ABM Installs Multiple EV Charging Stations at USAA Properties
Partnering with long-time client USAA Real Estate Company (USAA), ABM , a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, recently installed 17 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across three USAA owned and operated facilities -- including a property in Arlington, Virginia, designated as LEED Platinum by the U. ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Presentation at AFSA Finance Industry Conference for Fixed Income Investors
On Tuesday, May 15, Marion Harris, assistant treasurer, Ford Motor Company, will deliver a presentation on Ford Motor Credit Company at the American Financial Services Association (AFSA) Finance Industry Conference for Fixed Income Investors in Boston. The presentation will begin at 1:45p.m. EDT and last for approximat ... Continue reading
Los Angeles to Host the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium -- May 6-9, 2012
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), under the auspices of the World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA), will host the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles May 6-9, resulting in an economic impact of more than $2.5 million citywide and a total of 2,900 room nights at th ... Continue reading
CEA Responds to NTSB on Safe Driving Innovations
In a letter today to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA addresses NTSB Recommendation H-11-47, which encourages the development of technology features that disable the functions of portable electronics devices within reach of the driver when a vehicle is in motion ... Continue reading
GM Australia Discovers Ethanol as GM America Ignores It +VIDEO
Ironic Twist in General Motors' Strategy Could Eventually Help Enlighten American Acceptance of Ethanol By Marc J. Rauch There's an interesting development taking place at General Motor's Australian subsidiary, Holden. The Australian division is trumpeting ethanol as a viable fuel that can help Australia's economy whil ... Continue reading
To electrify drivetrains, it's necessary to find the right balance between effort and benefit. Criteria such as vehicle class and powertrain size (in terms of power and torque) are key elements in achieving appropriate electrification. Dr. Ralf Stopp, director of advanced development and marketing, eMobility Systems Di ... Continue reading
The National Organizations for Youth Safety, joined by celebrities from around the world, announces the launch of the "Million Messages in May" campaign, in support of Global Youth Traffic Safety Month observed annually in May. Traffic crashes are the #1 killer of youth in the U.S. and throughout the world. The campaig ... Continue reading
Israeli Government Awards T3 Motion Two-Year Electric Vehicle Tender
T3 Motion, Inc. a producer of clean/green technology, announced that Israel has awarded T3 Motion and its Israeli distributor, Yaum Ltd., a two-year contract for T3 Series Electric Stand-up Vehicles (ESV). The tender was awarded based on the results of a trial period carried out to measure the effectiveness of various ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Celebrates Best New Restaurant
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) is proud to once again partner with The James Beard Foundation for the third consecutive year, as sponsor of the Best New Restaurant Award, presented to Next in Chicago for 2012. The award was given out last night at the annual James Beard Foundation Awards ceremony at Lincoln Center's Avery F ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne Named a "Michigan Manufacturer of the Year"
Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne has been named a 2012 John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year by the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA). The MMA award, which recognizes the positive contributions of Michigan manufacturers to the industry and their local communities, was presented to ... Continue reading
Ford Boosts Vehicle Production By Reducing Summer Shutdown In North America Plants
Ford will produce nearly 40,000 additional vehicles this summer by reducing its summer shutdown in several North America plants, including six assembly plants, from the traditional two weeks to one The summer production boost is consistent with Ford's plan to increase annual production capacity by 400,000 Ford Motor Co ... Continue reading
Cummins Positioned for Strong Growth, CEO Tom Linebarger Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting
Cummins Inc. is in a strong position to continue expanding in global markets and meet its long-term growth targets, Cummins Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Linebarger told shareholders at the Company's annual meeting today. 'Our technology leadership in markets around the world enables Cummins to capitalize on ... Continue reading
Ontario to Launch Initiative Encouraging Motorists to Drive Electric - Huh?
TORONTO May 8, 2012; The NACS Online newsletter reported that Ontario Transportation Minister Bob Chiarelli said the province plans to invest $60 million over the next three years in a charging infrastructure while providing motorists with incentives to drive electric vehicles, the Toronto Star reports. The incentives ... Continue reading
Nearly Half of 16- to 21-year-olds Talked on a Handheld Phone While Driving in Past Month While the vast majority of young drivers aged 16-21 agree that texting, using smart-phone apps, or accessing the Internet while driving is very dangerous, nearly a third (29 percent) admitted in a Consumer Reports survey that they ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Stewart Race Report
Talladega, May 7, 2012: Tony Stewart had a strong opening in the Aaronâs 499 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race Sunday at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway. Unfortunately, his ending was at the other end of the racing spectrum, as he finished 24th after being collected in a late-race crash. Stewart started eighth and rock ... Continue reading
Motorsports Brands - Roush Yates Engines Win In Dirt And Drag
Mooresville, May 7, 2012: Roush Yates' engines were victorious on dirt this weekend, claiming victory with Randy Martin and Gregg Satterlee. Drag racer Michael Paschal took a trip to the winners circle with his Roush Yates engine. Martin beat out 37 other teams to claim his first Speedway Motors ASCS Warrior Region Vic ... Continue reading
NHRA Top Fuel - Schmacher Loses Final Round, Continues To Lead Points
Atlanta, May 7, 2012: U.S. Army NHRA Top Fuel driver Tony âThe Sargeâ� Schumacher has heard the line many times from the Army Strong Soldiers he interacts with every race weekend â never accept defeat. Hence, after dropping his fourth final-round loss of the season to Steve Torrence in the Summit Ra ... Continue reading
Star Mazda - Team GDT's Mendez Completes Oval Test
INDIANAPOLIS, May 7, 2012: Seat time was what Team GDTâs Andrés Méndez needed and seat time was what he got as he drove on an oval track for the first time during a test of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear Saturday at Lucas Oil Raceway (LOR). Méndez, 19, of Bogota, Columbia, recorded 254 ... Continue reading
Motorsports Commentary - Really NASCAR? That Dog Won't Hunt
<b>by Rick Carlton - Senior Motorsports Editor</p> Austin, May 7, 2012: Last Saturday at Talladega, NASCAR finally stuck its fleshy parts in a hornet's nest, by declining an opportunity to fine Danica Patrick as a result of her flagrant wall slam of Sam Hornish at the finish of the Aaron's 312. NASCAR Robin Pemberton, ... Continue reading
AAA: Teen Driver Fatality Risk Quadruples with Multiple Young Passengers
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today released a study showing a strong association between the number and age of passengers present in-vehicle and the risk of a teen driver dying in a traffic crash. The report, "Teen Driver Risk in Relation to Age and Number of Passengers," found that the likelihood of a 16- o ... Continue reading
'In the future, the result may contribute to the development of more individually adapted treatment for children who are affected by the high-stage neuroblastoma' Volvo: Helena Carén has studied genetic abberations in tumors and will receive the prize of SEK 50,000 for her thesis at the University of Gothenburg. Her a ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Receive Manny Award for Zero Waste to Landfill Program
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will receive a 2012 Manny Award in the "Green Initiative" category from Inside Business, a bimonthly business publication in Northeast Ohio. The award is in recognition of Goodyear's Zero Waste to Landfill Program. Goodyear will receive the award at a banquet in Cleveland on May 17 an ... Continue reading
Ryder Executive to Speak at Clean Air Event, 'Transforming Trucking with Natural Gas'
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, will participate in Transforming Trucking with Natural Gas," a free educational event focused on promoting opportunities for increasing the use of natural gas trucks in commercial transportation. Vice President of Sales ... Continue reading
DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee Ramps-Up Production for Stop/start Starters
DENSO is ramping-up for the production of stop/start starters at its DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee (DMTN) plant in Maryville, Tenn. The new starters, due to hit U.S. roads later this year, will help improve fuel efficiency by cutting the engine when the vehicle is at a stop or in other idle traffic situations. The new ... Continue reading
Mojo Motors Fuels Up for Expansion with $3 Million in Funding for Used Car Buying Platform
MojoMotors.com, the leading used car deals platform, today announced that it has closed a $3 million funding round with Atlas Venture and existing investors including RPM Ventures, NextView Ventures, and others. Ryan Moore of Atlas Ventures will join the company's board of directors. Mojo Motors will use the funds to e ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Recognizes 30 Dealerships for Environmentally-Conscious Operations
30 Chrysler Group dealerships recognized for demonstrating environmental responsibility in daily operations Eight of the 30 dealerships have implemented one or more major environmental initiatives Chrysler Group to share best practices across dealer network New Dealer ECO Program to recognize dealers annually for envir ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline in China Growth on Track
GKN Driveline's manufacturing footprint in China continues to grow at a rapid pace highlighted by the recent opening of its 7th production facility in the country. Employing 250 workers, the new 13,900 square-meter plant in Changchun will have the capacity to build one million sideshafts a year and a new 10,000-square- ... Continue reading
Trailblazing Sonata Delights With More Features, More Value, And Best-Ever Residual Value For 2013
Hyundai Sonata, the mid-size sedan that sent competitors back to the drawing board, is back for its third model year. In 2011, Sonata was the third best-selling mid-size sedan at retail, ahead of Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevy Malibu. This retail sales success comes with the segment's lowest incentive spending, a ... Continue reading
3rd International New Energy Vehicle Summit 2012 Will Be Held In June
China's State Council approved the Energy Saving and NEV Industry Development Plan (2012-2020) last month. The Plan is expected to guide and safeguard the development of China's new energy vehicle industry. What are the details of the Plan? What implications does it convey? These issues will be discussed at CBI BIZ's 3 ... Continue reading
Deliveries By Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Up 9.4 Per Cent To 1.81 Million In Period To April
Deliveries by the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in the first four months of the year increased by 9.4 per cent to 1.81 (January - April 2011: 1.66) million vehicles. ... Continue reading
New Ford Galaxy Deal Further Reduces Addison Lee Fleet Emissions
The Ford Galaxy is set to become an even more familiar sight on the streets of London following a new agreement with Europe's largest minicab firm, Addison Lee. ... Continue reading
BMW Group has "Best Factory 2012"
This is the conclusion reached by the expert jury for the "Industrial Excellence Award / Best Factory 2012", which voted the Exterior Plastics Production Department of the BMW Landshut plant the national winner for 2012 ... Continue reading
Alice Wei Joins Bentley As PR Director Of Greater China Region
Bentley Motors has today announced the appointment of Alice Wei as PR Director of the Greater China Region. She will report to Michael Baumann, Bentley's Director of Communications and Till Scheer, Regional Director of Bentley Greater China. Alice officially joins the company today. ... Continue reading
Shield For Wheels Is The Real Deal
Ever since the days that discs replaced drums, brake dust has been the bane of every proud motorist who believes that a good car cleaning regime begins from the ground up. ... Continue reading
The All-New Civic Hatch Is Coming..
Honda's all-new Civic Hatch will hit Australian shores in mid-June 2012. ... Continue reading
'World Class' Bentley Brings $462,000 at Shannons Sydney Sale
A majestic 1930 Bentley 4 ½ Litre saloon that had spent most of its life in New South Wales is heading overseas after selling for $462,000 at Shannons Sydney Autumn Auction on Monday (May 7) - more than $100,000 above its pre-sale high estimate. ... Continue reading
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched Indicate, a set of motoring themed, free teaching resource that schools can use to deliver the Key Stage 3 maths curriculum and introduce students to the motor industry. ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda CX-5 Delivers 'Low' Company Car Tax Bills
The all-new Mazda CX-5 powered by the manufacturer's breakthrough SKYACTIV technology promises company car drivers' tax bill benefits due to low emission engines that deliver unrivalled performance. ... Continue reading
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