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Hyundai Motor America Pays Tribute To Veteran Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray

Hyundai Motor America Pays Tribute To Veteran Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray

Hyundai Motor America joined forces with the National Bar Association Board of Governors and the law firm of Ivie, McNeil and Wyatt to honor legendary civil rights attorney Fred Gray at a special reception on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Held at the law offices of Ivie, McNeil and Wyatt, Hyundai executives, National Bar As ... Continue reading

Linde Hydrogen Fueling Station Open for Business in West Sacramento

Linde Hydrogen Fueling Station Open for Business in West Sacramento

Owners of hydrogen fueled cars can now pull up to the Linde hydrogen pump at the Ramos Oil Company station in West Sacramento and fill their tanks just like any other vehicle. The station, equipped with state-of-the-art technology developed by Linde North America Inc, has been designated as officially open by all relev ... Continue reading

2015 Kia K900 Rising Star - Pure Ambition +VIDEO

2015 Kia K900 Rising Star - Pure Ambition +VIDEO

- First Drive 2015 Kia K900 By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel 2015 Kia K900 Review REDONDO BEACH, CA. June 6, 2014. The South Korean brand Kia is entering the luxury segment in a style that nobody would have thought possible two decades, or even just three years ago. Today’s first in depth dr ... Continue reading

2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015 Lexus GS 350 F-Sport Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

In F-Sport trim, Lexus's GS 350 can hold its own against the best from Germany. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY Lexus's GS sedan has been a worthy competitor in the midsize sport-luxury class since its debut in 1993, but during much of that time luxury was predominant over sport. Which didn't hurt sales a bit, but the ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim Drives a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat +VIDEO

Fireball Tim Drives a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat +VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD USA - July 30, 2015: This episode… Fireball & buddy Ken Vela from WIKDD Kustoms snag Blind Film Critic & Famous Youtuber TOMMY EDISON for a day filled with cool cars. First up, Tommy feels a 1957 Chevy and a 2015 Dodge Challenger Hellcat, then off to Picture Car Warehouse for some Movie Car action. He ch ... Continue reading

L.A.'s Union Station Unveils State-of-the-Art Parking Technology

L.A.'s Union Station Unveils State-of-the-Art Parking Technology

With the addition of a new package of advanced parking technologies, parking at L.A.’s Union Station is easier and more convenient than ever before. The technology package combines six state-of-the-art SKIDATA access stations to allow seamless entry and exit, two Pay-On-Foot stations permitting parkers to pay for ... Continue reading

MOTORSPORT IN ITS DNA: Mercedes-Benz at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2015

MOTORSPORT IN ITS DNA: Mercedes-Benz at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2015

Staged every year in August, the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is a superlative meeting of the finest automobiles from all over the world. In honour of the racing driver Sir Stirling Moss, who will attend this year's event to be held on 13 to 16 August 2015 in California, Mercedes-Benz Classic will be represented wi ... Continue reading

2015 Nissan Murano Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015 Nissan Murano Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

An honest and useful family crossover, now with more panache. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS When it debuted for 2003, the Nissan Murano was notable for not even pretending to be a rough-and-tough truck SUV. Introduced with an "adventures in on-roading" theme, in direct to the offroad-ready image and marketing s ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim, Actress Tanna Frederick and Her 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider +VIDEO

Fireball Tim, Actress Tanna Frederick and Her 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider +VIDEO

HOLLYWOOD USA - July 26, 2015: In this episode, Fireball and Kathie meet actress/car aficionado Tanna Frederick for a drive along the Malibu coast in her 1983 Alfa. Tanna, who is perhaps best known for her roles in Hollywood Dreams (2006), Irene in Time (2009) and Queen of the Lot, is also a featured player in several ... Continue reading

FSBO: Assets and Intellectual Property of the Saleen S7, S7R and Saleen S5S Raptor Supercars

FSBO: Assets and Intellectual Property of the Saleen S7, S7R and Saleen S5S Raptor Supercars

GA Global Partners Offers a 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Opportunity to Purchase the Assets and Intellectual Property of the Saleen S7, S7R and Saleen S5S Raptor Supercars Woodland Hills, CA July 24, 2015; GA Global Partners will be offering for sale the assets and intellectual property of the Saleen S7, S7R and S5S Raptor wit ... Continue reading

Honda Opens New Silicon Valley Facility to Advance Connected Mobility

Honda Opens New Silicon Valley Facility to Advance Connected Mobility

Honda today marked the opening of its new Silicon Valley R&D facility, using the occasion to unveil a refreshed 2016 Accord featuring Honda's first application of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. Honda also announced a new open innovation R&D initiative, Honda Xcelerator, which will provide resources to breakthrough ... Continue reading

Opoli Partners with BYD, Supplying Electric Car Fleet to San Diego

Opoli Partners with BYD, Supplying Electric Car Fleet to San Diego

Opoli Technologies, the transportation app revolutionizing the rideshare industry in Southern California, announces its new partnership with BYD Motors Inc, a world leader in the automotive industry, including high-efficiency automobiles. In efforts to not only reduce traffic congestion through ridesharing in San Diego ... Continue reading

Honda Introduces the Highest Tech Accord Yet in High Tech's U.S. Hub -- Silicon Valley

Honda Introduces the Highest Tech Accord Yet in High Tech's U.S. Hub -- Silicon Valley

Upgraded 2016 Accord features one of the first applications of both Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ in a volume-produced vehicle - More dynamic styling, including first 19-inch wheels on Accord - Honda Sensing™ safety and driver-assistive tech available on all trims - New 7-inch Display Audio touchscreen ... Continue reading

2015 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2015 Mazda6 Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Mazda6 is a fine alternative to a high-budget luxury sports sedan Are you looking for an affordable midsize sedan that offers a more interesting and involving driving experience than the usual suspects in that class? Consider the Mazda6. Mazda's flagship sedan embodies the Japa ... Continue reading

LA Auto Show Unveils The Next-Generation Auto Industry At Award-Winning Connected Car Expo, Nov. 17, 2015

LA Auto Show Unveils The Next-Generation Auto Industry At Award-Winning Connected Car Expo, Nov. 17, 2015

25 automotive and technology thought leaders address the most critical issues transforming the ways cars are made, sold, driven, owned and serviced - Multiple press conferences featuring breaking auto-tech news - 60,000 square feet of exhibitors displaying the latest auto-tech innovations LOS ANGELES -- July 23, 2015: ... Continue reading

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