Automotive News Archives for December 06, 2013
- Acura NSX Supercar Concept to Debut in Virtual World Of Gran Turismo6 Game
2014 Acura NSX MORE INFO Acura Buyer's Guide TORRANCE, CA--Dec. 6, 2013: The highly anticipated Acura NSX, in concept form, will fire up its twin-turbocharged engine and innovative new three-motor, torque vectoring Sport Hybrid powertrain in Gra... Continue Reading
- Axalta Coating Systems Presents ASE Refinish Technician of the Year Award
GLEN MILLS, PA--Dec 6, 2013: Last week in Newport Beach, California, Axalta Coating Systems presented the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Refinish Technician of the Year award. Leonard King of Euro Pros Collision Center... Continue Reading
- Car Charging Group, Inc. Completes $10 Million Capital Raise
MIAMI BEACH, FL--Dec. 6, 2013: Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today that it has raised $10 million principally with institutional investors. The proceeds will... Continue Reading
- Cars Guide Announces Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG as 2013 Car of the Year - "This is a Supercar in Hot Hatch Form"
MELBOURNE – Dec 6, 2013: Cars Guide has awarded the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG as its 2013 Car of the Year. Described as a ‘Screaming Benzer’, the Cars Guide judging panel were unquestionably impre... Continue Reading
- Citroen & Benefit Cosmetics Create DS3 By Benefit
LONDON – Dec 6, 2013: Citroën UK and Benefit Cosmetics have collaborated on a one-off version of Citroën’s DS3. Called DS3 by Benefit, the colourful model is an exploration of ideas and themes in a unique concept form, which marks the start of a new partners... Continue Reading
- City CarShare Now Has Greenest Fleet of Any Carsharing Organization in the Country
MORE INFO Hybrid Buyer's Guide SAN FRANCISCO--December 6, 2013: City CarShare, the largest nonprofit carsharing organization in North America, announced it has achieved its goal of having more than 50 percent of its fleet comprised of el... Continue Reading
- Coles and Woolworths Still On Notice Despite Fuel Discount Agreement
MELBOURNE – Dec 5, 2013: VACC says Coles and Woolworths are still on notice, despite today’s voluntary agreement on supermarket fuel discounts. From 1 January, 2014, fuel discounts offered by Coles and Woolworths must not exceed 4 cents pe... Continue Reading
- Ford Reveals New Mustang, New Edge Concept And New Ka Concept At Special 'Go Further' Event In Barcelona
BARCELONA – Dec 6, 2013: Ford Motor Company today delivered the global debut of a motoring icon set to go on sale in Europe for the first time – the new Ford Mustang; and European debuts for two new vehi... Continue Reading
- Ford Volunteers Help Feed Thousands in Local Communities
MORE INFO Ford Buyer's Guide DEARBORN, MI--Dec. 6, 2013: Hundreds of Ford volunteers are packing, cooking and serving meals on a Ford Accelerated Action Day focused on feeding the hungry Ford employees are working in MODEL Teams at more than three dozen locations... Continue Reading
- Kia Motors America Releases 2014 "Red Zone" Special Edition Soul
MORE INFO Kia Buyer's Guide IRVINE, CA--Dec. 6, 2013: Kia Motors America (KMA) announces its first special edition Soul of 2014 with the "Red Zone" edition. Inspired by the ultra-popular Track'ster concept previously unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show... Continue Reading
- Kia Motors Australia supports Big Red Ride
SYDNEY – Dec 6, 2013: Kia Motors Australia provided crucial vehicle support to the 120 riders that participated in the inaugural Big Red Ride run by Muscular Dystrophy NSW. The ride, on December 1, which saw six groups of 20 riders pedal 150km from Bondi Beach to the Car... Continue Reading
- NASCAR Tech partnering with SCAN to help raise awareness for child abuse and prevention
CHARLOTTE, NC--Dec. 6, 2013: NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) will once again serve as host to one of the community's biggest annual fundraisers to help children. On Tuesday, December 10, NASCAR Tech will welcome more than 1... Continue Reading
- ndustry Panel Examines the Future of Auto Insurance Distribution in the United States
OLDWICK, NJ--Dec. 6, 2013: More than 60% of auto insurance policies in the UK are purchased online, but not from insurance carriers. In less than a decade, insurance aggregators have become the dominant distribution channel for auto i... Continue Reading
- Nissan's New Marketing Campaign Empowers New Yorkers To Say #HailYes To NV200 Taxi
MORE INFO Nissan Buyer's Guide NEW YORK--Dec. 6, 2013: Nissan is demonstrating the NV200 taxi's superiority over every other taxi in New York City by launching an interactive marketing campaign titled '#HailYes.' The campaign, created by... Continue Reading
- Proton Launches Australia's Most Affordable Seven Seater
MELBOURNE – Dec 6, 2013: Malaysia’s leading car brand Proton has launched Australia’s most affordable seven-seater, the Exora. Available in two models, the $25,990 drive away Exora GX and $27,990 drive away Exora GXR features an aerodynamic body... Continue Reading
- Saab: New order to T&S for US Army's Combat Vehicles
LINKÖPING, Sweden--December 6, 2013: Defence and security company Saab has been awarded the first option year of a multi-year contract for the next generation of laser-based training systems for U.S. Army’s armored combat vehicles. The order value is $ 11.8 mil... Continue Reading
- Safety Vision Issued Patent for Digital Data Storage Method in a Vehicle
HOUSTON--Safety Vision, LLC announces the assignment of US Patent No. 8,588,041 B1 for the technology behind SafeStor™, the digital storage device that supports Safety Vision’s RoadRecorder family of mobile video recorders for mass tra... Continue Reading
- Skoda Yeti Named 'Best Performing Used Car Of The Year' At Car Dealer Magazine Awards
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – Dec 6, 2013: The ŠKODA Yeti has been named the ‘Best Performing Used Car of the Year’ at the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards sponsored by Black Horse. The publication’s ... Continue Reading
- SmithGroupJJR Opens Office in Shanghai, China
DETROIT--Decmber 6, 2013: SmithGroupJJR, the oldest architecture and engineering firm in the U.S., has opened an office in Shanghai, China. “Now, with the new office, our clients in Shanghai have direct access to our services. Simultaneously, they benefit from the all... Continue Reading
- Tanner Hulette, General Manager of Mechanicsville Toyota, Named Autobytel Dealer of the Month
MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide IRVINE, CA--December 6, 2013: Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to connecting automotive consumers with dealers, has named Tanner Hulette, General Manager of Mechanicsville Toyota in M... Continue Reading
- The Vespa Primavera Legend is Back
MILAN--December 2013: At the Paris Salon de la Moto, open from 3 to 8 December, the new Vespa Primavera made its French début. Unveiled a month ago at the world press at the Milan 2013 EICMA show, the Vespa Primavera is now being marketed all over Europe and – following a presen... Continue Reading
- Tokai Rubber’s North American Sales Expand Nearly 40-fold in 25 Years
Tokai Rubber’s North American Sales Expand Nearly 40-fold in 25 Years KOMAKI, Japan & BLUFFTON, OH--December 6, 2013: Tokai Rubber Industries, a leading Japanese manufacturer of high-polymer compounding technologies used in automotive, construction and other industries, announced today that DTR Industries, its Oh... Continue Reading
- Toshiba Launches Small Sized 1-Channel High-Side Switch IPD for Automotive Application
TOKYO--December 6 2013: Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of "TPD1055FA", a 1-channel high-side switch IPD (intelligent power device) that adopts a small-sized package for use in automotive applications. Mas... Continue Reading
- Toyota Licenses WiTricity Patent Portfolio for Wireless Power
MORE INFO Toyota Buyer's Guide WATERTOWN, MA--Dec 6, 2013: WiTricity, the industry pioneer in highly resonant wireless power transfer over distance, today announced an intellectual property license agreement with the world’s top-selling carmaker, Toyot... Continue Reading
- Toys for Tots: Each Chrysler and Dodge Minivan sold generates donation for kids
MORE INFO Chrysler Buyer's Guide MORE INFO Dodge Buyer's Guide AUBURN HILLS, MI--Dec. 6, 2013: Chrysler Group LLC's Mid-Atlantic Business Center (MABC) and more than 250 of its dealers are joining forces with the Marine Toys for Tots Founda... Continue Reading
- Truck Drivers Offer Safety Tips For Winter Road Conditions
ARLINGTON, VA--Dec. 6, 2013: American Trucking Associations wants to ensure the motoring public is prepared for winter storms taking place across the U.S. and that all motorists arrive to their destinations safely, in the coming months. Winter road conditions c... Continue Reading
- TxDOT Urges Texans to Give the Gift of a Sober Ride During Busy Holiday Season
AUSTIN, TX--Dec 6, 2013: As a reminder to keep the holidays happy and safe, the Texas Department of Transportation is urging Texans to give themselves and others the gift of a sober ride as they make the rounds to their seasonal celebrations... Continue Reading
- Volkswagen's Golf 7 Crowned '2013 Carsguide Car of the Year'
SYDNEY – Dec 6, 2013: In a year already filled with accolades, Volkswagen’s seventh generation Golf has now been honored as ‘2013 Carsguide Car of the Year’, once again confirming the Golf as the benchmark in the small car segment with... Continue Reading
- Volvo 2014 V8 Supercar engine makes its debut at Sydney 500
SYDNEY – Dec 6, 2013: Volvo has unveiled the engine that will power its two Volvo Polestar Racing S60s in the 2014 V8 Supercars Championship. Volvo Car Australia Managing Director Matt Braid lifted the covers on the race engine, with Volvo Car Group Moto... Continue Reading
- Wi2Wi Completes Major Design Wins in the Connected Vehicle Market
TORONTO--Wi2Wi Corporation ("Wi2Wi" or the "Company") (TSX-V: YTY) (Common Shares: 81,544,306) is pleased to announce that it has completed major design wins in the connected vehicle markets with several blue-chip customers. These Design Wins fall into t... Continue Reading