Automotive News

Princess Cruises Debuts New Livery Design on Majestic Princess

Feb 16, 2016

SHANGHAI, Feb. 16, 2016 -- Princess Cruises announced today, on Chinese New Year, that Majestic Princess, the first cruise ship built and designed specifically for the China market, will also be the first ship in the fleet to debut an elegant new livery design featuring the company's iconic logo. The new livery design ... Continue reading

January 2016 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe

Feb 16, 2016

LONDON, February 16, 2016 -- In January, FCA posted European sales of more than 72,600 vehicles, a year-over-year increase of 14.5% compared with 6.3% for the industry. All FCA brands registered increases, with Jeep up 32.6%, Fiat and Alfa Romeo up 13.9% and Lancia up 2.3%. The Fiat Panda, 500 and 500L continued to dom ... Continue reading

New Renault Alpine 100 km/h In Under 4.5 Seconds

Feb 16, 2016

MONTE CARLO, Monaco, February 16, 2016 -- Alpine Vision brings exciting new choice to sport premium cars market Future production model to be revealed before the end of the year Alpine leverages strengths of Groupe Renault, Renault Sport, Formula One At the home of the world-famous Monte Carlo Rally and on the Col de T ... Continue reading

Road America Exhibits at the Chicago Auto Show

Feb 16, 2016

for a floor plan, list of displays and more show information. ... Continue reading

First-of-its-Kind Modular Hybrid Unmanned Ground Vehicle Unveils at the Singapore Airshow 2016

Feb 16, 2016

SINGAPORE, Feb. 16, 2016 -- Milrem, an Estonian defence solutions provider specialising in military engineering, unveils the first-of-its-kind modular hybrid unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), THeMIS (Tracked Hybrid Modular Infantry System), today at the Singapore Airshow 2016. A multi-mission vehicle platform that can ass ... Continue reading

2016 Chicago Auto Show Highlights By Steve and Thom, News, Photos and Video

Feb 15, 2016

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2016 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Photos by Thom Cannell Lede Photo Cannell_2016 Chicago_Intro-0122 The Chicago Auto Show claims to be the biggest in the country. They are accurate in terms of actual floor space (over a million square-feet) and number ... Continue reading

Nissan Motor Presents the World's First Automated "Intelligent Self-Parking Chair"

Feb 15, 2016

TOKYO, Feb. 15, 2016 -- Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan, CEO: Carlos Ghosn) announced the first "Intelligent Parking Chair", a concept inspired by its intelligent park assist technology that allows drivers to easily park their vehicles using automatic steering. The "Intelligent Parking Chair" is a un ... Continue reading

Rear View Mirrors Rethought - Gentex's Electronic Full Display Mirror in GM Vehicles

Feb 15, 2016

Editor's Note: I just returned from the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, where I had the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt (no not Volt but Bolt). The B was equipped with a Gentex rear-view mirror and it impressed the heck out of me. the image as clear and bright and a big headed back seat passenger ... Continue reading

Geneva Motor Show 2016: European Premiere of the Rinspeed “Etos” +VIDEO

Feb 15, 2016

Disruptive technologies, sustainability and desirability: Automated driving with a great fun and whoa factor. Disruptive innovations and new digital technologies are changing the world of mobility at an unprecedented speed. The “old world” of the traditional automaker meets the “new world” of softwa ... Continue reading

Ram Trucks Official Truck of Cabala's

Feb 15, 2016

Cabela and Ram Trucks Partnership Announced to include co-sponsored events Cabela’s and Ram Trucks announced today the two companies have entered into a partnership that has made Ram Trucks the official truck of Cabela’s. Under this partnership, Cabela’s and Ram Trucks will co-sponsor events, giveaways, ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS: February 15 - Air Bags, Air Bags, Air Bags, Chrysler, Subaru, Chevrolet, BMW, Audi,

Feb 15, 2016

NHTSA RECALLS: February 15 - Chrysler, Subaru, Chevrolet, BMW, Audi, Air Bags ... Continue reading

Drivers; Monitor Forecasts, Prepare for Changing Roadway Conditions

Feb 15, 2016

HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 15, 2016 With winter weather expected to impact the entire state through Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today advised drivers to be prepared for snow, ice and rain conditions and to postpone travel if necessary. "Exactly how much snow or ice any given region will ... Continue reading

FCA Selects RIDGID® Technology for Chrysler Pacifica Built-in Vacuum System

Feb 15, 2016

2017 Chrysler Pacifica. “One of the most frequent uses of our vacuums is cleaning out vehicle interiors, which at times can be inconvenient and cumbersome,�?? said Chad Severson, president of Emerson Tool Company, a business of Emerson. “With the new Stow ‘n Vac, powered ... Continue reading

Aviation Industry Heads to Puerto Rico for Routes Americas

Feb 15, 2016

MANCHESTER, England, Feb. 15, 2016 /CNW/ - Puerto Rico's economy will receive a boost from the aviation industry when its top decision makers gather in San Juan for the ninth Routes Americas air service development forum (February 17-19). (Logo: ) Routes Americas brings together leading airlines, airports and tourism a ... Continue reading

Dutch Settlement Foundation Seeks to Resolve Securities Claims Both for the Benefit of Volkswagen and its Investors

Feb 15, 2016

AMSTERDAM, February 15, 2016 -- The disclosure that Volkswagen installed devices to circumvent mandatory emissions regulations for its diesel engines has caused the Company's shareholders and bondholders to suffer billions of euros in losses. The Volkswagen Investor Settlement Foundation ("the Foundation") provides a n ... Continue reading