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Henny Takes A First Look: 2018 Mercedes-Benz X-Class

Nov 21, 2017

Who would need such large vehicles in Europe….? It is an exception when you see a Ford Ranger or a Toyota Hilux. With just over 80,000 units sold in the first half of this year, the European market is very small compared to the US. where in the same time nearly 217 thousand mid-size and 1.1 million full-size pickups ... Continue reading

Permanent Display of North American Car of the Year Award Revealed at Cobo Center

Nov 21, 2017

DETROIT, Nov. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jurors representing the North American Car, Utility and Truck of the Year awards unveiled a permeant replica of the coveted, annual automotive award today at Cobo Center during an Automotive Press Association event hosted by the North American International Auto Show (N ... Continue reading

Mahindra Automotive North America Opens New HQ and Manufacturing Facility in Metro Detroit as Part of North American Growth Strategy

Nov 21, 2017

The new facility will produce an off-highway vehicle which will extend Mahindra's current position in this growing segment. Designed and engineered by MANA, the vehicle promises to be unlike anything currently on the market. ... Continue reading

Car Review: 2017 Honda Accord Sedan Touring V6 Review By Larry Nutson

Nov 21, 2017

2017 Honda Accord 4 Door Touring V6 2017 Honda Accord Sedan Touring V6 Review ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB TALK RADIO LIVE FROM NYC SATURDAY MORNING! 7-9 AM November 18, 2017

Nov 18, 2017

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area 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 car ... Continue reading

Letter from Europe November 2017

Nov 17, 2017

by Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief I am afraid things have going somewhat crazy of late, hence the lack of reporting. The most interesting and relevant thing that happened to was the saga of recharging electric cars. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Opens Digital Research & Development Center In Tel Aviv Israel

Nov 17, 2017

Israeli technologies, culture, mind-set and talent pool offer strategic opportunities to help Daimler advance its CASE strategy. ... Continue reading

Workhorse Announces First Manned Flight of SureFly™ Electric Hybrid Octocopter

Nov 16, 2017

CINCINNATI, Nov. 16, 2017 -- Workhorse Group Inc. , an American technology company focused on providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions to the commercial electric transportation sector, today announced it will conduct the first manned flight of its SureFly™ personal hybrid octocopter on January 8 in Las Vega ... Continue reading

SEAT Displays Leon Cristobal at The Smart City Expo, Safest Car In Its History +VIDEO

Nov 16, 2017

SEAT is exhibiting four major developments in mobility of the future in smart cities at the seventh edition of the Smart City Expo World Congress. All the initiatives are framed in the guidelines of the Barcelona city council’s Urban Mobility Plan, which seeks mobility that is safe, efficient, sustainable and equitab ... Continue reading

KARMA AUTOMOTIVE ANNOUNCES NEW ORANGE COUNTY BRAND-EXPERIENCE CENTER

Nov 15, 2017

Karma Automotive is a U.S. manufacturer of luxury plug-in hybrid vehicles. Unapologetically conspicuous in their beauty. Uncommonly light in their footprint. Designed, engineered, and assembled In Southern California. ... Continue reading

SEAT Presents the Concept Car Leon Cristobal, Your Guardian Angel at the Wheel

Nov 15, 2017

If half of all cars were equipped with these systems, road accidents could be decreased by 40% SEAT presents the concept car Leon Cristobal in the framework of the Smart City Expo in Barcelona. We tested its main assistants with one of the engineers who participated in its creation, Stefan Ilijevic, head of Predevelopm ... Continue reading

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA TO RELEASE EIGHT NEW CROSSOVER UTILITY VEHICLES BY THE YEAR 2020 VIEW ONLINE

Nov 15, 2017

Vehicles will be powered by Gasoline, Diesel, Hydrogen and Electricity SUPERIOR TWP., Mich., Nov. 15, 2017 – Hyundai Motor America today announced its commitment to debut eight new or re-engineered crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) in the United States by the year 2020 during a press conference at the Hyundai America ... Continue reading

The Devilray Designed by Gene Langmesser and N2A Motors Unveiled

Nov 14, 2017

Anaheim, CA November 14, 2017; The long-awaited dream sports car is here at last! Introducing a 21st Century interpretation of the 1960s Corvette Stingray: The Devilray, designed by Gene Langmesser and N2A Motors (No 2 Alike), marries the best of the classic Corvette Stingray with today’s technology, performance ... Continue reading

Jesse McClure 'Sorry dudes, I got cancer' at Lancaster Classic Motorshow

Nov 14, 2017

Sorry dudes. I got cancer. ... Continue reading

2018 INFINITI QX80 FULL-SIZE SUV - Prices and Specs

Nov 14, 2017

•A distinctive, powerful full-size SUV designed to travel everywhere in luxury •New 2018 QX80 evolves INFINITI's presence in the luxury SUV segment •Luxurious cabin with quality materials, hand-crafted feel and advanced technologies •Pricing for the 2018 QX80 starts at $64,750 for the 2WD model and $67,850 with ... Continue reading