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AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York City This Saturday June 16, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB - Auto Talk Radio LIVE from New York City This Saturday June 16, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old weekly automotive-focused radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of no bull experienced hands-on automotive experts in-studio providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading

Toyota: Advanced Automatic Collision Notification Service "D-Call Net" Expanded Nationwide

Toyota: Advanced Automatic Collision Notification Service "D-Call Net" Expanded Nationwide

- Start of full-scale implementation of rapid information transmission system connecting the vehicle, fire department, and base hospital with aim of increasing the number of lives saved - Service being prepared for import vehicles with Bosch, Premier Aid, and Japan Mayday Service TOKYO, Jun, 15 2018; Full-scale impleme ... Continue reading

We Need A Lasting Solution To The Lies Told By Big Oil and API

We Need A Lasting Solution To The Lies Told By Big Oil and API

Yesterday, June 14, 2018, my very good friend - the president and CEO of American Petroleum Institute (API) - sent me a letter headlined "We Need a Lasting Solution to the Broken Renewable Fuel Standard." I say "my very good friend" - Jack Gerard - sent me a letter because the email was addressed to me, and the letter ... Continue reading

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Expands One Recall

Ford Issues Two Safety Recalls in North America, Expands One Recall

Jun 13, 2018 | DEARBORN, Mich. DEARBORN, Mich., June 13, 2018 – Ford is issuing two safety recalls and expanding one recall in North America. ... Continue reading

Over 70 Million Battery-Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in 2032, says Information Trends

Over 70 Million Battery-Electric Vehicles Will Be Sold in 2032, says Information Trends

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2018 -- Over 70 million light-duty battery-electric vehicles will be sold in 2032 compared to less than a million sold in 2017, according to a market research report published by Information Trends. The battery-electric vehicle sales in 2032 will be almost half of the overall light-duty vehicles so ... Continue reading

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art Announces 2018 Performance Schedule - Tickets Now on Sale

The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art Announces 2018 Performance Schedule - Tickets Now on Sale

PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C., June 14, 2018 -- The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art has announced its 2018 performance schedule. The Spinners, the Drifters, and Edwin McCain are part of a star-studded lineup that promises to keep attendees on the edge of their seats. ... Continue reading

Automotiveinnovations Award 2018: Volkswagen Honored as The Most Innovative High-Volume Brand

Automotiveinnovations Award 2018: Volkswagen Honored as The Most Innovative High-Volume Brand

The Volkswagen brand has been named the Most Innovative High-volume Brand for the third time in a row. The Group’s core brand was also presented with other awards in the categories ‘Alternative Drives’, ‘Autonomous Driving’ and ‘Safety and Conventional Drives’. The awards are presented annually by the Cen ... Continue reading

Aston Martin Rapide AMR - A Four-Door Worthy of a Racing Team

Aston Martin Rapide AMR - A Four-Door Worthy of a Racing Team

As Aston Martin returns to Le Mans to defend its 2017 victory at the iconic 24-hour race, so the latest car in the exciting new AMR stable has been unveiled. Following hot on the heels of the DB11 AMR, Aston Martin has revealed the limited edition Rapide AMR. ... Continue reading

2018 Fiat 500L Named "Best Economic Performance" by Automotive Science Group

2018 Fiat 500L Named "Best Economic Performance" by Automotive Science Group

ASG’s annual study found that the 2018 Fiat 500L offers the best value and economic performance of any model-year 2018 wagon. ... Continue reading

All-New Ford Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit-Rated Hybrid Offers Improved Performance, Lower Gas Costs

All-New Ford Police Interceptor Utility Pursuit-Rated Hybrid Offers Improved Performance, Lower Gas Costs

Ford, America's best-selling police brand, today introduced the all-new Police Interceptor Utility, the industry's first pursuit-rated hybrid SUV. The all-new Ford Police Interceptor Utility hybrid responds to calls from law enforcement agencies for improved performance with lower operating costs to help make the lives ... Continue reading

Opel/Vauxhall Develops Next Generation Four-Cylinder Petrol Engine for Groupe PSA

Opel/Vauxhall Develops Next Generation Four-Cylinder Petrol Engine for Groupe PSA

Opel/Vauxhall will take on the global responsibility for the development of the next-generation of high-efficiency petrol engines for all Groupe PSA brands (Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot, Citroën, and DS Automobiles) at its engineering center in Rüsselsheim, Germany. The next generation of four-cylinder engines will be opt ... Continue reading

All-systems-go for Swoop's June 20 Inaugural Flight

All-systems-go for Swoop's June 20 Inaugural Flight

Swoop receives air operators certificate approval from Transport Canada CALGARY, June 12, 2018 Today, Swoop has officially been granted its air operating certificate (AOC) approval by Transportation Canada. With just over a week to go until Swoop's inaugural flight from Hamilton, ON to Abbotsford, BC the coming days ar ... Continue reading

CarAdvise and CARCHEX Unite for Millions of Drivers

CarAdvise and CARCHEX Unite for Millions of Drivers

CHICAGO, June 12, 2018 -- CarAdvise, 56MM customers has teamed up with CARCHEX, a preeminent consumer focused vehicle protection company, to provide volume pricing on car care at over 20,000 integrated shops nationwide. In an industry synonymous with mistrust and feelings of being overcharged, CarAdvise and CARCHEX pro ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive Digest, Week of June 4-10, 2018: Corvette BooBoo; Cadillac Stays A New Yoorker; Paris Sans Makers; Trade Talks; Gasoline From Air; Tesla Troubles; GM And Honda Charges Up; Autonomous Cars Coming But Not For Me; BIG Kia Recall

Nutson's Automotive Digest, Week of June 4-10, 2018: Corvette BooBoo; Cadillac Stays A New Yoorker; Paris Sans Makers; Trade Talks; Gasoline From Air; Tesla Troubles; GM And Honda Charges Up; Autonomous Cars Coming But Not For Me; BIG Kia Recall

Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile The Auto Channel's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes

2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes

Following two consecutive years of luxury sales leadership, Mercedes-Benz USA enters the 2019 model year with an array of exciting new vehicle debuts and significant performance and technology upgrades across the board. The debut of the third-generation CLS 4-door coupe welcomes a groundbreaking electrified powertrain ... Continue reading

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