Feb 1, 2017
Federal Trade Commission announced a settlement today that requires Volkswagen Group of America to fully compensate consumers who purchased 3.0-liter TDI diesel vehicles through a combination of repairs, additional monetary compensation, and buybacks for certain models. Under the federal court order, owners of older ve ... Continue reading
Nissan Group January 2017 U.S. Sales
Feb 1, 2017
Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for January 2017 of 112,319 units, an increase of 6 percent over the prior year and a January record. ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show First Look for Charity
Feb 1, 2017
Stage is Set for Elegant Black-tie Affair, First Look for Charity Eighteen Local Charities to Benefit from Chicago Auto Show Fundraiser Chicago (Feb. 1, 2017) - Eighteen Chicago-area charities will benefit from more than $2.5 million expected to be raised at the black-tie gala held in conjunction with the 2017 Chicago ... Continue reading
Bentley Returns To Mount Panorama
Feb 1, 2017
Bentley Motorsport has traveled 17,000km from its Crewe headquarters to New South Wales in Australia to take on its first challenge of the 2017 season - Bathurst 12 Hours - where the team is looking for a win on the world-famous Mount Panorama circuit. A pair of Bentley Continental GT3s is entering the endurance race t ... Continue reading
Subaru Record US Sales January 2017
Feb 1, 2017
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1, 2017 -- Record January - monthly sales increase 6.8 percent over January 2016 62 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth Best January ever for Outback and Forester 35 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 42 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Sub ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America US Auto Sales - Best January Ever
Feb 1, 2017
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2017 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced its best January ever, beating last year's record by 3.3 percent. ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2017
More from Ford at 2017 CES Ford and Amazon team up to offer consumers the ability to access their car from home, and call up other features from their vehicle via Alexa – Amazon’s cloud-based voice service Industry-first in-car Alexa capability through Ford SYNC® 3 AppLink™ enables users to listen to audiobooks ... Continue reading
New Peugeot 3008 Wins Award at International Automobile Festival
Feb 1, 2017
The new PEUGEOT 3008 has won the Grand Prix award for best interior of 2016 at the 32nd International Automobile Festival. Gilles Vidal, Head of Styling at PEUGEOT, received the trophy at the ceremony which took place on 31 January at the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris. ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Tests: Tesla and BMW Electric Vehicles Fail To Receive Safety Award +VIDEO
Feb 1, 2017
Near miss Two all-electric cars fall short of earning an IIHS safety award Two all-electric vehicles fall short of meeting the Institute's awards criteria, but consumers who want to minimize gas consumption while also prioritizing safety can choose from two plug-in hybrids that earn the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ award. The ... Continue reading
Crowdtap Study Reveals Millennials are Trading in Luxury and Status Symbols for Practicality in Cars
Jan 31, 2017
NEW YORK—Crowdtap, the people-powered marketing platform, conducted a study examining millennial vehicle purchasing and driving behavior, exploring preferences between millennials in both suburban and urban areas. The study’s findings, summarized in a report titled “Millennials Behind the Wheel,” correlate dire ... Continue reading
Final Phantom VII Marks The End Of An Era As Rolls-Royce Enters Its Next Phase +VIDEO
Jan 31, 2017
“As Phantom VII gracefully leaves the stage, having defined the first chapter in the renaissance of Rolls-Royce, we look forward to building on its remarkable success with the imminent arrival of its successor. A bold, new statement built on an all-new architecture promises to light the future of the world’s most c ... Continue reading
70% of UK Drivers Put Off Electric and Hybrid Cars by High Insurance Costs
Jan 31, 2017
LONDON, January 31, 2017 -- Higher insurance premiums for electric and hybrid cars is the biggest factor putting off most drivers from making the switch from diesel to low emission vehicles, according to a survey published today (31.1.17). Research conducted on behalf of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shows ... Continue reading
Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety Releases 2017 Roadmap Report of State Highway Safety Laws
Jan 31, 2017
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2017 Today, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) released the 2017 Roadmap of State Highway Safety Laws. ... Continue reading
Car Care Council: As New Car Prices Rise, Maintaining Current Vehicle Makes Financial Sense
Jan 31, 2017
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 31, 2017 -- With the cost of a new vehicle on the rise, the non-profit Car Care Council reminds drivers that maintaining their current vehicle makes more economic sense than purchasing a new one. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book: Pickup Truck Auction Values Finish 2016 Strong, 2017 Challenges
Jan 31, 2017
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2017 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report that average values for 1- to 3-year-old pickup trucks have remained strong, as a result of high demand at aucti ... Continue reading
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