The SsangYong Tivoli Launches in Geneva
Feb 19, 2015
International launch of Tivoli, SsangYongâs all-new B-segment SUV 1.6 litre petrol & 1.6 litre diesel Euro 6 engines, 2-wheel & 4-wheel drive LUTON, UK -- February 19, 2015: SsangYong Motor Company, (CEO Yoo-il Lee; www.smotor.com/en) will stage its international launch of Tivoli - the companyâs all-new B-seg ... Continue reading
First Image of the Strong and Stylish Infiniti QX30 Concept
Feb 19, 2015
Concept combines elevated crossover stance with strong coupe contours World premiere at 2015 Geneva International Motor Show Enhanced crossover is 30mm taller than Q30 Concept HONG KONG -- February 19, 2015: Infiniti today provides the first full glimpse of the QX30 Concept, which will have its world premiere at the 20 ... Continue reading
UK Prime Minister David Cameron visits the home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars to Welcome a New Model
Feb 19, 2015
Prime Minister David Cameron visits the Home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood, West Sussex and hosts an open forum with 800 employees Prime Minister welcomes the announcement of all-new Rolls‑Royce model Congratulates Rolls-Royce Motor Cars on five consecutive record years Recognises BMW Groupâs contrib ... Continue reading
New PEUGEOT 208: New Styling and the Latest Technologies
Feb 19, 2015
Significant enhancements to PEUGEOTâs best-selling car, that goes on sale in June Features Euro 6 engines, revised styling, valued enhancements and extra safety systems Personalisation packs are available for a more exclusive look âGT Lineâ and âGTi by PEUGEOT Sportâ models will increase desira ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Maybach Pullman: High-end Luxury-Class Motor Vehicle with a Proud Pedigree
Feb 19, 2015
The new Mercedes-Maybach Pullman is being introduced at the Geneva Motor Show. Mercedes-Maybach's second model assumes the top-of-the-range position, with vis-à-vis seating in the partitioned-off passenger compartment, and at the same time stands as a proud example of the high-end automotive luxury traditionally assoc ... Continue reading
Lexus to Awaken the Senses at Milan Design Week 2015
Feb 19, 2015
Lexus International will present a sense-based exhibit, titled âLexus â A Journey of the Senses,â at Milan Design Week 20151. The exhibit will feature internationally-acclaimed designer Philippe Nigro and world-renowned chef Hajime Yoneda. The exhibit, running from April 14â19, 2015 at Spazio Lexus ... Continue reading
Nissan 'TITAN Truckumentary' Chapter 3: Sketch Pad
Feb 19, 2015
Diane Allen, Senior Design Manager at Nissan Design America (NDA), is featured in âSketch Pad,â the third chapter of Nissanâs âTITAN Truckumentary.â Allen and her team are responsible for the design of the recently revealed 2016 Nissan TITAN XD. ... Continue reading
BIO Urges California to Readopt the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, With Changes
Feb 19, 2015
BIO expresses concerns on reporting requirements and compliance curve The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is âgenerally supportiveâ of Californiaâs plan to readopt the state Low Carbon Fuel Standard, the trade organization stated in comments submitted Tuesday to the California Air Resources Boa ... Continue reading
Automotive Head up Displays (HUDs) to Exhibit a CAGR of 27.3% by 2024
Feb 19, 2015
Almost 1/3 of consumer vehicles shipping in 2024 will be equipped with some form of HUD, with the bulk of the growth driven by combiner units. âThe lower manufacturing cost and smaller size of combiner HUDs will make this kind of display viable in smaller and more price sensitive vehicles. This growth will be furt ... Continue reading
Vehicle Finance Trades Urge CFPB to Fix Flawed Methodology in Fair Lending Enforcement
Feb 19, 2015
A coalition representing many of the nation's largest auto finance sources urged the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today to address the bias and error found in the method it uses to determine whether unintentional disparate impact exists in an indirect auto lender's portfolio. The Bureau has used â a ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Names 15 Best Family Cars Of 2015
Feb 19, 2015
KBB.com Editors Expand Considered Vehicle Categories, Partner with Families to Put Models to Real-Life Test Determining the best family car depends largely on what kind of family you have. For example, if you and yours are the outdoorsy types, an SUV may be the best way to go. Urbanites might benefit from a minivan or ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Forecasts Three More Years of Growth for U.S. Light Vehicle Sales
Feb 19, 2015
AutoPacific today officially announced its forecast for 2015 U.S. light vehicle sales. Predicting a 547,000 unit increase over 2014, AutoPacific forecasts a 2015 year-end total just shy of 17 million units. If sales reach the forecast, it will mark the highest sales year since 2006. "U.S. sales recovery has been steady ... Continue reading
Moving Violations Cause Car Insurance Costs to Nearly Quadruple in Some States
Feb 19, 2015
It's well known that motorists who commit moving violations can expect higher car insurance costs. However, that increase varies significantly by state, according to a new insuranceQuotes.com report. For example, drivers who receive a DUI charge will pay an average of 92% more for car insurance on a national basis. Nor ... Continue reading
Total Outstanding Auto Loan Balances Remain at High Levels--$886 Billion
Feb 19, 2015
Subprime and deep subprime market share remain at low levels Analysis also shows 30- and 60-day delinquencies remain relatively flat SCHAUMBURG, IL - Feb. 19, 2015: Experian Automotive today announced that the total outstanding balance on open automotive loans continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2014, reaching a ... Continue reading
Tax for Florida CarShare Customers Cut in Half
Feb 19, 2015
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 19, 2015 -- Car-sharing customers in Florida are now paying a $1 per-use tax â half the rate paid in 2014. Enterprise Holdings â owner and operator of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands â opposes all discriminatory excise taxes that target c ... Continue reading
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