2013 Honda Civic Sedan Leads all Small Cars in Safety Ratings with Top NHTSA and IIHS Crash Scores
TORRANCE, Calif., May 9, 2013 TORRANCE, Calif., May 9, 2013 -- The new 2013 Honda Civic Sedan, the most popular small car among individual buyers, has received the highest possible overall safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ... Continue reading
AAPC Statement on Japan's Currency Hitting 100 Yen to the U.S. Dollar
WASHINGTON, D.C. May 9, 2013; American Automotive Policy Council President Matt Blunt issued the following statement today on Japanâs currency reaching 100 yen to the U.S. dollar. âThe depth of Japanese currency manipulation has reached a new low. Japanâs monetary policies aimed at weakening the yen cont ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Juke SL FWD M/T Road Test and Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Nissan Juke SL FWD M/T You want a sports car, but you need something practical. A small crossover is practical, but not much fun. Maybe some sort of quick, small hatchback? But the roads in your part of the country are poorly-maintained and full of holes and cracks and decayed ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces First-Quarter 2013 Results; Accelerates Value Creation
Achieved significant year-over-year financial improvement Sales of $1.86 billion, up $139 million Net income attributable to Visteon of $69 million, up $98 million Adjusted EBITDA of $170 million, up $27 million Sustained strong cash position while creating value Cash from operations of $122 million, up $103 million ye ... Continue reading
Dodge and SRT Brands Partner with Universal Pictures on 'Fast & Furious 6'
The Dodge and SRT (Street and Racing Technology) brands today announced their partnership with Universal Pictures on the upcoming film, 'Fast & Furious 6,' opening in theaters nationwide on May 24. The partnership supports Universal's latest installment in the Fast & Furious franchise with multitier marketing initiativ ... Continue reading
Your Next Car's Electrical System Will be Designed Completely Over the Internet!
British company Cadonix is proud today to be launching a ground breaking product that will change the way automotive design is performed. Introducing Arcadia, the world's first cloud-based general & automotive CAD tool, offering schematic design, animated circuit simulation & analysis, electrical networking, harness de ... Continue reading
Acrow Bridge, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, has opened a new office and storage facility in Vancouver, WA to better serve the growing market for rental bridges in Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Montana, Idaho and Utah. Rental bridges are typically used as temporary detours dur ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies Simrit has developed a new friction optimized seal that fits in existing standard sealing grooves. Designed to provide more consistent performance, the combined elastomer / polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) system offers low break away force, improved durability and temperature resista ... Continue reading
Voting Results from Ford Motor Company's 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
A total of 69 people attended the annual meeting of shareholders in Wilmington, Del. today. Voting results indicate that a total of 3,162,247,188 shares of common stock and 70,852,076 shares of Class B stock with a total aggregate of 5,734,531,807 votes were represented in person or by proxy at the annual meeting. Thes ... Continue reading
Up to $9 Million Available from EPA for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants
3 *Up to $9 Million Available from EPA for 2013 Diesel Emission Reduction Grants **WASHINGTON* -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $9 million through the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program (DERA) for Fiscal Year 2013 for new projects to reduce emission ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 Mazda CX-5 SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Review
MORE INFO Mazda Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Mazda Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Find Your Perfect New Car Match HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CX-5 VEHICLE Now in its second year, the 2014 Mazda CX-5 steps into a bigger 2.5-liter engine with SKYACTIV turb ... Continue reading
Honda to Build New Transmission Plant in Celaya, Mexico
Operation will be on same site as new automobile plant now under construction -- CELAYA, Mexico, May 2, 2013 - Honda de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (HDM) today announced plans to construct a new transmission plant in Celaya, near the city of Guanajuato, on the same site as the new automobile plant currently under construction ... Continue reading
Allstate Revs Up Motorcycle Safety Sign Program to Warn Motorists of Dangerous Intersections
To kick off National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month (May), Allstate Insurance Company will continue its efforts to donate standardized warning signs for motorcycle safety with its "Once is Never Enough" (ONE) program with the first installation of 2013. ONE is an awareness campaign that encourages people to look twi ... Continue reading
AeroVironment, Inc. today announced its selection by Ford Motor Company as the preferred installation partner and authorized charging station supplier for the Ford Focus Electric, C-MAX Energi and Fusion Energi plug-in electric vehicles. Ford plug-in customers can now purchase a Ford-approved 240-volt charger and sched ... Continue reading
Courtney Force Visits Automotive Technolgy Students
Kansas City, Kan. (May 8, 2013) â Courtney Force, driver of the Traxxas Ford Mustang Funny Car in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing series, attended the Ford/AAA Auto Skills Competition hosted by AAA Missouri today at the Great Wolfe Lodge in Kansas City, Kan. Force spoke to an audience of over 100 automotive techn ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Vehicles in Top Auto Markets to Reach 7.5 Million in 2020
Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on the road in the world's seven largest automobile markets will reach only 7.5 million as the industry struggles to capitalize on cheap shale-driven natural gas, Lux Research said. 'Cheap natural gas is disrupting the electricity, chemical, and heating industries, but the impact on the tran ... Continue reading
The European transportation market is considerably different from that of other world regions. European fuel prices have been significantly higher than in North America for many years, and therefore small, efficient gasoline- and diesel-engine cars have led European sales figures. In the coming years, national energy p ... Continue reading
Subaru Shopper Loyalty On KBB.com Soars With Strong Product Lineup, Upcoming Hybrid Model
Subaru steadily climbed in www.kbb.com shopper loyalty for Q1 2013 to the No. 3 position, residing among the top three brands for the first time since Q4 2009, according to Kelley Blue Book. "As current Subaru owners prepare to off-load their current vehicle, it is easy to reconsider the brand as it offers a diverse li ... Continue reading
IMN, the digital marketing company that delivers branded email newsletters and content for vertical markets, today announced details of its participation at the New England Motor Press Association/Massachusetts Institute of Technology conference, Mass v. Efficiency: Hitting The Automotive Sweet Spot-- the third in ... Continue reading
China Yuchai's Subsidiary Wins Two Prestigious After-Sales Service Awards in China
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), has won two of the most prestigious auto part after-sales service awards in China. At an award ceremony in April 2013 hosted by "Commercial Vehicl ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Tesla Model S Earns Top Overall Test Score
The Tesla Model S, an all-electric luxury sports car, has earned the highest score in Consumer Reports' ratings: a 99 out of 100. The $89,650 EV, built by a small automaker in Palo Alto, California, performed better, or just as well overall, as any other vehicle--of any kind--ever tested by Consumer Reports. "The Tes ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance Program For The All-New 2014 Cadenza Premium Sedan
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced a complimentary scheduled maintenance program available for the all-new 2014 Cadenza premium sedan. Ã The program covers the first five factory-scheduled service appointments and is applicable for 36 months or 37,500 miles. The program highlights yet another way Kia is elevat ... Continue reading
The Sun Shines On A Lucky Ssangyong Korando Winner
Linda Gallon from Stoke-on-Trent thought it was an April Fools' Day joke when she got a message to call someone from The Sun about having won a car in a competition run by the newspaper. ... Continue reading
Range Rover Evoque Cost Of Ownership Even More Competitive With New Service Pack
Contributing further to the Range Rover Evoque's highly competitive cost of ownership and strong residual values, Land Rover will introduce a new optional five year service pack for the Range Rover Evoque giving UK customers further value and peace of mind. ... Continue reading
Sunshine Brings Fords Out In Force
Participants at this year's Simply Ford event, held in the grounds of the National Motor Museum on the 5th May, enjoyed the first hot weekend of the year with clear blue skies and day-long sunshine. ... Continue reading
New Regional Director For Infiniti North Europe
Infiniti has appointed Steve Oliver as the new Regional Director for North Europe covering the UK and Holland, effective immediately ... Continue reading
Zara Phillips Launches Range Rover Evoque Wise Scholarship At The Royal Windsor Horse Show
This morning, Zara Phillips visited the Royal Windsor Horse Show to announce a new engineering scholarship programme. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen launched its seventh-generation Golf in January this year, and since then the new car has scooped a few hefty accolades including the European and World Car of the Year awards. ... Continue reading
Life Ball Mini 2013 - Roberto Cavalli Adds His Artistic Signature To The Mini Paceman
For the 13th time in succession, MINI is donating one of its models to the Vienna Life Ball for a good cause. Once again the MINI will be given a makeover by an internationally renowned designer before being auctioned at the ball, with proceeds going to projects dedicated to the battle against and prevention of HIV and ... Continue reading
The all-new Honda CR-V is the number one selling petrol medium SUV in Australia YTD. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor to Install South Korea's Largest Rooftop Photovoltaic Power Plant at Asan Factory
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, announced that it will install the nation's largest rooftop photovoltaic power plant at its manufacturing factory in Asan, Korea, to expand the use of renewable energy and take measures to help reduce global warming. ... Continue reading
Foundation Stone Laid for the New Audi Production Plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico
AUDI AG is strengthening its successful growth path in the North American market with a new plant in San José Chiapa, Mexico. ... Continue reading
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