Automotive news

• Audi A4 TDI plans scrapped for the US

  17-03-2016 23:15
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Audi, Emissions, DieselDemand for diesel engines is limited to SUVs, says Audi of America President Scott Keogh.Continue reading Audi A4 TDI plans scrapped for the USAudi A4 TDI plans scrapped for the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Maserati Levante to start in U.S. at $72,000

  17-03-2016 21:37 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2017 Maserati Levante, the luxury brand's first-ever crossover, will go on sale in U.S. dealerships this fall, with pricing starting at $72,000, excluding delivery, the brand said today.
  
  Read more

• Honda CR-V set to grow in its next-generation

  17-03-2016 20:56
  
  Filed under: Spy Photos, Honda, Crossover, BudgetAn early development mule of the next Honda CR-V shows that the popular crossover is getting ready for a serious growth spurt.Continue reading Honda CR-V set to grow in its next-generationHonda CR-V set to grow in its next-generation originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:30:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• 2016 Mazda CX-9 starts at $32,420 with standard turbo engine

  17-03-2016 20:20
  
  Filed under: Mazda, CrossoverThe 2016 Mazda CX-9 starts at $32,420. That's just a little bit higher than its competitors and quite a bit more than it was last year. Considering all the new tech, it might be worth it.Continue reading 2016 Mazda CX-9 starts at $32,420 with standard turbo engine2016 Mazda CX-9 starts at $32,420 with standard turbo engine originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:20:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this |&nbs
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Honda supplier Omron to pay $4.55 million U.S. fine for price-fixing

  17-03-2016 20:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  A Japanese supplier to Honda with sales offices in suburban Detroit will plead guilty in federal court and pay a $4.55 million fine for rigging bids on the prices of power window switches on the Civic for years.
  
  Read more

• NHTSA, IIHS, and 20 automakers to make auto braking standard by 2022

  17-03-2016 19:35
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Acura, Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, GM, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Maserati, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, RAM, smart, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, Safety, GenesisAutomatic Emergency Braking will be standard on virtually every passenger car sold in America by September of 2022, thanks to a new NHTSA-brokered agreemen
  
  Read more

• Watch a Cayenne Turbo S, Range Rover SVR, and Cherokee SRT drag race

  17-03-2016 19:01
  
  Filed under: Videos, Jeep, Land Rover, Porsche, SUV, PerformanceTop Gear stages a three-way, quarter-mile drag race against the Porsche Cayenne Turbo S, Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR, and Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT.Continue reading Watch a Cayenne Turbo S, Range Rover SVR, and Cherokee SRT drag raceWatch a Cayenne Turbo S, Range Rover SVR, and Cherokee SRT drag race originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:01:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email
  
  Read more

• New Suzuki Swift on the way in 2017 with sharp new look

  17-03-2016 18:48
  
  Pictures have leaked showing Suzuki's new Swift (and Swift Sport) supermini, ahead of a reveal later this year 2016-03-17 18:00 A new Suzuki Swift is on the way in 2017, and pictures from a dealer conference have been leaked showing the sharp new look for Suzuki's supermini.
  While the Swift's distinctive silhouette remains, there's a new set of headlights, a tweaked grille and large air vents around the fog lights on the front bumper. At the back there's a floating roofline thanks to a darkened
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• New Suzuki Swift due in 2017 with sharp new look

  17-03-2016 18:48
  
  Pictures have leaked showing Suzuki's new Swift (and Swift Sport) supermini, ahead of a reveal later this year 2016-03-17 18:00 A new Suzuki Swift is on the way in 2017, and pictures from a dealer conference have been leaked showing the sharp new look for Suzuki's supermini.
  While the Swift's distinctive silhouette remains, there's a new set of headlights, a tweaked grille and large air vents around the fog lights on the front bumper. At the back there's a floating roofline thanks to a darkened
  
  Read more

• Is Chevy previewing Colorado's facelift with Thai concept truck?

  17-03-2016 18:31
  
  Filed under: Misc. Auto Shows, Chevrolet, Asia, Truck, Budget, Concept CarsChevrolet introduced the current Colorado pickup in Thailand, and now it's bringing a concept truck that could foreshadow a facelift to the mid-sizer.Continue reading Is Chevy previewing Colorado's facelift with Thai concept truck?Is Chevy previewing Colorado's facelift with Thai concept truck? originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:31:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Emai
  
  Read more

• 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible First Drive

  17-03-2016 18:00
  
  Filed under: Land Rover, First Drives, Convertible, SUVIt may seem like a silly idea, but the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible is a fun, four-seat drop-top that offers capability and comfort in spades.Continue reading 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible First Drive2017 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Convertible First Drive originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 12:00:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Car2go kills all-EV fleet in San Diego, replaces it with gas cars

  17-03-2016 17:29
  
  Filed under: Green, smart, Green Culture, Transportation Alternatives, ElectricCar2go says it can't provide its electric car sharing fleet with enough energy, so it's switching over to gas vehicles.Continue reading Car2go kills all-EV fleet in San Diego, replaces it with gas carsCar2go kills all-EV fleet in San Diego, replaces it with gas cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:29:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Commen
  
  Read more

• Pact puts auto-braking on fast track, NHTSA says

  17-03-2016 17:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  An industrywide agreement to make automatic emergency braking standard will bring the technology to the nation's new-vehicle fleet at least two years faster than a government mandate would have, the National Highway Traffic Safety...
  
  Read more

• CA ending clean car rebates for the wealthy on March 29

  17-03-2016 16:57
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, Green, Car Buying, Electric, HydrogenLow- to moderate-income EV buyers get an extra $1,500 in rebates, while rebates cease to exist for the highest-income earners.Continue reading CA ending clean car rebates for the wealthy on March 29CA ending clean car rebates for the wealthy on March 29 originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:57:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Automakers agree voluntary US auto-brake fitment

  17-03-2016 16:55
  
  US vehicle safety regulators announced on Thursday (17 March) said 20 automakers have agreed to make automatic emergency braking standard on nearly all US vehicles by 2022, a move that could prevent thousands of rear-end crashes annually.
  
  Read more

• Ferrari, Beijing Automotive and BAIC Eternaland Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a Ferrari Theme Park in ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  17-03-2016 16:48 via
  Ferrari, Beijing Automotive and BAIC Eternaland Sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a Ferrari Theme Park in ...
  PR Newswire (press release)
  Ferrari is among the world's leading luxury brands focused on the design, engineering, production and sale of the world's most recognizable luxury performance sports cars. Ferrari brand symbolizes, exclusivity, innovation, state-of-the-art ... Facebook ...and more »
  

• Honda series follows restoration of its first car in the US

  17-03-2016 16:44
  
  Filed under: Videos, Honda, Hatchback, ClassicsHonda N600 master Tim Mings will restore the company's first car in the US in a weekly series, and the special vehicle will later go to the brand's museum.Continue reading Honda series follows restoration of its first car in the USHonda series follows restoration of its first car in the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:44:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Creative media designer joins automotive agency RTS to lead move to online learning - Swindon Business News

  17-03-2016 16:42 via
  Creative media designer joins automotive agency RTS to lead move to online learning
  Swindon Business News
  Wiltshire-based international automotive learning and development agency RTS Group has strengthened its design offering with a new appointment as more learning goes online. Jodi Hunt, pictured, has joined the Chippenham-based company's learning ...
  

• LED headlights forecast to be on one in five cars by 2030 - just-auto's QUBE

  17-03-2016 16:39
  
  LED technology will power 20% of light vehicle front headlights by 2030, from just 2% in 2015, according to the latest headlight fitment forecasts by just-auto's research unit, QUBE.
  
  Read more

• Hyundai to preview Genesis concept, styling direction at New York show

  17-03-2016 16:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  Next week at the New York auto show, Hyundai plans to show a concept car that provides the clearest picture yet of the styling direction for the company's new Genesis brand of luxury vehicles.
  
  Read more

• Automotive Parts Associates Announces New Board Leadership - AftermarketNews.com (AMN)

  17-03-2016 16:21 via
  Automotive Parts Associates Announces New Board Leadership
  AftermarketNews.com (AMN)
  APA-logo Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced the results of its 2016 election for the APA board of directors and its 2016 officers. The elections were held at APA's 35th annual conference last week in Orlando, Florida. APA members elected ...
  

• Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Global Automotive Financing Market Until 2020 - Business Wire (press release)

  17-03-2016 16:20 via
  Technavio Announces Top Five Vendors in the Global Automotive Financing Market Until 2020
  Business Wire (press release)
  LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors for the global automotive financing market in their latest research report. This report also lists 10 other prominent vendors who are expected to contribute to this market's ...and more »
  

• Global Automotive Robotics Market Report - Processes, Prospects & Forecasts 2015-2022 - Key Vendors: Yamaha ... - PR Newswire (press release)

  17-03-2016 16:18 via
  Global Automotive Robotics Market Report - Processes, Prospects & Forecasts 2015-2022 - Key Vendors: Yamaha ...
  PR Newswire (press release)
  This report answers the various aspects of the automotive robotics market such as the factors driving the industry, its threats that can possibly slow down the market growth and the current growth opportunities that are going to shape the robotic ...and more »
  

• Chevy Silverado tows the line with trailering camera system

  17-03-2016 16:15
  
  Filed under: Chevrolet, TruckChevy is offering a new trailering camera system on its Silverado pickup, as well as a fifth-wheel prep pack, all to make towing an easier task in the full-size truck.Continue reading Chevy Silverado tows the line with trailering camera systemChevy Silverado tows the line with trailering camera system originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 10:15:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Encourage, Engage, Prosper: Women in Indian automotive industry - ETAuto.com

  17-03-2016 16:00 via
  ETAuto.com
  Encourage, Engage, Prosper: Women in Indian automotive industry
  ETAuto.com
  “Start with a mindset that gender inclusion makes economic logic. Do not treat your women employees any differently…if there is a tough job, give it. And I can assure you they will do a job as good as a man, if not better.” The world celebrated ...
  

• Mahle extends ties with Ferrari

  17-03-2016 15:46
  
  Mahle is expanding its ties with Ferrari in Formula 1 with a long-term partnership agreement that includes the development and supply of crucial engine components.
  
  Read more

• Nevs to cooperate with China's State Grid

  17-03-2016 15:44
  
  National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (Nevs) and State Grid Electric Vehicle Service have signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement.
  
  Read more

• Four takeaways from the Congressional hearings on self-driving cars

  17-03-2016 15:43
  
  Filed under: Government/Legal, AutonomousSelf-driving car executives and Congressional leaders alike warned this week that the lack of a cohesive national policy toward autonomous vehicles would hinder their development. But that wasn't their only concern.Continue reading Four takeaways from the Congressional hearings on self-driving carsFour takeaways from the Congressional hearings on self-driving cars originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:43:00 EST.Please see our terms for us
  
  Read more

• Production of Honda NSX to start in April

  17-03-2016 15:33
  Honda has announced that its new Performance Manufacturing Centre (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio will begin series production of the next-generation Honda NSX supercar in late April 2016. Deliveries for European customers are due to start in autumn 2016.
  
  Read more

• These are the most EV-friendly cities in the US

  17-03-2016 15:18
  
  Filed under: Green, Ownership, Green Culture, United States, ElectricIndiana University lists the best cities in which to own a plug-in vehicle.Continue reading These are the most EV-friendly cities in the USThese are the most EV-friendly cities in the US originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 09:18:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
  
  Read more

• Automotive agents decry status of sector in Egypt at Automech Formula - Daily News Egypt

  17-03-2016 15:18 via
  Daily News Egypt
  Automotive agents decry status of sector in Egypt at Automech Formula
  Daily News Egypt
  A number of the most prominent actors in the automotive industry expressed their concern over the current status of the sector on Wendesday at the Automech Formula exhibition. The exhibition, taking place from 16 to 21 March, gathers some of the key ...and more »
  

• Automotive agents decry conditions of sector in Egypt at Automech Formula - Daily News Egypt

  17-03-2016 15:18 via
  Daily News Egypt
  Automotive agents decry conditions of sector in Egypt at Automech Formula
  Daily News Egypt
  A number of the most prominent actors in the automotive industry expressed their concern over the current status of the sector on Wendesday at the Automech Formula exhibition. The exhibition, taking place from 16 to 21 March, gathers some of the key ...and more »
  

• London parking space for sale: £350,000

  17-03-2016 15:09
  
  London tops the list for the most expensive parking spots in the country, with prices soaring above UK average house prices 2016-03-17 14:05 It seems Londoners can’t catch a break. Not only do they spend the most time sitting in traffic, but anyone wishing to have their own personal parking space in the capital will have to dig deep in their pockets as the city also tops the list for the most expensive parking spaces for sale. 
  A parking spot in Hyde Park Gardens is currently for sal
  
  Read more

• Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research - The Hilltop News

  17-03-2016 15:02 via
  MicroCap Magazine
  Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research
  The Hilltop News
  Enter your email address below to get the latest news and analysts' ratings for Asbury Automotive Group Inc. with our FREE daily email newsletter: Sponsored Financial Content. Next big stock to Buy. Next big stock to Buy. Tiny Stock with huge potential ...
  Eugene S. Katz Sells 1000 Shares of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (ABG) StockFinancial Market News
  Latest Analysts Repor
  

• Skoda boosts operating profit in 2015

  17-03-2016 14:57
  
  In 2015, Skoda set new records both in terms of global vehicle sales and financial results. Deliveries increased 1.8% to 1,055,500 vehicles (2014: 1,037,200). The brand also achieved record sales revenue, up 6.2% to a new high of EUR12.5bn(US$14bn) (EUR11.8bn). Operating profit rose 12% to EUR915m (EUR817m). The automaker is planning further growth in 2016.
  
  Read more

• Pirelli 2015 revenue up 4.8%

  17-03-2016 14:56
  
  Pirelli said its 2015 operating performance was in line with targets after it booked revenue growth of 4.8% year on year to EUR6,309.6m (US$7078m), above the 2015 target of "over EUR6.25bn" thanks to the "great" improvement in the price/mix component (+7.1% compared to a target of "equal to or above" 5.5%) as a consequence of price increases, greater replacement sales and more diverse geographic and product mixes.
  
  Read more

• Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) EVP James A. Spencer Sells 23211 Shares - Financial Market News

  17-03-2016 14:51 via
  InvestCorrectly
  Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) EVP James A. Spencer Sells 23211 Shares
  Financial Market News
  Delphi Automotive PLC logo Delphi Automotive PLC (NASDAQ:DLPH) EVP James A. Spencer sold 23,211 shares of the business's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $69.59, for a total value ...
  Delphi Automotive PLC (DLPH) CAO Allan J. Brazier Sells 6551 Shares of StockThe Hilltop News
  Should You Keep Off Delphi Automotive PLC
  

• Ford Sollers lauds Russia supplier improvement

  17-03-2016 14:41
  Ford Sollers says it has seen consistent improvement in the Russian supplier sector, but adds the industry cannot rely on Moscow alone to help it through the current challenging period.
  
  Read more

• Gamco Investors INC. ET AL Boosts Stake in Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) - The Hilltop News

  17-03-2016 14:25 via
  Gamco Investors INC. ET AL Boosts Stake in Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG)
  The Hilltop News
  Enter your email address below to get the latest news and analysts' ratings for Penske Automotive Group Inc. with our FREE daily email newsletter: Sponsored Financial Content. Next big stock to Buy. Next big stock to Buy. Tiny Stock with huge potential ...and more »
  

• Genesis is in a New York state of mind with its sedan concept

  17-03-2016 14:18
  
  Filed under: Design/Style, New York Auto Show, Sedan, Concept Cars, GenesisThe Genesis New York Concept previews a sport sedan with modern styling, which points toward the new brand's future design language.Continue reading Genesis is in a New York state of mind with its sedan conceptGenesis is in a New York state of mind with its sedan concept originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 08:58:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comme
  
  Read more

• Aston Martin teams with Red Bull Racing for new supercar

  17-03-2016 14:18
  
  Filed under: Motorsports, Aston Martin, Racing, SupercarsAston Martin confirmed its Innovation Partnership with Red Bull Racing that will see the two working together to create a new supercar, combining the talents of Marek Reichman and Adrian Newey.Continue reading Aston Martin teams with Red Bull Racing for new supercarAston Martin teams with Red Bull Racing for new supercar originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 17 Mar 2016 08:47:00 EST.Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink |&
  
  Read more

• VW Russia looks to more domestic components

  17-03-2016 14:16
  Volkswagen Group Rus says the market may stabilise this year and is looking to up its involvement with domestic suppliers as the industry continues to face huge challenges.
  
  Read more

• Russian suppliers make central incentive case

  17-03-2016 13:56
  Russian suppliers are urging Moscow to consider equally the component sector in terms of State subsidies on offer.
  
  Read more

• Pirelli Tyre Russia maintains staff despite crisis

  17-03-2016 13:33
  Pirelli Russia says it has not had to make any redundancies despite the country reeling from a slump in the automotive sector, which has seen more than a year of severe sales drops.
  
  Read more

• AvtoVAZ looks to export 50,000 cars in 2016

  17-03-2016 13:25
  AvtoVAZ says it aims to sell 50,000 cars to export markets this year as the automaker looks to make up some of the ground on a hugely challenging domestic situation in Russia.
  
  Read more

• A nice little runner! Minder's Ford Capri could sell for £85k

  17-03-2016 13:06
  
  Arthur Daley's Daimler Sovereign and Terry McCann's Ford Capri set to be auctioned off next month, for record prices 2016-03-17 12:30 Two cars from the 80s TV series ‘Minder’ will be sold at auction next month. The Daimler Sovereign driven by Arthur Daley is expected to sell for upto £45,000 while Terry McCann's Ford Capri could make up to £85,000 when the hammer falls. 
  Arthur Daley’s famous car, a 1981 Daimler Sovereign, has recently been restored
  
  Read more

• We visit the British Motor Museum in Gaydon after its £5m revamp

  17-03-2016 12:54
  
  Unique British Motor Museum celebrates our heritage, and we get a behind-the-scenes peek at the amazing collection of cars on display 2016-03-17 14:00 The British auto industry is booming: new sales are soaring, manufacturers such as Jaguar and Land Rover are creating more class leaders than ever, and even old dogs such as Morgan are learning new tricks with electric cars.
  So what better time to reminisce about our proud history than with a sneak peek inside the recently refurbished British Mot
  
  Read more

• Toyota GT 86 gets a sporty new look

  17-03-2016 12:49
  
  Updates for Toyota GT 86 sports car add extra style and suspension tweaks but powertrain is unchanged 2016-03-17 11:15 A new Toyota GT 86 is on the way, with the facelifted sports car set to make its debut at the 2016 New York Motor Show and go on sale towards the end of the year.
  The new model gets a bigger front grille, which helps give the car a sportier look, as well as a new bumper, revised fog light housings, LED lights and alloy wheels with an updated design. Other exterior changes are m
  
  Read more

• Lack of traffic police explains drop in UK motoring offences

  17-03-2016 12:48
  
  Total motoring offences have dropped by more than a half in a decade, but a new report says this is down to fewer police officers2016-03-17 11:10 The total number of motoring offences recorded in the UK has more than halved over the past decade, but a new report by the Transport Select Committee suggests this is down to fewer traffic police officers patrolling our roads rather than improved driving standards across the country. 
  Since 2004, the number of detected motoring offences has fall
  
  Read more

• Usca Ria LLC Buys 8043 Shares of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) - The Hilltop News

  17-03-2016 12:37 via
  Usca Ria LLC Buys 8043 Shares of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG)
  The Hilltop News
  Enter your email address below to get the latest news and analysts' ratings for Penske Automotive Group Inc. with our FREE daily email newsletter: Sponsored Financial Content. Trading Advice Done Right. Trading Advice Done Right. Jim Cramer Alerts ...
  

Follow @AutomotiveNewsl on Twitter!