Wednesday, March 30, 2016

2016 Kia Optima Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award

ARLINGTON, Va. — The redesigned 2016 Kia Optima earns the top award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, thanks to good crashworthiness ratings across the board and an optional front crash prevention system that earns a superior rating. The 2016 Optima is built on the same platform as the Hyundai Sonat ... Continue reading

The Best Beaches for Families in 2016 +VIDEO

EWING, N.J., March 30, 2016 -- Family Vacation Critic, TripAdvisor's family travel site, has released its annual list of the Best Beaches for Families – naming the best beaches in the nation, specifically for families traveling with kids of all ages. "Choosing an ideal beach for families can be quite difficult," e ... Continue reading

Vacation Safety Tips

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2016 -- With the arrival of spring comes vacation planning. Whether it's a family getaway during April or May or preparing for summer travel plans, the fun and excitement of vacation leaves no room to worry. These seasonal months are meant for travel, with the sun shining and the kids alm ... Continue reading

Dodge Ranks First in Mass-Market Automotive Brands on Social Media

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 30, 2016 -- New Shareablee Inc. blog ranks Dodge first from Jan. to March 2016 after holding the same position throughout 2015 The Dodge brand was named the number one mass-market auto brand on social media by Shareablee Inc, a social media analytics company. Shareablee announced in its recen ... Continue reading

National Car Care Month

WAYNE, N.J., March 30, 2016 -- The spring season is synonymous with warmer weather, spring cleaning and…car maintenance. April marks the start of National Car Care Month, and Hankook Tire asked American drivers about their plans and ability to spruce up their vehicles after winter's harsh weather. This includes ge ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL - Cooper Tire

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. SUMMARY: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Roadmaster RM234 tires, size 295/75R22.5, manufactured August 6, 2015, to September 5, 2015 (weeks 3115-3515). The affected tires may have a pin-sized hole in the sidewall that can result in a loss of air. CONSEQUENCE ... Continue reading

New York Town Considers Ordinance Requiring Free Air at Gas Stations

While a law already on the books mandates free air to customers only when they ask, this new measure would ensure that drivers know about the free air. ​HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. March 30, 2016 — Who knew air could cause such controversy. Drivers in Hempstead, N.Y., generally have to pay to inflate their tires at city ... Continue reading

First-ever IIHS New Car Headlight Ratings - Most Need Improvement

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Toyota Prius v is the only midsize car out of 31 evaluated to earn a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's first-ever headlight ratings.The best available headlights on 11 cars earn an acceptable rating, while nine only reach a marginal rating. Ten of the vehicles can't b ... Continue reading

Concours Of Elegance 2016 Star Cars Revealed As Tickets Go On Sale +VIDEO

LONDON - March 30, 2016: Tickets for the Concours of Elegance 2016 at Windsor Castle are now on sale, as the first of the world-class cars to be displayed at the event are announced. Celebrating Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday, Concours of Elegance 2016 is set to be the biggest yet, and will feature a range ... Continue reading

First 1,000 Ford Mustangs Delivered To UK Customers +VIDEO

BRENTWOOD, England - March 29, 2016 – Over 1,000 UK customers have now received their new right-hand-drive Ford Mustang, as total sales accelerate past 3,500. So far, 80 per cent of UK customers have opted for the fastback body style over the convertible and 68 per cent have specified the 416PS 5.0-litre V8 engine ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Industry Focuses on NADA Convention in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (March 26, 2016) – More than 23,000 new-car and -truck dealers and their managers – including dealers from over 30 countries – auto industry executives and exhibitor staff will convene in Las Vegas for the 2016 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo. Las Vegas has ho ... Continue reading

Celebrate 100th Running of Indy 500 at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 3/28/16 For Immediate Release Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson to speak at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Attachments: Presentation Informational Flyer (PDF) and Photo of Donald Davidson (JPEG) The Official Historian of the India ... Continue reading

And So It Begins !

Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motorsports Correspondent Another season, much anticipation, and three good positives to start! New drivers from exotic countries with no F1 history, a whole new team from the USA, plus all the favorites back to do battle on, and off, the track. Don’t be surprised when Bernie anno ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Produces Two Millionth Vehicle in the U.S.

WEST POINT, Ga., March 29, 2016 -- Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated as the plant's two millionth vehicle – a white 2016 Sorento SXL – rolled off the assembly line in West Point, Georgia. Representing an investment of more than $1.1 billion, KMMG began mass production on November ... Continue reading

NASA's 'Spaceport of the Future' Reaches Another Milestone

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2016- NASA has completed a major milestone on its journey to Mars and is ready to begin another phase of work on its spaceport of the future, where the next generation of astronauts will launch to Mars and other deep-space destinations. The agency recently wrapped up a comprehensive and successful ... Continue reading

Detroit Auto Show Flaunts Luxury and Practicality Per Research and Markets

DUBLIN—Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7z66zq/2016_north) has announced the addition of the "2016 North American International Auto Show" report to their offering. This private market insight captures the most informative and strategic content from the recently concluded 2016 North ... Continue reading

Magna Posts 2015 Annual Report

AURORA, Ontario, March 29, 2016 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG; NYSE: MGA) today announced that its 2015 Annual Report, including Management's Discussion and Analysis and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, Annual Information Form (AIF) and Form 40-F, are now available on the company's website, http://www. ... Continue reading