Jeep Wrangler Turns Into Pickup Truck with Mopar
Jul 14, 2011
Priced at $5,499, the Mopar JK-8 Kit enables owners to transform their Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited into a pickup Kit now available for ordering through Mopar at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram dealerships Dealership or skilled do-it-yourselfers may do the installation Major components of the Mopar JK-8 kit include stee ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Releases OpenCharge Protocol and ChargePoint On-Ramp Program
Jul 14, 2011
Coulomb Technologies today published its open protocol for communicating with Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE). The OpenCharge Protocol is a proposed communication standard for charging station networks that defines the communications between a charging network and the charging station. The protocol definition ... Continue reading
Zero Waste Sent to Landfill by Ten of Honda's 14 North American's Plants
Jul 14, 2011
Honda announced today that it has achieved one of the most important targets in the company's longstanding Green Factory initiative in North America: zero-waste-to-landfill. Ten of 14 Honda manufacturing plants in North America are now operating with zero waste to landfill, while the remaining four plants are functio ... Continue reading
car2go Announces First All-Electric Carsharing Fleet in North America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 14, 2011
SAN DIEGO, July 13, 2011 -- car2go N. A. LLC, a subsidiary of Daimler North America Corporation, announced that San Diego will be the first North American city to have a 100-percent electric vehicle (EV) carsharing program. San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders, Nicholas Cole, President and CEO of car2go N. A. LLC, and Jonatha ... Continue reading
New Buick Combines Hybrid-like Fuel Economy with Luxury Appointments - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 13, 2011
DETROIT - July 13, 2011: Does the dream of a greener tomorrow die? General Motors thinks it doesn't and shouldn't have to. The Buick LaCrosse has yet again put green technology at the forefront. Borrowing from hybrid electronic technology, the LaCrosse boasts one of the latest advancements in internal combustion engine ... Continue reading
Jul 13, 2011
Project marks the culmination of The Audi Design Project: Progress on Powell Street New space transforms a formerly congested area into a vibrant, pedestrian friendly destination Using rich landscaping, lighting and materials such as aluminum, the new Powell Street is a reflection of Audi's commitment to efficiency and ... Continue reading
Porsche Consulting to Establish U.S. Subsidiary
Jul 13, 2011
Porsche Consulting, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG in Stuttgart, is setting up a subsidiary in the USA. Porsche Consulting Inc. headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, will commence operations in October with ten consultants. It will be the third foreign subsidiary after Milan in Italy and Sao Paul ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Forester 2.5X Premium Review and Road Test By Steve Purdy
Jul 13, 2011
2011 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X PREMIUM A Boxer Without Rhythm By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau I was a bit disappointed in the new Subaru Forester. Not that it isnât a perfectly good crossover, or that it wouldnât be a fine ride for anyone needing, or wanting, an all-wheel drive hauler of people an ... Continue reading
High Voltage Cable Protection Makes Hybrids and Electric Vehicles Safer
Jul 13, 2011
Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a protective product for high voltage cables that will help protect occupants of electric and hybrid electric vehicles in the event of a crash. The new material, called CrushShield, surrounds and protects electrical cables, keeping the electrical system isolated from the rest o ... Continue reading
Groupon Coupons For New Car Buyers
Jul 13, 2011
By SAN FRANCISCO | Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:07pm EDT San Francisco CA July 12, 2011; Alistair Barr writing for Reuters reported that Groupon Inc offered its first car coupon on Tuesday, a sign the largest online daily deal company is expanding into bigger-ticket items. Groupon offered a $199 deal good for $500 off the purcha ... Continue reading
European Car Brands Gaining Momentum
Jul 13, 2011
News Highlights NADAguides, announces its Brand Share Report for the second quarter of 2011 -- revealing that European brands as a whole saw the largest increase in consumer interest on NADAguides.com during the second quarter of 2011, increasing its overall share of consumer interest by more than nine percent. ... Continue reading
ECOtality and AEP Ohio Unveil First Blink Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Ohio
Jul 13, 2011
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today a collaboration with American Electric Power to unveil Ohio's first Blink electric-vehicle charging stations. The Blink Pedestal chargers were installed at the Walmart/Sam's Club in Columbus and are part of AEP Ohio's ... Continue reading
AAA Provides Five Ways to Help Your Car Survive Extreme Heat
Jul 13, 2011
With the dog days of summer upon us, high temperatures can take their toll on people, animals and even cars. Extreme heat can push a vehicle past its limits, and once again this year some drivers will find themselves stranded at the roadside because of it. ... Continue reading
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Supports Passage of Right to Repair Act
Jul 12, 2011
Cites new GAO report: Used car dealers do not receive defect notices from manufacturers The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA), a national trade association representing independent automobile dealers, strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) on be ... Continue reading
2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Review By John Heilig - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 12, 2011
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Review, Turbo Cruze, small cars, compact cars,good mpg, review, research, chevrolet comparisons, cruze compare ... Continue reading
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