GPS Insight Selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup
May 29, 2012
GPS Insight, a leading technology provider of GPS fleet tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, announced today it has been selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup winner, a prestigious list honoring the year's most promising private technology ventures from the North American busi ... Continue reading
Narva Security Lock-Out Kits Colour Coded to Industry Standards
May 29, 2012
Two security lock-out lever kits colour coded to industry standards have been released by Narva to clearly identify the difference between starter and battery security ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Consolidated Tire & Oil, Inc.
May 27, 2012
American Tire Distributors, Inc. announced today that it has executed a stock purchase agreement of Consolidated Tire & Oil, Inc. ATD expects the transaction to close today. 'Consolidated Tire and Oil developed a well-respected distribution business in their market' CTO services over 500 customers from three Louisiana ... Continue reading
May 25, 2012
In comments submitted last week, Agero , a global leader in driver assistance services and vehicle connectivity innovation, strongly encouraged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to consider inclusive performance-based guidelines to mitigate driver distraction. Agero's position is that interacti ... Continue reading
Postal Service Helps Motorists Gear Up for Driving Season
May 25, 2012
Go Green Stamp Promotes Proper Tire Pressure With the largest civilian fleet in the world -- nearly 214,000 vehicles traveling nearly 1.3 billion miles each year --the U.S. Postal Service knows a lot about vehicles and tire pressure. Summer driving season is approaching and the Maintain Tire Pressure postage stamp help ... Continue reading
New Survey Of Mechanics Reveals Best Methods To Keep Cars Running Longer
May 24, 2012
With the average age of vehicles on the road at nearly 11 years old[1], consumers are looking for ways to keep their cars running longer. To help, Shell, the no. 1 selling brand of gasoline in the U.S., sponsored a national survey of auto mechanics to gather straight-forward, practical advice on how consumers can best ... Continue reading
May 24, 2012
The low cost of conversion and prospect of significant emission reduction will increase the penetration of alternate fuels in Europe and North America. However, the key to sustained growth in the alternate fuel vehicle market will be legislation and the development of enhanced refuelling infrastructure. ... Continue reading
Telogis and FleetCor Announce Global Partnership for Fuel Card Management and Telematics Integration
May 23, 2012
Telogis, Inc., the platform for location intelligence, and FleetCor Technologies, Inc. , a global leader in providing fuel card and workforce payment products to businesses, today announced a global partnership for the integration of telematics and fuel card reporting that will assist in bringing greater visibility to ... Continue reading
May 23, 2012
Axion Power International Inc (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW), the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC batteries and energy storage systems, announced today that it has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to fund a commercialization plan for the use of its PbC batteries in a "low-cost, ... Continue reading
SAE International Updates Trailer Towing Standards
May 23, 2012
SAE International has updated its trailer towing standards, a critical move for the automotive industry as light trucks, minivans, sport utility and crossover vehicles become increasingly prevalent on highways around the world. A vehicle's trailer weight rating can be a major selling point for consumers. SAE Internatio ... Continue reading
May 23, 2012
RADWIN 5000 Mobility Solution Delivers High-Capacity of 100 Mbps at Speeds of up to 200Km/h for Video and Internet Connectivity the global provider of Backhaul and Broadband Wireless Solutions, today announced the launch of RADWIN 5000 Mobility, a ground-breaking solution that boosts broadband connectivity for vehicles ... Continue reading
OnStar RemoteLink Passes 14 Million Interactions
May 23, 2012
More than 821,000 active users of OnStar's RemoteLink mobile app have checked their tire pressure, how much gas is in their tank and unlocked their doors as part of the more than 14 million interactions that have occurred since the auto industry-first mobile app debuted in 2010. Starting today, RemoteLink will be avail ... Continue reading
Nissan to Produce 100% Electric Van in Barcelona
May 23, 2012
Electric Variant of NV200 to Launch in 2013 - - All-new 100% electric e-NV200 to enter production in FY13 - Nissan's second all-electric vehicle allocated to Barcelona Plant - Major project investment by Nissan of EUR100 mn in Spain - More than 700 jobs to be created at Nissan and its Spanish suppliers - Multi-use vehi ... Continue reading
Summer Travel Tips For Vehicle Fuel Economy Improvement From The Pep Boys
May 22, 2012
MANNY, MOE & JACK HELP DRIVERS BEAT HIGH SUMMER GAS PRICES BY FOCUSING ON THREE KEY AREAS Pep Boys Says Easy Maintenance, Proper Driving Habits and New Technologies Can Save Motorists Money This Summer Philadelphia Memorial Day historically kicks off the summer driving season. With fuel costs topping the $4.00 per gall ... Continue reading
Automotive Accessories Startup Reports Record Car Sun Shades Sales After Successful Launch
May 22, 2012
The automotive accessories startup mAuto Store announces a number of car sun shades sold reaches thousands in less than a month. Customers are posting their own product photos of Eyes Car Sun Shades as excitement grows over the project's success. Growing automotive accessories online retailer mAuto Store has revealed t ... Continue reading
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