Visteon's New Vehicle Concept Makes its North American Debut at 2013 International CES
Jan 4, 2013
Representing Visteon Corporation's vision of mobility in the year 2020, the e-Bee vehicle concept is designed to explore new and alternative ways of using a vehicle, including car-sharing, private ownership and short-term rental. Using touch display-based controls and Cloud-centered profile storage, the e-Bee's feature ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2013
Industry-best 108 MPGe highway rating Best-in-class EPA combined city/highway estimated driving range of 87 miles Unsurpassed frugality with EPA-estimated annual fuel-equivalent cost of $500 EPA fuel consumption rate of just 29 kilowatt hours (kWh) per 100 miles Fiat 500e arrives at FIAT Studios in California in second ... Continue reading
GEICO coaches young adults through its new site 'On Your Own'
Jan 4, 2013
It's a new year and new resolutions are underway for many young adults. They're leaving their parents' homes and moving out of town, out of state and out of their comfort zone, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. While they're making big moves, many young adults are also faced with making big financial d ... Continue reading
Zipcar Launches Membership Offer with No Annual Fee
Jan 4, 2013
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced a new weekday, no annual fee driving program called the 'Access Plan,' which will be introduced as a pilot program in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada. The Access Plan lets members drive Zipcars and Zipvans (where available) from Monday through Friday ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Promotes "Not So" TrueCar Data
Jan 4, 2013
Consumer Reports New Car Report Sample Disclaimer from Consumers Report (Bottom of sample page) The material provided in this report is gathered by Consumer Union from its own resources and outside experts. Copyright © 2012 by Consumers Union of U.S. Inc. Careful attention has been given to this report's accuracy an ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2013
In a joint presentation at the 2013 International CES-- the world's largest annual innovation event -- GfK and the Consumer Electronics Association (CE) will share results from new research on which technologies new car buyers (both drivers and passengers) will want on the inside of their cars five years from now, incl ... Continue reading
Range Rover Demonstrates its Breadth of Capability by Towing an Airstream to Morocco and Back!
Jan 4, 2013
In order to demonstrate the class-leading towing ability of the all-new Range Rover, Land Rover teamed up with an American icon to take part in the ultimate road-trip to one of the highest points in Africa. With a newly-launched Airstream 684 Series 2 aluminium travel trailer hitched to its electrically-deployable tow ... Continue reading
2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review By John Heilig
Jan 3, 2013
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS - 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Model: 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Engine: 2.0-liter 16-valve I4 Horsepower/Torque: 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm/140 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 91.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 157.3 x 67.7 x 49.4 in. Tires: P205/45R17 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading
2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland - Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Jan 3, 2013
By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel REVIEW â 2013 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE OVERLAND Of late, SUVâs have moved away from their traditional go-anywhere, do-anything heritage and become spacious on-road vehicles that happen to adapt well to hauling lots of people and stuff. Not so for the Jeep Grand C ... Continue reading
2013 Ford F-150 First Pickup to Feature HID Forward Lighting
Jan 3, 2013
OSRAM Automotive Lighting and Ford continue to lead the way in lighting innovation with the 2013 Ford F-150, the first mainstream pickup to feature a high intensity discharge (HID) headlamp system on select models. Previously featuring standard tungsten halogen headlamps, these Ford F-150 models will benefit from impro ... Continue reading
Mazda Sets Pricing for the New Mazda6 2014, Has 36 MPG Fuel Economy
Jan 3, 2013
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced official pricing and fuel economy figures for the all-new 2014 Mazda6. Starting at $20,880 [1] MSRP, the all-new mid-size sedan is the second vehicle in the Mazda lineup to fully incorporate SKYACTIV[2] TECHNOLOGY, the brand's breakthrough engineering approach to ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2013
Brammo, Inc., a leading developer of electric vehicle technology and manufacturer of two-wheel electric vehicles, is delighted by the news from Washington D.C. that the federal tax credit for electric motorcycles and other two and three-wheeled vehicles has been extended through 2012 and 2013. With this extension, elec ... Continue reading
Jan 2, 2013
Buying a new TV for the big game, easier with a Ford Fusion Getting ready for the playoffs, a man decides to buy a new 47-inch flat-screen TV; the only problem is he can't fit it into his Honda Accord. Luckily, his good friend is the owner of a new 2013 Ford Fusion with a larger trunk and more pass-through space from s ... Continue reading
Resolve to Take Better Care of Your Car in the New Year
Jan 2, 2013
First Resolution: Sign up for Car Care Council's Free Online Custom Service Schedule -- Most people make new year's resolutions. Resolving to lose weight and exercise can be tough ones to keep, but resolving to take better care of your car has never been easier with the free online custom service schedule from the non- ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Announces Google Maps Integration to Enhance In-Car Connectivity
Jan 2, 2013
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced it will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker's innovative UVO eServices telematics system. These new solutions will initially be introduced on the new 2014 Soren ... Continue reading
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