In 2012, enormous attention is being drawn to the development of new energy vehicles. With the increasing global demand and China's new incentive policies, investment has rushed into the Li-battery separator industry in China. According to China's 12th Five-year Planning for dynamic sectors, the capacity and sales volu ... Continue reading
Autobytel Editors Choose the Top 10 Best Cars for Tailgating
Football fans around the nation are gearing up in preparation for the new season, and for thousands of us, that's cause for a good, old-fashioned tailgate party. Whether you are rooting for your college team or have a favorite professional football team, pre-game festivities are often as important as the game itself. ... Continue reading
2012 Honda Ridgeline Sport Review By Carey Russ
MORE INFO Honda Buyers Guide Perfect New Car Match DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Since its debut in model year 2006, the Ridgeline, Honda's unique take on the pickup truck, has carved out a solid niche for itself in what is usually thought of as a conservative field. And it has recently expanded its lineup with ... Continue reading
Wright Express Corporation , a leading provider of value-based business payment processing and information management solutions, and Fleet One, an over-the-road and local retail fueling business, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Wright Express will acquire Fleet One from privat ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger SXT RWD Plus Ride and Review By Steve Purdy
2012 DODGE CHARGER SXT RWD PLUS A Mighty Macho Machine By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau The politics surrounding just the existence of Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep are complex. Only the future will tell, I suppose, whether our investment - financial and philosophical â has been worth it. Two things Iâ ... Continue reading
2013 Scion FR-S Review By Carey Russ
2013 Scion FR-S press launch of the Scion FR-S a few months ago, and being mightily impressed by its abilities on the track and street, I've just had the opportunity to spend a week at home with one. It works every bit as well in the everyday world as it does at a track day or autocross. And if you're careful, you coul ... Continue reading
Dassault Systemes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), today announced that co-creation automotive design innovator Local Motors has selected the company's 3DEXPERIENCE platform for the ongoing inter ... Continue reading
Nissan Americas Names Michele Tinson Director, Internal Communications And Media Center
Nissan Americas today announced that Michele Tinson has been named director, internal communications and media center, effective Sept. 10. Most recently, Tinson was director of communications for Saab Cars North America, where she was responsible for internal and external communications for the automaker. ... Continue reading
Esurance Appoints Elinor Mackinnon Managing Director And Chief Information Officer
Esurance, the direct-to-consumer personal car insurance company, has appointed Elinor MacKinnon to the position of managing director and chief information officer. MacKinnon will be responsible for all of Esurance's information technology, including the maintenance and development of software applications that support ... Continue reading
Hertz and Penske Enter Franchise Agreement
The Hertz Corporation and Penske Automotive Group, Inc. announced today the signing of an agreement for Penske Automotive Group to join Hertz's franchising network. This partnership for the Memphis, Tennessee market is part of Hertz's company-wide initiative aimed at increasing its presence in the off airport car renta ... Continue reading
Leading gas station chains Phillips 66, 76 and Conoco today released the results of a nationwide survey that evaluated millennials' gas purchasing habits and decisions. The survey, taken by 1,018 American men and women age 21-30 who drive and are primary purchasers of gasoline, reveals that nearly half (49 percent) reg ... Continue reading
Mopar Announces Checklist for Fall Car Care
Ten items to check on your vehicle before the cold-weather driving season Mopar services Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, SRT and Fiat Vehicles With Magneti Marelli partnership, Mopar also services competitive makes including GM, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai and Kia vehicles Mopar now offers full menu of all-season, ... Continue reading
IR Introduces Robust AUIRS20302S 3-Phase Gate Driver IC for Automotive Applications
International Rectifier, IR, a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the automotive-qualified AUIRS20302S three-phase gate driver IC for 12V, 24V and 48V vehicle applications including high-voltage air conditioner compressors, pumps, BLDC motor drives up to 600W and high-voltage motor drives. ... Continue reading
Hendrick Automotive Group to Offer SiriusXM in All Satellite Radio-Equipped Pre-Owned Vehicles
Sirius XM Radio and Hendrick Automotive Group today announced that customers purchasing any pre-owned vehicle with a factory-equipped satellite radio from any of the 84 Hendrick Automotive Group dealerships across the United States and through Hendrickcars.com automatically will receive a three-month SiriusXM subscript ... Continue reading
Toyota Dominates New-Car Shopping Activity On Kelley Blue Book
The Toyota brand dominates new-car shopping activity on www.kbb.com when examining shopper loyalty and share-of-voice data from the past three years, according to Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car information. Since Q1 2010, Toyota has claimed the top spot for shopper loyalty on KBB.com mor ... Continue reading
GHSA Broadens Distracted Driving and Drugged Driving Policies
Organization Supports New State Legislation -- During its recent Annual Meeting, the membership of the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) strengthened its policy positions in two emerging areas of highway safety: distracted driving and drugged driving. Distracted Driving GHSA's new policy broadens its support ... Continue reading
Ford is recalling the 2013 Escape to fix engine plugs that could leak coolant, according to a filing Tuesday with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's New Golf Hatchback is Headed for U.S.
Wahington DC September 5, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen is rolling out the latest version of its Golf hatchback in a key test of its ability to widen its lead over other mass market carmakers in Europe, lower manufacturing costs, and overtake Toyota as the world's biggest carmaker. It's coming to ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Jimmy Johnson Race Preview Bristol
HUNTERSVILLE, Sept. 5, 2012: Fortunately for Jimmie Johnson, his spot in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship was sewn up at Bristol (Tenn.) Motor Speedway two weekends ago. However, that doesnât mean thereâs nothing on the line as the series pulls into the tight confines of Richmond (Va.) ... Continue reading
SAE International Convergence 2012 to Highlight Innovative Leadership Roles in Electronic Innovation
Don't ask the organizers of the SAE International Convergence 2012 - Electronic Innovation Through Leadership what's new. You'll be listening for a long time. The lineup for Convergence 2012 is loaded with new, exciting and interactive programs designed to appeal to young engineers and keep veteran engineers engaged. ... Continue reading
Kia Presentation At The APA in Detroit Had Soul (and Other Models)
Detroit MI, September 5, 2012; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News said that South Korean automaker Kia is targeted to finish 2012 with a 4 percent U.S. market share, its highest ever, during a pess presentation to the APA in a meeting held at the DAC. Kia Executives used a slick, well-produced presenta ... Continue reading
FIA GP3 - Conor Daly Race Preview Monza
Monza, Sept. 5, 2012: On the opening weekend of the season in Barcelona, Spain, American, Conor Daly stood on the top step of the GP3 podium with a convincing win. Since then he added four more podium finishes to his tally but in Monza, Italy this weekend, his aim is to again be on the top step. In a season that has be ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Smith Looking Forward To Richmond
DENVER, Sept. 5, 2012: Regan Smith feels Saturdayâs Sprint Cup race â the Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond International Raceway, has the makings of being a âwild and crazyâ night at the historic short track. âWith all the different Chase scenarios, thereâs plenty of excitement brewing ... Continue reading
FIA F1 - Pre-Race Driver Comments Monza
Monza, Sep. 5, 2012: From one of Formula Oneâs racingâs most historic venues, the paddock quickly moves to another, as the teams and drivers head from Spa to Monza. With its origins dating back to 1922, it remains a supreme, high-speed challenge. No wonder itâs known as the âmagical trackâ. Tho ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Owners Plug Into Three Free Offers
Nissan is offering existing and new LEAF customers an exciting new opportunity to claim a free Chargemaster Home Charging Unit with free installation from British Gas and free access to the POLAR public charging network of 1,500 charging points, until the end of March 2013. ... Continue reading
Superior S-Class Is Professional Driver's Chauffeur Car Of The Year 2012
The award-winning Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds yet another accolade to its name - Professional Driver's Chauffeur Car of the Year 2012. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Joins The British & Irish Lions Pride
Land Rover has today announced an exciting new partnership to become an Official Global Sponsor of The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2013, one with increased significance as The Lions will celebrate a 125 year heritage. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Works Shows Revived DB5 At Goodwood
A fully restored Aston Martin DB5 and a barn-find DB6 which awaits treatment will provide a 'before and after' glimpse of the creative talents of the craftsmen of Aston Martin Works at the Goodwood Revival. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Celebrates Another Successful Year At The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials 2012
Exceptional equestrian competition, Olympic silver medal-winning British riders and two updated Land Rover models came together at last weekend's Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. ... Continue reading
Veloster Leads the Way for Hyundai in August Sales Result
In an industry record August, that saw 93,552 vehicles sold nationally, Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) finished in fourth position overall with 7,732 sales, an increase of +4.2% over the previous year securing a total market share of 8.3% and a best-ever August sales month result since the brand launched in Aus ... Continue reading
Full Steam Ahead for Kia Growth Plan
Kia has continued its focussed new car market progress in 2012 with yet another month of solid double-digit growth in August, according to figures released by industry monitor VFACTS. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Establishes 'Center of Excellence' through long-term R&D Partnerships
Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea's biggest automotive group, has established the 'Hyundai Center of Excellence' by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two of America's greatest research universities - University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Davis. ... Continue reading
The Wait is Over: Infiniti is Now Officially in Australia
Infiniti, the performance luxury automotive brand from Japan, is now on sale in Australia. ... Continue reading
Narva Drives Extra Performance Globe Sales for Retailers
The development of a series of six popular globe merchandisers is assisting retailers to maximise Narva performance globe sales with the minimum of outlay. ... Continue reading
Kia Announces Warranty Boost for Fleet Customers
Kia's fleet customers have received an early Christmas present with the news that the majority of fleet vehicles will be covered by a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty from September 1. ... Continue reading
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