2014 Volkswagen Passat Heels on Wheels Review
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE JETTA VEHICLE The Passatâs European flair has gotten Americanized, which in some ways translates to more versatility and space than this mid-size sedan has previously offered. Interpret this as four-cylinder and V6 engine choices, ... Continue reading
BINGHAM FARMS, Michigan â April 7th, 2014 â The 9th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America⢠awards were announced earlier today, with General Motors and Ford Motor Company leading the way with eight award winning vehicles each. Toyota and Nissan also did well, with both companies bringing home fiv ... Continue reading
North American Automotive Production worth 25.70 Million Units by 2018
The report, "North American Automotive Production Outlook by Vehicle Types (Passenger Cars, LCV, and HCV), Fuel Types (Gasoline, Diesel, and Others) and Key Country Level Markets (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)", defines and segments the North American automotive industry. It analyzes the three major countries in the region ... Continue reading
Manheim Reports Increase In Q1 Used Vehicle Values
Used vehicle sales for dealers went from good to even better in the first quarter of the year with strong demand that held up through the harsh winter. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and season, increased 2.2% during the quarter and was 3.3% higher than a y ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Drives the 2014 Denver Auto Show
With 2014 sales up 27 percent in Colorado, the Jeep brand celebrates with the return of Camp Jeep® Denver featuring its new articulated obstacle, the "Trail Rated Pass" All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 mid-size sedan makes Colorado debut Colorado's fastest growing truck brand, Ram Trucks displays the award-winning 2014 Ram 1 ... Continue reading
2015 Corvette Stingray to Offer Eight-Speed Automatic
An eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission will be offered in the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for 2015, enhancing the performance and efficiency of the 2014 North American Car of the Year. Designed and built by GM, the new transmission delivers world-class shift times that rival the best dual-clutch designs. Th ... Continue reading
A reduced-friction gasoline engine mock up will be exhibited by FEV North America, Inc. (FEV) at the upcoming SAE World Congress at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. on April 8 â 10, 2014. The displayed engine is a technology carrier that demonstrates how a combination of FEV capabilities â its unique strip metho ... Continue reading
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe Wins Cars.com/USA Today/MotorWeek 3-Row SUV Challenge
Cars.com has named the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe the winner of the site's 3-Row SUV Challenge. The challenge pitted seven 3-Row SUV's, all $40,000 or less, against each other in a series of expert and car shopper testing to determine which was the best overall SUV in the class. In addition to the 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe, oth ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio Offer Automatic Transmission Option For 2015
Six-speed automatic transmission available as an option to five-speed manual transmission on 2015 Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio Specially tuned automatic transmission maintains high-performance legacy of Abarth models while delivering accessible performance to more customers 2015 Fiat 500 Turbo will also offer an o ... Continue reading
Seven-inch HD TFT display helps drivers to easily monitor and configure vehicle information Other interior updates for driver convenience include Bluetooth streaming audio and a revamped center console with an additional USB port Three new exterior paint colors for 2015 are Giallo Moderna Perla (modern pearl yellow), L ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show Concept Cars: The Future Starts Here
With an awe-inspiring combination of new design ideas and technological innovation, this year's concept cars at the New York International Automobile Show reveal what's to come in the automotive world. The Auto Show opens to the public on Friday, April 18th through April 27th at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in ... Continue reading
The New 2015 Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger - at 2014 New York International Auto Show
Dodge is giving an early look at its new 2015 Dodge Challenger and the 2015 Dodge Charger, both of which will be revealed Thursday, April 17, at the New York Auto Show, just ahead of the Dodge brand's 100th anniversary this summer. Inspired by the classic Dodge Challenger, the iconic muscle car is new from the inside o ... Continue reading
Acura ILX Wins 2014 IntelliChoice Best Overall Value of the Year Award
The Acura ILX luxury sports sedan has earned the 2014 IntelliChoice Best Overall Value of the Year Award in the Premium Compact Passenger Car category. The IntelliChoice award is based on analysis of every new model sold in the United States and identifies those that have low total ownership costs and lower than expect ... Continue reading
Lead Generator "TrueCar" Going Public - Vehicle Buyers Are Worth $299
Washington DC April 7 , 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported that with John Krafchek former Hyundai chief executive officer joining its board and paperwork filed for an initial public offering, activity is buzzing at TrueCar. According to Automotive Remarketing, TrueCar indicated the number of common shares to be offere ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Connect Wagon Earns Government's Highest Safety Rating
The 2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon has earned a five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the governmentââ¬â¢s highest possible overall rating. Last year, the European version of Transit Connect Wagon, known as Tourneo Connect, earned a five-star rating from th ... Continue reading
Creativity, courage and determination in fostering social good reigns supreme among those gathered at the fifth annual Women in the World Summit, and the Toyota Mothers of Invention are no exception. This year, the Toyota Mothers of Invention transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of people by collectively making ... Continue reading
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