CODA Holdings and Great Wall Motors to Jointly Co-develop Affordable Electric Vehicle
Apr 24, 2012
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles and advanced battery systems, today announced it has signed a contract with Great Wall Motors Company to co-develop the first all-electric vehicle for worldwide development and distribution. Designed for the North American, Chinese, and European markets, this ... Continue reading
BWI Group develops chassis for innovative wheelchair-accessible vehicle
Apr 24, 2012
The specialist chassis systems Tier One supplier worked with Vehicle Production Group to develop the MV-1, the first vehicle purpose-built for wheelchair users. It's rare for such for such a focused vehicle concept to be realized in production. BWI Group can talk about some of the challenges of designing and packaging ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2012
The Chrysler Foundation today announced that it is granting $40,000 in additional funding to nine Michigan high school robotics teams that will participate in the international 2012 FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Championship, April 25-28, at Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. The FRC Championship is the culmi ... Continue reading
Preserve Vehicle Value Beyond Your Wildest Clean
Apr 24, 2012
Keeping your car clean will significantly help preserve its overall value, according to the Car Care Council. "Simply cleaning your vehicle not only fosters a sense of pride and accomplishment, but it also protects your valuable vehicle investment," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "It's a task th ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2012
While America's young drivers are aware of what distracted driving is, they still engage in those behaviors because they believe they are not truly at risk, according to a new nationwide survey commissioned by Bridgestone Americas, Inc. The tire manufacturer surveyed more than 2,000 drivers ages 15-21. While more tha ... Continue reading
Apr 24, 2012
Sirius XM Radio and Hyundai Motor America today announced that participating Hyundai dealers will give customers across the United States a three-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle, regardless of manufacturer, equipped with satellite radio. "Hyundai is dedicated to its dealers and custom ... Continue reading
BestParking Releases Parking App for Pioneer Advanced App Mode In-Dash Receivers
Apr 23, 2012
BestParking.com today announced a version of the BestParking app that is compatible with Pioneer's Advanced App Mode in-dash receivers, including AppRadio, AVIC-Z140BH, AVIC-X940BT and AVH-P8400BH. Pioneer AppRadio users can now directly access BestParking's app from the convenience of their in-vehicle display to quick ... Continue reading
Ford, Zipcar "Students with Drive" Grant Program Awards $300,000 to Student Organizations
Apr 23, 2012
Ford Motor Company and Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car-sharing network, today announced the culmination of the first year of the "Students with Drive" grant program, which donated a total of $300,000 to student organizations on university campuses throughout the United States. Today, in an event at the Universit ... Continue reading
BYD Technologies Dazzle at Beijing Auto Show
Apr 23, 2012
Today, BYD unveiled two new exciting models F3 Plus" and the Dual Mode Qin" at 2012 Beijing International Auto Show. This year's Auto show theme was Innovate and Excel" and BYD did both displaying 3 new break-through technologies in their new vehicles. ... Continue reading
Car Accessories Startup mAuto Store Announces Exclusive Line of Car Sun Shades In United States
Apr 23, 2012
Online retailer of car accessories mAuto Store releases its brand new line of exciting Eyes Sun Shades. Product has customers lining up around the virtual corner for a piece of the action before the official launch date. mAuto Store has announced the release of its captivating Car Sun Shades video. An entire video abou ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Leviton as Preferred Electric Vehicle Charging Solution
Apr 23, 2012
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today announced that Leviton Manufacturing Company, the global leader in connectivity solutions, has been selected as Honda's preferred Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment provider for customer and dealer EV charging. "As leaders in the fields of advanced technology for mobility and energy ... Continue reading
Intertek Readies for Pending Legislation with Flexpoint's Technology
Apr 23, 2012
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. announced the receipt of an endorsement of their Patented Bend Sensor Technology from Intertek Industrial Corp. Brad Elliott, Sales Manager at Intertek Industrial Corp. of Jacksonville Florida stated, "Intertek uses Flexpoint Technology in their Protek Passenger Awareness System. The tech ... Continue reading
Autonet Mobile Partners with Bosch to Deliver Industry's First App Platform for Cars
Apr 23, 2012
Autonet Mobile, an application and connectivity platform for vehicles, today announced a strategic partnership with Bosch's Car Multimedia Division to manufacture its IP-based telematics control unit (TCU). Autonet Mobile's automotive-grade device is built to be factory-installed and to access the vehicle's CAN Bus t ... Continue reading
Jeep Introduces New Limited-edition Wrangler Unlimited Altitude
Apr 23, 2012
2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Altitude edition to arrive in Jeep showrooms next month Altitude model is newest special-edition Wrangler created in response to Jeep enthusiasts looking for factory-customized vehicles New Wrangler Unlimited Altitude follows last month's introduction of Grand Cherokee, Compass and Patriot ... Continue reading
Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance With Pay As You Drive Program From Progressive
Apr 23, 2012
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insu ... Continue reading
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