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New Honda Civic Hatchback Heads Stateside

New Honda Civic Hatchback Heads Stateside

LONDON - August 15, 2016: The first mass-production 10th generation Civics have now set sail for the US. Due to arrive in dealers across North America by September, the US version Civic is made by Honda’s UK manufacturing base in Swindon. The story comes after last year’s announcement that Honda of the UK manufactu ... Continue reading

Our 'Opium War' with Gasoline

Our 'Opium War' with Gasoline

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The United States and most of the other nations we might include as part of democratic industrialized society is at war. In effect it is the Grand World War. The "hot zone" battlefields are currently in Iraq and Afghanistan; brought to life every day ... Continue reading

Hyundai Delivers First Fuel Cell Vehicle in Quebec +VIDEO

Hyundai Delivers First Fuel Cell Vehicle in Quebec +VIDEO

Since February, 2015, Hyundai has delivered its Tucson Fuel Cell to customers in BC, Ontario, and Quebec Tucson Fuel Cell is a zero-emissions vehicle that uses hydrogen gas stored in tanks with oxygen from the atmosphere to generate power for its electric motor TROIS-RIVIÈRES, QC, Aug. 11, 2016 /CNW/ - Hyundai Auto Ca ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Four Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Toyota Prius 5dr HB Four Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Much improved - No longer just a car for people who hate cars DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS There’s “all-new” and then there’s really all new. The fourth-generation 2016 Toyota Prius Liftback is the most-changed in the car’s history, and meant to attract people who previously wouldn’t have considere ... Continue reading

Turn the Radio Up! 2017 Ford Fusion and Escape's Dual FM Radio Receivers, Other Audio Improvements Bring Music to Your Ears

Turn the Radio Up! 2017 Ford Fusion and Escape's Dual FM Radio Receivers, Other Audio Improvements Bring Music to Your Ears

DEARBORN, Mich.—Immortalized in numerous songs about summertime and freedom, car radios have long been an integral part of driving. In fact, 93 percent of Americans listen to radio weekly, more than TV or smartphones, according to Nielsen’s Audio Today: Radio 2016 report. That’s why Ford remains committed to boos ... Continue reading

Seeking the Finer Things in Life: 2017 Mazda6 Makes Global Debut +VIDEO

Seeking the Finer Things in Life: 2017 Mazda6 Makes Global Debut +VIDEO

RICHMOND HILL, Ontario - August 10, 2016: Mazda Canada introduced the 2017 Mazda6, gaining further premium refinements and continuing to redefine the notion that one need not compromise driving pleasure for practicality and efficiency. Long regarded as one of the best-handling, most engaging vehicles in its segment, Ma ... Continue reading

The Great American Trucking Show returns with new events and experiences to make trucking better

The Great American Trucking Show returns with new events and experiences to make trucking better

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. and DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2016 -- After seeing unprecedented success in 2015, The Great American Trucking Show, Randall-Reilly's award-winning trade show, is returning to the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, TX with a host of new experiences. "This year we really wanted to make sure that t ... Continue reading

Elevated Performance and Desirability for 2017 Range Rover

Elevated Performance and Desirability for 2017 Range Rover

MAHWAH, NJ August 10, 2016: Land Rover has reinforced its positioning of Range Rover as the world’s finest all-terrain SUV with the introduction of advanced driving technologies and an all-new model from Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) – the Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic. Since it redefined the luxury SUV se ... Continue reading

Audi 2017 A3 Model Line Brings Advanced Technologies to the Premium Entry-Segment

Audi 2017 A3 Model Line Brings Advanced Technologies to the Premium Entry-Segment

HERNDON, VA - August 10, 2016: Audi of America’s refreshed A3 model line continues on its path of offering a strong entry to the Audi premium lineup for 2017. With a redesigned exterior, expanded suite of driver assistance systems and increased technology offerings, the updated A3 family vehicles offer the performanc ... Continue reading

The smart Roadshow travels to Orange County this weekend

The smart Roadshow travels to Orange County this weekend

ATLANTA - August 10, 2016: The smart fortwo is rolling into Orange County this weekend to give city dwellers a few 'smart' options for their travels on the 405. At The Shops at Mission Viejo on Saturday, August 13th and Sunday August 14th from 10 a.m – 6 p.m., participants can see firsthand how the smart fortwo could ... Continue reading

AMG Winter Sporting Driving Academy Now Also Offered in Canada

AMG Winter Sporting Driving Academy Now Also Offered in Canada

TORONTO - August 9, 2016: The AMG Driving Academy is expanding its global network with the addition of a new North American destination for its signature AMG Winter Sporting program. Formerly only offered in Sweden, close to the Polar Circle, driving enthusiasts will now be able to experience a selection of high-perfor ... Continue reading

Annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K/10K Benefiting Pediatric Cancer Research Returns To Fountain Valley On August 28

Annual Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K/10K Benefiting Pediatric Cancer Research Returns To Fountain Valley On August 28

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 -- To kick off National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will hold its 6th annual 5K/10K Run/Walk to raise funds for pediatric cancer research at the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's this August. The Hyundai Hope On Wheels 5K/10K Run/Walk will b ... Continue reading

Big Cats at Buffalo Zoo Have Something to ROAR About

Big Cats at Buffalo Zoo Have Something to ROAR About

BUFFALO, NY - August 8, 2016: ROAR Logistics Inc., recently signed on as the title sponsor of the Big Cats Exhibit at the Buffalo Zoo, giving three new lion cubs and the entire pride something to "ROAR" about. The sponsorship also gave company president, Robert Rich III, the opportunity to name the litter's only male c ... Continue reading

Nissan Bladeglider High-Performance EV Prototype Debuts in Rio +VIDEO

Nissan Bladeglider High-Performance EV Prototype Debuts in Rio +VIDEO

RIO DE JANEIRO - August 8, 2016: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd unveiled the working prototype of its futuristic BladeGlider vehicle last week, combining zero-emissions with high-performance in a revolutionary sports car design. The vehicles, developed from concept cars first shown at the Tokyo Auto Show in 2013, have arrived i ... Continue reading

Arrinera Hussarya GT Prototype Takes a Polish Road Trip +VIDEO

Arrinera Hussarya GT Prototype Takes a Polish Road Trip +VIDEO

LONDON - August 8, 2016: The blue Arrinera Hussarya GT prototype, the same one which distinguished itself as the first Polish car to ever tackle the famous hillclimb at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed, visited Poland during a road tour which consisted of several photo locations in beautiful Polish cities. The car, ... Continue reading

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