New Mopar $12.2 Million Parts Distribution Center in Virginia
May 19, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 19, 2016 -- 400,000-plus square-foot Mopar Parts Distribution Center (PDC) expands Mopar North American footprint to 22 PDCs Virginia PDC will create more than 70 jobs and include two shifts Virginia PDC to handle more than 50,000 part numbers, service more than 200 FCA US dealers and ship appr ... Continue reading
Service to Help Owners and Visitors Share and Rent Each Other's Unique Cars
May 19, 2016
SAN FRANCISCOâFlightCar, Inc., a fast-growing community-driven service that offers owners and visitors a convenient and enjoyable way to share and rent each otherâs unique cars at select airports, today reveals a completely revamped service with product, brand and operational advancements applied across every ... Continue reading
Airport Parking vs. Ridesharing: New Data Shows Which Is More Cost-Effective
May 19, 2016
CHICAGOâParking reservation service SpotHero has released new data comparing the cost of ridesharing and airport parking at over 25 airports across the country to help travelers determine the most cost-effective way to get to and from the airport. Heading into what is forecasted to be a record-setting summer for a ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Advises Used Car Shoppers to Target Small Cars
May 19, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 19, 2016 -- Prices of used compact and subcompact cars are down, and they offer the best value right now for used car shoppers, according to a new report released today by Edmunds.com, the leading car information and shopping network. The finding is one of a number of data-driven trends found ... Continue reading
KBB's 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000
May 19, 2016
Mazda3 No. 1 for Third Year Running, Featured on Kelley Blue Book's Annual List Every Year of Vehicle's 13-Year Existence IRVINE, Calif., May 19, 2016 -- Proving that cool and affordable really can continue to coexist, the experts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and ... Continue reading
9 Things You Didn't Know About The Chevrolet Camaro - Born 50 Years Ago This Week
May 18, 2016
The Chevrolet Camaro - Born 50 Years Ago This Week- Fifty years ago this week the first pilot prototype Camaro was built. To commemorate this golden anniversary the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) uncovered these little known gems. 9. Born in Cincinnati The first pilot prototype Camaro (No. 100001) was assembled on ... Continue reading
FCA Recalling 600,000 Jeep and Fiat Vehicles Worldwide
May 18, 2016
Auburn Hills MI May 18, 2016; More than 506,000 Wranglers are being recalled to inspect the clock spring, which is a part in the steering wheel that aids the airbag deployment. âDust and dirt gathered from off-road driving can compromise the clock spring and eventually prevent driver-side airbag deployment in a cr ... Continue reading
U.S. International Trade Commission Votes to Investigate Patent Infringement by VW, Audi, Porsche
May 18, 2016
BALTIMOREâPaice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has voted to institute a formal investigation of Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche based on Paiceâs complaint of infringement of Paiceâs hybrid vehicle patents. An of ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Jeffrey C. Smith Board Chair
May 18, 2016
ROANOKE, Va.âAdvance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that current independent director, Jeffrey C. Smith, has been appointed Chair of the Companyâs Board of Directors, effecti ... Continue reading
Seven tips to prepare your car for a long weekend road trip
May 18, 2016
THORNHILL, ON, May 18, 2016 /CNW/ - Whether you are driving a short distance or right across Canada, CAA South Central Ontario (CAA SCO) has some helpful tips to ensure your car is ready for your road trip. Seven ways to prep your car before you hit the highway: Change your oil and top up your fluids. Check your headli ... Continue reading
POET responds to EPA Renewable Volume Obligation Proposal
May 18, 2016
Broin: âThe EPA is stopping the biofuels industry from meeting its potential and endangering the expansion of cellulosic ethanolâ SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (May 18, 2016) â POET CEO Jeff Broin today responded to the EPAâs proposed rule on the 2017 Renewable Volume Obligiations under the Renewable Fuel Stand ... Continue reading
Second Generation Automated Acura RLX Development Vehicle Revealed in California
May 18, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., May 18, 2016 -- Acura has revealed its second generation automated development vehicle in California, a modified version of the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD⢠luxury performance sedan. The RLX has been fitted with a new suite of radar, Lidar, camera and GPS sensors, complemented by higher performance C ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Asks "Why Bicycle Share When You Can Motorcycle Own?"
May 18, 2016
MILWAUKEE, May 18, 2016 -- For less than seven bucks a day*, Americans can own a new Dark Custom⢠Harley-Davidson® Roadster⢠motorcycle. To bring $7-a-day to life, Harley-Davidson created its first-ever free motorcycle-share pop up so everyone (at least through Friday) can test ride a new motorcycle and fe ... Continue reading
BMW Sued In National Class Action Over Faulty Electric Vehicles
May 18, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 18, 2016 -- MLG Automotive Law has filed a national class action lawsuit against BMW North America, LLC for alleged defects in the BMW i3 vehicles. The case Edo Tsoar v. BMW North America, LLC (Case No. 2:16-cv-03386) was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The lawsuit center ... Continue reading
2016 American Road Rage Report
May 18, 2016
BELLEVUE, Wash., May 18, 2016 -- Today, Expedia.com®, one of the world's largest full service travel sites, released the results of the Expedia 2016 Road Rage Report, an annual analysis of driving etiquette. The study, now in its third year, was commissioned by Expedia® and conducted by GfK, an independent global mar ... Continue reading
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