2018 Lexus LC 500 Named to 2017 Wards “10 Best Interiors” List
Apr 17, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif – April 17, 2017 – Today Wards announced that the all-new 2018 LC flagship performance coupe has earned a spot on its annual “10 Best Interiors” list. To be eligible, vehicles’ interior must be all-new or significantly redesigned for the U.S. market. ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Soul ! Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Apr 13, 2017
A Turbo Hamster! What's not to like? DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Kia’s fun, funky, and functional Soul gets its most major update since its debut back in model year 2010 — a 201-horsepower turbocharged engine in the premium ! (Exclaim) model. That handily beats the 130 from the base model’s 1.6-liter en ... Continue reading
2018 Kia Rio Sedan And Kia Rio 5-Door Make U.S. Debut At New York International Auto Show
Apr 12, 2017
its eye-catching design and impressive roster of features, the all-new 2018 Rio sedan and 5-door are the latest additions to the world-class Kia Motors America (KMA) model lineup. Penned at Kia's European and U.S. design studios in collaboration with Kia's design base in Namyang, Korea, this subcompact duo will bring a ... Continue reading
Toyota, Mercedes-Benz Win Overall Brand Honors in 2nd Annual ALG Pre-Owned Value Awards
Apr 10, 2017
ALG announced the winners of its 2nd annual Pre-Owned Value Awards (POVA), ranking Toyota and Mercedes-Benz as the top Mainstream Brand and Premium Brand, respectively. 2017 Pre-Owned Value Awards are awarded to vehicles with the smallest forecasted depreciation from two to five years of age during the period from 2017 ... Continue reading
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8T Dune Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Apr 8, 2017
Great fun, good performance and fuel economy - with the top up or down DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY Volkswagen has heritage. Back in the 1960s, the original Type 1 sedan, more commonly known as the Beetle for its shape, was the basis for fiberglass-bodied dune buggies and offroad racers, commonly known as Baja Bugs ... Continue reading
Apr 7, 2017
otonomo’s Cloud-Based Platform Bridges the Gap Between Car Manufacturers and New Services, Enabling A Seamless Data Exchange Tel Aviv, Israel (April 07, 2017) otonomo, the first data exchange platform and marketplace for the automotive industry, announced today the closing of $25 million series B financing led by Del ... Continue reading
2017 Honda Civic Si Coupe and Sedan Debuts
Apr 6, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif., April 6, 2017 -- The all-new Honda Civic Si Coupe and Civic Si Sedan debuted today in a global reveal video broadcast on Honda's YouTube channel at honda.us/2017CivicSiReveal. The exciting and dynamic video features the stylish, personal two-door coupe and sleek, accommodating four-door sedan - both s ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 MAZDA CX-3 REVIEW
Apr 6, 2017
2017 MAZDA CX-3 REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS: ... Continue reading
Bosch and Daimler join forces to work on fully automated, driverless system
Apr 4, 2017
STUTTGART, Germany and SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 4, 2017 -- Bosch and Daimler are joining forces to advance the development of fully automated and driverless driving. The two companies have entered into a development agreement to bring fully automated (SAE Level 4) and driverless (SAE Level 5) driving to urban roads by ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America March 2017 US Sales
Apr 3, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2017 -- Kia Motors America today announced March sales of 49,429 units, led by the Forte family of compact cars with 10,289 units sold. The month also saw sales of the all-new Niro[1] climb to 2,704 units in the crossover's second full month of availability. ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2017
PLANO, Texas, April 3, 2017 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported its U.S. March 2017 sales of 215,224 units, a decrease of 2.1 percent from March 2016 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in March 2017 compared to March 2016, sales were down 2.1 percent on a daily selling rate (D ... Continue reading
American Honda March 2017 US Sales
Apr 3, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif., April 3, 2017 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported total March sales of 137,227 Honda and Acura vehicles, a decrease of 0.7 percent over March 2016. Honda Division was up 1.8 percent on sales of 125,531 units while Honda trucks set a new March record, gaining 12.6 percent on sales of 61,97 ... Continue reading
March 2017 US Auto Sales Revenue to Hit $52 Billion
Apr 3, 2017
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—ALG, the industry benchmark for determining the future resale value of a vehicle, projects U.S. revenue from new vehicle sales will reach $52 billion for the month of March, up 2.2 percent from a year ago. Higher than average transaction prices should help automakers post a $1.1 billion gain in r ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., April 3, 2017 -- Mazda North American Operations today reported March U.S. sales of 24,549 vehicles, representing an increase of 4.9 percent versus March of last year. With an equal amount of selling days in 2017 as in 2016, year-to-date sales through March are up 6.8 percent versus last year, with 69,0 ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2017
* A new survey of American drivers by AAA reveals that the majority of respondents - 78% - say they would “be afraid” to ride in a fully self-driving car and about half - 54% - say they would “feel less safe” sharing the road with such vehicles. Most, though, say they like the autonomous features in many cars t ... Continue reading
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