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Lincoln Continental Concept 30-way Seats Preview New Era of Wellness and Luxury

Lincoln Continental Concept 30-way Seats Preview New Era of Wellness and Luxury

Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated – even after a long trip – is possible with the 30-way seats introduced in the Lincoln Continental Concept. “These seats certainly seem as if they spring from an elevated, no-compromise approach.” “The next frontier to serve the luxury automotive client is a se ... Continue reading

Polaris Introduces Utility Vehicle with Lithium-Ion Technology

Polaris Introduces Utility Vehicle with Lithium-Ion Technology

Polaris® Industries Inc. , the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, today announced one of the first vehicles resulting from Polaris’ acquisition from Brammo Inc., the RANGER EV Li-Ion Polaris Pursuit® Camo. A first in the off-road industry, the RANGER EV Li-Ion Polaris Pursuit Camo offers more than th ... Continue reading

Lexus Hoverboard Ride Revealed

Lexus Hoverboard Ride Revealed

New film for the latest Amazing in Motion campaign shows final testing in Barcelona TOKYO, August 05, 2015/PR Newswire - Following the unveiling of the Lexus Hoverboard in June, the luxury automotive company is completing a full and final reveal of the project concluding a successful testing phase which took place in C ... Continue reading

15 Ways Mopar Helps Keep Summer Fun Going Strong

15 Ways Mopar Helps Keep Summer Fun Going Strong

The Mopar brand's "beach bag" is overflowing this summer with options to assist owners in maximizing their fun in the sun. Thousands of products in the brand's portfolio, including surfboard carriers, bike carriers, tents and performance upgrade kits, help owners make the summer a memorable one. "Whether it's a family ... Continue reading

Start-Stop Vehicle Popularity Grows in U.S.

Start-Stop Vehicle Popularity Grows in U.S.

Johnson Controls to extend capacity to meet demand for fuel-efficient battery technology by significant investment in Toledo plant MILWAUKEE -- Aug. 5, 2015: Johnson Controls is expanding the production of advanced batteries for Start-Stop vehicles amid growing demand for better fuel economy and more sustainable techno ... Continue reading

GM Invests $877 Million for Flint Assembly Upgrades

GM Invests $877 Million for Flint Assembly Upgrades

New body facility links assembly plant with Flint Metal Center FLINT, MI -- August 4, 2015: General Motors’ oldest assembly plant in North America, a popular destination for pickup truck customers who want to watch their vehicles being built, will undergo transformation in the coming years. GM officials today anno ... Continue reading

Ford Motor Company Wins the 2015 Altair Enlighten Award for Innovation in Automotive Vehicle Lightweighting

Ford Motor Company Wins the 2015 Altair Enlighten Award for Innovation in Automotive Vehicle Lightweighting

General Motors and Faurecia with Automotive Performance Materials named as runners-up TROY, MI -- Aug. 3, 2015: Altair together with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) has announced Ford Motor Company as the winner of the 3rd annual Altair Enlighten Award for its use of various lightweight materials to minimize w ... Continue reading

Put on the Brakes: Stop and Check Your Vehicle's Most Important Safety System

Put on the Brakes: Stop and Check Your Vehicle's Most Important Safety System

When it comes to vehicle safety, the brake system is at the top of the list. Brake Safety Awareness Month in August is the perfect time to have your brakes inspected to make sure they are in safe working condition before school starts and cold weather hits, says the Car Care Council. Brakes are a normal wear item for a ... Continue reading

Shelby American Offers Disappointed Potential Hellcat Owners a Better Deal +VIDEO

Shelby American Offers Disappointed Potential Hellcat Owners a Better Deal +VIDEO

Shelby will offer free Katzkin interior upgrades to the 900 spurned 2015 Hellcat buyers with the purchase of an 850+hp MY15-16 Shelby Super Snake New owners get a $2,995 value Offer is limited to the first 300 cars per model year LAS VEGAS -- July 31, 2015: Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby I ... Continue reading

Auto Lab - Live! NYC Car Call-in Show | Saturday August 1, 2015

Auto Lab - Live! NYC Car Call-in Show | Saturday August 1, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading

AAMCO Continues To Drive Professional Developement Through AAMCO University Training Facility

AAMCO Continues To Drive Professional Developement Through AAMCO University Training Facility

Leader in Total Car Care Announces First Service Center Owners to Graduate School of Franchise Ownership HORSHAM, PA -- July 30, 2015: AAMCO, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, continues to raise the bar on excellence in automotive maintenance repair and individualized c ... Continue reading

Nearly 80 Percent Of Consumers Think Vehicle Hacking Will Be Frequent Problem In Near Future

Nearly 80 Percent Of Consumers Think Vehicle Hacking Will Be Frequent Problem In Near Future

Almost Half Will Consider News of Recent Vehicle Hacking Incident When Buying/Leasing Next Car; Domestic Auto Manufacturers Deemed Most Susceptible to Vehicle Hacking IRVINE, Calif., July 31, 2015 -- The vulnerabilities of vehicle hacking have made an impression on car owners and shoppers, and nearly 80 percent say it ... Continue reading

Drivers Who Buy a Vehicle for Latest In-Vehicle Technology Consume a Variety of Media at High Rates

Drivers Who Buy a Vehicle for Latest In-Vehicle Technology Consume a Variety of Media at High Rates

Opportunity for Auto Manufacturers to Target Tech Seekers through the Right Types of Media WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - July 30, 2015: Consumers who shop for and purchase a vehicle based on its in-vehicle technology consume media—Internet, television and magazines—at high rates, according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S ... Continue reading

Michelin's Ultra-High Performance Pilot Super Sport Tires Chosen As Exclusive Tire For 2016 Cadillac CTS-V

Michelin's Ultra-High Performance Pilot Super Sport Tires Chosen As Exclusive Tire For 2016 Cadillac CTS-V

Michelin and Cadillac continue to collaborate and deliver exceptional driving enjoyment on the track and street GREENVILLE, SC -- July 30, 2015: Michelin today announced that it will provide specifically tuned MICHELIN® Pilot® Super Sport tires as the exclusive fitment for the next-generation 2016 Cadillac CTS-V. Wor ... Continue reading

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