Jun 1, 2017
Solar Gard is now the official protective films provider for Zero to 60 Designs – the world-class design, engineering and fabrication studio behind the famed GTT supercar. Founded by Kenny Pfitzer, the former build master for West Coast Customs and Foose Designs, Zero to 60 launched to widespread fanfare with the GTT ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Jump More Than 3 Percent Year-Over-Year In May 2016
May 31, 2017
New-Car Transaction Prices Jump More Than 3 Percent Year-Over-Year In May 2016, According To Kelley Blue Book Domestic Automakers Show Greatest Strength on Trucks, Utilities; Toyota, Volkswagen Among Best-Performing Import Brands *Kelley Blue Book Average Transaction Prices do not include applied consumer incentives Wh ... Continue reading
IIHS - Improved Economy Increased Auto Accident Deaths - Small Cars Result In More Deaths
May 31, 2017
On the road againHigher driver death rate is a downside of economic recovery The risk of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle has gone up slightly, as a stronger economy has led drivers to take to the road more often and in more dangerous ways. Meanwhile, a new study predicts traffic deaths will fall only slightly ... Continue reading
FCA Design to Host High-octane Cars And Coffee Event
May 31, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 31, 2017 -- FCA Design Cars and Coffee returns on Sunday, June 4, for a one-time event to kick off the grass-roots car show summer season, inviting all cars and automotive enthusiasts to FCA Headquarters for an informal show. The event is free of charge, and all makes, models and eras are welco ... Continue reading
NACS : How Consumer Choices Will Affect the Transportation Market
May 31, 2017
From electric vehicles to higher octane fuels and autonomous vehicles, Matthew Willcox explains how the science of consumer decision-making can lead to greater adoption. ​DENVER May 31, 2017; NACS Online reported that most drivers habitually pull up to the pump when their tank is running low, choose their fuel option ... Continue reading
Rob Melville Appointed Design Director Of McLaren Automotive
May 31, 2017
McLaren Automotive is delighted to announce the promotion of Rob Melville to Design Director with immediate effect. ... Continue reading
Automotive Grade Linux Platform Debuts on the 2018 Toyota Camry
May 31, 2017
Automotive Linux Summit -- Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative cross-industry effort developing an open platform for the connected car, today announced that Toyota has adopted the AGL platform for Toyota's next-generation infotainment system. The 2018 Toyota Camry will be the first Toyota vehicle on the marke ... Continue reading
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles: 100 New Models to be introduced by 2021
May 31, 2017
From the imminent launch of 100 new models, favourable incentives, and emission target compliance, to sufficient battery capacity for daily driving ranges and consumer willingness to pay, plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) are ready for transformational growth. However, the phasing out of electric vehicle (EV) incentives, ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor UK to Launch Industry-first Online Car Buying Platform
May 31, 2017
LONDON & ATLANTA—Global Payments Inc. , a leading worldwide provider of payment technology services, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hyundai Motor UK Ltd to provide payment technology services to Hyundai Motor UK’s ground-breaking online car buying platform, Click To Buy. Click to Buy is ... Continue reading
Mazda Celebrates 50th Anniversary of its Rotary Engine +VIDEO
May 30, 2017
Fifty years ago today, Mazda Motor Corporation began its legacy of doing what was said couldn't be done. Mazda — then Toyo Kogyo Corporation — needed to create a unique technology that would differentiate it among a rapidly globalizing Japanese automotive industry in order to stay independent. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Vantage GT8 Takes Honors at Nürburgring 24 Hours
May 30, 2017
Aston Martin Racing survived a dramatic, last-hour torrential downpour to win its class in the 2017 ADAC Nürburgring 24 Hours after dominating the event’s SP8 category with a flawless performance. The #7 Aston Martin Vantage GT8 led its class for much of the race and ran with such metronomic precision that it ran am ... Continue reading
Win a Summer Road Trip in France from Auto Europe and the French Tourism Board
May 30, 2017
Entries are now being collected for a Weekend Road Trip in France! One lucky winner will win a golf weekend in France complete with a round of golf, two nights' accommodations and a luxury car rental from sponsors Auto Europe & Atout France. This sweepstakes allows the winner to cultivate a true Ryder Cup Experience as ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL RECAP - May 28, 2017
May 29, 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
Ethanol Honesty Is The Best Energy Policy
May 29, 2017
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL It's always very troubling when a person touted as having a high proficiency in one area tries tackling something in which they have zero proficiency. I think this may be the situation of Debbie Carlson, a professional writer who typically pens financi ... Continue reading
May 28, 2017
* The big auto industry shake-up this week is the ouster/retirement of CEO Mark Fields who is being replaced by James Hackett, Ford board member and former CEO of Steelcase. Since Fields took over from Alan Mullally 3 years ago stock price has dropped 40-percent and company profits have been below expectations. ... Continue reading
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