All New 2013 Toyota Avalon Features Both Gasoline and Hybrid Powertrains
Jun 26, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif. (June 26, 2012) â When the all-new, North American designed and engineered 2013 Avalon goes on sale later this year, consumers can choose between a powerful V6 gasoline powertrain and Toyotaâs proven Hybrid Synergy Drive. The efficiency offered by the new hybrid model will help the all-new pr ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2012
Ford raises the F-150 SVT Raptor bar again for 2013, offering industry-exclusive beadlock-capable wheels to help increase grip in low-traction conditions SVT Raptor now offers high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps for improved visibility, SYNC with MyFord Touch for added connectivity and an all-new earth-toned col ... Continue reading
Study Confirms High Quality of TomTom Historical Traffic Data
Jun 26, 2012
Nationally recognized experts Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) recently conducted an evaluation of TomTom historical traffic data. In the study, TomTom data was compared to measurements from traffic monitoring systems in Houston. The study confirms that the TomTom historical traffic data is a valuable resource as a ... Continue reading
MDHI Selects FEV for Comprehensive MotorBooster Testing and Evaluation
Jun 26, 2012
Medical Alarm Concepts Holding, Inc. (OTCQB: MDHI.PK), today announced it has selected FEV of Auburn Hills, MI to conduct further tests of its MotorBooster engine catalyst product, which in preliminary tests demonstrated strong fuel mileage gains and significant emissions reductions. The new set of tests, which are exp ... Continue reading
2013 Ford Taurus EPA-Certified at Class-Leading 32 MPG with New 2.0-Liter EcoBoost Engine
Jun 26, 2012
EPA fuel economy ratings confirm the 2013 Ford Taurus 2.0-liter EcoBoost delivers a class-leading 32 mpg on the highway Highly efficient new 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine helps Taurus top competitors including Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon Across segments and powertrain alternatives, Taurus 2.0-liter Eco ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2012
Knott was a former New Horizons board member and Chrysler Group Senior Vice President of Purchasing and Supplier Quality Support enables New Horizons to further its mission to help people with disabilities in Southeast Michigan The Chrysler Foundation announced today that it will provide annual support for New Horizo ... Continue reading
Visteon Launches Instrument Cluster on Honda's New Scooter in Indonesia
Jun 26, 2012
Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation recently launched an electronic instrument cluster on Honda's new scooter model, the VarioTechno 125 PGM-FI, in Indonesia. The entry-level instrument cluster is the first product manufactured at PT Astra Visteon Indonesia, a joint venture of Visteon and PT Astra Otoparts, ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2012
Liberty PlugIns (LPI) has partnered with QuickPay Corp., a premier mobile payment platform provider, to make mobile payments available for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The combined solution will allow drivers to pay for a charging session by mobile phone, via text message or smartphone app, using the QP Qui ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Supports National Veteran Small Business Conference
Jun 26, 2012
Event seeks to connect veterans with employment and business opportunities Company to direct veterans on how to apply for jobs at Chrysler Group Company also will conduct a mini-Matchmaker to connect veteran-owned businesses with automotive supplier partners Chrysler Group lent its support to the U.S. Veteran's Adminis ... Continue reading
Jun 26, 2012
Ford is developing Traffic Jam Assist, an intelligent driving feature that employs technology from the already-available active park assist, adaptive cruise control, Lane-Keeping Aid and the PowerShift transmission to enable a vehicle to automatically keep pace with other vehicles Ford vehicles will evolve the current ... Continue reading
Edeniq Flips the Switch at Pilot Facility, Currently Producing Cellulosic Ethanol
Jun 26, 2012
Edeniq, a biomaterials and sustainable fuels company, today hosted an event to officially launch their Corn to Cellulosic Migration (CCM) pilot biorefinery. The biorefinery utilizes Edeniq's patented technologies including the Cellunator, a mechanical pretreatment milling device that grinds plant materials into uniform ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Wins Bronze Cannes Lion for RE:GENERATION Music Project
Jun 25, 2012
Hyundai took home a bronze Cannes Lion award on Saturday, June 23, during the 2012 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France for the RE:GENERATION Music Project, featuring the Hyundai Veloster. The project, conducted in partnership with Greenlight Media & Marketing, The Recording Academy and Hyundai's ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2012
Led primarily by increases in satisfaction with policy offerings and billing and payment, overall customer satisfaction with auto insurance companies has reached an all-time high, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Auto Insurance Study(SM) released today. The study measures customer satisfaction with ... Continue reading
Holidaymakers Should Assess Their Vehicle Batteries to Avoid Travel Disasters, Says CTEK
Jun 25, 2012
To avoid a breakdown catastrophe, those who are planning to either drive to their holiday destination or to the airport to go on vacation this summer should ensure they have undertaken the correct battery checks and maintenance, advises CTEK, a leading brand of smart battery chargers. Any breakdown is inconvenient but ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2012
Solon, OH (June 25, 2012); Washdrops® the new hose-less, biodegradable car wash and shine solution from automotive aftermarket leader, Cequent Consumer Products, has received the inaugural 2012 Green Product of the Year Award from nationally syndicated radio program AutoWorld and award winning host, Bob Long. Increa ... Continue reading
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