News By Topic: Consumer Affairs

Acid Test in the Arctic Circle with Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses

Mar 24, 2015

Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses stand for the highest levels of safety, controllability and operation. Both Daimler Buses brands are long-standing pioneers in these areas. One important basis for this prominence is intensive and early testing of components, entire assemblies and complete buses under extreme conditio ... Continue reading

SKODA Announces New Superb SE Business Trim Level

Mar 24, 2015

With its exceptionally spacious cabin and class-leading rear legroom, the all-new ŠKODA Superb is set to be a great place to do business when UK deliveries start later this year. And, thanks to the introduction from launch of a new SE Business trim level, company car drivers will get to enjoy an even higher leve ... Continue reading

All-New Subaru Outback On Sale in the UK Starting 1 April

Mar 23, 2015

Launched in the UK in 1995 and spawning a whole new vehicle segment, the Outback was the world’s first crossover, successfully combining the benefits of a passenger estate car with the all-road capabilities of an SUV. For 20 years, the Outback has acted as Subaru’s flagship model in the UK, winning praise f ... Continue reading

Thrice is Nice for Isuzu: D-Max Wins Again at VansA2Z Awards

Mar 23, 2015

Isuzu UK will be adding another trophy to its cabinet after the D-Max won at the VansA2Z awards once more last week. Already a firm favourite with British pick-up users, the D-Max won ‘Pick-Up of the Year’ for the third year running, with judges praising its torquey and responsive 163hp 2.5-litre twin-turbo d ... Continue reading

2015 Mazda CX-5 And MX-5 Rack Up Kelley Blue Book Awards

Mar 23, 2015

Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com recently named the 2015 Mazda CX-5 a “10 Best All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Under $25,000” and “10 Most Fun SUVs.” KBB.com has also named the 2015 Mazda MX-5 as one of its “10 Coolest Cars Under $25,000.” The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is equipped with SKYACTIV®[1] TECHN ... Continue reading

Nissan Delivers 75,000th All-Electric LEAF in the U.S. to Oregon Family

Mar 23, 2015

Nissan celebrated with Rishabh Mehandru of Portland, Oregon, as he purchased the 75,000th Nissan LEAF in the United States. This is Mehandru’s second Nissan LEAF after leasing his first one two years ago in an effort to reduce the emissions he was putting into the air. “I love how quickly I can get up to spee ... Continue reading

Nissan LEAF Battery Reliably Outperforms Cynics, Critics and Alternatives

Mar 23, 2015

Five years on, Nissan reports 99.99% battery success rate across Europe More reliable than a petrol or diesel engine, according to industry averages Nissan LEAF is the world’s best-selling all-electric car, with over 165,000 sold globally ROLLE, Switzerland--Five years and more than 35,000 European sales since the ... Continue reading

Ford Recognized with Golden Gear Award for 111-Year History of Engineering Innovation

Mar 23, 2015

Ford Motor Company and its founder Henry Ford were honored at the Washington Automotive Press Association’s 30th Anniversary Gala with the organization’s Golden Gear Award. The company and its founder are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to the automotive industry.</p> <p>Jim Holland, vice ... Continue reading

Six Ways Silverado Cuts Complexity of Collision Repair

Mar 23, 2015

Smart design can reduce time, complexity, cost involved with body repair “ Collisions can happen anytime, anywhere, and the resulting body damage frequently results in complicated – and expensive – repairs. Not so much the designed to save time and cost during body shop visits.</p> <p>“Designing automob ... Continue reading

EcoRun 2015 to Showcase 13 Eco-Friendly Manufacturers

Mar 23, 2015

AJAC 2015 Vancouver Island EcoRun Bringing Fuel Efficient Technologies to Your Community VANCOUVER -- March 23, 2015: A fleet of vehicles showcasing the latest eco-friendly and fuel-efficient technologies is being assembled here for the fourth annual AJAC EcoRun, which starts Wednesday at the Vancouver International Au ... Continue reading

Leviton Launches Next Generation Workplace Electric Vehicle Charging Pedestals

Mar 23, 2015

Pedestal system delivers safe and convenient commercial charging option at affordable price -- Leviton today announced the launch of the next generation of electric vehicle charging station pedestals for workplace environments. The new pedestal system integrates Leviton's industry-first Evr-Green® 32-amp electric vehi ... Continue reading

i.M. Branded Selected by Audi of America to Provide Brand Image Components for Audi Dealerships

Mar 23, 2015

i.M. Branded, one of the nation's leading providers of brand-specific fixtures, furniture and large-format digital printing (wall art) for the automotive industry, has been selected by Audi of America to produce and supply brand-image components for Audi's Terminal-style dealerships in the United States. Under the prog ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: March 23, 2015; Honda, PACCAR, ITASCA

Mar 23, 2015

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information.NHTSA RECALLS: March 23, 2015; Honda, PACCAR, ITASCA ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors To Conduct World Premiere Of 2016 Outlander At The New York International Auto Show

Mar 23, 2015

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is pleased to announce that it will make the world premiere of the 2016 Outlander during its press conference at the 2015 New York International Auto Show in the North Hall (booth 260) on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 11:30a.m. ET. The 2016 Outlander will be the first Mitsubish ... Continue reading

Toyota Hits Its Stride Becoming the Official Vehicle Sponsor of Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and Concert Series

Mar 23, 2015

Multi-year agreement makes Toyota sponsor of all 22 Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Events in the US DALLAS == March 23, 2015: Ahead of 15,000 runners hitting the pavement at the Humana Rock 'n' Roll Dallas Half Marathon on Sunday, March 22, Toyota and Competitor Group, Inc. (CGI), the organizer of the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Se ... Continue reading