Coulomb Technologies today announced is celebrating the 1st National Plug-In Day, October 16, 2011 by offering free ChargePass cards for electric vehicle (EV) drivers via ChargePoint Network website. The free ChargePass cards are available Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 2011 only. EV drivers simply comple ... Continue reading
In the first nine months of the year, the Volkswagen Group held its own in world automobile markets and boosted deliveries by 13.9 percent to 6.11 (5.36)* million vehicles. Deliveries in the month of September also developed well for Europe's largest automaker with 751,900 (663,300; +13.3 percent)* vehicles handed over ... Continue reading
Continental to Supply Fuel-Efficient Turbochargers for Ford's New Engine Family
Continental will be supplying Ford with innovative turbochargers for the carmaker's new engine platform. The three-cylinder direct injection gasoline engines will generate 74 and 88 kilowatts from a displacement of just one liter. The engines are slated for installation initially in the 2012 Ford Focus and later, in th ... Continue reading
First look: 2012 BMW 3 Series +VIDEO
Closer to its big brother By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH - October 14, 2011: The 6th generation of the BMW 3 Series, the F30, is a fact. The new model was presented this afternoon in BMW Welt, in Munich, after it bowed at the BMW Museum for the companyâs employees. The â3â is the most succ ... Continue reading
GE today announced plans to build its new solar panel factory in Aurora, Colorado. When completed, the advanced manufacturing facility will create 355 jobs in Colorado and will be larger than any existing solar panel factory in the country today. ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers Free Virtual Summit on Global Drivetrains
SAE International offers a free, virtual online event that explores global advancements in drivetrain technology -- from the comfort and convenience of home or office -- on Wednesday, Dec. 7. In its second year, the SAE International Global Drivetrain Virtual Summit is the largest online conference developed specifical ... Continue reading
Delta and US Airways Welcome DOT Approval of Slot Transaction
Delta Air Lines and US Airways welcome the decision by the Department of Transportation on Oct. 10 to approve the proposed slot transaction at New York-LaGuardia and Washington-Reagan National airports, subject to certain conditions. ... Continue reading
SwRI Demonstrates Traffic Management to Minimize Environmental Impacts
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is collecting and communicating real-time vehicle emissions data to demonstrate new concepts in environment-based traffic management as part of a connected vehicle test bed at the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems in Orlando, Oct. 16-20. ... Continue reading
LONDON, October 14, 2011 -- The new Honda Civic, unveiled in September, has been developed specifically for the European market. The Civic will be offered exclusively as a five-door hatchback and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. Honda has released a series of short form fil ... Continue reading
The Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium (VIIC)[1], a consortium of most major global automakers, will join key government officials and other automakers from around the world to help accelerate the development of connected vehicles by harmonizing standards. In the U.S., there is a strong commitment to deploym ... Continue reading
While two-wheeled transport remains the primary means of transport for millions of people in China and other parts of Asia Pacific, most consumers in North America and Europe have remained committed to their passenger cars. Now, however, high petroleum costs, improved customer perception, and government incentives are ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Group To Host Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call
Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, will host its third quarter financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Wednesday, November 2, 2011 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 230-1085 International, please call (612) 234-9960 Note: Callers ... Continue reading
Labor and Parking Industry Join Forces to Block Increase on Parking Tax
Parking industry owners, operators and Teamsters labor officials have joined forces today to block a city proposal to increase parking taxes. The Parking Industry Labor Management Committee say they will be joining forces with downtown restaurants, hotels, businesses and building owners all of whom will be negatively i ... Continue reading
According to a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, teen drivers are approximately 50 percent more likely to crash in the first month of driving than they are after a full year of experience driving on their own, and are nearly twice as likely to crash as they are after two full years of experience. ... Continue reading
Subaru Installs Rain Gardens to Help Improve River Water Quality
As the growing importance of storm water management is underscored by recent flooding throughout the northeast United States, Subaru of America announces the installation of two rain gardens, the first of which will be installed on October 13 at the company's headquarters in Cherry Hill, and the second one later this f ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports National Plug In Day; Theatrical Premier of 'Revenge of the Electric Car'
More than 7,200 Nissan LEAF owners around the United States have the opportunity on Oct. 16 to celebrate National Plug In Day. This first-of-its-kind event is a gathering of owners of the Nissan LEAF and other electric cars in 26 cities around the United States. ... Continue reading
BTE Power Rankings - Coughlin Moves To No. 1
Jeg Coughlin Jr.'s double win at last weekend's Tenn-Tuck Triple Crown at Beech Bend Raceway Park has lifted him to first place in the BTE Power Rankings on Luke Bogacki's ThisIsBracketRacing.com. Coughlin has earned 82 points in 2011, one more than second-place Jody Lang and 10 more than Tommy Phillips, who is third. ... Continue reading
IndyCar - IZOD IndyCar Series Returns To Belle Isle In 2012
Indianapolis, Oct. 13, 2011: There's definitely a good vibe in Detroit, and the Motor City received another shot of good news Oct. 13 with the announcement that the IZOD IndyCar Series will return to Belle Isle. The first Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix will be held June 1-3, 2012 -- a week after the Indianapol ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Andretti Autosport Primed For Big Jackpot
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 13, 2011: The Andretti Autosport drivers come to Las Vegas this weekend with only a victory celebration on their minds. Winning the 200-lap IZOD IndyCar Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the primary goal for Marco Andretti, Mike Conway, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Danica Patrick when the green flag dr ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Back in Comfort Zone, Smith Looking to Regain Momentum
DENVER, Oct. 13, 2011: It's known as the "Beast of the South", but to Regan Smith Charlotte Motor Speedway is the crème de la crème. "I was asked last week in Kansas what are some of my favorite tracks and the first track that came to mind was Charlotte Motor Speedway," said Smith. "I probably should have said Darlin ... Continue reading
New Fiat 500CbyGucci Arrives in London as Part of European Tour
The stunning new Fiat 500CbyGucci, which has created a wave of remarkable interest across the world, will be the star of an original tour stopping at some of the most famous cities in Europe, including London this weekend. ... Continue reading
Opel Ampera Available through LeasePlan +VIDEO
Starting in November this year, the revolutionary electric Opel Ampera will be available to lease following a Europe-wide agreement between Opel and LeasePlan, one of Europe's leading international leasing companies. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet's Longest-Running Midsize Nameplate to Come to Europe
From hot rod to police cruiser to convertible to America's main street midsize sedan, few midsize cars have appealed to so many, for so long, as the Chevrolet Malibu. ... Continue reading
Ficosa, Chosen by Renault-Nissan as Supplier of Automatic Shifter Systems
The Spanish multinational automotive supplier Ficosa has been chosen by French-Japanese alliance Renault-Nissan to produce the automatic shifter systems for next generation small segment vehicles. ... Continue reading
The New BMW M5: Soon to be a Star on the Road, Sooner Still a Star on the Screen
The upcoming launch of the new BMW M5 has set pulses racing, thanks, among other things, to its athletic and elegant design, V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology developing 412 kW/560 hp, seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic, and Active M Differential. And now the Forza Motorsport 4 racing si ... Continue reading
Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 Starts in Beijing
The Audi Q3 Trans China Tour 2011 starts tomorrow in Beijing. At the wheel of the new Audi Q3, the roughly 160 participants will get an intense experience of the country that has become the most important sales market for the Ingolstadt-based carmaker. During 16 stages and a route covering a total of about 5,700 kilome ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Reports More Than Six Million Vehicle Deliveries in the First Nine Months
In the first nine months of the year, the Volkswagen Group held its own in world automobile markets and boosted deliveries by 13.9 percent to 6.11 (5.36) million vehicles. Deliveries in the month of September also developed well for Europe's largest automaker with 751,900 (663,300; +13.3 percent) vehicles handed over t ... Continue reading
Opel Zafira Tourer Sets New Flexibility Standards
Innovative, flexible, high-quality and ergonomic: With the further developed Flex7 seating system as well as a host of other Opel-typical Flex features, the Zafira Tourer defines new standards in interior versatility and atmosphere. ... Continue reading
koda Starts Production of the Small Car Citigo in Bratislava
Yesterday, koda celebrated the start of the series production of its new small car, "Citigo", in Bratislava. With the seventh model series, the Czech manufacturer expands its product portfolio in the small car segment. The new Citigo will already be introduced in koda's home market of the Czech Republic at the end ... Continue reading
Renault EVs - The Countdown Begins!
People have been talking about the electric vehicle for several years now. Very soon, it will be a reality at Renault - and available in 371 network dealerships. Since the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, we have made a point of keeping you informed about progress on this vital challenge for the future of the automobile. And ... Continue reading
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