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Mercedes-Benz' Sprinter Expands With WORKER Model +VIDEO

Mercedes-Benz' Sprinter Expands With WORKER Model +VIDEO

ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz Vans is pleased to announce the expansion of the Sprinter portfolio by debuting the WORKER model, which goes on sale in Spring 2016. Starting at just $32,495*, the Sprinter WORKER will offer the simplest and most straightforward equipment and packaging within the Sprinter Van mod ... Continue reading

New Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 4x4 Off-road Package

New Ram 2500 Heavy Duty 4x4 Off-road Package

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11, 2016 -- New Ram 2500 4x4 Off-road Package designed for customers who need essential off-road upgrades combined with ¾-ton pushing, pulling and hauling capabilities Part of "America's Off-road Truck Leader" lineup Features stability control upgrades, all-terrain tires and rugged exterior a ... Continue reading

Honeywell Develops Virtual Reality Technology for Future DARPA and U.S. Army Ground Vehicles

Honeywell Develops Virtual Reality Technology for Future DARPA and U.S. Army Ground Vehicles

PHOENIX, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Honeywell has signed an agreement with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to provide the Ground X-Vehicle Technologies (GXV-T) program with a virtual reality instrument panel that replaces glass windows with display technology from Honeywell. As part of the GXV-T program's g ... Continue reading

2017 Ram Truck, 2017 Jeep, 2017 Pacifica, 2017 Fiat And Driving Experiences at the FCA 2016 Chicago Auto Show Exhibit +VIDEO

2017 Ram Truck, 2017 Jeep, 2017 Pacifica, 2017 Fiat And Driving Experiences at the FCA 2016 Chicago Auto Show Exhibit +VIDEO

CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2016 -- A new 2017 Ram truck to be revealed on Thursday, Feb. 11 and will be showcased alongside award-winning Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 models All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, featuring unprecedented functionality and style, on display New 2016 Chrysler 200S and Chrysler 300S Alloy Editions debu ... Continue reading

Nissan "Winter Warrior" Concepts

Nissan "Winter Warrior" Concepts

Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download Custom-built Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue ready to conquer extreme winter weather with full snow track systems Transformation from stock to "Warrior" mode includes Nissan Design America (NDA) – designed custom body wraps and full use of Genuine Nissan Accessori ... Continue reading

Broken Car? Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? - Let's Talk About It, Auto Lab Live Saturday February 6, 2016

Broken Car? Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? - Let's Talk About It, Auto Lab Live Saturday February 6, 2016

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 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 wi ... Continue reading

Jimmy Kimmel Graces Cover Of Robb Report Magazine's February Issue

Jimmy Kimmel Graces Cover Of Robb Report Magazine's February Issue

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Robb Report, the leading voice in luxury, wants to know what's on your bucket list? The first-ever Bucket List issue, on newsstands today, profiles a select group of the most influential names from the worlds of entertainment, style, cuisine, business, sports, and music, all of whom have share ... Continue reading

International Truck Launches HX Series

International Truck Launches HX Series

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 1, 2016 -- International Truck today launched the International® HX™ Series, a new line of Class 8 premium vocational trucks designed to deliver the strength and endurance required for the severe service industry. This is the first all-new vehicle introduced by International Truck since 2010. "T ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - January 25-31, 2016: Recalls, F-150 Diesel?, GM Transportation?, Dart and 200 Buh Bye? Fiat Popemobile Sells

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - January 25-31, 2016: Recalls, F-150 Diesel?, GM Transportation?, Dart and 200 Buh Bye? Fiat Popemobile Sells

* The 2016 World Car of the Year will be selected from ten finalists and announced at the NY International Auto Show in March. The finalists are: Audi A4 Sedan / Audi A4 Avant, BMW X1, Hyundai Tucson, Jaguar XE, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Mazda CX-3, Mazda MX-5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Skoda Superb and Toyota Prius. * Janu ... Continue reading

Peloton Technology is Named to the 2015 Global Cleantech 100

Peloton Technology is Named to the 2015 Global Cleantech 100

Peloton recognized for the fuel efficiency benefits of its innovative truck platooning technology Peloton Technology, a developer of vehicle automation systems that deliver advanced safety, fuel savings, and analytics to trucking fleets, has been named to the Cleantech Group’s 2015 Global Cleantech 100 list. Out o ... Continue reading

Broken Car? Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? - Talk About It, Auto Lab Live Saturday January 30 8A-10 A

Broken Car? Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? - Talk About It, Auto Lab Live Saturday January 30 8A-10 A

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 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 wi ... Continue reading

Accuride to Introduce New Commercial Vehicle Technologies at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

Accuride to Introduce New Commercial Vehicle Technologies at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

Company to launch industry-first wheel technology President & CEO Rick Dauch to deliver business and product innovation update EVANSVILLE, IN -- January 22, 2016: Accuride Corporation – a leading supplier of components to the global commercial vehicle industry – will conduct a media briefing and exhibit its w ... Continue reading

Car Question? Answers From Auto Lab, January 23, 2016

Car Question? Answers From Auto Lab, January 23, 2016

Car Question? Answers From NY - It's Auto Lab, January 23, 2016 ... Continue reading

Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? Repair Question? - Auto Lab Live Saturday 8-10 AM

Buying A Car? Auto Enthusiast? Repair Question? - Auto Lab Live Saturday 8-10 AM

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 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 wi ... Continue reading

New Data Confirms Improvement in Trucking Industry Safety

New Data Confirms Improvement in Trucking Industry Safety

An analysis of data from the Department of Transportation done by the American Trucking Associations shows over both the long- and short-term that the rate of truck-involved fatalities is declining. "America's trucking industry has invested billions to improve safety and that commitment is paying off," said ATA Preside ... Continue reading

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