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Heineken's Gianluca Di Tondo on F1 in America

Jun 12, 2016

Heineken announced their partnership with Formula 1 this weekend at the Canadian Grand Prix, and Global Marketing director Gianluca Di Tondo shared his thoughts on how the new partnership would affect the sport’s growth in America. A long time Formula 1 fan himself, Di Tondo grew up in Italy following the sport no ... Continue reading

Subaru Announces 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow Special Edition

Jun 12, 2016

CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 12, 2016 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the 2017 BRZ Series.Yellow, the most exciting BRZ to date with its striking color and performance upgrades. The special edition, limited to only 500 cars, will debut today at Wicked Big Meet in Stafford Springs, CT. The Series.Yellow is immedia ... Continue reading

Dubai Based Z Tyres Enters Guinness Book of World Records for "World's Most Expensive Car Tyre"

Jun 12, 2016

DUBAI, UAE, June 12, 2016 -- To celebrate and recognise the true worth of its range of high performance tyres, Dubai based Z Tyre has engaged one of the world's most exclusive jewellers to develop a very special set of Z1 tyres to be unveiled for the first time at Reifen Essen 2016. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Automotive News Digest June 6-12, 2016

Jun 12, 2016

* Cars.com teamed up with MotorWeek to determine the segment leader in its Midsize Sedan Challenge. With a panel of expert judges and a local Atlanta couple in the market for a new sedan, Cars.com evaluated nine of the most popular 2016 models. The tests resulted in the following ranking: 1) 2016 Volkswagen Passat, 2) ... Continue reading

HEELS ON WHEELS: 2016 Honda Pilot Review +VIDEO

Jun 12, 2016

HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE PILOT VEHICLE Completely redesigned for 2016, the Honda Pilot makes a competitive move in the mid-size SUV market by adapting a crossover shape and offering a savvier interior for one pampered and pleasing experience. Honda also adds a ... Continue reading

2016 Canadian Grand Prix - Friday

Jun 11, 2016

Times tumble on opening day in Montreal Lewis topped both sessions with Nico second in FP1 and third in FP2 A 1:14.212 from Lewis in the afternoon session saw him eclipse the 2015 pole time by 0.181s Both drivers ran the SuperSoft and UltraSoft compound tyre in the morning session, the Soft and UltraSoft in the afterno ... Continue reading

AutoNation to Acquire Chrysler Jeep Store in Denver, Colorado

Jun 11, 2016

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 9, 2016 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Centennial Chrysler Jeep, located in Denver, Colorado. This acquisition will expand the Company's footprint to 18 stores in the Denver market. In 2015, the store so ... Continue reading

Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner At Canadian Grand Prix,

Jun 11, 2016

Speaking to Haas F1 Team principal Guenther Steiner on Friday at this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, I was curious to know how he felt the team was doing as the season approaches the one-third mark this season. Having spoken to him at the Australian GP on the team’s debut, the team’s approach and success ... Continue reading

2016 Honda Civic Coupe Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating

Jun 11, 2016

2016 Honda Civic Coupe Earns IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Rating ... Continue reading

Throwback Weekend 2006 New Car and Truck Reviews

Jun 11, 2016

Throwback Weekend 2006 New Car and Truck Reviews ... Continue reading

Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) June 11, 2016; Comment or Concern? Free Call 888-692-7234

Jun 11, 2016

Auto Lab Live 8-10 AM (EDT) June 11, 2016; Comment or Concern? Free Call 888-692-7234 ... Continue reading

Have Car, Will Travel

Jun 10, 2016

In the coming years, where will drivers live and how will they travel? By Fuels Institute Published: 6/1/2016 0 Tags: Vehicles Page Image Page Content​The U.S. population is projected to swell 30% to nearly 415 million by the year 2060. But where will all of these people live, and what effect will this explosive g ... Continue reading

2017 Nissan Maxima Prices and Specs

Jun 10, 2016

2017 Nissan Maxima Prices and Specs ... Continue reading

Navistar Partners With GM To Manufacture Cutaway G Van

Jun 9, 2016

LISLE, Ill., June 9, 2016 -- Navistar, Inc. today announced it has reached an agreement with General Motors (GM) to manufacture the cutaway model of GM's G Van at Navistar's Springfield, Ohio plant starting in the first half of 2017. With this multi-year contract, Navistar will add at least 300 jobs and recommission it ... Continue reading

2017 Acura NSX Supercar Debuts at 2016 Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Jun 9, 2016

TORRANCE, Calif., June 9, 2016 -- Acura will field a pair of 2017 Acura NSX supercars in the 100th Anniversary of the running of the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 26, marking the North American racing debut of Acura's next-generation NSX: the pinnacle expression of Acura Precision Crafted Perfor ... Continue reading