Panel to Explore How Automotive Safety Keeps Pace With Technology and Complexity
As the company providing Executive Leadership for the SAE 2015 World Congress & Exhibition in Detroit, Michigan, April 21-23, Honda and its partners are providing a series of brief updates leading up to the event. The following is a blog post from Jay Joseph, assistant vice president, American Honda Motor Co. DETROIT, ... Continue reading
Toyota today hosted its first large-scale supplier diversity event in North Texas at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center. âPower of Exchange 2015â offered local Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women Business Enterprises (WBEs) a valuable forum to network and connect with Toyotaâs Tie ... Continue reading
Ford's Water Achievements Profiled in Michigan Blue Economy Report
On April 7, the Michigan Economic Center at Prima Civitas and the Grand Valley State University Annis Water Resources Institute released Michigan Blue Economy, a report designed to spur strategic actions to expand and grow the State's already blue economy, and help Michigan to become the world's freshwater and water in ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SLK -- Model Year 2015: Fresh Air Initiative
Mercedes-Benz is sending the SLK into the summer roadster season. The two-seater sports car now boasts powerful new engines and transmissions, and excels with exemplary efficiency. The new model year SLK is available to order now.</STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=c2cClass3>In 1996 Mercedes-Benz redefined the roadster with the ... Continue reading
From 9 to 12 April, the world of golf will turn its attention to Augusta, Georgia, where the world's best players will contest the first major of the year in a bid to win the legendary Green Jacket. Mercedes-Benz is again proud to be a Global Sponsor of the Masters Tournament in 2015. </STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GLE Family from 45,350 Euros: The Relaunch of a Best-Selling SUV
Compared with its predecessor, the new GLE starts at similar prices but with an enhanced level of equipment. Customers can order the bestseller from the Mercedes-Benz range of SUVs from 45,350 euros*. Deliveries commence in August.</STRONG></DIV> <DIV class=c2cClass3>The highlights of the new GLE include redesigne ... Continue reading
Manheim Reports Used Car Market Off To A Solid Start In 2015
ATLANTA -- April 7, 2015: Backed by strong consumer demand, the used car market enjoyed a solid start to 2015 as wholesale used vehicle prices in the first quarter rose 1.3 percent from a year ago and 1.6 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2014. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index â a measure of wholesale ... Continue reading
Peregrine Semiconductor Expands Automotive Product Portfolio
The UltraCMOS® PE423422, PE423641 and PE42359 RF Switches Boast AEC-Q100 Grade 2 Certification for Automotive Applications SAN DIEGO -- April 7, 2015: Peregrine Semiconductor Corp., founder of RF SOI (silicon on insulator) and pioneer of advanced RF solutions, introduces two new UltraCMOS® RF switches that expand its ... Continue reading
BNSF Recognized with President’s Award for Logistics Excellence by Toyota Logistics Services
FORT WORTH, TX -- April 7, 2015: BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) was recently named the 2014 recipient of the Presidentâs Award for Logistics Excellence by Toyota Logistics Services. The Presidentâs Award is Toyotaâs highest supplier honor given only to service partners who demonstrate combined excellence in ... Continue reading
mPower Technologies Readies To Deliver Truck Jump
mPower Technologies Inc. the consumer products subsidiary of mPhase Technologies, Inc. (XDSL), announced today that customer pre-orders for the mPower Truck Jump have been received and shipments are expected to begin later this month. Samples of the unit were provided to distributors and their customers are showing dem ... Continue reading
Chevron Launches New Heavy Duty Category in Canada to Protect Engines in Severe Duty Operations
Delo® 400 SD SAE 15W-30 is engineered to address major shifts in on- and off-highway applications VANCOUVER -- April 7, 2015: Chevron Canada Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, maker of the Delo® brand of technologically advanced heavy duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants, today launch ... Continue reading
Dominion Dealer Solutions announced today that Dominion ACCESS® is now a fully integrated partner of the Toyota DMS Integration Program. Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc.âs (TMS) Dealer Daily Open Access (DDOA) program integrates with Dominion ACCESS via real-time secure communications across multiple departments in ... Continue reading
Autonet Mobile Joins with AT&T to Launch the Next Generation of Connected Car Software
New technologies to update cars like computers and prevent hacking vehicles when connected to the cloud to be featured in AT&T Drive Studio SANTA ROSA, CA -- April 7, 2015: Autonet Mobile and AT&T Inc. announced an agreement to bring Autonet Mobileâs telematics solution and services to the automotive market. These ... Continue reading
From Canopy to City: Chevrolet Means Small Business
History with segment dates to the 1930s DETROIT â Ever since vendors have peddled produce to passers-by on the streets of busy cities, Chevrolet has provided vehicles that allows them to reach their customers. Beginning in 1936, Chevrolet sold the Chevrolet Canopy Pickup â a vehicle based on the popular FB-se ... Continue reading
GMC Canyon Experience Lets Customers Take Virtual Test Drive
âEngineered for Everywhereâ site customizes road tests by lifestyle, location DETROIT -- April 7, 2015: Whether itâs pulling up in front of a restaurant in the city or trailering a camper into the woods, the all-new 2015 GMC Canyon premium midsize pickup is right at home. Beginning today, an interactive ... Continue reading
Daimler & Renault-Nissan Alliance Expand Cooperation to 1-Ton Pickup Trucks
Nissan and Daimler to jointly develop midsize pickup truck Mercedes-Benz pickup to share some of the architecture with the all-new Nissan NP300 Mercedes-Benz vehicle to be engineered and designed by Daimler to meet specific needs of its customers Mercedes-Benz pickup will target Europe, Australia, South Africa and Lati ... Continue reading
"The Getaway Guide" Encourages Viewers to Unleash Their Adventurous Side With Spontaneous Weekend Getaways in Kia's Most Capable and Refined CUV - First episodes of "The Getaway Guide" can be viewed now on Yahoo Screen with others debuting through April - Packed with first-class materials and amenities, Sorento's premi ... Continue reading
After years of research and education, repair shops and insurance adjusters are now handling the innovative truck. NORTHBROOK, Ill., April 7, 2015 -- The 2015 Ford F-150 pickup truck made headlines for its switch from traditional steel to high-strength aluminum alloy throughout its body, but skeptics worried about how ... Continue reading
Ten States Could Cut Their Teen Fatal Crash Rates in Half With Stronger Licensing Laws
It's been nearly two decades since graduated driver licensing (GDL) programs began to take hold in the U.S., and these novice driver laws have proved extremely successful in reducing fatal crashes among teenagers. Still, many laws could be better. At least 10 states could more than halve or nearly halve their rate of f ... Continue reading
36 Cars You Can Finance for Under $300 a Month in 2015
Americans are borrowing record amounts for their new cars, with the average monthly auto loan payment today coming in at more than <span class="xn-money">$480</span><sup>1</sup> . To help car buyers find affordable, high-quality vehicles, leading personal finance site GOBankingRates uncovered 36 cars on sale today R ... Continue reading
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