Nissan Begins Production of 38 MPG 2013 Altima in Mississippi
Nissan and its Canton employees are celebrating a milestone today as the first Canton-produced fifth-generation Altima rolled off the assembly line. The Canton Vehicle Assembly Facility began producing the award-winning Altima in 2004 and since has built more than 1.1 million of Nissan's best-selling vehicle. This Alti ... Continue reading
The 2013 Honda Fit EV tops all other EV offerings in efficiency ratings, providing the most mileage for your electric dollar The 2013 Honda Fit EV, has received a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, and an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 2 ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Review by Larry Nutson +VIDEO
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Longer, lower, wider, faster. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor The Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3433) Sixty-seven years ago in 1945 the âVolkswagenâ went into production, eventually becoming know simply as the Beetle. From the Beetle we got a Super Beetle. Then after a long h ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels:2012 Subaru Outback Review
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE OUTBACK VEHICLE The Subaru Outback wagon used to represent a clear alternative to a crossover, with the redesign adding that all-too-familiar utility bulk to accommodate an interior space gain. Still attractive and reminiscent of that ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Stores Adds LoopRope To Its Tie Downs Category
Pep Boys Stores Adds LoopRope To Its Tie Downs Category Just as Summer Driving Begins Pep Boys helps drivers secure loads with the addition of LoopRope to its tie down category in 37 stores nationwide just in time for the biggest summer travel driving season LoopRope LLC announced today that it has launched its LoopRop ... Continue reading
Deadliest Driving Days for Teens: What Parents Can Do
The start of summer also marks the beginning of the "100 Deadliest Days for Teens"-- the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day that is traditionally the deadliest for teen drivers. Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens, and more teens are killed on the road during summer than any other ti ... Continue reading
Air Products' hydrogen fueling technology is the exclusive fueling supplier for the ride-n-drive events at the World Hydrogen Energy Conference 2012 being held this week (June 3-7) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Air Products is providing its mobile hydrogen fueling technology to fuel the hydrogen fuel cell vehicles of ... Continue reading
Top-Performing Suppliers Recognized at Chrysler Group Supplier Awards Ceremony
Twelve awards presented for extraordinary performance in 2011 Innovation, continued focus on product execution key themes for 2012 and beyond Chrysler Group LLC recognized its top-performing suppliers during the Company's 2012 Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony held Wednesday morning at the Fox Theatr ... Continue reading
Nissan Declares "Easy-Fill Tire Alert" A Signature Innovation On All Newly Designed Models
As National Tire Safety Week kicks-off across the country, today Nissan confirmed plans to make the "Easy-Fill Tire Alert" system available on all future models it brings to market beginning in 2013. This safety feature, which also bolsters fuel economy, is one of the automaker's latest innovations. It currently comes ... Continue reading
Yamaha Announces 2013 Model Year ATV and Side-by-Side Vehicles
Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., today announced its 2013 model year line of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles including new Assembled in U.S.A. Raptor 700 sport ATVs and new Tactical Black Grizzly 700 4x4 and Rhino 700 4x4 Special Edition models. The Raptor 700 models are the first Yamaha sport ATVs to be assembled in th ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Announces 2013 Veloster Pricing
Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the 2013MY Hyundai Veloster and Veloster Turbo, with a new 1.6-liter, 201 horsepower, direct-injected twin-scroll turbocharged engine, aggressive bodykit and other unique features. Veloster Turbo's starting price of $21,950 includes the high-output turbo powertrain, uniqu ... Continue reading
Have you ever heard the saying "You're acting brand new?" If not, you'll soon learn exactly what that means courtesy of a new multicultural advertising campaign for the all-new 2013 Ford Escape. The campaign, called "Brand New," includes a 30-second television commercial that debuted last night during the season finale ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show Announces 2013 Dates: February 9-18
Nation's Largest Auto Show Takes Advantage of Presidents Day Holiday to Heighten Exhibitor Value The public portion of 2013 Chicago Auto Show will run Saturday, Feb. 9 through Monday, Feb. 18. This marks the first time since 1998 that the show will open to the public on a Saturday. Show organizers decided to shift the ... Continue reading
Pandora Unveils Mazda as Latest Brand to Join Extensive Line-Up of Automotive Partners
Pandora , the leading internet radio service, today announced that Mazda has joined the growing roster of major car manufacturers who have announced plans to integrate Pandora into the radio of their vehicles. Mazda models that will feature Pandora are expected to be available at dealers beginning in the fall of 2012. ... Continue reading
INRIX, a leading provider of traffic information and driver services, announced at Telematics Detroit that BMW of North America, LLC has selected INRIX's premium traffic information for next generation connected navigation systems in North America. As part of a multi-year contract, BMW is teaming with INRIX to provide ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Optima And Sorento Named Among Best Family Cars Of 2012 By Edmunds.com And Parents Magazine
Parents magazine and Edmunds.com have named the 2012 Kia Optima midsize sedan and Kia Sorento crossover utility to the publications' "Best Family Cars of 2012" list. The accolade recognizes vehicles focusing on reliability, safety and affordability as top priorities, with the Optima and Sorento's "Top Safety Pick" desi ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Dixon Jumps To Second With Belle Isle Win
Indianapolis, Jun. 5, 2012: The maximum 53 points acquired by Scott Dixon in winning the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix from the pole has tightened the IZOD IndyCar Series championship race for the second consecutive week. Dixon, a two-time series champion, jumped to second in the standings after six events wi ... Continue reading
2013 Honda Fit EV Rated by the EPA at 118 MPGe; Highest Fuel-Efficiency Rating Ever
The 2013 Honda Fit EV, with a combined adjusted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mile-per-gallon-equivalency rating of 118 MPGe, received the highest fuel-efficiency rating ever given by the EPA. Further, with an unprecedented low consumption rating of just 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles and low EPA rated a ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - TK Takes On Eldora
Eldora, Jun. 5, 2012: Testing between consecutive IZOD IndyCar Series race weekends, sponsor appearances, meetings and travel conspired to keep Tony Kanaan off the Eldora Speedway half-mile clay oval to prepare for his third appearance June 6 in the Prelude To The Dream, but that won't stop him from competing in the ra ... Continue reading
FIA GP3 - Series To Get New Car For 2013
Paris, Jun. 5, 2012: The GP3 Series is a one-make championship consisting of identical cars designed for three years. The first generation car â the GP3/10 â has already crowned Esteban Gutiérrez and Valtteri Bottas as 2010 and 2011 Champions respectively. It is currently in its final season, with the firs ... Continue reading
Automotive Performance Brands - Yokohama Extends Sponsorship With Infineon Raceway
FULLERTON, June 5, 2012: Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it has signed a five-year extension to sponsor Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California. The new deal continues Yokohamaâs designation as Infineonâs âOfficial Tire Manufacturerâ� at the track through 2016, where it has been a sponsor si ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Red Bull To Revise Its Floor 'Holes" Application
Canada, Jun. 5, 2012: Red Bull are expected to revise the much-talked-about âholesâ in their carâs rear floor ahead of next weekendâs Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada, after the FIA issued teams with clarification on the matter. Although rivals chose not to protest the design at the last round in Mona ... Continue reading
SAE International Reschedules Composite Events for Spring 2013
SAE International announces that the upcoming composites events, SAE 2012 Economics of Composites and SAE 2012 Design, Tooling and Manufacturing of Composites , will be postponed until the Spring of 2013as a result of economic reasons. Due to a decline in registration, SAE International took the recommendations from me ... Continue reading
According to electronic device industry expert Peggy Smedley, the technology exists to eliminate distracted driving and keep everyone safe and connected behind the wheel. Some of that very technology will be on exhibit at the annual Connected World Conference, coming to the Chicagoland area June 11-13. The Distracted D ... Continue reading
World-renowned Dirty Car Artist Scott Wade joins ninth annual Soaps It Up for Cystic Fibrosis For the past eight years, dirty cars have been making beautiful things happen for Cystic Fibrosis Canada through the annual CARSTAR Soaps It Up for Cystic Fibrosis National Car Wash Fundraiser. At this year's event on Saturday ... Continue reading
'High Gear' Chosen as Concept for First-Ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women
Thousands of fans voted for a satin-black, luxury Ford Mustang concept in the first-ever SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women. The project - a collaboration between Ford Motor Company and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) - invited the public to view three concepts online and vote for the one they would ... Continue reading
Regulatory News: ArcelorMittal and the Valin Group today announce that ArcelorMittal will increase its shareholding in the downstream automotive steel joint venture, VAMA (Valin ArcelorMittal Automotive), from 33% to 49%. VAMA is focused on establishing itself as a premier supplier of high-strength steels and value-add ... Continue reading
Verizon Joins With Leading Global Auto Companies To Establish 4G Venture Forum for Connected Cars
Verizon today announced the formation of the 4G Venture Forum for Connected Cars, a group of leading global automotive companies brought together by Verizon to accelerate the pace of innovation across the automotive and telematics 4G LTE ecosystem. BMW, Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors and Toyota Motor Sales, I ... Continue reading
UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., has begun supplying the PowerPhase HD 220 electric drive systems to Boulder EV to build delivery vans for FedEx Express. 'We look forward to working with UQM on this and future programs.We just introduced the PowerPhase HD 220 electric drive system last month at EVS26 and have been selected to ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in 2012 Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference
On Wednesday, June 13, Joe Hinrichs, Ford Motor Company group vice president and president Asia Pacific and Africa, will participate in the 2012 Deutsche Bank Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference in Chicago. The presentation will begin at approximately 3:20 p.m. (Eastern Time) (2:20 p.m. Central Time). A q ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Offers £500 Extra Trade-In Allowance To Drive Away A Giulietta
Alfa Romeo is to offer prospective buyers of the stylish 5-door Alfa Giulietta, an additional £500 over and above the CAP or Glass's Guide trade-in valuation on their old car this June. ... Continue reading
Land Rover, GQ And Soho House Announce Winner Of City Stories During Hay Festival
Land Rover today announced the winner of its short story competition in collaboration with British GQ and Soho House. ... Continue reading
Johan De Nysschen To Take Charge At Infiniti
The luxury performance automotive brand from Japan, today announced that Johan de Nysschen will join the company from 1 July 2012 . De Nysschen will be appointed as senior vice president of Nissan Motor Company in charge of the Infiniti division. ... Continue reading
UK BMW Engine Plant Builds Three-Millionth Engine
Today, the three millionth engine has been produced at the BMW Group's UK engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham. ... Continue reading
Holden Volt Joins Victorian Electric Vehicle Trial
Holden has today announced it has joined the Victorian Government's Electric Vehicle Trial with its internal fleet of extended-range electric Volt vehicles. ... Continue reading
Win Your Weekend Wheels with Renault and KTM
Renault Light Commercial Vehicles and KTM are teaming up to offer LCV buyers the chance to win a 2013 KTM 350 EXC-F dirt bike. ... Continue reading
Subaru's best-selling Forester X All-Wheel Drive is now available as a Luxury Edition with extra features representing thousands of dollars of added value. ... Continue reading
It is all systems go for Kia's ambitious growth program in Australia as new car sales continued to track upwards in May. ... Continue reading
Veloster Achieves Fourth Consecutive Month Leading Sports Car Segment
In a month that saw 96,069 vehicles sold nationally, Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) finished in sixth position overall with 6,886 total sales, achieving a total market share of 7.2%. ... Continue reading
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