Sensata Technologies, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of sensors and controls, has developed a generation-2 Differential Pressure Sensor (DPS) that diesel-automotive customers value for its industry-leading accuracy and durability in controlling emissions. "Ten years ago, there were hardly any sensors for exhaust systems ... Continue reading
For decades International AutoSource has been providing expat car financing and leasing to foreign expats in the United States. Through their new partnership with Corporate Fleet Services, International AutoSource is now able to assist foreign expats in Canada with the financing or leasing of a vehicle without a Canadi ... Continue reading
-- A federal judge has upheld a lawsuit by U.S. automobile dealers accusing Indian truck manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra, Ltd. and its U.S. counterpart of fraud, misrepresentation, and conspiracy. The lawsuit alleges that Mahindra duped hundreds of U.S. auto dealers and walked away with more than $60 million in cash ... Continue reading
COURTNEY FORCE TAKES FLIGHT WITH U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELS
COURTNEY FORCE TAKES FLIGHT WITH U.S. NAVY BLUE ANGELSYORBA LINDA, CA (March 7, 2013) --- Automobile Club of Southern California Road to the Future Award winner Courtney Force took to the skies with the famed United States Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron today. The driver of the Traxxas Ford Mustang flew ... Continue reading
Hey Mac What's Up? - All's Well That Ends Well
A Roundup of Geneva Auto Show Press Days News By Mac Gordon Editor-At-Large Geneva and Detroit March 7, 2013; All's well that end's well certainly proved the case at the Geneva show, where headlines stole the spotlight over the final weekend with surprises from star players Toyota, China and GM. Amid downbeat comments ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names Ten Vehicles as Top Dogs for Pet Safety
Both automakers and car buyers put a lot of thought into keeping drivers and passengers safe when they're on the road. But what about pets? Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, identifies 10 SUV's, minivans, hatchbacks and wagons that offer the most safety and comfort for every ... Continue reading
2014 Mazda6 is Named "Top Safety Pick" by IIHS
The all-new 2014 Mazda6 today earned a "Top Safety Pick+" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Mazda6 is the first Mazda vehicle to earn this new, more demanding designation by receiving a rating of "Good" on frontal moderate overlap, side, roof, and head restraint tests, and "Acceptable" on the new sm ... Continue reading
Alcoa Shaping Future of Global Manufacturing with 2013 Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award
Alcoa announced today it was named a 2013 Manufacturing Leadership 100 Award (ML100 Award) winner in the Information Leadership Category by the Manufacturing Executive and Manufacturing Leadership Council. The awards honor companies and individuals that are shaping the future of global manufacturing. ... Continue reading
World's First Personal Sports Amphibian on Display at Tampa Boat Show
The world's first personal sports amphibian, the Gibbs Quadski, will be on display at this year's Tampa Bay Boat Show (March 8-10). Developed and built in the U.S., the High Speed Amphibian has a durable, but light-weight composite hull; utilizes patented water-jet technology, and is powered by a BMW Motorrad engine an ... Continue reading
Five Vehicles Including Honda Civic Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Award
Reston Va. March 7, 2013; Five vehicles earn the Institute's top safety award based on their performance in the new small overlap front crash test. The Honda Civic 2-door and 4-door, both small cars, and the Volvo XC60, a midsize luxury SUV, all earned good ratings for small overlap protection. The Lincoln MKZ, a midsi ... Continue reading
2013 Kia Sportage SX FWD Review By Carey Russ
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Kia Sportage SX FWD If you want a compact crossover with serious power, the Kia Sportage SX is worth a good, long look. While the 2.4-liter, 176-horsepower engine in most models of Kia's compact Sportage crossover will fit the needs of the vast majority of buyers, there are al ... Continue reading
Reader's Digest Names Kia Soul "Best Car Deal Under $15,000"
Kia Motors America (KMA) has been one of the fastest-growing car companies in the United States over the last five years1, and its top-selling urban passenger vehicle, the Soul, adds another award to the collection after being named one of the "Best Car Deals Under $15,000" by Reader's Digest. ... Continue reading
Division of Motor Vehicles Launches New Temporary Tag System for Delaware Car Dealerships
The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in partnership with Delaware Interactive have developed a new temporary tag issuing system for new car dealerships. The new program, which officially launches on Friday, March 8, will provide greater efficiencies for automobile dealerships to fulfill DMV requirements govern ... Continue reading
Navistar Names Troy Clarke Chief Executive Officer; James Keyes Appointed Non-Executive Chairman
Navistar International Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Troy A. Clarke as president and chief executive officer of Navistar, effective April 15, 2013. Clarke, currently the company's president and chief operating officer, will also join the board. At the same time, Lewis B. Campbell ... Continue reading
Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping automotive consumers and dealers connect online, has been honored by California Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez for its ongoing support of Southern California non-profit, Working Wardrobes, and the company's commitment to Orange County residents in need. "We rely heavily ... Continue reading
Great Helmet Invention Break-in 2013
Continual global success with Reevu's launch of the world's first "Rear Vision" - yes, rear vision in a helmet - RV MSX1 Motorcycle helmet. The unveiling of the RV FSX1 model the world's only rear view system / flip helmet begins in 2013. ... Continue reading
Volvo's World First Plug-In Diesel Hybrid Received the Government's Plug-In Car Grant Approval
The world's first diesel plug-in hybrid, the Volvo V60 D6 AWD, has received approval for the Government's Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) which is designed to offer incentives for buyers to choose new ultra-low carbon cars. In this scheme, buyers will receive a £5000 grant towards the purchase price of the vehicle, meaning i ... Continue reading
Maintain Current Vehicle to Keep New Car Costs at Bay
Buying a new car might sound good in theory, but these days, a new car purchase is out of reach for many Americans, according to a recent CNBC report. With the average cost of a new vehicle higher than ever at $30,500, spending a fraction of that money on making your current vehicle last longer makes good financial sen ... Continue reading
TRW Earns Chrysler Innovation Award Recognition For Lane Centering Assist
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has been recognized by the Chrysler Group LLC's Innovation group with a 2012 Innovation Award for User Experience and Driver Assistance in the development of Lane Centering Assist systems. The award is in recognition of a 2012 "Decoupled Development" project and TRW was recognized as one o ... Continue reading
The New 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake Breaks the Mid-Tens in the Quarter Mile
Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (Pink Sheets:CSBI), has released its quarter mile report for the 2013 Shelby GT500 Super Snake. Staying true to the Shelby name, the new 850 HP Super Snake produced a series of mid ten-second quarter mile runs in excess of 135 mph at Brade ... Continue reading
Ford worked with public and private organizations on a pilot program designed to bring the right healthcare to the women and children living in an inaccessible part of rural India Sustainable Urban Mobility with Uncompromised Rural Reach, known as SUMURR, enabled childbirth for 41 women with high-risk mothers pregnanci ... Continue reading
The new 2013 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe have received the highest available safety rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This recognition makes the Civic Sedan and Coupe the first and only IIHS Small cars in the industry to earn a TOP SAFETY PICK+. ... Continue reading
Ecolab Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for Seventh Consecutive Year
For the seventh consecutive year, Ecolab Inc. (ECL) has been named one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute. Since 2007, the Ethisphere Institute has awarded the annual designation to companies throughout the world that demonstrate the highest ethical standards. 'This purpose guides us to m ... Continue reading
ROUSH CleanTech and Green Alternative Systems Unveil New Propane Autogas Fueled Ford F-550
ROUSH CleanTech and Green Alternative Systems Unveil New Propane Autogas Fueled Ford F-550 Additional vehicle options fill growing demand for clean, economical alternative fuel INDIANAPOLIS (March 7, 2013) --ROUSH CleanTech and Green Alternative Systems (GAS) revealed the new Ford F-550 chassis cab powered by clean, ec ... Continue reading
Life360 Welcomes BMW As A Strategic Investor In Its Family Location App
Life360, the leading location and communication app for families, today announced that BMW i Ventures, the venture capital company of German luxury carmanufacturer, BMW Group, has made a strategic, long-term investment in the mobile app company. Using location-based technology, Life360 enables its more than 30 million ... Continue reading
Adam Chamberlain Appointed Sales Director For Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars
Adam Chamberlain has been appointed Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Cars, as the premium brand continues to build upon its significant sales growth and exciting new model line-up. Adam takes up his new position in mid-April. ... Continue reading
World Premiere: Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition
The global launch of the Alfa Romeo 4C marks the return of the brand to the world of lightweight sports coupés, an extraordinary event, awaited ever more eagerly by the host of fans throughout the world. ... Continue reading
Ford Gains Market Share In February As Retail And CV Sales Strengthen
Ford sales and market share were boosted across its car and CV ranges in February as its share of retail car sales continued to strengthen. ... Continue reading
University Technical College Visit Vauxhall
Forty students from the newly opened UTC educational facility in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire have visited Vauxhall to see leading edge technology at work. ... Continue reading
Five-Star Safety Ratings For New Toyota Auris And RAV4
Toyota's commitment to achieving the highest safety standards is yielding excellent results with both the new Auris and RAV4 being awarded the top five-star rating by the independent testing organisation Euro NCAP. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Is The UK's Number One Premium Brand In February 2013
Mercedes-Benz finished February as the leading premium brand in the UK, according to registration figures released by the SMMT today. Not only this, but, in AMG, it remains the fastest growing performance brand in the UK. ... Continue reading
VACC Calls on the New Victorian Premier to be a Decisive Leader
VACC was surprised by Ted Baillieu's decision to stand down as Premier of Victoria. Like everyone else, VACC had expected Mr Baillieu to lead the Liberal Party to the next State election. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Company Australia will celebrate the opening of the brand's new flagship dealership - and the 155th in the country- this week, when Castle Hill Hyundai holds its official opening ceremony. ... Continue reading
Award-winning Audi A3 Sportback to arrive in May, priced from $35,600
The acclaimed all-new Audi A3 Sportback is set to arrive in Australian dealerships in May this year. ... Continue reading
Renault Announces 5-year/200,000 km LCV Warranty for a Limited Time
Renault continues to improve its offer to buyers of light commercial vehicles, with the addition of a 5-year/200,000 km-factory warranty for a limited time. ... Continue reading
Vintage 'Treasure Chest' at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction
A fascinating private collection of sought-after Vintage sporting cars - including a chain-driven Frazer Nash that took part in the first Australian Grand Prix meeting at Phillip Island in 1928 - is a special highlight of Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction on April 29. ... Continue reading
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