Convenience Store Chains In Position To Benefit From The Replacement of Gasoline
Convenience Stores to earn exponentially enhanced profits by selling privately branded competitively sourced alcohol based fuels as an alternative and alongside traditional petroleum based gasoline. As the largest retailers of mobility fuels, Convenience Store chains have the opportunity to make more profit, help the e ... Continue reading
Schaeffler Technologies AG Receives 2012 PACE Award for UniAir System
Schaeffler Technologies AG -- a global automotive manufacturer of high-precision products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis applications -- was named a 2012 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contribution to Excellence) Award winner for its UniAir fully variable valve lift system durin ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. displays Ford 1.0L EcoBoost engine at SAE World Congress
FEV, Inc., leading developers of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that it is showing the latest Ford EcoBoost engine, the 1.0L I3, at the 2012 SAE World Congress, running today through April 26 at Cobo Center in Detroit, Mich. FEV provided support to Ford Motor Company in the early developm ... Continue reading
Magna International, the world's most diversified automotive supplier, announced today that its Magna Mirrors operating unit has been selected as a 2012 Automotive News PACE Award winner for its Infinity rearview mirror. "On behalf of Magna Mirrors and our product development, engineering and sales teams, we are honore ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of Electric Motor Technologies for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in North America: Assessment of North American market for Electric Motors for Traction" to their offering. 'Strategic Analysis of Electric Motor Technologi ... Continue reading
CODA Holdings and Great Wall Motors to Jointly Co-develop Affordable Electric Vehicle
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles and advanced battery systems, today announced it has signed a contract with Great Wall Motors Company to co-develop the first all-electric vehicle for worldwide development and distribution. Designed for the North American, Chinese, and European markets, this ... Continue reading
BWI Group develops chassis for innovative wheelchair-accessible vehicle
The specialist chassis systems Tier One supplier worked with Vehicle Production Group to develop the MV-1, the first vehicle purpose-built for wheelchair users. It's rare for such for such a focused vehicle concept to be realized in production. BWI Group can talk about some of the challenges of designing and packaging ... Continue reading
Gasoline Retailer's Lose Money While Big Oil and Big Banking Profit
consumers pay higher gas prices and the average gas-station owner loses money, even as the nation's biggest banks and credit card companies profit with every fill-up, The Oil Price Information Service recently reported gas station owners took in 13 cents a gallon in gross profit -- before taxes, payroll and other overh ... Continue reading
Returning Troops Face Traffic Safety Risks, USAA Study Shows
America's military troops who are surviving the hazards of foreign battlefields are returning only to face new risks on domestic roadways, according to a just-released study by USAA, a leading financial services and insurance provider for military families. 'Our men and women in uniform put their lives on the line when ... Continue reading
Toyota And Wyland Foundation Recognize 30 Environmental Heroes In Southern California
Toyota and the Wyland Foundation are proud to congratulate the winners of the 2012 Earth Month Heroes, a Southern California program created by the organizations to annually recognize 30 exemplary citizens who find ground-breaking ways to work toward sustaining a healthy planet. The Wyland Foundation, Toyota and region ... Continue reading
SAE International Biennial Study Shows Engineer Salaries, Employment Prospects Improve in 2012
The relative strength of the U.S. economy compared to other regions of the world is reflected in the latest biennial SAE International Salary Study, released during the SAE International 2012 World Congress, while the overall strength of transportation and mobility industries has strengthened the employment prospects f ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Foundation today announced that it is granting $40,000 in additional funding to nine Michigan high school robotics teams that will participate in the international 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Championship, April 25-28, at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The FRC Championship is the culmi ... Continue reading
Between 2007 and 2011, Ford reduced its global waste to landfills by 44 percent, or 100 million pounds -- 49 percent in North America On a per-vehicle basis, global waste to landfills decreased by 39 percent between 2007 and 2011 -- 47 percent in North America Ford is exploring novel technologies, such as using paint s ... Continue reading
Details Of Ford Motor Company's April 2012 U.S. Sales Conference Call
April 24 -- (Please note 10:00 a.m. EDT call time) Ford Motor Company will release its April 2012 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 1, 2012. At 10 a.m. EDT, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results ... Continue reading
For (Auto) Display Ads, Being Seen Matters More than Being Clicked
New Research from Pretarget and comScore Suggests that Buyer Conversion is More Highly Correlated with Ad Viewability and Hover than with Clicks . ... Continue reading
Preserve Vehicle Value Beyond Your Wildest Clean
Keeping your car clean will significantly help preserve its overall value, according to the Car Care Council. "Simply cleaning your vehicle not only fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment, but it also protects your valuable vehicle investment," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "It's a task th ... Continue reading
Valeo Innovative Wiper System Wins a 2012 Automotive News PACE Award
Valeo has won a 2012 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers ' Contribution to Excellence) Award for its VisioBlade wiper system featured on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL. The company earned the industry honor for the wiper blade's innovative delivery of fluid directly ahead of the sweeping blade surface through ... Continue reading
During a ceremony held yesterday in Detroit, BorgWarner received a 2012 Automotive News PACE Award for its turbocharger with low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology. The first in mass production, BorgWarner's latest breakthroughs in boosting technologies and protective coatings for turbocharger componen ... Continue reading
Protean Electric Announces Key Partners for Global Production of Electric Drive Motors
Protean Electric, the global leader in in-wheel electric drive, today announced it has formed relationships with several leading companies in the global auto industry to accelerate its in-wheel electric drive systems to market in high-volume production. Protean Electric Chairman and CEO Bob Purcell made the announcemen ... Continue reading
While America's young drivers are aware of what distracted driving is, they still engage in those behaviors because they believe they are not truly at risk, according to a new nationwide survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas, Inc. The tire manufacturer surveyed more than 2,000 drivers ages 15-21. While more tha ... Continue reading
Super Comp - T.J. Coughlin Scores $20,000 Payday In South Georgia
ADEL, April 23, 2012: Third generation drag racer Troy Coughlin Jr. scored one of the biggest victories of his career when he banked $20,000 Sunday at the Super Spring Buck Blast at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Racing his JEGS.com-branded dragster, Coughlin won the main event. The victory was extra special for Cough ... Continue reading
Automotive Performance Brands - Yokohama Adds New York Yankees To 2012 Sports Sponsorship List
FULLERTON, April 23, 2012: Yokohama Tire Corporation announced today its renewed partnership with the New York Yankees. The 27-time World Champions are the latest addition to Yokohamaâs expanding 2012 sports sponsorship roster. âThe Yankees transcend baseball and is one of the most recognizable brands in all ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Dirt Is Gold For Roush Yates
Mooresville, April 23, 2012: Roush Yates Engines were fast on dirt tracks this weekend, scoring wins in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Truck Series, the United States Modified Touring Series, and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Brian Deegan captured his first win of the season in the Lucas Oil Off-Road Truck Series Pro 2 ... Continue reading
Pro Stock - Jeg Coughlin Jr. Seeking More History In Houston
HOUSTON, April 23, 2012: Royal Purple Raceway and the NHRA Spring Nationals will always have a special place in the memory of four-time Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr., driver of the JEGS.com/Mopar Dodge Avenger. The southeast Texas track is the site of some important milestone victories in Coughlin's career, and i ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Report
Kansas City, Apr. 23, 2012: Tony Stewart picked up 10 spots from where he started to finish a respectable 13th in the STP 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. It was a solid effort from three-time and reigning Sprint Cup champion Stewart, as his No. 14 Office Depot/Mobil 1 Ch ... Continue reading
Tata Technologies, a leading global provider of engineering services and product development IT, will display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit April 24-26. eMO made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), in Detroit, in January 201 ... Continue reading
GE Energy's Industrial Solutions business unveiled its new ecomagination-approved WattStation and WattStation Connect today at the SAE 2012 World Congress in Detroit, Mich. A complete, user-friendly electric vehicle (EV) charging station and software platform, the solution allows WattStation owners to manage charging s ... Continue reading
Honda Unveils Demonstration Test House Featuring Honda Smart Home System
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled a house that Honda has built in the city of Saitama, Japan, for the ongoing demonstration and evaluation of the Honda Smart Home System (HSHS) - a comprehensive and efficient home energy management system, which helps to reduce household CO2 emissions by producing independent electr ... Continue reading
Sirius XM Radio and Hyundai Motor America today announced that participating Hyundai dealers will give customers across the United States a three-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle, regardless of manufacturer, equipped with satellite radio. "Hyundai is dedicated to its dealers and custom ... Continue reading
Cummins Expands Seymour, Ind. High Horsepower Campus with New Construction and Addition of 290 Jobs
Cummins Inc. today announced a significant expansion of its Seymour campus that includes investing $219 million in new construction and the addition of 290 jobs to support the Company's global high horsepower engine business. 'Cummins has been an outstanding partner as we work to grow our community.' Cummins Chairman a ... Continue reading
Range Rover Evoque Special Edition With Victoria Beckham Makes Global Debut In Beijing, China
Land Rover and Victoria Beckham last night unveiled a new bespoke luxurious, hand-finished Range Rover Evoque Special Edition. ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Van Club Signs 1,000th Member
Seven years after its foundation, the Transit Van Club is celebrating the signing of its 1,000th member. Darren Kempton, who owns two classic examples of Ford's finest, is the "millennium member" and he was presented with a commemorative certificate from club founder Peter Lee. ... Continue reading
New Skoda Compact Hatch To Be Called Rapid
The new Skoda compact hatch will be called the Rapid, the brand announced today at AUTO CHINA 2012 in Beijing. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Brings Power, Beauty And Soul To Beijing
Luxury British sports car maker Aston Martin is today unveiling three hand crafted 'Year of the Dragon' special editions as it grabs the spotlight at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. ... Continue reading
BMW i8 Concept Spyder with BMW eDrive in Beijing
The BMW i8 Concept Spyder is celebrating its world premiere at the Auto China 2012 in Beijing (23 April - 2 May 2012) and the rear-end of the car clearly bears the eDrive emblem for the new technology. In future, the designation eDrive will identify the drive technology for all electric and plug-in hybrid cars from BMW ... Continue reading
Suzuki Strategy Yields Record Results
Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced record sales results in China. ... Continue reading
Bentley is offering a vision of the future with a dramatic new Sport Utility Vehicle concept, EXP 9 F, at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. ... Continue reading
The New Citan from Mercedes-Benz: A Truly Professional Urban Delivery Van
Powerful yet with compact dimensions making it especially suitable for city use - for the first time, the Mercedes-Benz portfolio of vans features a dedicated delivery vehicle for the urban environment. With its impressive quality and driving dynamics, exemplary safety and economy, and high level of versatility and rob ... Continue reading
The Goals for Grassroots Program Comes to a Roaring End in 2012
The Goals for Grassroots program has seen Hyundai Motor Company Australia donate $74,000 to worthy grassroots clubs around Australia during the Hyundai A-League Season 7 and over $300,000 since the program's inception. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Unveils China-Exclusive Elantra at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show
Hyundai Motor Company, whose joint venture in China is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, today unveiled its China-exclusive "Langdong," (known as Elantra in Australia) and its all-new Santa Fe at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, held at the China International Exhibition Centre. ... Continue reading
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