The Auto Channel
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
The Largest Independent Automotive Research Resource
Official Website of the New Car Buyer

News By Topic: Accessories and Parts

Audi Selects Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services to Power Emergency Services for Audi connect

Audi Selects Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services to Power Emergency Services for Audi connect

SiriusXM and Audi of America, Inc. today announced that Audi has selected Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services Inc., a unit of SiriusXM, to power emergency services for the next generation of Audi connect. The new emergency services will be available beginning with the model year 2017 Audi Q7, which goes on sale in Jan ... Continue reading

When Driving Becomes the Distraction: Faurecia to Explore Future of Autonomous Driving, Share Research at Connected Car Expo

When Driving Becomes the Distraction: Faurecia to Explore Future of Autonomous Driving, Share Research at Connected Car Expo

Faurecia, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, will share research on behavioral changes that it believes will impact occupants of autonomous vehicles at the Connected Car Expo during the Los Angeles Auto Show. Faurecia and affiliated research organizations have identified several important challenges the i ... Continue reading

Opportunities Rise in the North American Aftermarket for Class 6 to 8 Emissions Control and Aftertreatment Components

Opportunities Rise in the North American Aftermarket for Class 6 to 8 Emissions Control and Aftertreatment Components

The emissions control and aftertreatment components and services segment is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing branch of the North American Class 6 to 8 truck aftermarket over the next six years. The large installed base and increasing number of vehicles in operation will spur replacement opportunities and attra ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS November 16, 2015: Rolls-Royce, Isuzu Made GM, Ford, MB, Porsche, Kia

NHTSA RECALLS November 16, 2015: Rolls-Royce, Isuzu Made GM, Ford, MB, Porsche, Kia

NHTSA RECALLS November 16, 2015: Rolls-Royce, Isuzu Made GM, Ford, MB, Porsche, Kia ... Continue reading

Hyundai Virtual Guide Introduces Augmented Reality To The Owner's Manual

Hyundai Virtual Guide Introduces Augmented Reality To The Owner's Manual

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 10, 2015 -- Later this year, Hyundai will be the first mainstream automaker to launch an augmented reality owner's manual app. The Hyundai Virtual Guide app is the brand's modern take on the traditional owner's manual, allowing consumers to use their smartphone or tablet computer to get how-to informa ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - November 9-15, 2015: Of Course Recalls: Of Course VW; New Chevy Caddy GMC,Buick, More EV Stuff and AVG.MPG Down

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - November 9-15, 2015: Of Course Recalls: Of Course VW; New Chevy Caddy GMC,Buick, More EV Stuff and AVG.MPG Down

* Cadillac unveiled its all-new 2017 XT5 crossover on the eve of the Dubai auto show. Production of the XT5, which replaces the SRX, will begin in spring 2016 in the U.S. and China. Cadillac plans to show the XT5 again next week at the Los Angeles auto show. We ask: Does the Dubai auto show now need to be added to the ... Continue reading

Michelin Holiday Campaign Celebrates America's Commercial Drivers

Michelin Holiday Campaign Celebrates America's Commercial Drivers

#KeepThanksMoving campaign invites people to share their thanks via social media GREENVILLE, SC -- November 12, 2015: As Americans enjoy the food, gifts and get-togethers that are the hallmarks of the holiday season, Michelin invites everyone to take a moment and salute the season's unsung heroes, commercial drivers. T ... Continue reading

Got A Car Question? Ask The Auto Lab - Live From NY Nov 14, 2015

Got A Car Question? Ask The Auto Lab - Live From NY Nov 14, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

DYMAG Launches New Lightweight Carbom Composite Wheel At SEMA

DYMAG Launches New Lightweight Carbom Composite Wheel At SEMA

Dymag, the British wheel company that developed the world’s first carbon composite auto wheel to SAE and BS standards, is launching its first new auto wheel for 10 years at SEMA 2015. The company that became famous for making wheels to supply F1 and IndyCar racing teams and legends such as Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mans ... Continue reading

Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist Named 'Best of Innovation' Awards Honoree for CES 2016

Ford F-150 Pro Trailer Backup Assist Named 'Best of Innovation' Awards Honoree for CES 2016

Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ on the 2016 Ford F-150 is named the top CES® 2016 Best of Innovation Awards Honoree in the Vehicle Intelligence category by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ™, formerly the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) ®. Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ makes the challenge o ... Continue reading

Volvo Wins Arbitration Case Concerning Defective Components

Volvo Wins Arbitration Case Concerning Defective Components

The Volvo Group (STO:VOLVB) (STO:VOLVA) has won a case in the Arbitration Tribunal relating to defective components delivered by an international supplier. The deliveries were made several years ago and the problem was corrected in the production process many years ago. The current assessment is that the outcome will h ... Continue reading

5 DIY Car Care Projects

5 DIY Car Care Projects

It's no secret that regular maintenance helps prolong the life and performance of your vehicle, but you may be surprised by how many routine maintenance tasks you can complete by yourself at home. Get in the garage this winter and tackle that cabin fever with these DIY car care projects that can be done all at once and ... Continue reading

Rear Grab Rail Bracket Safety Recall: 2015-2016 Honda Fit LX

Rear Grab Rail Bracket Safety Recall: 2015-2016 Honda Fit LX

Honda will voluntarily recall 25,367 model-year 2015-2016 Fit LX vehicles in the United States to replace the rear grab rail brackets. The rear grab rail brackets in certain Fit LX trim vehicles were not manufactured to Honda’s design specifications. In the event of a collision that triggers a side curtain airbag ... Continue reading

Got A Car Question? Ask The Auto Lab - Live From NY Nov 7, 2015

Got A Car Question? Ask The Auto Lab - Live From NY Nov 7, 2015

<h1 align=center>Auto Lab Car Call In Show Live From NY<br>November 7, 2015</h1><br> <p><I><b>Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234</b></I></p> <!--<p><b>Today's Show Is a Prerecorded "Best Of Auto Lab"; Please Call Us Next Week</b></p>--> <p>Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area ra ... Continue reading

BMW at SEMA 2015

BMW at SEMA 2015

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) in Las Vegas is regarded worldwide as the leading trade show for customization and sports tuning. The new products presented at SEMA to trade experts influence the entire scene and set trends. At this year&#39;s SEMA show, November 3- 6 2015, BMW is presenting a selecti ... Continue reading

Search The Auto Channel

The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.

The Auto Channel Content by Topic

Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.

Search The Auto Channel Content by Date Published

September 2025

  1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30        

Select Another Month