Axalta Coating Systems Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2017 Detroit Auto Show Charity Preview
Dec 9, 2016
Axalta will unveil its Automotive Color of the Year 2017 during NAIAS preview week. Pictured is Axalta's 2016's Color of the Year, Brilliant Blue. ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2016
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.—Axalta Coating Systems , a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, today released its Global Automotive 2016 Color Popularity Report which confirms a continued global preeminence by white, while hints of colorful hues enliven traditional neutral colors to bring color back into t ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops TNGA-based Powertrain Units
Dec 6, 2016
Toyota Develops TNGA-based Powertrain Units for Smooth, Responsive, 'As Desired' Driving New Engines and Transmissions and Improved Hybrid Systems Also Reduce Fuel Consumption and CO2 Emissions Fundamental vehicle performance thoroughly reviewed in pursuit of better driving performance and better environmental performa ... Continue reading
Dec 5, 2016
In another web first, The Auto Channel makes it easier for new vehicle researchers to pare through the thousands of vehicles by body style, trim levels, prices, hundreds of specs, dimensions, capacities and now your choice of transmission type, manual, CVT and automatic. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALLS RECAP: December 5, 2016
Dec 5, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway in Japan
Nov 30, 2016
NISMO Festival at Fuji Speedway in Japan ... Continue reading
European Brands Buy Into EV Potential Building High-Power Charging Along Major Highways in Europe
Nov 29, 2016
Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a memorandum of understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The goal is the quick buildup of a sizable number of stations to enable long-range travel for battery electric vehicle drivers. ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Launches Jay Leno's Garage - Advanced Vehicle Care
Nov 28, 2016
Jay Leno is expanding today into the world of automotive care in a significant way with the launch of his brand, Jay Leno’s Garage – Advanced Vehicle Care. Inspired by the iconic style, standards, and identity of Leno and his ever-expanding collection of automobiles and motorcycles, the brand will include products ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2016
WARMINSTER, Pa., Nov. 28, 2016 -- "Yes, people really do give cars with a bow on top!" declared Michael Rudolph, President of Car Bow Store, a family-owned company which has built a business of manufacturing giant car bows at their Warminster, PA headquarters. ... Continue reading
Study: Designing Safer Seat Belts For Aging America
Nov 28, 2016
with more than 36 million American drivers on the road over the age of 65, researchers are revisiting seat belt designs in an effort to better protect older drivers. ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2016
* As Black Friday kicks off the official holiday shopping season, a National Safety Council poll found two-thirds – 66 percent – of drivers would make phone calls while driving through a parking lot, and 56 percent would text. Given the increased traffic in and around parking lots during the holiday shopping season ... Continue reading
EV's: Toyota Develops World's First Behavior Observation Method for Lithium Ions in Electrolyte
Nov 24, 2016
Breakthrough Contributes to R&D that will Lead to Longer Battery Life and Longer Driving Range for Vehicles Using Lithium ion Batteries Toyota City, Japan, Nov, 24 2016 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation has developed the world's first(1) method for observing the behavior of lithium ions (Li-ions) in an electr ... Continue reading
A Thanksgiving Flash Back-It's Worth The Trip I Promise
Nov 24, 2016
The old bromide that states; the more things change the more they stay the same” will be proven correct once again. With today being the 6th Thanksgiving that The Auto Channel has been on-line, I wanted badly to be able to compose a meaningful Thanksgiving message to post in our Automotive News area, to enliven a ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: 2008-2009 Kia Sportage
Nov 22, 2016
SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 Kia Sportage vehicles manufactured August 9, 2007, to May 13, 2009. The wire harness cover on the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may be improperly sealed allowing water to get onto the HECU circuit board. If the water is contaminated ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL RECAP : November 21, 2016
Nov 22, 2016
Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
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