SwRI to Launch Energy Storage System Evaluation and Safety (EssEs) Consortium
SAN ANTONIO--Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) will launch a new cooperative research project focusing on safe, reliable, cost-effective energy storage systems for electric and hybrid-electric vehicle applications. âThe information gathered through this consortium will be critical to the future of hybrid electri ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products Announces Acquisition of the Engine Controls Business of BLD Products
NEW YORK, April 27, 2011 NEW YORK, April 27, 2011 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it has acquired the Engine Controls business of BLD Products, Ltd., a subsidiary of Qualitor Inc., for approximately $27 million. BLD has plants in Holl ... Continue reading
How to Make Your Own 2012 Audi A7 from...Paper! - VIDEO FEATURE
The bold design of the new 2012 Audi A7 inspired this PaperCraft by Taras Lesko AUTO CENTRAL - April 27, 2011: The bold design of the Audi A7 all began with a clean sheet of paper. Graphic artist Taras Lesko started this project with 285 clean sheets of paper. 245 man hours later, the Audi A7 Papercraft was born. ... Continue reading
PISCATAWAY, N.J. and WARRENDALE, Pa., April 27, 2011 New memorandum of understanding calls for each organization to share draft standards related to the Smart Grid and vehicle electrification PISCATAWAY, N.J. and WARRENDALE, Pa., April 27, 2011 The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and SAE International today announ ... Continue reading
SAE International Expands Professional Development Courses to Europe
WARRENDALE, Pa., April 27, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., April 27, 2011 -- In keeping with its continued goal of providing access to automotive engineering education, SAE International will be conducting several professional development courses in Europe this fall. The courses will be conducted in Birmingham, England,19 ââ ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/536c51/truck_manufac turin) has announced the addition of the "Truck Manufacturing in the United Kingdom" report to their offering. Introduction Truck Manufacturing in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitati ... Continue reading
Partnerships Drive Biofuels and Other Alternative Fuels to Scale
BOSTON--Bringing new alternative fuel technologies like biofuels to scale poses technical, financial, and market hurdles that few companies ââ¬â large or small ââ¬â can tackle alone. Not surprisingly, the industry has already seen a wave of strategic partnerships form to navigate these challenge ... Continue reading
CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 27, 2011 CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 27, 2011 -- Everyone wants to do it, but just how do you 'take it to the level'? Automotive recycling industry leaders and decision makers from across North America, Europe and Australia got that question answered at the 2011 URG & Pinnacle Training Conference ... Continue reading
The Hartford Helps Fleet Managers Reduce Risky Driving Behavior
HARTFORD, Conn.--As fleet managers seek new ways to use technology to improve driver behavior, fuel efficiency and overall performance, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. announced today that it will offer its FleetAheadSM risk management program to commercial fleet customers with loss sensitive insurance prog ... Continue reading
DALLAS, April 27, 2011 DALLAS, April 27, 2011 -- Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus Lines today announced the companies are establishing a New York hub for their premium Express service in the Northeast by adding new routes between New York and Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Philadelphia service begins on May 4 ... Continue reading
Apr. 27 WHAT: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 75 percent of car seats on the road today are installed incorrectly. Indiana-based Dorel Juvenile Group, the largest manufacturer of car seats globally, is vowing to change that with the following initiatives, which will be announced ... Continue reading
"Intelligent Transportation" Grabs the Attention of the World Traffic Safety Symposium in NYC
NEW YORK, April 27, 2011 NEW YORK, April 27, 2011 -- Keynote Speaker: Ronald Medford, Deputy Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. " Intelligent Transportation Systems " Panel Discussion : -- Carl Andersen, Roadway Team Leader, Office of Safety Research and Development Federal Highway Administr ... Continue reading
Better Place, China Southern Grid Sign Strategic Agreement Centered on Battery Switch Model
TEL AVIV, Israel--At a signing ceremony today in Israel with officials from Guangzhou, Better Place announced a strategic agreement with China Southern Power Grid Co. (CSG), the worldââ¬â¢s eighth largest utility according to the Fortune Global 500. The agreement, which focuses on joint electric car and infr ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., April 27, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., April 27, 2011 -- A group of 24 U.S. teachers have been selected to travel to South Africa through the Toyota International Teacher Program. Â In the program's 14-year history, this is the first time educators will travel to South Africa to learn about the local socio ... Continue reading
Volvo Group report on the first quarter 2011
GÃâTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: âWe note that our mature markets are recovering, with continuing sharp sales increase and favorable profitability in our operations in the emerging markets of Brazil, China and India.â During the first quarter of 2011, the Volvo Group had strong sales growth with si ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a $40-million contract to design and build four new compressed natural gas (CNG) stations to support the transition of DARTââ¬â¢s fixed route and paratransit bus fleet to 100% CNG power. The project will also include tw ... Continue reading
Team JEGS Set To Rock Indy Opener
INDIANAPOLIS, April 27, 2011: For more than 30 years, the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis has signified the beginning of a busy summer of racing in the NHRA's North Central Division. It also marks the time when Team JEGS racers shift into high gear. Two-time Division 3 champion M ... Continue reading
Jeremy Frankoski Participates In Fast Track Blue Collar Hero Driver Challenge
CONCORD, April 27, 2011: Race car driver Jeremy Frankoski continues to keep his head in the racing game and explore all of his options as the open wheel star recently competed in Andy Hillenburgâs Fast Track Blue Collar Hero Driver Challenge presented by Speed Sport News at Little Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway. Andy ... Continue reading
Ryan Wilson Makes Huge Strides At Caraway Speedway
ASHEBORO, April 27, 2011: With two top-10 finishes at Caraway (N.C.) Speedway in the No. 12 Randolph Bank Toyota Camry on Saturday night, Ryan Wilson further accelerated his dreams of becoming a NASCAR Whelen All-American Series (NWAAS) champion. After qualifying sixth for the first 50-lap feature, Wilson drew third to ... Continue reading
B.R.A.K.E.S. To Benefit From Mobile Marketing Campaign
<b>âHard Corr Fansâ� Program, powered by BoomText, Will Generate Support for B.R.A.K.E.S.</b> CHARLOTTE, April 27, 2010: Teen safe driving organization B.R.A.K.E.S. will benefit from a mobile marketing campaign powered by BoomText with support from Empire Racing and driver Sean Corr. Empire Racing and Se ... Continue reading
NADAguides' Quarter One Brand Share Report Reveals Shift in Consumer Attention
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 27, 2011 COSTA MESA, Calif., April 27, 2011 -- News Highlights NADAguides, the most comprehensive online vehicle information provider today, announces its Brand Share Report for quarter one of 2011, revealing domestic brands continue to be the favorite, representing more than 45 percent of all ... Continue reading
Apr. 27 What: Chrysler Group LLC will host U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner at its Jefferson North (Detroit) Assembly Plant. The Secretary is in town for an appearance at the Detroit Economic Club. Chrysler Group CEO Sergio Marchionne and the Secretary will tour the assembly plant. Photo opportunity will be availab ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, April 27, 2011 SAN DIEGO, April 27, 2011 -- SmartDrive Systems, a leader in fleet safety and operational efficiency, has been awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement #GS-30F-BPA03, effective April 7, 2011, by the US General Services Administration, for the purchase of SmartDrive in-vehicle video recorders and dri ... Continue reading
TALLADEGA, Apr. 26, 2011: Talladega Superspeedway unveiled a new ticket pricing structure for the Oct. 21 -23, Talladega 500 weekend that rewards renewal and early ticket-purchasers with the lowest available ticket prices. âFans that renew their frontstretch tickets can rest assured they will be getting the lowest ... Continue reading
Feisty Coughlin Knows He's Bringing Knife To A Gun Fight
HOUSTON, April 26, 2011: Pro Mod driver Troy Coughlin knows the 366ci small block powerplant in his JEGS.com Pontiac GTO puts him at a disadvantage to all the other drivers competing in this weekend's Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series race at Royal Purple Raceway, but the world champion drag racer believe ... Continue reading
Survey: Fuel Efficiency Drives Car Buying Decisions
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2011 WASHINGTON, April 27, 2011 -- As U.S. gas prices reach all-time highs, nearly eight out of ten Americans now say that fuel efficiency is a factor when buying or leasing a car, according to a recent survey. (Logo: Â http://) Among Americans who make car buying decisions who ever considered pu ... Continue reading
Richmond Always A Guessing Game For Gordon
RICHMOND, April 26, 2011: Two-time track winner Jeff Gordon enjoys the twice-yearly trips to Richmond International Raceway, but that does not mean the short track is short on challenges it presents NASCAR Sprint Cup Series teams. "I love Richmond, and I don't know of another driver that doesn't like this track," said ... Continue reading
HVM Racing Brings Back Popular Join the Ride Video Series
Indianapolis, April 26, 2011: HVM Racing is proud to announce the return of its unique, all-access and widely-popular video series, Join the Ride. First introduced during the 2009 season, Join the Ride is an insider's look at race weekends and other interesting, upcoming events. In 2010, episode three featured Simona d ... Continue reading
JEGS NHRA Division 3 Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Preview
Delaware, Apr. 26, 2011: There will be four JEGS Mail Order entries competing in this weekendâs event including Mike Coughlin (Top Sportsman), T.J. Coughlin (Super Comp), and Jeg Coughlinâs fiancée, Samantha Kenny (Super Comp and Super Gas). Collectively, the Coughlin family has appeared in ten final round ... Continue reading
PISCATAWAY, N.J., & WARRENDALE, Pa.--The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and SAE International today announced that the two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic partnership in vehicular technology related to the Smart Grid. In doing so, IEEE-SA and SAE Internationa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Named Best Place to Work in New Jersey
MONTVALE, N.J., April 27, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., April 27, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today that for the second consecutive year, it has been ranked one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" according to NJBIZ Magazine, New Jersey's primary business journal covering the state. Â This award was desi ... Continue reading
Team Lotus Enterprise Announces New Ownership Of Caterham Cars
Team Lotus Enterprise today announces that it has purchased British sportscar maker Caterham Cars. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 17/52
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Growth of alternative powertrain vehicles sales will be limited by consumer concerns about costs as well as functionality, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Green Automotive Study(SM) released today. Despite a rapid increase in the number of alternative powertrain vehicle models projected for the nex ... Continue reading
Enjoy A Special Treat For Father's Day At Beaulieu
For a great Father's Day out why not come along to Beaulieu and join in the fun at the Hot Rod & Custom Drive-In Day. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors In The UK - Bucking The UK Trend With Sales And Dealer Profitability
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is bucking the national trend and has announced that its Quarter One sales are up more than 7% compared to Quarter One 2010, in sharp contrast to the 13% decline in the total UK vehicle market.1 ... Continue reading
Woo Hoo! Homer Simpson Debuts On TomTom's App For Iphone
Fresh from Springfield, Homer Simpson - the world's favourite animated patriarch - is now making his way onto your TomTom App for iPhone for the very first time, as the friendly and encouraging co-pilot to your journey! ... Continue reading
ACFO Looks To The Future At 2011 Conference And AGM
Key issues confronting fleet chiefs today and in the future will be under the spotlight at ACFO's annual Conference and AGM - the major event of the year for the UK's leading fleet decision-makers' organisation. ... Continue reading
Ferrari is taking the lead in the luxury supercar segment with the introduction of the innovative Ferrari Genuine Maintenance programme that covers all the scheduled maintenance for the first seven years, regardless of vehicle mileage. ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda BT-50 The Right Fit For Business Or Pleasure
With more space for passengers and cargo than ever before the All-New Mazda BT-50 is the ideal partner for either business or pleasure. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz F-CELL World Drive in China - VIDEO ENHANCED
AUTO CENTRAL - April 27, 2011: As The Auto Channel has been reporting, Mercedes-Benz' Fuel Cell World Drive is progressing around the globe. Previously the tour had successfully covered southern Europe, North America and Australia and has now departed for the last and longest leg of its round-the-world tour before arri ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt and Nissan Leaf earn the highest safety ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the first-ever U.S. crash test evaluations of plug-in electric cars. The milestone demonstrates that automakers are using the same safety engineering in new electric cars as they do in gasoline-powered vehi ... Continue reading
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