2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8T Dune Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Apr 8, 2017
Great fun, good performance and fuel economy - with the top up or down DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY Volkswagen has heritage. Back in the 1960s, the original Type 1 sedan, more commonly known as the Beetle for its shape, was the basis for fiberglass-bodied dune buggies and offroad racers, commonly known as Baja Bugs ... Continue reading
INFINITI QX80 Monograph Lands At 2017 New York Auto Show
Apr 7, 2017
NEW YORK – INFINITI revealed the first look of its QX80 Monograph, a new design study exploring upscale luxury and signaling the brand's intention to further develop its standing in the full-size luxury SUV segment. The new concept combines luxury with a commanding presence and demonstrates the high levels of space a ... Continue reading
Driving The Future: Concept Cars at 2017 NY Auto Show
Apr 7, 2017
Revealing the possibilities of tomorrow by giving us a glimpse into the future, the 2017 New York International Automobile Show will push the boundaries of technology and design with this year's concept car displays. These amazing automobiles may shine light on a carmaker's future design language or provide some tantal ... Continue reading
Nissan Brings Star Wars Vibe To Big Apple
Apr 6, 2017
Highlights include massive Death Star inflatable hovering over the vehicles, 360 virtual reality experience debut, <em>Star Wars</em> character-themed digital mirror experience and final-weekend appearances by stormtroopers</li> <li>The 2017 Nissan Rogue: Rogue One <em>Star Wars</em> Limited Edition mode ... Continue reading
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Top Minivan by New York Daily News
Apr 6, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 6, 2017 -- The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica was named the best minivan of 2017 by the New York Daily News Autos team in the newspaper's second annual Auto Awards. A panel of eight automotive journalists with more than 100 years of collective experience evaluating new vehicles selected this ... Continue reading
Automotive Safety Council Presents Pathfinder Award to BMW's Klaus Kompass
Apr 6, 2017
DETROIT, April 6, 2017 -- At the 56th Annual General Meeting of the Automotive Safety Council, held March 22-26, 2017 in Aventura, Florida, the organization recognized Klaus Kompass of BMW AG with its prestigious Pathfinder Award. Prof. ... Continue reading
DENSO's MDrive car share study reveals promise for electric car sharing
Apr 5, 2017
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 5, 2017 -- Electric vehicle car sharing could be the future of transportation for some: today, DENSO International America, Inc., a global automotive supplier, announced the results of MDrive, the first study to focus on car sharing for people who live, work or frequent one location. In partner ... Continue reading
Maven Debuts Elevated Car-Sharing Service in Baltimore
Apr 5, 2017
DETROIT, April 5, 2017 -- Seamlessly access cars through a mobile app, including locating, reserving and unlocking them. No application or membership fees. ... Continue reading
2017 New York Auto Show to Showcase Disruptive Emerging Technology Companies
Apr 5, 2017
NEW YORK, April 5, 2017 -- In addition to the more than 40 world and North American vehicle debuts expected at the 2017 New York International Auto Show, several high profile mobility and transportation events are taking place during Press Days, April 12 & 13. The events kick-off with the Empire State of Mobility Confe ... Continue reading
Bollinger Motors Shows All- Electric Sport Utility Truck Chassis
Apr 5, 2017
HOBART, N.Y., April 5, 2017 -- Today, Bollinger Motors revealed the first images of the actual chassis structure which will underpin its upcoming all-electric on and off road sport utility truck. The vehicle -- a first of its kind -- will make its global debut at a media event this summer in Bollinger Motors' home stat ... Continue reading
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Named Crossover-SUV of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press
Apr 5, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 5, 2017 -- The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica minivan has been named the 2017 Crossover-SUV of the Year by the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press (RMAP), an honor announced at the Charity Preview Party of the Denver Auto Show. For the award, RMAP members were tasked with choosing from dozens of ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG Combines Performance SUV with V8 Expertise
Apr 5, 2017
Back in 1999, with the ML 55, Mercedes-AMG set a milestone – not just in its own 50-year history. For the combination of high-performance engine in the skin of an SUV opened up an entirely new market segment. ... Continue reading
Renault UK’s Best March Sales In Seven Years
Apr 5, 2017
Renault UK car sales were up 4.9 per cent during the first quarter of 2017 to 25,126 vehicles according to the official figures released today from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Renault’s performance represents a year-to-date car market share of 3.1 per cent. Sales of 19,014 cars in March sho ... Continue reading
Fifth Annual Reality Rides® Tour to Help Put the Brakes on Distracted Driving. Sponsored By Allstate
Apr 4, 2017
NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 4, 2017 -- Just in time for April's National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, Allstate is calling on drivers to avoid distractions behind the wheel, especially with safety experts finding distracted driving killed almost 3,500 people and injured nearly 400,000 in the U.S. in 2015.i To drive h ... Continue reading
Bosch and Daimler join forces to work on fully automated, driverless system
Apr 4, 2017
STUTTGART, Germany and SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 4, 2017 -- Bosch and Daimler are joining forces to advance the development of fully automated and driverless driving. The two companies have entered into a development agreement to bring fully automated (SAE Level 4) and driverless (SAE Level 5) driving to urban roads by ... Continue reading
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