Airbiquity and Coulomb Technologies Announce Partnership Agreement
Aug 4, 2011
Airbiquity, a global leader in connected vehicle services, and Coulomb Technologies, the creator of the ChargePoint Network, the largest online network of independently-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, today announced a joint partnership to integrate the ChargePoint Network's driver services into Airbiqui ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Brings Table of Brotherhood Tour to Atlanta
Aug 4, 2011
On August 28 -- the 48th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech -- the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial will be unveiled on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The GM Foundation and Chevrolet are partnering with The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Foundation to help raise ... Continue reading
British Children Are Plain Car Sick
Aug 4, 2011
Diamond has released the results of a new study that reveals one in four British children suffer from travel sickness. The research also suggests the affliction could run in the family. The study of 2,000 parents by the women's car insurance specialist has shown even those whose children aren't regularly travel sick pr ... Continue reading
All-New Lexus GS Luxury Sport Sedan at Uncovered at Pebble Beach
Aug 4, 2011
Lexus will reveal the all-new GS 350 mid-size luxury sport sedan on Thursday, August 18th in conjunction with the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. The fourth-generation GS has been completely redesigned, inside and out, and will feature the brand's new design philosophy, with styling cues such as a distinctive new fro ... Continue reading
Next 25 Winners Announced for Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program
Aug 4, 2011
Toyota today announced the third set of 25 winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program, which awards 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving non-profits. Winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program are determined based on voting from the public. Each day, five organizations are profiled on Toy ... Continue reading
Nissan Helps Aspiring Technicians Reach Their Goals
Aug 4, 2011
Nissan Americas donated $150,000 to the Universal Technical Institute Foundation that will assist students who have graduated from the auto tech core program at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), and seek further, specialized manufacturer training for service technicians working at Nissan and Infiniti dealerships. Th ... Continue reading
The 2011 Honda Civic Tour Revs Up Tomorrow in New Jersey
Aug 4, 2011
The 2011 Honda Civic Tour drops the green flag on August 5th at PNC Bank Arts Center, with the annual summer concert series redlining the excitement with a stellar lineup. Over the past decade, The Honda Civic Tour has provided more than two million fans with an exclusive, interactive concert experience featuring up-cl ... Continue reading
VW Creates Customer Experience Organization
Aug 4, 2011
Volkswagen of America (VWoA) today announced senior management changes focused on improving customer experience performance across the company. Mark Barnes, 52, current head of sales for the company, is appointed to the position of Vice President, Volkswagen Customer Experience. In this newly created role, Mark will de ... Continue reading
GM Poised to Thrive with New Cars
Aug 4, 2011
$117 million investment in Oshawa, Ont., plant to launch Cadillac XTS in 2012 Cadillac compact luxury sports sedan codenamed ATS launching in summer 2012 Buick Regal eAssist 'light electrification' option priced at $2,000 General Motors North America President Mark Reuss announced today the launch of two new luxury car ... Continue reading
2012 Buick Regal eAssist and GS Pricing Announced
Aug 4, 2011
Buick's Regal offerings will double this fall, with the arrival of the new technologically advanced 2012 Regal with eAssist and the performance-oriented 2012 Regal GS, which are expected to broaden the appeal of the hot-selling midsize luxury sport sedan. Regal with eAssist will start at $29,530, and Regal GS will star ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2011
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), has updated its product branding strategy, with new product names and classifications for its PowerPhase product line, highlighting growth that includes more production-validated systems, and making it easier for customers to identify which system best fits their electric or hyb ... Continue reading
Growing Congressional Support of "Right to Repair Act"
Aug 3, 2011
Following the bipartisan introduction of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) into the 112th Congress, support of the pending legislation has reached 28 to date, according to Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). "We are very pleased and encour ... Continue reading
C.A.R. - Powered-Up Future in Traverse City - Management Briefing Seminars - Day 2
Aug 3, 2011
MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS-DAY 2 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau As promised we start the day with discussions of advanced powertrains. OEM representatives from GM, Toyota and Ford shared the podium with DENSO and Bright Automotive (a start-up company seeking to revolutionize delivery vans) to talk a ... Continue reading
GE's WattStation* Wall Mount Electric Vehicle Charging Station Electrifies EVs at Home and Business
Aug 3, 2011
Electric vehicle owners, fleet managers, home builders, parking lot owners and municipalities will welcome ordering and purchasing opportunities this August for GE's fast, easy-to-use, compact electric vehicle (EV) charging solution called GE WattStation Wall Mount. Easily installed in a variety of residential settings ... Continue reading
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