Jun 12, 2018
Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile The Auto Channel's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News ... Continue reading
2019 Hyundai Veloster To Star In Marvel Movies
Jun 11, 2018
Veloster retains unique two-plus-one door asymmetrical bodystyle configuration Available 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with 201 horsepower and 195 lb.-ft. of torque Generous cutting-edge infotainment and connectivity features Standard multi-link rear suspension for agile dynamics Starting at $18,500 for 2.0 manual-tran ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Golf R Review - The Refined Hooligan
Jun 10, 2018
Refinement is prevalent throughout. When the clutch is fully engaged at idle, the vehicle can move at a crawl versus a herky-jerky lunging threatening to stall. Activating the electronic parking brake elicits an audible response from the rear of the car, as does the selection of reverse when the backup camera is actuat ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 9, 2018 7-9 AM
Jun 8, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading
The Porsche 911 Speedster 500 Horsepower Concept
Jun 8, 2018
ATLANTA, June 8, 2018 -- Porsche unveiled a thrilling concept as part of the 70th anniversary of its sports cars: the 911 Speedster Concept is a drivable vision of a particularly exciting open-top sports car. It links the very first Porsche 356 "No. ... Continue reading
FCA US and FIAT Brand Lead the Motor City Pride Parade
Jun 8, 2018
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 8, 2018 -- A new rainbow-wrapped 2018 Fiat 124 Spider will serve as grand marshal vehicle for this year's parade Longtime support of Motor City Pride demonstrates the Company's support of LGBTQ employees, customers, communities and issues 2018 is the 11th year the Company has achieved a 100 pe ... Continue reading
Busan Motor Show 2018, "Capture Customers' Hearts!"
Jun 8, 2018
SEOUL, South Korea--Under the motto “Beyond Innovation, Into the Future,” the Busan International Motor Show will be held in BEXCO, Haeundae, Busan, starting with Press Day on June 7 (Thursday) until June 17 (Sunday). 19 brands will be participating at the Busan International Motor Show 2018, including Korean and i ... Continue reading
Infento: Kids Can Now Be Like Elon Musk and Build Their Own Life-size Electric Vehicles
Jun 8, 2018
AMSTERDAM, June 8, 2018 -- Infento, the world's first maker of life-size modular construction kits, launches 6 brand new kits (1 all-electric) with 3 new inventions on Kickstarter today. The new lineup lets kids build a total of 32 life-size rides (for ages 0-14), including an electric hot rod, go-kart, minibike or qua ... Continue reading
"Cities in Progress" - the BMW Group and Cities Across Four Continents Discuss Sustainable Mobility
Jun 6, 2018
MUNICH, June 6, 2018 The challenges and opportunities for urban mobility have never been greater than they are now. Understanding those challenges and developing opportunities for a new era of urban mobility - that is the role of the BMW Group Dialogues. ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Announces Global Winners of 'Concours d'Elegance 2050'
Jun 4, 2018
GREENVILLE, S.C., June 4, 2018 -- Michelin today announced the winners of the 18th global Michelin Challenge Design competition, "Michelin Concours d'Elegance 2050 – Future Classic." Works by individuals and teams of designers from Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, China, France, India, Russia, South Korea and the United S ... Continue reading
Toyota to Showcase Travel Simulator at International Tokyo Toy Show 2018
Jun 4, 2018
The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight for four days, from June 7 to 10(1).Toyota has been exhibiting a series of Camatte(2) concepts at the Tokyo Toy Show every year since 2012, to create a sense of joy and excitement around motor vehicles in the next generation, to encourage parents and children to become more fam ... Continue reading
Restored Raybestos 1953 Chevy Pickup Revealed
Jun 4, 2018
MCHENRY, Ill., June 4, 2018 -- The Raybestos® 1953 Chevrolet® pickup build project is complete. The restored classic will now hit the road for a North American tour before one lucky automotive professional wins it for their very own. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Honored with Multiple Awards from the Automotive Science Group
Jun 4, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has been recognized as the “Best All-Around Performance Brand” and “Best Economic Performance Brand” for 2018 by leading research company, Automotive Science Group (ASG). In addition to the overall brand awards, the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage earned the “Best Economic ... Continue reading
Jun 3, 2018
Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile The Auto Channel's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News. ... Continue reading
SoftBank Vision Fund to Invest $2.25 Billion in GM Cruise
May 31, 2018
SoftBank and GM joining forces to drive large-scale AV deployment Investment values GM Cruise at $11.5 billion DETROIT May 31, 2018; General Motors announced today that the SoftBank Vision Fund will invest $2.25 billion in GM Cruise Holdings LLC (GM Cruise), further strengthening the company’s plans to commercialize ... Continue reading
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