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A Shunpiker's Radio Journal - New Episode

A Shunpiker's Radio Journal - New Episode

The next installment of A Shunpiker’s Journal begins airing Wednesday, January 20th and will run for about 3 to 4 weeks. Listen live at www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com every Wednesday at 1 PM and 7 PM and every Thursday at 1 AM and 7 AM, or go to the Website, click on “Hosts,” find me, and download the P ... Continue reading

Magneti Marelli: Activities at the Las Vegas CES 2016 and at the Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) 2016

Magneti Marelli: Activities at the Las Vegas CES 2016 and at the Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS) 2016

Magneti Marelli has entered 2016 by displaying its advanced technologies and products at two important American events for the automotive sector: the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas and the NAIAS (North American International Auto Show) in Detroit. At the CES, two of the main themes for the automotive sect ... Continue reading

2015 Renault: Best Performing Brand in EV Sales in Europe

2015 Renault: Best Performing Brand in EV Sales in Europe

In 2015, Renault was the best performing brand in EV sales in Europe Renault’s EV sales rose 49 per cent to 23,086 units in 2015, with a 23.6 per cent market share ZOE is the best-selling all-electric car in Europe Kangoo Z.E. is the best-selling all-electric LCV in Europe MAPLE CROSS, UK -- Janaury 19, 2016:Renau ... Continue reading

Honda's Cycling Special: Honda Civic Tourer Active Life Concept

Honda's Cycling Special: Honda Civic Tourer Active Life Concept

Honda (UK) will use the Triathlon Show: London 2016 (ExCel London from 11th – 14th February 2016) to introduce its cycling special ‘Active Life Concept’ to the UK public for the first time. The Concept aims to demonstrate both Honda’s customer-centric innovative thinking and the incredible versatili ... Continue reading

Nissan EV Taxis Pass Three Million Mile Mark in UK +VIDEO

Nissan EV Taxis Pass Three Million Mile Mark in UK +VIDEO

The all-electric LEAF hatchback and e-NV200 Combi passed the landmark mileage this month after proving their worth on the frontline and becoming a popular choice for taxi and private hire operators across the country. ... Continue reading

2016 Hyundai Tuscon Named to AAA's 2016 Top Picks List

2016 Hyundai Tuscon Named to AAA's 2016 Top Picks List

Small SUV Awarded for its Outstanding Styling and Versatility FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- January 15, 2016: Hyundai’s award-winning 2016 Tucson continues to impress automotive journalists around the country, being named a winner in AAA’s Top Vehicle Picks for 2016. Taking home the award in the small SUV category, ... Continue reading

SmartDrive Systems Launches SmartIQ Transportation Intelligence Suite; Platform Harnesses Big Data to Create Breakthrough Fleet Insights

SmartDrive Systems Launches SmartIQ Transportation Intelligence Suite; Platform Harnesses Big Data to Create Breakthrough Fleet Insights

SmartDrive Systems, a leader in driving performance solutions that reduce collisions and improve fuel efficiency, today announced the introduction of the SmartIQ Transportation Intelligence Suite, which transforms massive volumes of data generated by commercial fleets into real-time actionable information, predictive a ... Continue reading

Mazda Donates More Than $5.3 Million to Nonprofits Following Mazda Drive for Good Event

Mazda Donates More Than $5.3 Million to Nonprofits Following Mazda Drive for Good Event

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that it is donating $5,354,550 to select charities as a result of its Mazda Drive for Good event, an 8.4 percent increase over 2015. In addition to the monetary donation, Mazda employees and dealers across the nation also will donate more than 72,000 charitable ser ... Continue reading

Starting in April: The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class, SLC and SL

Starting in April: The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class, SLC and SL

The new E-Class, the new SLC and the enhanced SL are available to order now, with deliveries commencing in April. As the world's most forward-looking production car, the E-Class sets new standards. And with prices starting at €45,303.30[1], it costs just 1.2 percent more than its predecessor based on a like-for-li ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS January 18, 2016: Ford; Hyundai; Honda; Chevrolet; Dodge; Ferrari; BMW; Trucks and RV's

NHTSA RECALLS January 18, 2016: Ford; Hyundai; Honda; Chevrolet; Dodge; Ferrari; BMW; Trucks and RV's

NHTSA RECALLS January 18, 2016: Ford; Hyundai; Honda; Chevrolet; Dodge; Ferrari; BMW; Trucks and RV's ... Continue reading

The New MINI John Cooper Works Convertible

The New MINI John Cooper Works Convertible

Potent, race-bred John Cooper Works performance is now available as an open-air experience, with the debut of the new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible this spring. This new model uses the same 2-litre TwinPower Turbo engine as found in MINI John Cooper Works Hatch, complete with its impressive 231hp and 320nm of torq ... Continue reading

Citroën's Perfect Day Campaign Reveals What Top Six Ingredients Make the UK Public Happy +VIDEO

Citroën's Perfect Day Campaign Reveals What Top Six Ingredients Make the UK Public Happy +VIDEO

Notorious as a nation for being reserved, receiving a hug or a kiss from a loved one is the top ingredient for a perfect day, according to a new study. The other elements of the perfect day include ‘having a lie-in’, ‘being smiled at’, ‘enjoying good food’ – and all on a ‘sunny d ... Continue reading

Jaguar XE named 'Safest Large Family Car' by Euro NCAP

Jaguar XE named 'Safest Large Family Car' by Euro NCAP

The Jaguar XE has scored another victory over its rivals to be rated the safest Large Family Car on sale by crash safety testing body, Euro NCAP. It’s the latest in a long line of successes for the XE, launched just nine months ago, which is also included on the shortlist for the prestigious European Car of the Ye ... Continue reading

Subaru BRZ Gets In a Spin for Guinness World Record +VIDEO

Subaru BRZ Gets In a Spin for Guinness World Record +VIDEO

Rear-wheel drive Subaru BRZ sets new world record for tightest 360° spin Stunt driver Alastair Moffatt secures record at 2016 Autosport Show COLESHILL, UK -- January 18, 2016: Subaru has again demonstrated the agility and precision handling prowess of its rear-wheel drive BRZ sportscar by securing the Guinness World ... Continue reading

Euro NCAP Assessment: Infinit Q30 is the Best Performaing "Small Family Car"

Euro NCAP Assessment: Infinit Q30 is the Best Performaing "Small Family Car"

The all-new Infiniti Q30 premium active compact car has been awarded best-in-class “small family car” 2015 by Euro NCAP, the independent vehicle safety organisation in Europe. The announcement of the “small family car” award coincides with the new model arriving at all Infiniti showrooms across Euro ... Continue reading

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