NASA TV to Broadcast Dragon Departure from International Space Station
May 6, 2016
WASHINGTON - May 5, 2016: After delivering almost 7,000 pounds of cargo to the International Space Station, including the Bigelow Expandable Activity Module (BEAM), the SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft is set to leave the orbital laboratory with valuable science research and return to Earth on Wednesday, May 11. NASA Tel ... Continue reading
Toyota Scientists Make Breakthrough on Safer, Smarter Batteries
May 5, 2016
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (May 4, 2016) â For anyone (i.e. everyone) whoâs ever panicked when their mobile device chirped, âlow battery,â the future could be far less stressful, thanks to the advanced battery research of scientists at the Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA). A new breakthrough ... Continue reading
Hyundai and Lexus Earn Top CPO Program Recognition
May 5, 2016
ATLANTA, May 5, 2016 -- Certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles are typically late-model, low-mileage vehicles that come with a host of perks like manufacturer-backed warranties, roadside assistance and more. While nearly every manufacturer offers a CPO program, the terms and benefits vary greatly. To make it easy for car s ... Continue reading
New Study Ranks Favorite Places to Fuel Up
May 5, 2016
With a focus on fresh food, convenience stores are eating into the quick-service restaurant business, according to a new survey. ​LOUISVILLE, Colo. May 5, 2016 Kwik Trip and BJâs Wholesale Club are consumersâ favorite places to fill up their gas tanks, according to a new study by Market Force Informatio ... Continue reading
$Billions Are Being Invested in Driverless Cars That Americans (and the world) Don't Want
May 5, 2016
$Billions Are Being Invested in Driverless Cars That Americans (and the world) Don't Want ... Continue reading
Subaru Launches the Subaru Dark Sky Project
May 5, 2016
"85 per cent of the population can't see the stars properly from where they live."Terence DickinsonEditor, SkyNews magazine MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 5, 2016 /CNW/ - A star-filled sky is one of nature's most beautiful sights. But it's harder than ever to see it. In fact, because of urban light, the night sky has become so b ... Continue reading
GM and Lyft To Test Elimination Of Taxi Drivers With Bolt EV Autonomous Taxi
May 5, 2016
Detroit MI May 5, 2016; GM and Lyft plan to begin putting self-driving cabs to the test according to The Wall Street Journal. Lyft will put Chevrolet Bolts on the road in a yet-to-be-named city, where they'll actually be picking up Lyft passengers. The plan relies on GM's March billion dollar purchase of Cruise Automat ... Continue reading
May 5, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, MI - May 5, 2016: The May 7 running of the Kentucky Derby marks Ram Truck brand's seventh year as exclusive automotive partner Ram serves as Official Truck of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Fans attending weekend races will be immersed in the Ram Truck brand experience, including truck displays, v ... Continue reading
2016 Honda Civic Sedan EX with Honda Sensing - Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
May 5, 2016
Bigger, better and safer than ever DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Civic was Honda's entry vehicle into the American automotive market back in 1973, and the nameplate is still with us. Nearly 22 million examples have been sold worldwide since its debut, with over ten million in the US. Nearly seven million of ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Delivers Clean Air Benefits to the Mid-Atlantic Region
May 5, 2016
RADNOR, PA - May 4, 2016: Government, environmental and private sector members of a Mid-Atlantic clean air coalition are meeting today in Pennsylvania to discuss strategies for continuing air quality improvements for the region. The Mid-Atlantic Diesel Collaborative is a partnership between leaders from federal and sta ... Continue reading
"Route 2016" Recaps FCA 2015-2016 Auto Show Season +VIDEO
May 5, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 4, 2016 -- 30-minute web program recaps FCA US 2015-2016 auto show reveals and consumer events Debuts 7 a.m. EDT, May 4, 2016 Available on FCA US corporate YouTube and Facebook pages, media site and blog Program produced by FCA Digital Media Taking a second look at the introductions of such veh ... Continue reading
Takata Air Bag Recall Expanded See Latest List Of Affected Vehicles +VIDEO
May 4, 2016
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is expanding and accelerating the recall of Takata air bag inflators. The decision follows the agencyâs confirmation of the root cause behind the inflatorsâ propensity to rupture. Ruptures of the Takata inflators have been tied to ten deaths and more than 100 inj ... Continue reading
2017 Subaru WRX STI Information Revealed
May 4, 2016
Added infotainment functionality with Siri Eyes free and MirrorLink compatibility. Seamless integration of information with navigation with SiriusXM® Traffic and Travel Link Achieves the 2016 ALG Canadian Residual Value award, Best Sports Car MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 4, 2016 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to ... Continue reading
Tra La La - Official Google FCA Partnership Announcement
May 4, 2016
Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA Announce First-of-its-kind Collaboration May 3, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA announced today, in a first-of-its-kind collaboration, that they will integrate Googleâs self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybri ... Continue reading
The Future of Automation is Happening Now at Volvo
May 4, 2016
GÃTEBORG, SwedenâFor the first time ever, the Volvo Group will now demonstrate its self-driving truck for a broader audience. The truck is part of a research and development project involving autonomous vehicles, intended to create greater business advantages for customers, mainly in the mining industry. â ... Continue reading
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