First Mass-Production, Remote-Driving-Enabled Sedan Goes on Sale in China
This week BYD, the company that delivered the world's first mass-production, dual-mode Electric Vehicle --the F3DM, is now bringing to market another first: the first remote-driving-enabled 5-seat, family sedan -- the BYD Su Rui" (pronounced suri"). Consumer sales launched in Beijing with prices starting at just un ... Continue reading
Top Ten Presidential Influences On The Automotive Industry
At the Republican National Convention this week, Mitt Romney was officially named as the Republican candidate for the 2012 Presidential campaign against incumbent President Barack Obama. Among the countless areas in which U.S. Presidents assert their power, the automotive industry is one of the largest and most signifi ... Continue reading
2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Reviews By Steve Purdy
2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE REVIEW By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Well, I have to say Hyundai has done it again. Theyâve completed a major redesign of one of their cars that is so good we can find little to criticize no matter how hard we try. We just spent a day with the new Santa Fe driving the scen ... Continue reading
2012 Ford Fiesta 5-door Hatchback Review By John Heilig
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2012 Ford Fiesta 5-door hatchback Engine: 1.6-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 120 hp @ 6,350 rpm/122 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 98.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 160.1 x 67.8 x 58.0 in. Tires: P185/60R15 Cargo volume: 15.4 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
First Freewheelin Pedal Bus Ride of the 2012 Democratic National Convention
Humana Inc. : WHAT: Freewheelin's presence at the 2012 Democratic National Convention will kick off with a ride through downtown Charlotte. A caravan of pedal buses will roll along one of the designated Freewheelin routes. Following the ride, an announcement will be made on the future of the pedal buses and what it mea ... Continue reading
Gulf Oil Refineries Not Damaged Yet Gasoline Prices Increase - WTF?
By Growth Energy WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2012; This Labor Day weekend, millions of Americans plan to hit the open road and enjoy the last bits of summer. But with gas prices spiking toward $4 per gallon, many Americans are electing to stay home. The oil companies are quick to blame Hurricane Isaac for causing the sudden i ... Continue reading
Maritz Research Asks 'How High is Too High' for Soaring Gas Prices?
Heading into Labor Day weekend, Americans looking to fill up their gas tanks will be hit with a price tag of about $3.80 a gallon.* But what's the tipping point? At what price will people begin to drive less or consider buying a more fuel-efficient car? 'Fuel economy is the most prevalent reason for car purchases, but ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan Tips for Back to School Safety
As children across the state return to school, AAA Michigan offers these suggestions to help keep students safer: Slow down. Speed limits in school zones are reduced for a reason. Watch for AAA Safety Patrollers at intersections. Eliminate distractions -- including no texting while driving. Children often cross the roa ... Continue reading
SmartDrive Awarded US Patent for Technology Innovation in Fleet Safety and Fuel Efficiency
SmartDrive Systems, a market leader in driving intelligence solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced that the company has been awarded US Patent #8239092 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent recognizes the company's innovative event recorders and portable mem ... Continue reading
All-new lightweight design saves up to 150 pounds New 1.8-liter engine and next-generation Xtronic CVT with sub-planetary gear for optimal performance and efficiency Best-in-class combined fuel economy of 34 MPG* Sophisticated new design with high-end details such as LED accented headlamps and taillamps Upscale interio ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Rusty Tweedy Area Senior Vice President
Advance Auto Parts , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, announced the promotion of Rusty Tweedy to Area Senior Vice President. Mr. Tweedy will be responsible for leading the Company's store operations in the Mid-Atlantic regions. Mr. Tweedy will report to ... Continue reading
Autoglym's Roadtrip Must-Haves This Labor Day
Labour Day is an extremely busy travel weekend for Canadians, and Autoglym is reminding those who are taking a roadtrip to pack the car's essentials along with their suitcases. Before you go A clean windshield and side windows are key for safety, so before hitting the road, a quick application of Fast Glass will ensure ... Continue reading
Mazda Motorsports Partners with Project Yellow Light for Teen Safety
Success in racing is dependent upon many factors. A key component is having great teammates. Mazda Motorsports has joined a great team to promote broader awareness of distracted driving for new drivers. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus is best-selling car model in the world for the first half of 2012 New Focus built today in Thailand marks milestone as 350 millionth vehicle produced in Ford Motor Company's 109-year history Customers around the world are benefiting from One Ford plan, which is creating the industry's freshest lineup with a ... Continue reading
The all-new, fourth-generation Honda CR-V debuted late last year with upscale styling, excellent fuel efficiency, and a host of standard convenience features, making it one of the most fun and functional compact SUVs in America. The CR-V returns for 2013 as an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and is distinguished by a NHTSA 5-star ... Continue reading
The 2013 Honda Odyssey minivan continues to lead its class in fuel economy and safety ratings, while providing spacious accommodations for up to eight passengers and a refined and engaging driving experience. The Odyssey Touring is rated at a remarkable 28 mpg1, the highest EPA highway fuel economy rating of any eight- ... Continue reading
After receiving an extensive mid-cycle refresh for 2012 that included more refined styling, fuel efficiency improvements and upgraded feature content, the Honda Pilot returns for 2013 as the most fuel-efficient and flexible eight-passenger SUV. The Pilot combines family-friendly features with excellent EPA-rated fuel e ... Continue reading
In connection with September National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Hyundai Motor America and Hyundai Hope On Wheels will be donating more than $10 million to fund pediatric cancer research at Children's Oncology Group (COG) institutions across the United States. Since its inception in 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels ... Continue reading
Freewheelin Rolls on to the Democratic National Convention after a Great Run at the RNC in Tampa
The Republican National Convention (RNC) may have come to an end, but the fun of taking a spin on a Freewheelin pedal bus lives on next week at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Charlotte, N.C. Health and well-being company Humana Inc. provided the pedal buses -- or bus-cycles" for free use by convention-go ... Continue reading
Faurecia North America Announces Winners of Pinterest Vehicle Interior Design Contest
Faurecia , the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, announced today the winner of its first ever Pinterest competition, dubbed as the "Faurecia Pin-spiration Contest". Participants were challenged to define the premium elements they would like to see in vehicles by pinning images that inspired them. The contest c ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Three Teams To Test Young Drivers At Magny-Cours
Magny-cours, Aug. 29, 2012: Formula One teams will return to Franceâs Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours next month when Ferrari, Mercedes and Force India conduct their annual young driver tests at the historic French venue on September 11-13 in the week following the Italian Grand Prix. The 17-turn, 4.4-kilometre trac ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Series Removes Push-To-Pass Activitation Delay For Baltimore
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 29, 2012: INDYCAR, the sanctioning body of the IZOD IndyCar Series, has removed the activation delay to the overtake assist for this weekend's Grand Prix of Baltimore. The push-to-pass system has been utilized at Toronto and Edmonton with an activation delay of 5 seconds introduced at Mid-Ohio on Aug ... Continue reading
Spyker WILL Build Paris-to-Peking Super SUV
Ambitious Again By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 30, 2012; Some five years after its planned production start, the Spyker Paris-to-Peking SSUV will finally be realized. That was the latest news this week from Spyker CEO Victor Muller. Thanks to an investment of ... Continue reading
Spa Francorchamps, Aug. 30, 2012: American Conor Daly spent the last three weeks in Indianapolis with friends and family during the now trCD headshotaditional Formula One summer break and arrived this morning in Spa, Belgium for rounds 14 & 15 of the GP3 series. Spa, Belgium is one of the world's classic race circuits ... Continue reading
New Law Takes Effect Today Requiring Training for Teen Motorcyclists
A new law takes effect today, Aug. 31, requiring 16- and 17-year olds seeking their motorcycle licenses to first complete Pennsylvania's motorcycle safety training. Act 84, signed on July 2 by Governor Tom Corbett, requires these young riders seeking motorcycle licenses to first complete the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Saf ... Continue reading
Fiat Panda 4x4 Debuts in World Preview at the Paris Motor Show
The new Fiat Panda 4x4 - the only four-wheel drive model in the A segment - will make its debut at the forthcoming international Paris Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group to Build New Transmission Plant in China
The Volkswagen Group is expanding its production network in China with a new transmission plant in Tianjin. Today's foundation stone ceremony was attended by Dr. Philipp Rösler, the Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, He Lifeng, Deputy Party Secretary of Tianjin, and Prof. Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of th ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG: The Perfect Blend of Style and Performance
The Mercedes-Benz official press conference opened the press day at the Moscow International Automobile Salon 2012: The brand new Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG luxury off-roader, which celebrates its world premiere in Moscow, was presented to numerous press representatives. The new high-performance SUV combines compelling te ... Continue reading
Opel Launches Next Phase of Its Russia Sales Drive
Opel wants to further boost its sales potential in Russia. "We are achieving a growth rate in Russia that is well above the average. Currently we are growing twice as fast as the market. We will use this momentum for our increased sales drive,â" Opel Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales, Alfred E. Rieck, sa ... Continue reading
Citroën DS3 Cabrio: Pleasure Non-Stop
With the 2012 Paris Motor Show set to open, Citroën is continuing the DS line story with the reveal of a new chapter, the DS3 Cabrio. Motorists enjoy the slightest ray of sunlight thanks to the newcomer's intelligent architecture that makes convertible life considerably easier. The DS3 Cabrio is all about pleasure. No ... Continue reading
BMW Group at The Moscow International Automobile Salon
The Moscow International Automobile Salon, which will be held from 31 August to 9 September 2012 at the Crocus Expo Exhibition Center, is, undoubtedly, a key automotive business event in Russia. At its stand, the BMW Group will showcase new automobiles and off-road vehicles as well as the European premiere of a concept ... Continue reading
Nissan Almera: Raising the Standard
The all-new Nissan Almera, launched today at the Moscow International Autosalon, has been designed specifically to meet the unique demands of the Russian market. ... Continue reading
Bentley Leadership Transition Takes Place in Crewe
Signifying the official transfer of company leadership, Dr Wolfgang Schreiber accepts the keys to one of the company's most revered cars - W.O. Bentley's own company car - from the current Chairman and CEO, Mr Wolfgang Dürheimer. ... Continue reading
Happy Birthday! Opel Corsa Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
The Opel Corsa is celebrating its 30th birthday on August 30. The production of the first generation Corsa started in 1982 at the Figueruelas plant in Zaragoza, Spain, which was founded for Opel´s first modern, small car. Until 1982, the compact Kadett car (length of the 1979 Kadett D: 3.98 m) was the brand´s entry l ... Continue reading
GM-AVTOVAZ Exhibits Chevrolet NIVA with Additional Off-Road Equipment
GM-AVTOVAZ presented a Chevrolet NIVA LE (Limited Edition) at the Moscow Motor Show especially equipped with a range of off-road accessories. ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroën to Produce in France its Future Light Commercial Vehicle
PSA Peugeot Citroën announced today that its future light commercial vehicle designed for the K1 segment in Europe will be produced at the Valenciennes-Hordain plant, France. ... Continue reading
Lohscheller and Ableson Confirmed as New Opel Board Members
In a scheduled meeting today, the Opel Supervisory Board confirmed the new board members who were proposed on July 18. ... Continue reading
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