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Tuesday, 14 February 2012

• Research and Markets: American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China
• GPS Insight to Host a Webinar for Utility Fleets: Real-World Benefits Achieved by Using GPS Tracking
• IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Delivers Innovative Logistics Solution to Volkswagen Plant in Bratislava
• CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge Unveils Winning Sustainable Collections at New York Fashion Week
• WD-40 Brand Launches First Ever Product Line Extension and New Products
• Lexus Throws Sports Illustrated Swimsuit a Curve
• Consumers Pay if Fuel Economy Rules are not Delayed, NADA Warns
• Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Again Delivers Well Over 400,000 Vehicles in January
• Hyundai Announces 2012 Azera Pricing
• Average Fuel Economy for New Cars Sold in January Rises
• Hyundai Announces 2013 Genesis Coupe Pricing
• Ford Earns Nearly 500 Hybrid Patents with 47-mpg Fusion Hybrid, Projected as America's Most Fuel-Efficient Sedan
• Goodyear Reports Record Sales, Higher Earnings
• Research and Markets: Power Electronics for Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Volume 2 Passive Components - A +$2 Billion Market for Modules
• Auto Affordability Improves in Fourth Quarter 2011, Comerica Bank Reports
• New Survey Gauges Industry Reaction to FMCSA Cell Phone Restrictions for Interstate Truck and Bus Drivers
• The 2nd International Automotive Lightweight Materials Development Forum 2012 Will Be Held in Guangzhou, China This March
• The Standard Gets a Charge out of Sustainability

Monday, 13 February 2012

• Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford II Named Honorary Chairs for The Elegance at Hershey +VIDEO
• TAL International Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results and Declares $0.55 Quarterly Dividend
• Heuliez Retractable Hard Top IP Portfolio and Technical Services Being Sold by Hilco Streambank
• TrimTech Interior Soft Trim Solutions Offer Several New Technologies to Improve the Driving Experience
• MAM Announces New Products
• LiveViewGPS Showcases Live Trac and VLS GPS Vehicle Tracking Platforms at International LCT Show
• Price Makes 'Sparks Fly' between Owners and Their Cars
• TxDOT Tells Texas Teens: Love Your Life, Buckle Up
• Paul Gordon Joins ECOtality as Chief Technology Officer
• Chrysler Group Executive Begins Term as Chair of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council
• Zipcar Expands Nation's Largest Campus Car Sharing Program
• Kia Announces Its Special Edition Soul is Inspired by the Red Rocks of the American Southwest
• Battle of the Sexes: Autobytel Editors Choose Hottest Cars for 2012

Sunday, 12 February 2012

• Volkswagen Chattanooga Completes 50,000th Car
• Peterbilt Model 587 and Model 210 Earn American Truck Dealers 'Commercial Truck of the Year' Honors
• Intelligent Energy and Suzuki Establish Joint Venture Company to Develop and Manufacture Fuel Cell Systems

Saturday, 11 February 2012

• Kia Optima Earns Kiplinger's Personal Finance 2012 Best New Car Value Award
• Chicago Auto Show Attendees Get a First-Hand Experience of the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder Concept
• Hot Models to Spot: Lara Stone and the Sl Roadster at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Friday, 10 February 2012

• With New Lexus Hybrids, MPG is Miles Ahead of the Competition
• 89 Million Insurance Telematics Subscribers Globally by 2017, Says ABI Research
• The Weather Channel and Car Care Council Collaborate on Content for Motorists
• Consumer Groups Denounce Attack on Consumer Watchdog
• Progressive International Motorcycle Show to Open in Chicago
• Advance Auto Parts Gives Consumers the Power to Close the Loop with Valvoline NextGen Motor Oil
• Clean Energy Opens LNG Fueling Station in Seville, Ohio to Support Truck Fleet Operated by Dillon Transport Serving Owens Corning
• U.S. Army to Showcase Quantum Hybrid Electric Alternative Mobility Vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show
• Research and Markets: Electric Vehicle Industry Profitability 2012
• Green Automotive Signs Merger Agreement With Matter of Time I

Thursday, 09 February 2012

• Honda Customers Charge Millions of Honda Vehicles Contain Defect Rendering Side Windows Inoperable
• Buying Cars Under $20,000 is the Best Bet
• NHTSA-NASA Study of Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles
• Toyota Announces Return of "100 Cars for Good" Program in 2012
• Explore America's Wild West on Guided Motorcycle Tours with Western Moto Riders
• Revolutionary New VW Transporter With Electrically Extendable Rear Pod; the DoubleBack Launches 9th Feb 2012
• VOXX International Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH
• New Price Markdown Feature Enables Dealers to Highlight Affordability of Their New Car Inventory on AutoTrader.com
• Top 10 Dealer Groups in the Nation Now Served by TradeMotion
• Dassault Systemes Opens New Horizons with 3D Experience
• Drive Your Way to the Summer X Games with Ford Focus ST Challenge
• Ryder Chairman & CEO to Address 27th Annual BB&T Capital Markets Transportation Services Conference
• Micross Components Hosts Stop on "Drive for Innovation" Tour
• Ford CFO Lewis Booth and Global Product Chief Derrick Kuzak to Retire
• Ford Names Jon Huntsman to Board of Directors
• Nissan Facebook Fans Invited to Participate in "Project 370Z"
• Mazda Expands Local Presence with New Parts Distribution Center
• Price Reductions Leading to Accelerating Adoption of Fuel Cells in Asia Pacific, According to Pike Research

Wednesday, 08 February 2012

• Hertz First to Trial Wireless EV Recharging
• Ford eNews -- Feb. 8, 2012
• All-New 2013 Mazda CX-5 Named Best Small Utility Vehicle by MotorWeek
• 2012 Dodge Durango Receives MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award at the Chicago Auto Show
• Subaru Impreza Wins 2012 MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Compact Car
• Jeep Vehicles Earn Four More Awards
• Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van and 2013 Nissan 370Z Debut at Chicago Auto Show
• 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 - MotorWeek's 2012 Drivers' Choice Best of the Year
• Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van Offers a Large Cargo Space Within a Small Footprint +VIDEO
• Kia Reveals Track'ster Concept Car at 2012 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
• Kia Announces Production Schedule for New Optima SX Limited at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
• Audi Named Best Luxury Brand for Total Cost of Ownership by Kelley Blue Book
• Honda Delivers 2013 Fit EV to Google and Stanford University
• Monster Jam Roars Into Chicago, Expecting Sell-Out Crowds
• Kia Motors achieves 3.3 percent global sales growth in January
• Walter P. Chrysler Museum Launches New Web Site
• New 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Convertible Helps SVT Mark Its 20th Anniversary
• Hyundai Adds Sport Coupe Variant to its Award-Winning Elantra Line-Up
• Hyundai Elantra GT Makes North American Debut at 2012 Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO

Tuesday, 07 February 2012

• Goodyear Focuses on Wet Traction With New SUV Tire
• Global Automakers Statement in Support of H.R. 3199 to Answer the Question: Is Ethanol Safe?
• Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant
• Natural Gas Fueling Station Project in Florida's Capital Is National Model Public/Private Partnership
• SAE International 2012 World Congress Career Fair Offers Employment Opportunities for Engineers, Recruiting for Employers
• Lexus and Scholastic Announce Second Round of Winners in the 2011 - 2012 Lexus Eco Challenge
• 2013 Nissan 370Z Previewed at Chicago Auto Show
• Votes Are In: 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act Qualifies
• The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Joins Suppliers Partnership for the Environment
• Continental Automotive Showcasing Advanced Vehicle Technologies at the Chicago Auto Show
• Flexpoint Discusses Recent Trip and Automotive Progress
• Arkansas Boys "Clear the Way" to Chicago with Bosch
• Consumers Share Spotlight at Chicago Auto Show
• Bongiovi to Bring Studio Quality Sound to Audiovox In-Vehicle Audio Systems
• Hertz Launches Global Sustainability Strategy
• Jaguar Land Rover Selects EMC Isilon to Drive its Simulation Operations
• Mazda Announces Pricing of All-New 2013 CX-5 Compact Crossover SUV +VIDEO

Monday, 06 February 2012

• Clean Energy Contracts with Green Energy Oilfield Services to Build & Supply Natural Gas Fueling Station to Support New LNG-Powered Texas Tanker Truck Fleet
• Ally Financial Survey Finds Dealers Bullish on 2012 Vehicle Sales
• New Seventh-Generation Porsche 911 On-Sale Now
• Volvo: 25 hybrid buses for Gothenburg
• Lexus Revs Up Campaign to Launch the All-New GS
• Toyota Giving Away One Camry Replica Pace Car at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
• Smartphone Concepts and Apps to Create New Revenue Streams for European Vehicle Manufacturers, Finds Frost & Sullivan
• LG Chem and Johnson Controls Score Highest in New Pike Research Assessment of Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturers
• Mazda Takes Innovative Approach in Debut of New Advertising Spot
• Clemson University to Trial Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Technology
• Zipcar and the City of Boston Launch New Program to Provide Car Sharing Services for City Employees
• TomTom Study Reveals Most Romantic Roads in the Nation
• LoJack Announces New Self-Powered Stolen Vehicle Recovery System for Construction Equipment & Commercial Vehicles
• Insurance Auto Auctions Paves the Way for Recycling U.S. Salvage Vehicles in China

Sunday, 05 February 2012

• NADA: Economic Conditions Jell for Higher New Car Sales in 2012
• AutoNation Announces January 2012 Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales

Saturday, 04 February 2012

• Lexus at the Chicago Auto Show
• Pennsylvania State Police: 15 Motor Coaches, 23 Drivers Taken Out of Service in Multi-Agency Motor Coach Enforcement Effort
• Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Announces Use of DealerTrack for Credit Application Processing at Mercedes-Benz U.S. Dealerships

Friday, 03 February 2012

• Accuride Appoints Lewis M. Kling to Board of Directors
• ZAG - Zag Sales Strategy, Now Known as TrueCar, Inc., Receives DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Award
• Callbright Receives DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Award
• Toyota to Make Major Philanthropic Announcement at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
• DealerTrack Honored with Two DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards
• Reynolds and Reynolds Receives "Highest Rated" DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Award for DMS
• China Auto Parts and Service Show 2012
• Research and Markets: Motorist Behaviour at the Service Station in France: summarising attitudes toward fuel prices, added value services, shop products and retailer brands
• Alcoa Shines Bright at Super Bowl XLVI
• New Study From Polk and AutoTrader.com Reveals Top Reasons Luxury Buyers Stay Loyal and Provides Key Insights By Brand
• DrivingSales 2011 Dealer Satisfaction Award Recipients Announced
• Siemens Drive Technologies Division Launches Online Energy Savings Estimator
• Ford Dealers Are Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Their Communities with Ford's Salute to Dealers Award
• Kia Motors Dreams up Super Bowl Commercial Starring Supermodel Adriana Lima, Rock Legends Motley Crue and MMA Fighter Chuck Liddell
• Chrysler Group LLC to Launch Next Step in Enhancing Overall Customer Experience
• Hyundai Omits "40 MPG" Claim From Super Bowl Ad After Consumer Watchdog Complaint & Flood of Consumer Complaints on Real-World MPG

Thursday, 02 February 2012

• SAE Foundation's 25th Anniversary Celebration Slated for May - Industry Leaders will be Honored
• Hertz On Demand Hits the Streets of the Nation's Capital
• GM Foundation Celebrates Spirit of Innovation Through Benjamin Franklin Exhibit at the National Archives Experience
• 2012 Chicago Auto Show Capitalizes on the Power of Technology
• 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition Makes North American Debut in Chicago
• NADA Guides Names the 2012 BMW 650i Featured Vehicle of the Month for February
• Zipcar Completes Additional Investment in Barcelona-Based Avancar to Become Majority Shareholder
• Chrysler Group Announces 1,800 More Jobs for Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant; Confirms Addition of a Third Crew
• Suzuki's 2012 Super Bowl Ad is "Movin' On Up" With New Song From Rapper 50 Cent
• The Toyota Hybrid Monopoly Ride Experience Coming to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
• Turbine Truck Engines Announces Appointment of CEO, Michael Rouse, to Board of Directors for Energy Technology Services
• Norm Reeves Honda Superstore Cerritos Named No. 1 Volume Honda Dealer by American Honda Motor
• Law Enforcement Officials Join Bud Light, Zink Distributing, Yellow Cab, Broad Ripple Village and AAA to Encourage Adult Football Fans to Celebrate Super Bowl Festivities Responsibly
• Progressive's Image Capture Technology Saves Users Time, Helps Drivers Quote and Buy Auto Insurance Using Their Smartphone Camera
• Ram Truck Brand Presents 'Road to the Ram Jam' All-Star Country Music Series - the Ultimate Fan Experience with Five of Today's Best Country Artists
• New SAE International Program Sets Conformance Standards for Mobile Air Conditioning Manufacturers
• GM Approves IMN as Turnkey Program Provider for in-Market Retail Co-op Matching Funds
• IntelliChoice Announces Its 2012 Best Overall Car Values of the Year
• GEICO encourages Super Bowl fans to play it safe on the roads

Wednesday, 01 February 2012

• American Honda Reports January Sales Increase; Civic Up Nearly 50 Percent
• Scania Year-end Report, January - December 2011
• Mazda Opens 2012 With Record Sales
• Mitsubishi Motors Reports January Sales
• Acura Announces January Sales Increase; TL up 43 Percent
• Toyota Motor Sales Reports Increase in January 2012 Sales
• Infiniti Reports January 2012 Sales
• Audi Reports Best U.S. January Sales in its History; 13th Consecutive Record-Setting Month
• Mercedes-Benz Reports Highest January on Record With Sales of 21,726
• BMW Group U.S. January Sales Increase 5.8%
• Hyundai Motor America Reports Record January Sales
• Porsche Reports January Sales
• Walter P. Chrysler Museum Launches Its 2012 Collector's Curb Series with Imperial Aspirations
• Toyota to Feature Technology, Safety Innovations at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
• Nissan Sales Up 10.4% in January
• Kia Motors Posts All-Time Best January Sales With 27.8-Percent Increase
• vAuto Founder Dale Pollak Reveals New Science of Used Vehicle Sourcing and Sales at NADA 2012
• Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record January Sales
• DMEautomotive Helps Car Dealers Join the Mobile App Revolution With Driver Connect
• Clean Energy Signs Joint Marketing Agreement with Navistar, Major Truck Manufacturer, to Present an Integrated Natural Gas Fueling Solution to Navistar Customers
• Toyota Partners With Shazam to Amplify the "Camry Effect"
• Chrysler Group Reports Full Year 2011 Net Income of $183 Million
• Chrysler Group Reports January 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 44 Percent; Best January Since 2008
• Renault-Nissan Alliance Posts Record Sales in 2011 for Third Consecutive Year
• Dana Expands SVL Aftermarket Drivetrain Offering for Owners of Older Vehicles
• Glaser Appointed Vice President of Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA
• GM Wentzville Plant to Build New CNG Vans for AT&T
• Volkswagen Reports 47.9 Percent Increase in January U.S. Sales
• Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Increase 7 Percent in January 2012; Focus, Escape, Explorer Drive Growth
• Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Rapacious $9 Billion Fourth Quarter 2011 Profit

Tuesday, 31 January 2012

• Volkswagen Chattanooga to Hire 200 for Increased Capacity
• TomTom GPS Devices Now Available at Chevrolet Dealerships Across US
• North Carolina Auto Insurance--Some Want Change
• Honda Motor Reports Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Third Quarter and the Fiscal Nine-month Period Ended December 31, 2011
• New Car Dealers Rev Up for NADA Convention in Las Vegas
• Hyundai Reveals Details of Its Hybrid Lifetime Battery Guarantee
• Subaru Selects Carfax for Certified Pre-Owned Program
• Scion Bringing 'Thunderdome' Experience to Chicago Auto Show
• Volkswagen of America Sponsors MoMA PS1 Performance Dome, Which Launches February 5 With Weekly "Sunday Sessions"
• Lexus to Unleash "The Beast" in First Super Bowl Commercial
• California Gasoline Consumption Down 1.8%, Diesel up 4.8%
• Polk Extends Relationship With Pivnet to Provide Additional Services to Central Atlantic Toyota Dealers
• TomTom Business Solutions Helps Local Resellers to Boost Sales
• J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Auto Insurance Claims Satisfaction Remains Steady, Despite an Increase in Claims Filing and Repair Times
• NADA University Launches Dealership ?All-Stars? Program to Recognize Personnel Who Turn Ideas Into Successful Practice
• Mopar Marks 75th Anniversary: Unveils Four Custom Vehicles
• Leaders from Nissan, GE, Google and NHTSA Highlight List of Speakers at SAE 2012 World Congress
• Ford Mustang Thefts: A Look at Thefts of an American Automotive Icon
• Federal-Mogul Launches Innovative Real-Time Electronic Information System for Aftermarket Customers
• Johnson Controls Teams Up with Mattress Manufacturer Harrison Spinks Ltd to Create the ComfortThin Automotive Seat Concept
• Volkswagen Joins With Rolling Stone to Host Indianapolis Fan Tailgate Party on Game Day
• Ford's Global Driving Skills for Life Program to Train More New Drivers in U.S., Asia This Year; 500,000 Trained to Date

Monday, 30 January 2012

• Hertz Secures Naming Rights to the 2012 and 2013 New Zealand International Sevens Rugby Tournament
• Consumers Can Get Up to $20 Back on Purchases of Leading ANCO Wiper Blades in February and March
• Elektrobit and the Future of Automotive Navigation Systems
• Solar-Powered Car, SolarWorld GT, Sets out on U.S. Leg of First Round-the-World Journey
• Audi to Air Midnight Viewings of Super Bowl XLVI Spot
• Power-packed Lexus Exhibit Bound for 2012 Chicago Auto Show
• Toyota Reinvents More Than the Camry in Extended Version of Super Bowl XLVI Commercial
• ECOtality Applauds California Air Resources Board's Landmark Decision to Adopt Historic Clean Car Standards
• MPi Unveils EDGE WorldClass PORTAL at NADA 2012; The Ultimate Service Selling & Customer Retention Tool for Auto Dealerships
• Auto/Mate Launches Guard/Mate, First-of-Its-Kind Data Protection Service for Auto Dealers
• Law Firm Brower Piven Announces Investigation in Connection With the Acquisition of The Pep Boys by The Gores Group
• Disability Community Joins with D.C. Council Chairman Kwame Brown to Support Increase in Wheelchair Accessible Taxis
• General Motors Seeks to Reward Local Heroes Across Illinois
• Chrysler Group to Reveal New Product and Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Mopar
• Research and Markets: 2012 Report on the $25 US Billion Tire Wholesalers Industry
• Hyundai Takes High Performance Approach to Super Bowl XLVI Marketing Campaign
• EQT Helps Accelerate the Use of Natural Gas Vehicles by Awarding Grants to Non-Profit Organizations

Sunday, 29 January 2012

• deCarta, Global Mobile Alert Unite to Power Alerts that Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents
• Smart City San Diego Delivers Results
• Expensive Fuel Economy Proposal Will Price More Than 7 Million Consumers Out of New-car Market, NADA Says

Saturday, 28 January 2012

• Jeep Brand Awards Grand Prize to Spokane Resident in the 'Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig' Contest Held at Winter X Games 2012
• Midwest Hybrid Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Says It's Ready to Fulfill President Obama's State of the Union Blueprint for U.S. Jobs and Alternative Energy Technology Leadership
• Ford Uses Kenaf Plant Inside Doors in the All-New Escape, Saving Weight and Energy

Friday, 27 January 2012

• One Millionth Chrysler Pentastar V-6 Engine Produced at Trenton Engine
• Cyndie Farrow Joins Don Graff Automotive Consulting As Senior Advisor to Help Dealers Accelerate Sales and Fuel Profitability
• NGVAmerica Applauds President for Urging More Use of Natural Gas in Transportation
• Dana Technologies Support Award-Winning Engines, Vehicles
• Hyundai, Subaru and Lexus Top Overall Rankings in NADA Survey
• Ford Credit Earns $1.8 Billion Net Income in 2011
• Sonic Automotive, Inc. Recognized for Leadership in Mobile Business Intelligence
• President Obama's Support of Natural Gas Vehicles and LNG Fueling Corridors for Trucking at Las Vegas UPS Depot Strengthens Prospects for Broad Deployment, Says Clean Energy
• 1 in 3 drivers would fail their theory test, according to new survey
• Ford Posts 2011 Pre-Tax Operating Profit of $8.8 Billion; One-Time Special Items Contribute to $20.2 Billion Net Income +
• BorgWarner Supplies 5 of Ward's "10 Best Engines 2012"
• Cars.com Fuels Confidence in Kids with Launch of 'Cars Cares' During Super Bowl XLVI
• Honda Announces Pricing for New Four-cylinder 2012 Honda Crosstour
• UPS Driver Achieves 50 Years of Safe Driving

Thursday, 26 January 2012

• J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Many New-Vehicle Buyers Avoid Certain Brands Due to "Conventional Wisdom" about Reliability, Rather Than Specific Information
• U.S. Coalition for Advanced Diesel Cars Honors Senator Lisa Murkowski as the Inaugural Champion for Technology Neutrality
• Today is Public Policy Day at The Washington Auto Show
• AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarter and All-Time Record Full Year Results
• Chevron Announces Quarterly Dividend
• Automotive Manufacturing in Mexico in 2012 Is the Subject of Offshore Group Podcast
• TRA and Experian Automotive Join Forces to Launch TRA's "Media TRAnalytics TV Auto Ratings"
• Significant Interest in Full-size Trucks is Another Positive Sign for the Economy
• Consumer Reports: BMW X3 Outpoints Land Rover Range Rover Evoque in Tests of Compact Luxury SUVs
• Jeep Brand Celebrates 10 Years at ESPN's Winter X Games
• Suzuki's Super Bowl Sequel Showcases All-Wheel-Drive Kizashi Sport Sedan
• Ford to Triple EcoBoost Vehicle Production Capacity in 2012
• Ram Truck Launches New Luxury Model: Laramie Limited

Wednesday, 25 January 2012

• Ford eNews - Jan. 25, 2012
• New, Maryland-Made Hybrid/Electric Car Design Tested "Live" at the University of Maryland Wind Tunnel
• Bridgestone Americas Releases Commercial "Teaser," Enhanced Digital Offerings in Advance of Super Bowl XLVI
• Toyo Tire Announces Safety Recall Campaign
• Camp Jeep Debuts at the St. Louis Auto Show
• Chrysler Group to Celebrate at Belvidere (Ill.) Assembly Plant
• Global Automakers Says Educating Consumers and Developing Necessary Infrastructure is Essential to Successful Commercialization of Green Vehicles
• HARMAN ranks as top Tier 1 supplier of auto navigation systems among the ten best factory installed systems
• SAE International Offers Book on Automobile Body Structure Design
• Ryder Launches 'RydeSmart' 3.0 Next-Generation Onboard Telematics System
• J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Report: January New-Vehicle Retail Sales Show Continued Strength from Robust 2011 Close
• Steel Market Development Institute Addresses Vital Role of Steel in Future Automotive Applications
• EV Connect Expands Electric Vehicle Charging in Santa Monica
• Toyota Offers a Ride on the Boardwalk at Philadelphia Auto Show
• Volkswagen Group of America to Host "Lamborghini Day" at The Excel Institute on Jan. 25
• Nissan Advances to Become No. 2 Asian Brand in Americas in 2011, Reports Record Sales and Share Growth Across Region
• Kia Motors Premieres Super Bowl Ad Across National CineMedia (NCM)'s Movie Theater Network
• AAA Warns Vehicle Spare Tires May Soon be a Thing of the Past
• Jeep Introduces New Production-Intent Concept Grand Cherokee at Houston Auto Show
• Nissan to Build New, $2.0 Billion Manufacturing Complex in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Grow Capacity in the Americas
• Chrysler Group Brings Test Drives and More to the 2012 Houston Auto Show

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

• Local Motors in Partnership with Shell GameChanger Announces DRIVEN - a Design Competition Seeking Innovative Transportation Solutions to Address Mobility Challenges
• South Miami FIAT to Celebrate Grand Opening with 'A Taste of Italy'
• Haartz Corporation tops the all-new MINI Roadster as introduced at NAIAS
• ClipperCreek Announces ETL Listing of Silver Spring Networks Direct-to-Grid Communications Enabled Charging Station
• Diesel Technology Forum to Showcase Clean Diesel Technology as Part of "Advanced Technology SuperHighway" Exhibit at 2012 Washington Auto Show
• Nigeria Orders 126 T3 Electric Vehicles From T3 Motion
• Camp Jeep Debuts at the Portland International Auto Show
• Michigan Buick GMC Dealers Take Consumer Product Awareness to a New Level
• CarMax Cares Community Service Award Winners Are Honored
• CNG Promoted As Alt Fuel Solution in Texas
• Bogota C40 Taxi Pilot Project is Electric
• Auto Executive Robert Lutz Discusses "Car Guys vs. Bean Counters"
• CITGO Fueled Up and Growing in 2012
• BAE Systems and Caterpillar Sign 20-Year Agreement to Outfit Heavy-Duty Trucks with HybriDrive Parallel Systems
• Chrysler Opens State-of-the-Art World Class Manufacturing Academy in Warren, Mich.
• BMW Group Technology Office USA Partners with Tendril to Demonstrate the Power of Electric Vehicle and Smart Energy Home Integration
• Subaru to Continue Offering the Most Lucrative Rally Contingency Program in North America

Monday, 23 January 2012

• Research and Markets: Electric Vehicles Charging Stations - Market Analysis and Forecast to 2020 - Electric Vehicle Charging Station Market to Grow at Significant Rate in Coming Years
• HyperSolar to Make Zero Carbon Renewable Hydrogen Gas
• Nidec Motor Corporation Files Patent Infringement Action Against SNTech's Green Motors
• Mitsubishi Electric to Strengthen Industrial Automation Systems Business in India through Acquisition of Messung Group
• Federal-Mogul President and CEO Jose Maria Alapont Honored as Northwood University 2012 Outstanding Business Leader
• Kia Motors America Embraces Live Chat
• Rev Up Your Loved One's Engine This Valentine's Day
• Kelley Blue Book Forecasts 10 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase in January New-Car Sales
• SAE International 2012 Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium Slated for Feb. 21-22 in San Diego
• CarMax Hiring for 965 Store Positions Across U.S.
• Battery Modules for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles Will Be a $47 Billion Market in 2020, Says ABI Research
• Mercedes-Benz Financial Services receives over $50 million in payments via mobile channels
• TomTom Wins Exclusive Deal to Deliver Real-Time Traffic Information to British Automobile Association Website
• GM Foundation Donates $400,000 to Cancer Research
• Toyota Honored by IndustryWeek Magazine's North American Best Plants Competition
• Nissan and Renault CEO Ghosn to Address NADA/IHS Automotive Forum 2012
• Chrysler Group Dealers to Provide 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles with Factory-Installed Satellite Radios

Sunday, 22 January 2012

• Motor, Drive and Automation Systems 2012 to Showcase Global Trends and Technology Developments
• GE Announces Record Year For The World's Largest, Most Powerful Jet Engine
• Honda Begins Deliveries of 2013 Fit EV

Saturday, 21 January 2012

• Bruker Announces $1.3 Million Contract with ThyssenKrupp Stainless USA for Elemental Analysis Equipment in new State-of-the-Art Steel Melt Shop
• Progressive Automotive Systems Expands e-Commerce Offerings By Integrating its R.O. Writer Software with DST TurboParts
• Hertz On Demand Cruises Into Miami Beach, First City in Florida to Offer a Car Sharing Program

Friday, 20 January 2012

• 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act Qualifies With Random Sample of Signatures
• BIO Thanks USDA, Congratulates Fiberight and Partners on Forward Progress in Commercializing Advanced Biofuels
• Remy-Powered Electric AMP GCE Introduced at North American International Auto Show
• NADA Charitable Foundation to Launch Road Safety Grant Program at Convention
• StrataTRIM Load Floors, Deck Lids, Cargo Panels and Package Trays Now Up To 50% Lighter
• Jeep Brand Supports Lucasfilm's Red Tails Movie Celebrating the Tuskegee Airmen
• Siemens PLM Software Technology Used by Nearly All Companies Unveiling New Vehicles at North American International Auto Show
• CODA Energy Launches Flexible and Reliable Energy Storage Solutions
• Conference Explores the Legal Implications of Self-Driving Cars, Jan. 20 at Santa Clara University School of Law
• Audi and FIS Continue Strong Alliance in the Future
• State Farm Launches Driver Feedback; App on Android
• Infiniti JX Named To Parenting Magazine's "Smartest Family Cars Of 2012" List
• Hino Trucks Repeats Top J.D. Power and Associates Rankings for Customer Satisfaction
• Dassault Falcon 2000S Receives "Good Design" Award for BMW Interior
• Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2013 GT-R

Thursday, 19 January 2012

• Hertz Rent a Car and Nectar Renew Exclusive Partnership to Reward Customer Loyalty in the UK
• Energy Vision Report Hails the Canadian City of Surrey, BC as a Municipal Model for Waste Management and Sustainable Transportation
• Digi-Key Corporation and Synapse Wireless Announce Global Distribution Agreement
• Electric Vehicles Charging Infrastructure
• The Best Car Deals Go to West Coast Men
• BAE Systems Receives $313 Million Contract for Continued Research and Development of PIM
• Nissan North America Appoints New Vice President for Midwest Region
• 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Awarded Detroit News Readers' Choice "Best Family Hauler" for Seventh Year in a Row
• DCH Auto Group Announces Formation of a New Charitable Foundation and Launch of a Safe Driving Campaign Contest
• Deloitte Survey: Gen Y's Embrace of Hybrid Vehicles May be Auto Market's Tipping Point
• Renault-Nissan Alliance Electrifies the Alps
• Toyota Tacoma Wins PickupTrucks.com's 2012 Midsize Shootout
• Research and Markets: Sustainable Performance Leaders in the Automobiles Sector: benchmarking the top ten leading companies
• Kia Renews NBA Team Partnerships and Establishes New Relationship With the Golden State Warriors
• All-New Ford Escape Gives Drivers Quieter Ride Thanks in Part to Mirror That 'Sees' Sound
• Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Receives Over $50 Million in Payments Via Mobile Channels
• The Chrysler Foundation Awards $133,000 in FIRST Robotics/FIRST Lego League Grants to Advance Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education
• Mercedes-Benz USA Ranks #12 on FORTUNE's '100 Best Companies to Work For'
• Designed for Drivers: All-new 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Dodge Charger Named Two of Winding Road's "Best Cars of the Year"

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

• DealerTrack Debuts Dynamic SmartFind Online Inventory Search Solution
• Ford eNews -- Jan. 18, 2012
• BYD SUV S6 Named 'SUV of the Year' --Leads China Sales
• Ukraine Beats Other European Countries in 2011 Car Sales Upsurge
• Cyclone Power Technologies Selected to Present its Technology at Department of Energy Technology Summit
• Nissan, ABB Link to Evaluate Second-Life Storage Applications for Nissan LEAF Battery Packs
• CTS Awarded Accelerator Pedal Module Production Programs For the Chinese Market
• Chrysler Group Dedicates New Training Facility in Warren, Mich.
• PPG Completes Acquisition of Colombian Coatings Company Colpisa
• SAE International and Nissan Partner to Expand Scientific-Literacy Through STEM Learning for Primary School Students
• Celanese Endorses Congressman Pete Olson's Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2012
• Disability Organizations React to Misleading Statements on Vehicle Conversions in National Media
• DrivingSales Executive Summit and J.D. Power and Associates Automotive Marketing Roundtable Announce Joint October Keynote Presentation
• L.L.Bean Unveils Larger-than-Life Version of Its Most Iconic Product
• Nine Chrysler Group LLC Models Net 2012 Consumer Guide Automotive Awards
• Ronald McDonald House Charities in Five States Tap into Key Funding Opportunities Through Insurance Auto Auctions Car Donation Program
• Nissan Social Media Growth & Engagement Outpaces Industry Competition
• Simple Steps to Save Gas Without Driving Less
• SureSaleâ„¢ Certified Launches in Phoenix: More Vehicles Eligible for CPO Programs
• NADAguides.com Brand Share Report for Q4 Shows Interest Gain for Domestics--Especially the Chevy Cruze and Japanese and Europeans Brands

Tuesday, 17 January 2012

• First Solar Sets Another World Record for CdTe Solar PV Efficiency
• Los Angeles Audi Dealer is Number One in the Nation
• ComfortSense Now Offers Superior Comfort for Ventilated Seating Applications
• Global Cellular M2M Connectivity Services Market to Rise to $35 Billion by 2016, Led by Automotive Telematics and Smart Energy, Says ABI Research
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