Jan 5, 2012
Today Michelin launches a new digital tool to help journalists, bloggers and social media enthusiasts stay engaged with the very latest news from the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. ... Continue reading
Acura Three Vehicle Debut To Be Webcast Live From North American International Auto Show
Jan 5, 2012
On January 9, Acura will offer a live webcast from the 2012 North American International Auto Show as it unveils three new vehicles. The debuts include the all-new ILX Concept compact sports sedan, a redesigned RDX crossover sport utility vehicle, and a concept version of the next generation Acura NSX supercar. ... Continue reading
Jungo Joins GENIVI Alliance for In-Vehicle Infotainment
Jan 5, 2012
Jungo Ltd., a leading provider of automotive connectivity middleware and automotive multimedia engines, today announced that it has joined the GENIVI Alliance, a not-for-profit automotive and consumer electronics industry association devoted to the development and support of an In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference p ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
Hyundai Hope on Wheels and Oahu-area Hyundai dealers will today award Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children of Honolulu a Hyundai Scholar Grant in the amount of $50,000. The funds will support the work of Dr. Randy Wada, Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist & Medical Director, Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Pro ... Continue reading
2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show Opens to Public
Jan 5, 2012
--2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show: WHAT: Opening day at the 2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show offers car enthusiasts an up-close look at hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, sport/utility vehicles and more. Attendees are invited to climb in several new models, check leg room and imagine thems ... Continue reading
BMW Group Achieves Second Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S.
Jan 5, 2012
In 2011, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) achieved its best sales since the record year of 2007 retailing 305,418 vehicles, up 14.9 percent compared to the 265,757 vehicles sold in 2010. BMW Group reported December sales of 32,545 vehicles, an increase of 17.9% from the 27,600 vehicles sold in the same ... Continue reading
Greenvity and MegaChips Collaborate on Connectivity Technologies for Smarter Energy Management
Jan 5, 2012
Greenvity Communications has entered into a technology partnership agreement with MegaChips Corporation to jointly develop a series of connectivity technologies for smart energy management and electric vehicle applications. The collaboration aims to deliver products that will enable consumers and utility companies to m ... Continue reading
Diodes Incorporated Wins Best Electronic Design Award for Automotive Super Barrier Rectifier
Jan 5, 2012
Diodes Incorporated , a leading global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality application specific standard products within the broad discrete, logic and analog semiconductor markets, has won a Best Electronic Design award in Electronic Design magazine's prestigious annual awards issue. The Company won the award in ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Seen Continuing Global Market Share Gains Over Next Five Years, KPMG Survey Finds
Jan 5, 2012
In a marked turnaround after years of economic uncertainty and industry restructuring, global auto executives say that U.S. auto brands will continue to increase market share over the next five years, according to the 13th annual global automotive executive survey conducted by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory ... Continue reading
Consumer Interest in Plug-in Electric Vehicles Declines to 40%, According to Pike Research
Jan 5, 2012
The year 2012 will be an important test of the commercial viability of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). Two automakers, Chevrolet and Nissan, ended 2010 with the launch of their first highway-capable PEVs for the mass market. Many other auto manufacturers are working to electrify their lineups with new models. For exa ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC today announced that Fiat S.p.A.'s ownership interest in the Company has increased to 58.5 percent, from 53.5 percent (fully diluted), upon the Company's achievement of the final of three performance-related milestones. As provided in its June 10, 2009 Operating Agreement, Chrysler Group issued a let ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru BRZ Sports Car to Make U.S. Debut at North American International Auto Show
Jan 5, 2012
Subaru of America Inc. announced that the production version of its all-new, rear-wheel drive 2013 Subaru BRZ sports car will make its United States debut at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit on January 9th. The BRZ will add a new product line to the hot Subaru brand, which announced it ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Records the Highest Year on Record with Sales of 264,460
Jan 5, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported 264,460 vehicles sold in 2011, representing the highest annual volume on record with a 17.5% increase over the 225,007 vehicles sold during the same period in 2010. On a month-to-date basis, 28,006 vehicles were sold in December, a 30.4% improvement over December 2010 (21,469). ... Continue reading
News Conference, Luncheon, Preview of North American International Auto Show 2012
Jan 4, 2012
WHAT: Luncheon and news conference announcement, followed by a sneak-peek tour of the Auto Show exhibit floor. WHO: Larry Alexander, board chair, Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority Bill Perkins, chairman North American International Auto Show 2012 Rod Alberts, executive director, North American Internationa ... Continue reading
Lexus LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept Vehicle to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Jan 4, 2012
Lexus is set to introduce the LF-LC 2+2 hybrid sport coupe concept vehicle, created at the company's Calty design studio in Newport Beach, Calif., at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, 2012. Conceived as a design exercise, the LF-LC is envisioned as offering Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive ... Continue reading
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