Hertz Local Edition Expands Throughout the US
The Hertz Corporation continues the expansion into the neighborhood market with the opening of 125 Hertz Local Edition locations in 33 states (listed below). The openings are part of a Company-wide strategy to accelerate expansion in the off airport, neighborhood car rental market servicing the replacement, leisure and ... Continue reading
BestParking Releases Parking App for Pioneer Advanced App Mode In-Dash Receivers
BestParking.com today announced a version of the BestParking app that is compatible with Pioneer's Advanced App Mode in-dash receivers, including AppRadio, AVIC-Z140BH, AVIC-X940BT and AVH-P8400BH. Pioneer AppRadio users can now directly access BestParking's app from the convenience of their in-vehicle display to quick ... Continue reading
Ford, Zipcar "Students with Drive" Grant Program Awards $300,000 to Student Organizations
Ford Motor Company and Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car-sharing network, today announced the culmination of the first year of the "Students with Drive" grant program, which donated a total of $300,000 to student organizations on university campuses throughout the United States. Today, in an event at the Universit ... Continue reading
Timken Breaks Ground on $225 Million Expansion At Its Faircrest Steel Plant in Ohio
Officials of The Timken Company were joined today by Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Sen. Rob Portman, Rep. Jim Renacci, Rep. Bob Gibbs, state Rep. William Batchelder and other state and local political leaders to mark the start of work on a $225 million expansion of the Faircrest Steel Plant in Stark County, Ohio. The investme ... Continue reading
Production of Hybrid 2013 Acura ILX Begins at Indiana Plant
Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN), celebrated the start of mass production of the all-new 2013 Acura ILX today. The first ILX, built exclusively in Indiana, rolled off the assembly line at 10:30 a.m. ET and was greeted by Honda associates, community partners and elected officials, who gathered to mark its laun ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Senior Management Appointments
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) has announced two key changes within its senior management team, both at corporate headquarters in Montvale, NJ. M. Bart Herring: General Manager, Product Management Effective immediately, M. Bart Herring has been appointed general manager, product management, replacing Bernie Glaser, who was ... Continue reading
BYD Technologies Dazzle at Beijing Auto Show
Today, BYD unveiled two new exciting models F3 Plus" and the Dual Mode Qin" at 2012 Beijing International Auto Show. This year's Auto show theme was Innovate and Excel" and BYD did both displaying 3 new break-through technologies in their new vehicles. ... Continue reading
$20 Million Available for Clean Diesel Projects
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing harmful pollution from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality and Americans' health. In addition to these gran ... Continue reading
Car Accessories Startup mAuto Store Announces Exclusive Line of Car Sun Shades In United States
Online retailer of car accessories mAuto Store releases its brand new line of exciting Eyes Sun Shades. Product has customers lining up around the virtual corner for a piece of the action before the official launch date. mAuto Store has announced the release of its captivating Car Sun Shades video. An entire video abou ... Continue reading
Standardization Roadmap for U.S. Electric Vehicle Deployment Released
ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Facilitates the Safe, Mass Rollout of EVs and Charging Infrastructure to Help Enable EV Penetration of the Consumer Market -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) announced today the release of a Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles -- Version 1.0 , developed ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Leviton as Preferred Electric Vehicle Charging Solution
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that Leviton Manufacturing Company, the global leader in connectivity solutions, has been selected as Honda's preferred Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment provider for customer and dealer EV charging. "As leaders in the fields of advanced technology for mobility and energy ... Continue reading
Intertek Readies for Pending Legislation with Flexpoint's Technology
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. announced the receipt of an endorsement of their Patented Bend Sensor Technology from Intertek Industrial Corp. Brad Elliott, Sales Manager at Intertek Industrial Corp. of Jacksonville Florida stated, "Intertek uses Flexpoint Technology in their Protek Passenger Awareness System. The tech ... Continue reading
The Jeep Brand and USA Basketball Announce Partnership
Jeep Wrangler named 'Official Vehicle of USA Basketball' USA Basketball Finalist and 2008 USA Basketball Team Member, Chris Paul, serves as Jeep-USA Basketball spokesman Jeep brand launches 'Power Within' fully-comprehensive advertising and marketing campaign dedicated to partnership; consumer and charitable events pla ... Continue reading
Quantum Receives New Orders for Natural Gas Heavy Duty Truck Fuel Storage Systems
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it has received a new purchase order from a leading natural gas vehicle system integrator for supplying its industry-leading, ultra-lightweight high capacity carbon ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - GP Of Bahrain - Post-Race Comments
Bahrain, Apr. 22, 2012: Mercedesâ Nico Rosberg on his clashes with McLarenâs Lewis Hamilton and Ferrariâs Fernando Alonso; Williamsâ Bruno Senna and Pastor Maldonado on their double DNF; McLarenâs Jenson Button on his late retirement; Ferrariâs Felipe Massa on scoring his first points of 2 ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Vettel Wins Bahrain, Raikkonen P2
<b>From Sky Sports F1</b> <p> Bahrain, Apr. 22, 2012: In keeping with the sensational and unpredictable start to the new campaign, Vettel nearest challenge came not from the McLarens, or even last week's winner Nico Rosberg, but the two Lotus drivers of first Romain Grosjean and then Raikkonen as the rebranded Enstone ... Continue reading
FIA GP2 - DAMS Racer Dominates Action Packed Feature Race At Bahrain
Bahrain, Apr. 22, 2012: Davide Valsecchi has once again proved his speed and skills at the Bahrain International Circuit: the DAMS ace dominated todayâs feature race from start to finish in spite of a safety car period around mid-race. Valsecchi crossed the finish line 7.7s ahead of Luiz Razia. Esteban Gutiérre ... Continue reading
FIA GP3 - Status Grand Prix Sign Alice Powell
Silverstone, APR 22, 2012: Rising British female racer Alice Powell has signed to join Status Grand Prix for her graduation to the GP3 Series in 2012 The 19-year-old is moving up to the Formula One⢠support series after three seasons racing in the UK in the Formula Renault 2.0 category in conjunction with Manor Co ... Continue reading
Autonet Mobile Partners with Bosch to Deliver Industry's First App Platform for Cars
Autonet Mobile, an application and connectivity platform for vehicles, today announced a strategic partnership with Bosch's Car Multimedia Division to manufacture its IP-based telematics control unit (TCU). Autonet Mobile's automotive-grade device is built to be factory-installed and to access the vehicle's CAN Bus t ... Continue reading
Jeep Introduces New Limited-edition Wrangler Unlimited Altitude
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude edition to arrive in Jeep showrooms next month Altitude model is newest special-edition Wrangler created in response to Jeep enthusiasts looking for factory-customized vehicles New Wrangler Unlimited Altitude follows last month's introduction of Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot ... Continue reading
Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance With Pay As You Drive Program From Progressive
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insu ... Continue reading
ITT Showcases Leading Electric Vehicle and Friction Materials Technologies at 2012 Auto China
ITT Corporation is making its first appearance this week at the 12th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, also known as Auto China, where it is reinforcing its support for China's automotive market through training local talent and developing new solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) and friction materials ma ... Continue reading
Sunoco, Inc. announced today that it has entered into exclusive discussions with The Carlyle Group, a global alternative asset manager, regarding a potential joint venture involving Sunoco's 330,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Philadelphia. If a transaction were to be consummated, Sunoco would contribute its Philadelphi ... Continue reading
New Continental GT V8 Makes Debut In China
The new Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe will make its official public debut at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen at 2012 Beijing Motor Show
Volkswagen is lifting the lid on the E-Bugster concept car at the Beijing Motor Show, which opens its doors to the press on Monday 23 April. ... Continue reading
Bentley Honours Royal Diamond Jubilee with 60 Special Mulsannes
Bentley Motors and its customers in Beijing celebrated HM The Queen's Birthday and her Diamond Jubilee year at the gala opening of one of the world's largest Bentley dealerships - a new landmark in the cosmopolitan Sanlitun district. To mark the occasion, Bentley unveiled the first example of its Mulsanne Diamond Jubil ... Continue reading
Nissan Sunderland Plant Wins Queen's Award
Nissan's Sunderland Plant has been awarded the Queen's Award for continued achievement in International Trade. ... Continue reading
Elegant, Inspiring and Powerful: Infiniti Shines with Double Debut at Beijing Auto Show
Infiniti has unveiled seven performance luxury cars at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. ... Continue reading
New Liberty Variant Previewed in Beijing
Subaru today unveiled an exciting new Australia-bound Liberty variant at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. ... Continue reading
myFord Capped Price Servicing Expands
Ford Australia has expanded its myFord Capped Price Servicing program. ... Continue reading
The Nissan Motor Co. today unveiled its all-new, global small sedan in Beijing. ... Continue reading
Volvo V60 and All-New V40 Launched at Beijing Auto Show
Volvo Car Corporation is one of the fastest-growing luxury car brands in China - and the journey towards selling 200,000 cars per year in the world's most dynamic car market continues in 2012, with the local launch of the Volvo V60 and all-new Volvo V40. ... Continue reading
Targa Tasmania - Mazda Motorsport Homes In On Hobart Finish
After another grueling and drama-filled day of rallying at Targa Tasmania, Mazda Motorsport's grip on a podium spot has firmed with Brendan Reeves' RX-8 SP now in third position overall as the race edges towards its conclusion in Hobart tomorrow afternoon. ... Continue reading
Special Brand Event - Dees Discover a Gem in Opel
Melbourne Football Club has announced one of Europe's largest automobile manufacturers Opel as its new joint major sponsor. ... Continue reading
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