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2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle Arrives In The Windy City At 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

2017 Kia Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle Arrives In The Windy City At 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- A key component to Kia Motors' Green Car Roadmap was unveiled at the Chicago Auto Show today as Kia Motors America (KMA) hosted the global debut of the all-new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV). A no-compromise vehicle that combines driving enjoyment with eye-catching design, functional u ... Continue reading

All-New 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes Global Debut At Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

All-New 2017 Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid Makes Global Debut At Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the all-new 2017 Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) at the Chicago Auto Show. Kia's first PHEV joined two other fuel-efficient additions to the brand's growing line-up of eco-friendly vehicles, including the all-new 2017 Niro Hybrid Utility Vehicle (HUV) and a ... Continue reading

Lexus LF-C2 Concept Creates Amazing in Toronto

Lexus LF-C2 Concept Creates Amazing in Toronto

Canadian debut of LF-C2 Concept and the all-new GS F highlight display of all Lexus models – and more – at the Canadian International Auto Show, February 12-21 at the Metro Convention Centre TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Visit the Lexus booth and rediscover how beautiful the automobile can be, at the 2016 Ca ... Continue reading

Honeywell Develops Virtual Reality Technology for Future DARPA and U.S. Army Ground Vehicles

Honeywell Develops Virtual Reality Technology for Future DARPA and U.S. Army Ground Vehicles

PHOENIX, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Honeywell has signed an agreement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to provide the Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) program with a virtual reality instrument panel that replaces glass windows with display technology from Honeywell. As part of the GXV-T program's g ... Continue reading

Cox Automotive Partners with Zambezi to Transform Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book Brands

Cox Automotive Partners with Zambezi to Transform Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book Brands

ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Cox Automotive, a leading provider of products and services that span the automotive ecosystem worldwide, has named Zambezi as its lead creative agency for the company's leading consumer brands of Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. Zambezi will work with both companies to help strategically tran ... Continue reading

2016 5-Year Cost To Own Award Winners Announced

2016 5-Year Cost To Own Award Winners Announced

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016 -- The 2016 model-year brand and category winners of the fifth annual 5-Year Cost to Own Awards, recognizing new vehicles with the lowest projected ownership costs, were announced today by Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied u ... Continue reading

2017 Ram Truck, 2017 Jeep, 2017 Pacifica, 2017 Fiat And Driving Experiences at the FCA 2016 Chicago Auto Show Exhibit +VIDEO

2017 Ram Truck, 2017 Jeep, 2017 Pacifica, 2017 Fiat And Driving Experiences at the FCA 2016 Chicago Auto Show Exhibit +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2016 -- A new 2017 Ram truck to be revealed on Thursday, Feb. 11 and will be showcased alongside award-winning Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, featuring unprecedented functionality and style, on display New 2016 Chrysler 200S and Chrysler 300S Alloy Editions debu ... Continue reading

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow 2016 Engine Challenge Begins Feb. 20-21 with RP Expo +VIDEO

Hot Rodders of Tomorrow 2016 Engine Challenge Begins Feb. 20-21 with RP Expo +VIDEO

[image: Inline image 1] Hot Rodders of Tomorrow 2016 Engine Challenge Begins Feb. 20-21 with RP Expo Race and Performance Expo Set to be Bigger than Ever (February 10, 2016): Each year the Race and Performance Expo grows in response to increasing demand from the industry. The 9th Annual RP Expo, held Feb. 20-21 in Scha ... Continue reading

Toyota U2 Urban Utility Concept Car Makes Global Auto Show Debut in Toronto

Toyota U2 Urban Utility Concept Car Makes Global Auto Show Debut in Toronto

Unique concept representing the future of urban mobility joins all-new 2016 Prius, RAV4 Hybrid, and other must-see models and technologies at the Canadian International Auto Show TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Toyota has developed a concept vehicle that perfectly suits today's creative class of mobile entrepreneurs and ... Continue reading

Lexus goes top down in Toronto at Canadian International Auto Show

Lexus goes top down in Toronto at Canadian International Auto Show

Beautiful LF-C2 Concept, all-new GS F highlight display of all Lexus models and more at the Canadian International Auto Show, February 12-21 at the Metro Convention Centre TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2016 Our luxury cars and SUVs are more striking and dynamic than ever, with a– highlighted this year by the first appearance ... Continue reading

Hyundai Genesis Wins ALG Residual Value Award +VIDEO

Hyundai Genesis Wins ALG Residual Value Award +VIDEO

TORONTO, Feb. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - For the second consecutive year, the Hyundai Genesis sedan has been honoured with a 2016 Canadian Residual Value Award from ALG, an automotive insights company and authority on automotive residual values in North America. Winner in the Premium Fullsize Car category, the second-generation ... Continue reading

Dodge Unleashes Brass Monkey and Anodized Platinum Appearance Packages for 2016 Dodge Durango

Dodge Unleashes Brass Monkey and Anodized Platinum Appearance Packages for 2016 Dodge Durango

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 10, 2016 -- Brass Monkey appearance package available on Durango Limited model features 20-inch Burnished Bronze aluminum wheels, Gloss Black grille and exterior badge, and a monochromatic exterior Anodized Platinum appearance package available on Citadel model adds 20-inch Satin Carbon alumin ... Continue reading

Toyota Brings Hip Hop Pioneer Doug E. Fresh and Speed Painter Martina Hahn To Opening Day of 2016 Chicago Auto Show

Toyota Brings Hip Hop Pioneer Doug E. Fresh and Speed Painter Martina Hahn To Opening Day of 2016 Chicago Auto Show

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2016 -- Toyota Motor North America, as a part of its Chicago Auto Show presence will treat the public to live performances of "The Original Human Beat Box" and Hip Hop Legend Doug E. Fresh and Speed Painter Martina Hahn at the Chicago Auto Show. From the Toyota stage at the Chicago Auto Show, Doug E. ... Continue reading

Porsche Panamera Awarded 2016 ALG Canadian Residual Value Award

Porsche Panamera Awarded 2016 ALG Canadian Residual Value Award

Four-door sports car holds its value better than any other vehicle in its class MISSISSAUGA, ON , Feb. 10, 2016 /CNW/ - Porsche received today from ALG a Canadian residual value award for its four-door sports car, the Panamera. The annual ALG Canadian Residual Value Awards honour the vehicles and brands that are foreca ... Continue reading

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