Ford Expands its Recall on Takata Driver-Side Airbag Inflators
Dec 19, 2014
At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford is expanding its recall on Takata driver-side airbag inflators. This recall includes approximately 502,489 vehicles, an addition of approximately 447,310 vehicles. This brings the total number of Ford vehicles being recalled for Takata airbag in ... Continue reading
Drivers Car of the Year: Alfa Romeo 4C
Dec 19, 2014
South African newspaper AutoWeek has voted the Alfa Romeo 4C as its Drivers car of the year for 2015. The 4C emerged victorious over a group of finalists including fourteen new performance-oriented cars launched in the past year and subjected to to an intensive three-day shootout on the road and around a secret test tr ... Continue reading
Nissan Juke NISMO RS Blasts into UK Showrooms
Dec 19, 2014
New Nissan Juke NISMO RS now on sale in the UK â priced from £21,995 OTR 218PS, sharper handling and strengthened body structure Mechanical Limited slip differential standard on 2WD models Choice of six-speed manual or Paddle-shift Xtronic transmission RICKMANSWORTH, UK -- December 18, 2014: The time has finall ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2014
A recent IHS Automotive analysis of U.S. new vehicle market share among vehicle manufacturers indicates the competition at the top has never been greater. âSince no OEM wants to slip in the rankings, each is doing everything possible to retain each tenth of a point share; including speeding up product redesign or ... Continue reading
8 Do's and Don'ts for De-Icing Your Windshield
Dec 18, 2014
Waking up bright and early to remove ice from a windshield is a pain. Unfortunately, many impatient drivers discover creative ways to break the glass instead of removing the ice. "There are some creative ideas for getting ice off windshields, but they can be hazardous," Wayne Robinson of Glass Doctor® of Amarillo, Tex ... Continue reading
Volvo Customers to Receive a 4-Year Subscription to SiriusXM Traffic and Weather
Dec 18, 2014
Access to a suite of traffic information from SiriusXM for Volvo customers buying vehicles equipped with the latest generation of Volvo Sensus Connect Volvo customers also able to view local and national weather radar maps, receive on-screen weather alerts, storm information, and check detailed current and 5-day foreca ... Continue reading
Faurecia Inaugurates Seating Plant in Wentzville, Missouri
Dec 18, 2014
Faurecia inaugurates seating plant in Wentzville, Missouri Faurecia, North America's sixth-largest automotive supplier, today inaugurated its new automotive seating plant in Wentzville, Missouri. The facility represents a $13 million investment by Faurecia in the area to support its GM business. The plant started produ ... Continue reading
Intoxalock Launches Online Customer Service eCHAT Platform
Dec 18, 2014
Intoxalock, a company that provides innovative technology through its alcohol monitoring devices, announced the launch of an online customer service chat platform, Intoxalock eCHAT. Effective December 1, eCHAT is available to assist customers utilizing online account management features, providing them with access to l ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Racing Wins 11 Championships in 2014
Dec 18, 2014
NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA and Sports Car championships wrap up successful season Chevrolet completed one of its most successful years in its motorsports history in 2014, earning five manufacturer and six driver championships in NASCAR, IndyCar, NHRA, United SportsCar Championship and Pirelli World Challenge series. In addi ... Continue reading
Toyota Lends Mobility Impairment Rehabilitation Partner Robots to Hospitals Across Japan
Dec 18, 2014
Toyota Motor Corporation has begun lending its "Walk Training Assist" and "Balance Training Assist" rehabilitation-aid partner robots for clinical trials to be conducted in medical facilities across Japan. The robots are designed to aid the rehabilitation of patients who find it difficult to walk or maintain balance du ... Continue reading
How Will 90 Million Holiday Travelers Prepare Their Vehicle For The Road?
Dec 18, 2014
Tire Industry Survey Says Too Few Will Check Tire Pressure, Tread Depth AAA predicts that nearly 90 million travelers will hit the road this holiday season but a tire industry survey found that nearly half won't bother to check tire pressure. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) is urging holiday road travelers t ... Continue reading
Holiday, Year-End Car Shopping: 10 Best New-Car Deals For December
Dec 18, 2014
Just in time for the holidays and year-end bargains, the experts from Kelley Blue Book have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals available in December from a variety of auto manufacturers. Kelley Blue Book Ranks Best Cash Back, Financing, Lease Deals Available Between Now and New Yea ... Continue reading
Automobile Advertising of the Year Finalists Announced
Dec 18, 2014
Winners To Be Revealed At Detroit Auto Show On January 13, 2015 NEW YORK -- Dec. 17, 2014: The One Club (www.oneclub.org), producers of the prestigious One Show Awards and Creative Week, today announced the finalists for the 2nd Annual One Show Automobile Advertising of the Year Awards, which received submissions from ... Continue reading
NAIAS Announces 2015 Poster Contest Winners
Dec 18, 2014
Student art bound for the auto show The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest held in conjunction with the 2015 edition of the show, which takes place Jan. 17-25 at Cobo Center in Detroit. This year's contest drew 781 entries from 58 schools. ... Continue reading
The PEUGEOT 308 had a Great Year
Dec 18, 2014
2014 has seen the PEUGEOT 308 earn numerous awards, including industryâs top prize - COTY Game-changing compact family car is now available with SW body style and class-leading engines 308 GT model, due in showrooms in January has enhanced performance and desirability COVENTRY -- December 17, 2014: Exactly 12 mont ... Continue reading
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