Jul 12, 2012
Neonode Inc , the MultiSensingTM touch technology company, announced today that it has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Alpine Electronics Inc., a leading automotive systems and audio specialist, to embed Neononde's patented MultiSensing technology, that includes the Neonode AlwaysON and proximity fea ... Continue reading
2012 Civic Tour Hits the Road with Linkin Park and Incubus
Jul 12, 2012
The 2012 Honda Civic Tour (HCT) is giving music fans a chance to win a Linkin Park customized and autographed Honda Si Coupe and CBR250R motorcycle plus an exclusive fly-away trip to Los Angeles that includes signed instruments and a visit to a Linkin Park music video shoot. Beginning today, July 12, 2012, fans can ent ... Continue reading
MapQuest Selects TomTom Maps to Power Its Mobile Application
Jul 12, 2012
TomTom announces a partnership with MapQuest, Inc., wholly owned by AOL, to power the company's mobile app with TomTom maps. Available for Android and iOS, MapQuest's free apps provide access to a wireless version of the well-known MapQuest website. With this partnership, TomTom is further expanding its reach in the mo ... Continue reading
INRIX Expands Its Business Leadership Team Worldwide
Jul 11, 2012
INRIX, Inc., a leading international provider of traffic information and driver services, announced the hiring of four industry leaders from the automotive and mobile industries to drive the company's European business development and global marketing efforts. In addition, the company is naming former Blue Nile, Inc. C ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Lane Departure Warning System Market 2011-2015" report to their offering. 'Global Lane Departure Warning System Market 2011-2015' TechNavio's analysts forecast the Global Lane Departure Warning System market to grow at a CAGR of 41 percent over the period 2 ... Continue reading
Total Car Score Ranks Top 10 Best High-Performance Cars of 2012
Jul 11, 2012
Total Car Score today issued its list of the Top 10 High-Performance Cars for 2012. The high-performance cars on this list come from a wide variety of vehicle types, including street-ready muscle cars, high-performance luxury sedans, and even a full-sized racing truck. Performance cars remain a vital part of most autom ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2012
vAuto announced the acquisition of Auction Genius, creator of a heads-up display for online auto auctions, and the roll-out of initial product integrations between the companies. 'Provision took the first step toward making auction purchases more efficient for dealers' ... Continue reading
Zipcar Acquires Leading Car Sharing Service in Austria
Jul 11, 2012
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the acquisition of Denzel Mobility CarSharing GmbH, a leading car sharing service in Austria, operating under the name CarSharing.at. With this deal, Zipcar continues to grow its car sharing network globally, expanding the company's geographical fo ... Continue reading
The Vehicle Production Group (VPG) Delivers MV-1 to Craig Hospital
Jul 11, 2012
The Vehicle Production Group (VPG) today will deliver an MV-1 to Craig Hospital for the hospital's exclusive use in transporting wheelchair users. VPG has set up an agreement with Denver's Craig Hospital to offer a complimentary MV-1 to the facility to showcase the car's capabilities and features for total mobility nee ... Continue reading
Cars of Tomorrow May Help Us Avoid Accidents
Jul 11, 2012
Millions of automobile accidents occur worldwide each year. Some of the most serious are rear-end crashes, side crashes within intersections, and crashes that occur when cars change lanes or drift into a lane. To that end, major automakers, governments, and universities are working on systems that allow vehicles to com ... Continue reading
MADD Celebrates Missouri's Passage of Lifesaving Ignition Interlock Legislation
Jul 11, 2012
More Than 100 Million People in U.S. Now Better Protected from Drunk Drivers -- Yesterday, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon signed into law a bipartisan bill that requires all convicted drunk drivers use ignition interlocks on their vehicles to prevent future offenses. Missouri is the 17th state in the nation to require all ... Continue reading
More Than 40 Vehicle Debuts Anticipated for the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
Jul 11, 2012
The Los Angeles Auto Show announced today that more than 40 vehicles are anticipated to debut at the Show during the 2012 Press Days, held Nov. 28-29. With four and a half months until the Show, it is noteworthy that at least 20 world debuts have already been confirmed by automakers. This breaking news, as well as othe ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2012
What: The Jeep brand is celebrating its partnership with USA Basketball at the "World Basketball Festival" in Washington D.C. with a basketball-themed event that includes the "Official Vehicle of USA Basketball" the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Allowing attendees to "Experience the Power" and immerse themselves in all things Je ... Continue reading
2012 Kia Rio5 SX Ride and Review By Dan Poler
Jul 10, 2012
By Dan Poler Colorado Bureau The Auto Channel Introduction: 2012 Kia Rio5 SX I know what youâre thinking. Probably the same thing we were when the little car was dropped off. Oh great, a Kia Rio. Itâs probably going to be another econobox. Basic. ... Continue reading
ROUSH CleanTech Receives CARB Retrofit Alternative Fuel System Certification for 2010 Vehicles
Jul 10, 2012
ROUSH CleanTech has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval of its propane autogas fuel system for retrofitting 2010 model year 5.4-liter Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 cargo vans and wagons. This is the first CARB certification awarded since 2000 for a liquefied petroleum gas retrofit system, and the firs ... Continue reading
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