High-Country Accessories for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado Model
From Mac Gordon 05-18-2013 DETROIT - GM tips its truck hand, unleashing 2014 model pickups ASAR (as soon as ready). Are 2013 brands backfiring? Without delays until the 2014 show season unfolds in November, GM and GMAC are rolling out three firsts in the pickup market. Intent on pressing its lead over competitors in th ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 FORD C-MAX HYBRID REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE C-MAX VEHICLE Ford gets into the hybrid game with the all-new Ford C-MAX, a hatchback featuring the space attributes of a smaller SUV and conveniences typically not always extended to the cheaper gas-saving models like leather upholste ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra That Towed Space Shuttle Endeavour at California Science Center
The California Science Center, in partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., is unveiling the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup truck that towed space shuttle Endeavour over the 405 Freeway Manchester Boulevard Bridge during its historic 68-hour journey through Los Angeles city streets. The unveiling commemorates ... Continue reading
HondaJet Program Approaches Final Phase of Flight Testing
GREENSBORO, N.C., U.S.A., May 20, 2013 - Honda Aircraft Company today announced that its fifth Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) conforming HondaJet, equipped with a production interior matching the final customer aircraft, successfully completed its first flight on May 16, 2013 at the company's world headquarters ... Continue reading
Texas' Circuit of the America's FORMULA 1 UNITED STATES selected "Sports Event of the Year"
Circuit of the America's Formula One 2012 race beat out major national events like the Ryder Cup and hockey's Stanley Cup Finals to capture the "Sports Event of the Year" award in New York City last night. Previous winners included the 2009 Super Bowl In New York to accept for COTA at the 2013 SportsBusiness Journal/Da ... Continue reading
Axalta Recognized as Masters of Quality by Daimler Trucks North America
Axalta Coating Systems, formerly DuPont Performance Coatings, the leading manufacturer and marketer of heavy-duty truck coatings, received the prestigious Daimler Trucks North America Masters of Quality award. This is the seventh year Axalta received the award, and the fourth consecutive year of the past five. ... Continue reading
EcoCAR 2 Competition Announces Year Two Winner: Penn State University
EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future today named Pennsylvania State University its Year Two winner at the EcoCAR 2013 Competition in San Diego. The 15 universities competing in EcoCAR 2 gathered in Yuma, Arizona last week for six days of rigorous vehicle testing and evaluation on drive quality and environmental impact a ... Continue reading
Americans identify the Mercedes-Benz brand with the finest in luxury and sports cars. Europeans, however, have long known that Mercedes is also the manufacturer of some of the finest vans on the road. California Rent-A-Car prides itself on being the place for a short or long term car rental Los Angeles residents turn t ... Continue reading
ADEPT Driver Urges Safety and Awareness During 100 Deadly Days for Teen Drivers
ADEPT Driver, a California company that develops proven crash reduction programs, including the award-winning teenSMART program, encourages teen drivers to make driver safety a priority this summer. "More teen drivers are involved in fatal auto accidents during the summer months than any other time of the year," said D ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Top Suppliers Around the Globe for Excellence in 2012
Forty-seven of Ford's top-performing suppliers received World Excellence Awards for 2012 A special honor was given to 35 suppliers who demonstrated the Go Further mindset and continuous pursuit of excellence in the face of unforeseen business challenges Ford's supplier partners are recognized for achieving the highest ... Continue reading
Bentley Beverly Hills will be providing the newest Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock, with a Special Edition Bentley in the upcoming season of The Bachelorette, which premieres Monday, May 27, at 8/7c on the ABC Television Network. From driving along the Pacific Coast Highway to road tripping to some of Southern Californi ... Continue reading
Alcoa Named Aluminum Industry Leader for 2013
Alcoa was presented with the Industry Leadership Award for Aluminum at the inaugural Platts Global Metals Awards, sponsored by Platts, a leading global provider of energy, petrochemical and metals information. Alcoa was recognized for taking decisive action resulting in a substantial transformation or change of directi ... Continue reading
CSX Urges Caution Near Tracks During Memorial Day Weekend
Did you know that an average train can take more than a mile to stop? CSX and its employees remind motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution near railroad tracks as the busy Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial start of the summer season. To ensure safety, CSX urges all travelers to obey warning ... Continue reading
Young Drivers: Stay Safe on the Road this Summer
Summer. For teens and young adults the school break means more time for fun, friends, driving, and unfortunately, distractions --like texting, eating and applying makeup -- while driving. In fact, the summer months rank the highest for crashes and related injuries/fatalities among teen drivers and passengers. The Natio ... Continue reading
PennDOT Urges All Vehicle Operators to Share the Road
With temperatures rising and more motorcycles traveling on Pennsylvania roadways, PennDOT is urging motorists to share the road and watch out for motorcycles throughout the riding season. "I urge all motorists to use common sense, obey the law and keep their attention solely on the task of driving," PennDOT Secretary B ... Continue reading
2013 Audi A8 L 3.0T Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel â¦all told, Audiâs A8 is quite an amazing car â far outside the realm of the ordinary and everyday Audiâs luxury flagship A8 has been in its current form since the 2011 model year, with only minor updates since. 2013 brings a replacement for the ven ... Continue reading
One million and counting! KUKA Systems unit KTPO produces milestone Jeep Wrangler JK car body
The KUKA Systems manufacturing operation in Toledo, Ohio, produced its one millionth body-in-white Jeep Wrangler JK this month, the latest achievement for a facility that ranks consistently among the most efficient body shops in the North American auto industry. ... Continue reading
All-new 2014 Fiat 500L arrives to FIAT studios this June with a starting price of $19,100 and four value-loaded models No-charge Premier Package on 500L Easy, Trekking and Lounge models All-new Fiat 500L expands the appeal of the iconic 500, while adding two more doors, accommodations for five passengers, best-in-class ... Continue reading
Schrader Announces Younessi as New Board Member
Schrader, a pioneer and leading global manufacturer of sensing and valve solutions, today announced that Ramin Younessi was appointed to the company's board of directors. 'I am privileged to join the Schrader board and work with their strong leadership team' ... Continue reading
GEICO encourages parents to talk safe driving with teens before summer break
Proms, graduations and backyard parties are now underway and more and more teens will be on the road as summer heats up. GEICO recommends that now is the time for parents to talk to their teens about safe driving as summer vacation gets into full swing. The number one topic to discuss is texting while driving. Almost h ... Continue reading
The Future of Luxury will be the theme of a Querciabella wine tasting in Copenhagen that breaks with convention in more ways than one. On May 31st, a small group of fine wine connoisseurs will gather at Tesla Motors' showroom in the Danish capital for an exclusive sneak peek of the Silicon Valley electric car company's ... Continue reading
The New Nissan 370Z Range: Performance Made More Accessible
Nissan has revealed pricing for its new 2013 model year 370Z range with the revised line-up kicking off at just £26,995. ... Continue reading
Seat Boosts Presence In North America As International Sales Soar
Seat has officially launched the new Leon in Mexico, a move that will strengthen the Spanish brand's strategy for international growth and profitability. ... Continue reading
Audi Publishes Its First Corporate Responsibility Report
For Audi, success must not come at any cost, particularly where the environment is concerned, so at the recent Annual General Meeting of AUDI AG the company presented its first Corporate Responsibility Report outlining targets and activities in the field of sustainability. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Celebrates Double Victory At Fleet World Honours
Vauxhall scooped two awards at the prestigious Fleet World Honours 2013, retaining the Best MPV award for the Zafira Tourer and winning the Best Small Van gong for the Combo. ... Continue reading
Beaulieu's Best Spring Autojumble Ever
Record numbers flocked to this year's Spring Autojumble, held in the Beaulieu parkland on the 18th and 19th May, making 2013 the most successful year of this event so far. ... Continue reading
Citroen DS3 Cabrio Hits The Right Note With The Saturdays In 'Gentleman' Music Video
Pop sensation The Saturdays have taken a shining to the funky styling of Citroen's DS3 Cabrio in the new music video for their latest single 'Gentleman', which is released on 30 June. ... Continue reading
The new Audi A3 Sportback arrives in Australia
The new third-generation Audi A3 Sportback has arrived in Australia, starting at $35,600. ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Group has announced the Jeep brand as the major supporter of LifeSupport Trek4Trauma, a fundraising and awareness-raising event championing the work of the trauma team at St George Hospital in NSW. ... Continue reading
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