Michelin to Demonstrate Low-Pressure Agriculture Tires at Canadian Farm Show
Jul 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C., July 19, 2016 -- One of the most effective ways farmers can improve yield is to minimize soil compaction by using tire fitments that are designed to operate at lower air pressures compared to standard radial tires. At the Ag in Motion Show, Western Canada's outdoor farm expo on July 19-21 in Saskatoon ... Continue reading
Volvo Reaches Settlement with the European Commission
Jul 19, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden - The Volvo Group has reached a settlement with the European Commission putting an end to a long-running EU antitrust investigation. As part of the settlement Volvo will pay a fine of EUR 670 M corresponding to SEK 6.3 bn. The amount is mainly covered by provisions made in 2014 and 2016, in total EUR ... Continue reading
Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave
Jul 19, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Jose Cuervo to explore the use of the tequila producer’s agave plant byproduct to develop more sustainable bioplastics to employ in Ford vehicles. Ford and Jose Cuervo are testing the bioplastic for use in vehicle interior and exterior components such as wiring ... Continue reading
Consumers Union Statement: Automakers Can Meet 2025 Fuel Economy Standards
Jul 18, 2016
News Release Consumers Union Public Policy and Advocacy Division of Consumer Reports Monday, July 18, 2016 New Analysis Shows Projected Fuel Economy Hikes for Cars and Trucks Are Achievable and Benefit Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Released today, a comprehensive multi-agency review of Corporate Average Fuel Econ ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Jul 18, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company today is announcing changes in its senior leadership team in Europe, South America and Ford Smart Mobility LLC as it continues to deliver the company’s plan for profitable growth. Barb Samardzich, vice president and chief operating officer, Ford of Europe, has elected to retire Oc ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Sorento - IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Jul 18, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2016 -- Kia Motors America's best-selling CUV, the 2017 Sorento, has earned top honors – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) – from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front-crash prevention. With the Sorento earning "good" crashworthiness ratings and a sup ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford, America’s truck leader, is taking heavy-duty trucks to the next level with the all-new 2017 F-Series Super Duty – empowering customers with the most towing and hauling capability and the most horsepower and torque of any heavy-duty pickup truck. Super Duty’s enhanced capability starts with ... Continue reading
Artificial Intelligence: Just Because We Can, Does It Mean That We Should?
Jul 18, 2016
For all the jumping jacks who are so very excited about driverless cars and such, I want to ask a sobering question: http://www.sramanamitra.com/2016/07/12/artificial-intelligence-just-because-we-can-does-it-mean-that-we-should/ Artificial Intelligence: Just Because We Can, Does It Mean That We Should? First Time Entre ... Continue reading
Rob Myers to Receive Nicola Bulgari Award from America’s Automotive Trust
Jul 18, 2016
Rob Myers to Receive Nicola Bulgari Award from America’s Automotive Trust ... Continue reading
OFFICIALTECH 0W20 LL FE Motor Oil for New VW 508 00 / 509 00 Specification Engines
Jul 18, 2016
HEMIKSEM, Belgium, July 18, 2016 -- New motor oil is the first to support the newest 2.0 TFSI 140 kW and 3.0 TDI CR 160 kW Volkswagen engines Over four percent fuel economy while maintaining expected performance; Prolongs life and maintains the efficiency of emission systems; Provides outstanding engine cleanliness, we ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2016
NHTSA RECALLS RECAP July 11-17 2016: Aston Martin, Nissan, Mercedes, Land Rover, Chevrolet, Navistar, Heartland, Indian, More ... Continue reading
Jul 18, 2016
Allen Park, Mich., July 17, 2016 – Development of the all new Ford GT continues unabated, with the carbon fiber supercar expected to go on sale before the end of this year. An innovation showcase in efficient EcoBoost engines, lightweighting and aerodynamics, the Ford GT is a study in functional design and active air ... Continue reading
New Clio: Renault Refreshes Its Best-Seller With The Most Appealing Clio Ever
Jul 18, 2016
LONDON - July 17, 2016: For over 25 years, the Renault Clio has consistently changed the game in terms of the equipment it has offered, while at the same time revolutionising the versatile small city car market by incorporating technologies previously reserved for vehicles from higher segments. New Clio remains faithfu ... Continue reading
Infiniti Breaks New Sales Records In First Half Of 2016
Jul 18, 2016
◾ Infiniti in Europe: Best June – 154% sales increase over June 2015, and best H1 – 177% up compared to the first half of 2015 ◾ Q30 as best-selling Infiniti model in Europe ever with 6,438 models sold in H1/2016 ROLLE, Switzerland – July 17, 2016: Infiniti finished the first half of 2016 with a new sales rec ... Continue reading
2015-16 Lincoln Navigator 4x4 Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 18, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Classic SUV with spacious luxury and comfort Yes "Back To The Future Day" was a recent bit of pop-culture humor, but isn't this week's Lincoln Navigator taking it a bit too far? Nothing says "late `90s luxury SUV boom" quite like the original, introduced for model year 1998 partway ... Continue reading
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