SAE International Selects Lux Research for Partnership
Lux Research today announced a multi-year rolling partnership agreement with leading global association, SAE International, to provide market and technology research on Alternative Fuels to SAE International's global body of 138,000 engineers and related technical experts in the Aerospace, Automotive, and Commercial Ve ... Continue reading
GM Invests $332 Million for New Fuel-Efficient Powertrains
Brings to $1.2 billion amount of U.S. facility investment announced this year DETROIT â General Motors Co. will invest nearly $332 million in four manufacturing sites to produce more fuel-efficient engines and transmissions, demonstrating GM's commitment to deliver what customers want: technology-driven performanc ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson And Marvel Join Forces For Marvel's Iron Man 3
Harley-Davidson and Marvel Entertainment, LLC are teaming up for Marvel's Iron Man 3 "Man & Machine" contest where fans can win a chance to be a part of a comic book created by Marvel. Fans can go online and select a custom Harley-Davidson motorcycle to design. The winners will be drawn into the comic book as a member ... Continue reading
2013 Dodge Dart Limited Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
Chrysler gets a compact sedan right. It's about time. By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Chananel Contrast-stitched heated leather seats. Digital âglassâ dashboard. 8.4â touchscreen navigation system. ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Appoints George Sherman as President; Announces Leadership Changes
In an effort to simplify its organizational alignment, improve role clarity and provide a more intense focus on strategic and operational execution, Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced several organizational chang ... Continue reading
2013 Volkswagen Passat SEL Review By Michael Bernstein
Volkswagenâs Passat of Perfection Review By Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Despite its auspicious beginning in the US marketplace as the maker of quirky little cars with funny names, VW, the German auto giant, was considered more a sideshow in the car biz, but they had talent and a spirit and w ... Continue reading
ELEAD1ONE Named Diamond Award Winner in the 2013 Dealers' Choice Awards
Industry leading automotive CRM and retail management provider ELEAD1ONE is proud to announce it has been named the recipient of the Diamond Award in the Customer Relationship Management category of the Auto Dealer Monthly 2013 Dealers' Choice Awards. ... Continue reading
TomTom Research Finds Los Angeles Most Congested City in North America
TomTom today announces the results of its 2012 Congestion Index, which measures traffic congestion in 161 cities across five continents and compares it to congestion levels in 2011. The annual Congestion Index also examines the congestion in 59 metropolitan areas with a population of more than 800,000 across North Amer ... Continue reading
TomTom Research Finds Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal Most Congested Cities in Canada
TomTom today announces the results of its 2012 Congestion Index, which measures traffic congestion in 161 cities across five continents and compares it to congestion levels in 2011. The annual Congestion Index also examines the congestion in 59 metropolitan areas with a population of more than 800,000 across North Amer ... Continue reading
Autoliv: Invitation to Autoliv's Q1, 2013 Teleconference
Autoliv Inc. plans to publish its Financial Report for the first quarter 2013 on Friday April 26, at 12:00, Central European Time (11:00 a.m. UK Time, 6:00 a.m. ET). In addition, a teleconference will take place the same day: Time: 14:30 CET (i.e. 13:30 UK Time, 08:30 a.m. ET) ... Continue reading
Renault Partners with AVG Technologies to Secure its New Automotive App Store
Web-scanning architecture ensures protection for all apps in the Renault R-Link store- Leading car manufacturer Renault has chosen AVG Technologies N.V. to add an extra layer of security to its ground-breaking new embedded and connected navigation and multimedia platform, Renault R-Link. AVG already provides internet a ... Continue reading
Nitto Tire, a leading innovator in high performance tires, has launched a new Ambassador program as the latest extension of its dynamic community building efforts. The program is part of Nitto's overall social strategy for 2013 and focuses on engaging with its extensive community of followers and advocates. The announc ... Continue reading
Cummins and Universal Technical Institute Announce Diesel Technician Program Expansion
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) -- the leading provider of automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technician training -- is now offering a Cummins engine program at its Exton campus. To celebrate the new program, UTI-Exton will hold a grand opening on Thursday, April 4 th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. Cummins' ele ... Continue reading
Chevron's Delo Brand Lubricants Announces March 2013 Inductees to Million Mile Club
Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, maker of the Delo brand of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today unveiled the eight drivers inducted to the Chevron Delo sponsored Red Eye Radio (formerly Midnight Trucking Radio) Million Mile Club in March 2013. Established in 199 ... Continue reading
TomTom Congestion Index shows that Moscow is the Most Congested City
TomTom today announces the 2012 Congestion Index, a report comparing congestion levels in 2012 versus 2011 in 161 cities and across five continents. The Annual Congestion Index finds Moscow the most congested city. TomTom's Annual Congestion Index provides accurate insight into the world's most congested cities'. ... Continue reading
A new Kars4Kids survey revealed that despite high awareness and knowledge (88%) of tax credit eligibility for making non-cash charitable donations, most U.S. adults opt to sell their used cars instead of donate them. The survey also indicated that only 10.5 percent of U.S. adults have donated a car. The study was condu ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Receives Order to Refresh PowerPhase Components in Denver RTD Hybrid Buses
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) and the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced today that UQM will begin a refurbishment program on the generators and motor controllers used in the agency's fleet of hybrid buses. The original units being refurbished far exceeded their expected life and this prog ... Continue reading
Volvo Technology Award for Fuel-Saving 'Autopilot' for Trucks
'I-See utilizes the vehicle's kinetic energy to accelerate at the right time prior to the ascent to reduce the number of downshifts, while disengaging the vehicle just before reaching the brow of the hill and utilizes the energy perfectly for braking down the next hill' ... Continue reading
Teen Vogue and Toyota Partner on Safe Driving Campaign To Help Educate and Empower Teenage Girls
In conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Teen Vogue and Toyota announced today "Arrive in Style," a safe driving campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of distracted driving among teenage girls and inspire them to make a mutual commitment with their mothers to drive safely. While cars today ... Continue reading
Lexus Shows Off New Models, Signature Styling At Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show
Lexus' luxury sedans and SUVs are showing off new, bolder personalities at the Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show this week. Following up on the success of the GS sport sedan, Lexus is improving the handling across its entire lineup to deliver an entertaining and engaging driving experience. F SPORT variants of mo ... Continue reading
Scion Shows Off Full Vehicle Lineup, New FR-S, At Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show
Scion will give show-goers a chance to explore models from its entire 2013 lineup inside and out Thursday through Sunday at the Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show, April 4-7 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. Scion features five ground-breaking models with a wide array of standard fea ... Continue reading
Toyota To Display All-New, Redesigned Avalon And RAV4 At Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show
The 22nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Auto Show will feature more than 15 Toyota vehicles, including the redesigned 2013 RAV4 and 2013 Avalon. The show runs April 4-7 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. The 2013 RAV4, the world's original crossover sport utility vehicle, has been re ... Continue reading
2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Review By Carey Russ
MORE INFO Ford Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons - Ford Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Find Your Perfect New Car Match DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid SEL Did it get the advertised "EPA 47 mpg"? No. As the saying goes, "your mileage may vary", and nowhere as much as with a hybrid like For ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Appoints New North American Regional Director
Eric C. Shepherd has been appointed Regional Director for North America by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. ... Continue reading
Record sales of Subaru's XV All-Wheel Drive boosted the brand's monthly total to a new high of 4219 vehicles in March, according to official VFACTS figures released today. ... Continue reading
Zero Deposit Available For MG6 TCI-Tech On Motability Scheme
Award-winning MG6 models are now available with a Zero deposit under the Motability Car Scheme. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Polo Line-Up Now Better-Looking And Better Value
Volkswagen is giving its customers even better value for money, with extra standard equipment on Polo models, along with the introduction of the stylish yet economical Polo R-Line Style. ... Continue reading
New Porsche Panamera Looks To The Future With Plug-In Hybrid Drive
Since its launch in 2009, the Panamera Gran Turismo has successfully expanded the appeal of the Porsche marque into the executive saloon segment. ... Continue reading
Comprehensive Facelift For Skoda's Flagship Model: The New Skoda Superb
Skoda's model offensive continues which the launch of the new Skoda Superb. ... Continue reading
Rob Dommerson Leaves Sime Darby Motors
Rob Dommerson will be leaving Sime Darby Motor Group's operations in Australia after 12 years as Managing Director. ... Continue reading
Martin Benders Named Managing Director of Mazda Australia
Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that Martin Benders would become managing director, Mazda Australia, effective 1 May 2013. ... Continue reading
Nissan Achieves Record Financial Year Sales Result in Australia: Second Best Ever Sales Month
Nissan has continued its ongoing Australian sales drive with its eleventh consecutive monthly sales record, this time in March. ... Continue reading
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