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World Debut of Scion Concept Car at L.A. Auto Show

World Debut of Scion Concept Car at L.A. Auto Show

Third New Vehicle for Scion’s Youth Brand October 06, 2015 TORRANCE, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2015) – Following the recent introduction of the Scion iM 5-door hatchback and the sporty Scion iA sedan, the youth division of Toyota is preparing to further expand its lineup with a third all-new vehicle, beginning in 2017. ... Continue reading

Steve McQueen: Full-Throttle Cool - Book Review By Steve Purdy

Steve McQueen: Full-Throttle Cool - Book Review By Steve Purdy

A Graphic BiogSTEVE MCQUEEN: FULL-THROTTLE COOLraphy <br>By Jon Zimmerman and Greg Scott <br>Published by Motorbooks</p>Available for $19.99 at www.QuartoKnows.com and www.amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and anywhere fine books are sold.</p> ... Continue reading

New Swedish Electric City Car to Challenge the Global Automotive Industry + VIDEO

New Swedish Electric City Car to Challenge the Global Automotive Industry + VIDEO

The social, environmental and economic impacts of the automotive industry are part of the motivation for the development of an ingenious and unique electric city car, Uniti. With a philosophy that challenges current business practices, the usage of fossil fuels, and 'old mechanics', as well as questioning the entire lo ... Continue reading

Buh-Bye Mitsubishi EVO - 2015 Model Last Of Legendary Sports Sedan (Includes Specs) +VIDEO

Buh-Bye Mitsubishi EVO - 2015 Model Last Of Legendary Sports Sedan (Includes Specs) +VIDEO

The 2015 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Final Edition: Limited-production model bids farewell to legendary sports sedan The Final Edition is based off the current GSR model featuring new enhancements and increases to horsepower and torque Only 1,600 units will be sold in the U.S. market, each marked by a numbered plaque C ... Continue reading

EPA Issues Potentially Costliest Regulations in History

EPA Issues Potentially Costliest Regulations in History

The Environmental Protection Agency issued more stringent air quality standards for ground-level ozone, likely affecting the retail motor fuels market. ​WASHINGTON October 2, 2015; NACS Online reported that on Thursday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued more stringent air quality standards for ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim - This Is The Week That Was: Range Rovers to Corvette to EV Cars +VIDEO

Fireball Tim - This Is The Week That Was: Range Rovers to Corvette to EV Cars +VIDEO

September 13-19, 2015 HOLLYWOOD USA: Fireball Tim Lawrence lives the dream. He and his wife Kathy reside in fabulous Malibu, California; he works in two of the most fantastic industries (automobile and film); he's got exciting friends and glamorous acquaintances; and he's always got his hands full. Join Fireball and Mr ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON REVIEW +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON REVIEW +VIDEO

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI TUCSON REVIEW ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 FORD EDGE REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2015 FORD EDGE REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE EDGE VEHICLE The Edge, a mid-size crossover that first entered the market in 2007, takes on a redesign for 2015 that covers body structure to better interior materials. The revised 2-liter turbocharged four-cylinder outperforms many co ... Continue reading

Ford Names MyStreetCred App Winner of SYNC AppLink Developer Conference

Ford Names MyStreetCred App Winner of SYNC AppLink Developer Conference

Ford selected MyStreetCred, an app that monitors driving habits and provides users with a driving report card, as the winner of the Ford SYNC® AppLink™ Developer Conference at TechCrunch Disrupt this past weekend. “We’re thrilled to see the innovation and ideas from the teams that participated in this year’s Devel ... Continue reading

Innovation with the Toyota i-Road

Innovation with the Toyota i-Road

Exclusive Event Highlights Toyota's Collaboration with Silicon Valley to Advance Innovation in Mobility Do you have an idea how the i-Road, Toyota's three-wheeled electric vehicle, could help change life in the Bay Area? Then join us at Toyota Onramp 2015 where winning ideas earn cash prizes and the opportunity to coll ... Continue reading

Infiniti Design San Diego joins Global Design Network

Infiniti Design San Diego joins Global Design Network

Addition marks the fourth global Infiniti Design Studio SAN DIEGO--Infiniti today announced that Infiniti Design San Diego (IDSD), the fourth dedicated studio in Infiniti’s global design network, is up and running. “With the addition of Infiniti Design San Diego, we now have Infiniti-dedicated design professi ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Responds to the EPA

Volkswagen Responds to the EPA

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board (EPA and CARB) revealed their findings that while testing diesel cars of the Volkswagen Group they have detected manipulations that violate American environmental standards. The Board of Management at Volkswagen AG takes these findings very ... Continue reading

Dodge Brand, Actor Danny Trejo and Southern California Dodge Dealers Expand 'It'll Test You' Marketing Partnership to Include Donations to Local Nonprofit A Walk on Water

Dodge Brand, Actor Danny Trejo and Southern California Dodge Dealers Expand 'It'll Test You' Marketing Partnership to Include Donations to Local Nonprofit A Walk on Water

Dodge pledges up to $25,000 donation to A Walk on Water with first $20,000 presented September 17 Brand will donate $50 for each test drive taken at participating Dodge dealerships September 24, 25, 28 and 29, up to an additional $5,000 Test drive participants receive two free tickets to cutting-edge October 3 Superson ... Continue reading

BIG DEAL: Volkswagen Diesels (2009-2015 Models) Cited For Clean Air Act Violations, 482,000 Vehicles Affected

BIG DEAL: Volkswagen Diesels (2009-2015 Models) Cited For Clean Air Act Violations, 482,000 Vehicles Affected

EPA, California Notify Volkswagen of Clean Air Act Violations Carmaker allegedly used software that circumvents emissions testing for certain air pollutants Washington - Today, EPA is issuing a notice of violation (NOV) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) to Volkswagen AG, Audi AG, and Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (collect ... Continue reading

2015/16 Lincoln MKC Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015/16 Lincoln MKC Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

Dynamic styling and efficient power make the Lincoln MKC an interesting competitor in the premium small crossover segment DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS It's hard to be a luxury brand. Think of Lincoln, for example. You didn't, did you? Lincoln would like to change that. And changing demographics of the luxury c ... Continue reading

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