News By Topic: Industry Insider

European Cities Continued to Attract Growing Numbers of Tourists Despite a Troubled Year in Europe: Bednights up 4.2% in 2015

Mar 7, 2016

European Cities Marketing announces 4.2% growth in city tourism in 2015. London, Paris and Rome take top slots: China grows by 32%, Italy and Russia struggle to recover. VIENNA, March 7, 2016- European Cities Marketing has demonstrated the dominant and most dynamic aspect of European tourism: city tourism, which for ye ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Elects Brad W. Buss and Reuben E. Slone to Board of Directors

Mar 7, 2016

ROANOKE, Va.—Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that Brad W. Buss and Reuben E. Slone have been appointed to Advance’s Board of Directors. Their appointments wi ... Continue reading

Sales of Cars and Parts Hit $1 Trillion - "The Auto Channel(R)" Has Served This Market Since 1989) +VIDEO

Mar 7, 2016

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2016 Car and car parts dealers (NAICS 441) had sales of $1.0 trillion, representing an increase of 6.5 percent over the previous year, according to new statistics released today from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 Annual Retail Trade Survey. Statistics presented for the entire retail trade sector sh ... Continue reading

New York Auto Show Unveils New Poster Art For 2016

Mar 7, 2016

NEW YORK, March 7, 2016 -- The New York International Automobile Show today launched its new poster campaign for 2016. Inspired by New York City and the skyscrapers that make it instantly recognizable around the world, this year's artwork shows a powerful sports car driving up the side of one of the city's buildings, l ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: March 7 2016; Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Pontiac, Navistar, Coachmen

Mar 7, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS: March 7 2016; Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Pontiac, Navistar, Coachmen ... Continue reading

First Cars Of Big Stars

Mar 7, 2016

It looks at the first cars of the stars including an interesting quote behind each one. ... Continue reading

State of Automotive Cybersecurity

Mar 7, 2016

. Government and consumers are concerned about cyber security in cars, as researchers were able to hack into various OEM models in 2015. This research service identifies key areas that offer scope for technology innovation and discusses cybersecurity initiatives for the automotive industry. In 2015, cybersecurity, secu ... Continue reading

Ford Only Automaker on Ethisphere Institute's List of 2016 World's Most Ethical Companies

Mar 7, 2016

DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company is the only automaker named a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company® by Ethisphere Institute today – a distinction that comes as ethics in business increasingly affects customers and their purchase decisions. “This honor celebrates ou ... Continue reading

The New 2017 Aston Martin DB11

Mar 6, 2016

Say Hello To The New Aston Martin DB11 By Sebastian Hensiek on Mar 2, 2016 Aston Martin has officially revealed their all-new DB11 at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, and there’s a lot to love about this luxurious grand tourer. It brings forth an attention to detail that’s distinctly very Aston Martin with new and ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - February 29-March 6, 2016

Mar 6, 2016

* The Road to World Car awards journey continues with announcement of the Top Three in the World finalists in five award categories at the Geneva International Motor Show. Winners will be announced at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) on March 24, 2016. Finalists are: 2016 World Car of the Year: Audi A4 Seda ... Continue reading

Old Dog New Tricks BMW @ 100

Mar 6, 2016

At 100, BMW sees radical new future in world of driverless cars GENEVA Mar. 05, 2016; Edward Taylor and Ilona Wissenbach writing for Reuters reported that after a century building what it calls the “ultimate driving machine”, BMW is preparing for a world in which its customers will be mere passengers, and the ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Camry SE Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Mar 5, 2016

Handsome, Sporty And With All The Usual Camry Virtues DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After major revisions for model year 2015 that saw more expressive styling, improved road manners, and upgrades to electronic information and entertainment systems, Toyota has still found room for improvement to its ever-popular ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim's Malibu VLOG - Bustin' Ghosts, New Volt and Cascada, Classic Cars, and Skunks +VIDEO

Mar 5, 2016

HOLLYWOOD USA - March 5, 2016: Episodes this week include an exclusive Movie Trailer Premiere for the new GHOSTBUSTERS and the Ecto2 from the film (plus the Ecto1!), an amazing 400hp full custom Datsun 240Z, the new and quiet 2016 Chevy Volt, Automobile Driving Museum Cars from 1920-1930 (A drive in a 32 Packard!) and ... Continue reading

Toronto Motorama Custom Car & Expo 2016

Mar 5, 2016

Posted by vr12. on February 10th, 2016 I Posted in Events. Photo: Some rights reserved by Яick Harris WHEN: March 11, 12 & 13, 2016 HOURS: Friday (March 11) 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. // Saturday (March 12) 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. // Sunday (March 13) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: International Centre. Show takes place in Halls 1 & 2 ( ... Continue reading

It's Made Of Wood! Its An EV! It's The Toyota Setsuna

Mar 5, 2016

Toyota to Debut the Setsuna Concept Car at Milan Design Week Toyota City, Japan, Mar, 04 2016 - (JCN Newswire) - Next month, Toyota will make a fittingly stylish first appearance at Milan Design Week(1) by debuting the Setsuna, an attractive new concept car made primarily of wood.The decision to use wood - a material t ... Continue reading