Hino Trucks Expands Nationwide Footprint
Feb 19, 2016
ONTARIO, Calif., Feb. 19, 2016 -- Hino Trucks, its local dealers and city officials gathered in Ontario, California to celebrate the grand opening of Hino's new California Parts Distribution Center (PDC) and Training Center. The addition of this combined facility to Hino's U.S. based operations is a part of a growing n ... Continue reading
Commemorative Firestone Race Tire to Honor Brand's Indianapolis 500 Winners at 100th Running
Feb 19, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 19, 2016 -- Celebrating the "100 Days Out" milestone leading to the historic 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500® Mile Race, Firestone today unveiled a special tire honoring the legendary drivers who contributed to the brand's 66 combined victories at the world's most renowned race. As the Off ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars - the First Carmaker to Launch a Car Without a Key +VIDEO
Feb 19, 2016
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, February 19, 2016: For decades, drivers have been accustomed to accessing and driving cars with physical keys. But no longer. In a ground-breaking move for the automotive industry, Volvo Cars plans to become the world's first car manufacturer to offer cars without keys from 2017. Volvo customers wil ... Continue reading
Feb 19, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.âA recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the emerging market for different levels of fully and semi-autonomous driving, with global market forecasts by region for vehicle volume and revenue, through 2035. Over the last few years, the topic of autonomous (or self-driving) cars has shifted from ... Continue reading
World Premiere of the All-New Lexus LC 500h
Feb 18, 2016
Dynamic luxury - a more elegant, evocative, and fluid interpretation of Lexus L-finesse design philosophy Brand-new Multi Stage Hybrid System offers exhilarating performance and greater efficiency Ultra-rigid yet light body with multi-link suspension for precision handling GENEVA, Feb. 18, 2016 â First revealed by ... Continue reading
Last Chance to see the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the Nation's Largest
Feb 18, 2016
CHICAGO, Feb. 18, 2016 -- The Chicago Auto Show, the nation's largest, is ramping up for its closing weekend, Feb. 19-21. Show-goers can get a glimpse of the more than 20 global debuts that are taking center stage at the 108th edition of the show, including the Kia Niro, Ram Power Wagon, Nissan Armada, Toyota Tacoma TR ... Continue reading
Groundbreaking device makes any car safer instantly!
Feb 18, 2016
as a driver you're probably going to need assistance on the road at least one time in your life. Sure, newer more expensive cars have you covered with all their wiz bang gadgetry, but what about the rest of us who have a standard ride or something a little older? That's why we invented splitsecnd. splitsecnd is a compa ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reveals Stylish and Versatile New V90 Estate
Feb 18, 2016
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Feb. 18, 2016 -- - with photo. The eagerly-awaited Volvo V90 was revealed today in Stockholm, Sweden. The stylish and versatile V90 is the latest in the premium car maker's top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the award winning XC90 SUV and the recently-launched S90 premium sedan. To view the ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Certain RAV4 and RAV4 EV Vehicles
Feb 18, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2016 â Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 1,124,000 Model Year 2006-2012 RAV4 and Model Year 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with lap-shoulder seatbelts in both second-row outboard seats. The ... Continue reading
Truck Plaza Turns into Safe Haven During Snow Storm
Feb 18, 2016
Hitesh Patel opened his store for the night to help stranded motorists in need of shelter. ​CHARLOTTE, N.C. February 18, 2016; A Saluda, North Carolina, business owner went above and beyond to help families stranded in the ice and cold on Monday by turning his gas station into a safe haven, reports Fox 46 in Char ... Continue reading
NASCAR Icons Goodyear, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Expand Relationship +VIDEO
Feb 18, 2016
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 17, 2016 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced NASCAR star Dale Earnhardt Jr., 26-time NASCAR winner, will be the featured expert who chooses Goodyear tires on and off the track in a series of broadcast, digital and print ads. "We've already had a relationship due to the confidence tha ... Continue reading
Kia To Unveil Optima Plug-In Hybrid at 2016 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 18, 2016
The all-new Optima Plug-in Hybrid provides greater battery capacity and pure electric range than earlier Optima Hybrid models, enabling drivers to travel up to 33 miles in zero-emissions electric-only mode before the efficient 2.0-litre GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine is required to provide propulsion. Kiaâ ... Continue reading
New Peugeot 2008 - The Brand's Compact SUV +VIDEO
Feb 18, 2016
The PEUGEOT 2008 entered the market in 2013 and immediately appealed to British new car buyers. Customers particularly appreciated its elegance and dynamic performance. It has enjoyed continuous growth in sales volumes, with production of over 500,000 units[1] worldwide. In Europe, this success is illustrated by a podi ... Continue reading
Dog Day Afternoon of Driving - Love Your Pet Day Feb. 20th
Feb 18, 2016
WAYNE, N.J., Feb. 17, 2016 -- Passenger safety is always important when it comes to driving, and the same goes for all species. With "Love Your Pet Day" on February 20th, Hankook Tire was curious to learn about how drivers keep their dogs safe on the road in their latest Quarterly Gauge Index. According to Hankook Tire ... Continue reading
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