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Driving Makes A Comeback: Antique Autos" Ride Returns to Kings Island in 2019

Driving Makes A Comeback: Antique Autos" Ride Returns to Kings Island in 2019

MASON, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2018 -- Kings Island's most beloved attraction, the antique cars ride, is returning to the park in spring 2019. ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel; Enjoy The Drive - Great Drives - New Zealand

The Auto Channel; Enjoy The Drive - Great Drives - New Zealand

The Auto Channel management has decided to republish and spotlight these evergreen Great Drive articles which can stimulate the daydreams of experienced drivers and awaken the appetites of those modern youngsters who have never experienced just how exhilarating and fulfilling the freedom of a Great Drive on an open roa ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel--Great Drives - Portugal

The Auto Channel--Great Drives - Portugal

Portugal is five-eighths-scale Europe, a miniature of the classic Grand Tour playgrounds. Which is bad news and good. ... Continue reading

Why Buy, Lease Or Rent? St. Louis Auto Dealer Offers Monthly Competitively Priced Subscription Plan With Access to Thousands of Vehicles

Why Buy, Lease Or Rent? St. Louis Auto Dealer Offers Monthly Competitively Priced Subscription Plan With Access to Thousands of Vehicles

ST. LOUIS, Aug.Fusz Select monthly car subscription; An alternative to owning or leasing. Subscribe instead. Drive SUVs for family trips, fun sports cars for date nights, and luxury sedans for the daily commute. Insurance, maintenance, cleaning, and unlimited flips included.(not a paid advertisement) ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Royal Farms Wins "2018 Gas Station Fried Chicken" in Philadelphia Magazine

ROAD TRIP: Royal Farms Wins "2018 Gas Station Fried Chicken" in Philadelphia Magazine

BALTIMORE, Aug. 12, 2018 -- Baltimore-based convenience store chain Royal Farms, known for its world famous fried chicken, has made Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly 2018" list. ... Continue reading

Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 12, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Auto News Digest, Week Ending August 12, 2018 Edited By Larry Nutson

Last Weeks Automotive News Headline Stories: 10 Millionth Ford Mustang; MB Made In Alabama; Musk Gives Finger To Stockholders; Made in Mexico Ole'; Geeley Lotus Revitalization; So Sorry: Mazda, Suzuki, Yamaha; Cummins Recall; Toyota Fuel-Cell HD Trucks; OOPS Digital Drive Aids Faulty; Fast MOPAR: Dodge Roadkill Nights ... Continue reading

Autonomous Electric Shuttle, First On Streets of Candiac +VIDEO

Autonomous Electric Shuttle, First On Streets of Candiac +VIDEO

The City of Candiac was pleased to welcome Transport Minister André Fortin this morning for a major announcement: the arrival of a long-term demonstration project for a 100% electric autonomous shuttle to be used on public roads for the first time in Canada. ... Continue reading

ROAD TRIP: Outer Banks Welcomes Military Travelers

ROAD TRIP: Outer Banks Welcomes Military Travelers

MANTEO, N.C., Aug. 10, 2018 -- The Outer Bank Visitors Bureau shared its appreciation of the U.S. Armed Forces today by unrolling the new military service portal at outerbanks.org, filled with itinerary ideas and travel deals to more easily discover the OBX community's shared military history. ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Unveils Limited Production 2019 Grand California 30 Years Camper And 2019 Grand California Production Model

Volkswagen Unveils Limited Production 2019 Grand California 30 Years Camper And 2019 Grand California Production Model

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel The Hague, August 10, 2018. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its iconic California camper with a limited edition. ... Continue reading

Toyota Kicks-off Fifth Leg of '5 Continents Drive' to learn from African

Toyota Kicks-off Fifth Leg of '5 Continents Drive' to learn from African

In late August, Toyota will kick off the fifth leg of the 5 Continents Drive Project(1) in Africa, the fourth continent in the project. Following Australia in 2014, the Americas(2) in 2015 and 2016, and Europe in 2017, this year project members will head to Africa, which boasts the second largest surface area and popul ... Continue reading

Amtrak Reveals Modern Interiors on New Acela Express Fleet

Amtrak Reveals Modern Interiors on New Acela Express Fleet

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2018 -- Amtrak today revealed the interiors on its new Acela Express fleet, which will redefine the customer experience on Amtrak's premium Northeast Corridor (NEC) service. The new trains, scheduled to enter service in the NEC in 2021, will provide travelers with world-class accommodations and amen ... Continue reading

Autobrain Announces Connected Car Device on the AT&T Network

Autobrain Announces Connected Car Device on the AT&T Network

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 8, 2018 -- AT&T , a global pioneer of IoT connectivity solutions, and Autobrain, a leading connected car device company, today announce an agreement to launch Autobrain's 4G LTE connected car device exclusively on the AT&T network. ... Continue reading

AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 4, 2018 7-9 AM

AUTO LAB Call-In Radio LIVE from New York Saturday August 4, 2018 7-9 AM

Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Featuring an in-studio panel of experienced hands-on automotive experts with accurate, honest, practical and street-smart car repair and buying advice. ... Continue reading

Humanizing Automated Vehicles – Allowing for the “Jerk” Response

Humanizing Automated Vehicles – Allowing for the “Jerk” Response

Reflections on a main theme, Humanization Of Robot Drivers, among potential things to ask is a favorite of mine I haven’t heard anyone address yet: Who gets the ticket if an AV in true human fashion runs a red light? ... Continue reading

2018 Jeep Wrangler, Better, Much Better - Review By Larry Nutson

2018 Jeep Wrangler, Better, Much Better - Review By Larry Nutson

Just recently on an invite from Jeep I got a first hand look, as well as on-road and off-road driving time in the newest iteration of the legendary Wrangler in the Saguaro National Park desert outside Tucson, Arizona ... Continue reading

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