OEM Connected Car System Processor Market to be Worth $1.6 Billion by 2020
ABI Research forecasts that the revenues from main processors shipped in OEM-installed connected car telematics systems will increase from around $360 million at the end of 2012 to $1.6 billion globally by the end of 2020. â4G LTE networks will enable low-latency, data-intensive infotainment applications such as r ... Continue reading
A half-day seminar will bring fleet industry leaders and strategic partners together to discuss the advantages of converting fleet vehicles to run on clean, abundant, domestic compressed natural gas (CNG). The forum, cohosted by Americaâs Natural Gas Alliance (ANGA), The Delaware Valley Marcellus Association (DVMA ... Continue reading
Tony Nicolosi named acting President and CEO, Volvo Cars of North America
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today named Tony Nicolosi acting President and CEO. Nicolosi, 53, who currently serves as President and CEO of Volvo Car Financial Services US, LLC (VCFS), replaces John Maloney, who has decided to leave Volvo. Tony Nicolosi will continue in his role with VCFS in addition to his ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Group puts consumers at the heart of the Connected Car debate
Leading officials and automotive experts gathered in Washington, DC on Thursday to discuss âThe Safety Benefits of Connected Carsâ. Hosted by the Embassy of Sweden and Volvo Car Group (Volvo Cars), the seminar explored the safety advantages of connected vehicles and the challenges faced by an industry keen to ... Continue reading
Sport hybrid offers fun to drive performance with 39 mpg highway EPA fuel-economy rating (CVT)1 Available with a sporty manual transmission or engaging CVT The 2014 CR-Z goes on-sale tomorrow, combining sleek styling, numerous standard features and sporty handling while maintaining terrific fuel efficiency. The CR-Z wa ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Honored with Two Awards from Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council
Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council recognizes Ford as Corporation of the Year; Ford Supplier Diversity Development program director honored for individual achievements This is the fourth consecutive time Ford has won Corporation of the Year â underscoring the companyâs ongoing commitment to minori ... Continue reading
Factory engineered Chevrolet Camaro accessories can preserve vehicle warranty
Chevrolet Performance has released a comprehensive collection of factory-engineered performance parts and accessories for fifth-generation Camaros, 2010 model year and newer. Many of the parts preserve the vehicle warranty when installed by a Chevrolet dealer â an advantage aftermarket installers cannot provide. T ... Continue reading
Science Bolsters 2014 Chevrolet Impala's Seat Comfort
Crafting comfortable car seats takes more than high-tech tools like seat pressure mapping systems and a multi-part mannequin that feeds data into a comfort dimensioning system. As helpful as they are, there is no substitute for an element of human fine-tuning, or putting butts in seats. General Motorsâ human facto ... Continue reading
MyProductAdvisor reflects enhanced consumer interest in Turbo-Diesel across multiple Brands
Market Insight Corporation announced today that auto consumers are receiving âturbo-dieselâ (TD) recommendations across more brands and country markets than ever before. MyProductAdvisor, a leading, unbiased auto recommendation engine, is delivering those choices to consumers in major markets across North Ame ... Continue reading
NETS Kicks off Drive Safely Work Week, Promoting Integrated Approach to Safe Driving
The Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) kicked off today its national Drive Safely Work Week (DSWW) campaign. More than 2500 organizations representing approximately 13 million employees are poised to take part in the week that promotes safe-driving education and awareness materials for all employees and the ... Continue reading
Penske Logistics Executives Presenting at CSCMP Conference
Senior executives from Penske Logistics will serve as panelists during the upcoming Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Global Conference held in Denver from Oct. 20 to 23. Penske Logistics sponsors three important industry studies that examine wider trends in the supply chain that are relea ... Continue reading
Manheim Reports Rising Used Vehicle Pricing In Q3
Manheim today reported that wholesale used vehicle prices in the U.S. rose in the third quarter of 2013, reversing course from the previous quarter. Prices increased in each of the three months of the quarter, with August marking the biggest monthly gain since the impact from Hurricane Sandy at the end of 2012. Pricing ... Continue reading
Turnover Rose at Large Truckload Fleets in the Second Quarter
According to the latest edition of American Trucking Associations' Trucking Activity Report, the annualized turnover rate at large truckload fleets rose two percentage points to 99% in the second quarter of 2013. ... Continue reading
The United States is the Most Expensive Country for Car Insurance
4AutoInsuranceQuote.com, a website that offers car insurance quotes to drivers throughout the United States, has just posted a new article to the site that lists the five countries that have the highest auto insurance rates. As the article, http://www.4autoinsurancequote.com/uncategorized/which-countries-have-t he-high ... Continue reading
All-New Hyundai Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine Will Debut at New York Comic-Con
Zombies beware! Hyundai will welcome the newest addition to its zombie-fighting family at New York Comic-Con: Anson Kuo's Santa Fe Zombie Survival Machine. Aimed at effective undead annihilation, the fan-built vehicle will be on display for the living on the show floor on October 10. ... Continue reading
Visteon Presents Innovative Vehicle Solutions at SAE Brazil Congress
Visteon Corporation â through its family of businesses including Halla Visteon Climate Control (HVCC) â will display automotive climate, electronics and interiors innovations Oct 7-9 at the 22nd SAE Brazil Congress. Visteon's exhibit will be in areas 103, 105 and 107, at E5 Street, in the Expo Center Norte Pa ... Continue reading
CarCharging to Discuss Recent Company Developments
Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CCGI) ("CarCharging"), a nationwide provider of convenient electric vehicle (EV) charging services, announced today that it will host an investor conference call on Thursday, October 10, 2013. The call will begin at 4:15 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST). "We are committed to providing our ... Continue reading
Hyundai Joins Forces With ARK Performance To Create Legato Concept Genesis Coupe For SEMA Show
ARK Performance, a core Hyundai SEMA partner in recent years, has developed a new Legato Concept based on the Genesis Coupe that promises to add to its successful SEMA legacy. The performance luxury coupe concept will be showcased at the 2013 SEMA show in Las Vegas, November 5-8. ... Continue reading
Co-branded advertising campaign combines power of Detroit automaker, major Hollywood studio and Will Ferrell (as Ron Burgundy) in biggest ever original content promo Campaign launches new 2014 Dodge Durango featuring "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues" character Ron Burgundy as its new pitchman Multimedia campaign span ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Editors Name Top All-Wheel Drive Sedans for 2014
As the weather begins to cool across the U.S., an increasing number of shoppers are starting to think about purchasing a vehicle that's capable of handling the upcoming winter road conditions. Shopper interest in all-wheel drive sedans on AutoTrader.com increased sharply in September, reaching the highest levels so far ... Continue reading
Renault To Star At London Film Festival
Renault will once again provide the best chauffeur-driven seats in the house at this year's London Film Festival. ... Continue reading
Ethanol Blending Provides Another Proxy for Gasoline Demand
graph of gasoline product supplied vs gasoline blended with ethanol, as explained in the article text Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration Measuring current U.S. gasoline demand can be difficult, as there are 160,000 retail gasoline stations and more than 250 million vehicles in the country. EIA traditionally ... Continue reading
Best Month Ever: Seat's Sensational September Sales Success
SEAT UK sold more cars during September 2013 than in any other month in its 28-year history. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Lights Up Its 'Sound With Power' Campaign, Starring The E 63 AMG And Tinie Tempah
Mercedes-Benz UK is to unveil its new 'SOUND WITH POWER' campaign - a unique suit that simulates how emotion can be expressed through a series of LED lights - featuring international music artist Tinie Tempah. ... Continue reading
'Wallpaper Handmade With Jaguar' And C-X17 Concept Car Make London Debuts At Harrods
Wallpaper Handmade, the must-see exhibition during Milan's Salone del Mobile, makes its London debut today at Harrods with a spectacular 'best of presentation' and five unique new pieces produced in collaboration with Jaguar ... Continue reading
Ford Extends Market Lead In Important September Sales Month
Market leader Ford has extended the sales gap over its nearest rival during the bumper September sales month, and through 2013. ... Continue reading
September 2013 Was The Best Month In Mercedes-Benz UK's History
September 2013 was the most successful month in the history of Mercedes-Benz in the UK, with every division reporting best-ever results. ... Continue reading
Toyota Posts Strong Growth In The Heart Of The Market
Toyota reaped the benefits of its comprehensive renewal of its core family market models in September with impressive results recorded by its Auris hatchback, Verso MPV and RAV4 compact SUV, all of which were launched within the past year. ... Continue reading
Audi Sets a Solar Challenge for Its Newest Technology
The new Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI COD led off 40 of the world's most advanced solar cars in Darwin today in the 2013 Bridgestone Solar Challenge and run parallel to the sun-chasing teams in the 3,000 kilometre event from Australia's northern-most city to Adelaide, crossing through the humid tropics, harsh dry deserts ... Continue reading
Shannons Club TV - A New Standard in Motoring Television
Since Peter Wherrett's ABC program 'Torque' back in 1973, there has been a lack of good quality motoring programmes on television that really appeal to motoring enthusiasts. ... Continue reading
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