Thursday, May 21, 2015

2015 Honda Civic Si Sedan Review by Carey Russ

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2015 Honda Civic Si Sedan It has appeared in hatchback, coupe, and sedan form over the years. In any body stye, Honda's Civic Si has been an icon in the affordable sports category since its debut as the CR-X Si coupe in 1985. "Si" originally meant "Sport, injected". Back then elect ... Continue reading

Gas Station Comes To You - App-Based Gas Delivery on Demand

For a fee, Filld will top off your customer’s tank, wherever they are. ​SILICON VALLEY May 21, 2015; A new app-based startup, Filld, hopes to make fueling up easier with its gas delivery service. Currently available in Silicon Valley, users who download the Filld app can request a fill-up, which will be comp ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Wins Fleet Manufacturer of the Year 2015

Mercedes-Benz has been recognised as the best in the Fleet Industry by winning the prestigious Fleet Manufacturer of the Year 2015 Award at the Fleet World Honours 2015. The Fleet World Honours – divided into a series of categories representing car and fleet management – recognise innovation, quality and sustainabili ... Continue reading

New FIAT Aegea Project Debuts at Istanbul Motor Show

The all-new FIAT compact sedan debuts today at the Istanbul Motor Show. Designed in Italy at the FIAT Chrysler Automobiles Centro Stile, and developed in Turkey together with Tofaş R&D, one of FCA's largest research and development centres, the new model will be manufactured in the Bursa plant in Turkey, which has ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz C-Class and W124 Win at Honest John Awards

Mercedes-Benz C-Class won ‘Most Popular Compact Executive Car’ Mercedes-Benz W 124 series won ‘Most Popular Classic Car’ The Awards are based on the level of interest reviews receive on the Honest John website The Honest John Awards were held yesterday, and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class won the Most Pop ... Continue reading

Nissan Qashqai Voted Honest John's Most Popular Crossover

The market leading Nissan Qashqai has been honoured at the Honest John Awards 2015 – reaffirming its position as the nation’s favourite crossover. The serial award-winning British-built model was named Most Popular Crossover by the motoring website at a ceremony at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire las ... Continue reading

All-New 2016 Honda Pilot SUV Begins Mass Production in Alabama

More than 1,500 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) today celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new, thoroughly redesigned and reimagined 2016 Honda Pilot, slated to go on-sale next month at Honda dealerships nationwide. HMA is the exclusive manufacturer of the family friendly, up to 8-passe ... Continue reading

Trailer Backup Assist for 2016 Ford F-150 +VIDEO

Ford, America’s truck leader, pioneers towing innovation again by introducing Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ for the 2016 Ford F-150 – a segment-first technology that makes the challenge of backing up a trailer easier than ever for both experts and infrequent towers alike. Backing up a trailer can be tricky. The truck’ ... Continue reading

2016 Buick Enclave Adds OnStar 4G LTE Connectivity

Technology enhancement brings fast network, Wi-Fi hotspot to entire Buick range DETROIT – Let the streaming commence! Passengers in the 2016 Buick Enclave can download on the go with OnStar 4G LTE connectivity. It includes a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, which can be used simultaneously by up to seven devices. The Encla ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Corvette Plant Gets $439 Million in Upgrades

New, environment-friendly paint shop drives efficient production, retains 150 jobs BOWLING GREEN, KY -- May 21, 2015: Torch Red, Shark Gray Metallic and Laguna Blue Tintcoat, three popular palate choices on the 2015 Corvette, kept the marketers who make up names working late. Now they can dream about more painstakingly ... Continue reading

Giant Uniroyal Tire Doesn't Tread Lightly As Motor City Icon

DETROIT, May 2015, If we tripped and did a nose-dive in front of a giant, 80-foot high tire, would we be considered road kill? OK. Bad joke. But consider that the vehicle tire that sits beside busy I-94 near Detroit would be appropriate on a 200-foot-high auto – about a 20-story building – and you a sense of ... Continue reading

Boston Public Schools Shift to Propane Buses

School District Purchases 86 Clean-Operating Blue Bird Propane Visions with Smaller 169-inch Wheelbase FORT VALLEY, GA -- May 21, 2015: Boston Public Schools will operate 11 percent of its bus fleet with Blue Bird propane autogas buses, starting with the 2015-2016 school year. The school district is purchasing 86 Blue ... Continue reading

California New Car Dealers Association Brings Legal Action against TrueCar for Non-Compliance with State's Laws

Litigation Charges TrueCar with Noncompliance with Key Sections of the California Vehicle Code and Non-Transparency with Consumers SANTA MONICA, CA -- May 20, 2015: California New Car Dealers Association today filed legal action against Santa Monica-based TrueCar for its noncompliance with various sections of the Calif ... Continue reading

Stumped at the Pump

Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: STUMPED AT THE PUMP Profile America — Wednesday, May 20th. Gas prices are a frequent cause for consumer complaint — but at least purchases aren't restricted, as they were beginning this month in 1942. That's when 17 states began rat ... Continue reading

Renault KWID World Premiere in India

An Attractive, Innovative And Affordable Vehicle for International Markets Renault, one of Europe's leading automobile manufacturers, revealed its all new global product 'KWID' in India today. "With KWID, Renault continues to pursue its strategy of accessible mobility for all to step up its international growth. Using ... Continue reading

Snoopy Plate Purchasers Get Free/Discounted Museum Admission

Beagle Backer Pass 'sweetens the deal' for those who pre-order SACRAMENTO, CA -- May 20, 2015: Museums statewide are coming together to encourage Californians to put Snoopy on California license plates, and help support museums at the same time. The plate features a reproduction of the beloved beagle by Peanuts cartoon ... Continue reading

Consumers' Ideal Automotive Salesperson Is a Negotiator to Help Get the Best Deal

Given the choices of negotiator, educator1 and facilitator, 46 percent of U.S. new-vehicle buyers say the most important role that salespeople play in the purchase process is that of a negotiator to help them get the best deal, according to the May 2015 PowerRater Consumer Pulse. Consumer Pulse is a monthly analysis de ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Gauge Index Reveals that Most Leave Car Repair to the Experts

Hankook goes inside the mind of the 'shade tree' mechanic WAYNE, NJ May 20, 2015: For many drivers, the harsh winter really took its toll on their beloved vehicles. Now with spring and National Car Care Month in full swing, Hankook Tire polled Americans to see how confident they are in their abilities to maintain their ... Continue reading

Gas Is Cheaper, But Are Savings "Rolling" Away With Under Inflated Tires?

National Tire Safety Week is May 24-30 Industry Wants Motorists to Be Tire Smart WASHINGTON -- May 21, 2015: More than 33 million Americans will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend to kick-off the summer driving season; but many will be wasting gas and putting themselves at risk with poorly maintained, under inflate ... Continue reading

Mazda Launches All-New Advertising Campaign, "Driving Matters"

New Campaign Communicates How the Joy of Driving Can Enhance Your Life - IRVINE, CA -- May 21, 2015: The Oxford Dictionary defines "driving" as, "operating and controlling the direction and speed of a motor vehicle." Mazda believes that driving is more than a definition. Driving is an experience that can enhance your l ... Continue reading

Going to Indy? Indianapolis Dunkin' Donuts Offers Checkered-Flag Donuts - SaWeet!

Dunkin' Donuts Checkered Flag Donut ... Continue reading

Consumers Ambivalent About Recalls, Autotrader Data Reveals

Automakers face an uphill battle to lure drivers to dealerships for needed repairs ATLANTA -- May 20, 2015: As the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announces the largest vehicle recall in U.S. history, automakers will face an uphill battle to convince the more than 34 million impacted owners to ta ... Continue reading

Savvy Car Buyers May Get Best Deals This Memorial Day Weekend

Learn where and how to get the best deal on a car or truck. MCLEAN, VA -- May 20, 2015: While automakers look to capitalize on the extra shopping time shoppers will have over the three day Memorial weekend, the holiday provides a great opportunity for consumers to score an outstanding deal on a new car or truck. Accord ... Continue reading