Oct 13, 2010
DETROIT--Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies today announced the availability of their Networked DC Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs). The ChargePointî CT3000 family of Networked DC Fast Charging Stations are capable of charging the battery of electric vehicles in half an hour ... Continue reading
Business of Plugging In 2010: Michigan Readies as the U.S. Prepares for Electric Vehicles
Oct 13, 2010
PR Newswire DETROIT, Oct. 12 DETROIT, Oct. 12 -- More than 5,300 home and workplace charging stations are planned to be installed in Michigan as the state prepares for the introduction of new electric vehicle technology. General Motors and its partners are teaming up to help give Chevrolet Volt buyers more options for ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Records Best Ever CV Retail Share
Oct 13, 2010
September has proved a bumper month for Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles, the Luton-based manufacturer registered its highest ever light commercial vehicle retail market share of 17.77%, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Endorsed For Blue Light Sales
Oct 13, 2010
The National Policing Improvement Agency has awarded preferred supplier status of vehicles and equipment to Peugeot Motor Company in an extensive number of categories including achieving 1st place in the coveted 'beat car' category, following a rigorous tender process. ... Continue reading
Road Safety From The Perspective Of Mercedes-Benz: A Comprehensive Approach
Oct 13, 2010
Mercedes-Benz's comprehensive safety philosophy is all about avoiding accidents and mitigating their consequences. Here, Mercedes-Benz is showcasing the full extent of its safety research initiatives, including a variety of experimental vehicles and simulators, which come under the umbrella of the company's real-life s ... Continue reading
Skoda: September The Best Sales Month Ever
Oct 13, 2010
The biggest Czech automobile manufacturer Skoda Auto continues on its dynamic growth curve. ... Continue reading
Teens Not Exposed to Diverse Driving Experience Prior to Licensing, Finds AAA Foundation Study
Oct 13, 2010
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 In advance of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 17-23), today the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety released the first naturalistic study using invehicle cameras to capture teenage drivers and their parents during their supervised driving phase. Nearly half (47 percent) o ... Continue reading
New Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale Makes On-Track Debut at Mugello Circuit - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 13, 2010
October 13, 2010: The Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, which premiered last week at Paris Motor Show, made its on-track debut at the Mugello Circuit. Johnny Herbert, one of the most famous and successful drivers in the Motorsport's history and winner in Formula One, Le Mans and Sebring, was at the wheel of the fastest ... Continue reading
Hyundai Promotes Dave Zuchowski to Executive Vice President of Sales
Oct 13, 2010
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12 -- Hyundai Motor America President and CEO John Krafcik today named Dave Zuchowski executive vice president of sales. Zuchowski joined the Hyundai team in 2007 as vice president of sales. He is responsible for all sales, sales operations, market represen ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2010
EUREKA, Calif., Oct. 12 EUREKA, Calif., Oct. 12 -- A pair of 2010 Audi A3 TDI cars are scheduled to embark on a four day, 1,000 mile journey beginning October 18, 2010 driving exclusively on synthetic RenDiesel fuel produced from natural gas by Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RTK). The Audi A3 TDI is Green Car Journal's 2010 ... Continue reading
GM Reaffirms Volt's Status as an Electric Vehicle - Edmunds.com Wrong, Again
Oct 12, 2010
Looking to create controversy where none exists, Edmunds steps in âitâ again By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Ever since Edmunds.com starting raising and pissing away millions of investors' dollars in an attempt to convert itself from a car price guide to a broader automotiv ... Continue reading
Volvo CEO Stefan Jacoby Named Keynote Speaker at 2010 LA Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 12, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12 -- Stefan Jacoby, president and chief executive officer of Volvo Car Corp., will kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address the morning of Nov. 17, 2010. The MPG breakfast and Jacoby's address are open to all credentialed Press ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2011 Murano
Oct 12, 2010
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 12 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 12 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the refreshed 2011 Nissan Murano Crossover SUV, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Â For 2011, Murano receives a number of significant enhancements, including the addition ... Continue reading
Craftsmanship, Elegance and Value: The New 2011 Chrysler 200
Oct 12, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 12 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 12 -- Chrysler Group LLC today released additional photos of the new 2011 Chrysler 200 mid-sized sedan. Offering consumers exceptional craftsmanship inside and out, a refined and spirited driving experience, innovative technology, an abundance of standard safety fe ... Continue reading
New Sensor from Continental Increases Pedestrians' Chances of Survival in an Accident
Oct 12, 2010
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 12 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 12 -- In 2009, more than 4,000 people lost their lives in pedestrian/motor vehicle accidents across the United States. Another 59,000 pedestrians were injured. International automotive supplier Continental today introduced a unique pedestrian protection ... Continue reading
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