Admiral Reveals Car Crime Creating a Nervy Nation
Jan 6, 2012
Britain's motorists are living in fear of having their car stolen or broken into according to a new poll, even though car crime numbers have fallen over the years. Car insurance specialist Admiral commissioned YouGov to survey 2,500 drivers as part of the annual Admiral Survey of British Motorists, and found almost thr ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2012
Following the announcement that Toyota and BMW are to work together on researching and creating environmental-friendly motoring technology, CTEK, a leading global brand in battery charging, care and maintenance, has claimed more manufacturers should take heed and collaborate in the name of developing greener technologi ... Continue reading
Midas' European Licensee Files Suit in Italy Claiming Breach of Contract
Jan 6, 2012
Midas, Inc. received notice on Jan. 3, 2012, that its European licensee, MESA S.p.A., has filed suit in the Court of Appeal in Milan, Italy, claiming that Midas is in breach of the 1998 license agreement and agreement for strategic alliance (ASA) under which MESA operates the Midas automotive service business in Europe ... Continue reading
Visteon to Display Automotive Electronics Innovations at 2012 International CES in Las Vegas
Jan 6, 2012
Visteon Corporation , a leading global automotive supplier, will display a range of automotive electronics innovations at the 2012 International CES the world's largest consumer technology trade show in Las Vegas from Jan. 10-13. Visteon will showcase products and innovations born from in-depth research focusing on con ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru BRZ Sports Car to be Displayed at Consumer Electronics Show
Jan 6, 2012
Subaru of America Inc. announced today that the production version of its all-new, rear-wheel drive 2013 Subaru BRZ sports car will be on display at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 10th through the 13th. This will be Subaru's first appearance at CES. The BRZ will add a new product line to the h ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Delivers 5.1 Million Vehicles in 2011
Jan 6, 2012
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand closed 2011 with a new record: For the first time in a twelve-month period, the brand delivered 5.1 (4.5; +13.1 percent)* million vehicles to customers worldwide. "The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand made major gains last year thanks to a fresh, innovative and environmentally-friendl ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2012
AutoChina International Limited China's largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that the Company reported 1,804 new leases of commercial vehicles (primarily Class 8 heavy trucks) as part of the Company's sales-type leasing program in the fourth quarter of 2011, compare ... Continue reading
Jan 6, 2012
Ford Motor Company will create and open a new research lab in Silicon Valley early this year -- its first-ever dedicated R&D office on the west coast New lab will support Ford's vision that its future is not just about building cars but about creating uncompromised personal mobility experiences for people around the wo ... Continue reading
Ford to Showcase Roximity at 2012 CES; Encourages Developers to Innovate New App Ideas for SYNC
Jan 6, 2012
Roximity, winner of the Ford SYNC App Developer Challenge, showing its smartphone app at the 2012 International CES as part of Ford display Roximity exemplifies Ford's aim to forge a more open collaborative bond with app developers to drive innovative ideas creating a safer, smarter, more productive and convenient in-c ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Debuts New Uconnect® Mobile Exhibit at 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show
Jan 6, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC will show the latest consumer electronics technologies and premium audio systems available in their vehicles at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The company will unveil an all-new open and entertaining mobile exhibit featuring Uconnect Touch media center, Beats by Dr. Dre audio ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
AutoAlert, Inc., the innovator in providing data analytic and lead-generation solutions to auto dealers, said today it has received a third and fourth new U.S. patent. Patent Number 8,086,529 became effective December 27, 2011 and 8,095,461 is effective January 10, 2012. These new patents from the United States Patent ... Continue reading
GPS Insight to Host Webinar 'Fleet Costs Making You Sick? GPS Tracking is the Cure'
Jan 5, 2012
GPS Insight, a leading technology provider of GPS tracking solutions for commercial and government fleets, will be hosting a webinar showcasing fleet managers who use GPS tracking to cut fleet costs and increase revenue in the service industry. See real world examples of the benefits these service fleet managers uncove ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
Newest feature adds luxurious second-row bucket seating option for Durango's refined interior Second-row Captain's Chairs are available on all models -- SXT, Crew, R/T and Citadel Two available second-row center consoles make for easy travel between second and third rows and added storage Dodge is adding another new se ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Selects Del Grande Dealer Group as First Northern California Dealer
Jan 5, 2012
CODA Automotive, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles, today announced its intention to make Del Grande Dealer Group (DGDG) its first dealer partner in Northern California when it initiates consumer sales of its CODA 2012 sedan. ( "DGDG is a true champion for EVs and we'll be thrilled to work with them as our f ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Showcases New Technologies and Visions for the Future of Driving at CES
Jan 5, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and parent company Daimler AG will showcase vehicle technology of today, tomorrow and the future at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas from Jan. 10-13. ... Continue reading
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