Bracketron Debuts Universal Tablet Mounts for Vehicles at SEMA Show 2011
three new universal tablet mounting solutions for in-vehicle use, including headrest and cup holder mounts. The company will showcase the Twist360°, a versatile tablet mount that is ideal for auto, home and office use, and the Universal Tablet Headrest Mount, in addition to giving a special preview of the soon-to-be ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2LT Review By John Heilig
Complete Camaro Specs, Prices and Comparisons - Chevrolet Buyers Guide Is the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Your Perfect Match? THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2LTM Model: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible 2LT Engine: 3.6-Liter VVT, V6, 24-Valve, DOHC, ... Continue reading
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Convertible/Coupe Review by John Heilig +VIDEO
THE AUTO PAGE JOHN HEILIG The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Model: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 Engine: 3.5-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 302 hp @ 6,500 rpm/273 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm Transmission: 7-speed automatic with paddles Wheelbase: 95.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 162.8 x 71.5 x 50.8 in. Tires: ... Continue reading
Understanding Chinese Car Consumer Behaviour Online
AdChina, MEC and INS today announced a new research report that aims to understand car consumption in China and the actual online browsing behaviour of Chinese consumers, by five target segments. With the economic take-off of the past 20 plus years, the desire to buy a car is deeply etched into the hearts of Chinese mo ... Continue reading
First Tech Direct Welcomes Tom Nall as Microsoft Dynamics AX Senior Account Executive
First Tech Direct, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics solutions, is proud to announce the appointment of Tom Nall as Senior Account Executive for their Microsoft Dynamics AX practice. Based out of Atlanta, Georgia, Tom will be leading the First Tech Direct expansion efforts in the Southeast region of the United S ... Continue reading
Auto Insurers Are Making Waves Online
Keynote Competitive Research, the industry analysis group of Keynote Systems , today announced the results of the Keynote Competitive Research Industry Study examining U.S. Auto Insurance websites. In the 2011 Auto Insurance study Progressive took first place for Best Overall Customer Experience and GEICO came in first ... Continue reading
First Seating Product Featuring Johnson Controls, CRH and Keiper Technology
Modular front seat structure is benchmark in lightweight construction - Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, has introduced a modular front seat structure that sets a new benchmark in lightweight construction. It also is the first product that demonstrates the combined exp ... Continue reading
Amsterdam Goes smart(ly) Electric
Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel AMSTERDAM, October 26, 2011. In just another month, car2go, a division of Daimler AG, will introduce the smart fortwo electric drive in Amsterdam. From November 24, the company will offer 300 units of the tiny little two-seater for car sharing. People can decide on t ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products Announces Acquisition of Forecast Trading Corporation
Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it has acquired all of the capital stock of Forecast Trading Corporation for approximately $44 million. Forecast has distribution facilities in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and distributes a range of engine ma ... Continue reading
RepairPal Mobile 2.0 for iPhone Now Available
RepairPal, the leading consumer online destination for auto repair and maintenance information, has announced a significant update to its mobile app for iPhone users. RepairPal Mobile 2.0 includes the same noteworthy features as the original award winning app, including the best repair and service estimator on the mark ... Continue reading
Wright Express Awarded National Joint Powers Alliance Fleet Card Contract
Wright Express Corporation announced today it was awarded the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) fleet card vendor contract. The benefit of NJPA membership enables municipalities to reduce fuel management costs, while avoiding a complex agency request for proposal (RFP) process. The easy-to-use card, cost savings th ... Continue reading
Team Autonet Mobile Makes it a Very Brady Race from Seattle to SEMA
Autonet Mobile, an application and connectivity platform for vehicles, is tapping Hollywood connections to take part in the AutoWeek Magazine America Adventure rally, October 26 -- November 1, 2011. Team Autonet Mobile, consisting of company CEO Sterling Pratz and television personality Christopher Knight, better known ... Continue reading
State of Illinois Introduces Alternative Transportation Program with Zipcar
The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) today announced the launch of a sustainable transportation option for state employees, with car sharing services through Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network. This initiative will help support the State's goal to reduce overall fuel consumpt ... Continue reading
Today J.D. Power and Associates and SmartEnergy IP announced the speaker line-up for the Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum occurring in Washington, DC on November 7th 2011. The Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum will feature leading experts across the utility, energy, and automobile industries to discuss the impact ... Continue reading
SVM, LP Hires John Cullen as Vice President and GM, Gasoline Loyalty and Rewards
SVM, LP, the global leader in providing innovative gift card solutions for businesses, announces the hiring of John Cullen as Vice President and General Manager, Gasoline Loyalty and Rewards. 'Gasoline is an incredibly attractive reward currency for consumers. SVM's strength in the gasoline gift card and incentive and ... Continue reading
News Highlights NADAguides, the most comprehensive vehicle information provider on the Internet today, announces its Brand Share Report for the third quarter of 2011 -- revealing that domestic brands saw the only increase in consumer interest on NADAguides.com during the third quarter of 2011, increasing its overall sh ... Continue reading
Today, Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, announced that is has been awarded a blanket purchase agreement (BPA) by the U.S. General Services Administration's Office of Motor Vehicle Management (GSA Fleet) as a vendor for the Federal government's Short Term Rental (STR) program. This marks the first ... Continue reading
HARMAN Extends Infotainment Leadership with New Premium Business for VW Group
HARMAN, the premium audio and infotainment group , announced today that it has extended its relationship with automaker VW Group to provide new premium `Mid´ infotainment systems. The award is valued at approximately US$400 million. The new award will include three new programs with the VW Group: the extension of HARM ... Continue reading
HARMAN Issues FY12 Guidance; Updates FY13 Guidance Range
HARMAN the leading global audio and infotainment group , today provided guidance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012 and updated its prior guidance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, which was first provided in April of 2010. The Company noted that this guidance will be discussed today at its Analyst and In ... Continue reading
Mazda Chief Takashi Yamanouchi to Open 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show With Motor Press Guild Keynote
Takashi Yamanouchi, Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer for Mazda Motor Corporation, will kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show Press Days with the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. The MPG presentation and Yamanouchi's address are open to all crede ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: M2M and Connected Vehicles
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "M2M and Connected Vehicles" report to their offering. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication over IP Next-Generation Networks (NGN) presents new opportunities and challenges in combination with cloud-based services. This research evaluates IP NGN infrastructure fo ... Continue reading
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas to Launch 'Change and Innovate' Campaign at 2011 AAPEX Show
Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc., Los Angeles will launch the Change and Innovate' marketing campaign at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), held in Las Vegas, Nevada from Nov. 1 to 3 at BOOTH 238. Hitachi's booth will also showcase an expanded line of Electronic Throttle Bodies (ETB) in a bran ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $350 Million Net Income in Third Quarter of 2011
Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $350 million in the third quarter of 2011, a decrease of $147 million from a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $581 million in the third quarter and $1.9 billion in the first nine months of 2011, compared with $766 million and $2.5 billion in the third ... Continue reading
LoJack Announces Third Quarter 2011 Results Webcast and Conference Call
LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ GS: "LOJN") announces the following webcast and conference call for its third quarter 2011 results on Monday, November 7: What: LoJack Corp. to report third quarter 2011 results When: Monday, November 7, 2011 -- 09:00AM EST ... Continue reading
Automotive journalists and elite athletes judge a field of entrants in choosing annual Active Lifestyle Vehicle (ALV) winners Awards come just days after Wrangler and Grand Cherokee win Texas Auto Writers Association awards 2012 Jeep Wrangler's new 3.6-liter V-6 engine improves fuel efficiency up to 21 miles per gallon ... Continue reading
Team News - Kraft Extends Relationship With Stewart-Haas And NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Oct. 25, 2011: NASCAR, Stewart-Haas Racing and Northfield, Ill.-based Kraft Foods today jointly announced an extended agreement for Kraft Foods to continue as the Official Cookie (Oreo, Nilla and Nutter Butter) and Cracker (Ritz and Wheat Thins) of NASCAR, and that the iconic Oreo and Ritz brands would c ... Continue reading
The Chase - Roush Says; "No Team Orders."
âAt Roush Fenway Racing we expect our individual drivers to make decisions that put themselves in the best position to win each and every race. That is a philosophy that we have lived by for over two decades, and one that we will continue to abide by going forward. "Of course, as in any team, we would prefer for o ... Continue reading
Motorsports Education - Derek Daly To Present At Skip Barber Shootout
Noblesville, Oct. 25, 2011: Derek Daly, founder of the Derek Daly Academy, is pleased to announce that he will be in attendance to present his career development, What if itâs YOU, seminar on November 3rd at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway Park during the Skip Barber Racing School Karting shootout. For the second straig ... Continue reading
Series News - Bryan Smith Made Long Trek East To Follow Father Into NASCAR
DAYTONA BEACH, Oct. 25, 2011: Clint Bowyer may be a short timer at Richard Childress Racing but he gave his Shane Wilson-led crew a going away present theyâll long remember as the Kansas native won Sundayâs Good Sam Club 500 at Talladega Superspeedway for the second consecutive year and presented RCR with its ... Continue reading
Winter Testing - Daly Works With Team E To Develop Lights Paddle Shifter
Sebring, Oct. 25, 2011: Long Beach Indy Lights winner, Conor Daly, did 62 laps of the Sebring short course yesterday with the Team E Indy LIghts team helping them develop a new paddle shift system. Team E is independently developing the Pro Shift PS3 paddle shift system for the Indy Lights car and Dalyâs experienc ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 43/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Fleet Operators Are Left Counting Accelerating Costs
With rising fuel costs, many motorists are looking at any way possible to save money and maximise fuel efficiency, with some people cutting out short journeys altogether. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet's latest range of models are renowned for punching above their weight, but how's this for a bunch of fives? ... Continue reading
Mazda Chosen To Partner Gillette Four Nations Rugby League Tournament
Mazda is supplying a fleet of cars to the Rugby League International Federation as the Official Vehicle Partner to the 2011 Gillette Rugby League Four Nations tournament which kicks off on 28 October in Warrington. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Ranger Conquers Every Task And Terrain With More Capability Than Ever
With best-in-class towing and water-wading capabilities as well as exceptional payload capacity and ground clearance, the all-new global Ford Ranger can get the toughest jobs done in the toughest locations. ... Continue reading
New Toyota Yaris Makes It Three Generations Of Five-Star Safety
By gaining the top five-star rating for all-round safety performance, new Yaris becomes the third generation of Toyota's supermini to pass through Euro NCAP independent crash testing with flying colours. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Ranger Raises The Bar On Safety
The all-new global Ford Ranger is setting new standards in safety with a comprehensive suite of class-leading features, such as the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and side curtain airbags. ... Continue reading
Free Alloy Wheels With Black Myvi SXI
Perodua are pleased to introduce an exciting new offer available exclusively to customers purchasing a new Ebony Black Myvi SXI before the end of 2011. ... Continue reading
Honda Insight Drives Home the Importance of Road Safety
Community-based not for profit organisation, Road Trauma Support Services Victoria (RTSSV) is now proudly driving a Honda Insight Hybrid, on loan from The Honda Foundation. ... Continue reading
Audi Twin Cup: the World's Best Service Teams
Out of 66 countries competing at the seventh annual Twin Cup championship, Audi Australia finished 3rd for service. ... Continue reading
X Appeal: BMW X5 Performance Edition
BMW's top-selling Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) is now even sportier, with the Australian arrival of a unique, limited edition model - the BMW X5 Performance Edition. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Group Announces Next Generation Engines
Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled two innovative engines at the company's annual powertrain conference held in Korea. The Gamma 1.6 T-GDI engine and Euro6 R-2.0 diesel engine represent the latest innovations to come from Hyundai's in-house powertrain development program. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet to Go Big Time with Small Cars at 2011 SEMA Trade Show +VIDEO
LAS VEGAS - October 26, 2011: Chevrolet's small cars will have a big presence at the 2011 SEMA Show, with tricked-out Sonics and Cruzes showing off the personalization possibilities for a new generation of performance enthusiasts. Most of the show cars wear conceptual Z-Spec styling enhancements, which are being evalua ... Continue reading
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