707-Horsepower Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat Earns EPA Highway Fuel-Economy Rating of 22 mpg
Dec 11, 2014
22 miles per gallon (mpg) achieved with award-winning 707-horsepower supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI® Hellcat V-8 and segment-exclusive TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission With NHRA-certified quarter-mile elapsed time of 11.0 seconds and top speed of 204 miles per hour, 2015 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat, is quic ... Continue reading
Poor Winter Preparedness May Leave Some Northwest Drivers Out in the Cold
Dec 11, 2014
Are you winter-ready? According to the latest poll from PEMCO Insurance, many Northwest drivers take the basic precautions to stay safe and warm in winter months both at home and on the road, but the poll reveals a few areas of preparedness where residents may find themselves left out in the cold. The latest PEMCO Insu ... Continue reading
Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2015 Announced by Penton's WardsAuto
Dec 11, 2014
Honorees span most diverse and technically advanced engines in 21 years of recognized powertrain excellence SOUTHFIELD, MI -- Dec. 10, 2014: Penton's Wards 10 Best Engines of 2015 have been announced. A 707-hp fire-breathing V-8 and a hydrogen-powered fuel cell emitting nothing but water vapor were among all-new or imp ... Continue reading
Cadillac President Johan de Nysschen to Keynote The Washington Auto Show
Dec 11, 2014
One of today's most admired automotive leaders, Johan de Nysschen, will present the industry keynote address at the 2015 Washington Auto Show, Thursday, Jan. 22. The keynote from de Nysschen will kick-off Public Policy Preview Day at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. As president of the leading American luxur ... Continue reading
Lots New for the 2015 Citroën C4 Range
Dec 11, 2014
Citroën C4 Range to be updated in 2015, on sale in the UK for Spring Updates include new light signature, useful technologies and latest-generation engines Available with two PureTech petrol engines and three BlueHDi Diesel engines COVENTRY, UK -- December 10, 2014: Launched in 2010, with over 450,000 vehicles produ ... Continue reading
MINI Received the Euro NCAP Advanced Award 2014
Dec 11, 2014
The new MINI in the premium small car segment is the leader not just when it comes to driving fun but also in the field of active safety. This status has now been confirmed by the independent safety testing institute Euro NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme), in particular due to the new driver assistance systems. MINI ... Continue reading
Europe Gets the New Refined Hyundai i40
Dec 11, 2014
New i40 refined exterior and interior design Upgraded engine line-up and addition of new DCT for increased efficiency Improved ride and handling characteristics, plus new safety and comfort features Improved audio and navigation systems with added functionality and DAB radio on selected models HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- Decem ... Continue reading
November's New-Car Buyers Spent an Extra $1.4 Billion with Long-Term Loans
Dec 11, 2014
Requisite Press, LLC reported today a November 2014 Auto Buyer's Affordability Index (ABAI) of 53.0, indicating that a prudent, median-income household can only afford 53.0 percent of the new-car average price. In a survey of new-car buyers that have used long-term financing, Requisite Press found that nearly half of t ... Continue reading
New Hyundai i30 with Turbo Engine
Dec 11, 2014
New i30 Turbo model with 186 PS, 1.6-litre T-GDI engine tops the range Refreshed design for New i30 to boost its appeal New engine and transmission line-up enhances efficiency and driveability High Wycombe, 10 December 2014 - Hyundai Motor has today introduced a range of enhancements to the New i30 range, including the ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2014
Bio-based engineering plastic features mirror-like finish without paint Mazda Biotechmaterial products to be used initially on the all-new Mazda MX-5 Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a bio-based engineering plastic suitable for exterior automobile parts. The new bioplastic will help Mazda decrease its environmenta ... Continue reading
The Ford Mustang Will Ring in the New Year in Sydney
Dec 11, 2014
Ford accelerates its Australian transformation with the Mustang to be featured at Sydney New Yearâs Eve 2014 after the City of Sydney names Ford an associate partner for the event After scaling the Empire State Building and Burj Khalifa, the worldâs tallest skyscraper in Dubai, the all-new Ford Mustang will n ... Continue reading
Hertz Opens in European Cities -- 80 New Downtown branches in 2014
Dec 11, 2014
Latest city locations include Puerta de Atocha train station in Madrid for greater customer convenience LONDON, Dec. 10, 2014 -- The Hertz Corporation has opened more than 80 new locations in European cities this year, marking the brand's rapid and ongoing expansion across the continent's urban centres. The world's lea ... Continue reading
Automotive OPEN Alliance SIG Shifts into High Gear
Dec 10, 2014
World's Leading Technologists Partner to Enable Gigabit Speeds in the Connected Car The OPEN Alliance (One-Pair EtherNet) Special Interest Group (SIG), a non-profit industry alliance established to drive wide scale adoption of Ethernet-based automotive connectivity, today announced the formation of several new technica ... Continue reading
CarCharging Introduces Remote Start Functionality for its Blink Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Dec 10, 2014
Largest EV Charging Services Provider Expands Methods for Initiating Electric Car Charging Sessions MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Dec. 10, 2014 -- Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the largest owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced that it now offers remote start ... Continue reading
Don't Become Car Poor When Buying a New Car or Truck
Dec 10, 2014
November's New-Car Buyers Spent an Extra $1.4 Billion with Long-Term Loans, According to Requisite Press Study LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10, 2014; Requisite Press, LLC reported today a November 2014 Auto Buyer's Affordability Index (ABAI) of 53.0, indicating that a prudent, median-income household can only afford 53.0 percent ... Continue reading
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