GM's "Maven" To Compete Ride Sharing Zip Car, Uber And Taxi Drivers - But Does GM Really Know?
DETROITâ General Motors announced today its next step in redefining personal mobility with a new car-sharing service called Maven, which combines and expands the companyâs multiple programs under one single brand. Mavenâs mission is to give customers access to highly personalized, on-demand mobility serv ... Continue reading
Recall involves the carry handle on certain Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seat models manufactured between October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2015 FORT MILL, SC -- January 21, 2016: Britax Child Safety, Inc., in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the U.S. Consumer Prod ... Continue reading
Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine Named 2016 Luxury Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal
The all-new Volvo XC90 T8 Twin Engine, the worldâs first seven passenger plug-in hybrid SUV, has been named Green Car Journalâs 2016 Luxury Green Car of the Year. The XC90 T8 offers a combined 400 horsepower by way of a two-liter turbocharged and supercharged gas engine in front and an electric motor at the r ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Leads Automotive Manufacturing League Table
Jaguar Land Rover becomes Britainâs largest automotive manufacturer Firmâs three UK manufacturing plants break the 500,000 production milestone in 2015 Companyâs UK production output more than trebles since 2009 Growth is driven by unprecedented investment in new products and UK manufacturing plants to m ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Reveals First Glimpse of GT Concept +VIDEO
Following last weekâs intriguing film, Vauxhall shows more of Geneva Show car in new video LUTON/RUSSELSHEIM -- January 21, 2016: In an enticing prelude to the Geneva Show premiere of Vauxhallâs GT Concept, the company has released a second film that reveals more of the carâs design. In the clip, Dr. Kar ... Continue reading
Diesel Car -- Used Car of The Year Awards 2016
DS 3 wins Diesel Car Used Car of the Year 2016 British-built Honda CR-V wins best 4x4 Ford wins two categories Toyota Prius grabs best Eco Car 2016 award Skoda Yeti and Octavia vRS both win accolades LONDON -- January 21, 2016: Just days after the announcement that 2015 was another great year for new car registrations, ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Hybrid Enforces More Law Per Gallon +VIDEO
On the surface, itâs just an environmental thing: A gas/electric hybrid is going to emit less pollutants than a gasoline-only power train. But itâs also going to use less fuel and get more mpg and at low speeds, itâs quieter than a gasoline engine. Think of it as a âstealth modeâ when running o ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal has announced the winners of its prestigious 2016 Green Car Awards at a press conference held today during the Washington Auto Show's Public Policy Day in Washington DC. Distinguished as 2016 Luxury Green Car of the Year⢠is Volvo's new XC90 T8. The Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid tops the field as 2016 ... Continue reading
Honda HR-V Named "2016 Green SUV of the Year" by "Green Car Journal"
The 2016 Honda HR-V (http://automobiles.honda.com/hr-v/), the brand's stylish and versatile crossover vehicle, has been named "2016 Green SUV of the Yearâ¢" by Green Car Journal. The "Green SUV of the Year" award recognizes the all-new HR-V for its class-leading environmental performance â a top fuel economy r ... Continue reading
GM Reports Third Consecutive Year of Record Global Sales
GM #1 in North America, South America and China Cadillac sales up 8 percent globally Buick achieves third consecutive global sales record Chevrolet sales in North America up 6 percent Opel/Vauxhall post best European results since 2011 General Motors Co. global sales totaled 9.8 million vehicles in 2015, up 0.2 percent ... Continue reading
Rear-seat Entertainment Options Will Affect Future Car Internet Connectivity
OEMs Must Consider the Inclusion of Reliable and Fast On-board Connectivity a "Must-have" BOSTON, Jan. 21, 2016 -- A recent survey from the In-Vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com) has assessed consumer interest in and willingness to pay for rear-seat entertainment systems. Interest i ... Continue reading
How a Renewable Hydrogen Fueling Station Works
HyGen believes the hydrogen infrastructure is mostly in place. With electricity and water universally available, the missing piece is on-site equipment to extract hydrogen from water using electricity. Major automobile manufacturers have hydrogen fuel cell vehicles ready for mass production with expected volume sales t ... Continue reading
Honda Clarity Fuel-Cell Vehicle U.S Pricing
- Five-passenger Clarity Fuel Cell sedan slated to launch in California before the end of 2016 Expected price around $60,000 with a targeted monthly lease under $500 Next-generation Honda FCV provides significant gains in packaging, interior space and real-world performance, including an anticipated driving range in ex ... Continue reading
Best Year in a Decade for British Car Manufacturing as Exports Reach Record High
UK car manufacturing reaches 10-year high, growing 3.9% to 1,587,677 vehicles. More cars exported than ever before, up 2.7% on 2014 at 1,227,881. Domestic production surges 8.1% to meet increasing demand for British-built cars. British manufacturers made more cars in 2015 than any year since 2005 when 1,595,697 vehicle ... Continue reading
The New Volkswagen Touran is Best in Class: Euro NCAP 2015
Touran wins in 'Compact MPV' category Affirmation of the popular family car's comprehensive safety concept WOLFSBURG/BRUSSELS -- January 21, 2016: The new Touran has been acclaimed by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) as the best compact MPV. The Touran is thus one of the most crash-resistant vehicl ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Future Generation Electric Vehicle Batteries for UK Production
New project secures EV battery innovations for the UK Global leader Nissan poised to strengthen position in EV technology Announcement heralds 30th anniversary of Nissan Sunderland Plant SUNDERLAND, UK -- January 21st 2016: Nissan has today announced its commitment to produce a future generation of electric vehicle (EV ... Continue reading
Nissan Spotlights Innovative Truck Accessories at 2016 SHOT Show +VIDEO
Full range of TITAN® XD Genuine Nissan Accessories designed with outdoorsmen in mind on display at world's largest shooting, hunting and outdoor trade show The SHOT Show, which stands for Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, runs January 19 â 22 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas ii6Hry6NSy ... Continue reading
GM Launches Personal Mobility Brand: Maven
General Motors announced today its next step in redefining personal mobility with a new car-sharing service called Maven, which combines and expands the companyâs multiple programs under one single brand. ... Continue reading
Priority Health Brings Dr. Oz to Detroit Auto Show Family Day to Rev Up Healthy Living
Sleek performance coupes and engine revving wonât be the only attraction at this yearâs North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). As part of the NAIAS Family Day, 100 fans won the opportunity to take part in the Priority Health Fitness Walk with Dr. Oz, world-renowned health expert, and WXYZ Channel 7 o ... Continue reading
Back Seat Fun Gets Revved Up with New Mustang GT350R Back Seat Kit
Ford Performance is giving Shelby® GT350R customers more of the functionality they asked for with a new back seat package for most track-capable Mustang ever Unique upholstery and contrast stitching match Shelby GT350R front seats With safety top of mind, GT350R kit includes all GT350 occupant restraint systems DEAR ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces PGA TOUR Tournament Sponsorship in Los Angeles
The PGA TOUR and Hyundai announced today an agreement commencing in 2017 that will make Hyundai the new title sponsor of the TOUR's longstanding tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles. Hyundai, which has its U.S. headquarters in nearby Fountain Valley, Calif., will be shifting its previous sponsorship from t ... Continue reading
President Obama Visits 2016 North American International Auto Show
Views Vehicles, Technologies That Made Their World Debut DETROIT -- January 20, 2016: President Barack Obama visited the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today and saw a show floor filled with innovation in transportation technology â technology that will help drive the future of the global automotiv ... Continue reading
Road America Again Offers Round Trip Motor Coach Service to the Chicago Auto Show
Here's a perfect way to shake off winter's frigid grasp by joining Road America at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show at the McCormick Place complex. Billed as the nation's largest and longest running auto show, Road America will again be doing all the driving by operating an Auto Show Express deluxe motor coach on Tuesday, Fe ... Continue reading
Motiv Power Systems and Creative Bus Sales Partner to Build a Zero-Emission All-Electric School Bus
New Zero-Emission e-Quest XL to be built on Ford F59 Chassis, using Starcraft bus body FOSTER CITY, CA -- January 20, 2016: Continuing to demonstrate its collaborative approach to greening America's fleets, Motiv Power Systems and Creative Bus Sales, Inc announced they will partner on a new all-electric school bus. Cal ... Continue reading
As Martin Luther King Jr. Day was recently recognized and the country educates and celebrates his great dream of a vibrant and united multicultural nation, a first ever Diversity Volume Leadership Awards ceremony showed the tremendous impact that ethnic car buyers have on the economy and brought awareness to the lack o ... Continue reading
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