Fuel Economy Improves in the 2012 Chevy Cruze
Jun 15, 2011
For 2012, Chevrolet Cruze models with the 1.4L turbo and six-speed automatic transmission will get 2 mpg better fuel economy. The Cruze Eco with an automatic transmission will deliver as much as 39 mpg on the highway compared with 37 mpg for the current model, Chevrolet said Wednesday. ... Continue reading
Jun 15, 2011
Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will converge at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center Aug. 12-14, 2011, for the Bass Pro Shops Land and Wildlife Expo presented by Ram Truck, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the nation's top five land and wildlife conservation organizations. ... Continue reading
Three Times the Chances to Win Big on the The 2011 Honda Civic Tour
Jun 15, 2011
The 2011 Honda Civic Tour (HCT) featuring blink-182 and My Chemical Romance is redlining the excitement on its 10th anniversary with the announcement of three exciting fan participation opportunities. Beginning on June 15th, information and entry details can be found at www.HondaCivicTour.com to win major prizes includ ... Continue reading
Brazilian Waste Turns Into Fuel
Jun 14, 2011
From Newport Beach, California, the U.S. energy company FirmGreen, Inc. (FirmGreen) is making big waves in green technology as the first international shipment of its proprietary biogas cleaning equipment begins this week, with more shipments to follow. Bound for the Novo Gramacho Landfill near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ... Continue reading
$995 Gets You A ClipperCreek Residential Charging Station
Jun 14, 2011
ClipperCreek, Inc. announced today the introduction of its LCS-25 a compact, high power, residential charge station priced at just $995. The LCS-25 sets a new standard for small size and even smaller installation cost. ... Continue reading
Car Connectivity Consortium Adds Ixonos
Jun 14, 2011
Ixonos, a world leader in creating wireless technologies, software and solutions for mobile devices and services, joins the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) to develop sophisticated in-vehicle connectivity solutions. The consortium was launched in February 2011 by eleven companies, including major vehicle manufacturer ... Continue reading
New Windshield Pillar for Better Driver Visibility and Better Crash Protection From Autoliv
Jun 14, 2011
At the on-going international conference Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV), Autoliv, Inc. the global leader in automotive safety systems ââ¬â presented the test results of the Company's latest innovation. It is an expandeble roof pillar for the windshield that is three times thinner than a traditional winds ... Continue reading
"Chukkers for Charity" Polo Event Backed by Infiniti
Jun 14, 2011
Infiniti, known worldwide for its high horsepower performance luxury vehicles, yields the spotlight this weekend for a display of horsepower of another kind -- polo ponies -- as the presenting sponsor of Chukkers for Charity's "Hot & Cool in Havana" charity polo match and classic car show. ... Continue reading
Golf Sensation Jason Day Introduces Lexus to a New Generation
Jun 14, 2011
Lexus is thrilled to announce the addition of 23-year-old Australian golf sensation Jason Day to its roster of sponsored golf champions. Day's sponsorship kicks off at the 2011 U.S. Open Championship (June 16-19) where the young star will wear the Lexus logo on his apparel and make appearances at Lexus events as a bran ... Continue reading
Charge that Vehicle! Electric Vehicles--A New Market
Jun 14, 2011
The electric vehicle (EV) charging environment represents a diverse set of market opportunities, although significant risks remain, according to new report, Beyond the plug: finding value in the emerging electric vehicle charging ecosystem, released today by Ernst & Young. The research analyzed 143 companies in the EV ... Continue reading
Plan Your Summer Driving Trip for Safety
Jun 14, 2011
More than 3 million Californians are expected to hit the roads on the Fourth of July weekend one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Whether you have longstanding travel plans, a last minute road trip in mind, or just sticking around town this summer, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) reminds you to ... Continue reading
Continental's Automotive Safety Features Shown at Enhanced Safety of Vehicles Conference
Jun 14, 2011
Continental, a leading international supplier of safety systems to the global automotive industry, is showcasing and demonstrating some of its newest technologies for automotive safety, crash avoidance and pedestrian protection at this week's International Technical Conference on the Enhanced Safety of Vehicles being h ... Continue reading
Fuel-Efficient Used-Vehicle Values Have Reached Peak, According to Kelley Blue Book
Jun 14, 2011
Kelley Blue Book's today reports that after increasing close to 25 percent throughout 20 weeks of consecutive gains, values for fuel-efficient used vehicles have now peaked. For the first time since January, values for subcompact, compact and hybrid cars have started to decline in response to falling gas prices. In fac ... Continue reading
Two Million Messages A Day: Volvo Awarded Best Telematics Service Provider
Jun 14, 2011
This reward is the recognition of the achievements of our team, today delivering two million messages a day in more than 50 countries and providing our extensive 12 years' experience in connecting vehicles to the global vehicle OEM industry," said Martin Rosell, Managing Director of WirelessCar. "This reward is the r ... Continue reading
Passenger Car Sales top Two Million in Sales for Volkswagen
Jun 14, 2011
More than two million vehicles delivered worldwide since January -- Deliveries by the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand increased further in the first five months of this year, with the brand delivering over two million vehicles for the first time in the period to May. ... Continue reading
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