Magna Steyr to Unveil Three-in-One Vehicle Concept Study at Geneva Motor Show 2012
Feb 28, 2012
MILA Coupic demonstrates unique product design and engineering capabilities Magna International Inc., the world's most diversified automotive supplier, has announced that its Magna Steyr operating unit will unveil the MILA Coupic concept study at the Geneva Motor Show 2012. The MILA Coupic is a design study which bring ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2012
In recent years, many young families in Japan have started raising children together in cooperation with neighboring friend families. They go out together, share purchased products, and enjoy their life together. Toyota Ractis is a compact car with a large luggage space that is perfect for such Japanese families of tod ... Continue reading
Audi A8 Named 2012 'Connected Car of the Year'
Feb 28, 2012
Audi A8 recently was honored in the first annual Connected World Connected Car of the Year awards, which spotlights vehicles with technology that strikes the right balance between safety, convenience, and infotainment. Chosen by the editorial team at Connected World magazine, Audi A8 was selected for its unmatched Audi ... Continue reading
National Grid Further Expands ChargePoint Network Driving EV Adoption Throughout Massachusetts
Feb 28, 2012
Coulomb Technologies today announced that National Grid, a leading utility in the Northeast, is now providing electric vehicle (EV) drivers with a new and premium charging experience throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. National Grid has completed the installation of more than 30 new charging stations at sever ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Offering Rebates of Up to $40 on Champion Spark Plugs
Feb 27, 2012
Consumers who are planning to tune up their vehicles this spring will be able to save as much as $40 (USD) through a rebate offer on Champion spark plugs from Federal-Mogul . "Performance Driven" Champion plugs are available through leading automotive parts and service providers across the U.S. The "Save Like a Champio ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2012
Eco-friendly vehicles were top of mind for the 84th Academy Awards and Mercedes-Benz, as red carpet arrivals translated to red taillight delays due to a myriad of street closures and traffic snarls. When it comes to Mercedes-Benz vehicles and Hollywood, there is no shortage of ties especially with the availability of B ... Continue reading
Motorists Waste GBP2.8 Billion on Automatic Car Insurance Renewals
Feb 27, 2012
Over seven million drivers stay with their existing insurer at renewal time - 2.6 million motorists don't bother to see if they can make savings on cover - Motorists each waste GBP375 a year on average by not switching, says MoneySupermarket Motorists are wasting nearly GBP2.8 billion each year by staying loyal to thei ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Wintertest Program
Feb 27, 2012
Every winter, vehicle manufacturers and many Tier 1 suppliers seek to prove their products in the most hostile of environments - global engineer GKN Driveline is no exception. At its proving ground close to the Arctic Circle, where temperatures drop as low as -50 degreesCelsius (-58 degrees Fahrenheit), GKN Driveline h ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2012
EcoPower, the engine oil that provides superior protection for engines as well as the environment, has become the first re-refined engine oil to meet the GM dexos1 specification. dexos1 is a global engine oil specification designed by GM Powertrain engineers to increase fuel efficiency, extend the life of emissions sys ... Continue reading
Airbiquity to Showcase Connected Vehicle Solutions at Mobile World Congress
Feb 27, 2012
Airbiquity, a global leader in connected vehicle services, today announced its participation in the GSMA Connected House at Mobile World Congress 2012, the annual, world-class thought leadership conference focused on mobile technology. 'We are particularly proud to partner with Vodafone, an industry leader in the fast- ... Continue reading
HARMAN and Texas Instruments collaborate to redefine premium automotive infotainment experiences
Feb 27, 2012
HARMAN , the global audio and infotainment group, and Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced a collaboration to bring TI's OMAP 5 processors to HARMAN's premium automotive infotainment platform. Together, TI and HARMAN will leverage the OMAP 5 processors' smart multicore architecture to bring innovative, m ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2012
TXU Energy and the City of Dallas have two new electric vehicle charging stations that have just powered up at Dallas City Hall today. The stations are the first of five EV charging stations that will be available to city employees and the public across Dallas, compliments of TXU Energy. ... Continue reading
TxDOT Lets Potential Drunk Drivers See Themselves Behind Bars
Feb 27, 2012
Impaired driving on weekends is a very serious problem in Texas that too often leads to alcohol-related crashes and fatalities. In an effort to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the roads, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reaching out to young adults at universities and military bases around the ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Sales on Pace to Double in February
Feb 27, 2012
Ford Focus sales expected to double in February, pushing through the 20,000 vehicle mark February on track to be best sales month in more than a decade Share of high-end SEL and Titanium Focus models up to 26 percent Ford Focus sales are on pace to double in February, giving the stylish compact hatchback and sedan its ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2012
Jaguar is launching today a new global brand direction and marketing campaign, themed "ALIVE," which introduces the famed British brand to luxury consumers in a new modern context. The brand direction is driven by the belief that Jaguar makes the world's most instinctively rewarding performance cars. The campaign aims ... Continue reading
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