2016 AutoPacific Ideal Vehicle Awards-Includes All Winner's-Trim Levels, Specs, Prices and Reviews
Jul 21, 2016
TUSTIN, Calif., July 21, 2016 -- Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2016 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), recognizing vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires. The 2016 awards are based on responses from over 65,000 owners of new model year 2015 and 2016 vehic ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Online New Car Sales For Germany - Dealer Visit Not Nessasary
Jul 20, 2016
Stuttgart July 20, 2016; Configuring one’s desired automobile on the internet and ordering it online from the comfort of the couch at the weekend or when on the move – this is now possible in the new Mercedes-Benz online store. Interested persons all over Germany can choose from a large number of preconfigured new ... Continue reading
California Highway Patrol Orders Dodge Charger Pursuit Police Sedans for Its Statewide Fleet
Jul 20, 2016
AUBURN HILLS, MI -July 20, 2016 -- New Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedans to replace aging California Highway Patrol (CHP) sedans and utility vehicles Charger Pursuit meets CHP's stringent payload, fuel efficiency and cost requirements Charger Pursuit is the top-selling, pursuit-rated police sedan in the country FCA U ... Continue reading
Porsche Sky Elevator Car Condos Miami's Building for Billionaires Who LOVE Their Cars
Jul 20, 2016
For Billionaires Who LOVE Their Cars Porsche Sky Elevator Car Condos Opening Soon. ... Continue reading
Jul 20, 2016
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Kick off 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year Season
Jul 20, 2016
DETROIT, July 20, 2016 -- Ally Financial announced that nominations are now open for the 2017 TIME Dealer of the Year program. Ally and TIME officially opened the nomination period for the 2017 award, encouraging nominations at the annual Automotive Trade Association Executives (ATAE) Summer Conference July 14-16 in Al ... Continue reading
Michelin's "Beyond the Driving Test" Drives Change in 31 States
Jul 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C., July 18, 2016 -- Michelin and the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) today embarked on year three of the award-winning Beyond the Driving Test road safety campaign by celebrating the commitments of 31 states to update driver's education materials with consistent tire maintenance and saf ... Continue reading
Jul 19, 2016
PITTSBURGH, July 18, 2016 -- Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering researchers have concluded that the public could derive economic and social benefits today if safety-oriented, partially automated vehicle technologies were deployed in all cars. The researchers examined forward collision warning, lane departure warnin ... Continue reading
Consumer Watchdog Exposes Robot Car Weaknesses
Jul 19, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2016 -- Consumer Watchdog today called on Tesla to require, through a software update, that the driver's hands remain on the steering wheel when Autopilot is engaged, and for the Obama administration to slow its push to deploy self-driving robot car technology. The group also called on Tesla and ... Continue reading
Michelin to Demonstrate Low-Pressure Agriculture Tires at Canadian Farm Show
Jul 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, S.C., July 19, 2016 -- One of the most effective ways farmers can improve yield is to minimize soil compaction by using tire fitments that are designed to operate at lower air pressures compared to standard radial tires. At the Ag in Motion Show, Western Canada's outdoor farm expo on July 19-21 in Saskatoon ... Continue reading
Volvo Reaches Settlement with the European Commission
Jul 19, 2016
GÖTEBORG, Sweden - The Volvo Group has reached a settlement with the European Commission putting an end to a long-running EU antitrust investigation. As part of the settlement Volvo will pay a fine of EUR 670 M corresponding to SEK 6.3 bn. The amount is mainly covered by provisions made in 2014 and 2016, in total EUR ... Continue reading
Ford, Jose Cuervo Team Up to Make Car Parts from Agave
Jul 19, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company is teaming up with Jose Cuervo to explore the use of the tequila producer’s agave plant byproduct to develop more sustainable bioplastics to employ in Ford vehicles. Ford and Jose Cuervo are testing the bioplastic for use in vehicle interior and exterior components such as wiring ... Continue reading
Consumers Union Statement: Automakers Can Meet 2025 Fuel Economy Standards
Jul 18, 2016
News Release Consumers Union Public Policy and Advocacy Division of Consumer Reports Monday, July 18, 2016 New Analysis Shows Projected Fuel Economy Hikes for Cars and Trucks Are Achievable and Benefit Consumers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Released today, a comprehensive multi-agency review of Corporate Average Fuel Econ ... Continue reading
Ford Announces Senior Leadership Changes
Jul 18, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.—Ford Motor Company today is announcing changes in its senior leadership team in Europe, South America and Ford Smart Mobility LLC as it continues to deliver the company’s plan for profitable growth. Barb Samardzich, vice president and chief operating officer, Ford of Europe, has elected to retire Oc ... Continue reading
2017 Kia Sorento - IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Jul 18, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2016 -- Kia Motors America's best-selling CUV, the 2017 Sorento, has earned top honors – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) – from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front-crash prevention. With the Sorento earning "good" crashworthiness ratings and a sup ... Continue reading
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