2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS How could I tell that the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4x4 that has been my test car for the past week had the V6 under its hood, not the V8? A 22-mpg average for the week. Lack of power was not an issue, although the new eight-speed automatic would downshift when climbing steep ... Continue reading
2014 Fiat 500L Review By John Heilig +VIDEO
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2013 New-Car Sales To Improve Nearly 5 Percent From Last Year
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2013 -- New-vehicle sales are expected to improve 4.7 percent year-over-year in December to a total of 1.42 million units, and an estimated 16 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. Decembe ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 HONDA ODYSSEY REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ODYSSEY VEHICLE The Odyssey continue to improve itself with a refreshed take on power, styling, safety and interesting features â like an in-car vacuum system â for 2014. A now-standard six-speed automatic transmission helps ... Continue reading
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA RESOLVES LITIGATION FOLLOWING RESTATEMENT OF FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
Automaker Provides Alternative Choice of Single âLump Sumâ Payment To Take Care of Affected Owners ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., December 23, 2013 â Hyundai Motor America today announced that it has entered into an agreement with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the automakerâs ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 TOYOTA COROLLA S REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2014 COROLLA VEHICLE Revised from grille to taillights, the 2014 Toyota Corolla takes on a new wheelbase, Scion-inspired exterior sedan styling, and significant improvements for my test drive, the sportier S trim. If you are passionate ... Continue reading
BYD announces 18 meter All-Battery-Electric BRT Bus
]-During Mobility and Transport 2013 Conference held in Bogota this year, global bus manufacturer BYD announced the 2014 production of the worldâs first, long-range, 18 meter (60 foot), articulated all-battery-electric transit bus (video link of BYD prototype provided with release). Similar to other buses that BYD ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2014 Kia Cadenza by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
New entry ... added value By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel GLENDALE, CA - December 24, 2013: Last year, I was impressed by the Optima, Kiaâs new midsize sedan. Not only did I like the design, but also the handling and quality of fit and finish. When I opened the door of the 2014 Cadenza, it ... Continue reading
Toyota Appoints New Communications Leadership
Top talent further reinforces Toyotaâs unified voice in North America; Additional emphasis placed on strengthening multicultural communications TORRANCE, CA--Dec. 19, 2013: Toyota recently announced executive appointments within the North American corporate communications group, another major step in building a mo ... Continue reading
Give Back with Lexus 'Check In for Charity' Campaign
Social media app will help raise up to $150,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of America Lexus- 2013 Check-In for Charity 001 Lexus partners with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the second year on the Check In for Charity Program. The charitable program encourages fans to check in for a good cause. Lexus - 2013 Check-In ... Continue reading
The All-New Lexus RC Set to Launch 'In the Red'
Upcoming RC Coupe Available in Striking New Red Paint Color The Head-Turning Hue is Achieved Using a Combination of a Silver and Red Base RC Coupe Set to Launch in 2014 2013 Tokyo Motor Show - Lexus RC 350 008 2013 Tokyo Motor Show - Lexus RC 350 006 2013 Tokyo Motor Show - Lexus RC 350 009 2013 Tokyo Motor Show - Lexu ... Continue reading
GM Manufacturing Drives Global Month of Giving
From making kimchee in South Korea to collecting toys in Texas, General Motorsâ Global Manufacturing, Warehousing & Distribution teams and union partners are helping meet critical needs and brighten holidays in the communities where they live and work. Whether it is Toys for Tots, Angel or Solidarity Trees, manufa ... Continue reading
Honda will lead the 125th annual Tournament of Roses Parade with the "Keeping Dreams on Track" historic-meets-futuristic train-themed float, powered by a specially-configured Honda hybrid engine. The premier float of the 2014 Rose Parade will measure an unprecedented 274 feet in length, and is set to break the record a ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Applauds Ohio Governor for Keeping Consumers Safe from Counterfeit Airbags
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) praised Ohio Governor John Kasich for signing into law a bill that makes it a crime to knowingly sell or install a counterfeit or nonfunctional airbag in a vehicle. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Agrees To Resolve Litigation Pertaining To Restatement Of Fuel Economy Ratings
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a proposed settlement of disputes that were raised by current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the automaker's November 2012 restatement of fuel economy ratings. The adjustment affected approximately 300,000 2011-13 model year Kia vehicles. While today's pro ... Continue reading
Hyundai Resolves Litigation Following Restatement Of Fuel Economy Ratings
Hyundai Motor America today announced that it has entered into an agreement with current and former owners and lessees of vehicles affected by the automaker's November 2012 restatement of fuel economy ratings. The adjustment affected approximately 27 percent of Hyundai 2011-13 model year vehicles, reducing their combin ... Continue reading
AVTA Awards Contract for Electric Buses
Today, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) announced the purchase of two 40-foot, battery-electric buses as part of its clean bus initiative. The buses have been funded through a generous grant arranged by Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich to support an electric bus demonstration project in the ... Continue reading
Eaton Scientific Systems is Pleased to Announce Testing of the EcoFlora Spark Plug
Eaton Scientific Systems, Inc. (ESSI) is pleased to announce the next tests of the EcoFlora Spark Plug. Mike Borkowski, CEO, said, "We are excited to take this to the next level. We have evidence validating our product and technology. We ran tests of our Spark Plugs against top name brands plugs over the weekend. We ra ... Continue reading
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