2013 BMW 135is Coupe Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 BMW 135is Coupe If BMW came into the American consciousness when the 320i made "The Preppie Handbook", that's only part of the story. Before the 3-Series was the 2002, a car originally made especially for the US market (as a way around early emissions laws). The 2002 was a two ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Review by John Heilig
The Auto Page By John Heilig Model: 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid Engine: 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle I4 Horsepower/Torque: 188 total hp/129 lb.-ft. torque Transmission: CVT Wheelbase: 104.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 173.6 x 72 x 63.9 in. Tires: P225/50R17 Cargo: 24.5/52.6 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2013 Lexus LS 460 Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel The Relentless Pursuit of Perfection. Such was Lexusâ slogan at launch in the 1980âs. Indeed, Lexus has invested decades and billions in the creation of the perfect luxury sedan. Have they found it in the 2013 LS 460? And if they have, is perfection somewhat ... Continue reading
2013 New York Auto Show Media Preview - Day 1
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel To use a too oft-used word of today, day 1 of the 2013 New York Auto Show was "amazing." The sunny spring-like weather certainly helped to get the day going and stimulate the auto media and VIPs in attendance. At the opening press breakfast the Nielson G ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts March Will Deliver Biggest Sales Month in Almost Five Years
Edmunds.com forecasts that 1,478,208 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in March for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 15.6 million light vehicles. Edmunds.com expects March to be the biggest single month since 1,555,945 new cars and trucks were sold in May 2007. It is also the fifth cons ... Continue reading
Jaguar F-TYPE Named 2013 World Car Design of the Year
The 2014 Jaguar F-TYPE has been has been named 2013 World Car Design of the Year. The honor was announced today at a press conference at the New York International Auto Show. Responding to the news of this latest honor, Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, said, "No design project has given me greater pleasure than ... Continue reading
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (Pink Sheets:CSBI), today unveiled the new Shelby Raptor, one of the most powerful, exciting and collectible off-road production trucks, during the New York International Auto Show. The Shelby Raptor marks the return of the Shelby muscle t ... Continue reading
Global Automotive Trends 2014 | The "Digital Car"- Connectivity Hype And E-Car Recession
At a press conference hosted by the World Car Awards (WCA) at the New York International Auto Show today, an expert panel comprising 66 of the world's top automotive journalists weighed in on today's top global trends in the automotive industry. The key findings of a scientific study conducted by Prime Research are: Ma ... Continue reading
And Now There Is One.... Tesla Model S Declared 2013 World Green Car
At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation, the Tesla Model S was declared the 2013 World Green Car. The Tesla Model S was chosen from an initial entry list of twenty-one new vehicles from all over the world, then a short list of ten, then three finalists: the Tesla ... Continue reading
And Now There Is One...Jaguar F-TYPE Declared 2013 World Car Design of the Year
At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation, the Jaguar F-Type was declared the 2013 World Car Design of the Year. Ian Callum, Director of Design, Jaguar, said: "No design project has given me greater pleasure than the creation of the F-TYPE. It's a project I've look ... Continue reading
Nearly Half of Commuters Admit to Texting While Driving
Nearly half of commuters self-reported texting while driving in a recent poll1, and 43% of those who did called it a "habit." Commuters are texting and driving even more than teens -- 49%1, compared to 43%2. And the problem has gotten worse. Six in 10 commuters say they never texted while driving three years ago. So ... Continue reading
VW Smart,Smart,Smart...Dumb; Buh-Bye VW Routan
Snideâs Remarks By Milton Snide Speaker of Truth Donât Give A Shit The Auto Channel Auto Central March 27, 2013; With yesterdayâs announcement from Jonathan Browning, VW of America President that Volkswagen will be âtailoring downâ retail marketing of the unsuccessful Routan , another supposedl ... Continue reading
Durango features advanced design and premium class-exclusive features for 2014 All-new standard eight-speed transmission with rotary shifter improves fuel efficiency up to 9 percent and enhances Durango's fun-to-drive DNA Now offering the latest 8.4-inch Uconnect Access Via Mobile touchscreen with downloadable apps and ... Continue reading
Durango features advanced design and premium class-exclusive features for 2014 All-new standard eight-speed transmission with rotary shifter improves fuelefficiency up to 9 percent and enhances Durango's fun-to-drive DNA Now offering the latest 8.4-inch Uconnect Access Via Mobile touchscreen with downloadable apps and ... Continue reading
Satisfaction is declining among customers whose vehicles are equipped with run-flat or low-rolling resistance tires as part of automakers' efforts to improve fuel efficiency, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study,SM released today. As automakers explore ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches New York Auto Show iPad App for Media Site
Chrysler Group has gone mobile ... again ... with an iPad app for the 2013 New York International Auto Show. Journalists and analysts can quickly and easily access Chrysler Group's press materials and news from the 2013 New York Auto show, including press releases, photos and video, using the new iPad app. The new medi ... Continue reading
And Now There Is One....Volkswagen Golf Declared 2013 World Car of the Year
At a press conference hosted by the New York International Auto Show and Bridgestone Corporation, the Volkswagen Golf was declared the 2013 World Car of the Year. This is the second consecutive year that Volkswagen has won the prestigious World Car of the Year title and the fourth time since 2009. The Volkswagen Up! wo ... Continue reading
Porsche Boxster and Cayman named 2013 World Performance Car
At a ceremony hosted by Bridgestone Corporation at the New York Auto Show this morning, the Porsche Boxster and Cayman were named the 2013 World Performance Car. The World Car Awards (WCA) are presented annually in four categories -- Car Design, Green Car, Performance Car and Car of the Year. Winners are determined by ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America and its dealers will announce today the launch of their 15th year in the fight against pediatric cancer through their nonprofit Hyundai Hope On Wheels. The announcement is being made at the Hyundai display at the New York International Auto Show. Hyundai Hope On Wheels will donate an additional $1 ... Continue reading
Automotive Safety Council Honors Safety Innovator at Annual General Meeting
The Automotive Safety Council held its 52nd Annual General Membership meeting at the Reunion Resort and Club March 20-24 th. The Automotive Safety Council (ASC) is a non-profit organization, founded in 1961, with a mission of enhancing automotive safety globally through the development, production and implementation of ... Continue reading
The All-new Subaru WRX Concept Debuts At The 2013 New York International Auto Show
Subaru of America, Inc. today unveiled the SUBARU WRX CONCEPT at the 2013 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center. The design concept hints at the design language of the next generation WRX. The bold and muscular design emphasizes turbocharged power and AWD grip in a more agile and athletic form. ... Continue reading
Subaru Introduces Its First Production Hybrid Model At The 2013 New York International Auto Show
Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid based on popular XV Crosstrek crossover Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid most fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive crossover in America. Subaru-engineered hybrid system uses 2.0-liter BOXER engine and integrates an electric motor into a continuously variable transmission Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive stand ... Continue reading
New, Sportier 2014 Scion tC Debuts at New York International Auto Show
Scion revealed the new 2014 tC sports coupe at the New York International Auto Show, showing off a sporty new look, upgraded interior and an enhanced driving experience for the brand's top-selling vehicle. "The sustained success of the tC, which accounts for 40 percent of all Scions ever sold, challenged designers to e ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has unveiled a remarkably fuel-efficient all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage 5-door subcompact at the 2013 New York International Auto Show that is expected to arrive at Mitsubishi Motors dealers later this fall. Mitsubishi Motors also announced pricing information on the 2014 Mi ... Continue reading
Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi now available at Verizon Wireless
Together with Verizon Wireless, Delphi Automotive today released its Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi product that provides a groundbreaking car-to-cloud/cloud-to-car connectivity service. 'For the first time, Vehicle Diagnostics by Delphi allows drivers the chance to experience unique telematics and location-based featur ... Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO--To help marketers better understand the fast-moving nature of the automotive industry, the digital marketing experts at Jumpstart Automotive Group have released their third annual Insights Bookââ¬âa year-long compilation of digital automotive studies, online car shopping trends, and industry ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Golf - World Car of the Year 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor World Car Awards juror NEW YORK, March 28, 2013. The Volkswagen Golf is the 2013 World Car of the Year.. In addition to this title, also the award winners in the three other categories of the World Car Awards have been announced. The Porsche Boxster/Cayman is the winner of the Wor ... Continue reading
Ssangyong Showcases Its LIV-1 Concept At The Seoul Motor Show
SsangYong has unveiled its next new concept car at the Seoul Motor Show in South Korea. ... Continue reading
Bentley Factory Goes Green With The UK's Largest Roof-Top Solar Installation
Bentley Motors today announces that it is installing the UK's largest roof mounted solar panel system. ... Continue reading
Kia Cub Springs A Surprise At Seoul Motor Show
Kia Motors sprang a major surprise on visitors to the 9th Seoul International Motor Show today in Korea with the world premiere of its all-new 'CUB' concept. ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches Production Of New And Improved 100% Electric Nissan Leaf In Sunderland, UK
Nissan is today celebrating the dawn of a bold new era in European car manufacturing with the official start of production of the new and improved, 100% electric Nissan LEAF. ... Continue reading
Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum Celebrates 50 Years
On the 6th April, 1963, Admiral of the Fleet, Earl Mountbatten of Burma sailed up the Beaulieu River with Lord and Lady Montagu to perform the opening ceremony of the newly created Buckler's Hard Maritime Museum. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Celebrates The Life Of Sir Henry Royce
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today celebrates 150 years since the birth of one of the company's founders, Sir Frederick Henry Royce, OBE. ... Continue reading
Fastest Vauxhall Estate Ever Melts Away Winter Blues
Following the Midlands' white-out last weekend, the only drifting that occurred in Leicestershire shortly afterwards was generated by a 6.2-litre, 431PS V8 behemoth as it burnt away the remaining snow at Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground. ... Continue reading
With five new assistance and safety systems,Mercedes-Benz Vans is continuing to extend its role as an innovation leader among van manufacturers. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Luxury Sports Coupe Concept HND-9 Makes its World Debut at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show
Hyundai Motor Company, the fastest-growing automaker by brand, today staged a world-premiere of the HND-9, its latest luxury sports coupe concept that illustrates the company's future design direction. ... Continue reading
Honda Australia Appoints New General Manager Sales And Marketing
Honda Australia is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Carolyn McMahon to the position of General Manager Sales and Marketing, effective 1 April 2013. ... Continue reading
Citroen's New C4 Aircross Now Drive Away
Citroen Automobiles Australia is pleased to announce for a limited time a competitive entry price for its new foray into the compact SUV segment. ... Continue reading
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