Toyota has confirmed Holden's decision to end local production will put "unprecedented pressure on the local supplier network and our ability to build cars in Australia." The company stopped short of saying they would follow in the footsteps of Ford and Holden but acknowledged "We will now work with our suppliers, key ... Continue reading
Volvo Concept XC Coupé Detroit Auto Show Blockbuster? +VIDEO
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Carsharing Services Will Reach Nearly $6.2 Billion in Revenue by 2020, Forecasts Navigant Research
Carsharing services, which grant drivers access to a range of vehicles on an hourly or daily basis, first appeared in Europe during the 1940s. They did not, however, emerge in key markets such as the United States, or grow significantly in any market, until the 1990s. Since then, the carsharing market has expanded to t ... Continue reading
Coca-Cola Transforms Service Vans to Hybrid Vehicles
Coca-Cola's familiar service vans are getting a makeover just in time for the New Year. Coca-Cola is converting all of its newly purchased 2014 Chevrolet Express service vans into fuel-efficient hybrid-electric vehicles using XL Hybridsâ innovative powertrain technology. The updated vans will be traversing roads a ... Continue reading
GEICO associates pitch in for Philippine typhoon relief
On Sunday, Dec. 15, GEICO associates in Hawaii will be glued to their phones, eager to provide the great customer service the company is known for. This time, however, they'll be doing so to benefit the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. âThe response from GEICO associates throughout the country who hav ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Company Subsidiary Launches "Mia" Electric Vehicle in UK +VIDEO
Green Automotive Company (OTCQB: GACR), a state-of-the-art niche vehicle design, engineering, manufacturing, and sales company, driving innovation in the use of cutting edge zero and low emission technologies, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary GoinGreen, the pioneer of electric vehicles in the UK, has st ... Continue reading
2014 International CES Exhibitors Tease Product Announcements in Advance of Show
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA): WHAT: CES exhibitors have taken to YouTube to tease what they plan to reveal at the 2014 International CES through this yearâs Exhibitor Press Pitch Videos. Check out these 30-second video clips for a sneak peek at the innovative new products and services CES exhibitors will ... Continue reading
Northwest drivers still claim to drive safely, comfortably in snow
Are you better at navigating slick, snowy roads than your fellow drivers? The latest poll from PEMCO Insurance affirms an emerging trend: despite visible chaos on the streets when it snows, four out of five Northwest drivers consider themselves on par with or more skilled at navigating icy roads than their peers. In ti ... Continue reading
Hyundai To Debut Next Generation Blue Link And Infotainment System In 2015 Genesis
WHAT: The 2015 Genesis will be heading to PepCom's Digital Experience to premier Hyundai's next generation Blue Link telematics platform and infotainment system prior to its debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
North American Car/Truck of the Year Finalists Announced
General Motor dominated the finalists for the 2014 North American Car of the Year, taking two of the three spots. It also took one of the three spots for 2014 North American Truck/Utility of the Year. Forty-eight automotive journalists from the United States and Canada voted the Cadillac CTS, Chevrolet Corvette Stingra ... Continue reading
Nissan: The Future Sure Smells Fine +VIDEO
SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyers Guide ROLLE, Switzerland - December 11, 2013: Nissan in Europe has joined senses with a world-renowned master perfumer to create an aromatic blueprint of what the world could smell like in a zero emissions (ZE) future. Nissan commissioned Master Perfumer and Aroma Academy Scientist Dr. George Do ... Continue reading
32 Middle and High School Teams Selected as Finalists for the Lexus Eco Challenge
Trading cell phones for calculators, and fashion trends for lab coats, 32 middle and high school teams were selected as finalists for the Lexus Eco Challenge â claiming a $10,000 prize to be shared among the team, teacher and school. The winners will now compete in the Final Challenge for a chance to win one of tw ... Continue reading
Fairfield, California's Auto Mall is revving up the local economy with sales up 32 percent compared to the same period last year. Dealerships include a mix of luxury and top-name brands including Nissan, Toyota, Infiniti, Ford, Mitsubishi, Honda, Mercedes-Benz and the recently opened Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Also new t ... Continue reading
Current Motor, a Michigan-based electric vehicle development and manufacturing company that has developed best-in-class electric Super Scooters, today announced its first-to-market mini-fleet offering of four Super Scooters docked to a mobile, solar charging station. ... Continue reading
Clean Fuels Ohio Events Promote Electric Vehicle Awareness and Adoption
From parades to festivals to car shows, Clean Fuels Ohio (CFO) has introduced Ohioans to the wide range of electric vehicles (EVs) now on the market. In most locations, they have found an audience willing to listen and learn â perhaps at a higher rate than in many other parts of the country. "We've been able to me ... Continue reading
Union Pacific Railroad Urges Drivers to Drive Safely in Winter Weather
With winter in full swing, Union Pacific Railroad reminds drivers to follow good winter driving habits and arrive safely at your destinations during this holiday season. ... Continue reading
Senior Vice President of Sales rejoins Allegiance Administrators' Executive Team
On Thursday, Allegiance Administrators, LLC announced Joe Ryan rejoined their sales team in the position of Senior Vice President of Sales. Ryan left the company in the summer of 2011 after spending four years in an Agent Development position. Ryan, along with his counterpart Senior Vice President of Development, Josep ... Continue reading
Silex Will Develop PZT Piezoelectric Material Capability to Enable New Energy Harvesting Products
Silex Microsystems, the world's largest pure-play MEMS foundry, today announced that it has been awarded a grant of nearly $1 million USD (5,8 MSEK) to develop its PZT piezoelectric material manufacturing capability to support a new class of MEMS products that enable energy harvesting directly from the vibrational ener ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com and Carfax to Partner
Edmunds.com and Carfax today announced a new agreement that enables dealers and manufacturers to include Carfax Vehicle History Reports⢠for used cars listed on Edmunds.com. Starting in early 2014, dealers who use Carfax can provide potential buyers with free access to Carfax Reports for their cars listed on Edmun ... Continue reading
Meritor Announces New European Air Disc Brake Contract with Scania
Meritor, Inc. announced today it has been selected to supply its ELSA225H range of air disc brakes for Scania's trucks and buses with production starting in 2014. "We are investing $58 million in air disc brake capabilities at our technical center of excellence and manufacturing facility in Cwmbran, United Kingdom," sa ... Continue reading
Gracenote Enters 50 Millionth Car Worldwide
Gracenote, the leader in music recognition technology, announced that it is integrating its technology and music metadata into its 50 millionth car this month. For more than ten years, Gracenote has worked with automakers and suppliers to pioneer in-car entertainment, starting with first generation audio systems which ... Continue reading
Truckload Turnover Ticks Down in Third Quarter
According to the latest edition of American Trucking Associations' Trucking Activity Report, the annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload fleets dipped two percentage points to 97% in the third quarter of 2013. "Despite this dip, the market for experienced, qualified drivers remains exceptionally tight," said ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Completes Successful Manufacturing Review
The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) team successfully completed the government's Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA), an important milestone on the path to vehicle production at the company's Camden, Ark., manufacturing complex. ... Continue reading
First Delivery of Heavy-Duty Engines to Zibo Yaoxin Logistics
China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that the first vehicles using heavy-duty diesel engines produced by the Company's main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), have been delivered to Zibo Yaoxin Logistics Co., Ltd (ZYL). The Shandong ... Continue reading
Cars.com Announces Nominees for Best Pickup Truck of 2014
Cars.com, announced today nominees for their all-new award, "Best Pickup Truck of the Year," powered by PickupTrucks.com, the authority for new and used pickup truck buyers. Nominees for the 2014 award include the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150, GMC Sierra 1500, Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, Ram 2500/3500 HD and Toyota Tun ... Continue reading
California Posts 28 Percent Increase in Questionable Claims 2010-2012
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its 2010-2012 California questionable claims referral reason analysis. Questionable claims (QC) are those claims that NICB member insurance companies refer to NICB for closer review and investigation based on one or more indicators of possible fraud. A single cl ... Continue reading
In a rigorous independent test on UK roads over more than 500 miles, the CR-V achieved an incredible 77.86mpg, almost a quarter more than its official quoted figure of 62.8mpg, sipping just 29.75 litres (6.544 gallons) of fuel. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall's New Supercharged VXR8 GTS Set For Debut At Autosport Show
With an extra 150bhp from its new supercharged engine, class-leading chassis technology and a price that will make its closest rivals wince, Vauxhall's new VXR8 GTS is set to make a surprise debut at the Performance Car Show alongside Autosport International next month. ... Continue reading
A Christmas Cracker At Aston Martin Works
Hundreds of customers and guests joined media and civic dignitaries for a luxurious Christmas celebration at world-renowned heritage and restoration experts Aston Martin Works on Friday (6 December). ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Best November Sales Ever
The BMW Group reported record monthly sales for November. With 174,996 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles delivered worldwide, sales were 2.7% higher than for the same month last year (prev. yr.: 170,461). ... Continue reading
This Christmas Have "None For the Road"!
It's a sad fact that over the Christmas period more lives are lost on British roads due to drunk drivers than at any other time of the year. ... Continue reading
Katy Perry to perform at Infiniti Brand Festival in China
Infiniti announced that U.S. singer, songwriter and actress, Katy Perry, will perform as a special guest at the 2014 Infiniti China Brand Festival in Beijing. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Intrado Concept At 2014 Geneva Motor Show
At the 2014 Geneva Motor Show Hyundai Motor is set to unveil Intrado, an iconic concept car that confirms the company's ongoing commitment to innovation by previewing future developments for the brand. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Delivers 5.40 Million Vehicles in Period to November / +3.4 Per Cent
The Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles brand recorded a good delivery performance in November with volumes up 3.4 per cent to 522,100 (November 2012: 504,800) units. ... Continue reading
Aussie Chris Atkinson Secures WRC Drive With Hyundai Shell World Rally Team
Hyundai Motorsport has unveiled its full team line-up at a special launch event in Offenbach, Germany, as the manufacturer gears up for its debut in the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship at Monte Carlo next month. ... Continue reading
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