Hertz Introduces Hertz Gold Plus Rewards Customer Loyalty Program
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use airport car rental brand, has launched a new customer loyalty program, Gold Plus Rewards. Gold Plus Rewards adds a number of consumer friendly enhancements to Hertz's loyalty program, formerly Hertz #1 Awards, to make earning rewards faster and easier. Gold Plus R ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Kettering University Rekindle Partnership to Develop Future Technical Talent
Chrysler Group heads back to school! Chrysler Group is a top-tier employer of both our co-op students and our alumni, and Kettering University is very pleased with our partnership with the Company.â Chrysler Group and Kettering University in Flint, Mich., today celebrated the establishment of the first class of st ... Continue reading
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana Celebrates as J.D. Power and Associates Brings Honors to Indiana
More than 1,300 Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN) associates today celebrated as representatives of J.D. Power and Associates presented them with the Platinum Plant Quality award, and the award for Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in a tie for the Honda Civic which is produced at HMIN. Both awards come ... Continue reading
Here comes the sun Ford and SunPower Corp. have teamed up to offer an industry-first solar panel system that will allow Focus Electric and C-MAX Energi owners to "Drive Green for Life" by providing them with enough clean, renewable energy to offset the electricity used to charge the car. These high-efficiency solar pan ... Continue reading
Mazda Expands Local Presence With New Parts Distribution Center
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the opening of its Dallas/Fort Worth Parts Distribution Center (PDC). The new center, located in Grapevine, Texas, will supply Mazda automotive parts to more than 100 dealers across the Southwest U.S. and Mexico, and host a state-of-the-art training center for serv ... Continue reading
Toyota Selects Leviton as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Provider
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) today announced that Leviton has been selected as an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) provider for Toyota customers and dealers. "Leviton provides electric vehicle charging products and a high level of customer service that will benefit both Toyota customers and d ... Continue reading
DENSO Selects ANSYS FEM Software to Accelerate Product Development and Drive Down Costs
ANSYS announced that DENSO, a worldwide automotive supplier, has selected ANSYS® FEM software to standardize and expedite product development globally, enabling the company to cut costs and boost competitiveness in a tough marketplace. DENSO will use the CAE software to increase efficiency and enhance product quality ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services Identifies $64 Million in Cost Savings for Customers in the Second Quarter
GE Capital Fleet Services today announced it has identified $64 million in customer cost savings for the second quarter of 2011. The analytics and consulting services offered by GE Capital Fleet Services help customers determine ways to increase fleet efficiency while reducing costs. The total identified cost savings f ... Continue reading
New ASTM Test Method for Sampling Greases from In-Service Machinery
MRG Labs is pleased to announce that the Grease Thief sampling tools now give users an approved ASTM standard practice for sampling critical grease lubricated components. In June, ASTM issued Method D7718 - 11 entitled "Standard Practice for Obtaining In-Service Samples of Lubricating Grease." In this practice, a consi ... Continue reading
Solar Gard Specialty Films to be Acquired by Saint-Gobain Maker of Automotive Applications
Bekaert and Saint-Gobain have today signed an agreement regarding the sale of Bekaert's Specialty Films activities to Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation, an Ohio, US-based corporation of the Saint-Gobain group. The deal involves all employees currently working in the Specialty Films platform, which is known ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC's newly-formed Street and Racing Technology (SRT) Brand is hitting the road with its first-ever, "SRT High Performance Tour" featuring four drivers, four vehicles the 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8, Dodge Challenger SRT8, Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Chrysler 300 SRT8 and visiting more than 40 clubs and eve ... Continue reading
Dante to Display Sculpture of Pablo Picasso's Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Dante will display a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL sculpture in Pebble Beach August 18-21. "My interpretation of Pablo Picasso's own vehicle provides a fusion of art and classic automobile design capturing the essence of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing," said Dante. Picasso's Gullwing was the first sculpture created in Dante' ... Continue reading
GPS Fleet Management Provider, SageQuest, Announces Launch of Mobile App
Until now, actively managing a fleet meant sitting behind a desk and being tied to a computer screen. SageQuest, a leading GPS fleet tracking and management provider, has released SageQuest Mobile, an app for Android phones, to give fleet owners and managers real-time access from anywhere to vehicle locations, dashboar ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches New Crafter Van With Class Leading Fuel Economy
The new Volkswagen Crafter officially launches in August when the first vehicles and test drive demonstrators arrive in Volkswagen Van Centre showrooms with an extensive advertising campaign highlighting how efficient the new model is with class-leading fuel economy of up to 38.7 mpg, lower running costs and emissions ... Continue reading
People With Mobility Issues Can Now Be MoreMobile
The Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG) announced the start of production for the First Mobility Vehicle, MV-1, the first and only factory-built and assembled vehicle which meets or exceeds the vehicle guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The MV-1 will be available in either gasoline or Compressed Natura ... Continue reading
NADAguides Q2 Consumer Market Interest Report Reveals a Surge for Korean & Japanese Manufacturers
News Highlights NADAguides, the most comprehensive vehicle information provider on the Internet today, announces its Consumer Market Interest Report for the second quarter of 2011 revealing a strong interest gain in Korean and Japanese models, including the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, which became the most researched vehicle ... Continue reading
World Rally - Mini Flies The Flag on the Coffs Coast
Coffs Coast, August 10, 2011: The Brazil World Rally Team will fly the flag for the iconic Mini brand when the World Rally Championship heads to Rally Australia and the Coffs Coast for its 10th round on 8-11 September. Young Brazilian Daniel Oliveira will drive the Mini John Cooper Works WRC on the ultimate dust up dow ... Continue reading
Aviation - NTSB Issues Preliminary Report In Wright B Flyer Accident
Washington, August 10, 2011: While witnesses tell of an airplane that was struggling with its engine varying in RPMs, the NTSBs initial examination of the Wright B Flyer which went down on July 30th resulting in the fatal injury of both pilots on board did not reveal anything overtly wrong with the airplane. Of course, ... Continue reading
Aviation - NASA Selects Seven Firms To Provide Near-Space Payload Delivery Systems
Cape Canaveral, August 10, 2011: NASA has selected seven companies to integrate and fly technology payloads on commercial suborbital reusable platforms that carry payloads near the boundary of space. As part of NASA's Flight Opportunities Program, each successful vendor will receive an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-q ... Continue reading
As of last year, more than 32,000 people died on U.S. roadways. Astounding? I'd say so. What if there was a way to drop that number to less than 10,000? Meaning more than 20-some-thousand lives (that's friends, family, loved ones) could be saved. ... Continue reading
Omni United, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic designers and manufacturers of tires in the world, has announced Radar's plans to launch a limited-edition pink walled tire in support of 'Mobilizing Hope' the flagship brand's groundbreaking year-long partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) ... Continue reading
Cummins Releases 2010-11 Sustainability Report
Cummins Inc. announced today the release of its 2010-11 Sustainability Report, which focuses on the Company's efforts to build cleaner products and reduce the size of its own environmental footprint. In addition, the Company has updated its Sustainability Web site with all new stories on everything from Cummins environ ... Continue reading
Lots of Bad Weather Has More People Calling Auto Salvage
Rusty's Auto Salvage, one the country's leading nation-wide companies dedicated to the environmentally safe removal of old junk cars, announced today a 25% overall increase in calls. They attribute this expansion to the severe weather conditions impacting the United States in May and June of this year along with the re ... Continue reading
"The Ultimate Drive" Mobile App: Discover the Best Roads from BMW
The age of "gamification" has come, and BMW Group Financial Services is bringing this social nuance to its customer base of nearly 1 million individuals. Beginning with the development of a new and unique mobile and social experience, "The Ultimate Drive," is a social navigation mobile app that allows users to not only ... Continue reading
Drunk Drivers Kept off the Road with Wireless Breath Alcohol Device
Telit Wireless Solutions, Inc., an internationally leading specialist in machine-to-machine (M2M) technology, announced that its CC864-DUAL cellular M2M module will provide connectivity for the advanced wireless ignition interlock device from Consumer Safety Technology, Inc. (CST). With the advanced wireless capabiliti ... Continue reading
Ford Makes Driveway Car-Washing Easy and Fun with Tips and Video
Saving a few dollars, getting a little exercise in the sun or prepping your classic for a summer cruise are just a few reasons to clean your vehicle by hand. Besides, a freshly-washed and cleaned car just looks better, right? Here are a few tips from Ford for the next time you're in the mood to grab a hose and a bucket ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and FILTER Creative Group, a worldwide leader in entertainment, lifestyle and brand marketing, are back for an encore with the fourth annual TOYOTA ANTICS interactive music series. The six-city U.S. tour will feature crowd-pleasing, regionally-influenced musical events and is expected t ... Continue reading
Safest Ohio Drivers Save with New Allstate Drive Wise Discount Program
PR Newswire Aug. 10 Performance-based auto insurance program seeks to create safer roads by rewarding long-term, safe driving habits: Trending on high-tech customer rewards for safe driving, Allstate today announced the launch of Drive Wise(SM) in Ohio , a voluntary program that rewards safe and low-mileage drivers wit ... Continue reading
Ford and SunPower Team up to Let Focus Electric Customers 'Drive Green for Life'
Ford and SunPower team up to provide a high-efficiency rooftop solar system that will provide Focus Electric owners enough renewable energy production to offset the energy used for charging The 2.5 kilowatt SunPower system will produce an estimated 3,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. SunPower systems are back ... Continue reading
Majestic Steel Launches Website, Sets New Standard for Steel Industry
Majestic Steel USA has launched a new website www.majesticsteel.com that sets the standard for the steel industry and aligns with the company's ongoing commitment to innovation. Research and industry dialogue are at the center of the new web presence that will continue to rapidly evolve to meet the needs of a volatile ... Continue reading
'Vorsprung Durch Technik' Goes Electric With The Audi Urban Concept
Audi is once again exploring new horizons with the Audi urban concept, a 1+1-seat, ultra-light car for congested urban spaces. The technical study confounds conventional car categories - the Audi urban concept combines elements of a racing car, a roadster, a fun car and an urban car into one radical new concept. ... Continue reading
SKYACTIV Technology Offers New Perspectives To Mazda's Fleet Development
Breakthrough technology that will deliver major fuel savings and emission reductions for fleets with no compromise in driving dynamics is to be introduced by Mazda Motor Europe from beginning of next year. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 32/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Daimler, Honda Highest in Assessment of Light-Duty Fuel Cell Vehicle Manufacturers
The light duty fuel cell vehicle (FCV) market is in a ramp up to commercialization. Automakers have diverged in their commitment to this market in recent years. Several of the major global automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have aggressive programs to develop a commercial FCV as part of their suite of s ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reveals First Rendering Of The All-New I30
Hyundai has released the first rendering of the next-generation i30, revealing an exciting new look for the company's bestselling C-segment hatchback. It will be unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA) in September. ... Continue reading
New Suzuki Swift Sport To Make World Debut At 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
The new generation Suzuki Swift Sport will make its world debut at the 64th International Motor Show (IAA), which will be held in Frankfurt, Germany, from 13 to 25 September 2011 ... Continue reading
New Ford Technology Provides Safestyle Solution
High-tech Ford Focus and Ford Mondeo diesel-engined models have been chosen for their green credentials by the leading independent double-glazing supplier Safestyle UK ... Continue reading
SKYACTIV - Heightened Driving Pleasure And Enhanced Economy For All Mazda Drivers
The Mazda CX-5, which will be seen in production form for the first time at the Frankfurt motor show, will be the first Mazda built using Mazda's SKYACTIV technology, but what does SKYACTIV really offer the consumer? ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Caterham Celebrates Its 100th Castle Combe Race
British sportscar maker, Caterham Cars, will feature in its 100th race at Wiltshire circuit, Castle Combe, on August 13. ... Continue reading
Renault Extends Clio Gordini Line-Up
Just weeks after widening the Wind Roadster range to include an enticingly affordable 1.2-litre version, the burgeoning Gordini line-up now takes in two extra Clios, priced from £14,000. ... Continue reading
Subaru XV To Premiere In Frankfurt
Subaru's fun-themed XV Concept is set to become a reality with Fuji Heavy Industries confirming that an All-Wheel Drive production version will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month (September). ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 15.0% Global Sales Growth in July
Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for July 2011, recording a total of 208,074 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 15.0%. ... Continue reading
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