GMC to Offer 10-Speed Fully Automatic Allison Branded Transmissions in 2020 Sierra Heavy Duties
Jan 23, 2019
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. , the largest global provider of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions, announced today, along with GMC, the availability of a 10-speed, fully automatic transmission in the new Sierra heavy-duty truck. Equipped with the Allison branded 10-speed transmission, the 2020 Sierra wi ... Continue reading
Renault Twingo and the EDC automatic gearbox: a perfect combination for city driving
Jan 22, 2019
Revealed ahead of the Geneva Motor Show, New Renault Twingo is available for the first time with the EDC automatic gearbox. The EDC gearbox does away with the tiresome task of shifting gears in congested traffic. ... Continue reading
Volvo's Gustafsson Sells Subscriptions – No Cars Displayed At NAIAS
Jan 22, 2019
Without a single car or SUV on display, Volvo CEO Anders Gustafsson commanded a respectable crowd as keynote speaker of the North American International Auto Show last week. He addressed Volvo’s global sales record in 2018 and its pitch for subscription sales to bolster millennial business. ... Continue reading
Ford Powering Police Vehicles with Hybrid Technology
Jan 22, 2019
A panel of 30 or more police officers from departments as large as Los Angeles or a country sheriff helped shape the look and safety features of the 2020 Police Interceptor Utility, available as a hybrid sedan, F-150, Expedition SSV, Transit PTV and SSV Plug-In Hybrid Sedan. The modified Explorer is expected to command ... Continue reading
BYD Rolls Out its 50,000th Pure Electric Bus
Jan 21, 2019
On January 18, new energy technology company BYD proudly announced the production of its 50,000th pure electric bus, nine years since production began. The milestone follows the departure of a K9UB 12-meter pure electric bus for Spain from BYD’s Hangzhou testing facility. ... Continue reading
Jan 21, 2019
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 18, 2019 – The very first model of the most powerful factory Mustang ever was auctioned tonight for $1.1 million as it goes for the famed muscle car’s biggest win ever – trying to help researchers cure children with type 1 diabetes. ... Continue reading
2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition VIN 001 Sold For $2.5 Million For Charity
Jan 21, 2019
The first 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition with famed Gulf racing theme sold for $2.5 million just hours after the first 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 was auctioned – Ford donating all $3.6 million in proceeds to long-time charity partners $2.5 million from the sale of VIN 001 of the 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition benefits U ... Continue reading
First Production 2020 Toyota GR Supra Goes for $2.1 Million at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
Jan 20, 2019
The first production 2020 Toyota GR Supra to roll off the assembly line, “Global #1,” was auctioned for charity this evening for $2.1 million at the 48th Annual Barrett-Jackson Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale. All proceeds of the fifth-generation GR Supra, which made its world debut on January 14, 2019 during th ... Continue reading
Automotive News Digest; Week Ending January 19, 2019 - Compiled By Executive Producer Larry Nutson
Jan 20, 2019
Detroit; NACTOY; EYE ON; Ford VW; AHOF Inductees; Chevrolet Commercial Pulled; Autobahn Slow-up; Tesla Layoff; Colorado Emissions; Hyundai and Kia Recall; Dakar; Glen Wood RIP ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2019
The Best of the 2019 North American International Auto Show By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau The North American International Auto Show in Detroit will never be the same. On that everyone agrees, including Rod Alberts, the show’s long-time director. ... Continue reading
The Last Detroit Auto Show in Winter - By Larry Nutson
Jan 20, 2019
The Last Detroit Auto Show in Winter Yes, there will be no more sloshing through blizzards or single digit temperatures after this year. Beginning in 2020 the Detroit Auto Show, the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), that is, will take place in June. ... Continue reading
2019 Detroit Auto Show LMC Recap
Jan 20, 2019
Detroit January 18, 2019; The 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is historic for two reasons. Firstly, because this marks the final year that the show will be held in the winter. ... Continue reading
ONE DAY AT A TIME – 2019 DETROIT AUTO SHOW - OBSERVATION FROM MICHAEL BERNSTEIN
Jan 20, 2019
Oh what a difference a year makes. Just when I and many others thought this show had hit the low point last year, this year was even more troubling. ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday January 19, 2019 WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM - Helping You Enjoy Your Drive
Jan 19, 2019
Car Question or Concern? Automotive Career Opportunity, Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 To Speak With An Auto Lab Expert ... Continue reading
Geely’s New Sports Coupe SUV Unveiled
Jan 18, 2019
•Geely’s most driver orientated vehicle to date •First Geely vehicle to use CMA architecture •Third new vehicle for Geely Auto in 2019 18 January 2019, Hangzhou China. The first official photos of Geely Auto’s upcoming Sports Coupe SUV, codenamed the FY11, have been released. ... Continue reading
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