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Toshiba Launches High-Quality Dual-Picture Video Processor For High-Resolution Automotive Display Panels

Toshiba Launches High-Quality Dual-Picture Video Processor For High-Resolution Automotive Display Panels

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 11, 2016 -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today rolled out a new dual-picture video processor for high-resolution automotive displays. In-vehicle driver support information displ ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Sportage Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From IIHS

2017 Kia Sportage Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating From IIHS

IRVINE, Calif., April 11, 2016 -- Demonstrating Kia Motors' ongoing commitment to safety and continuous improvement, the all-new 2017 Kia Sportage has earned the highest designation possible – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) – from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional fron ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim's Malibu VLOG - Automotive Build Legend CHIP FOOSE, 1940 Packard, 2016 Kia Forte5 First Drive and a crazy Porsche Panamera SPY CAR +VIDEO

Fireball Tim's Malibu VLOG - Automotive Build Legend CHIP FOOSE, 1940 Packard, 2016 Kia Forte5 First Drive and a crazy Porsche Panamera SPY CAR +VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD USA - April 10, 2016: Filmmaker, Hollywood Car Designer and Host Fireball Tim takes us on a weekly automotive journey through his show FIREBALL MALIBU VLOG. Episodes this week include the shop Automotive Build Legend CHIP FOOSE, Fireball's SEMA build 1940 Packard, the 2016 Kia Forte5 First Drive, Easter Jagua ... Continue reading

Mercedes Owners File New Lawsuit Stating Mercedes BlueTEC Diesels Fail Emissions Tests

Mercedes Owners File New Lawsuit Stating Mercedes BlueTEC Diesels Fail Emissions Tests

NEWARK, N.J.—Today, owners of Mercedes BlueTEC diesel automobiles from 13 states filed an amended class-action lawsuit against Mercedes-Benz USA stating the automaker knowingly programmed its BlueTEC vehicles to release illegal levels of emissions in virtually all real world driving conditions and likely contain a ... Continue reading

VR Equipment, UAVs and Faraday's Electric Concept Car to Appear at China Information Technology Expo 2016

VR Equipment, UAVs and Faraday's Electric Concept Car to Appear at China Information Technology Expo 2016

SHENZHEN, China, April 7, 2016 -- The 4th China Information Technology Expo 2016 (CITE 2016) will be held from April 8 to April 10, 2016 in Shenzhen at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. Featuring more than 1,700 exhibitors, the Expo will cover topics in the new generation of information technology developm ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Highlander - Lots Of Changes Lots

2017 Toyota Highlander - Lots Of Changes Lots

Newly Developed Direct Shift 8-Speed Automatic Transmission New 3.5-liter Direct Injection V6 Boosts Horsepower/Helps Increase MPG New Available Stop and Start (S&S) Engine System Standard Toyota Safety Sense New Sportier SE Gas Model; Hybrid Trim Expands to Four Grades Refreshed Exterior Styling March 14, 2016 TORRANC ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT REVIEW ... Continue reading

Free Kia UVO Luxury Services In 2016 K900

Free Kia UVO Luxury Services In 2016 K900

IRVINE, Calif., April 4, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the next iteration of the company's innovative UVO infotainment and telematics system, known as UVO Luxury Services. Exclusive to the 2016 K900, UVO Luxury Services includes premium features and functions, such as local search by Google®, remote ... Continue reading

AIADA Announces California Dealer Greg Kaminsky As 2016 Chairman

AIADA Announces California Dealer Greg Kaminsky As 2016 Chairman

Las Vegas, Nev. (April 3) – The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced El Cajon, California, auto dealer Greg Kaminsky as its 2016 Chairman. Kaminsky took over the position in February of this year, but was recognized at AIADA's 46th Annual Meeting and Luncheon, held today in ... Continue reading

Michelin Advances Teen Road Safety Education at 2016 Lifesavers Conference

Michelin Advances Teen Road Safety Education at 2016 Lifesavers Conference

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 2, 2016 -- Michelin North America today launched the new BeyondtheDrivingTest.com ahead of the 2016 Lifesavers conference and FIA Formula E Long Beach ePrix, continuing its ongoing commitment to improving road safety and raising awareness among teens, parents, educators and lawmakers of the im ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HONDA HR-V REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HONDA HR-V REVIEW

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Mazda March 2016 U.S. Sales

Mazda March 2016 U.S. Sales

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March U.S. sales of 23,396 vehicles, representing a decrease of 27.2 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through March are down 17.2 percent versus last year, with 64,643 vehicles sold. Key March sales notes: The World Car o ... Continue reading

Used Vehicle Market Forecast - NADA At 2016 NADA Convention and Expo

Used Vehicle Market Forecast - NADA At 2016 NADA Convention and Expo

LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2016 -- In a news conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center in conjunction with the 2016 NADA Convention and Exposition, Jonathan Banks, NADA Used Car Guide's executive analyst, presented a used vehicle market forecast for the year which included numerous insights by the industry's leading provi ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi March 2016 U.S. Sales Best Since 2007

Mitsubishi March 2016 U.S. Sales Best Since 2007

CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2016 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported its best March sales since 2007 with sales of 11,078, an increase of 13.5 percent over March of 2015. The Mitsubishi Mirage proved to be the big winner for the month with sales totaling 4,113, the vehicle's best sales month si ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America March 2016 Sets All-Time Monthly U.S. Sales Record

Hyundai Motor America March 2016 Sets All-Time Monthly U.S. Sales Record

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best month ever, selling 75,310 units in March. This also marks the company's best first quarter in its history. "Sales of our all-new compact crossover Tucson and award-winning Sonata continued at a brisk pace through the end of the fir ... Continue reading

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