U.S. Army to Showcase Quantum Hybrid Electric Alternative Mobility Vehicle at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 10, 2012
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, announced today that the U.S. Army's Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) is sending the Quantum Clandestine Extended Range Vehicle (CERV) to the Chicag ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Electric Vehicle Industry Profitability 2012
Feb 10, 2012
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicle Industry Profitability 2012" report to their offering. This report spells out the "Rules of the Marketplace" and sets them against the activities of many organisations active in the electric vehicle (EV) value chain to explain how to create succes ... Continue reading
Green Automotive Signs Merger Agreement With Matter of Time I
Feb 10, 2012
Green Automotive Company (OTC: GACR) announced today that it has entered into a Merger Agreement and Plan of Reorganization with its wholly owned subsidiary, Matter of Time I Inc. 'The merger will close following the filing of the Matter of Time annual report on Form 10-Kâ According to Mr. Fred Luke, President of ... Continue reading
Honda Customers Charge Millions of Honda Vehicles Contain Defect Rendering Side Windows Inoperable
Feb 9, 2012
Jonathan D. Selbin of the national plaintiffs' law firm Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced that two owners of Honda vehicles today filed a class action lawsuit against American Honda Motor Company, Inc. for manufacturing and selling vehicles with allegedly defective window mechanisms. The complaint, fil ... Continue reading
Buying Cars Under $20,000 is the Best Bet
Feb 9, 2012
In a turbulent economy, AutoLiquidator.com thinks that buying cheaper used or new cars under $20k could be a lifesaver. When making big financial decisions you need the peace of mind and confidence that you made the right choice, and buying cars under $20,000 could provide just that. When you buy used or new cars under ... Continue reading
NHTSA-NASA Study of Unintended Acceleration in Toyota Vehicles
Feb 9, 2012
NHTSA launched the study last spring at the request of Congress, and enlisted National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) engineers with expertise in areas such as computer-controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference, and software integrity to conduct new research into whether electronics syste ... Continue reading
Feb 9, 2012
With Photo - Revolutionary campervan based on the VW T5 Transporter - A truly spacious, comfortable camper with all of the advantages of a compact vehicle - Rear Pod technology creates almost 2 metres of additional usable space - The Pod extends electronically, deploying two legs that self-level on uneven terrain - Dou ... Continue reading
VOXX International Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH
Feb 9, 2012
VOXX International Corporation announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Car Communication Holding GmbH and its worldwide subsidiaries ("Hirschmann" ) for total consideration of euro 85 million, subject to certain contingencies and adjustments, plus related transaction fees and expenses ... Continue reading
Top 10 Dealer Groups in the Nation Now Served by TradeMotion
Feb 9, 2012
TradeMotion, the top provider for eCommerce solutions in the automotive industry, is pleased to announce that as of the end of 2011 the company has been chosen as the provider in eCommerce solutions and software for the top 10 dealer groups in the country. Those dealerships include: AutoNation, Van Tuyl Group, Sonic Au ... Continue reading
Micross Components Hosts Stop on "Drive for Innovation" Tour
Feb 9, 2012
Micross Components, a leading global provider of distributed and specialty electronic solutions, is pleased to announce its participation in the "Drive for Innovation" tour, sponsored by Avnet Express and UBM Electronics. Included as a "pit stop" during the tour's recent swing through Central Florida, Micross was selec ... Continue reading
Ford CFO Lewis Booth and Global Product Chief Derrick Kuzak to Retire
Feb 9, 2012
Lewis Booth, executive vice president and chief financial officer, has elected to retire effective April 1, after a 34-year career Derrick Kuzak, group vice president, Global Product Development, has elected to retire effective April 1, after a 33-year career Booth will be succeeded by Bob Shanks, currently vice presid ... Continue reading
Ford Names Jon Huntsman to Board of Directors
Feb 9, 2012
Ford Motor Company announced today the election of Jon M. Huntsman Jr. to the company's Board of Directors effective immediately. Huntsman, 51, is chairman of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation, a Utah-based cancer charity. The former Republican candidate for president of the United States has served in numerous public and ... Continue reading
Mazda Expands Local Presence with New Parts Distribution Center
Feb 9, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the opening of the Chicago Parts Distribution Center (PDC). The new center, located in Aurora, will create 65 full-time jobs in the area as well as seasonal, part-time employment opportunities. The facility, the last of four that MNAO open across the U.S. over th ... Continue reading
Hertz First to Trial Wireless EV Recharging
Feb 8, 2012
The Hertz Corporation and Hertz Global EV are implementing the first wireless charging system for electric vehicles (EVs) in the car rental industry. Hertz has the most diverse fleet of EVs for both rental and carshare. "Hertz is committed to its Global EV program, introducing electric vehicles into our rental fleet on ... Continue reading
Feb 8, 2012
Shelby GT500 convertible blasts into the Windy City in celebration of SVT The official launch of SVT came at the 1992 Chicago Auto Show with the unveiling of the 1993 SVT Mustang Cobra and SVT F-150 Lightning. Now, Ford returns to Chicago to celebrate the past and look to the future with the 2013 Shelby GT500 convertib ... Continue reading
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