Largest Scale Ever 2012 Busan International Motor Show Just One Month Away
May 9, 2012
Starting with Press Day on May 24, and the Opening Ceremony on May 25, the 2012 Busan International Motor Show will be held under the theme of "The Voyage of the Green Car across the Ocean" at BEXCO in Busan for 11 days through June 3. 'The Voyage of the Green Car across the Ocean' The auto show, which first convened a ... Continue reading
TomTom launches an extra-large 6" screen on the new Start 60
May 9, 2012
AMSTERDAM--Today sees the release of the TomTom Start 60, which features the biggest screen of all TomTom's portable navigation devices. The 6 sharp screen, big buttons and menus enhance the driving experience by making it easier and safer for users. 'Safety on the road is an ever-present concern for today's drivers Th ... Continue reading
Cummins Positioned for Strong Growth, CEO Tom Linebarger Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting
May 8, 2012
Cummins Inc. is in a strong position to continue expanding in global markets and meet its long-term growth targets, Cummins Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Linebarger told shareholders at the Company's annual meeting today. 'Our technology leadership in markets around the world enables Cummins to capitalize on ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Receive Manny Award for Zero Waste to Landfill Program
May 8, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will receive a 2012 Manny Award in the "Green Initiative" category from Inside Business, a bimonthly business publication in Northeast Ohio. The award is in recognition of Goodyear's Zero Waste to Landfill Program. Goodyear will receive the award at a banquet in Cleveland on May 17 an ... Continue reading
Shield For Wheels Is The Real Deal
May 8, 2012
Ever since the days that discs replaced drums, brake dust has been the bane of every proud motorist who believes that a good car cleaning regime begins from the ground up. ... Continue reading
May 7, 2012
Clarion Co., Ltd. (Tatsuhiko IZUMI, President; hereinafter "Clarion") has created the "Smart Access" Cloud Telematics Service for the purpose of providing drivers with a more comfortable, safe and convenient driving environment. The service will be launched in June in North America and Japan, and will be implemented gl ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tops 'Fortune 500' List for Northeast Ohio
May 7, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is the largest business in Northeast Ohio according to the 2012 "Fortune 500" list, which was released today. Based on 2011 sales of $22.8 billion, Goodyear is ranked by FORTUNE as the 126th largest business in the country, up from 139th last year. Compiled since 1955, the "Fortune 50 ... Continue reading
World Electric Vehicle Association Presents City of Los Angeles with E-Visionary Award
May 7, 2012
The World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) today presented the City of Los Angeles with an E-Visionary Award at the 26th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26). Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa accepted the award on behalf of the city. 'I am honored to accept the E-Visionary Award on behalf of the City of Los An ... Continue reading
May 7, 2012
Magellan, a leader of innovative GPS devices for vehicles, outdoor and mobile navigation, today announced its new Magellan RoadMate portable automobile navigation family designed to elevate motorists' daily driving experience with greater safety, convenience and time savings while behind the wheel. The new Magellan Roa ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Announces Completion of Series D Financing Raising $47.5 Million
May 7, 2012
Coulomb Technologies, Inc, the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, today announced that it has secured $47.5 million of financing. Braemar Energy Ventures and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers led the financing and were joined by Toyota Tsusho Corporation and existing investor Rho Ventures. Existi ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Report First Quarter Results on May 17, 2012
May 3, 2012
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its first quarter financial results before market open on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The Company will detail its results on a conference call scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Tim ... Continue reading
CARQUEST Announces 2011 Supplier of the Year
May 3, 2012
CARQUEST ANNOUNCES 2011 SUPPLIER of the YEAR - At its 2012 Supplier Summit, CARQUEST Auto Parts named Gates Corporation as its 2011 Supplier of the Year. The annual award was recently renamed the Larry McCurdy Award, in memory of Larry McCurdy, an industry leader and former board member of General Parts International, ... Continue reading
TomTom introduces Speak & Go with the TomTom Via 130
May 3, 2012
TomTom has today released the TomTom Via 130, featuring a new Speak & Go function. Drivers can control the device with just the sound of their voice, as well as making hands-free calls, which helps them keep their hands on the wheel and their focus on the road. 'The new Speak & Go feature helps increase focus and conce ... Continue reading
May 3, 2012
Florida-based Vehicle Production Group LLC (VPG), which produces the only OEM factory-built wheelchair-accessible automobile in the U.S., is now an official member manufacturer of the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association, or NMEDA, a non-profit trade association of mobility equipment dealers, manufacturers, ... Continue reading
Pioneer AppRadio 2 Officially Released with Android Connectivity
May 2, 2012
According to a recent online survey conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Pioneer1, an astounding 79% of smartphone owners use apps while in the car, with the top three most used apps being maps and navigation at 56%, music at 31% and social networking at 24%. Pioneer's new AppRadio 2 (SPH-DA100) addresses the i ... Continue reading
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