Seat Unveils Leon Cup Racer at Wörthersee GTI Treffen 2013
May 7, 2013
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, May 6, 2013. Seat, the Spanish brand of the Volkswagen Group shows its commitment to motorsport again at the well-known Wörthersee GTI Treffen in Austria. The new Seat Leon Cup Racer is undoubtedly the model that will turn heads at the annual gathering ... Continue reading
Motor-City Chapter of the BMW Club Takes to the Back Roads
May 7, 2013
BMW Spring Dust-Off In The Thumb Story and Photos by Joe Chagnon With Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Ladies and Gentlemen: Start your engines. Spring has sprung and weâre ready to run. Early spring in Michigan is a season that brings renewed enthusiasm and energy. The long, cold winter is behind us ... Continue reading
May 7, 2013
Between running errands and shuffling kids to and from school and practice, moms have very little time to clean out the papers, water bottles, crumbs, fast food wrappers and other items that accumulate in the family car. Surprising mom with the simple gift of a clean car will not only make her smile, but will also less ... Continue reading
Luxury Automobile Shoppers in China Now Prefer Compact SUVs
May 7, 2013
Luxury auto shoppers in China prefer Compact SUVs more than any other body type/size of automobile classification, according to Market Insight Corporation. The top body type/size automobile classifications among luxury shoppers in Q1 2013 were Compact SUV, Medium SUV, Medium Sedan, Compact Sedan and Large Sedan. ... Continue reading
May 7, 2013
Visiongain's analysis indicates that the premium and luxury vehicles markets of the BRIC countries will generate sales of 1.575.000 new vehicles in 2013, as these emerging economies are becoming increasingly important to companies in the premium and luxury vehicle segments. The premium and luxury vehicle segments in th ... Continue reading
Toyota To Serenade Hispanic Moms For Mother's Day
May 7, 2013
Flowers, jewelry, brunch and cards are usually par for the course on Mother's Day. Today, Toyota shared a new way for Hispanic families to show their love and affection for moms everywhere, through a social effort dubbed "Serenata para Mama" (Serenade a Mom). The initiative, a first-of-its-kind effort, delivers a virtu ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Earns "Top Safety Pick" From IIHS
May 7, 2013
Now in its third model year, the highly innovative, industry-leading Nissan LEAF pure electric vehicle added another award to its trophy case with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick" designation, which recognizes vehicles for excellent performance in four passenger safety tests. ... Continue reading
Luxury and Full Line Cars Show Post Recession Gains, Finds 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend Study
May 7, 2013
As Americans lift themselves out of an economic slump, findings from the 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend (EQ) study show consumers' perceptions of automotive brands continue to climb. More than 30 auto brands were assessed this year, and both the luxury and full line auto categories improved. These are among the findings ba ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Collapses - It's What We Have Always Said About Today's Electric Cars
May 6, 2013
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher AUTO CENTRAL - May 6, 2013: CODA Automotive filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection last week. Their electric 4-door 5-passenger sedan was perhaps the least glamorous of all electric vehicles presented over the past few years as illustrative of the promising new gre ... Continue reading
2014 Mercedes-Benz Freightliner Sprinter Van Revealed
May 6, 2013
May 06, 2013 - ANN ARBOR, MI New 4-cylinder diesel engine option with 7-speed transmission Sprinter V6 model continues Four new assistance systems help to avoid accidents More fuel-efficient accessory equipment and axles Noticeably upgraded interior The pioneer of the modern van movement in the U.S., the 2014MY Sprinte ... Continue reading
Continental Tire to Expand North American Soccer Presence
May 6, 2013
Continental Tire to Expand North American Soccer Presence -- Continental Tire renews partnership with MLS, announces partnership with U.S. Soccer. Today, Continental Tire announced that they have extended their agreement with Soccer United Marketing (SUM), Major League Soccer's commercial arm, to continue as an officia ... Continue reading
Tips For Parents: How To Safeguard Your Teen Driver On The Road
May 5, 2013
Memorial Day through Labor Day is the most dangerous time of the year for teens to be on the road. Statistics from Tire Rack Street Survival,a national nonprofit teen driving education program, show that over the past five years combined, an average of eight teens (aged 16-19) were killed in car accidents every single ... Continue reading
May 5, 2013
ADEPT Driver, a California company that develops proven crash reduction programs, highlighted a newly published research bulletin issued by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) entitled Driver Distraction and Hands-Free Texting While Driving . The research bulletin examines causes of distracted driving, risks ... Continue reading
2014 Jeep Cherokee And Toyota Prius Join The Fast Growing Qi Wireless Charging Ecosystem
May 4, 2013
The 2014 Jeep Cherokee and Toyota Prius will offer in-vehicle Qi wireless charging, joining a growing list of automobiles equipped with the Wireless Power Consortium's (WPC) Qi wireless charging standard. The Jeep Cherokee will offer a factory installed Qi wireless charging pad later this year. The optional feature -- ... Continue reading
ZIPCAR Expands To Eight North American Airports
May 3, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 2, 2013 - Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, today announced it is expanding its airport access to eight new airports in North America, bringing convenience, freedom and a little zip to air travel. With this expansion, Zipcar is extending its award-winning member experience fro ... Continue reading
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