Virtual Reality Perfects Chevrolet Colorado Accessories
Dec 22, 2014
4K resolution display allows fine tuning of vehicle features DETROIT -- December 22, 2014: With a giant screen that has more pixels than an IMAX theater, the temptation is ever present to watch a movie or hook up a video game console. At Chevrolet, however, this high-tech display is instrumental to refining vehicle des ... Continue reading
2016 Cadillac CTS-V Hits 200 mph with 640 hp
Dec 22, 2014
Track-capable from the factory, with sophisticated road manners DETROIT -- December 22, 2014 Cadillac today introduced the 2016 CTS-V, the most powerful product in the brandâs 112-year history and the newest entry in the elite class of the worldâs highest-performing luxury cars. Launching in late summer with ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2014
Winning bidder will be able to choose from available colors and packages for Shelby GT350 Ford-sponsored ride-and-drives during the auction will feature a full lineup of 2015 vehicles DEARBORN, MI -- December 22, 2014: Ford Motor Company will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the legendary Shelby GT350 Mustang by auc ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2014
"Showdown" is First in a Series of 60- and 30-Second Ads Debuting on Network and Cable and Can Be Viewed Today - Series of spots titled "Blake Griffin in, The Optima" set to run throughout the 2014-2015 NBA season - Multiplatform campaign includes online, television and social media elements IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 22, 20 ... Continue reading
Schaeffler to Show Concept Car at NAIAS that Meets 2025 CAFE Requirements and U.S. Consumer Needs
Dec 22, 2014
- At the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit (January 12 - 25 2015), Schaeffler will show its concept car that meets the 2025 CAFE requirements. CAFE stands for Corporate Average Fuel Economy and describes the increasingly more restrictive fuel economy regulations in the United States. The ca ... Continue reading
December 22 NHTSA RECALLS: Mazda, Mini, Harley, Volvo, Jaguar, Toyota, Dodge, Mercedes, Ford, Honda
Dec 22, 2014
Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the recall information. NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V344 Manufacturer : Mazda North American Operations Make / Model Years : MAZDA / 2004-2008 Subject : Driver Side Frontal Air Bag Inflator may Rupture NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 14V721 Manufacturer : BMW of ... Continue reading
2014 New Cars With Edsel-Like Sales - OOPS!
Dec 22, 2014
Washington DC December 22, 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported that the auto business is ending 2014 on a roll, with sales volumes expected to once again reach pre-recession rates. Manufacturers are poised to deliver an estimated 16.8 million new cars and trucks to consumers in the U.S. this year, according to Kelley B ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Global Air-Bag Inflator Replacement
Dec 22, 2014
FCA US LLC will replace driverâs-side air-bag inflators in an estimated 3.3 million older-model vehicles worldwide, in an expansion of an ongoing regional field action. Neither FCA US, nor Takata Corporation, the supplier, has identified a defect in this population of inflators. These components also are distinct ... Continue reading
Parking Gear Recall: 2015 Acura TLX V6
Dec 22, 2014
Approximately 9,500 model-year 2015 TLX V6 vehicles affected in the U.S. Automatic transmission will be inspected and, if needed, replaced, free of charge Acura will voluntarily recall approximately 9,500 model-year 2015 TLX V6 vehicles in the United States to inspect, and, if needed, replace the automatic transmission ... Continue reading
Dec 22, 2014
Shelby American to offer 50 total Signature Edition Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snakes Special badging and stripe colors offered for every model year for first time in history Offer expires January 31, 2015 LAS VEGAS--Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), has unveiled a ... Continue reading
A Historical Look at Car Thefts in Massachusetts
Dec 22, 2014
Thefts are Down 90 Percent from Their Peak -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a historic look at vehicle theft in Massachusetts. From its peak auto theft year in 1975 when 91,563 vehicles were stolen, Massachusetts has experienced a significant decline ending 2013 with 9,122 thefts. That's a r ... Continue reading
A Look at Car Thefts in Michigan
Dec 22, 2014
Thefts are Down 69 Percent from Their Peak The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a historic look at vehicle theft in Michigan. From its peak auto theft year in 1984 when 78,578 vehicles were stolen, Michigan has experienced a significant decline ending 2013 with 24,567 thefts. That's a reduction of ... Continue reading
Nutson's Automotive News Nuggets - Week of December 15-21, 2014
Dec 21, 2014
* The GM Ignition Compensation Fund has now received a total of 2,326 claims. The number of claims found eligible for compensation for deaths caused by General Motors' defective ignition switch has risen to 42, from the original 13 that GM had acknowledged. Kenneth Feinberg and his staff have determined seven people wh ... Continue reading
A Historical Look at Car Thefts in Florida
Dec 21, 2014
Thefts are Down 73 Percent from Their Peak The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a historic look at vehicle theft in Florida. From its peak auto theft year in 1994 when 127,186 vehicles were stolen, Florida has experienced a significant decline ending 2013 with 34,912 thefts. That's a reduction of 7 ... Continue reading
Ford Delivers More than 1,000 Coats and Other Items Collected During its Annual Coat & Jacket Drive
Dec 21, 2014
Donated items were delivered in new Transit vans to the Salvation Army for distribution to needy families in Detroit Ford and Ford Fund also contributed $1.3 million in hungry relief assistance this fall DEARBORN, MI -- December 17, 2014: Ford Motor Company wrapped up its fourth annual Coat & Jacket Drive by delivering ... Continue reading
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