First Drive Review: 2016 Honda Civic Type R +VIDEO
Jun 27, 2015
Great Car for Road and Track By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - June 2015: The world premiere of the new Honda Civic Type R did not go unnoticed. Fans had eagerly been waiting for five years to see the high performance version of the latest generation Civic. Finally, in March, the Japanese beast was unv ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2015
The BMW Group unveiled the MINI brand’s new product and brand strategy at the MINI Clubman world premiere in Berlin this week. Design, authenticity and long-term value define the new brand image, which will initially be seen in a newly-designed logo, new font and new visuals. The brand will also explore new appro ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2015
Designed as an uncompromised manifestation of the Lotus spirit, the new car is focused on providing an undiluted driving experience, and underlines the company’s ability to deliver legendary handling and blistering speed. ... Continue reading
New MINI Clubman--Re-Energized
Jun 26, 2015
Another new chapter has opened in the regeneration of the MINI model family, with the debut of the new MINI Clubman. Following the success of the re-energised MINI 3-door Hatch and the successful launch of the MINI 5-door Hatch, the new model offers customers a premium vehicle featuring the highest level of ride refine ... Continue reading
Braced for Impact: Toyota's Crash Dummy Replicate Human Reactions
Jun 26, 2015
You are in a car and you know you are about to hit something. If you are the driver, youâre likely to hit the brakes and turn the wheel; if youâre a passenger, aware of whatâs about to happen, your instinct is to brace yourself for impact. These changes in posture â relaxed or braced â arenâ ... Continue reading
@MercedesAMGDTM on Social Networking Sites
Jun 26, 2015
This weekend, #DTM will stage races five and six at the Norisring. The @MercedesAMGDTM team intends to introduce its new official Instagram channel, www.instagram.com/MercedesAMGDTM, just in time for this high point to the season at Nurembergs street circuit. ... Continue reading
Hertz First to Launch Rentals of All-New Volvo XC90 +VIDEO
Jun 26, 2015
Volvo's powerful and efficient new creation joins the Hertz Prestige Collection in the UK as Hero Model LONDON -- June 25, 2015: The Hertz Corporation is the first car rental company to offer the all-new Volvo XC90 for rent in the UK, enabling its customers to enjoy a superior experience on the road. Currently availabl ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2015
A Worthy Competitor In The Compact Sports-Luxury Sedan Class DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS From the slightly tentative IS 300 in model year 2001, the Lexus IS has carved its own niche in the compact sports-luxury sedan class. And since the massively-changed third generation debuted for model year 2014, one woul ... Continue reading
New Models Drive McLaren Growth
Jun 25, 2015
The incredible story of McLaren Automotive continues with the announcement of a second consecutive year of profitability four years since the company opened its first retailer. The achievement is considered unprecidented in todays motor industry. The company has also recorded its fourth year of sales growth and is pr ... Continue reading
Goodwood Celebrates Mazda's Motorsport Heritage
Jun 25, 2015
Mazda is the subject of the central feature at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed Immense sculpture features Le Mans-winning Mazda 787B and LM55 virtual racer GOODWOOD HOUSE, UK and LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY -- June 25, 2015: Mazda's racing heritage is the centre of attention at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed. The c ... Continue reading
Hertz First to Launch Rentals of All-New Volvo XC90
Jun 25, 2015
Volvo's powerful and efficient new creation joins the Hertz Prestige Collection in the UK as Hero Model LONDON -- June 25, 2015: The Hertz Corporation is the first car rental company to offer the all-new Volvo XC90 for rent in the UK, enabling its customers to enjoy a superior experience on the road. Currently availabl ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks North America Invests in Zonar Systems, Changes Future of Telematics
Jun 25, 2015
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and Zonar Systems, Inc. announced today that DTNA has become a minority investor in Zonar. This investment marks a milestone in DTNA's development of smarter connected vehicles and in Zonar's continued role as a leader in telematics and connectivity services. The long-term strategic ... Continue reading
Motoring Grown Up, Meet The New MINI Clubman
Jun 24, 2015
Athletic driving, a bespoke interior, and a uniquely MINI design - with incredible versatility. Newest member of MINI lineup goes on sale in U.S. in January 2016 Powered by BMW Group engine technology and architecture WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ -- June 24, 2015: As the latest addition to the MINI family, the new Clubman, unvei ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Sells Its 250,000th Electric Vehicle
Jun 24, 2015
he Renault-Nissan Alliance, the world's leader in zero-emission mobility, has sold its 250,000th electric vehicle: a white Renault ZOE sold to a French engineer. The Alliance reached the historic milestone in early June, 4 ½ years after the launch of the Nissan LEAF, the world's first mass-market zero-emission vehicle ... Continue reading
Connectivity and Security to be Vital Features in Vehicles, Finds Frost & Sullivan
Jun 24, 2015
Global Automotive Industry Outlook identifies connectivity, security and women as a significant end-user segment for luxury vehicles as key trends LONDON -- June 24, 2015: Auto sales are expected to peak in 2015, as the average age of the car parc crosses 13 years in the US and 10 years in Europe. Global sales are proj ... Continue reading
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