Skoda Fabia: What Car? Car of the Year 2015
Jan 9, 2015
UKâs most prestigious automotive awards ceremony held in Londonâs Park Lane Citroen, Nissan, VW, BMW and Audi all among the winners The Skoda Fabia has won the most prestigious motoring award in the UK â What Car? Car of the Year, in association with Warranty Direct. The Czech model, which also won the S ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-5 wins What Car? ‘Best Buy’ SUV award for third year in succession.
Jan 9, 2015
£23,695 Mazda CX-5 described as âbrilliant value for such a capable SUVâ SKYACTIV-equipped 150ps diesel Mazda CX-5 compact SUV records emissions from 119g/km. DARTFORD, UK -- January 8, 2015: Britainâs biggest and best-selling car buyerâs guide What Car? has named the Mazda CX-5 compact SUV as Br ... Continue reading
Jan 9, 2015
Seeing Machines demonstrates its cutting-edge Driver Monitor System (DMS) in a Jaguar F-Type prototype on the Intel stand The system tracks the driverâs eyes and alerts the driver when they arenât looking at the road even if they are wearing sunglasses DMS could be used to alert the driver to hazards earlier, ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2015
NHTSA Issues More Fines in 2014 Than in Agency's Entire History WASHINGTON -- January 8, 2015: The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that as a result of a NHTSA investigation, Honda will pay two $35 million civil penalties, for a total of $70 mill ... Continue reading
GMC Introduces 2015 Canyon Nightfall Edition
Jan 8, 2015
Special edition model offers sleek, shadowy appearance DETROIT -- Jnaury 8, 2015: GMC today introduced the 2015 Canyon Nightfall Edition â a stylized, blacked-out edition of the brandâs all-new premium midsize truck that blends a dramatic appearance with popular features and accessories. The Canyon Nightfall ... Continue reading
GM CEO Sees U.S. Auto Economy Expanding in 2015
Jan 8, 2015
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra said today that the company expects light vehicle sales in the United States to reach a range of 16.5 million to 17.0 million units in 2015. The last time industry sales reached 17 million units was in 2001. The industry delivered 16.5 million light vehicles last year. âThe U.S. e ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Puts the Show Back into the Auto Show
Jan 8, 2015
Interactive display highlights key safety features using state-of-the-art technology DETROIT â Chevrolet is putting the show back in the North American International Auto Show with an all-new display featuring six 20 ft.-tall, transparent screens with coordinated LED lighting and music that will tell stories about ... Continue reading
Manheim Reports Strong Year-End Close For Used Car Market
Jan 8, 2015
Used Vehicle Values Rise in Q4 Nearly 2 Percent, Boosted by Job Market and Attractive Financing ATLANTA -- Jan. 8, 2015: Wholesale used vehicle values increased in the fourth quarter by nearly 2 percent to finish the year slightly higher than last year as consumer demand for used car and trucks remained strong. The Man ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2015
AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Jan. 8, 2015: Recaro Automotive Seating is making its North American market debut of the Recaro Sport Seat Platform concept and latest 2016 model-year seating introductions at the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Recaro Sport Seat Platform: Recaro's Sport Seat Platform is making ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2015
Today at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES®), the experts from Reviewed.com/USA TODAY selected the all-new Display Audio System as a 2015 CES Editors' Choice Award for Hyundai's innovation, use of technology, design and value. "With Display Audio honored among the thousands of game-changing product ... Continue reading
Parents Think They are Good Role Models on the Road, But Sometimes They Behave Badly
Jan 8, 2015
Will becoming a better parent on the road be your New Year's resolution? While European parents see themselves as good role models to their children on the road, they may actually have a negative influence on their children's driving habits, according to new findings from tire manufacturer Goodyear. ... Continue reading
Jan 8, 2015
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that it is donating $4,937,850 to select charities as a result of its Mazda Drive for Good event, a 79.4 percent increase over 2014. In addition to the monetary donation, Mazda employees and dealers across the nation also will donate more than 66,000 charitable ser ... Continue reading
Nissan's Electric Car Drivers Cover More Miles Than the Average Petrol or Diesel Vehicle
Jan 8, 2015
European Nissan LEAF drivers travel more than 50 percent further a year than the average diesel or petrol car in Europe* Over 31,000 Nissan LEAFs have been sold in Europe to date, and 150,000 sold globally CarWings telemetry reveals that LEAF drivers are ahead of the European Transport average for car mileage ... Continue reading
Ford Declares Increased Dividend for First Quarter 2015
Jan 8, 2015
The Board of Directors of Ford Motor Company declared a first quarter dividend of $0.15 per share on the companyâs outstanding Class B and common stock. This dividend represents a 20 percent increase from quarterly dividends paid in 2014. This increase is consistent with the companyâs capital strategy of fina ... Continue reading
MG Leads UK Car Industry Growth in 2014
Jan 8, 2015
MG is officially the fastest growing automotive brand in 2014 361% growth over 2013 vs industry average of 9% Growth from MG3 supermini and diesel MG6 new product launches Major expansion of UK national dealer network Sales result completes celebrations of 90th anniversary of MG in 2014 ... Continue reading
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