Volkswagen America CEO Steps Down Amid Continuing Emissions Scandal +VIDEO
Mar 10, 2016
HERDON, VA - March 9, 2016: Volkswagen Group of America has announced the departure of Michael Horn, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America. Through mutual agreement with Volkswagen AG, Horn will be leaving to pursue other opportunities effective immediately. On an interim basis, Hinrich J. Woebcken, who was re ... Continue reading
Mar 9, 2016
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2016 -- Every 33 seconds a child under 13 is involved in a car crash in the United States, according to 2014 data from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Safety seats, if used correctly, can dramatically reduce the risk of fatality or inj ... Continue reading
2016 Toyota Camry SE Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Mar 5, 2016
Handsome, Sporty And With All The Usual Camry Virtues DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS After major revisions for model year 2015 that saw more expressive styling, improved road manners, and upgrades to electronic information and entertainment systems, Toyota has still found room for improvement to its ever-popular ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim's Malibu VLOG - Bustin' Ghosts, New Volt and Cascada, Classic Cars, and Skunks +VIDEO
Mar 5, 2016
HOLLYWOOD USA - March 5, 2016: Episodes this week include an exclusive Movie Trailer Premiere for the new GHOSTBUSTERS and the Ecto2 from the film (plus the Ecto1!), an amazing 400hp full custom Datsun 240Z, the new and quiet 2016 Chevy Volt, Automobile Driving Museum Cars from 1920-1930 (A drive in a 32 Packard!) and ... Continue reading
Bimbo Bakeries USA Deploys Roush Tech Propane Autogas Delivery Trucks +VIDEO
Mar 3, 2016
Baking industry leader reduces carbon footprint with alt fuel fleets in Chicago, Denver and Washington D.C. HORSHAM, PA - March 3, 2016: Bimbo Bakeries USA is delivering its bread and baked goods in vehicles fueled by emissions-reducing, domestically produced propane autogas. The company's 84 new Ford F-59 trucks, equi ... Continue reading
WATCH LIVE: Mercedes-Benz Unveils New E-Class Business Limo in Geneva at 2:15PM EST +VIDEO
Mar 1, 2016
The most intelligent business limousine in the world Compact roadster now named SLC GENEVA - March 1, 2016: Mercedes-Benz is taking a big step into the future with the new E-Class celebrating its European debut in Geneva. The all-new E-Class is the most intelligent business limousine in the world. Numerous technical in ... Continue reading
WATCH LIVE: World Premiere Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabrio - Today 1:30PM EST +VIDEO
Feb 29, 2016
GENEVA - February 29, 2016: Mercedes-Benz is introducing a four-seat convertibel of its popular C-Class. The world premiere will be celebrated at the Mercedes-Benz Media Night on the eve of the Geneva Auto Show. The C-Class convertible offers efficient, powerful engines delivering between 115 and 270 kW (156 to 367 hp) ... Continue reading
480 ES: The Volvo That Paved The Way To The Future Is Turning 30
Feb 26, 2016
The Volvo 480 ES was the first front-wheel drive car with a transverse engine produced by Volvo. It's now been 30 years since this wedge-shaped car made its official première at the Geneva Motor Show. GOTHENBURG - February 26, 2016: When the annual motor show in Geneva opened on 6 March 1986, the Volvo 480 ES was one ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2016 Toyota Prius Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Feb 25, 2016
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor THE HAGUE - February 25, 2016: Until last November I would never have guessed that I a Toyota Prius would ever be called a dynamic car. Never say never, a saying that now refers to the Prius. When the California test route of our first drive event lead us from Laguna Niguel to El ... Continue reading
Ford Driving Skills for Life Adds New Drugged Driving Suit as 2016 Tour Continues in the U.S. +VIDEO
Feb 25, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Driving Skills for Life launches its 13th global tour with the addition of a new Drugged Driving Suit for its U.S. curriculum thatââ¬â¢s designed to stress the dangers of driving while impaired. The program expands this year as Driving Skills for Life takes its training across the U ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Caddy - First CNG Powered City Delivery Van +VIDEO
Feb 24, 2016
New Caddy Alltrack also available with a natural gas drive system GENEVA/HANOVER - February 24, 2016: The new Caddy TGI BlueMotion from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the first vehicle in its segment to be equipped with a dual-clutch gearbox. The Hanover-based manufacturer will present this new combination of an alt ... Continue reading
Stephan Winkelmann To Move From Lamborghini To quattro GmbH +VIDEO
Feb 23, 2016
Audi Board of Management Chairman Stadler: "Winkelmann's experience will contribute to the ongoing growth of the sporty subsidiary in Neckarsulm." Stefan Knirsch, Board of Management Member for Technical Development: "Heinz Hollerweger has been a catalyst for innovation and Audi's path into electric mobility."??? As of ... Continue reading
Fireball Tim's Malibu VLOG - Classy Cars and Classic Cars +VIDEO
Feb 21, 2016
HOLLYWOOD USA - February 21, 2016: Hollywood Car Designer and Host Fireball Tim takes us on a weekly automotive journey through his show FIREBALL MALIBU VLOG. Top episodes this week include a drive in the 2016 $220K Mercedes GWagon, a visit to the Petersen Automotive Museum for cars from 1910-20, the 2016 Chevrolet Cam ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars - the First Carmaker to Launch a Car Without a Key +VIDEO
Feb 19, 2016
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, February 19, 2016: For decades, drivers have been accustomed to accessing and driving cars with physical keys. But no longer. In a ground-breaking move for the automotive industry, Volvo Cars plans to become the world's first car manufacturer to offer cars without keys from 2017. Volvo customers wil ... Continue reading
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