GM Foundation Gift Provides $120,000 for Specialty Programs at Kettering University
Oct 11, 2011
The GM Foundation recently presented $120,000 to Kettering University in support of specialty programs and scholarships at the Flint, Mich. campus's investment has a powerful and long-term impact on our ability to offer exceptional experiences in a variety of important programs. ... Continue reading
VoltDelta and LSSiDATA Offers Telematic Assistance and Data Services for Automotive Applications
Oct 11, 2011
VoltDelta and LSSiDATA, both Volt Information Sciences companies, have teamed with MyAssist to provide Operator Assist and data services to the Ford Motor Company for its popular Ford SYNC in-vehicle information system. VoltDelta and LSSiDATA uniquely combine geo-located contact information and a virtual agent infrastr ... Continue reading
AMP Mercedes ML Electric Vehicle Featured at Michigan Business of Plugging In Conference
Oct 11, 2011
AMP Holding Inc. (OTCBB and OTCQB: AMPD), a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM SUVs, today announced its new AMP Mercedes ML EV, with new Generation 3 Drivetrain will be on-hand for test drives at the Business of Plugging In (BPI) Conference, October 11th and 12th in Dearborn, Michigan. ... Continue reading
SAE International Partnering with F1 in Schools; Will Host National Finals
Oct 11, 2011
SAE International will partner with F1 in Schools to manage the F1 in Schools program in the USA, sanction regional competitions, and host the F1 in Schools USA National Finals. The 2012 F1 in Schools National Finals will be held May 11-12 at Michigan International Speedway in conjunction with the SAE Collegiate Design ... Continue reading
First Student Urges Motorists to "See Yellow" for National School Bus Safety Week
Oct 11, 2011
They're big, they're yellow and they are carrying precious cargo. That's why First Student, the nation's largest school transportation provider, is urging motorists to "See Yellow" to support National School Bus Safety Week, October 17-21, 2011. "With more than 480,000 school buses back on the road this year transporti ... Continue reading
All-New 2012 Kia Rio 5-Door Brings a Different Kind of Horsepower to Texas
Oct 11, 2011
With all-new ISG technology, class-leading horsepower and fuel economy of up to 40 miles per gallon (mpg), the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door hatchback officially debuted today in Texas Hill Country. Set to join the Kia Motors America (KMA) lineup in the coming weeks and be joined by its sedan sibling later this year, the Rio ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars: Deliveries After Three Quarters Up 12.3 Percent to 3.81 Million Vehicles
Oct 11, 2011
Over the first three quarters of the year, the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand has continued to grow deliveries, handing over 3.81 (January ââ¬â September 2010: 3.39; +12.3 percent) million vehicles to customers. For the month of September, the brand reported 472,100 (September 2010: 415,100; +13.7 percent) ... Continue reading
TRW Unveils New Hybrid Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Oct 11, 2011
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has developed its next generation tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) a hybrid system which uses a combination of sensing technologies to provide automatic location functionality. The system uses basic, wheel-mounted direct TPMS sensors to measure the pressure and temperature of the air ... Continue reading
TomTom Partners with Ford Offering Semi-Integrated Navigation in Europe
Oct 11, 2011
TomTom, today announces that it will integrate its GO LIVE 1000 and GO LIVE 1005 models with a specifically designed cradle for Ford models in Europe*. This solution provides a clean semi-integrated solution, with all wires worked away in the dashboard, no suction mount and automatic powering of the device. In addition ... Continue reading
New Partnership Launches Teen-Focused Strive For A Safer Drive
Oct 11, 2011
Teens will be in the driver's seat during a new safe driving initiative. More than 300 high schools in 11 pilot counties are being invited to take part in a potentially life-saving project aimed at making students better and safer drivers. Strive For A Safer Drive (S4SD) provides funding and resources to help teens tal ... Continue reading
2012 BMW 6 Series Coupe is Here +VIDEO
Oct 11, 2011
LONDON - October 11, 2011: Now in its third generation, the new BMW 6 Series Coupé takes the luxury 2+2 concept a step further by matching enhanced comfort and elegant design with sporting performance on a even higher level. The BMW 6 Series Coupé features a sweeping coupé roofline while the long bonnet, short over- ... Continue reading
2012 Range Rover Evoque Review +VIDEO
Oct 10, 2011
The Luxury SUV Segment Has a New Leader By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL The new Range Rover Evoque from Land Rover has been waiting in the wings for some time, since its first official introduction in July 2010 via a live global Internet launch that was seen right here on TheAutoChan ... Continue reading
Ticketbust.com Delivers Laughs and Savings -- There's Got To Be A Better Way Traffic Ticket Campaign
Oct 10, 2011
Ticketbust.com, California's leading service in helping drivers get their traffic tickets dismissed, is pleased to announce they have just launched their first television campaign. up until now our business has been growing by word of mouth and internet based marketing. Based on that success and growth, we felt now is ... Continue reading
Nissan Brings Top Athletes to Team LIVESTRONG Challenge Austin
Oct 10, 2011
As part of Nissan's mission to encourage healthy lifestyles, Innovation for Endurance by Nissan and Rodale, Inc. will host cycling coach Chris Carmichael and pro-cyclist Levi Leipheimer at the 2011 Team LIVESTRONG® Challenge Austin, October 14-16. In the fifth year as the official automotive sponsor of the Team LIVEST ... Continue reading
Nissan Expands Partnership With Habitat for Humanity International
Oct 10, 2011
Today Nissan Americas announced a significant expansion of its longstanding partnership with Habitat for Humanity International with a $2.5 million donation. Nissan's vision is to invite all its stakeholders to participate in the partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Point-of-sale materials in dealerships and communic ... Continue reading
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