ATA Truck Tonnage Index Decreased 0.9% in November +VIDEO
Dec 24, 2015
American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index declined 0.9% in November, following an increase of 1.8% during October. The October figure was revised down from our press release on November 24. In November, the index equaled 134.3 (2000=100), down from 135.5 in October, and 1 ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2015
"FCA Replayâ is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The top stories for the week of December 23, 2015 includes our recap of 2015. Come look back with us on the year that was, as Fiat Chrysler Automobiles continued to make its mark on the automotive industry. ... Continue reading
2016 Volkswagen Passat Awarded Top Safety Score +VIDEO
Dec 23, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE - December 23, 2015: It was no surprise that the new Passat earned a 2016 Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IHS). However, there is one condition: the 2016 model has to be equipped with optional Forward Collision W ... Continue reading
'Smack Dab In The Middle' - Nissan's 2016 Titan XD Review by Thom Cannell +VIDEO
Dec 22, 2015
For three years Nissan teased truck buyers and auto writers with fragments of information about a new Titan, one married to what would finally be announced as a five liter V-8 diesel from legendary engine builder Cummins. This immediately vaulted the to-come 2016 Titan XD into the Real Truck category. It was a truck th ... Continue reading
2016 Nissan Titan Official Pricing and Specs +VIDEO
Dec 22, 2015
NASHVILLE, Tenn. December 22, 2015; The all-new 2016 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab goes on sale tomorrow at Nissan dealers nationwide. Available in five grade levels and a choice of 4x4 and 4x2 drivetrains, the Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel-equipped TITAN XD has a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price* (MSRP) of ... Continue reading
Toyota to Display New Map Generation System at CES 2016 +VIDEO
Dec 22, 2015
To aid the safe implementation of automated driving, Toyota is developing a high-precision map generation system that will use data from on-board cameras and GPS devices installed in production vehicles. The new system will go on display at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2016 in Las Vegas, which will run from January ... Continue reading
Lexus NX Rides on the World's Coolest Wheels - Crafted in Solid Ice +VIDEO
Dec 22, 2015
The concept of driving on ice has taken on a whole new meaning for Lexus, which has crafted the worldâs first set of working wheels and tyres made from frozen water. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM - December 21, 2015: True to its mission of âcreating amazingâ and inspired by the craftsmanship that goes into every veh ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes 360 Degree Approach to Water Stewardship +VIDEO
Dec 21, 2015
Can a stream of effort flow into a river of results? Of course. Proof positive is Toyotaâs Portland Vehicle Distribution Center (VDC). Toyota redesigned the site at Terminal 4 of the cityâs port on the Willamette River in 2004 with a focus on H20. The facility collects rain water, stores it in a large undergr ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2015
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2015 -- Honda claimed two Hispanic Motor Press Awards with the all-new 2016 Honda Civic named 'Best Compact Sedan" and the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot named "Best SUV." The awards honor the best all-new or heavily refreshed vehicles for Hispanic families in 2016. "The all-new Civic and Pilot wer ... Continue reading
TomTom Completes the Move to the Next Generation Map Platform +VIDEO
Dec 18, 2015
Worldâs first transactional mapmaking platform enables real-time maps AMSTERDAM -- December 18, 2015: TomTom (TOM2) continues to innovate with completing the move to its new transactional-based mapmaking platform. This platform is the first of its kind in the map industry and a leap forward in mapmaking technologi ... Continue reading
"FCA Replay" Wraps the Week +VIDEO
Dec 18, 2015
"FCA Replay" is a weekly recap of some of the major stories at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The top stories for the week of December 18, 2015, include: Dodge cars take "Star Wars" to the streets of Los Angeles, last-minute gifts for Mopar fans, Sterling Stamping goes Bronze in World Class Manufacturing and Mopar expands ... Continue reading
Acura's Next-Generation Acura NSX +VIDEO
Dec 18, 2015
2017 Acura NSX U.S. MSRP set at $156,000 - First 2017 NSX to be auctioned for charity at Barrett-Jackson in January - Online configurator and customer order taking to begin Feb. 25 TORRANCE, CA -- December 18, 2015: Acura today announced additional launch details for the next-generation 2017 Acura NSX supercar, coming ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2015
Today, representatives from Mobility Ventures, LLC, along with New Jersey volunteer firefighters, and members of the community, were on hand at an event where a new, fully wheelchair accessible MV-1 was donated to the Woodward family of Mount Laurel, New Jersey. This past summer, Liz Woodward picked up the breakfast ta ... Continue reading
New Lotus Exige Sport 350 +VIDEO
Dec 17, 2015
As the ultimate incarnation of the world famous Exige, Lotus has revealed the Sport 350, the latest version of the class-leading and award winning sports car, that's lighter and faster than ever before. The 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine generates 345 hp and 295lbft of torque at 4500rpm, offering scintillating, progr ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2015
Four months the non-profit organization, Berliner Tafel, introduced CAR2SHARE cargo. A system developed by Daimler Business Innovation to optimise existing transport processes. The concept: CAR2SHARE cargo is a digital car park and driver management system in which Mercedes-Benz Vans can be booked based on the cars ... Continue reading
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