Toyota, Mercedes-Benz Win Overall Brand Honors in 2nd Annual ALG Pre-Owned Value Awards
Apr 10, 2017
ALG announced the winners of its 2nd annual Pre-Owned Value Awards (POVA), ranking Toyota and Mercedes-Benz as the top Mainstream Brand and Premium Brand, respectively. 2017 Pre-Owned Value Awards are awarded to vehicles with the smallest forecasted depreciation from two to five years of age during the period from 2017 ... Continue reading
Toyota announces record $1.33 billion investment in Kentucky plant
Apr 10, 2017
A $1.33 billion investment- the highest of any automaker in Kentucky and the second-largest in state history- will make Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) the first plant in North America to begin producing vehicles using Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). The Camry, from the 2018 model year, will be ... Continue reading
Ford Reveals Industry's First Pursuit-Rated Hybrid Police Car +VIDEO
Apr 10, 2017
The industry’s first pursuit-rated hybrid police car, the all-new Ford Police Responder Hybrid Sedan, is part of a $4.5 billion Ford investment to make electric vehicles that give customers greater capability, productivity and performance – plus better fuel economy. ... Continue reading
Q By Aston Martin: Vanquish S Red Arrows Edition +VIDEO
Apr 10, 2017
Spectacular British aviation skills are the inspiration for Aston Martin's latest Q by Aston Martin creation; the Vanquish S Red Arrows edition. Just ten examples of the Red Arrows inspired cars are being commissioned by Aston Martin Cambridge, each with special design features, hand-crafted interiors and graphic eleme ... Continue reading
Losing Your Car Keys Could Make You A Fortune
Apr 10, 2017
In 1996 a brand new Mercedes-Benz SL500 was stored in a central London garage in Knightsbridge, but the owner lost the keys, and it was never used again. Twenty-one years later the car was found by international auctioneers Coys and could fetch £55,000 at their Spring Classics auction on Wednesday of this week at the ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Initiates "Drive With Care - Protect Your Precious" Campaign With Child Safety Theme
Apr 8, 2017
Chevrolet initiates 'Drive with Care - Protect your Precious' campaign with Child safety theme ~The campaign is an extension to 'Drive with Care - Lost in the Rain' initiative introduced last year~ As an extension to Chevrolet's 'Drive with Care - Lost in the Rain' campaign, introduced last year to promote road safety ... Continue reading
Let Your Voice Be Heard in The Auto Channel's Energy and Fuel Poll - Please Participate
Apr 8, 2017
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2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8T Dune Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Apr 8, 2017
Great fun, good performance and fuel economy - with the top up or down DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY Volkswagen has heritage. Back in the 1960s, the original Type 1 sedan, more commonly known as the Beetle for its shape, was the basis for fiberglass-bodied dune buggies and offroad racers, commonly known as Baja Bugs ... Continue reading
Driving The Future: Concept Cars at 2017 NY Auto Show
Apr 7, 2017
Revealing the possibilities of tomorrow by giving us a glimpse into the future, the 2017 New York International Automobile Show will push the boundaries of technology and design with this year's concept car displays. These amazing automobiles may shine light on a carmaker's future design language or provide some tantal ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG Combines Performance SUV with V8 Expertise
Apr 5, 2017
Back in 1999, with the ML 55, Mercedes-AMG set a milestone – not just in its own 50-year history. For the combination of high-performance engine in the skin of an SUV opened up an entirely new market segment. ... Continue reading
Renault UK’s Best March Sales In Seven Years
Apr 5, 2017
Renault UK car sales were up 4.9 per cent during the first quarter of 2017 to 25,126 vehicles according to the official figures released today from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Renault’s performance represents a year-to-date car market share of 3.1 per cent. Sales of 19,014 cars in March sho ... Continue reading
2017 Red Dot Awards: Triple Victory for Kia Design
Apr 4, 2017
Kia has triumphed again in the Red Dot Awards, with another triple design win. The Optima Sportswagon, hybrid crossover Niro and the all-new Rio won in their respective categories. ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Atlas (Made In Chattanooga) Prices Start At $30,500
Apr 4, 2017
Volkswagen of America has announced pricing of the all-new, seven-passenger 2018 Atlas. With a starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $30,500 for the four-cylinder turbo 2.0L TSI® S FWD model (late availability), and $31,900 for the 3.6-liter V6 S FWD model, the Chattanooga-built SUV is loaded with sta ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Celebrates 90 Years at Techno Classica +VIDEO
Apr 1, 2017
Volvo Cars celebrates its 90th anniversary with a display of modern and historic models at the world's biggest show for classic vehicles, Techno Classica, in Essen, Germany, 5-9 April. On April 14, 1927, the first Volvo Car drove out of the factory gate in Gothenburg, Sweden. ... Continue reading
Lotus Pet Lids: Protection for Four Legged Friends
Apr 1, 2017
Lightweight, optimised and ergonomically designed for four-legged friends, the new Lotus Pet Lids are the ultimate accessory for animal friendly sports car owners. After extensive and hair-raising time trials, Lotus has developed its new lifestyle range of stylish helmets for cats to be both practical and desirable. ... Continue reading
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