A new book from SAE International examines combustion and pollutant formation processes in internal combustion (IC) engines. "Laser Diagnostics and Optical Measurement Techniques in Internal Combustion Engines" provides an introduction to experimental techniques that are best suited for in-cylinder engine combustion me ... Continue reading
Hertz Italy Launches smart fortwo Electric Vehicle in Rome for Italo-NTV Train Customers
Hertz and Italo-NTV partnership offers sustainable travel solution for Italy's capital city The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that through its partnership with Italo-NTV, the first European private high speed railway operator, Italo customers will be able to rent st ... Continue reading
Molex Incorporated today launched the FAKRA II SMB connectors, offering enhancements to the original high-performance FAKRA connector. Meeting both American and German FAKRA automotive standards, the improved connectors offer a 360 rotation for easy routing inside the automobile and a secondary plug locking latch for i ... Continue reading
NNG Ensures Quality of Leading In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems with Coverity Development Testing
Coverity, Inc., the development testing leader, announced today that NNG LLC, a pioneer of navigation software and the developer of iGO Navigation solutions, has successfully deployed Coverity® Static Analysis as its development testing solution to deliver high quality software and accelerate time to market for softwa ... Continue reading
Over 4 million kids across the United States were challenged by Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Jeep brand to answer the question, "What would you do in this big world if you could do anything you wanted?" The "Dream Adventure" Contest, a partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the Jeep brand, awards t ... Continue reading
"Hot Spots": NICB's Annual Report on Vehicle Theft
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reported today that 2011 is on track (final numbers will be published in the fall) as yet another consecutive year of declining vehicle thefts. Four of the top 10 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) reported more thefts in 2011 (+925 collectively) while the remaining six pos ... Continue reading
As collectors, restorers, auction buyers, media and auto executives gather at the 2012 Concours d'Elegance at The Inn at St. John's in Plymouth, Mich., July 28-29, BASF Automotive Refinish Solutions will host a Classic Car Restoration Symposium and display its Glasurit® paint system and its rare, Chip Foose-redesign ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Canada Autos Report Q2 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Canada Autos Report Q2 2012" report to their offering. BMI's forecast for passenger car sales to end 2011 down by around 2%, largely owing to supply issues for Japanese brands, played out, as did our decision to raise our forecast for light CVs given the strength ... Continue reading
Vehicles Turn 60% Faster Through Groundbreaking Certification Program
SureSale Certified, the certified pre-owned marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are sold, is reaping significant returns for dealers who participate in the program. Launched less than six months ago, and now available in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut - with multiple market rollouts scheduled ... Continue reading
NGVAmerica today unveiled the NGV Forum," a new on-line industry news and dialogue service. The NGV Forum, which can be accessed at www.ngv.com, will provide the latest industry news and analysis. It also will serve as a conversation hub for members of the NGV community by providing them the opportunity to share thei ... Continue reading
Coverity, the leader in development testing, announced today that it has joined the GENIVI Alliance to help shape the future of software quality of In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems within the automotive industry. GENIVI has also joined Coverity Scan as a statement of its commitment to software quality of the GENIV ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Junior Wins At Michigan
BROOKLYN, Jun. 18, 2012: At the same venue that produced his last NASCAR Sprint Cup victory, four years and two days removed from his most recent visit to Victory Lane, Dale Earnhardt Jr. broke the most talked-about, most frustrating streak in motor sports. Pulling away from defending series champion Tony Stewart at th ... Continue reading
WEC - Le Mans Level 5 Halfway Race Re-Cap
Le Mans, Jun. 18, 2012: Level 5 Motorsports completed a challenging Le Mans round last weekend. ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Report
Michigan, Jun. 18, 2012: Tony Stewart was quick, but not quick enough, and finished second in the Quicken Loans 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. Stewart, the driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), finished 5.393 seconds ... Continue reading
FIM MotoGP - Lorenzo Again At Silverstone
Silverstone, Jun. 18, 2012: Jorge Lorenzo is just 10 points behind MotoGP perfection this year after winning the British Grand Prix on Sunday, June 17 at the Silverstone Circuit, his fourth victory of the season. 2010 World Champion Lorenzo has dropped just 10 points in six starts this season on his factory Yamaha M1, ... Continue reading
1.4 Million Plan July 4th Travel, Reports AAA Michigan
An estimated 1.4 million Michigan residents will travel on vacation during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, up some 16 percent from last year and the highest number of projected state travelers since 2008, reports AAA Michigan. Nationally, AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home d ... Continue reading
GEICO Connect mobile app offers family members shared access to insurance information
GEICO has made it a lot easier for family members to share insurance information with GEICO Connect, a new mobile app that allows access to GEICO insurance information via mobile devices. 'Handing a family member the keys to the car can be an anxiety-filled experience. GEICO Connect offers policyholders some essential ... Continue reading
Rand McNally and RVDA Team Up to Provide Dealer and Service Location Information to RV Enthusiasts
Rand McNally and the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of North America (RVDA) are working together to provide RVers easy access to RV dealers and service providers across a variety of platforms. The information, available this summer, will be included in new mobile phone apps and website maps and directions, as w ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Still Hurting Self-Employed Business Owners
3 in 5 Cut Down On Business Travel, 37% Were Forced To Increase Prices To Make Ends Meet With gas and energy prices hitting highs in the past few months, the self-employed are cutting back their business activity, according to the National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE). Results from a survey of more than 500 ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Launches Privacy Shield Nationwide To Further Protect Private Seller Customer Privacy
AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, is launching the Privacy Shield product nationwide after a successful year-long test pilot. Privacy Shield helps private sellers keep their personal contact information private, yet still connect anonymously to shoppers by telephone and email. "Protecting our private ... Continue reading
Cinemo Announces Major Expansion and Further Design Wins
Cinemo, developers of high performance embedded multimedia technologies have now re-located to a new 10,000 sq. ft. office in the center of Karlsruhe, Germany. 'Cinemo with its IVI-software and dedicated Apps is in a leading market position here' Cinemo's move represents a major expansion for the company and follows th ... Continue reading
WSPA Releases New Study: Market Impacts of California Fuels Policies
California's multiple climate change regulations will have serious unintended consequences for the state's transportation fuel markets, including significant job losses, disruptions to fuel supplies, and higher costs for businesses and consumers, according to an unprecedented independent study conducted by the Boston C ... Continue reading
06.19.2012 What: The all-new highly anticipated 2013 Dodge Dart is officially on its way to dealerships across the country. Close to 300 Dodge dealers will gather at the Palace of Auburn Hills to drive their first Dodge Dart vehicles into Dodge showrooms across Michigan. When: Wednesday, June 20 12:30 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m. ... Continue reading
$250,000 GM Gift to Help Put Vets to Work
With higher-than-average unemployment among veterans and an estimated 1 million men and women leaving the military within the next five years, General Motors and the GM Foundation are helping to pay for job fairs across the country aimed at finding meaningful employment for returning veterans. GM and the GM Foundation ... Continue reading
IDG's Computerworld has named Cummins Inc. to its 2012 list of the Best Places to Work in IT. Cummins garnered the 28th spot as one of the 100 top organizations that challenge their IT staffs while providing great benefits and compensation. Many of these organizations have spent years building top-notch IT workplaces, ... Continue reading
"Sport Auto" Reader Poll: Porsche Scoops Eight First Places
Trade magazine "sport auto" readers voted Porsche the winner in eight categories. The sports car fans gave Porsche models - from the Boxster to the 911 Turbo S - the top slot in six out of a total of 15 vehicle categories. Porsche was also honoured for the best customer sports programme, the Carrera Cup, and for the sp ... Continue reading
Continental Builds New Technology Center in Limbach-Oberfrohna
For the past twelve years, automotive supplier Continental has been manufacturing piezo injectors at its site in Limbach-Oberfrohna/Stollberg and this precision technology from Saxony is busy making diesel engines increasingly efficient and eco-friendly. With their ultra-fast precise operation, piezo injectors have rev ... Continue reading
With a wealth of knowledge that comes from 200 years of industrial heritage and 120 years of automobile creation, Peugeot launches in Paris on 12 June 2012 the Peugeot Design Lab, a design studio that is open to external clients outside the motor industry. ... Continue reading
Bentley Motors Creates a New Exclusive Sales Company - Bentley Russia
Bentley Motors has created a new exclusive sales company in Russia in one of the company's most important markets. Bentley Russia is now in operation and reflects the company's plans to strengthen and expand its presence in the Russian market, attracting new customers and also enhancing the brand experience for existin ... Continue reading
koda Rapid - The New Class of koda
koda is resolutely pursuing its model offensive, presenting its new compact saloon, the koda Rapid, just a few months after the introduction of the koda Citigo subcompact. The brand's most recent addition is to play a central role in the company's growth strategy and will be phased in on European markets from the ... Continue reading
New Opel Mokka: German Engineered SUV Chassis for European Needs
Opel engineers have completed the final validation drives of the all-new Opel SUV, the Mokka. The drives were carried out in Germany before its sales launch towards the end of this year. The Mokkaâs sophisticated and German engineered chassis which has been tailored to the needs of European customers was one of th ... Continue reading
Relaxed Holiday Journey Thanks to Vehicle Check by HELLA Service Partner
A holiday should start with a relaxed journey. A breakdown can rapidly result in problems and stress. For this reason lighting and electronics expert HELLA recommends a holiday check prior to the start of the journey and is supporting garages and car drivers with comprehensive information material. ... Continue reading
JATCO to Open Office in Russia and Commence Shipment of Automatic Transmissions to AvtoVAZ
Automatic Transmissions and Continuously Variable Transmission (AT/CVT) manufacturer JATCO Ltd. commenced shipment of automatic transmission (AT) to Russian automobile manufacturer AvtoVAZ, and at the same time, held an opening ceremony for JATCO's Russian office. ... Continue reading
Leoni Awarded Core Supplier by PSA Peugeot Citroën
Leoni, the leading provider of cables and cable systems to the automotive sector and other industries, has been appointed as "Core Supplier" by PSA Peugeot Citroën yesterday. This nomination represents an acknowledgement of almost 40 years of close cooperation. Moreover, PSA Peugeot Citroën honours Leoni's efforts ... Continue reading
David Lyon New Vice President Design for Opel/Vauxhall
Effective August 1, 2012, David Lyon will become the new Vice President, Design, for GM Europe, effectively becoming the new design chief for Opel/Vauxhall. Lyon (43) succeeds Mark Adams who has been named Executive Director, Global Cadillac and Buick Design. David Lyon will be based in Rüsselsheim while Mark Adams wi ... Continue reading
Twizy Way by Renault: An Innovative Shared Electric Mobility Service
A complementary solution to public transport, Twizy Way by Renault is a simple, eco-friendly, practical and completely novel car-sharing service that provides a new way to get around town. ... Continue reading
Bosch Group in Hungary Celebrates First Milestone in Construction of New Headquarters
The Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technologies and services, marked an important milestone in the construction of its new headquarters in Budapest with a topping-out ceremony on June 14, 2012. The total size of the new headquarters with two main buildings will be almost 32,000 square meters. "Bosch is const ... Continue reading
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