HondaJet Program Update - NBAA 2013
LAS VEGAS - Oct. 21, 2013 - Honda Aircraft Company announced achievements and significant milestones in the development of the HondaJet, the world's most advanced light jet, at the 2013 National Business Aviation Association's Business Aviation (NBAA) Convention and Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nev. The HondaJet flight tes ... Continue reading
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) today released the 2014 edition of Five Technology Trends to Watch, an annual publication that examines five prominent technology trends that will influence the consumer electronics (CE) industry in the years ahead. The publication was released today during a panel discussion ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America Honors Veterans Who Are Also Truck Drivers with Free Meals on Veterans Day
TravelCenters of America LLC (TravelCenters), operator of TA and Petro Stopping Centers branded travel centers, invites all truck drivers who are also veterans of the United States armed services to enjoy a complimentary meal on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, at any participating TA and Petro sit-down restaurant ... Continue reading
One of the U.S. Armyâs top priorities is ensuring the right information is available in any environment down to the lowest tactical level on the battlefield. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation , is demonstrating its C4 and systems integration capabilities to connect soldiers to the network on its M ... Continue reading
HELLA Launches Nickel-Zinc Product Evaluation for 48V Mild Hybrid Vehicles
PowerGenix, the leading developer of high performance Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, today announced that it has signed a product evaluation contract with HELLA, a direct (tier 1) supplier to major automotive manufacturers worldwide. HELLA will conduct real-world vehicle tests to evaluate Nickel-Zincâs ability in m ... Continue reading
Aziatix Partner with Toyota for Exclusive 2014 Corolla Launch Event Wednesday October 23
Aziatix have linked up with Toyota for a very special 2014 Corolla launch event on the evening of Wednesday, October 23 at SmogShoppe in Los Angeles, CA beginning at 7pm. The leading automobile manufacturer specifically tapped the Asian American pop phenomenon to be the face of its latest 2014 Corolla campaign as the f ... Continue reading
AllGo Systems Announces Android Automotive IVI System Solution with 4 Second Boot up Time
As part of its Android based In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) solutions portfolio, AllGo Systems today announced their Android boot up optimizations to achieve 4 seconds start up time for full system availability of Android Jelly Bean, which is a critical requirement for Automotive implementation. In addition to fast boot ... Continue reading
GE Capital Fleet Services Launches On-site and Mobile Maintenance Support for its Truck Customers
GE Capital Fleet Services today announced an agreement with Amerit Fleet Solutions, the leading U.S. provider of contract vehicle maintenance, to provide truck and specialty equipment fleets with two new, nationwide offerings through GEâs TruckVantage fleet management service: on-site and mobile maintenance. ... Continue reading
IDC Manufacturing Insights Launches Connected Vehicle Consumer Survey
IDC Manufacturing Insights today launched a new Connected Vehicle survey to gauge consumer preferences in vehicle connectivity, safety, and privacy and to shed light on gaps in current development efforts. According to Sheila Brennan, Connected Vehicle Strategies Program Manager at IDC Manufacturing Insights, "Since th ... Continue reading
ATA Thanks Outreach Program Sponsors
Today, American Trucking Associations thanked the sponsors of its image and outreach programs: Share the Road, America's Road Team and Interstate One, the federation's image show truck. "We at ATA are immensely grateful for the support our programs receive from our allied community," said ATA President and CEO Bill Gra ... Continue reading
Enterprise Car Sales Launches First-Ever Television Commercial
Enterprise Car Sales, a service of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, will today debut its first-ever television commercial as part of a broader campaign highlighting the Enterprise brand as a total transportation solution. The commercial focuses on the ease of a negotiation-free used car-buying experience, a strategy Enterprise p ... Continue reading
Kiekert, Supplier of Automotive Lock Systems, is Expanding Its Operations In Southeastern Michigan
Kiekert AG, the world's leading supplier of automotive lock systems and components, is investing $2 million to expand its U.S. headquarters and production facilities in Michigan. Employment at the company's 50,000 square-foot plant, in the Detroit suburb of Wixom, is expected to increase significantly. Today, the major ... Continue reading
ADEPT Driver, a California company that develops proven crash reduction programs, observed National Teen Driver Safety Week by launching its sponsorship of a new California State PTA Member Perk, which will offer discounts on teenSMART to California State PTA members. In recognition of the critical role parents and gua ... Continue reading
Buy Gas Online? Why Not? Rexoco.com Gasoline Auction In Denver
DENVER October 21, 2013; NACsOnline reported that Rexoco.com an online auction concept allows Colorado motorists to bid for their fill-ups. The gasoline auction site allows drivers to bid online for gas at about 20 gasoline stations in the Denver metro area. According to a press release, Rexoco.com, which launched in 2 ... Continue reading
Mzada SlyActive Mekes Improvements to the Engine, Transmission, Body and Chassis
Mazda introduced their line of SkyActiv technologies back in 2011, and in the last two years the technology has been vastly improved. SkyActiv technology continues to be implemented in the engine, transmission, body and chassis of new models which helps to increase overall safety, performance and fuel efficiency. It's ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. , one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, announced two major initiatives today. Sonic has been investing in changing its dealership level culture and investing significantly in the development of a revolutionary shopping and buying customer experience for its dealerships. The roll-out ... Continue reading
Survey Finds Third-Party Logistics CEOs Project Growth Amidst Slow Economy
Today, the 20th Annual Survey of Third-Party Logistics Provider CEOs, sponsored by Penske Logistics, revealed that despite a slow economy, North American CEOs have their sights set on growth, expecting their companies to increase revenues by an average of 14.6 percent over the next three years. This year, 3PL CEOs, sur ... Continue reading
Almost 1 in 5 Samples of Bulk Motor Oil Failed to Meet Minimum Standards
The American Petroleum Institute (API) has evaluated results from its annual motor oil testing program and determined that almost 1 in 5 samples of bulk motor oil purchased from the marketplace in each of the last five years have failed to meet API motor oil performance standards. "API has launched a new phase in its M ... Continue reading
INFICON Leak Detection Systems Featured At Automotive Testing Expo
INFICON, a global supplier of leak detection equipment and systems for the automotive industry, will feature live demonstrations of its latest leak detection systems with a turbocharged Saab engine at this year's Automotive Testing Expo at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Visitors will be able to see first-ha ... Continue reading
Thousands of entries narrowed to ten as part of Hyundai's 30th Anniversary celebration Canadians have shared their love for their Hyundai vehicles, and now it's time to pick the best story. From coast-to-coast, Hyundai vehicles have become engrained into the lives of their owners, and an online contest organized by Hyu ... Continue reading
As Teen Driver Safety Week kicks off (October 20-26, 2013), AAA Michigan reminds parents of the critical role they play to ensure their teen receives supervised driving practice that prepares them for all driving challenges. AAA recommends parents practice these five challenging driving scenarios with their teen during ... Continue reading
Success in Key Markets Secures Continued Growth for Bentley
Bentley Motors has built on its successful performance for the first half of 2013, after announcing that global customer deliveries to the end of September have grown by nine per cent (6,516 cars) against the same period in 2012 (5,969 cars). ... Continue reading
Nissan to Lead Rapid Charge Network Project
Nissan is leading a consortium which aims to establish a network of rapid chargers for electric vehicles running the full length and breadth of the United Kingdom and Ireland. When complete, a total of 74 rapid chargers will have been installed, covering more than 1,100kms of major trunk routes and providing EV-friendl ... Continue reading
Opel Strengthens Its Position in Russia
The General Motors (GM) business in Russia will be integrated into GM Europe, the European group of GM, effective January 1st, 2014. So far the business in Russia is run by GM International Operations (GMIO) based in Shanghai. It is an important step to strengthen the position of Opel on the Russian market. ... Continue reading
Innovative Technologies in the Volkswagen Golf and Golf Estate
Internet in the Golf: "Car-Net" mobile online services can now be ordered as an option in the Golf and Golf Estate. Traffic information obtained via the Internet makes it possible to compute alternative routes in real time. Google Street View and Google Earth also give drivers better visual orientation. The Golf Estate ... Continue reading
Limited-Edition Renault Scénic Lounge: For Refined Family Journeys
The new, limited-edition 'Lounge' version of Renault Scénic and Renault Grand Scénic delivers the very best in travelling comfort and enjoyment for all the family. ... Continue reading
'Little ADAM': Opel Bright Spark Brings the Thunderbolt into the Playroom
The Opel ADAM now also for kids: Opel's Lifestyle and individualization champion extends its offer with the 'Little ADAM', an enchanting miniature edition that is called to race in playrooms and cruise in urban playgrounds. The Opel 'Little ADAM' is a real eye-catcher that authentically reflects the looks of its full-s ... Continue reading
koda Model Range More Attractive than Ever
With completely new and redesigned models, fantastic special editions and additional features for the current model range, KODA is really picking up the pace before the end of 2013. The new KODA Rapid Spaceback is currently being launched onto the markets and orders are being placed for the revised Yeti, which will ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks: First Unimog Featuring Euro VI is Delivered to Customer
The first Unimog featuring Euro VI technology has now been handed over at the production plant in Wörth am Rhein to its new owner from Winsen/Aller. The vehicle is a Unimog U 423, finished in municipal orange and equipped with a 170 kW (231 hp) engine, which is now all set to be put to work by Rosinsky Dienstleistungs ... Continue reading
Fiat's 'Methane Programme' Wins the 'Ecobest 2013' Award
The Fiat Group has been the leading European original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for methane-fuelled vehicles for more than 15 years: more than 560,000 units sold, comprising Natural Power cars and commercial vehicles. ... Continue reading
Start of Production for New Audi A3 Cabriolet
Starting signal for series production of the new Audi A3 Cabriolet: With this new compact four-seater, Audi Hungaria is producing another model completely in Gyor as of 17th October. The A3 Cabriolet is distinctive already with its flowing lines and fabric soft-top. It is also at the pinnacle of its segment in technica ... Continue reading
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