Fisker Automotive Founder Quits Company
By DETROIT March 13, 2013; Deepa Seetharaman writing for Reuters reported that the founder and executive chairman of Fisker Automotive Inc resigned from the cash-strapped "green car" startup on Wednesday, saying he was at odds with the automaker's top executives over business strategy. Henrik Fisker announced his abrup ... Continue reading
Szymczak Leads Opening MX-5 Cup Practice at Sebring
SEBRING, Fla. (March 13, 2013) â Christian Szymczak, of Palos Verdes, Calif., topped Wednesdayâs first SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup practice session at Sebring International Raceway, part of the 61st Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring fueled by Fresh From Florida. Patrick Gallagher, of Thronville, Ohio, an ... Continue reading
Agent of change: Ford empowers women in rural India Henry Ford believed the Model T would improve lives through greater mobility. More than 100 years later - on the other side of the world -- that legacy lives on. A specially equipped Ford SUV assists in transporting women in a remote area of India to healthcare facili ... Continue reading
DETROIT â Racing and motorsports industry legends Jack Chrisman, Harvey Firestone, Masten Gregory, Brad Lackey, Bud Moore, RobertE. Petersen and Alex Zanardi will be this year's Silver Anniversary inductees into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America at the organization's 25th Annual Induction Ceremony that will ... Continue reading
Take The Train To The New York Auto Show!
Whether you're looking for a new car, fantasizing about a future ride, looking for some customizing tips, or just looking for a fun day out with your family, the 2013 New York International Automobile Show is the only place to be! Take the Long Island Railroad from March 29 th through April 7 th and save up to 30% on t ... Continue reading
Huntington Bank to Be Presenting Sponsor for Columbus Auto Show
Huntington Bank has announced that it is the presenting sponsor of the 2013 Columbus International Auto Show being held Thursday, March 14, through Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. "Huntington is excited to be the presenting sponsor of this anticipated annual event, and we are pleased t ... Continue reading
Teenage Girl Explores Algae-Powered Biofuel, Wins Intel Science Talent Search
Innovation, from improving robot navigation to advancing treatment for breast cancer, is thriving today in the nation's capital. Honoring high school seniors with exceptional promise in math and science, Intel Corporation and Society for Science & the Public (SSP) recognized the winners of what is considered the nation ... Continue reading
Toyota will stage the world debut of the all-new 2014 Highlander mid-size SUV at a press conference at the 2013 New York Auto Show. The press conference will be held on Wednesday, March 27, at 9:10 a.m. Eastern Time in the Galleria Level Four at the Jacob Javits Center. ... Continue reading
2013 U.S. Customer Service Index (CSI) Study
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 13, 2013 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 13,Ã 2013 -- Recent investments made by automakers and dealers in improving the customer service experience are paying off in terms of more highly satisfied and loyal service customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 U.S. Custo ... Continue reading
Special Dignitary Design POPEMOBILE ARRIVES IN US ONLY IN WASHINGTON & NYC by Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Over the next few days, as Pope Benedict XVI tours Washington and New York City, thousands on the route and countless millions will see the newest model of the car nominally known as the Popemobile. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Winners Of "Center Stage Powered By GRAMMY Amplifier"
Hyundai today announced the winners from its "Center Stage Powered By GRAMMY Amplifier" program at the Sound Cloud Event in Austin, Texas. Gentlemen Hall, Phillip Magnus Hartley and Barnaby Saints will each receive one of the following: a recording session with a leading GRAMMY producer, production of a music video wit ... Continue reading
New York Auto Show Debuts 2013 Artwork
The New York International Auto Show is pleased to announce the launch of the 2013 poster artwork which helps set the tone for New York City's iconic 113-year-old automobile event, which runs from March 29 ââ¬â April 7 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. This year, Lady Liberty is taking ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies and Proterra Complete New Three-Year Electric Propulsion System Supply Agreement
UQM Technologies, Inc. and Proterra, Inc. have reached a long-term supply agreement that expands their business together and continues the role of UQM as the exclusive supplier of electric propulsion systems to the maker of battery-electric buses. ... Continue reading
Digi-Key Opens European Customer Support Center in Munich, Appoints Regional Sales Director
Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, today announced its expanded presence into Central Europe with the opening of a European Customer Support Center in Munich and the appointment of Hermann Reiter, Regional Sale ... Continue reading
Shipments of connected automotive infotainment systems will grow from 9 million in 2013 to more than 62 million in 2018 with connected navigation, multimedia streaming, social media, and in-car Wi-Fi hotspots becoming key features. ABI Research VP and practice director Dominique Bonte comments, Open platforms continu ... Continue reading
City of Jackson, Miss. Police Department Uses Genetec AutoVu LPR Technology to Fight Crime
Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, today announced that The Jackson (Miss.) Police Department is using the AutoVu License Plate Recognition (LPR) solution to help officers identify criminals and scofflaws and increase the safety of i ... Continue reading
Election of employee representatives to the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG
More than 1,100 voting delegates of the Daimler Group's operating units came together today at the Messe Stuttgart (Stuttgart Trade Fair Center) to elect the ten members of the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG representing the employees (seven employees of the Group including one representative of the senior management ... Continue reading
Restore a Muscle Car (RAMC) is pleased to announce that Hal Needham, honorary Oscar winner and director of "Smokey and the Bandit," will be a special guest of the 2013 Bandit Run. The seventh annual event will kick off a week-long journey from Lincoln, Neb., to Golden, CO. on the morning of July 13, starting with an op ... Continue reading
The Honda Press Conference at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show - Transcript
Good afternoon to you all and thank you for joining us at the Honda stand. The Civic Tourer Concept highlights the striking exterior design direction, of our new Civic Tourer model. Designed and developed here in Europe for our European customers, the Civic Tourer will also be built in Europe at our UK plant. The aerod ... Continue reading
NADA: Used-Vehicle Prices Up Slightly in February
Wholesale prices for used cars and light trucks up to 8-years-old rose a modest 0.8% in February, well below the 3% increase for the month over the past two years, says the NADA Used Car Guide in its March edition of Guidelines . "Price growth for used vehicles through early spring will be weaker than what is typically ... Continue reading
Experience This Year's New Car Standouts at the 2013 New York Auto Show
As New York becomes the center of the automotive universe for the 10-day run of the New York International Automobile Show, it is time to celebrate the love of cars. For starters, there are the press conferences where thousands of journalists from all over the world come to see the latest vehicle unveilings from the au ... Continue reading
Nelson-Miller, Inc. -- the country's leading manufacturer of graphic product identification and user interface components, including graphic overlays and membrane switches --announced on Tuesday, March 12 th that their proud commitment to protecting the earth's environment continues, with the installation of two Levito ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Off-road Experience Comes to the Columbus International Auto Show
Columbus International Auto Show attendees will get to experience the power, capabilities and performance of the award-winning Ram trucks at the new Ram Off-road Experience test track coming to the auto show March 14-17. "We are proud to showcase the most innovative lineup of full-size pickup trucks on the market," sai ... Continue reading
Win an Extreme Driving Experience with Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious 6 and Mobil 1
Mobil 1, the world's leading synthetic motor oil brand, has joined forces with Universal Pictures' Fast & Furious 6 to give one lucky grand-prize winner a trip to Los Angeles for an extreme driving experience at a Southern California stunt driving school*. Fast & Furious 6 hits theaters this Memorial Day weekend. ... Continue reading
Within the framework of the Renault Agreement, the different measures negotiated with the unions have enabled the company to make a certain number of key commitments that will ensure continued activity and employment in France in the future. ... Continue reading
Isuzu Truck Appoints Brand New North London Main Dealership
Leading truck manufacturer Isuzu Truck UK has announced the appointment of a brand new main dealer to cover the key location of North London. ... Continue reading
Ampera To Be Trialled By Police Service Northern Ireland
Vauxhall has handed over a multi awarding-winning Ampera to Police Service Northern Ireland (PSNI) as part of a trial of the revolutionary extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV). ... Continue reading
Bite The 'Bullitt' At International Trophy Sale
Silverstone Auctions is now inviting entries for its International Trophy Sale on Friday 17th May while the first confirmed lot for the auction is a stunning 1968 Ford Mustang Bullitt. ... Continue reading
Strong February Sales For Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover, the UK's leading manufacturer of premium luxury vehicles, sold 26,855 vehicles during February, an increase of 3% versus the same period last year. During the first two months of the year, Jaguar Land Rover sold 61,732 vehicles, up 18%. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Is Germany's Most Attractive Employer
According to the results of a survey of around 13,000 people working in 17 sectors, Volkswagen is Germany's most attractive employer. ... Continue reading
A Thousand Driving Experiences To Be Won For The Easter Break
This Easter, Mercedes-Benz is giving away a thousand incredible Driving Experiences at its Driving Experience Centre at Silverstone Circuit; incredible because they are designed for anyone without a driving licence. ... Continue reading
Mazda6 Celebrity Challenge Drivers Sizzle at Sandown on Day Two of Driver Training
The Mazda6 Celebrity Challenge drivers took to the track on their second day of driver training at Sandown Raceway today with excitement and vigour, despite an on-track temperature reading of above 50 degrees Celsius. ... Continue reading
Audi Suits Up to Reprise its Leading Role in Marvel's Iron Man 3
Audi has joined forces with Disney and Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, LLC for the release of Marvel's Iron Man 3, premiering in Australia on 24 April. ... Continue reading
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