2015 Volkswagen Golf R Unleash your Rrrr.
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_1440) This is the third and final chapter of my Golf trilogy that began three months ago. The first two chapters were about the 2015 VW Golf GTI and the 2015 VW Golf TDI Clean Diesel. This last chapter speaks to the top-of-the-line Golf R, the ma ... Continue reading
The Stig and the FordForza Focus RS
Customised new Focus RS with unique livery designed by players of Forza Motorsport for Xbox unveiled ahead of 2015 Gamescom exhibition in Cologne, Germany The Stig from BBCâs Top Gear drives Forza Focus RS to pre-show event Visitors to Gamescom â Europeâs largest interactive games trade fair â will ... Continue reading
Nissan Plots 5 of the Most Electrifying Drive Routes Across Europe
The 100 percent electric Nissan LEAF and e-NV200 navigated across Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark, the UK and France Europeâs most scenic roads show off range and driving capabilities of Nissanâs zero-emission vehicles More than 1.14 billion1 of us will enjoy a domestic holiday this year, including over 42,000 ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Wraith 'Inspired By Music' +VIDEO
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has contributed to the myth and legend of the contemporary music scene since the birth of Rock & Roll. Over half a century later, this long-standing love affair lives on, with some of the worldâs most celebrated artists choosing the marque as the ultimate affirmation of their success. In thi ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Solid Sales Volume Growth Despite Volatile Markets
The BMW Group continued to perform well throughout the second quarter 2015. Group revenues and sales volume figures reached new heights for the period from April to June, with the Motorcycles segment raising its profit before tax to a new record level. Group profit before financial result (EBIT) for the six-month perio ... Continue reading
Toyota Yaris Hybrid Sport, On Sale Now in the UK
Yaris Hybrid range grows with new Active and Sport versions Yaris Hybrid Active enjoys the lowest on-the-road price a for a new Toyota hybrid, on offer at launch at £14,995. New Yaris Hybrid Sport available through Access Toyota with nought per cent representative Both models on sale now EPSOM, UK -- August 4, 2015: ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports July Sales: 7.1% Decrease over July 2014
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported U.S. sales for July 2015 of 27,157 vehicles, representing a 7.1-percent decrease versus July 2014. Through July, Mazda has sold 186,153 vehicles year-to-date, representing a year-over-year increase. "July saw the sell down of Mazda2 and Mazda5 almost complete and th ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Introduces a New 1.4T Engine: Turbocharged, Direct Injection Technology
Fitment of EA211 engine in Jetta models extends implementation of intelligent downsizing to 97 percent of Volkswagen vehicles sold in the U.S. market TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- August 4, 2015: Volkswagen pioneered the use of small displacement; highly efficient turbocharged and direct-injection engines in the U.S. Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces First Quarter FY 2016 Financial Results
Toyotas global net income increased 10 percent for the 2016 fiscal year first quarter that ended June 30, 2015. ... Continue reading
2016 Chevy Colorado Special Models Dressed to Impress
On the street or on the trail, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorados Midnight Edition and Z71 Trail Boss bring bolder choices to customers looking to make a visual statement with their truck. The special editions roll into Chevrolet dealerships this fall, with distinctly tailored appearances that blend custom design cues with ... Continue reading
GM Invests $877 Million for Flint Assembly Upgrades
New body facility links assembly plant with Flint Metal Center FLINT, MI -- August 4, 2015: General Motorsâ oldest assembly plant in North America, a popular destination for pickup truck customers who want to watch their vehicles being built, will undergo transformation in the coming years. GM officials today anno ... Continue reading
FCA US Announces $2.5 Million Investment for New 4x4 Dyno for Rain and Snow Testing
Where in North America can you go from testing the 4x4 capabilities of a 2015 Jeep® Renegade Trailhawk at minus 40 degrees with snow whipping by at 100 mph, while at the same time baking a Renegade Limited just a few steps away at 130 degrees? Answer: The Chrysler Technology Center (CTC) at the FCA US headquarters in ... Continue reading
FCA México Reports July 2015 Sales Increase 24 Percent; Best July Since 2009 and Best Month of 2015
FCA México today reported its seventh consecutive month of sales gains with 9,009 units, a 24 percent increase compared with sales in July 2014; best July since 2009 and best sales month of the year. We continue our positive trend, seven consecutive months of sales gains, thanks to our ever-increasing, wide-range pr ... Continue reading
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the 31st consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 74th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM® Report On Business®. The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of t ... Continue reading
Linde Hydrogen Fueling Station Open for Business in West Sacramento
Owners of hydrogen fueled cars can now pull up to the Linde hydrogen pump at the Ramos Oil Company station in West Sacramento and fill their tanks just like any other vehicle. The station, equipped with state-of-the-art technology developed by Linde North America Inc, has been designated as officially open by all relev ... Continue reading
General Motors and Faurecia with Automotive Performance Materials named as runners-up TROY, MI -- Aug. 3, 2015: Altair together with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has announced Ford Motor Company as the winner of the 3rd annual Altair Enlighten Award for its use of various lightweight materials to minimize w ... Continue reading
AutoNation, Inc., America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it reported to automotive manufacturers, based on their respective sales transaction reporting standards, retail sales of 29,875 new vehicles in July 2015, an increase of 9% as compared to July 2014. July 2015 reported retail new vehicle unit ... Continue reading
BMW Tests Fuel Cell Technology In 5 Series GT Prototype by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor This year, BMW used its Innovation Day at the Miramas test track in France to present us with its latest innovations. This time I will review the third technology that we saw that day: the fuel cell system in the BMW 5 Series GT prototype. Earlier we already highlighted its plug-i ... Continue reading
AAA Gets It Wrong On Ethanol Again +VIDEO
Demonstrates They Are Clueless With Regard to Beneficial Fuel Alternatives WASHINGTON, DC - August 3, 2015: Recently the American Automobile Association (AAA) filed comments concerning the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligation (RVO) proposed rule for 2014 thro ... Continue reading
Put on the Brakes: Stop and Check Your Vehicle's Most Important Safety System
When it comes to vehicle safety, the brake system is at the top of the list. Brake Safety Awareness Month in August is the perfect time to have your brakes inspected to make sure they are in safe working condition before school starts and cold weather hits, says the Car Care Council. Brakes are a normal wear item for a ... Continue reading
Acquisition will secure and strengthen HERE as an independent company serving customers from all industries - Real-time maps and location based services will be the basis for the mobility of tomorrow - Transaction expected to close in first quarter 2016 AUDI AG, the BMW Group and Daimler AG have agreed with Nokia Corpo ... Continue reading
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