SaviCorp CEO Serge Monros Urges Auto/Truck Fleet Owners to Install the DynoValve Technology
Mar 12, 2012
SaviCorp® (Pinksheets: SVMI.PK) As gas prices continue to climb and the economic recovery remains in jeopardy because of the current high cost for fuel, SaviCorp CEO Serge Monros, inventor of the DynoValve®, says the company is increasing production of the DynoValve, which gives drivers additional mileage on cars and ... Continue reading
NatGas Is Rolling...In Chrysler, GM Pickups Fueled by 'CNG In A Box,' NGI Reports
Mar 12, 2012
The swing toward natural gas vehicles (NGV) took on aspects of a bandwagon last week as two major automakers paraded out new natural gas-powered pickup trucks, and General Electric (GE) and Chesapeake Energy Corp. heralded a new "CNG In A Box" fueling station design, Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI) reports. ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2012
Today at noon, an all-new, fully equipped 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover will be sold to a lucky Gilt.com member for $27,425, half off its retail price of $54,850. The real winner will be Coaches vs. Cancer®, a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, a ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2012
Sirius XM Radio and Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., will provide Asbury customers a 3-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with factory-installed satellite radio from participating Asbury dealerships. "We are pleased to ... Continue reading
Amerigon Climate Control Seat (CCS) System Selected as Option for 2013 Ford Flex
Mar 12, 2012
Amerigon Incorporated , a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies, announced today that its proprietary Climate Control Seat® (CCS®) system has been selected for the 2013 Ford Flex, a full-size crossover vehicle. The heated and cooled seat system is included in the luxury seating p ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Testifies at NHTSA Public Hearing on Distracted Driving
Mar 12, 2012
Global Automakers testified today about the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposed voluntary driver distraction guidelines stressing the importance of an objective, performance-based, and technology neutral approach. 'We need to make sure we get this right, it's important to recognize that ov ... Continue reading
Huntington Bank to Be Presenting Sponsor for Columbus Auto Show
Mar 12, 2012
Huntington Bank has announced that it is the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Columbus Auto Show being held March 15, 2012 through March 18, 2012 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. 'Huntington is committed to making a real difference by investing in businesses, not-for-profits organizations, and neighborhoods in ... Continue reading
Toyota Giving 100 Cars to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days
Mar 12, 2012
Do you know a nonprofit that could make great things happen with a new car? At 12:00 pm ET/9:00 am PT today (Monday), applications will open for Toyota's 100 Cars for Good, a major national philanthropy program in which the automaker is giving away 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Winners will be ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Presents Record Results for 2011
Mar 12, 2012
Sales revenue up 25.6 percent to euro 159.3 billion Operating profit grows by over half to euro 11.3 billion "Strategy 2018" is working -- ecological restructuring launched Dynamic start to the year -- deliveries up 7.7 percent in the first two months Growth in deliveries and sales revenue expected for 2012, plus opera ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Presents Record Results for 2011
Mar 12, 2012
Sales revenue up 25.6 percent to euro 159.3 billion Operating profit grows by over half to euro 11.3 billion "Strategy 2018" is working -- ecological restructuring launched Dynamic start to the year -- deliveries up 7.7 percent in the first two months Growth in deliveries and sales revenue expected for 2012, plus opera ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2012
The California Environmental Protection Agency's Air Resources Board (CARB) has given approval for Golden State owners of the new 2012 Ford Focus Electric to drive in the highly sought-after high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes with less congestion These owners also will be able to receive up to $10,000 in tax credits be ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week of March 7, 2012
Mar 11, 2012
Ford Focus Electric certified as America's most fuel-efficient five-seat vehicle Ford's all-new Focus Electric is now officially America's most fuel-efficient five-passenger car with an EPA-certified 110 MPGe city rating. The car's 99 MPGe highway score bests the Nissan Leaf's 92 MPGe. Focus Electric is EPA-certified t ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2012
Toyota has issued three $50,000 grants to women selected as the "Mothers of Invention" at the annual Women in the World summit to reward them for their use of innovation and courage in tackling some of the most pressing problems facing women. Grants were given to Aseneth Andrews, founder of The Catherine Ferguson Acade ... Continue reading
Ford Provides Up to $100,000 to Help Tornado Victims
Mar 10, 2012
Ford Motor Company Fund is directly contributing $75,000 to the American Red Cross and its local chapters in tornado-impacted areas and the Dare to Care Food Bank in Louisville Matching donations by Ford employees, including plant gate donation collections at Kentucky Truck, Louisville Assembly and Sharonville Transmis ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 21.3% global sales growth in February
Mar 10, 2012
Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants) for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for February 2012, recording a total of 205,876 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 21.3%. In Fe ... Continue reading
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