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Intermap Teams with Clemson University to Improve Fuel Efficiency for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Intermap Teams with Clemson University to Improve Fuel Efficiency for Hybrid Electric Vehicles

DENVER--Intermap Technologies today announced that Clemson University is entering the second phase of research efforts sponsored by Intermap. The project is focused on developing a control scheme for hybrid powered passenger vehicles that capitalizes on Intermap’s NEXTMap 3D road data to more efficiently manage th ... Continue reading

MINI at the 2009 Detroit NAIAS - COMPLETE VIDEO

MINI at the 2009 Detroit NAIAS - COMPLETE VIDEO

The presentation of the MINI brand at the 2009 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit is characterised in particular by the world debut of an unusually thrilling model and the breakthrough of the brand into a new age of mobility. ... Continue reading

Schnitzer Steel Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

Schnitzer Steel Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

PORTLAND, Ore.--Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. today reported a net loss of $34 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the fiscal 2009 first quarter ended November 30, 2008. The pre-tax operating loss of $50 million included non-cash inventory write downs of $52 million for the quarter. During the quarter the Compa ... Continue reading

Be Prepared on the Road this Winter

Be Prepared on the Road this Winter

SYLVANIA offers tips and headlights to help improve visibility on the road HILLSBORO, N.H., Jan. 8 -- As winter weather creates poor driving conditions, improved visibility on the road is an important factor to enhance driver safety. Poor visibility, especially at night, is a serious driving hazard. According to the Mo ... Continue reading

TomTom and FUJITSU TEN Announce Second Generation of Semi-Embedded Portable Navigation Devices

TomTom and FUJITSU TEN Announce Second Generation of Semi-Embedded Portable Navigation Devices

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands--TomTom (AEX:TOM2), the world’s leading navigation solutions provider, today announces the availability of a second generation, semi-embedded TomTom device, designed especially for use with the in-dash FUJITSU TEN ECLIPSE AVN4430. With this product, a customer can enjoy all the benefits ... Continue reading

Overview of Honda Exhibition at Tokyo Auto Salon 2009

Overview of Honda Exhibition at Tokyo Auto Salon 2009

Honda Access Corporation, manufacturer of genuine Honda aftermarket parts and accessories, announced that it will feature two new Modulo concept vehicles in its exhibition at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2009 with NAPAC, to be held from Friday, January 9, to Sunday, January 11, 2009, at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. ... Continue reading

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Packs More Powerful Punch

2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Packs More Powerful Punch

The new 2010 Ford Shelby GT500 delivers the most power and refinement ever for a Ford SVT-tuned performance Mustang - and a few surprises, too. ... Continue reading

Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. and The Queen Mary of Long Beach Go Green by Unveiling the First Hydrogen Class 8 Semi Trucks

Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. and The Queen Mary of Long Beach Go Green by Unveiling the First Hydrogen Class 8 Semi Trucks

LOS ANGELES, CA Dec 26, 2008; Hydrogen Hybrid, Corp. announced that in conjunction with The Queen Mary of Long Beach, CA, a class 8 semi truck modified with an 8x Mega Fuel Cell System will be on display for the media. The viewing will take place December 30, 2008 from noon to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, December 31, 2008 fr ... Continue reading

edo's Power (Bull) Meets Fashion...

edo's Power (Bull) Meets Fashion...

In cooperation with internationally acclaimed designer Christian Audigier, edo competition has pulled out all the stops to create the fastest Lamborghini ever made. ... Continue reading

Design, development and production-made in Germany - Lorinser has been a byword for highly developed automobile tuning for over 30 years

Design, development and production-made in Germany - Lorinser has been a byword for highly developed automobile tuning for over 30 years

The technical and optical customisation of vehicles is often collectively referred to as tuning. This is a word that certainly applies to flagship companies in the sector, such as Sportservice Lorinser, as well, but this is only half of the story. Looking in more detail at the working methods of this Mercedes manufactu ... Continue reading

Jungle Motors Now Converting Toyota Prius into High Mileage Plug-In Hybrid

Jungle Motors Now Converting Toyota Prius into High Mileage Plug-In Hybrid

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif.--Jungle Motors, Orange County’s largest electric vehicle conversion facility, is now offering a new Plug-In Hybrid conversion for the Toyota Prius. Jungle Motors, which has been converting gasoline-powered Porsche 911s and Chrysler PT Cruisers into clean, green commuter cars, is now off ... Continue reading

Volvo: Green Corridors Provide for Safer and More Environmentally Sound Transports

Volvo: Green Corridors Provide for Safer and More Environmentally Sound Transports

STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The Volvo Group ( is initiating cooperation within the Swedish government’s logistics forum and with the authorities to realize the EU Commission’s concept regarding environmentally sound goods transport in “green corridors.” The goal is to reduce the impact on th ... Continue reading

Roush Europe Operation is Renamed Revolve Technologies by Investor Group

Roush Europe Operation is Renamed Revolve Technologies by Investor Group

The investor group which bought out UK Essex-based engineering services group, Roush Technologies Limited, from its US parent, Roush Industries, late last year, has announced a change of name and branding. Effective Monday 8th December 2008, the company will be known as Revolve Technologies Limited. ... Continue reading

JE Design Offers Sport Programme for New Volkswagen Scirocco

JE Design Offers Sport Programme for New Volkswagen Scirocco

German tuning company, JE Design introduced a new styling package for the new Volkswagen Scirocco ... Continue reading

Maserati At The Bologna Motor Show Under The Flag Of Its Sporty DNA

Maserati At The Bologna Motor Show Under The Flag Of Its Sporty DNA

The MC Sport Line customisation programme focuses on Maserati's racing heritage fresh from its latest international triumph in the FIA GT championship with the Bertolini-Bartels duo in Argentina, the land of Juan Manuel Fangio. ... Continue reading

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