General Motors, which fields the industry’s most expansive portfolio of diesel-powered passenger cars, crossovers, pickups and vans, confirmed today that Chevrolet’s highly-anticipated, all-new Class 4/5 commercial truck will be powered by a Duramax engine and Allison transmission – a legendary combination that has powered close to two million trucks. Chevrolet made the announcement today at […]
Archives for March 2017
NEW ENGINE GUIDE REVIEWS THE HISTORY AND SPECS OF 21 TOYOTA ENGINE FAMILIES
Olathe Toyota Parts Center is offering a new Comprehensive Guide to Toyota Engines, detailing all Toyota engine families available from the mid-1980s to today. Offered as a free download, the book details 21 different Toyota engine families, with history, current applications, and detailed specs for each. The guide was written by the experts at Olathe Toyota […]
AVAILABLE 24/7, NEW SMART SERVICE KIOSK FROM FORD, PANASONIC SAVES CUSTOMERS TIME BY AUTOMATING VEHICLE SERVICE PROCESS
To save customers time and make their lives easier, Ford and Panasonic are testing an industry-first all-in-one Smart Service Kiosk. Designed for the outside environment, the kiosk includes key drop-off, payment, and automatic key return Through the kiosk, available 24/7, customers can drop off and pick up their vehicle key or obtain keys to a […]
DIGITAL PIONEERING WORK: VOLKSWAGEN USES QUANTUM COMPUTERS
Cooperation with leading quantum computing company D-Wave Systems World premiere at CeBIT: research project for traffic flow optimization The Volkswagen Group is the world’s first automaker to use quantum computers, further expanding its digital competence for the future. In this context, Volkswagen Group IT is cooperating successfully with leading quantum computing company D-Wave Systems on […]
MECUM AUCTIONS IN HOUSTON APRIL 6-8 AT THE NRG ARENA WITH 1,000 COLLECTOR CARS
Mecum Auctions, the world’s largest collector-car auction company, will stage its sixth consecutive Mecum Houston collector-car auction April 6-8 at NRG Arena with an estimated 1,000 American muscle cars, Corvettes, classics, Hot Rods, Resto Mods and more to cross the auction block. This year’s event will be a true auto-enthusiast’s paradise with the Houston Auto […]
TOYOTA INJECTS STYLE AND TECHNOLOGY IN 2017 TOYOTA 860 SPECIAL EDITION
The 2017 Toyota 86 will turn more heads than ever with the new 860 Special Edition that adds stand-out styling, premium features and performance technology. “The 86 is recognized by enthusiasts for its impressive driving performance and its value-oriented price tag,” said John Myers, Toyota national manager vehicle marketing and communications. “The 860 Special Edition […]
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY PUTS FORD AMONG WORLD’S MOST ETHICAL COMPANIES FOR EIGHTH STRAIGHT YEAR
2017 marks the eighth year in a row Ford Motor Company has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute The honor recognizes Ford’s focus on being a good corporate citizen, which includes supply chain sustainability, responsible mineral sourcing and initiatives like the Partnership for a Cleaner Environment Each year, […]
BMW GROUP SUBSIDIARY DESIGNWORKS COLLABORATES WITH JOHN DEERE ON THE BACKHOE OF THE FUTURE
As a design consultancy and BMW Group subsidiary, Designworks is deeply involved in shaping the future of mobility and the way we experience it. After presenting a vision of an automotive interior predominantly designed for a fully automated driving experience together with BMW at CES 2017, Designworks helped introduce another pioneering look into the future […]
2018 TOYOTA C-HR SHIFTS THE CUV PARADIGM WITH STUNNING STYLE, DRIVING DYNAMICS AND VERSATILITY
Stylish, athletic and filled with technology like Toyota Safety Sense P™ (TSS-P), the all-new 2018 Toyota C-HR – or, Coupe High-Rider – represents a leap forward in design, manufacturing and engineering for Toyota. When it arrives at dealerships this April, the C-HR will serve as a springboard of excitement and wanderlust for its trendsetting drivers. […]
ALL-NEW 2018 SUBARU CROSSTREK MAKES WORLD DEBUT AT 2017 GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW
Fuji Heavy Industries, LTD. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today unveiled the all-new 2018 Subaru Crosstrek at the 2017 Geneva International Motor Show. The Subaru Crosstrek (named XV in markets outside the United States) is a crossover SUV which combines a compact body, SUV capability based on Subaru’s distinctive Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system and […]