Aug 1, 2018
Test Prep Training Sponsored by eBay Motors AVI and eBay Motors have joined forces to establish the ASE Scholarship Program. This ASE Test Prep Scholarship program will grant a limited number of pre-paid scholarships for ASE Test Prep training to eligible technicians and automotive repair students. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Brand Center Opens in Chicago
Aug 1, 2018
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is taking its brand on the road with an immersive retail experience now open in Chicago through September 30. Popularized at marquee events and auto shows, the full concept store recently enjoyed successful stops in Atlanta and Miami retail hubs before opening in The Windy City’s 401 North M ... Continue reading
Aug 1, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO, August 1, 2018; Owners and lessees of Volkswagen and Audi 2.0-liter diesel vehicles who have yet to complete a claim in the 2.0-liter class action settlement have until September 1, 2018 to claim benefits for a vehicle buyback or an approved emissions modification, along with thousands of dollars in cash ... Continue reading
2018 BMW X2 Earns Highest Crash Rating By IIHS
Aug 1, 2018
Head restraints are only weak spot for new BMW small SUV ARLINGTON, Va. — The 2018 BMW X2, a new small SUV, earns the highest rating in all IIHS crashworthiness tests except one that evaluates how well the seat and head restraint protect against whiplash in a rear crash. ... Continue reading
Stop Brake Trouble Before School Starts
Aug 1, 2018
A properly operating brake system is critical to safe vehicle operation and control ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors July Sales up 24 Percent
Aug 1, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continued its momentum in the month of July, reporting sales of 9,950 units – up 24 percent over July 2017. For the calendar year, total sales are up 23.4 percent compared to the same period in 2017. ... Continue reading
An Enthusiastic Thanks! To All That Supported The Automotive Heritage Awards!
Jul 31, 2018
😎 Automotive Heritage Awards UPDATE July 31st, Our 2018 Automotive Heritage Awards program reached its apex on Sunday, July 29th. A buzz filled the Brembo media hospitality tent on the Concours d’Elegance of America show field at 10AM, just as they opened the public gate to the Concours. AHA producer, Steve Purdy, ... Continue reading
Pissed Because Traffic Backed Up For No Reason? See Why IT Does +VIDEO
Jul 31, 2018
Ford, Vanderbilt Show We Don’t Have to Wait for Self-Driving Cars to Mitigate Phantom Traffic they are conducting the largest demonstration of its kind showing that widespread use of adaptive cruise control could help minimize annoying phantom traffic jams ... Continue reading
2019 Ford Ranger Uses Radar to Make Towing Easier +VIDEO
Jul 31, 2018
Jul 31, 2018 | DEARBORN, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich., July 31, 2018 – When the all-new 2019 Ford Ranger goes on sale later this year, customers will be able to get innovative towing technology not available in any other midsize pickup. ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes Great Leap Forward in Development of Zero-Emission Trucking
Jul 31, 2018
Yesterday Toyota unveiled the second iteration of its hydrogen fuel cell electric Class 8 truck before a crowd of media and industry leaders during the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) Management Briefing Seminars in Northern Michigan. The new truck, known internally as "Beta," expands on the capabilities of Toyota ... Continue reading
2018 RoboMaster Competition Showcases The Future Of Robotics
Jul 30, 2018
RoboMaster, a yearly robotics competition for aspiring young engineers and University students, concluded its 2018 competition at the Shenzhen Bay Stadium in Shenzhen, China. The winning team from South China University of Technology, took home the gold trophy along with RMB 500,000 as the grand prize. ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP July 30, 2018
Jul 30, 2018
NHTSA Recalls; 2018 BMW x3 Recall; 2016-2018 Cadillac CT6 Recall; 2018 BMW X5 Recall; 2018-2019 BMW X4 Recall; 2018 Subaru Forester Recall; 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300, C43 AMG, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, G65 Recalls; 2015-2018 Volkswagen Golf, Golf Sportwagen; 20018 Suzuki DR-Z400S; 2017-2017 Glavel Bus ... Continue reading
Infiniti – What's New For 2019
Jul 30, 2018
INFINITI U.S. sales set an all-time record of 153,415 in 2017, fueled by an aggressive portfolio of performance luxury sedans and SUVs. The positive sales trend is expected to continue through calendar year 2018, thanks to the all-new midsize luxury crossover, the 2019 QX50, which went on sale in April. ... Continue reading
McLaren Senna 001 Takes The Ultimate Road Trip
Jul 30, 2018
The first customer McLaren Senna built, which carries chassis number 001, was officially presented this week to its owner, London-based businessman, David Kyte – who immediately set out to enjoy his new purchase on a 1,400km ‘road trip’, accompanied by five other McLaren cars. ... Continue reading
AUTOMOTIVE HERITAGE AWARDS PRESENTED
Jul 29, 2018
List Of Winners HERE Our 2018 Automotive Heritage Awards have been presented during the Concours d’Elegance of America at St. John’s in the Brembo media hospitality tent at 10 AM, EST. ... Continue reading
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