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Mazda Teams Up With X-Box to Launch the 2016 Mazda MX-5

Mazda Teams Up With X-Box to Launch the 2016 Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5 Livery Design Contest Now Live in Forza Horizon 2 - - Branded hub allows Xbox users to virtually tour 2016 MX-5 and enter MX-5 design contest - Winning design to be featured in Forza Horizon 2 and gifted to all players IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 4, 2014 -- For the second consecutive year, Mazda North American Oper ... Continue reading

JOHNNIE WALKER Scotch Whisky to Give 250,000 Kilometres of Safe Rides Home Across the World as Part of Festive Responsible Drinking Initiative

JOHNNIE WALKER Scotch Whisky to Give 250,000 Kilometres of Safe Rides Home Across the World as Part of Festive Responsible Drinking Initiative

As part of the JOHNNIE WALKER global responsible drinking programme, Join the Pact, the world's leading Scotch Whisky[1] today said it was giving away 250,000 kilometres of safe rides around the world during the festive season to encourage people not to drink and drive. ... Continue reading

Kia Sportage Awarded Used Car of the Year Award at the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards

Kia Sportage Awarded Used Car of the Year Award at the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards

Impressed judges with its performance, residual values and press reviews Voted for not only by judges but also Car Dealer Magazine readers The Kia Sportage has been awarded with the Used Car of the Year Award at the coveted Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards. Impressing the judges with its sales performance in showroo ... Continue reading

World Premieres of Four New Hyundai Models for Europe

World Premieres of Four New Hyundai Models for Europe

World premieres of four new models for Europe Live stream from Product Momentum show Webcast begins at 09:20 GMT, Wednesday 10 December HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- December 4, 2014: Hyundai Motor will live broadcast the world premiere of four new models from its Product Momentum show, bringing consumers, fans and followers clo ... Continue reading

Ford Increases Market Lead in the UK

Ford Increases Market Lead in the UK

UK market leader Ford extended its total vehicle sales advantage over its nearest rival by 40 per cent in November with Ford commercial vehicle (CV) sales comfortably beating overall CV market sales growth. According to the official figures for November from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT): Ford i ... Continue reading

The Summit of Perfection with 4MATIC models: More traction for All

The Summit of Perfection with 4MATIC models: More traction for All

Stuttgart/Hochgurgl, Dec 04, 2014: The current 4x4 family from Mercedes-Benz comprises 76 models. This means that 4x4 technology tailored to the respective vehicle class is always available – from the compact class model family and the vehicles of the C-, E-, S-, and CLS-Class to the comprehensive range of SUVs an ... Continue reading

Winter Tips for Your Mercedes-Benz

Winter Tips for Your Mercedes-Benz

Stuttgart/ Hochgurgl. STUTTGART/HOCHGURGL, GERMANY – December 4, 2014: While ski and snowboard fans are already feverishly awaiting the first snowfall, many motorists are having mixed feelings about the fast approaching winter season. Not to worry, with the right accessories the joys of winter can be savoured in f ... Continue reading

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Becomes Benefactor Partner of IAA's One Car One Difference Car Donation Program

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Becomes Benefactor Partner of IAA's One Car One Difference Car Donation Program

MADD partnership in the national car donation campaign generates funding and helps raise public awareness about the benefits of donating a vehicle WESTCHESTER, Ill., Dec. 4, 2014 -- Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services , and the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction c ... Continue reading

Winter Driving Conditions Require Extra Vigilance

Winter Driving Conditions Require Extra Vigilance

With an early blast of winter weather blanketing much of the country, GEICO wants drivers to remember to prepare for compromised road conditions. Tips for Handling Winter Weather Drive slowly: This is one of the most important elements when traveling in winter conditions. When roads become slick, vehicles require much ... Continue reading

NCKU Unveils New Hydrogen Fueled Electric Scooter

NCKU Unveils New Hydrogen Fueled Electric Scooter

National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), southern Taiwan, has unveiled its very first hydrogen fueled electric scooter called “Pegasus One” recently. “The test result is promising! The maiden voyage of 80 km is accomplished easily, and the overall range will reach more than 160 km,” said Dr. Wei-Hsian ... Continue reading

Ford Expands Recall on Takata Passenger-Side Airbag Inflators

Ford Expands Recall on Takata Passenger-Side Airbag Inflators

At the request of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Ford is expanding its regional recall on Takata passenger-side airbag inflators. This recall includes approximately 38,500 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories, an additional 13,000 vehicles approximately. This brings the ... Continue reading

Ford Recalls Certain 2014 Transit Connect Cargo Vans

Ford Recalls Certain 2014 Transit Connect Cargo Vans

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 20,000 2014 Transit Connect cargo van vehicles in North America (actual 19,825) for an issue with adhesion of an exterior plastic panel to the sliding doors. This issue may result in noise, a water leak, a loose panel, or separation of the plastic panel from the vehicle ... Continue reading

Ford Mustang Recall for Fuel Pressure Sensor Issue

Ford Mustang Recall for Fuel Pressure Sensor Issue

Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 730 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles in North America (actual 728) for a potential fuel line leak. A fuel pressure sensor, which is part of the fuel supply tube assembly, may have been installed incorrectly, potentially resulting in a pressurized fuel leak. A fuel leak in the ... Continue reading

Tracks: Racing the Sun - Book Review By Steve Purdy

Tracks: Racing the Sun - Book Review By Steve Purdy

Tracks: Racing the Sun A Novel by Sandro Martini Aurora Metro Books – UK www.tracksracingthesun.com Reviewed By Steve Purdy Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Historical fiction is great fun because it can flesh out and add vivid color to subjects already partially familiar, in this case the early days of motor raci ... Continue reading

Lincoln Adds Premium Sound of Revel Audio Systems to Its Luxury Vehicles

Lincoln Adds Premium Sound of Revel Audio Systems to Its Luxury Vehicles

The Lincoln Motor Company announces exclusive collaboration that will add premium sound of Revel® audio systems to Lincoln’s lineup of luxury vehicles >Revel uses a scientific approach to replicate a sophisticated home-audio experience for each unique Lincoln cabin >Revel audio systems, including Revel Ultimaâ ... Continue reading

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