HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE HIGHLANDER VEHICLE The new generation Toyota Highlander is a carryover from last yearâs overhaul but continues to dazzle among competitors for offering a sleeker, more luxury-oriented take on a three-row crossover. You just simply ... Continue reading
Arachnophobes may not know this, but there is a team of Ford engineers who developed an innovative spider screen to keep the creepy crawlers from nesting in Ford vehicles. Youre welcome. Cheiracanthium mildei and Cheiracanthium inclusum more commonly referred to as yellow sac spiders have been known to nest ins ... Continue reading
Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day Two
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY DAY TWO By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau The storms have passed and the power is restored at the Grand Traverse Resort. We in the media room are no longer in the dark. Some think it a good thing to keep us the ... Continue reading
Fiat 500X Mopar Accessory Range
the FIAT Chrysler Automobiles brand for services, customer care, spare parts and accessories â has unveiled an extensive range of accessories and personalisation options for the new FIAT 500X crossover. Over 100 high-quality accessories have been designed specifically for the FIAT 500X crossover to enhance its fun ... Continue reading
SEAT UK Team Up with TV Presenter & DJ Zoe Hardman
Soundtrack created from sounds on ultimate girly roadtrip in new SEAT Ibiza #ibizatolondon Zoe to drive from Ibiza to London in the new SEAT Ibiza from 22 â 26 August 2015 Exclusive soundtrack created using sounds sampled along the way, including that of the new SEAT Ibiza SEAT Ibiza soundtrack to be debuted at Lo ... Continue reading
Toyota Safety Sense Features Introduces for Aygo and Yaris
Small cars can now benefit from Toyotaâs advanced safety technologies EPSOM, UK -- August 5, 2015: Where Toyotas are concerned, being small is no barrier to benefiting from the latest safety technology. The Aygo city car and Yaris supermini are now available with Toyota Safety Sense, providing a suite of features ... Continue reading
Fastest Ever Audi S8 Sets New Benchmark with 605PS and 189MPH
Supercar pace and archetypal Audi A8 luxury converge in the Audi S8 plus, a new evolution of the already formidable S8 performance saloon developed using the combined expertise of Audi and its specialist high performance division quattro GmbH. Ramping up power from the 520PS offered by the âstandardâ S8 to an ... Continue reading
Momentum Dynamics' Wireless Charging System Takes First Place in SAFE Energy Security Prize
Momentum Dynamics, the leader in fast, high-power wireless charging for electric vehicles announced today it is the grand prize winner of Securing Americaâs Future Energyâs (SAFE) 2015 Energy Security Prize, sponsored by The InterTech Group, which was announced live on CNBCâs âPower Lunchâ prog ... Continue reading
Light Trucks Lead Honda Canada to All-Time Best July Sales Results
Combined July sales of 17,599 units by the Honda and Acura divisions of Honda Canada Inc. represented a 10% increase over last yearâs sales, setting an all-time July sales record for the company. The Honda Automobile Division reported July sales of 15,696 units, up 8% over last year, also setting an all-time July ... Continue reading
Record Ram and Jeep Brand Sales Fuel FCA Canada's Strong July Results
FCA Canada Inc. today reported July 2015 sales of 28,611 vehicles, compared with 28,007 vehicles sold in July 2014. These results mark a year-over-year increase of 2 per cent and represent the best year-to-date sales through July in the Companys history, which dates back to June 17, 1925. These sales figures maintain ... Continue reading
Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day One
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY DAY ONE By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Violent storms rolled through beautiful Traverse City, Michigan Sunday afternoon before the Monday start of the annual Management Briefing Seminars hosted by the Center for Automotiv ... Continue reading
Lincoln Continental Concept 30-way Seats Preview New Era of Wellness and Luxury
Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated â even after a long trip â is possible with the 30-way seats introduced in the Lincoln Continental Concept. âThese seats certainly seem as if they spring from an elevated, no-compromise approach.â âThe next frontier to serve the luxury automotive client is a se ... Continue reading
Polaris Introduces Utility Vehicle with Lithium-Ion Technology
Polaris® Industries Inc. , the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today announced one of the first vehicles resulting from Polarisâ acquisition from Brammo Inc., the RANGER EV Li-Ion Polaris Pursuit® Camo. A first in the off-road industry, the RANGER EV Li-Ion Polaris Pursuit Camo offers more than th ... Continue reading
Lexus Hoverboard Ride Revealed
New film for the latest Amazing in Motion campaign shows final testing in Barcelona TOKYO, August 05, 2015/PR Newswire - Following the unveiling of the Lexus Hoverboard in June, the luxury automotive company is completing a full and final reveal of the project concluding a successful testing phase which took place in C ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for August 5--Traffic Lights
Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: FIRST TRAFFIC LIGHT Profile America â Wednesday, August 5th. On this date 101 years ago, American motorists got the green light to confidently proceed through increasingly traveled crossroads. A traffic light system, credited with being ... Continue reading
Hot Wheels Classics: Thefts of Dodge Chargers
A Respected Member of the Muscle Car Class-- When Chrysler introduced the Dodge Charger for the 1966 model year, it wasn't an overwhelming hit with consumers. Its second generation, however, produced for model years 1968 through 1970, did strike a sweet spot with buyers looking for a muscular performer wrapped in a fre ... Continue reading
BMW Developing Racing Wheelchair for U.S. Paralympics Track and Field Athletes
Heading into its Sixth Sponsorship Year, BMW Aims to Continue Applying its Expertise to Support the Advancement of Athletic Performance WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 5, 2015 -- BMW of North America, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), today announced its plans to develop a new raci ... Continue reading
15 Ways Mopar Helps Keep Summer Fun Going Strong
The Mopar brand's "beach bag" is overflowing this summer with options to assist owners in maximizing their fun in the sun. Thousands of products in the brand's portfolio, including surfboard carriers, bike carriers, tents and performance upgrade kits, help owners make the summer a memorable one. "Whether it's a family ... Continue reading
Which U.S. Cities Have the Most Red-Light Running Fatalities?
National Coalition for Safer Roads Shows How Deadly Red-Light Running Is During #StopOnRed2015 Washington, DC â August 5 Today, the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) launched an interactive map that showcases the 7,799 red-light running fatalities that occurred in the United States between 2004 and 2013. T ... Continue reading
Start-Stop Vehicle Popularity Grows in U.S.
Johnson Controls to extend capacity to meet demand for fuel-efficient battery technology by significant investment in Toledo plant MILWAUKEE -- Aug. 5, 2015: Johnson Controls is expanding the production of advanced batteries for Start-Stop vehicles amid growing demand for better fuel economy and more sustainable techno ... Continue reading
Can Anyone Say Road Trip? Annual Auto Alliance Survey Shines Light on Summer Driving
The dog days of August are here and that can only mean one thing â it's time to hit the road! Given lower gas prices and airport hassles, it may come as no surprise that vacationers prefer to hop into their cars instead of flying this season, according to the latest Auto Index from the Alliance of Automobile Manuf ... Continue reading
Shelby Super Snake Returns with 750+ Horsepower Muscle Car Based on 2015 Ford Mustang GT +VIDEO
The legendary Shelby Super Snake returns for the 2015 Ford Mustang model year 750+ horsepower option combined with new independent suspension and braking system The first Super Snake available with an automatic transmission Production limited to 300 Shelby Super Snakes per model year LAS VEGAS -- June 16, 2015: Shelby ... Continue reading
Axalta Coating Systems Introduces ReplaShade Custom Powder Color Match Program
Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, is excited to announce the launch of, ReplaShade, a custom color match program that is designed to deliver fast and effective color matches to the powder coating market in the United States, Canada and Mexico. With an eight-day produ ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Pays Tribute To Veteran Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray
Hyundai Motor America joined forces with the National Bar Association Board of Governors and the law firm of Ivie, McNeil and Wyatt to honor legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray at a special reception on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Held at the law offices of Ivie, McNeil and Wyatt, Hyundai executives, National Bar As ... Continue reading
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