DETROIT - January 17, 2012: Chevrolet today unveiled the 2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition - the fastest, most capable convertible in Corvette's history - as well as a 60th Anniversary Package that will be available on all 2013 Corvette models. "The 2013 model year will be historic for Corvette, marking i ... Continue reading
First Solar Sets Another World Record for CdTe Solar PV Efficiency
First Solar, Inc. today announced it set a new world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) solar module efficiency, achieving 14.4 percent total area efficiency. The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) confirmed the record, which eclipsed the prior record of 13.4 percent, wh ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Audi Dealer is Number One in the Nation
Audi today announced that local Los Angeles dealer Keyes Audi was the number one Audi dealer in the nation in 2011. Keyes Audi was the only dealer in the U.S. to sell over 2,000 combined new and Certified Pre-Owned vehicles last year. "The Keyes organization is one of the most progressive, customer-focused and strategi ... Continue reading
ComfortSense Now Offers Superior Comfort for Ventilated Seating Applications
ComfortSense seat cushioning is a proven approach to deliver improved initial softness, without the added expense of a secondary topper pad. This technology can be customized to offer automotive designers increased flexibility, providing a unique comfort profile with long-term performance and durability. ComfortSense A ... Continue reading
The M2M market has become a fully mainstream segment of the cellular industry. By the end of 2011, most major mobile operators in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region had established M2M business units to focus their efforts in this fast growing market. The market for cumulative cellular M2M connections w ... Continue reading
Proposed Fuel Economy Rules Underestimate Rising Vehicle Cost, NADA Says
At a public hearing today on proposed fuel economy rules for model year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light-duty trucks, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) urged federal agencies to properly consider the rising consumer cost of new vehicles. "To work, fuel economy rules must require improvements that are ... Continue reading
Lexus Jumps Into Super Bowl Advertising with First-Ever TV Spot +VIDEO
Lexus to Debut Its First Super Bowl Commercial TORRANCE, CA - January 17, 2012: Advertising on the annual Super Bowl broadcast is big marketing business. It's big not just because of the size of the football game's audience, but because the hype and visibility of the TV spots that air during the show often generates fa ... Continue reading
Chevron Confirms Fire Incident On Rig Offshore Nigeria
Chevron Corporation reports that its subsidiary, Chevron Nigeria Limited, is working to contain a fire that ignited early this morning aboard the K.S. Endeavor, a drilling rig offshore Nigeria operated by FODE Drilling Nigeria Limited. The rig was drilling a natural gas exploration well, located in the Funiwa Field app ... Continue reading
Green Automotive to Join Forces with Niyato Industries
Green Automotive Company and Niyato Industries jointly announced today that they have signed a Letter of Intent in an effort to accelerate the plans of both companies to bring domestically manufactured all-electric vehicles to the US market this year. ... Continue reading
Naked Lime Marketing today announced that it has been approved by General Motors (GM) to provide marketing, advertising, and web solutions to GM dealerships across the U.S. under GM's matching funds advertising and marketing program. More than 90 percent of GM's 4,300 dealerships participate in the program in which GM ... Continue reading
MPi, a leading provider of winning automotive dealership service solutions, today announced that MPi EDGE, the only proven dealership service solution, has been completely revamped and will be re-launched as EDGE WorldClass at NADA 2012. EDGE WorldClass is a comprehensive product suite that is a more flexible, nimble a ... Continue reading
Despite concerns over distracted drivers on American roads, a majority of U.S.-based consumers do not feel there should be a ban on the use of hands-free communications devices while driving, according to the December 2011 Morpace Omnibus. In late 2011 the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended a ban b ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's award-winning regulated two-stage (R2S®) turbocharging technology boosts performance while helping improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions for the first four-cylinder engine in the history of the Mercedes S-Class. The 2.2-liter diesel S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is the first car in the luxury segment to ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Names James Hanley Vice President Worldwide Sales and Business Development
Coulomb Technologies has named James Hanley vice president of worldwide sales and business development. Coulomb is the developer of ChargePoint Network, the largest network of EV drivers and independently owned charging stations worldwide. In his position, Mr. Hanley is responsible for the company's global sales of sof ... Continue reading
Johnson Electric Launches Electric Starter for Walk Behind Lawn Mowers
Johnson Electric today announced a revolutionary new engine starter system for walk behind lawn mowers. This new addition to the PowerPod TM electric starter product line is designed to provide an alternative to the conventional pull-string starter method, without the cost of adding a battery. This is accomplished by a ... Continue reading
RECALL: Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300
Vehicle Make / Model / Model Year(s): CHRYSLER / 300 2012 DODGE / CHARGER 2012 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: JAN 04, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V004000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Potential Number of Units Affected: 303 Summary: CHRYSL ... Continue reading
RECALL: Mini Cooper and Mini JCW
Vehicle Make / Model / Year(s): MINI / COOPER S 2007-2011 MINI / COOPER S CLUBMAN 2008-2011 MINI / COOPER S CONVERTIBLE 2009-2011 MINI / COOPER S COUNTRYMAN 2011 MINI / JCW 2009-2011 MINI / JCW CLUBMAN 2009 MINI / JCW CONVERTIBLE 2010-2011 Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date: JAN 10, 2012 NHTSA CA ... Continue reading
Audi Super Bowl Spot to Highlight Signature LED Technology and 2013 Audi S7
Audi today revealed details of its highly-anticipated Super Bowl advertisement, slated to run in the first quarter of the big game on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. In the upcoming 60-second spot, the brand's signature LED headlights will take center stage along with the new 2013 Audi S7 sedan. The story theme remains undisclos ... Continue reading
Citroen Berlingo Stop & Start Technology Exceeds TfL's Aim
Citroen Berlingo vans with e-HDi micro-hybrid Stop & Start technology enable drivers to automatically comply with Transport for London's (TfL's) latest advice to improve air quality in the Capital. ... Continue reading
Honda Pilot Receives "Family Car of the Year" Award From Newspaper Owned Cars.com
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that the 2012 Honda Pilot has received the Cars.com "Family Car of the Year," award. The Pilot SUV received a wide range of upgrades for 2012, including a sleeker front-end design, enhanced interior features and improved fuel economy. The 2012 Pilot had already earned the top s ... Continue reading
Average Age of Vehicles On U.S. Roads Reaches Record High, According to Polk
The average age of cars and light trucks currently in operation in the U.S. has increased to 10.8 years, according to Polk, a leading global automotive market intelligence firm. Passenger cars showed a modest increase in age since 2010, from 11 years to just 11.1 years at the end of June 2011 (see table A). Light truck ... Continue reading
OnStar at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show +VIDEO
Chevrolet Volt Concept Streams Content From The Cloud! Cadillac CUE: Easy-to-Use Industry First Controls to Access Data RelayRides, GM, & OnStar: Car Sharing with New Mobile Phone App LAS VEGAS - January 17, 2012: Among the many historic, high-tech highlights at this year's international Consumer Electronics Show inclu ... Continue reading
Infiniti Appoints New Partner For Netherlands
Infiniti, the luxury performance car brand from Japan, has appointed a new partner for the Netherlands as the brand embarks on an ambitious plan to dramatically grow its sales over the next five years. ... Continue reading
Skoda Initiates Practical Testing Of Octavia Green E Line
Skoda has begun testing electric traction in everyday operation with a fleet of ten electrically powered Octavia Green E Line. The Octavia Green E Line is the Czech's carmaker's first purely electric vehicle. The aim of the test is to gain practical experience with electric propulsion. ... Continue reading
Mini Congratulates The X-Raid Team And Stéphane Peterhansel On Their Victory At The 2012 Rally Dakar
Stéphane Peterhansel (FR) and his co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret (FR) have made it. At the end of the last of 14 demanding stages, the duo and its green MINI ALL4 Racing was confirmed as the winner of the legendary Rally Dakar in a time of 38h 54m 46s. ... Continue reading
New Audi A6 Allroad Quattro Has Clearance For Take-Off
The advanced Audi A6 is about to add more brawn to complement its highly sophisticated electronic brain as the third generation A6 allroad quattro with its customarily tougher stance and four-level adaptive air suspension makes its world debut. ... Continue reading
Volvo the Only Luxury Brand Awarded Five IIHS 2012 Top Safety Picks
Volvo's leadership in vehicle safety has been reinforced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2012 Top Safety Pick awards. ... Continue reading
Nissan Brings Automotive Innovation to the World of Technology
Nissan has announced the latest piece of must-have kit for the iPhone - a ground-breaking self-healing iPhone case. ... Continue reading
Customer Demand Gives Volvo S60 Polestar the Green Light
Due to unprecedented demand, Volvo Car Australia has launched a limited edition production version of the stunning S60 Performance Project concept that was revealed at last year's Australian International Motor Show. ... Continue reading
It's 'Australia Day' at Shannons
It will still be 'Australia Day' on February 20 at Shannons, with nine home-grown classics - including five of 'Australia's Own' Holdens - assembled for the upcoming Sydney Summer Auction. ... Continue reading
2012 Chicago Auto Show - 2012 Chicago Auto Show Coverage
2012 Chicago Auto Show Up to the minute Coverage ... Continue reading
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