Wednesday, September 18, 2013

AAA to host CarFit Event for Area Seniors

AAA to Host CarFit Event for Area Seniors AAA East Central will host a free safety event for mature drivers Thursday, September 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the AAA office at 321 Whittington Parkway, Louisville. CarFit is a national program developed by AAA, AARP and the American Occupational Therapy Association and is ... Continue reading

New Targeted Pay-Per-Click Marketplace for Online Automotive Advertisers

Helps Auto Manufacturers Reach Highly Targeted Car Buyers IRVINE, Calif. & MIAMI September 18, 2013; Autobytel Inc.today announced it has invested $2.5 million in cash to help build, launch and grow AutoWeb, Inc.'s pay-per-click (PPC), auction-driven automotive advertising marketplace, which is scheduled to go live in ... Continue reading

Ford adds 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine to a new 'special service police' sedan model

Vehicle’s special service police designation designed to meet the needs of detectives, administrators, campus police and law enforcement agencies looking to maximize fuel efficiency EPA fuel economy certification expected in December At the request of law enforcement agencies looking to reduce fuel costs, Ford is ... Continue reading

Ford's intellectual property guru wins top honors

Dearborn, Mich. Ford’s intellectual property guru wins top honors Bill Coughlin, CEO of Ford Global Technologies, has earned the prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award from Automation Alley, a Troy, Mich.-based technology business association. Coughlin, who is responsible for protecting and leveraging intellec ... Continue reading

How to get the most out of Chevrolet's all-new, all-electric mini-car

Car reviewers describe the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV as “fun,” “spunky” and a “hoot to drive.” With 130hp and 400 lb-ft of instant torque, the all-electric mini-car can go from 0 to 60 in less than 7.6 seconds. “Spark EV is the new benchmark for electric cars aimed at urban driv ... Continue reading

All-New Chevrolet Stingray Coupes Rolling out of Bowling Green Plant

Chevrolet today began shipping the all-new 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe to dealers. “It’s an amazing sight to see the transporters filled with Stingrays heading to customers in all corners of the country,” said Dave Tatman, plant manager of General Motors’ Bowling Green Assembly plant. “The pri ... Continue reading

Ryder to Be Premier Sponsor of Automotive Logistics Global Conference

-Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced it will be the premier sponsor of the 14th annual Automotive Logistics Global Conference, taking place September 24-26, 2013, at the MGM Grand in Detroit, Mich. On Wednesday, September 25, Jeff Kosloski, R ... Continue reading

Innovative technology is making it easier to find and pay for parking

The Global Parking Association Leaders (GPALs) Summit, a group comprised of parking associations around the world, recently surveyed parking professionals from 21 countries. The results were revealed last week at the European Parking Association (EPA) Congress in Dublin, Ireland. “This is the first time parking as ... Continue reading

Renault-Nissan & AVTOVAZ Create Common Purchasing Organization in Russia

Jointly-owned organization to oversee a defined scope of purchasing activities for Renault, Nissan and AVTOVAZ in Russia Will allow partners to generate significant savings thanks to increased volumes and better pricing with suppliers Will strengthen global quality and competitiveness of LADA, AVTOVAZ's iconic brand Th ... Continue reading

"Auto Mamas" Celebrate as Chrysler Group Named to Working Mother Magazine's Best Companies List for 2013

14th time Company is included on well-recognized list Company outscored hundreds of applicants on support of women's issues and advancement, flexible work arrangements, parental leave and overall culture Recognition validates Chrysler Group's commitment to diversity and work-life balance Chrysler Group LLC today was re ... Continue reading

GKN Driveline Expands In Mexico

GKN Driveline continues its commitment to development in Mexico with the expansion of a key manufacturing plant in Villagran.GKN Chief Executive Nigel Stein and GKN Automotive CEO Andy Reynolds Smith led inauguration ceremonies for the expanded facility which supports new business "wins" and expected future growth in t ... Continue reading

2007 BMW 335i Coupe Review

Like the sedan, the ’07 coupe represents an evolutionary design and engineering update on an attractive and competent predecessor. ... Continue reading

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT - Heels on Wheels Review

2013 Hyundai Elantra GT - Heels on Wheels Review ... Continue reading

EcoDual Unveils MAX/SR 2.0 Dual Fuel System and Two-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty

EcoDual, Inc., the leading provider of dual fuel systems for heavy-duty, Class 8 trucks, today announced Version 2.0 of its flagship platform, the MAX/SR Dual Fuel System and a new two-year unlimited mileage warranty. MAX/SR™ 2.0 features a breakthrough in natural gas substitution rates with industry-specific enha ... Continue reading

Goodyear Deploys Blimps to Say "It Can Wait"

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that its fleet of blimps will exclusively carry messaging on Sept. 19 devoted to It Can Wait, a national education and awareness campaign encouraging people never to text while driving. The exclusive run will coincide with the It Can Wait movement's Drive 4 Pledges Day ... Continue reading

Beetles and Bugs: VW to deliver keynote at BLE 2013

Brand Licensing Europe 2013, the Advanstar organized exhibition, has announced that its second keynote address will be given by Volkswagen. Ever dreamt of heading West in a Camper-Van? Does a VW Beetle make you smile? With its iconic vehicles, romantic associations about travel and a winning ad campaign, VW has evolved ... Continue reading

We Save Lives Responsible Driving Initiative--Teens and Moms Partner Together

Candace Lightner discovered an article in a Florida periodical in July 2013, covering Teens Against Drunk Driving's Victim Impact Fund, and decided to call Mr. Piecuch, the Founder and President of T.A.D.D., for more information on T.A.D.D.'S program. Saying "what a wonderful program" during her discussion with Mr. Pie ... Continue reading

City Of London Corporation Takes The Lead With Nissan e-NV200 Trial

The City of London Corporation has completed a successful trial of the 100% electric Nissan e-NV200 van as part of efforts to meet the highest levels of environmental responsibility across all areas of its operations. ... Continue reading

LA Auto Show Adds Third Press Day Focused on Rapidly Expanding Connected Car Industry

Global Technology Announcements To Be Revealed At LA Auto Show's Connected Car Expo November 19 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show) announced today that Audi, Ford, Sprint and others will lead LA Auto Show Press Days with significant auto technology announcements on Nov. 19 during the show's Connected Car Expo ... Continue reading

Powertrain Products Reports On Problems With Ford 5.4 Truck Engines

Powertrain Products Inc., a national distributor of rebuilt automotive engines, reports on an alarming trend in Ford 2004-2010 trucks, equipped with 5.4, 3 valve engines, failing before their projected lifespan is up. According to the company's CEO, Eddie Symonds, "Over the last 4-5 years, we've received hundreds of re ... Continue reading

Winnebago Industries Ranked as 65 in Top 100 In Fortune Magazine's 2013 Fastest-Growing Companies

Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading U.S. manufacturer of recreation vehicles, has been listed as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Fastest Growing Companies" in the September 16, 2013 issue. Listed at number 65, out of 100, Winnebago Industries is in good company with well-known names throughout a wide variety of other ... Continue reading

The Grand Prize Winner of the "Open Road Challenge" Contest Will Receive a 2014 Fiat 500L

Founder and Lead photographers from the #JJ community take a Photographic Road Trip from Chicago to New York in a Fiat 500L for the "Open Road Challenge" contest To enter the Open Road Challenge contest participants should follow @joshjohnson on Instagram and submit their photos for the daily photo challenges The Grand ... Continue reading

El Cajon Police Department Rescues an At-Risk Missing Person Using License Plate Recognition Data

Vigilant Solutions announces today that El Cajon Police Department used its online investigative tools and historical license plate recognition (LPR) data to locate and rescue an at-risk missing person. Chief Jim Redman of El Cajon Police Department states, "A 58-year-old man was reported missing to our department. He ... Continue reading

Clio Renaultsport 200 Cup Triumphs At What car? Used Car Of The Year Awards

The Clio Renaultsport 200 Cup was today named best Fun Car in the What Car? Used Car of the Year awards. ... Continue reading

Alfa Romeo 4C Details Announced

Designed, engineered and built as a pure driving machine, the all-new Alfa Romeo 4C is an uncompromised thoroughbred that marks the return to the world of lightweight sports coupés for the Alfa Romeo brand. ... Continue reading

Hankook Tire Opens 7th Global Production Plant in Indonesia

Hankook Tire, the leading and one of the fastest growing tyre companies in the world, yesterday held the official opening ceremony for its seventh global plant in Indonesia. ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Sales Academy Training Program Success

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) recently completed the first part of the 2013 Sales Academy Program, offering a unique experience for all Mitsubishi salespeople to develop and acquire nationally recognised skills. ... Continue reading

Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific Round 6 Malaysia

The sixth round of the Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific took place once again at Sepang International circuit. ... Continue reading

Unique Aston Martin DBR2 'Tribute' in Shannons Melbourne Auction

A carefully executed 'Tribute' to one of the rarest and most significant Aston Martin sports racing cars ever built is one of the highlights of Shannons Melbourne Spring Classic Auction on September 23. ... Continue reading

Narva's Off-Road Racing's Mick Magher Shines at the Pines

Narva Racing's Mick Magher and Daniel Hose capped off the 2013 ARB Australian Off-Road Racing series in style, taking victory in the Extreme 4WD Class at the Teagle Excavations ARB Pines Enduro held at Millicent, South Australia on the weekend. ... Continue reading