Automotive News

Overwhelming Majority of Passengers Want DOT Certified Drivers

Mar 8, 2016

CHICAGO, March 8, 2016 -- Just over 90 percent of travelers who use airport shuttles or other shared-ride services say it is very important (75 percent) or important (16 percent) to have professionally trained drivers that are certified by the Department of Transportation (DOT). To date, 379 people responded to a surve ... Continue reading

Bridgestone Turanza Tires Featured on 2017 Chrysler Pacifica

Mar 8, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 8, 2016 -- Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced that its Bridgestone-brand Turanza tires are featured on select models of the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica, which has been designed to be the most technologically equipped vehicle in its class. Designed for minivan drivers who want ... Continue reading

New 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (Gasoline) Offers Best In Class Fuel Economy, Greener Ownership Experience

Mar 8, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 8, 2016 -- 28-mpg highway unsurpassed in minivan segment; 12 percent better than model it replaces Combined-cycle rating of 22 mpg is 10 percent better Improved fuel efficiency contributes to nine-percent reduction in Global Warming Potential (GWP) All-new Pacifica's superior performance attr ... Continue reading

SEMA Applauds New Congressional Legislation to Protect Modified Motor Vehicles

Mar 8, 2016

WASHINGTON, March 8, 2016 -- SEMA President and CEO Chris Kersting today praised Congressional members for their introduction of a bipartisan bill that would protect thousands of American racecar enthusiasts from overreaching U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations. "The EPA's new interpretation of the C ... Continue reading

Lexus Aims to Impress in Georgia as Atlanta International Auto Show Opens

Mar 8, 2016

ATLANTA, March 7, 2016 -- Fresh off its worldwide debut in Detroit, the all-new Lexus LC 500 luxury coupe will make its first Southeast appearance at the 2016 Atlanta International Auto Show. The public is invited to the Georgia World Congress Center March 9-13 for an up-close look at the LC 500, which is part of a dyn ... Continue reading

Low Operating and Maintenance Costs Will Help to Drive the Growth of the Global Micro Hybrid Vehicle Market Through 2019, says Technavio

Mar 8, 2016

LONDON—Technavio analysts forecast the global micro hybrid vehicle market to reach 14.18 million units in 2019, growing at a CAGR of more than 18%, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global micro hybrid vehicle market for 2015-2019. The repo ... Continue reading

SCA Performance Launches Redesigned 2016 Chevrolet and GMC Black Widow

Mar 8, 2016

TRUSSVILLE, Ala., March 7, 2016 -- Specialty vehicles manufacturer, SCA Performance, the builder of the Chevy Reaper and SCA 571 truck designs, is proud to announce the newest edition to their flagship line of Black Widow trucks. Based on the proven 2016 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra platforms these new Black Wido ... Continue reading

WeatherTech entrepreneur David MacNeil places order for Airbus Helicopters H145 aircraft for corpora

Mar 8, 2016

WeatherTech entrepreneur David MacNeil places orderfor Airbus Helicopters H145 aircraft for corporate use Automotive products business owner cites aircraft quality, safety and customer support LOUISVILLE, Ky. (March 2, 2016) – One of America’s leading entrepreneurs, David MacNeil, owner of ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota 4Runner In The Desert Review By Steve Purdy

Mar 8, 2016

2016 Toyota 4Runner In The Desert Review By Steve Purdy ... Continue reading

European Cities Continued to Attract Growing Numbers of Tourists Despite a Troubled Year in Europe: Bednights up 4.2% in 2015

Mar 7, 2016

European Cities Marketing announces 4.2% growth in city tourism in 2015. London, Paris and Rome take top slots: China grows by 32%, Italy and Russia struggle to recover. VIENNA, March 7, 2016- European Cities Marketing has demonstrated the dominant and most dynamic aspect of European tourism: city tourism, which for ye ... Continue reading

Advance Auto Parts Elects Brad W. Buss and Reuben E. Slone to Board of Directors

Mar 7, 2016

ROANOKE, Va.—Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, today announced that Brad W. Buss and Reuben E. Slone have been appointed to Advance’s Board of Directors. Their appointments wi ... Continue reading

Sales of Cars and Parts Hit $1 Trillion - "The Auto Channel(R)" Has Served This Market Since 1989) +VIDEO

Mar 7, 2016

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2016 Car and car parts dealers (NAICS 441) had sales of $1.0 trillion, representing an increase of 6.5 percent over the previous year, according to new statistics released today from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 Annual Retail Trade Survey. Statistics presented for the entire retail trade sector sh ... Continue reading

New York Auto Show Unveils New Poster Art For 2016

Mar 7, 2016

NEW YORK, March 7, 2016 -- The New York International Automobile Show today launched its new poster campaign for 2016. Inspired by New York City and the skyscrapers that make it instantly recognizable around the world, this year's artwork shows a powerful sports car driving up the side of one of the city's buildings, l ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: March 7 2016; Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Pontiac, Navistar, Coachmen

Mar 7, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS: March 7 2016; Ford, Lexus, Toyota, Pontiac, Navistar, Coachmen ... Continue reading

First Cars Of Big Stars

Mar 7, 2016

It looks at the first cars of the stars including an interesting quote behind each one. ... Continue reading