Ford Earns Top Grade for Water Conservation
Ford Motor Company receives an âAâ grade for its work to conserve water by CDP, the worldâs only global environmental disclosure agency. CDPâs full report will be unveiled today as world leaders gather in Tokyo for a broad conversation about global water use From 2000 to 2014, Ford reduced its water ... Continue reading
Groupe Renault Designers Celebrate Le Crobusier at Villa Savoye
The Design teams at Groupe Renault regularly work on future-looking topics unrelated to range renewals, helping them to explore new ways forward and offering creative staff more leisurely moments. Beginning two years ago, the teams decided to investigate the topic of French cultural objects. Their research and insp ... Continue reading
The New PEUGEOT 308 GTi by PEUGEOT SPORT Launches in UK
New 308 GTi launches in the UK on 5th November when the model is available in Dealerships Dynamic credentials of this performance model demonstrated through special launch National Water Sports Centre, Nottingham hosted the action against an F2 Powerboat COVENTRY, UK -- Oct. 22, 2015: Ahead of the official UK launch of ... Continue reading
A new peak is about to be reached in the Audi RS range as RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback âperformanceâ models join their existing and already formidable counterparts and ramp power up to a colossal 605PS and torque to up to 750Nm. Despite doing even greater justice to the RS badge by translating their 45PS and ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal and the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show have announced finalists for the 2016 Green Truck of the Year⢠and 2016 Commercial Green Car of the Year⢠awards. The Green Truck of the Year⢠nominees are the Chevrolet Colorado Duramax, Ford F-150, GMC Canyon Duramax, Nissan Titan XD, and Toyota T ... Continue reading
Auto Care Association Alerts Congress to Anti-Competitive Impact of Vehicle Cybersecurity Draft Bill
In a letter sent this week to a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee, the Auto Care Association warned that provisions in draft vehicle cybersecurity legislation could allow car companies to take "full control over who has access to key vehicle systems, many of which are needed for repair purposes." The letter fu ... Continue reading
Demographic Change as an Opportunity: Mercedes-Benz Launches Demographics Initiative in Production
Mercedes-Benz is launching a cross-site initiative that promotes the successful cooperation between young and experienced employees in the production organisation. "We promote a corporate culture that sees demographic change as an opportunity. That's why we are reinventing work in production. This is an important step ... Continue reading
Buick Brings Book Lovers Free and Convenient Listening
Audiobooks.com integration comes through OnStar and Apple CarPlay Listening to a new book is easy in a Buick, thanks to OnStar 4G LTE being standard on every 2016 model. And thanks to Audiobooks.com, downloads of two books are free through the end of next year. Any Buick customer with an active OnStar subscription can ... Continue reading
Chevy Camaro Red Line Concepts Showcase Latest Accessories
Blending equal parts style and functionality, Chevroletâs Red Line Series concept vehicles demonstrate the lifestyle and personalization possibilities of the brandâs latest vehicles â all with a street-smart aesthetic. Chevrolet previewed the Red Line concepts today, including Trax, Malibu, Camaro, Color ... Continue reading
GM's Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly to Add Second Shift and More Than 1,200 Jobs
Plant will nearly double its workforce by early 2016 General Motors is nearly doubling its workforce at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly by adding a second shift and more than 1,200 hourly and salaried jobs. The addition of a second shift will increase the plantâs workforce to approximately 2,800 people when hiring is c ... Continue reading
Toyota Transport Honored with EPA Excellence Award
Toyotaâs auto hauling carrier, Toyota Transport, was recognized today for its mindful approach to the environment. Toyota Transport moves approximately 430,000 new Toyota and Lexus vehicles to dealerships every year, on the west coast, and takes pride to make those moves as environmentally efficient as possible. B ... Continue reading
FCA US Statement Regarding UAW Member Approval of New Collective Bargaining Agreement
FCA US is pleased that UAW members have voted to ratify a new four-year national labor agreement. This agreement represents an investment in our U.S. workforce and recognizes its contributions to the Company's growth over the past six years. With the bargaining process now complete, the Company and our employees can lo ... Continue reading
New Hands-Free Technologies Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers
Potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to surprising new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The results raise new and unexpected concerns regarding the use of phones and vehicle informat ... Continue reading
Daimler: Record Unit Sales and Revenue in Third Quarter
Unit sales significantly above prior-year level at 720,000 vehicles (+13%) Revenue up by 13% to â¬37.3 billion Group EBIT of â¬3,661 million (Q3 2014: â¬3,732 million incl. the sale of the stake in Rolls-Royce Power Systems Holding) Significant increase in Group EBIT from ongoing business to â¬3,657 mil ... Continue reading
Autonomous Vehicles Could Shrink U.S. Personal Auto Insurance Sector By 60 Percent
A decline in accident frequency due to safer vehicles and the adoption of autonomous vehicles could shrink the U.S. personal auto insurance sector by 60 percent within 25 years, according to KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory services firm. The new research report, titled "Marketplace of Change: ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Diesel Vehicle Prices Decline Nearly 16 Percent
Kelley Blue Booktoday reports that average auction prices, along with new-car shopping activity on KBB.com, for Volkswagen diesel vehicles have declined four weeks after the diesel emissions issue was announced. The average auction price for Volkswagen diesel models dropped by nearly 16 percent since the news broke of ... Continue reading
The third annual Connected Car Expo® (CCE), the most authoritative gathering of automotive and technology leaders, announced today that more than 40 exhibitors are slated to showcase the latest technology by some of the world's leading players in the burgeoning new mobility space. This year's exhibit floor will bring ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2016 Acura RDX Review +VIDEO
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 ACURA RDX REVIEW ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Opens New Facility In South Korea To Expand Production Of Transmission Technologies
BorgWarner's Transmission Components Help Improve Performance and Fuel Economy BorgWarner Transmission Systems Korea, a BorgWarner majority-held joint venture, opened a new facility in Jincheon, South Korea. The new building is the company's third manufacturing plant in South Korea for transmission technologies, joinin ... Continue reading
GM Financial Reports September Quarter 2015 Operating Results
GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. (âGM Financialâ or the âCompanyâ) announced net income of $179 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, compared to $158 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 were $515 million, compared ... Continue reading
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