2013 Kia Optima SX Review By John Heilig
Jun 17, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel June 15, 2013 Model: 2013 Kia Optima SX Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged 4 Horsepower/Torque: 274 hp @ 6,000 rpm/209 lb.-ft. @ 4,500 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 110.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.7 x 72.1 x 57.3 in. Tires: P225/45R1 ... Continue reading
Ford B-Max Offers Access For All With a Turnout Swivel Seat
Jun 17, 2013
Swedish Autoadapt collaborates with Ford dealers in program focused on mobility solutions for people with limited mobility. With social responsibility as a strategic base, Ford of Spain and its Spanish dealer network now offer turnkey adapted vehicles directly to their customers. Autoadapt developed a special version o ... Continue reading
Auto Data Direct Offers Solution to New NMVTIS Requirements in Florida
Jun 17, 2013
Tow, storage and recovery businesses in Florida can anticipate changes in requirements for the good faith letter process and certificate of destruction procedures based on a new law passed by the Florida Legislature. Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) offers an affordable and effective solution to these industries for comply ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2013
For the past five years, global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation has been giving rewarding on-the-job opportunities to qualified engineering students at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The university recently acknowledged this growing partnership, naming Visteon "Employer of the Year" for providing a growin ... Continue reading
Henny A Passenger As BMW Goes Driverless On Public Roads
Jun 17, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, Germany. June 14, 2013. Although BMW does not have a world premiere with the presentation of its autonomous driving prototypes, it is one of the first car manufacturers to tests such cars on public roads. That is why it was pretty special that last week I ... Continue reading
Jun 17, 2013
Loaded with value - All-new 2014 Fiat 500L arrives to FIAT studios this June with a starting price of $19,100 and four well-equipped models Leveraging -- taking the FIAT brand's DNA, the all-new Fiat 500L expands the appeal of the iconic 500 while adding two more doors plus best-in-class interior volume (120.1 cu. ft.) ... Continue reading
Jun 16, 2013
European eCall Legislation Will Accelerate the Growth of Connected Car Services by Mandating Embedded Mobile Technology The GSMA today issued research that details the disruptive impact embedded mobile technology will have on the automobile industry, revolutionising the motoring experience and helping to create a conne ... Continue reading
Lexus IS Launch Spots Encourage Consumers to Blend Out
Jun 15, 2013
To launch the entirely new 2014 Lexus IS sport sedan, the automaker today debuts three new television spots comprised of iconic, stylized visuals designed to be provocative. The strikingly different IS, which will arrive in showrooms this July, is the latest vehicle in the Lexus lineup to showcase the brand's commitmen ... Continue reading
INRIX Traffic Maps Show Colorado Wildfire Backups Stretch 10 Miles, Congestion Becomes a Big Problem
Jun 15, 2013
INRIX, a leading international provider of traffic information, continues to track congestion on I-25, the primary evacuation route for the Colorado Springs Black Forest fire. As of 4 p.m., travel times are nearly four times as long as a typical day. Northbound I-25 from Garden of the Gods Drive to N. Gate Drive is tak ... Continue reading
More Honda Fit EV Electric Vehicles on the Way
Jun 14, 2013
Torrance California June 14, 2013; Honda expects a strong positive consumer response to our recent announcement that the Fit EV monthly lease price had been reduced from $389 to $259 for new and existing customers alike. It turns out that a "strong" response was gross understatement. Customer interest spiked significan ... Continue reading
Honda Civic and Honda Odyssey Earn Best Retained Value Awards from Edmunds.com
Jun 14, 2013
Civic wins two categories; Odyssey named best minivan value TORRANCE, Calif., June 14, 2013 â Honda models have captured three 2013 Best Retained Value Awards from Edmunds.com. The Honda Civic was honored in both the Sedan and Coupe $20-$30k categories and the Honda Odyssey led the minivan segment for maintaining ... Continue reading
All-New CTS Sedan Ascends into Midsize Luxury Segment
Jun 14, 2013
More than 20 new features come standard with all-new model launching this fall DETROIT â When the all-new 2014 Cadillac CTS sedan arrives in dealerships this fall, it will offer more interior space, power and technology with more than 20 new standard features compared with the current model. Inside and out, the th ... Continue reading
Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel Delivers Classic Muscle Car Torque
Jun 14, 2013
Fuel-efficient compact sedan delivers bursts of âoverboostâ acceleration on demand DETROIT â Imagine quick off-the-line acceleration reminiscent of a classic muscle car combined with the efficiency of a fuel-sipping compact sedan. Dream on? Believe it. The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel ... Continue reading
GM, BMW Complete Testing on DC Fast Charge Station Use
Jun 14, 2013
Chevrolet Spark EV and BMW i3 first to get 80 percent recharging in 20 minutes WARREN, Mich. â Following several days of joint testing, General Motors and BMW AG engineers are confident that DC âComboâ Fast Charge stations from several suppliers will consistently allow an electric vehicle to take on an 8 ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Signs with United States Soccer Federation
Jun 14, 2013
Sponsorship deepens brand's connection to millions of fans in the U.S., globally SEATTLE Chevrolet and the United States Soccer Federation announced a three-year sponsorship deal today that makes Chevrolet the Official Partner of U.S. Soccer and helps the brand leverage the sport's surging popularity in the U.S., wh ... Continue reading
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