2015 Nissan Frontier and 2015 Nissan Xterra Oricing For U.S.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the 2015 Nissan Frontier and 2015 Nissan Xterra, ... Continue reading
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude Review By Steve Purdy
2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude Review ... Continue reading
Top States for Fastest Collision Repair
North Dakota â followed closely by several nearby states â just might be the best place in the country to get your car repaired after a fender bender. That's the state where drivers get their cars back from repair shops the fastest, according to new data just released by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Data gathered d ... Continue reading
Toyota Indiana Adding 300 Jobs to Build More Highlanders
Popular SUV Added to Second Assembly Line, Improving Production Flexibility â The regional economy is about to get a boost because Toyota Indiana is on the grow again. The plant will invest $100 million and add 300 jobs by summer 2016 to boost production of the popular Highlander midsize sport utility vehicle. Thi ... Continue reading
GM Officially Opens Fourth Information Technology Center
General Motors is adding to its roster of Information Technology Innovation Centers with todayâs grand opening of a facility in the Phoenix area. The center, which will enable GM to in-source the companyâs innovation capabilities and tap into a pool of new and experienced IT talent, joins innovation centers a ... Continue reading
With Opening of Fourth IT Innovation Center, GM CIO Randy Mott Talks about Lessons Learned
General Motors fourth Information Technology innovation center held its grand opening today in Chandler, Ariz. GM Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer Randy Mott discussed the ongoing makeover of the companyâs IT operations and the 9,000 salaried employees globally insourced as part of the transform ... Continue reading
Rally Editions Add Black Bowtie, New Attitude to 2015 Silverado
Chevrolet Silverado Rally Editions bring a sharp new appearance to 1500 double-cab and crew-cab pickups. The Rally 2 Edition package for 2015 Silverado LT pickups features a body-colored grille with a black bowtie, 22-inch black alloy wheels, black tubular side steps and black mirror caps and door handles. Twin black R ... Continue reading
Cobra head shape reduces exhaust gas restrictions to improve engine performanceFord engineers used advanced fluid dynamics computer modeling to create optimal shape and enable maximum output While some might hold their breath seeing the fearsome shape of a king cobra, Ford engineers discovered that designing the turbo ... Continue reading
Ford Engineers Designed 10 Driver Friendly Features on the New F-150
These 10 features include a tailgate step large enough to fit a full-size work boot, raised tactile keypad buttons for keyless entry, and finger indents on the back of the steering wheel Customer research conducted by Ford human factor engineers led the team to cluster the control buttons together for ease of use; cust ... Continue reading
Renewed Interest in Utility Vehicles Helping Ford Sales Among Younger Buyers
Beginning in 2012, Ford surpassed other manufacturers to become the No. 1 brand first considered by millennial buyers Millennial sales consideration for Ford moves from fourth place in 2008 to first place today Growing interest in utility vehicles among Americaâs 80 million-strong millennial generation â thos ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services today announced an agreement with VNG.co, a national CNG fueling facility provider, to support the expansion of the CNG refueling infrastructure for light-duty fleet vehicles. âOur collaboration with GE Capital Fleet Services supports our mission of increasing the availability of convenie ... Continue reading
Automobile Manufacturing Shipments and Employment Up, According to Census Bureau's Economic Census
The total value of shipments for the automobile manufacturing industry (NAICS 336111) was $108.8 billion in 2012, up 28.4 percent from $84.7 billion in 2007, according to the latest 2012 Economic Census statistics released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The number of employees increased 5.6 percent, from 65,436 in 20 ... Continue reading
Consumers Vote Chevrolet SS Tops Among Production Versions Of NASCAR Vehicles
If NASCAR drivers raced in production versions of their cars, 57 percent of KBB.com visitors think the Chevrolet SS would perform best in the Sprint Cup Series, according to a recent online poll from Kelley Blue Book. KBB.com Quick Poll: If NASCAR Drivers Raced In Everyday Cars Sold at Dealerships, ... Continue reading
Frankl's Motorsports Thoughts and Reports - 2014 Belgium GP (Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps)
2014 Belgium GP Nicholas Frankl, Senior EditorMotor Racing CorrespondentThe Auto Channel SPA Belgium August 21, 2014; With the teams fresh off their summer two week break, Belgium's famous Spa Circuit welcomes them, as it has since 1950, to one of the most famous and loved race tracks in the world. Our own Alex Rossi i ... Continue reading
First Full Scale Proving Ground to Test Auto Safety: Volvo's AstaZero
AstaZero is the world's first full-scale proving ground for future traffic safety solutions. Its opening has brought Volvo Car Group a step closer to realising their vision that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car. An important measure towards achieving this goal will be the developm ... Continue reading
Toyota Harvests Solar Energy To Power UK Engine Production
Toyota UK switches on almost 13,000 solar panels today (21 August) to power the car manufacturerâs Deeside factory in North Wales. The solar array, designed and installed by British Gas, can produce up to 3,475,000 kWh a year â enough electricity to build up to 22,500 engines. Potential saving of more than 1, ... Continue reading
The Porsche Club GB Hosts a New Festival at Brands Hatch, Kent,
The Porsche Club GB will host a new festival event at Brands Hatch, Kent, on 21 September, featuring racing, displays and demonstrations of both classic and contemporary Porsche sports cars that will bring to life the fascinating story of the iconic German marque. Organised by circuit owner MSV in association with Pors ... Continue reading
Project Thirty Four Acclaims Hilux as "Benchmark" 4x4 Pick-Up
The Toyota Hilux has a proven reputation as one of the toughest vehicles on earth, making it an ideal candidate for UK conversion specialist Project Thirty Four to turn it into something even stronger. The Midlands-based firm has more than 25 yearsâ experience in engineering 4x4s and light commercials for use in e ... Continue reading
Bentley Looks to the Future with Skills Development Programme
Growing workforce skills and craftsmanship expertise Training islands launched for ânear the jobâ training Skills passed on through use of training mentors (Crewe, England 21 August 2014) Bentley Motors has announced it will launch a new Upskilling programme, strengthening its focus on training and developmen ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Developing Safety System at the World's Most Advanced Test Track
Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB): âThe cooperation between the industry, the public sector and academia is becoming increasingly more important for Sweden. It is by combining our resources that we will solve the problems of todayâs societyâ Today marked the opening of AstaZero, the worldâs first ... Continue reading
Volvo Truck Deliveries in July 2014
August 21, 2014: Deliveries from the Volvo Groupâs truck operations in July 2014 amounted to 15,410 vehicles. This was a decrease of 9% compared with the year-earlier month. Volvo Group Deliveries from the Volvo Groupâs truck operations in July 2014 amounted to 15,410 vehicles. This was a decrease of 9% compa ... Continue reading
Big Strategy Decisions Ahead for Electric Cars
Those making or intending to make electric cars or their components have big strategy decisions ahead. These decisions must be made in the context of all car-like vehicles, whether homologated as cars or as something else. As the new IDTechEx report, âHybrid and Pure Electric Cars 2014-2024: Technologies, Markets, ... Continue reading
Autoliv Demonstrates the Future of Automotive Safety
Autoliv AB (STO:ALIVSDB) Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety, today participated in the inauguration of the worldâs first fully equipped full scale test track for traffic safety. The test site named AstaZero is located outside BorÃ¥s, Sweden. Autoliv has partnered with AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporat ... Continue reading
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