Intelligent Energy: Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter Obtains Whole Vehicle Type Approval
Mar 9, 2011
LOUGHBOROUGH, England--Intelligent Energy, the global clean power systems company, and Suzuki Motor Corporation, have today announced that the jointly developed Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter has obtained Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) ââ¬â the first time any fuel cell vehicle has achieved this level ... Continue reading
Leddar d-tec Successfully Detects Vehicles and Bicycles in Davis, California in adverse conditions
Mar 9, 2011
Quebec City (QC) - March 8th, 2011 - LeddarTech Inc., a technology company specialized in advanced 3D detection for traffic management systems, announced today that the City of Davis, located in California, USA, has selected its flagship product - LeddarTM d-tec - for the detection of vehicles and bicycles. In many tra ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014
Mar 9, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/02fbce/global_embedded_sy) has announced the addition of the "Global Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014" report to their offering. âGlobal Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014â Embedded systems f ... Continue reading
Cars.com Releases Free Android Car Shopping App
Mar 9, 2011
PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 9, 2011 CHICAGO, March 9, 2011 -- Cars.com is further expanding on its mobile products with the launch of a free Android application, available now for download in the Android app store. This app joins Cars.com's iPhone app in exposing dealer inventory and helping consumers find the best car ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Vehicles Benefit 2011 Leukemia Ball in Nation's Capital
Mar 9, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 9, 2011 -- The Washington area's Mercedes-Benz dealers proudly take on the role as the Raffle Presenting Sponsor for the fifteenth year in support of The National Capital Area Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's 24th Annual Leukemia Ball. Â As Raffle Pre ... Continue reading
AAA: March Gas Prices Continue to Climb
Mar 9, 2011
PR Newswire AURORA, Ill., March 9, 2011 AURORA, Ill., March 9, 2011 -- Gas prices throughout Illinois and Indiana continue to climb with very steep rates in March with Illinois and northern Indiana averages reaching $3.62 and $3.48 respectively, according to AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report. In Illinois, reg ... Continue reading
Metal of Honor - '32 Ford Hot Rod Honors American Military
Mar 9, 2011
By Larry Nutson (IMG_1056) Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel Why was a â32 Ford Roadster built by volunteers of the IronMen Foundation? Named âMetal of Honorâ, the Roadsters purpose is to honor those who have stood in harmâs way to defend our freedoms, to call attention to the financial ... Continue reading
Getting 'Down & Dirty:' Subaru of America Drives Into the Mud
Mar 8, 2011
PR Newswire AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 8, 2011 AGOURA HILLS, Calif., March 8, 2011 -- MESP, Inc. is proud to announce a multi-year partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. as the Presenting Sponsor of the Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud Run Series, held annually in nine cities across the nation. Subaru will be the O ... Continue reading
Rollx Vans Roll Out at Selected Airport Rental Agencies
Mar 8, 2011
PR Newswire SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 8, 2011 SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 8, 2011 -- Rollx Vans, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of wheelchair accessible vans, has announced the availability of its vehicles at rental agencies located at selected airports around the country. A first-of-its kind strategic collaboration ... Continue reading
American New Car Buyers Downsizing (Because There Is No Choice Of Fuel - TACH Says)
Mar 8, 2011
Washington DC July 13, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that as Americans emerge from recession, they are buying smaller, more fuel-efficient, and less ostentatious cars. A major shift has taken place since the end of 2007, right before the spike in fuel prices early in 2008. "We've got people trading Lexuses for Ca ... Continue reading
Allstate Hails Renewed Push to Pass Stronger Teen Driving Laws
Mar 8, 2011
PR Newswire NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 8, 2011 NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 8, 2011 -- Allstate Insurance Company issued the following statement in support of the introduction of the Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection (STANDUP) Act in the 112th Congress by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rep. Tim Bishop (D-NY). ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Smartphone Texting While Driving Rampant
Mar 8, 2011
BOSTON--Distracted driving is an issue for many smartphone owners in the US and Western Europe, as they report widespread use of texting while driving. The Strategy Analytics Automotive Consumer Insights (ACI) report, ââ¬ÅWidespread Use of SMS and Email While Driving,ââ¬??? shows that 38% of US smartph ... Continue reading
Mar 8, 2011
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, March 8, 2011 WASHINGTON, March 8, 2011 -- Gathered in a U.S. Capitol meeting room, a coalition of parents, teens, pediatricians, safety advocates, insurance and other business executives joined Senate and House sponsors to support introduction of major national teen driving legislation which wi ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Strongly Supports Comprehensive Graduated Driver Licensing
Mar 8, 2011
ITASCA, Ill.--Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for American teens between the ages of 15 and 20. More teens die annually in traffic crashes than the next three leading causes of death combined: homicide, suicide and cancer. Teen driving safety directly addresses this issue which is why it is one of ... Continue reading
Reach--Revolutionary New Commercial Van Powered by Isuzu, Scheduled for Mid-Summer Production
Mar 8, 2011
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., distributor of Americaââ¬â¢s best-selling low-cab-forward trucks, and Utilimaster, Inc., a category leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today unveiled the Reachââ¢, their game-changing commercial van, at the National Tru ... Continue reading
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