Upcoming Mazda Recall for Failure of the Electrical Thermal Base of Ignition Switch
Mazda Motor Corporation will conduct a Safety and Emission Recall Campaign for certain models that have a quality and performance issue leading to the potential failure of the electrical thermal base of the ignition switch. The electrical thermal base is the specific part of the component that may fail. Once the vehicl ... Continue reading
Don't Be Spooked By Basic Car Care + VIDEO
While Halloween is a scary time of year, vehicle owners don't need to be spooked about basic car care. The non-profit Car Care Council recommends motorists follow a preventative vehicle maintenance plan to help take away the fear of unexpected breakdowns and frightening repair costs. "Getting an oil change should never ... Continue reading
Campaign Tips Off During Kia NBA Tip-Off 2015 - Four spots set to run throughout the 2015-16 NBA season - Optima drivers get in the zone and come face-to-face with Blake Griffin while experiencing the next-level performance of Kia's all-new midsize sedan IRVINE, CA -- Oct. 26, 2015: NBA All-Star Blake Griffin is back i ... Continue reading
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Wins Gold at German Design Awards
Concept named overall winner in transportation category Design award recognises âperfect combination of aesthetics and precisionâ EXP 10 Speed 6 is a statement in modern British luxury and a potential future model line Flying Spur and Continental GT Speed both receive special mentions Bentleyâs EXP 10 Sp ... Continue reading
Dr. Thomas Sedran Appointed Head of Group Strategy at Volkswagen Group
Dr. Thomas Sedran (51) has been appointed Head of Group Strategy at the Volkswagen Group. He takes up this post with effect from November 1 and will report to the CEO, Matthias Müller. Thomas Sedran was born on October 13, 1964. Sedran holds a Master's degree in business administration from the University of Hohenheim ... Continue reading
Tailor-made solutions for even more (auto)mobility: from early 2016 Mercedes-Benz Vans will be offering a comprehensive package of driving and mobility aids for people with physical handicaps and age-related restrictions for the V-Class and Citan ex factory. The vehicles and equipment come from the same source. The sys ... Continue reading
Toyota to Launch Trial Car Sharing Service in Okinawa
Next year, Toyota will use a new trial project on the subtropical island of Okinawa to assess the viability and benefits of tourism-centered car sharing. The service will operate from January through the end of the year on the island's Motobu Peninsula, and will be based around Ha:mo, an optimized local transport syste ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Celebrate 15 Years of Hybrids and Hollywood
Fifteen years ago, Toyota launched a hybrid no one had heard ofâ¦the Prius. Shortly after launch, the Environmental Media Association (EMA) and Toyota connected to help bring the hybrid to Hollywood. It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. On Saturday, October 24, Toyota and Lexus will celebrate 15 years of ... Continue reading
U.S. House Committee Approves Six-Year Highway Bill
The bill contains several provisions related to interstate tolling, with three states conditionally approved to implement toll roads. Washington DC October 26, 2015; NACSonline reported that last week, during a six-hour hearing where lawmakers offered over 150 amendments, the House of Representativeâs Transportati ... Continue reading
Saab's Results January-September 2015
Statement by the President and CEO HÃ¥kan Buskhe: In September, the order from the Brazilian government for 36 Gripen NG was received. It is the largest export order in Saabâs history, and also one of the largest Swedish export orders ever. The order value was SEK 39.3 billion and was booked in the third quarter ... Continue reading
Tjin Edition Rounds Out Hyundai's SEMA Lineup With Extreme Genesis Coupe
Rounding out Hyundai's 2015 SEMA lineup, TJIN Edition RoadShow has revealed details on its convention-defying Genesis Coupe. For Neil Tjin's first official Hyundai vehicle built for SEMA, the builder turned to underground racing for inspiration to create this mad, 500 horsepower racer. The vehicle will be revealed at H ... Continue reading
New 2016 Nissan Altima Production Begins in Smyrna TN
Significantly refreshed mid-size sedan is Nissanâs top seller Altima is third best-selling passenger car in the U.S. in 2015 with five consecutive years of sales growth Class-leading standard 39 mpg highway, sportier SR trim level offered Expanded Safety Shield technologies available Canton, Miss. 2016 Altima prod ... Continue reading
Audi Introduces 2016 A8 L 4.0T Sport Model
New Audi A8 L 4.0T Sport model achieves 450 hp through an enhanced 4.0T twin turbo V8 Sport style exterior with muscular front fascia creates a striking presence on the road Interior features panoramic sunroof, acoustic glazing on windows and Alcantara headliner HERNDON, VA -- Oct. 26, 2015; Featuring more power and en ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS October 26, 2015: Nissan, BMW, Chevrolet, GMC, Ducati, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Maserati, Pontiac ... Continue reading
FCA Choses Independent Monitor
FCA US LLC today announces the selection of former United States Secretary of Transportation, The Honorable Rodney E. Slater, as independent monitor, consistent with the Consent Order signed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Company reviewed applications from several candidates and id ... Continue reading
-- Technology Deployed For Practice Sessions During 2015 Formula One⢠Race Season Qualcomm Incorporated through its subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, today announced they have collaborated to enable the wireless download of racecar telemetry data via Wi-Fi® ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance to Provide World's Largest EV Fleet to International Conference at COP21
Alliance to provide 200 pure electric vehicles to 2015 Paris climate conference Fleet expected to cover 400,000 km during event and emit zero emissions* while driving Fleet comprised of Renault ZOE, Nissan LEAF and Nissan e-NV200 200 Renault and Nissan employee volunteers to drive cars, alongside team of professional d ... Continue reading
Tweddle and FCA Uconnect Team Launch Vehicle User Guide Application + VIDEO
On-board Vehicle User Guide debuts in the 2016 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300 VIN-specific application lets drivers view owner's manual on their 8.4-inch touchscreen Tweddle Group has partnered with the FCA US Uconnect team to create the first mass-market in-vehicle user guide with touchscreen deliver ... Continue reading
Bridgestone to Acquire Pep Boys
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack (Pep Boys; NYSE: PBY) today announced that Pep Boys and Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone, have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which BSRO will acquire Pep Boys in an all ... Continue reading
2016 Mazda CX-5 Windy City Review By Larry Nutson
2016 Mazda CX-5 Keeping one step ahead By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0566) Trucks are outselling cars here in the U.S. SUVs are in the truck category and the Mazda CX-5 small crossover SUV has been doing its part to contribute to the big sales numbers. Mazda Motor Corporation ... Continue reading
Renault Range takes to London's West End at this Year's Regent Street Motorshow
Renault UK will display a selection of its range, including a number of its electric vehicles in the heart of Londonâs West End at this monthâs Regent Street Motor Show as part of London Motor Week, which runs from Monday, 26th October to Sunday, 1st November. Visitors to the UKâs largest free motor show ... Continue reading
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