News By Topic: Behind The Wheel

SHERP ATV - Go Anywhere? DA! +VIDEO

Feb 12, 2016

Here is a short look at the fantastic Russian developed and built SHERP ATV. Powered by a 44.3 HP Kubota V1505-t diesel engine this ATV is based on the design and engineering skills of Aleksei Garagashian (renowned technologist). It will blow you away with its super go-anywhere ability. (see video). SHERP engineers hav ... Continue reading

Autonomous Driving: Los Angeles Exercised Options On 350 New Flyer Xcelsior®

Feb 12, 2016

WINNIPEG, Feb. 12, 2016 /CNW/ - (TSX: NFI) (TSX: NFI.DB.U) New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc. ("New Flyer" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer of heavy-duty transit buses and motor coaches in the United States and Canada, announced that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Trans ... Continue reading

2017 Kia Optima Hybrid Unveiled At 2016 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

Feb 11, 2016

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the 2017 Kia Optima Hybrid (HEV) at the Chicago Auto Show. The Optima HEV enjoys the same full redesign – inside and out – as the conventional gas-powered model, the all-new fourth-generation Optima sedan, bringing with it a new hybrid powertra ... Continue reading

Rand McNally Introduces "OverDryve" Revolutionary Connected Car Device For Any Vehicle

Feb 11, 2016

CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2016 -- Today at the Chicago Auto Show, Rand McNally – the country's most trusted source for maps, navigation and travel content – reveals OverDryve™, a revolutionary connected-car device that brings advanced luxury-car features to mainstream automobiles. OverDryve™ is an elegant d ... Continue reading

The Midwest Automotive Media Association Names Volvo XC90 the 2016 Family Vehicle of the Year

Feb 11, 2016

Volvo XC90 the 2016 Family Vehicle of the Year ... Continue reading

NHTSA Wrong To Say Computers Count As Drivers Of Robot Cars

Feb 11, 2016

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2016 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is wrong to say the artificial intelligence guiding an autonomous robot car counts as the driver, Consumer Watchdog said today, adding that Google's own test data demonstrates the need for a human driver who can take control when n ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HONDA CR-V REVIEW

Feb 10, 2016

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CR-V VEHICLE The Honda CR-V remains one of the best smaller crossovers on the market, featuring excellent all-wheel drive fuel economy, utility space, true style and an affordable price. Largely a carryover model from last year, Honda ... Continue reading

Nissan "Winter Warrior" Concepts

Feb 9, 2016

Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download Custom-built Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue ready to conquer extreme winter weather with full snow track systems Transformation from stock to "Warrior" mode includes Nissan Design America (NDA) – designed custom body wraps and full use of Genuine Nissan Accessori ... Continue reading

Alloy models of the Chrysler 200 and 300 to debut in Chicago

Feb 9, 2016

Increase In Roadway Deaths In 2015 Despite Modern Safer Cars

Feb 9, 2016

U.S. DOT announces steep increase in roadway deaths based on 2015 early estimates and convenes first regional summit to drive traffic safety behavior changes Washington DC Friday, February 5, 2016; The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced its latest est ... Continue reading

Hagerty Announces Annual "Hot List" Of Future Collectible Cars Under $25-$90,000

Feb 9, 2016

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Feb. 9, 2016 -- Despite the fact that automakers progressively tout this period as the dawn of driverless technology, 2015 was a record year for new vehicle sales. By all objective measures, vehicles have never been better. As manufacturers continue to push the boundaries during this new golden ag ... Continue reading

Mazda recalls SUVs in Canada due to risk of fuel filler pipe ruptures

Feb 9, 2016

DETROIT Feb. 09, 2016; Japan Today reported that Mazda is recalling some SUVs in Canada because the fuel filler pipe can rupture in a rear crash and cause a gas leak and possible fire. The recall covers nearly 237,000 CX-5 SUVs from the 2014 and 2015 model years. The problem was discovered in crash testing when the pip ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS FEBRUARY 8, 2016: Dodge, Audi, Mazda, Honda, RV's

Feb 8, 2016

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. Safety defects must be repaired by a dealer at no cost to you. The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicl ... Continue reading

Obama Oil Tax Receives Lukewarm Response

Feb 8, 2016

Republicans call President Obama’s $10/barrel oil tax ‘dead on arrival.’ ​WASHINGTON February 8, 2016 – President Obama is expected to announce his FY2017 budget plan this week that will include a $10/barrel tax on oil. The oil tax would be phased in over five years and fund transportation ini ... Continue reading

The Lexus Experience

Feb 8, 2016

For Dr. Greg Story, an attraction of living and working in Japan is the country’s love of design and mindfulness of the customer experience. As country president of a global company providing human resources training, Story has a keen appreciation for the Japanese work ethic. A long-term, bilingual resident in Tok ... Continue reading