Scotty Kilmer Joining Digital Media Network TheMaven
Mar 9, 2017
SEATTLE—Scotty Kilmer, the Emmy Award-winning car care expert so facile with both the wrench and spoken word that he turned The Scotty Kilmer Channel into a YouTube phenomenon, is bringing his wildly successful show to the new digital media network TheMaven (symbol MVEN). “I joined TheMaven because I saw an opportu ... Continue reading
Stanley Black & Decker Completes Purchase Of Craftsman Brand From Sears
Mar 9, 2017
NEW BRITAIN, Conn., March 9, 2017 -- Stanley Black & Decker , an S&P 500 global diversified industrial company, announced today that it has successfully completed its purchase of the Craftsman brand from Sears Holdings Corporation ( ... Continue reading
Michelin Introduces New Defender Tire, The Longest-Lasting Tire Among Leading Competitors
Mar 8, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C., March 8, 2017 -- Today, Michelin introduced the new MICHELIN DEFENDER for passenger vehicles, which features an 80,000-mile warranty. Following the release of the original Defender in 2012, the latest tire has been upgraded with an advanced generation tread compound that makes it the longest-lasting t ... Continue reading
Paice: Ford Hybrids Made in Mexico May Be Banned from U.S.
Mar 8, 2017
BALTIMORE—Paice, a pioneer in the development of hybrid vehicle technology, announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has instituted a formal investigation into patent infringement claims against Ford Motor Co. If Paice prevails, all imports of Ford’s infringing hybrid cars (including the F ... Continue reading
TomTom Selected by Volvo Cars to Power Drive Me Programme
Mar 8, 2017
TomTom today announced that Volvo Cars Corporation selected TomTom’s HD Map to power the first phase of the Volvo Drive Me programme. Drive Me is Volvo’s groundbreaking research project into autonomous driving wherein real drivers will integrate autonomous driving into their daily lives on public roads. ... Continue reading
Mar 7, 2017
. As was the case with the Cinturato radial tires of the 1950s and the ultra low profile P Zero of the 1980s, Pirelli ushers in a new era of tire-making. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP - February 26-March 6, 2017
Mar 6, 2017
NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP - February 26-March 6, 2017 ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Radio Talk LIVE From NYC Saturday March 4, 2010 7-9AM
Mar 3, 2017
The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: March 4, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio ca ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports - 10 Automotive Must Read Articles
Mar 1, 2017
Auto Central, March 1, 2017; Consumer reports is well respected by The Auto Channel staff, with lots of good information to make your car owning, buying and operating easier and safer. ... Continue reading
High Cost and Lack of Infrastructure Limit Fuel Cell Powertrains to Niche Applications
Feb 28, 2017
BOSTON, March 1, 2017 -- At this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, auto makers and energy companies announced the formation of the Hydrogen Council. The Council promised the investment of $10B towards the development of hydrogen fuel cell powertrain technology. The Strategy Analytics report, "Hydrogen ... Continue reading
How to tell if your car or truck is "American"
Feb 28, 2017
Friday, February 24, 2017 While simple in concept, the question of whether a given vehicle is a domestic product, or just how American a car is, turns out to be very difficult to answer. Is a vehicle domestic or American if: the original nationality of its brand or the location of its ultimate corporate parent is the U ... Continue reading
Mopar Offers More Than 90 Accessories To Customize New Jeep Compass
Feb 27, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 27, 2017 -- Mopar points personalization path for Jeep® brand's compact SUV More than 90 authentic Mopar accessories available at North American launch to complement individual lifestyles of all-new Jeep Compass owners Mopar roof rack, rock rails, wheels, graphics and much more available to c ... Continue reading
Shell Ups Partnership With Penske Racing
Feb 24, 2017
Shell and penske forge the future of transport alliances Industry giants look to break new ground in the business of motorsports with term that goes beyond... in the lab, on the track, on the road and beyond geographical boundaries. ... Continue reading
HARMAN Pioneers First-Ever Integration of Apple CarPlay Through Wireless Connectivity
Feb 23, 2017
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated , the premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced the successful commercial implementation of Apple CarPlay integration through a wireless connection, a first for the connected car industry. Through HARMAN’s end- ... Continue reading
KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey 2016 Connected Car Results
Feb 23, 2017
“The road to success is always under construction.” This simple sentence, from actor Lily Tomlin, captures the current state of the automotive industry. With disruption arising from a new digitalized and connected world, it seems the center of gravity of the customer relationship in a connected car is rapidly movin ... Continue reading
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