Car classifications

Kia takes home four prizes at the annual Russian Car of the Year awards

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Hatchbacks, Kia Motors, Kia Picanto, Kia Stinger, Kia Seltos, Kia Ceed

MOSCOW and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors has won a staggering four prizes at the annual Car of the Year Russia awards, with accolades for the Kia Picanto, Ceed, Seltos and Stinger.

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  • MOSCOW and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Motors has won a staggering four prizes at the annual Car of the Year Russia awards, with accolades for the Kia Picanto, Ceed, Seltos and Stinger.
  • Kia's compact city car, the Picanto set a new record for the company, taking honors in the 'Best City Car' category for the fifth consecutive year.
  • These four awards are extremely gratifying not only for Kia Motors Russia, but for Kia Motors globally."
  • The Kia Stinger confidently entered the highly competitive gran turismo segment, where the most prestigious brands are already well represented.

Overview of Honda and Acura Exhibits for the 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020)

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Sedans, Coupés, Acura, Compact cars, Honda, Full-size vehicles, American Honda Motor Company, Honda Accord

BEIJING, Sept 15, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, today announced the overview of Honda and Acura exhibits for the 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), which will take place in Beijing, China (Media days: September 26-27, Trade days: September 28-29, Public days: September 30-October 5, 2020).

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  • BEIJING, Sept 15, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor (China) Investment Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned Honda subsidiary in China, today announced the overview of Honda and Acura exhibits for the 2020 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2020), which will take place in Beijing, China (Media days: September 26-27, Trade days: September 28-29, Public days: September 30-October 5, 2020).
  • The Honda exhibit at its automobile booth will include the world premiere of a concept car indicating the direction of the future mass-production model of the Honda brand's first EV to be introduced in China.
  • The Honda automobile exhibit also will include the CR-V PHEV, the first Honda vehicle equipped with a plug-in hybrid system to be introduced in China, various types of electrified models, as well as all-new mass-production models.
  • The Acura booth will showcase various mass-production models while Honda motorcycle booth will mainly exhibit Honda's FUN motorcycle models.

Hagens Berman: $700 Million Mercedes Diesel Emissions Class-Action Settlement Details Announced

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Touring cars, Hatchbacks, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz Vito

; and SeegerWeiss announced details of a $700 million settlement reached on behalf of owners and lessees of affected diesel Mercedes vehicles as part of a class-action lawsuit against Mercedes for its diesel emissions deficiencies.

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  • ; and SeegerWeiss announced details of a $700 million settlement reached on behalf of owners and lessees of affected diesel Mercedes vehicles as part of a class-action lawsuit against Mercedes for its diesel emissions deficiencies.
  • Recently, the lawsuit culminated in a $700 million settlement for U.S. Mercedes owners in which current owners and lessees can get $3,290 or more, and former owners and lessees can get $822.50.
  • The law firms representing Mercedes owners continue to pursue claims against Bosch, Mercedes alleged coconspirator, and the separate suit may result in additional recovery if a settlement or judgment is reached.
  • Owners of affected Mercedes diesel vehicles can receive the following:
    An Approved Emissions Modification (AEM) free of charge and an extended modification warranty.

Lieff Cabraser Announces That Final Approval Has Been Granted to Settlement of Nationwide Mercedes-Benz Vehicle A/C Mold and Mildew Case

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Legal, Automotive, Professional services, Automotive Manufacturing, Consumer, General Automotive, Other Consumer, Manufacturing, Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Luxury vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Distribution Indonesia

This was a hard-fought litigation, and this settlement is a terrific result for Mercedes drivers, stated Annika K. Martin, Lieff Cabraser partner and one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the case.

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  • This was a hard-fought litigation, and this settlement is a terrific result for Mercedes drivers, stated Annika K. Martin, Lieff Cabraser partner and one of the lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the case.
  • The case involved what plaintiffs alleged was faulty design and manufacture of the affected Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
  • This moldy air has a foul, mildew smell that is highly unpleasant and can aggravate respiratory system sensitivities.
  • The vehicles come from numerous model years of Mercedes C-Class, CLS-Class, E-Class, GL-Class, GLS-Class, GLK-Class, GLC-Class, M-Class, GLE-Class, and GLA-Class, vehicles.

Ram, Alfa Romeo, Dodge and Chrysler Win AutoPacific 2020 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Fiat, Chrysler, Auburn Hills, Michigan, Pickup trucks, Ram Trucks, Dodge, Alfa Romeo, Luxury vehicle, Ram Pickup

Ram garners AutoPacific 2020 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) for Highest Satisfaction Popular Brand and, for second straight year, Full-Size Pickup (Ram 1500)

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  • Ram garners AutoPacific 2020 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) for Highest Satisfaction Popular Brand and, for second straight year, Full-Size Pickup (Ram 1500)
    Dodge Challenger outmuscles competition for fourth straight year, winning 2020 VSA for Sports/Sporty Car
    Automotive research group AutoPacific announced today that FCA brands have won six awards in its 24th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), including two each for Alfa Romeo and Ram.
  • Based on results from AutoPacific's New Vehicle Satisfaction Survey, which measures owner satisfaction via 27 individual vehicle attributes, the Vehicle Satisfaction Awards recognize the most satisfying cars, SUVs and light trucks on the market.
  • For 2020, AutoPacific's most satisfying vehicles include the Alfa Romeo Giulia (Standard Luxury Car) and Stelvio (Standard Luxury Crossover SUV), Chrysler 300 (Large Car), Dodge Challenger (Sports/Sporty Car) and Ram 1500 (Full-Size Pickup).
  • "AutoPacific VSAs give consumers true, unbiased insight into which vehicles are providing their owners with the most satisfying experience," AutoPacific President George Peterson said.

HiPhi X Launches First Programmable and Customizable Matrix Lighting System with PML and ISD Modules

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Monday, September 14, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, HiPhi, Headlamp, Lighting, Infrared, HiPhi 1

SHANGHAI, Sept.14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HiPhi, Human Horizons' premium, smart, all-electric vehicle brand, is excited to announce that the HiPhi X will be equipped with the world's first programmable and customizable matrix lighting system, comprising of dual-core lighting modules with Programmable Matrix Lighting (PML) and Intelligent Signal Display (ISD) panels.

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  • SHANGHAI, Sept.14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HiPhi, Human Horizons' premium, smart, all-electric vehicle brand, is excited to announce that the HiPhi X will be equipped with the world's first programmable and customizable matrix lighting system, comprising of dual-core lighting modules with Programmable Matrix Lighting (PML) and Intelligent Signal Display (ISD) panels.
  • HiPhi X is designed for real-world applications with the capability to detect road environments and autonomously adjust accordingly.
  • HiPhi X is the first model in the industry to combine infrared night vision technology and smart headlamps in this way.
  • HiPhi X can simultaneously perform real-time detection on up to six entities including pedestrians and vehicles within 400 meters range at night.

HiPhi X Launches First Programmable and Customizable Matrix Lighting System with PML and ISD Modules

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 14, 2020
Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, HiPhi, Headlamp, Lighting, Infrared, HiPhi 1

SHANGHAI, Sept.14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HiPhi, Human Horizons' premium, smart, all-electric vehicle brand, is excited to announce that the HiPhi X will be equipped with the world's first programmable and customizable matrix lighting system, comprising of dual-core lighting modules with Programmable Matrix Lighting (PML) and Intelligent Signal Display (ISD) panels.

Key Points: 
  • SHANGHAI, Sept.14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HiPhi, Human Horizons' premium, smart, all-electric vehicle brand, is excited to announce that the HiPhi X will be equipped with the world's first programmable and customizable matrix lighting system, comprising of dual-core lighting modules with Programmable Matrix Lighting (PML) and Intelligent Signal Display (ISD) panels.
  • HiPhi X is designed for real-world applications with the capability to detect road environments and autonomously adjust accordingly.
  • HiPhi X is the first model in the industry to combine infrared night vision technology and smart headlamps in this way.
  • HiPhi X can simultaneously perform real-time detection on up to six entities including pedestrians and vehicles within 400 meters range at night.

New 2021 Hyundai Tucson and Palisade Now at Hyundai of Moreno Valley

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Car classifications, Cars, Motor vehicles, Hyundai Motor Company, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Palisade, Hydrogen cars, Fuel cell vehicles

MORENO VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drivers searching for a new compact or full-size SUV should head to Hyundai of Moreno Valley.

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  • MORENO VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drivers searching for a new compact or full-size SUV should head to Hyundai of Moreno Valley.
  • Both the 2021 Hyundai Tucson and 2021 Hyundai Palisade are now available for sale at the dealership.
  • The 2021 Hyundai Tucson is a compact SUV and is one of the most popular models on the lineup.
  • Shoppers interested in either the 2021 Hyundai Tucson or the 2021 Hyundai Palisade should contact the dealership directly at 951-900-4248.

Experts at Infiniti Research Examine the Impact of COVID-19 on Sectors Including Automotive, Logistics, Pharmaceuticals, Retail, and F&B | RFP For Tailored Market Insights

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Pharmaceutical, Health, Automotive, Food, Beverage, Logistics, Supply chain management, General Automotive, Transport, Retail, Cars, Motor vehicles, Car classifications, Infiniti, Mid-size cars, Coupés, Flagship vehicles, Sedans, Sports sedans

Experts at Infiniti Research currently expect to see a negative impact on all sectors of the economy, including the pharmaceutical industry, to luxury good makers and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Experts at Infiniti Research currently expect to see a negative impact on all sectors of the economy, including the pharmaceutical industry, to luxury good makers and beyond.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200911005014/en/
    Infiniti Research offers COVID-19 impact analysis solutions to companies across sectors.
  • Established in 2003, Infiniti Research is a leading market intelligence company providing smart solutions to address your business challenges.
  • Infiniti Research studies markets in more than 100 countries to help analyze competitive activity, see beyond market disruptions, and develop intelligent business strategies.

FCA Unveils 2021 Dodge Charger and Durango Pursuit Vehicles

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Cars, Car classifications, Motor vehicles, Coupés, Muscle cars, Full-size vehicles, Sedans, Fiat, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango, Dodge, Ram Pickup

Production of Charger Pursuit to start in the fourth quarter of 2020; Durango production begins in the first quarter of 2021

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  • Production of Charger Pursuit to start in the fourth quarter of 2020; Durango production begins in the first quarter of 2021
    Ordering is now open for the 2021 Dodge Charger Pursuit and Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles, equipped with new transmissions and high-tech options designed to enhance officer safety, responsiveness and fuel efficiency.
  • Production of the Charger Pursuit starts in the fourth quarter at the Brampton (Ontario) Assembly Plant.
  • The 2021 Dodge Durango Pursuit will offer more than 20 new standard features.
  • Production of the 2021 Dodge Durango Pursuit starts in the first quarter of 2021 at the Jefferson North Assembly Plant in Detroit.