Ford Volunteers Help Feed Thousands in Local Communities
Hundreds of Ford volunteers are packing, cooking and serving meals on a Ford Accelerated Action Day focused on feeding the hungry Ford employees are working in MODEL Teams at more than three dozen locations in four states â Arizona, Michigan, South Carolina and Washington Ford and its employees participate in many ... Continue reading
NASCAR Tech partnering with SCAN to help raise awareness for child abuse and prevention
NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech) will once again serve as host to one of the community's biggest annual fundraisers to help children. On Tuesday, December 10, NASCAR Tech will welcome more than 1,000 guests to its Mooresville campus for the 2013 Stocks-For-Tots event, which raises money annually to support Stop ... Continue reading
The Vespa Primavera Legend is Back
At the Paris Salon de la Moto, open from 3 to 8 December, the new Vespa Primavera made its French début. Unveiled a month ago at the world press at the Milan 2013 EICMA show, the Vespa Primavera is now being marketed all over Europe and â following a presentation in Hanoi â in Vietnam and Asian countries a ... Continue reading
Nissan's New Marketing Campaign Empowers New Yorkers To Say #HailYes To NV200 Taxi
Nissan is demonstrating the NV200 taxi's superiority over every other taxi in New York City by launching an interactive marketing campaign titled '#HailYes.' The campaign, created by TBWA New York, centers on capturing New Yorkers' opinions on the NV200 taxi's unique features and encouraging them to give a #HailYes to ... Continue reading
Acura NSX Supercar Concept to Debut in Virtual World Of Gran Turismo6 Game
The highly anticipated Acura NSX, in concept form, will fire up its twin-turbocharged engine and innovative new three-motor, torque vectoring Sport Hybrid powertrain in Gran Turismo®6 (GT6), which releases worldwide today. The 'real driving simulator' available exclusively for the PlayStation3 system gives sports ca ... Continue reading
Safety Vision Issued Patent for Digital Data Storage Method in a Vehicle
Safety Vision, LLC announces the assignment of US Patent No. 8,588,041 B1 for the technology behind SafeStorâ¢, the digital storage device that supports Safety Visionâs RoadRecorder family of mobile video recorders for mass transit and pupil transportation. âThis patent is an important component of Safety ... Continue reading
Tanner Hulette, General Manager of Mechanicsville Toyota, Named Autobytel Dealer of the Month
Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to connecting automotive consumers with dealers, has named Tanner Hulette, General Manager of Mechanicsville Toyota in Mechanicsville, Virginia, the Autobytel Dealer of the Month for October 2013. âAn Internet lead is a hand raiser and you want to respond to them in a way tha ... Continue reading
Axalta Coating Systems Presents ASE Refinish Technician of the Year Award
Last week in Newport Beach, California, Axalta Coating Systems presented the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Refinish Technician of the Year award. Leonard King of Euro Pros Collision Center in Gaithersburg, MD, won this prestigious award. Leonard began his career in the industry 25 years ago ... Continue reading
Wi2Wi Completes Major Design Wins in the Connected Vehicle Market
Wi2Wi Corporation ("Wi2Wi" or the "Company") (TSX-V: YTY) (Common Shares: 81,544,306) is pleased to announce that it has completed major design wins in the connected vehicle markets with several blue-chip customers. These Design Wins fall into three major categories: [1] In-vehicle Hotspot and Networking, [2] Connected ... Continue reading
ndustry Panel Examines the Future of Auto Insurance Distribution in the United States
More than 60% of auto insurance policies in the UK are purchased online, but not from insurance carriers. In less than a decade, insurance aggregators have become the dominant distribution channel for auto insurance in the UK. As aggregators are starting to establish a foothold in the US, will the market here follow a ... Continue reading
TxDOT Urges Texans to Give the Gift of a Sober Ride During Busy Holiday Season
As a reminder to keep the holidays happy and safe, the Texas Department of Transportation is urging Texans to give themselves and others the gift of a sober ride as they make the rounds to their seasonal celebrations. To raise awareness, TxDOTâs Sober Ride Sleigh â a donated holiday-decorated limousine with a ... Continue reading
SmithGroupJJR Opens Office in Shanghai, China
SmithGroupJJR, the oldest architecture and engineering firm in the U.S., has opened an office in Shanghai, China. âNow, with the new office, our clients in Shanghai have direct access to our services. Simultaneously, they benefit from the alliances weâve established and our understanding of how to work in Chi ... Continue reading
Saab: New order to T&S for US Army's Combat Vehicles
Defence and security company Saab has been awarded the first option year of a multi-year contract for the next generation of laser-based training systems for U.S. Armyâs armored combat vehicles. The order value is $ 11.8 million. The indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract consists of this order a ... Continue reading
Toyota Licenses WiTricity Patent Portfolio for Wireless Power
WiTricity, the industry pioneer in highly resonant wireless power transfer over distance, today announced an intellectual property license agreement with the worldâs top-selling carmaker, Toyota Motor Corporation. âWiTricityâs mission is to make wireless charging available as widely as possible, and this ... Continue reading
City CarShare Now Has Greenest Fleet of Any Carsharing Organization in the Country
City CarShare, the largest nonprofit carsharing organization in North America, announced it has achieved its goal of having more than 50 percent of its fleet comprised of electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles â a goal that it met more than one year ahead of schedule. This makes City CarShare the greenest ca ... Continue reading
Tokai Rubber’s North American Sales Expand Nearly 40-fold in 25 Years
-Tokai Rubber Industries, a leading Japanese manufacturer of high-polymer compounding technologies used in automotive, construction and other industries, announced today that DTR Industries, its Ohio-based US subsidiary that manufactures and sells automotive anti-vibration rubber, has grown its business by 38 times in ... Continue reading
Toshiba Launches Small Sized 1-Channel High-Side Switch IPD for Automotive Application
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced the launch of "TPD1055FA", a 1-channel high-side switch IPD (intelligent power device) that adopts a small-sized package for use in automotive applications. Mass production is scheduled to start at the end of this month. The product is fabricated with BiCD process, allow ... Continue reading
Toys for Tots: Each Chrysler and Dodge Minivan sold generates donation for kids
Chrysler Group LLC's Mid-Atlantic Business Center (MABC) and more than 250 of its dealers are joining forces with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to make this holiday season brighter for many families. "This is our third holiday season partnering with Toys for Tots and it has been a heartwarming experience helping ... Continue reading
Truck Drivers Offer Safety Tips For Winter Road Conditions
American Trucking Associations wants to ensure the motoring public is prepared for winter storms taking place across the U.S. and that all motorists arrive to their destinations safely, in the coming months. Winter road conditions can lead to dangerous situations. Fortunately, a team of million mile accident-free drive ... Continue reading
Car Charging Group, Inc. Completes $10 Million Capital Raise
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today that it has raised $10 million principally with institutional investors. The proceeds will be utilized to strengthen CarCharging's balance sheet and to provide additional operating c ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Releases 2014 "Red Zone" Special Edition Soul
Kia Motors America (KMA) announces its first special edition Soul of 2014 with the "Red Zone" edition. Inspired by the ultra-popular Track'ster concept previously unveiled at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, the "Red Zone" edition Soul is the first special-edition based on the all-new second-generation Soul and is scheduled ... Continue reading
Skoda Yeti Named 'Best Performing Used Car Of The Year' At Car Dealer Magazine Awards
The Skoda Yeti has been named the 'Best Performing Used Car of the Year' at the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards sponsored by Black Horse ... Continue reading
Citroen & Benefit Cosmetics Create DS3 By Benefit
Citroen UK and Benefit Cosmetics have collaborated on a one-off version of Citroen's DS3. Called DS3 by Benefit, the colourful model is an exploration of ideas and themes in a unique concept form, which marks the start of a new partnership between the two brands. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company today delivered the global debut of a motoring icon set to go on sale in Europe for the first time - the new Ford Mustang; and European debuts for two new vehicles offering a glimpse of the future for Ford vehicles large and small - the Edge Concept and the Ka Concept ... Continue reading
Cars Guide has awarded the Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG as its 2013 Car of the Year. ... Continue reading
Volvo 2014 V8 Supercar engine makes its debut at Sydney 500
Volvo has unveiled the engine that will power its two Volvo Polestar Racing S60s in the 2014 V8 Supercars Championship. ... Continue reading
Coles and Woolworths Still On Notice Despite Fuel Discount Agreement
VACC says Coles and Woolworths are still on notice, despite today's voluntary agreement on supermarket fuel discounts ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Australia supports Big Red Ride
Kia Motors Australia provided crucial vehicle support to the 120 riders that participated in the inaugural Big Red Ride run by Muscular Dystrophy NSW. ... Continue reading
Proton Launches Australia's Most Affordable Seven Seater
Malaysia's leading car brand Proton has launched Australia's most affordable seven-seater, the Exora. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Golf 7 Crowned '2013 Carsguide Car of the Year'
In a year already filled with accolades, Volkswagen's seventh generation Golf has now been honored as '2013 Carsguide Car of the Year' once again confirming the Golf as the benchmark in the small car segment with Australian motoring experts. ... Continue reading
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