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New Study Shows How 16-24-Year-Olds Drive and Accessorize Their Cars

New Study Shows How 16-24-Year-Olds Drive and Accessorize Their Cars

What percentage of youth would rather give up their phone over their car? These questions and more are answered in the new 2018 SEMA Young Accessorizers Report. The research report was developed to help automotive parts companies understand how to connect with and provide products for this emerging consumer group. ... Continue reading

Car Sharing From Dealers: HyreCar Unveils Growth Opportunities for Dealers Through Ridesharing and Mobility

Car Sharing From Dealers: HyreCar Unveils Growth Opportunities for Dealers Through Ridesharing and Mobility

LOS ANGELES--HyreCar Inc. , the carsharing marketplace for ridesharing, announced that key executives Mike Furnari (Chief Business Development Officer) and John Possumato (DriveItAway/HyreCar Commercial Solutions President), will be speaking about dealer opportunities in ridesharing and Mobility as a Service (MaaS) at ... Continue reading

Responsible Battery Coalition Accepted by Argonne National Laboratory as Affiliate to Joint Center for Energy Storage Research

Responsible Battery Coalition Accepted by Argonne National Laboratory as Affiliate to Joint Center for Energy Storage Research

CHICAGO--The national nonprofit Responsible Battery Coalition (RBC) has been accepted as an affiliate member of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory. JCESR, just renewed by the U.S. Department of Energy for another five years, created ... Continue reading

Kia and Hyundai Venture Into Robotics of the Future

Kia and Hyundai Venture Into Robotics of the Future

As a key part of Hyundai Motor Group, Kia Motors is innovating with robotics technology through development of the Hyundai Vest Exoskeleton (H-VEX) wearable industrial robots. Following the Hyundai Chairless Exoskeleton (H-CEX) demonstration conducted at the Hyundai-Kia North American factory last August, the company p ... Continue reading

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 20, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest; Week Ending October 20, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Automotive News Digest Week Ending October 20, 2018; ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - OCTOBER 22, 2018: Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Volvo, Volkswagen, Cadillac, BMW, Jeep, Buses, Trucks and Trailers

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - OCTOBER 22, 2018: Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Volvo, Volkswagen, Cadillac, BMW, Jeep, Buses, Trucks and Trailers

Recalls: Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Volvo, Volkswagen, Cadillac, BMW, Jeep, Winnebago, Kenworth, Peterbuilt; Spartan, Keystone, Newmar, Lion, Dennis Eagle, Fontaine, Nova Bus ... Continue reading

Built Ford Proud’: New Ad Campaign Kicks Off New Vehicles Headed to Ford Dealers +VIDEO

Built Ford Proud’: New Ad Campaign Kicks Off New Vehicles Headed to Ford Dealers +VIDEO

Ford’s new “Built Ford Proud” U.S. ad campaign launches this weekend with TV commercials throughout NCAA college football Saturday as the company prepares to replace 75 percent of its U.S. lineup in the next two years, including all-new Ford Ranger, Escape and Explorer next year and an all-electric performance SU ... Continue reading

2018 Ford Focus Titanium Review By John Heilig

2018 Ford Focus Titanium Review By John Heilig

Overall, the Ford Focus is a good compact car with several attributes. Buyers choice probably depends on brand loyalty and style choice. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 20, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM Helping You Enjoy The Drive

AUTO LAB RADIO Saturday October 20, 2018; WNYM Radio AM 970 7-9 AM Helping You Enjoy The Drive

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York City radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts sharing accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair, automotive career opportunities and vehicle and repair bu ... Continue reading

2018 Subaru BRZ tS– Where Handbrake Turns Can Still Reign - Review By Martha Hindes

2018 Subaru BRZ tS– Where Handbrake Turns Can Still Reign - Review By Martha Hindes

Enter the Subaru BRZ tS. For those who Love (with a capital L) a sexy, heady, real world affordable sports car, here's one that can launch driving beyond the fun category and into in-your-face. And if appearances can tell all, the BRZ tS does that flat out. Sitting there, ignition off, it's just itching to take of ... Continue reading

GM To Offer Extended Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty As Purchase Option

GM To Offer Extended Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty As Purchase Option

Effective immediately, people buying new General Motors vehicles will have the opportunity to purchase a true, extended bumper-to-bumper limited warranty resulting in five years or 60,000 miles of coverage (whichever comes first) for Chevrolet and GMC customers, and six years or 70,000 miles for Buick and Cadillac cust ... Continue reading

Honda Aircraft Company Announces Performance Package for the HondaJet HA-420

Honda Aircraft Company Announces Performance Package for the HondaJet HA-420

HondaJet and HondaJet Elite Receive India Type Certification Oct 17, 2018 - ORLANDO, Fla.; Honda Aircraft Company announced the addition of a performance package for the HondaJet HA-420. The company's new Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG) engineered the upgrade, enabling existing HondaJet owners to enhance ... Continue reading

Lincoln Navigator Review By John Heilig

Lincoln Navigator Review By John Heilig

While its size dwarfs most other vehicles, the Lincoln Navigator atones for its size with good performance and comfort. ... Continue reading

New Easylife Versions Announced for Renault Scenic, Grand Scenic and Koleos

New Easylife Versions Announced for Renault Scenic, Grand Scenic and Koleos

Renault has expanded its ‘EasyLife’ version line-up to include the Scénic, Grand Scénic and Koleos models. EasyLife gives Renault customers a straightforward choice of trim levels that offer enhanced spec, enhanced looks and enhanced value. ... Continue reading

Nissan Snatches Five Awards at Rain-Soaked 2018 Texas Truck Rodeo

Nissan Snatches Five Awards at Rain-Soaked 2018 Texas Truck Rodeo

With rain pouring and temperatures in the 40s, Nissan shined at the 26th annual Texas AutoWriters Association (TAWA) Texas Truck Rodeo. Battling historic rainfall in the Austin area, testing conditions this year were especially challenging. ... Continue reading

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