Shoe Soles and Rag Washing Helps Drive GM Global Zero Waste Progress
European Opel/Vauxhall plants and GM Mexico manufacturing now landfill-free DETROIT â Making shoe soles and washing solvent-drenched rags instead of discarding disposables are two ways General Motors is approaching its aspirational goal of becoming a zero waste manufacturer. With the addition of six landfill-free ... Continue reading
Cargomatic Now Shipping in San Francisco Bay Area +VIDEO
Cargomatic is bringing the local trucking revolution to Northern California. After several months of beta testing, the company has officially launched service in the San Francisco Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and beyond. "The San Francisco Bay Area is the heart of technological innovation, and a ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz SLC: New Name, New Dynamic
In March 2016, 20 years on from the birth of its segment, the archetypal compact roadster is to be relaunched with a new name â SLC â significantly optimised technology and an enhanced look. The name change acknowledges the traditionally close relationship with the C-Class, from which much of the roadsterâ ... Continue reading
Bentley Continental - Evolution of an Icon +VIDEO
CREWE, England - December 16, 2015: The Bentley Continental GT is one of the most iconic cars on the road today. The Continental name first entered the companyâs lexicon in 1952 with the R-Type Continental â arguably the worldâs first Grand Tourer. With a top speed of 120 mph it was the fastest four-seat ... Continue reading
Class Leading Aerodynamics and Striking Design Details for Hyundai's New Alternative Fuel Ioniq
Teaser rendering highlights eye-catching silhouette and design details Sleek and simple exterior reduces aerodynamic drag for greater efficiency Elegant interior combines environmentally-friendly materials and flexible space HIGH WYCOMBE, UK -- December 16, 2015: A new rendering of Hyundai Motorâs all-new IONIQ hi ... Continue reading
Ford and Corning Introduce Industry-First Lighweight Glass Technology on 2016 Ford GT +VIDEO
The all-new 2016 Ford GT supercar will debut the Corning® Gorilla® Glass© hybrid windscreen â a more durable, scratch-resistant window that is about 30 per cent lighter than traditional glass. Developed by Ford and Corning, the window will be used on both the windscreen and rear engine cover of the Ford G ... Continue reading
Kia Motors is Granted Nevada Autonomous Driving License
US state of Nevada grants Korean manufacturer permission to test autonomous driving technologies on public roads Soul EV’s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems tested in Beatty, Nevada Kia to introduce partially-autonomous driving technologies by 2020, with arrival of fully-autonomous vehicles targeted for 2030 Kia ... Continue reading
Automatic Labs, Local Motors, Lyft And QNX Join LA Auto Show's Connected Car Expo Advisory Board
The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show) announced four additions to its Connected Car Expo (CCE) advisory board for 2016. Damon Lavrinc of Automatic Labs, Justin Fishkin of Local Motors, Derek Kan of Lyft and Linda Campbell of QNX Software Systems Limited join nine returning board members from thought leading companie ... Continue reading
Schaeffler Presents Technologies for the Mobility of Tomorrow at NAIAS
Innovations and technologies from Schaeffler making automobiles safer, more environmentally friendly and more comfortable will be on display at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. With its comprehensive range of products for engine, transmission and chassis applications, Schaeffler is making ... Continue reading
Ford to Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing on California Roads +VIDEO
PALO ALTO, CA - December 15, 2015: Fully autonomous Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans are taking to California streets next year, as Ford Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto continues growing. Ford is officially enrolled in the California Autonomous Vehicle Testing Program to test autonomous vehicles on public roads. The ... Continue reading
Ford Research and Innovation Center Palo Alto is joining with Girls Who Code to help close the gender gap in technology and engineering fields. âWe are pleased to support an organization that mirrors our commitment to developing young minds and inspiring them to work in STEM-related careersâ Tweet this As par ... Continue reading
NASA Spinoff 2016 Highlights Space Technologies Used in Daily Life on Earth
NASA technology is all around us, turning trash into oil, saving women from a deadly complication of childbirth, and putting the bubbles in beer. These technologies and more are featured in the 2016 edition of NASA's annual Spinoff publication, highlighting the many places NASA shows up in daily life and the aeronautic ... Continue reading
Ford is teaming up with software company Pivotal®, giving the automaker the capabilities of an innovative software team to enhance its connected vehicle experience for customers, simplifying how they use technology to access vehicles and services. âAt the outset of working with Pivotal, Ford engineers started p ... Continue reading
2016 Infiniti QX60 and Q50 Previewed Prior to North American International Auto Show
All-new 400-horsepower 3.0-liter Twin Turbo V6-equipped Infiniti Q50 available next spring; extensively enhanced Infiniti QX60 arrives in late winter DETROIT -- December 16, 2015: Infiniti this evening revealed details on enhancements to two key models â the 2016 Q50 sports sedan and 2016 QX60 premium crossover â ... Continue reading
Holiday Travel with Your Pet is not as Safe as You Think
As many people finalize holiday travel plans that include their pets, a new "whitepaper" report from IsMyPetSafe.com warns of the dangers posed by driving with unrestrained pets in the car â to both pets and people. "Driving with an unrestrained pet in the car is not only distracting, but a serious safety concern ... Continue reading
Rear View Safety, the industry leader in the sales and distribution of backup camera systems, as well as a strong and dedicated road safety advocate, recently attended the 2015 RVIA Show that was organized by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association on December 1 through December 3, 2015. Held annually in Louisvil ... Continue reading
"As our annual data indicates, Japanese automakers remain committed to investing in the American economy and the American workforce. A record-high 74 percent of Japanese-brand vehicles sold in the U.S. are built in North America, we directly employ more than 88,000 Americans, and with our dealer networks and suppliers, ... Continue reading
New Mopar Vehicle Protection "Complete 360" Plans Offer Customers Value and Peace of Mind
Mopar "Complete 360" plans provide owners 5-year/60,000-mile or 6-year/75,000-mile hassle-free protection "All-In" option includes Road Hazard Tire & Wheel protection Even more plans available through Mopar Vehicle Protection, including Lifetime Maximum Care and Essential Care Mopar Vehicle Protection (MVP), the servic ... Continue reading
The stylish and versatile 2016 Honda CR-V (http://automobiles.honda.com/cr-v/), has received a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score, the top score available in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Earlier, the CR-V earned a TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Inst ... Continue reading
Class-Leading Aerodynamics and Striking Design of Hyundai's New Alternative-Fuel Ioniq
Elegant interior combines environmentally-friendly materials and flexible space LONDON - December 16, 2015: A new rendering of Hyundai Motor's all-new IONIQ hints at how the innovative, alternative-fuel compact vehicle, which is due for launch in early 2016, will combine head-turning good looks with class-leading aerod ... Continue reading
EuroHSE Partners with AlertDriving to Bridge the Gap Between Driver Behavior and Risk Reporting
AlertDriving, the global leader in driver risk management, today announced a strategic partnership that will target accident causes in more fleets across Asiaeven small fleetsall with the worlds most advanced, end-to-end risk management platform. ... Continue reading
Novelis Supplies Aluminum Solutions for All-New Ford F-Series Super Duty Truck
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced it is supplying high-strength, military-grade, aluminum for the upcoming Ford F-Series Super Duty lineup of trucks, the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever. Following the launch of the 2015 Ford F-150, the aluminum-intensive F-Ser ... Continue reading
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