Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Project Yellow Light, Mazda Motorsports, the National Organizations for Youth Safety (NOYS) and the Ad Council opened their Project Yellow Light contest to high school and college students nationwide. The goal is to challenge students to create a short v ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 31, 2014 -- Warren Stamping becomes seventh North American Plant to earn bronze Ranking rewards improvements in safety, quality and productivity WCM implementation has saved the Company more than $1 billion since June 2009 Chrysler Group LLC's Warren Stamping Plant (WSP) has been awarded bronz ... Continue reading
Miguel Barbeyto Appointed to the Newly Created Position of Senior Director, Mazda Motor de Mexico
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM), in concert with Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), today named Miguel Barbeyto to the newly created position of Senior Director, Mazda Motor de Mexico. In this role, Barbeyto will oversee all sales, marketing and customer service operations for Mazda in Mexico, working in concert with ... Continue reading
Toyota to Test Expansion of EV and PHV Charging Infrastructure in Japan
Tokyo, Oct 31, 2014; Toyota Motor Corporation announces that it will be testing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Aichi Prefecture from November 1 until March 15, 2015. The tests will involve standard chargers for use with vehicles such as plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The tests ... Continue reading
Nicholas Frankl: F1 Thoughts and Reports October 2014
Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor The Auto Channel Formula 1 Racing DeskJapan showed us once again that, in life, luck is as important a factor as anything else. Jules Bianchi lost control at turn 7 in the wet and exited the track at the exact right (or wrong) angle to torpedo the rear of a large safety crane, which weighe ... Continue reading
2014 Ford Focus Sedan | Heels on Wheels Review
2014 Ford Focus Sedan | Heels on Wheels Review ... Continue reading
Car Insurance Company Claims Rankings From J.D. Power
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Oct. 27, 2014: Auto insurance companies' focus on their customers during the claims process is reflected in the continuing improvement in satisfaction, according to the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction StudySM released today. The study measures customer satisfaction with the claims ... Continue reading
Let Them Eat Chocolate - Lower Fuel Prices And The Connection to Chocolate
As gas prices decline due to domestic production, consumers have extra money for treats. ​NEW YORK October 31, 2014; NACS Online reported that U.S. chocolate demand may get an extra boost from an unlikely source this Halloween: the U.S. shale revolution, says a new report from Reuters. With an abundance of crude ... Continue reading
Scion Scores with SEMA Entries
Early Look at Targa Top FR-S, Slayer tC, Riley Hawk xB and Tuner Challenge Cars TORRANCE, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2014) â Demonstrating a range from retro to ruthless, Scion unveiled its lineup for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas Nov. 4-7, 2014. Six builders put their own interpretatio ... Continue reading
Pair of Toyota Tundra Monster Trucks Take SEMA by Storm
Hiring Our Heroes Monster Truck' and 'Tonka Tundra' on Display in Las Vegas TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 30, 2014 â Toyota will be underscoring its commitment to supporting the off-road enthusiast lifestyle by fielding a pair of over-the-top monster trucks based on the 2014 Tundra at this yearâs Specialty Equipment ... Continue reading
The all-new 2015 Ford F-150 is the toughest, smartest and most capable F-150 ever. It performs better, tows more and hauls more, including this 1,200 pound giant pumpkin from Michigan. The pumpkin measures about 4 feet long, 5 feet wide and 3 feet tall, but with best-in-class payload (up to 3,300 pounds) the all-new F- ... Continue reading
Ford Unleashes Three New EcoBoost Expeditions at SEMA
New 2015 Ford Expedition reaches the next level of comfort and capability with three customized versions set to be on display at the annual SEMA show in Las Vegas From a 405-horsepower beast to a sophisticated ride with custom amenities and a winter warrior, the industryâs hottest builders took their inspiration f ... Continue reading
Ford Recall for 204,448 2007-2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX
Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 205,000 (actual 204,448) 2007-2008 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles in corrosion states and provinces in North America for possible corrosion under the reinforcement brackets where the fuel tank is mounted to the vehicle. This condition may result in a fuel odor, fuel ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Launches Digital Colorado Experience
DETROIT -- October 31, 2014: The all-new 2015 Chevy Colorado is redefining the midsize truck market with its ability to fit a variety of active lifestyles. Now, Chevrolet is launching a new digital experience to help customers choose available accessories to meet their specific needs. The digital experience combines a ... Continue reading
"You Know You Want a Truck" with Technology and Stuff
Chevrolet Colorado films playfully showcase the many benefits to owning a truck #TechnologyAndStuff Can a truck make you more appealing? Chevrolet's new "You Know You Want a Truck" web videos suggest that perhaps it can, if the truck is the all-new midsize Chevrolet Colorado, which comes standard with a lot of "technol ... Continue reading
Axalta Releases Global Automotive 2014 Color Popularity Report and Future Trends
October 31, 2014: Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings and an authority on automotive color and color trending information, announces its Global Automotive 2014 Color Popularity Report. The report, which has annually tracked regional automotive color preferences since 1953, is ... Continue reading
Halloween Tricks Lead To A Ghastly Number Of Insurance Claims
Pumpkins are an autumn staple, with uses ranging from jack-o'-lanterns to pies. However, Mercury Insurance reports that, in the wrong hands, pumpkins can lead to nothing but trouble, noting a substantial increase in property damage during the week of Halloween compared to an average week. "Last year, we had nearly thre ... Continue reading
PACE Awards recognize GKN's new generation of intelligent driveline technologies
GKN has been named as a finalist in the Automotive News 2015 PACE Awards for two new fuel savings technologies. A panel of independent industry judges have shortlisted an innovative two-speed eAxle for hybrid and electric vehicles as well as an all-wheel drive disconnect system for small cars. GKN Driveline's Senior Vi ... Continue reading
The ultra-high performance with exceptional fuel efficiency that characterises every car from BMWâs sporty M division is once more fused with all-roads, all-weathers capability with the introduction of the second-generation X5 M and X6 M. Compared to the 2009 models which they succeed, they bring improvements of u ... Continue reading
10 New SsangYong Sales & Service Dealerships Appointed
10 new SsangYong sales & service dealerships appointed: Bath, Belfast, Cardiff, Consett, Dumfries, Falkirk, Falmouth, Ipswich, Plymouth and Shrewsbury A further 10 new dealers have signed-up to represent SsangYong, Koreaâs oldest car brand, bringing to 20 the number of new dealers appointed this year. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Grant Funding For Royal Botanic Gardens
Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Programme to contribute towards development of Kewâs global Millennium Seed Bank Partnership Funds provided by Toyota Motor Corporation will be used to provide training courses and equipment in the UK and South America for new seed collection partners RBG Kew among 21 successf ... Continue reading
Lister riding high on re-launch success with sales totalling over £3m in 12 months Andrew & Lawrence Whittaker nominated for âPersonal Achievement of the Yearâ for their work with Lister at the International Historic Motoring Awards Investors being sought for exciting new company expansion programme Strate ... Continue reading
New Civic Type R Film Brings to life Honda's 'Other Side'
A new interactive online film from Honda launches on 30th October, bringing to life the brandâs âother sideâ ahead of the hotly-anticipated launch of the new Civic Type R in 2015. Honda is renowned for its reputation of engineering excellence, technology and reliability. But itâs the brandâs â ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Corsa breaks Guinness World Record for Largest GPS drawing
Worldâs Largest GPS Drawing is Halloween-themed and spread across UK Image took six weeks to âdrawâ using first new-model Vauxhall Corsa Nearly 10,000 miles travelled on UK roads to achieve glittering result GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS⢠confirms that the new record has been set Luton â Did you ever ... Continue reading
An Introduction to the Jaguar Land Rover Engine Manufacturing Centre
The opening of the state-of-the-art Engine Manufacturing Centre is a seminal moment for Jaguar Land Rover as it embarks on manufacturing engines in-house for the first time in a generation, confirming its position as the UKâs most significant automotive investor. The Engine Manufacturing Centre will be home to the ... Continue reading
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