Li-ion Battery Costs Fall to $397/kWh in 2020; Not Enough for Mass Adoption of Electric Vehicles
Mar 27, 2012
Early demand for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles has fallen short of optimistic projections, as vehicles like the Chevy Volt have missed sales targets. The key to growing the market is reducing the cost of Li-ion batteries, according to a Lux Research report. While larger-scale production will he ... Continue reading
Biofuels Are the Long-Term Solution to Gas Prices; the Renewable Fuel Standard Is Key, BIO Says
Mar 27, 2012
The Renewable Fuel Standard is the bedrock policy encouraging continued investment in production of biofuels, which have helped to check fuel prices at the pump. Today, a group of biofuel and renewable energy organizations released a letter to Congressional leaders asking them to continue to fully support the Renewable ... Continue reading
Mar 27, 2012
The makers of Quaker State, the motor oil well known for providing durable protection, have announced the first Quaker State Cash Back Program recipient of 2012. Honored for his dedication to the brand and its products, Paul King of Louisville, Kentucky, has been awarded $3,000, the maximum payout amount under the prog ... Continue reading
Jeep and Mopar Unveil Six New Vehicles for the 46th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari
Mar 27, 2012
Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk Concept adds even more legendary Jeep 4x4 capability Jeep Wrangler Apache introduces new Mopar 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 conversion kit Mighty FC Concept features Mopar portal axles; harkens back to Jeep Forward Control models of 1950s and 1960s Jeep J-12 Concept: extended version of Mopar JK-8 c ... Continue reading
CarMD to debut retail program at National Hardware Show
Mar 26, 2012
CarMD.com Corporation today announced it will debut its long-awaited retail sales and merchandising program during the 2012 National Hardware Show, being held in Las Vegas, May 1-3, 2012. The popular CarMD® Vehicle Health System(tm), which has previously been distributed via direct response sales and select retail out ... Continue reading
Mar 26, 2012
The launch of MyDrive Dynamic means car insurers will be able to accurately assess the risk presented by individual drivers, and price premiums accordingly, for the first time - MyDrive Solutions the insurance telematics specialist, today announces the launch of its insurance smart box product to market - MyDrive Dynam ... Continue reading
The Largest Domestic Auto AfterMarket Special Exhibition 'Automotive Week 2012' at KINTEX
Mar 25, 2012
Automotive Week 2012 is held from March 23-25 at the first exhibition hall and outside of KINTEX, South Korea. 212 companies including TOYOTA, HANKOOK Tire, SONAX, ACM participate with 975 booths at 'Automotive Week', 29,000 m(2) space. Especially, Automotive Week is the best domestic Aftermarket exhibition selected as ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Winner of 29th Highway Hero Award
Mar 23, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named its 29th North America Highway Hero: a Tennessee-based truck driver who rescued a woman from a gun-wielding attacker. Chosen from among four finalists, Mike Schiotis of Spring Hill, Tenn., today accepted the 2011 Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award during the Mid-Ameri ... Continue reading
Ford Mustang LED Daytime Running Lights
Mar 22, 2012
Ford Mustang LED Daytime Running Lights Rancho Santa Margarita, CA - EchoMaster LLC announced that it has expanded its line-up of safety and convenience products to include a Daytime Running Light Kit (DRL) for the 2010-2012 Ford Mustang GT. The DRL kit includes custom bezels with integrated LED's to fit into the left ... Continue reading
Car Care Events Reveal Increased Need for Maintenance
Mar 22, 2012
Results of vehicle inspections held at community car care events across the country during Car Care Months in April and October 2011 reveal that 84 percent of vehicles need service or parts, the highest percentage in five years, according to the Car Care Council. The unsatisfactory condition of vehicles reflects the cu ... Continue reading
Mar 22, 2012
Pana-Pacific and Mobileye have reached an agreement for Pana-Pacific to distribute Mobileye's unique ADAS solution for Collision Avoidance and Mitigation to the commercial vehicle market. Pana-Pacific's engineers will expedite pre-wired and factory-installed options of the Mobileye products with all the CV original equ ... Continue reading
46th Annual Moab Easter Jeep Safari Vehicle Sneak Peek
Mar 22, 2012
Jeep and Mopar have teamed up once again to produce a selection of concept Jeep vehicles for the 46th annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. The Jeep Mighty FC concept, Jeep J-12 concept and the Jeep Wrangler Apache are three of six new vehicles that will be shown to enthusiasts in Moab, March 31 - April 8. Look for ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "In-Car Infotainment (ICI) System Market - Global Forecast & Analysis by OEM & Aftermarket (2011 - 2016) by Products (Audio, Display, GPS, Software Platform, Service, Accessories), by Applications (Entertainment, Location Based Services, Communication" report to th ... Continue reading
Omix-ADA Selects JMPR Public Relations As AOR
Mar 20, 2012
OMIX-ADA, INC. SELECTS JMPR PUBLIC RELATIONS AS AGENCY OF RECORD Southern California Public Relations Firm to Handle Media Relations for World's Largest Independent Jeep Parts and Accessories Manufacturer JMPR Public Relations today announced that it has been appointed as the agency of record for Omix-ADA, Inc. handlin ... Continue reading
Solar Gard Announces Advanced Mobile Application for Window Film Dealers
Mar 20, 2012
Solar Gard, an industry-leading manufacturer of architectural and automotive window films, today announced Solar Gard Solutions, the most comprehensive mobile application in the industry, designed for the professional architectural window film dealer. Available on the App StoreSM, Solar Gard's North American dealers ca ... Continue reading
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