Dec 18, 2016
In Case You Missed It - Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - December 12-18, 2016; Subaru COTY; VW eMinivan; 2017 Kia Niro MPG Record; 1000HP Lucid Electrifies; Self-Driving News ... Continue reading
The First Dynamically 'Adaptive' Motorcycle Headlight for Victory Motorcycles +VIDEO
Dec 17, 2016
J.W. Speaker Corporation has expanded its motorcycle headlight offering to include the industry's first dynamically adaptive LED headlight designed to fit Victory motorcycles, featuring the diamond shape unique to this application. ... Continue reading
Dec 15, 2016
More than 103 million Americans—the most on record—are expected to travel for the year-end holidays, according to AAA. ... Continue reading
All-new Chrysler Pacifica Only Minivan Named IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2017
Dec 8, 2016
All-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica named IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for 2017; only minivan so-designated Second TSP+ rating for Chrysler Pacifica; complements five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA All-new Pacifica achieves "good" rating – the highest possible grade – in each of five tests used by IIHS to evaluate crash ... Continue reading
2017 Acura MDX Earns TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating from IIHS For 4th Year in a Row
Dec 8, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 8, 2016 -- The 2017 Acura MDX earned TOP SAFETY PICK+, the highest designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), for its fourth consecutive year. ... Continue reading
Mazda CX-3, Mazda3 and Mazda6 Earn 2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Honours
Dec 8, 2016
Mazda announced today that three of its vehicles are once again rated by the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as "Top Safety Pick+" awardees for 2017. The 2017 Mazda CX-3 subcompact crossover SUV, Mazda3/Mazda3 Sport compact sedan and hatchback, and midsize Mazda6 family sedan each aced a numbe ... Continue reading
2017 Honda Ridgeline is the First and Only Pickup Truck to Earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating from IIHS
Dec 8, 2016
The 2017 Honda Ridgeline, a finalist for the 2017 North American Truck of the Year award, is the first and only pickup truck to earn the highest possible safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). For the 2017 model year, three Honda models earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and th ... Continue reading
Audi Launches Traffic Light Information - First Vehicle-to-Infrastructure technology in the U.S.
Dec 7, 2016
HERNDON, VA - December 7, 2016: “The launch of this technology is another in a long list of firsts for Audi that have positioned us as the industry leader in connectivity solutions,” said Audi of America President Scott Keogh. “V2I applications and services like Traffic Light Information are essential components ... Continue reading
Sport Utility Vehicles Still the Darlings of Auto Thieves
Dec 6, 2016
IBC publishes its list of the top 10 stolen vehicles for 2016.* MONTREAL, Dec. 6, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) today unveiled its annual list of the ten vehicles most frequently stolen in Quebec. ... Continue reading
McLaren Cars Now Warranteed Up To 12 Years Of Age
Dec 5, 2016
LONDON - December 4, 2016: The McLaren Extended Warranty launched in 2014 can now be renewed up to the car’s 12th birthday. The enhancement recognises the increasing number of McLaren cars on the road, with more than 3,000 vehicles today having passed their third birthday, as well as the desire of many owners to reta ... Continue reading
NCAP CRASH TESTS - Final 2016 Model Year Released
Nov 30, 2016
Brussels, 30th November 2016 – Today Euro NCAP publishes its last round of safety ratings for 2016. The Audi Q2, Hyundai Ioniq, Ford Edge, Suzuki Ignis and the SsangYong Tivoli all underwent Euro NCAP’s rigorous safety testing and, of the five cars, two were tested under the dual rating system. ... Continue reading
2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4x4 Earns Five-star Overall Safety Rating
Nov 28, 2016
2017 Jeep® Grand Cherokee 4x4 earns five stars for overall performance; highest rating in NHTSA's vehicle evaluation program Five-star ratings in each of three separate NHTSA crash tests – frontal barrier, side barrier and side pole Available Full-Speed Forward Collision Warning with Crash Mitigation features sensor ... Continue reading
Nov 27, 2016
* As Black Friday kicks off the official holiday shopping season, a National Safety Council poll found two-thirds – 66 percent – of drivers would make phone calls while driving through a parking lot, and 56 percent would text. Given the increased traffic in and around parking lots during the holiday shopping season ... Continue reading
9 Things You Should Do For Safer Winter Driving
Nov 22, 2016
9 Things You Should Do For Safer Winter Driving ... Continue reading
Honda and FCA Co-host Second Automotive Safety Recall Best Practices Summit
Nov 20, 2016
American Honda Motor, Co., Inc. and FCA US LLC co-hosted the second installment of the "Automotive Safety Recall Best Practices Summit" on the Torrance, Calif. ... Continue reading
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