News By Topic: Industry Insider

West Coast Customs Reveals Their Latest Creation for Jeff 'Ox' Kargola at Lucas Oil Off-Road Race in Surprise, Ariz.

Sep 23, 2010

Renowned TV Show Builders West Coast Customs Reveal Their Latest Creation for Jeff 'Ox' Kargola at Lucas Oil Off-Road Race in Surprise, Ariz. PR Newswire SURPRISE, Ariz., Sept. 23 SURPRISE, Ariz., Sept. 23 -- West Coast Customs (WCC) is coming to Surprise, Ariz., to unveil their latest creation and to film for the Insi ... Continue reading

TXU Energy to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Dallas and Fort Worth

Sep 23, 2010

DALLAS--TXU Energy is jump-starting electric vehicle programs in the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth with its gift of key electric vehicle charging infrastructure. “We want to play a leading role in jump-starting adoption of electric vehicles” The TXU Energy Accelerator program will invest in at least a dozen ... Continue reading

Eaton and Murphy Oil USA Team Up to Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network

Sep 23, 2010

PITTSBURGH--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation and Murphy Oil USA, Inc., a leading fuel provider operating more than 1,000 retail gasoline stations across 22 states, today announced a joint collaboration designed to demonstrate to electric vehicle drivers the benefits of fast, convenient charging wit ... Continue reading

KBB.Com Says Most Car Shoppers Say New Fuel Economy Letter Grade System Would Make No Difference in Understanding EPA Ratings

Sep 23, 2010

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 23 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today reports the results of two kbb.com home page quick polls. The latest polls show that not only are a majority of car shoppers unaware of the new fuel economy and emissions letter grade (A+ to D) rati ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: September New-Vehicle Retail Sales Pace Recaptures Lost Momentum

Sep 23, 2010

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. Sept. 23, 2010; New-vehicle retail sales in September are expected to recover from the tumultuous summer selling season and post a significant selling rate increase, compared with August, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retai ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Launches Recruitment Campaign For 1,000 New Jobs At Liverpool Plant

Sep 23, 2010

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the leading manufacturer of luxury vehicles, is seeking more than 1,000 talented engineers, supervisors and production operators to help launch the all new Range Rover Evoque working at Halewood Operations, Liverpool in 2011. ... Continue reading

Second-Generation Greenline Models Bring New Technology To Skoda Auto

Sep 23, 2010

Skoda Auto is presenting a comprehensive portfolio of second-generation environmentally-friendly GreenLine cars at the Paris International Motor Show ... Continue reading

Times Square Transformed With 3-D Honda CR-Z

Sep 23, 2010

American Honda will transform Times Square with 3-D technology to support the launch of the all-new CR-Z sport hybrid coupe on Thursday, September 23. ... Continue reading

PSA: Further Step For PCMA Rus, With The Start Of Production Of SUVs

Sep 23, 2010

PSA Peugeot Citroen (PSA) and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announce the start of production of the Citroën C-Crosser, Peugeot 4007 and Mitsubishi Outlander SUV models at PCMA Rus, their joint plant located at Kaluga, 180 km southwest of Moscow, Russia. ... Continue reading

Kia Focuses on Style and Technology at 2010 Paris Motor Show

Sep 23, 2010

Electric POP concept to headline Kia's Paris Motor Show stand - Stunning all-new Kia Optima sedan to make European debut - Kia continues commitment to sustainable transport with 'green zone' - Press conference to take place Hall 5.2, stand 520 at 16.30 CET (SEOUL) September 23, 2010 - Kia's 2010 Paris Motor Show stand ... Continue reading

Chevy Hits Home Run with Roberto Clemente Award - VIDEO STORY

Sep 23, 2010

DETROIT - September 23, 2010: The Roberto Clemente award recognizes players who best represent the game of baseball through sportsmanship, commitment to community and the value of helping others. Every season, one player from each of the 30 MLB clubs is nominated by their teammates. The honoree is then decided by a pan ... Continue reading

ECOtality Reveals EV Infrastructure Plan for Western Oregon

Sep 22, 2010

PORTLAND, Ore.--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today unveiled its Blink electric vehicle charging station, as well as blueprints for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure deployment in four major metropolitan areas in Northwestern Oregon: Portland, Salem, Corvallis ... Continue reading

October is Fall Car Care Month: Time to Take Care of Your Vehicle Investment

Sep 22, 2010

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Celebrate Fall Car Care Month in October by getting your vehicle in shape for the cold weather approaching and protecting your mobile investment. The Car Care Council recommends taking care of simple maintenance now to avoid costly repairs down the road. "Making your v ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Inc. Joins Ford Transit Connect Electric Lead Customer Program with 20 unit order

Sep 22, 2010

OAK PARK, MI, Sept. 22 -- Azure Dynamics confirmed today that Johnson Controls, Inc. will participate in the Ford Transit Connect Electric Lead customer program. Johnson Controls, already a partner in the vehicle development, will receive one of the exclusive supply of 2010 Ford Transit Connect Electric vans in Decembe ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Group Expands North American Investment With New Engine Plant

Sep 22, 2010

HERNDON, Va. and MEXICO CITY, Sept. 22 -- The Volkswagen Group announced today that it will build a new engine plant in Silao, Mexico as part of its long-term expansion strategy in North America. Beginning in 2013, the new plant in Silao will supply the latest generation of engines to the vehicle plants in Chattanooga, ... Continue reading