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NAHC Honored As Finalist In MotorCities Heritage Awards

NAHC Honored As Finalist In MotorCities Heritage Awards

The Digital Collections of the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) at the Detroit Public Library recently were honored as a finalist for the 2015 Preservation Award of Excellence by the MotorCities National Heritage Area Partnership. The NAHC was a finalist in the historic preservation award category. Other M ... Continue reading

Specially Wrapped Dodge and Viper Vehicles Patrol L.A. Streets This Weekend in Celebration of Upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Specially Wrapped Dodge and Viper Vehicles Patrol L.A. Streets This Weekend in Celebration of Upcoming "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"

Fans can get their pictures taken with First Order Stormtrooper-themed white Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, plus Kylo Ren-inspired black Dodge Viper ACR Vehicles patrol Los Angeles-area streets Friday, Dec. 11 – Monday, Dec. 14 Track vehicle locations in real time on Twitter using hash ... Continue reading

Used Commercial Truck Market in "Wait and See" Mode

Used Commercial Truck Market in "Wait and See" Mode

Earlier this morning, NADA Used Car Guide, a division of J.D. Power and Associates, released a report of the commercial truck market's November performance. Analysts at the industry's leading provider of vehicle valuation products observed commercial truck wholesale auction volume dropped during the month, while incomi ... Continue reading

As Used Vehicle Depreciation Slows in November, Price Index Rises

As Used Vehicle Depreciation Slows in November, Price Index Rises

According to NADA Used Car Guide analysis, the month of November saw used vehicle prices firm up from October levels. Findings in their latest Guidelines report note wholesale prices of vehicles up to eight years in age depreciated slowly during the month, falling by 1.9 percent versus October's 2.7 percent decline. Co ... Continue reading

New Vehicle Registrations Top 17 Million for First Time Since 2006

New Vehicle Registrations Top 17 Million for First Time Since 2006

Experian Automotive today announced that new vehicle registration volumes for light-duty vehicles reached the highest point in the past nine years. During the rolling year from Nov. 1, 2014, through Oct. 31, 2015, there were more than 17 million new vehicles registered within the United States — a metric that hasn ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - December 7-13 2015; UAW-VW, EV'S: Ford To Invest $4.5B, Faraday $1.5B, Gov't OK's Kit Cars, Fisker

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - December 7-13 2015; UAW-VW, EV'S: Ford To Invest $4.5B, Faraday $1.5B, Gov't OK's Kit Cars, Fisker

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - December 7-13 2015; UAW-VW, EV'S: Ford To Invest $4.5B, Faraday $1.5B, Gov't OK's Kit Cars ... Continue reading

Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 12, 2015

Car Question? Answers Live From NY - It's Auto Lab, December 12, 2015

Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 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 listeners wi ... Continue reading

Sales of Light Duty Vehicles Are Expected to Total More Than 2.1 Billion from 2015 to 2035, According to Navigant Research

Sales of Light Duty Vehicles Are Expected to Total More Than 2.1 Billion from 2015 to 2035, According to Navigant Research

A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for light duty vehicles (LDVs) in eight segments, including global forecasts for sales and the number of vehicles in use, segmented by region, drivetrain, and primary fuel, through 2035. ... Continue reading

Global Automakers Calls for Measured Approach to Changes to NCAP

Global Automakers Calls for Measured Approach to Changes to NCAP

he Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) believes it is important that a measured approach be taken when modifying the National Highway Safety Administration's (NHTSA) consumer information program.</p> <p>The agency has proposed a number of significant changes to the current New Car Assessment Program (N ... Continue reading

CarMD 2015 Vehicle Health Index: Lists Hyundai as Manufacturer with Combined Fewest Check Engine Repairs, Lowest Costs

CarMD 2015 Vehicle Health Index: Lists Hyundai as Manufacturer with Combined Fewest Check Engine Repairs, Lowest Costs

Toyota Corolla Tops list of Most Reliable Vehicles, Electric Cars Appear on Top 100 List for First Time IRVINE, CA -- December 9, 2015: CarMD.com Corporation today released its 2015 CarMD® Vehicle Health Index™ Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings of manufacturers and vehicles with the lowest combined ch ... Continue reading

Country Music Star Craig Morgan Partners With LINE-X As A Symbol Of The Brand's 'Indestructible' Lifestyle

Country Music Star Craig Morgan Partners With LINE-X As A Symbol Of The Brand's 'Indestructible' Lifestyle

Country music entertainer, military veteran, award-winning TV host and philanthropist, Craig Morgan, has partnered with LINE-X as a spokesman and authentic representative of the brand's adventurous, outdoor action lifestyle. As a global leader in high performance protective coatings and truck accessories, LINE-X select ... Continue reading

Increasing Investment in the Global Transportation Industry Drives Growth in the NDT Market

Increasing Investment in the Global Transportation Industry Drives Growth in the NDT Market

Stringent regulations for safety and emission control are steering the development of the nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment and inspection services market in the transportation industry. The emphasis on lightweighting and the resulting use of advanced materials are changing requirements for manufacturing and maint ... Continue reading

Whatcar? Car of the Year 2016 Safety Award

Whatcar? Car of the Year 2016 Safety Award

Safety Award given in conjunction with Thatcham Research ‘Unsung’ safety advances to be rewarded Prize open to cars achieving five Euro NCAP stars BERKSHIRE, UK -- December 7, 2015: What Car? and Thatcham Research will crown Britain’s safest car at the annual What Car? Car of the Year Awards ceremony on ... Continue reading

2015 LA Auto Show Press Pass Coverage +VIDEO

2015 LA Auto Show Press Pass Coverage +VIDEO

2015 LA Auto Show Press Pass Coverage ... Continue reading

A.M. Best Special Report: Despite Notable Recovery in U.S. Commercial Auto Segment, Uncertainty Remains

A.M. Best Special Report: Despite Notable Recovery in U.S. Commercial Auto Segment, Uncertainty Remains

The U.S. commercial automobile insurance industry showed marked improvement in 2014 from the past couple of years; however, despite the improved performance, the sector faces challenges that could negatively impact results over the near term, according to a new A.M. Best special report. The Best’s Special Report, ... Continue reading

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