2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROADWITH CAREY RUSS Review of 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport AWD 2.0T When the third generation of Hyundai's popular medium-sized Santa Fe crossover arrived for model year 2013, it was more than a bit different from its forebears. Hyundai solved the common question of "how big should it be?" very simply - ... Continue reading
Epson Introduces New Series of Digital-Output Gyroscopic Sensors for Car Navigation Applications
Epson Electronics America, Inc. today began shipping samples of its new XV4001 series of high-precision digital-output gyroscopic sensors. These sensors are available with either an SPI or I2C digital interface. âWe are delighted to bring these products to marketâ Gyroscopic sensors are used in car navigation ... Continue reading
7 Passenger 2014 Kia Sorento SX Limited AWD Review
THE AUTO PAGE REVIEW By John Heilig Model: 2014 Kia Sorento SX Limited AWD â 7 Passenger Engine: 3.3-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm/252 lb.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Sportmatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 184.4 x 74.2 x 68.3 in. Tires: P235/55R19 Ca ... Continue reading
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV--Law Enforcement's Ride
Chevrolet today announced a police patrol vehicle, or PPV, version of the all-new 2015 Tahoe. The Tahoe lineup will expand with the addition of an automatic 4WD pursuit vehicle to the existing 2WD pursuit and 4WD special service models. The new Tahoe PPV offers more power, greater efficiency and enhanced features devel ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS Scores Second Motor Trend Car of the Year Award
Motor Trend announced today that the 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan is its Car of the Year for 2014. âThe all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS prevailed over one of the most competitive fields in recent memory because it best met our awardâs key criteria. Our judges were particularly impressed by the CTSâs responsive powe ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Corporation Announces April-September 2013 Financial
Toyota City, Japan, November 6, 2013âToyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announces financial results for the six-month period ended September 30, 2013. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the period totaled 12.53 trillion yen, an increase of 14.9 percent compared to the same period last fiscal year. Operati ... Continue reading
Simpli-tC Entry Simply the Best in Scion Tuner Challenge
An entry rooted in simplicity earned top marks for a Southern California custom builder. Judges today named Young Tea of Alhambra, Calif., the 2013 Scion Tuner Challenge winner at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. Tea aimed to enhance the existing design cues of the tC while creating a car for bot ... Continue reading
Sherwin-Williams To Become 'Official Automotive Paint Of NASCAR'
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes today announced that effective January 1, 2014, Sherwin-Williams will become 'The Official Automotive Paint of NASCAR.' ... Continue reading
Faurecia, North America's fifth-largest automotive supplier, was honored with two awards at the annual recognition program held by Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC). The company earned Corporation of the Year in the Manufacturing â Level II division, while Harold Cook, senior global commodity ... Continue reading
Nov. 8 Texas' Top Day for Car Break-Ins
Roll up the windows and store valuables out of sight. More Texas cars and trucks are broken into on Nov. 8 than any other day - according to Allstate Insurance Company. The insurer looked at its Texas claims over the last three years (2010-2012) and found more smash and grabs occur on Nov. ... Continue reading
Millennial Car Purchases Slowed by Job, Housing Markets
The youngest generation of car buyers is easing up on new car purchases in 2013, virtually erasing any momentum it gained in 2012, according to a new analysis by Edmunds.com. And the likely culprit, says Edmunds.com, is a national economic recovery that's struggled to pick up younger adults, even as older Americans hav ... Continue reading
At first glance, they are three digits - nothing more than a logo. And yet, the three digits of "911" represent a legendary sports car concept that has stood the test of time. For 50 years, the Porsche 911 has been the world's iconic sports car and this esteemed history was celebrated in style with a prestigious gala e ... Continue reading
Today, Jaguar announced it will launch a new brand and product advertising campaign, themed "British Villains," for the launch of the new Jaguar F-TYPE Coupe. The campaign will include the brand's first television commercial produced for running in the broadcast of the Super Bowl. The ad is scheduled to have its broadc ... Continue reading
Subaru Impreza, XV Crosstrek IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award Winners
Subaru improved occupant protection in small overlap crashes with structural enhancements. The 2014 Subaru Impreza and XV Crosstrek join the Forester, Legacy and Outback in achieving a 2013 TSP+ award. ... Continue reading
AK Steel Announces Price Increase For Carbon Steel Products
AK Steel said today that it will increase current spot market base prices for all carbon flat-rolled steel products by $30 per ton, effective immediately with new orders. AK Steel AK Steel produces flat-rolled carbon, stainless and electrical steels, primarily for automotive, infrastructure and manufacturing, construct ... Continue reading
A potential âfountain of youthâ for metal, GE researchers announced the use of a process called âcold spray,â in which metal powders are sprayed at high velocities to build a part or add material to repair an existing part. Cold spray is part of GEâs expanded additive manufacturing toolkit. ... Continue reading
Bittele Electronics Inc., a Toronto-based firm specializing in prototype and low volume printed circuit board assembly, announced today that it was excited to provide sponsorship to George Tech's solar car engineering team, called the Solar Jackets, in the form of custom PCBs for its competitive solar racing cars. ... Continue reading
Corbett Administration Awards 33 Incentive Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
DEP Announces Second Round Opening for Act 13 Natural Gas Vehicle Grants The Corbett Administration today awarded more than $3 million in Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIG) to 33 companies, counties and organizations making the switch to compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or propane for me ... Continue reading
ALG Launches "Brand Pricing Score" to Rank Automotive Brands' Impact, Pricing Power
ALG, the industry benchmark for automotive residual values, has upgraded and re-launched its metric for automakers to compare the value of a vehicle brand and its effect on residual values. Now known as the ALG Brand Pricing Score, it helps industry experts understand brand differences and the elements that positively ... Continue reading
Enterprise Holdings Foundation Donates $250,000 to Support Veterans and their Families
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation today announced a $250,000 donation to the Fisher House Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides free or no-cost lodging to the families of veterans receiving treatment at military medical centers. The Enterprise Holdings Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the company t ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand to Honor Florida Farmers on November 9 at the University of Florida Homecoming Football Game The Ram Truck brand and Chrysler Group LLC's Southeast Business Center (SEBC) continue to highlight the Year of the Farmer on November 9 by promoting farming and agriculture in the football arena. Ram Truck will ... Continue reading
To educate teenagers and their parents about the importance of responsible driving habits, Kia Motors America (KMA) and B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe) Teen Pro-Active Driving School, recently added new cities to the 2013 training calendar. As the official vehicle and presenting sponsor of B.R.A.K. ... Continue reading
Four Tips To Help Dealers Ease The Pain Of The Trade-In And Increase Customer Satisfaction
Satisfaction with the car buying process decreases significantly once consumers make the transition from online shopping to in-store purchasing, and negotiating the value for the trade-in is the activity with which they are least satisfied. In fact, only 37 percent of consumers reported being satisfied with that step, ... Continue reading
car2go recognized as Toronto's Best Car Service
Today, car2go Canada Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, thanks the voters in Toronto for choosing car2go as Toronto's Best Car Service in NOW Magazine's 2013 "Best of Toronto" reader's poll. Since its launch in June 2012, more than 24,000 people have registered as members and collecti ... Continue reading
Land Rover Supporting Future Female Engineers With First Range Rover Evoque Wise Scholarship
The first winner has been announced of the Range Rover Evoque WISE Scholarship, a funding programme that is encouraging young women to change the face of British engineering. ... Continue reading
Fiat Flagship Welcomes Football Stars At Cancer Charity Night
Some of football's finest players - including a World Cup Final goal-scorer - visited Fiat UK's flagship dealer Motor Village Marylebone this week to help raise money for charity. ... Continue reading
Ford Market Lead Builds Further In October
The margin of Ford's UK market leadership increased in October, both when compared with the equivalent figures last month and the same periods in 2012. ... Continue reading
Manchester United Legend Supports Chevrolet Trax Tour To Help Foundation
Gary Pallister is the latest Manchester United legend to support the Manchester United Themed Chevrolet Trax Auction. ... Continue reading
BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring introduce the Innovations package
BMW Group Australia today announced details of a new 'Innovations package' offering for its BMW 3 Series Sedan and Touring ranges. ... Continue reading
Hankook Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Premium tyre manufacturer Hankook has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index (DSJI Asia/Pacific), as one of the leading sustainability-driven companies in the region. ... Continue reading
Renault Raises the Roof as the Biggest Master Yet Arrives
Renault has supersized the Master van range with the introduction of the extra-long, extra tall High Roof rear-wheel drive model. ... Continue reading
Commodore Leads Holden Sales in October
Holden's home-grown Commodore has posted 35 percent growth year-on-year in October with 3,315 sales this month, leading Holden to a strong overall result. ... Continue reading
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