News By Topic: Industry Insider

Nissan's Carlos Ghosn To Keynote Opening New York Auto Show Press Event +VIDEO

Mar 18, 2016

NEW YORK, March 18, 2016 -- The New York International Automobile Show today announced that Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. chairman and chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn will be the keynote speaker for the Show's Opening Press Breakfast. Each year, the event attracts more than 800 media and OEM auto executives and is follow ... Continue reading

Subaru To Make Automatic Emergency Braking A Standard Feature By 2022

Mar 18, 2016

CHERRY HILL, NJ - March 18, 2016: Subaru announced today that Automatic Emergency Braking will be standard on nearly all new models sold in the United States by 2022. Subaru is one of 20 automotive manufacturers, representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. new-car market, that committed to the U.S. Department of Tran ... Continue reading

Acura To Start Production of the 2017 Acura NSX +VIDEO

Mar 18, 2016

Performance Manufacturing Center is exclusive global production home for Acura NSX with serial production to begin late April World-class facility boasts quality, craftsmanship and technological innovation MARYSVILLE, Ohio, March 17, 2016 – Acura today announced that the all-new Performance Manufacturing Center wi ... Continue reading

Mazda Commits to Making Automatic Braking Standard on New Vehicles

Mar 18, 2016

WASHINGTON, March 17, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced today that it will make Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) standard on all of its new vehicles by September 1, 2022, as part of its i-ACTIVSENSE safety technologies strategy. AEB helps to prevent crashes and to reduce their severity by applyi ... Continue reading

Energica Motorcycles Takes the E-bikes Market to Another Level

Mar 18, 2016

MODENA, Italy, March 17, 2016 --After announcing the new 32.000 square foot factory and the UK market landing, Energica Motor Company has begun taking pre-orders for Energica Eva and informs about an important technical production update. Energica Eva, the second model of the Italian manufacturer unveiled in its final ... Continue reading

Corvette in Spotlight at 3rd Annual IMRRC Model Car Show March 18-20; Corvette Expert Hyde Speaking on March 19

Mar 18, 2016

The Auto Channel Corvette in Spotlight at 3rd Annual IMRRC Model Car Show March 18-20; Corvette Expert Hyde Speaking on March 19 WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - Corvette is the featured marque of the 3rd Annual Model Car Show at the International Motor Racing Research Center Friday through Sunday, March 18-20. Both racing Corvett ... Continue reading

Got An Idea? Infiniti and Nest® Launch "Infiniti Accelerator 2." +VIDEO

Mar 17, 2016

Hong Kong 17 March 2016p; Infiniti and Nest®, a Hong Kong-based investment company, today announced that the second “Infiniti Accelerator”, a 12-week startup development program, is now open for applications from around the world. This second edition of the Infiniti Accelerator builds upon the successful c ... Continue reading

Alfa Romeo Debuts the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Lineup at the New York International Auto Show +VIDEO

Mar 17, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17, 2016 -- Rebirth of the brand – the all-new 2017 Giulia is the first of eight all-new Alfa Romeos debuting through 2020, and embodies the brand's La meccanica delle emozioni (the mechanics of emotion) spirit Giulia nameplate reflects a 55-year heritage of Alfa Romeo's lightweight, per ... Continue reading

Hyundai Capital America is Proud to Highlight Its New Executive Leadership Team

Mar 17, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2016 -- Hyundai Capital America (HCA), a top-10 U.S. auto finance company that does business as Hyundai Motor Finance and Kia Motors Finance, is pleased to announce the transformation of its executive leadership team initiated late last year by president & CEO, Ross Williams, is now complete. ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda CX-9 Midsize, 7 Passenger, Three-Row Crossover Priced from $31,520 MSRP

Mar 17, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has today released pricing and packaging information for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9 midsize, three-row crossover SUV. Offering a premium experience, fun-to-drive handling dynamics and bold KODO—Soul of Motion design, CX-9 represents a compel ... Continue reading

Toyota Holds Scion Going Away Party In NY

Mar 17, 2016

Scion-ara Celebration at New York International Auto Show Includes JDM-inspired tC Coupe and Classic Concepts TORRANCE, Calif. (March 16, 2016) -- Scion is not going away quietly. With a final Kei Miura-inspired tC Release Series 10.0, a display of some of its most impressive project cars, and cool swag, the Scion by T ... Continue reading

Automatic Emergency Braking To Be Standard On All Cars Sold In USA +VIDEO

Mar 17, 2016

McLEAN, Va. — The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced today a historic commitment by 20 automakers representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. auto market to make automatic emergency braking a standard feature ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports Lowest Rated Vehicles For 2016

Mar 17, 2016

Consumer Reports' Bottom Picks list reveals the cars, trucks, and SUVs with the lowest Overall Scores By Consumer Reports Last updated: March 16, 2016 SHARES 725 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on Google+ Share via email Print When shopping for a new car, the choices can be overwhelming, wit ... Continue reading

MHI Completes Delivery of "AIDAprima," a New-Generation Cruise Ship, to AIDA Cruises

Mar 17, 2016

- Ship Sets Sail for Hamburg, Germany - TOKYO, Mar, 14 2016; Today Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) completed delivery of the AIDAprima, the first of two large cruise ships being built for AIDA Cruises at MHI's Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works. A ceremony to mark the occasion was attended by Michael Thamm, CE ... Continue reading

Harley-Davidson Kick-Starts Global Call To 'Live Your Legend'

Mar 17, 2016

New Marketing Campaign Shows How Harley-Davidson Can Create Deeper Bonds and Enrich Your Legacy MILWAUKEE, March 16, 2016 -- Harley-Davidson today announced its newest global marketing campaign: 'Live Your Legend.' The campaign shows how a new Harley-Davidson motorcycle can enable riders to create deeper bonds and shar ... Continue reading