Toyota Kicks-off Fifth Leg of '5 Continents Drive' to learn from African
Aug 9, 2018
In late August, Toyota will kick off the fifth leg of the 5 Continents Drive Project(1) in Africa, the fourth continent in the project. Following Australia in 2014, the Americas(2) in 2015 and 2016, and Europe in 2017, this year project members will head to Africa, which boasts the second largest surface area and popul ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2018
BMW AG investigations have revealed that - similar to the current Korean situation - an Exhaust-Gas-Recirculation (EGR) module malfunction may, in rare cases, cause fires in some BMW diesel vehicles in the European market. The BMW Group has decided to carry out a technical campaign to check the EGR module and replace a ... Continue reading
August's Best New Car Deals From U.S. News & World Report
Aug 8, 2018
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2018 -- U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today unveiled the list of August's Best New Car Deals. ... Continue reading
Ford's Mustang - 10 Million Cars and Counting Plus Lot's Of Memories
Aug 8, 2018
By Martha Hindes Senior Editor Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel If you wanted to prove you’re on top of the world, there are some prime ways to prove that. Among them go sky high, in numbers and in altitude. ... Continue reading
Autobrain Announces Connected Car Device on the AT&T Network
Aug 8, 2018
BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 8, 2018 -- AT&T , a global pioneer of IoT connectivity solutions, and Autobrain, a leading connected car device company, today announce an agreement to launch Autobrain's 4G LTE connected car device exclusively on the AT&T network. ... Continue reading
Family RV Group® Celebrates 50 Years in Business!
Aug 7, 2018
CINCINNATI, Aug. 7, 2018 -- Family RV Group® ("Family RV"), a leading specialty retailer of recreational vehicles ("RVs"), is celebrating their 50th year in the RV business with a series of promotions in the back half of the year. ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2018
Cooper Tire and DoSomething.org have launched a national tire safety campaign for young drivers called Pump It Up. The campaign encourages teens and young adults to learn how to check tire pressure, tread depth and overall tire condition to stay safer on the road. ... Continue reading
Preview 2020 Aston Martin Varekai
Aug 7, 2018
When Aston Martin presented the DBX Concept at the 2015 Geneva auto show, it was quite clear that the British sports car manufacturer intended to develop a more practical vehicle than their existing models. ... Continue reading
Forbes Says There Is A "Pickup Problem" - TACH Asks What Problem? (originally Published 6/9/2010)
Aug 7, 2018
Washington DC June 9, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Jerry Flint at Forbes writes that the trouble with all the plans to improve fuel economy is that Americans still like pickups. Not small pickups, but big full-size pickups with four doors and fancy interiors. A standard V-8 pickup will get 16, maybe 18, mil ... Continue reading
Reality Check: IIHS Reports Problems With Driver Assistance Technology
Aug 7, 2018
Evaluating autonomy IIHS examines driver assistance features in road, track tests On-road and track tests are helping IIHS craft a consumer ratings program for advanced driver assistance systems. Evaluations of adaptive cruise control and active lane-keeping show variable performance in typical driving situations, such ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-9 Unveils New Features and Refinements for 2019
Aug 7, 2018
With each successive model year, the second-generation Mazda CX-9 midsize crossover SUV has benefited from refinements, technology updates and performance improvements. ... Continue reading
Chicago Classic Auto Show Announces Vehicles To Be Showcased September 8-9
Aug 7, 2018
The Chicago Classic Auto Show announced a selection of vehicles to be showcased at the inaugural show from private owners, collections and museums. Among the most exciting vehicles to be shown will be the 1953 General Motors Futurliner #10, one of 12 large dual-front wheeled display vehicles that crisscrossed the count ... Continue reading
Maybe He Does Get It! President Trump Tightens Auto Maker's Offsetting CAFE MPG Workarounds
Aug 6, 2018
Trump May Relax Auto Standards While Making Them Harder to Meet The Trump administration’s plan to ease vehicle-emission mandates lifts some burdens for automakers but also would strip away options that have made it easier for them to comply and have encouraged the development of electric cars. ... Continue reading
Aug 6, 2018
MPG is NOT the problem, it's the MPG of ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALLS WRAP-UP - Week Ending August 5, 2018
Aug 6, 2018
RECALLS: RAM; Nissan; Keystone; KME; ALTEC; Forest River; Newmar; Spartan; FCCC; Coachmen; Jayco; Entegra; NV Augsta - Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. ... Continue reading
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