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2015 Detroit Auto Show: The 2016 Buick Cascada

2015 Detroit Auto Show: The 2016 Buick Cascada

2+2 convertible with distinctive design, premium features, refinement and 4G LTE connectivity Advanced chassis technologies – including HiPer Strut front suspension – and standard turbocharged performance Insulated soft-top system opens in 17 seconds at up to 31 mph DETROIT -- Janaury 12, 2015: Buick today in ... Continue reading

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Buick Explores Future with Avenir Concept +VIDEO

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Buick Explores Future with Avenir Concept +VIDEO

New design proportion, device integration, rejuvenating interior push brand forward DETROIT -- January 12, 2015: Buick introduced the Avenir concept today in advance of the North American International Auto Show – a flagship sedan exploring progressive design with new levels of passenger well-being and technology ... Continue reading

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen GTE Cross Coupe Makes World Debut

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Volkswagen GTE Cross Coupe Makes World Debut

New five-seater plug-in hybrid concept shows the future design language for Volkswagen’s North American SUVs Mid-size SUV uses V6 plug-in hybrid drivetrain, with 276-horsepower 3.6 VR6® FSI engine, two electric motors (54 and 114 hp) and all-wheel drive The front end of the concept car offers a look at a new SU ... Continue reading

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Volskwagen Golf and Golf GTI Win 2015 Car of the Year

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Volskwagen Golf and Golf GTI Win 2015 Car of the Year

Volkswagen kicks off the New Year as victor of this prestigious award HERNDON VA/DETROIT -- January 12, 2015: Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that the 2015 Golf and 2015 Golf GTI have been named the 2015 North American Car of the Year. The Golf and Golf GTI were recognized for setting new benchmarks in thei ... Continue reading

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Lacks Sponsors EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence - Production Vehicle

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Lacks Sponsors EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence - Production Vehicle

Lacks Wheel Trim Systems LLC, a business unit of Lacks Enterprises, Inc., is proud to sponsor the 2015 EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence - Production Vehicle. The award recognizes designers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision in vehicle design for a production vehicle. The award will be pres ... Continue reading

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Shelby GT350R Mustang: Most Track-Capable Production Mustang Ever Built Coming to U.S., Canada Later This Year

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Shelby GT350R Mustang: Most Track-Capable Production Mustang Ever Built Coming to U.S., Canada Later This Year

A combination of changes to aerodynamics and suspension tuning to the new Shelby® GT350R Mustang leads to most race-ready road-legal Mustang ever Significant engineering innovations result in weight savings, aero improvements to benefit on-track performance; Ford is the first major automaker to introduce carbon fibe ... Continue reading

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Redefines Innovation in Aerodynamics, EcoBoost and Light-Weighting with All-New Ford GT Carbon Fiber Supercar

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Ford Redefines Innovation in Aerodynamics, EcoBoost and Light-Weighting with All-New Ford GT Carbon Fiber Supercar

All-new Ford GT supercar sets new standards for Ford innovation through performance with advances in light-weighting, aerodynamics and ultra-efficient EcoBoost® engine Ford GT features the most powerful EcoBoost production engine ever – a new twin-turbocharged Ford EcoBoost V6 producing more than 600 horsepower ... Continue reading

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus F Rumbles Into Town

2015 Detroit Auto Show: Lexus F Rumbles Into Town

Visitors Will Catch First Look at Much-Anticipated GS F Performance Sedan Following its Global Debut Display to Show Brand’s Expanding Reputation for Integrating Innovative Technology, Emotional Designs and Engaging Driving Dynamics and Performance DETROIT -- January 09, 2015: Lexus is rumbling into Detroit with a ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS - Subaru - January 12, 2015

NHTSA RECALLS - Subaru - January 12, 2015

Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. ... Continue reading

Ferraris Take Center Stage at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Ferraris Take Center Stage at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

Additional Features Range from Early Popes to Mercury Customs PEBBLE BEACH, Calif., Jan. 8, 2015 -- Ferraris return to compete on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links this August 16 when the marque of the Prancing Horse takes center stage at the 65th annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. "Our plans to feature ... Continue reading

Honda to Introduce World’s First Predictive Safety Cruise Control

Honda to Introduce World’s First Predictive Safety Cruise Control

Honda is to introduce the world’s first predictive cruise control system known as Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control (i-ACC), capable of foreseeing and automatically reacting to other vehicles ‘cutting-in’ to the equipped vehicle’s lane.  Based on extensive real-world research of typical Eur ... Continue reading

Hybrids Help Power Toyota's Success in the UK

Hybrids Help Power Toyota's Success in the UK

Hybrid models account for almost a quarter of all Toyotas sold in the UK in 2014 Third consecutive year of growth for Toyota group sales, reaching highest total since 2009 British-built Auris a star performer, posting 17.8 per cent rise in sales New model increases Aygo performance by 26.8 per cent year on year, Yaris ... Continue reading

Jeep's UK Deliveries Soar in 2014

Jeep's UK Deliveries Soar in 2014

Jeep’s continued popularity in the UK is illustrated in this week’s new car registrations figures, which show another outstanding year for the legendary 4x4 brand, including a run of 16 consecutive months of year-on-year sales growth. The iconic off-roader registered 3,899 sales in 2014, up 75 per cent compar ... Continue reading

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