News By Topic: Women And Cars

GKN Develops Electric-Drive Axles for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Jul 20, 2010

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--GKN Driveline has designed a new range of electric-drive axles ideal for use in both pure electric vehicles and for converting conventional vehicles into hybrids. “GKN’s experience in volume production of electric-drive axles as well as our wide variety of limited slip different ... Continue reading

2011 Mini Countryman: First Look Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

Jul 20, 2010

FIRST LOOK AT THE NEW 2011 MINI COUNTRYMAN By Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-At-Large The Auto Channel Hamburg, Germany July 19, 2010: Last year when I attended Mini United, the bi-annual international gathering of thousands of Mini’s loyal and fervent owners outside London, England one of the better rumors was, â ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Showcases All-New 2011 Jetta

Jul 20, 2010

Best-selling U.S. Sedan from Volkswagen Delivers Sophisticated Style and Precision German Engineering at an Accessible Price HERNDON, Va., July 19 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today showcased its all-new 2011 Jetta as part of a weeklong international driving presentation held in San Francisco, CA. The all-new 2011 Je ... Continue reading

Honda Announces New U.S. Market Plug-in By 2012 And Advanced Environmental Technologies

Jul 20, 2010

TORRANCE, Calif. 07/20/2010; Honda will introduce new advanced environmental technology vehicles, including a battery-electric vehicle and a new plug-in hybrid vehicle, to the U.S. market in 2012, the company announced today in the mid-year address by Honda Motor Co., Ltd., President & CEO Takanobu Ito, in Tokyo, Japan ... Continue reading

Suzuki Announces New 2011 models

Jul 20, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Suzuki PR at mcpressrelations@suz.com SUZUKI ANNOUNCES ANOTHER WAVE OF NEW 2011 MODELS Brea, CA, July 19, 2010 — Suzuki is pleased to announce its first big wave of several new models for the 2011 model year. In addition to the launch of these new motorcycles and ATVs, Amer ... Continue reading

Istanbul Enerji and Renault sign a Memorandum of Understanding for a Zero-Emission Partnership

Jul 20, 2010

Istanbul Enerji, a subsidiary of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and Renault sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement a program aimed at preparing for a zero-emission partnership. ... Continue reading

AAA Chicago: Gas Prices Hold Steady in July

Jul 19, 2010

AURORA, Ill., July 19 -- Well into July, gas prices continue on their trend this summer of holding steady as prices continue to be well under $3.00 per gallon. AAA Chicago's most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased $.04 cents during the past month, forecasting an ... Continue reading

Prototype Production and Hiring Underway at Gibbs

Jul 19, 2010

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--Manufacture of prototype high-speed amphibians for both consumer and first-responder use is underway at Gibbs Technologies in Auburn Hills, Michigan. “We are interviewing candidates for several senior management positions in manufacturing and sales and marketing as well” The company curre ... Continue reading

Toyota and Paice Reach Settlement of Patent Disputes

Jul 19, 2010

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Toyota Motor and Paice LLC have entered into an agreement to settle the patent disputes between them. The terms of the agreement are confidential. All lawsuits between the companies will be dismissed. "I am happy that Toyota and Paice came to an amicable resolution on the use of my power-assisted ... Continue reading

BIO Calls on Congress to Maintain Support for Biofuels in Tax and Energy Legislation

Jul 19, 2010

WASHINGTON--If the advanced biofuel industry is to grow to meet national goals for reducing reliance on imported oil, then enduring federal commitment is vital to maintaining progress in research, development and investment in building infrastructure. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) today called on Congre ... Continue reading

Goodyear to Announce Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results

Jul 19, 2010

AKRON, Ohio, July 19 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report second quarter 2010 financial results before markets open on Thursday, July 29, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10 a.m. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/G ... Continue reading

DAF Trucks Signs 5-Year Contract Extension for Iteris Lane Departure Warning Systems

Jul 19, 2010

SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced that DAF Trucks N.V. (DAF), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial trucks for heavy transport applications, ... Continue reading

Toyota 8-Series Lift Truck Modified by MIT Researchers to Perform Unmanned Robotic Pallet Manipulation

Jul 19, 2010

IRVINE, Calif., July 19 -- Routine use of robotic lift trucks is not far off, according to Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU). Innovative lift truck applications involving unmanned operation are being increasingly explored for high-risk work environments, such as those in the military. Over two days this Jun ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces a New 3-Cylinder 1.2L DIG Supercharger Engine

Jul 19, 2010

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its newly developed HR12DDR, a 1.2 liter engine, aiming to achieve the lowest level of fuel consumption in the world for gasoline-powered cars, with an engine power output equivalent to that of a 1.5L engine(s) and CO2 emission of 95 grams per kilometer (New European Drive Cycle). ... Continue reading

2010 Life Ball Mini Make Their Frenetic Debut on the Red Carpet in Austria

Jul 19, 2010

On 17 July, celebrity fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole and Calvin Klein Collection's Francisco Costa personally unveiled to the public the 2010 Life Ball MINI they personally designed. Last Saturday night, the international style icons accompanied ... Continue reading