June's new-vehicle retail sales rate is approaching a 12 million-unit pace, the strongest level since February, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information Network® (PIN) and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales June new-vehicle retail sales are projected to co ... Continue reading
Maxwell Technologies , Inc. announced today that the editors of R&D Magazine have recognized Maxwell's ultracapacitor-based Engine Start Module (ESM) for medium and heavy duty trucks as one of the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace over the past year. Since 1963, the R&D 100 A ... Continue reading
Share the Road Safely this Summer
The National Safety Council on June 24 will launch its Driving Safety week, sponsored by Toyota, as part of National Safety Month, an annual observance to educate and encourage safe behaviors around top causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Driving is one of the most dangerous activities a person does each day. Th ... Continue reading
The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, a charitable organization that supports projects in the U.S. to improve the lives of youth through the power of sports, in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), the company and its dealers, is addressing the recent onslaught of New York's after-school budget cuts with ... Continue reading
Drivers in Wyoming paid the most in the nation for car repairs at an average cost of $389.18, according to CarMD.com Corporation, which analyzed more than 160,000 repairs made on vehicles with "check engine" light problems in 2011. In Wyoming, home to two of the top 10 most visited national parks; motorists paid 17% mo ... Continue reading
Hertz announced that its equipment rental division, Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC), will be hiring hundreds of new employees this summer and will be holding a two-day employment open house at more than 50 HERC locations throughout the country on Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27, 2012. ... Continue reading
Porsche places second overall in latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study
Porsche has tied for second among nameplates in J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study(SM) out of a total of 34 international automakers covered in the U.S. survey. The Porsche 911 --the icon of the Stuttgart, Germany-based sports car manufacturer -- ranked highest in its segment, receiving the J.D. Power Awar ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang Customizer Updated for 2013, Includes Chance to Win Your Fantasy Mustang
Social engagement is helping to fuel an 18 percent sales jump for Mustang in 2012 More than 4.1 million fans have already built dream Mustang using the Customizer New enhanced and celebrity battle modes will let Facebook users cast ballots for their favorite custom Mustang Four fans will win the fantasy Mustang they bu ... Continue reading
Head of World Class Manufacturing updates Academy's progress at manufacturing conference About 1,500 workers have attended training at Academy through June Chrysler hourly employees made 282,000 suggestions for improvement in 2011; 70 percent implemented Chrysler Group LLC's new World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Academy ... Continue reading
3M to Acquire the Business of Federal Signal Technologies Group
3M announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the business of Federal Signal Technologies Group (FSTech) from Federal Signal Corp., for a purchase price of $110 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments. FSTech focuses on electronic toll collection and parking management hardware and so ... Continue reading
A new book from SAE International focuses on direct (OBM) and indirect (OBD) determination of emissions in transportation. "Onboard Diagnostics and Measurement in the Automotive Industry, Shipbuilding and Aircraft Construction" offers the reader a state-of-the- art report on the recent developments on the determination ... Continue reading
SONOMA, CA - June 20, 2012: Race fans and media members are invited to watch Thursday's live Toyota/Save Mart 350 press conference from San Francisco in advance of this weekend's NASCAR event in Sonoma. The raceway will host NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Joey Logano (No. 20 The Home Depot Toyota) and AJ Allmendinger ... Continue reading
Long Island Honda Dealers like Millennium Honda Go Above and Beyond for Its Customers
As one of the well-known Long Island Honda dealers, Millennium Honda wants to bring its customers 100 percent satisfaction with every interaction and vehicle they sell. With goals set and focused solely on the buyer, Millennium Honda brings its new management together and delivers on service. 'We bring our customers th ... Continue reading
Betcher Financial Group is providing a series of seminars to assist those who recently received a lump-sum pension buyout offer from General Motors, helping retirees decide which choice would be best for each individual situation. Members of Betcher Financial Group's Senior Management Team will host meetings to discuss ... Continue reading
Nearly 400 youth leaders and their adult advisors from SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), the nation's leading peer-to-peer youth education, prevention, and activism organization, will learn and share best practices to improve teen health and safety at the 2012 SADD National Conference. Taking place June 24 ... Continue reading
SAE International Convergence 2012 to Highlight Innovative Leadership Roles in Electronic Innovation
SAE Convergence 2012 - Electronic Innovation through Leadership - is set for Oct. 16-17 at Cobo Center in Detroit. General Motors is serving as the host for the 2012 event. John Calabrese, vice president of global vehicle engineering for General Motors, will serve as general chair for Convergence 2012. Calabrese said t ... Continue reading
Takata Adds Ford Top-Performing Supplier Award to Recent Global Industry Accolades
Takata Corporation, the world's leading automotive safety supplier, was recently given Ford Motor Company's prestigious "Gold" World of Excellence Award for Automotive Electronics Excellence: Shanghai, China -- Restraints Electronics. Takata was one of just 12 suppliers to achieve the "Gold" distinction, the highest le ... Continue reading
TomTom Extends Agreement with Localeze
TomTom announced today an extension of its relationship with Localeze, a Neustar service and a trusted business listings identity management provider for local search. Through the extended agreement, TomTom will have access to Localezeââ¬â¢s comprehensive name, address and phone number business listings and ... Continue reading
Grand Am Prototypes - It's Time To Restore Order Beginning At Road America
ELKHART LAKE, June 20, 2012: A year ago, SunTrust Racing co-drivers Max Angelelli and Ricky Taylor were riding high when they joined their GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series competitors for the seriesâ first race since 2001 at historic Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Angelelli and Taylor were coming off back-to-b ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Winless Drought Ended, Junior Focuses On Championship
Michigan, Jun. 20, 2012: With a four-year, 143-race victory drought decisively broken last Sunday at Michigan International Speedway, Junior can shift his focus on both long-term and immediate goals. Earnhardt and crew chief Steve Letarte â who also ended a lengthy non-winning streak, 115 races dating to 2009 â ... Continue reading
WEC - Dalziel Still In A Daze About Le Mans Win
Le Mans, Jun. 20, 2012: Ryan Dalziel stormed to the biggest win of his career so far when he helped Starworks Motorsport to the LMP2 title in the world-famous Le Mans 24-Hours. The victory â by more than a lap â was a sensational result on the Fort Lauderdale-based teamâs debut in the event. Ryan, who li ... Continue reading
POWRi Micros - Miller Takes Championship Lead Into Lincoln, Macon
Lincolin, Jun 20, 2012: Joe B. Millerâs six top-eight finishes including a pair of second places have carried him into the championship lead in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series going into events Friday (June 22) at Lincoln (Ill.) Speedway and Saturday (June 23) at Macon (Ill.) Speedway. Miller, ... Continue reading
Vorbeck Team Wins Prestigious R&D 100 Award
Vorbeck Materials, in partnership with Pacific Northwest National Labs (PNNL) and Princeton University, was recognized today by R&D Magazine for developing one of the 100 most significant scientific and technological products or advances of the year. The R&D 100 Award honors Vorbeck's breakthrough work with PNNL and Pr ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Company Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year Ended March 2012
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2012. The web site address, from which Honda's annual report on Form 20-F can be accessed, is http://world.honda.com/investors/library/form20_f/. SOURCE Honda Motor Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
Land Rover And Bowler Sign Formal Brand Partnership Agreement
Land Rover and Bowler, the UK-based manufacturer of all-terrain performance cars and rally raid vehicles, have agreed to a brand partnership, formalising a relationship that has been in place for over a decade. ... Continue reading
Beaulieu International Autojumble - 8th & 9th September 2012
Beaulieu's famous International Autojumble, the biggest outdoor sale of motoring items this side of the Atlantic, is back for its 46th year on the 8th and 9th September 2012. ... Continue reading
Astonishing Film From Mercedes-Benz Captures Guinness World Record Farthest Hole In One
The absolute skill of Formula 1 legend and DTM driver David Coulthard, behind the wheel of the awesome 571hp SLS AMG Roadster, provided the ultimate 'did that really happen?' moment for Mercedes-Benz UK. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Introduces New Zafira Tourer Tech Line
Vauxhall has expanded its Tech Line trim aimed at company car drivers to include the award-winning Zafira Tourer MPV with prices starting from £19,785 on-the-road. ... Continue reading
Ferrari Auction: Over 1.8 Million Euro Raised For Families Of Earthquake Victims
Ferrari's clients and enthusiasts across the world have once again demonstrated their extraordinary generosity. ... Continue reading
Nissan To Excite In Every Direction At Goodwood Festival Of Speed
Nissan is back at the Goodwood Festival of Speed with a full weekend of excitement and entertainment planned. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces More Details And Prices Of NV400 Conversions Range
Nissan has announced more detailed specification and prices for its new range of factory built NV400 conversions, including a six and nine seat minibus, a crew van and both single and double cab dropside and tipper conversions. All versions are available to order through the Nissan dealer network with immediate effect. ... Continue reading
Simply American - A Great Day Out For All American Motoring Enthusiasts! Sunday 24th June 2012
Following on from the success of the Custom and Hot Rod Festival held last weekend, Beaulieu is now looking forward to welcoming all manner of American vehicles on Sunday 24th June for brand new event, Simply American. ... Continue reading
Families Invited To The Isuzu Pick-Up's 'Big Pull Challenge'
To celebrate the sales launch of the tough all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up, Isuzu dealers across the UK are laying down a fun 'Big Pull Challenge' the whole family can enjoy. ... Continue reading
The Jeep Brand Debuts On New Juventus Football Club Jersey
The logo of the legendary Jeep brand, sponsor of the Juventus football club for the 2012/13 football season, has made its first appearance - on the Italian team's new away strip. ... Continue reading
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