AAA: Teen Driver Fatality Risk Quadruples with Multiple Young Passengers
May 8, 2012
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today released a study showing a strong association between the number and age of passengers present in-vehicle and theĀ risk of a teen driver dying in a traffic crash. The report, "Teen Driver Risk in Relation to Age and Number of Passengers," found that the likelihood of a 16- o ... Continue reading
Mojo Motors Fuels Up for Expansion with $3 Million in Funding for Used Car Buying Platform
May 8, 2012
MojoMotors.com, the leading used car deals platform, today announced that it has closed a $3 million funding round with Atlas Venture and existing investors including RPM Ventures, NextView Ventures, and others. Ryan Moore of Atlas Ventures will join the company's board of directors. Mojo Motors will use the funds to e ... Continue reading
Trailblazing Sonata Delights With More Features, More Value, And Best-Ever Residual Value For 2013
May 8, 2012
Hyundai Sonata, the mid-size sedan that sent competitors back to the drawing board, is back for its third model year. In 2011, Sonata was the third best-selling mid-size sedan at retail, ahead of Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion and Chevy Malibu. This retail sales success comes with the segment's lowest incentive spending, a ... Continue reading
3rd International New Energy Vehicle Summit 2012 Will Be Held In June
May 8, 2012
China's State Council approved the Energy Saving and NEV Industry Development Plan (2012-2020) last month. The Plan is expected to guide and safeguard the development of China's new energy vehicle industry. What are the details of the Plan? What implications does it convey? These issues will be discussed at CBI BIZ's 3 ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Reports Gallons Delivered Rose 23% During The First Quarter of 2012
May 7, 2012
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012. Gallons Delivered (defined below) for the first quarter of 2012 totaled 43.7 million gallons, up 23% from 35.5 million gallons delivered in the same period a year ago. Revenue for the first quarter ended March 31, 201 ... Continue reading
May 7, 2012
The College for Creative Studies (CCS) will host a showcase of student work from the recent CCS Transportation Design Department Sponsored Research Projects on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, from 4 until 5 p.m. at CCS's A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education. During the past semester, students were charged to create a ra ... Continue reading
May 7, 2012
Clarion Co., Ltd. (Tatsuhiko IZUMI, President; hereinafter "Clarion") has created the "Smart Access" Cloud Telematics Service for the purpose of providing drivers with a more comfortable, safe and convenient driving environment. The service will be launched in June in North America and Japan, and will be implemented gl ... Continue reading
Leviton Launches Next Generation Electric Vehicle Charging Station
May 7, 2012
Leviton today announced the launch of its Level 2 (240V, 40A) charging station. Designed, tested and assembled in the United States, the next generation Leviton charging station is able to provide 9.6 kW output, and will charge the Toyota RAV4 EV in approximately six hours. It also includes a 25-foot charging cable whi ... Continue reading
Good Dealership Experience Sells More Cars Than Ever
May 7, 2012
Foresight Research released its 2012 Dealership Experience Strategy Report. Automotive research specialists, Foresight interviewed 7,851 new vehicle buyers in the US, finding: As a result of the great recession, the share of new vehicles being sold to older buyers has increased steadily over the past 4 years. Older sho ... Continue reading
All-New Toyota RAV4 EV Unveiled At EVS26
May 7, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today revealed the highly anticipated all-new Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium in Los Angeles. This all-electric SUV has an expected driving range rating of approximately 100 miles and charging time of approximately six hours on a 240V/40A charger. The RAV4 E ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America's Zafar Brooks Named As CSR Professional Of The Year By PR News
May 7, 2012
Hyundai Motor America's Zafar Brooks, director of corporate social responsibility and diversity inclusion, has been named to PR News' 2012 esteemed list of CSR Professionals of the Year for his work with the company's pediatric cancer nonprofit, Hyundai Hope On Wheels®. Additionally, Hyundai Motor America and Finn Par ... Continue reading
World Electric Vehicle Association Presents City of Los Angeles with E-Visionary Award
May 7, 2012
The World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) today presented the City of Los Angeles with an E-Visionary Award at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26). Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa accepted the award on behalf of the city. 'I am honored to accept the E-Visionary Award on behalf of the City of Los An ... Continue reading
May 7, 2012
Magellan, a leader of innovative GPS devices for vehicles, outdoor and mobile navigation, today announced its new Magellan RoadMate portable automobile navigation family designed to elevate motorists' daily driving experience with greater safety, convenience and time savings while behind the wheel. The new Magellan Roa ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Announces Completion of Series D Financing Raising $47.5 Million
May 7, 2012
Coulomb Technologies, Inc, the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, today announced that it has secured $47.5 million of financing. Braemar Energy Ventures and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers led the financing and were joined by Toyota Tsusho Corporation and existing investor Rho Ventures. Existi ... Continue reading
Autoliv Introduces New Seatbelt System
May 7, 2012
RIn order to further enhance vehicle occupant safety, Autoliv Inc. the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- has developed a new seatbelt concept that supplements the regular 3-point seatbelt with a 2-point belt (see illustration) so both shoulders of the vehicle occupant are strapped in. The seatbelt is cur ... Continue reading
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