The Best and Funniest Automotive Ad This Year +VIDEO
Oct 15, 2015
Napa 200,000 Mile Club; YO! By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL I just came across the funniest automotive video ad that I've seen in a long time. I'd rank it alongside the fantastic in-car dashcam video produced earlier this year by the Dover Police Department. This video features three ... Continue reading
2016 Acura RDX AWD Advance Option Package Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Oct 15, 2015
The 2016 Acura RDX offers a great combination of style, substance, performance, and safety DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Introduced for 2007 as a sporty alternative in the luxury compact crossover segment, the Acura RDX got a major revision with the debut of the second generation for 2013. Little besides the na ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Diesel Scandal Speeds Up Development Of Electrified Drive Lines
Oct 15, 2015
New Phaeton will be the all-electric flagship By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE, October 15, 2015. Explaining the skullduggery, cheating of Volkswagen itself is not necessary. The issue has been addressed in the media in such a noisy way that you may think that all drivers of a Volkswagen diesel model ar ... Continue reading
London Mayor Johnson Unveils Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV + VIDEO
Oct 15, 2015
On the day the Mayor of London Boris Johnson unveiled the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV in Tokyo, latest new car sales figure analysis has shown booming demand for plug-in cars. Some 20,992 motorists have made the leap to plug-in hybrids and EVs so far in 2015 with the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV topping the charts, outs ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils Global Electrification Strategy
Oct 15, 2015
Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, has announced one of the automotive industryâs most comprehensive electrification strategies in which plug-in hybrids will be introduced across its entire range. It will develop an entirely new range of electrified smaller cars and build a fully electric car for sale by 2019. As ... Continue reading
Scania Adds Hybrid Truck to Its Market Leading Range of Vehicles for Alternative Fuels
Oct 15, 2015
Scania has now begun a comprehensive launch of a full range of products with alternative fuels and powertrains for Euro 6. The drive is a decisive step in the company's long-term commitment to offering the widest range of sustainÂable transport solutions. The highlight of the programme is a Scania-developed hybrid t ... Continue reading
Oct 15, 2015
The vehicle automation market is primarily driven by a desire to reduce traffic accidents and conserve energy, report finds BOULDER, CO -- Oct. 15, 2015: A new Leaderboard Report from Navigant Research examines the strategy and execution of 18 original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including company profiles and rank ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-AMG: Extending the AMG Sports Model Line
Oct 15, 2015
Mercedes-AMG is extending its offering of AMG sports models. The GLE 450 AMG 4MATIC is already the third vehicle in this new line. The power SUV facilitates a further, attractive way of entering the AMG performance world. The hallmark characteristics of the sports models include the enhanced engine output and the highe ... Continue reading
GM Sold 7.2 Million Vehicles in the First Nine Months of 2015
Oct 15, 2015
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) sold 7.2 million vehicles globally in the first nine months of 2015. The company posted sales increases in four of its five largest markets, with record sales in China and strong retail sales gains in the United States. Total sales were down 1 percent, due primarily to the companys previ ... Continue reading
Ford to Deliver More Power to Employees; Network of Charging Stations to Expand
Oct 15, 2015
Ford Motor Company is highlighting its commitment to plug-in electric vehicles by expanding efforts to provide more workplace charging stations to employees across the United States and Canada. The automaker began installing charging stations in September 2014, and currently has 145 units available for employee use at ... Continue reading
September Used Vehicle Prices Fall, Volkswagen's Diesel Situation Prompts Fallout Analysis
Oct 15, 2015
In the October Guidelines report, NADA Used Car Guide analysts concluded September wholesale prices of vehicles up to eight years old fell by 3.4 percent compared to August. From a historical perspective, September's loss was more severe than what's been recorded during the same period in previous years. Jonathan Banks ... Continue reading
Honda to Add 120 EV Chargers to Torrance Campus
Oct 15, 2015
New installation includes a publicly accessible 50kW DC "fast" charger to support the local community and I-405/I-110 freeway drivers - Expansion will increase electric vehicle miles traveled by Honda associates for commuting and local use - Activity complements California's Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan TOR ... Continue reading
Toyota Takes You "Back to the Future" + VIDEO
Oct 15, 2015
Actors Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd Reunite to Showcase the Toyota Mirai; The Future Begins October 21 Get ready for 1.21 gigawatts of fun. Just as Back to the Future fans are gearing up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Marty McFlyâs and Doc Brownâs adventures, Toyota teased plans to mark the film ... Continue reading
10 Best New-Car Deals For October 2015
Oct 15, 2015
The editors at Kelley Blue Book have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals for new cars available in October 2015 from a variety of auto manufacturers. "This month's list of standout deals includes everything from a three-row luxury SUV to a hybrid, along with several mainstream sedan ... Continue reading
2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Named Best Buy Award Finalist
Oct 15, 2015
The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander, with its bold new design and more than 100 improvements, has been named a finalist in the Midsize SUV segment of the 2016 Kelley Blue Book's Best Buy Awards. The 2016 Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com Best Buy Awards honor the top new model-year vehicle choices available in the U.S. market. "Wit ... Continue reading
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