SAE International Offers Book on Integrated Vehicle Health Management
Nov 14, 2011
Based on an initial idea from the SAE Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) Steering Group, SAE International now offers a highly-anticipated new book that addresses both basic and advanced concepts critical for the understanding and support of the developing field of IVHM. Integrated Vehicle Health Management: P ... Continue reading
Pearson Fuels is First in Alternative Fuels Industry with Educational Animated Video
Nov 14, 2011
Pearson Fuels has launched their new educational animated short, Fuel Better in Sixty Seconds. The video is available at http://www.pearsonfuels.com/fuelbetter. With the election season ramping up and daily conversations occurring in the media around budget cuts and tax policy, it is important that the public be educ ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2011
Over Three-Fourths Say Government Should Increase, Enforce Higher Standards. An overwhelming majority of consumers believe that fuel-efficiency standards for cars and trucks should be improved, according to a new poll by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Nearly all respondents (93 percent) support increase ... Continue reading
Toyota to Serve as Title Sponsor of the "Love Is Art Project" in Downtown Detroit
Nov 14, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. will be serving as the title sponsor of the "Toyota Love Is Art Project" on Saturday, Nov. 19. This one-night charitable art exhibit is designed to promote human rights and equality. ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Named Ford Motor Company's Exclusive Map Provider for SYNC MyFord Touch Navigation System
Nov 14, 2011
Deal Provides Premium Map Data with Advanced Location Content NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, has been selected by Ford Motor Company to be their exclusive map supplier for the Sync MyFord Touch. ... Continue reading
KCP&L Begins Electric Vehicle Charging Pilot Program Using Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Network
Nov 14, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today announced that KCP&L, an investor-owned utility headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is using Coulomb's ChargePoint Network to access essential electric vehicle (EV) charging station data collected for a three-year pilot program in and around the Kansas City region. The program consists of eigh ... Continue reading
2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Road Trip and Review By Steve Purdy
Nov 14, 2011
2011 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG TDI LAKE TAHOE ROAD TRIP REVIEW Exploring the Mountains in a Luxurious SUV By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau [DSC 8391] If youâre following these stories youâll know this is our second of three road trips of the fall season. The first was last month, the Wisconsin Dells ... Continue reading
Ford Charges Up for 2012 Announcing Exclusive Collaboration Eco-Conscious Multi-Media
Nov 14, 2011
Ford Motor Company today announces an exclusive collaboration with SHFT.com, the award-winning multimedia platform founded by actor and filmmaker Adrian Grenier and film producer Peter Glatzer. The automotive leader and green lifestyle website are joining forces to inspire people to make smarter environmental decisions ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America Looks to OneCommand to Fuel a National Communication Program
Nov 14, 2011
OneCommand, a leader in multi-channel marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that it has been awarded Mitsubishi Motors North America's (MMNA) National Parts and Service Communications Program. During the program's initial pilot, OneCommand delivered lost soul, recall and Spring Car Care commu ... Continue reading
Black Friday May Be Best Day to Buy a Car in 2011
Nov 14, 2011
Think Black Friday only helps save you money on your next LCD television or laptop? Think again. TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, today revealed that it expects this year's Black Friday, November 25th, will be the best day to buy a new vehicle, which is the first or second largest purchase consumers make. ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD review by John Heilig
Nov 13, 2011
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel SPECIFICATIONS: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD Model: 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD Engine: 5.3-liter Vortec V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm/325 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 130.0 in. Length/Width/Height: 221.3 x 791 x 76.6 in ... Continue reading
Nissan, Sumitomo Bring Low-Cost Electric-Car Quick Charger to U.S. Market
Nov 13, 2011
Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) today announced that it is bringing an innovative, low-cost DC quick charger for electric cars to the U.S. market. The DC quick charger is being launched as part of a global collaboration with Sumitomo Corporation, with the first installations planned for early 2012. Nissan and Sumitomo ... Continue reading
GM Explains Why Police Cars are Different +VIDEO
Nov 12, 2011
DETROIT - November 12, 2011: When you hear of a fire over the scanners or get a tip from a viewer about a shooting, you start thinkingâ¦how quickly can I get a crew there? And can we get a live shot out for the top of the next show? Well, despite how quickly news crews have to get to the scene, the police have to g ... Continue reading
Volvo C30 Electric Car +9 VIDEOS
Nov 12, 2011
Unique development work on Volvo C30 Electric Car documented on video series GOTHENBURG - November 12, 2011: The electric-powered Volvo C30 Electric is already out on the roads. The car was developed in an unusually short space of time, but what happened behind the scenes? This can now be seen in the following series o ... Continue reading
DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2011 Financial Results
Nov 11, 2011
On Tuesday, November 15, 2011, DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc, a leading used vehicle retailer, plans to announce its consolidated financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2011. On Monday, November 14, 2011, DriveTime will post its second quarter 10-Q on the investor page of its website. ... Continue reading
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