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Oklahoma Debut of 2018 Ford Mustang to be Centerpiece of Mid America Ford and Shelby Nationals +VIDEO

Oklahoma Debut of 2018 Ford Mustang to be Centerpiece of Mid America Ford and Shelby Nationals +VIDEO

The recently unveiled 2018 Ford Mustang will be the centerpiece of Ford Motor Company's performance celebration when the global sports car makes its Oklahoma debut at the Mid America Ford and Shelby Nationals in Tulsa. Ford will also show its latest vehicles, lead a Thursday cruise-in and conduct thrill rides at the tr ... Continue reading

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to Host Premier North American Celebration of Ferrari 70th Anniversary

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance to Host Premier North American Celebration of Ferrari 70th Anniversary

The first Ferrari-badged automobile, a 125 Sport with a 1.5-liter V12 engine, took to the open road in the spring of 1947. Soon after, with amazing speed, cars bearing the mark of the prancing horse wove their way into the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide. ... Continue reading

The Winners of the Electric Car Boom

The Winners of the Electric Car Boom

Even yesterday is not soon enough to get new lithium resources online; near-future demand is overwhelming, and massive deficits are looming fast. Lithium prices have skyrocketed, growing by double-digits every year since 2014. ... Continue reading

First Automated Vehicle in New York, an Audi, Takes to Capitol Streets in Technology Demonstration

First Automated Vehicle in New York, an Audi, Takes to Capitol Streets in Technology Demonstration

Audi became the first company to demonstrate an automated vehicle in New York, at an event near the state capitol today. Audi offered rides and demonstrations of Audi Highway Pilot technology – Society of Automobile Engineers Level 3 automation – to legislators, their staffs, media and other stakeholders. ... Continue reading

LIVE World Premiere Today of the All-New Hyundai KONA +VIDEO

LIVE World Premiere Today of the All-New Hyundai KONA +VIDEO

Hyundai Motor is unveiling the All-New KONA at its world premiere on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017 in Milan / Italy. The All-New KONA continues Hyundai’s new design identity while adding its progressive character to create a unique proposition in the sub-compact SUV segment.The All-New KONA’s front is expressive and pow ... Continue reading

10 Best New-Car Deals For June 2017 According To Kelley Blue Book

10 Best New-Car Deals For June 2017 According To Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., June 12, 2017 To kick off the summer selldown season, the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com have compiled a list of their top 10 lease, financing and cash back deals for new models available this month from a variety of automakers. ... Continue reading

Field Testing New Breath-Alcohol Detection Device Equipped with Facial Recognition

Field Testing New Breath-Alcohol Detection Device Equipped with Facial Recognition

Contributing to the safety of corporate vehicle drivers by enabling central management of alcohol test data through smartphones. TOKYO, Jun, 12 2017 - Hitachi, Ltd. ... Continue reading

Barrett-Jackson’s Northeast Auction Features Well-Preserved, Restored American Prewar Classics

Barrett-Jackson’s Northeast Auction Features Well-Preserved, Restored American Prewar Classics

Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Among the notable prewar classics crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Northeast Auction is a ’24 Marmon Model 34B Roadster (Lot #694) in factory-new condition. (Photo: Business Wire) ???pagination.previous??? ???pagination.next??? Among the notable prewar classics crossing the ... Continue reading

Don't Worry Car Makers, Ride-sharing Will Not Replace Personal Vehicles, finds Strategy Analytics

Don't Worry Car Makers, Ride-sharing Will Not Replace Personal Vehicles, finds Strategy Analytics

BOSTON, June 12, 2017 -- With the rise of Uber and alternate transport options for consumers, OEMs are rightfully concerned about the impact the increased usage of these options will have on consumers' interest in purchasing future vehicles. A new report from the Automotive Connected Mobility (ACM) service at Strategy ... Continue reading

Honda Announces 2017 Honda Clarity Electric Lease Price at $269 a Month

Honda Announces 2017 Honda Clarity Electric Lease Price at $269 a Month

TORRANCE, Calif., June 12, 2017 -- Honda today announced a competitive introductory lease price of $269 a month for 36 months (plus tax) for the 2017 Honda Clarity Electric sedan, which is coming to select dealerships in California and Oregon August 20171. The lease terms include an attractive allowance of 20,000 miles ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL WRAPUP - June 12, 2017

NHTSA RECALL WRAPUP - June 12, 2017

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading

Refreshed 2018 Honda Fit Launches Next Month with More Aggressive Styling, New Sport Trim and Available Honda Sensing

Refreshed 2018 Honda Fit Launches Next Month with More Aggressive Styling, New Sport Trim and Available Honda Sensing

Honda today revealed the 2018 Fit with fresh new styling, the addition of a Sport trim and the availability of Honda Sensing® on its popular hatchback. Updated styling at the front and rear, and a splash of additional color add vibrancy and infuse the versatile Fit with an enhanced youthful, sporty and emotional chara ... Continue reading

Stephen Polk Appointed to Autobrain Advisory Board

Stephen Polk Appointed to Autobrain Advisory Board

Autobrain, the award-winning connected car platform that turns any car into a smart car in minutes, announced today the appointment of Stephen Polk to the Company's advisory board. Polk currently serves as president and CEO of Highgate LLC, and was previously Chairman, president and CEO at R. L. Polk & Co., an automoti ... Continue reading

90 Years of MG Showcased at Silverstone for MGLIVE!

90 Years of MG Showcased at Silverstone for MGLIVE!

LONDON - June 12, 2017: Over 90 years of the MG marque will be showcased at the MG Car Club’s annual celebration MGLive! at Silverstone Circuit on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June, with models ranging from the 1920s to the latest launch from MG Motor UK. Around 3,000 MG models will be on display from the Club's var ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Summary June 5-11, 2017: Most Valuable Brands; Most Satisfying; Most American Made; Most Diesels Sold; A Most Talented Auto Designer Passes

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Summary June 5-11, 2017: Most Valuable Brands; Most Satisfying; Most American Made; Most Diesels Sold; A Most Talented Auto Designer Passes

* According to the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands study released by market researcher Kantar Millward Brown, Toyota is the world's most valuable car brand. BMW and Mercedes-Benz follow right behind, trailed by Ford, Honda and Nissan. ... Continue reading

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