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Ssshh. . . .Keep It Quiet! Vauxhall Reveals Astra's Silent Secrets

Ssshh. . . .Keep It Quiet! Vauxhall Reveals Astra's Silent Secrets

Much has been written about how quiet and refined Vauxhall’s new Astra is, and now the company can reveal how this has been achieved. When the Astra arrives in the acoustic lab, it is still in the final phase of being made production-ready. Engineers, led by Bernd Justen, Vehicle Performance Manager for Vauxhall/O ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 16-22, 2015: LA Awards, LA Reveals, Comings and Goings, Tesla Talks and VW Of Course.

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Digest - November 16-22, 2015: LA Awards, LA Reveals, Comings and Goings, Tesla Talks and VW Of Course.

* The Los Angeles auto show media previews took place this week. The all-new 2016 Toyota Prius, 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio sedan, Fiat's rebirth of the 124 Spider roadster, Caddy's new XT5 crossover, the 2017 Ford Escape with two new engines and the new face of Lincoln on a revamped 2017 MKZ sedan all caught o ... Continue reading

Maserati and Cipollini Together Create the BOND Road Bike

Maserati and Cipollini Together Create the BOND Road Bike

MASERATI CIPOLLINI BOND SILENT AUCTION WILL RAISE MONEY FOR ACTION MEDICAL RESEARCH Friday,20th November 2015: To celebrate its partnership with the inaugural Rouleur Classic event, Maserati has teamed up with Italian bike brand, Cipollini to create a one-of-a-kind Maserati Cipollini BOND road bike. The stunning bike, ... Continue reading

Car Question ? Live From NY It's Auto Lab, Nov 21, 2015

Car Question ? Live From NY It's Auto Lab, Nov 21, 2015

Car Question ? Live From NY It's Auto Lab, Nov 21, 2015 ... Continue reading

Cao Fei and John Baldessari to create the next BMW Art Cars

Cao Fei and John Baldessari to create the next BMW Art Cars

Racing tradition to be continued with the BMW M6 GT3 MUNICH/NEW YORK -- November 19, 2015: Following commissions by Jenny Holzer (1999), Olafur Elíasson (2007) and Jeff Koons (2010), the BMW Art Car series will now be continued. On the occasion of the series’ 40th anniversary, a jury of distinguished museum dir ... Continue reading

Dr. Michael Steiner Becomes Volkswagen Group Compliance Commisioner

Dr. Michael Steiner Becomes Volkswagen Group Compliance Commisioner

Herndon, Va., November 18, 2015 – Dr. Michael Steiner (51), until now Head of Total Vehicle Development/Quality at Porsche, has been appointed Compliance Commissioner at the Volkswagen Group effective as of November 16, 2015. In this function Steiner reports directly to the CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Ma ... Continue reading

Tesla Updates Detroit

Tesla Updates Detroit

TESLA UPDATE By Steve Purdy and Martha Hindes The Auto Channel, Michigan Bureau Photo by Bob Benko Detroit, MI November 20, 2015; Tesla Vice President of Corporate and Business Development, Diarmuid O’Connell, came before the Automotive Press Association in Detroit today offering an update on the company’s cu ... Continue reading

All-New Hyundai Tucson wins Best Family Car 2015 at Recombu Awards

All-New Hyundai Tucson wins Best Family Car 2015 at Recombu Awards

All-New Tucson claims prestigious title at Recombu award ceremony Hyundai Motor’s newest SUV praised for his style, practicality and value-for-money Tucson voted for by panel of experienced journalists HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- November 20, 2015: The All-New Hyundai Tucson has been named ‘Best Family Car 2015’ ... Continue reading

3D Printing Helps Ford to Develop All-New Ford GT

3D Printing Helps Ford to Develop All-New Ford GT

Advanced 3D print technology is used in the development of Ford vehicles including the all-new Ford GT supercar 3D printing can deliver prototypes in hours, enabling designers and engineers to test and refine new designs and innovations quickly Printed prototype parts for the Ford GT included the steering wheel, paddle ... Continue reading

Scion's Next Icon: World Debut of C-HR Concept Car at Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO

Scion's Next Icon: World Debut of C-HR Concept Car at Los Angeles Auto Show +VIDEO

When the designers for the Scion C-HR Concept began their research, they were told by young urban creative customers, “Polarizing is ok. Boring is not.” That sentiment was evident today as the Scion C-HR Concept had its World Debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. With an iconic design that also incorporates fun ... Continue reading

Toyota Spokesman Sees Challenges Ahead for Internet of Cars

Toyota Spokesman Sees Challenges Ahead for Internet of Cars

As we move closer to the day when automated driving, vehicle to vehicle communication and artificial intelligence are a reality, automakers must continue to address concerns about privacy and cybersecurity threats, said a Toyota spokesman. “As the ecosystem continues to evolve beyond the automotive companies, resp ... Continue reading

If You're Interested In Workplace Equality, You Might Want To Work For Toyota

If You're Interested In Workplace Equality, You Might Want To Work For Toyota

HRC Recognizes Toyota as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality PLANO, TX -- November 19, 2015: What’s not to love about respecting people for the job they do and creating an environment that’s always improving? According to the Human Rights Campaign, Toyota is all over it. The same company that brings you th ... Continue reading

Cadillac CTS V-Sport Named 2016 Car and Driver 10 Best

Cadillac CTS V-Sport Named 2016 Car and Driver 10 Best

Car and Driver magazine today announced that the 2016 Cadillac CTS V-Sport is one of the magazine’s 10 Best cars. A CTS model has received the publication’s highest accolade every year since the 2014 model-year redesign. This is the eighth year a CTS model has made the list. The CTS/CTS-V was named a 10 Best ... Continue reading

GM First To Offer 'Box Delete' Option on All Truck Classifications

GM First To Offer 'Box Delete' Option on All Truck Classifications

Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models round out flexible portfolio Customers who rely on Chevrolet and GMC trucks to get their work done can now modify all sizes of trucks with a “box delete” option. General Motors is making the option available to fleet and retail customers on its 1500 two-wheel drive an ... Continue reading

GM and U.S. Army to Demonstrate Extreme Off-Road Hydrogen Fuel Cell Chevrolet Colorado

GM and U.S. Army to Demonstrate Extreme Off-Road Hydrogen Fuel Cell Chevrolet Colorado

Agreement focused on proving unique utility and viability of fuel cell propulsion General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center (TARDEC) are modifying a Chevrolet Colorado midsize pickup truck to run on a commercial hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system and will expose the t ... Continue reading

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