MarketsandMarkets: Global In-Car Infotainment (ICI) Market Worth $14.4 Billion by 2016
Mar 13, 2012
According to the market research report "In-Car Infotainment (ICI) System Market - Global Forecast & Analysis by OEM & Aftermarket (2011 - 2016)" published by MarketsandMarkets, the total In-Car Infotainment (ICI) Market is expected to reach $14.4 billion by 2016 at a CAGR of 12.1% from 2011 to 2016. Browse 86 tables a ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2012
ZoomSafer announced today a new release of its patented FleetSafer Mobile safe driving software that is the first and only distracted driving solution to fully foster compliance with the new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) guidelines on hand-held mobile phone use while driving a commercial vehicle ... Continue reading
ARINC Launches Vehicle-Based Flight Information Display System
Mar 13, 2012
ARINC Managed Services (AMS), the world's leading provider of managed IT services and support for airports and airport facilities, today announced the newest application of its innovative microFIDS flight information technology microFIDS mobile. The new solution allows airport shuttle bus companies, car rental companie ... Continue reading
Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Available With Five-Year Total Cost of Ownership Less Than $30,000
Mar 13, 2012
Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, today reports the most fuel-efficient vehicles available with a five-year Total Cost of Ownership less than $30,000. Available on kbb.com, Kelley Blue Book's Total Cost of Ownership information reveals depreciation, expected fuel c ... Continue reading
DENSO to Begin Vehicle-to-Vehicle and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Technology Field Tests in China
Mar 13, 2012
DENSO Corporation, in collaboration with Tongji University (Shanghai), will begin testing vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) technology on public roads in Taicang, Jiangsu Province, China on March 15, 2012. While this is DENSO's first V2X technology field test on public roads in China, the company h ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2012
In an automotive first, Kia Motors America (KMA) and music-loving Facebook users are creating a one-of-a-kind online playlist, titled "Kia Rio Windows Down," through Spotify, the award-winning digital music service that embraces sharing music and hearing tracks instantly by hitting play on any music post or posting tra ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2012
XL Hybrids, Inc., a company that has developed a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1-3 commercial fleet use, will display a Chevrolet Express 2500 cargo van fitted with the company's hybrid technology at the 2012 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Energy Conference Energy Show ... Continue reading
Dodge Introduces the Fuel Efficient 2012 Avenger SE V6
Mar 13, 2012
SE V6 package offers unprecedented performance and value in the mid-size sedan segment The Avenger SE V6 is powered by the award-winning 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which produces a best-in-class 283 horsepower while achieving a best-in-class V-6 EPA highway fuel economy ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2012
Volkswagen of America is pleased to announce its giveaway campaign for 50 pairs of free tickets per night to the sold-out, eight-night live performance exhibition, Kraftwerk -- Retrospective 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8, from April 10--17 at The Museum of Modern Art. Tickets are being distributed as part of Volkswagen of America's ... Continue reading
2012 Dodge Charger R/T Road & Track Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
And exciting new interpretation of a classic Detroit muscle car loaded with contemporary and civilized refinements DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The name harkens to the past, as do some of the styling cues and even the "Hemi" engine's combustion chamber layout, but the current Dodge Charger is not an exercise i ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Drives its First All-Electric 2012 CODA off the Production Line
Mar 13, 2012
BENICIA, Calif., March 12, 2012 -- Amid cheering employees, the first fully assembled CODA - a silver all-electric sedan with a 31 kWh battery pack - to be sold to consumers drove off the final assembly line. The momentous occasion officially kicked-off the final assembly of CODA Automotive's first all-electric 2012 ... Continue reading
Adam Carolla Fired as Buick Verano Stars in Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice +VIDEO
Mar 13, 2012
March 2012 New York, NY: "You're fired!," Donald Trump's famous salutation signaled the end of the line for The Celebrity Apprentice cast members Adam Carolla and *automotive racing icon Michael Andretti *- however the star of the hit series' latest episode was the Buick Verano. *Buick GMC Director Craig Bierley,* Leo ... Continue reading
2012 Toyota Prius c Ride and Review By Larry Nutson +Video
Mar 12, 2012
âcâ for city! By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Delray Beach, Florida, February 2012 â Notwithstanding the mild winter Chicago has enjoyed, a visit to Florida in the later part of February is always welcome. Toyota gathered journalists in this oceanfront town to acquaint us w ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2012
Lexus, Infiniti and Acura dealerships ranked highest in the 2012 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index (PSI) Internet Lead Effectiveness() (ILE) Benchmarking Study, which measured auto dealership responsiveness to customer inquiries received over the internet. Study rankings by brand were determined by the patent-pe ... Continue reading
Auto Sales Continue to Rise; Car Insurance Rates Don't Have to Follow
Mar 12, 2012
There's some good news on the auto front: Drivers who chose to squeeze a few more years out of their vehicles during the tough economy are starting to upgrade. According to Autodata, February 2012 auto sales were at their highest annual rate since March 2008. New cars usually mean new car insurance costs. But while mos ... Continue reading
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