U.S. & Chinese Leaders Go Electric at 2015 Climate Leaders Summit
Sep 17, 2015
BYD Electric Buses used at U.S-China Climate Leaders Summit LOS ANGELES, Sept. 16, 2015 -- 400 of the most important leaders in the free world gathered in Los Angeles this week to collaborate on strategies to improve global stewardship and battle man-made factors effecting climate change. ... Continue reading
Watch as Honda Debuts Dynamic New 10th Generation Civic Sedan for North America
Sep 17, 2015
Honda took to YouTube today to unveil an all-new, dynamically styled 10th-generation 2016 Civic Sedan, slated for sale in the U.S. this fall. With a more athletic stance and sportier driving position, the 2016 Civic Sedan is a new-from-the-ground-up design intended to recapture the sporty character of Civic while creat ... Continue reading
Mazda Receives German Design Awards in Three Categories
Sep 17, 2015
Global Design Team, CX-3 and Bike by KODO Concept Recognized-- HIROSHIMA, Japan, Sept. 17, 2015 -- Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that the company received three awards in the Automotive Brand Contest. The company's global design team, Mazda CX-3 and Bike by KODO concept were honoured at an award ceremony at t ... Continue reading
Little Rappers Become Stars Through NASCAR +VIDEO
Sep 17, 2015
By Aaron Burns Reprinted by permission of NASCAR Pole Position Officially Licensed NASCAR publication - Source for all things NASCAR Wearing a black bicycle helmet, black-and-silver shorts and a bright green shirt that says "Play hard, practice harder," Caleb C. gets to work on another rap video. This isn't the type of ... Continue reading
Quanergy Systems Named to Top 10 List of Automotive Startups for 2015
Sep 17, 2015
Quanergy Systems, Inc. has been chosen by the Los Angeles Auto Showâs Connected Car Expo (CCE) as one of the Top 10 Automotive Startups⢠(Top 10) for its disruptive LiDAR-based smart sensing solutions for real-time 3D mapping and object detection, tracking and classification. Quanergy was chosen because of it ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Vs. Consumer Reports 2015 Best and Worst Cars
Sep 16, 2015
Auto Central September 16, 2015; The October 2015 issue of Consumer Reports features lots of car stuff, including their Best and Worst of 2015 and a close up look at small SUV's. We thought that our readership would be interested in reading what The Auto Channel's senior editor's had to say about those same cars. Altho ... Continue reading
It's a First: SsangYong Tivoli Nominated for Car of the Year
Sep 16, 2015
The newly launched SsangYong Tivoli compact SUV has been nominated for World Car of The Year (WCOTY) 2016, the first ever nomination for SsangYong. Just 20 new cars have been nominated for the 2016 World Car of the Year title, which is independently recognised as the number one car award in the world. Now in its eleven ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2015
The automotive industry is changing fundamentally, things are speeding up. Alongside âglobalisationâ, another megatrend is âdigitalisationâ â also known in an economic context as âIndustry 4.0â. Mercedes-Benz is a pioneer in this development. The inventor of the automobile is actively ... Continue reading
Sep 16, 2015
Mercedes-Benz is setting benchmarks in automotive fascination and innovative power with five world premieres at the IAA 2015. No fewer than four new models expand the line-up of Mercedes Dream Cars â the new C-Class Coupé and the new S-Class Cabriolet, each in two standalone versions from Mercedes-Benz and Merc ... Continue reading
Honda Builds 30 Millionth Automobile in North America
Sep 16, 2015
Honda marked a major milestone today as the company's eight auto plants in the United States, Canada and Mexico reached the 30 million mark in total automobile production. Honda started auto production in North America in Marysville, Ohio, on Nov. 1, 1982. Last year, more than 97 percent of the Honda and Ac ... Continue reading
Toyota C-HR Concept Gets a Step Closer to Production
Sep 16, 2015
The Toyota C-HR concept, a stylish and compact hybrid crossover, has been updated with the intention of launching a mass-market version in the not-so-distant future. The new five-door model is currently on display at the 2015 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show (September 15―27). The Toyota C-HR Concept was created to explo ... Continue reading
Mopar Showcases Modified Jeep Vehicles at 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show
Sep 16, 2015
The Mopar brand revealed today at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) a trio of Jeep® branded show vehicles modified with a selection of parts and accessories. The Jeep Cherokee KrawLer, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Sunriser and Jeep Renegade Trailhawk demonstrate how Mopar can help personalize the customer jou ... Continue reading
California Embraces Electric Vehicles
Sep 16, 2015
The state has cornered the market on plug-in cars, with 45% of U.S. sales. ​SACRAMENTO September 16, 2015; NACS Daily reported that California has become the leading state for electric cars, the Sacramento Bee reports. The Golden State generates 45% of U.S. sales of electric vehicles (nearly 150,000 sold since 20 ... Continue reading
OK! - Gas and Grass Stations Opening in Colorado
Sep 16, 2015
The stations will offer fuel and medical marijuana. ​COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. September 16, 2015; NACS Daily reported that starting next month, drivers will be able to fill up at the pump and purchase medical marijuana inside the store at the new Gas and Grass stations in Colorado Springs, Fox21News.com reports. R ... Continue reading
Ford Adaptive Steering System Launching on 2016 Ford Edge Will Change How the World Turns
Sep 16, 2015
When the 2016 Ford Edge reaches showrooms later this year, Ford Motor Company will introduce an innovative new technology that will redefine the idea of power steering. Fords adaptive steering makes it easier for drivers to maneuver a vehicle at low speeds while making the vehicle more fun to drive and agile at h ... Continue reading
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