IIHS Status Report: Automatic Braking Helps More Models Prevent Frontend Crashes
May 29, 2014
Less than a year into a new IIHS ratings program for front crash prevention, auto manufacturers are making strides in adopting the most beneficial systems with automatic braking capabilities and are offering the features on a wider variety of models. Twenty-one of 24 cars and SUVs, all 2014 models unless noted, earn an ... Continue reading
May 28, 2014
Ever since we started the Google self-driving car project, weâve been working toward the goal of vehicles that can shoulder the entire burden of driving. Just imagine: You can take a trip downtown at lunchtime without a 20-minute buffer to find parking. Seniors can keep their freedom even if they canât keep t ... Continue reading
2014 Mitsubishi Lancer SE REview By John Heilig
May 26, 2014
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72nd Monaco Grand Prix Sidebar
May 25, 2014
Nicholas Frankl Senior Editor and Motorsports Correspondent The Auto Channel Formula 1 Racing Desk Monaco May 22, 2014; So the 72nd Monaco Grand Prix is upon us. Without doubt still the jewel in the crown of global motorsport. The port is oversold with $3 Billion + of yachts moored in berths that cost more than $200,00 ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Fuel Cells Get Boost From Toyota
May 25, 2014
<p>From Mac Gordon 05-24-2014 </p><p>WOODLAND HILLS - The worldâs auto industry set off on four new directions in June, each of which will change driver habits, and reduce costs of fuel, up mileage per gallon averages, and permit dealer-installed accessories. </p><p>First off and the most impressive change came fr ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids Week of May 19-25, 2014
May 25, 2014
Automotive News Factoids Week of May 19-25, 2014* At the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) Spring Rally, two all-new vehicle models, one truck and one car, made there first ever in-person appearance before the media. GMC introduced the 2015 Sierra All Terrain HD, a refined, off-road-inspired execution of the ... Continue reading
U.S. Automotive Repair Education Missing On All Cylinders
May 19, 2014
Sputtering Auto Education Leads to Skills Breakdown Dealership service managers are complaining about a rusty old clunker that's gumming up their operations: America's vocational education system. According to Automotive News, traditional schools are steering more students toward college with curricula heavy on science ... Continue reading
National Motorists Association Identifies Worst and Best States For Motorists
May 19, 2014
Waunakee, WI â May 19, 2014: The National Motorists Association (NMA) today released an analysis that ranks the states and Washington, D.C. from worst to best based on their treatment of drivers. The motoristsâ rights organization used 24 metrics that spanned the categories of legal protections, regulations, ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids Week of May 12-18, 2014
May 18, 2014
* General Motors will pay $35 million in a civil settlement with the federal government over its failure to report in a timely manner a defective ignition switch in 2.6 million smaller cars, the Department of Transportation announced. In addition, the automaker signed a consent agreement which will require changes to i ... Continue reading
Yellow Party At Indy500 Adds All Star Guests +VIDEO
May 16, 2014
All Star IndyCar Guest List for The Yellow Party Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN. (May 16). On May 22nd, some of the most prominent names in IndyCar will gather together for one of the biggest events of the year, The Yellow Party at the Crane Bay in downtown Indianapolis. IndyCar Series Champion Ryan Hunter-Reay will hos ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells Yes - Electric No! Toyota Ends Tesla Deal
May 15, 2014
Washinton DC May 14, 2014; The NADA reported that Toyota said on Monday that it would allow a battery-supply deal with Tesla Motors to expire this year and would focus instead on building cars running on hydrogen fuel cells, a next-generation technology that rivals Tesla's all-electric systems. Toyota Motor invested $5 ... Continue reading
Heels On Wheels: 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Review +VIDEO
May 13, 2014
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE JETTA VEHICLE The 2014 Volkswagen Jetta regains lost following by focusing on what it the brand has always done does best: provide drivers with sporty German engineering. That means powertrain choices; such as a new turbocharged four-c ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2014 ACURA ILX REVIEW
May 13, 2014
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2014 Nissan Versa Note Ride and Review By Larry Nutson
May 13, 2014
2014 Nissan Versa Note Americaâs Best Selling Entry Hatch By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_5924) Nissan is on a roll. Nissanâs U.S. sales have grown faster than the total market. For the first three months of this year, Nissan North Americaâs market share, its biggest ... Continue reading
Monaco Collector Car Auction RM Sale Prices Results
May 11, 2014
RM Auctions sells â¬41,355,430 of automobiles, boats, motorcycles and memorabilia during incredible five hour sale at Le Sporting Monte Carlo 93 percent of all lots are sold as sale attracts bids from 37 countries across the globe Record-breaking sale highlights include the 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C, which sold for â ... Continue reading
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