Cars.Com USA Today Compact SUV Challenge Picks Honda CR-V as "Best"
But First Snide's Remarks: This media event may have been good publicity for the sponsors, but as a meaningful guide for potential buyers it is worthless. The only three fixed criteria; Compact SUV, Under $28,000 and Minimum 26 MPG Combined Highway and City, adds up to trying to compare apples, oranges and grapefruits. ... Continue reading
2015 Lexus GS 350 F - F Sport For More Fun - Chicagoland Review
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_0548) There are sedans, and there are sport sedans. Once the domain of European brands, or is that more narrowly German brands, the field has expanded to American and Asian brands. A 4-door sport sedan is fun and a bit more practical than a 2-doo ... Continue reading
2015 Lexus RC F Coupe Review - Lots Of Money Lots Of Car!
2015 LEXUS RC F Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Having reviewed the stylish and vibrant Lexus RC coupe not long ago I thought I knew what to expect when our friends at Lexus PR asked if I would drive the RC-F to Wisconsin for a big media event. They know I always attend and like to take the north ... Continue reading
New KODA Superb Estate: Space, Style and Technology
KODA is once again making its mark with the new KODA Superb. Just months after the debut of the hatchback, comes the new KODA Superb Estate. Based on innovative MQB technology, this attractive newcomer sets new standards in its segment in terms of space, comfort, safety and connectivity. The new KODA Superb Est ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Reports its Full Year Results
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc today reported its full year results for the 12-month period to March 31, 2015. The company delivered its fifth successive year of solid growth, robust financial results and continuous investment in its future. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Inaugurates Vehicle Plant in Changsha
Annual capacity: 300,000 Volkswagen and Å KODA vehicles Highest state certificate for CO2-neutral production with solar and hydroelectric power WOLFSBURG/CHANGSHA -- May 26, 2015: The Volkswagen Group continues to expand its production capacity in China with the addition of a new vehicle plant of Shanghai- Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Toyota Sienna Honored at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
RAV4 Wins Previously Owned Vehicle Award at Technology Conference Cambridge, MA -- May 26, 2015: With up to 150 cubic feet of cargo space, the Toyota Sienna has plenty of room for storage. Which is good because it is acquiring a growing load of hardware â and awards can be bulky! The 2015 Sienna took home the Best ... Continue reading
Chrysler Selects Parrot for Its Next Generation DigitalTV Solution
PARIS -- May 26, 2015: Parrot (Paris:PARRO), a leading player in the field of Connected Automotive Infotainment and the leading provider of digital TV & radio solutions in mobility, announced today that Chrysler has chosen Parrotâs Digital TV solution for Head Units in the form factor of a dedicated ECU. âPar ... Continue reading
Ford Expands Operations in North Africa
As part of its global growth plan, Ford Motor Company is expanding its operations in North Africa with a new regional sales office in Casablanca and a purchasing office in Tangier. Morocco is a great place to do business, said Kalyana Sivagnanam, Director, Ford Middle East & North Africa. Morocco has a very skill ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company will begin making its London-based GoDrive car-sharing service available to the public. The service offers flexible, practical and affordable access to a fleet of cars for one-way journeys with easy parking throughout the city. ... Continue reading
Check Your Tires for Wear and Tear - It Only Takes a Penny
National Tire Safety Week Ideal Time to Check Tread, Pressure BETHESDA, MD -- May 26, 2015: It only takes a penny to see if your tires are worn or losing tread. Examining your tires for wear and tear, along with checking tire pressure and alignment, are essential to ensuring your vehicle's safety on the road and helpin ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Releases Full-length Video Version of Miranda Lambert's Custom 'Roots and Wings' Song
After a 24-hour exclusive on Yahoo's front, music and Ram Country pages, the three-minute Ram video, featuring the full "Roots and Wings" song, can be viewed at YouTube.com/ramtrucks and RamTrucks.com/Miranda. A shorter version of the "Roots and Wings" song debuted earlier this year in a new Ram Truck brand marketing c ... Continue reading
BMW Celebrates 40 Years of BMW Art Cars
MUNICH -- May 26, 2015: The renowned BMW Art Car Collection celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The celebrations got under way with exhibitions in Hong Kong, the Centre Pompidou, the BMW Museum and the Concorso d'Eleganza on Lake Como, where the first four BMW Art Cars by Alexander Calder, Frank Stella, Roy Lich ... Continue reading
Hertz Receives Top Honors from Relevant Travel and Rental Industry Influencers
The TripAdvisor community, Business Traveller Middle East and Fleet World among the influencers recognizing the company's services, products and innovation. LONDON -- May 26, 2015: The Hertz Corporation has recently received top vehicle rental honors across Europe and the Middle East from travel and fleet industry infl ... Continue reading
Over 50 Police Departments Now Ride Electric Motorcycles
Zero Motorcycles Benefiting Law Enforcement and Local Communities SANTA CRUZ, CA -- May 26, 2015: Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, announced today that the number of police departments in the USA using the company's 100% electric motorcycles has surpassed 50. Zero offers three mo ... Continue reading
DMC2015, Opening May 25, Takes the Lead on Showcasing the Intelligent Manufacturing of Molds
he New Normal Means New Developments Across The Sector SHANGHAI -- May 26, 2015: This year's Die & Mold China (DMC 2015) expo will be held from May 25 to 28 in five halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Approximately 800 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions will attend the event. The upgraded expo, t ... Continue reading
MOST150 Standard Carries Ethernet Packets According to IEEE 802.3 Spec, Providing the Only Proven, Automotive-Ready In-Car Ethernet Physical Layer CHANDLER, AZ -- May 26, 2015: Microchip Technology Inc. , a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today announced that the Volvo ... Continue reading
Hyundai Is The First Automaker To Launch Android Auto
All-New Integration Available on Best-Selling Sonata - First car company to launch Android Auto on production vehicles, starting with the 2015 Sonata with Navigation - Free Android Auto software update available for current owners of 2015 Sonatas with Navigation - Android Auto reduces driver distraction by integrating ... Continue reading
Automotive Simulation World Congress Features Global Industry Thought Leaders
Presenters from leading customer companies include Ferrari, Ford, Nissan, Cummins, Intel and Amazon Web Services PITTSBURGH -- May 26, 2015: Automotive industry visionaries and innovators from Ford Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co., Cummins Inc., TRW Automotive Holdings Corp., CIMdata Inc., Amazon Web Services Inc., Intel Co ... Continue reading
Imagine Racing a Real Car in a Virtual Reality Helmet, Blind to the Real World. . .
Castrol EDGE Titanium Trial: Titanium Strong Virtual Drift #Virtualdrift Castrol EDGE has premiered its latest Titanium Trial driving challenge, featuring Formula Drift professional Matt Powers driving his Roush Stage 3 Mustang whilst wearing a state-of-the-art Oculus Rift Development Kit 2 headset: blind to the real w ... Continue reading
Hot Wheels Classics: Thefts of Chevy Camaros
Nearly 500,000 Thefts Over Its Lifespan DES PLAINES, IL -- May 26, 2015: If leading the pack as a pace car at the Indianapolis 500 is any acknowledgment of a car's connection to performance, then Chevrolet Camaro's eight trips around the track is second only to the Corvette's record of 13. Although the Corvette's pace ... Continue reading
Genuine Scooters Introduces New Buddy 50 and 125 Titanium Gloss Scooters
CHICAGO, May 26, 2015 â Genuine Scooters, the largest US based scooter company, today announced a new color option to itsâ popular Buddy line of scooters, titanium gloss. In addition to the titanium gloss color, all previous chrome accents on the scooter are âblacked-outâ in matte black. This includ ... Continue reading
60 New Car Models for the First Time in Turkey at Istanbul Autoshow 2015
Istanbul Autoshow 2015 is held at TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center on May 22-31 and automobile enthusiasts will meet the ânew wonders of the worldâ ISTANBUL -- May 25, 2015: Istanbul Autoshow 2015, organized jointly by ODD (Automotive Distributors' Association) and TUYAP Tüm Fuarcılık Y ... Continue reading
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Awarded Top Concept Car at Concorso d'Eleganza at Villa D'Este
EXP 10 Speed 6 receives Design Award for Concept Cars & Prototypes Concorso dâEleganza at Villa DâEste is worldâs foremost classic and vintage show Prestigious award presented to Bentleyâs Design Director, Luc Donkerwolke CREWE, UK -- May 24, 2015: A panel of expert judges at the world-renowned Conc ... Continue reading
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