Automotive News Archives for July 15, 2013
- '911 Memorial' Fire Engine to Star in Shannons EKKA Display
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA – July 15, 2013: A spectacular relica 1911 Ford Model T Fire Chiefs Truck that was restored for the New York 911 memorial to honour the firemen who died in the 2001 Twin Towers disaster, will take pride of place in the special Shannon... Continue Reading
- All-new Range Rover Sport Takes on Mighty Spitfire in a Unique Duel of British Legends at Goodwood
2014 Range Rover Sport MORE INFO Land Rover Buyer's Guide LONDON, July 15, 2013 -- Two British legends of land and sky engage for the first time in a unique off-road race The All-New Range Rover Sport, Land Rover's fastes... Continue Reading
- American Red Cross Joins IAA's One Car One Difference Car Donation Program To Generate Funding For Lifesaving Services And Relief Efforts
The American Red Cross participates in the national car donation campaign to raise awareness of the funds vehicle donations can provide for necessary services WESTCHESTER, IL--July 1... Continue Reading
- Atmel Launches New Automotive-Qualified maXTouch Controller Family; Enables Single-Layer Shieldless Touchscreen and Touchpad Designs in Car Center Stacks
True Single-Layer Shieldless Designs Reduce System Complexity, Lowers Overall Cost and Provides Lower Power Consumption HEILBRONN, Germany--July 15, 2013: Atmel Corpo... Continue Reading
- Behr's Visco Technology For Diesel Engines Offers Heavy-truck Fuel Savings
TROY, MI July 15, 2013: Behr America is introducing new diesel-engine technology that promises fuel-economy savings of up to one percent for heavy truck owners in North America. Behr's patented Visco technology for engine-coolant pumps reduces "... Continue Reading
- Buying A Used VW? - Volkswagen Reviews 2013-1994
1994 Volkswagen Passat 2013-1994 Volkswagen Reviews SEE ALSO: Volkswagen Specs, Prices and Comparisons 2014-1997 SEE ALSO: Used Volkswagen Parts Store 2013 Volkswagen Reviews 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Cabrio Review 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Rocky Mountain Review 20... Continue Reading
- China Yuchai International Appoints Weng Ming Hoh as President
SINGAPORE--July 15, 2013: China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Mr. Weng Ming Hoh as President of the Company effective July 17, 2013. Mr. Kok Ho Leon... Continue Reading
- Ford Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes
MORE INFO Ford Buyer's Guide DEARBORN, MI--July 15, 2013: Tony Brown, group vice president, Global Purchasing, retiring after 36-year career Hau Thai-Tang appointed group vice president, Global Purchasing Birgit Behrendt elected vice president, Global Programs & Purchasing ... Continue Reading
- Geotab Launches World's First Telematics NFC Driver ID Key Solution with IOX Technology
OAKVILLE, ON--July 15, 2013: Geotab announced today that it has launched the world's first telematics Near Field Communications (NFC) Driver ID solution using an Input-Output-Expander (IOX) that allows for simultaneous connections a... Continue Reading
- GM and Universal Technical Institute create a partnership to help meet the growing need for qualified automotive technicians
UTI automotive technology students to be offered 12-week GM elective training program MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyer's Guide SCOTTSDALE, AZ--July 15, 2013: Universal Technical Institute (UTI), the lea... Continue Reading
- GMC Vehicles Take the Field in Madden NFL 25
2014 GMC Sierra First-ever vehicle integration in football video game's 25 years MORE INFO GMC Buyer's Guide DETROIT--July 15, 2013: GMC, the Official Vehicle of the NFL, will become the official vehicle of EA SPORTS Madden NFL 25 on August 27 when the 25th anniversary editi... Continue Reading
- Goodwood To Be Electrified With Three Nissan Rapid Chargers
LONDON – July 15, 2013: The world-famous Goodwood Estate in West Sussex is to benefit from the addition of three rapid chargers for electric vehicles – donated by carmaker Nissan. And the Estate is also looking to take on a pair of all-electric, Br... Continue Reading
- Headlight Eye Lashes Hailed as the Ultimate in Bad Taste Car Accessories
Number One On The Do Not Like Hit Parade SEE ALSO: Looking For A Used Car - Craigslist Super Search! WASHINGTON July 15, 2013; Carshop.co.uk reveals the UK's top ten most hated car accessories in the UK, with over 70% of drivers claiming their hat... Continue Reading
- Honda Embarks on Breakthrough Twitter-centric Campaign Featuring Vine Videos in Support of Summer Clearance Sales Event
Unique campaign starts July 15 with promoted hashtag #wantnewcar Honda to respond to user-generated tweets with real-time Vine videos Summer Clearance TV Spot "Super Fan" Responds to Neil Patrick Harr... Continue Reading
- Intertek's San Antonio Automotive Powertrain Research Facility Celebrates 60 Years
SAN ANTONIO--July 15, 2013: Intertek, a leading quality solutions provider to industries worldwide, celebrates the 60th anniversary of its San Antonio automotive powertrain testing laboratory. The occasion is marked by the recent expansi... Continue Reading
- Jaguar Project 7 to Make Dynamic Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
MORE INFO Jaguar Buyer's Guide LONDON--July 15, 2013: At-a-glance Jaguar Project 7 will make a dynamic debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed Project 7, created by the team led by Director of Design, Ian Callum, is a one-off design study based o... Continue Reading
- Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia hits One Million Milestone
SEOUL – July 15, 2013: Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated today as the one millionth vehicle – a snow white pearl 2014 Sorento SXL – rolled off the assembly line at the West Point, Ga. automobile manufacturing facility. ... Continue Reading
- Louisiana's Industrial Employment Jumped 2.9% over Past Year
EVANSTON, IL--July 15, 2013: Manufacturers' News, Inc./-- For the second year in a row, industrial employment in Louisiana posted a gain, according to the 2013 Louisiana Manufacturers Register, an industrial directory published annually by Manufacturers' News... Continue Reading
- Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Jaguar In This Special Letter from Europe
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- Mazda Confirms Hi-Tech Advances as All-New Mazda3 Countdown Continues
SYDNEY – July 15, 2013: Mazda Australia has confirmed further details on the eagerly anticipated All-New Mazda3 following on from the recent unveilings of both hatchback and sedan body styles. All-New Mazda3 has been re-designed from the ground... Continue Reading
- Michelin issues voluntary recall for some of its light truck replacement tires
LAVAL, QC--July 15, 2013: Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. announced today a voluntary safety recall of approximately 3644 tires that could have partial or full sidewall perforations that could cause them to experience loss of air pressu... Continue Reading
- National Car Rental Recognized as Best Overall Car Rental Service by Executive Travel Magazine
ST. LOUIS--July 15, 2013: National Car Rental was recognized as the best overall car rental service in the travel industry for the second time by Executive Travel readers. National was named "Best Rental Car Company Overall" ... Continue Reading
- New Datsun Go Unveiled In India
New Datsun Go Unveiled In India 2014 Datsun GO DELHI, India – Datsun today unveiled the first new Datsun car for the 21st century. The all-new Datsun GO will be on sale in India in early 2014. The Datsun GO is the realization of the commitment made by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. in March 2012 to return the Datsun bran... Continue Reading
- News Release: EPA Announces $15 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean up and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfields Sites Across the Country
EPA Announces $15 Million in Supplemental Funds to Clean up and Redevelop Contaminated Brownfields Sites Across the Country* WASHINGTON--July 15, 2013: Today the U.S. Environmental P... Continue Reading
- Online Auto Retailer Shows that Car Buying Doesn't Have to be a Game of Chance
MORE INFO The Best Car Buyer's Guide ATLANTA--July 15, 2013: The average consumer spends more than 20 hours and overpays roughly $3,500 when purchasing a car due to antiquated dealer sales practices. While other industries have embraced tech... Continue Reading
- Penske Logistics Named Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner
READING, PA--July 15, 2013: Penske Logistics has been named an Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner for the second consecutive year. The 2013 Inbound Logistics' G75 list is comprised of 75 leading supply chain management and logistics companies... Continue Reading
- Proton Drives Miss Universe Australia
MELBOURNE – July 15, 2013: Olivia Wells was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2013 at a glittering award ceremony at Melbourne’s Sofitel hotel, Friday July 12th. Olivia, a medical student from the Melbourne bayside suburb of Black Rock, was vying for the title with 30 fin... Continue Reading
- Rand McNally Releases the 33rd Edition of the Motor Carriers' Road Atlas
2014 Atlas is a Key Business Tool for Commercial Truckers SKOKIE, IL--July 15, 2013: The newest edition of Rand McNally's Motor Carriers' Road Atlas, the best-selling trucker's atlas in the United States, is now available at travel centers and oth... Continue Reading
- Rolls-Royce Welcomes Business Secretary At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
GOODWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – July 15, 2013: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars welcomed the Business Secretary, Vince Cable, to the company’s stand at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this morning. Mr Cable talked with Rolls-Royce apprentices and graduat... Continue Reading
- SANLUIS Rassini Supplying Suspension Components and Rotors on the All-New 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and 2014 GMC Sierra
2014 Chevrolet Silverado Light Truck Market a High-Growth Segment for World's Largest Suspension Producer MORE INFO Chevrolet Buyer's Guide MORE INFO GMC Buyer's Guide PLYMOUTH, MI--July 15, 2013: SANL... Continue Reading
- Simon Thomas To Take Over As Global Head Of Marketing For Volkswagen Group AG
MILTON KEYNES / WOLFSBURG – July 15, 2013: Simon Thomas, 53, will take over responsibility for Marketing for the Volkswagen Group and the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand from 1 September 2013. He succeeds Jürgen Stackmann, 51, who becam... Continue Reading
- Team Skoda MRF scores clear victory at International Rally of Queensland
CALOUNDRA, AUSTRALIA – July 15, 2013: The newly formed team ŠKODA MRF has dominated in the third round of this year’s Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm in a ŠKODA Fabia Super 2000 secured the I... Continue Reading
- Third Annual Toyota 100 Cars For Good Program Continues To Impact Nonprofits' Work
Registered Charities Can Apply Online Beginning July 22 MORE INFO Toyota Buyer's Guide TORRANCE, CA--July 15, 2013: For the third year in a row, Toyota's 100 Cars for Good philanthropic program will invite the public to select another 10... Continue Reading
- Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Contracts Evana Automation to Supply a Multi-Station Lean Manufacturing Solution for a Lane Departure Warning System
EVANSVILLE, IN--July 15, 2013: E... Continue Reading
- Volkswagen Group Grows Deliveries in First Half Year
WOLFSBURG, GERMANY – July 15, 2013: The Volkswagen Group grew vehicle deliveries in the first half of 2013, handing over a total of 4.70 (January – June 2012: 4.45; +5.5 percent)million vehicles to customers worldwide from January to June. Deliveries in t... Continue Reading