Mar 14, 2012
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today announced award-winning Martin Automotive Group in West Los Angeles and Fladeboe Automotive Group in Irvine, Calif. as its first dealers in the Los Angeles region. Both dealers will showcase the 2012 CODA sedan, the manufacturer's all-electric flagshi ... Continue reading
FTC Takes Action to Stop Deceptive Car Dealership Ads
Mar 14, 2012
FTC Alleges Dealers Falsely Promised To Pay Off Trade-ins, No Matter What Consumers Owed Five car dealers around the country have agreed to Federal Trade Commission settlement orders that require them to stop running ads in which they promise to pay off a consumer's trade-inno matter what the consumer owes on the vehic ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2012
Cyclone Power Technologies (OTCQB: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has appointed product development expert Karl Petersen to the Company's Technical Board of Advisors. Mr. Petersen has over 45 years of experience in product development, engineering, manufacturing, an ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2012
Today, Ford is celebrating Pi Day (3.14 day), a holiday recognizing the role mathematics plays in everyday activities Ford engineers will challenge visitors on reddit.com as well as Detroit area high school students to solve mathematical equations for prizes throughout the day Math is a key part of the technology behin ... Continue reading
Toyota, Volvo & Chevy Trucks Lead the Pack With Vincentric Best Value in America Awards +VIDEO
Mar 14, 2012
The 8th annual Vincentric Best Value in America awards were announced earlier today, with Toyota earning the top spot for best value passenger cars, Volvo being named the best value luxury brand, and Chevrolet earning the award for best value truck brand. 'Our 2012 results show strong performance from a wide variety of ... Continue reading
Robo Gloves Being Jointly Developed by NASA and GM for Human Use +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
March 13, 2012: NASA and General Motors are jointly developing a robotic glove that astronauts and autoworkers can wear to help do their respective jobs better while potentially reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries. The Human Grasp Assist device, known internally in both organizations as the K-glove or Robo- ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2012
Subaru of America, Inc. kicks off its new "Work Play Love" Tour by bringing the all-new 2012 Impreza and fresh air therapy breaks to like-minded companies and their employees. "Subaru is visiting companies that are recognized for having a positive work-life balance," said Todd Lawrence, promotions and sponsorships mana ... Continue reading
Historics - Jaguar Heritage Racing Is Go! +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
Today marks the launch of Jaguar Heritage Racing, a programme which will see Jaguar return to the competitive arena through the vibrant world of historic motorsport ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels: 2012 Lexus CT Hybrid 200h Review
Mar 13, 2012
SEE ALSO: Lexus Buyers Guide - Specs, Prices and Comparisons HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS CT200h VEHICLE The sporty Lexus CT200h is unique to the market in the sense it wraps a lot of popular â yet uncommonly matched â attributes into one car. Now ... Continue reading
Toyota - Five New Models Enhance Industry-Leading Average Fuel Efficiency
Mar 13, 2012
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., March 13, 2012 TORRANCE, Calif., March 13, 2012 -- As California drivers grapple with some of the highest average fuel prices in the nation, Toyota, already the most fuel-efficient full-line auto manufacturer in the United States, has strengthened its portfolio of efficient cars with five ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Plans for Further Investment in Tennessee
Mar 13, 2012
Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) announced today that it will invest $40 million to build a warehouse in Roane County, Tenn. for distributing domestic auto parts for the Chattanooga-made Passat. The 400,000-square-foot facility is expected to open by spring 2013 and will employ up to 45 people by 2016. Addressing th ... Continue reading
8th Annual Canterbury Corvette Fest Will Be Held On June 16, 2012
Mar 13, 2012
8th Annual Canterbury Corvette Fest--The 8th Annual Canterbury Corvette Fest, sponsored by GMC Corvette Set, will be held at Olde World Canterbury Village, Lake Orion, Saturday, June 16, 2012. The show is open to Corvettes of all years, stock, modified or custom. We are expecting up to 150 Corvettes to be entered and j ... Continue reading
Nissan Backs Ground-Breaking Deltawing Project for Le Mans
Mar 13, 2012
Nissan DeltaWing experimental racecar to be powered by Nissan 1.6-litre DIG-T engine technology in this generation's most revolutionary and exciting motorsport project - Nissan leads efficiency charge as founding partner of project - Innovative new racing car to run at Le Mans with Nissan technology - Nissan DeltaWing ... Continue reading
Networkfleet eBook and Webinar Focus on Managing Risk, Reducing Accidents
Mar 13, 2012
Accidents involving fleet vehicles and the associated costs continue to climb. To address this, Networkfleet, Inc. is offering a complimentary eBook titled Managing Risk with Networkfleet" and a corresponding webinar Best Practices for Managing Risk" to provide fleet managers with details on how telematics and GPS ... Continue reading
TomTom Teams With ModusLink for India Expansion
Mar 13, 2012
ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. is enabling TomTom (AEX:TOM2) to expand into India with the launch of its newest Solution Center in Hyderabad, India. In this location, ModusLink executes value-added warehousing and distribution services, including packaging, assembly and content load for TomTom GPS devices and accesso ... Continue reading
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