Ford Reveals Next-Generation Fiesta, Smart Mobility News and More at “Go Further” Event
Nov 30, 2016
Ford Motor Company delivered the global debut of the next-generation Ford Fiesta at a special “Go Further” event in Cologne, Germany. Jim Farley, executive vice president and president, Europe Middle East and Africa, Ford Motor Company, was joined by Mark Fields, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Co ... Continue reading
Mopar Teen Safe-Driving Program to Make First Texas Visit
Nov 29, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 29, 2016 -- Classes on December 3-4 at Circuit of The Americas facility in Austin mark first program stop in Lone Star state "Mopar Road Ready Powered by Dodge" program uses dynamic, behind-the-wheel training to school teens on importance of safety behind wheel Spots open for all four Austin c ... Continue reading
Jaguar I-Pace Concept - Another Shiny Star at the 2016 LA Auto Show + VIDEO
Nov 29, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE AUTO CHANNEL LOS ANGELES - November 28, 2016: Last week, we reported about the Cadillac Escala Concept http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2016/11/23/309793-concept-cars-like-cadillac-escala-shine-2016-la-auto-show.html, one of the stars in the Los Angeles Convention Center. An ... Continue reading
Mazda Starts Production of All-New Mazda CX-5 +VIDEO
Nov 29, 2016
Mazda Motor Corporation started production of the all-new Mazda CX-5 crossover SUV yesterday at Ujina Plant No. 2 near the company's global headquarters in Hiroshima. ... Continue reading
Ready to Rok: New Volkswagen Amarok Goes On Sale
Nov 29, 2016
Volkswagen Van Centres across the UK have started taking orders for the new Amarok model, with first customer deliveries expected in January 2017. Replacing the previous model’s 2.0-litre TDI engine, the new Amarok has at its heart a 3.0-litre V6 TDI engine, making it the only six-cylinder model in the segment. ... Continue reading
2017 Volvo XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Nov 28, 2016
2017 Volvo XC90 The Most Awarded SUV Of The Century A Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Earns Five-star Overall Safety Rating
Nov 28, 2016
2017 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4x4 earns five stars for overall performance; highest rating in NHTSA's vehicle evaluation program Five-star ratings in each of three separate NHTSA crash tests – frontal barrier, side barrier and side pole Available Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation features sensor ... Continue reading
SEAT Alhambra Triumphs in Professional Driver Magazine’s Car Of The Year Award
Nov 28, 2016
LONDON - November 28, 2016: Not unaccustomed to hauling in the odd award, SEAT’s range-topping Alhambra has added to its ever-growing trophy cabinet with its latest trophy as MPV of the Year at Professional Driver magazine’s Car of the Year awards. Facing up to stiff competition, the Barcelona-based brand’s ultra ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2016
* As Black Friday kicks off the official holiday shopping season, a National Safety Council poll found two-thirds – 66 percent – of drivers would make phone calls while driving through a parking lot, and 56 percent would text. Given the increased traffic in and around parking lots during the holiday shopping season ... Continue reading
A Thanksgiving Flash Back-It's Worth The Trip I Promise
Nov 24, 2016
The old bromide that states; the more things change the more they stay the same” will be proven correct once again. With today being the 6th Thanksgiving that The Auto Channel has been on-line, I wanted badly to be able to compose a meaningful Thanksgiving message to post in our Automotive News area, to enliven a ... Continue reading
How To Attract Younger Enthusiasts To The World Of Historic Vehicles: FIVA Runs Symposium in Paris
Nov 24, 2016
LONDON - November 23, 2016: Five days of festivities to celebrate World Motoring Heritage Year 2016 got off to a tremendous start at the Automobile Club de France in Paris on 16th November, with an International Symposium on Trade, Skills & Youth. The Symposium was the first activity in the five-day ‘Paris Week’, 1 ... Continue reading
Nov 23, 2016
A Great Month For America - This morning, the Environmental Protection Agency issued some welcome good-health, pro-biofuel decisions that spells Happy Thanksgiving and portends a bountiful year for America. ... Continue reading
U.S. Gas Prices Stay Low Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 23, 2016
So far this year, no state has had its average daily price of gasoline break $3 per gallon. ​WASHINGTON, D.C. November 23, 2016; Drivers hitting the road for the Thanksgiving holiday have even more reason to give thanks, as for the first time in years, pump prices are staying under $3 per gallon, UPI reports. ... Continue reading
Concept Cars - Like the Cadillac Escala - Shine at the 2016 LA Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 23, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE AUTO CHANNEL LOS ANGELES - November 23, 2016. This year, there may not have been so much exciting news with respect to production vehicles, but that does not mean there were no eye catchers. ... Continue reading
Pricing and Specifications Revealed for Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster and GT R
Nov 23, 2016
The new Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster is now on sale, priced from £110,145 ($136,299). The AMG GT C Roadster starts at £139,445 ($172,557); while the AMG GT R is available from £143,245 ($177,259). ... Continue reading
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