KBB.com Video Wins Prestigious 2015 Dean Batchelor Award For Excellence In Automotive Journalism

Motor Press Guild Praises Kelley Blue Book Editorial’s ‘Polaris Slingshot Review’ with Industry’s Top Honor; KBB.com Video Also Wins Award for ‘MPG Best of the Year Video Review’ KBB.com won the prestigious 2015 Dean Batchelor Award for Excellence in Automotive Journalism, judged and sponsored by the Los Angeles-based Motor Press Guild (MPG), announces Kelley BlueContinue reading “KBB.com Video Wins Prestigious 2015 Dean Batchelor Award For Excellence In Automotive Journalism”

Holiday Travel With Your Pet Is Not As Safe As You Think

Subaru-Center for Pet Safety Crash Study Fails the Test As many people finalize holiday travel plans that include their pets, a new “whitepaper” report from IsMyPetSafe.com warns of the dangers posed by driving with unrestrained pets in the car – to both pets and people. “Driving with an unrestrained pet in the car is notContinue reading “Holiday Travel With Your Pet Is Not As Safe As You Think”

Hyundai Genesis And Tucson Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards

With added strenuous criteria in one of the industry’s already rigorous testing of vehicle safety, the 2016 Hyundai Genesis and 2016 Tucson earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2016 TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards. The IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award helps consumers pick vehicles that offer the highest level of crash protection. “Safety isContinue reading “Hyundai Genesis And Tucson Earn IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards”

Drivers Prepare For Snowpocalypse 2016

Hankook Tire Gauge Index reveals how American’s brace their cars for inclement weather As Americans brace themselves for what is expected to be the strongest winter in nearly 20 years, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency, it’s time to get your car, and particularly your tires, ready for an epic El Nino.Continue reading “Drivers Prepare For Snowpocalypse 2016”

Aktas Holding’s Airtech Marks A Big Step For Road Comfort And Economy

Aktaş Holding, which aims to have the principle of managing change; exports more than 100 countries and operates with the its brands among the world leaders in it industry, provides significant advantage on road comfort and economy with new generation Electronic Control Air Suspension Systems which is improved by R&D studies. Airtech, which is oneContinue reading “Aktas Holding’s Airtech Marks A Big Step For Road Comfort And Economy”

Messring: Compact Sled Systems

MESSRING constructed two new sled test facilities for Takata in Brazil and Romania. The international OEM of passenger protection systems commissioned two compact impact simulators (CIS), including extensive data acquisition systems and lighting technology. With the CIS, vehicle components such as seat belts and airbags can be tested with high precision and reproducible results. TheContinue reading “Messring: Compact Sled Systems”

Automotive Petrol Engines Market Report 2016-2026

Top Companies Downsizing, Turbocharging & Using Other Technologies to Meet Euro Seven Emissions Regulations & CO2 Targets The latest report from business intelligence provider visiongain offers comprehensive analysis of the global petrol engines downsizing and turbocharging market. Visiongain assesses that this market will increase progressively in the next decade. Now: “17 Ford Escape Debuts atContinue reading “Automotive Petrol Engines Market Report 2016-2026”

FCA US Launches Largest Private Fleet Of Natural Gas-Powered Semitrucks In The State Of Michigan

Company announces $40 million investment in Detroit to convert 179 parts-hauling trucks to compressed natural gas (CNG) Investment includes facility and infrastructure upgrades and the installation of the largest private CNG fueling station in North America Fleet’s transition to CNG will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 16,000 tons per year FCA US LLC [recently]Continue reading “FCA US Launches Largest Private Fleet Of Natural Gas-Powered Semitrucks In The State Of Michigan”

Johnnie Walker® Scotch Whisky To Provide 450,000 KM Of Safe Rides Home Around The World This Festive Season

Global responsible drinking initiative launched by Formula 1 stars Mika Häkkinen, Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso What’s one of the best gifts you can give a friend this holiday season? A safe ride home. With the festive season in full swing and friends planning nights out all around the world, Johnnie Walker®, the world’s leadingContinue reading “Johnnie Walker® Scotch Whisky To Provide 450,000 KM Of Safe Rides Home Around The World This Festive Season”

User Experience Benchmark: Ford SYNC3

Modifications Make for a System that is Easier & More Enjoyable to Use for Basic Radio, Phone & Navigation Tasks A recent user evaluation from the In-Vehicle UX (IVX) group at Strategy Analytics (strategyanalytics.com) assessing the Ford SYNC3 in-vehicle infotainment system has found that this system presents a marked improvement over MyFord Touch. Providing aContinue reading “User Experience Benchmark: Ford SYNC3”