Dec 19, 2015
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 18, 2015 -- Honda claimed two Hispanic Motor Press Awards with the all-new 2016 Honda Civic named 'Best Compact Sedan" and the all-new 2016 Honda Pilot named "Best SUV." The awards honor the best all-new or heavily refreshed vehicles for Hispanic families in 2016. "The all-new Civic and Pilot wer ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2015
REDDING, Calif., Dec. 17, 2015 -- Redding, CA takes classic and vintage cars very seriously, especially when it comes to the 27th Annual Kool April Nights, April 16 â 24, 2016, offering miles of vintage cars and more events throughout the city. Held at the Redding Civic Auditorium, this annual event is one of the ... Continue reading
2015 Welcomed a New Era of Classic Cars
Dec 18, 2015
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Dec. 17, 2015 -- Hagerty, the classic car valuations and insurance leader, reports the hottest segment of the classic car market are models built 1980 through the early 2000s. According to analysis of public auction data and Hagerty's proprietary database, this emerging segment experienced the lar ... Continue reading
2016 Infiniti QX60 and Q50 Previewed prior to North American International Auto Show
Dec 18, 2015
All-new 400-horsepower 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6-equipped Infiniti Q50 available next spring; extensively enhanced Infiniti QX60 arrives in late winter 2016 Infiniti Q50 sports sedan: New engines and chassis technologies Infiniti QX60 premium crossover offers enhanced design Infiniti announces new 3.0-lit ... Continue reading
BMW Confirms World Premiere of M2 and X4 M40i at Detroit Auto Show Detroit
Dec 17, 2015
By Henny Hemmes<br> Senior European Editor<br> The Auto Channel MUNICH - December 17, 2015: In less than four weeks, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit will open its doors at the renovated Cobo Hall to the public. A few days earlier, the media will be present a slew of new cars and concepts. BMW has ... Continue reading
New Lotus Exige Sport 350 +VIDEO
Dec 17, 2015
As the ultimate incarnation of the world famous Exige, Lotus has revealed the Sport 350, the latest version of the class-leading and award winning sports car, that's lighter and faster than ever before. The 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine generates 345 hp and 295lbft of torque at 4500rpm, offering scintillating, progr ... Continue reading
Bentley Continental - Evolution of an Icon +VIDEO
Dec 16, 2015
CREWE, England - December 16, 2015: The Bentley Continental GT is one of the most iconic cars on the road today. The Continental name first entered the companyâs lexicon in 1952 with the R-Type Continental â arguably the worldâs first Grand Tourer. With a top speed of 120 mph it was the fastest four-seat ... Continue reading
Ford to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing on California Roads +VIDEO
Dec 16, 2015
PALO ALTO, CA - December 15, 2015: Fully autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans are taking to California streets next year, as Ford Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto continues growing. Ford is officially enrolled in the California Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program to test autonomous vehicles on public roads. The ... Continue reading
Class-Leading Aerodynamics and Striking Design of Hyundai's New Alternative-Fuel Ioniq
Dec 16, 2015
Elegant interior combines environmentally-friendly materials and flexible space LONDON - December 16, 2015: A new rendering of Hyundai Motor's all-new IONIQ hints at how the innovative, alternative-fuel compact vehicle, which is due for launch in early 2016, will combine head-turning good looks with class-leading aerod ... Continue reading
Jaguar Returns To Racing with FIA Formula E (Electric) +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2015
MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 15, 2015 - Jaguar today announced its return to global motorsport. In the autumn of 2016, Jaguar will enter the third season of the exciting FIA Formula E Championship as a manufacturer with its own team. FIA Formula E is the world's first global single-seater championship for electric powered cars. ... Continue reading
All Roads Lead to Detroit for 2016 NAIAS +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2015
DETROIT, Dec. 15, 2015 -- It's the time of year when the automotive universe turns its attention to the heart of the industry, as all roads lead to Detroit in January. The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) encourages its global journalist audience to begin preparations to attend Press Preview, Jan. 11-12, ... Continue reading
Rinspeed Demonstrates Possibilities With Self-Driving "Etos" Concept Car +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2015
LAS VEGAS - December 15, 2015: It's show time in the gamblers' paradise Las Vegas: For the first time ever, Frank M. Rinderknecht, boss of the Swiss idea smithy Rinspeed, celebrates a world premiere outside his Alpine home with the hybrid sports car "Ʃtos." The automotive visionary says: "The digital world will pr ... Continue reading
Tesla Autopilot Compelling for First-Time Users
Dec 15, 2015
BOSTON, Dec. 15, 2015 -- A recent user evaluation from the In-Vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics (www.strategyanalytics.com) assessing the Autopilot semi-autonomous driving system in the Tesla Model S has found that overall, first-time users found Autopilot impressive despite several usability bugs. Users pra ... Continue reading
Legendary Pininfarina Acquired By Tech Mahindra
Dec 15, 2015
BEIJING, Dec. 15, 2015 -- Tech Mahindra Limited, a leading provider of IT, Networks and Engineering solutions and BPO services, and Mahindra & Mahindra, part of the global $ 16.9 billion Mahindra Group, have jointly entered into an agreement with Pincar S.r.l., to purchase a controlling stake in Pininfarina S.p.A., an ... Continue reading
Iveco France Delivers 1000th Natural Gas Vehicle To CityLogistics +VIDEO
Dec 15, 2015
LONDON - December 14, 2015: Iveco, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial N.V. , has delivered its 1,000th commercial vehicle to be powered by natural gas in France. The recipient of this milestone unit is French company CityLogistics, which provides urban logistics services and deliveries in the cities of Lyo ... Continue reading
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