Somebody's Watching You, All Right: Your Teen Driver
Nov 6, 2014
Put down that cup of coffee when youâre driving, Mom. And forget about checking that text while behind the wheel, Dad. Parents may think their teens arenât paying attention to them, but the truth is the exact opposite. Safety research by Toyota and the University of Michigan Transportation Institute (UMTRI) r ... Continue reading
Scion Showcases SEMA Standouts
Nov 6, 2014
Crowns Winner in 10th Annual Scion Tuner Challenge November 05, 2014 LAS VEGAS, (Nov. 5, 2014) â With a custom louvre treatment and vintage style, Speedhunters triumphed today as the winner in the 10th annual Scion Tuner Challenge at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The online i ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP's Latest Safety Ratings Reveal Good Performers
Nov 6, 2014
Brussels -- November 5, 2014: Today, Euro NCAP is releasing the latest set of safety ratings which includes the following six cars. The electric Executive Tesla Model S, Supermini Skoda Fabia, Small Families BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Nissan Pulsar have been awarded a five star overall rating. The Suzuki Celerio re ... Continue reading
Bentley CW1 House Crafts New Global Customer Environment
Nov 6, 2014
Bentley today unveils the blueprint for its new global corporate identity, with the official opening of CW1 House â a purpose-built flagship showroom concept at the companyâs headquarters in Crewe. The striking new design will be rolled out across Bentleyâs global dealer network in a phased process start ... Continue reading
KODA Fabia Gets Five Stars in Euro NCAP Crash Tests
Nov 6, 2014
The new Å KODA Fabia has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests. The outstanding test results underline the high level safety of the new small car from Å KODA, which is going to be launched in the first European markets in the next couple of days. The Euro NCAP rating is based on resul ... Continue reading
The Honda HR-V shortlisted for What Car? Reader Award
Nov 6, 2014
Small SUV among the most eagerly anticipated new cars of 2015 Voting open now until Monday 1st December Hondaâs forthcoming small SUV, the HR-V, has been shortlisted for the 2015 What Car? Reader Award. Compiled by What Car? experts and voted for by readers, the shortlist features the most eagerly anticipated new ... Continue reading
New smart fortwo and forfour Heading to the UK Early in 2015 from £11,125 OTR
Nov 6, 2014
More economical engines returning up to 68.9 mpg and CO2 emissions as low as 93 g/km Higher levels of standard specification and three new model lines; passion, prime and proxy Packed with safety features and new technology Compact dimensions, with benchmark turning circles for both, yet plenty of interior space The ne ... Continue reading
Toyota Surprises SEMA with 850-Horsepower Camry Dragster
Nov 5, 2014
Sleeper Camry Set to Shock Racing Fans Nationwide TORRANCE, CA -- Nov. 4, 2014: In drag racing terms, a âsleeperâ is a car that looks as innocuous as possible, but has the means to blow the doors off the competition. The attendees at this yearâs Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show were sho ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Certain 2014 Camry and Avalon Vehicles
Nov 5, 2014
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today announced plans to conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 5,650 Model Year 2014 Toyota Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon and Avalon Hybrid vehicles. In the involved vehicles, the left front suspension lower arm may have an improperly manufactured bolt hole where it connects ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches U.S. Murano Production Making Canton, Mississippi Global Export Hub
Nov 5, 2014
Nissanâs Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant has gone global as the company rolls the first all-new 2015 Nissan Murano off the line today, marking the first time the model has been produced in the U.S. Nissan Canton is now the companyâs worldwide hub for Murano production, expanding export opportunities from the pl ... Continue reading
Local Motors Announces 3D-printed Car Modification Competition
Nov 5, 2014
Local Motors today announces the ModMen Challenge, a bold competition that asks the hot rod and motor vehicle aftermarket community to âhack upâ and modify a 3D-printed vehicle, just like they would any other car. The contest starts online, where participants submit design modification proposals designed for ... Continue reading
Elio Motors Teams with Infinite Skyz, Turns 84 MPG Elio into Connected Internet Vehicle
Nov 5, 2014
SkyzMatic Internet Connectivity Available as Option following Elio Motors' Sept. 2015 Launch LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2014 -- Elio Motors today announced at the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show that it will offer the SkyzMatic vehicle connectivity system from technology innovator Infinite Skyz to pro ... Continue reading
Kia Celebrates a Day at the Races Theme at SEMA 2014
Nov 5, 2014
Four highly customized, hand-built concepts offer a glimpse into the fun and excitement Kia Racing fans experience when spending a day at the races Ballast Point Sedona and Smitten Ice Cream Soul EV embrace the tastier side of trackside festivities with handcrafted brews and a high-tech take on the traditional ice crea ... Continue reading
Nov 5, 2014
Hyundai has once again teamed up with some of the biggest names in the automotive tuning community for SEMA 2014. This year, Hyundai focuses on the performance and tuning capabilities of its newest models, the 2015 Genesis and 2015 Sonata. Also featured in this year's roster is the most-powerful four-cylinder 2014 Gene ... Continue reading
2015 Honda Fit takes SEMA Show by Storm
Nov 5, 2014
Fit wins SEMA Award as "Hottest Sport Compact" -- Tjin Edition voted Fan Favorite in the 2015 Fit Performance Project -- HPD displays extensive line of available racing "crate motors" LAS VEGAS -- Nov. 4, 2014: The all-new 2015 Honda Fit (automobiles.honda.com/fit/) arrived at the 2014 SEMA Show in strength, with nine ... Continue reading
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