Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: 100 New Models to be introduced by 2021
May 31, 2017
From the imminent launch of 100 new models, favourable incentives, and emission target compliance, to sufficient battery capacity for daily driving ranges and consumer willingness to pay, plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are ready for transformational growth. However, the phasing out of electric vehicle (EV) incentives, ... Continue reading
May 12, 2017
Along with vehicles from multiple automakers, certain Honda and Acura vehicles require free recall repairs to replace defective Takata airbag inflators that could rupture during a crash, potentially injuring or killing vehicle occupants. ... Continue reading
GM Opens Historic Durant-Dort Factory One +VIDEO
May 2, 2017
General Motors today opened the restored Durant-Dort Factory One, considered to be the company’s birthplace and epicenter of the global auto industry. Once home to the Flint Road Cart Co., established in 1886 by William Crapo “Billy” Durant and business partner Josiah Dallas Dort, it includes event space and a mo ... Continue reading
The Evolution Of The Supercar at London’s New City Concours
Apr 11, 2017
The new London City Concours will chart more than 60 years of supercar evolution with a display of some of the most iconic, extreme and beautiful performance cars ever built. Hosted within the Honourable Artillery Company headquarters in the City of London from 8-9 June, the City Concours special feature begins with ar ... Continue reading
Toyota, Mercedes-Benz Win Overall Brand Honors in 2nd Annual ALG Pre-Owned Value Awards
Apr 10, 2017
ALG announced the winners of its 2nd annual Pre-Owned Value Awards (POVA), ranking Toyota and Mercedes-Benz as the top Mainstream Brand and Premium Brand, respectively. 2017 Pre-Owned Value Awards are awarded to vehicles with the smallest forecasted depreciation from two to five years of age during the period from 2017 ... Continue reading
Driving The Future: Concept Cars at 2017 NY Auto Show
Apr 7, 2017
Revealing the possibilities of tomorrow by giving us a glimpse into the future, the 2017 New York International Automobile Show will push the boundaries of technology and design with this year's concept car displays. These amazing automobiles may shine light on a carmaker's future design language or provide some tantal ... Continue reading
Star Cars Revealed As Tickets Go On Sale For Concours Of Elegance 2017
Mar 28, 2017
As tickets to the Concours of Elegance 2017 go on sale, some of the first world-class cars attending have been confirmed, including the very first Bentley to race at Le Mans: the 3 Litre #141. This car, coming to Hampton Court Palace all the way from Australia, helped lay the foundations for a run of Le Mans 24 Hours w ... Continue reading
The New York Times Buys Into CAFE 54.5 Obfuscation
Mar 16, 2017
Growing up in New York I grew up with an unbending prejudice towards the invincibility and incontrovertible exactness of The New York Times on every subject printed within. I along with virtually every kid on the streets of Brooklyn and other boroughs (ok, except maybe not the Bronx) never argued about or questioned an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Driving Brand Realignment at Full Speed +VIDEO
Mar 15, 2017
During a press conference that was broadcast live on TheAutoChannel.com yesterday, VW Group company executives said that the positive result in fiscal year 2016 has given the Volkswagen Group new momentum and optimism as it enters the next phase of its realignment. "The last year was a challenging yet remarkably succes ... Continue reading
Half Of Car Buyers Say No To A Driverless Car Future
Mar 6, 2017
The biggest challenge facing a future of driverless cars may not be the most obvious one. As the UK contemplates the obstacles that lie ahead for legislature, infrastructure and technology, research from Auto Trader, the UK’s largest digital automotive marketplace, reveals that 49% of motorists are disinterested in t ... Continue reading
Ford Goes Further As GM Fails To Speak Up For Safety In India
Mar 6, 2017
In the first set of #SaferCarsForIndia results for 2017, Global NCAP has released the scores for crash tests conducted on the Chevrolet Enjoy and the Ford Aspire (Next Gen Figo). ... Continue reading
New Top Gear Premiere Date - New Trailer Released
Feb 23, 2017
NEW TOP GEAR TRAILER ANNOUNCES NEW BBC AMERICA PREMIERE DATE New Season Launches on New Night – Sunday, March 12 Watch Trailer: NEW DATE AND NIGHT: Announced today, BBC AMERICA will premiere the new season of Top Gear on a new date and night – Sunday, March 12, at 8/7c followed by after show Extra Gear. H ... Continue reading
In the Market for a Car This Presidents Day Weekend? These Tools Will Save Time and Money in 2017
Feb 20, 2017
AUTO CENTRAL - February 17, 2017: With Spring just around the corner, what better time to start thinking about drives in the country or that big Summer driving vacation. And what better time to consider a new vehicle to really make those drive pleasurable. ... Continue reading
CV SHOW 2017 - The Charge Of The Heavy Brigade!
Feb 15, 2017
There’ll be loads and loads at CV Show 2017, including some pretty heavy ones as three major truck manufacturers announce their return to the UK’s biggest and best event for the road transport, distribution and logistics industries. The free-to-attend event, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 25-27 Apri ... Continue reading
Grand Touring Automobiles showcases high-end vehicles at Canadian International AutoShow
Feb 15, 2017
Canada's premier luxury automotive retailer Grand Touring Automobiles returns to the Canadian International AutoShow with an exceptional display of high-end vehicles. ... Continue reading
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