186 Million Stop-Start Vehicles to be in Use by 2020, Forecasts Pike Research
While automotive stop-start technology is virtually unknown in North America today, the benefits it provides in terms of fuel economy and emission reductions make the shift toward such vehicles inevitable. Stop-start systems enable gasoline engines to turn off when vehicles are slowed down or stopped. Driven by efforts ... Continue reading
OriginOil's New Harvest Pretreatment Boosts Algae Growth Rates
OriginOil, Inc. (OTCBB: OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to extract oil from algae and an emerging leader in the global algae oil services industry, today announced that its recent development of a new harvest pretreatment process was also found to substantially increase the growth rate of algae cultur ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Begins Volume Production of Its PowerPhase Pro Electric Propulsion System
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM) has begun volume production of its PowerPhase Pro electric motors and controllers. The Company's high-volume production line has a capacity of 40,000 units on two shifts. Moving into the high-volume production phase for our state-of-the-art high efficiency electric propulsion sys ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Achieves Record Q3 Sales and Strong Profitability
Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced record third quarter sales and strong financial results versus the same period of 2010. Total sales were $1.7 billion, up 12%, on market share gains, higher volumes and favorable currency, versus the third quarter 2010. Gross margin was $263 million or 15.2% of sales, a $25 mil ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance, one of Oklahoma's largest automobile insurers, wants to advise all residents in the state that a new law, which goes into effect on November 1, will have a significant effect on all drivers, especially those who drive without proper automobile insurance. ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Vehicles: Cheaper, Greener, Energy Independent Says NWGA Whitepaper
This week the Northwest Gas Association released Natural Gas Vehicles: Today's Transportation Solution a whitepaper outlining the opportunities natural gas vehicles (NGVs) provide for energy efficient, clean, safe and reliable transportation. Full text available at www.nwga.org. ... Continue reading
Exxon Mobil Corporation Announces Estimated Third Quarter 2011 Results
Exxon Mobil Corporation The Corporation distributed over $7 billion to shareholders in the third quarter through dividends and share purchases to reduce shares outstanding. ... Continue reading
Auto insurance claimants who incur a total vehicle loss are notably less satisfied with the claims experience than are claimants who incur a repairable vehicle claim, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. ... Continue reading
The Dodge Brand Races to the 'Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Los Angeles 1/2 Marathon Benefiting the ASPCA'
All-new 2011 Dodge Durango and 2011 Dodge Charger are official pace vehicles Money donated to charities for vehicle test drives Californians Nick Roumonada and Scout Bassett from the Challenged Athletes Foundation sign autographs at the Dodge Course Preview Area The Dodge brand is going the distance as the title sponso ... Continue reading
Honda to Begin Sales of Refreshed Insight Hybrid Model in Japan
New Insight Exclusive with 1.5-liter engine joins lineup TOKYO, Japan, October 27, 2011 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. introduced the newly refreshed Insight hybrid model, a popular model known for its exceptional environmental performance and affordable price. In addition, the new Insight Exclusive model featuring a 1.5-lite ... Continue reading
Ford Explorer New Lane Keeping Technology Can Help Detect Drowsy Drivers, Suggest Coffee Breaks
Ford is introducing new lane keeping technologies, including a system that can help detect drowsy drivers, to help them stay alert and in their lane; system to launch in early 2012 on the Ford Explorer The technology's Driver Alert System monitors the vehicle's lane position and can notify a driver of signs of inattent ... Continue reading
Infiniti Middle East: Students Adapt QX Engine to Luxury Boat Motor
400-HP engine set to go from towing workhorse to luxury boat motor with the help of local community college students - Infiniti has announced it is to lend the power of its QX56 SUV's 400-horsepower, 5.6-liter V8 engine and 2,000 kg towing capacity to a special one-off project that will see a boat modified to work with ... Continue reading
SAE International Senior Editor Lindsay Brooke to Co-Host Chevy Volt Web Chat
Lindsay Brooke, Senior Editor of SAE International's Automotive Engineering International magazine, will join Pete Savagian, Director of Electrification Architecture and Electric Motors, General Motors, for a Web chat on Friday, Oct. 28, from 3-4 p.m. (EDT) The Web chat is open to the public and will focus on the techn ... Continue reading
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved up to $15,000 per vehicle in incentives for the Ford Transit Connect Electric for customers deploying the vehicle within the state The CARB incentive is incremental to the U. S. federal incentive of up to $7,500 per unit, therefore the total Transit Connect Electric in ... Continue reading
Continental Tire's Mt. Vernon Plant Celebrates Production Milestone
Employees at the Continental Tire plant in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, had reason to celebrate last week as the first tires from the recently announced expansion project were produced ahead of schedule. ... Continue reading
Ford's New MyKey Do Not Disturb Technology Helps Teens Stay Connected to Driving, Not the Phone
Ford will become the first automaker to allow parents to block their teens from receiving phone calls and deter text messages while driving with a new MyKey Do Not Disturb technology that launches on the Ford Explorer in early 2012 The most complete research shows manually operating electronic devices while driving sub ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Earns 2012 Urban Green Vehicle Award
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2011 â The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in, which will go on sale in Spring of 2012, earned Decisive magazineâs annual Urban Green Vehicle of the Year Award today. The three Urban Vehicles of the Year award winners and finalists were announced after being selected by an independent panel ... Continue reading
Majestic Steel USA's Susan Suvak Named "CFO of the Year"
Susan Suvak, chief financial officer of Majestic Steel USA, was named "CFO of the Year" in the Large Private Company category this week by Crain's Cleveland Business magazine. "The Majestic family is thrilled that Susan has been recognized with this prestigious award, and we're honored to have one of Northeast Ohio's t ... Continue reading
Insurance Department: Crashes Involving Deer Peak in November
October through December is the busiest time of the year for vehicle crashes involving deer, the Insurance Department today reminded Pennsylvania motorists. "Consumers have the option to carry additional coverage on their auto policy which pays to repair any deer-related damage to your car," said state Insurance Commis ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Greece Autos Report Q4 2011" report to their offering. The autos industry in Greece continues to reel from the precarious state of the Greek economy. New car sales during the first seven months of this year have showing no signs of rebounding, falling over 40% yea ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Iran Autos Report Q4 2011 - Available Now
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Iran Autos Report Q4 2011" report to their offering. Although BMI does not see economic growth in Iran surpassing 1.2% in 2011/12 and 2.4% in 2012/13, expansion in economic activity appears to be accelerating. As Iran's auto sector continues to narrowly avoid dire ... Continue reading
Alcoa to Explore Development of Smelter In Angola
Alcoa announced today that the Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Angola to explore development of a 750,000 mt per year aluminum smelter using power from hydroelectric facilities under consideration by the Government. We believe the Angola Government's proposal to provide hyd ... Continue reading
SaviCorp, an innovative automotive technology company that licenses, manufactures, distributes, and services an array of patented technologies and products that reduce harmful emissions and improve fuel efficiency, is pleased to announce the 'Next Generation' DynoValve Plug and Play kit. The new DynoValve has been prov ... Continue reading
Nearly two hundred Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) employees recently took part in a day of community service supporting Clean Ocean Action -- an organization dedicated to improving the degraded water quality of the marine waters off the New Jersey/New York coast. This effort was part of MBUSA's year-long celebration of the ... Continue reading
ECCO Group and CRC Industries, Inc., member companies of the Berwind Industrial Products Group, will share an increased 1600 square foot booth space at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) from November 1-3, 2011. AAPEX is the automotive aftermarket's largest trade show of the year and is attended by more t ... Continue reading
2012 Urban Vehicles of the Year Announced
Decisive magazine has announced "The 2012 Urban Vehicles of the Year"; after their selection by an esteemed panel of independent automotive journalists. The Urban Wheel Awards judging panel spent several months determining the most stylish, practical and attainable new vehicles for 2012 by driving and evaluating dozens ... Continue reading
Love's Travel Stops to Open 10 New CNG Fueling Stations with Chesapeake Energy across Oklahoma
Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, an Oklahoma City-based and family-owned operator of 280 travel stops and convenience stores, today announced plans to add 10 publicly accessible compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations at existing locations across Oklahoma. These CNG fueling stations will be located in Altus, ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Third Quarter 2011 Net Income of $212 Million
Chrysler Group's third quarter 2011 net income totaled $212 million compared with a net loss of $84 million a year ago Third quarter net revenue was $13.1 billion, up 19 percent from a year ago Modified Operating Profit(b) grew to $483million in the quarter, from $239 million a year ago Chrysler Group ended the quarter ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Review By Carey Russ
1997-2012 Volkswagen Specs, Reviews, Prices and Comparisons - Volkswagen Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Auto Channel 2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Autobahn Review There was more than a little consternation amongst the Volkswagen faithful when the latest version of the Jetta debuted last year. With a ... Continue reading
The Chase - Newman Preview - Martinsville
KANNAPOLIS, Oct. 26, 2011: Ryan Newman has won 18 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races during his career and theyâve come on tracks that are .75-mile, 1 mile, 1.5 miles, 2 miles and 2.5 miles in length. But heâs never won on a road course and heâs never taken the checkered flag at a half-mile track. The road c ... Continue reading
Pro Mod - Troy Coughlin Intent On Top-10 Finish In Pro Mod
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 26, 2011: World champion drag racer Troy Coughlin arrives at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for this weekend's 11th annual Big O Tires NHRA Nationals intent on securing another top-10 finish in the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Racing most of the 2011 season in crew chief Jake ... Continue reading
The Chase - Now Or Never: It's Go Time For Johnson
Daytona, Oct. 26, 2011: No, it doesnât look good. Five-time defending NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson now sits 50 points out of the lead after his second consecutive finish outside the top 20. Those 50 points translate to roughly 208 points under the old points system. Since 1975, the inception of ... Continue reading
Team News - JEGS Preview - Big O Tire Nationals
The Las Vegas event will mark the tenth and final race in the 2011 Get Screened America Pro Mod Series. Troy Coughlin will once again be in action with his new turbocharged JEGS.com Chevy Camaro. Troyâs turbocharged Camaro was built by Jerry Bickel Race Cars and features a 504-cid engine built by noted turbocharge ... Continue reading
LAGUNA BEACH, October 26, 2011: With NASCAR running its final restrictor plate race this past weekend in Talladega before its move to fuel-injected engines at Daytona next February, the FAST EFI University training course on electronic fuel injection in racing applications will come at an ideal time for a changing moto ... Continue reading
Porsche Congratulates Derek Bell On His 70th Birthday
Derek Bell, one of the most successful works drivers who raced for Porsche, celebrates his 70th birthday on 31 October 2011. Born in Pinner, Middlesex, Great Britain in 1941, Bell is considered to be one of the most versatile and popular racing drivers of his time. ... Continue reading
It's The Giving That Counts With MINI
It's that time of year again, and the search is on to find the right Christmas present for all the family. Happily, the new MINI Lifestyle Collection offers a colourful selection of original ideas for young and old. Order your gifts from the MINI Online Shop at www.MINI.com/shop and raise the excitement around the tree ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Exceeds Full-Year 2010 Profit After Nine Months
The Volkswagen Group has earned more in the first nine months of 2011 than in the whole of 2010. ... Continue reading
Honda Owner Drives One Million Miles In His Accord
Joe's million mile journey over the past 15 years is a testament to Honda's reliability, and reinforces Honda's reputation for building rock-solid, dependable cars. ... Continue reading
The new generation Audi A4 and S4 range
A bestseller has become even more attractive: Audi has updated the A4 series. New solutions for efficiency, driving dynamics and infotainment, along with an even more attractive design, show the "Vorsprung durch Technik" achieved by the A4 Saloon, the A4 Avant, the A4 allroad quattro and the S4. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz World Celebrates Five Years At The Top
Five years ago today, on 26th October 2006, Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, officially opened Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands. The opening marked a pioneering strategy that provided a live Mercedes-Benz experience to be experienced by everyone of all a ... Continue reading
Lexus Posts Industry-Leading Improvement In Emissions
The launch of the CT 200h, the world's first full hybrid premium compact car, has helped Lexus achieve the sharpest fall in average CO2 emissions of any car manufacturer in the UK. The latest cleangreencars industry survey shows that, measured across its full model range, Lexus has an average emissions figure of 130.62 ... Continue reading
Customised Apps For BMW And Mini - Worldwide!
With the introduction of MINI Connected in 2010, the BMW Group became the world's first carmaker to allow the application-based and extensive integration of the Apple iPhone into its models. Available as an option, MINI Connected links up with a simple USB connection and the MINI Connected App to turn the smartphone in ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Awards Tally Rises As The Range Rover Evoque Claims Its 22nd International Award
Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) strongest ever model line up has seen the two iconic brands clock up an impressive seventy four international awards so far this year with a number of significant accolades in the awards calendar yet to be bestowed. ... Continue reading
Stephane Chesnel Appointed As Director Of Citroen Business International
Stephane Chesnel has been appointed Director of Citroen Business International, the entity responsible for growing the brand's B2B sales. He reports to Managing Director Frederic Banzet and is a member of the Executive Committee. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Fluidic Design comes to life at Sculpture by the Sea 2011
Hyundai Motor Company Australia has joined Sculpture by the Sea as the major partner for its exciting 2011 exhibition, which runs from Thursday 3rd November to Sunday 20th November, 2011. ... Continue reading
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