Jan 11, 2012
One in three new-vehicle owners who switched brands say their previous brand didn't make the type of vehicle they wanted, indicating that striking the right combination of model offerings and vehicle appeal is critical to retaining customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Customer Retention Study(SM) ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2012
Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, and Car Design News today announced the winners of the GM interactive design competition in an award ceremony at the North American International Auto Show 2012 (NAIAS). Brook Banham, a master's student at the College of Creative Studies, was selected by Faurecia ... Continue reading
FIAT Brand Announces U.S. Pricing for New 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth
Jan 11, 2012
Starting at $22,000, the Fiat 500 Abarth unleashes legendary Italian performance onto American streets Designed for track-day enthusiasts and driving purists who want the ultimate high-performance small car at an attainable price Fiat 500 Abarth customers entitled to segment-exclusive, full-day Abarth Driving Experienc ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Earns Three Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards for 2011
Jan 11, 2012
Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Challenger, and Jeep Brand are winners Eleventh consecutive Automotive Loyalty Award for Town & Country Jeep Brand has most improved loyalty in the industry Chrysler Group LLC announced today that it received three Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards for the 2011 model year. The Chrysler Town ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2012
OnStar and Verizon Wireless unveiled a second-generation connected research vehicle at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The static Chevrolet Volt research concept vehicle focuses on a comprehensive in-vehicle experience giving all users access to streaming content from the Cloud enabled by the Ve ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2012
As the North American International Auto Show kicks off, Detroit Public Schools is highlighting its many Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs, including: Detroit International Academy for Young Women has an all-girls competitive high school robotics team and Lego League for middle school. Davis Aerospace ... Continue reading
Breakthrough Technology Harnesses Lightning in a Box to Revolutionize Steel
Jan 11, 2012
PureForge, a corporation that develops innovative products using its revolutionary Atomic-Forging technology, announces university laboratory testing validating that their first product to market -- vehicle brakes -- outlast, outperform, and create less toxic brake dust than any other current automotive brake offering. ... Continue reading
Visteon Unveils Latest Addition to Automotive Infotainment Platform
Jan 11, 2012
Visteon Corporation , a leading global automotive supplier, today unveiled the latest addition to its vehicle infotainment portfolio. Visteon's new mid-range infotainment platform targets global vehicle applications with a need for enhanced connectivity, navigation, services and entertainment features. Visteon is demon ... Continue reading
Americans Rank Mileage as Top Depreciation Factor
Jan 11, 2012
When asked what is the biggest contributor to a car.s depreciation, more Americans choose mileage, according to an online survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars. Frame damage and not keeping up with regular maintenance were other major factors, according to the survey. Additional ... Continue reading
Ford First to Enable iHeartRadio App Inside the Car Using Voice Control
Jan 11, 2012
Ford is first to launch iHeartRadio app with voice control using SYNC AppLink The new iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's industry-leading digital radio service, delivers more than 800 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only stations, plus user-created custom stations -- all in one fully integrated servic ... Continue reading
"Mercedes-Benz Writes a New Chapter of the Declaration of Independence"
Jan 11, 2012
Networked access to information everywhere and at all times has become an indispensable part of daily life. That also goes for the time one spends in the car. And so consumer electronics and the automobile have become more and more tightly interlinked in recent years, because the objective of the two respective industr ... Continue reading
Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: World Premiere for the Open-top 911
Jan 11, 2012
Porsche at the North American Auto Show 2012 - Cross reference: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, unveiled the 911 Carrera Cabriolet in Detroit today. The 911 is making its debut with a completely new roof concept that combines the elegant styling of the Coupe with the advantages of a light fabric hood. So it is ... Continue reading
HARMAN to Bring Lexicon Audio Systems to New Hyundai Model
Jan 11, 2012
HARMAN, the global leading supplier of premium audio and infotainment systems announced today a new contract with Hyundai Motors Company (HMC) to provide its Lexicon -branded premium audio systems for the MY 2014 Genesis sedan to be sold across major global markets. This agreement continues HARMAN's 14-year relationshi ... Continue reading
Michelin Challenge Design Announces 2013 Theme
Jan 11, 2012
Registration is open for the 2013 Michelin Challenge Design competition. Over the years, participants have been challenged to explore safety, alternative powertrains and urban mobility. For next year's challenge, entries will address weight reduction through design, which is becoming a new battleground in the struggle ... Continue reading
Hyundai American Technical Center Inc. to Expand, Receives Support from Ann Arbor SPARK, MEDC
Jan 10, 2012
Ann Arbor SPARK, a public-private partnership whose mission is to advance innovation-based economic development in the greater Ann Arbor region, worked with Hyundai to help the company secure more than $2.5 million in new business development incentives from the State of Michigan and Superior Township. The funding, whi ... Continue reading
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