Using the Sun to Cool a Car in the Sun
Aug 19, 2014
MIAMI -- Aug. 19, 2014: A solar-powered car ventilation system, Kulcar, offers the U.S. consumer market an improved, more effective way to keep car interiors cool. Gone are the days when car owners needed to touch hot steering wheels and seat belt buckles while inhaling dangerous fumes in their own vehicles. Kulcar's c ... Continue reading
Continental Announces Motorcycle Tire Safety Recall
Aug 11, 2014
Replacement of Continental 120/70 ZR 17 and 120/70 R 17 motorcycle front wheel tires - Condition in the tread and/or belt may lead to separation and possible pressure loss - Program covers approximately 9,000 tires sold in the Americas, primarily in the U.S., between 2007 and 2014 FORT MILL, SC --Aug. 11, 2014: Contine ... Continue reading
Aug 11, 2014
LATEST NHTSA RECALLS - Mitsubishi, VW, Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu, Saab, Toyota, Starcraft, Nova, Morgan, Jomac, SFS ... Continue reading
ELS Studio Premium Audio System Featured On The All-New Acura TLX Performance Luxury Sedan
Aug 11, 2014
The Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, in conjunction with Acura/Honda, is pleased to announce its ELS Studio® Premium Audio System, tuned by Elliot "ELS" Scheiner, will be available on the all-new 2015 Acura TLX. The system will be available on all TLX models equipped with the Technology Package or Adva ... Continue reading
Seven Signs Your Brakes Need to be Inspected
Aug 6, 2014
During Brake Safety Awareness Month in August, the Car Care Council reminds motorists that routine brake inspections are essential to safe driving and maintaining your vehicle. "When it comes to vehicle safety, the brake system is at the top of the list, so have your brakes checked by an auto service professional at le ... Continue reading
Audi Energy: New Sustainability Program will Add to E-tron Experience
Aug 6, 2014
Comprehensive plan will help support 2015 launch of Audi A3 Sportback e-tron® plug-in hybrid - Audi will balance some greenhouse gas emissions from A3 e-tron production and distribution through 3Degrees® verified carbon offsets - Also with Audi energy: Bosch Automotive Service Solutions® for home charger insta ... Continue reading
Ford Offers Motorcraft Brake Pad Replacement Guarantee
Aug 4, 2014
New point-of-sale program at Ford and Lincoln dealerships and Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers provides consumers with no-cost replacement of Motorcraft brake pads purchased as of July 1, 2014; program applies to passenger vehicles and certain commercial vehicles Motorcraft brake pads that have worn down to less than thr ... Continue reading
2014 Chevrolet Sonic LT "Personalized"
Jul 31, 2014
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_4291) As luck would have it, I was in the right car at the right time. As I write this review, the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show is going on in Las Vegas. Itâs the largest automotive aftermarket exhibition in the world ... Continue reading
NRG eVgo Partnership with BMW Expands Access to Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network
Jul 29, 2014
NRG eVgo (ee-vee-go), a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc. , is further expanding access to the Companyâs electric vehicle (EV) charging network by partnering with BMW on its new ChargeNow DC Fast program. Now, BMW i3 drivers in California can enjoy unlimited, no cost 30 minute DC fast charging, at eVgo Freedom Statio ... Continue reading
Futurist Peter Schwartz To Deliver Keynote At 2014 Connected Car Expo On Nov. 18
Jul 29, 2014
Organizers of the Connected Car Expo, today announced that internationally-renowned futurist and business strategist, Peter Schwartz will deliver the keynote presentation of this year's conference on Nov. 18. Considered an authority on future planning, Schwartz will share his insights on the ever-changing world of conn ... Continue reading
TRW'S Electric Park Brake Technology Gains Momentum With Japanese Automakers
Jul 28, 2014
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety, has launched its latest-generation Electric Park Brake (EPB) technology with three major Japanese based vehicle manufacturers and will begin production with a fourth automaker in the near future. The EPB system functions as a conventional h ... Continue reading
Powermat Launching in 2015 Cadillac ATS
Jul 28, 2014
Reducing clutter and adding function, Cadillac will add wireless charging of smartphones in the 2015 model ATS sport sedan and coupe launching this fall. Compatible with Powermat and other in-phone wireless charging technologies, the feature eliminates the need for cords on board. "A recent survey from IHS revealed tha ... Continue reading
Goodyear Surpasses Goal of Hiring 1,000 U.S. Military Veterans
Jul 28, 2014
Two years ago, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company made a commitment to hire 1,000 United States military veterans. Today, the company announced that it surpassed its three-year goal more than a year early, and has pledged to hire an additional 1,000 veterans. "The response to Goodyear's military hiring initiativeâ ... Continue reading
2014 Acura RLX With Advance Package | Road Test and Review By Carey Russ
Jul 27, 2014
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Auto Channel 2014 Acura RLX With Advance Package Technology has always been Acura's claim to differentiation in the luxury class. And please note that here "technology" means more than merely the latest in electronic gadgetry for entertainment, information, and safety. Technolo ... Continue reading
Cadillac ATS Coupe 2.0T Gets More Torque Output, Equipment
Jul 25, 2014
Greater torque output in the 2015 ATS Coupe and ATS Sedan equipped with the 2.0L turbo four-cylinder engine, and available safety-enhancing lane-changing and lane-keeping technologies, highlight the new model year for the luxury sport models. The additional torque â 295 lb-ft of torque (400 Nm) and 272 horsepower ... Continue reading
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