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Good Housekeeping Names Toyota Prius Two Eco ‘Best New Hybrid’

Good Housekeeping Names Toyota Prius Two Eco ‘Best New Hybrid’

NEW YORK January 18, 2017 – Good Housekeeping this week announced the winners of its Best New Car Awards for 2017, and selected the 2016 Toyota Prius Two Eco as the Best New Hybrid. The Awards appear in the February issue, on newsstands January 17. ... Continue reading

Ford To Auction One-of-One F-150 Raptor at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction to Benefit JDRF

Ford To Auction One-of-One F-150 Raptor at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction to Benefit JDRF

•All-new one-of-one 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, the last VIN produced, to be auctioned at 46th annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale event, with all proceeds benefiting JDRF •Mark Fields, Ford Motor Company president and CEO, to be joined on stage by team members involved in Raptor design and development, and JDRF executiv ... Continue reading

ECO Hybrid Platform - New 2017 Kia Niro Makes Quebec Debut

ECO Hybrid Platform - New 2017 Kia Niro Makes Quebec Debut

The all-new Kia Niro will: offer bold, crossover style and utility while providing exceptional fuel economy through an evolved hybrid system –up to 4.7 L/100km combined feature a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission with Sport Mode, providing a more dynamic and engaging driving experience than expected provide ... Continue reading

THE NEW MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS COUNTRYMAN

THE NEW MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS COUNTRYMAN

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 17, 2017 – The second generation of the MINI Countryman is the biggest and most versatile model in the entire range of the tradition-steeped British brand. And another superlative now applies to the power unit of the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman. ... Continue reading

NISSAN XTREME COLLECTION Online Store Themed Around Its X-Trail Model

NISSAN XTREME COLLECTION Online Store Themed Around Its X-Trail Model

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Jan. 17, 2017 -- Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan, CEO: Carlos Ghosn) announced today the launch of "NISSAN XTREME COLLECTION", an online store themed around its X-Trail SUV Model, open for a limited period until February 28th. The store, based on the X-Trail "Tough Gear" concept, off ... Continue reading

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Jan 9-15, 2017; NAIAS, VW, Takata, Kia Stinger Praised, Chrysler Diesel OOPS

In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - Jan 9-15, 2017; NAIAS, VW, Takata, Kia Stinger Praised, Chrysler Diesel OOPS

* Media preview days at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are over. Highlights include: Volkswagen’s I.D. Buzz, a small electric van based on the design of the classic Microbus; a concept large sedan from Nissan; Kia’s new rear-wheel drive sedan called Stinger; the beautiful Volvo V90 station wa ... Continue reading

Toyota's New Vehicles At Louisville Auto Show - See and Drive Them

Toyota's New Vehicles At Louisville Auto Show - See and Drive Them

Visitors Can Drive Most Popular Toyota Models on Area Streets LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 13, 2017 – Toyota is bringing its rich product portfolio of cars, trucks and SUVs to the Kentucky Exposition Center next week for the Louisville Auto Show, Jan. ... Continue reading

Reebok and Ford Team Up To Get America Fit

Reebok and Ford Team Up To Get America Fit

Reebok and Ford Team Up To Get America Fit ... Continue reading

The BMW 5 Series Wins EyesOnDesign Best Designed User Experience Award at 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit

The BMW 5 Series Wins EyesOnDesign Best Designed User Experience Award at 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit

Woodcliff Lake, NJ/Detroit, MI – January 13, 2017 … The all-new 7th generation BMW 5 Series is already earning accolades from the industry as it recently was awarded the Best Designed User Experience Award from EyesOn Design. The EyesOnDesign Awards are the officially-sanctioned design awards for the 2017 North Ame ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 14, 2017 7-9 AM

Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 14, 2017 7-9 AM

The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: January 14, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio ... Continue reading

2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Wins Inaugural "Buyer's Choice Award for Best Sports Car"

2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Wins Inaugural "Buyer's Choice Award for Best Sports Car"

Industry accolade comes courtesy of Autobytel as more sports car buyers shopped for the Alfa Romeo 4C on Autobytel.com than any other vehicle in the category Ultralight carbon fiber monocoque and aluminum chassis structures afford 4C an incredible power-to-weight ratio, weighing under 2,500 pounds (lbs.) Race-inspired ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Highlander Recieves IIHS Top Safety Pick+

2017 Toyota Highlander Recieves IIHS Top Safety Pick+

2017 Toyota Highlander Recieves IIHS Top Safety Pick+ ... Continue reading

2017 NAIAS - Nissan Qashqai Debuts

2017 NAIAS - Nissan Qashqai Debuts

"Right sized" Qashqai slots just under popular 2017 Rogue, Nissan's #1 selling vehicle in Canada, and further expands Nissan's extensive SUV lineup Brings Intelligent Safety Shield technologies, fun-to-drive performance and affordability to young, urban compact sport utility vehicle buyers Featured in 11:30 a.m. EST pr ... Continue reading

Innovative 2017 Honda Ridgeline Wins "North American Truck of the Year" Award

Innovative 2017 Honda Ridgeline Wins "North American Truck of the Year" Award

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2017 -- The completely redesigned and reengineered 2017 Honda Ridgeline has been named the 2017 North American Truck of the Year (NATOTY) northamericancaroftheyear.org. ... Continue reading

2017 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Ridgeline Named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year

2017 Detroit Auto Show: Chevrolet Bolt, Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Ridgeline Named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year

DETROIT, Jan. 9, 2017 -- The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt electric car, Honda Ridgeline pickup and Chrysler Pacifica minivan were named 2017 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year, respectively, Monday. ... Continue reading

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