Ford OpenXC Platform Is Now Open for Vehicle Data, Customizable Hardware and Open-Source Research
Open-source hardware and software toolkits are now available at openxcplatform.com for developers and researchers who want to explore what can be done with vehicle data Ford is encouraging developers, researchers and hackers to focus on using big data and open-source innovations using OpenXC The launch of OpenXC mark ... Continue reading
WXYZ To Provide Extensive Coverage Of North American International Auto Show
SOUTHFIELD Mich., Jan. 10, 2013 SOUTHFIELD Mich., Jan. 10, 2013 -- The North American International Auto Show has named WXYZ-TV the official television partner of the 2013 NAIAS Charity Preview. The Charity Preview is southeastern Michigan's most prestigious black-tie fundraiser. As the official broadcast station, WXYZ ... Continue reading
2013 RAM 2500 CNG Pickup Review By Larry Nutson +VIDEO
Compressed Natural Gas RAM 2500 The only OEM-built CNG pickup in North America By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1552) I donât consider myself a trucker. Therefore, I donât drive and review pickups and usually turn them down when offered. I initially declined to drive a new 2 ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile Parts North America Launches Saab Secure Program for recent Saab Owners
Today, Saab Automobile Parts North America (SPNA) announced its Saab Secure program. The program was developed to support those 2010 and 2011 model year Saab owners left without warranty coverage due to the bankruptcy of Saab Automobile AB in Sweden. All 2010 and 2011 model year Saab vehicle owners are eligible to come ... Continue reading
Ford Doubles Quarterly Dividend in 2013 First Quarter
Ford to pay quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, up 100 percent from the previous rate of 5 cents per share Strong balance sheet, increased liquidity and positive business performance enable increase Ford's plan is to grow its dividend, consistent with earnings and liquidity growth, to a level that is sustainable ... Continue reading
Today, after many years of extraordinary service to Cummins Inc. , both Jean Blackwell and Mark Gerstle are announcing their plans to retire from the Company on April 1. Effective Feb. 11, Mark Levett will assume the role of Vice President of Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations and Chief Executive Officer ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls, Inc., the world's leading supplier of automotive batteries, will introduce its 48 volt Micro Hybrid battery demonstration module as part of its full spectrum of advanced energy storage solutions for automobiles. Power Solutions President Alex Molinaroli will unveil the company's next generation techno ... Continue reading
New Report Grades States on Highway Safety Laws
WHAT: NEWS CONFERENCE -- Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety (Advocates) will release its tenth annual report card grading all 50 states and the District of Columbia on their performance in adopting 15 basic highway safety laws on adult and child occupant protection, impaired and distracted driving, and teen driving. ... Continue reading
The sinister style of the Dodge Blacktop special-edition packages delivers exclusive customized design and exceptional value One-of-a-kind exterior appointments, including unique dark wheels, grille, headlights and more, give Dodge Blacktop packages eye-catching appeal offered at a tremendous value Dodge Grand Caravan, ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 1.10.13
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810pp ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Stage Report 4 Dakar Rally
Arequipa, Jan. 9, 2013: After finishing yesterday's stage in second, Gordon and the SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires / MAPEI team were optimistic about today's stage and prepared to take advantage of a good starting position. Unfortunately, it was a day of dismay for the SPEED Energy / Toyo Tires / MAPEI HUMMER as it rolled i ... Continue reading
Special Motorsport Event - NASCAR Season Kicks Off With Three Days Of Testing At Daytona
DAYTONA Jan. 9, 2013: NASCAR fans will get their first glimpse of the new sixth-generation NASCAR Sprint Cup Series cars on the storied Daytona International Speedway for three days this week at Preseason Thunder, the unofficial on-track start of the 2013 NASCAR season. This weekâs sessions will be the only test f ... Continue reading
Nationwide - Zipadelli Joins Turner Scott Motorsports
MOORESVILLE, Jan. 9, 2013: Turner Scott Motorsports announced today that the team has named Scott Zipadelli as crew chief for the No. 31 BRANDT Chevrolet in the NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS). Zipadelli, a NNS veteran, has served as crew chief for 190 events in the series, earning one win, 12 top-five and 47 top-10 fin ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - MOMO NGT Motorsport Team Post-Daytona Test Report
Daytona, Jan. 9, 2013: The No. 30 MOMO NGT Motorsport team spent the first weekend of January 2013 at the Daytona International Speedway participating in the Roar Before the 24 Daytona Test Days. The weekend was a useful opportunity for teams to test equipment and drivers in preparation for the upcoming Rolex 24 at Day ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - London Rally Starts At Brooklands
London, Jan. 9, 2013: Brooklands - the birthplace of British motorsport - will host the start of a brand new motorsport event, the London Rally 4 Heroes on 19 April. Bringing an asphalt stage rally to the London area for the first time in two decades, the London Rally will showcase Britain's best rally cars and drivers ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Events - AIM/FXDD Wrap-Up Daytona Testing
DAYTONA BEACH, Jan. 9, 2013: The No. 69 AIM Autosport Team FXDD and No. 61 R.Ferri AIM Motorsport Racing with Ferrari F458s wrapped up their first official event as a two-car GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series team with positive results this past weekend at the Roar Before the Rolex 24 At Daytona test, January 4 â 6 ... Continue reading
Donald G. Hillebrand Elected SAE International President
SAE International's voting membership elected Donald G. Hillebrand, PhD, as its President. Dr. Hillebrand is Director of Argonne National Laboratory's Energy Systems Division. ... Continue reading
POWRi Outlaw Micros - Series Releases 2013 Schedule
MILLSTADT, Jan. 9, 2013: The POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micro Series has scheduled 26 events for the 2013 season including the $10,000-to-win 66 Mike Phillips Memorial and the inaugural Illinois Micro Week championship. The Phillips Memorial moves to Belle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, Ill., for its third runni ... Continue reading
The 2013 Mazda3 and the 2014 Mazda CX-5 were just recognized as a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Both vehicles received the organization's highest possible crash safety rating of "Good" in all frontal moderate overlap, side, rear impact, and roof strength tests." "The Mazda3 and ... Continue reading
BMW Group Posts Highest Sales Ever in 2012
1,845,186 BMW Group Vehicles Sold, an Increase of 10.6% Record Year for All Three Brands BMW Group aims for further growth in sales in 2013 The BMW Group achieved its highest ever sales result in 2012, with a total of 1,845,186 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered worldwide. This was an increase of 10.6% over t ... Continue reading
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters, the world's leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals, today released the results of its study of the global automobile industry's patent activity. The findings, which are featured inthe Thomson Reuterspaper" Auto Industry ... Continue reading
GM to Open IT Innovation Center in Georgia
General Motors will hire approximately 1,000 high-tech workers to staff a new Information Technology Innovation Center near Atlanta. The automaker needs software developers, project managers, database experts, business analysts and other IT professionals for the third of four centers in the United States. "Locating thi ... Continue reading
Aegis Mobility Receives 2013 Mobility Award for Preventing Distracted Driving
Aegis Mobility, the leading provider of software to promote safe and legal use of mobile devices while driving, announced that it has been awarded a 2013 Mobility Award for best software to prevent distracted driving. 'The Mobility Awards have honored the brightest innovators in mobile computing and wireless data commu ... Continue reading
Official Auto Show App for Smart Phones Unveiled
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today unveiled the Official NAIAS 2013 Mobile App, its newest means of connectivity for "everything auto show." The NAIAS App is presented by the Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) and WDIV-TV Local 4/ClickOnDetroit.com, and will be available for free download in ... Continue reading
Ford Takes Record Number Of What Car? Awards
Ford, the UK's favourite car brand, triumphed at the 2013 What Car? Awards, winning an unprecedented four trophies. ... Continue reading
Porsche Boxster Wins What Car? 'Sports Car Of The Year' Award
The new Porsche Boxster - the latest generation of the benchmark roadster -- has been named 'Best Sports Car of the Year' at the annual What Car? Awards held in London last night. ... Continue reading
Small Volkswagen Up! Remains Big Winner For What Car? Magazine
Volkswagen's compact city car, the up!, has retained its small car crown at the What Car? awards. ... Continue reading
Alfa 4C Wins Reader Award For 'Most Exciting Car Of 2013' At What Car? Car Of The Year 2013 Awards
Alfa Romeo is proud to announce that the eagerly awaited Alfa 4C has been voted the most exciting car for 2013 by What Car?'s readership. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Announces Record Sales In Company's 108 Year History
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed record sales results for 2012. 3,575 cars were sold globally during the year, which represents the third consecutive record and the best sales result in the marque's 108-year history. ... Continue reading
All-New Range Rover Hailed As Luxury Car Of The Year By What Car?
Land Rover opens the New Year in the same winning style as it closed 2012, with a major award for the all-new Range Rover. ... Continue reading
Audi Opens 2013 with Exciting New OpenAir Film Sponsorship
Luxury carmaker, Audi, is celebrating a brand new partnership with St.George OpenAir Cinema this year, which kicks off with the Sydney premiere screening of Anna Karenina on Thursday 10 January 2013. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Extends Major Sponsorship of Australian Open through to 2018
Kia Motors Corporation announced today at its Australian Open 2013 vehicle handover ceremony that it will extend its agreement as the major sponsor of the Australian Open for an additional five years through to 2018. ... Continue reading
Five Seats Now Standard for A5 and A7 Sportback Models
Audi has added further function to the A5 and A7 Sportback's distinctive form by making five-seats standard across the range. Customers also benefit from additional equipment, while the A7 Sportback now boasts more power and torque. ... Continue reading
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