Volkswagen Sued For $3.7B In Germany Over Diesel Scandal
Mar 15, 2016
Braunschweig Germany March 15, 2016; Karin Matussek writing for Bloomberg News reported that Volkswagen AG is being sued for 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) over the cover-up of its polluting diesel engines, its biggest legal challenge in Germany after a wave of lawsuits in the U.S. centered on the scandal. The action ... Continue reading
Ninety-two Percent Of Gen Z Teens Own Or Plan To Own A Vehicle
Mar 15, 2016
ATLANTA and IRVINE, Calif.,, March 15, 2016 -- As the automotive industry turns its attention toward the next generation of car shoppers and buyers, Generation Z (those currently age 0-17), it may be operating under some false assumptions. New research from Autotrader® and Kelley Blue Book®, the most visited car shop ... Continue reading
Lyft and GM Launch Express Drive Program
Mar 15, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2016 -- Lyft and General Motors today announced the launch of their Express Drive short-term rental program exclusive to the Lyft platform. The program will make cars available to Lyft drivers at affordable rates with insurance and maintenance included. The launch of Express Drive comes two mon ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2016
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 15, 2016 -- As the automotive industry ramps up its adoption of Software Over-the-Air (SOTA)-enabled vehicles, ABI Research, the leader in transformative technology innovation market intelligence, forecasts nearly 203 million OTA-enabled cars to ship by 2022. Both SOTA and Firmware Over-the-Air ... Continue reading
RECALL Subject : Brake Fluid Container Labeling Incorrect/FMVSS 116
Mar 15, 2016
Report Receipt Date: MAR 01, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16E016000 Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,638 Manufacturer: American Grease Stick Company SUMMARY: American Grease Stick Company (AGS) is recalling certain bottles of Carquest DOT5 Silicone Brake Fluid manufactured J ... Continue reading
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Begins Major Assembly +VIDEO
Mar 15, 2016
EVERETT, Wash., March 15, 2016 -- Major assembly of the first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is underway, the latest major milestone in the development of the newest member of the super-efficient 787 family. Boeing partner Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. began installing the circular frames into the midforward section of the ... Continue reading
Tehran Hosts Glorious Ceremony Marking Centennial of BMW's Birth
Mar 15, 2016
TEHRAN, Iran, March 14, 2016 -- A ceremony was held in Tehran, Iran to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of auto giant BMW. The event on March, 7th, brought together a host of renowned businessmen, athletes, executives and authorities of the chambers of commerce of Iran and other countries. Hosted by the Per ... Continue reading
Hyundai Named "Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer" In Fleet News Awards 2016
Mar 15, 2016
HIGH WYCOMBE, England - March 14, 2016: Hyundai Motor UK has won the coveted Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer award in the Fleet News Awards 2016. Hyundai's significant fleet business growth, product innovations, process improvements, and its high level of customer service were identified as central to the win. Last ye ... Continue reading
Mar 15, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 14, 2016 -- Dodge continues to answer enthusiast demand with the latest heritage-inspired exterior paint color Dealers can begin ordering Go Mango immediately on Charger and Challenger SRT models "Plum Crazy" purple, "B5 Blue" and "Sublime" green Dodge Charger and Challenger muscle cars have ... Continue reading
February's 20-Year Streak of Increased Used Vehicle Prices Ends
Mar 15, 2016
MCLEAN, VA - March 14, 2016: Wholesale used vehicle prices generally rise in February as dealers prepare for increased spring consumer demand. In fact, up to this year, prices had moved higher in February for twenty years straight. The streak came to an end last month, however, as wholesale prices of vehicles up to eig ... Continue reading
NIRA Dynamics AB Rolls Out a New Safety Solution for Increased Driver Awareness
Mar 15, 2016
LINKOPING, Sweden, March 15, 2016 -- - With Photo Thousands of car accidents occur every year in Sweden due to slippery road conditions. Globally, this number reaches incredibly high levels. To reduce the number of accidents, and to allow for future vehicles to have efficient systems for Advanced Driver Assistance, a c ... Continue reading
Black Book Announces Premier, Collaborative Partnership With DRIVIN
Mar 15, 2016
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., March 14, 2016 -- Black Book, a division of the Hearst Business Media Corporation that provides new- and used-vehicle valuation services and custom data licensing solutions, today announced an exciting, collaborative partnership with DRIVIN that will deliver real value to their extensive network of ... Continue reading
Dead Batteries a Thing of the Past
Mar 15, 2016
CINCINNATI, March 14, 2016 -- Jumpstart up to a 4L petrol or 3L diesel engine as many as 20 times American motorists and travellers will never be stranded by a flat battery again, thanks to the new BESTEK BTCSG10 Jump Starter Power Bank. The power bank's 8000mAh capacity will jumpstart up to a 4L petrol or 3L diesel en ... Continue reading
MTC and Lyft Partnership Brings New Carpooling Resource to the Bay Area
Mar 15, 2016
OAKLAND, Calif., March 14, 2016 -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) announced today that its 511 Rideshare program is partnering with Lyft to launch a new carpooling option for Bay Area commuters. This partnership will bring together Lyft's peer-to-peer ridesharing platform and MTC's established efforts ... Continue reading
New Car Sharing Economy Will Disrupt Automotive Industry
Mar 14, 2016
LONDON, March 14, 2016 -- Driverless cars are disrupting the automotive industry and supply chain, propelling car sharing forward as the ultimate, mainstream transportation mode. This new car sharing economy is already well in motion, and with it continuing to ramp up, ABI Research, the leader in transformative technol ... Continue reading
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