders Save At The Pump
Cardholders can save 22 cents-per-gallon this Wednesday through WINsdays promotion -- Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell-Pennzoil Ford Fusion, took the checkered flag with Pennzoil technology under the hood on Sunday, which will pay off for Shell $aver Cardholders. The win at Michigan International Speedway (MIS) ... Continue reading
2014 Ford Focus offers customers lots of flexibility
New Focus comes in either sedan, hatchback styles -- Trying to be all things to all people is among the top ways products of any type fail, short of being a Swiss Army Knife. However, the 2014 Ford Focus is certainly doing its best to fit that bill. The new Focus now available at Mike Castrucci of Alexandria is one of ... Continue reading
34.1 Million Traveling for Labor Day Says AAA, Highest Since Recession Driven Decline
4.2 percent more Americans plan to travel during final summer holiday AAA Travel projects 34.1 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the upcoming Labor Day holiday, a 4.2 percent increase from the 32.7 million people who traveled last year. The anticipated increase in holiday travel is predom ... Continue reading
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