Toyota Expanding Takata Air Bag Recall
Mar 3, 2016
Washington DC March 3, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota is expanding its recall of cars with faulty air bags manufactured by Japanese auto parts manufacturer Takata by 198,000 vehicles, the company announced on Wednesday. According to The Detroit News , the new recalls will apply to 2008 editions of Toyo ... Continue reading
After Google Car Crashes Into Bus, Consumer Groups Call For Transparency, Public Involvement
Mar 3, 2016
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2016: In the wake of a Google self-driving car crashing into a bus, a coalition of consumer groups called on the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration "to commit to maximum transparency and public involvement" as they develop policy and safety stan ... Continue reading
Hey Fullerton, CA: Get E85 for 85 Cents Per Gallon on Thursday 3-3-16
Mar 3, 2016
AUTO CENTRAL- March 2, 2016: Come celebrate the newest G&M Oil and Pearson Fuels flex-fuel station in Fullerton, CA! Fuel up with E85 for 85 cents per gallon on Thursday, March 3, between 8AM and 2PM at: Chevron ExtraMile #10 944 W. Orangethorpe Ave./Euclid St. Fullerton, CA 92832 - GET E85 / flex-fuel for 85 cents/gal ... Continue reading
Inside the 'Real' J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Ratings
Mar 2, 2016
Washington DC March 1, 2016; The AIADA newsletter reported that while few would argue that today's cars and trucks are designed and built better and last longer than ever, why is it that the industry's overall reliability ratings, particularly those just released by the venerable consumer research firm J.D. Power, are ... Continue reading
2016 Mazda CX-9 SUV Achieves Best-in-Class Combined EPA Fuel Economy Rating
Mar 2, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., March 2, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations today released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. Certified at an EPA-estimated 22 mpg city/28 mpg highway/25 mpg combined, when equipped with front-wheel drive, the 2016 CX-9 achieves best-in-class1 city and combined fuel ... Continue reading
Kia U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Tenth Consecutive Monthly Sales Record
Mar 1, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever February sales of 49,737 vehicles, a 13 percent increase over the same period last year. The brand's tenth consecutive monthly sales record was led by the Soul and Optima, with 11,842 and 9,630 units sold, respectively. "With our Super ... Continue reading
Hyundai U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Best February Ever
Mar 1, 2016
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best February in company history, selling 53,009 units for the month, up one percent versus the same period last year. "The strong demand for the all-new Tucson continued through the month with sales up 90 percent over last February," sa ... Continue reading
Toyota U.S. Auto Sales February 2016; 4.1 Percent Increase
Mar 1, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.âToyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported February 2016 sales of 189,852 vehicles, an increase of 5.2 percent from February 2015 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in February 2016 and 2015, sales were also up 5.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2016
Fourth-Generation Sportage Compact CUV Boasts Sophisticated Design, a Refined Premium Interior and Significant Ride and Handling Improvements Stiffer structure, new suspension, advanced driver assistance systems, and premium materials take Sportage to the head of the class Cutting-edge design, engaging driving dynamics ... Continue reading
Honda U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Sets New February Record;
Mar 1, 2016
PRINT ADD REMOVE SHARE DOWNLOAD Mar 1, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda Division sets new February benchmark on sales of 106,212 vehicles All-new 2016 Honda Civic sets a new monthly record for the second month in a row with sales up 31.7 percent; with all-new Civic Coupe set to go on sale mid-March Acura ILX, the brand's ... Continue reading
Mazda U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Sales Decrease
Mar 1, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 21,544 vehicles, representing a decrease of 16.0 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through February are down 10.2 percent versus last year, with 41,247 vehicles sold. Key February sales notes: The 20 ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - $44 Billion Growth on New Vehicle Sales
Mar 1, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.âTrueCar, Inc. estimates that U.S. new vehicle sales totaled $44 billion in February, up 8.6 percent from a year ago and a record for the month. February marked the auto industryââ¬â¢s 26th consecutive month of year-over-year revenue expansion. Higher average transaction prices helpe ... Continue reading
Feb 29, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 29, 2016 A Valentine's Day crash in which a self-driving Google robot car sideswiped a bus demonstrates the need for a police investigation and the release of technical data and video associated with the crash, Consumer Watchdog said today. Google's account of the crash was posted on the Cali ... Continue reading
Automotive Algorithm Development with Cadence Protium Rapid Prototyping Platform
Feb 29, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 29, 2016 -- Hiroshima University and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. today announced that Hiroshima University ported its traffic sign recognition algorithms to the Cadence® Protium⢠rapid prototyping platform and reduced its automotive Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) algorithm dev ... Continue reading
Nutson's Mega-Sized Auto News Tweets February 22-28, 2016
Feb 28, 2016
* The Chicago Auto Show concluded a successful nine-day run this past weekend. Highlights included more than 20 vehicles that made their global debut, a dazzling array of concept cars, participation from every volume manufacturer and three indoor test tracks. Consumers also have a voice at the Chicago Auto Show. In the ... Continue reading
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