2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Packed With New Safety Systems +VIDEO
Jul 30, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor DINGOLFING, Germany: Next year, the new generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class will arrive in showrooms worldwide with the latest innovations. I already talked about the Car-2-X communication http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2015/07/30/137780-new-mercedes-benz- e-class-gets-car-to-x-c ... Continue reading
First Drive Review: 2016 Smart fortwo and Smart forfour DCT by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 29, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor COLOGNE - July 12, 2015: The Smart fortwo and forfour models made their world debut in Paris last year and are already successful in Europe.(LINK TO FIRST DRIVE) Following the US and Chinese premieres in Europe, both countries will have to wait somewhat longer. But by then, it wil ... Continue reading
2016 Chrysler 200S AWD review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 28, 2016
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It took a while, but in the newest 200 Chrysler finally has a car that is truly competitive in the midsize sedan class. And in the 200S, it has one of the sportiest mass-market midsize family sedans available. With the debut of the current 200 for model year 2015 all vestiges of th ... Continue reading
POET Ethanol Sends Fourth Mission Team to Kenya
Jul 25, 2016
SIOUX FALLS, SD - July 25, 2016: For the fourth year in a row, POET team members, family and supporters traveled to Sultan Hamud, Kenya to support the all-girls boarding school Travellers' Oasis Centre. The mission trip, organized by the Sioux Falls-based Seeds of Change Foundation, aims to nourish the souls, minds and ... Continue reading
Volvo V40 Is UK's Safest Used Car, Says Insurance Company
Jul 25, 2016
LONDON - July 25, 2016: The Volvo V40 has been presented with the ‘Co-op Safe Used Car 2016’ award. The inaugural Co-op Insurance award celebrates the safest used cars typically bought by families in the UK. Working in collaboration with safety experts Thatcham Research, Co-op Insurance awarded the trophy to the Vo ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Dawn Recognized By German Design Council As ‘Best Of Best’ +VIDEO
Jul 23, 2016
LONDON - July 23, 2016: The German Design Council has recognized the outstanding design of the new Rolls-Royce Dawn at the Council’s annual awards. Recognised in two separate categories, Dawn was awarded ‘Best of Best’ (Interior) and ‘Winner’ (Exterior). The awards will be officially presented at the Paris Mo ... Continue reading
Salon Privé Chosen As Luxury Event To Host Global Unveil Of Morgan UK 1909 Edition Ev3
Jul 23, 2016
LONDON - July 23, 2016: Leading British luxury event, Salon Privé, is delighted to announce that the Morgan 1909 Edition EV3 will make its global public debut at the event, which takes place once again at Blenheim Palace from 1st to 3rd September. Launched in conjunction with Selfridges, alongside nine other iconic Br ... Continue reading
2016/2017 'Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge' Teen Safe-driving Slate Announced
Jul 23, 2016
MORRISON, CO - July 23, 2016: "Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge" program returns for seven additional events, third year of teaching teens importance of being safe behind wheel New schedule announced during Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals drag race at Bandimere Speedway near Denver, site of return visit by program New ... Continue reading
Jul 23, 2016
LONDON - July 23, 2016: The recently revised new PEUGEOT 2008 SUV that arrived in UK showrooms in June is in strong demand with over 40,000 existing UK customers and 500,000 produced since launch in 2013. The appetite for this model continues to rise, with sales in the first half of 2016 up 16%, with 99,900 units sold ... Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Review by Carey Russ
Jul 22, 2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Review by Carey Russ DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Chevy Tahoe? Isn’t that so very Nineties? Haven’t crossovers killed the body-on-frame SUV? No. The Tahoe is the best-selling full-size SUV, and for good reasons. The Tahoe name dates to the mid-90s, when it was applied to what had pr ... Continue reading
Caterham Cars to Showcase Seven Models at CarFest North And South
Jul 22, 2016
LONDON - July 22, 2016: Caterham will be exhibiting its famous Sevens to attendees over the 2016 CarFest North weekend (July 29 – 31) and CarFest South (August 26 – 28) event. The car and music filled event, hosted by renowned petrol head and car collector Chris Evans, raises money for Children in Need, welcoming m ... Continue reading
The New BMW 740e and 740Le xDrive
Jul 22, 2016
LONDON - July 22, 2016: The sixth generation of the BMW 7 Series is a true flagship of the BMW range, blending comfort, style, dynamic ability and cutting edge technology in equal measure to create an inspiring mode of luxury transport. To complete the range, the BMW 7 Series has borrowed technology from the BMW i sub- ... Continue reading
The New BMW M5 Competition Edition
Jul 22, 2016
LONDON - July 22, 2016: The BMW M5 Competition Edition celebrates the production life of the F10-generation M5, with just 200 M5 Competition Editions offered for sale worldwide. Both power and torque have been increased, making the Competition Edition one of the most potent cars ever produced by BMW. The peak power out ... Continue reading
California Highway Patrol Orders Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Sedans for Its Statewide Fleet
Jul 20, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, MI -July 20, 2016 -- New Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedans to replace aging California Highway Patrol (CHP) sedans and utility vehicles Charger Pursuit meets CHP's stringent payload, fuel efficiency and cost requirements Charger Pursuit is the top-selling, pursuit-rated police sedan in the country FCA U ... Continue reading
Volvo Reaches Settlement with the European Commission
Jul 19, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden - The Volvo Group has reached a settlement with the European Commission putting an end to a long-running EU antitrust investigation. As part of the settlement Volvo will pay a fine of EUR 670 M corresponding to SEK 6.3 bn. The amount is mainly covered by provisions made in 2014 and 2016, in total EUR ... Continue reading
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