2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards-Includes All Winner's-Trim Levels, Specs, Prices and Reviews
Jul 21, 2016
TUSTIN, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), recognizing vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires. The 2016 awards are based on responses from over 65,000 owners of new model year 2015 and 2016 vehic ... Continue reading
Consumer Watchdog Exposes Robot Car Weaknesses
Jul 19, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2016 -- Consumer Watchdog today called on Tesla to require, through a software update, that the driver's hands remain on the steering wheel when Autopilot is engaged, and for the Obama administration to slow its push to deploy self-driving robot car technology. The group also called on Tesla and ... Continue reading
OFFICIALTECH 0W20 LL FE Motor Oil for New VW 508 00 / 509 00 Specification Engines
Jul 18, 2016
HEMIKSEM, Belgium, July 18, 2016 -- New motor oil is the first to support the newest 2.0 TFSI 140 kW and 3.0 TDI CR 160 kW Volkswagen engines Over four percent fuel economy while maintaining expected performance; Prolongs life and maintains the efficiency of emission systems; Provides outstanding engine cleanliness, we ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2016
NHTSA RECALLS RECAP July 11-17 2016: Aston Martin, Nissan, Mercedes, Land Rover, Chevrolet, Navistar, Heartland, Indian, More ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2016
Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - July 11-17, 2016: Mazda Diesel. Dim Headlight, GM Can Be Sued, Tesla Woes, VW Fix Nixed, Concurs St John's, PU Stamps ... Continue reading
Join Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) July 16, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234
Jul 15, 2016
Join Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) July 16, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234 ... Continue reading
Jul 12, 2016
BOSTON—XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced the company received approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the first California Heavy Duty Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) vehicle eligibility allowing significant discoun ... Continue reading
Join Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) July 9, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234
Jul 8, 2016
Join Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) July 9, 2016; Car Comment or Concern? Call 888-692-7234 ... Continue reading
CAA-Quebec Urges Canadian Authorities To Focus On VW TDI Owners
Jul 4, 2016
QUEBEC CITY, July 4, 2016- Responding to the out-of-court settlement that Volkswagen is set to sign with federal authorities in the U.S. in the aftermath of the so-called dirty diesel scandal, CAA-Quebec believes it is time Canadian authorities took concrete actions on behalf of the approximately 100,000 consumers on t ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - June 27-July 3, 2016: Audi, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Buses, Trailers
Jul 4, 2016
NHTSA RECALLS - June 27-July 3, 2016: Audi, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Buses, Trailers ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2016
* The driver of a Tesla Model S sedan was killed in a collision while the car was in the semi-autonomous Autopilot mode. NHTSA is investigating. Reports say the Tesla failed to apply brakes when a tractor-trailer turned in front of it. Tesla said that the white trailer against the bright sky combined with the high ride ... Continue reading
Honda And Acura Takata Recall - Serious Business Go To Dealer Now!
Jun 30, 2016
NHTSA calls on news media and public to assist in finding unrepaired high-risk vehicles WASHINGTON June 30, 2016; New test data on a particular subset of defective Takata air bag inflators in certain model-year 2001-2003 Honda and Acura vehicles show a far higher risk of ruptures during air bag deployment, prompting an ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Certain Prius and Lexus CT Vehicles
Jun 29, 2016
PLANO, Texas, June 28, 2016 â Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 482,000 Model Year 2010 - 2012 Prius; 2010 and 2012 Prius Plug-In Hybrids and 2011 and 2012 Lexus CT 200h vehicles. The involved vehicles are equipped with curtain shield air bags ( ... Continue reading
Autoliv is Cooperating with Toyota in a Voluntary Recall of Certain Prius and Lexus CT Vehicles
Jun 29, 2016
STOCKHOLMâRegulatory News: Autoliv, Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB), the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems, is cooperating with Toyota in their voluntary recall of approximately 1.4 million vehicles of the Toyota Prius and Lexus CT200h. Seven incidents involving the Toyota Prius have been reported where a side curt ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN REACHES DIESEL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS
Jun 28, 2016
VOLKSWAGEN REACHES SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH U.S. FEDERAL REGULATORS, PRIVATE PLAINTIFFS AND 44 U.S. STATES ON TDI DIESEL ENGINE VEHICLES Proposed settlement program includes vehicle buybacks and lease terminations, emissions modifications (if approved) and cash payments to affected customers for approximately 475,000 ... Continue reading
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