Pininfarina Exhibition in London
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, June 28, 2012. This summer, many tourists will combine a trip to England to watch the Olympic Games with a visit to London. But there is more to do in the British capital than sight seeing. People who are interested in design may use the opportunity to ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Named Among "The Best Companies For Diversity" For 2012
Company selected by readers of Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine Readers' choice survey identifies employers of technical professionals "doing the best work promoting diversity, and supporting minorities and women, work/life balance and supplier diversity" Selected companies to be featu ... Continue reading
GEICO encourages drivers to stay safe during the Fourth of July holiday
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and Americans are making plans to celebrate the country's independence with family and friends. While traveling to firework shows, family gatherings and vacations, GEICO encourages drivers to be extra cautious on the roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administ ... Continue reading
VitaeMobility, ABB to Deploy a Network of 50 DC Fast Chargers Throughout Belgium
VitaeMobility, specialists in e-mobility for business and government fleets and consumers, and ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced a partnership to install and manage 50 Terra Smart Connect (SC) fast chargers at multiple locations throughout Belgium. The company specifically chose AB ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Light Vehicle Tire Aftermarket in the US 2011-2015" report to their offering. âLight Vehicle Tire Aftermarket in the US 2011-2015â One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for high-performance tires. The Light Ve ... Continue reading
Auto Loan Volume increases 25-49% From Recession Lows
New auto finance company loans originated between January-March 2012 totaled $52.5 billion, which is 49% higher than the recession low in March 2009 ($26.9 billion) according to Equifax's May National Consumer Credit Trends Report. The most current data also shows that new auto bank loans amounts originated between Jan ... Continue reading
June Closes Strong to Keep 2012 Auto Sales at Solid Strength
June auto sales continued at a healthy pace for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) this month of 13.9 million light vehicles, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The projected SAAR indicates that sales gained more steam than expected at the end of the month ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Sorento EX AWD Ride and Review By Dan Poler
2012 Kia Sorento EX AWD Introduction / History In recent years, Kia has done a great job in finding a way to include high-end features in a reasonably priced package. The 2012 Sorento EX AWD is no exception. With a facelift back in 2011, the 2012 model sees only minor upgrades and enhancements to the midsize crossover, ... Continue reading
All-New 2013 Nissan Sentra To Be Produced In Canton, Miss.; 1,000 New Jobs To Be Created
Nissan Americas today announced it will add production of the all-new 2013 Nissan Sentra compact car to its Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant beginning in the fourth quarter of 2012. The addition of Sentra production, along with the planned November shift of the Frontier pickup truck and Xterra SUV to Canton from Nissan's ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Truck Body Manufacturing in North America. Part I: Industry Analysis" report to their offering. 'Truck Body Manufacturing in North America. Part I: Industry Analysis' This report contains an analysis & evaluation of the size, segmentation, channels, and competitiv ... Continue reading
Continental Addresses Industry Trends in Chassis & Safety Division
As a result of the market trend of inertial sensors being integrated into airbag control units across a majority of vehicle platforms by 2016 to support ESC functionality, Continental's Chassis & Safety division has established its Passive Safety & Sensorics (PSS) business unit. The global PSS business unit, which will ... Continue reading
Uwe Gerber Named Vice President - Operations For Behr America
Uwe Gerber has been named vice president of operations for Behr America, a leading supplier of automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems. Gerber will be responsible for Behr America's manufacturing operations and logistics according to Dr. Wilm Uhlenbecker, president and CEO. A member of Behr America's exe ... Continue reading
Scania Reduces Its Bus Production in Poland
The economic situation in our most important markets is showing no sign of improvement, which means that we expect continued weak demand for public transport buses in the coming year. Therefore, we have to adjust production to significantly lower volume' Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB): Scania Production Slupsk, in Poland, ... Continue reading
Meritor Awarded Funding to Reduce Energy Consumption
Meritor, Inc. , a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets, today announced that its facility in Heath, Ohio, has been awarded two grants totaling $200,000 for installing environmentally friendly lighting in the plant. The company r ... Continue reading
AIAG, a not-for-profit, member-supported organization focused on collaboration with a wide range of manufacturing companies and service providers, today announced that it has joined the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) as an Organizational Stakeholder, formalizing its commitment to promoting transparency and consisten ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Credit Application Network Now Exceeds 1,200 Active U.S. Lenders
Reaching a new milestone in its history, DealerTrack today announced the number of active lenders connected to the DealerTrack credit application network has exceeded 1,200 U.S. lenders. The DealerTrack credit application network allows dealers to electronically submit credit applications to their connected network of ... Continue reading
SAE International is launching its new Global Technology Library -- Electric Vehicle database. The Global Technology Library--Electric Vehicle is a new, comprehensive resource from SAE International that covers the latest developments in vehicle electrification worldwide. Unique to the market, the library is designed s ... Continue reading
Shelby American Offers New 2013 Shelby GT350 in All Factory Colors
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSBI), has announced the changes for its limited edition 2013 Shelby GT350. New color options, visual styling cues and optional performance upgrades will distinguish the third model year of Shelby GT350 production from previous ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Challenges Employees to Embrace Volunteerism Focused on Child Hunger
Chrysler Group mobilizes its more than 57,000 employees to volunteer and get the word out about United Way Summer Meals Program. 1 in 5 Michigan children struggle to access nutritious food. Only 15 percent of children eligible for free summer meals take advantage of the program. Chrysler Group LLC and United Way for So ... Continue reading
Inteva Products Earns Core Supplier Honors from PSA Peugeot Citroen
Inteva Products has been named "Core Supplier" of the group PSA Peugeot Citroen, on Thursday June 28th, in Sully-sur-Loire, France. PSA Peugeot Citroen Purchasing Executive Director Strategy, Supplier Relationship and Risk Management Bernard Brasey presented this honor to Inteva Products President and CEO Lon Offenbach ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Biofuel Consumption in Europe
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Biofuel Consumption in Europe" report to their offering. Biofuel Consumption in Europe industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2007-11, and forecast to 2016). The pr ... Continue reading
Toyota And Audubon Ask Drivers To Exit The Highway This Summer
New initiative encourages Americans to pledge to spend more time in nature and to visit scenic locations for chance to win a new Toyota Prius v Have you taken an animal safari in Texas? Checked out the "Love Motel for Insects" in New York? Toyota and the National Audubon Society are teaming up this summer to ask Americ ... Continue reading
POWRi Midgets - National Championship Embark On 2nd Half Of Season At Belle-Clair
BELLEVILLE, Jun. 27, 2012: POWRiâs Lucas Oil National Midget Series crosses over into the second half of the season with Brett Anderson and Andrew Felker tied for the championship lead going into events Friday (June 29) and Saturday (June 30) at Belle-Clair Speedway. Anderson, of Belleville, Ill., and Felker, of C ... Continue reading
Grand Am Prototypes - SunTrust Team Looks To Pick Up Where It Left Off At The Glen
WATKINS GLEN, Jun. 27, 2012: Timing is everything when it comes to most things in life. And the timing couldnât possibly be better for a return trip to New Yorkâs beautiful Finger Lakes region for Max Angelelli, Ricky Taylor and the No. 10 SunTrust Corvette Dallara DP team of Wayne Taylor Racing. Sundayâ ... Continue reading
FIM MotoGP - Hayden, Spies, Edwards, Rapp, Yates To Take On World At Indy
INDIANAPOLIS, Jun. 27, 2012: Five Americans will be among the 23 MotoGP riders â both event records â on the grid for the 2012 Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 17-19 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. MotoGP stars Nicky Hayden, Ben Spies and Colin Edwards are joined by American wild-card riders Steve Rapp an ... Continue reading
NHRA Team News - Team JEGS Geared Up For A Big Weekend In Joliet
JOLIET, Jun. 27, 2012: It isnât an exaggeration to suggest that this will be the biggest weekend of the year for Team JEGS drivers Mike Coughlin and his nephew, Troy Coughlin Jr. From the time they arrive at in town for the annual OâReilly Auto Parts NHRA Route 66 Nationals, the Coughlinâs will maintain ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Johnson Kentucky Preview
HUNTERSVILLE, Jun. 27, 2012: It is not a stretch to say that the blue featured on Jimmie Johnsonâs No. 48 Loweâs Chevrolet has some championships associated with it. That blue is, of course, the iconic blue associated with primary sponsor Loweâs. However, there may be some crossover basketball fans who c ... Continue reading
New Cruze Comes Fully Loaded...
With all the kit that's packed into Chevrolet's latest brand new offering already, you'd think there wouldn't be enough room for your luggage⦠but with up to 1,478 litres of load space the new Cruze Station Wagon has plenty of room to spare. ... Continue reading
'Unique' CX-5 To Raise Mazda Corporate Sales, Say Fleets
Mazda's ground-breaking all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV featuring breakthrough SKYACTIV technology is set to increase the brandâs penetration of the UK fleet market. ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Porsche 918 Spyder Concept Makes UK Debut At Goodwood
The Porsche 918 Spyder concept is making its UK public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed today (June 28). ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo At The Festival Of Speed 2012
As Alfa Romeo celebrates 102 years of motoring this month, the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed (28 June - 1 July) will mark the UK introduction of the new Alfa MiTo TwinAir. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Ampera Scoops Auto Express Magazine's Green Award
Vauxhall's ground-breaking Ampera has added Auto Express magazine's Green Award 2012 to its growing collection of top honours. ... Continue reading
BMW Remains A Class-Leader Across The Board
The new BMW 3 Series Saloon scooped the award for Best Compact Executive Car, for the fourth consecutive year at the Auto Express New Car Honours 2012. ... Continue reading
Five Doors Adds Versatility to Audi A1
Starting from just $26,500 (MLP), the all new Audi A1 Sportback 1.2 TFSI Attraction offers 63 kW of power, 160 Nm of torque, a sporty manual transmission and excellent fuel economy, plus the versatility of five doors. ... Continue reading
Latest Technology Narva Light Bar Display Adds Valuable Sales
The latest range of powerful high performance 3W L.E.D Light Bars from Narva are attractively presented on an acrylic stand surrounded by a display panel carrying full graphics presenting a host of features and benefits. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Pajero ACTiV Returns
Pajero ACTiV is an impressive addition to the Mitsubishi Motors' line-up, priced at $58,990 drive away for the 3.2-litre Common Rail turbo-charged diesel engine with automatic transmission. ... Continue reading
The New Audi A4 Arrives in Australia
The new Audi A4 has made its debut in Australia, headlined by the introduction of three new engines to the range, a generous list of standard equipment and attractive pricing. The brand's best-selling mid-size sedan and Avant are now an even more compelling purchase option for discerning buyers. ... Continue reading
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