Jan 15, 2017
* Media preview days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are over. Highlights include: Volkswagen’s I.D. Buzz, a small electric van based on the design of the classic Microbus; a concept large sedan from Nissan; Kia’s new rear-wheel drive sedan called Stinger; the beautiful Volvo V90 station wa ... Continue reading
Nissan in Silicon Valley - Research Into Autonomous Vehicles
Jan 13, 2017
Putting lessons from Mars to work on Earth – insights on autonomous vehicle research from Nissan’s Dr. Maarten SierhuisThe Nissan Research Center (NRC) attracts global talent as a center for open innovation by sharing its appealing qualities and providing information to the public. ... Continue reading
EPA: Carbon Pollution Standards for Cars and Light Trucks to Remain Unchanged Through 2025
Jan 13, 2017
Standards offer savings for U.S. consumers; automakers can comply at lower than expected costs WASHINGTON January 13, 29017; Today, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy finalized her decision to maintain the current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for model years 2022-2025 cars and light trucks. The final determina ... Continue reading
EPA Notifies Fiat Chrysler of Clean Air Act Violations On 3.0 Diesel
Jan 12, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today issued a notice of violation to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. and FCA US LLC (collectively FCA) for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act for installing and failing to disclose engine management software in light-duty model year 2014, 2015 and 2016 Jeep Grand Cher ... Continue reading
Three of Four Car Buyers Avoid Considering SUVs Despite Record Retail Sales
Jan 12, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 12, 2017 -- A bright spotlight is shining on SUVs thanks to record retail sales in 2016, yet three of every four car buyers didn't even consider buying an SUV, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Auto Avoider Study,SM released today. ... Continue reading
2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Wins Inaugural "Buyer's Choice Award for Best Sports Car"
Jan 12, 2017
Industry accolade comes courtesy of Autobytel as more sports car buyers shopped for the Alfa Romeo 4C on Autobytel.com than any other vehicle in the category Ultralight carbon fiber monocoque and aluminum chassis structures afford 4C an incredible power-to-weight ratio, weighing under 2,500 pounds (lbs.) Race-inspired ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2017
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 11, 2017 -- Apple is secretive about Project Titan, its alleged future mobility program. ... Continue reading
Lexus Reimagines Global Flagship Sedan at 2017 NAIAS With The All-New 2018 LS +VIDEO
Jan 10, 2017
It is possible that no single automobile has, upon introduction, upended its category as decisively as the first Lexus LS did when it launched the luxury brand 28 years ago. ... Continue reading
A Worth Waiting For Preview: 2018 Toyota Camry Revealed At 2017 Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 9, 2017
DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2017 -- It almost isn't fair. Toyota Camry, the best-selling car in America for the past 15 years, is about to ruffle some feathers. ... Continue reading
Mazda Prototypes to Race Distinct Liveries in 2017
Jan 6, 2017
Mazda Prototypes to Race Distinct Liveries in 2017 ... Continue reading
2017 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 5, 2017
Honda’s ninth-generation Accord got its first mid-product cycle freshening for 2016, with both gasoline-powered sedan and coupe models receiving tweaks to styling and suspension for a revitalized look and improved driving experience. Interestingly, there was no 2016 Accord Hybrid or Plug-In Hybrid. ... Continue reading
Hands-Free: What It's Like To "Drive" An Autonomous Drive Car by Carlos Ghosn +VIDEO
Jan 5, 2017
In his latest LinkedIn Influencer post, Renault-Nissan Alliance CEO Carlos Ghosn describes what it's like to "drive" an autonomous drive car as it navigated the streets of Sunnyvale in California's Silicon Valley. ... Continue reading
Kia December 2016 And 2016 Annual U.S. Sales
Jan 4, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- Capping off an historic year that saw the Kia brand collect more third-party awards and accolades for quality and reliability than ever before, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time best annual sales of 647,598 vehicles in 2016, up 3.5 percent over 2015. ... Continue reading
American Honda (Honda and Acura) 2016 US Sales
Jan 4, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2017 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported an all-time annual sales record of 1,637,942 Honda and Acura vehicles for 2016, an increase of 3.2 percent to eclipse the company's previous best set in 2015. ... Continue reading
Ford and Toyota Establish SmartDeviceLink Consortium
Jan 4, 2017
Ford and Toyota are establishing SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a nonprofit to manage open source software for smartphone app development for vehicles Members include automakers Mazda Motor Corporation, PSA Group, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI) and Suzuki Motor Corporation, as well as suppliers Elektrobit, Luxoft, and X ... Continue reading
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