Mopar Marks 75th Anniversary: Unveils Four Custom Vehicles
Jan 31, 2012
Mopar '12 300, a custom Chrysler 300 that goes from 0 to 60 mph in the low 5-second range, is third factory-built Mopar-badged vehicle from Chrysler Group LLC All-new 2013 Dodge Dart 'GTS 210 Tribute' and 2012 Fiat 500 'Stinger' get two Mopar stage kits, highlighting appearance and performance 2012 Mopar Jeep Compass ' ... Continue reading
Leaders from Nissan, GE, Google and NHTSA Highlight List of Speakers at SAE 2012 World Congress
Jan 31, 2012
SAE International announces its lineup of keynote speakers for the SAE 2012 World Congress and Exhibition, April 24-26, Cobo Center, Detroit. The SAE 2012 World Congress theme, "GetConnected," represents the new and diverse connections that will drive significant advancements in the auto industry of tomorrow. Not only ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Launches Innovative Real-Time Electronic Information System for Aftermarket Customers
Jan 31, 2012
Federal-Mogul has introduced a comprehensive electronic communication platform that allows virtually any web-enabled aftermarket customer to receive the latest news regarding the company's products and programs and to access an extensive virtual library of technical resources and other business-critical tools. ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Seat features the bedding industry's innovative pocketed coil technology, a 100 percent recyclable alternative to traditional seat foam Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and interior electronics, announced that it has formed a development relationship ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Joins With Rolling Stone to Host Indianapolis Fan Tailgate Party on Game Day
Jan 31, 2012
Volkswagen is proud to announce a yearlong calendar of experiences that celebrate fans of music, sports, lifestyle, and culture. To kick off the year, Volkswagen will be on the ground in Indianapolis on Game Day, partnering with Rolling Stone to host the Volkswagen Rock & Roll Fan Tailgate Party for 3,500 guests just t ... Continue reading
Jan 31, 2012
Ford Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) program, in partnership with the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) in the United States, kicks off its ninth year of saving teen lives Globally, program has trained more than 500,000 new drivers through online and professional hands-on driver instruction In the United State ... Continue reading
Hertz Secures Naming Rights to the 2012 and 2013 New Zealand International Sevens Rugby Tournament
Jan 30, 2012
The Hertz Corporation announced that Hertz New Zealand has signed a two-year agreement to become the naming rights sponsor of the prestigious New Zealand International Sevens Tournament, effective immediately. The inaugural Hertz Sevens rugby event, which is already sold out, will be held at in Wellington, New Zealand ... Continue reading
Consumers Can Get Up to $20 Back on Purchases of Leading ANCO Wiper Blades in February and March
Jan 30, 2012
Consumers who protect their driving safety by purchasing qualifying new ANCO wiper blades in February or March can receive rebates of up to $20 from Federal-Mogul . Federal-Mogul is offering a $15 rebate on each qualifying purchase of a pair of premium ANCO Contour all-season wiper blades. A $10 rebate is available per ... Continue reading
Solar-Powered Car, SolarWorld GT, Sets out on U.S. Leg of First Round-the-World Journey
Jan 30, 2012
A solar-powered car sponsored by SolarWorld, the largest U.S. solar panel manufacturer for more than 35 years, this week begins the U.S. leg of its 21,000-mile quest to circle the globe, propelled only by sun's rays. The SolarWorld Gran Turismo (GT), a collaboration between SolarWorld and Bochum University of Applied S ... Continue reading
Audi to Air Midnight Viewings of Super Bowl XLVI Spot
Jan 30, 2012
Audi will air its upcoming :60 Super Bowl TV spot during "vampire hours" beginning this week. Viewers can catch the commercial -- which puts Audi signature LEDs up against the iconic vampires -- between midnight and 3 a.m. on select Cable Networks. The cinematic spot features the new 2013 Audi S7 and the brand's signat ... Continue reading
Power-packed Lexus Exhibit Bound for 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Jan 30, 2012
In line with its new brand attitude, Lexus is looking to make a 'super' impression on Chicagoans at this year's 2012 Chicago Auto Show. For the first time, at any auto show, Lexus will be displaying four of its renowned LFA super cars. Packing 552 horsepower in a V10 engine, the LFA is considered one of the world's g ... Continue reading
Toyota Reinvents More Than the Camry in Extended Version of Super Bowl XLVI Commercial
Jan 30, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced the premiere of the extended version of its Super Bowl XLVI commercial. The spot takes a cue from the marketing campaign promoting the striking reinvention of the 2012 Camry, America's best-selling car for 10 consecutive years. The 60-second "Reinvented" spot is availabl ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2012
ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today the company's support of the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) unanimous decision to adopt a strong suite of Clean Cars Standards designed to further the deployment of advanced vehicle technology, cut air polluti ... Continue reading
Jan 30, 2012
MPi, a leading provider of revenue and retention solutions for automotive dealership service departments, today announced that it will unveil a revolutionary new tool, EDGE WorldClass PORTAL,at the 2012 NADA & ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, NV, February 3-6, in Booth #1479. The online platform takes MPi's succes ... Continue reading
Auto/Mate Launches Guard/Mate, First-of-Its-Kind Data Protection Service for Auto Dealers
Jan 30, 2012
Booth #320, NADA 2012 Convention & Expo -- Auto/Mate Dealership Systems today launched Guard/Mate, the industry's first data protection service for auto dealerships. In response to the growing concerns of many auto dealers about third-party vendors' access to dealership data, Auto/Mate is taking a proactive approach to ... Continue reading
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