Eighth Edition of Bosch Automotive Handbook Now Available from SAE International
The "Bosch Automotive Handbook, Eighth Edition, is available from SAE International. This indispensable reference book has been updated with more than 580 pages of new content, including new or greatly revised sections on: Internal-combustion engines: gasoline and diesel Spark-ignition engine management: fuel supply, L ... Continue reading
SAE International Standards Among First Chosen for Smart Grid Catalog of Standards
Two SAE International electric vehicle standards were among the first six standards added by The Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) into its Catalog of Standards. The standards, which gained approval by over 90 percent of SGIP members, reflect the high-priority national standards needed to convey the modern and e ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), has updated its product branding strategy, with new product names and classifications for its PowerPhase product line, highlighting growth that includes more production-validated systems, and making it easier for customers to identify which system best fits their electric or hyb ... Continue reading
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Semiconductors Industry Forecast (2010 - 2014)" report to their offering. âGlobal Automotive Semiconductors Industry Forecast (2010 - 2014)â The automobile, as we know today, has evolved over the decades from being mostly a sum of heavy ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication in the Automotive Sector 2010-20
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication in the Automotive Sector 2010-20" report to their offering. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication in the Automotive Sector 2010-20â The automotive sector represents one of the greatest opportunities for machine-to-machi ... Continue reading
KLD Energy Technologies Inc., leaders in electric propulsion and generation systems, has received $1.4 million from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF). The funds are the second installment of a $2.8 million award from the State of Texasââ¬â¢ TETF and represent one of the top three largest awards given ... Continue reading
Ford EcoBoost Edge and Explorer push envelope on fuel efficiency The 2012 Ford Edge and Explorer are now available with high-tech EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine technology, ideal for drivers placing the highest priority on fuel efficiency. EcoBoost and active grille shutters help the versatile Edge return EPA ratings ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces Decrease In July 2011 Retail New Vehicle Dealer Sales
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2011, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, totaled 18,949, a decrease of 4% as compared to July 2010. Retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2011 for AutoNation's operating segments ... Continue reading
Continental Introduces Fuel-Saving, Premium SUV, Crossover and Light Truck Tire - CrossContact LX20
Continental Tire introduces its most innovative SUV, crossover and light truck tire to date, the dynamic CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology. This premium all-season tire was developed to deliver improved fuel economy and treadwear, reduce harmful CO2 emissions and surpass the competition ââ¬â which i ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Crosstour First Look
2012 Honda Crosstour Brings Sleek Design to Functional Crossover Vehicle More standard features for 2012 include rearview camera, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink, USB audio interface and more TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2011 - The 2012 Honda Crosstour® approaches the crossover SUV formula from a distinctively sleek, sporty and ... Continue reading
Growing Congressional Support of "Right to Repair Act"
Following the bipartisan introduction of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) into the 112th Congress, support of the pending legislation has reached 28 to date, according to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). "We are very pleased and encour ... Continue reading
Breakthrough in Carbon Fiber Technology Adds Jobs in Michigan
Plasan Carbon Composites (PCC) to promise mass production of affordable carbon fiber parts for base vehicles, not just exotic sports cars. Cutting part development time from 90 minutes to 17 minutes allows Plasan to produce thousands of parts. Thatâs led to the opening of an all-new facility in Walker, in Western ... Continue reading
TomTom Business Solutions Adds Commercial Vehicle Restrictions for More Accurate Fleet Routing
TomTom today announced the availability of Commercial Vehicle Restrictions integrated into TomTom PRO navigation solutions. In some states, business vehicles can be restricted from using particular roads and classification varies by state and any vehicle that bears commercial license plates must adhere to these regulat ... Continue reading
C.A.R. - Powered-Up Future in Traverse City - Management Briefing Seminars - Day 2
MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS-DAY 2 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau As promised we start the day with discussions of advanced powertrains. OEM representatives from GM, Toyota and Ford shared the podium with DENSO and Bright Automotive (a start-up company seeking to revolutionize delivery vans) to talk a ... Continue reading
Over 30 Vehicle Debuts Already Confirmed for 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
The Los Angeles Auto Show announced today that it anticipates more than 50 vehicles will debut at the 2011 Press Days, held Nov. 16 and 17. With still four months until show time, 17 significant world debuts and a similar number of North American debuts are already confirmed and more will be announced shortly. ... Continue reading
C.A.R. - Connected in Traverse City - Management Briefing Seminars - Day 1
MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS DAY 1 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The Center for Automotive Research, an Ann Arbor-based automotive think tank and research entity, has hosted the Management Briefing Seminars here in Traverse City along Michiganâs âGold Coastâ for as long as any of us ca ... Continue reading
GE's WattStation* Wall Mount Electric Vehicle Charging Station Electrifies EVs at Home and Business
Electric vehicle owners, fleet managers, home builders, parking lot owners and municipalities will welcome ordering and purchasing opportunities this August for GE's fast, easy-to-use, compact electric vehicle (EV) charging solution called GE WattStation Wall Mount. Easily installed in a variety of residential settings ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Playoff Push Gets Wild
Daytona, August 3, 2011: Paul Menard rumbled across the yard of bricks at full speed for the final time, signaling the crunching of a few couple key numbers: 14 different winners in 20 races, most since 2003; four different first-time winners, most since 2007; and the big one â five winners residing outside the to ... Continue reading
General Motors to Release Its Second Quarter Financial Results on Aug. 4
General Motors Co. will announce its second quarter 2011 financial results on Thurs., Aug. 4 at approximately 7:30 a.m. EDT, with a press release and financial highlights available on the company's Investor Relations website http://investor.gm.com in the Earnings Release section, as well as on http://media.gm.com, whic ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Tony Stewart Pocono Preview
KANNAPOLIS, Aug. 3, 2011: A strong second-place finish July 17 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. A tenacious sixth-place effort last Sunday in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. All while a record heat waves grips the nation. And now, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series visits Pocono (Pa.) Raceway, ano ... Continue reading
POWRi - Felker Going For 3rd Straight 600cc Micros Victory At Washington Town And Country Fair
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2011: Andrew Felker will be going for his third straight victory Saturday (Aug. 6) in the POWRi Speedway Motors 600cc Outlaw Micros Series at the Washington Town and Country Fair Motor Sports Arena. Felker started the season slowly with three 16th-place finishes and a ninth in the opening four featu ... Continue reading
One in Four Americans Could Not Pay for Major Car Repair, According to AAA Survey
One quarter of American drivers neglecting car repairs and maintenance due to economy; More than half keeping older car to avoid financial burden of newer model -- One in four American drivers could not pay for a car repair of $2,000 if faced with one today, according to the results of a survey released by AAA. The sur ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venues - NASCAR Drivers To Set Pace For Fans At Coca-Cola Family Track Walk
Atlanta, Aug. 3, 2011: Imagine being on the track, lined up alongside some of the top drivers in NASCAR. As the green flag waves, you accelerate down the frontstretch before heading into Turn 1. Seems far-fetched, right? Maybe not, if youâre traveling at four miles per hour. On August 21 at Michigan International ... Continue reading
Even in Record Heat, Tire Care Should Be No Sweat!
55% of Vehicles Have At Least One Under Inflated Tire -- Record-setting heat across the U.S. can add to the risk of tire failure for overloaded vehicles with under inflated tires driving at highway speeds. "Heat is the enemy of a tire," said Dan Zielinski, senior vice president, public affairs for the Rubber Manufactur ... Continue reading
BMW i Concept Cars Boost Electric Vehicle Image
Although currently-available electric vehicles suffer from problems of poor performance and short driving range, the Strategy Analytics report, BMW i: Raising Consumer Appeal for Plug-In Vehicles, presents two electrified concept cars from BMW in a positive light. BMW i: Raising Consumer Appeal for Plug-In Vehicles U ... Continue reading
Motorsports Business - Dover Motorsports Inc. Declines 2012 NASCAR Sanctions For Nashville
Nashville, August 3, 2011: Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nashville Superspeedway, has notified NASCAR that it will not seek any 2012 race sanctions. Vice President and General Manager of Nashville Superspeedway, Cliff Hawks, stated, âNashville is a tremendous market fill ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Apps Keep Owners in Touch With Their Cars
The Nissan LEAF application ("app") for smartphones which allows LEAF owners to be in direct contact with their vehicle at all times has launched for use on Blackberry and Android operating systems. Following suit with the mission of all Nissan products, the app provides bold and innovative technology for Nissan LEAF o ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Paludo Pocono Preview
TAMING THE "TRICKY TRIANGLE": This weekend Miguel Paludo will tackle the three turns at Pocono Raceway for the first time. Many of his competitors compare the track with road course racing. Paludo is a two-time Porsche GT3 champion, a series that competes exclusively on multi-turn venues. Paludo and the No. 7 team are ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Sauter Pocono Preview
SHORT TRACKS MOVE TO THE 'TRICKS': Returning to Pocono Raceway's "Tricky Triangle," Johnny Sauter makes his appearance once again at the top of the driver points in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. It is the eighth week out of thirteen that the veteran driver has led the points, as well as the sixth week in a row ... Continue reading
ILMC - Miller's Potential Podium Run Derailed Early In TOTAL 24 Hours Of Spa
SUMMIT, August 2, 2011: Bryce Miller has a knack for finding his way to the podium in 24-hour races, as evidenced by the fact that he's already done it three times in his relatively brief sports-car racing career. In January, Miller finished second in the GT class in the Daytona 24 Hours for his second runner-up result ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Hendrick Motorsports Lands Three Indy Contingency Awards
CHARLOTTE, Aug. 2, 2011: Despite coming up one position shy in his bid for a fifth win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordonâs strong run in Sundayâs Brickyard 400 presented by BigMachineRecords.com sent a message that he is a serious challenger for a fifth championship, and earned the veteran driver tw ... Continue reading
Camping World Trucks - Peters Pocono Preview
BACK FOR MORE: Timothy Peters and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series enter Pocono (Pa.) Raceway for the second time this weekend. The track dubbed the "Tricky Triangle" will host its second Camping World Truck Series race for fans in the Northeast. In his first outing Peters recorded an eighth-place finish SPENDING ... Continue reading
SpyderLynk Helps Toyota Create Customized Marketing Campaigns
SpyderLynk, a leading mobile marketing technology company and creator of the SnapTag, a logo-centric 2D mobile barcode, announced today that Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., is widely adopting SpyderLynk's cutting edge 2D mobile barcode technology across multiple marketing and branding initiatives to engage consumers t ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in J.P. Morgan Auto Conference
On Wednesday, August 10, Joe Hinrichs, Ford Motor Company group vice president and president, Asia Pacific and Africa, will participate in a webcast discussion with analysts at the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference in Detroit. Hinrichs is scheduled to speak from 12:45 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. EDT. A question-and-answer session will ... Continue reading
Audi will be the official automotive partner of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Partnership will kick off with the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards hosted by Jane Lynch Audi continues its involvement and support of the entertainment industry with a multi-platform integration Audi of America is honored to announce t ... Continue reading
2012 Chevy Sonic 5-Speed Helps Even Novice Stick Shift Drivers on Hills
We've all needed an extra hand at one time or another, but what about an extra foot? The 2012 Chevy Sonic offers just that ââ¬â an "extra foot" with standard hill-hold technology on all manual transmission models that can help novice and veteran stick drivers better manage hills. Typically, car manufacturer ... Continue reading
New Dodge Durango Named Top Safety Pick by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Durango latest 2011 Chrysler Group LLC model to receive IIHS Top Safety Pick Chrysler has eight models that are IIHS Top Safety Picks for 2011 Dodge Durango has been named a "Top Safety Pick" for 2011 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS recognizes vehicles that perform "good" in front, side, ... Continue reading
Maserati GB Announces Sport Pack For Granturismo S Automatic
Maserati GB is pleased to announce the introduction of a new Sport Pack for its best selling model in the UK, the GranTurismo S Automatic. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sees Double At The Auto Express New Car Honours 2011
Hyundai products have reigned supreme at the prestigious Auto Express 2011 New Car awards with the i10 winning Best City Car for the second consecutive year and the ix20 scooping Best Supermini MPV. ... Continue reading
Seat Alhambra Scoops Yet Another Coveted Title
SEAT's all-conquering new Alhambra MPV is continuing its remarkable run of major award wins with news that it has been named Best MPV by Britain's biggest-selling weekly motoring magazine - Auto Express. ... Continue reading
Eco-Friendly Vauxhalls Scoop Hat-Trick At Next Green Car Awards
Vauxhall has been honoured with an impressive treble at the Next Green Car Awards 2011 with the Ampera winning both the overall gold award and the next generation award, whilst Corsa won the prestigious supermini accolade. ... Continue reading
Mazda Maintains Momentum in July
Mazda Australia has built on its record-breaking first half year with a solid July performance with a total of 6,984 new Mazdas finding homes. ... Continue reading
Holden recorded another solid sales performance in July with Australia's favourite family car, the Commodore, returning to number one position in the annual sales race. ... Continue reading
HooRAY! MINI Australia Secures More RAYs For Local Market
Available locally for only three months, the MINI RAY has already established itself as a proven success. ... Continue reading
Hat Trick for Volkswagen at Auto Express New Car Awards 2011
Volkswagen has won a trio of honours at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2011, with class victories for the Golf and Golf GTI, as well as a triumph for the BlueMotion range. ... Continue reading
Nissan Unveils New Power Supply System Through Nissan LEAF
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled a system which enables electricity to be supplied from the lithium-ion batteries installed in Nissan LEAF to ordinary households, as part of its comprehensive efforts toward the realization of a zero-emission society. ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda CX-5 Crossover SUV World Premiere At 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
The first of Mazda's new-generation vehicles to fully adopt breakthrough SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and new 'KODO - Soul of Motion' design theme ... Continue reading
Maserati Takes Performance to a New Level with GranCabrio Sport - VIDEO ENHANCED
MODENA - August 3, 2011: Maserati has taken the GranCabrio convertible to a new level of performance with the new GranCabrio Sport. With more power, a faster gearshift and a distinctively aggressive look, the GranCabrio Sport has given Maserati a harder-edged convertible to sit alongside the GranTurismo S and the Quatt ... Continue reading
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