Driving Impression: Volkswagen Passat HyMotion and Audi A7 h-tron Fuel Cell Prototypes
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor December 31, 2014 The Fuel Cell Vehicle is well set into our automotive future. The large car manufacturers are all in the process of developing such cars and especially during the past year, they have shown concepts, production ready models and prototypes LINK http://www.theautoc ... Continue reading
2015 Lexus NX Windy City Review By Larry Nutson
2015 Lexus NX Review, 2015 Lexus NX A step beyond By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Lexus, the luxury brand of Toyota Motor Company, had its beginnings in 1989 when it launched in the U.S. market with two sedan models. Now 25 years later Lexus offers eleven models including six hybrid ... Continue reading
GM Performance Testing Reveals Best of Vehicles
A look at the unique tracks of the 90-year-old Milford Proving Ground DETROIT -- January 29, 2015: To develop performance cars, automakers depend on fundamental analysis, but itâs the test tracks and road courses that bring out the best in a vehicle. The collection of roadways assembled at the 90-year-old Milford ... Continue reading
Enjoy the Game and Stay Safe Afterwards
WASHINGTON --January 29, 2015: Fans have no doubt ordered their championship gear and begun making party plans for Feb. 1. There are two big questions on GEICO's mind for the day: 1) will fans watch the Puppy Bowl for pre-game entertainment? 2) More importantly, does everyone have plans in place to get home safely from ... Continue reading
Vehicle Sales Change Could Slow US Auto ABS Performance
NEW YORK -- January 29, 2015: The shift away from smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles could result in lower wholesale vehicle prices and marginally slow the asset performance of auto ABS transactions in 2015, Fitch Ratings says. Sales of trucks and SUVs reached the highest level in over three years through the end of ... Continue reading
Ryder Expands Inventory of Pre-Owned Vehicles Available for Purchase Online
With the Addition of Economical âAs-Isâ Vehicles, Cab and Chassis, and High Horsepower Trucks, North Americaâs Largest Reseller of Pre-Owned Vehicles Has Made its Entire Vehicle Inventory Available at www.UsedTrucks.Ryder.com MIAMI--Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial fleet management and supply ... Continue reading
Sales of Electric Trucks and Buses Are Expected to Reach Nearly 160,000 Annually by 2023
A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for commercial vehicles that use electric drive vehicle technology, including global market forecasts for sales and the number of vehicles in use, segmented by country, drivetrain, and liquid fuel, through 2023. âOverall, we expect diesel hybrid drive ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns Full-Year 2014 Pre-Tax Profit of $1.9 Billion; Net Income of $1.7 Billion
Ford Motor Credit Company reported a pre-tax profit of $1.9 billion in 2014, its highest since 2011, up from $1.8 billion a year earlier. The improvement is more than explained by higher volume, partially offset by unfavorable lease residual performance in North America and lower financing margin. Ford Creditâs ne ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company : âWe expect strong growth and improved financial performance in 2015 driven by our investments in new products and capacity.â Full year 2014 pre-tax profit of $6.3 billion, a decline of $2.3 billion compared with a year ago; full year after-tax earnings, excluding special items, were $1.16 ... Continue reading
Whether or not cars start your engine, there's something to rev you up at The Washington Auto Show®! The largest public show in D.C. and a Washington winter tradition for generations, The Washington Auto Show will present a slew of special events to entertain the whole family. Highlights of the rest of the 10-day show ... Continue reading
Scoring With Super Bowl Viewers Continues To Challenge Automakers
Ahead of Super Bowl XLIX®, Only 24 Percent of KBB.com Visitors Recall Any Auto Ads from Last Year's Big Game IRVINE, CA -- Jan. 29, 2015: With the Big Game just around the corner, carmakers are finding one thing tough to tackle: getting their high-priced marketing messages to resonate with viewers. According to a new ... Continue reading
The University of Illinois at Chicago Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department has announced they have entered into an agreement with New Energy Innovations, Inc., to enhance the new traffic powered sustainable source of clean energy at intersections, municipalities, airport entrances, toll booths, as well as e ... Continue reading
Hyundai has teamed up with the host of the Feherty show, current CBS golf analyst and former PGA TOUR player David Feherty as the company's first golf ambassador. In this role, Feherty will be the voice and face of Hyundai Golf, lending to golf initiatives, making appearances at Hyundai sponsored golf events and starri ... Continue reading
Honda Civic Type R and European premiere of NSX Lead Premieres in Geneva
Honda to unveil flagship performance models with world premiere of production Civic Type R and European premiere of NSX Production models of all-new Jazz and HR-V to be unveiled, as well as first showing in Europe of FCV Concept fuel cell vehicle 2015 McLaren-Honda F1 racer showcased ahead of season opener BRACKNELL, U ... Continue reading
Production of the New Hyundai i30 Ramps Up
Production commences at Hyundai Motorâs manufacturing facility in NoÅ¡ovice Refreshed design and new Turbo model boost appeal to European customers Improved fuel efficiency starting as low as 3.6 l/100 km and 94 g/km CO2 OFFENBACH -- January 28, 2015: Hyundai Motor this month has begun production of the latest v ... Continue reading
The New High Performance Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Red Vapor
Plans to continue the success of the remarkable Jeep Grand Cherokee range of 4x4 vehicles have been announced, with details of a formidable new SRT version, the Red Vapor Limited Edition. Designed to sit competitively in the sports performance sub-SUV segment of the hotly contested 4WD market, the new 6.4-litre V8-powe ... Continue reading
New Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk Treks of the UK
Jeep is enhancing the popular Cherokee range with the introduction to the UK of the first âTrail Ratedâ version, the Trailhawk. The most capable Jeep Cherokee model available, and the most accomplished mid-size SUV in the segment, the 2015 Cherokee Trailhawk comes with a 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine and a nine- ... Continue reading
SKODA UK is #1 Automotive Brand for Customer Satisfaction
Å KODA is top auto brand in latest Institute of Customer Satisfaction report High customer satisfaction maintained along with 14 per cent increase in sales Over 10,000 customers quizzed in nationwide survey MILTON KEYNES, UK -- January 28, 2015: Å KODA UK is celebrating this week after the brand topped the automotive ... Continue reading
FIAT launch the new 500X with a never seen before show from Dynamoin front of 1,000 specially-invited guests The new FIAT crossover and the world famous magician will be on the stage in the Copper Box Arena at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, followed by a live performance by exciting new London talent Gorgon City The ... Continue reading
A Second Geneva Debut and a New Name for the McLaren 675LT
LT model designation â standing for âLongtailâ â to join exisitng C and S range hierarchy LT to be the lightest, the quickest, and the purest version in the range Introduced by the 675LT which joins 650S and Asia-only 625C in the newly named McLaren Super Series Global premiere at the Geneva Motor S ... Continue reading
New Infiniti Q70 UK Pricing Revealed
New Infiniti Q70 range to cost from £32,650 129g/km CO2 2.2 diesel engine replaces 3.0 V6 diesel Full LED headlights among equipment enhancements Q70 Hybrid now faster and more efficient than ever ROLLE, SWITZERLAND -- January 28, 2015: An attractive new entry price point, lower CO2, extra equipment including full L ... Continue reading
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