Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Audi Lights the Way with OLED

Lightweight and energy efficient OLED lights could signal the future of production rear lights and even brake lights or indicator units Matrix OLED technology makes its debut in a concept car at the IAA Light attains a new level of homogeneity Flat light sources open up new design possibilities INGOLSTADT -- July 29, 2 ... Continue reading

BMW Group Announces the First Integration of EnLighten App

Traffic City Info Makes Driving in Cities Easier than Ever The BMW Group announced today that it is the first manufacturer to bring the EnLighten App, by Connected Signals, into the car. Drivers of BMW Vehicles with iOS Devices will be able to see traffic signal data on the vehicle’s display in real time. The EnLi ... Continue reading

Jaguar F-PACE Tested to Extremes

July 29, 2015: From the searing heat and dust of Dubai to the ice and snow of Northern Sweden, the new F-PACE has been tested to the limit in some of the most inhospitable environments on earth. Jaguar’s performance crossover offers an unrivalled blend of performance, design and practicality. To ensure that every ... Continue reading

Buying a Vehicle Takes Twice as Long as Consumers Think It Should

A majority of new-vehicle buyers in the United States indicate that it should take no more than two hours to complete a vehicle purchase from the time they walk into the dealer showroom1; however, industry data finds the median amount of time actually spent completing a new-vehicle purchase is four hours,2 according to ... Continue reading

Millennials Favor Walkable Communities

Millennials prefer walking over driving by a substantially wider margin than any other generation, according to a new poll conducted by the National Association of Realtors® and the Transportation Research and Education Center at Portland State University. The 2015 National Community and Transportation Preference Surv ... Continue reading

TBHC Delivers Reduces Texting by 75% and Excessive Speeding by 60% in First 45 Days of Deployment

Video-Based Safety Program Helps Leading Private Fleet Improve Safety Score by 39.8 Percent During Same Period SAN DIEGO -- July 29, 2015: SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that TBHC Delivers, a full-service direct distribut ... Continue reading

10 Reasons to Stop on Red When Driving

National Coalition for Safer Roads Promotes the Dangers of Red-Light Running During National Stop on Red Week, August 2-8 WASHINGTON -- July 29, 2015: Next Sunday, August 2nd, marks the beginning of National Stop on Red Week, a week sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration that aims to educate drivers about the ... Continue reading

Polaris Unveils the Latest in ORV and Motorcycle Product Lines for 2016

The industry-leading Polaris portfolio expands to include new ORVs and motorcycles MINNEAPOLIS -- July 29, 2015: Polaris Industries Inc unveiled its 2016 product offerings from its motorcycle and off-road vehicle divisions this week during its annual summer sales meeting in Las Vegas. The 2016 lineup features exciting ... Continue reading

Nissan welcomes Tennessee Titans QB Marcus Mariota to its 'Heisman House'

When Marcus Mariota stepped on the stage at New York’s Best Buy Theater last December to accept the Heisman Trophy, he joined what is arguably one of the most exclusive clubs in all of sports – those who have hoisted the iconic 45-pound trophy. “We also want to extend a heartfelt welcome to Nashville and ... Continue reading

Blue Bird Unveils New Gasoline-Powered Type C Vision School Bus

Available in 2016, the new innovative model offers power, simplicity, and affordability FORT VALLEY, Ga.--Blue Bird , the leading independent designer and manufacturer of school buses, introduced its newest product offering today at the School Transportation News (STN) Expo Conference and Trade Show in Reno — the ... Continue reading

Japanese-Brand Automakers Increase U.S. Economic Contributions to New Record Highs

Strong New Data Demonstrates JAMA Members’ Continued Dedication to Investing in America WASHINGTON--The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) USA office today released impressive new data spotlighting the positive economic contributions Japanese automakers are making to the United States. These 2014 fi ... Continue reading

IDTechEx: Rapid Progress with Pure Electric Buses

China is where most of the hybrid and pure electric buses will be made and sold over the coming decade, as discussed in the report by IDTechEx Research, Electric Buses 2015-2025 . Latest from China According to the latest statistics from the Chinese bus industry, the total sales volume of Yutong E7 had reached 1,753 un ... Continue reading

Average Age of Light Vehicles in the U.S. Rises Slightly in 2015 to 11.5 years

U.S. Light Vehicles in Operation (VIO) Hits Record Levels at Nearly 258 Million; Length of New Vehicle Ownership Also Hits Record High at 77.8 Months SOUTHFIELD, MI -- July 29, 2015: The combined average age of all light vehicles on the road in the U.S. has climbed slightly to 11.5 years, based on a snapshot of vehicle ... Continue reading

L.A.'s Union Station Unveils State-of-the-Art Parking Technology

With the addition of a new package of advanced parking technologies, parking at L.A.’s Union Station is easier and more convenient than ever before. The technology package combines six state-of-the-art SKIDATA access stations to allow seamless entry and exit, two Pay-On-Foot stations permitting parkers to pay for ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Classic Calendar 2016: Twelve Months of Fascination with Mercedes-Benz Classic

With the title "Fascination of Mercedes-Benz Classic", the new wall calendar from Mercedes-Benz Classic presents outstanding vehicles from the history of the Mercedes star. The calendar measuring 69 x 49 centimetres costs € 29.90. It can be ordered online from the Mercedes-Benz Classic Store with immediate effect. Del ... Continue reading

Recall: Lincoln MKT Livery Vehicles

DEARBORN, MI -- July 29, 2015: Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for 91 2015-model year Lincoln MKT livery vehicles in the United States for an issue with the seating configuration. In these vehicles, the installed placard does not agree with the seating configuration, which is a compliance issue ... Continue reading

Barry Engle Joins GM as Executive Vice President and President, South America

Jaime Ardila Retires after Decades of Distinguished Service DETROIT – Jaime Ardila, General Motors executive vice president and president of South America, announced today he will retire after nearly three decades at the company. Barry Engle, a seasoned automotive executive and currently chief executive officer of ... Continue reading

OnStar Tops 1 Billion Customer Interactions

OnStar has fielded more than 1 billion requests from customers, who interact by phone, mobile app or embedded cellular service in their cars and trucks. Launched nearly 19 years ago as an industry-first service that would place a call from the vehicle when an air bag deployed, OnStar today remotely unlocks doors, loads ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch Takes Over Fuel Freedom Foundation's Twitter Feed on Wednesday +VIDEO

Mark your calendars for this Wednesday, set your alarms for 12 Noon PDT, and hide your good wine! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2015: The Auto Channel's co-founder/co-publisher, Marc J. Rauch, has been invited by Fuel Freedom Foundation to take part in a live Twitter feed tomorrow at Noon, pacific time. If you've got questio ... Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE - Super Sporty Audi A3 Concept at Wörhthersee GTI Festival

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel INGOLSTADT, Germany, May 15. Audi will come to the Wörthersee Festival in Austria with a super sporty concept car, the 525 hp strong A3 clubsport quattro. The Festival is well known among the fans of tuned Volkswagen models. Each year some two hundred thousand pe ... Continue reading

First Look: 2016 BMW X1 by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel Senior European Editor MUNICH - BMW has released details and pictures of the new X1, but we will have to wait another five weeks before we can drive the second generation of BMWs compact crossover in Austria. The premium compact crossover was introduced in 2009 on markets worldwide and ... Continue reading

Axalta Is Cruising Into Louisville, Kentucky

Axalta to Showcase Automotive Art Created With Its Brilliant Paints GLEN MILLS, PA -- July 28, 2015: How hot will this summer get? How about checking out one of the hottest hot rod shows in the Midwest? Consider stopping by the 46th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals Plus at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, ... Continue reading

Tenneco Clean Air Technologies Featured on 2015 Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon Trucks

LAKE FOREST, IL -- July 28, 2015: Tenneco , a global supplier of Clean Air and Ride Performance products and systems announced that it is supplying clean air technologies on the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon midsize truck platform. Tenneco is supplying the entire exhaust system for both the 4- and 6-cylinder t ... Continue reading