AIAG Survey Results Indicate Need for New Approaches to Improving and Measuring Automotive Quality
The methods for measuring quality in the automotive industry are viewed as outdated and in need of replacement, according to the results of a new study detailed today by AIAG, a not-for-profit, member-supported organization that works with a wide range of global manufacturing companies and service providers to help the ... Continue reading
The 2013 Honda Insight provides a roomy interior, versatile hatchback design, fun-to-drive nature and an award-winning low cost of ownership. The Honda Insight received a 2012 Total Cost of Ownership Award from Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com1, with a key contributor being the 5-door Insight's impressive city/highway/combin ... Continue reading
SAE International to Hold Diesel Engine Technology Academy in Turin, Italy
Diesel engine terminology, functions and emissions controls are just some of the principles and technologies that will be on display at the SAE International Diesel Engine Technology Engineering Academy, Oct. 22-26 at the Politecnico Campus at Lingotto in Turin, Italy. The types of engines that will be addressed includ ... Continue reading
Smithers Rapra's Carbon Black World Brings Together Aditya Birla, Ford, Tauber Oil and More
Smithers Rapra is pleased to announce that Aditya Birla Management Corporation, Notch Consulting, Northcoast Research, CTC International, Makrochem, Tauber Oil, and Sid Richardson Carbon & Energy Co. and more will be presenting at Carbon Black World 2012. This year's conference -- the only North American event bringing ... Continue reading
Meritor Recognizes Professional Truck Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Meritor, Inc. , alongwith the American Trucking Association, is taking this week to honor the professional truck drivers who deliver America's freight. "At Meritor, we want to recognize the more than 3 million truck drivers nationwide who deliver life's essentials," said Tim Bowes, president, Commercial Truck, Meritor. ... Continue reading
Are Car Seats Getting Any Easier to Install?
One decade after LATCH mandate, AAA finds misuse prevails -- Installing a car seat correctly is no easy task. In fact, it is estimated that nearly three out of four car seats are not properly installed. Despite technologies, such as Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH), aimed at simplifying the car seat insta ... Continue reading
The Toyota Creation Station, an experiential vehicle discovery program currently on tour across the country, has added the Boston area to its list of family-fun destinations. The Toyota Creation Station will now arrive at the Life is good Festival in Canton, MA on Sept. 22 nd -- 23rd. The Life is good Festival joins th ... Continue reading
The BMW Group and Local Motors will jointly launch a first-of-its kind ideas competition intended to identify vehicle features and functions that will define the urban driving experience in the year 2025. In a project that will see the BMW Group tap into the global know-how of Local Motors online community of more than ... Continue reading
Joule today announced a strategic partnership with AUDI AG to accelerate the commercialization of its sustainable transportation fuels, Sunflow and Sunflow, for the global ethanol and diesel markets respectively. Derived directly from sunlight and waste carbon dioxide (CO2), these fuels align perfectly with Audi's visi ... Continue reading
Buying American? Toyota Matrix and Avalon Top List for Most North American Content
If buying American made vehicles matters to you, you may want to look at the small print. Shopautoweek.com, a car shopping website bringing the expertise of Autoweek editors to the consumer purchase decision, reports that the two most North American" vehicles are made by a Japanese company. ... Continue reading
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hybrid/electric and hydrogen vehicle technologies, today announced that it will demonstrate its clean, fuel efficient, Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) F-150 pickup truck to nation's leading fleets at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) C ... Continue reading
Slow Down for Safety During the Hustle of Harvest
The hustle of harvest is nearly upon us, and farmers and ranchers across the country will be working at full-speed to get important work done. Harvest undoubtedly requires a speedy execution, which increases the risk of injury for tractor operators. This harvest season, Kubota Tractor Corporation is reminding all tract ... Continue reading
TRW's Integrated Brake Control System Gains Heightened Customer Interest
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is demonstrating its latest innovation in braking -- the Integrated Brake Control (IBC) system - at a customer event in Locke Township today. TRW's IBC is a vacuum independent technology which can simplify the brake system while enhancing performance. Josef Pickenhahn, vice president, Brak ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Earns Spot on 2012 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
Cummins Inc. today announced that it was among a select number of companies on this year's InformationWeek 500, an annual listing of the nation's most innovative users of business technology. The annual list was revealed late last week during an awards ceremony at the exclusive InformationWeek 500 Conference. ... Continue reading
QAD Leads AIAG Discussion with Ford, Chrysler, GM and the Global MMOG/LE Work Group
At the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) Quality Summit, QAD Inc., , leading provider of enterprise business software and services for global manufacturing companies, today announced QAD senior director, automotive vertical, Terry Onica will address best practices for leading Materials Management Operations Guide ... Continue reading
Eaton Supporting Deep Incentive Program for Hybrid Vehicles in California
Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation has aligned with the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to assist California-based fleets wanting to purchase low-emission, fuel efficient medium- and heavy-duty hybrid vehicles. These hybrid vehicles will result in a reduction of green ... Continue reading
Car Care Council Announces Fall Airing Dates For Car Care Clips
As part of its web video series, the non-profit Car Care Council will be releasing four new segments of its award-winning consumer video, "Auto Service and Repair: What to Expect," to the council's YouTube channel, Facebook page and Twitter feed every two weeks at 9:30 a.m. EDT, starting Tuesday, Sept 25. The videos wi ... Continue reading
NHRA Pro Mod - Charlotte Unkind To Coughlin
CHARLOTTE Sep. 17, 2012: Now that the NHRA's version of the playoffs, the Countdown, has begun for Pro Stock, no round of racing â qualifying or eliminations â can be squandered. Jeg Coughlin Jr., driver of the JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger, admitted that his team never got the ball rolling during the weekend ... Continue reading
IndyCar - RHR Wins 2012 Championship
FONTANA, Sep. 16, 2012: The IZOD IndyCar Series championship was Will Power's to lose entering the MAVTV 500 INDYCAR World Championships at Auto Club Speedway. After Lap 55, it became Ryan Hunter-Reay's to win. For the third consecutive year, contact in the season finale altered the title aspirations of the Aussie. The ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Final Results Fontana
Results Saturday of the MAVTV 500 IZOD IndyCar Series event on the 2 mile Auto Club Speedway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): <p> 1. (5) Ed Carpenter, Dallara-Chevy, 250, Running<br> 2. (9) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 250, Runn ... Continue reading
WEC - Dalziel Wins Brazilian Round
Sao Paulo, Sep. 16, 2012: Ryan Dalziel produced a flawless drive to help Starworks Motorsport to a stunning win in Brazil and extend their lead in the FIA World Endurance Championship LMP2 class. The Scot was inspired by being at the home track of his motor racing idol, Ayrton Senna, and was determined to follow in his ... Continue reading
Honda (UK) Boosts Its Corporate Sales Team
Honda (UK) has boosted its Corporate Sales team with two new appointments. ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Corporation Concludes Following The Sartre Project
The SARTRE (Safe Road Trains for the Environment) project, involving seven European partners, has been successfully finalised during 2012. ... Continue reading
New Generation i30 Three-Door To Debut At 2012 Paris Motor Show
Ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, the New Generation i30 three-door has today been revealed. ... Continue reading
Setting A New Pace For Mini: The All-New Mini Paceman
A sporty new exterior design, lowered suspension for a dynamic ride and an exciting reinterpretation of the familiar interior - feast your eyes on the all-new MINI Paceman, set for UK launch in March 2013. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Motors Adam Exhibited At London Fashion Week
Fred Butler, Louise Gray and James Small display their very own ADAM designs outside the home of Vauxhall Fashion Scout, Freemasons' Hall, Covent Garden from Friday 14th to Tuesday 18th September 2012. ... Continue reading
New Entry-Level Models Broaden Volkswagen Beetle's Appeal
Volkswagen has today added two more engine derivatives to the Beetle line-up, thus completing the range and not only lowering the entry-level price by over £1,400, but also reducing the entry-level carbon dioxide emissions value. ... Continue reading
SQ5 TDI Audi Exclusive Concept Heads For Paris Show
With 313PS and 39mpg, the Audi SQ5 TDI is the new top model in the Q5 model series and also the first S model in the history of Audi with a diesel engine ... Continue reading
Smart Fortwo Goes Skate-Of-The-Art
Smart launches its latest viral campaign today, debuting a slick, ground-breaking, action-packed sequence featuring the world's first-ever tandem skateboard. ... Continue reading
BBR Announces 'Super 180' Upgrade For Mazda MX-5 2.0i Models
Legendary Mazda performance tuner BBR is pleased to announce an exciting engine tuning package for 2005 onwards MX-5 Mk3 / 3.5 models. ... Continue reading
Classic Renaults Restored For Revival Competition
The winner of a vintage car restoration project featuring two Renault classics is set to be announced at the Goodwood Revival meeting in West Sussex this weekend. ... Continue reading
An amazing array of garagenalia and associated Route 66-style memorabilia accumulated over a 40-year period by a Melbourne collector is going under the hammer at Shannons in Melbourne on Sunday October 14. ... Continue reading
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