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MINI ALL4 Racing At Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

MINI ALL4 Racing At Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Mariella KapsaskisBMW Group Tel: +1-201-930-3166 send an e-mail Attachments(1x, ~70.5 KB) Photos(8x, ~5.01 MB) miniusanews.com Press release 08 April 2016 Two MINI ALL4 Racing crews on the podium at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Four MINI ALL4 Racing finish in top five. Positive start for MINI and its MINI ALL4 Racing in ... Continue reading

$4.5 million Grant From U.S. Department of Energy To Cummins-led Team to Develop Volt-Like Plug-in Hybrid Truck that Reduces Fuel Use by 50%

$4.5 million Grant From U.S. Department of Energy To Cummins-led Team to Develop Volt-Like Plug-in Hybrid Truck that Reduces Fuel Use by 50%

COLUMBUS, Ind.—Cummins Inc. today announced the company was awarded a $4.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a Class 6 commercial plug-in hybrid electric vehicle that can reduce fuel consumption by at least 50 percent over conventional Class 6 vehicles. When fully loaded, Class 6 vehicles ... Continue reading

World Premiere: Volocopter is Flying Manned! - Dawn of a Revolution in Urban Mobility

World Premiere: Volocopter is Flying Manned! - Dawn of a Revolution in Urban Mobility

KARLSRUHE, Germany, April 7, 2016 - The premiere of manned flights with the world's first certified Multicopter, e-volo's Volocopter VC200, marks the beginning of a new era in urban mobility. The Volocopter is a personal aerial vehicle that is so easy and safe to fly, literally anyone can command it. Due to its electri ... Continue reading

4 On The Floor - No More?

4 On The Floor - No More?

SWAPALEASE.COM ANALYSIS OF 50,000+ DRIVERS SHOWS MEN ARE LOSING INTEREST IN MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS FASTER THAN WOMEN Company Dubbs “Manual Drift” as a Leading Reason for Continued Sunsetting of Interest in Vehicles CINCINNATI, OHIO (April 5, 2016) – At what rate is “manual drift” occurring in the ... Continue reading

Listen Up: Influentials Are (STILL) Talking about Vehicle Brands! The Auto Channel (Still) A Favorite Of Auto Influentials

Listen Up: Influentials Are (STILL) Talking about Vehicle Brands! The Auto Channel (Still) A Favorite Of Auto Influentials

ROCHESTER, N.Y. January 24, 2008; Influentials are US adults who describe themselves as either very or extremely knowledgeable about vehicles. They are much more likely than ordinary consumers, referred to as Non-influentials, to say they know many people who are also knowledgeable about vehicles. And, they are more li ... Continue reading

2017 Toyota Highlander - Lots Of Changes Lots

2017 Toyota Highlander - Lots Of Changes Lots

Newly Developed Direct Shift 8-Speed Automatic Transmission New 3.5-liter Direct Injection V6 Boosts Horsepower/Helps Increase MPG New Available Stop and Start (S&S) Engine System Standard Toyota Safety Sense New Sportier SE Gas Model; Hybrid Trim Expands to Four Grades Refreshed Exterior Styling March 14, 2016 TORRANC ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GT REVIEW ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALLS APRIL 4 2016; Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, RAM, Volkswagen, Van Hool, Spartan, Strick

NHTSA RECALLS APRIL 4 2016; Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, RAM, Volkswagen, Van Hool, Spartan, Strick

NHTSA RECALLS APRIL 4 2016; Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, RAM, Volkswagen, Van Hool, Spartan, Strick ... Continue reading

2016 Honda Pilot Review By Larry Nutson

2016 Honda Pilot Review By Larry Nutson

2016 Honda Pilot Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Camry XLE Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

2016 Toyota Camry XLE Review by John Heilig +VIDEO

By John Heilig Senior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel AUTO PAGE SPECS - 2016 Toyota Camry MODEL: 2016 Toyota Camry XLE ENGINE: 3.5-liter V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 268 hp @ 6,200 rpm/248 lb.-ft. @ 4,700 rpm WHEELBASE: 109.3 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 190.9 x 71.7 x 57.9 in. TIRE ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 28-April 3, 2016

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 28-April 3, 2016

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest March 28-April 3, 2016 ... Continue reading

Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab -Saturday 8 AM

Car Question Or Concerns? Get Expert Advice From The Auto Lab -Saturday 8 AM

April 2, 2016 Car Question or Opinion? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 27 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 peopl ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HONDA HR-V REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HONDA HR-V REVIEW

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 HONDA HR-V REVIEW ... Continue reading

Scissor Door Mini Looks Sharp! - Easy Parking In Tight Spaces

Scissor Door Mini Looks Sharp! - Easy Parking In Tight Spaces

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, March 31, 2016. Now the Mini community has another gimmick to talk about. Their beloved brand is offering Scissor Doors for the Mini 3-door, Paceman and Convertible models. As from September on, the option will also be available for the 2017 model years of ... Continue reading

Goodyear Names 33rd Highway Hero

Goodyear Names 33rd Highway Hero

AKRON, Ohio, March 31, 2016 -- A truck driver who pulled an injured motorist from a burning car has been named the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from three finalists, Julian Kaczor of Utica, N.Y., today accepted the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show, which is taking place this w ... Continue reading

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