Maxlider’s 4-Door 1966 Ford Bronco: An Inside Story By Maureen McDonald
Mar 6, 2019
Bloomington, IL What could be one of the ugliest, most utilitarian cars in automotive history is the golden calf of Erik Barnlund’s existence. He turns vintage Ford SUVs into custom models with a price tag that could exceed $400,000. ... Continue reading
Bob Nixon Designer of the Pregnant Roller Skate Leaves His Legacy +VIDEO
Mar 6, 2019
The Auto Channel Some of my happiest memories of college came roaring back when I heard Bob Nixon, designer of the AMC Gremlin, had passed on. Rumor was that his colleague Dick Teague designed the Gremlin on an airplane barf bag but making a car for baby boomers that could capture their rebellious, anti-establishment, ... Continue reading
Mar 6, 2019
Koenigsegg has unveiled an all-new megacar – the Koenigsegg Jesko – at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. Jesko inherits the mantle left by the Agera RS as the leading track-focused, road-legal car for those looking for the ultimate in vehicle performance. ... Continue reading
Automechanika Frankfurt broadens its scope
Mar 6, 2019
The leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket is creating new structures for the 2020 event, both thematically and physically on the exhibition grounds. The portfolio will now be more clearly organised, particularly in the areas of workshop equipment and future mobility. ... Continue reading
BLACK BOOK USED VEHICLE RETENTION INDEX DECLINES FOR THIRD STRAIGHT MONTH
Mar 6, 2019
Black Book, a division of Hearst that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, released its Used Vehicle Retention Index for February (114.5), a -0.8% change from January (115.4). The Index has also fallen -1.0% over the last twelve months. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Says Driverless Vehicles Have Limited Desireability and High Cost
Mar 6, 2019
GENEVA, March 5 Edward Taylor writing for Reuters reported that fully autonomous vehicles will take at least another five years to perfect, with the cost and complexity of rolling out the technology globally serving to undermine the business case, Volkswagen’s head of commercial vehicles said. Autonomous cars require ... Continue reading
Final Edition - NADA End-of-Day Auto News Recap
Mar 5, 2019
Final Edition - NADA End-of-Day Auto News Recap Fiat Chrysler (FCA) is open to pursuing alliances and merger opportunities if they make sense but a sale of its luxury brand Maserati is not an option, Chief Executive Mike Manley said in Geneva on Tuesday. “We have a strong independent future, but if there is a partner ... Continue reading
UK's Morgan sells majority stake to Italian investment company
Mar 5, 2019
5th March 2019 – Investindustrial has today announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Morgan Motor Company Ltd (“Morgan”), the iconic 110-year old British sports cars manufacturer. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and it is expected to complete in April 2019. ... Continue reading
Mar 5, 2019
Geneva, March 5, 2019 - In collaboration with Klairmont Kollections, Goodyear unveiled the restored Golden Sahara II at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. An iconic custom car of the 1950s and 60s, the Golden Sahara II was one of the first concepts of autonomous vehicles and was fitted with glowing, see-through ... Continue reading
Buh-Bye Ford Taurus Sedan Last One Rolls Off Line at Chicago Assembly Plant
Mar 5, 2019
Marking the end of U.S. production of the historic and pioneering nameplate Legacy of Taurus innovation lives on as Ford invests $1 billion and adds 500 jobs at its Chicago Assembly Plant and Chicago Stamping Plant to expand capacity for the production of all-new Ford Explorer, Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Av ... Continue reading
The Concours Club Driving Circuit Progress
Mar 5, 2019
The Concours Club. There has been a considerable amount of activity since the beginning of the year, ... Continue reading
AAA: Pothole Damage Can Cost Motorists Hundreds in Repairs
Mar 5, 2019
Mike Hoshaw, vice president of automotive services at AAA East Central. “Even if the damage isn’t as obvious as a flat tire, vehicles can end up with bent wheels or damaged suspension parts.�?? Potholes form when moisture collects in small holes and cracks in the road surface; The moisture expands a ... Continue reading
Mar 5, 2019
Chicago Auto Show Update Three We look forward to welcoming you to the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. From news to keynote addresses, we think we have a great media preview on tap. ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils Mazda 2019 Mazda CX-30 Compact Crossover SUV
Mar 5, 2019
A new core model in the Mazda lineup HIROSHIMA, March 5, 2019 Japan—Mazda Motor Corporation today made the world premiere of the second model in its new-generation lineup, the Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV. As a new core model, the CX-30 will be rolled out to global markets, with sales starting from Europe this s ... Continue reading
Mar 5, 2019
Iteris, Inc.today announced that it has been selected by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) to enhance and upgrade the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) across five cities in the San Francisco Bay Area. The three-year project supports MTC’s Innovative Deployments to Enhance Arterials (IDEA) progr ... Continue reading
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