2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 - First Drive Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 15, 2012
Top of the line By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, Germany - July 6, 2012: At the same time BMW lifted the cover of the new 3 Series (F30), it was announced that the top âDreier' would be the ActivHybrid 3. This model will hit the market in the autumn of 2012 and is the fourth hybrid of the Bavarian ma ... Continue reading
Jul 15, 2012
California business and labor leaders today recognized the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) for its low-income vehicle repair program that cleans up the region's oldest and dirtiest passenger cars and trucks. Tune In & Tune Up is a voluntary program that provides convenient Smog Check testing ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2012
The Jeep® brand will honor two individuals making a positive impact in their community Winners will be recognized as the USA Basketball Men's National Team honorary '6th Man' and '6th Woman' during the July 12 USA Basketball exhibition game in Las Vegas Each winner will receive $20,000 to donate to the charity of thei ... Continue reading
Jul 14, 2012
Avery Dennison announced today that the University of Michiganââ¬â¢s solar car, Quantum will be wrapped with Avery Dennisonââ¬â¢s popular vehicle wrap films when it competes in the 2012 American Solar Car Challenge. Avery Dennison MPI 1005 Supercast Easy Apply RSâ⢠and DOL 1360 were in ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passat Sets New Cross Canada Mileage Record
Jul 14, 2012
Volkswagen and Shell Team Up With Record-Setting Couple AJAX, ON, July 12, 2012 /CNW/ - Halifax to Vancouver. A total of 6,340 kilometers across Canada. Eight drivers. One car. With summer now upon us, many Canadians will soon set out on their own "road trip" and Volkswagen Canada and Shell recently teamed up to make t ... Continue reading
GE Energy Teams Up with PayPal to Make Electric Vehicle Charging Payments Simple and Secure
Jul 13, 2012
GE Energy's Industrial Solutions business today announced details of the strategic agreement it entered with PayPal to launch the ecomagination-approved WattStation and WattStation Connect, a complete electric vehicle (EV) charging platform solution. ... Continue reading
Opel Unveils the Adam - Preview by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 13, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Opel, the European GM-division, that together with its twin brother Vauxhall of Great Britain has to quickly improve its sales record. One of the strategic models is the new Adam; a small city car in the so-called A-segment, where Opel needs new presence. The 145.6 inches long Ada ... Continue reading
Agero Earns Regional Gold Awards From Global Contact Center Benchmarking Organization
Jul 13, 2012
Agero, a leading provider of driver and vehicle assistance services in North America, was selected as the Gold Award winner for the "Best Customer Service" and "Best Large Contact Center" award categories at ContactCenterWorld.com's "Top Ranking Performers in the Contact Center World" Americas Regional Conference and A ... Continue reading
Ford Partners with Feeding America to Make Experiencing the All-New Escape a Charitable Endeavor
Jul 13, 2012
Ford and Feeding America®, the nation's largest hunger-relief organization, will kick off the 2013 Ford Escape Hunger Drive in various cities around the United States - Guests at each Hunger Drive event will have the opportunity to experience the smart features on the all-new Ford Escape, including its hands-free lift ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Passat SEL Premium Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jul 13, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volkswagen wants more market share, especially in the U.S. The American automotive market is very different from that of Europe, and so VW has changed its strategy. Formerly, Volkswagen cars and crossovers sold here were the same as those sold elsewhere, differing mostly in drivetr ... Continue reading
Jul 12, 2012
Much to the dismay of zombies around the world, a Zombie Survival Machine was unveiled last night at San Diego's Comic-Con. The customized Hyundai Elantra Coupe Zombie Survival Machine, designed by The Walking Dead creator/writer Robert Kirkman and fabricated by Design Craft, was revealed on the Comic-Con floor at the ... Continue reading
Road Rage: Survey Reveals UK Drivers are in Denial
Jul 12, 2012
ingenie (http://www.ingenie.com) commissioned the survey of over 3,950 UK motorists, conducted by One Poll, which has uncovered that while 83% of drivers don't think of themselves as a "road rager", almost 85% admitted to road rage behaviour. The survey confirmed that road rage remains a major problem with two thirds o ... Continue reading
Chrysler named 2012 Detroit Jazz Festival Presenting Sponsor
Jul 12, 2012
Today the Detroit Jazz Festival announced that the Chrysler brand will be the official presenting sponsor for the 2012 festival. The sponsorship is an extension of its successful "Imported from Detroit" campaign, celebrating the spirit and determination of Detroit and its residents. "The automotive industry and jazz mu ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Asks Public to Choose Top Entries in the Teens Drive Smart Video Contest
Jul 12, 2012
The top 10 videos have been chosen --now it's time for you to decide who will be the three finalists in the Bridgestone Americas Teens Drive Smart Video Contest. The grand prize-winning video will be unveiled in New York City in Times Square on Aug. 1. The top 10 videos in the safe driving contest are posted at www.tee ... Continue reading
Iteris Appoints Tom Blair as Senior Vice President of iPerform Group
Jul 12, 2012
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE MKT:ITI), a leader in providing intelligent traffic management solutions, announced that Tom Blair, an experienced software industry leader has joined the company and has assumed the new position of senior vice president of Iteris's recently established iPerform group. 'Tom is a seasoned software exe ... Continue reading
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