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Volkswagen Adds Even More Style and Value to 2016 Range

Volkswagen Adds Even More Style and Value to 2016 Range

Chic new Look up! trim added to city car roster Volkswagen CC GT and R-Line Black Edition models debut Stunning new Scirocco GTS special edition is available to order now WOLFSBURG -- January 25, 2016: Volkswagen is enhancing the appeal of more of its core models with the debut this month of a number of eye-catching sp ... Continue reading

Ford Says Sayonara To Japanese and Indonesian Markets

Ford Says Sayonara To Japanese and Indonesian Markets

Ford Says Sayonara To Japanese and Indonesian Markets ... Continue reading

ŠKODA Produces 18 Millionth Car

ŠKODA Produces 18 Millionth Car

The car – a ŠKODA Superb Estate in Candy-White – rolled off the production line at the firm’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. ŠKODA CEO Bernhard Maier, ŠKODA Board Member for Production Michael Oeljeklaus and the Chairman of the Trade Union KOVO, Jaroslav Povšík were there for the occasion. Visiting the fa ... Continue reading

Bentley Bentayga Makes European Market Debut Includes Bentayga News Library +VIDEO

Bentley Bentayga Makes European Market Debut Includes Bentayga News Library +VIDEO

Bentley Motors presented its new Bentayga for the first time in the Austrian Alps at the weekend and kicked off the official market-entry of the vehicle in Europe. The Bentayga’s first alpine public outing coincided with the famous ski-race in Kitzbühel, with the luxury SUV on display at the foot of the ‘S ... Continue reading

BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology once again Takes a Spot on 2016 Wards 10 Best Engines List

BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology once again Takes a Spot on 2016 Wards 10 Best Engines List

TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder inline gasoline engine WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ -- January 21, 2016: BMW TwinPower Turbo technology again wins Wards 2016 10 Best Engines Award, announced at the 22nd annual celebration where nearly 600 Powertrain Engineers joined at the Renaissance Center Marriott in Detroit on Wednesday January 1 ... Continue reading

2016 Rolex 24 At Daytona - GTLM Preview

2016 Rolex 24 At Daytona - GTLM Preview

2016 ROLEX 24 AT DAYTONA - GTLM PREVIEW A RACE ENGINEER'S PERSPECTIVE (Houston, Texas, January 23, 2016)...Rick Mayer, race engineer of the Risi Competizione No. 62 Ferrari 488 GTLM team, takes a look ahead at this year's Rolex 24 At Daytona, January 30-31, 2016, at the newly renovated Daytona International Speedway. P ... Continue reading

Deccan Odyssey - The Luxury Train's Early Bird Offer

Deccan Odyssey - The Luxury Train's Early Bird Offer

MUMBAI, January 25, 2016 -- Deccan Odyssey, the award winning luxury train in India operated by Cox & Kings Ltd., has announced an enticing offer for journeys commencing October 2016. The offer is limited to bookings done on or before 30th April 2016. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20160125/786987) Each jour ... Continue reading

BFGoodrich Tires Becomes Exclusive Tire Supplier for Red Bull Global Rallycross

BFGoodrich Tires Becomes Exclusive Tire Supplier for Red Bull Global Rallycross

Red Bull Global Rallycross and BFGoodrich Tires are pleased to announce a multi-year agreement that will see BFGoodrich become the official tire supplier for the Red Bull GRC series. The agreement will commence immediately in preparation of the opening race of the 2016 Red Bull GRC season, and covers both the Supercar ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls and Tyco to Merge

Johnson Controls and Tyco to Merge

MILWAUKEE and CORK, Ireland, Jan. 25, 2016 -- Johnson Controls and Tyco today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company, will combine with Tyco, a global fire and security provider, to create the leader in building products and te ... Continue reading

Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Mullen Technologies, Inc. Gearing Up to Compete With Tesla and Faraday Future With Expanding Group of Experts

Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Mullen Technologies, Inc. Gearing Up to Compete With Tesla and Faraday Future With Expanding Group of Experts

Mullen Technologies, Inc., a pre-IPO car manufacturer and distributor, has announced the hiring of Mr. Paul Saluzzi as Chief Operating Officer. Mullen Technologies, Inc. gearing up to compete with Tesla and Faraday Future with expanding group of experts. Tweet this Mr. Saluzzi is a 20-year veteran of the financial indu ... Continue reading

NHTSA: Your Vehicle May Be Involved With A Recall - January 25, 2016

NHTSA: Your Vehicle May Be Involved With A Recall - January 25, 2016

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading

Ludacris Once Again Takes the Stage at the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase

Ludacris Once Again Takes the Stage at the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase

ATLANTA, GA -- January 25, 2016: Hometown legend Ludacris will dazzle an expected capacity crowd at the 2016 Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) Invitational Showcase. The marching band event of the year will be held January 30, 2016 in Atlanta. Get tickets now: http://www.hondabattleofthebands.com/tickets Talented studen ... Continue reading

2016 Nissan Sentra Video Gallery +VIDEO

2016 Nissan Sentra Video Gallery +VIDEO

Since the introduction of the seventh-generation Sentra in fall 2012, Nissan's compact sedan has experienced tremendous growth in sales and market share, making it one of Nissan's fastest growing nameplates. To help keep momentum going, Sentra has undergone a significant refreshening for the 2016 model year, starting w ... Continue reading

GMC Sierra 1500 is PickupTrucks.com Towing Champ

GMC Sierra 1500 is PickupTrucks.com Towing Champ

Strong performance, efficiency pulls Sierra to front of light-duty truck segment DETROIT – The GMC Sierra 1500 today was named the 2016 Texas Truck Showdown Towing Champion, in a head-to-head capability test conducted by editors from Cars.com, PickupTrucks.com and MrTruck.com. They praised their Sierra 1500 SLT te ... Continue reading

The Fabric of Ford: Through Scratches, Snags and Splashes, Ford's Materials are Ready for the Long Haul +VIDEO

The Fabric of Ford: Through Scratches, Snags and Splashes, Ford's Materials are Ready for the Long Haul +VIDEO

Throughout a vehicle’s lifetime, it’s inevitable that the materials inside a car show signs of wear and tear. Imagine the frequent sitting on car seats, leaning on arm rests, gripping the steering wheel and fiddling with the instruments. So what does Ford do to help make sure all vehicles are up to this chall ... Continue reading

Ford Explorer Makes Dramatic Return to TV on 'The X-Files'

Ford Explorer Makes Dramatic Return to TV on 'The X-Files'

Ford Explorer fans should be on the lookout for more than a UFO sighting when the acclaimed pop culture phenomenon “The X-Files” returns to television Sunday. A Ford Explorer Platinum will carry FBI Agent Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) throughout the highly anticipated six-episode series. “The X-Files” is scheduled ... Continue reading

Detroit Reinforces Position as Global Mobility Epicenter and Launch Pad for Future Industry Innovations

Detroit Reinforces Position as Global Mobility Epicenter and Launch Pad for Future Industry Innovations

DETROIT, Jan. 24, 2016 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today wrapped-up two weeks of industry-shaping reveals on its world stage as it welcomed President Obama, top government officials, automotive CEOs and over 800,000 car fans through Cobo Center's doors. Today's strong finish of 104,263 attende ... Continue reading

FCA US Offers Multiple Exhibits and Driving Experiences at the 2016 Houston Auto Show

FCA US Offers Multiple Exhibits and Driving Experiences at the 2016 Houston Auto Show

All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan featuring unprecedented functionality and style makes its Texas debut Jeep® 75th anniversary vehicles celebrate the unparalleled history of the legendary Jeep brand Jeep Cherokee Overland and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night editions make Texas debuts Popular indoor and outdoor driv ... Continue reading

Nissan Helps to Fund Dreams of Next-Generation of Technicians with $250,000 Scholarship Donation to Universal Technical Institute Foundation

Nissan Helps to Fund Dreams of Next-Generation of Technicians with $250,000 Scholarship Donation to Universal Technical Institute Foundation

Nissan North America has donated $250,000 to Universal Technical Institute Foundation to support students who wish to pursue careers as automotive technicians. The funds will support tuition scholarships, relocation grants and/or emergency funds to help ensure students facing financial hardship to complete the Nissan A ... Continue reading

Ferrari California T - Introducing The New HS Handling Option For An Even Sportier Driving Experience

Ferrari California T - Introducing The New HS Handling Option For An Even Sportier Driving Experience

MARANELLO - January 24, 2016: The California T, Ferrari's immensely successful front-engined V8 model with retractable hard top and 2+ seating configuration, is now available with the brand-new Handling Speciale (HS) option. Clients the world over have been so impressed with the California T's ideal combination of perf ... Continue reading

The Montreal Auto Show Proves To Be A Dream Maker Hosting 196,829 Car Enthusiasts! +VIDEO

The Montreal Auto Show Proves To Be A Dream Maker Hosting 196,829 Car Enthusiasts! +VIDEO

MONTREAL, Jan. 24, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The 48th edition of the Montreal International Auto Show (MIAS), presented by Desjardins Insurance, in collaboration with The Gazette, has just closed its doors, and we are very pleased to announce that 196 829 attendees lived the unique Auto Show experience over its 10 day durati ... Continue reading

Dong Sung Is Leading High Strength and Lightweight Composite Materials Technology with CFRTP

Dong Sung Is Leading High Strength and Lightweight Composite Materials Technology with CFRTP

Mass-production is possible since long-time consuming Curing process is not necessary It is expected to be applied to all industries related to composite materials including automotive/aircraft/construction materials SEOUL -- January 22, 2016: Dong Sung CORP. (KRX:102260) (CEO, Park Chung-Yeol, www.dongsungcorp.co.kr) ... Continue reading

MyDealerOnline Receives $1M in Funding to kick off the New Year

MyDealerOnline Receives $1M in Funding to kick off the New Year

MyDealerOnline®, Inc., the only digital product that allows car dealers to broker wholesale auto auction inventory straight from their own websites, is starting the new year off strong after receiving $1M in funding just before the close of 2015. With recent developments like new product features, prosperous partner ... Continue reading

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