A Gallon of Milk, A 6 Pack of Bud A FizzyFreeze and Car - Zipcar D.C. Partners With 7-Eleven
Car-sharing networkâs vehicles are available for reservation at nine 7-Eleven locations in the Washington, D.C., area. ​WASHINGTON August 20, 2015; NACSonline reported that Zipcar announced a new agreement with 7-Eleven Inc. to place 18 car-sharing vehicles at nine 7-Eleven stores throughout the Washington, ... Continue reading
All-New Ford F-150 Raptor Prototype Trail Testing +VIDEO
Ford Performance engineers are busying trail testing prototypes of the all-new F-150 Raptor, the toughest, smartest and most capable Raptor ever. The all-new Raptor is able to tackle even tougher hills, ruts and bumps along trails than the previous model. Here an early engineering prototype that combines parts from the ... Continue reading
Auto Lab - Live From New York - Call-in Show | Saturday August 22, 2015
Robert Erskine, Senior European Correspondent, Suffolk England "LET'S TORQUE VECTORING" Robert Sinclair, AAA NY "CURRENT TUNNEL BUILDING SITUATION" Russ Rader, Vice President Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "NHTSA TO CRACK DOWN ON UNSAFE MOTORCYCLE HELMETS" Sharon Sudol & John Russell, Senior Correspondents "201 ... Continue reading
$30 Crude Oil Looming? - Could Result In $1.75 Per Gallon Gasoline
With U.S. oil dropping to just above $41 a barrel on Wednesday, analysts say crude dipping into the $30s is possible. ​NEW YORK August 20, 2015 â Oil prices fell to a six-year low Wednesday, hitting $41.35 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. This drop subsequently increased chatter among analysts a ... Continue reading
Propel Introduces First Public Access to Renewable Diesel HPR
Southern California drivers now have access to high performance renewable diesel fuel. ​LOS ANGELES, Calif. August 21, 2015; NACSonline reported that Propel Fuels recently introduced the advanced diesel fuel, diesel HPR (high performance renewable) at locations across Southern California. Propelâs Diesel HPR ... Continue reading
FCA Replay gives you a look at whatâs happening worldwide this week at FCA. In this episode, Dodge smokes âem at the Woodward Dream Cruise; FCA interns talk about their busy summer; the FCA test track helps support at-risk youth; and Mopar helps dealers plan for keeping a growing number of customers happy. ... Continue reading
Diesel Technology Forum Presents Web-Based Learning Series
Beginning September 2nd, the Diesel Technology Forum will host a series of online web-based sessions on a range of topics including personal transportation choices, goods movement, rail and water transportation, emergency preparedness, agricultural productivity and efficiency, renewable fuels, construction efficiency a ... Continue reading
New Michelin Loader Tire Beefs Up Productivity in Heavy-Duty Applications
MICHELIN XTXL E4/L4 incorporates new technology for improved operational efficiency over predecessor GREENVILLE, SC -- Aug. 21, 2015: MICHELIN Earthmover has introduced a loader tire designed with improved casing protection, a reinforced casing ply and Michelin's patented reinforced bead zone. The new MICHELIN XTXL® E ... Continue reading
DS Announces the Creation of DS Performance
DS Automobiles is pleased to announce the creation of its motor sport division, DS Performance. DS Performance is contributing its technological expertise in Formula E research and development to the DS Virgin Racing team. Based at the future PSA Excellence Centre in Satory, DS Performance is directed by Yves Matton. H ... Continue reading
International Historic Motoring Awards Invites Nominations by the Public
Nominations for the 2015 International Historic Motoring Awards Car of the Year close on September 1st, so classic car enthusiasts have only a short period left to visit www.historicmotoringawards.com and suggest the cars they think should be considered for the award. Every year historic cars come into the public eye ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Launches Celebrity-Studded SUV Campaign: At Home in Every Terrain
Mercedes-Benz is launching a visually stunning, celebrity-studded storytelling campaign to spotlight its SUV family, which is being completely revamped this year and expanded to include six models. The campaign is to accompany the market launch of the new GLE, GLE Coupé and GLC vehicles. At the same time the 360° cam ... Continue reading
Recall: 2015 Ram 4500 and 5500 Control Arms
FCA US LLC is conducting a voluntary safety recall to inspect and replace, as required, certain control arms on an estimated 199 U.S.-market trucks. Routine testing by FCA US discovered front upper control arms on two vehicles had welds with insufficient fusion. If a weld were compromised, it may reduce suspension stab ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Shelby #GT350R Mustang Roars Off the Line at Flat Rock Assembly Plant
One of the most iconic performance Mustang nameplates of all time the all-new Shelby GT350R roared off the line today at Fordâs Flat Rock Assembly Plant. ... Continue reading
Consumer Watchdog Tells DMV Police Must Investigate Robot Car Crashes
Consumer Watchdog today called on the California Department of Motor Vehicles to amend its Autonomous Vehicle Regulation to require that police investigate any crashes of robot cars being tested on public roads. In addition the DMV should require that any data and video gathered by a robot car just before and during a ... Continue reading
2016 Honda Pilot Redesign Earns IIHS Crash Test Top Safety Pick+ +VIDEO
ARLINGTON, Va. August 21, 2015; The redesigned Honda Pilot, a midsize SUV, has aced the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small overlap front test. With an available front crash prevention system earning a superior rating, it qualifies for the 2015 Top Safety Pick+ award. The 2016 model's good small overlap perf ... Continue reading
Leather or Leatherette? Vehicle Owners Often Can't Tell The Difference
New Level of Quality in Leatherette Seats Offers Similar Look, Feel and Durability as Leather at a Lower Cost WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2015 -- The quality of synthetic leather materials used on new-vehicle seats has gotten so good that new-vehicle owners often don't know or can't tell if their vehicle's seats ... Continue reading
Drivers can win award-winning IntelliRoute® TND⢠truck-specific GPS device SKOKIE, IL -- Aug. 21, 2015: Rand McNally is inviting all professional drivers to stop by its booth at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas from Aug. 27-Aug. 29, 2015 for product giveaways, informational demonstrations, show ... Continue reading
Detroit Fire Department to Unveil Five New Fire Engines by Spartan Emergency Response
Media event on August 21, 2015, at 10 a.m., at Detroit Public Safety Headquarters CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 21, 2015 -- Spartan Emergency Response, a business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. ("Spartan" or the "Company") today announced that the Detroit Fire Department will unveil five new fire apparatus on August 21, 2015, a ... Continue reading
Honda Power Equipment Announces Expanded Supply Partnership with The Home Depot
Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and marketer of a comprehensive range of outdoor power equipment, announced today the expansion of its partnership with The Home Depot, the world's largest specialty retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Beginning Septem ... Continue reading
Vehicle Information Label Recalls: 2016 Honda HR-V
11,972 model-year 2016 HR-V vehicles affected in the U.S. Tire information and emissions information labels will be inspected and, if needed, applied or replaced, free of charge No related crashes or injuries have been reported Honda will voluntarily recall 11,972 model-year 2016 HR-V vehicles in the United States to i ... Continue reading
The fully redesigned 2016 Honda Pilot (automobiles.honda.com/pilot/) has received a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front crash prevention, bringing Honda one step closer to fulfilling the company's goal to be the first three-row mainstream ... Continue reading
2017-1993 Car Reviews & 2017-1993 Truck Reviews Featuring The Auto Channel's "EasyFind" Format
2015-1993 Car Reviews 2015-1993 Truck Reviews ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2016 BMW X1 xDrive 28i by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor ACHENKIRCHEN, Austria - Next year, when the Bayerische Motor Werke celebrates its Centennial, most of its models will be rejuvenated. That also goes for the X1 that will make its world premiere at the IAA auto show in Frankfurt and goes on sale in October. But first, the completel ... Continue reading
2015 Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY If you're looking for an anonymous transportation appliance, read no further. If you're in the market for something with exceptional fuel economy, leave now. If the performance and handling of a German factory tuner sedan at a fraction of the price seems like a good idea, think Dodge Ch ... Continue reading
Volvo: Truck deliveries in July 2015
Regulatory News: Deliveries from the Volvo Groupâs truck operations in July 2015 amounted to 15,586 vehicles. In July 2015, truck deliveries rose by 27% in Asia and by 5% in Europe. Deliveries in South America were down by 34% while deliveries rose by 1% in North America. In total the Volvo Groupâs wholly-own ... Continue reading
Audi Serves as Official Sponsor of East Coast Open Polo Tournament at Greenwich Polo Club
Audi announced it will be the official luxury automotive sponsor of the East Coast Open at Greenwich Polo Club in alliance with the United States Polo Association®, one of poloâs most prestigious domestic competitions. The Audi polo team will compete in the tournament taking place over three consecutive Sundays ... Continue reading
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