Self-Driving Uber Hits and Kills Pedestrian
Mar 19, 2018
TEMPE, AZ - March 19, 2018: Just minutes ago, AP released a report that a self-driving Uber vehicle struck and killed a female pedestrian. The repo0rt states: "Uber's testing was halted after police in a Phoenix suburb said one of its self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian overnight Sunday. ... Continue reading
INFINITI Ranks No. 1 Overall in 2018 J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Index
Mar 16, 2018
INFINITI earned top honors, taking the No. 1 spot industry-wide in the J.D. Power 2018 Customer Service Index (CSI) Study. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Pricing for Refreshed 2019 Sorento
Mar 16, 2018
Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced pricing for the 2019 Sorento SUV. Offered in five trim levels – L, LX, EX, SX and SX-Limited, the Sorento is a compelling offer with its base MSRP of $25,9901 for the FWD L. Refined and rugged, the refreshed Sorento touts a number of visual and feature enhancements, including ne ... Continue reading
Bentley and Tina Guo – The Sound Of Electric +VIDEO
Mar 16, 2018
Bentley Motors has announcing an exciting new partnership with world-renowned cellist, Tina Guo. Guo recently composed, performed and produced the launch music for the first luxury hybrid vehicle in the world – the Bentayga Hybrid – and will work closely with Bentley throughout 2018 with a schedule of live performa ... Continue reading
The Perfect Lifestyle: Volkswagen Amarok Picks Up Another Industry Accolade
Mar 16, 2018
The multi-talented Volkswagen Amarok has added to its impressive award collection by driving off with Professional pick-up and 4x4 magazine’s Lifestyle Pickup of the Year 2018 title. The reigning International Pickup of the Year comfortably eclipsed its rivals to take top honours. ... Continue reading
Audi Expands Traffic Light Information to Washington, DC +VIDEO
Mar 15, 2018
Audi of America announced that more than 600 intersections in the District of Columbia support the “time-to-green” feature of Traffic Light Information. “This initiative represents the kind of innovation that is critical for us to advance the traffic safety goals of Vision Zero,” said Mayor Bowser. ... Continue reading
Elegant and Minimalist: Kia Hints at All-New K900 Cabin Design
Mar 15, 2018
Kia Motors has previewed the interior design of the all-new K900 flagship luxury sedan in a sketch released today. Like the exterior, the cabin of the new K900 has been created in close collaboration between Kia’s global design headquarters in Namyang, Korea and the brand’s U.S. design studio in Irvine, California. ... Continue reading
Toyota, Project Lead The Way Paves New Paths to Next-Generation STEM Careers
Mar 15, 2018
Toyota, together with Project Lead the Way (PLTW), awarded $290,000 in grants to 22 K-12 schools in Southwest Indiana to help prepare students for the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) jobs. The grants, funded by the Toyota USA Foundation, provide curriculum focused on computer scienc ... Continue reading
Three Audi Jubilees at Techno Classica
Mar 14, 2018
Audi Tradition celebrates three big anniversaries at the Techno Classica in Essen from 21 to 25 March. The 50-year-old history of the Audi 100 will be the leading brand presentation theme at the world's largest exhibition of classic vehicles. ... Continue reading
Ford Issues Safety Recalls for Fusion, Focus and Lincoln MKZ Vehicles
Mar 14, 2018
Ford Motor Company is issuing two safety recalls in North America. Details are as follows: Select 2014-18 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles for loose steering wheel bolts that could lead to a steering wheel detaching from steering column Ford is issuing a safety recall in North America for approximately 1.3 million ... Continue reading
Lexus Draws New 'Black' Line for its RC F Sport Models
Mar 14, 2018
One of the most dynamic cars in the Lexus lineup, the RC coupe, has pushed the limits of design and performance since its introduction in 2014. This month, that tradition continues as Lexus rolls out the RC F SPORT Black Line Special Edition at the 2018 New York Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Best-Ever February for BMW Group Global Sales
Mar 14, 2018
Once again, sales at the BMW Group have achieved new heights with total sales in February up 5.8% (178,910). So far this year, a total of 348,459 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles have been delivered to customers around the world, which is an increase of 4.8% on the same period last year. Both figures represent new al ... Continue reading
California Special Returns for 2019 Ford Mustang +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2018
America’s favorite sports car gets even more style and technology for 2019 thanks to the revival of the legendary Mustang GT California Special, new technology features including rev-matching on 5.0-liter manual-equipped models, the first-ever custom-tuned B&O Play premium audio system for Mustang and three new vinta ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2018
Acura will hold the world debut of the all-new 2019 Acura RDX and RDX A-Spec, in production form, at the 2018 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) and via live-stream on March 28 at 12:15 p.m. ET. The third-generation RDX, launching mid-2018, is the first in a new generation of Acura products featuring the brand’ ... Continue reading
All-New 2019 Infiniti QX50 Named 'Car Of The Show' at Twin Cities Auto Show +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2018
The all-new 2019 INFINITI QX50 luxury crossover made its debut this year with a combination of world-first technologies, standout design and a luxurious interior, which is why Twin Cities Auto Show has named it this year's "Car of the Show." Auto show attendees can enter to win a two-year lease of the 2019 QX50. ... Continue reading
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