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2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Delivers Even More Technology for a Premium Driving Experience +VIDEO

2017 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron Delivers Even More Technology for a Premium Driving Experience +VIDEO

HERNDON, VA - August 30, 2016: Audi of America’s refreshed A3 Sportback e-tron is poised to continue to bring new owners to the electric plug-in hybrid family. The compact vehicle in the A3 model-line combines performance with impressive efficiency, and now offers even more technology, for a premium driving experienc ... Continue reading

McCall’s 25th Motorworks Revival

McCall’s 25th Motorworks Revival

Rob Eckaus, Editor The Auto Channel Gordon and Molly McCall celebrated the 25 th anniversary of the Motorworks Revival on Wednesday, August 17 th with a proper party that continues to evolve. It had all the requisite aircraft, cars, appetizers, and ambiance. This year a live DJ at 9pm was joined by a live drummer and v ... Continue reading

NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Up Sharply in 2015

NHTSA: Traffic Fatalities Up Sharply in 2015

From NHTSA White House and DOT issue call to action to data scientists and public health experts as 2,348 more people died in traffic crashes compared to previous year WASHINGTON August 29, 2016; The nation lost 35,092 people in traffic crashes in 2015, ending a 5-decade trend of declining fatalities with a 7.2% increa ... Continue reading

Nat's Top 10 Sports Cars of the 1950s

Nat's Top 10 Sports Cars of the 1950s

>The 1950s were a new kind of Golden Era in the world of competitive racing. Following closely after WWII, many countries had automobiles on the road which predated the war and were in terrible condition. Restrictions on automobile production during the war meant that no new automobiles or parts were produced. But by 1 ... Continue reading

Galpin Motors Reveals Search and Reward for First-Ever "Galpinized" Vehicle

Galpin Motors Reveals Search and Reward for First-Ever "Galpinized" Vehicle

Southern California's Galpin Motors<http://www.galpin.com/>, home to some of the leading automotive brands and the world famous Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), announced that it is searching for its long lost 1952 Ford Convertible, the "Galpin Custom" - it's first custom car. Galpin's recent discovery of one of Ed "Big Daddy ... Continue reading

Lexus Top Luxury, Toyota Top Full Line - Harris Poll Auto Brands Of The Year

Lexus Top Luxury, Toyota Top Full Line - Harris Poll Auto Brands Of The Year

NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2016 -- For the first time, Lexus is the Luxury Automotive Brand of the Year, according to The Harris Poll® 2016 EquiTrend® Study. The 28th annual study awards the strongest brands in nearly 100 categories across the media, travel, financial, automotive, entertainment, retail, restaurants and house ... Continue reading

Autotrader Celebrates the American Worker by Highlighting Great "American-Made" Vehicles

Autotrader Celebrates the American Worker by Highlighting Great "American-Made" Vehicles

ATLANTA, Aug. 30, 2016 -- Patriotism runs deep for some car shoppers—deep enough to play a big role in which vehicle they decide to purchase. But buying a vehicle that is American Made isn't as simple as choosing a domestic brand. Labor Day is a day to celebrate the contributions of workers – particularly the 1.5 m ... Continue reading

2017 Camaro ZL1 and 1LE Specs Prices and Close Look

2017 Camaro ZL1 and 1LE Specs Prices and Close Look

2016-08-08 Back Print Email Word Add This DETROIT – The 2017 ZL1, the most powerful production Camaro ever, and the track-bred 1LE are designed to deliver exhilarating performance on both the open road and the road course, at prices that leave the competition behind. When they go on sale later this year, the 2017 Cam ... Continue reading

Teen Driving, Not Sex, Drugs or Academic Performance, Tops Parents’ List of Concerns

Teen Driving, Not Sex, Drugs or Academic Performance, Tops Parents’ List of Concerns

2016-08-23 Back Print Email Word Add This DETROIT – In the month of August this year more than 360,000 teens will become eligible for a restricted driver’s license in most states – and with that, a lot of parents will experience new levels of stress. According to a Harris Poll survey commissioned by Chevrolet, mo ... Continue reading

Chitty Reconstruction Flies Into Beaulieu For Summer Holidays

Chitty Reconstruction Flies Into Beaulieu For Summer Holidays

LONDON - August 29, 2016: A stunning reconstruction of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one of the star attractions at Beaulieu during this summer’s school holidays, being driven around the picturesque grounds of the National Motor Museum and posing for visitors’ photos. Visitors to the Beaulieu attraction can spot this ... Continue reading

Ladies Wanting To Take Up Truck Driving On The Rise +VIDEO

Ladies Wanting To Take Up Truck Driving On The Rise +VIDEO

LONDON - August 29, 2016: Over 79% of ladies are keen to get behind the wheel of a truck, and there is a rise in younger women wanting to take up driving – according to FTA figures revealed today. A Twitter poll carried out by the Britain's Freight Transport Association, asked ladies if they were willing to drive a 4 ... Continue reading

Motorcars Honda Named First Carbon Neutral Car Dealership in the World

Motorcars Honda Named First Carbon Neutral Car Dealership in the World

CLEVELAND, Aug. 29, 2016 -- British Petroleum (BP) rolled out the 'green' carpet for more than 5,000 residents and businesses at Wade Oval in University Circle to present Motorcars Honda with the prestigious 'Carbon Neutral Award' status, the first automotive dealership in the world with this distinction. The dealershi ... Continue reading

Subaru Puts Safety First: New Television Spots Reinforce Brand's Commitment To Keeping Drivers And Their Families Safe On The Road

Subaru Puts Safety First: New Television Spots Reinforce Brand's Commitment To Keeping Drivers And Their Families Safe On The Road

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 29, 2016 -- Subaru of America has launched two new television spots that explore both the brand's commitment to safety and the continued trust in Subaru vehicles from parents everywhere. The new spots, "Take The Subaru" and "I'm Sorry," reinforce the automaker's ongoing promise to help keep curr ... Continue reading

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