Beat the Traffic 2.0 for iOS With New, Personalized Routes Hits the Streets
Apr 6, 2012
Beat the Traffic, a leading provider of real-time traffic information for broadcast media and mobile devices, today released Beat the Traffic 2.0 for iOS mobile platforms, featuring a complete redesign, greater traffic coverage than before and the ability for users to save favorite routes and receive instant, personali ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Selects Mr. Electric as Preferred EV Charging Station Installation Partner
Apr 5, 2012
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today named electric service and repair company Mr. Electric as its preferred provider of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation services. With nearly 20 years of experience in electrical installation and repair services throughout the U.S. a ... Continue reading
Nissan Chooses Dunlop Tires for 2013 GT-R
Apr 5, 2012
When the 2013 Nissan GT-R rolls into dealer showrooms this spring, it will arrive with more horsepower, a retuned suspension system and ultra-high performance Dunlop tires. According to Nissan, major refinements to the 2013 GT-R's 3.8-liter twin turbo V6 engine resulted in an increased output of 545 horsepower 15 hp ov ... Continue reading
Hyundai Heavy & Magna E-Car Systems to Develop Lithium-ion Battery
Apr 4, 2012
Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's largest shipbuilder and a leading green energy company, and Magna E-Car Systems (Magna E-Car), a global supplier of components and systems for hybrid and electric vehicles, today agreed to form a joint venture named MAHY E-CELL as a platform to co-develop and grow a successfu ... Continue reading
OpConnect Leads the Way With Social Media-Enabled Electric Vehicle Charging System
Apr 4, 2012
In a progressive move, OpConnect, LLC, a visionary leader in the electric vehicle charging station technology, announced today the initiation of its Wireless Valet® program, which includes its mobile applications, web portal and now Facebook integration. Social media integration is an innovative approach to driver/sta ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2012
The International Window Film Association (IWFA), a nonprofit group, announced today that millions of commercial truck drivers on big rigs can now use window film on the cab's side windows to keep them safe from the sun's UVA rays, which have been linked to skin cancer. ... Continue reading
Apr 3, 2012
As Tax Day fast approaches and refunds begin making their way into the bank accounts of many Americans, a new survey commissioned by eBay Motors found that more than one-third of vehicle owners anticipating tax refunds will spend a portion of their newly found cash on something related to a car, truck, or motorcycle, a ... Continue reading
MICHELIN Defender Tire Designed To Keep Drivers Safer, Longer Now Available
Apr 2, 2012
Today, the all-new MICHELIN Defender tire, the greatest standard passenger car tire the company has ever made, hits the North American market, just in time for spring driving season. Offering a 90,000 mile warranty(3), increased safety and greater levels of fuel-efficiency(4) than the previous generation, the MICHELIN ... Continue reading
Garmin Enters In-Car Infotainment Market with Factory-Installed Suzuki System
Apr 2, 2012
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, today announced that it will provide a fully integrated, factory-installed infotainment system for most American 2013 model year Suzuki vehicles. Garmin's infotainment system combines a 6.1-inch high-resolution touchscreen dis ... Continue reading
New York International Automobile Show Fact Sheet
Apr 2, 2012
Public Information/Events Public Sneak Preview: Friday, April 6 à à Auto Show Dates:à Friday, April 6 - Sunday, April 15 à à Charity Preview Gala:à Thursday, April 5 à www.eastsidehouse.org(tickets required) à à Public Show Hours: Monday ââ¬â Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. à Sunda ... Continue reading
Apr 2, 2012
As energy demand continues to increase along with gasoline prices, students from Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Ind., demonstrated just how fuel-efficient vehicles can become with the help of innovative design and a lot of hard work. Their entry in the sixth annual Shell Eco-marathon Americas achieved an impressi ... Continue reading
Sanctioning Body News - NASCAR And Google Confirm April Fools Day Joke
Apr 2, 2012
DAYTONA BEACH, April 1, 2012: NASCAR and Google today confirmed what many expected throughout the morning â the two companies working together to bring autonomous vehicle technology to NASCAR race cars was Googleâs very popular, annual April Foolsâ Day joke. The collaboration highlights an evolving relat ... Continue reading
Governor Pat Quinn Rolls Out Nation's Largest Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Network
Mar 30, 2012
Governor Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven, Inc. announced yesterday the availability of the nation's largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations. As part of Governor Quinn's commitment to increasing sustainability across Illinois, the initiative will ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2012
Michelin tires have once again ranked highest in customer satisfaction in three segments in the J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study. The 2012 honors, released today, brings Michelin's lifetime total of J.D. Power and Associates awards to 69, more awards than any other tire manu ... Continue reading
Line-X Protective Coatings Hooks Official Sponsorship of Bass Champs Tournament Trail
Mar 30, 2012
LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is excited to announce a new official partnership with Bass Champs Texas Tournament Trail, the world's largest one day amateur fishing contests. With over 20 events on lakes all across Texas throughout the s ... Continue reading
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