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TomTom to Power Routing for Mercedes Me App

TomTom to Power Routing for Mercedes Me App

TomTom (TOM2) today announced that its navigation services are now available in the new Mercedes me app, recently launched by Daimler. The Mercedes me app offers a range of “Mercedes connect me” services including remote status and maintenance management as well as the latest information about traffic delays ... Continue reading

Design Updates, Enhanced Tech and New Higher-Level Trim Make the Fun and Efficient 2016 CR-Z Hybrid Sport Coupe More Stylish and Feature Rich

Design Updates, Enhanced Tech and New Higher-Level Trim Make the Fun and Efficient 2016 CR-Z Hybrid Sport Coupe More Stylish and Feature Rich

Combining new, more aggressive styling, upgraded standard and available features and sporty handling, the 2016 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid goes on sale November 3 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP)1 ranging from $20,295 for the CR-Z LX with 6-speed manual transmission (MT) to $25,090 for the new EX-L with ... Continue reading

Nissan Invites Fans to Keep their Eyes on the Altima

Nissan Invites Fans to Keep their Eyes on the Altima

ALT16 Challenge" contest showcases new 2016 model on social media, offers cash prizes NASHVILLE, TN -- November 2, 2015: The new 2016 Nissan Altima is stunning, agile and smart. Are you? “This campaign will have our fans doing a double-take or two as they take a look online.” Tweet this Starting today, Nissan ... Continue reading

Why Is Getting US Off Gasoline So Important to The Auto Channel?

Why Is Getting US Off Gasoline So Important to The Auto Channel?

Engine fuel and energy technology doesn't just power automobiles, it powers our entire economy. No, I take that back, it powers the world's economy. The automobile industry is the world's largest and most important industry. If we, the people in all democratic countries, can find a new and better way to fuel vehicles; ... Continue reading

2015 Tokyo Auto Show

2015 Tokyo Auto Show

SEE ALSO: 2015 Tokyo Auto Show Guide (PDF) As in the previous show, the information publication/venue pamphlet “Tokyo Motor Show News” will be issued daily. It will not only be an effective venue guide, but will also feature articles and daily coverage written by dedicated editing staff as a tool to convey th ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 26-Nov 1, 2015: Tokyo, Great New Diesels For Europe (Not USA), 2016 Camaro Cometh, Of Course Recalls

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 26-Nov 1, 2015: Tokyo, Great New Diesels For Europe (Not USA), 2016 Camaro Cometh, Of Course Recalls

* Center stage at the Tokyo Motor Show press previews are cars that don't pollute, drive themselves and entertain passengers with on-line social media and movies. Why? Not unlike the U.S., Japan's younger generation is not interested in owning or driving cars and car companies are trying to woo them back. * One of the ... Continue reading

AlertDriving Updates US-Based Interactive Defensive Driver Training Program

AlertDriving Updates US-Based Interactive Defensive Driver Training Program

AlertDriving, the global leader in driver risk management, today announced that its Defensive Driver Training now features enhanced video quality filmed in major metropolitan areas across the United States. For US-based fleets, the updates include crisp, High-Definition footage in major cities from coast to coast— ... Continue reading

Audi TT Drives Into Viewers' Imaginations In New Stunt-Driving Television Commercial +VIDEO

Audi TT Drives Into Viewers' Imaginations In New Stunt-Driving Television Commercial +VIDEO

Just as the original Audi TT captured the minds and imaginations of consumers with innovative styling and timeless design, the all-new 2016 Audi TT continues to fascinate with driver-focused performance and groundbreaking technology. ... Continue reading

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Named Best Value On Road At Active Lifestyle Vehicle Of The Year Awards Program +VIDEO

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Named Best Value On Road At Active Lifestyle Vehicle Of The Year Awards Program +VIDEO

The new 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander was just named "Best Value on Road" at the 12th annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle of the Year awards held in Chandler, Arizona. Attended by nearly 100 members of the Phoenix Automotive Press Association and local athletes, the Outlander rose above other vehicles in its class, proving its ... Continue reading

Save Your Life with the Newest Emergency Hammer

Save Your Life with the Newest Emergency Hammer

The newest emergency hammer on the market is now available. The resqhammer™ by resqme, Inc. is a must-have window breaker and seat belt cutter in one with a modern and ergonomic design. The resqhammer is compatible with the company's best-selling tool, resqme® – the original keychain car escape tool – ... Continue reading

Eight Top HBCUs Form Epic 2016 Honda Battle of the Bands Lineup

Eight Top HBCUs Form Epic 2016 Honda Battle of the Bands Lineup

Tickets Availab le Now for the HBCU Marchi TORRANCE, CA -- October 30, 2015: The votes are in and the lineup is set. Students, alumni and fans from America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have helped select eight top marching bands to perform at the Honda Battle of the Bands Invitational Showcase, ... Continue reading

Scion Pairs Sports and Style for 2016 FR-S Release Series 2.0

Scion Pairs Sports and Style for 2016 FR-S Release Series 2.0

Drivers of the 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 will look better than ever in the most stylish version of the sports car ever offered. The new FR-S Release Series 2.0 comes with luxurious appointments and premium features, and with just 1,000 vehicles available, it’s the most elusive and exclusive Scion Release ... Continue reading

Recall: 2008-2009 Honda Accord Sedan

Recall: 2008-2009 Honda Accord Sedan

Side and/or side curtain airbags may inadvertently deploy if the ignition is on and a door is forcefully slammed or there is a significant impact to the vehicle underbody. Issue arises from side impact deployment threshold specification; Not a hardware or supplier issue. Free software update will adjust the deployment ... Continue reading

Porsche Examines Macan S and Macan Turbo Vehicles

Porsche Examines Macan S and Macan Turbo Vehicles

Possible leak in low-pressure line -- affected customers will be contacted directly Voluntary safety recall: Porsche is conducting an examination of 58,881 Macan S and Macan Turbo vehicles around the world, of which 21,835 are in the United States and 3,490 are in Canada. The reason for this move is a possible leak in ... Continue reading

All New GLC Begins Production in China, Heralds Next Stage of Expansion for Beijing Benz

All New GLC Begins Production in China, Heralds Next Stage of Expansion for Beijing Benz

GLC is already the second all-new SUV model to kick-off local production at Beijing Benz in 2015 Hubertus Troska: “The GLC is the latest proof for the tremendous development of our local production footprint. In 2015 BBAC will see for the first time ever an annual output of over 200,000 units.” Start of produ ... Continue reading

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