OEM and Aftermarket Connected Car Solutions to Exceed 350 Million by 2017, Says ABI Research
May 22, 2012
OEM and aftermarket connected car systems in use are expected to grow from 66 million in 2012 to 356 million in 2017. While OEM solutions are gaining momentum rapidly across the globe in the US, Europe, Japan, and China, aftermarket solutions will continue to be used for applications such as stolen vehicle tracking, in ... Continue reading
Nuance Unveils Dragon Drive!; Powers More Intuitive, Intelligent Connected Car
May 22, 2012
Nuance Communications Inc. today unveiled Dragon Drive!, Nuance's new automotive-grade natural-language voice platform created and designed specifically for the connected car. Dragon Drive! enables automotive manufacturers and suppliers to deliver eyes-free, hands-free message dictation and direct access to content, mu ... Continue reading
New Vehicle Accessory Spending Dips
May 22, 2012
Foresight Research has released the results of its syndicated 2012 Automotive Accessory Market Report. Based on a study of 7,851 recent US new car and truck buyers, the report found: Despite a 2% drop from last year a whopping 42% of all buyers install accessories within the first two years of ownership. The highest ac ... Continue reading
May 20, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The European Tire Market 2011-2015" report to their offering. This report analyzes the tire market in 28 economies across five regions of Europe from 2007 to 2011, and forecasts its performance through to 2015. It assesses volume and value of tire sales and the ma ... Continue reading
Two Continental Tires With EcoPlus Technology Named A Consumers Digest Best Buy
May 19, 2012
Continental Tire is proud to have two tires showcased in the 2012 Consumers Digest "Best Buys in Tires." The ProContact and CrossContact LX20, both with the coveted EcoPlus Technology, were two of the top-rated tires in this year's evaluation, as rated by the magazine's editors. Consumers Digest "Best Buys in Tires" we ... Continue reading
Vehicle Production Group Names Steve Barker as Executive Vice President
May 18, 2012
Today, Vehicle Production Group, LLC (VPG), announces the appointment of Steve Barker as Executive Vice President, Commercial & Retail Sales. VPG produces the only factory-built, wheelchair-accessible automotive in the world for consumer, livery and taxi use, at their plant in Mishawaka, IL. As Executive Vice Preside ... Continue reading
Chevron Honors Lubricant Carriers
May 18, 2012
Chevron Lubricants, maker of technologically advanced engine oils, lubricants and coolants, recently held its first Carrier Recognition Awards at Hotel Zaza, Houston Texas. The focus of the event was to communicate, reinforce and emphasize Chevron's commitment to safety, performance and customer service by recognizing ... Continue reading
CarMD Moves its Headquarters to Irvine, Calif.
May 17, 2012
CarMD.com Corporation, a leading provider of high tech consumer automotive information and products, today announced the completion of its new corporate headquarters located at 17352 Von Karman Avenue, in Irvine, Calif. CarMD worked with architectural firm DeRevere and Associates, and Caliber Construction, Inc., to con ... Continue reading
Auto Accessories Online Retailer mAuto Store Announces Spike In Sales After First Product Launch
May 17, 2012
Exciting online startup mAuto Store has a lot to shout about as the company announces record sales in less than a month since its first video launch. Today mAuto Store confirmed it has sold thousands of car sun shades since the product launch for its exclusive Eyes Car Shades was released April 17, 2012. The long-await ... Continue reading
The Seasons Have Changed But Many Canadians Have Not, Reveals a New Goodyear Survey
May 17, 2012
While most Canadian drivers (82 per cent) understand that their tires have the greatest impact on the overall traction and handling of their cars this Spring, a new poll by Goodyear Canada reveals that two in five (40 per cent) have not yet completed their tire changeover for summer. With two in four (44 per cent) ... Continue reading
May 15, 2012
Delta Products Corporation, a Delta Group company, headquartered in Fremont, CA, has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), for the development and demonstration of a residential electric vehicle charging system with smart grid communication capabilities. The smart-charging system w ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Named Winner of 2012 MobileTrax Mobility Award
May 14, 2012
ZoomSafer announced today that is has been named a winner of the 2012 MobileTrax Mobility Awards, receiving the award for achievements in “Preventing Texting While Driving," in the Mobile Services category. These are ZoomSafer's second consecutive nomination and win; the company also won the Preventing Texting While D ... Continue reading
VOXX International To Bring Bongiovi Digital Power Station Technology To The Car
May 13, 2012
VOXX International Corporation announced today that it has finalized its agreement with AVG (OEAM) Inc., an AVG Group company, to become the exclusive U.S. distributor of the Bongiovi Digital Power Station (DPS) technology for applications in the automotive aftermarket and the PPO Market (automotive accessorization pos ... Continue reading
Goodyear's Laura Thompson Named Outstanding Woman In Finance
May 12, 2012
Laura K. Thompson, vice president, finance for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's North American Tire business, has been named to Treasury & Risk magazine's 2012 list of "30 Outstanding Women in Finance." Thompson directs finance for the company's largest business unit, with annual sales of nearly $10 billion. Thomps ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group to Hold Mobility Awareness Program
May 11, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC's Automobility Program will host an employee awareness event at company headquarters the week of May 14. This event is intended to increase employees' understanding of wheelchair accessible vehicles and adaptive mobility equipment options that enable people with disabilities to live an active and mob ... Continue reading
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