December 2017

After 10 years Volvo XC90 remains favorite of celebrity chef Nick Nairn

(December 11, 2017) Volvo Car UK is celebrating a decade-long partnership with Scottish restaurateur and celebrity chef Nick Nairn, as he shares his experiences on how the premium manufacturer’s XC90 benefits both his business and family life.

Having taken delivery of his first XC90 in 2007, Nairn has said goodbye to his sports and saloon cars in favor of Volvo’s luxury seven-seat SUV because it rolls performance, space and style into one car, capable of tackling any challenge.

Comparing the 2018 Nissan Leaf with the original 2011 model

(December 8, 2017) A new comparison of the 2018 Nissan Leaf SL to the 2011 Nissan Leaf SL shows substantial gains in performance, cargo space, and power, with no change in price between the two models after adjusting for inflation. Using specs and data provided by Nissan and the EPA, the 2018 Nissan Leaf beats the 2011 version in a number of ways.

Cars.com mines its data to come up with 2017 car shopping list

(December 8, 2017) CHICAGO — Millions of consumers spend time on Cars.com each month to shop, research and validate automotive purchase decisions. Today, the company debuted its Cars.com 2017 Year in Review list, which was compiled by mining and analyzing the site's deep well of real-time behavioral data to determine how consumer car-shopping patterns are affected by current events, pop culture news and other key moments in time from the past year.

GasBuddy reveals gas station convenience store rankings by state

(December 7, 2017) BOSTON — Many people prefer nice versus naughty especially when it comes to customer service during the holiday season. That is why GasBuddy, the only smartphone app connecting more than 70 million drivers with their Perfect Pit Stop, reveals the gas station convenience store brands with the highest ratings for customer service, putting them on the “nice list” when it comes to assisting consumers and creating a pleasant experience for guests.

Ford Trends report underscores consumer's unrest in world today

(December 7, 2017) NEW YORK — People feel increasingly polarized by unrest, upheaval and other changes taking place in the world, and more than 60 percent of adults globally say they feel overwhelmed by things happening around them. Ford’s 2018 Looking Further with Ford Trends Report examines not only the issues dividing the world, but also the coping mechanisms that are emerging as a result.

Kia opening 'Stinger Salons' to showcase its new sports sedan

(December 5, 2017) IRVINE, Calif. — With the holiday shopping season in full swing, Kia Motors America is celebrating the arrival of the highest-performance vehicle the brand has ever delivered — the all-new 2018 Stinger — by opening showcases in retail centers across the country.

"Stinger Salons" are currently open in Bethesda, My.; Skokie, Ill.; and White Plains, N.Y.; with additional locations scheduled to debut soon in California, Georgia and Texas.

Michelin drives the holidays home

(December 5, 2017) GREENVILLE, S.C. — For the third consecutive holiday season, Michelin North America is recognizing the people in the transportation industry who work "like busy elves" behind the scenes to make the holidays memorable. Michelin marks the season with its #KeepThanksMoving conversation in social and digital media and encourages people to share this appreciation via Facebook and Twitter.

AAA says seniors could improve driving safety with vehicle adaptations

(December 4, 2017) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly 90 percent of older drivers do not make inexpensive adaptations to their vehicles that can improve safety and extend their time behind the wheel, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.

Common vehicle adaptations like pedal extensions, seat cushions and steering wheel covers can help to improve safety by reducing a senior driver’s crash risk.

Lincoln brings back Continental, and it's not what you may be expecting

By Paul Borden
MotorwayAmerica.com

(December 2, 2017) Twice since introducing it as a luxury convertible in 1939, Ford has suspended production of the Lincoln Continental for extended periods of its own volition. We’re not counting the hiatus in production from 1942-45 brought on by the U.S. entry into World War II, though the first gap in production came shortly after that.

Honda Clarity series named Green Car of the Year

(December 1, 2017) LOS ANGELES — The Honda Clarity series, comprised of the 2018 Clarity Plug-in Hybrid (arriving at dealerships nationwide this month) and the 2017 Clarity Electric and 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell, available in selected markets, was recognized as the 2018 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Green Car Journal awarded the Clarity series its top honor for its appealing design with a sophisticated, highly-equipped, spacious interior. The magazine distinguished it as the only model to offer plug-in hybrid, electric and hydrogen fuel cell power.