2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Heels on Wheels Review By Katrina Ramser
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2013 HYUNDAI SANTA FE REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel â¦perfectly executed inside and out, there isnât a feature the Santa Fe has missed in its quest to serve up a well-rounded mid-size CUV INTRO TO THE SANTA FE VEHICLE The 2013 Santa Fe has come ... Continue reading
Four New Professional Development Seminars Slated for SAE International 2013 World Congress
SAE International will offer four new professional development courses in conjunction with the SAE 2013 World Congress & Exhibition. The courses will be held Monday-Friday, April 15-19 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Marriott Renaissance Center in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Launches Three-Part Marketing Campaign For Significantly Redesigned 2014 Sorento
Parenting can present challenging moments that require quick thinking and expedient solutions, and Kia Motors America (KMA) has launched a new three-part ad series that demonstrates how the brand's redesigned 2014 Sorento CUV1 can help Mom and Dad take on the day. In the first 30-second spot, titled "Tight Space," pa ... Continue reading
VoiceBox Automotive Expands Global Product Reach
VoiceBox Technologies Corp., the award-winning innovator of Voice Personal Assistant applications built on its patented Conversational Voice technology, today announced that it has expanded its global automotive product reach. The Company has recently added four major car brands to its expanding automotive business: Ch ... Continue reading
HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group , today introduced QuantumLogic 3D, a powerful new technology that brings an unmatched three-dimensional surround sound experience to in-car audio. Built upon HARMAN's patented QuantumLogic Surround (QLS) digital signal processing technology, QuantumLogic 3D accur ... Continue reading
Eric Roegner Named Chief Operating Officer of Alcoa Investment Castings, Forgings, and Extrusions
Alcoa announced today that Eric Roegner, 42, has been named Chief Operating Officer of Alcoa Investment Castings, Forgings and Extrusions, a new position. 'Eric has a demonstrated track record of success' Roegner has been President of Alcoa Forgings and Extrusions since 2009 and has led Alcoa Defense since June 2012. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Showcases next-generation products at 2013 North American International Auto Show
Johnson Controls, a global diversified company in the automotive and building industries, will showcase its latest seating, electronics, interior and battery products at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). "At Johnson Controls, we're focused on providing innovative products and technologies that an ... Continue reading
Ram to Build Most Capable Trucks Ever
Ram 3500 Heavy Duty's maximum trailer weight of 30,000 pounds far surpasses closest competitor's 23,100-pound max 850 lb.-ft. Cummins Turbo Diesel is tops for torque 37,600-pound Gross Combined Weight Rating leads all heavy-duty pickups Ram 2500 leads all ¾-ton pickups Ram Chassis Cab trucks also deliver best-in-class ... Continue reading
Bentley Motorsport Plan Shifts To Next Gear
After highlight unveilings at both the Paris Mondial de l'Automobile and the LA Auto Show, the Bentley Continental GT3 Concept Racer is set to star at the 2013 Autosport International exhibition. ... Continue reading
GEICO and Safe Kids Tucson team up to offer child safety classes and car seats starting Feb. 11
GEICO and Safe Kids Tucson are offering complimentary Ride Safe Kids" child safety education classes starting Feb. 11. Car seats will be awarded to families upon completion of a 90-minute family auto safety class. 'It is important to remember that the best car seat is the one that correctly fits the child and the veh ... Continue reading
Scion in Detroit - Interactive Young and Sassy
DETROIT, Mich., January 9, 2013; Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will be using exciting visual displays and cutting-edge interactivity to showcase its distinctive lineup at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Similar to last yearâs exhibit, Scion is erecting an expansive product and media th ... Continue reading
NAIAS Education Day Brings Youth, Auto Industry Together
With the rapidly growing use of wireless technology, smart phones and the Internet, today's youth are more connected and tech-savvy than ever. The North American International Auto Show will focus on the various automotive-related technologies for students at all levels at its annual Education Day, Wednesday, Jan. 23, ... Continue reading
Jeep Brand Sets All-time Global Sales Record in 2012
Jeep global sales increase 19 percent in 2012 to all-time annual record of 701,626 units Record surpasses 1999 Jeep vehicle sales of 675,494 units Jeep Wrangler and Compass record best-ever annual global sales totals Jeep Wrangler and Patriot record best-ever annual U.S. sales totals 2012 the third consecutive year of ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Mich., January 9, 2013 â Toyota is in the final stages of erecting its largest exhibit ever for the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). The 35,000-square-foot exhibit eclipses all previous Toyota stands at NAIAS. With the additional square footage, Toyota has made way for 34 vehicles, such as ... Continue reading
Volvo Scholarship for the Development of Eco-Friendly Transportation
Regulatory News: 'Based on Denbratt's highly substantial significance to the development of eco-friendly transportation, which has also been of particular benefit to the Swedish automotive industry, I believe that Ingemar Denbratt is a highly deserving and appropriate recipient of the Hafaykan Frisinger scholarship for ... Continue reading
Audi Partners With Joule To Make Future Mobility Fuels With Micro-organisms
</p><p>By Henny Hemmes <br>Senior European Editor <br>The Auto Channel </p><p>THE HAGUE, January 9, 2013; In the quest to reduce fuel consumption and thus CO2 emissions of cars, Audi is developing synthetic natural gas, which the German car manufacturer refers to as Audi e-gas, (<a href=http://www.theautochannel.com/ne ... Continue reading
Consumer Electronics Show -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, today announced expanded support for HD Radio Technology from a wide array of leading automakers. There are now 29 automotive brands that currently offer or have announced p ... Continue reading
Cintas Flags Down the Road's Worst Driving Offenders
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 32,310 motor vehicle traffic fatalities occurred in 2011. 1 With snowfall and the potential for icy roads now part of many forecasts, it's even more important for drivers to be cautious and follow the rules of the road. To remind comm ... Continue reading
Toyota Returns To Donate Winter Boots To Homeless Women and Children
An estimated 95,000 Michigan residents were homeless in 2011; including 14,000 children under the age of 11. Over half (51%) were first-time homeless, and 28% of homeless families were the working poor. In Detroit alone, over 20,000 people were counted as homeless; and urban families were more likely to have a female h ... Continue reading
More Than 350,000 Stationary Fuel Cells Will Be Shipped Annually by 2022, Forecasts Pike Research
Over the past year, the stationary fuel cell industry has experienced healthy growth due to a surge in U.S. and foreign government interest in reliable and resilient energy sources. The sector is now at a point where, if all government policy relevant to stationary fuel cells was carried out, the global market potentia ... Continue reading
Nissan Begins U.S. Assembly Of 2013 Leaf Electric Vehicle And Batteries
This week, Nissan will ramp up U.S. assembly of the 2013 model year all-electric LEAF at its manufacturing plant in Smyrna, Tenn., where it will be manufactured alongside the company's gasoline-powered products. The start of Nissan LEAF assembly in Smyrna comes on the heels of the opening of Nissan's battery plant in a ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 1.9.13
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Stage 3 Report Dakar Rally
Nazca, Jan. 8, 2013: After facing a few obstacles during the first couple of stages in this year's Dakar Rally, Robby Gordon and the SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires / MAPEI team bounced back with a podium finish in Stage 3. Stage 3 took competitors from Pisco to Nazca for a 243KM Special through some of the Rally's toughest ... Continue reading
Countdown To The Ultimate Challenge - Jimnys Embark On Global Charity Fundraising Expedition
At the end of March, five retired avid Suzuki fans will begin a 28,000 mile fundraising tour around the world in aid of Save the Children and the Oakhaven Hospice in Lymington, Hampshire. ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Custom Is The Clear Choice For Window Cleaning Firm
The first all-new Ford Transit Custom sold in the UK has been put to work by a high-tech window cleaning service. ... Continue reading
Skoda Australia Announces New Head of Brand
Skoda Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Irmer to lead the Skoda team. ... Continue reading
The "HondaTrope" Technology Installation Launched at 2013 Sydney Festival.
Honda Australia this week launched a first-of-its-kind technology installation at the Sydney Festival. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Records Sustainable Sales in 2012
This best-ever total SUV figure, as a full importer, of 23,287 units included Outlander, Challenger, Pajero and ASX. This strong SUV number contributed significantly to MMAL's total sales of 58,868 for the full year. ... Continue reading
CEO to Leave Hyundai Motor Company Australia
Mr Edward Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA), has been promoted to head of International Sales Division, based in Korea. He will leave his current position on Saturday 12th January, 2013. ... Continue reading
It's an ace from Hyundai for the Kids Tennis Foundation
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has donated $40,000 to the Kids Tennis Foundation, funds raised through the Hyundai Aces Programme which ran during the recent Hyundai Hopman Cup tournament in Perth. ... Continue reading
All-New 2008 - The Urban Crossover for a New Generation
Peugeot's all-new 2008 capitalises on the Marque's expertise acquired with the success of the 3008 crossover to create an innovative vehicle for the segment. ... Continue reading
Narva's New Hi-Optic Slimline L.E.D Emergency Warning Light Box
Extending its already comprehensive range of emergency lamps, Narva has released its latest Hi-Optics Slimline L.E.D Light Box which will attract a wide range of customers from local councils to heavy duty mining operations. ... Continue reading
2013 Geneva Motor Show Coverage
Up to the minute coverage of the 2013 Geneva Motor Show ... Continue reading
2013 North American International Auto Show - 2013 Detroit Auto Show Press Conference Coverage
2013 Detroit North American International Auto Show Up to the minute Coverage ... Continue reading
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