Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., has announced the development of the Smart rearview mirror
Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., has announced the development of the Smart rearview mirror, the world's first LCD monitor that not only provides clear rearward visibility under various conditions, but also allows the driver the ability to switch between the LCD monitor and the traditional rearview mirror, depending on the ... Continue reading
The Porsche Cayman has won the category of 'Best Coupe' in the inaugural 2014 UK Car of the Year Awards, an independent set of accolades designed to highlight the best new cars on the market specifically for UK customers. Described by 27 professional motoring journalist judges as one of the best driversâ cars in i ... Continue reading
Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions
Renault Group has become the European leader in terms of low CO2 emissions and the first automotive group to be under 115g/km of CO2, based upon its sales of passenger cars over the full year 2013. This ranking is the fruit of the rejuvenation of its range, the success of its Energy range of engines and its electric ve ... Continue reading
Milton Keynes, 28 February 2014 â SKODA models have been voted best in class in two categories in the first ever UK Car of the Year Awards. Å KODA was one of only two brands to secure more than one honour. The new Å KODA Octavia came top in the âBest Family Carâ class, while the Octavia Estate triumphe ... Continue reading
2014 SRT VIPER Wins NAHC Future Collectible Vehicle Award
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau There is no shortage of "Car of the Year" awards this time of year from magazines, analysts and other organizations but here's one you've probably not heard of. The new for 2014 SRT Viper won the Future Collectible Vehicle of the Year award from the National Automotive ... Continue reading
Maserati Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition
The 84th Geneva Motor Show will see two Maserati worldwide premieres. The first is the debut of the Quattroporte Ermenegildo Zegna Limited Edition, developed from the concept car presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September of 2013. This elegant model will be produced in 100 units, one for each of the years of li ... Continue reading
Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Selects BYD 40-foot Bus
The Karnataka State Minister of Transportation - Ramalinga Reddy, representatives from Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), and BYD Company Ltd. all gathered for the launch of a brand new program soon to change the skies of Bangalore, forever. Often referred to as the âSilicon Valleyâ of India ... Continue reading
Mahindra Challenges India to Drive Disruptive Innovation
Launches 'Rise Prize'- India's biggest award for innovation Click here for picture of Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group and Mr. S P Shukla, President- Group Strategy and Chief Brand Officer, Mahindra Group, launching "The Rise Prize" on National Science Day. Mahindra Group launches India's biggest innovation ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Fall for Second Consecutive Month
Cars.com estimated today that the average transaction price (ATP) this month for light-vehicles in the United States was $29,520, down $362 (-1.2 percent) from January and $1,320 (-4.3 percent) from February 2013. Additionally, Jesse Toprak, chief analyst for Cars.com, announced that the average incentive this month fo ... Continue reading
Porsche at the Geneva Motor Show
At this year's Geneva Motor Show Porsche is hailing its return to the top tier of sports car racing by rolling out the new Porsche 919 Hybrid for the LMP1 category of the sports car World Endurance Championship (WEC) in 2014, with the 24 Hours of Le Mans as the undisputed climax of the season. The new efficiency-based ... Continue reading
2014 Acura MDX Review By Steve Purdy
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The Mercedes-Benz Club of America (MBCA) today announced that MBCA members will display their Mercedes-Benz vehicles in the second annual Cars and Coffee at the Concours, presented by Heacock Classic Collector Car Insurance, on Saturday, March 8 at the Golf Club of Amelia Island next to the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE REVIEW ... Continue reading
Audi A3 Honoured As Best Small Hatch In The UK Car Of The Year Awards
Where the Audi A3 is concerned, a panel of the UK's most accomplished motoring experts has collectively reached the same conclusion as tens of thousands of UK Audi customers - they believe that it is the pick of the class, and have rubber stamped their decision by honouring it with a coveted 2014 UK Car of the Year Awa ... Continue reading
Design And Technology At The Heart Of Volvo Car Group's New In-Car Experience
Volvo Car Group will use the Geneva Motor Show to reveal its new in-car control system, which is designed around a large tablet-like touch screen that will simplify and enhance the way drivers operate their cars. ... Continue reading
GM Holden Appoints New Chairman and Managing Director: Gerry Dorizas
Global automotive executive Gerry Dorizas has been appointed the new Chairman and Managing Director of GM Holden, effective from 1 March, 2014. ... Continue reading
All- New Range Rover Sport Voted UK's "Best 4x 4 Car" at the UK Car of the Year Awards
The all-new Range Rover Sport has been voted the UK's "Best 4x4 Car" by the judges at the UK Car of the Year Awards 2014. ... Continue reading
Stylish Sportage wins OzRoamer Award
Kia's stylish Sportage is continuing to wow critics and buyers alike with OzRoamer magazine awarding the Platinum 2.0R CRDi top marks as its 2013 AWD SUV under $60,000 Car Of The Year. ... Continue reading
Volvo Polestar Racing S60 V8 Supercar Makes Race Debut
As the first luxury car manufacturer to field a factory team in the V8 Supercar Championship, Volvo Polestar Racing's debut at the Clipsal 500 on 1-2 March will also be the first time Volvo has competed in top flight domestic motorsport since 1999. ... Continue reading
Brentwood, Essex, 28 February, 2014 â The Ford Fiesta STâs lengthy honours list has grown once again with the addition of âBest Performance Carâ from the inaugural UK Car of the Year Awards. This accolade follows recognition last month from What Car? and Top Gear, which proclaimed Fiesta ST its over ... Continue reading
February Car Sales Struggle to Break the Cold Winter Ice
The polar vortex that's plagued the country this winter continued to limit shoppers from buying new cars in February, reports Edmunds.com, the premier destination for car shopping. Edmunds.com forecasts that 1,201,445 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in February for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual R ... Continue reading
Consumer Watchdog has its Eyes on Farmers Specialty Insurance
Consumer Watchdog petitioned the Insurance Commissioner this week for a public hearing on the "new program" private passenger auto filings of Farmers Specialty Insurance Company, an affiliate of Farmers Insurance Exchange. Consumer Watchdog's petition seeks to compel Farmers and its affiliates to comply with Propositio ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 27, 2014 -- BorgWarner produces the two-speed, part-time four-wheel drive transfer case for the 2014 Toyota Tundra pickup truck. Featuring BorgWarner's proven electronic shift-on-the-fly technology, the transfer case delivers quick, smooth shifts between two-wheel and four-wheel drive with the ... Continue reading
World premiere of the VW T-ROC offers outlook on new SUV model series
T-ROC makes debut with removable roof halves and digital instruments Powerful front-end design with LED headlights and integrated cameras Ten important facts on the world premiere of the T-ROC: The progressive design of the front end demonstrates a new approach to compact SUVs by the Volkswagen brand. Cameras are at wo ... Continue reading
The New VW POLO Gets Introduced in Geneva
Polo BlueMotion, Polo BlueGT and CrossPolo in top form New efficiency TSI: For the first time, Polo BlueMotion with petrol engine (4.1 I/100 km) Even more charisma: Polo BlueGT now with 150 PS, CrossPolo perfected Ten key facts on the world premiere of the new Polo TSI BlueMotion, Polo TDI BlueMotion, Polo BlueGT and C ... Continue reading
Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
Wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) offer several advantages over conventional plug-in technology, foremost among them unparalleled convenience for EV owners. Until recently, these systems were in the R&D and pilot stages only, but now products have begun to reach the market, and several major EV manu ... Continue reading
As Spring Break Approaches, RADD Says, Have Fun, Be Safe!
Known for sandy beaches, warm waters and tropical drinks, San Diegoâs Pacific Beach is one of the most popular party destinations for college students and young military in Southern California. The Spring Break Kick-Off media event highlighted safe spring break practices and reminded area residents and students to ... Continue reading
Bose Introduces New Centerpoint Surround Sound System for the Next-Generation Cadillac Escalade
Today, Bose announces its most advanced sound system ever for a Cadillac vehicle. The all-new Bose® Centerpoint surround sound system has been precisely designed and tuned for the 2015 Cadillac Escalade. Combining the latest Bose technologies with 16 strategically placed speakers, the Bose system delivers a new leve ... Continue reading
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