BMW is partner of Art Basel in Miami Beach 2015
Nov 26, 2015
Presentation of BMW Art Journey, and the BMW Art Car by César Manrique. Miami. From December 3 to 6, Miami Beach will once again take centre stage in the international art world. For the 14th time running, the famous art fair will take place in Florida, supported once again by its official partner BMW. 267 of the wo ... Continue reading
HOW TO BUILD A CAR - Steve Purdy Book Review
Nov 25, 2015
HOW TO BUILD A CAR A high-speed adventure of mechanics, teamwork and friendship Written By Saskia Lacey Illustrated By Martin Sodomka Published by Walter Foster, Jr., an imprint of Quarto Publishing Group, USA $14.95 at www.QuartoKnows.com and wherever books are sold BOOK REVIEW By Steve Purdy, Senior Editor The Auto C ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Presents Technical Measures for EA 189
Nov 25, 2015
Next step in solving the NOx exhaust emissions issue in Europe Minor hardware measures for the 1.6TDI engines 2.0 TDI engines only need a software update Target: no adverse effects on fuel consumption and performance WOLFSBURG -- November 25, 2015: The clarification and solution of the diesel issue is progressing. The ... Continue reading
New FIAT 500 wins City Car Award
Nov 25, 2015
The new FIAT 500 TwinAir 85hp has scooped the City Car Award in the Next Green Car Awards 2015. The Next Green Car judging panel praised that the revised look of the FIAT 500, which has successfully refreshed the iconic design that made the car such a success in the UK, while the new interior is complimented for its im ... Continue reading
It's Alcantara For Both Sport And Luxury At Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 25, 2015
Offering both sportiness and luxury, a wide variety of new cars hit the show floor at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show (Nov 20-29) featuring premium interior refinements in Alcantara®, the Italian-made luxury material that combines innovative techniques and stylistic finishes for many automakers. Porsche's LA offerin ... Continue reading
Jeep Announces New Cherokee Night Eagle Limited Edition
Nov 25, 2015
Plans to continue the success of the remarkable Jeep Cherokee range of 4x4 vehicles have been announced, with details of a stylish new Cherokee âNight Eagleâ version. SLOUGH, UK -- November 25, 2015: Based on the Longitude âPlusâ mid-trim level, Cherokee Night Eagle features black styling cues which ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2015
OCA Selects OASIS as the Standard Development Organization for Electric Vehicle Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) AMSTERDAM -- November 25, 2015 ; The Open Charge Alliance (OCA), a global consortium of public and private electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure leaders, today announced it has chosen to standardize the Open ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Projected to Increase 7% in November
Nov 25, 2015
Sales Growth Driven by Leases and Long-Term Loans of 72 Months and Longer WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- November 24, 2015: Total and retail new light-vehicle sales in November are expected to increase 7% on a selling-day-adjusted basis, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. ... Continue reading
Americans Drive a Combined Average of 25 Billion Miles During the Holiday Season
Nov 25, 2015
Bridgestone survey reveals only 26 percent of Snowbelt drivers will equip their vehicles with winter tires this year Winter weather is here â just in time for many Americans to embark on holiday road trips. According to an online survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) and fielded by Harris Poll ... Continue reading
Daimler Establishes its Own Warranty Insurer: Mercedes-Benz Versicherung AG
Nov 25, 2015
Newly established Mercedes-Benz Versicherung AG is going to offer warranty insurance in Germany in 2016 Warranty insurance becoming increasingly important STUTTGART -- November 25, 2015: The automobiles on Germanyâs roads have a steadily longer service life. According to a recent study, it has now risen to nine ye ... Continue reading
Nearly 200 Compressed Natural Gas-Powered Trucks Now Serving Gardena, CA
Nov 25, 2015
GARDENA, Calif., Nov. 24, 2015 -- Republic Services announced today the addition of 11 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers in the Gardena, California area. The CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and bring the total number of natural gas vehicles operate ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Museum: Motorsport Safety: Special Exhibition 'Safety Cars'
Nov 25, 2015
The "Safety Cars" special exhibition launches on 1 December 2015 at the Mercedes-Benz Museum. The exhibition in Collections Hall 5 honours the unique story of the Mercedes-Benz Safety Car. The brand has been providing all of these special vehicles in Formula 1 since 1996. Until 17 April 2016, the exhibition will showca ... Continue reading
Large Swedish Customer Acquires Four Setra Buses
Nov 25, 2015
Bergkvarabuss from Kalmar buys S 515 HDH and two S 431 DT models Further double-decker bus for Hamburg subsidiary Elite Traffic Scandinavian bus company celebrates 40th anniversary STUTTGART/KALMA -- November 25, 2015: The Swedish company Bergkvarabuss is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the acquisition of four ne ... Continue reading
FCA US Statement Regarding Global MEGA Tax Credit Amendment
Nov 25, 2015
FCA US LLC values its productive partnership with the State of Michigan and its residents.The amended tax credit agreement with the MEDC provides greater economic certainty for all parties, caps the value of tax credits FCA US can claim, and requires the Company to make an additional $1 billion capital investment over ... Continue reading
Nov 25, 2015
From virtual torture testing in supercomputers to purpose-built potholes, Ford has tough tested the all-new Super Duty â the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever â to make sure itâs ready for popular aftermarket cargo box equipment that ranges from glass racks to salt spreaders. ... Continue reading
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