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The new BMW 6 Series Range for 2015

The new BMW 6 Series Range for 2015

BMW will take the extraordinary step at next month’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit of launching an entire new model series in one fell swoop. The next-generation BMW 6 Series Coupé, Convertible and Gran Coupé will be announced simultaneously on 9 January, 2015, before becoming the centrep ... Continue reading

A Milestone for Volkswagen UK: 200,000 Cars Sold in 2014

A Milestone for Volkswagen UK: 200,000 Cars Sold in 2014

Volkswagen has achieved a record sales milestone, having sold over 200,000 cars in the UK this year. Commenting on the achievement, Alex Smith, Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars said: ‘Exceeding 200,000 car sales in one year is an achievement of which we’re extremely proud. We have a great range of produc ... Continue reading

Nissan Reports November Global Sales

Nissan Reports November Global Sales

Nissan announced today European sales for November of 60,155 units, representing a market share of 4.1%. November highlights: European market share up 0.4 pts. versus November 2013 at 4.1%. UK November sales were up 33.7% over the same period last year with a market share of 6.2%. Russia and UK are top-selling markets. ... Continue reading

Renault Lifts the Lid on Two Innovative Mobility Ideas

Renault Lifts the Lid on Two Innovative Mobility Ideas

New Renault compact electric motor to improve EV efficiency Small petrol/LPG turbo engine to lower fuel bills by 25 per cent Innovations for urban deliveries and electrification ‘HYDIVU’ prototype: Mild-Diesel Hybrid for LCVs ‘POWERFUL’ prototype: two-stroke, two-cylinder super-charged and turbo-cha ... Continue reading

Honda Releases 'Green Dealer' Guide to Help Auto Dealers Measurably Reduce their Energy Consumption and Environmental Impact

Honda Releases 'Green Dealer' Guide to Help Auto Dealers Measurably Reduce their Energy Consumption and Environmental Impact

Comprehensive Honda "Green Dealer" Guide capitalizes on learnings from the company's Environmental Leadership Program; download the Guide at greendealer.honda.com 45 U.S. Honda and Acura dealers have reduced their energy consumption by 10% or more, including seven that have cut energy use by at least 50% In January, a ... Continue reading

Ford Confirms All-New Ford RS

Ford Confirms All-New Ford RS

Ford is launching an all-new Focus RS – the ultimate performance version of the world’s best-selling global nameplate Focus RS will be made available globally for first time Ford bringing more global performance vehicles to customers worldwide; more than 12 new performance vehicles through 2020 – includi ... Continue reading

Porsche Exceeds Previous Year's Sales by November

Porsche Exceeds Previous Year's Sales by November

Last unit of the 918 Spyder sold ATLANTA -- Dec. 10, 2014: Porsche AG increased global deliveries to customers from January to November this year to more than 169,000 vehicles, already exceeding the overall total for 2013 of 162,145 new vehicles. This represented a growth of 15 percent over the same period last year (J ... Continue reading

Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Snow Tires from the Alps

Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Snow Tires from the Alps

Goodyear Ultra Grip 8 Snow Tires ... Continue reading

Hyundai Reveals New Generation i20 Coupe

Hyundai Reveals New Generation i20 Coupe

Clear design differentiation for unique three-door Extends the appeal of New Generation i20 to younger customers HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- December 10, 2014: Hyundai Motor has today unveiled the New Generation i20 Coupe. For the first time, Hyundai has created a three-door B-segment car that is significantly differentiated f ... Continue reading

Corvette Engine Repeats Win as WardsAuto 10 Best

Corvette Engine Repeats Win as WardsAuto 10 Best

6.2L LT1 among industry’s elite powerplants The high performance, technology-packed LT1 Small Block 6.2L V8 that powers the 2015 Corvette Stingray is a Ward’s 10 Best Engine for 2015. The engine also was recognized with this award in 2014. WardsAuto reviewed 37 engines and propulsion systems from 12 manufactu ... Continue reading

EPA Must Improve Administration of the Renewable Fuel Standard, Not Seek Legislative Change to It, BIO Says

EPA Must Improve Administration of the Renewable Fuel Standard, Not Seek Legislative Change to It, BIO Says

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) delays in administering the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) generate uncertainty for the advanced biofuel industry and undercut investment, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) said today in reaction to the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Ene ... Continue reading

Toyota Takes Big Steps to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

Toyota Takes Big Steps to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

Kentuckians will soon be breathing a little easier. GEORGETOWN, KY -- December 10, 2014: Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, with help from Waste Services of the Bluegrass, is converting methane from a local landfill into renewable electricity to power Toyota’s Georgetown assembly plant. Landfill gas is comprised ... Continue reading

The New Humanetics Obese Crash Test Dummy Offers the Automotive Industry a New Tool to Help Evaluate Occupant Safety

The New Humanetics Obese Crash Test Dummy Offers the Automotive Industry a New Tool to Help Evaluate Occupant Safety

Humanetics is committed to our corporate mission of developing products that ultimately save lives! -With the obesity rate growing worldwide, and with industry statistics confirming that obese drivers are significantly more likely to die in an automobile crash, Humanetics has introduced an Obese Crash Test Dummy to hel ... Continue reading

2015 Subaru WRX 2.0-Liter Turbocharged BOXER Engine Named To Ward's 10 Best Engines List For 2015

2015 Subaru WRX 2.0-Liter Turbocharged BOXER Engine Named To Ward's 10 Best Engines List For 2015

New 268-hp 2.0-liter direct-injection turbocharged BOXER engine - 258 lb.-ft. peak torque from 2,000-5,200 rpm makes performance accessible - Teamed to new 6-speed manual or new Sport Lineartronic™ transmission with manual mode Subaru of America, Inc. has added yet another award to its expanding trophy case, with ... Continue reading

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