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62 vehicles meet tougher criteria to earn 2018 iihs awards
Bookmarked 425 weeks ago just 15 vehicles qualify for the top safety pick award from iihs after the requirements were strengthened to include good-rated headlights and good or acceptable passenger-side protection in small overlap front crashes another 47 vehicles earn the top safety pick award which now requires acceptable or good headlights in contrast headlights werent factored in for 2017 top safety pick and an acceptable headlight rating was enough to bump a 2017 award winner into quotplusquot territory the inclusion of a passenger-side crash test is a first for any iihs award the institute developed the passenger-side small overlap front crash test after it became clear that some manufacturers weren039t paying sufficient attention to the passenger side as they made improvements to achieve better performance in the driver-side small overlap front test |
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caption: gac motor provides cars for fortune forum
Bookmarked 423 weeks ago gac motor chinas fastest-growing automaker has wowed the fortune global forum 2017 the forum as the official service car provider with 380 cars including the ga8 sedan the gs8 suv and the gm8 mpv the vehicles have provided safe and reliable service for leaders of the 152 fortune 500 companies who attended in addition to more than 1100 distinguished guests from around the world during the forum 40 ceos from fortune 500 companies including mckinsey amp company aisin seiki china investment co ltd and iflytek co ltd visited gac motors factory in panyu guangzhou to get a glimpse of chinas advanced smart manufacturing capabilitywe are proud to have had the chance to display our advanced smart manufacturing capabilities to some of the worlds top corporate leaders said yu jun president of gac motor being chosen as the official service car provider for the forum is a recognition of gac motors accomplishments in openness and innovation it further enhances our br |
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gac motors new signature ga4 sedan
Bookmarked 419 weeks ago gac motor china039s fastest-growing automaker showcased its complete product lineup on the opening day of the 2018 north american international auto show naias in detroit michigan the signature lineup includes gac motor039s latest ga4 sedan and a brand-new concept car the envergedeveloped on the gac cross-platform modular architecture g-cpma the ga4 satisfies consumers appetite and expectations for a high-quality driving experience is expected to become the new mainstream of the a-class sedan market in the future the ga4 will officially enter the market on january 18 in shanghai chinato view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish8255151-gac-motor-naias-2018 |
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too many emojis: buzzed driving psa
Bookmarked 411 weeks ago as americans gather at bars and in living rooms to watch the hugely popular college basketball tournament often with a drink in hand the ad council is launching a new series of public service advertisements psas for their ongoing buzzed driving is drunk driving campaign impaired driving remains a persistent problem in the us with over 10000 people killed in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2016 according to the department of transportation thats approximately one person every fifty minutesthe new psas which were produced pro bono by media agency omd encourage young men to examine their own behavior by amplifying social warning signs many already know and associate with impairment whether texting too many emojis or taking one too many selfies these subtle warning signs are recognizable to the target audience and serve as cues not to drive hometo view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish8288151-ad-council-buzzed-driving-warning-signs |
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roadm8 is the ultimate roadside companion
Bookmarked 409 weeks ago highlighting more than 100 million in renovations at its hotels across north america super 8 the worlds largest economy hotel brand and trusted roadside companion today rolled into the 2018 new york international auto show with roadm8 the first-ever concept car inspired by a hotel brands guestroom redesignpulling its style and amenities straight from super 8s newly refreshed and elevated roomsthink bedding turned upholstery a nightstand turned dashboard accentroadm8 fully embodies the sleek new modern look and feel of super 8 while bringing the best of the brand to the open road outside the vehicle boasts the red and yellow of the iconic super 8 sign while inside are innovative amenities like a built-in on-demand coffee machine custom center console mini-fridge touch-screen entertainment and moreto view the multimedia release go to:https:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish8289351-super-8-roadm8-new-york-international-auto-show |
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auto parts settlement
Bookmarked 536 weeks ago the following is being released by the notice provider kinsella media llc about the lawsuit in re automotive parts antitrust litigation mdl no 2311settlements totaling approximately 541 million have been reached with two defendants the lawsuits allege that they fixed the price of certain motor vehicle components causing millions of consumers and businesses from around the country to overpay for new or leased automobiles and replacement parts such as air flow meters alternators atf warmers electronic throttle bodies fuel injection systems ignition coils inverters motor generators radiators starters and valve timing control devicesthe settlements provide monetary relief for consumers in the district of columbia and 30 states - arizona arkansas california florida hawaii iowa kansas maine massachusetts michigan minnesota mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada new hampshire new mexico new york north carolina north dakota oregon rhode island south carolina south dakota tennessee utah vermont west virginia and wisconsin the settlements also provide non-monetary relief including cooperation and an agreement by the defendants not to engage in certain conduct for a period of 24 months to view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7666751-auto-parts-antitrust-litigation |
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hyundai launches virtual guide
Bookmarked 534 weeks ago later this year hyundai will be the first mainstream automaker to launch an augmented reality owner039s manual app the hyundai virtual guide app is the brand039s modern take on the traditional owner039s manual allowing consumers to use their smartphone or tablet computer to get how-to information for repairs maintenance and vehicle featuresat launch the hyundai virtual guide is compatible with the 2015 sonata model and will soon become available for additional models the new app recognizes more than 45 major features of the sonata and is available for free download on the apple app store and google playhyundai used quality consumer survey results to determine the top difficult-to-use features to incorporate into the virtual guide the app also contains 82 how-to videos six 3d overlay images that appear once users scan areas of their vehicle like the engine bay and more than 50 informational guidesto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7506058-hyundai-virtual-guide-app |
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2017 sportage makes debut
Bookmarked 533 weeks ago kia motors america kma today unveiled the all-new 2017 sportage at the los angeles auto show the fourth-generation sportage kmas longest-running nameplate wraps stunning contemporary design around a structure that is both stiffer and more spacious than before advanced driver assistance technologies significant suspension and steering improvements and available intelligent awd vastly improve the sportages driving dynamics while premium materials and world-class craftsmanship create a class-up experience in an otherwise utilitarian segmentsimply put the sportage is a breed apart in the compact cuv segment said orth hedrick vice president product planning kma instead of bland utility the sportage combines distinctly european and sporty styling with thoughtful design and functionality including innovative packaging premium materials a turbocharged engine and surprising features sales of compact cuvs are on a sharply upward trajectory and the all-new 2017 sportage hits the sweet spot by providing an alternative for those seeking to express themselves with a vehicle thats versatile enough to suit their unique lifestylethe all-new sportages roomier more luxurious cabin features an impressive level of craftsmanship with high-quality soft-touch materials and a range of technologies improving overall comfort convenience and connectivity updates to the drivetrain provide enhanced efficiency and performance while changes to the suspension deliver better ride and handling like the outgoing model the all-new sportage will be built at kias production facility in gwangju korea and be available in three distinct trim levels lx ex sx turbo when it goes on sale next year pricing will be announced closer to the sportages on-sale dateto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7436354-2017-kia-sportage-l-a-auto-show-debut |
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volvo cars unveils concept 26 delivering the luxury of time
Bookmarked 532 weeks ago volvo cars ongoing research into autonomous driving has confirmed what we all know - that the daily commute is taking the joy out of driving it is during the commute and on long-haul motorway trips that people are most willing to delegate the act of driving to their carwith this in mind volvo has developed concept 26 named to reflect the average daily commute to work of 26 minutes time that could be spent doing something more meaningful than sitting in stop-go traffic volvo has set out to bring choice and freedom back to the driver to enjoy the driving experience when they want to or to delegate driving to the car when they want to do something elseto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersuk7694951-volvo-cars-unveils-concept-26 |
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volvo hololens
Bookmarked 532 weeks ago volvo cars the premium car maker will work together with microsoft the leading platform and productivity company to jointly develop next generation automotive technologiesthe two companies today revealed how microsoft hololens the worlds first fully untethered holographic computer might be used in future to redefine how customers first encounter and explore a car as well as how cars might be bought and sold in futureareas of future collaboration between the two companies could include autonomous driving technologies and the utilisation of data generated from connected cars to create new servicestodays hololens demonstration was conducted at microsofts global headquarters in redmond usa and showed how mixed reality might be used by customers to configure cars in three dimensions with hololens a powerful wearable computer holograms are mixed into the physical worldto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7668751-volvo-the-virtual-showroom |
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volvo lets you have your shopping delivered to your car
Bookmarked 531 weeks ago with just days to go before black friday and cyber monday the busiest online shopping days of the christmas season swedens volvo cars has unveiled a brand new way to take some of the hassle out christmas shoppingthe premium car maker has launched the worlds first commercially available in-car delivery service by teaming up with postnord the nordic regions leading communication and logistics supplier lekmercom the leading nordic online toy and baby goods store and matse a swedish online grocery retailer to have christmas toys gifts food and drinks delivered to its carsvolvo in-car delivery promises to bring some of the cheer back to christmas by eradicating the more unpleasant aspects of seasonal shopping such as a desperate search for parking space in a busy city centre crowds of stressed people and the disappointment of missed deliveriesthe volvo in-car delivery works by means of a digital key which is used to gain one-time access to your vehicle owners simply order the goods online receive a notification that the goods have been delivered and then just drive home with themto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7698551-volvo-roam-delivery |
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volvo s90 design film
Bookmarked 531 weeks ago the s90 marks a giant step forward for volvo cars the swedish car maker is better known for its suvs and estates but with the launch of the s90 volvo is clearly intent on shaking up the premium sedan segment with its distinctive executive class sedanequipped with a host of new technologies ranging from cutting edge safety to cloud-based apps and services the s90 is further proof of the swedish brands continuing transformationwith the launch of the xc90 we made a clear statement of intent we are now clearly and firmly in the game with 11 usd billion of investment over the past five years we have not only reimagined what volvo cars can be we are now delivering on our promise of a resurgent and relevant volvo cars brand said hkan samuelsson president amp ceo volvo car groupto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersuk7702651-volvo-stakes-its-claim-with-the-s90 |
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volvo cars and microsoft enable people to talk to their cars
Bookmarked 526 weeks ago more than 33 years after the popular american tv show knight rider showed david the hoff hasselhoff talking to his car kitt volvo and microsoft are launching a wearable-enabled voice control systemvolvo owners will be able to talk to their car via their microsoft band 2 allowing them to instruct their vehicle to perform tasks including setting the navigation starting the heater locking the doors flashing the lights or sounding the horn via volvos mobile app volvo on call and the connected wearable devicein november 2015 volvo and microsoft announced their high-profile collaboration with the first automotive application of hololens technology hololens is the worlds first fully untethered holographic computer which could be used in future to redefine how customers first encounter explore and even buy car now the two companies are delivering remote voice control for volvo cars via the microsoft band 2 as another proof-point in their ambition to jointly develop next generation automotive technologiesto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersuk7717752-volvo-cars-microsoft-enable-people-to-talk |
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genesis brand g90 luxury flagship
Bookmarked 525 weeks ago hyundai motor company today unveiled its g90 premium luxury sedan for the genesis brand in the us market the new flagship of the brands model line-up the 2017 g90 will compete at the top of the premium luxury car segment with world-class technological innovations and the highest levels of refinement convenience and dynamic performancecreated by the new prestige design group g90 provides strong indications of the brands athletic elegance design identity that will be evident in future genesis products the g90 silhouette is both powerful and refined from its prominent hood generous wheelbase minimized overhangs and sophisticated rear deck surfacing inside the cabin fine materials and textures from around the world meet refined ergonomics to provide occupants with absolute convenience and luxurious comfortto view the multimedia release go to:http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish75060510-hyundai-genesis-g90-luxury-sedan |
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2017 optima phev unveiled kiacas
Bookmarked 520 weeks ago kia motors america kma today unveiled the all-new 2017 optima plug-in hybrid phev at the chicago auto show kias first phev joined two other fuel-efficient additions to the brands growing line-up of eco-friendly vehicles including the all-new 2017 niro hybrid utility vehicle huv and all-new 2017 optima hybrid hev all three of which are being introduced under the kia motors ecodynamics environmentally friendly sub-brand a host of new technologies and features in the kia optima phev including a more powerful hybrid engine a smarter and more robust telematics system exterior design enhancements and greater interior refinement all combine to deliver a superior hybrid drive experience to view the multimedia news release go to http:wwwmultivucomplayersenglish7731854-kia-optima-plug-in-hybrid-chicago-auto-show |