Automotive News Archives for December 12, 2013
- 15,000 members joined carsharing car2go program in Denver since official launch in June
DENVER--Dec. 12, 2013: car2go North America, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, thanks the local community for signing up and supporting the point-to-point carsharing program in Denver. Since its la... Continue Reading
- 2014 MAZDA6 NAMED IN POPULAR SCIENCE MAGAZINE'S ANNUAL 'BEST OF WHAT'S NEW' AWARDS
2014 Mazda6 MORE INFO Mazda Buyer's Guide WASHINGTON--Dec. 12, 2013: The 2014 Mazda6 has been named to Popular Science Magazine's annual Best of What's New Awards in the Auto category. Completely redesigned, the Mazda6 features the full ... Continue Reading
- Chrysler Group's 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6, 500e Battery-Electric Drive System Among Ward's 10 Best Engines for 2014
MORE INFO Chrysler Buyer's Guide AUBURN HILLS, MI--Dec. 12, 2013: All-new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel V-6 delivers best-in-class highway fuel economy in award-winning 2014 Ram 1500 pickup and Jeep Grand Cherokee F... Continue Reading
- Electric Car Charging Service Provider Deploys Services at Boutique Kimpton Hotel in Chelsea in Manhattan
MORE INFO Hybrid Buyer's Guide MIAMI BEACH, FL--Dec. 12, 2013: Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), the leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, is pleased to announce that th... Continue Reading
- "Exclusive Aesthetics: The BMW Z4 in Pure Fusion Design."
MUNICH – Dec12, 2013: Classic roadster proportions, superior engine and drivetrain technology plus innovative equipment features highlight the individual character of the BMW Z4. The two-seater features an electric retractable hardtop that can be raised or... Continue Reading
- Fleet Management Systems to Gain Widespread Acceptance in Europe
LONDON--Dec. 12, 2013: Fleet management systems (FMS) have an established presence in France, Germany, UK, Italy and Benelux, with 70 percent of fleet managers claiming familiarity with FMS – 37 percent are already using it and 33 percent are testin... Continue Reading
- Global Electric Vehicles Market Outlook 2020
MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide MUMBAI--December 12, 2013: Bharat Book Bureau presents Global Electric Vehicles Market Outlook 2020. This report Electric Vehicles has been gaining significant attention among the automobile manufacturers worldwide due to rapidly growing ... Continue Reading
- Lairy Meets Luxury: Two Wins for Mercedes-Benz in BBC TopGear Magazine Awards
LONDON – Dec 12, 2013: The fastest-accelerating Mercedes-Benz production car ever, the 631 hp SLS AMG Coupé Black Series, and the most luxurious, the new S-Class, have scooped honours at the BBC TopGear Magazine Awards. The SLS AMG Coup... Continue Reading
- Low-Cost Wheel End Brake Components Increasing Penetration in the Aftermarket
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--Dec. 12, 2013: The growing Mega Trend of urbanization and the consequent increase in vehicles in operation (VIO) has culminated in more stop-and-go traffic than ever before. This has lead to higher wear and tear in wheel en... Continue Reading
- Motor Trend Car of the Year the 2014 Cadillac CTS features Johnson Controls content
2014 Cadillac cts MORE INFO Cadillac Buyer's Guide PLYMOUTH, MI--Dec. 12, 2013: Automotive products from Johnson Controls, a global multi-industrial company with core businesses in the automotive and building industries, are featured in... Continue Reading
- Protean Electric Announces Partnership To Develop In-Wheel Motor Propulsion System With FAW-Volkswagen
MORE INFO Volkswagen Buyer's Guide AUBURN HILLS, MI--Dec. 12, 2013: Protean Electric, the global leader of advanced in-wheel electric drive, today announces its partnership with FAW-VOLKSWAGEN AUTOMOTIVE CO., LTD. (FA... Continue Reading
- Rolls-Royce Success Story Creates Expanded Leathershop
GOODWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – Dec 12, 2013: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today announced that the company’s Leathershop has been expanded following the continued success of Phantom and Ghost models and the newly-launched Wraith. An additional 10 positions in... Continue Reading
- Sprinter Goes Double Top For Fleet Van At The 2013 Awards
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – Dec 12, 2013: Taking a brace of honours at the annual Fleet Van Awards the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has just been crowned 2013 Fleet Van of the Year and 2013 Large Panel Van of the Year. Stephen Briers, Editor-in-chief at Flee... Continue Reading
- Subaru Ensures Winter Doesn't Spoil BRZ Buyer Thrills
LONDON – Dec 12, 2013: Subaru UK is offering customers buying a new Subaru BRZ sports car some early festive cheer with a free set of alloy wheels and cold weather tyres, worth a combined £1095 including fitting. The new Snoprox cold weather tyres from Toyo ha... Continue Reading
- The New Clio R.S. 200 EDC – Iconic Performance, Unleashed
The New Clio R.S. 200 EDC – Iconic Performance, Unleashed SYDNEY – Dec 12, 2013: Renault Australia has today launched the latest hot hatch from the iconic Renault Sport division – the new Clio R.S. 200 EDC. New Clio R.S. 200 EDC takes the appeal of performance motoring to a new level thanks to the int... Continue Reading
- Tips to Help Car Owners Avoid Vehicle Theft During Cold-Weather Months and Holiday Season
CANTON, MA--Dec. 12, 2013: To better prepare car owners for the rigorous winter driving months, the LoJack Corporation has announced its best tips to protect vehicles and assets this season. Car thieves have been known to target t... Continue Reading
- Tri-State Toyota Dealers and partners donate more than 70,000 pounds of food
MORE INFO Toyota Buyer's Guide PHILADELPHIA--Dec. 12, 2013: How much food can you fit in the bed of a Toyota Tundra? How many Tundras does it take to deliver 70,000 meals? We're about to find out at noon this Friday, thanks to the Tri-State To... Continue Reading
- Tychy Plant Awarded World Class Manufacturing Gold Medal
LONDON – Dec 12, 2013: The FIAT Group plant in Tychy, Poland has achieved World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Gold level. WCM represents one of the highest standards in the world for integrated management of manufacturing plants and processes which encompasses ... Continue Reading
- Tychy Plant Awarded World Class Manufacturing Gold Medal
LONDON – Dec 12, 2013: The FIAT Group plant in Tychy, Poland has achieved World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Gold level. WCM represents one of the highest standards in the world for integrated management of manufacturing plants and processes which encompasses ... Continue Reading
- VACC Statement: Holden
MELBOURNE – Dec 12, 2013: VACC, the peak automotive industry body in Victoria, is disappointed to learn that GM Holden will cease production in Australia in 2017. “Holden is an iconic brand and has manufactured wonderful Australian cars for nearly 70 years. This would have been a very... Continue Reading
- Ward's 10 Best Engines of 2014 Announced
2014 Chevy Corvette Stingray MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide SOUTHFIELD, MI--Dec. 12, 2013: Penton's WardsAuto has named three diesels, a tiny 3-cyl. turbo and a battery-electric vehicle to its annual 2014 Ward's 10 Best Engines, illustrating the importance of fuel economy ... Continue Reading
- World Detailing Forum
LEICESTER, England--December 12, 2013: Welcome to World Detailing the best place to be to talk about professional detailing and valeting! If you're an enthusiast detailer, or professional valeter then this is the best place to talk about car detailing on our discussion boards. Our detailing discus... Continue Reading