November 2013

Garmin announces new high-performance navigation core for OEM market

(November 19, 2013) OLATHE, Kan. — Garmin International Inc. today announced Gemini, a new navigation core designed for the auto OEM market. Building upon Garmin’s industry-leading technology, Gemini provides automakers a faster, more intuitive and feature-rich in-dash navigation experience than ever before.

2014 Acura RLX Hybrid to be showcased at L.A. Auto Show

(November 19, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — The 377-horsepower Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD luxury-performance sedan will be on public display for the first time this week at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, showcasing Acura's dynamic new three-motor hybrid system. The 2014 Acura RLX Sport Hybrid, which launches next spring, is the first vehicle to deploy Acura's new three-motor hybrid powertrain technology.

13 Chevrolets make first appearance at L.A. Auto Show

(November 18, 2013) LOS ANGELES — Sixty percent of the Chevrolet vehicles on display at this year’s L.A. Auto Show will be making their first appearance at the show, wrapping up one of the brand’s most significant years with 13 new or significantly redesigned products launching in 2013 in the United States.

New Mini makes worldwide debut at Plant Oxford

(November 18, 2013) OXFORD, England — The new Mini made its worldwide debut today at Mini’s UK production plant in Oxford featuring an all-new vehicle architecture, an evolutionary design and a range of new fuel-efficient engines to give owners even more fun behind the wheel.

Bentley debuts new Flying Spur in Los Angeles

(November 18, 2013) LOS ANGELES — Bentley Motors presents its new Flying Spur, the world’s fastest road-going sedan, in the brand’s most successful market within the Americas region at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week. Bentley will also display the Continental GTC V8 convertible and the flagship Mulsanne with its enhanced hand-crafted and technology-laden cabin.

Mercedes-Benz engine plant at Beijing Benz celebrates grand opening

(November 18, 2013) BEIJING — Mercedes-Benz marked another important milestone in its China strategy with the official opening ceremony of its engine plant, the first ever for passenger-car engines outside of Germany, built from scratch in only two years after the cornerstone was laid in 2011.

Initial launch of BMW i3 electric occurs in Germany

(November 17, 2013) MUNICH —The BMW i3 will be available in Germany and selected European markets Nov. 16. The first customers from Germany collected their cars from the BMW Welt in Munich a day earlier.

“Today marks a milestone in the history of the BMW Group, as we hand over our first BMW i premium electric vehicle to customers. In doing so, we are bringing sustainable mobility to the roads,” said Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, during presentation of the keys to the first customer.

2014 Buick Regal — More power, greater efficiency

(November 17, 2013) DETROIT ‚ The revamped 2014 Buick Regal now arriving in dealerships features the sport sedan’s most powerful standard engine ever — and increased fuel efficiency.

Producing an SAE-rated 259 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque from just two liters of displacement, the Regal has more standard horsepower and torque than the Acura TSX, Audi A4, Lexus IS 250, Mercedes-Benz CLA 250, Volkswagen CC, and Volvo S60. The new turbo four-cylinder engine incorporates an improved twin-scroll turbocharger and a host of other advancemen
ts that result in a smoother, quieter engine with improved power and efficiency.

Nissan, eVgo celebrate fast charging in Washington; food bank to benefit

(November 16, 2013) WASHINGTON — Nissan and NRG eVgo (ee-vee-go), a subsidiary of NRG Energy, Inc., are celebrating the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in greater Washington D.C., and one local food bank will reap the benefits.

"Stuff a Leaf for the Holidays" is a Thanksgiving charity food drive being held at the Macy's Court inside Dulles Town Center, which is home to one of the first three eVgo Freedom Station sites in the greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

Mercedes-Benz to show two new AMG high-performance models

(November 16, 2013) Two auto shows, two new AMG high-performance vehicles: Mercedes-AMG is presenting the S 65 AMG and the SLS AMG GT FINAL EDITION simultaneously at the Los Angeles Auto Show and the Tokyo Motor Show (both from Nov. 20 to Dec. 1).