CODA Holdings Receives Innovation Award from Association for Corporate Growth
May 3, 2012
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles and advanced battery systems purpose-built for transportation and energy storage applications, today announced that it has received the Innovation Award from the Los Angeles chapter of the Association of Corporate Growth (ACG). Members of the CODA executive ... Continue reading
2012 BMW 135i Review By Steve Purdy
May 3, 2012
2012 BMW 135i - Quick, Competent and Entertaining By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Itâs been quite some time since Iâve reviewed any of the great cars from Munich. The first, and only, car I ever bought new was a 1970 BMW 2002 and Iâve had a special affection for the brand since. Iâ ... Continue reading
GEICO Gecko promoting safe driving at Irving High School's Prom
May 3, 2012
Students at Ranchview High School in Irving, Texas, will be treated to a celebrity appearance at their prom this Saturday: the GEICO Gecko will be joining the party. The big question is: Does he need a date? "We're proud to work with Ranchview High School to reinforce safe driving habits" The mascot will be joined by t ... Continue reading
TomTom introduces Speak & Go with the TomTom Via 130
May 3, 2012
TomTom has today released the TomTom Via 130, featuring a new Speak & Go function. Drivers can control the device with just the sound of their voice, as well as making hands-free calls, which helps them keep their hands on the wheel and their focus on the road. 'The new Speak & Go feature helps increase focus and conce ... Continue reading
Global Automakers to Demo EV Fast Charging at EVS26
May 3, 2012
Eight global automakers to participate in charging display and will demo the standardized single-port DC-fast charging technology The system will optimize customer ease of use and will accelerate more affordable deployment of electrified vehicles and charging infrastructure The Society of International Engineers has ch ... Continue reading
United Way Recognizes General Motors with Top National Award for Community Impact
May 3, 2012
GM and the GM Foundation aim to transform Metro Detroit schools and communities across the U.S. Tuesday, United Way Worldwide honored General Motors with a Summit award for community impact. The award recognizes GM and the GM Foundation for its support of United Way and for making a measurable impact in metro Detroit a ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Spices Up Fiesta Atlanta with Dynamic Automotive Experience
May 3, 2012
Chevrolet, in partnership with Fiesta Atlanta, will provide an automotive exhibit for festival attendees to experience firsthand. The interactive Chevrolet exhibit will allow the festival goers to enjoy the most popular Chevrolet vehicles on the road today. Fiesta Atlanta, hosted by Lanza Group, LLC, is a free, day-lon ... Continue reading
May 3, 2012
Florida-based Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG), which produces the only OEM factory-built wheelchair-accessible automobile in the U.S., is now an official member manufacturer of the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association, or NMEDA, a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers, ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK Chooses Incentivated to Build iPad App
May 3, 2012
Leading mobile marketing and technology company, Incentivated is delighted to have been chosen by Mitsubishi Motors in the UK to build an iPad-only sales lead capture app. The app will be used by Mitsubishi sales teams at promotional events up and down the country to showcase their entire range of cars and as a way of ... Continue reading
Wyland Foundation And Toyota Announce Winning Cities Of Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge
May 3, 2012
The Wyland Foundation and Toyota today announced the 12 winning cities of the 2012 National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation, an online competition held throughout April that encouraged residents in all 50 states to conserve water, save energy and reduce pollution. The winning cities are: Laguna Beach, Californ ... Continue reading
May 3, 2012
Ford Fusion hybrid customers can donate to the charity of their choice through the REPREVE Gives Back program and help recycle 2 million plastic bottles into the innovative seat fabric of the car in the first model year alone Unifi's REPREVE brand of recycled fibers are used in the all-new 2013 Fusion Hybrid, Fusion En ... Continue reading
With Airfares Soaring, Driving is the Way to Go
May 3, 2012
Family Travel by Air Four Times More Costly than Driving With airfares on the rise, a road trip is the way to go, says the Car Care Council, as the cost of flying for a family of four is about four times more costly than driving. The increase in airfares is not insignificant. USA Today reports that "summer fares for tr ... Continue reading
Florida Fun and 40MPG With 2012 Kia Rio and Optima Hybrid +VIDEO
May 2, 2012
By Larry Nutson Senior Editor Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_3401) April 2012 From Miami Beach to Key West is about 170 miles. Kia Motors America invited 28 auto writers to test their hypermiling skills making the drive down U.S. Highway 1 behind the wheels of the 2012 Kia Optima Hybrid, Rio sedan and Rio 5-door. ... Continue reading
Summer Road Trips can Still be Affordable
May 2, 2012
American families take an average of 4.5 trips every year. This year, it might be harder to do that, since the most recent Travel Price Index rose 3.6 percent year over year. This is primarily a result of rising gas prices, but lodging is getting more expensive, as well. ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand Launches Multitier Sponsorship with Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby
May 2, 2012
138th running of the Kentucky Derby marks Ram Truck brand's third year as exclusive automotive partner Ram is the 'Official Truck' of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Fans attending weekend races will be immersed in Ram Truck brand experiences including vehicle placement, truck integration, signage and posters Te ... Continue reading
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