News By Topic: Industry Insider

Washington Post Exposes the Hidden Danger of Spent Lead Acid Battery Exports

Mar 5, 2016

DALLAS—RSR Corporation commends reporter Joby Warrick, Mexico City Bureau Chief Joshua Parlow, Lizzie Hart, and the editors at the Washington Post for their hard-hitting exposé of spent lead acid battery exports to Mexico. The Washington Post’s landmark article, “A Dangerous Expo ... Continue reading

Car Question? Get Straight Answers From The Auto Lab Saturday 8-10 AM

Mar 5, 2016

March 5, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peopl ... Continue reading

The Five Best Supercars From The 2016 Geneva Motor Show

Mar 4, 2016

By Sebastian Hensiek on Mar 4, 2016Mar 4, 2016 0 0 The Geneva Motor Show is easily the biggest event in the automotive world, and every year we see all the major car companies unveil some of the most impressive vehicles out there. This year there were many great cars shown off, including a host of supercars. Everyone f ... Continue reading

Future Look At EV Batteries

Mar 4, 2016

Special to The Auto Channel From: Dr. Brian Morin President & COO of Dreamweaver International •There are technologies that can take >50% of the cost out of manufacturing batteries. •If the Tesla Model 3 and Chevy Bolt can achieve volume, these technologies and others are sure to be implemented. •Once im ... Continue reading

Heated Car Seat Fitment in North America Forecast to Reach 16.2m Units by 2020 - According to just-auto's QUBE Analysts

Mar 4, 2016

LONDON, March 4, 2016 -- The volume of heated front seats fitted to light vehicles annually in North America is forecast to rise from around 14.5m units in 2015, to 16.2m units by 2020, according to just-auto's research unit, QUBE. Rising demand for SUVs has brought with it a surge in demand for seat heaters, according ... Continue reading

2016 Kia Optima Windy City Review +VIDEO By Larry Nutson

Mar 3, 2016

2016 Kia Optima Value with Pizzazz By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel (DSC_4486) Even though we keep hearing that everyone is buying SUVs of all sizes and various midsize and large pickups, there’s a large segment of the population buying cars. Kia just had its tenth consecutive m ... Continue reading

ADAS - Your Car Does This - Bringing Your Car's Safety into the 21st Century +VIDEO

Mar 3, 2016

Who says you can’t teach an old car new tricks? Whether you purchased your car yesterday or have been cruising in the same ride for decades, aftermarket technologies can help upgrade your vehicle’s overall safety. We’ve highlighted some of the top technologies that you can add to your car to keep you and ... Continue reading

California Science Center Foundation Announces Route for External Tank's Journey

Mar 3, 2016

LOS ANGELES, March 3, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the California Science Center Foundation announced the route for "Mission 26: ET Comes Home," the journey of the external tank (ET-94). It will travel from the Michoud Assembly Facility through the Panama Canal by barge to Los Angeles, then on through city str ... Continue reading

GM's Maven+ Ride-Sharing/Taxi Uber Competitor Expands In NYC

Mar 3, 2016

NEW YORK, March 3, 2016 -- Stonehenge NYC, a leading real estate company in Manhattan, today announced that GM's car-sharing program, Maven+ will expand from The Ritz Plaza and will also be offered exclusively to residents at The Olivia and 101W15. Maven+, a residential offering under parent brand, Maven, and formerly ... Continue reading

Toyota Expanding Takata Air Bag Recall

Mar 3, 2016

Washington DC March 3, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is expanding its recall of cars with faulty air bags manufactured by Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata by 198,000 vehicles, the company announced on Wednesday. According to The Detroit News , the new recalls will apply to 2008 editions of Toyo ... Continue reading

Bimbo Bakeries USA Deploys Roush Tech Propane Autogas Delivery Trucks +VIDEO

Mar 3, 2016

Baking industry leader reduces carbon footprint with alt fuel fleets in Chicago, Denver and Washington D.C. HORSHAM, PA - March 3, 2016: Bimbo Bakeries USA is delivering its bread and baked goods in vehicles fueled by emissions-reducing, domestically produced propane autogas. The company's 84 new Ford F-59 trucks, equi ... Continue reading

After Google Car Crashes Into Bus, Consumer Groups Call For Transparency, Public Involvement

Mar 3, 2016

WASHINGTON, March 3, 2016: In the wake of a Google self-driving car crashing into a bus, a coalition of consumer groups called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration "to commit to maximum transparency and public involvement" as they develop policy and safety stan ... Continue reading

Easter Jeep® Safari 2016- Moab Sneak Peek +VIDEO

Mar 3, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3, 2016 -- Jeep® and Mopar have once again joined forces to create a selection of concept Jeep vehicles for the upcoming 50th annual Easter Jeep Safari, taking place in Moab, Utah, March 19-27. The Jeep Wrangler "Trailcat" concept and the Jeep "Crew Chief" are two of the seven new vehicles t ... Continue reading

SUV Buyers Research 1997-2017 (Still The Best)

Mar 3, 2016

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Audi CEO Stadler: "We Plan to Continue Our Growth in 2016"

Mar 3, 2016

INGOLSTADT, Germany, March 3, 2016 -- Financial year 2015: revenue of €58 billion, operating profit of more than €4.8 billion, operating return on sales of 8.3 percent Before special items: operating profit of €5.1 billion and operating return on sales of 8.8 percent Audi CEO Rupert Stadler: "This year, ... Continue reading