DENSO's MDrive car share study reveals promise for electric car sharing
Apr 5, 2017
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 5, 2017 -- Electric vehicle car sharing could be the future of transportation for some: today, DENSO International America, Inc., a global automotive supplier, announced the results of MDrive, the first study to focus on car sharing for people who live, work or frequent one location. In partner ... Continue reading
Maven Debuts Elevated Car-Sharing Service in Baltimore
Apr 5, 2017
DETROIT, April 5, 2017 -- Seamlessly access cars through a mobile app, including locating, reserving and unlocking them. No application or membership fees. ... Continue reading
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Debuts at 2017 New York International Auto Show
Apr 5, 2017
2018 Outlander Sport Mitsubishi announced the brand will debut the 2018 Outlander Sport at the New York International Auto Show next week. The brand’s top-selling model, the Outlander Sport offers the reliability and affordability consumers look for in the competitive CUV segment. ... Continue reading
Apr 5, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS, April 5, 2017 -- The Polaris Slingshot® has announced that Colorado and Wyoming are the latest states to reclassify its licensing requirements – allowing Slingshot drivers to operate the vehicle with a valid state driver's license instead of requiring a motorcycle endorsement or license. Drivers and pas ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG Combines Performance SUV with V8 Expertise
Apr 5, 2017
Back in 1999, with the ML 55, Mercedes-AMG set a milestone – not just in its own 50-year history. For the combination of high-performance engine in the skin of an SUV opened up an entirely new market segment. ... Continue reading
Fifth Annual Reality Rides® Tour to Help Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving. Sponsored By Allstate
Apr 4, 2017
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 4, 2017 -- Just in time for April's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Allstate is calling on drivers to avoid distractions behind the wheel, especially with safety experts finding distracted driving killed almost 3,500 people and injured nearly 400,000 in the U.S. in 2015.i To drive h ... Continue reading
AIADA - March 2017 US Auto Sale Lose Momentum Heading Into Spring
Apr 4, 2017
March U.S. auto sales leveled off from the strong, rapid growth they experienced in recent months. The average length of time a car sat on a dealer’s lot hit 70 days in March—the longest stretch of time since July 2009. ... Continue reading
2017 Red Dot Awards: Triple Victory for Kia Design
Apr 4, 2017
Kia has triumphed again in the Red Dot Awards, with another triple design win. The Optima Sportswagon, hybrid crossover Niro and the all-new Rio won in their respective categories. ... Continue reading
2018 Volkswagen Atlas (Made In Chattanooga) Prices Start At $30,500
Apr 4, 2017
Volkswagen of America has announced pricing of the all-new, seven-passenger 2018 Atlas. With a starting Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $30,500 for the four-cylinder turbo 2.0L TSI® S FWD model (late availability), and $31,900 for the 3.6-liter V6 S FWD model, the Chattanooga-built SUV is loaded with sta ... Continue reading
2017 KIA SPORTAGE SX FWD REVIEW BY STEVE PURDY
Apr 4, 2017
2017 KIA SPORTAGE SX FWD Review By Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Wrapping up a slew of small and mid size crossover reviews we offer our best-in-category award to this new Kia Sportage, freshly redesigned for 2017. For just about the same price as a loaded RAV4, Ford Escape or the most generously equippe ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Accessory Collection 2017 - Drive It Wear It Live It
Apr 3, 2017
Stuttgart. The new collection catalogue of Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH displays some 500 items on 146 pages. ... Continue reading
Camp Quality Texas presented $18,000 from Deacons of Deadwood Motorcycle Club +VIDEO
Apr 2, 2017
HOUSTON (April 1) -- A large number of members from the Deacons of Deadwood Motorcycle Club received a hero's welcome at Camp Quality Texas aritable donation in the amount of $18,000. Campers, parents and faculty members alike were gathered outside in anticipation of the Deacons arrival, and the kids soon lined up to t ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2017
* A new survey of American drivers by AAA reveals that the majority of respondents - 78% - say they would “be afraid” to ride in a fully self-driving car and about half - 54% - say they would “feel less safe” sharing the road with such vehicles. Most, though, say they like the autonomous features in many cars t ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Celebrates 90 Years at Techno Classica +VIDEO
Apr 1, 2017
Volvo Cars celebrates its 90th anniversary with a display of modern and historic models at the world's biggest show for classic vehicles, Techno Classica, in Essen, Germany, 5-9 April. On April 14, 1927, the first Volvo Car drove out of the factory gate in Gothenburg, Sweden. ... Continue reading
Students From Mexico Win Global Automotive Design Challenge
Mar 31, 2017
MEXICALI, Mexico, March 31, 2017 -- Full of drive and passion for automotive engineering, four middle school students from Colegio Americano de Mexicali took first place in the global Student Automotive Design Challenge (SADC) sponsored by Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company's corporate citizenship initiative, an ... Continue reading
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