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Valvoline Launches 150th Commemorative Year

Valvoline Launches 150th Commemorative Year

Founded in 1866, Valvoline™ – the petroleum industry's first U.S. trademarked motor oil brand whose lubricants, chemicals and car products are available in more than 160 countries and territories worldwide – has officially launched its 150th anniversary celebration, which will continue throughout the 201 ... Continue reading

It's Time to Find Your Next -- at the 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show

It's Time to Find Your Next -- at the 2016 Philadelphia Auto Show

The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP) is proud to announce the return of the Philadelphia Auto Show to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Jan. 30 to Feb. 7. The event’s Media Preview Day is Jan. 29, followed by the Black Tie Tailgate that evening. “We have so many new features and at ... Continue reading

2016 Scion iM Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

2016 Scion iM Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO

The Price Point May Be Low, But Design, Execution, and Materials Are High DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY If not reinvention, Scion's lineup has had a major makeover for 2016 with the iA sedan and iM hatchback joining the rear-wheel drive FR-S and front-wheel drive tC sports coupes for model year 2016. The second-gene ... Continue reading

AeroVironment's Portable TurboCord Dual Plug-In EV Charger Named Finalist for Prestigious PACE Award

AeroVironment's Portable TurboCord Dual Plug-In EV Charger Named Finalist for Prestigious PACE Award

Awards honor superior innovation, technological achievement and business performance among automotive suppliers TurboCord Dual can charge nearly three times faster than standard cordsets – less than three hours for plug-in hybrids and less than six hours for full battery electrics SIMI VALLEY, CA -- January 14, 20 ... Continue reading

Acura Launches New Brand Campaign Touting Precision Crafted Performance DNA

Acura Launches New Brand Campaign Touting Precision Crafted Performance DNA

New brand campaign reintroduces Precision Crafted Performance as the Acura's core promise to its customers 60-second TV commercial kicks-off Jan. 17 during NFL AFC playoffs Breakout actor Michael B. Jordan joins the brand as official voice of Acura TORRANCE, CA -- January 14, 2016: Acura today announced the launch of a ... Continue reading

Lexus LC 500 Luxury Coupe Receives 2016 EyesOn Design Awards

Lexus LC 500 Luxury Coupe Receives 2016 EyesOn Design Awards

Four years after winning the EyesOn Design best concept car award for the Lexus LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid Sport Coupe, Lexus has received high accolades for the production car, the all-new LC 500 luxury coupe. The Lexus LC 500 was named 2016 EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence – Production Car and EyesOn Design Award ... Continue reading

Four Customized Rides Highlight Mopar Display at 2016 NAIAS

Four Customized Rides Highlight Mopar Display at 2016 NAIAS

Four Mopar-modified vehicles, and more than 140 Mopar parts and accessories, will headline the “Mopar Garage” display area at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), January 11-24 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. The four customized rides, previously displayed at the 2015 Specialty Equipm ... Continue reading

Chrysler Pacifica Play Zone Debuts at Detroit Auto Show From January 16 - January 24

Chrysler Pacifica Play Zone Debuts at Detroit Auto Show From January 16 - January 24

WHAT: The Chrysler brand will debut its "Pacifica Play Zone" at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit from Saturday, January 16 through Sunday, January 24 To celebrate the reveal of the all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan, the Chrysler brand invites guests to visit its inaugural Pacifica Play ... Continue reading

Buick Avista Receives EyesOn Design Excellence Award

Buick Avista Receives EyesOn Design Excellence Award

The Buick Avista concept received the EyesOn Design Award for Design Excellence – Concept Car at a ceremony today at the North American International Auto Show. It was the second consecutive year Buick received the award, which was bestowed on the Avenir concept in 2015. EyesOn Design – a benefit for Henry Fo ... Continue reading

GM Woos Used Car Buyers with New Online Service

GM Woos Used Car Buyers with New Online Service

Factory Pre-Owned Collection creates a simpler, easier experience Huge inventory of pre-owned, low-mileage vehicles available online Features easy-to-compare suggested pricing using Kelley Blue Book® Fair Market Range Extension of GM’s Shop-Click-Drive online shopping service DETROIT -- January 14, 2015: Online ... Continue reading

Subaru Canada Debuts Impreza 5-Door Concept in North America

Subaru Canada Debuts Impreza 5-Door Concept in North America

Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is proud to announce the North American reveal of the Impreza 5-Door Concept at the 2016 Montréal International Auto Show, taking place from January 15 to 24, 2016, at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. The Impreza 5-Door Concept is a design concept car previewing the next-generation Impre ... Continue reading

GM Takes Top Honor in IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards

GM Takes Top Honor in IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards

General Motors was recognized by IHS Automotive today, with its Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer award. The IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards are presented annually to companies and brands that demonstrate the ability to retain owners over repeat buying cycles. “GM’s commitment to putting the customer at the cente ... Continue reading

Perceptions of Vehicle Reliability Increasingly Influence New-Vehicle Shopping Decisions, J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Auto Avoider Study Finds

Perceptions of Vehicle Reliability Increasingly Influence New-Vehicle Shopping Decisions, J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Auto Avoider Study Finds

Consumers Likely Reacting to Negative Publicity about Recalls and Tech Failures DETROIT -- January 14, 2016: For the first time in nearly a decade, concerns about reliability have increased as a reason shoppers avoid certain models, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Auto Avoider StudySM released today. The study, n ... Continue reading

New Data Confirms Improvement in Trucking Industry Safety

New Data Confirms Improvement in Trucking Industry Safety

An analysis of data from the Department of Transportation done by the American Trucking Associations shows over both the long- and short-term that the rate of truck-involved fatalities is declining. "America's trucking industry has invested billions to improve safety and that commitment is paying off," said ATA Preside ... Continue reading

Connecting at NAIAS with HELLA's Innovative Technology Solutions

Connecting at NAIAS with HELLA's Innovative Technology Solutions

HELLA previewed some of its latest products and technology for customers and automotive journalists prior to the opening of the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. HELLA executives from both North America and Europe were on hand at the company's Innovative Technology Solutions Suite at Detroit's Cob ... Continue reading

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