Jul 25, 2011
WHAT: DTE Energy will unveil a program that includes the installation of four Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) public charging stations at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The four at the airport will be part of a program to install 16 PEV public charging stations throughout its Southeastern Michigan service ar ... Continue reading
Progressive Gives Its Customers A Jump On the Weather
Jul 25, 2011
PR Newswire MADISON, Wis., July 25, 2011 MADISON, Wis., July 25, 2011 -- Weather Central, a global provider of enterprise weather solutions and forecasting, today announced an agreement with Progressive Insurance that will leverage the company's Live:Wire HailZone data and radar analytics to provide advanced warning of ... Continue reading
Renting a Car in Europe? Hertz Now Has the Lotus Evora
Jul 25, 2011
Hertz Customers in Key European Markets Will Now be Able to Drive One of the Finest Sports Car Brands in the World as Hertz Extends Partnership With Group Lotus plc With Photo Hertz , the world's largest general use car rental brand, has introduced the Lotus Evora for exclusive hire in several European markets, followi ... Continue reading
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Gives Nissan LEAF A 5-Star NCAP Rating
Jul 25, 2011
The 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF has earned a 5-star overall vehicle rating for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The Nissan LEAF is the first fully electric vehicle to earn this highest distinction from the program. Starting with 2011 models, ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Most Powerful C-Class of All Time: C63 AMG Coupé Black Series - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 25, 2011
MONTVALE, NJ - July 23, 2011: Spectacular design, technology transferred from the world of motorsport and the very best in driving dynamics; the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Black Series represents the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model. The new high-performance vehicle is the mos ... Continue reading
Honda Picks Environmental Consulting Firm to Promote Civic Natural Gas Sedan on U.S. East Coast
Jul 24, 2011
Honda has selected an environmental consulting firm to support market development for the Civic Natural Gas in 19 states spanning the Mid-West to Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions including the District of Columbia. Below are more details. Gladstein, Neandross & Associates Selected By American Honda to Promote the Hon ... Continue reading
Chrysler Mobile Showroom Swings Through the Midwest
Jul 24, 2011
Chrysler Road Tour now stopping in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Michigan Traveling showroom on 19-week trek across United States Mobile showroom designed for thousands of Chrysler Group employees, suppliers, and affinity partners All five vehicle brands featured on 95-stop tour WHAT: Chrysler Group LLC employees, ... Continue reading
Brammo, Electric Motorcyle Maker and TTXGP Join Forces
Jul 24, 2011
Brammo, Inc., a global leader in the electric motorcycle business, and TTXGP, the global leader in electric motorsport and the pioneer of zero-carbon emission-free motorcycle motorsport, today announced a strategic partnership. âThis is about growing the grid and democratizing our series to make it accessible for ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive Factoids - In Case You Weren't Paying Attention
Jul 23, 2011
Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you some automotive news you may have missed. 2012 Nissan Versa The 2012 Nissan Versa is priced $240 less than the 2011. More features have been made standard. A better deal for U.S. buyers. 2012 Nissan Leaf The 2012 Nissan Leaf has a base price $2 ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Changes at Castrol and Walmart Tire and Lube Express
Jul 23, 2011
Castrol, one of the world's leading providers of motor oils and lubricants, has partnered with Walmart Tire and Lube Express to revolutionize how oil change facilities are built and operated with its Castrol Enviro-Pack (e-Pack) and innovative e-Dispense system. ... Continue reading
Spanish Language Facebook Adds Nissan
Jul 23, 2011
Nissan Americas will unveil its Spanish-language Facebook page tomorrow at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Annual Conference, reinforcing its commitment to the Hispanic community and its long-standing relationship with NCLR. NCLR Family Expo attendees will be among the first to experience the Nissan's latest soc ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Diesel Cruze is Here!
Jul 23, 2011
The availability of a new diesel version of the widely-popular Chevrolet Cruze will be "a huge step forward" in the growth of clean diesel automobile availability in the United States, according to Allen Schaeffer, the Executive Director of the Diesel Technology Forum. "In just its first year, the Cruze has proven to b ... Continue reading
Titan Adds Tire, Wheel and Track Services for End Users
Jul 22, 2011
Titan International, Inc. has formed a new company, Titan Mining Services. This new group will offer complete tire, wheel and track services for end users. The company's first location will be Fort MacKay, Alberta, Canada. ... Continue reading
LoJack's Second Quarter 2011 Results Webcast and Conference Call on August 2
Jul 22, 2011
LoJack Corporation (NASDAQ GS: "LOJN") announces the following webcast and conference call for its second quarter 2011 results on Tuesday, August 2: What: LoJack Corp. to report second quarter 2011 results When: Tuesday, August 2 -- 09:00AM EDT ... Continue reading
Massachusetts Will Get 150 Plus Chargepoint Stations
Jul 22, 2011
BOSTON--Coulomb Technologies, Inc today announced the expansion of the ChargePoint Network into the Boston Metro area with more than 150 stations for electric vehicles. The stations are made available to the State through Coulomb's $37 million ChargePoint America Department of Energy program. ... Continue reading
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