Research and Markets: American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China
Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China" to their offering. 'American Wheels, Chinese Roads: The Story of General Motors in China' How could one companyGeneral Motorsmeet disaster on one continent and a ... Continue reading
GPS Insight to Host a Webinar for Utility Fleets: Real-World Benefits Achieved by Using GPS Tracking
GPS Insight, a leading provider of GPS fleet tracking (AVL) solutions for commercial fleets, will be hosting a webinar which speaks to the use of GPS tracking for utility fleets. The webinar will include presentations by two fleet managers who use GPS tracking to deploy resources more efficiently, cut costs, and improv ... Continue reading
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS Delivers Innovative Logistics Solution to Volkswagen Plant in Bratislava
IDENTEC SOLUTIONS, an IDENTEC GROUP Company and leading provider of wireless sensor solutions, has implemented an innovative, real-time location (RTLS) system that automatically tracks automobiles at Volkswagen's Bratislava production plant. The IDENTEC SOLUTIONS SensorSMART enabled solution keeps track of vehicles in ... Continue reading
Consumers Union: New Fuel Standards Good For Americans
CU files formal comments at U.S. DOT in support of higher fuel economy standards WASHINGTON February 14, 2012; Consumers Union (CU), the policy and advocacy division of Consumer Reports, filed comments in support of proposed fuel economy standards at the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on Monday. The proposed s ... Continue reading
Nationwide Series - Kellogg Company To Sponsor Roush Fenway No. 6 Ford Mustang At Daytona
CONCORD, Feb. 13, 2012: Ricky StenhouseJr., 2011 NASCAR Nationwide champion, will be sponsored by Kellogg Company and its Pop-Tarts and Rice Krispies Treats brands for the Nationwide season opener at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 25, 2012. The Rice Krispies Treats logo will be featured on the hood of the No. 6 ... Continue reading
CFDA/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge Unveils Winning Sustainable Collections at New York Fashion Week
The winning designers of the 2nd annual Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)/Lexus Eco-Fashion Challenge unveiled their sustainable clothing and accessory collections on Feb. 9 at MADE at Milk Studios as part of New York Fashion Week. The show was attended by fashion editors and buyers who viewed eco-friendly ... Continue reading
ARCA - Mikey Kile Looks For Daytona Triumph
DAYTONA BEACH, February 13, 2012: The 2012 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season-opener is set for Saturday afternoon at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and if thereâs a new driver and team combination that is capable of pulling off a memorable feat, Andy Belmont Racing (ABR) and Mikey Kile just see ... Continue reading
ARCA - Grand Opportunity For Brandon Davis At Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, February 13, 2012: In all respects, the opportunity of a lifetime has been presented before Brandon Davis to compete in Saturdayâs 2012 ARCA Racing Series season-opener at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway in the No.2 ModSpace Ford Fusion for Andy Belmont Racing (ABR). Description: C:\Users\Chri ... Continue reading
WD-40 Brand Launches First Ever Product Line Extension and New Products
WD-40 Company, maker of the trusted and versatile WD-40 Multi-Use Product, is introducing WD-40 Specialist-- a new line of best-in-class specialty products for trade professionals. These new products will solve problems trade professionals, WD-40 brand's core end-users, are familiar with Developed at the WD-40 Company ... Continue reading
Lexus Throws Sports Illustrated Swimsuit a Curve
Admiring the curves of a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model is one thing, but actually driving it--that's something only Lexus and its all-new 2013 GS sport sedan could do with style. As the Official Automotive Marketing partner of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit property, Lexus created a multi-faceted campaign called T ... Continue reading
Consumers Pay if Fuel Economy Rules are not Delayed, NADA Warns
Better understanding of how consumers will react to higher prices and technology needed, NADA says. In comments filed late Monday with the Obama administration, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) raised serious concerns about proposed fuel economy rules for Model Year 2017-2025 passenger cars and light ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Again Delivers Well Over 400,000 Vehicles in January
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand reported robust delivery figures for the beginning of this year: The company handed over 419,200 (January 2011: 418,600; +0.1 percent) vehicles to customers worldwide in January. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made a stable start to the new year. Despite volatile developments, ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces 2012 Azera Pricing
Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the completely redesigned 2012 Azera, starting at $32,000 for the extraordinarily well-equipped Azera and $36,000 for the range-topping Azera with Technology Package. In fact, the all-new 2012 Azera has so many new standard features -- that it is better equipped than the ... Continue reading
Average Fuel Economy for New Cars Sold in January Rises
PR Newswire SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 14, 2012 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 14, 2012 -- TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, today provided actual fuel economy numbers from January light vehicle auto sales that indicate TrueMPGâ⢠increased to 22.9 mpg in January 2012 compare ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces 2013 Genesis Coupe Pricing
Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the refreshed 2013 Genesis Coupe, starting at $24,250 for the 2.0T model and $28,750 for the 3.8-liter R-Spec model. The Genesis Coupe now sports more aggressive coupe styling, striking a more menacing demeanor from every angle. Inside, the 2013 Genesis Coupe interior has ... Continue reading
New Ford innovations have led to a 50-fold increase in hybrid patents to nearly 500, which is expected to help the new Fusion Hybrid achieve an unprecedented 47 mpg and would make it America's most fuel-efficient, non-rechargeable sedan Ford's transformed lineup of fuel-efficient vehicles reflects a continued commitmen ... Continue reading
Mercedes 906 Engine Diesel to CNG Coversion Available
Leading CNG vehicle companies partner to bring the first EPA-certified, diesel to CNG conversion package for the Mercedes 906 Engine to market. Alexandria, Virginia & New Brunswick, New Jersey --February 14, 2012; Sunny DeWakar, CEO of NGV Motori, USA and Dean Sloane, Founder and Managing Director of Clean Vehicle Solu ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Record Sales, Higher Earnings
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today reported higher sales and earnings for both the fourth quarter of 2011 and the full year compared to the prior year. "I am very pleased with our record sales and segment operating income performance in 2011 as we successfully managed a challenging economic environment," said Ric ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Power Electronics for Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Volume 2 Passive Components" report to their offering. 'Power Electronics for Hybrid & Electric Vehicles, Volume 2 Passive Components' Passive Components Are Playing a More and More Active Role A +$2 Billion Market ... Continue reading
Auto Affordability Improves in Fourth Quarter 2011, Comerica Bank Reports
The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.1 weeks of median family income in the fourth quarter of 2011, the best affordability reading since the third quarter of 2009. Consumers on average spent $1,050 less (a decrease of 4.0 percent) on new cars in the fourth quarter. "Auto affordability imp ... Continue reading
The number of commercial fleet operators that have adopted written policies pertaining to employee use of cell phones while driving on-the-job has increased 31% in the past nine months -- from 62% in May 2011 to 81% in February 2012 -- according to a new survey of 570 fleet managers conducted by ZoomSafer. "Judging fro ... Continue reading
Automotive lightweighting is playing an increasingly important role in the green development of the vehicle industry in China. Under the circumstances of China's 12th Five-year Plan, CBI-BIZ, a branch of CBI China, decided to hold the 2nd International Automotive Lightweight Materials Development Forum 2012 on March 22 ... Continue reading
The Standard Gets a Charge out of Sustainability
Portland-based insurance and financial services provider The Standard is focusing on the future by hosting three Blink electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in a downtown Portland parking garage that serves employees and the public. The project is part of a federal study by the U.S. Department of Energy called The EV ... Continue reading
Ford's All-New B-Max To Make Landmark Debut At Mobile World Congress
Ford Motor Company executive chairman Bill Ford will unveil the all-new B-MAX on Feb. 27 at the 2012 Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona. ... Continue reading
Nissan's 2011 LCV Sales Performance Blows The Doors Off 2010
Nissan has reported a remarkable 174 per cent increase in sales of its LCV range in 2011 compared with 2010, making it the UK's best performing LCV manufacturer brand. ... Continue reading
Subaru BRZ And New Impreza Make European Debut At 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Japanese manufacturer, Subaru, will exhibit the hotly-anticipated Subaru BRZ and Impreza five-door at the forthcoming 82nd Geneva International Motor Show (8 to 18 March), marking the European debut for both models. ... Continue reading
Every car - like every room or auditorium - has unique acoustics qualities. The size and shape of the cabin, the materials in the seats and dashboard, the ratio of glass and steel - all of it impact the sound quality in a new car. ... Continue reading
New BMW M6 to Debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE - February 14, 2012: In three weeks, both the BMW M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible will make their debut at the Salon de lâAutomobile in Geneva, Switzerland. The pair will get the BMW M GmbHâs 4.4-liter V8 bi-turbo engine that has already proven its ... Continue reading
Official Opening of Volkswagen Group Australia's New Corporate Headquarters
Volkswagen Group Australia has officially opened its new Corporate Headquarters in Chullora, marking the occasion with a gala event for staff and dealers. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation's Brite Future
Essendon Honda and The Honda Foundation have donated $6,500 to Brite Services for the purchase of eight office computers to conduct training classes for their employees with a disability. ... Continue reading
Jayco Sterling: The leader of the Pack and Still Getting Better
After two years of increasing sales for the industry-leading Sterling Caravan, Jayco has made a raft of upgrades that are certain to delight holidaymakers and caravan enthusiasts alike. ... Continue reading
Triple Triumph for Barloworld Volkswagen Mascot at Volkswagen's 2011 Dealer of the Year Awards
Volkswagen Group Australia has officially crowned Barloworld Volkswagen Mascot as Volkswagen's National Dealer of the Year 2011 at a gala event in Sydney on Saturday. ... Continue reading
Renault's Angels & Demons are Naughty, But Nice
Ah, l'amour, and what better way to celebrate St Valentine's Day than cosying up to a naughty little car that would melt the heart of the Marquis de Sade, charm a rosy blush into the cheeks of the Scarlet Pimpernel or carve a cutlass sharp curve into the attentions of Les Trois Mousquetaires? ... Continue reading
Rare 1934 Hupmobile for Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction
A very rare 1934 Hupmobile Model J 'Aerodynamic' Coupe in need of total restoration is one of the early standout early lots in Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction on March 5. ... Continue reading
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