Dec 12, 2012
Today AUDI AG, the first automotive manufacturer to release a space in PlayStation Home are now taking their partnership to the next level with the launch of an all-new driving technology simulation game. The game focuses on three core AUDI AG technologies: Quattro; Transmission; and Ultra. Players learn about these di ... Continue reading
Emphasizing Performance and Reputation Attracts Luxury Automotive Consumers
Dec 12, 2012
Emphasizing Performance and Reputation Attracts Luxury Automotive Consumers Phoenix Marketing International's Automotive Purchase Influence Study: Most Important Factors that Motivate Automotive Purchase Decisions Detroit, MI -- December 12, 2012 -- Phoenix Marketing International (PMI), a Honomichl Top-50 market resea ... Continue reading
2013 Cadillac XTS AWD Platinum Steve Purdy Review
Dec 11, 2012
2013 Cadillac XTS AWD Platinum A Flagship Reborn By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The new Cadillac front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive, XTS replaces the aging full-size sedans called STS and DTS. While slightly smaller than it progenitors, XTS feels about the same in terms of interior space and it is mor ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2012
An all-new Honda compact "Urban SUV Concept" vehicle will make its world debut in January at the 2013 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today. The Urban SUV Concept, teased in a sketch released today, is a global concept model combining a sporty and dyna ... Continue reading
TI technology fuels best-in-class audio and car control in Audi's next-generation vehicles
Dec 11, 2012
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today confirmed that Audi's MIB High system, the next-generation infotainment platform for Audi vehicles, is the first automotive system to incorporate TI's "Jacinto 5" automotive infotainment processor. Jacinto 5 plays an important role in the new architecture of Audi's high infotai ... Continue reading
Trend Tracker: Car Accident Repairs Take Severe Knock
Dec 11, 2012
An estimated 4.55 million car body repairs will be carried out in 2012, down 22% from a peak of 5.81 million in 2006, thanks partly to high fuel prices causing a decline in car use. 'This trend is of concern, as it may mean that some cars are being unprofessionally repaired and may be dangerous.' Research by Trend Trac ... Continue reading
Hertz And Nissan Launch Electric Vehicle Initiative In Milan, Italy
Dec 11, 2012
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has launched an ElectriCity initiative in Milan to provide Nissan LEAF electric vehicles for rent by the hour or day. The Nissan LEAFs can be rented from Hertz Milano Centrale railway station location (Via Cappellini 10), and are bookable online. ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Needs to Offer Consumers a Better Customized Online Experience, Accenture Survey Finds
Dec 11, 2012
Consumers say they are turning to a variety of online and offline services to help them make their car-buying decisions because industry websites fail to satisfy their needs, a new global survey by Accenture reveals. 'Consumers are in a constant state of purchase evaluation, which is changing the traditional boundaries ... Continue reading
Ford Produces Fix in Voluntary Safety Recall of 2013 Escapes, 2013 Fusions with 1.6-liter Engines
Dec 10, 2012
Ford today announced a corrective action to address potential engine overheating that could result in engine fires in 2013 Ford Escape SE and SEL models with the 1.6-liter engine and 2013 Ford Fusion SE and SEL models with the 1.6-liter engine Ford will make updates to the cooling system software to better manage engin ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2012
ChargePoint today introduced its newest electric vehicle charging station mobile application for all iPhone and Android smart phones. With a new user experience and redesigned look, the ChargePoint EV charging station app now features all EV charging stations installed in the United States, not just those on the Charge ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2012
At the Content and Apps for Automotive Conference hosted by Telematics Update in San Diego, MyCityWay CEO Puneet Mehta announced a partnership with BMW's DriveNow car sharing program that will integrate the company's location-based, situationally-aware mobile platform into the automaker's fleet of vehicles in San Franc ... Continue reading
Empire State of Drive: Ford C-MAX Energi Plug-in Hybrid Qualifies for New York Carpool Lane Access
Dec 10, 2012
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has approved the all-new Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid for its Clean Pass vehicle carpool lane access program C-MAX Energi offers a top speed of 85 mph -- 20 more than Toyota Prius Plug-in --and a total range of up to 620 miles, enabling drivers to get wher ... Continue reading
Plan Your Holiday Road Trip with Fueleconomy.gov's "My Trip Calculator"
Dec 10, 2012
Plan Your Holiday Road Trip with Fueleconomy.gov's "My Trip Calculator" One of fueleconomy.gov's newest tools-"My Trip Calculator"-is an interactive trip calculator and mapping tool that can help you plan your route, pick your car, and estimate the total fuel cost for your holiday road trip. ... Continue reading
Dec 10, 2012
Some holiday predictions are, tragically, very predictable. For example, more people are likely to die in alcohol-related traffic crashes during the holidays than at other times of the year. Statistics show that during Christmas and New Year's, two to three times more people die in alcohol-related crashes than during c ... Continue reading
Thousands of Cars Damaged by Sandy to be Crushed
Dec 10, 2012
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) says progress is being made in identifying and removing thousands of vehicles damaged beyond repair by Sandy. The estimate of 230,000 insurance claims for vehicle damage in the areas affected by Sandy remains unchanged at this time. Many of those vehicles were flooded and are ... Continue reading
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