Tire Surfing in Baja California, Mexico With Surfmaster Thom Cannell +VIDEO
Many were driving off road for the first time and I worried about their skills as it was far from Off Road #1 for me. Those initial impressions were soon to be proven both correct, and very wrong. My off roading has been in truck and SUVs with windscreens, not in $100,000 open wheeled race cars called BC Buggies, the o ... Continue reading
Head-turning 2016 Subaru BRZ Hits the Streets
Subaru BRZ focuses on low centre of gravity, light weight and precision handling. High-performance 200-horsepower SUBARU BOXER engine. MISSISSAUGA, ON -- June 8, 2015: Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) today announced the release of the 2016 Subaru BRZ, available mid-June in Subaru dealerships across Canada. The rear-wheel-dri ... Continue reading
Renault Plant in Dieppe Starts assembly of Bolloré's Bluecar
n June 2015, the Groupe Renault Dieppe plant in northern France starts assembling the all-electric city car Bluecar, from bodies and parts brought in by Bolloré. Groupe Bolloré is phasing in assembly by Groupe Renault of its Bluecar model, previously only made in Italy. At Dieppe, the agreement is warmly welcomed for ... Continue reading
Audi Goes on the Record with A6 TDI Ultra
Mile-devouring fuel economy is likely to be a key consideration for most drivers of the 67mpg Audi A6 TDI ultra, but on this occasion it is nothing short of crucial because a Guinness World Records⢠title attempt depends on it. Tomorrow (Tuesday June 9) the efficiency flagship of the A6 range will set off on a Rec ... Continue reading
Toyota Manufacturing UK Achieves Record Production
Burnaston factory achieves unprecedented simultaneous start of production for new Auris and Avensis Toyota Manufacturing UK meets the challenge of planning and delivering two new models at the same time Strategic planning and commitment of workforce and suppliers help meet a challenge unprecedented in Toyota outside Ja ... Continue reading
Lexus GS F to Make European Debut
The new Lexus GS F will be driven in public for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (26 to 28 June). The latest Lexus to carry the marqueâs F performance designation will give a first European demonstration of its speed and handling on Goodwoodâs famous hillclimb course, with Toyota Gazoo Racing ... Continue reading
The all-new Renault Kadjar C-segment crossover has been given a major boost a month before going on sale in the UK with the announcement of best-in-class residual values from independent valuation experts CAP. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Unveils Rehberger Gulf #97 Vantage GTE
Aston Martin Racing is today unveiling a 24 Hours of Le Mans art car designed by artist Tobias Rehberger. The unique creation gives the Gulf #97 Vantage GTE the illusion of movement and speed, even when static. Rehberger is renowned for his abstract art and optical effects that distort perception and has received numer ... Continue reading
Nissan Uk Launches a 7 Seat e-NV200
Nissan will broaden the appeal of its award-winning all-electric e-NV200 this summer with the UK launch of a versatile and practical seven seat version. The new model the worlds first pure electric seven seater is being introduced in response to huge interest from fleet operators and larger families keen to cap ... Continue reading
Record Sales for Compact Cars and SUVs from Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz handed over 151,135 vehicles to customers in May, 12.8% more than in the same month of the previous year. The brand with the star also recorded a double-digit sales increase since the beginning of the year with deliveries rising by 13.6% to 728,809 vehicles. "With the GLC, which celebrates its world premi ... Continue reading
Daimler Increases its Support for Refugees
Daimler AG's commitment to respect and tolerance means taking on social responsibility, demonstrating support, and putting that support into action. In light of the current refugee situation, the company is increasing its engagement in refugee aid: For the next three years, Daimler is giving the City of Stuttgart EUR 1 ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Displays All-New Oshkosh XP Fire Apparatus at Interschutz 2015
Firefighting vehicle body built by Oshkosh subsidiary, Pierce Manufacturing. OSHKOSH, WI -- June 8, 2015: Oshkosh Fire & Emergency Group is unveiling the new Oshkosh® XP fire apparatus at Interschutz 2015 on June 8-13 at Messegelände, D-Hannover in Hannover, Germany. The new vehicle will be displayed at the Oshko ... Continue reading
All-New Honda HR-V Crossover Advertising Campaign Gets Everything Right
Unexpected car advertising unveils all-new HR-V Crossover brand personality by walking down Honda's memory lane and brand's commitment to innovation Campaign utilizes the magic of CG to introduce the versatile HR-V Crossover TORRANCE, CA -- June 8, 2015: In sync with the launch of the all-new 2016 HR-V Crossover, Honda ... Continue reading
National Press Club Newsmaker Program: The Bright Promises and Privacy Problems of Connected Cars
The National Practice Leader for Infrastructure Developer HNTB's Intelligent Transportation Systems and a Director from the Electronic Privacy Information Center to Address Issue at National Press Club Newsmakers News Conference WASHINGTON -- June 8, 2015: Today's vehicles are more connected than ever. Up to 100 microp ... Continue reading
Brand expands commitment to men's fashion with supporting partnership for spring and fall 2016 seasons NEW YORK -- June 8, 2015: Cadillac today announced a multi-season partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in support of the first-ever New York Fashion Week: Men's. The partnership adds to ... Continue reading
Kalibrate Delivers California Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure Planning Results to NREL
Location intelligence expertise reveals best hydrogen refueling station locations for California Florham Park, NJ â June 4, 2015 â Kalibrate has released the results of its California hydrogen refueling infrastructure analysis to the Energy Departmentâs National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Becaus ... Continue reading
2016 Mazda CX-3 Scores Class-Leading EPA Fuel Economy Ratings
New Subcompact Mazda Crossover Has EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy of Up to 35 MPG Highway - IRVINE, CA --June 8, 2015: The all-new 2016 Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover utility vehicle has been rated with an EPA-estimated fuel economy as high as 29 mpg city/35 mpg highway[2], which positions CX-3's fuel economy as class-lea ... Continue reading
Prototype build funded by recent 506 (c) investment option TROY, MI -- June 8, 2015: Elio Motors today announced it has begun work on its fifth generation prototype vehicle following a successful supplier summit meeting here last week. The P5 will include Elio Motors' recently unveiled 0.9 liter, 3-cylinder engine prot ... Continue reading
Get Your Motor Running: Ford and AAA National Student Auto Skills Competition Tuesday
One hundred of the top automotive high school students from across the country will converge on the Motor City to compete for the national title and millions of dollars in scholarships and prizes ORLANDO, FL -- June 8, 2015: As automotive vehicles become more technologically advanced, demand is high for skilled auto te ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS June 8, 2015: Mercedes, Chevrolet, Acura (Airbag), Mazda,(Airbag)
NHTSA RECALLS June 8, 2015: Mercedes, Chevrolet, Acura (Airbag), Mazda,(Airbag) ... Continue reading
Rear View Safety Launches New Rotating 'Featured Product of the Month'
Rear View Safety Offers 10 Percent Off June's Featured Product Wireless Backup Sensor System NEW YORK, June 8, 2015; Rear View Safety, an industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems and sensors, as well as a strong advocate for road safety is launching its 'Featured Product of the Month' prog ... Continue reading
World's First Million Dollar Luxury Monster Truck Goes Up for Sale
Big Toyz Racing Motors (BTR), the premier custom fabricator of the world's longest monster truck and luxury 4x4 vehicles, announced today that the Sin City Hustler the worldâs first and only million dollar monster truck is now being made available to the public. This one-of-one Ford Excursion monster truck feature ... Continue reading
Garmin RV 660LMT Expands the RV Series with Advanced RV-Specific Navigation Features
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the new RV 660LMT, a 6-inch navigator packed with features built specifically with the recreational vehicle driver in mind. Helpful RV-specific road warnings inform drivers of bridge heights, weight limits and sharp curves, while custom routing1 takes i ... Continue reading
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