Concours Of Elegance 2016 Celebrates More Than 200 Years Of Coachbuilt Luxury
Aug 8, 2016
LONDON - August 8, 2016: The Concours of Elegance 2016 – held at Windsor Castle between 2-4 September – will be showcasing more than 200 years of coachbuilt luxury. From Her Majesty The Queen’s 1800s Ascot Landau by Hooper and 1842 ‘Ivory Mounted’ Phaeton by Barker to the 2016 Touring Superleggera Disco Volan ... Continue reading
Car Care Council: Are Your Brakes Trying to Tell You Something?
Aug 8, 2016
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 8, 2016 -- If your brakes are trying to tell you something, you should pay attention. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation and it should be checked immediately if you suspect any problems, says the non-profit Car Care Council. "While an annual brake inspe ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Celebrates Record High In Certified Pre-Owned Sales
Aug 8, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2016 -- Following a record-setting month of new-vehicle sales in July, Kia's commitment to affordable excellence extends to pre-owned vehicles, too, as the Korean brand celebrates an all-time sales high in the CPO segment this summer. Autodata's[1] July CPO retail sales report confirms that when ... Continue reading
2016 Kia Optima SXL Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Aug 7, 2016
For 2016 the Kia Optima is a different, more exciting choice for a family sedan DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Kia's Optima is not one of the best-known mid-size sedans, but it should be. Its combination of distinctive style, space, comfort and convenience, and a lineup with something for nearly everyone, from v ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Expands Sprint WORKER Lineup
Aug 6, 2016
Price-Leading Sprinter WORKER Family Expanded to Include Additional Engine, Wheelbase, Roof Height and Passenger Van Configuration ATLANTA - August 6, 2016: Daimler Vans USA and Mercedes-Benz USA are pleased to announce the expansion of the Sprinter WORKER lineup to include additional chassis, engine and body configura ... Continue reading
smart Offering Brabus Sport Package for 2017
Aug 6, 2016
New BRABUS Sport Package available on smart fortwo coupe and cabrio ATLANTA - August 6, 2016: BRABUS is returning to the smart lineup in the U.S. market, featuring a sport package on fortwo coupe and cabrio models. Available as a $1,900 option, the BRABUS Sport Package allows customers to further customize their smart ... Continue reading
2016 Lincoln MKX Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Aug 5, 2016
The new hot rod Lincoln, not your dead uncle's towncar DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS What we have here is a new form of hot rod Lincoln. Yes, the 2016 MKX is a luxury crossover far-removed in style and substance than the stripped-down Lincoln-powered Ford Model A-based hot rod of Charlie Ryan’s much-covered 1 ... Continue reading
Ahead Of Its Time: The Visionary Budd-E Concept Van Is Honored Once Again
Aug 5, 2016
WOLFSBURG - August 5, 2016: The BUDD-e has been honoured for its forward-looking overall concept at the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards in Plymouth, Michigan. The awards jury pointed out that the BUDD-e is an environmentally compatible model that also meets the vehicle-utility requirements of the 21st ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2016
MAHWAH, NJ - August 4, 2016: In accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, Jaguar Land Rover North America today announced it has begun notifying owners of certain 2009-2011 Jaguar XF and 2007-2011 Land Rover Range Rover vehicles of a recall affecting the safety of passenger ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Vulcan Wows Crowds at Fast Car Festival 2016
Aug 4, 2016
LONDON - August 4, 2016: Stunning selections of cars were on display at the UK’s newest car event, Fast Car Festival, this weekend with the new spectacular Aston Martin Vulcan wowing the 6,000-strong crowd. The Vulcan, an 800bhp purpose-built race car is estimated to be worth £2million and is one of only 24 in the w ... Continue reading
Hyundai Adds i20 Turbo Edition Added To Lineup
Aug 4, 2016
HIGH WYCOMBE, England - August 4, 2016: Hyundai Motor UK has revealed pricing and specification details for its new i20 Turbo Edition. Designed, engineered and built in Europe, the i20 Turbo Edition will be priced from £12,975 OTR when it enters showrooms this August. Meeting the growing trend for small capacity turbo ... Continue reading
Young South Americans Embrace JAC Autos, As Car Maker's Sales Soar
Aug 3, 2016
BEIJING - August 3, 2016: The first half-year has passed, and Chinese automakers have already unveiled their sales performance. Among which Chinese automaker JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) has continued its dominance of the burgeoning South American auto market with a focus on young, tech-savvy, and style-consci ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Attracts Large Families, Outsells Minivans +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2016
DEARBORN, MI - August 2, 2016: Growing numbers of families are turning to the Ford Transit passenger wagon instead of minivans. Through June, large families helped drive a 30 percent year-over-year increase in Transit passenger wagon sales. Transit vans outsold every other van in the United States over the first half o ... Continue reading
Ford Donated "Ole Yeller" Mustang Raises $295,000 To Support EAA Youth Education And Aviation +VIDEO
Aug 3, 2016
DEARBORN, MI - August 2, 2016: The one-of-a-kind, aviation-inspired Ford “Ole Yeller” Mustang developed by the design and engineering teams at Ford Motor Company sold for $295,000 at the recent Gather of Eagles charity event last week. The auction was held during the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVentu ... Continue reading
New Volkswagen Passat GTE Delivers The Best Of All Worlds +VIDEO
Aug 1, 2016
August 1, 2016: Space, pace, and environmental credentials that even before its official UK showroom debut have already secured it a prestigious ‘green’ award: the new Volkswagen Passat GTE is calculated to offer drivers the very best of all worlds. A winner in the Large Family Car class in the recent Next Green Ca ... Continue reading
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