Newsweek has once again named Toyota one of the world’s greenest companies, scoring in the top 5% of global companies, and was named the “Best in Industry Global” in the automobiles category. Toyota was ranked #16 of the Global 500 greenest companies and #1 in the automobile category. The award recognizes Toyota for its track record […]
Archives for December 2017
SEVEN HYUNDAI VEHICLES RECOGNIZED FOR SAFETY IN IIHS AWARDS
In one of the automotive industry’s most recognized and rigorous vehicle tests, the Hyundai Santa Fe and Santa Fe Sport have been awarded 2018 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ recognition. In addition, Hyundai’s Ioniq Hybrid, Elantra, Elantra GT, Sonata and Tucson models were Top Safety Pick award winners. “Hyundai was one of the leading brands for Top Safety Pick+ and Top Safety Pick awards in 2018,” said […]
SECOND-HAND CAR? MUSTANGS DESTINED FOR SCRAPHEAP GET NEW LIFE AS HIGH END WATCHES
SECOND-HAND CAR? MUSTANGS DESTINED FOR SCRAPHEAP GET NEW LIFE AS HIGH END WATCHES It could be the ultimate Christmas present for the petrol head in your life – a handmade watch, lovingly crafted from components that in a previous existence were used in classic Ford Mustangs. The idea is the brainchild of Christian Mygh and […]
2018 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER NAMED INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY AWARD WINNER
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced that its seven-passenger crossover, the 2018 Outlander, has been named an IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK winner when equipped with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights*. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent non-profit scientific and educational organization that researches, performs evaluations and assesses safety ratings in […]
HONDA TO INTRODUCE 3E ROBOTICS CONCEPT AT CES 2018
Honda will unveil its new 3E (Empower, Experience, Empathy) Robotics Concept at CES 2018, demonstrating a range of experimental technologies engineered to advance mobility and make people’s lives better. Expressing a variety of functions and designs, the advanced robotic concepts demonstrate Honda’s vision of a society where robotics and AI can assist people in many […]
SUBARU NAMED “TOP MAINSTREAM BRAND” BY ALG FOR THE 2018 RESIDUAL VALUE AWARD
ALG Residual Value Awards honor 2018 vehicles predicted to hold value Sixth time Subaru has been named Top Mainstream Brand Five Subaru models win their segments: Impreza, WRX, Forester, Crosstrek, Outback Subaru of America Inc. announced that it has been honored for the sixth time with the “Top Mainstream Brand” Residual Value Award from ALG, […]
FCA US OFFICIALLY OPENS NEW MOPAR PARTS DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN METRO DETROIT
Romulus Facility Is Second Parts Distribution Center to Open in U.S. in 2017 Mopar Romulus Parts Distribution Center (PDC) employs more than 100 workers Facility represents $10.4 million investment by FCA US 500,000-square-foot PDC, LEED certified, will ship fastest-moving parts in Mopar portfolio to FCA Part Distribution Centers and customers worldwide New facility increases Mopar […]
BMW MOTORRAD USA REVS UP MINNEAPOLIS THIS WEEKEND AT THE PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW
BMW MOTORRAD USA REVS UP MINNEAPOLIS THIS WEEKEND AT THE PROGRESSIVE INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW Several all-new 2018 Model Year BMW motorcycles made their Minneapolis debut this weekend when the Progressive International Motorcycle Show rolled into the Minneapolis Convention Center, December 8-10. Featured motorcycles included the new 215 hp BMW HP4 Race limited-volume, supersport motorcycle (BMW’s […]
KING OF WORK: 2018 FORD SUPER DUTY IS AMERICA’S MOST POWERFUL, MOST CAPABLE HEAVY-DUTY PICKUP TRUCK EVER
Ford, America’s truck leader for 40 straight years, delivers for customers once again for 2018, creating America’s most powerful and capable heavy-duty pickup trucks ever – thanks to best-in-class horsepower and torque from a newly upgraded 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel engine. “Super Duty customers expect the best, and for 2018 we’re giving our customers even more […]
DODGE CHARGER COMPLETES FULL-SIZE 4-PEAT: NAMED ONE OF STRATEGIC VISION’S “MOST LOVED VEHICLES IN AMERICA”
Strategic Vision has named the Dodge Charger to its “Most Loved Vehicles in America” list for the fourth consecutive year. “Dodge Charger exemplifies the energy, design, performance and quality cues that exemplify passion,” said Christopher Chaney, senior vice president – Strategic Vision. “This is what the ‘Most Loved Vehicle’ award represents, and why Charger is […]