The big chill of 2013-14 that gave much of North America bone-numbing temperatures and record snowfall prompted two seldom-used words to enter the daily lexicon: Polar vortex. On the heels of that infamous season, Ford – committed to gaining a deeper understanding for how its vehicles could better assist drivers in harsh winter conditions – […]
Archives for December 2016
SUBARU AND RECYCLE ACROSS AMERICA JOIN FORCES TO SUPPORT THE ZERO LANDFILL INITIATIVE PILOTED AT THREE NATIONAL PARKS
Subaru of America (Subaru) and Recycle Across America (RAA) today announce a donation of RAA’s standardized recycling label system to support the automaker’s zero landfill initiative currently being piloted at three national parks. The donation aims to decrease landfill waste from parks by revitalizing recycling participation, replacing conflicting signs and messaging with the RAA system […]
FORD GT DELIVERIES BEGIN AS FORD PERFORMANCE BRINGS ULTIMATE GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The first road-going version of the all-new 2017 Ford GT has rolled off the line – heralding the beginning of production of the long-awaited halo car from Ford Performance. In this new, low-volume assembly facility at Multimatic in Markham, Ontario, Raj Nair, Ford executive vice president, global product development, and chief technical officer, marked today’s […]
Indian Recalls Over 23,000 Motorcycles for Possible Fuel Leak
Just under 24,000 Indian Motorcycles of several different models have been recalled. A fuel rail issue causing fuel leaks has been determined as the cause of this recall. The Indian models recalled are; the Chief Dark Horse, the Chief Classic, Chieftan, Vintage, Chieftan Dark Horse, Roadmaster and Springfield of the 2014 to 2017 […]
BUICK’S SECRET TO BETTER DRIVING – ONSTAR SMART DRIVER
With OnStar Smart Driver, your Buick can now work with you to develop better driving skills. This recently launched opt-in service is available for most 2015-17 model year Buick vehicles as part of the OnStar Basic Plan1 at no additional cost. OnStar Smart Driver is designed to help Buick owners maximize their vehicle’s overall performance, reduce […]
30 YEARS ON: NISSAN’S ICONIC 1987 PARIS-DAKAR RALLY CAR RIDES AGAIN
Nissan Patrol Fanta Limon fully restored three decades after race success Found as a rusting wreck in Spanish museum in 2014 Rebuilt by Nissan engineers as a “passion project” at weekends and after work Final chapter an emotional return to North African desert After exactly 30 years away from the public eye, Nissan has brought […]
HYUNDAI ADDS VALUE EDITION TRIM LEVEL TO THE 2017 ELANTRA
Hyundai introduces the Value Edition Elantra to its line-up this month. The Value Edition adds a slew of options that increase comfort, convenience and safety to the car. Price for the new trim level is just $20,250 and provides $1,215 in value savings. “It’s critically important to give our customers a wide variety of options […]
MAZDA’S TURBOCHARGED SKYACTIV-G 2.5T ENGINE WINS 2017 WARDS ‘10 BEST ENGINES’ AWARD
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced its turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T engine, which made its debut in the second-generation Mazda CX-9 midsize crossover SUV, has received a 2017 Wards 10 Best Engines award. “We’re honored that WardsAuto has recognized our turbocharged SKYACTIV-G 2.5T, as it serves as validation of our innovation that everything we do […]
INFINITI 3.0-LITER TWIN-TURBO V6 NAMED ONE OF WARDS “10 BEST ENGINES” FOR 2017
INFINITI today announced that its new 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 engine has been named to Wards “10 Best Engines” list for 2017. The advanced VR-series engine, which was tested by the WardsAuto editors as offered in the INFINITI Q50 Red Sport 400, is available across the range of Q50 sports sedan models, as well as the […]
AUTOWEEK NAMES MAZDA “MOTORSPORTS CONSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR”
Autoweek magazine has named Mazda as “Constructor of the Year” in their annual Autoweek Awards. According to the news release announcing the winners, the awards “recognize those who have had a transformative impact on car culture. As America’s motorsports publication of record, Autoweek also recognizes those who continue to make racing the most exciting sport on the planet.” […]