2015 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Accelerates Carbon Fiber Research
Jan 13, 2015
Ford announces new collaboration with DowAksa and U.S. Department of Energy to develop manufacturing innovations in automotive-grade carbon fiber for use in future products High-volume, low-cost carbon fiber components will reduce vehicle weight for increased fuel efficiency without sacrificing strength Creation of Ins ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Local Motors Debuts World's First 3D-printed Car
Jan 13, 2015
A new kind of vehicle and manufacturing process will debut at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Local Motors will 3D print, assemble and debut the worldâs first 3D-printed car â live from the show floor. âMicro-factories are a great counterpoint because they employ an economy of sc ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus Adds to the 'F' Brand Stable With Addition of GS F Sedan
Jan 13, 2015
High Revving 5.0L V8 Producing 467 hp in Five Passenger Sedan Lexus Goes Racing on Global Scale and Reveals New Motorsports Logo DETROIT--Throaty rumbles and nimble handling arenât just for sport coupes. Meet the all-new 2016 Lexus GS F performance sedan. It is not a standard luxury sedan or track car. The GS F ro ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: All-New Lincoln MKX Delivers Personal Luxury to Attract New Global Customers
Jan 13, 2015
All-new Lincoln MKX delivers an engaging and personalized drive experience. Available advanced 2.7-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost® V6, upgrades to body structure, chassis components help make this the most powerful, best-handling, quietest Lincoln MKX ever >Dramatic, sculptured form defines all-new Lincoln MKX; re ... Continue reading
Innovative Research, Applications and Approaches Keep Freudenberg-NOK Ahead of the Competition
Jan 13, 2015
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit offers visitors an eye-pleasing preview of new cars and trucks. But in addition to amazing design, many of this year's hottest vehicles also offer better fuel economy, lower emissions and increased reliability thanks, in part, to custom-engineered components ... Continue reading
New 2015 Ram 1500 Rebel Makes a Statement
Jan 13, 2015
2015 Ram 1500 Rebel takes advantage of exclusive air suspension in order to offer increased ride height Standard 33-inch tires provide capability and rugged looks First time 3.92 axle ratio available on 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine Equipped with factory lift, skid plates, tow hooks and other off-road-ready features N ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2015
Microsoft, Turn 10 Studios and Ford unveiled a new collaboration today at the 2015 North American International Auto Show â announcing the all-new Ford GT ultra-high-performance supercar as the featured cover car in the next iteration of the acclaimed racing simulation franchise for Xbox, âForza Motorsport 6, ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Tacoma Debut--the Details
Jan 13, 2015
Whatever the terrain, Tacoma is king of the hill. Rebuilt inside and out with an all-new powertrain and enhanced suspension tuning, Americaâs best-selling mid-size pickup for ten years running is Lord of the Rigs for dirt stomping adventurers. With a legacy of off-road victories and over seven million units sold s ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: 2016 Toyota Tacoma Debut
Jan 13, 2015
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2016 Tacoma Reveal Press Conference Detroit January 12, 2015 Bill Fay, Toyota Group Vice President and General Manager Dominate Dirtâ¦or Rocksâ¦or Pavement in the All-New 2016 Toyota Tacoma ---- Good afternoon â¦and happy New Year. We usually start out our Detr ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: The New Hyundai Santa Cruz--A Truck Like No Other
Jan 13, 2015
Hyundaiâs Fresh Take on the Sport Truck Concept Appeals to Trending âUrban Adventurerâ Millennial Lifestyles Appeal of a Modern CUV with the Incremental Utility of an Expanding Truck Bed DETROIT -- Jan. 12, 2015: Today, Hyundai revealed its innovative Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at the North Ameri ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Maserati Shows Off its Stuff
Jan 13, 2015
Maserati opened Detroit's 2015 North American International Auto Show with the Maserati Ghibli Ermenegildo Zegna Edition, which made its North American premier alongside the acclaimed Alfieri concept and all-wheel drive 2015 Maserati Quattroporte S Q4. The Ermenegildo Zegna and Maserati collaboration is an extension of ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Robb Report Selects The Porsche 918 Spyder As Its 2015 Car Of The Year
Jan 13, 2015
Special Presentation In Detroit Honors 900 Horsepower Hybrid Supercar DETROIT -- Jan. 12, 2015: Citing its prowess as "a plug-in hybrid that has more in common with a Formula 1 racecar than a daily driver," the Porsche 918 Spyder has been selected as the 2015 Car of the Year by international luxury lifestyle authority ... Continue reading
Jan 13, 2015
Revised Transmission, More Powerful Electric Motor and Larger Lithium-Polymer Battery Pack Improve Fuel Economy DETROIT -- Jan. 12, 2015: Today Hyundai introduced the Hybrid version of its award-winning seventh-generation Sonata at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Sonata Hybrid continues to visual ... Continue reading
Nissan Qashqai is Euro NCAP's Safest Small Family Car of 2014
Jan 13, 2015
Achieves highest score of any small family car in Euro NCAP's 2014 safety testing Result follows hat trick year - Nissan X-Trail and Pulsar also awarded five stars Qashqai particularly credited for exceptional performance in child and adult protection tests Innovative Safety Shield technologies in the new Qashqai help ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID
Jan 13, 2015
Following its premiere in the S-Class, Mercedes-Benz is now offering its most advanced hybrid technology yet in the C-Class and, for the first time, also in an Estate model. The dynamism and efficiency of the C 350 PLUG-IN HYBRID make it a convincing proposition in both its Saloon and its Estate guise. With a range of ... Continue reading
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