Strategic Vision: Ford Fusion, F-250/F-350 are quality leaders The 2013 Ford Fusion and F-250/F-350 are Total Quality winners in Strategic Vision's 18th annual Total Quality Index study. With leading fuel economy, technology and game-changing looks, Fusion takes the No. 1 spot in the highly competitive midsize sedan se ... Continue reading
GEICO wants to make motorcycle safety a top priority during Motorcycle Safety Month
There's nothing like being out on the open road with the throttle in your hand and the wind at your back. But the most experienced motorcycle riders know that an accident can happen in the blink of an eye. May is motorcycle safety month and GEICO is raising awareness among riders and non-riders alike with a multitude o ... Continue reading
Celanese Endorses Congressman Pete Olson's Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013
Celanese Corporation , a global technology and specialty materials company, has endorsed the Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013, which was introduced today by Representative Pete Olson (R-TX) on the floor of the United States House of Representatives. The bill would amend section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act to allo ... Continue reading
Sewell Cadillac of Dallas named Cadillac Master Dealer for 40th Consecutive Year
General Motors recently recognized Sewell Cadillac with a pair of prominent national awards: the prestigious Master Dealer and Dealer of the Year honors. Sewell Cadillac received the Master Dealer award for an unprecedented 40th consecutive year. Sewell Cadillac is the only Cadillac dealer in the country to have receiv ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz Club of America the largest Mercedes-Benz enthusiast organization in the world -- is ready to welcome Mercedes-Benz car owners, dealers, marketers and retailers from across North America May 18-22 for "StarTech 2013," MBCA's national technical convention to be held at the Mercedes-Benz US Internat ... Continue reading
New Dart SXT and Limited model "Special Edition" Packages and new Rallye Appearance Group make ordering popular class-exclusive Dart features a snap New Dart SXT Special Edition package includes a black cross-hair grille, projector fog lamps, leather-wrapped steering wheel, cruise control, Bluetooth and class-exclusive ... Continue reading
Bosch Continues Growth Path in North America
In spite of a cooling global economy in 2012, strong sales in the company's Automotive Technology and Industrial Technology sectors contributed to an 8.1 percent annual sales increase for Bosch in North America --the largest year-over-year increase among regions with a Bosch presence for that year. According to Mike Ma ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Expands Cooperation With Jaguar Land Rover
BorgWarner will provide its leading turbocharging technologies for Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR's) new family of four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, expected to launch in 2015. To support JLR's new Engine Manufacturing Centre near Wolverhampton, BorgWarner plans to expand on its existing production lines and build a ... Continue reading
General Motors Honors Dana as 2012 Supplier of Year in Ecuador
Dana Holding Corporation has been honored by General Motors as a 2012 Supplier of the Year in recognition of its operations that support GM's production in Ecuador. GM Ecuador also named Dana as the best supplier of direct material in the chassis category. The GM Ecuador Supplier Awards recognize the work of domestic a ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping automotive consumers and dealers connect online, has named Paul LeRose, Internet Sales Director of Pauly Toyota in Illinois, the Autobytel Dealer of the Month for April 2013. 'Paul and his team have created an online car buying experience that mirrors the dealership's f ... Continue reading
ESCORT Introduces New "StickyCup" Windshield Mount Detector Accessory
ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTinc.com), designer of the world's best radar detector, today announced the release of its new windshield mount detector accessory fittingly named "StickyCup." The new StickyCup is a full-featured bracket mount that includes a semi-sticky gel ring on the cup surface that improves cohesion and detector ... Continue reading
AutoNation Joins Indy Car Series Champion Ryan Hunter-Reay in Race Against Cancer
AutoNation , America's largest auto retailer, announced today that it has partnered with IndyCar Series Champion Ryan Hunter-Reay to support his Racing for Cancer charity. AutoNation's primary charitable focus over the next two years will be cancer awareness and prevention, and Ryan's charity will serve as a key compon ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies, Inc. is introducing a new system in its growing line of production-ready, automotive-validated electric propulsion systems for vehicles. The new UQM PowerPhase HD 950T provides 950 Nm of torque and is designed for heavier commercial trucks and buses that require higher torque. This is an additional of ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. Announces Winners of 2013 FEV Powertrain Development Award
Advanced powertrain and vehicle systems engineering company FEV, Inc. announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary powertrain solutions in the 2013 Formula SAE competition held May 8 -- 11 at Michigan Internatio ... Continue reading
Zipcar Launches in the City of Lakes; Minneapolis Becomes Zipcar's 21st Major Metro Market
Zipcar, Inc., the world's leading car sharing network, with the support of Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, today announced the expansion of Zipcar's car sharing network to the City of Minneapolis. With this launch, Minneapolis becomes Zipcar's 21st major metropolitan market. The new Zipcar program will provide the Minnea ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Crosses 25,000 U.S. Sales Milestone
After the all-electric Nissan LEAF's best sales month ever in March and a 423.5 percent year-over-year sales increase in April, Nissan LEAF continues to make history by crossing the 25,000 sales threshold, reinforcing LEAF's position as the world's best-selling electric vehicle. ... Continue reading
10 New Cars That Exude Attitude
For the new-car shopper seeking a personality-filled ride, the editors of Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information, have compiled a list of 10 Cars that Exude Attitude. For many, a new set of wheels is not merely something purely functional to get them from place to place. A ... Continue reading
Over 20 States Use MorphoTrust's AutoTest and RoadTest
MorphoTrust USA (Safran), a leading U.S. provider of identity solutions and services, announced a series of contracts for its automated knowledge and skills testing solutions for state motor vehicle agencies. The North Dakota Department of Transportation recently implemented MorphoTrust RoadTest and the Georgia Departm ... Continue reading
Ibeo Automotive and TASS International announced today that they have signed a cooperation agreement in the field of automated scenario generation based on laser scanner technology. The combination of Ibeo's laser scanner technology and TASS' PreScan simulation technology results in a revolutionary innovation in which ... Continue reading
Driving Abroad: What to do Following a Breakdown or Accident
How many holidaymakers know the regulations of the country they are driving in should their vehicle breakdown? Hiring a car or taking your own vehicle abroad is becoming increasingly common for British travellers who want to see the most of the country they are visiting using the most convenient form of transport avail ... Continue reading
Fluke VT02 Visual Infrared Thermometer Fills the Gap Between Thermometers and Thermal Imagers
Fluke Corporation introduces the Fluke VT02 Visual IR Thermometer, a troubleshooting camera with an infrared heat map. Until now, electricians and industrial, HVAC, and automotive technicians have had to choose between single-point infrared thermometers and high-resolution thermal imagers (infrared or "IR" cameras). Th ... Continue reading
Iconic Blower Bentleys Primed For Mille Miglia Challenge
Bentley Motors will compete in this year's Mille Miglia with two unique 4 ½ litre Supercharged "Blowers" a 1930 Le Mans race car belonging to perhaps the most famous and daring of the Bentley Boys. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall's Help for Heroes Ambassador Private Derek Derenalagi has taken delivery of a specially-adapted Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer. ... Continue reading
Wider Used Car Selekt-Ion As Volvo Responds To Changing Consumer Behaviour
Car UK has announced an extension to its Approved Used Car Programme to include vehicles up to seven-years-old. ... Continue reading
Big Van Event Offers Spectacular Savings On
Customers can make big savings on Vauxhall's award-winning van range - from Corsavan, to Combo, Vivaro and Movano - at its Big Van Event, running from 17th to 27th May throughout the UK. ... Continue reading
Bentley To Bring Its Style Inside
Bentley is delighted to announce a partnership with Club House Italia for the development of its new Bentley Home Collection. ... Continue reading
Toyota Lowers Auris Hybrid CO2 Emissions To Class-Leading 84 G/Km
This reduction is achieved by refining the vehicle tuning and adopting various aerodynamic improvements such as new aero-stabilising fins in the rear glazing. ... Continue reading
New Holden Caprice: Luxury Lives Large
Holden has added cutting-edge technology and luxury appointments to its long wheel base Caprice and Caprice V Series models and rolled back recommended retail prices by $10,000. ... Continue reading
Mazda MX-5 Eyes New World Record
Mazda MX-5, the best-selling roadster of all time, is shooting for another Guinness World Record on 15 June 2013 in Lelystad, the Netherlands. ... Continue reading
BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe
At the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2013, two tradition-steeped car manufacturers - the BMW Group and Pininfarina - will be straddling the automotive past and future as they unveil the result of their debut cooperation to the global public on 24 May: the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupe. ... Continue reading
The first production model of the Infiniti Q50, the all-new premium sports sedan, rolled off the assembly line at the Tochigi production plant today. ... Continue reading
Federal Budget - Not So Good for Small Business
In an election year, the sixth Swan Budget does not promise a better economic outlook for small business owners. ... Continue reading
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