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Roush Active Exhaust For Stage 3 Ford Mustang

Roush Active Exhaust For Stage 3 Ford Mustang

ROUSH ACTIVE EXHAUST on STAGE 3 FordMustang By Steve Purdy Detroit Editor The Auto Channel How far we’ve come in just a few decades – well, maybe more than a few. I recall in my younger days as an enthusiastic car guy who liked to make serious noise now and then the dedicated street rodders, drag racers and o ... Continue reading

New Lexus F-Sport Watch

New Lexus F-Sport Watch

NEW LEXUS F-SPORT WATCH STYLING MATCHES CAR STYLE ... Continue reading

All New Honda VTEC TURBO Engine Set for Next Generation Civic 2017

All New Honda VTEC TURBO Engine Set for Next Generation Civic 2017

Two further VTEC TURBO engines to be launched in Europe First application of new engines scheduled for 10th generation 2017 Civic BRACKNELL, UK -- Oct. 26, 2015: Honda has announced that two all new downsized turbo petrol engines will be coming to Europe. 1-litre and 1.5-litre VTEC TURBO engines will form part of the p ... Continue reading

IAC Opens New Tianjin, China Manufacturing Location: Continues Expanding Regional Footprint

IAC Opens New Tianjin, China Manufacturing Location: Continues Expanding Regional Footprint

Leading automotive interiors supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) continued its aggressive global expansion with the inauguration of a new manufacturing facility, Shanghai IAC-Songjiang Automotive Carpet and Acoustics Co., Ltd., located in Tianjin, China, . This marked the company's 14th facility opening ... Continue reading

Tweddle and FCA Uconnect Team Launch Vehicle User Guide Application + VIDEO

Tweddle and FCA Uconnect Team Launch Vehicle User Guide Application + VIDEO

On-board Vehicle User Guide debuts in the 2016 Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger and Chrysler 300 VIN-specific application lets drivers view owner's manual on their 8.4-inch touchscreen Tweddle Group has partnered with the FCA US Uconnect team to create the first mass-market in-vehicle user guide with touchscreen deliver ... Continue reading

Bridgestone to Acquire Pep Boys

Bridgestone to Acquire Pep Boys

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) and The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack (Pep Boys; NYSE: PBY) today announced that Pep Boys and Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone, have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which BSRO will acquire Pep Boys in an all ... Continue reading

Nissan and Ecotricity Call for Official UK EV Charging Point Signage

Nissan and Ecotricity Call for Official UK EV Charging Point Signage

Nissan, manufacturer of the world’s best-selling electric vehicle (EV), the Nissan LEAF, and Ecotricity, who operate Europe’s biggest and most comprehensive rapid charging network, the Electric Highway, have today called on the UK government to introduce official road signage for the UK’s growing number ... Continue reading

Volkswagen: EA288 Engines Designed for the EU5 and EU6 are not Affected

Volkswagen: EA288 Engines Designed for the EU5 and EU6 are not Affected

Thorough appraisal of the Diesel emissions issue WOLFSBURG -- October 23, 2015: Volkswagen confirms today that no software constituting an improper defeat device as defined in law is installed in vehicles with EA288 EU5 as well as EU6-engines in the European Union. Consequently, new vehicles of the Volkswagen Group off ... Continue reading

Mopar Brand Previews Modified Vehicles for Upcoming SEMA Show

Mopar Brand Previews Modified Vehicles for Upcoming SEMA Show

Teaser images offer a glimpse of the Mopar-modified vehicles to debut at the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Vehicles representing the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram and FIAT brands will be displayed in Mopar's 15,345-square-foot SEMA exhibit on November 3-6 at the Las Vegas Convention Center Hund ... Continue reading

Auto Care Association Alerts Congress to Anti-Competitive Impact of Vehicle Cybersecurity Draft Bill

Auto Care Association Alerts Congress to Anti-Competitive Impact of Vehicle Cybersecurity Draft Bill

In a letter sent this week to a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee, the Auto Care Association warned that provisions in draft vehicle cybersecurity legislation could allow car companies to take "full control over who has access to key vehicle systems, many of which are needed for repair purposes." The letter fu ... Continue reading

Chevy Camaro Red Line Concepts Showcase Latest Accessories

Chevy Camaro Red Line Concepts Showcase Latest Accessories

Blending equal parts style and functionality, Chevrolet’s Red Line Series concept vehicles demonstrate the lifestyle and personalization possibilities of the brand’s latest vehicles – all with a street-smart aesthetic. Chevrolet previewed the Red Line concepts today, including Trax, Malibu, Camaro, Color ... Continue reading

New Hands-Free Technologies Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers

New Hands-Free Technologies Pose Hidden Dangers for Drivers

Potentially unsafe mental distractions can persist for as long as 27 seconds after dialing, changing music or sending a text using voice commands, according to surprising new research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The results raise new and unexpected concerns regarding the use of phones and vehicle informat ... Continue reading

Leviton Introduces Compact, Easy-to-Use Evr-Green® Mini Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Leviton Introduces Compact, Easy-to-Use Evr-Green® Mini Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Electric vehicle charger provides a five times faster charge and flexible design in one solution MELVILLE, NY -- Oct. 20, 2015: Leviton today unveiled the Evr-Green® Mini Level 2 electric vehicle charging station, the latest edition to the Evr-Green® line of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). With a compact de ... Continue reading

"Real World" Emissions Tests Paint a More Accurate Picture for Consumers

"Real World" Emissions Tests Paint a More Accurate Picture for Consumers

UK-based Emissions Analytics has tested more than 1,000 cars on the road in Europe and the U.S. in real-world driving situations to gather data on both fuel economy and emissions. Comparing data compiled over the past four years with "official" numbers from major automakers reveals some striking differences, according ... Continue reading

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