Magellan and Good Sam Club Deliver New Recreational Vehicle GPS Device
Magellan, a recognized GPS industry innovator providing leading portable navigation and positioning solutions around the world, is set to introduce a new device to its line of GPS navigation products specifically designed for RVers. The RoadMate RV9145 navigator features an extra-large high-resolution 7" display and cu ... Continue reading
Panel of Distinguished Designers, Stylists Will Select EyesOn Design Award Winners
Detroit Jan 6, 2011; The annual press preview for the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is bookended by two awards shows. The press preview begins with the North American Car and Truck of the Year and ends with the EyesOn Design Awards. Now in its seventh year, the EyesOn Design Awards honor the best pr ... Continue reading
2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Sport Utility Vehicle Pricing and Details
TORRANCE, Calif., January 6, 2012; Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced the manufacturerâs suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2013 Land Cruiser sport utility vehicle (SUV). The Land Cruiser will begin arriving at dealerships in early February. The legendary Toyota Land Cruiser recently celeb ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced that the company's fourth quarter and full-year 2011 financial results conference call and audio webcast will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., ET. To participate in the call: Domestic calls: 888.679.8037 International calls: 617.213.4849 Passcode I.D.: 81818 ... Continue reading
A new coalition of executives from blue chip companies in the transportation and utility industries announced today it has come together to design a large-scale electric vehicle (EV) demonstration project that will help create a comprehensive national model for EV deployment. The Electrification Leadership Council (ELC ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Launches New Uconnect Website
New <i><a href="http://www.DriveUconnect.com">Drive U Connect</a></i> website designed as a simple and easy guide through Chrysler Group's Uconnect® technologies Chrysler Group LLC has launched a new website designed to provide information and instructions on the latest in Uconnect® technologies available in Chry ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger to feature Beats by Dr. Dre audio system Exclusive integration of Beats by Dr. Dre audio technology delivers the high-definition music experience the way the artist intended Not just speakers, the Beats Audio system in the 2012 Charger was designed by Chrysler Group engineers in collaboration with Dr ... Continue reading
DAF Truck Displayed at Delhi AutoExpo
PACCAR is showcasing its premium DAF CF truck at the Delhi AutoExpo, the largest automotive show in India. India is one of the largest and fastest growing truck markets in the world. The AutoExpo event offers an excellent opportunity to exhibit our industry-leading DAF product to Indian commercial vehicle customers," ... Continue reading
CCS Student Automotive Design Work on Display during North American International Auto Show (NAIAS)
DETROIT, Jan. 6, 2012; During the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), College for Creative Studies (CCS), the leading art and design College in the world, will showcase student designs at their main floor booth at NAIAS and at the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education during the Transportation Desig ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Increases Fueling Station Infrastructure Significantly in 2011
Accelerating its development program to support growing natural gas vehicle fueling demand, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , North America's leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation, significantly increased its fueling station project completions during 2011. During the second half of 2011, Clean Energy receiv ... Continue reading
Admiral Reveals Car Crime Creating a Nervy Nation
Britain's motorists are living in fear of having their car stolen or broken into according to a new poll, even though car crime numbers have fallen over the years. Car insurance specialist Admiral commissioned YouGov to survey 2,500 drivers as part of the annual Admiral Survey of British Motorists, and found almost thr ... Continue reading
Following the announcement that Toyota and BMW are to work together on researching and creating environmental-friendly motoring technology, CTEK, a leading global brand in battery charging, care and maintenance, has claimed more manufacturers should take heed and collaborate in the name of developing greener technologi ... Continue reading
Global Auto Execs Don't See Spark in Electric Vehicle Sales for More Than Decade: KPMG Survey
However, auto makers expected to pump investment into electric technologies; No clear electrified propulsion winner, execs mixed on consumer demand for e-vehicles by 2025 DETROIT, Jan. 5, 2012; Despite continued heavy investment by auto makers in electric propulsion technologies, global automotive executives don't expe ... Continue reading
"DETROIT KNOWS CARS" - Motor City Automobile Fine Art Show
Detroit January 6, 2012; As if there were not enough events going on around the North American International (Detroit) Auto Show next week we add one more. Your TAC Detroit editor, film producer, Mark Ducker and a cadre of dedicated organizers have assembled an impressive exhibit of automotive fine art in one of downto ... Continue reading
Midas' European Licensee Files Suit in Italy Claiming Breach of Contract
Midas, Inc. received notice on Jan. 3, 2012, that its European licensee, MESA S.p.A., has filed suit in the Court of Appeal in Milan, Italy, claiming that Midas is in breach of the 1998 license agreement and agreement for strategic alliance (ASA) under which MESA operates the Midas automotive service business in Europe ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off-Road - Lucas Oil Challenge Cup - Sat. Jan. 7th at 1:00PM
Glen Helen, Jan. 5, 2012: January 7th at 1:00 PM EST. CBS Sports Spectacular will feature Lucas Oil Challenge Cup presented by Toyota showcasing the most chaotic racing action ever televised. Class on Class racing pairs ProLite VS ProBuggy and the culminating event of the Lucas Oil Off Road Series; PRO-2 VS. PRO-4 - th ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Volunteers Bring Christmas Cheer
For the tenth consecutive year, Vauxhall Visitors delivered hampers to elderly pensioners in Herts, Beds and Bucks prior to Christmas to spread some festive cheer. ... Continue reading
Visteon to Display Automotive Electronics Innovations at 2012 International CES in Las Vegas
Visteon Corporation , a leading global automotive supplier, will display a range of automotive electronics innovations at the 2012 International CES the world's largest consumer technology trade show in Las Vegas from Jan. 10-13. Visteon will showcase products and innovations born from in-depth research focusing on con ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru BRZ Sports Car to be Displayed at Consumer Electronics Show
Subaru of America Inc. announced today that the production version of its all-new, rear-wheel drive 2013 Subaru BRZ sports car will be on display at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 10th through the 13th. This will be Subaru's first appearance at CES. The BRZ will add a new product line to the h ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Delivers 5.1 Million Vehicles in 2011
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand closed 2011 with a new record: For the first time in a twelve-month period, the brand delivered 5.1 (4.5; +13.1 percent)* million vehicles to customers worldwide. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made major gains last year thanks to a fresh, innovative and environmentally-friendl ... Continue reading
AutoChina International Limited China's largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that the Company reported 1,804 new leases of commercial vehicles (primarily Class 8 heavy trucks) as part of the Company's sales-type leasing program in the fourth quarter of 2011, compare ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company will create and open a new research lab in Silicon Valley early this year -- its first-ever dedicated R&D office on the west coast New lab will support Ford's vision that its future is not just about building cars but about creating uncompromised personal mobility experiences for people around the wo ... Continue reading
Headline News from Delhi: VW may bring Up to India
Volkswagen Group is considering launching its Up city car as part of a big investment in its Indian operations by the end of next year. ... Continue reading
2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show Opens to Public
--2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show: WHAT: Opening day at the 2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show offers car enthusiasts an up-close look at hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, sport/utility vehicles and more. Attendees are invited to climb in several new models, check leg room and imagine thems ... Continue reading
Ford to Showcase Roximity at 2012 CES; Encourages Developers to Innovate New App Ideas for SYNC
Roximity, winner of the Ford SYNC App Developer Challenge, showing its smartphone app at the 2012 International CES as part of Ford display Roximity exemplifies Ford's aim to forge a more open collaborative bond with app developers to drive innovative ideas creating a safer, smarter, more productive and convenient in-c ... Continue reading
Ford Closes Its Centenary Year As UK Market Leader
Ford of Britain's centenary year in 2011 also marked 35 consecutive years of car sales leadership for the blue oval and 46 years of UK commercial vehicle (CV) sales leadership. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Debuts New Uconnect® Mobile Exhibit at 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show
Chrysler Group LLC will show the latest consumer electronics technologies and premium audio systems available in their vehicles at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The company will unveil an all-new open and entertaining mobile exhibit featuring Uconnect Touch media center, Beats by Dr. Dre audio ... Continue reading
2012 Detroit Auto Show: Japanese Automakers Pile It On With Big Expanded New Model Unveilings
Detroit January 6, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News reports that Japan's leading automakers plan to show they're back in the game after a rough year marked by natural disasters that disrupted their operations for months. At the Detroit Auto Show press preview starting Monday, Toyota Motor Corp. ... Continue reading
A New Year Resolution From Geely Auto UK
SA New Year and a New Year resolution from Geely Auto UK; to find the best and most suitable, most proactive and most customer friendly dealers in the country to recruit for the Geely Auto franchise this year. ... Continue reading
Seat UK Racks Up All-Time Sales Records In 2011
Seat is celebrating a host of sales achievements in the UK, bucking both the trend in the new car market and the nation's prevailing economic conditions in the process. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Cars Australia Announces New Management Appointments
Infiniti Cars Australia today announced two key additions to its Australian management team. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Mixes It Up With Pioneer For Ultimate DJ Van
Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Pioneer GB to create Project-X - the ultimate DJ van with Pioneer's world record holding Sound Pressure Level in-car entertainment products. ... Continue reading
New Grand Vitara Special Edition From Suzuki
Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce its latest Special Edition Grand Vitara model, SZ-T, which goes on sale this week. SZ-T is based on the popular five door 1.9DDiS model and offers a unique enhanced specification with just 500 cars available. ... Continue reading
There's no question about Aygo's success as one of the best value, fun-to-drive cars on the market, but the time has come for some strategic changes that strengthen both its performance and its owner-appeal. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Debuts "Hexa Space" Multi-Purpose Vehicle Concept At Auto Expo In India
Hyundai Motor Company today holds the world premiere of its newest concept, a multi-purpose vehicle called "Hexa Space" at the Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Defender Concept 100 At New Delhi Auto Expo
Land Rover's Defender Concept 100 and Defender Concept 100 Sport have made their Indian debut at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2012. ... Continue reading
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