Honda Power Equipment Announces Expanded Supply Partnership with The Home Depot
Aug 21, 2015
Honda Power Equipment, a division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., and marketer of a comprehensive range of outdoor power equipment, announced today the expansion of its partnership with The Home Depot, the world's largest specialty retailer of home improvement and construction products and services. Beginning Septem ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2015
Daimler FleetBoard, a leading provider of telematics for trucks, vans and buses in the European market, offers its customers a comprehensive portfolio of apps for Android and iOS-based end devices. Because the apps can be used via smartphone or tablet PC, both clients and schedulers, drivers or subcontractors can quick ... Continue reading
Toyota Chooses Goodyear Wrangler Tires Exclusively for 2016 Tacoma TRD Off-Road Grade
Aug 20, 2015
Toyota has chosen Goodyear Wrangler tires exclusively for its most off-road capable mid-size pickupâthe 2016 Tacoma TRD Off-Road grade. Rebuilt inside and out with an all-new powertrain and enhanced suspension tuning, Toyota says the new Tacoma was designed to meet the needs of active drivers on a variety of tamed ... Continue reading
Aug 20, 2015
VOXX International Corporation today announced that it has entered into a Definitive Agreement to purchase the assets, inclusive of all intellectual property, of iris authentication market leader EyeLock through an acquiring entity. Upon consummation of the transaction, VOXX will have a controlling interest in the acqu ... Continue reading
Female Car Owners Are More Tech-Ready Than Men
Aug 19, 2015
Women tend to believe in the technology and safety potential of connected vehicles and autonomous driving much more so than men, according to the annual Jabian Automotive Industry Survey. A blind survey of 1,045 North American drivers identifies preferences for vehicle technology and automotive services. It also sheds ... Continue reading
Ford Performance Upgrade Kit for 2015 Focus ST Boosts Output to 275 Horsepower, 296 Lb.-Ft. Torque
Aug 18, 2015
Focus ST customers can get more performance out of their vehicle thanks to a new kit from Ford. And on that front, the new Focus ST mountune upgrade kit delivers in spades. The idea of a street-legal, reliable, largely stock 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine making nearly 300 lb.-ft. of torque might have seemed ludicrous ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2015
In the largest installation of commercial electric vehicle chargers at an airport in the United States, Portland International Airport (PDX) now has 42 L1 PowerPost⢠EV charging stations in place. PowerPost® commercial electric vehicle charging stations (EVSEs) are designed and manufactured by Telefonix® Inc ... Continue reading
Garmin Expands Multiyear In-Dash Navigation Partnership for New Honda Models
Aug 17, 2015
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced the expansion of a partnership with Honda Motors that brings Garmin and its award-winning navigation into multiple Honda infotainment systems over the next four years. The latest vehicle platform to launch with Garmin and its navigation solution is the ... Continue reading
Mopar Helps Dealers Enhance Customer Experience with New Service Capacity Tool
Aug 17, 2015
New Mopar Service Capacity Analyzer assists FCA US dealerships in planning and handling current and future customer service demands Dealers can assess their current service capacity, forecast and adjust metrics and implement needed changes The new tool enables dealers to improve operational efficiency and customer sati ... Continue reading
Wi-Fi in Your Car: GM-Initiated Feature Appears Hot with Influential Consumer Type
Aug 17, 2015
By Jennifer Sikora CivicScience With the massive surge in smartphone ownership in the past few years (over 64% of U.S. adults now use one, according to both CivicScience and Pew Research), the devices are inevitably used by passengers in cars. Being able to browse the web, stream video or audio services, and interact w ... Continue reading
AAMCO Unveils New Interactive Franchise Development Website
Aug 16, 2015
Leader in Total Car Care Showcases Nationwide Franchise Opportunities for Prospective Owners -- AAMCO, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, has announced the launch of its new interactive franchise website, aamcofranchise.com, which provides prospective candidates with a d ... Continue reading
Bose Automotive Earns Global Quality Award from Nissan
Aug 13, 2015
Nissan Motor Corporation has recognized Bose with a 2015 Global Quality Award for its contributions in the field of automotive electronics. From more than 5,000 Nissan suppliers worldwide, Bose was one of five companies honored for delivering excellence and quality to the overall performance of Nissan vehicles. âA ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to build a new automotive battery plant in northeast China
Aug 13, 2015
Johnson Controls plans to build a new automotive battery manufacturing facility in the city of Shenyang in northeastern China as it continues to invest in the world's largest new vehicle market. Johnson Controls has signed an investment agreement for a $200 million state-of-the-art plant that is located in the Tiexi Di ... Continue reading
Renault's new Espace uses HELLA LED Technology
Aug 12, 2015
HELLA helps French automaker design complex rear tail-lamp treatment LIPPSTADT, Germany, Aug. 11, 2015 -- The new Renault Espace recently introduced in Europe has distinctive LED tail lamps with a two-part design developed by HELLA. The fifth generation French crossover was first shown as Renault's "Initiale Paris" con ... Continue reading
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