At this year's Consumer Telematics Show (CTS), keynote speaker Frank Hirschenberger presented a powerful solution to one of the most vexing problems facing automakers in the Digital Era: how to help drivers safely maintain, access and upgrade the myriad applications found on smartphones and in-vehicle systems. As Hirsc ... Continue reading
Five Honda Vehicles Earn Recognition on ACEEE's List of "Greenest" and "Greener" Vehicles of 2013
Five Honda vehicles have earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for superior environmental performance, including three Honda vehicles that have been named among the ACEEE's "greenest vehicles of 2013." In the annual ACEEE's "Green Book Online" ranking of environmentally re ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America recently donated 1,000 winter coats and $10,000 in cash to the Detroit-based community organization, Focus: HOPE, as part of its activities for the 2013 North American International Auto Show. The coats were distributed to underprivilegedyouth and adults from Southeast Michigan during a special ev ... Continue reading
Inside Information From Mac - E-Cars Concern Detroit Show Fans
By Mac Gordon Michigan Bureau Senior Editor-at-large The Auto Channel DETROIT January 18, 2013; Fire hazards persist as a public concern on hybrid and all-electric cars, according to a majority of visitors in the second week of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Pollsters at the Cobo Center in downtown ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body - NASCAR Diversity Class Looks To Make 2013 Traction
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 16, 2013: Coming off the most successful season in the nine-year history of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity program, NASCAR and Rev Racing welcomed the 2013 NASCAR D4D class live on Google+ Hangout today â a group that will attempt to match the first series championship in the programâs his ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Stage Report 12 Dakar Rally
Copiapo, Jan. 18, 2013: Today's stage went extremely well for the SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires / MAPEI HUMMER until the last checkpoint where Robby Gordon and navigator Kellon Walch would find themselves stuck, losing precious minutes from their lead. Gordon led the charge to start Stage 12 heading back into the country o ... Continue reading
Louisville, KY View Map Thanks to our friends at the Auto Channel, I had an opportunity to attend the RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) show in Louisville and peruse the exciting offerings for 2013-2014. This is the annual RV manufacturerâs show, and a chance for them to wow dealers with the latest ... Continue reading
The Ram Truck brand continues its successful "Road to the Ram Jam" all-star country music series with the first of five charity auctions where each participating artist will auction off their 2012 Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn truck to benefit a charity of their choice. Starting at 1 p.m. EST Tuesday, Jan. 22, fans can bid ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - NEW Feature - Performance Music Friday
Auto Central, Jan. 18, 2013: Believe it or not our Editor is a fallen professional musician, who moved to the 'dark side' by giving up playing in favor of driving and writing. </p> Nonetheless, although you can take the boy off the stage, you can't take the stage out of the boy. So, every Friday, TACH - Motorsports is ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2013 Financial Results
Johnson Controls today reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2013. Highlights include: Net sales of $10.4 billion, level with the 2012 first quarter. Income from business segments of $541 million vs. ... Continue reading
European Collaboration to Prepare European Electricity Networks for Influx of Electric Vehicles
A European consortium, consisting of DNV KEMA , Fraunhofer ISE , EMD International , RAH and RFVV , has begun a n EU funded project to develop modeling and simulation tools for optimal ly integrati n g electrical vehicles ( EVs) into electricity networks . The project , Novel E-Mobility Grid Model (NEMO) , plays a key ... Continue reading
Cummins Names Jennifer Rumsey Vice President, Engineering for Heavy, Medium and Light Duty Products
Today Cummins Inc. announced that Jennifer Rumsey has been named Vice President--Engineering Heavy, Medium Light Duty Products, effective Feb. 1. Jennifer brings a broad base of engineering experience and success to her new role Jennifer brings a broad base of engineering experience and success to her new role," said ... Continue reading
More Insight From Mac Gordon - Shhh, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Is a Very Quiet Midsize Bargain
Detroit January 15, 2013; Detroit and Ontario autowriters stole a gold medal away from rivals at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) by awarding a top honor to decibels, making the 2013 Malibu a top contender and GM's 'quietest car ever.' Recognizing the importance of sound as a category in new-car const ... Continue reading
Fiat and Mazda Agree: Mazda MX-5 To Become Platform For Alfa Romeo Roadster
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, January 18, 2013. The rumors, that Mazda will build a roadster for Alfa Romeo have been circulating for quite some time. In May 2012, Mazda Motor and Alfaâs parent Fiat signed a Letter of Understanding to co-develop such a new model based on the ne ... Continue reading
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) Launches Diversity & Inclusion Bond
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) launched its first Diversity & Inclusion Bond. This new type of bond syndication will become a component of the company's comprehensive funding program, and is firmly in line with the company's corporate initiatives, supplementing its strong focus on diversity, both inside and outside of ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Andretti Sports Marketing Partners With World Music Festival, Inc.
Milwaukee, Jan. 17, 2013: Andretti Sports Marketing understands the importance of strong partnerships to the success of any event. We are proud to announce a new multi-tiered partnership with Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., producers of Summerfest, "The World's Largest Music Festival" and the cornerstone of Milwaukee's ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Stage Report 11 Dakar Rally
Fiambala, Jan. 17, 2013: The organization has again decided to cancel the remaining kilometers of Stage 11 due to flash flooding in the area. As a result, Robby Gordon was declared the winner since he was the leader at Checkpoint 1, where the organization decided to red flag the race. "We won the stage, so today was a ... Continue reading
HDRA Off-Road - Steele Wins 2013 Season Opener
FULLERTON, Jan. 17, 2013: Yokohama Tire Corporation and the Desert Assassinsâ quest to be the first-time recipient of the recently-created World Championship of Desert Racing, jumped off to a great start this weekend with Cameron Steeleâs win at the HDRA South Point Vegas 250 in Jean, Nevada on January 12. Th ... Continue reading
All-season athlete: new 2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier
New Chrysler 300 Glacier edition combines the segment's most advanced all-wheel-drive (AWD) system with unique design appointments, world-class technologies and delivers a fresh look to the stylish and sophisticated 300 series sedan lineup New cold-air induction system and sport-tuned exhaust system added to 3.6-liter ... Continue reading
'Based on VCC's interaction concept, and through an agile approach between Volvo Cars and Cybercom, we have succeeded in developing applications and a graphical user interface in significantly less time and with a smaller budget than would have been possible with a traditional approach' ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Corporation Displays Innovative Robotic Solutions at Automate 2013
KUKA Robotics to demonstrate the innovative LWR lightweight robotic technology, in addition to the KR AGILUS small robot series at Automate 2013, the solutions-based showcase of automation technologies in North America. KUKA Robotics will showcase two LWR 4+, lightweight robots with 7 axis, 7kg payload capacities and w ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing For All-New 2014 Forester
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing for the all-new 2014 Forester. The 2014 Forester 2.5i model will be available in base, Premium, Limited and top-line Touring versions. Pricing for the Forester begins at $21,995 for the base model 2.5i with a six-speed manual transmission. ... Continue reading
2013 Chicago Auto Show Discount Coupons Now Available at Fifth Third Bank
Today Fifth Third Bank announced that weekday discount tickets are now available at Fifth Third banking centers in Illinois and Northern Indiana. To find a banking center near you visit our branch locator at www.53.com. The Chicago Auto Show will be held February 9 th thru the 18th at McCormick Place, on Lake Shore Dri ... Continue reading
Bilbo's Celex LWB Named Campervan Of The Year 2013
Bilbo's Celex LWB has been named the Campervan of the Year 2013 by Motorcaravan Motorhome Monthly (MMM), the UK's best-selling motorhome magazine, and Which Motorhome, the UK's number one magazine for motorhome testing, at their prestigious 2013 awards. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Hits The Heights With Centenary Spectacular In Dubai
Aston Martin, the quintessentially British sports car maker, is today continuing its centenary celebrations in spectacular style at one of the world's most recognisable luxury destinations, the Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai. ... Continue reading
Audi Reflects On Another Record Sales Year
A new record-breaking year for AUDI: In 2012 the company sold around 1,455,100 premium cars worldwide, 11.7 per cent more than in the previous year. Of these, a total of 123,622 Audi models found homes in the UK, an increase of 8.6 per cent year-on-year which establishes another sales record for the importer. ... Continue reading
MG's Vital Role In Success Story
SAIC Motor, MG's parent company, sold a record-shattering 4.49 million vehicles in 2012. ... Continue reading
Isuzu Posts Record Sales In 2012
Sales of Isuzu pick-ups in the UK totalled 2,762 during 2012, an increase of 13.6% over 2011. ... Continue reading
Safety Beyond Stars: Record-Breaking All-New Volvo V40 Impresses ANCAP
The All-New Volvo V40 has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by ANCAP (the Australasian New Car Assessment Program), further reinforcing its recent best-ever overall result in the Euro NCAP rating. ... Continue reading
Ipswich plays host to Fiat Nationals 2013
Today, Fiat enthusiasts will descend upon Queensland Raceway to celebrate their passion for the Fiat automobile at the 2013 Fiat Nationals Australia event. ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester, Volvo V40 and Opel Corsa Score 5 Stars as 2013 sees Safety Rating Hurdles Raised
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) today released 5 star safety ratings for the new Subaru Forester and Volvo V40 as the new year sees the safety rating hurdles raised. ... Continue reading
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