Lingenfelter COLLECTION TO HOST DREAM CARS, DREAM HOUSE, DREAM CRUISE FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF DETROIT BRIGHTON, Mich. â With the Woodward Dream Cruise rolling into town, classic car fans can feast their eyes on a world-class collection of Corvettes, muscle cars and exotics on August 13, from ... Continue reading
Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day 4 Wrap-it-up
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY DAY FOUR â WRAP IT UP By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Traverse City MI August 2015; Wrapping up our week at the conference we have a variety of presentations including one by the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Depart ... Continue reading
2015 Volkswagen e-Golf Review By Steve Purdy
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Eight Things to Know About HERE
This week Nokia announced an agreement to sell HERE to a consortium of leading automotive companies, comprising AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Offers a Glimpse of its Second Century at Pebble Beach
Aston Martins new 2016 DB9 GT will make its global debut as part of the marques presence at the Pebble Beach® Automotive Week from 13 August, accompanied by a glimpse of Aston Martins Second Century with the DBX concept, Lagonda Taraf and Aston Martin Vulcan supercar all set for appearances. The DB9 GT is the lu ... Continue reading
Bentley Showcases Illustrious Past, Desirable Present and Exciting Future at Pebble Beach
The new 16 MY Bentley Continental GT makes its North American debut at this year’s Monterey Auto Week, alongside inspiring models from Bentley’s past and future. ... Continue reading
Audi of America Announces Pricing for the Electrified 2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
Audi announced U.S. prices for the all-new 2016 A3 Sportback e-tron® will begin at $37,900, and purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits. As the first electrified Audi sold in the U.S., the plug-in hybrid electric A3 Sportback e-tron combines efficiency, innovative t ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Passes Mark of One Million Cars Sold Already in July
Mercedes-Benz handed over 149,753 vehicles to customers in July (+15.2%). New sales records were set both in the month of July and in the first seven months of the year (1,048,178 units, +14.7%). This was due in particular to strong sales of the C-Class and the compact cars of the brand with the three-pointed star. ... Continue reading
Steve Purdy Report : 2015 C.A.R. Automotive Management Seminars - Day 3
CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS 2015 50TH ANNIVERSARY By Steve Purdy Senior Editor The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Traverse City August 2015; Day three of the Management Briefing Seminars traditionally begins with an address by Michiganâs governor Rick Snyder who is proud of being â ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces Additional 2016 Model Year Pricing and Product Updates
Mercedes-Benz USA today announced pricing and product information for the GLC, G-Class, GLE (ML facelift), C450 AMG 4MATIC sedan, and GLE Coupe. This follows the 2016 Mercedes-Benz pricing and model year changes already announced in mid-June 2015. Arriving in dealerships in November 2015, the all-new GLC300 and GLC300 ... Continue reading
Before we begin, allow me to express some initial thoughts. There are still numerous challenges for our business development. Repeatedly, the Chinese experienced turbulent days on the mainland stock markets. The situation in BRIKT markets such as Russia and Brazil also remains tense. Furthermore, there are numerous eco ... Continue reading
BMW i ChargeForward Pilot Launches in Bay Area
The BMW i ChargeForward Program has begun as an 18-month pilot. The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour. ... Continue reading
The North American Engineering and Planning Center centralizes Volkswagenâs research and development, and product planning efforts in the American South. This new entity joins the production, purchasing and sales efforts currently operating in the North American Region. Headed by Dr. Matthias Erb, the NA Engineeri ... Continue reading
Lots of Great New Tech for the Volkswagen 2016 Line-Up
For 2016, Volkswagen kicks technology into high gear. Connectivity features, via the new MIB II infotainment system with VW Car-Net® App-Connect, are added to nearly every model. Volkswagen Group of America is one of the first in the industry to support all three available connected car systems: Apple CarPlay®, Andro ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing for All-New 2016 Pioneer 1000
Four versions of this flagship multipurpose side-by-side to be offered TORRANCE, CA -- August 6, 2015: Following last month's announcement of the Pioneer⢠1000, Honda today revealed pricing and additional specifications for the flagship side-by-side. Powered by the largest displacement engine in its class, this gr ... Continue reading
SBP Has Rebuilt More Homes Post-Katrina than Any Other Nonprofit, Yet More Than 5,000 New Orleans Families Remain Displaced Nearly 10 Years after the Hurricane Toyota will train 140 AmeriCorps Members Annually in Toyota Production System to Support SBPâs Rebuilding Efforts across the Country New Orleans -- Aug. 6, ... Continue reading
2015 Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminar -Lexus' Jeff Bracken
Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager Jeff Bracken talks automotive strategy at the 2015 Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminar in Traverse City, Mich., Aug. 5, 2015. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company announced today during Gamescom a competition that challenges video game developers to create solutions for global mobility issues.The Ford Smart Mobility Game Challenge, developed with Cologne Game Lab, encourages developers to turn the challenge of integrating different transport modes within a cit ... Continue reading
F-150 Performance Enhanced by New Sport Mode
Sport mode reduces the frequency of having to step on the gas pedal to reach peak torque resulting in quicker acceleration with less pedal travel. The truck feels more responsive to the drivers pedal inputs. When combined with the transmission changes, the result is an on-demand performance feel similar to what an ... Continue reading
Wirth Research Investing in Engineering Skills
Mechanical Engineering Award for Employee Wirth Research is delighted its investment in the future of engineering is continuing to pay off, as employee Jason Easton achieves an HNC in Mechanical Engineering. In a sector with an acknowledged skills shortage for the future, the company realises the importance of investin ... Continue reading
Keeping Cool Means Keeping Safe: Ten Summer Driving Tips for Holiday Travelers
Keeping A/C on in the car keeps drivers safe, but many are unaware of benefits, according to a survey conducted by Honeywell BRUSSELS --- August 6, 2015: Summer weather has many drivers turning up the air conditioning to keep cool as they collectively cover hundreds of thousands of kilometers during the peak holiday se ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Power Key Part of Achieving Future Truck Efficiency Gains
The success in reaching the first phase of greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty vehicles and the new complex challenges facing truck and engine manufacturers in achieving the proposed second phase of regulations were outlined today during a rulemaking hearing conducted by Environmental Protection ... Continue reading
Shopping For A Used Alt Fuel Vehicle?
Diesel Vehicles Hybrid and Plug-In Electric Vehicles Flexible Fuel Vehicles Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles Natural Gas Vehicles Propane Vehicles Pre-owned alternative fuel and advanced vehicles (AFVs) provide a viable alternative to purchasing a new AFV or performing an aftermarket conversion on a conventional vehicle. Co ... Continue reading
2015 Honda CR-V Touring AWD Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
A right-sized, comfortable, economical, useful, and versatile crossover. Now better at everything than ever. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Honda's CR-V was an early contender in the compact crossover class, back when truck-based SUVs still ruled. It's been a top seller since then, and for good reasons. There's ... Continue reading
2015 Ford Mustang and 2015 Ford Mustang GT Reviews By John Heilig +VIDEO
2015 Ford Mustang and 2015 Ford Mustang GT Reviews By John Heilig ... Continue reading
CNG Vs. Diesel Now A Fair Fight
NGVAmerica Celebrates the Passage of LNG Tax Fix by the U.S. Congress Washington, D.C. July 30, 2015; NGVAmerica celebrates the passage of legislation by the House of Representatives and the Senate that corrects a longstanding inequity in the way liquefied natural gas (LNG) is taxed and will further expand the use of c ... Continue reading
Home Delivery Service (HDS) today announced that Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) has entered into a contract with HDS that will allow TEMA to further evaluate RoboFS⢠and secure exclusive global rights to RoboFS in the automobile industry. Developed by HDS, RoboFS is a software- ... Continue reading
DTech Expands Product Line with Dodge 6.7L Diesel Fuel Injectors
DIPACO Inc. today announced the introduction of the DTech remanufactured fuel injector for Dodge Ram 6.7L pickup trucks. The injector (Part No. DT8027067R) enables diesel repair specialists across the United States and Canada to cost-effectively, rapidly and confidently keep the over 500,000 Dodge 6.7L Ram diesel picku ... Continue reading
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