Thursday, October 8, 2015

Driver Assistance Systems for the City: Seeing and Recognizing Dangers in the Same Way as a Human

Cross-traffic, cyclists, crossing pedestrians, perhaps engrossed with their smartphones, mothers with buggies, children playing – city traffic places demands on drivers in many different situations while at the same time posing risks of accident. Plenty of scope for assistance systems that support the driver in ad ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Achieves Strongest Month for Unit Sales and Best Quarter in the Company's History

Mercedes-Benz finishes the third quarter of this year with new sales records. In September, 188,444 vehicles with the three-pointed star were handed over to customers worldwide (+15.8%), more than ever before in one month. A total of 477,999 vehicles sold from July to September brought Mercedes-Benz the strongest quart ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Corsa VXR

Vauxhall Motors launch #kamarachallenge starring Harry Kane, John Barnes and Chris Kamara www.vauxhall.co.uk/kamarachallenge LUTON, UK -- October 8, 2015: In a dramatic showdown, England football players past and present, go head to head with a supercar and a Vauxhall Corsa VXR, testing which can manoeuvre first into a ... Continue reading

BMW Engine Plant Ramps Up Production of Next Generation Engines

Investment complete: Production of next generation engines has started on brand-new facilities The manufacture of machined engine components is to double Number of apprentices has trebled HAMS HALL, BIRMINGHAM, UK -- Oct. 8, 2015: A large investment programme to develop the BMW Hams Hall engine plant near Birmingham is ... Continue reading

The All-New Nissan NP300 Navara

Nissan Barcelona Plant set to launch all-new Nissan NP300 Navara €80m investment coming to fruition on renewed production line New pick-up is first Nissan LCV to come with new 5-year warranty BARCELONA -- October 8th, 2015: Raising the bar for quality and performance, the all-new Nissan Navara is ready for launch ... Continue reading

With 2016 New Car Models Now Available, The Hanover Offers Insurance Tips for New Car Shoppers

Adjusting insurance coverages before buying a new vehicle can protect car owners As new 2016 car models arrive and auto dealers clear their lots of 2015 models, shoppers planning to buy a new vehicle may want to consider updating their insurance policies to protect their purchases. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. rec ... Continue reading

Mercury Names Its 10 Most Affordable Vehicles To Insure

IIHS Top Safety Pick-rated Honda Fit takes top honors; Small fuel-efficient vehicles fill-up the Top-10 Mercury Insurance has been providing auto insurance to California drivers and families since 1962, covering everything from Audis to Teslas. Since all cars and trucks are not created equal in the realm of insurance, ... Continue reading

2016 Subaru WRX Earns IIHS 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

Subaru is the only manufacturer with the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK for all models for six years running (2010-2015). - With the addition of the 2016 WRX, Subaru now has six models that have earned the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ including the 2015 Legacy, Outback, Forester, Impreza and XV Crosstrek models when equipped with optio ... Continue reading

Toyota to Debut Three New Concept Cars at Tokyo Motor Show

<div class="section html tx_justify"> <div><p>Tokyo, Japan, October 8, 2015&#8213;Toyota will present its vision for the future of mobility at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, where three very different new concept cars will be revealed. While some of the vehicles slated to go on display represent the development and comm ... Continue reading

From Electric Vehicles to Drilling Technology to Music, the 2015 Energy Day Festival Promises a Fun-Filled Day of Energy Innovation

Those looking to jump behind the wheel of one of America’s best-selling electric cars – or catch a glance of one of country music’s rising stars – will get a chance to do so on Saturday, October 17th, at Houston’s 5th annual Energy Day Festival. “Energy Day is not only a fun, cost-free way ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Electric Introduces EMIRAI 3 xDAS Assisted-driving Concept Car

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today its EMIRAI 3 xDAS, concept car featuring next-generation driving-assistance technology that promises to enhance the safety and comfort of driving. EMIRAI 3 xDAS will be exhibited during the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 at the Tokyo Big Sight exhibition complex ... Continue reading

Hilton Sparks Major Expansion of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles

n Locations Across the U.S., Hotel Guests Can Now Recharge Any EV Make or Model Hilton Worldwide today announced a major electric vehicle (EV) charging program, which will be available at 50 U.S. hotels by the end of this year with plans to rapidly expand to 100 U.S. hotels by the end of 2016. The program will cover al ... Continue reading

Testimony of Michael Horn, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America

Chairman Upton, Chairman Murphy, Ranking Member Pallone, Ranking Member DeGette, other Members of the Committee, thank you for inviting me to testify before the Committee today. My name is Michael Horn, and I am the President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsb ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Declares Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2015

DEARBORN, MI -- Oct 8, 2015 – The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company declared a fourth quarter dividend of $0.15 per share on the company’s outstanding Class B and common stock. The fourth quarter dividend is the same level as the dividends paid in the previous quarters this year and a 20 percent increa ... Continue reading

Ram Truck Brand and FCA US Mid-Atlantic Business Center Renew Partnership With Pittsburgh Penguins

Ram named 'Official Truck of the Pittsburgh Penguins' for 2015-16 NHL season Brand launches Ram 1500 Outdoorsman Crew Cab 4x4 two-year lease contest Penguins/Root Sports TV announcers Bob Errey and Paul Steigerwald featured in campaign AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Oct. 8, 2015: The Ram Truck brand and the FCA US Mid-Atlantic Bu ... Continue reading

Roadside Breakdowns Preventable with Proper Maintenance

A new analysis of AAA roadside assistance data reveals that millions of roadside breakdowns each year could be prevented with basic vehicle maintenance. Despite this, a recent AAA survey found that 35 percent of Americans have skipped or delayed service or repairs that were recommended by a mechanic or specified by the ... Continue reading

A 1962 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato At RM Sotheby's NY Auction

• • RM Sotheby’s presents one of only nineteen Zagato-bodied Aston Martin DB4GTs ever produced To be joined by a stunning, concours-winning 1955 Siata 208S Spider ‘Driven by Disruption’, RM Sotheby’s Manhattan sale is building to be a showcase of automotive perfection and beauty Exclusive ... Continue reading

How to Tell if Flood Water Has Damaged Your Car

Following unprecedented rainfall on the Atlantic coast, flooding is taking its toll on car owners. Many in the affected areas have driven through high water that may have damaged their vehicles. Even though your vehicle may not have been flooded or completely covered in water, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends ... Continue reading

Ford Focus RS: Rebirth of an Icon - First Two Episodes +VIDEO

Second installment of Ford RS movie ... Continue reading

All-New Renault Kadjar in the Spotlight at London Film Festival

Renault partners with the BFI (British Film Institute) for 20thconsecutive year Fleet of All-New Kadjar crossover to chauffeur stars of the silver screen Partnership will see Kadjar’s presence throughout London LODNON -- Oct. 7, 2015: The All-New Renault Kadjar has a starring role at the 59th BFI London Film Festi ... Continue reading