New Names and Bold Bodies Coming to Scion in 2015
Jan 7, 2015
First-Ever Scion Sedan and Scion iM on the way TORRANCE, CA -- January 07, 2015: Like many others, Scion has a New Yearâs Resolution to debut an all-new body by spring. And not surprisingly, all eyes will be on its backside as Scion will be adding its first-ever sedan to its line-up. The new sedan will be introduc ... Continue reading
Brrrrr - Cold Weather Fuel Economy Tips
Jan 7, 2015
Cold Weather Fuel Economy Tips Cold weather and winter driving conditions can reduce your fuel economy significantly. Fuel economy tests show that, in short-trip city driving, a conventional gasoline car's gas mileage is about 12% lower at 20°F than it would be at 77°F. It can drop as much as 22% for very short trips ... Continue reading
Silverado Wins PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge
Jan 7, 2015
6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 with 8-speed transmission outperforms the competition DETROIT â The 2015 Silverado 1500 with the available 6.2L Ecotec3 V-8 and 8-speed automatic transmission finished first in the 2015 PickupTrucks.com Light-Duty Challenge, the website announced today. A team of five PickupTrucks.com truck expert ... Continue reading
USS Louisville Visits Okinawa During Western Pacific Deployment
Jan 7, 2015
Special to The Auto Channel By Lt. Hobart Kistler, USS Louisville Public Affairs Officer WHITE BEACH, Okinawa, Japan (NNS) -- The Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) arrived at Okinawa Naval Base Jan. 6, for a port call as part of a deployment to the Western Pacific. With a complement of mo ... Continue reading
Cadillac Global Sales Grow 5 Percent Year Over Year
Jan 7, 2015
47 percent rise in China leads all markets DETROIT -- January 7, 2015: Cadillacâs global expansion continued in 2014 with the brand recording a 5 percent sales increase over the prior year. Cadillac sold 263,697 vehicles worldwide in the 2014 calendar year. Cadillac sales in China grew 47 percent, driven by growth ... Continue reading
Exclusive Corvette Engine Build Experience Returns
Jan 7, 2015
Program renewed for supercharged LT4 engine at new Bowling Green build center BOWLING GREEN, Ky. â Chevrolet announced today it is resuming the exclusive Engine Build Experience for Corvette Z06 customers â the only program of its kind for supercar customers. Starting in March 2015, Corvette Z06 customers wil ... Continue reading
JAMA Releases Annual Contributions Report Showing Japanese Automakers are More American Than Ever
Jan 7, 2015
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) USA office today released its 2014-2015 contributions report, More American Than Ever, signifying the continued growth and involvement of Japanese-branded autos in the United States. The report examines U.S. production, investment, jobs, sales, exports, alternative- ... Continue reading
All-New Ford F-150 Wins Truck Trend’s 2015 Pickup Truck of the Year Award
Jan 7, 2015
Truck Trend, the nationâs premier light truck authority, has selected the 2015 Ford F-150 as the winner of its inaugural Pickup Truck of the Year Award for 2015. âFord seems to have found a sweet spot in the ½-ton pickup segment, delivering a compelling mix of efficiency and capability, while still deliver ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2015
CES BOOTH #1102 â Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today introduced the latest iteration of its TS-D line of high performance automotive component speakers packages. The result of ongoing research and development, the TS-D speakers are designed to maintain an exceptionally open and smooth sound quality with solid ba ... Continue reading
Parents Turn Car Seats to Face Forward Too Early
Jan 7, 2015
Many parents don't follow guidelines that call for using rear-facing car seats until age 2, according to C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health ANN ARBOR, Mich., Jan. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using a rear-facing car seat until a child is age two reduces risk of serious injury, but cl ... Continue reading
Car Stuff@CES 2015: Teletrac Awarded 2015 CES Innovation Awards Honor For Safe Driving Achievement
Jan 7, 2015
Teletrac® Inc., a leading GPS tracking and fleet management provider, today announced that it has been named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards Honoree in the Safe Driving Category. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and me ... Continue reading
Car Stuff@CES 2015: Teen Inventors Launch SMARTwheel, the First Intelligent Steering Wheel Cover
Jan 7, 2015
Helps Prevent Distracted Driving Shark Tank survivors to take the world stage with a proactive system that helps drivers stay focused on the road. LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2015 -- SMARTwheel⢠survived the Shark Tank -- and now the Inventioneers®, teen inventors led by 19-year-old CEO TJ Evarts, are bringing their pat ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2015
Live webcasts and high-definition satellite feeds of Alfa Romeo and Ram Truck Brand product reveals and CEO broadcast media briefing will be provided during the 2015 North American International Auto Show Jan. 12 and 13, 2015. Details: Monday, Jan. 12, 8:35 a.m. -9:00 a.m. EST, Alfa Romeo product reveal. ... Continue reading
Detroit Elecric: Exterior and Final Interior Designs for SP:01 Pure-Electric Sports Car Revealed
Jan 7, 2015
On-road testing of SP:01 under way, ahead of start of production in early 2015 SP:01 features bold new fastback design and futuristic, sporty interior Range of interior and exterior enhancements available at introduction Detroit Electric announces the appointment of Integrated Energy of South Korea as its first importe ... Continue reading
Car Stuff @CES 2015: Volkswagen Car and Computer Merge
Jan 7, 2015
CES 2015 â Car and computer merge Gesture control and networking for a new age of mobility Golf R Touch: cockpit concept solves future challenges Connected Golf: perfect compatibility with MirrorLink, Apple and Google Intelligent Charge: e-Golf automatically docks above inductive charging plate Trained Parking: fu ... Continue reading
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