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Cadillac's New Massage Chairs: Cadillac XTS, Escalade Offer Seats that Knead and Roll to Relieve Stress

Cadillac's New Massage Chairs: Cadillac XTS, Escalade Offer Seats that Knead and Roll to Relieve Stress

DETROIT – No time today to make it to the spa or schedule a visit with the massage therapist, no problem. On two 2015 models, Cadillac is offering front driver and passenger seats that can knead, roll and relax your back as you drive. An anti-fatigue option is also offered for the driver. The 22-way adjustable hea ... Continue reading

Ford Fusion Energi and Toyota Highlander Hybrid Named Green Fleet Car and Truck of the Year

Ford Fusion Energi and Toyota Highlander Hybrid Named Green Fleet Car and Truck of the Year

Bobit Business Media today named the Ford Fusion Energi and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid winners of the Green Fleet Car and Truck of the Year awards, respectively, live from the LA Auto Show®. These awards recognize the most environmentally-friendly cars and trucks for fleet use and emphasize the auto industry's expan ... Continue reading

Subaru Announces Pricing On 2015 XV Crosstrek Models

Subaru Announces Pricing On 2015 XV Crosstrek Models

Well- equipped XV Crosstrek begins at $21,595 - Subaru-developed driver assist technology, EyeSight® now available - XV Crosstrek Hybrid pricing holds the line at $25,995 - New multimedia systems with rear vision camera standard CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 20, 2014 -- Subaru of America, Inc., which has posted record-break ... Continue reading

GM Announces Senior Leadership Changes

GM Announces Senior Leadership Changes

GM Announces Senior Leadership Changes DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced a series of leadership changes to continue its evolution into a stronger, more customer-centric organization. “We understand that we have to earn our customers’ trust and loyalty, and that every interaction matters,” ... Continue reading

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for November 21

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for November 21

Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: NOVEMBER 21: TOLLS FOR THEE Profile America — Friday, November 21st. The first automatic toll collection station went into service this month in 1954. It was installed at the Union Toll Plaza on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway. Motoris ... Continue reading

BMW i3 Named Green Car Journal's 2015 Green Car of the Year

BMW i3 Named Green Car Journal's 2015 Green Car of the Year

Milestone Carbon Fiber Electric Car Wins the Auto Industry's Most Important Environmental Award at Los Angeles Auto Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2014 -- BMW's i3, an innovative electric car built with a lightweight carbon fiber passenger cell and an aluminum drive module, has been named Green Car Journal's 2015 Green Car ... Continue reading

Acura Set to Launch More Powerful, Technologically Advanced and Luxuriously Equipped 2016 Acura ILX Sport Sedan

Acura Set to Launch More Powerful, Technologically Advanced and Luxuriously Equipped 2016 Acura ILX Sport Sedan

-Re-engineered ILX delivers exceptional performance with new standard 201-horsepower direct-injected engine and 8-speed dual-clutch transmission with torque converter -Available AcuraWatch™ suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technologies sets a new benchmark in the entry-luxury segment -New grades incre ... Continue reading

AAA Supports NHTSA's Action to Call for a Full National Recall of Affected Takata Airbags

AAA Supports NHTSA's Action to Call for a Full National Recall of Affected Takata Airbags

Statement from AAA CEO Bob Darbelnet -- "AAA supports NHTSA's action to call for a full national recall of affected Takata airbags. Vehicles are often bought and sold across state lines so it is in the best interest of consumers to expand this recall to all states. Testimony from today's hearing before the Senate Comme ... Continue reading

The FIAT Brand Continues to Expand With the All-new Fiat 500X +VIDEO

The FIAT Brand Continues to Expand With the All-new Fiat 500X +VIDEO

The all-new 2016 Fiat 500X is the latest addition to the FIAT lineup in North America, combining the authentic Italian design and engaging driving dynamics synonymous with the FIAT brand, together with advanced drive systems, unmatched functionality, and a full array of safety, comfort and convenience features. and 184 ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Makes North American Debut At The 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV Makes North American Debut At The 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO

Mitsubishi Motors showcases the Concept XR-PHEV featuring bold styling, high performance and an efficient plug-in-hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) drivetrain at LAAS 2014 - This futuristic crossover design study hints at the upcoming direction of U.S. Mitsubishi cars - Join us in the conversation on your preferred social ... Continue reading

Ford Announces FuelSignal As Grand Prize Winner in the App Developer Hackathon

Ford Announces FuelSignal As Grand Prize Winner in the App Developer Hackathon

Ford is announcing FuelSignal as the grand prize winner in the automaker-sponsored app developer hackathon in conjunction with the Connected Car Expo at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show Team FuelSignal leveraged Ford’s SYNC® AppLink™ and data from the City of Los Angeles to create an innovative app allowing ... Continue reading

The All-New Ford Mustang Named to Car and Driver's 10Best list

The All-New Ford Mustang Named to Car and Driver's 10Best list

With three available engines, each producing more than 300 horsepower, and a new independent rear suspension, the 2015 model is the best all-around Mustang ever built Car and Driver editorial staff compares driving the 2015 Mustang through aggressive turns to “wearing wheels”; reminds readers that “drivi ... Continue reading

World Premiere: Qoros 3 City SUV 1.6T

World Premiere: Qoros 3 City SUV 1.6T

Modern distinctive design, ideal for an active city lifestyle, commanding driving position, excellent connectivity, high safety standards New international car brand, Qoros, is revealing its third series production car, the new Qoros 3 City SUV 1.6T, at the 2014 Guangzhou International Auto Show. The pinnacle of the ra ... Continue reading

ŠKODA Gears Up for Winter with Best 4X4 Line Up

ŠKODA Gears Up for Winter with Best 4X4 Line Up

New Octavia Scout – the latest addition to ŠKODA’s growing 4x4 range Octavia, Yeti and Superb all available with the security of 4x4 Advanced Haldex Clutch transmissions offer reliability and efficiency ŠKODA 4x4 range starts from just £19,695 Milton Keynes, 20 November 2014 It may only be November, bu ... Continue reading

What Car? Car of the Year 2015--The List of Contenders is Revealed

What Car? Car of the Year 2015--The List of Contenders is Revealed

What Car? has announced the nominees for its annual Car of the Year Awards 2015. The What Car? Awards are the most sought-after prizes for both car manufacturers and the car-buying public alike. What Car? experts ensure that only the cars that deliver exceptionally against stringent criteria are shortlisted, while the ... Continue reading

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