Volkswagen Chattanooga Becomes World's First LEED Platinum Automotive Manufacturing Plant
Feb 7, 2012
SSOE Group, an international engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCM) firm, along with Vertegy, announce their involvement in the success of first and only LEED® Platinum automotive manufacturing plant in the world. Volkswagen's Chattanooga manufacturing plant was recently awarded a Platinum certif ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2012
Construction kicked off in Florida's capital city today on the first of a network of natural gas fueling stations that will allow schools, governments, businesses and the general public to transition to cleaner, greener, domestically abundant and less expensive natural gas. Leon County, Florida is the anchoring element ... Continue reading
Feb 7, 2012
Companies seeking automotive engineering professionals will be able to meet with prospective candidates at the SAE 2012 World Congress Career Fair in Detroit. The Career Fair will be held April 24-25 at Cobo Center in the lobby in front of Detroit Hall from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. The SAE World Congress is the industry's prem ... Continue reading
Lexus and Scholastic Announce Second Round of Winners in the 2011 - 2012 Lexus Eco Challenge
Feb 7, 2012
Sixteen student teams from 11 states have been named winners in the second round of the fifth annual Lexus Eco Challenge, an educational program and contest that inspires and empowers young people to learn about the environment and take action to improve it. Lexus will award a total of $500,000 in grants and scholarshi ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan 370Z Previewed at Chicago Auto Show +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing -- sports cars. Bringing a taste of hot performance to the Windy City winter, Nissan today debuted the revised 2013 Nissan 370Z on the floor of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. The new Z which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide next June, features a n ... Continue reading
Votes Are In: 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act Qualifies
Feb 7, 2012
Residents of California can use Quotes.com to acquire discounts and savings on their auto insurance policy by applying for insurance quotes. With the 2012 Automobile Insurance Discount Act in place for the November ballot, Californians will now be able to obtain additional savings on their car insurance premium. Americ ... Continue reading
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Joins Suppliers Partnership for the Environment
Feb 7, 2012
The Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) today announced the addition of its newest member company, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, one of the world's leading tire companies. "We are pleased to welcome Goodyear to SP" said SP's Chair, Randy Leslie, Vice President and General Manager, Johnson Controls, Inc ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Discusses Recent Trip and Automotive Progress
Feb 7, 2012
Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. today discussed the progress of their recent trips to the greater Chicago and Detroit areas. Clark Mower, President of Flexpoint said, "The meetings with the auto manufacturers, OEM's and Tier -1 suppliers went very well. Not only were we able to advance the bend sensor technology but its ... Continue reading
Arkansas Boys "Clear the Way" to Chicago with Bosch
Feb 7, 2012
"Clearing the way" from Arkansas to Chicago are the three boys, Michael Hollinger, Bodie Hope, and Dylan "Rocky" Riley that captured your attention by creating "Mini-Dom" and pulling a switcheroo on Storm Chaser Reed Timmer. During their Bosch-sponsored trip to Chicago, the young storm chasers had camera in hand, full ... Continue reading
Consumers Share Spotlight at Chicago Auto Show
Feb 7, 2012
It used to be that cars were the stars at an auto show. Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac are making sure consumers attending the Chicago Auto Show Feb. 10-19 get the star treatment, too, and go home with more than a bag of brochures. ... Continue reading
Bongiovi to Bring Studio Quality Sound to Audiovox In-Vehicle Audio Systems
Feb 7, 2012
Audiovox Electronics Corp. (AEC), a wholly owned subsidiary of VOXX International Corporation , today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent with AVG (OEAM) Inc., an AVG Group company, to become the exclusive US distributor of the Tony Bongiovi designed Digital Power Station (DPS) technology. The Company will ... Continue reading
Hertz Launches Global Sustainability Strategy
Feb 7, 2012
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, introduced "Living Journey" today, the Company's corporate sustainability strategy. Living Journey positions Hertz to be the leader in Sustainable Mobility and Equipment Solutions through various strategic initiatives that integrate sustainabilit ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Pricing of All-New 2013 CX-5 Compact Crossover SUV +VIDEO
Feb 7, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced pricing of its all-new 2013 CX-5 five-passenger compact crossover SUV, the first vehicle in the Mazda lineup to fully encompass SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, the brand's all-new fuel-efficient and performance-oriented engineering philosophy. Through these efforts, CX-5 achi ... Continue reading
Mopar's Big Four 75th Birthday Presents
Feb 6, 2012
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor Steve Purdy Detroit Editor The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Celebrating the brandâs 75th anniversary a group of journalists and enthusiasts gathered at the Mopar Accessory and Performance Lab in Centerline, Michigan last week for a sneak peek of four Mopar branded vehicles to be introd ... Continue reading
Feb 6, 2012
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a 10-year agreement with Green Energy Oilfield Services, a major Texas truck transport provider, to build, supply, and maintain a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station at Green Energy headquarters in Fairfield, Texas. ... Continue reading
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