BMW Showcases 3 Series Sedan, ActiveHybrid 5, M5 and i-Concepts at NAIAS +VIDEO
DETROIT - January 9, 2012: BMW brought nearly everything but the kitchen sink to this year's North American International Auto Show, and they did it in high style with a flashy display and the help of Olympic Champions Janet Evans and Apolo Ohno. The new BMW 3 Series Sedan The sixth generation of the BMW 3 Series Sedan ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Bentley Continental V-8 Range +VIDEO
â¢Exceptional power-to-emissions ratio combined with classic Bentley power and torque from new 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 engine â¢Fulfills Bentleyâs environmental commitment to a new powertrain delivering a 40 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and CO2 emissions â¢Advanced technologies include direc ... Continue reading
Ford Delivers 4 Millionth SYNC In-Car Connectivity System; 9 Million More Expected by 2015
Ford SYNC, the voice-activated in-car connectivity system introduced in 2007, now is installed in more than 4 million Ford Motor Company vehicles With plans to begin offering SYNC in Europe and Asia this year, Ford projects 9 million additional vehicles will be equipped with SYNC by 2015 Powered by the Microsoft Window ... Continue reading
Allstate Roadside Services, one of the nation's leading providers of roadside assistance, and Airbiquity Inc., a leading provider of global connected vehicle services, today announced their collaborative efforts to create integrated connected vehicle solutions for automotive manufacturers. 'The services needed by drive ... Continue reading
Michelin - The Only Tire Choice for NAIAS
Marking its 24th year as the official tire of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Michelin -- the world's leading tire manufacturer -- today introduced a new all-season standard passenger car tire that delivers Michelin's renowned technical performance attributes and long-lasting tread life designed s ... Continue reading
Lexus Unveils Sleek Hybrid 2+2 Sport Coupe Design Concept at 2012 Detroit Show +VIDEO
Lexus today unveiled a new design concept for a hybrid 2+2 sport coupe at the North American International Auto Show. Showcasing the future design direction for Lexus with an emphasis on a driver-focused vehicle, the LF-LC concept will be at the Lexus display through January 22. "The concept we're showing here in Detro ... Continue reading
Audi Debuts New Allroad, A4 Family Re-Design and Q3 Vail at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Audi allroad returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2005. Audi presents the re-designed A4 and S4 models DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Making its re-entry into the U.S. market for the first time since 2005, the Audi allroad made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The new allroad is b ... Continue reading
All New Dodge Dart Hits the Bullseye at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
All-new 2013 Dodge Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle built on Fiat Group architecture 2013 Dodge Dart breaks new ground with a savvy, modern, unmistakable Dodge design that evokes emotion, efficiency and fluidity of movement and delivers world-class aerodynamics Dodge Dart offers five well-equipped trim levels w ... Continue reading
World Premire of smart "for-us" at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
DETROIT - January 9, 2012: The joy of the open road, expansive landscapes and a love of outdoor activities made large pickups an icon of the American auto scene. Now, in an age of spiraling fuel prices, increased environmental consciousness and the reality of congested cities where parking is a premium, smart reinvents ... Continue reading
NOW SERVING on Google TV, Yahoo TV and Apple TV: 2,600+ Automotive Videos from The Auto Channel
The Auto Channel, the original automotive television network keeps adding programs to its vast online video library AUTO CENTRAL - April 8, 2011: Several months ago Google made the leap into delivering the long anticipated convergence of television and the Internet with its introduction of Google TV. Google's initiativ ... Continue reading
Hyundai Injects Street Credibility Into Veloster With New Turbocharged Engine
Hyundai Motor America today introduced the all-new 2013 Veloster Turbo armed with 201 horsepower in a world debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Veloster Turbo is one bookend to Hyundai's turbocharged sports coupe line-up, paired with the refreshed 274 horsepower, rear-wheel drive 2013 Genesis C ... Continue reading
2013 Genesis Coupe Reveals More Aggressive Design Coupled with Serious Performance Credentials
Hyundai Motor America today introduced the significantly redesigned 2013 Genesis Coupe in a North American debut at the Detroit North American International Auto Show. In keeping with impressive performance upgrades, Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, complemented by improved interior materials and ... Continue reading
Hyundai At 2012 Detroit Auto Show Video - Genesis Coupe for 2013, Veloster Turbo, +VIDEO
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Detroit MI January 9, 2012; Today Hyundai introduced a major refresh to the hot-selling Genesis Coupe and expanding the lineup to appeal to any coupe buyer. Thus, they draw a bead at not only Camaro and Mustang, but Infiniti G37 and Nissanâs 370Z, perha ... Continue reading
Acura Debuts Three New Vehicles at the 2012 North American International Auto Show +VIDEO
Representing the leading edge of a wave of new products and technologies, Acura today unveiled three new vehicles at the North American International Auto Show, including a concept version of the all-new gateway to the Acura brand, the ILX luxury compact sedan; a prototype of the 2013 RDX crossover sport utility vehicl ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Displays Committment to Hybrid and Electric Mobility at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Press conference features world premieres of the Jetta Hybrid and the E-Bugster concept car DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Volkswagen kicked off the year 2012 with two world premieres today, both of which showcase innovative design and technological progress: the new Jetta Hybrid is powered by a high-tech petrol engine and ... Continue reading
1934 Model 40 Special Speedster Appears at 2012 North American International Auto Show
Edsel Ford's 1934 Model 40 Special Speedster takes the stage alongside Lincoln's stunning new vehicles for the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The Speedster offers a glimpse into the early years of Edsel Ford's design and automotive styling vision, and provides a historical link to his l ... Continue reading
Hyundai Elantra Named 2012 North American Car of the Year
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra took top honors in the most exclusive award in North America when it was named 2012 North American Car of the Year today. A jury of 50 independent North American automotive journalists evaluated each of the new cars introduced last year and chose the 2012 Hyundai Elantra as the winner. The awar ... Continue reading
LIVE Acura Press Conference from Detroit Auto Show at 2:35PM EST - WATCH IT HERE
The Acura Press Conference Live from the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Broadcast begins at 2:35PM New York time, 11:35AM Los Angeles time. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen E-Bugster Concept Makes World Debut at 2012 North American International Auto Show +VIDEO
Volkswagen's iconic Beetle has been redefined for the 21st century. Now, it has been further reinvented as a concept car for the future: the pure electric E-Bugster. What's in a Name? The name "E-Bugster" is a combination of "E" for electric, "Bug," the American nickname for the Beetle, and "speedster," which typically ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Eco-Luxury Vehicles Arrive at the Palm Springs International Film Festival
Hollywood's celebrated actors and actresses descend on Southern California's desert with Mercedes-Benz eco vehicles to make their red carpet arrivals at the 23rd Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. As the official vehicle, Mercedes-Benz kicks-off the winter awards season supporting the annual gala and line ... Continue reading
Toyota Material Handling North America President and CEO James Malvaso to Retire
Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the number one material handling company in North America, today announced the retirement of its President and CEO James J. Malvaso, effective April 1, 2012. TMHNA is comprised of Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A, Inc. (TMHU), supplier of the number one selling lift truck ... Continue reading
As tens of thousands of troops return from overseas deployments, Toyota and Toyota Financial Services (TFS), and Lexus and Lexus Financial Services (LFS) are offering special APRs and rebates to qualified military personnel and inactive reserves through participating dealers. In recognition of their service, qualified ... Continue reading
Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford to Outline Personal Mobility Vision at Mobile World Congress
Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford will deliver a keynote address to the 2012 Mobile World Congress on Feb. 27 in Barcelona, Spain, outlining the company's future vision for smart transportation and personal mobility. Bill Ford will be the first automotive leader to deliver a keynote address to the Mobile ... Continue reading
For those unable to attend the North American International Auto Show, Honda will unveil the all-new Accord Coupe Concept live via webcast on January 10 at 9:20 a.m., EST. Media may view the webcast at <i><a href="http://hondanews.com/live/2012naias-honda ">Honda Media</a></i>and consumers may view it at <i><a href="ht ... Continue reading
VoiceBox and Toyota Form Strategic Relationship to Deliver In-car Voice Technology Innovations
VoiceBox Technologies Inc., the award winning innovator of Personal Assistant Voice technology today announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) U.S.A., Inc. to develop innovative in-car voice products and capabilities. "We are excited to work with Toyota to develop innovative ... Continue reading
Open, Sesame: Continental Turns Smartphones into Clever Car Keys
As part of the industry megatrend of information, international automotive supplier Continental is focusing on a very special key experience at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Continental is showing how car drivers will be able to open and start their vehicles in future by using their cell phone. For t ... Continue reading
Nissan is reinventing its popular Pathfinder SUV to appeal to customers looking for SUV capabilities with more passenger comfort, innovative technology and fuel-efficient performance. The Pathfinder Concept, on display at the North American International Auto Show, previews the all-new look, style and attitude Nissan ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Dakar Stage 7 Re-Cap
Copiapo, January 8, 2012: Another history making day for Team SPEED and the Robby Gordon Motorsports HUMMERs as Nasser Al-Attiyah wins Stage 7, his 2nd in the 2012 Rally, and teammate Robby Gordon coming in 2nd place, 7 minutes and 30 seconds behind. It's the first time RGM built cars finish 1st and 2nd on the podium d ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Paul Miller Racing Returns To Daytona 24 Hours
PARSIPPANY, January 8, 2012: After finishing second in the GT class in the 2011 Daytona 24 Hours, Paul Miller Racing today announced a four-driver lineup that is well equipped to finish one spot higher in this year's race on January 28-29 at Daytona International Speedway. Sharing the No. 48 Chopard/TOTAL/IPC Porsche G ... Continue reading
DAYTONA BEACH, January 8, 2012: FOAMETIX®/Burtin Racing with Goldcrest Motorsports carried Fridayâs âright out the gateâ momentum into Saturday in the second day of this weekendâs Roar Before the Rolex 24 At Daytona Test. Martin Ragginger Jr. repeated Fridayâs performance by posting the team ... Continue reading
Special Event Motorsports - GAINSCO Produces Top 5 Average During Daytona Testing
DAYTONA BEACH, January 8, 2012: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing set the top time in one Saturday afternoon practice run â and has clocked in sixth or better during the weekendâs four other timed sessions so far â in the Roar Before the Rolex 24 Test at Daytona International Speedway (DIS), where team driver ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - JEGS.com / Mopar Dodge Avenger Blows 'em Away In Wind Tunnel Testing
DELAWARE, Jan. 8, 2012: Preparations on the JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger are in high gear with the 2012 season and Jeg Coughlin Jr.'s ballyhooed return to the Pro Stock class just 30 days away. As the team at JNR Racing Engines remains hard at work getting the JEGS.com/Mopar car's powerplants to a championship caliber ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reveals The No Compromise, Compact Hybrid
Volkswagen is presenting one of the world's most efficient automobiles at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit: the Jetta Hybrid. Powering the all-new model is a high-tech turbocharged gasoline engine mated to a zero-emissions electric motor. While this hybrid union enables impressive driving performan ... Continue reading
2011 was a record-shattering year for Kia Motors America (KMA) that saw record sales every month, more awards and accolades for its vehicles and the Kia brand than ever before, and the 17th straight year of increased market share to an all-time high of 3.8 percent as the company broke its annual sales record with 485,4 ... Continue reading
Eaton Corporation and Coulomb Technologies today announced plans to significantly expand the North American footprint of charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs). Through an agreement between the two companies, Eaton's Level II and DC quick charging Pow-R-Station charging stations can now connect to Coulomb's Char ... Continue reading
Building on more than a decade of delivering automotive infotainment solutions, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced a full system solution for connected automotive infotainment. TI's unparalleled solution combines leading automotive infotainment processors, wireless connectivity solutions, analog soluti ... Continue reading
Enova Invited to Participate at Freightliner Sponsored Event
Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a leading developer of proprietary hybrid electric and all-electric drive systems and drive system components for the emerging green commercial vehicle market, has been invited to participate at a Freightliner sponsored clean tech conference in Salem, Oregon. ... Continue reading
It's "time to torque," according to Continental, a leading supplier to the global automotive industry. After years of innovative engineering, together with European customer acceptance, the company is equipped to add the turbocharger to its North American product lineup. Free from the constraints of legacy designs or e ... Continue reading
Tata Technologies, a leading global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the prestigious Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, beginn ... Continue reading
Schaeffler Technologies Debuts eSolutions Concept at the 2012 North American International Auto Show
Schaeffler Technologies -- a global automotive manufacturer of high-precision products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis applications -- debuted its eSolutions concept to the North American automotive industry during its press conference this morning at the 2012 North American International Auto Show ( ... Continue reading
Dodge Hits the Bull's Eye with an All-New Compact Car - The Dodge Dart
All-new 2013 Dodge Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle built on Fiat Group architecture 2013 Dodge Dart breaks new ground with a savvy, modern, unmistakable Dodge design that evokes emotion, efficiency and fluidity of movement and delivers world-class aerodynamics Dodge Dart offers five well-equipped trim levels w ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Announces More Affordable Mileage Range Option for 2012 All-Electric Sedan
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today announced that the zero-emission CODA sedan will have two mileage range and price options in 2012. In addition to the original model, offering up to a 150-mile range with a MSRP of $39,900, the new 31kWh battery option will provide a driving range of ... Continue reading
LIVE Audi Press Conference at 2012 Detroit Auto Show 12:50PM EST +VIDEO
DETROIT - January 8, 2012: The new Audi A4 model line will be celebrating its show premiere at the North American International Auto Show 2012 in Detroit. Watch the entire event, LIVE, right here on TheAutoChannel.com. An archived version of the complete press conference will be available on-demand shortly after the co ... Continue reading
When the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opens tomorrow in Las Vegas, show goers will glimpse into Kia Motors' electrified vehicle future as the Ray production Electric Vehicle (EV) and Naimo EV concept car are displayed for the first time in North America. Both vehicles feature advanced lithium polymer battery ... Continue reading
Nissan e-NV200 Concept Makes World Debut at 2012 North American International Auto Show
The innovative Nissan e-NV200 Concept makes its world debut today at the 2012 North American Auto Show in Detroit. Based on the popular Nissan NV200 multi-usage vehicle, which is available in Japan, Europe and China, the Nissan e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle. It is ... Continue reading
Hyundai Elantra, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Win North American Car and Truck of the Year +VIDEO
The Hyundai Elantra is the 2012 North American Car of the Year and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is the 2012 North American Truck of the Year. The winners were revealed Monday morning at a news conference at the North American International Auto Show. The winners were chosen by a jury of 50 automotive journalists f ... Continue reading
2012 Detroit Auto Show: 2012 Range Rover Evoque Named 2012 North American Truck of the Year
Land Rover announced today that the all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque has been named the 2012 North American Truck of the Year. The announcement was made today at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2012 Range Rover Evoque was selected over two other finalists, the BMW X3 and the Honda CR-V, based ... Continue reading
Honda Power Equipment Production Reaches 100 Million Units
Honda's Power Equipment business dates back to 1953 and is based on the original spirit of Honda -to utilise technology to help people - when an engine for agricultural equipment was launched with the aim of reducing the manual labour of farmers. ... Continue reading
All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Offers Best Highway Fuel Mileage of Any SUV Sold in United States
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced official fuel economy figures for the all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV, as rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with highway mileage of some models as high as 35 miles per gallon (mpg). As expected, Mazda's first vehicle fully engrained wi ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--While most consumers continue to place great importance on automotive safety systems, there is also growing demand for automated driver-assistance and traffic-avoidance technologies, according to a new global study by Accenture. âThe key challenge for automakers will be keeping pace with the ever-changin ... Continue reading
2012 Detroit Auto Show: Infiniti Displays Four Inspired Vehicles
Four unique vehicles share the spotlight at the Infiniti pavilion at the 2012 North American International Auto Show beginning this week, each offering their own unique interpretation of Infiniti Inspired Performance.Ã The foursome includes the 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover, the 2013 IPL G Convertible, the drama ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Hosts Jazzy Pre-Auto Show Party and SL Reveal in Detroit +VIDEO
DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Mercedes-Benz presented their "special" new 6th generation SL Roadster last night on the eve of the 2012 North American International Auto Show. Although the presentation was styled as a somewhat belated New Year's reception for journalists and other invited guests the occasion was really int ... Continue reading
Final Weeks For Land Rover's 'Go Beyond' Bursary 2012 Applications
Calling all expedition enthusiasts! With only weeks to go before the Land Rover 'Go Beyond' Bursary 2012 application draws to a close, now is your chance to apply for funding and the loan of a Land Rover Defender 110 to do a journey of a lifetime. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Confirms Record Sales In Company's 107-Year History
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed record sales results for 2011. 3,538 cars were sold globally during the year, a 31 per cent increase on the 2010 total of 2,711 cars. The figure represents the best sales result in the company's 107-year history; the previous record of 3,347 cars having been set in 1978 during the ... Continue reading
It's a MINI New Year quiz - so it's only got one question! When Prime Minister David Cameron drove the two millionth MINI off of the production line at Plant Oxford in August last year, how far would all of those cars stretch if placed bumper to bumper? ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Scirocco R is TopGear Australia's Car of the Year
The long awaited Scirocco R has taken out its first Australian award being crowned TopGear Australia's Car of the Year 2011. The Scirocco R's incredible value for money, sporty design, and firey 2.0-litre engine ensured the carâ's top spot amongst a list of high-profile competitors. ... Continue reading
Honda Highlights of the Sydney Festival
The 2012 Sydney Festival opened with a bang on Saturday night, drawing a crowd of over 200,000 to the CBD for Festival First Night. ... Continue reading
Strong Sales See Volvo Join a New Club
Volvo Car Australia has joined the elusive '5,000 Club' retailing 5,272 cars in 2011 representing an increase of 6.6 percent over its 2010 figures. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Continues Record-Breaking Australian Sales Growth in 2011
Volkswagen Group Australia has once again recorded solid sales growth in 2011, topping all-time sales figures for the brand in Australia. ... Continue reading
Sydney-sider Shane Conlon received an unexpected Christmas present this year, courtesy of Isuzu UTE Australia (IUA) - and his ability to grow a stonking 'Mo' last Movember. ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Present Major Genesis Refresh for 2013 at Detroit Auto Show
By Thom Cannell Sr. Editor DETROIT - January 9, 2012: Today Hyundai is introducing a major refresh to the hot-selling Genesis Coupe and expanding the lineup to appeal to any coupe buyer. Thus, they draw a bead at not only Camaro and Mustang, but Infiniti G37 and Nissanâs 370Z, perhaps even BMW's 1 Series. Most not ... Continue reading
Volvo to Reveal New XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Concept at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
By Thom Cannell Volvo is unveiling a novel take on its XC60, a vehicle we in the US call a station wagon. Previously available in a base 3.2-AWD, T6 AWD, and T6 AWD R-Design - the later with more power and tighter suspension for the enthusiast family "man" - the XC60 Plug-In Gasoline Hybrid Concept is said to be the fi ... Continue reading
NADA: High Trade-in Values Expected to Boost New-car Sales in 2012
The auto show season kicks off this week in Detroit with offers of special consumer incentives and rebates on new vehicles. Another factor working in favor of car buyers this year is higher-than-average trade-in values, says Jonathan Banks, executive auto analyst with the NADA Used Car Guide. ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that the winners of the Car Design News-General Motors (CDN-GM) interactive car design competition, co-sponsored by Dassault Systemes, will be unveiled on Tuesday, Jan. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Named Company of the Year at 16th Annual Urban Wheels Awards
Company honored for demonstrating a commitment to diversity workforce development Recognition expands Company's industry-leading record of fostering diversity and an inclusive work culture A panel of 15 journalists representing multicultural and mainstream media chose Chrysler Group as "Company of the Year" for its lea ... Continue reading
New Ford Fusion is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, each with expected top fuel economy, underscoring Ford's commitment to give customers the power of choice With seven must-have technologies, including a Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, active park assist and MyFor ... Continue reading
Ford Takes Detroit Auto Show Exhibit to New Heights - Literally +VIDEO
DETROIT - January 8, 2012: The Ford show display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show will give attendees a view from above of what may be in store for the future of in-car vehicle technology. The Ford Living Connected Experience demonstrates how trends will drive future customer in-car technology needs. ... Continue reading
Ford Takes the Wraps Off 2013 Fusion Sedan at 2012 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Official unveiling this morning at 8AM EST Hello gorgeous! SNEAK PEAK OF FORDâS NEW FUSION SEDAN by Marty Bernstein, Senior Editor at Large It was like a private screening of a new Hollywood movie. Ford had invited a horde of auto journalists from around the country to a suburban hotel in Dearborn, Michigan for a ... Continue reading
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