Altair Collaborates with Ferrari to Develop 'Next Generation' Vehicle Platform
Jul 27, 2016
TROY, Mich., July 27, 2016 -- Altair has collaborated with luxury sports car maker, Ferrari, to design and engineer the company's 'Next Generation' vehicle platform which will be the basis of several new flagship vehicle derivatives. The announcement signifies the strong and mutually beneficial relationship that the tw ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz First Fully Electric Truck
Jul 27, 2016
STUTTGART, Germany, July 27, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck enables fully electric transport for the first time ever with an admissible total weight of 26 tonnes Ranges of up to 200 kilometres, load capacity comparable with diesel drive Series production for urban short-radius distribution conceivable at the beginn ... Continue reading
Ford, MIT Project Measure Pedestrian Traffic,Predict Demand for On-Demand Electric Shuttles
Jul 27, 2016
Ford Motor Company and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are collaborating on a new research project that measures how pedestrians move in urban areas to improve certain public transportation services, such as ride-hailing and point-to-point shuttles services. Above, ... Continue reading
Safety Features Score Big, Boosting New-Vehicle Appeal
Jul 27, 2016
DETROIT, July 27, 2016 -- Popular driver-assist technologies help make vehicles considerably more appealing to their owners, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released today. The study finds that new vehicles equipped with safety features such as blind s ... Continue reading
Car Harmony Introduces First-Ever Self-Financing Tool for Car Buyers
Jul 27, 2016
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FCA US LLC EXPLANATORY NOTE ON SALES REPORTING PROCES
Jul 26, 2016
Auburn Hills, Mich.July 26, 2016; Recent press reports have raised questions about the manner in which FCA US reports vehicle unit sales data on a monthly basis. These reports have mistakenly suggested that potential inaccuracies in the monthly data somehow impact the integrity of FCA’s reported revenues in its finan ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2016
July 26, 2016 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US today announced that it will invest $1.48 billion in its Sterling Heights Assembly Plant (Mich.) to retool it to build the next generation Ram 1500 and support the future growth of the Ram brand. The Company also confirmed that production of the Chrysler 200 will end in Dece ... Continue reading
Blue Bird Provides First Chance to Drive New Vision Gen 4 Propane Bus and Vision CNG Bus at STN Expo
Jul 26, 2016
RENO, Nev.—Attendees at this year’s STN Expo will have their first opportunity to experience Blue Bird’s new Vision CNG bus, along with Blue Bird’s newest offering, the Vision Gen 4 Propane bus. “At Blue Bird, we have an unwavering commitment to be the best in passenger safety and total cost of ownership, as ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2016
Federal-Mogul Motorparts' Garage GurusTM Technical Education Platform Earns CASE Reaccreditation, Multiple Commendations ... Continue reading
2017 Audi A4 allroad Specs, Prices and Features
Jul 26, 2016
HERNDON, Va.—Combining functional practicality with premium offroad design, the all-new 2017 A4 allroad is the perfect companion in any driving situation. With standard quattro all-wheel drive, adaptive dampers, and increased ground clearance compared to the sedan, the A4 allroad offers the versatility of a wagon wit ... Continue reading
Cars.com Reaches Agreement to Acquire DealerRater
Jul 26, 2016
CHICAGO, July 26, 2016 -- Cars.com, a TEGNA Inc. company, has entered into an agreement to acquire DealerRater, the industry's largest automotive consumer review website. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, and is expected to close by the end of August. Terms of the trans ... Continue reading
Nissan Reveals Single Cab Titan For 2017
Jul 26, 2016
New TITAN XD and TITAN Single Cabs join currently available TITAN XD and TITAN Crew Cabs at Nissan dealerships in late fall First single cab in TITAN history, offers Nissan durability and innovation in ideal fleet/work truck configuration Equipped with choice of advanced Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel (XD) or Nissan's ... Continue reading
Sales of Ford Fusion Hybrid, Fusion Energi Spike in Los Angeles
Jul 25, 2016
Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales spiked in the Los Angeles market during the month of June, the first month of availability for the new 2017 model, as consumers remain charged up about the high-tech, efficient sedan with room for five. (Ford Fusion electrified vehicle retail sales spiked in the Los Angeles ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 and Corvette Racing Celebrate 20 Years, 100 Wins
Jul 25, 2016
Corvette Racing – supported by Mobil 1TM motor oil – earned its 100th sports car racing victory at Northeast Grand Prix at Lime Rock Park on July 23, 2016. Since the inception of the factory team in 1996, ExxonMobil has proudly provided Corvette Racing with 20 years of Mobil 1 lubricant technology and engineering s ... Continue reading
Unfixed Recalled Vehicles Pose Risk for Automakers, Dealers and Drivers, Says J.D. Power SafetyIQ
Jul 25, 2016
DETROIT, July 25, 2016 -- Record numbers of automobile safety recalls, parts shortages, and inaction on the part of the owners of recalled vehicles have created a serious challenge for auto manufacturers and dealers. According to NHTSA data analyzed by J.D. Power through its SafetyIQ, there are over 45 million vehicles ... Continue reading
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