Peter Schreyer Marks 10 Years with Kia Motors +VIDEO
Sep 22, 2016
SEOUL - September 21, 2016: Peter Schreyer is marking ten years of leading new car design for Kia, a period during which the Korean brand's global sales have risen from around 1.1 million cars in 2005, to 3.05 million in 2015. Peter Schreyer has been the mastermind of Kia's design revolution over the last decade, a shi ... Continue reading
Sep 21, 2016
“The award is the leading recognition in the industry that all our engineers and in practice the entire Scania organisation have done an excellent job,” says Henrik Henriksson, Scania’s President and CEO. “Our goal is to always meet our customers’ expectations and needs and the jury’s motivation is a clear ... Continue reading
The New Crafter is International Van of the Year 2017
Sep 21, 2016
HANOVER, Germany, September 21, 2016 -- The Crafter which was independently developed and produced was voted the best Van of the Year 2017 Developed according to customer wishes, selected by experts Economical, functional and suitable for everyday use - the new Crafter appeals in every respect An international jury of ... Continue reading
Consumers Union Issues Statement on EPA's Fuel Economy Report
Sep 21, 2016
*News Release* *Consumers Union* *Public Policy and Advocacy Division of Consumer Reports* *Wednesday, September 21, 2016* *Consumers Union to Federal Agencies: Fuel Economy Standards Should Remain Strong In Order to Maintain Consumer Savings and Preserve Consumer Choice* *WASHINGTON, D.C.* – The 2025 standards ... Continue reading
Hankook to Become Original Equipment Supplier for Scania
Sep 21, 2016
NEU-ISENBURG and HANOVER, Germany, September 21, 2016 -- Hankook is to be the OE supplier for various Scania heavy-goods trucks and buses in the future. Scania, based in Södertälje in Sweden, is a part of Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH - one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks and buses for heavy transport ap ... Continue reading
Mercury Names the Safest and Most Affordable Cars to Insure for Teens
Sep 21, 2016
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2016 -- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-Star Safety Ratings Program provides consumers with information about the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles, with more stars equaling safer cars.1 Mercury Insurance recently analyzed vehicles that received f ... Continue reading
"World's Largest Car & Toy Auction" Starts Sept. 29 at J. Levine Auction & Appraisal
Sep 21, 2016
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 21, 2016 -- For Josh Levine, auctioneer and owner of J. Levine Auction & Appraisal, oddities are his favorite part of the business. So, when he learned of more than 10,000 vintage toys and an impressive collection of 18 classic and antique cars from one consignor housed near a small, rural Ariz ... Continue reading
Financial Times Reports Apple Considering Buying Auto Maker McLaren
Sep 21, 2016
The Financial Times reported that Apple held talks on McLaren supercars takeover. Comments from Kelley Blue Book analysts regarding reports that Apple is considering buying automaker McLaren. ... Continue reading
BMW Turned Into a Real Life Driveable Transformer +VIDEO
Sep 21, 2016
If you thought that driverless vehicles were all the rage then you might have been mistaken. Turkish engineers have recently taken a BMW and turned it into a real life, driveable transformer. No, seriously. Research and development company Letrons built a real, full-scale, driveable BMW that can be remotely operated. S ... Continue reading
New Mobility Options Will Impact the Role of Consumers’ Personal Vehicles
Sep 21, 2016
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.—Fewer than one-third of respondents feel that alternative mobility solutions are practical for them, according to Morpace’s 2016 MOVE™ (Mobility Options and Vehicle Engagement) Study, which provides information on how consumers will use the “Sharing Economy” to get from point A to poin ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 FORD EDGE REVIEW
Sep 21, 2016
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Hyundai Mobis Develops Inter-Seat Airbag to Prevent Head Injuries Between Passengers
Sep 21, 2016
SEOUL, South Korea—Hyundai Mobis (KRX 012330) announced that it completed the development of an inter-seat airbag, which reduces head injuries to passengers by more than 80% during a lateral collision. Due to the development of this airbag, Hyundai Mobis went a step further from preventing primary damages due to an e ... Continue reading
TomTom Maps and Navigation Software Power Subaru’s New Infotainment Platform
Sep 21, 2016
TomTom Maps and Navigation Software Power Subaru’s New Infotainment Platform (Photo: Business Wire) Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? TomTom Maps and Navigation Software Power Subaru’s New Infotainment Platform AMSTERDAM—TomTom (TOM2) has been chosen by Subaru to be ... Continue reading
2017 Acura RLX Specs Prices and Comparisons
Sep 21, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 21, 2016 -- The 2017 Acura RLX, the most lavishly equipped and technologically advanced Acura sedan goes on sale tomorrow at Acura dealerships nationwide, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $54,4501. The 2017 Acura RLX sedan offers a compelling blend of refinement an ... Continue reading
Car Repair Start-up Site Plans Immediate Expansion and Added Services
Sep 21, 2016
SEATTLE—In May Seattle-based Wrench executed a soft beta launch to test consumer demand for its new on-site car repair service and to ensure the efficacy of its innovative solution. After servicing more than a 1,000 cars, the Company emphatically got its answer and is immediately expanding its service throughout the ... Continue reading
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