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2017 Volvo Trucks Safety Report Focuses on Vulnerable Road Users

2017 Volvo Trucks Safety Report Focuses on Vulnerable Road Users

The number of serious road accidents involving trucks is dropping, but the safety of vulnerable road users must be improved. And there are still far too few truck drivers who use their seat belts. ... Continue reading

Introducing The New Volkswagen Arteon

Introducing The New Volkswagen Arteon

'Autonomous driving' – a term currently generating more animated discussion than almost any other in the automotive world. It fascinates and polarises in equal measure. ... Continue reading

Alfa Romeo Announces Pricing for All-New Stelvio and Stelvio Ti +VIDEO

Alfa Romeo Announces Pricing for All-New Stelvio and Stelvio Ti +VIDEO

An SUV for the S-curves, Stelvio's iconic Alfa Romeo design and genuine Italian craftsmanship combine to create a premium mid-size SUV that truly stands apart. All Stelvio models feature a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution, class-leading power and performance and an eight-speed automatic transmission with availabl ... Continue reading

All-new 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Wins Three Awards from the Texas Auto Writers Association +VIDEO

All-new 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Wins Three Awards from the Texas Auto Writers Association +VIDEO

The 2017 Giulia Quadrifoglio exudes stunning Italian style with a finesse of Alfa Romeo heritage, athletically taut lines, sculptural details and best-in-class aerodynamics. ... Continue reading

Volvo Group Innovation Summit to Focus on Transport in Smart Cities of the Future

Volvo Group Innovation Summit to Focus on Transport in Smart Cities of the Future

Volvo Group will host its inaugural Innovation Summit in London on May 16, 2017. Moderated by Richard Westcott, the BBC's transport correspondent, the event will gather leading people from government, major transport systems, industry bodies and manufacturing to examine the role that innovation in commercial transport, ... Continue reading

2018 AutomotiveINNOVATIONS AWARD: Volkswagen Wins Award As The Most Innovative Volume Brand

2018 AutomotiveINNOVATIONS AWARD: Volkswagen Wins Award As The Most Innovative Volume Brand

Last week the Volkswagen brand received the award "Most Innovative Volume Brand" from the Center of Automotive Management (CAM). The established industry award was presented at a gala in Frankfurt to Stefan Gies, Head of Passenger Car Chassis Development at Volkswagen. In addition, Volkswagen received two further award ... Continue reading

Toyota Land Speed Cruiser Claims "World's Fastest SUV" Title +VIDEO

Toyota Land Speed Cruiser Claims "World's Fastest SUV" Title +VIDEO

Land Cruiser, Toyota’s iconic go-anywhere four-wheel-drive sport-utility vehicle, has earned myriad accolades and records over the 60-plus years it’s been in production. And now, among them: the title of “World’s Fastest SUV” thanks to a record speed of over 230 mph, attained by the custom 2,000-horsepower La ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 1-7, 2017: Sales Down; Gas Taxes Up; China Loves Cadillac; Porsche Recall; Demon Un-Demonized By Keith Crain

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest May 1-7, 2017: Sales Down; Gas Taxes Up; China Loves Cadillac; Porsche Recall; Demon Un-Demonized By Keith Crain

* April new vehicle sales dropped 4.7 percent to 1.43 million, an annual rate of 16.92 million. Car sales fell 11 percent while SUV/truck sales fell 0.1 percent. ... Continue reading

WARNING: Iced Coffee Sucks Water Out of Thin Air! Causing Corrosion Everywhere!!!

WARNING: Iced Coffee Sucks Water Out of Thin Air! Causing Corrosion Everywhere!!!

Forget about ethanol "sucking the water right out of thin air," iced coffee is the real menace By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL You know how you hear and read all those 'expert' engine mechanics and 'genius' economists warning about how ethanol will just suck the water right out of th ... Continue reading

LISTEN HERE: Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May 6, 2017 7-9 AM

LISTEN HERE: Auto Lab Talk Radio LIVE From New York Saturday May 6, 2017 7-9 AM

Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing l ... Continue reading

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Signs Bill into Law Preserving the Rights of Auto Dealerships

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Signs Bill into Law Preserving the Rights of Auto Dealerships

Arent Fox LLP is pleased to announce that on Thursday, May 4, Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland signed into law a bill, known as House Bill 1120, that will help preserve the rights of auto dealerships throughout the state when dealing with auto manufacturers. The new law provides that key performance metrics for new mot ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME REVIEW

Car Review, HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME REVIEW, INTRO TO THE PRIUS PRIME VEHICLE The four-passenger Toyota Prius Prime is all about the bigger battery for extended electric-powered travel – you can get 22 miles on electric only – with the hybrid range (where the gas-powered engine kicks in) stretching ... Continue reading

MG Motor Launches All-New SUV at The London Motor Show

MG Motor Launches All-New SUV at The London Motor Show

MG Motor UK officially unveiled its all-new compact SUV – the MG XS – at the London Motor Show earlier today (4th May). Featuring the latest in driver technology, in-car infotainment and next-generation vehicle design, the new model offers a glimpse of the future for MG’s iconic model range. Expected to arrive in ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Introduces 2017 Lancer Limited Edition Model

Mitsubishi Motors Introduces 2017 Lancer Limited Edition Model

Positioned directly above the ES base model, the Lancer Limited Edition offers customers a unique trim package that encompasses technology and styling at an affordable, competitive price. ... Continue reading

Saudis Take 100% Control Of America's Largest Oil Refinery - Another Great Reason To Switch To Ethanol

Saudis Take 100% Control Of America's Largest Oil Refinery - Another Great Reason To Switch To Ethanol

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Simply put, I'd much rather my fuel money goes to American farmers than to foreign terrorists. ... Continue reading

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