Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Letter from Europe - Acura RDX, Kia Sorento, Chrysler 300, Scion iA

by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto ChannelM/p> If you go to a concert at the Greek theatre in Berkeley you need a suitable automobile. A car which is pianissimo when driven slowly, fortissimo when maximum acceleration is required and is a pleasure to drive at all times. Especially if the occasion is Beetho ... Continue reading

Toyota Recalls Certain Vehicles for Power Window Master Switch

<pre> •2007 and 2009 Camry and Camry Hybrid •2009-2011 Corolla •2008-2011 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid •2009-2011 Matrix •2006-2011 RAV4 •2009-2011 Sequoia •2009-2011 Tundra •2006-2010 Yaris •2009-2011 Scion xB •2009-2010 Scion xD </pre> ... Continue reading

Bentley Inspirator: Personal Preference Brought to Life

Inspirator app is the next generation of digital car configurator Emotion-recognition technology interprets users’ facial expressions and generates vehicle configuration Bentley Inspirator application available to download now at www.bentleymotors.com/inspirator and in Apple App Store CREWE, UK -- October 21, 2015 ... Continue reading

Aston Martin DB10 is a GREAT Addition to Chinese State Visit

Ahead of its imminent debut in the forthcoming James Bond film, Spectre, the Aston Martin DB10 has today taken pride of place outside London’s Lancaster House – the venue for a meeting between the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and visiting Chinese President Mr Xi Jinping. The luxury British sports car – ... Continue reading

Volvo Cars LifePaint helps cyclists be seen when summertime ends

By popular demand, Volvo Car UK will this weekend launch its highly successful Volvo Cars LifePaint product http://www.volvocars.com/uk/lifepaint - a reflective spray aimed at increasing the visibility and safety of cyclists on the road. It will be available in participating Volvo dealers from 24th October in time for ... Continue reading

Honda of Canada Mfg., Global Lead Plant for 10th-Generation Civic, Begins Mass Production of All-New 2016 Honda Civic Sedan

Civic production is led for the first time by North American manufacturing operations All-new 2016 Civic Sedan going on sale in the U.S. and Canada in November 2016 Civic Sedan and Coupe for N.A. markets to be produced in Alliston, Ontario and Greensburg, Indiana ALLISTON, ON -- Oct 20, 2015: Honda today commemorated t ... Continue reading

11 of the Coolest Ford Transit Vans in the United States

Ford Transit, America’s best-selling commercial van, offers 58 vehicle configurations and even more customization potential through upfitters. These 11 specialty vans – tricked out for specialized jobs ranging from transporting art to rescuing puppies and teaching kids to surf – capitalize on the flexibility of Tran ... Continue reading

GM Reports Third-Quarter Net Income of $1.4 Billion and Record EBIT-Adjusted of $3.1 Billion

EPS of $0.84; EPS adjusted of $1.50, up 55 percent from a year ago GM North America sets records for EBIT-adjusted and EBIT-adjusted margin DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced third-quarter net income to common stockholders of $1.4 billion or $0.84 per diluted share, compared to $1.4 billion or $0.81 per ... Continue reading

GM Announces Two Executive Appointments

Ann Cathcart Chaplin Named Deputy General Counsel for Litigation Jeffrey A. Taylor Named Deputy General Counsel for Federal Oversight DETROIT – General Motors Co. announced today that it has appointed Ann Cathcart Chaplin as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation, effective Dec. 14, 2015. She will report to Craig G ... Continue reading

Atmospheric Detective Receives Volvo Environment Prize Award for 2015

Volvo Personvagnar “Henning Rodhe has made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of the world’s atmosphere, its constituents, and why this knowledge matters for our well-being. He is an outstanding atmospheric scientist with 50 years of engagement in and impact on environmental issues.” Henni ... Continue reading

The Winners of the 2015 Samson - Prime Minister's Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels

Israeli Prime Minister, Binyamin Netanyahu announced the winners of the 2015 Samson-Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation in Alternative Fuels for Transportation: Professor Jay D. Keasling from the University of California, Berkeley, USA, and Professor John B. Goodenough from the University of Texas at Austin, USA ... Continue reading

The 2016 Hyundai Azera: Driving Technologies and Generous Amenities

For 2016, Hyundai has again increased the appeal of its award-winning Azera premium sedan, offering new convenience driving technologies such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Start capability and Electronic Parking Brake to Limited models ... Continue reading

2016 Hyundai Genesis Adds To Exceptional Value Equation With Standard Premium Lighting Appeal

Hyundai continues to add compelling premium-market appeal to the Genesis sedan for the 2016 model year. HID headlights and LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) are now standard for 2016, while ultra-premium LED fog lights are now available on the 3.8 model, further enhancing the Genesis exterior lighting signature. Also f ... Continue reading

Top Auto Industry Trends, Technology And New Vehicles Make News At 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show Press & Trade Days

Nearly 30 press conferences, 50 vehicle debuts and dozens of tech innovations showcased Nov. 17, 18 & 19 The organizers of the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) and Connected Car Expo announced today that 50 vehicle debuts, important business announcements and technological breakthroughs, shaping the future of the ... Continue reading

FCA Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering of Ferrari N.V. Common Shares

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("FCA") and its subsidiary Ferrari N.V. ("Ferrari ") announce today the pricing of Ferrari's initial public offering of 17,175,000 common shares at an offering price of $ 52 per share for a total offering size of $ 893.1 million ($ 982.4 million if the underwriters exercise the option des ... Continue reading

Brand USA and Subaru Partner for Giant-Screen Film Marking 100 Years of National Parks

Automaker becomes global sponsor for upcoming new release Subaru of America, Inc. and Brand USA, the destination-marketing organization for the United States, have announced a global partnership in support of the new giant-screen, 3-D documentary, "National Parks Adventure," which will be released in IMAX® and giant ... Continue reading

CarMD Announces Launch of CarMD Mobile

Next-Generation Tool with App Empowers Mobile-First Vehicle Owners and Used Car Buyers IRVINE, CA -- Oct. 21, 2015: CarMD.com Corporation, the company that brought you the award-winning CarMD® Vehicle Health System®, announces the long-awaited launch of its CarMD® Mobile consumer automotive product, providing mobile ... Continue reading

Celebrate 'Back to the Future' Day by Watching the Time Machine get a 2015 Detail + VIDEO

Chemical Guys releases a video where they give the DeLorean Time Machine a full detail For many today is just another Wednesday, but for a lot of people it is more than just your average Wednesday, it is 'Back to the Future' Day. It is a day that everyone who watched the cult classic trilogy 'Back to the Future' recogn ... Continue reading

Toyota Reimagines Marty McFly's Dream Truck with 2016 Tacoma

Toyota Celebrates Iconic Date With Multi-City Reveal of Tricked Out Tacoma Toyota is celebrating October 21, 2015 – the futuristic date first introduced in Back to the Future Part II – with a re-creation of Marty McFly’s dream truck. Using the all-new 2016 Toyota Tacoma that went on sale in September, fa ... Continue reading

First Toyota Mirai Owners Get a Jump on the Future

Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle’s Arrival Celebrated with “Back to the Future” Bash and Video Release Movie magic sometimes turns into technological reality. Last night more than 300 new Toyota Mirai owners, Mirai dealers and special guests watched actors Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd bring a famous tr ... Continue reading

First Drive Review: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor KITZBÜHEL, Austria - The mid-life update of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class fitted well into the time schedule of the presentation of the new nomenclature that Mercedes announced to start using for its sport-utility vehicles late last year. The M-Class was going to be replaced by the ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Vulcan in Tribute to its V Bomber Namesake + VIDEO

As the last remaining airworthy Avro Vulcan prepares for its final flight later this month, the iconic 1950s British V bomber has been united with its modern namesake: the Aston Martin Vulcan. Vulcan XH558 – currently being operated by the charitable trust Vulcan To The Sky – is due to retire from ‘activ ... Continue reading

Motor Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles: Paying Premiums Will Shift from Drivers to OEMs

Autonomous vehicles are likely to increase insurance claims related to product parameters rather than driver liability LONDON -- Oct. 20, 2015: The current system of calculating motor insurance premiums places importance on driver-related factors such as age, gender and driving record. However, the introduction of auto ... Continue reading

Leviton Introduces Compact, Easy-to-Use Evr-Green® Mini Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric vehicle charger provides a five times faster charge and flexible design in one solution MELVILLE, NY -- Oct. 20, 2015: Leviton today unveiled the Evr-Green® Mini Level 2 electric vehicle charging station, the latest edition to the Evr-Green® line of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). With a compact de ... Continue reading