Jan 19, 2017
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 19, 2017-- In a last minute action by the outgoing administration, the National Highway Traffic Administration today ended its probe of the fatal crash of a Tesla in Florida last May by wrongly blaming the driver instead of the car's "Autopilot" technology, Consumer Watchdog said. ... Continue reading
ECO Hybrid Platform - New 2017 Kia Niro Makes Quebec Debut
Jan 19, 2017
The all-new Kia Niro will: offer bold, crossover style and utility while providing exceptional fuel economy through an evolved hybrid system –up to 4.7 L/100km combined feature a 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission with Sport Mode, providing a more dynamic and engaging driving experience than expected provide ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 19, 2017
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Entry-luxury Kia? No, that’s not an oxymoron. It’s an accurate description of the Korean manufacturer’s Cadenza sedan, now in its second generation. ... Continue reading
Millions of Brits Admit Being Bamboozled by Basic Car Maintenance
Jan 19, 2017
More than 4 in 10 motorists don't know how to change a flat tire, with 37% claiming they wouldn't be able to find the spare wheel. ... Continue reading
Kia Stinger Receives Eyeson Design Award For Production Car Design Excellence +VIDEO
Jan 18, 2017
Kia Motors’ all-new 2018 Stinger fastback sedan has been honoured with an EyesOn Design award for Production Car Design Excellence at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. At an event typically dominated by introductions from American car companies, Kia’s Stinger stole the spotlight. ... Continue reading
48 Years Of Range Rover: Peerless Design And Engineering Innovation Through Every Generation +VIDEO
Jan 18, 2017
Two minutes is not long, but it’s enough time for Land Rover to celebrate a motoring icon. The Range Rover has pioneered design, refinement and engineering innovation since 1970 and Land Rover has showcased the evolution of its luxury SUV through four generations with a unique animation lasting only 120 seconds. ... Continue reading
GMC Introduces Modern, Bold Design on 2018 Terrain at Detroit Auto Show +VIDEO
Jan 18, 2017
Confident appearance, accommodating interior and turbo engines elevate new premium compact SUV DETROIT — At a special evening premiere, GMC introduced the all-new 2018 Terrain and unveiled the next chapter of GMC design via a boldly styled and intelligently engineered successor to the brand’s popular compact SUV. T ... Continue reading
Introducing the New LEGO Batmobile From Chevrolet +VIDEO
Jan 18, 2017
The brand partners with Warner Bros. for “The LEGO Batman Movie.” Chevrolet, along with students from Detroit’s Cody Rouge community, A World in Motion and FIRST LEGO League, unveiled its life-size LEGO Batmobile today at the North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
PREVIEW - Extremely Athletic, Extremely Versatile: The New Mini John Cooper Works Countryman
Jan 18, 2017
As the biggest and most versatile model in the MINI range featuring the brand’s most powerful engine to date, the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman combines race track feeling and useful versatility on and off the road. With an output of 231 hp working with MINI’s ALL4 all-wheel drive system, the new MINI John ... Continue reading
2018 Ford Mustang Revealed +VIDEO
Jan 17, 2017
New Ford Mustang V8 GT with new front and rear-end design that delivers a more athletic look and refined aerodynamics. New Ford Mustang V8 GT with new front and rear-end design that delivers a more athletic look and refined aerodynamics. ... Continue reading
NISSAN XTREME COLLECTION Online Store Themed Around Its X-Trail Model
Jan 17, 2017
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Jan. 17, 2017 -- Nissan Motor Co Ltd (Headquarters: Yokohama, Japan, CEO: Carlos Ghosn) announced today the launch of "NISSAN XTREME COLLECTION", an online store themed around its X-Trail SUV Model, open for a limited period until February 28th. The store, based on the X-Trail "Tough Gear" concept, off ... Continue reading
PG&E Launches $500 Rebate for Electric Vehicle Drivers
Jan 17, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO—Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the launch of the Clean Fuel Rebate for residential, electric customers who are electric vehicle (EV) drivers. The new Clean Fuel Rebate is part of California’s statewide Low Carbon Fuel Standard initiative, which aims to reduce transportation-re ... Continue reading
Jan 17, 2017
Fuel from True Zero's hydrogen-charging stations during 2016 powered more than 3.7 million zero emission fuel-cell-car miles in California, eliminating more than 2.3 million pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, the company announced today. "That's the greenhouse-gas equivalent of planting a forest nine times the size of ... Continue reading
Preview: 2018 Honda Civic Asia Debut In Tokyo
Jan 16, 2017
New Civic Type R Prototype has official debut in Asia at the 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon Prototype marked out by wide, aggressive bumpers, extended wheel arches and dramatic rear wing Japanese sales launch of Europeanbuilt Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R in summer 2017 Production of Civic Type R starts this year in Swindo ... Continue reading
2017 NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show) Highlights Up Close and Personal
Jan 16, 2017
By Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Here we go again – another gathering of the international motoring press in Detroit, still arguably the center of the universe for the U.S. auto business. While manufacturing, design, some engineering and marketing is spread out around the country and t ... Continue reading
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