Kia Canada Inc. reported today 6,346 total vehicles sold for the month of March, a 6.1 per cent increase versus the same time period in 2016. March sales were led by the Kia Forte (up 55 per cent with 1,623 units sold), Kia Sorento (up 1.8 per cent with 1,332 units sold) and Kia Sportage …
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 3, 2017 /CNW/ – Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) is pleased to announce our best ever March sales with 4,652 units retailed. Springing forward with sales of 10,422 units so far for 2017, momentum continues to build on the fifth consecutive annual sales record set in 2016 of 50,190 units, the first year …
Volvo is adding Microsoft’s Skype for Business to its new 90 Series cars. Volvo Cars is the first carmaker to launch such an in-car productivity tool.
Subaru has added Magellan Navi, a cloud-based navigation app, to the 2017 Subaru BRZ multimedia system. The app works through the SUBARU STARLINK™ In-vehicle Technology and in conjunction with customers’ smart phone to deliver up-to-date audio and visual navigation. The new service is available for immediate use with a 3-year subscription for $29.99.
Just because one is referred to as a mechanic does not mean he is good or does not qualify him or her to lay hands on your vehicle. So, you should guarantee you are positive that your auto mechanic is very good before hiring them. How you can find an experienced and trustworthy auto mechanic …
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Global connected vehicle technology leader Cohda Wireless has launched the MK5, its fifth generation ready-for-market ‘talking vehicle’ product. Cohda’s MK5 provides advance warning of potential dangers to vehicle safety by wirelessly gathering data from similarly equipped vehicles and infrastructure. The MK5 addresses both Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) implementations, collectively referred to as V2X. Offering …
The Future is Electric: – TAG Heuer to premiere FIA Formula E Championship season at special VIP press event inBeijing – MOTOR-RACING’S DOMINANT SWISS WATCH BRAND IS OFFICIAL PARTNER, OFFICIAL WATCH & OFFICIAL GLOBAL TIMEKEEPER OF THE 2014 FIA FORMULA E CHAMPIONSHIP – TWO PIONEERS: The leader in prestigious and high-end chronographs joins forces with …
AAA editors have picked to best vacation spots and trips for the summer of 2013. With an eye toward finding options for tots to teens, they visited and played at countless attractions touted as kid friendly — many designated as AAA GEMs, offering a Great Experience for Members — along with notable restaurants and events. …
We all lead busy lives and when we get in the car, things don’t just automatically turn off. Our busy lives keep on rolling as we move down the road so it’s common for many people to continue to multitask behind the wheel. The problem with this is that when you’re driving, you are operating …
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The 3rd generation 2014 Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV has been recently unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The exterior design conveys both refinement and strength, complementing a new interior that will raise the bar in the mid-size SUV segment. With three-row seating for up to eight, an array of standard features, a host …
Kia University, the training arm of Kia Motors America (KMA), hosted the biennial Kia Skill National Cup competition at the company’s headquarters in Irvine, Calif., to determine the top master-level technicians from each of the company’s four regions (eastern, southern, central and western). The winning technicians on the national level will represent their respective dealerships …
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The first-ever all-test drive auto show, premiering in Long Beach June 15-17, will feature a number of eco-friendly vehicles and West Coast debuts among the more than 100 vehicles guests can test drive. The SoCal Test Drive Expo is the nation’s first-ever event that pairs a traditional auto show with the opportunity to drive virtually …
Mercedes-Benz owners can now equip their vehicles with Autonet Mobile’s Wi-Fi entertainment system, allowing passengers to bring their iPads, laptops and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices into the vehicle for safe online access while on the road. The new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot, powered by Autonet Mobile, is an accessory available for all current (MY12 and older) …
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TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands. The Performance Scorecards grade each manufacturer and brand on eight different measurements including pricing, sales, incentives, customer loyalty, market share and days in inventory. Below are the highest and lowest manufacturer and brand rankings by TrueCar.com:
According to a 2011 poll commissioned by Generation Opportunity, 61 percent of young adults rated energy dependency among the top three national security issues facing the United States, along with national debt and indebtedness to foreign powers. In the same poll, 70 percent of young adults indicated they would increase the production of domestic energy …
There’s some good news on the auto front: Drivers who chose to squeeze a few more years out of their vehicles during the tough economy are starting to upgrade. According to Autodata, February 2012 auto sales were at their highest annual rate since March 2008. New cars usually mean new car insurance costs. But while …
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Jeep® has partnered with the Jalen Rose Leadership Academy (JRLA), an open enrollment public charter high school in Detroit, to develop a multi phased development program to expose students to programs and events designed to enrich and develop their educational path. Elements of the partnership include a mentoring program between Jeep brand employees and students, …
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According to a report on BBC’s ‘One Show’ last night (Feb 23), over GBP24bn is spent every year on used cars – but how much of that is on cars with a hidden history? Getting an independent inspection is vital in ensuring that the car you are spending your hard-earned cash on is fit for …
New-vehicle retail sales performance in February has been strong month-to-date, with the selling rate outperforming January’s, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive.
The place for automobile rental in Los Angeles that’s proud to stand out amongst its competitors in terms of choice and customer support has however another leg up this month because they show off their new line of 2012 cars. By no means content with offering just the regular in any area, California Rent-A-Car is …
Businesses providing hybrid automobile rentals are being shown the way by MPG, a business so far ahead, their fleet of green vehicles and hybrids functions new 2012 designs even your greenest environmentally friendly acquaintance most likely hasn’t heard of however. But they will soon, and once they do they’ll be green with envy. MPG offers …
AutoTrader.com is giving dealers another way to attract shoppers to their new car inventory with the new Price Markdown feature, which enables dealers to systematically subtract the amount of special offers from the price of their vehicles. With this tool, dealers are able to more easily highlight the affordability of their new cars and entice …
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At the Chicago Auto Show, Toyota announced the return of its “100 Cars for Good” program. For the second straight year, Toyota will award 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 U.S. nonprofits, with winners selected through public voting on the Toyota Facebook page. Applications for the program will open on March …