Robo Gloves Being Jointly Developed by NASA and GM for Human Use +VIDEO
March 13, 2012: NASA and General Motors are jointly developing a robotic glove that astronauts and autoworkers can wear to help do their respective jobs better while potentially reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries. The Human Grasp Assist device, known internally in both organizations as the K-glove or Robo- ... Continue reading
Special Projects - Nissan Unveils Groundbreaking DeltaWing Racecar for Le Mans +VIDEO
Nissan is aiming to change the face of endurance racing forever by becoming a founding partner in the most radical motorsport project of its time - Nissan DeltaWing. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. kicks off its new "Work Play Love" Tour by bringing the all-new 2012 Impreza and fresh air therapy breaks to like-minded companies and their employees. "Subaru is visiting companies that are recognized for having a positive work-life balance," said Todd Lawrence, promotions and sponsorships mana ... Continue reading
Historics - Jaguar Heritage Racing Is Go! +VIDEO
Today marks the launch of Jaguar Heritage Racing, a programme which will see Jaguar return to the competitive arena through the vibrant world of historic motorsport ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review
SEE ALSO: Lexus Buyers Guide - Specs, Prices and Comparisons HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS CT200h VEHICLE The sporty Lexus CT200h is unique to the market in the sense it wraps a lot of popular â yet uncommonly matched â attributes into one car. Now ... Continue reading
POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels Hold Cellulosic Ethanol Plant Formal Groundbreaking
EMMETSBURG, Iowa March 13, 2012; POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels today celebrated the start of full-scale construction on Project LIBERTY with a formal groundbreaking ceremony in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Representatives from POET-DSM Advanced Biofuels as well as government leaders including Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad met this mornin ... Continue reading
Toyota - Five New Models Enhance Industry-Leading Average Fuel Efficiency
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 13, 2012 TORRANCE, Calif., March 13, 2012 -- As California drivers grapple with some of the highest average fuel prices in the nation, Toyota, already the most fuel-efficient full-line auto manufacturer in the United States, has strengthened its portfolio of efficient cars with five ... Continue reading
Total Car Score Ranks Best Family Cars for Road Trips
With the spring and summer travel seasons just around the corner, Total Car Score today announced its top cars for family travel. The best minivans, midsize sedans and SUV crossover vehicles were considered, and the newly redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid led the pack. Total Car Score is a car comparison website that ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Plans for Further Investment in Tennessee
Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) announced today that it will invest $40 million to build a warehouse in Roane County, Tenn. for distributing domestic auto parts for the Chattanooga-made Passat. The 400,000-square-foot facility is expected to open by spring 2013 and will employ up to 45 people by 2016. Addressing th ... Continue reading
WEC - Dalziel And Starworks Ready For Debut
Sebring, Mar. 12, 2012: THE PLOT: In-form Ryan Dalziel is hoping to turn a brilliant start to the 2012 season into a dream world at Sebring this weekend. The 29-year-old from Windermere in Florida will make his debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Fort Lauderdale-based Starworks Motorsport in the Honda Pe ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Report
Las Vegas, Mar. 12, 2012: Red 14 hit in Las Vegas, but where it mattered most wasnât on a roulette wheel at the MGM Grand. Instead, it was at the 1.5-mile Las Vegas Motor Speedway where Tony Stewart drove his No. 14 Mobil 1/Office Depot Chevrolet Impala for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) to an impressive victory in Sun ... Continue reading
8th Annual Canterbury Corvette Fest Will Be Held On June 16, 2012
8th Annual Canterbury Corvette Fest--The 8th Annual Canterbury Corvette Fest, sponsored by GMC Corvette Set, will be held at Olde World Canterbury Village, Lake Orion, Saturday, June 16, 2012. The show is open to Corvettes of all years, stock, modified or custom. We are expecting up to 150 Corvettes to be entered and j ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Vehicle Electrification: Market Forces and Demand Characteristics, First Edition" report to their offering. 'Vehicle Electrification: Market Forces and Demand Characteristics, First Edition Vehicle electrification is a broad term that typically involves the incorp ... Continue reading
Nissan Backs Ground-Breaking Deltawing Project for Le Mans
Nissan DeltaWing experimental racecar to be powered by Nissan 1.6-litre DIG-T engine technology in this generation's most revolutionary and exciting motorsport project - Nissan leads efficiency charge as founding partner of project - Innovative new racing car to run at Le Mans with Nissan technology - Nissan DeltaWing ... Continue reading
TI introduces 16-bit delta-sigma ADC for the automotive market
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today introduced the industry's most highly integrated automotive-qualified, 16-bit delta-sigma analog-to-digital converter (ADC). The ADS1115-Q1 includes a reference, programmable gain amplifier (PGA), mux and oscillator in a small package and supports up to 860 samples per second ( ... Continue reading
Networkfleet eBook and Webinar Focus on Managing Risk, Reducing Accidents
Accidents involving fleet vehicles and the associated costs continue to climb. To address this, Networkfleet, Inc. is offering a complimentary eBook titled Managing Risk with Networkfleet" and a corresponding webinar Best Practices for Managing Risk" to provide fleet managers with details on how telematics and GPS ... Continue reading
TomTom Teams With ModusLink for India Expansion
ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. is enabling TomTom (AEX:TOM2) to expand into India with the launch of its newest Solution Center in Hyderabad, India. In this location, ModusLink executes value-added warehousing and distribution services, including packaging, assembly and content load for TomTom GPS devices and accesso ... Continue reading
The SCOOTER Store, the nation's leading provider of power mobility solutions, announced that Rachael Smith, Fleet Manager, Corporate Operations department has been selected by Automotive Fleet Magazine as one of 16 nominees being considered for the AF Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award. "Our local stores acro ... Continue reading
MarketsandMarkets: Global In-Car Infotainment (ICI) Market Worth $14.4 Billion by 2016
According to the market research report "In-Car Infotainment (ICI) System Market - Global Forecast & Analysis by OEM & Aftermarket (2011 - 2016)" published by MarketsandMarkets, the total In-Car Infotainment (ICI) Market is expected to reach $14.4 billion by 2016 at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2011 to 2016. Browse 86 tables a ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer announced today a new release of its patented FleetSafer Mobile safe driving software that is the first and only distracted driving solution to fully foster compliance with the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) guidelines on hand-held mobile phone use while driving a commercial vehicle ... Continue reading
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) plays an increasingly critical role in modern Formula 1, not only in the design analysis of vehicle aerodynamics, but also in engine development through advanced in-cylinder simulation. CD-adapco is helping expert engine supplier Renault Sport F1 by providing engineering simulation to ... Continue reading
ARINC Launches Vehicle-Based Flight Information Display System
ARINC Managed Services (AMS), the world's leading provider of managed IT services and support for airports and airport facilities, today announced the newest application of its innovative microFIDS flight information technology microFIDS mobile. The new solution allows airport shuttle bus companies, car rental companie ... Continue reading
Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Available With Five-Year Total Cost of Ownership Less Than $30,000
Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, today reports the most fuel-efficient vehicles available with a five-year Total Cost of Ownership less than $30,000. Available on kbb.com, Kelley Blue Book's Total Cost of Ownership information reveals depreciation, expected fuel c ... Continue reading
DENSO to Begin Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology Field Tests in China
DENSO Corporation, in collaboration with Tongji University (Shanghai), will begin testing vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) technology on public roads in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China on March 15, 2012. While this is DENSO's first V2X technology field test on public roads in China, the company h ... Continue reading
In an automotive first, Kia Motors America (KMA) and music-loving Facebook users are creating a one-of-a-kind online playlist, titled "Kia Rio Windows Down," through Spotify, the award-winning digital music service that embraces sharing music and hearing tracks instantly by hitting play on any music post or posting tra ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids, Inc., a company that has developed a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use, will display a Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo van fitted with the company's hybrid technology at the 2012 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Energy Conference Energy Show ... Continue reading
Dodge Introduces the Fuel Efficient 2012 Avenger SE V6
SE V6 package offers unprecedented performance and value in the mid-size sedan segment The Avenger SE V6 is powered by the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which produces a best-in-class 283 horsepower while achieving a best-in-class V-6 EPA highway fuel economy ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America is pleased to announce its giveaway campaign for 50 pairs of free tickets per night to the sold-out, eight-night live performance exhibition, Kraftwerk -- Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8, from April 10--17 at The Museum of Modern Art. Tickets are being distributed as part of Volkswagen of America's ... Continue reading
Dai Greene Announced As Jaguar Academy Of Sport Ambassador
The Jaguar Academy of Sport is delighted to announce current 400m hurdles World Champion Dai Greene as an Ambassador of the Jaguar Academy of Sport. ... Continue reading
CNN To Be Global Media Partner For Jaguar Heritage Racing
CNN is announced today as the Global Media Partner for Jaguar Heritage Racing at a news conference held at the Royal Automobile Club in London. ... Continue reading
Citroen UK has started an innovative new interactive direct mail campaign to raise awareness for its stylish new flagship DS5 - the third model in Citroen's distinctive DS line. ... Continue reading
Kia Makes Reading A Greener Town
Kia Motors staff got their green fingers busy planting trees in Reading as a part of their ongoing commitment to the Trees for Cities charity. The planting saw 11 head office staff take part in a corporate volunteering day to help the environment. ... Continue reading
More Equipment, Improved Value, the Enhanced 3 Series Coupé and Convertible
BMW Australia today announced a host of changes to the 3 Series Coupé and Convertible models, which include enhanced specification and pricing revisions from March Production. ... Continue reading
Able To Transport Clients With A Honda Heroes Odyssey
Able Australia now has a Honda Odyssey to help people living with multiple disabilities, thanks to the Honda Heroes loan car program. ... Continue reading
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Renault Jet Pack Man!
A turbocharged Mégane Renault Sport 250 took on a jet-powered rival and won at the Albert Park Grand prix Circuit yesterday. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Explores Co-Operation with Zhejiang Geely
Volvo Car Corporation today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Zhejiang Geely to explore further co-operation between the companies. ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
And exciting new interpretation of a classic Detroit muscle car loaded with contemporary and civilized refinements DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The name harkens to the past, as do some of the styling cues and even the "Hemi" engine's combustion chamber layout, but the current Dodge Charger is not an exercise i ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Drives its First All-Electric 2012 CODA off the Production Line
BENICIA, Calif., March 12, 2012 -- Amid cheering employees, the first fully assembled CODA - a silver all-electric sedan with a 31 kWh battery pack - to be sold to consumers drove off the final assembly line. The momentous occasion officially kicked-off the final assembly of CODA Automotive's first all-electric 2012 ... Continue reading
Adam Carolla Fired as Buick Verano Stars in Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice +VIDEO
March 2012 New York, NY: "You're fired!," Donald Trump's famous salutation signaled the end of the line for The Celebrity Apprentice cast members Adam Carolla and *automotive racing icon Michael Andretti *- however the star of the hit series' latest episode was the Buick Verano. *Buick GMC Director Craig Bierley,* Leo ... Continue reading
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