2014 Acura MDX Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
2014 Acura MDX Rocky Mountain Review; MDX faces the driver with a veritable acronym soup of features â CMBS, LKAS, ACC, LDW, IDS ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Bespoke Chicane Phantom Coupe
West Sussex UK October 30, 2013; With the talents of the worldâs finest automotive designers and craftspeople at a customerâs disposal, inspiration for a Bespoke Rolls-Royce can strike anywhere. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai Brand Manager, Mohammed EL-Arishyâs imagination was piqued whilst dining at the G ... Continue reading
Hunton Powerboat XRS37 ("Aston Martin of the Sea") Showing off in Fort Lauderdale
October 30, 2013; Hunton, the iconic British manufacturer of high-performance, luxury powerboats and tenders is proud to bring the stunning XRS37 to the waters of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Following a great reception at a VIP and press event in Greenwich, Connecticut, the XRS37 has headed south to the warmer climes of ... Continue reading
Study shows high-intensity discharge headlamps can help drivers stop sooner
With Daylight Saving Time ending this Sunday, many people will drive in the dark more often. For those uneasy with night driving, the 2014 Chevrolet Impala can help brighten the task. The enhanced visibility provided by Impalaâs headlamps can help drivers avoid crashes after dark, the riskiest time of day. Accordi ... Continue reading
GM Reports Third Quarter Net Income of $0.7 Billion
EPS of $0.45 includes net loss from special items of $0.51 per share EBIT-adjusted of $2.6 billion, up from $2.3 billion in the third quarter of 2012 DETROIT â General Motors Co. today announced third quarter net income to common stockholders of $0.7 billion or $0.45 per fully diluted share, down from $1.5 billion ... Continue reading
GM Financial Reports September Quarter Operating Results
GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. announced earnings of $161 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to $123 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $445 million, compared to $372 million for the nine months ended September 30, ... Continue reading
SKF starts deliveries for Volvo S60L built in China
SKF announced today that it will start deliveries according to a contract with Volvo Car Corporation in China. The contract is for the delivery of wheel hub bearing units (HBU) and MacPherson suspension bearing units (MSBU) for the newly launched Volvo S60L car model, which will be manufactured in Volvo's new factory i ... Continue reading
Boku Brings Carrier Billing to the 'Real World' with PassportParking
Boku, Inc., the global leader in carrier billing-based mobile payments, announced a major new expansion in their business, bringing carrier billing to the real world through a new partnership with PassportParking. The multi-city trial will give drivers a new way to purchase daily and hourly parking at select lots aroun ... Continue reading
There are two platforms that lead in the M2M Service Delivery platform market: Connected Device Platforms (CDP), and Application Enablement Platforms (AEP). Merchant market CDPs help organizations cost effectively manage cellular connected assets; AEPs ease development of M2M applications by providing device connectivi ... Continue reading
Vehicle vandalism peaks on Halloween with nearly twice as many claims as usual
As Americans carve pumpkins and stock up on candy ahead of Halloween, they also might want to think about finding a secure place to park their cars. Personal vehicles are almost twice as likely to be vandalized on Oct. 31 as on an average day, a recent analysis from the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) has found. ... Continue reading
Rhino Linings, a leading manufacturer and distributor of spray-on protective linings and coatings, will be announcing the grand prize winner of the "Yamaha Giveaway" sweepstakes at the annual Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 at 2 p.m. in Rhino Linin ... Continue reading
Sokolis Group Fuel Management is a Big Success at ATA MC&E 2013 Conference
Fuel management was the talk of the town in Orlando, FL at the American Truck Association's (ATA) annual conference and Sokolis Group Fuel Management had plenty to show. Howard Abrams, EVP/CFO for Sokolis Group Fuel Management said, "We had about 125 people visit our booth. These potential clients, including CEOs, Dire ... Continue reading
The Los Angeles Auto Show confirmed today that it will host more than 60 unique, historic and significant vehicles as part of its inaugural MPG Motoring Invitational Presented by Forza Motorsport 5 and Xbox One, on November 20 at the Los Angeles Convention Center's Gilbert Lindsay Plaza. This exclusive morning event wi ... Continue reading
Panasonic And Tesla Reach Agreement To Expand Supply Of Automotive-Grade Battery Cells
Panasonic Corporation and Tesla Motors today announced that the two companies have reached an agreement in which Panasonic will expand its supply of automotive-grade lithium-ion battery cells to Tesla. With this agreement, the two companies update and expand their 2011 arrangement to now supply nearly 2 billion cells o ... Continue reading
TRW Automotive Announces New Chief Operating Officer
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , announced today that effective January 1, 2014 Patrick Olney, the current president of Volvo Construction Equipment, a $10 billion business unit of the Volvo Group, will assume the role of chief operating officer reporting to John Plant, chairman and chief executive officer of TRW Automo ... Continue reading
Subaru "Levorg" Tourer Concept Makes World Premiere
The Subaru Levorg concept will make its world premiere at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show on Wednesday 20 November. The Levorg concept hints at a new vehicle currently under development for market launch in Japan in 2014. The name âLevorgâ comes from a combination of the words âLegacyâ, âRevolutionâ ... Continue reading
Camaro, Mustang and Challenger Are Most Stolen "Sporty" Vehicles
The National Insurance Crime Bureau today released the latest in its catalog of refreshed vehicle theft reports, this one on the "Sporty" classification. The report is based on National Crime Information Center (NCIC) vehicle theft records for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2012 and limited to 2010, 20 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Third-Quarter Financials
Chrysler Group LLC net income for the third quarter of 2013 was $464 million, an increase of 22 percent from $381 million a year ago Net revenue for the third quarter was $17.6 billion, up 13.5 percent from a year ago Modified Operating Profit(b) increased 22 percent to $862 million in the third quarter, from $706 mill ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (HMC; NYSE) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2013. Second Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2013 totaled JPY 120.3 billion (USD ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation , a provider of vehicle theft recovery and advanced fleet management solutions, today announced the launch of its Fleet Referral Program for auto dealerships. This new program, available immediately for all participating LoJack dealerships and the customers they serve, assists dealers in capitalizing ... Continue reading
Staying Safe on the Road: Senior Driving Guide
According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers in their mid- to late-80s have lower overall crash rates than drivers in their early 20s and roughly half as many crashes as teenagersâmaking them among the safest drivers on the road. ... Continue reading
MagneGas to Present at the North American Vehicle Rescue Association Event
MagneGas Corporation ("MagneGas" or the "Company") , the developer of a technology that converts liquid waste into a hydrogen-based fuel, announced today that it will be presenting at the 2013 North American Vehicle Rescue Association ("NAVRA") Competition in Clearwater Florida. The event is being held from October 30t ... Continue reading
Goodyear Teams Up With U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company knows about superior performance in challenging winter conditions. So do the U.S. Ski Team, U.S. Snowboarding and U.S. Freeskiing, whose athletes lead the international ranks through performance and innovation. Bringing these organizations together through a common drive to succeed is ... Continue reading
Customer satisfaction with auto insurance claims handling is improving, due in large part to insurers' improvements in managing the first notice of loss (FNOL) process and providing faster payments to claimants, according to the J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction StudySM released today. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group: Solid Performance In The First Nine Months; Outlook For Fiscal Year 2013 Confirmed
The Volkswagen Group reported a solid performance in the first nine months of fiscal year 2013, despite the ongoing difficult market environment. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Maintains Position As Best-Selling Nameplate Globally
Ford Focus, the best-selling vehicle nameplate in the world in 2012, retains the title for the first half of 2013. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo And MTV Give Away One Of Six "Fast & Furious 6" Special Edition Alfa Giulietta Models
Alfa Romeo and MTV are celebrating the release of Fast & Furious 6 on DVD and Blu-ray by giving away one of six special-edition Alfa Giulietta models. ... Continue reading
Ford Caps The Cost Of Servicing Older Vehicles With New Affordable Maintenance Scheme
Ford has capped the price of servicing and maintenance for older Ford vehicles with the launch of a new programme that aims to make the cost of motoring more transparent and more affordable. ... Continue reading
New Concepts From Suzuki At The 2013 Tokyo Motor Show
Suzuki Motor Corporation will display several concept exhibits at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 (organised by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association) which will open to the public at Tokyo's Big Sight between November 23 and December 1, 2013. ... Continue reading
New Ford Tourneo Connects Developed In Virtual Reality 'Cave'
Ford engineers used cutting-edge 3-D virtual reality technology to refine tailgate opening, improve visibility and even reduce interior reflections in the all-new Tourneo Connect. ... Continue reading
Carsguide CarsMag iPad app a finalist in international Digital Magazine Awards
Carsguide.com.au was delighted to learn this week that their free iPad app, CarsMag, has been chosen as a finalist in the Motoring Magazine of the Year category of the prestigious global Digital Magazine Awards. ... Continue reading
Mazda has bolstered its award-winning BT-50 range with the addition of a six-speed automatic transmission to the 4x4 Freestyle Cab Utility XTR. ... Continue reading
Ford Adds Value to Focus and Fiesta Range
Ford has upgraded features on the Fiesta range and the Focus hatch and sedan. ... Continue reading
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