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September Commercial Truck Market Prices Mildly Downward

September Commercial Truck Market Prices Mildly Downward

In the October edition of their commercial truck Guidelines report, NADA Used Car Guide analysts concluded September retail volume was depressed, wholesale volume was strong, and pricing in both channels was mildly downward. The trend is similar to what previous reports from the authority on the used commercial truck m ... Continue reading

LA Auto Show's MPG Motoring Invitational Celebrates Italian Automotive Heritage

LA Auto Show's MPG Motoring Invitational Celebrates Italian Automotive Heritage

Featured marque Alfa Romeo will unveil a new vehicle at the event Nov. 18 -- Open to all registered Press & Trade Day attendees from 7-9 am on Nov. 18 -- More than 35 historic and unique vehicles on display curated by Desert Concorso, a new classic car event in Palm Springs, Calif. -- Notable icons, influencers, tastem ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015: VW, VW, Mazda3 Stop-Sale, Recalls Of Course, Autonomous Legalities

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015: VW, VW, Mazda3 Stop-Sale, Recalls Of Course, Autonomous Legalities

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest - October 5-11, 2015* One of the big questions about the adoption of autonomous cars is that of legal liability - who will be responsible in the event of the inevitable crash caused by the system. Will it be the owner, the automaker, suppliers who make the sensors or even those re ... Continue reading

The New Range Rover Evoque Convertible - All Terrain Testing +VIDEO

The New Range Rover Evoque Convertible - All Terrain Testing +VIDEO

The All-New Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be the most capable convertible in the world when it debuts in November after completing Land Rover’s punishing development and testing programme with flying colours. Hot on the heels of last week’s London takeover, where six full-scale wireframe sculptures show ... Continue reading

First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

First Drive: 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor DRESDEN - September 2015: The fact that Mercedes-Benz has already face lifted the A-Class does not mean the compact model has not been successful. Since its market introduction, just three years ago, the model has been quite successful. Expanding the presence in the compact segmen ... Continue reading

Kia Soul EV Takes the Cross County Electric Challenge +VIDEO

Kia Soul EV Takes the Cross County Electric Challenge +VIDEO

◾Challenge: race from York to Carlisle castles using electricity alone ◾Undulating and diverse 122 mile route for the Soul EV, fully electrified route for the train ◾Nail biting finish in the foreground of Carlisle castle ◾Feature web video available for use without copyright or restrictions YOR ... Continue reading

Open from 11 October 2015 until 18 January 2016: Daimler Design Exhibition at the Municipal Gallery in Sindelfingen

Open from 11 October 2015 until 18 January 2016: Daimler Design Exhibition at the Municipal Gallery in Sindelfingen

The title says it all: "Daimler Design – Unexpected Moments" is the name of the exhibition which will be on show at the municipal gallery in Sindelfingen from 11 October 2015. The exhibition provides insights into the diverse spectrum of work in the field of design - from smart through Mercedes-Benz cars to the la ... Continue reading

Global Carsharing Services Revenue Is Expected to Reach $6.5 Billion in 2024

Global Carsharing Services Revenue Is Expected to Reach $6.5 Billion in 2024

Carsharing innovations continue to grow this well-established industry, report finds BOULDER, CO -- Oct. 9, 2015: A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global carsharing market, examining the key societal benefits of vehicle sharing and the state of ownership and service models, with market forecasts extendi ... Continue reading

New Power Features Installation Complete at NRG Park

New Power Features Installation Complete at NRG Park

Today NRG Energy announces the completion of an energy technology project at NRG Park®, the 350-acre sports and entertainment complex encompassing NRG Stadium® and surrounding facilities. The efficient and renewable energy installations include solar panels, mobile phone power stations, electric vehicle charging ... Continue reading

Honda to Debut 2016 CBR500R at AIMExpo

Honda to Debut 2016 CBR500R at AIMExpo

American Honda has a full slate of activities planned for its display at next week’s American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo), including the world debut of the updated 2016 CBR500R. Dealers and consumers attending the event, which will be held October 15-18 at Orlando, Florida’s Orange County Conventi ... Continue reading

Classic and Sports Car --The London Show Reveals Full Details of Aston Marting Celebration

Classic and Sports Car --The London Show Reveals Full Details of Aston Marting Celebration

One of Britain’s best-loved luxury car manufacturers, Aston Martin, will be celebrated in grand style at the inaugural Classic & Sports Car – The London Show, with a stunning collection of some of the luxury brand’s most iconic models, from the oldest-surviving to the very latest. Seven of Aston Martin’s handbuilt ... Continue reading

All New Jaguar XF to Star at Wired2015

All New Jaguar XF to Star at Wired2015

Jaguar’s all-new XF selected as central showcase for the WIRED2015 – WIRED magazine’s annual two-day flagship event bringing the WIRED world to life WIRED2015 takes place from 15 – 16 October at Tobacco Dock, London E1 Jaguar Land Rover to showcase future technologies and research projects including ... Continue reading

MOTOsafety Challenges Parents During National Teen Driver Safety Week

MOTOsafety Challenges Parents During National Teen Driver Safety Week

MOTOsafety, the #1 solution on the market that prevents teen accidents on the road, is promoting National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 18-24, 2015) with resources to support parents in the "5 to Drive Campaign." According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the goal of this campaign is to encoura ... Continue reading

Abarth Sales Up 113%

Abarth Sales Up 113%

Abarth’s continued growth in the UK is illustrated in this weeks new car registrations figures, which show the best September, and the best month ever, in the UK for the performance car brand. In a fantastic September, Abarth sold 706 cars – up 113 per cent on the 331 sold in the same period last year. Year-t ... Continue reading

Jeep UK Posts 175% September Rise

Jeep UK Posts 175% September Rise

Jeep’s continued popularity in the UK is illustrated in this week's new car registrations figures, which show the best September ever, and the third-best month ever, in the UK for the legendary 4x4 manufacturer. There was an almost 200 per cent year-on-year sales hike too, as the extra interest generated by the br ... Continue reading

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