HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER PREVIEW BY KATRINA RAMSER
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE HIGHLANDER VEHICLE Arriving in mid-February, young families and couples are the target market with the redesigned Toyota Highlander that models improvements to exterior styling, cutting-edge conveniences and driving dynamics. I cited a ... Continue reading
Steven Szakaly Named New Chief Economist at NADA
McLEAN, Va. December 30, 2013; The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has named Steven Szakaly as its new chief economist. âSteven brings several years of experience working in economics and the auto industry,â said NADA President Peter Welch. âAs the industry and economic environments contin ... Continue reading
Report Says BMW and Toyota To Develop Joint Sports Car
December 30, 2013; Maria Sheahan writing for Reuters reported that Carmakers BMW (BMWG.DE) and Toyota (7203.T) have agreed to develop a joint platform for sportscars, BMW's development chief Herbert Diess told a German newspaper. "We have agreed on a joint architecture for a sports car. What is important is that there ... Continue reading
Most Popular Cars and Trucks USA in 2013
2013 was the year of the full-size truck, according to new car shoppers on AutoTrader.com®. Trucks made up nearly half of the top 20 most popular new vehicles on the site this year, including three of the top five. Aligning with its longstanding status as the best-selling vehicle in the U.S., the Ford F-150 retained i ... Continue reading
Supreme Industries to Divest Shuttle-Bus Business
Supreme Industries, Inc. (NYSE MKT: STS), a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, trolleys, armored and specialty vehicles, today announced that it intends to divest its shuttle-bus business. âWe remain committed to the trolley businessâ Supremeâs core business o ... Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared two Walterboro, S.C.-based trucking companies, CER Trucking, Inc., USDOT No. 196777, and Edward Risher Trucking, USDOT No. 685781, as well as its owner-driver, Clarence Edward Risher, Jr., to be imminent hazards to ... Continue reading
Nissan Sport Sedan Concept Set For World Debut At 2014 North American International Auto Show
Nissan Sport Sedan Concept offers an advanced look at a future production sports sedan Embodies next-generation Nissan design signatures Nissan IDx Freeflow and IDx NISMO concepts make first North American appearances Press conference set for January 13, 2014 at 3:50 p.m. EST Nissan continues its rollout of show-stoppi ... Continue reading
IIHS study: Hundreds die in ATV crashes on public roads
All-terrain vehicles are made for offroad use, but large numbers of people take their ATVs on public roads, where they are generally prohibited. About 1,700 ATV riders died in crashes on public roads in the United States from 2007 to 2011 according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). ... Continue reading
For Our Hong Kong Viewers : Grand Opening of YongDa FAW-Volkswagen 4S Shop in Qingpu
HONG KONG, Dec. 31, 2013; China Yongda Automobiles Services Holdings Limited ("Yongda Auto" or the "Company" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Group") (Stock code: 03669.HK), a leading passenger vehicle retailer and comprehensive service provider in China announces that its another FAW-Volkswagen 4S shop --Yong ... Continue reading
Having only gone on sale in November, the BMW i3 is attracting even more attention as its awards haul continues to grow. BMW UK was awarded the gong for Innovation in Car and Van Manufacturing at the 2013 Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards 2013 for the design and productions of the BMW i3. Commended for achieving a ... Continue reading
Snow Tyres Take More Europeans To The Alps
An increasing number of British skiers and snowboarders are opting for holidays to European ski resorts to enjoy good snow conditions. However, driving to ski resorts in many European countries brings with it driving issues particularly in relation to tyres. It is common for many European motorists to have two sets of ... Continue reading
MD Now Urgent Care â the largest and fastest growing provider of urgent care and occupational medicine services in South Florida announces its availability today as a certified source for screening and testing of Obstructive Sleep Apnea â now a required part of all DOT physical exams. With multiple urgent car ... Continue reading
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