Second Generation Automated Acura RLX Development Vehicle Revealed in California
May 18, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif., May 18, 2016 -- Acura has revealed its second generation automated development vehicle in California, a modified version of the RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD⢠luxury performance sedan. The RLX has been fitted with a new suite of radar, Lidar, camera and GPS sensors, complemented by higher performance C ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Asks "Why Bicycle Share When You Can Motorcycle Own?"
May 18, 2016
MILWAUKEE, May 18, 2016 -- For less than seven bucks a day*, Americans can own a new Dark Custom⢠Harley-Davidson® Roadster⢠motorcycle. To bring $7-a-day to life, Harley-Davidson created its first-ever free motorcycle-share pop up so everyone (at least through Friday) can test ride a new motorcycle and fe ... Continue reading
BMW Sued In National Class Action Over Faulty Electric Vehicles
May 18, 2016
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 18, 2016 -- MLG Automotive Law has filed a national class action lawsuit against BMW North America, LLC for alleged defects in the BMW i3 vehicles. The case Edo Tsoar v. BMW North America, LLC (Case No. 2:16-cv-03386) was filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The lawsuit center ... Continue reading
First Look At Volvo's Future Models
May 18, 2016
Gothenburg, Sweden, 18th May 2016/PR Newswire/- Volvo Cars, the premium car maker, today unveiled two new concept cars that move the Swedish brand in an audacious new direction and mark the official launch of its global small car strategy. Todayâs newly-revealed 40 series concepts demonstrate for the first time ho ... Continue reading
INRIX and Parkmobile Bring End-To-End Parking Solution to the Connected Car
May 18, 2016
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 18, 2016 -- INRIX, Inc., a leading provider of dynamic connected car services worldwide, and Parkmobile, the leading provider of on-demand and prepaid mobile payments for on- and off- street parking and mobility solutions, announced a strategic partnership at the annual International Parking Insti ... Continue reading
The KAR Index™ Drops 9% in Two Weeks
May 18, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.âKerrigan Advisors today announced that The KAR Index⢠(The Kerrigan Auto Retail Index) has dropped 9% â from 496.82 to 452.49 â in just the last two weeks, indicating depressed public auto retailer valuations. The KAR Index⢠attributes the sharp drop to higher inventory levels, g ... Continue reading
LoJack's Vehicle Theft Recovery Report (2015)
May 18, 2016
Hi Elaine, Today, LoJack<http://www.lojack.com/>, the leader in vehicle theft recovery, released its annual 2015 Vehicle Theft Recovery Report<http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/lojack-releases-seve nth-annual-vehicle-theft-recovery-report-nasdaq-camp-2126253.htm> with an accompanying infographic, which I wanted ... Continue reading
May 18, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog today called on Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind to "slam the revolving door" with the robot car industry shut with a written commitment that they will not work as an employee or consultant to deve ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL: Pirelli Tire Missing the Date Code on the Tire/FMVSS 139
May 18, 2016
Report Receipt Date: APR 27, 2016 NHTSA Campaign Number: 16T006000 Component(s): TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected: 42 Manufacturer: Pirelli Tire LLC SUMMARY: Pirelli Tire LLC (Pirelli) is recalling certain P Zero Trofeo tires, size 225/50RR15 91Y, manufactured from April 1, 2015, through April 7, 2015. The affe ... Continue reading
2017 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+
May 17, 2016
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport improves to earn Top Safety Pick+ award ARLINGTON, Va. â A beefed-up occupant compartment takes the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport from a marginal to a good rating in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small overlap front test. When equipped with optional front crash prevention, the 2017 S ... Continue reading
May 17, 2016
PHOENIX, May 17, 2016 -- Elio Motors, Inc. , the startup vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheeled vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg with a targeted base price of $6,800, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with Linamar Corp, one of the auto industry's leading powertrain development and ... Continue reading
May 17, 2016
Product Launch Sets New Company Sales Records LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 17, 2016; Bestop, the nation's leading manufacturer of Jeep soft tops and accessories, announced in April the launch of the SUNRIDER⢠FOR HARDTOP. The patented SUNRIDER⢠FOR HARDTOP (U.S. Patent No. 9,139,073, plus other patents pending) rep ... Continue reading
Zero Stars For All Cars In Latest Global NCAP India Crash Tests
May 17, 2016
17 May 2016 Category: Global NCAP News, Global Road Safety The latest Indian crash test results from Global NCAP released today (17) in Delhi continue to disappoint with all five models rated as zero star. The Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio and Hyundai Eon all showed low level ... Continue reading
The Three Life-Saving Questions That New Car Buyers Must Ask
May 17, 2016
Category: Global Road Safety â Choosing a car that has the full range of safety features as standard will ensure optimum protection and help reduce the number of crashes and deaths on UK roads â Autonomous Emergency Braking leads the way as a must-have feature on any new car â Carmakers and dealers shoul ... Continue reading
Oxygen Plus (O+) Portable Oxygen Gives Travelers New Zest
May 17, 2016
MINNETONKA, Minn., May 17, 2016 -- Savvy commercial air travelers are discovering they can add new zest to their step after a stuffy and exhausting plane ride. Oxygen Plus (O+) â the unique, portable, energy product designed for frequent flyers and other wellness-minded individuals â is helping entrepreneurs ... Continue reading
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