NHTSA RECALLS: May 4, 2015 - Ford, Hyundai, Lincoln, Land Rover
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Battery Swap Model May Be the Future of Transportation
Fuels Institute hosts first-ever student case competition during last weekâs spring meeting. ​ALEXANDRIA, Va. May 4, 2015; A proposed battery swap model developed by University of Wisconsin students to increase the viability of electric vehicles was named the winner of the Fuels Instituteâs inaugural Fu ... Continue reading
2015 One Lap Of America At Corvette Museum May 8th
About The One Lap of America Created by Brock Yates (a longtime presence on the Car and Driver masthead) and popularized by the movie Cannonball Run, the Tire Rack One Lap of America Presented by Grassroots Motorsports Magazine is a modern iteration of the Cannonball Sea to Shining Sea Memorial Trophy Dash of 1970. Tod ... Continue reading
Economic Growth to Continue Throughout 2015
Economic growth is expected to continue inthe United States</span> throughout the remainder of 2015, say the nation's purchasing and supply executives in their Spring 2015 Semiannual Economic Forecast.</b> Expectations for the remainder of 2015 continue to be positive in both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sec ... Continue reading
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) Education Foundation announced today that tickets are still available for its 2015 Courageous Persuaders Video Competition Awards Celebration which will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Emagine Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan. The Courageous Persuaders Video Competiti ... Continue reading
Infiniti Sets New April Global Sales Record
16,700 sold vehicles mark new record Momentum continues HONG KONG -- May 6, 2015: On the heels of the all-time sales record that Infiniti achieved in the first quarter 2015, the company successfully carried this momentum into April. Infiniti sold 16,700 vehicles last month, an increase of more than 1,700 vehicles or 12 ... Continue reading
McLaren 570S Coupe Makes UK Public Debut after New York Premiere
Super Series: Limited edition 675LT will make its UK debut alongside the groundbreaking 650S Ultimate Series: Track-dedicated 1,000PS McLaren P1⢠GTR offers access to the worldâs most exclusive McLaren ownership programme The full three-tier McLaren model range will be displayed publicly in the UK for the fir ... Continue reading
0 - 62MPH in Just 1.73 Seconds with the . . .PEUGEOT Vision Gran Turismo
PEUGEOT Vision Gran Turismo unveiled for GT6TM video game PEUGEOT designers teamed up with PEUGEOT Sport engineers to craft an outstanding high performance endurance racer PEUGEOTâs new supercar promises a unique driving experience for GT6TM gamers exclusively to PlayStation®3 COVENTRY, UK -- May 6, 2015: PEUGE ... Continue reading
Technology and Innovation Workshop on the New BMW 7 Series Model Range
BMW is using a technology and innovation workshop to present an initial selection of development highlights which the next generation of the BMW 7 Series model range will use to set new benchmarks in lightweight design, driving dynamics, comfort, intelligent connectivity and operation. The extensive use of ca ... Continue reading
GM Salutes Veterans During Military Appreciation Month
22 million U.S. military veterans are eligible for GM Military Discount DETROIT -- May 6, 2015: From May 1 to June 30, 2015, all active, reserve, retired and veteran military â regardless of separation date â can receive the GM Military Discount on eligible Chevrolet, Buick and GMC vehicles. More than 40,000 ... Continue reading
What’s Next? GM Predicts Jobs of the Future
As smartphones get more sophisticated, watches connect us to the world and our homes grow more automated, cars will advance in ways customers cannot imagine. Already, people are developing and bringing products to the mainstream that we donât even know we want. ... Continue reading
Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Raises the Bar for Handling
The all-new Ford Shelby GT350 builds on Carroll Shelbyâs original idea â transform Mustang from a great everyday car into a dominant road racer, elevating it to a new level. ... Continue reading
Progressive Insurance Redefines Classic Car Insurance
Progressive Advantage℠ Classic Car Insurance powered by Hagerty® offers specialized coverage at a savings of up to 43 percent compared to standard auto insurance MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OH -- May 6, 2015: Donât think your carâs a classic? You may want to think again. The Progressive® Group of Insurance ... Continue reading
Teens Probably Won't Like Self-Driving Cars, but Their Parents Will
If consumers have their way, self-driving cars will enable parents to keep tighter reins on teen motorists. A survey conducted by the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University reveals that people are soundly in favor of putting parental controls in high-tech cars of the future. 1,000 people, aged 18-70, were ... Continue reading
New Carroll Shelby International Website Reflects Global Expansion And Corporate Structure
Carroll Shelby International, Inc., (OTC: CSBI.PK) has launched a new website, shelby.com, that consolidates all Shelby organizations under its umbrella as part of its international expansion. On May 4, the websites for Shelby American, Carroll Shelby Licensing, Carroll Shelby Enterprises, Team Shelby, the Carroll Shel ... Continue reading
Idaho Launches Industry-First Driver Record Dashboard
BOISE, ID -- May 6, 2015: The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) launched the nationâs first Driver Record Dashboard, accessible at www.accessidaho.org/itd/monitoring. The new information tool serves as a comprehensive, interactive driverâs license record monitoring service for small to medium business fle ... Continue reading
Toyota Mirai: Coming This Fall to Showrooms Near…?
Eight California Toyota Dealers Announced Mirai Order Requests Begin Summer 2015 TORRANCE, CA -- May 6, 2015: Want a Mirai? All those in favor, say aye! California trailblazers waiting to get behind the wheel of Toyotaâs hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the Mirai, now have a destination for pick up and pre-ord ... Continue reading
NHTSA Administrator Dr. Mark Rosekind to Keynote AIAG Quality Summit in September 2015
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 5, 2015 -- AIAG -- a not-for-profit, member-supported organization that works collaboratively with automotive manufacturing companies, suppliers, and service providers to help them develop common solutions to industry pain points -- has announced that Dr. Mark Rosekind, administrator of the Natio ... Continue reading
APTA Announces 2015 Bus Safety & Security Excellence Awards
Recognizing bus services with top safety and security programs in North America FORT WORTH, Texas, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced the winners of the 2015 Bus Safety & Security Excellence Awards, Sunday, May 3, at the opening session of the annual A ... Continue reading
Freightliner Inspiration Truck Receives Autonomous Vehicle Licensing from Nevada DMV
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval Installs State License Plate and Takes First Ride in an Autonomous Commercial Truck on a U.S. Public Highway LAS VEGAS -- May 5, 2015: At a ceremony today at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval officially granted the first license for an autonomous commercial truck to operate ... Continue reading
Freightliner Inspiration Truck Unveiled at Hoover Dam
First Licensed Autonomous Commercial Truck to Drive on U.S. Public Highway LAS VEGAS, May 6, 2015 -- In a spectacular evening ceremony at Hoover Dam, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck to several hundred international news media, trucking industry analysts and officials. The ... Continue reading
"New Wonders" Cars to be exhibited in Istanbul
25 new models will be launched in Turkey at Istanbul Autoshow 2015 Istanbul Autoshow 2015, which will be held at TUYAP Fair and Convention Center on 22-31 May, automobile enthusiasts will meet the ânew wonders of the worldâ ISTANBUL -- May 6, 2015: At the Istanbul Autoshow 2015, organized jointly by the ODD ( ... Continue reading
Anything More Terrifying Than Your Teenager at the Wheel of Your Car?
TeachYourTeenDriving.com, a new online guide helps parents survive the teaching process LOS ALTOS, Calif., May 6, 2015 -- In many states across the country, teens must spend a few hours behind the wheel with a professional instructor, but the vast majority of their time learning to drive is with a parent. While profess ... Continue reading
Audi Believes: Diesel Fuel From Water +VIDEO
Fuel of the future: Research facility in Dresden produces first batch of Audi e-diesel April 21, 2015 | INGOLSTADT, Germany; Audi has taken another big step in the development of new, CO2-neutral fuels: A pilot plant in Dresden has started production of the synthetic fuel Audi e-diesel. After a commissioning phase of j ... Continue reading
DENSO Introduces the "PowerEdge" High Amp Alternator for Medium & Heavy Duty Truck Market
Highly efficient alternator offers a small, lightweight design, which translates into long-term fuel economy savings LONG BEACH, CA -- May 5, 2015: Global automotive supplier DENSO has developed a new high amperage alternator for the Medium and Heavy Duty truck market that is smaller, lighter and more efficient than th ... Continue reading
TORONTO--AlertDriving, the global leader in driver risk management, today announced a strategic new partnership with KPX Sdn Bhd, one of the few driver safety consultants in Malaysia targeting behavior to reduce fleet accidents. Through their new AlertDriving channel partnership, KPX will gain enhanced sales tools and ... Continue reading
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