Wednesday, July 9, 2014

NHTSA Statement on Takata Air Bag Inflators

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Fireball Tim Takes 5Minute Drive with Dave Kunz and Bullitt Mustang +VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD USA - July 9, 2014: Last week, Fireball went out to visit his good friend and fellow car nut DAVE KUNZ. Dave is the Automotive Reporter for KABC-TV in Los Angeles and loves cars. So much so that he’s got this cherry Bullitt Mustang that he built, inspired by the film. Watch and learn how he got it. We ha ... Continue reading

Honda Expands Recall by Up to 1 Million Cars

Torrance CA July 9, 2014; Honda Expands Recall by Up to 1 Million Cars. The single shrapnel-spewing deployment of an air bag in an old Accord has led Honda to expand its recall by 500,000 to 1 million vehicles, reports USA Today. The expansion is limited to cars in California. Honda, one of eight automakers caught up i ... Continue reading

Over 24 Million Cars will be Fitted with Apple's CarPlay in 2019

Earlier this year, several car OEMs announced that they would be releasing new cars installed with CarPlay capabilities, including Ford, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Jaguar/Land Rover, Toyota, Nissan, and Volvo, with many others sure to follow. In fact, quite a storm is brewing in the car industry. With Apple on the scene, ABI ... Continue reading

Nissan Launches 'No Charge to Charge' Program

The economics are simple: buy an all-electric Nissan LEAF, and you save money by avoiding the gas pump. With Nissan’s “No Charge to Charge” promotion, new LEAF buyers in certain markets get an even better deal with two years of free public charging. “The popularity of ‘No Charge to Charge’ ... Continue reading

Nissan Creates World's Cleanest Car -- a Zero Emissions Nissan LEAF

What do you get when you combine the world’s best-selling zero emission vehicle with innovative paint technology that repels mud, rain and everyday dirt? Answer: A very special Nissan LEAF electric vehicle that might just be the “world’s cleanest car.” “This is one LEAF that never has to stop a ... Continue reading

EPA Designs Test Engine With ANSYS Simulation Technology

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected ANSYS simulation solutions to model in-cylinder combustion to develop an advanced test engine that will demonstrate fuel-saving and emissions-reducing technologies. The EPA's test engine will help establish the feasibility of meeting recently issued fuel stand ... Continue reading

New Cars Are Largely Unaffordable But Consumer Action Improves Outcomes

Requisite Press, LLC reported today a June 2014 ABAI of 52.7, indicating that a prudent, median-income family can only afford 52.7 percent of an average-priced new car. In fact, only one-third of American households can afford the $30,342 average price while preserving financial security*. This shrinks to fewer than on ... Continue reading

Five Years Ago Today - A "New GM"?

A special message for readers of InvestorsInsight E-letters. A friend of mine mentioned to me that he was surprised that "bankrupt GM" was spending some serious advertising dollars to try to lure customers to its website. My comment to him: It makes sense, if it is done properly! Yes, it is often necessary for a distre ... Continue reading

10 Years Ago Today - Gas Prices Decline for Sixth Straight Week

LOS ANGELES--July 9, 2004--Southern California motorists benefited from another slight decline in gas prices throughout the region this week, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. However, the sixth consecutive week of declines come on the heels of declines in production and inven ... Continue reading

15 Years Ago Today - Environmental Adventurers First to Cross the U.S. in a Hybrid-Electric Car

An intrepid band of adventurers and environmental enthusiasts arrived in New York aboard the historic Staten Island Ferry, having successfully completed a 4,200-mile,cross-continent trip in the world's first mass produced hybrid electric car. ... Continue reading

Audubon and Toyota Invite Applicants for 2014 Fellowship and Innovation Grants

Toyota TogetherGreen, a conservation initiative of the National Audubon Society and Toyota, is pleased to invite applicants for its 2014 fellowship and innovation grants program. The program supports and fosters diverse, community-driven conservation projects that result in sustainable and innovative solutions. This ye ... Continue reading

Toyota Technology Lays Foundation for Future Corollas

Toyota Mississippi Donates Seven Trial Vehicles to Local Organizations “ Four local organizations benefitted from the donation of vehicles from Toyota Mississippi today. The cars, valued at nearly $103,000 are one way Toyota Mississippi supports organizations in the community. Three Career and Technology Centers that ... Continue reading

Feeling the Summer Heat? Your Car's Battery is Too

- If the heat of summer is wearing you down, it is likely taking its toll on your car's battery too. Contrary to popular belief, summer highs rather than winter lows pose the greater threat to battery life, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. Sooner or later all batteries have to be replaced. Excessive heat a ... Continue reading

Manheim Reports Increase In Q2 Used Vehicle Values

Strong consumer demand drove an increase in volume and values for used vehicles in the second quarter as attractive financing put purchases within reach of more consumers. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted for mix, mileage and season, increased 1 percent compared to the first ... Continue reading

GM Offers Vehicle Discounts to Education Community

Now through Jan. 2, 2015, current employees of a public or private school, university or college are eligible to participate in the new GM Educator Discount program and receive a significant discount on the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2014 Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle. "GM values the work our educators and su ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Owners and Enthusiasts Gear Up for Best-Ever 2014 Mitsubishi Owners Day

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) will host its biggest and best-ever annual celebration for thousands of loyal Mitsubishi Motors brand enthusiasts at the 2014 Mitsubishi Owner's Day (MOD) at the company's North American headquarters located at 6400 Katella Avenue in Cypress, California 90630. The festivitie ... Continue reading

Honda Stage Launches at REVOLT Studios Delivering Performances and Artists Interviews

ungle makes worldwide TV debut as first performers on the Honda Stage at REVOLT Studios American Authors perform live on Honda Stage at REVOLT Studios as part of Honda Civic Tour One-of-a-Kind Honda Stage performances available at www.youtube.com/HondaStage – American Honda and REVOLT have launched the Honda Stage ... Continue reading

New Toyota Yaris Equipment Specifications and Prices Revealed

New Yaris specifications and grade structure designed for wider customer appeal New grade line-up – Active, Icon Sport and Excel Yaris Hybrid available in Icon and Excel trim 2014 Yaris gains new Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system, with optional Go navigation Available to order now, customer deliveries from August T ... Continue reading

BMW Group Breaks 1 Million Mark in First Six Months of Year

Sales increase by 6.9% with 1,020,211 deliveries in the first half year - Best ever June for BMW Group: 193,342 vehicles sold, rise of 4.8% The BMW Group sold more than a million vehicles in the first half of 2014, more than ever before in the first six months of the year. A total of 1,020,211 vehicles were delivered t ... Continue reading

Citroen DS Brand Celebrates Two Years in China

DS marks two years in China with a special event at DS World in Shanghai Celebrations include delivery of the 10,000th DS in the Chinese market, the launch of a new DS Club & the world-exclusive reveal of DS 6WR’s interior DS has just celebrated two years in China – the world’s biggest car market – ... Continue reading

Honda UK Launches a Summer of Civic Savings

New Civic Black Edition, fixed price FIVE year care package and low monthly payments across the range – Honda (UK) launches a summer of Civic savings New Civic Black Edition from just £249 per month with three year’s 0 per cent APR and £500 deposit contribution Special offers across Civic and Civic Tour ... Continue reading

In June Opel European Sales Increased by 6 Percent

First half-year 2014 growth of 4 percent well above same year-ago period Market share gains in eleven European countries including Germany Opel remains one of the winners on the European vehicle market: in June the manufacturer increased new vehicle registrations by 6 percent over the same year-ago period. With this gr ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Shogun SWB Barbarian is New Addition to the UK Line-Up

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce a new addition to the Shogun line-up, the Shogun SWB (short wheel base) Barbarian. It is a progressive evolution of Mitsubishi’s classic off-roading status symbol that combines authentic four-wheel drive go-anywhere ability with bold, muscular styling. The Mitsubi ... Continue reading

Porsche Delivers 87,800 Sports Cars Worldwide

Porsche, the sports car manufacturer, handed over more new cars to customers in the first six months of 2014 compared to the period of January to June 2013. The number of vehicles delivered rose by almost eight percent to 87,800 units. The new Panamera Gran Turismo was especially in demand with around 13,500 units deli ... Continue reading

PSA Peugeot Citroen's Unit Sales in China rose 28% in First Half of 2014

355,500 units sold in the first half of 2014 (local production + imports) Growth of 28% in a market up 12.3% Market share of 4.36% In the first half of 2014, PSA Peugeot Citroën’s unit sales in China rose 28% in a market up 12.3% thanks to the performance of joint ventures Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Announces Record Half-Year Sales

Global sales increase by 33 per cent Significant sales growth across all regions worldwide Continued strong demand for Phantom, Ghost and Wraith Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that the company has enjoyed a record half-year in 2014, with sales increasing by 33 per cent worldwide compared with the same period in ... Continue reading

Volvo's New XC90 --Clean and Powerful

Volvo Car’s all-new XC90 will offer an unrivalled combination of power and clean operation when it is launched later this year. The all-wheel drive, seven seater offers drivers up to 400 horsepower but with carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of around 60 g/km (NEDC driving cycle). There has never been an SUV offering ... Continue reading