News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

Volkswagen Sued For $3.7B In Germany Over Diesel Scandal

Mar 15, 2016

Braunschweig Germany March 15, 2016; Karin Matussek writing for Bloomberg News reported that Volkswagen AG is being sued for 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) over the cover-up of its polluting diesel engines, its biggest legal challenge in Germany after a wave of lawsuits in the U.S. centered on the scandal. The action ... Continue reading

Ninety-two Percent Of Gen Z Teens Own Or Plan To Own A Vehicle

Mar 15, 2016

ATLANTA and IRVINE, Calif.,, March 15, 2016 -- As the automotive industry turns its attention toward the next generation of car shoppers and buyers, Generation Z (those currently age 0-17), it may be operating under some false assumptions. New research from Autotrader® and Kelley Blue Book®, the most visited car shop ... Continue reading

Explore the Sierra Foothills on a California Wines Road Trip

Mar 15, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2016: California's dozens of scenic wine regions offer an exceptional variety of experiences and wines to enjoy. To help visitors explore them all, Wine Institute's California Wines Road Trips series highlights a different region each month. For March, the spotlight shines on regions in the wes ... Continue reading

Slurpee - 7-Eleven Says Bring It, We'll Fill It

Mar 15, 2016

For Bring Your Own Cup Day, customers can fill up just about anything with a Slurpee for $1.50. ​IRVING, Texas March 15, 2016; The second annual 7-Eleven Bring Your Own Cup Day (#BYOCupDay) is taking place this week, an event that allows Slurpee fans to bring in just about anything remotely resembling a cup to pa ... Continue reading

NIRA Dynamics AB Rolls Out a New Safety Solution for Increased Driver Awareness

Mar 15, 2016

LINKOPING, Sweden, March 15, 2016 -- - With Photo Thousands of car accidents occur every year in Sweden due to slippery road conditions. Globally, this number reaches incredibly high levels. To reduce the number of accidents, and to allow for future vehicles to have efficient systems for Advanced Driver Assistance, a c ... Continue reading

Dead Batteries a Thing of the Past

Mar 15, 2016

CINCINNATI, March 14, 2016 -- Jumpstart up to a 4L petrol or 3L diesel engine as many as 20 times American motorists and travellers will never be stranded by a flat battery again, thanks to the new BESTEK BTCSG10 Jump Starter Power Bank. The power bank's 8000mAh capacity will jumpstart up to a 4L petrol or 3L diesel en ... Continue reading

Japan Aims For World's Safest Roads by 2020

Mar 14, 2016

TOKYO Mar. 12, 2016; Japan Today reported that the Japanese government announced a plan Friday to reduce the annual number of traffic fatalities to 2,500 or fewer by 2020 and make the country’s roads the safest in the world. The 10th traffic safety program, covering five years from fiscal 2016 starting April, call ... Continue reading

2016 Honda Civic Sedan Heels on Wheels Review

Mar 13, 2016

2016 Honda Civic Sedan Heels on Wheels Review ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - March 7-13, 2016

Mar 13, 2016

* Jeep is celebrating its 75th anniversary by creating seven concept vehicles for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The brand has traditionally created special off-roaders for the event but this year’s anniversary is an excuse to go all out. Our favorite may be the 707-hp Trailcat, essentially a Wranger ... Continue reading

2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig

Mar 13, 2016

2016 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim's Malibu Vlog - Gangster Packard, Morgan EV, Electric Porsche, AMG GLA and More +VIDEO

Mar 12, 2016

Hollywood Car Designer and Host Fireball Tim Lawrence takes us on a weekly automotive journey through his show FIREBALL MALIBU VLOG HOLLYWOOD USA - March 12, 2016: Top episodes this week include his SEMA bound 1940 Gangster Packard 110, amazing cars from 1930-40 from The Automobile Driving Museum, the 2017 Morgan EV re ... Continue reading

Car Question? Get Straight Answers From The Auto Lab Saturday March 12 8A-10A

Mar 12, 2016

March 12, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million peop ... Continue reading

2016 Honda HR-V EX-L Navi Review By John Heilig +VIDEO

Mar 11, 2016

2016 Honda HR-V EX-L Navi Review By John Heilig ... Continue reading

Porsche Macan model with turbocharged four-cylinder engine joins the ranks

Mar 10, 2016

Porsche is extending its line-up of compact SUVs by adding a new Macan model. Its four-cylinder turbo engine was specifically tailored to this vehicle, which is the sports car of the SUV segment. Furthermore, the Cayenne will now be equipped with the latest generation of Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The turb ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 ACURA RLX SPORT HYBRID REVIEW

Mar 9, 2016

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE ACURA RLX SPORT HYBRID VEHICLE The luxurious Acura RLX Sport Hybrid puts an athletic spin on a hybrid engine and adds a tailor-made approach to a spacious large-sized sedan. The RLX does receive more attractive standard equipment on th ... Continue reading