Nissan Accelerates Roll Out of EV Quick Charge Network in Europe
Nov 8, 2011
400 quick chargers to be given away free by Nissan - Installation in high profile locations starting February 2012 - Charge to 80% in 30 minutes Nissan is accelerating plans for a European-wide Quick Charge (QC) network for electric vehicles by giving 400 new quick charging stations free of charge to EV charging operat ... Continue reading
Hurricane Irene's Flood Waters Increase Risk for Used Vehicle Buyers
Nov 8, 2011
As East Coast residents begin to rebuild and recover from Hurricane Irene and its aftermath, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) wants consumers all across the country to be alert for flood vehicles that could begin to appear on the used car market. From Maine to North Carolina, an analysis of insurance claims p ... Continue reading
Opticom Multimode System Receives Innovative Electronic Device Award at the 2011 Tekne Awards
Nov 8, 2011
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) has named Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT) as the recipient of the 2011 Tekne Award in the innovative electronic devices award category. ... Continue reading
Novelis Wins BMW Innovation Award for Lightweight Vehicle Construction
Nov 8, 2011
Novelis Inc., the world's largest producer of rolled aluminum, was presented yesterday with BMW's Supplier Innovation Award at a special ceremony in Munich, Germany. The company was one of nine BMW suppliers to receive the award, which is being presented for the first time this year. Novelis was the winner of the Light ... Continue reading
All Time Best Selling Vehicles Worldwide
Nov 8, 2011
Washington DC November 8, 2011; The AIADA Newsletter asked readers to teported Think about this for a second. The world welcomed its seven billionth human last week, just 12 short years after surpassing the six billion mark. With the worldâs population growing at an exponential rate, natural resources like food an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Reports 12.1 Percent Rise in Deliveries Year to Date
Nov 8, 2011
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand started the fourth quarter with strong sales. A total of 4.24 (January to October 2010: 3.78) million vehicles were sold from January to October 2011, representing an increase of 12.1 percent. For the month of October, the brand delivered 430,800 (October 2010: 390,300; +10.4 percent ... Continue reading
TomTom to provide Opel with semi-integrated connected navigation
Nov 8, 2011
TomTom today announces the introduction of TomTom Connect: a semi-integrated navigation solution tailored specifically to Opel and Vauxhall cars. This is the first time that drivers of these cars will have access to all the benefits of connected navigation. Opel and TomTom have been working closely together to offer Op ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2011
Beat the Traffic, a leading provider of real-time traffic information for broadcast media and mobile devices, and Cross MediaWorks, a provider of media sales and advertising services to the television advertising industry, are together offering television stations a new option for acquiring Beat the Traffic's interacti ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE Magazine Announces Audi A7 as 2012 'Automobile of the Year'
Nov 8, 2011
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication, today announced the Audi A7 as its 2012 Automobile of the Year. The magazine also honored winners of its Design, Man, and Technology of the Year. AUTOMOBILE Magazine President and Editor-In-Chief Jean Jennings will present awards for each of the c ... Continue reading
The End of The Line For 14 2011 Car Models - Buh Bye
Nov 7, 2011
Washington DC November 7, 2011; The AIADA newsletter reported that as 2011 runs out, so does the life of several cars and trucks. According to Yahoo Autos, they are victims of changing tastes and corporate indifference. While a few never had much of a following, several were popular in their peak, and a couple were mov ... Continue reading
Ricardo Study Suggests Global Oil Demand May Peak Before 2020
Nov 7, 2011
Ricardo today announced the results of a landmark multi-client research study conducted by Ricardo Strategic Consulting in association with Kevin J. Lindemer LLC, and involved participation of some of the world's leading energy and technology companies and organizations. The research challenged the concept that "Peak O ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Charges up With SunPower
Nov 7, 2011
In a collaboration announced today, Nissan North America and SunPower Corp. will team up to help Nissan LEAF electric vehicle owners learn how a residential solar power system from SunPower can reduce their carbon emissions and control the cost of charging their electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2011
Ford will launch performance upgrades and new features for MyFord Touch beginning with 2013 models -- no-charge upgrade will be available to existing owners Simpler graphics, faster touch-screen response and easier-to-use controls are among the many enhancements to the voice-activated in-car connectivity system Ford cu ... Continue reading
vAuto's RealDeal Increases Dealer Traffic 24%
Nov 7, 2011
Dealers who use vAuto's RealDeal get more online vehicle shopper interest and leads than dealerships that do not, according to results of a test conducted with AutoTrader.com. They affirm consumer focus group feedback that today's buyers are interested in a fair deal and a no-hassle experience at the dealership. ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
Nov 7, 2011
LoJack Corporation , the global leader in finding and recovering a wide range of mobile assets including cars, construction equipment and motorcycles, today reported its financial results for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2011. The company reported that consolidated revenue for the third quarte ... Continue reading
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