2012 Audi A7 Selected by Bloomberg News as Best Overall Vehicle for the Year
Dec 8, 2011
Audi today announced that the 2012 Audi A7 has been selected by Bloomberg News as the Best Overall car for the year. The Audi A7 is profiled on Bloomberg News online . The 2012 Audi A7 was chosen for its industry-leading technology, high style and unique 5-door coupe design. "The A7's blend of technology, material luxu ... Continue reading
Plug-In Vehicles are Key Pillar in U.S. Energy Security Strategy
Dec 8, 2011
Economic and national security costs of oil dependence far outweigh costs of accelerating deployment of electric vehicles As the plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) industry begins to gain a foothold in the U.S. automotive market, it will be critical that the nation's leaders do not let short-term obstacles derail important ... Continue reading
Dec 8, 2011
Representatives from Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA), along with San Rafael Mitsubishi, conducted the very first fleet delivery of the all-new 100% electric-powered 2012 Mitsubishi i to the California Bay Area's City CarShare in a special ceremony held at the Green Vehicle Showcase located in front of San ... Continue reading
Safety Advocates Praise Introduction of Truck and Bus Safety Bill
Dec 8, 2011
Democratic leaders of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation today introduced legislation to advance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety and authorize programs and activities of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the federal agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation r ... Continue reading
ECOtality To Offer Silver Spring Networks' Platform to Enable EVSE Load Control Solutions
Dec 8, 2011
Grid-Interop 2011 ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, and Silver Spring Networks, Inc., today announced an agreement to integrate ECOtality's Blink electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with the Silver Spring Smart Energy Platform. ECOtality will market and sell the i ... Continue reading
The Dodge Brand Races to the December 11 'Dodge Latin Music Miami Beach Half Marathon'
Dec 8, 2011
All-new 2011 Dodge Durango and 2011 Dodge Charger are official pace vehicles Money donated to charities for vehicle test drives Challenged Athletes Foundation champion athletes Sarah Reinertsen and Scout Bassett sign autographs at the Dodge Course Preview Area The Dodge brand is going the distance as the title sponso ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Offers Motorists a Three-Point Checklist for Safe Winter Driving
Dec 7, 2011
With the increased possibility of extreme weather this winter, The Pep Boys ââ¬â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, reminds motorists to regularly check their vehicles and inspect or replace worn tires. âWith more than a million tires in inventory, ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 Toyota Prius v Two (prototype) Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Dec 7, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel REDONDO BEACH, CA - December 6, 2011: When unveiling the FT-CH Concept in Detroit in 2010, Toyota announced their plan to use the Prius name for a line of new hybrid models, not hybrid variants of existing ones. Therefore, the FT-CH Concept is considered as the pr ... Continue reading
2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Review By Larry Nutson
Dec 7, 2011
638-horsepower LS9 would you believe. Earlier in November, at the SEMA show Chevrolet introduced the COPO Camaro. A purpose-built drag race Camaro for Pro or semi-Pro drag racers to barrel down the quarter mile in about 9.8 seconds with terminal speeds of about 135 mph. Coming in 2012 is a high-performance Camaro ZL1 w ... Continue reading
SureSale Certified Expands Vehicles Eligible for CPO Programs
Dec 7, 2011
Mota Motors , a leading provider of online vehicle certification and selling platforms, today announced the launch of SureSale Certified, a comprehensive certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program. Ã Designed to improve inventory turn and gross profit margins for dealers, SureSale expands the range of vehicles el ... Continue reading
T3 Motion, Inc. to Present at the LD MICRO Conference - Thursday, December 8, 2011
Dec 7, 2011
T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE Amex: TTTM), a producer of clean/green electric personal mobility vehicles, will be presenting at the LD MICRO Conference on Thursday, December 8 at 3:00 pm PST. The conference will be held at The Luxe Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Kelly Anderson, Chief Financial Officer of T3 Motion, Inc., wi ... Continue reading
Advanced Steel Technologies Featured in 2012 Ford Focus: The Car Connection's "Best Car to Buy 2012"
Dec 7, 2011
Ringing in 2012 has come early for the North American steel industry and the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), as editors at High Gear Media's The Car Connection have named the 2012 Ford Focus the "Best Car to Buy 2012" -- due in part to the extensive use of higher-strength steels used on the vehicle. Accordin ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Announces New York Cab Project
Dec 7, 2011
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: FLXT) announced that they are currently working with a Company for the inclusion of a wireless reporting system for seat occupancy for taxi cabs and other for-hire" vehicles in New York. The Bend Sensor offers a superior solution for applications that require accurate measuremen ... Continue reading
FordDirect Names Meri Glade Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel
Dec 7, 2011
FordDirect, a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and its franchise dealers, announced today that Meri Glade has been named general counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Ms. Glade joins FordDirect to oversee all legal affairs of the organization and provide counsel to the executive management team a ... Continue reading
GPS Fleet Tracking from Networkfleet Saves Campbell Oil $1800 in One Month
Dec 7, 2011
Networkfleet, a leader in wireless fleet management, today announced that Campbell Oil Company, an oil and lumber delivery service, has reduced vehicle idling and saved $1800 in fuel costs within the first month of implementing Networkfleet. Through continuous GPS vehicle tracking and engine diagnostic monitoring, Camp ... Continue reading
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