Jaguar Land Rover's 'Bike Sense' Research Helps Prevents Accidents
Jan 20, 2015
Jaguar Land Rover reveals its âBike Senseâ research, which will tap the driver on the shoulder and ring a bicycle bell inside the car to help prevent accidents involving bicycles and motorbikes With nearly 19,000 cyclists killed or injured on UK roads every year, Jaguar Land Rover researchers are identifying ... Continue reading
Ford Celebrates Official Launch of All-New Mustang Going Global; Iconic Pony Car En Route to Asia
Jan 20, 2015
Ford celebrates the official launch of export of the all-new 2015 Ford Mustang to customers around the world Mustang is available in more than 100 markets in both left- and right-hand-drive configurations Ford is a top U.S. exporter of automobiles, which supports American jobs DEARBORN, Mich.--The iconic Mustang is off ... Continue reading
A.M. Best Co. Awards Highest Rating to Auto-Owners Insurance
Jan 20, 2015
A.M. Best Company has affirmed the financial strength rating of A++ (Superior) of Lansing-based Auto-Owners Insurance Company and its four wholly owned property/casualty subsidiaries. This is the 44th year in a row that Auto-Owners Insurance has received the highest rating available from the nationally recognized credi ... Continue reading
Mercury Insurance Intentionally Crashes Cars in Glendale to Fight Fraud
Jan 20, 2015
Insurance fraud costs Californians billions annually, the highest of all U.S. states LOS ANGELES -- Jan. 19, 2015: The Mercury Insurance Special Investigation Unit (SIU) â the CSI of the insurance industry â demonstrated how fraudsters fake crashes to try to cheat the system at an event in Glendale, Calif. he ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Doubling Down on Fuel Economy Innovation as New Propulsion Patents Surge
Jan 20, 2015
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today released the results of its study of the global automobile industry's recent patent activity. The findings, which are featured in the Thomson Reuters paper, "The ... Continue reading
Renault's Global Sales up 3.2% tp 2.7 Million Cars
Jan 20, 2015
In 2014, sales of private cars + light commercial vehicles (PC+LCV) by the Renault group increased by 3.2% with 2,712,432 vehicles registered in a global automotive market that rose by 3.5%. In Europe, the Renault group's market share reached the 10% threshold, up by 0.6 points. With 1,464,611 vehicles sold, the Group' ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Recieves Quality Innovation of the Year Award
Jan 20, 2015
For the second consecutive year Volvo Trucks has received Europeâs prestigious Quality Innovation of the Year Award. Volvo Trucks received the award for its new transmission, I-Shift Dual Clutch, whose main benefit is that it makes the driverâs job simpler and safer. âI-Shift Dual Clutch represents a new ... Continue reading
BMW Motorrad Achieves Record Sales in 2014
Jan 20, 2015
- Sales increase by 7.2% to over 120,000 vehicles BMW Motorrad sold more vehicles in 2014 than in the year before, achieving a record sales figure for the fourth time in a row. With 123,495 vehicles sold in 2014 (previous year: 115,215 units), the manufacturer delivered more motorcycles and maxi scooters than ever befo ... Continue reading
Infiniti Returns to the London Art Fair
Jan 20, 2015
VIP guests at this yearâs London Art Fair will be arriving and leaving in style, with Infiniti supporting the prestigious event as official car sponsor for the second year running. At the entrance to the show, Infiniti will be exhibiting a stunning light painting from Patrick Rochon known as âINSPIRED LIGHT B ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Mercedes-Benz Metris Set for The Work Truck Show 2015
Jan 20, 2015
New midsize van among dozens of new products slated for reveal at Show FARMINGTON HILLS, MI --- Jan. 19, 2015: The Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize van will make its world premiere at The Work Truck Show® 2015. It is one of more than 100 new commercial vehicles and related products set to debut at North America's largest ... Continue reading
Kiekert Introduces New Automotive LED Latch System
Jan 20, 2015
Door Latch Module Offers Safety and Security for Customers HEILIGENHAUS, Germany, Jan. 19, 2015 -- Kiekert AG, the global technology leader in automotive locking systems, has developed an industry-first LED door latch with a variety of unique safety, security and product-branding features. Compared to conventional warn ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS - January 19, 2015
Jan 19, 2015
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V003 Manufacturer : Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. Make / Model Years : LANCE / 2015 Subject : Awning Mounting Brackets may Crack NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 15V004 Manufacturer : Thor Motor Coach Make / ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Helps Customers Put the Brakes on Rear Crashes
Jan 19, 2015
DETROIT â Tailgating is great before football games, but in traffic, not so much. Rear-end crashes make up more than one in four of collisions reported to police each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration â and many are preventable. Forward Collision Alert technology available ... Continue reading
Jan 19, 2015
Contributions designated to further boost college retention and graduation rates, seen as key to ensuring the fulfillment of Dr. Kingâs dream for America January 16, 2015 TORRANCE, CA -- Jan. 16, 2015: In honor of the life and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced today t ... Continue reading
Shelby American Launches 2015 Shelby GT Muscle Car for Enthusiasts Worldwide
Jan 19, 2015
Spectacular new Shelby GT unveiled at Barrett-Jackson in Ford Motor Company booth Available with 627 HP for both manual and automatic transmission cars The first Shelby GT also designed for international markets LAS VEGAS -- January 19, 2015: Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International In ... Continue reading
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