Toyota's Takeshi Uchiyamada At Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Monday, September 30, 2013 Takeshi Uchiyamada, Chairman, Toyota Motor Corporation Thank you for your introduction, David. I really appreciate this opportunity. Iâll bet that you and many other people here this morning think that all Japanese executives do is work, work, work. So I ... Continue reading
hope all is well. I am sending, separately the front cover of my book which is at the printers, please use it. Hope to see you at the LA auto show if not before, kindest regards,a. Yes, folks after several months of 18 hour days and nights my book : Frankly Frankl- life, luck, love and automobiles will be available by ... Continue reading
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum New Audio Tour Phone App
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, New York Bureau The Auto Channel (SimeonePhoneApp.jpg) The Simeone Museum now has a mobile phone app that features over four hours of audio about the cars and exhibits in the collection. Dr. Fred Simeone narrates the tour, which includes fascinating details about the history and the signi ... Continue reading
BMW Price Increase For North American Buyers
modest inflationary price increase for some Model Year (MY) 2013 and 2014 vehicles, effective October 1, 2013. The Destination and Handling fee for all models is $925 and is included in the following list for current and new prices. Model Current MSRP MY 2013 MSRP, Effective October 1st. 2013 Increase (Decrease)128i Co ... Continue reading
-ABI Research forecasts that the global market for Front Collision Warning Systems (FCWS) and Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS) will increase from 6.6 million units at the end of 2012 to 140.1 million units by the end of 2020. âRadar sensors work in all weather conditions, but until now have been confined to f ... Continue reading
Seattle Transit Agency Drives Down Electric Path with BAE Systems’ HybriDrive Series-E
King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Washington has selected BAE Systemsâ HybriDrive Series-E electric drive system to power 120 New Flyer Xcelsior⢠buses. This is the largest order to date of the HybriDrive Series-E propulsion system, which enables electric drive modes to eliminate emissions from the vehicl ... Continue reading
Governor Tom Corbett announced today that Axalta Coating Systems, LLC will relocate its global and North American headquarters to southeastern Pennsylvania, committing to creating 332 high-paying jobs. "My administration is working every day to bring new jobs to Pennsylvania â today we celebrate 332 new jobs comin ... Continue reading
Faurecia, North America's fifth-largest automotive supplier, today demonstrated its support for National Manufacturing Day (#MFGday) by becoming a sponsor of the Oct. 4 event. National Manufacturing Day is the outcome of a movement among U.S. manufacturers dedicated to overcoming America's skilled labor gap, which now ... Continue reading
Live Webcast For NASTF General Meeting
The entire NASTF Fall 2013 General Meeting will be webcast live, Wednesday, November 6, from Las Vegas on the NASTF website at www.nastf.org. The broadcast, provided by Motor Age Magazine, will begin at 1pm Pacific time (4pm ET) and will conclude at 4:30pm Pacific (7:30pm ET). No registration will be required and the w ... Continue reading
2012 Hertz Sustainability Report Shows Greener Fleet and Operations
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, today published its 2012 Sustainability Report as part of its Living Journey strategy. The report highlights results and achievements of the company's integration of sustainability best practices across its global operations, positioning Hertz as ... Continue reading
Pedal/Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Expands North Carolina Manufacturing, Opens West Coast Facility
Organic Transit, manufacturer of the ELFpedal/electric vehicle, is moving to a larger facility in Durham and opening a West Coast manufacturing center in San Jose. ... Continue reading
Guaranty RV Super Centers Expands with New Travel Center
Guaranty RV Super Centers, one of the nation's largest RV dealerships, has expanded its Junction City, Ore. facilities to offer the Guaranty RV Travel Center, which is unlike any other travel center currently found in the United States. The travel center, located at 93668 Hwy. 99 S, Junction City, Ore., is a convenient ... Continue reading
Leading Online Driver Training Provider, I Drive Safely, Adds Tony Gentile to Executive Team
I Drive Safely, the nation's leading provider of driver education and training, announced today the addition of Tony Gentile to the newly created role of chief product officer, as I Drive Safely looks to expand its industry-leading training programs into new platforms and markets. Gentile will lead I Drive Safely's ful ... Continue reading
Refreshed 2014 Hyundai Tucson Ups Fun And Value Quotients
Standard Gasoline Direct Injection Technology and Standard SACHS Amplitude Selective Damping Improve Driving Performance for All COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2013 -- The Hyundai Tucson, known for its combination of style and function, adds even more value in 2014 with advanced 2.0-liter Nu and 2.4-liter Theta II Gasolin ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Spark EV will be first with SAE combo connector option in late December
The SAE International DC âComboâ Fast Charge station installation at the Fashion Valley Mall here is a milestone for plug-in electric vehicles â the first public installation in the U.S. of an industry-coordinated standard for fast charging of plug-in electric vehicles. The Chevrolet Spark EV, availab ... Continue reading
New level of luxury for GM's Cadillac Escalade
The 2015 Escalade will advance to a higher level in all aspects, but the greatest changes to Cadillacâs flagship SUV are on the inside. The all-new interior combines luxurious handcrafted elements with state-of-the-art advanced technology. The new design takes advantage of Cadillacâs cut-and-sew interior c ... Continue reading
The Fuel Rewards Network Program Announces First Winners in its 'Fuel for a Year Sweepstakes'
Continuing its pledge to save Americans $1 billion on fuel, the Fuel Rewards Network⢠(FRN) program is giving its members the chance to win up to $2,560 in free fuel, every month from July 2013 to the end of the year. ... Continue reading
What Happens on Instragram Could Win You a Trip to Vegas, Courtesy of Autobytel
Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping automotive consumers and dealers connect online, today announced the launch of its âTake Me to Vegasâ photo contest in search of the most popular photo of the hottest car. The grand prize is a trip for two to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) t ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States manufacturer of recreation vehicles, announced it has selected New York-based licensing agency, Brandgenuity, as its exclusive licensing agent of record. Brandgenuity will help the iconic outdoor adventure brand extend into new categories, including camping gear, app ... Continue reading
GENIVI Alliance to Host First Completely Open Automotive Forum
First Public Industry Conference to Focus on Use of Open Architecture in Automotive Beyond Infotainment ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan: Light Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market Underpenetrated in Europe
Recurring revenue streams and new service offerings however will trigger opportunities for market growth The European light commercial vehicle (LCV) telematics market is largely untapped. Overall penetration of telematics in the 29 million LCVs in operation in Europe is just 6.2 per cent, which presents immense opportu ... Continue reading
CarCharging Partners with Parking Concepts to Offer Electric Vehicle Charging Services
Electric Car Charging Service Provider Further Expands Workplace Charging in Northern California Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced a new partnership with Parking Concepts, Inc. ("Parking Concepts"), a parking ga ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces Highest Quarterly Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales since Q3 2007
Third Quarter Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 76,743, Up 13% over Third Quarter 2012 -- Total retail new vehicle unit sales in September 2013 were 20,758 (As announced in the August sales release this year, Labor Day weekend was reported in August sales versus September in 2012.) ... Continue reading
Hyundai To Replace Cigarette Lighter Sockets With USB Ports
Hyundai To Replace Cigarette Lighter Sockets With USB Ports ... Continue reading
Customer Offers From Kia For Q4 2013
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd has confirmed its range of competitive offers for the final quarter of 2013 which include one year's insurance for £99, low rate finance deals and customer savings of up to £3,000. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces First Europe-Based Product Director
Infiniti's new-model offensive is changing up a gear with the announcement of a new Europe-based product chief, the company's first. ... Continue reading
McLaren GT Reveals More Details About The Track-Bred 12C GT Sprint
Following its global debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, McLaren GT has now confirmed the 12C GT Sprint will be priced at GBP £195,000. ... Continue reading
Bratislava Is Volkswagen's Safest Plant
The 2012 Occupational Safety Trophy was presented to the best plants and organisation units in the Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brands at Volkswagen's Bratislava plant yesterday. ... Continue reading
Jaguar C-X75 Prototype Makes Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show Debut With Jaguar Classic Parts
The Jaguar C-X75, the prototype state-of-art hybrid supercar, will make its Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show debut, as the centrepiece of the Jaguar Classic Parts stand. ... Continue reading
Renault Retail Group Appoints Michal Kalina As Managing Director
Renault Retail Group has appointed Michal Kalina as its new Managing Director effective from September 2013 replacing Len Curran who has been appointed Managing Director for its European region. ... Continue reading
Kia to be Presenting Sponsor of inaugural YouTube Music Awards
Kia Motors Corporation (KMC) today announced it will be the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the first-ever YouTube Music Awards - an unprecedented digital music entertainment event, which will globally immerse YouTube viewers in concerts around the world. ... Continue reading
Honda Introduces Capped Price with Adaptive Servicing
Honda Australia's new Capped Price with Adaptive servicing program will be rolled out nationally in all Honda dealerships from 1 October 2013. ... Continue reading
Audi announces 'Land of quattro' Campaign Winner
Audi Australia Pty Ltd has announced the winner of its successful, interactive 2013 brand campaign, Australia. Land of quattro. ... Continue reading
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