All-New 2014 Fiat 500L Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
All-new 2014 Fiat 500L records highest-possible rating in each of four Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tests to determine Top Safety Pick One of two Chrysler Group vehicles named Top Safety Pick in latest testing 14th Chrysler Group vehicle to earn Top Safety Pick in 10 months All-new Fiat 500L boasts mor ... Continue reading
All-New 2014 Jeep Cherokee Named IIHS Top Safety Pick
All-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee gets highest-possible score in each of four Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) tests to determine a Top Safety Pick One of two Chrysler Group vehicles today named Top Safety Pick in latest testing 14th Chrysler Group vehicle to be named Top Safety Pick in 10 months All-new Cherokee ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Develops Computer Model for High Intensity Shock Testing
National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, today announced it has developed a new, accurate, physics-based computer modeling approach that enables the custom design of shock test apparatus and setup needed to perform high intensity shock tests required on flight hard ... Continue reading
C.R. England Awards Harley-Davidson in Fuel Efficiency Promotion
C.R. England has awarded a 2013 Harley-Davidson Sportster Seventy-Two to Farid Nakhla, one of its top company drivers, for showing improvement in miles per gallon average and average idle percentage for the third quarter 2013. This is the ninth Harley-Davidson awarded to drivers in the two years England has sponsored t ... Continue reading
In-Car Electronics Prove to be Achilles Heel for Many Models in Survey YONKERS, NY--Oct. 28, 2013: Japanese brands have historically been known for building some of the most reliable vehicles in the world. But Consumer Reports 2013 Annual Auto Reliability rankings show that some other automakersâfrom Europe and th ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Previews Performance-Oriented SEMA Concepts
Chevrolet today previewed several performance-oriented concepts of some of the brandâs most popular passenger cars, including the Sonic and all-new Impala. The cars will debut at the SEMA Show, Nov. 5-8, in Las Vegas. Itâs the worldâs largest convention of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. Ch ... Continue reading
The Japanese automakersâ long-term investments in the United States continue to positively impact the overall U.S. economy and benefit a wide range of workers, both those in the auto industry and many more in related industries. Utilizing recently released data Rutgers University professor Thomas Prusa finds that ... Continue reading
Meijer Operates One of Largest All-Clean Diesel Fleets in North America
Midwest retailer Meijer announced today that it operates one of the largest all-clean diesel fleets in North America. As part of its ongoing green initiatives, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer's fleet utilized innovative technology to improve fuel efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint by nearly 60 percent si ... Continue reading
Based on its recent analysis of the remanufactured brakes market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Meritor with the 2012 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Quality Leadership. ... Continue reading
ATA Refutes Misleading and Reckless Reporting on 'Study' of Trucker Drug and Alcohol Use
Today, American Trucking Associations leaders called on U.S. media outlets to stop their inaccurate and sensationalized reporting on a so-called 'study' claiming that a number of commercial truck drivers use drugs or alcohol while behind the wheel. The 'study' which has been cited by several news outlets, was conducted ... Continue reading
INFICON Leak Detection Systems Featured At Assembly Show 2013
INFICON, a global supplier of leak-detection equipment and systems for the automotive industry, will feature live demonstrations of its latest leak-detection systems with a turbocharged Saab engine at the Assembly Show 2013 ... Continue reading
Hertz Sponsors SCRS' Repairer Driven Education Series at SEMA
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, announces its participation in this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) trade show, a first for the car rental industry, being held in Las Vegas November 5 â 8, 2013. As part of its attendance, Hertz will be sponsoring the S ... Continue reading
ATD Announces Nominees for 2014 Commercial Truck of the Year
The American Truck Dealers (ATD) has announced seven nominees for the 2014 ATD Commercial Truck of the Year, an annual award recognizing the top truck entries in the heavy- and medium-duty categories. The heavy-duty (Class 8) nominees are International ProStar with Cummins ISX15, Kenworth T880 Vocational Truck with PAC ... Continue reading
2013-14 Toyota Green Initiative Tour Helps Select CIAA and SWAC Schools Improve Campus Environment
Twenty-two select Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) schools will continue their commitment to sustainability with a one-year lease of a Toyota Prius liftback or Prius Plug-in vehicle. Each school will receive a vehicle in conjunction with the 2013-14 Toyota ... Continue reading
Jaguar Cars announced today that they will elevate their presence in Hollywood by joining with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA LA) as the official 2013 title sponsor of the BAFTA LA JAGUAR BRITANNIA AWARDS. The Jaguar Britannia Awards, taking place November 9 at the Beverly Hilton Hot ... Continue reading
Honda invites fans and owners to show Honda how they can #StartSomething on social media
In August, Honda introduced the "Start Something Special" tag line throughout the brand's advertising to communicate the special relationship people have with their Hondas. To socialize the new tag line across platforms, Honda is celebrating the special stories fans have with their Hondas and facilitating conversation ... Continue reading
"Built Free" Introduces the 2014 Jeep Cherokees
All-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee Marketing and Advertising Campaign Debuts on Monday, October 28 with :60-spot across National Broadcast and Cable Networks Campaign Includes In-Theater, Print, Digital, Social and Experiential Extensions. ... Continue reading
TRW Receives 10 Quality Excellence Awards From General Motors
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. was recently awarded the 2013 General Motors (GM) Supplier Quality Excellence Award at 10 of its manufacturing facilities for achieving consistently high levels of quality performance during the past year. The 10 TRW sites honored with the award include: Ansan TSCL, South Korea â stee ... Continue reading
BASF receives Supplier Award from Tesla
BASF was honored by Tesla Motors with its Supplier Award for excellence in delivery performance. The awards ceremony was held at Tesla's Fremont, Calif. manufacturing and engineering complex on Oct. 15. ... Continue reading
Mazda Bolsters Design Squad With Creative Director
Mazda has strengthened its European design team with the addition of Kevin Rice as creative director. ... Continue reading
Nissan Counts Down To The Next Generation Qashqai
The countdown has begun. In 10 days, Nissan will unveil the most significant car in its modern history - a model that will redefine the crossover sector and set new standards across the board. New Qashqai is coming. ... Continue reading
Nissan Backs Next Generation Of UK Manufacturing Talent
Nissan has given thousands of young people from across the country a unique behind-the-scenes insight into its UK operations as part of its continued commitment to the Government's 'See Inside Manufacturing' initiative. ... Continue reading
Manchester United And Chevrolet On Trax To Help Foundation
One lucky fan will have the chance to drive away with a unique Chevrolet Trax signed by the Manchester United first team in a special eBay for Charity auction launched today. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Group Completes Successful Study of Cordless Charging for Electric Cars
Volvo Car Group has been a partner in an advanced research project that has studied the possibilities of inductive charging for electric vehicles - and the results show that this technology for transferring energy via an electromagnetic field has a promising future. ... Continue reading
Land Rover is extending customer appeal of its family of luxury vehicles with the launch of a new long wheelbase Range Rover and the addition of an exclusive specification - the Range Rover Autobiography Black. ... Continue reading
Honda's Mean Mower Packs Its (Grass) Bag For Las Vegas #Meanmower
Honda's 'Mean Mower' is preparing to leave UK shores for the first time this week, heading off to Las Vegas for a special appearance in front of 60,000 trade visitors at the world's premier automotive speciality trade show, SEMA. ... Continue reading
The New Volvo Drive-E Powertrain Family - World-Leading Engine Output Versus CO2 Emissions
Volvo Car Group's new two-litre, four-cylinder Drive-E powertrain family can truly be considered as offering customers a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Bursary Winners 'Pole Of Cold' Expedition Team Gets Ready To Depart
With just six weeks to go before departure, final preparations for the Land Rover and The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) - supported 'Pole of Cold' expedition are well under way. ... Continue reading
Three Cheers for Value at Mazda
Mazda3 - Australia's most popular car - is in final run-out and Mazda is marking the occasion with a new nation-wide advertising campaign. ... Continue reading
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