Best year ever for the group and record results in all of the following categories: Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles, vans and smart combined sales of 44,526 units (up 9.8%) Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light truck sales of 38,976 units (up 14.9%) resulting in the number 1 position in the luxury segment in Canada fo ... Continue reading
Auto Sales USA: 2015 Best Year Since 2000
The auto industry ended 2015 with a bang, marking its best sales year since 2000. Buoyed by holiday discounts and mild weather, automakers including Honda, up 12.2 percent for the month; Kia, up 19 percent; Nissan, up 17.9 percent; and Toyota, up 12.4 percent all led international brand sales. Hobbled by its ongoing di ... Continue reading
2016 CES - VW Shows Electric Minivan (Microbus) - Will It Charge-Up Soccer Moms?
Las Vegas, January 2016 âBuilding on the momentum from the brandâs first appearance in 2015, Volkswagen is opening a new gateway to the future at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The time machine in this case is a zero-emissions, avant-garde van dubbed BUDD-e. This is the first vehicle b ... Continue reading
Oxford GB January 6, 2016; LMC reported that in November 2015, Chinaâs Light Vehicle market performed at a level that exceeded our previous expectations, with sales of locallyâmade models totaling 2.43 mn units, marking an impressive 21.5% rise on last year. The Passenger Vehicle SAAR climbed to 25.49 mn unit ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz E-Class with Test License for Autonomous driving
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the world's first standard-production vehicle to be awarded a test licence for autonomous driving in the US state of Nevada. In a world first and also in time for the leading trade fair for consumer technology Consumer Electronics Show "CES" in Las Vegas, three standard-production E-Cla ... Continue reading
ANSYS Announces Winner Of 2016 Hall Of Fame Competition
Corporations and universities leverage engineering simulation software to solve challenging problems in the automotive, health care and industrial equipment industries PITTSBURGH -- January 6, 2016: From reducing aircraft emissions to pinpointing the degree of cervical degenerative disc disease before and after treatme ... Continue reading
Daimler Chooses OT to Securely Connect Its Car Fleet
Oberthur Technologies (OT), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions and Daimler AG, one of the biggest producers of premium cars and the worldâs biggest manufacturer of commercial vehicles with a global reach, today announce a new partnership to connect Mercedes-Ben ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL - Cooper Zeon LTZ tires
Safety recall regarding Tires from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15T022 Synopsis : Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Cooper Zeon LTZ tires size 275/55R20 XL Extra Load tubeles ... Continue reading
TomTom Delivers Highly Automated Driving Maps for All Interstate Roads in California & Michigan
Enables self-driving car testing in key regions of the US LAS VEGAS -- January 6, 2015: TomTom (TOM2) today announces the launch of its Highly Automated Driving (HAD) map products for all interstate roads in California and all interstates and freeways in Michigan. By delivering TomTomâs HAD Map and RoadDNA product ... Continue reading
Porsche Sets Record Year in 2015 with 51,756 Vehicles Delivered in the United States
U.S. Porsche dealers sell 3,936 vehicles in December Atlanta, Georgia. Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced December 2015 ... Continue reading
Volvo Announces December and Year-End Sales
Volvo Car USA, LLC, (VCUSA) reported U.S. sales of 9,341 vehicles, an 89.9 percent increase versus December 2014. The top seller for the month was XC60 crossover with 3,510 vehicles sold, an increase of 68.8 percent versus December 2014. The all-new XC90 luxury SUV finished the month right behind with 3,135 vehicles so ... Continue reading
Consumers Say They Want A Steering Wheel in Autonomous Cars
10,000 respondents worldwide have provided their insight into Volvoâs Future of Driving survey, the largest online conversation to date focused on autonomous driving. The results highlight what consumers currently want from autonomous cars and how they will embrace the technology. Based on the latest analysis of r ... Continue reading
Nissan Selects Microsoft Azure to Power Nissan Telematics System
Nissan and Microsoft â connecting cars to the cloud. LAS VEGAS â Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday announced that all Nissan LEAF models and Infiniti models in Europe will have Connect Telematics Systems (CTS) powered by Microsoft Azure. Since the Nissan LEAF's launch in 2010, more than 20 ... Continue reading
CES 2016: Volkswagen Brings Gesture Control to Mass Production with the E- Golf Touch
Volkswagen returns to CES 2016 with two ground-breaking, zero-emissions vehicles: the BUDD-e concept and the e-Golf Touch. BUDD-e is a concept vehicle that will take CES attendees on a quick time-hop to the year 2019. In contrast, the e-Golf Touch, with its next-generation infotainment system, shows that technologies s ... Continue reading
CES 2016: Electric Volkswagen Budd-e Concept Brings the Microbus into the 21st Century
Building on the momentum from the brands first appearance in 2015, Volkswagen is opening a new gateway to the future at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The time machine in this case is a zero-emissions, avant-garde van dubbed BUDD-e. This is the first vehicle based on the all-new Modular Electr ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 -- Addressing the proliferation of electronic control units (ECUs) in vehicles, Visteon Corporation is preparing to launch an industry-first, automotive grade cockpit domain controller with a European automaker on a global vehicle program in 2018. Visteon is displaying its industry-first SmartCo ... Continue reading
CES 2016 - ZEROTECH Debuts the Most Compact 4K Drone That Carries Mechanical Stabilization Gimbal
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2016 -- On January 5, 2016, Qualcomm announced a smart chip-based design platform at CES, and the first partner in drones area for worldwide rights is ZEROTECH from China. ZEROTECH is the leading brand in professional drones. At CES2016, ZEROTECH will debut the most compact 4K drone that carries mech ... Continue reading
2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV to be Revealed at CES 2016
Chevrolet will unveil the 2017 Bolt EV at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jan. 6, and be the first auto brand to work with Facebook to debut a vehicle using Facebook Live. With the addition of the Bolt EV to a lineup that includes the all-new 2016 Volt, 2016 Malibu Hybrid an ... Continue reading
Toyota Canada Inc. Reports December and Year-End 2015 Sales Results
Second-best year ever for total sales, up 4.1% compared to 2014 Twelfth straight monthly record and best year ever for truck sales Fifteenth straight monthly record and best year ever for Lexus sales TCI's hybrid sales were 13,629 units, up 0.6% compared to 2014 TORONTO, Jan. 5, 2016 /CNW/ - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) so ... Continue reading
The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) today announced the hiring of its technical leadership team, bringing together an all-star group of scientists and engineers to help drive research into artificial intelligence and robots. TRI CEO Gill Pratt introduced the technical team and initial TRI research programs in a press c ... Continue reading
Singapore Airlines Upgrades Boeing 777 EFB To The Astronautics BP4 EFB
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2016 -- Astronautics Corporation of America announced that Singapore Airlines (SIA) will upgrade its fleet of Boeing 777 airplanes with Astronautics' Block Point 4 (BP4) Electronic Flight Bag (EFB)."The newer EFB will enable the storage of more information including detailed charts, maps, documents a ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 6, 2016 -- 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 35,962 new vehicles in December 2015, an increase of 9% as compared to December ... Continue reading
Toyota at 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Press Conference - Dr. Gill Pratt
Toyota Executive Technical Advisor and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Research Institute (TRI) Dr. Gill Pratt speaks during a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2016 in Las Vegas, Jan. 5, 2016. ... Continue reading
CES 2016 - Voyomotive Exhibits the World's Most Advanced After-Market Connected Car System
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 -- Voyomotive, LLC, engineers of the world's most advanced connected car technology, will be showcasing VOYO, a revolutionary quick-install controller and optional relays that change the way consumers interact with their cars at CES 2016, January 6-9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Veg ... Continue reading
2016 Lexus GS F Performance Sedan Offers a Dynamic Ride, Luxurious Comfort for Five
The new GS F performance sedanbased on the popular GSis armed with a potent 467 horsepower, 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 and excellent handling developed on the most demanding race circuits, including the legendary Nürburgring. Its elegant-yet-aggressive styling effectively characterizes the essence of Lexus ... Continue reading
Toyota Brings the Future of Mobility to CES 2016
Attendees at the International Consumer Electronics Show are getting a first-hand look at the future of mobility, and it is cleaner, safer and more convenient. Toyota is showcasing a host of automated, connected and zero-emission technologies at CES 2016, giving conference-goers a window into a world where vehicles can ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6, 2016 -- New 75th Anniversary models available across entire Jeep® lineup Special-edition vehicles feature unique available Jeep Green exterior, Satin Bronze wheels, Bronze and Orange exterior accents, unique interiors, open-air freedom and 75th Anniversary badging Available in Jeep dealer ... Continue reading
2015 CES - OpenCar Adds Support for Microsoft Windows in Latest SDK Release
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 -- Automotive software tools provider OpenCar released version 2.0 of their popular automotive Software Development Kit (SDK) at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The latest OpenCar SDK now enables automakers, tier 1s and independent developers to build infotainment ... Continue reading
Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, is proud to announce the release of the new Vuemate RVS-330 Driver Fatigue System. The product is designed from the ground up to address one of the most important issues ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, Inc. (Mitsubishi Electric) today introduced its EMIRAI 3 xDAS concept car at the Consumer Electronics Show (Jan. 6-9, Las Vegas). The car features next-generation driving-assistance technology that promises to enhance the safety and comfort of driving. EMIRAI 3 xDAS will be on di ... Continue reading
2016 CES - The HDBaseT Alliance Expands into the Automotive Sector
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2016 -- CES 2016 -- The HDBaseT Alliance, the cross-industry group tasked with promoting and advancing HDBaseT technology, announced today that it is expanding its activities into the field of automotive infrastructure. HDBaseT is a standard for the distribution of ultra-high-definition multimedia co ... Continue reading
'Toyota Walk In My Boots' Community Outreach Project Enriching Livesâ¦One Step At A Time at The Salvation Army Conner Creek Corps Community Center Held in conjunction with the North American International Auto Show As temperatures fluctuate this winter in Michigan, one thing for sure is snowy, icy and even cold rai ... Continue reading
EyeLock Showcases Iris Authentication Solutions For Automotive Applications
2016 CES LVCC Booth 10417 -- EyeLock LLC, a market leader of iris-based identity authentication solutions, today announced that it will showcase its award-winning technology in automotive applications in the VOXX International booth at the Consumer Electronics Show taking place January 6-9, 2016. VOXX International acq ... Continue reading
Subaru Canada, Inc. reports its highest sales in company history with an incredible 46,609 units retailed, marking a year-to-date sales increase of 10.9 percent. Record-breaking December results with 3,372 units sold, an increase of 7.6 percent year over year, culminate in the Japanese automaker's fourth consecutive ye ... Continue reading
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