Car Owner Advice - New Ways to Spot Dangerous Tires
Dec 12, 2011
Even if you donââ¬â¢t drive much, your carââ¬â¢s tires ââ¬â including the spare ââ¬â could still deteriorate and they may pose a safety hazard on the road, reports Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. âPeople often rely on a tire's tread ... Continue reading
Chery International: Creating Christmas Warmth With Exciting Prizes
Dec 12, 2011
With the end of 2011 nearing, Christmas is drawing closer. Chery officially launches the worldwide campaign of "Sending Greeting Cards to Win Grand Prizes" as a special surprise to consumers this festive season. 2011 was fruitful for Chery Automobile: Chery's overseas total exports topped 50 million units, becoming Chi ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2011
WHAT: The tenth anniversary celebration of Eredi Pisano benefiting New Height Youth WHO: Among the celebrated personalities expected are: Tony Dovolani, Stefano Spadoni, Bea Kayani WHEN: Tuesday, December 13, 2011; photo/interview opportunity 6:00-8:00pm WHERE: 520 Madison Avenue & 54th Street, New York, NY MEDIA: Medi ... Continue reading
Forum Announces the Sale of a Mojave ROV to GeoTeam S.r.l.
Dec 12, 2011
Forum Energy Technologies Inc. (FET) is pleased to announce the sale of a Sub-Atlantic Mojave observation Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to GeoTeam S.r.l. of Rome, Italy. GeoTeam is a solutions-based marine survey, construction support and geotechnical contractor, with operations in the United Kingdom, Italy and the U ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Develops Touch-Free Lighting for Vehicle Interiors
Dec 12, 2011
Federal-Mogul Corporation , a global supplier of leading automotive technologies and innovation, has developed a high-efficiency LED interior lamp that can be operated with a simple wave of the hand.The utilization of this innovative technology provides for improved durability and reduced energy use while eliminating t ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2011
2012 Ford F-150 has been awarded the prestigious Motor Trend Truck of the Year® award, the fourth time F-150 has won the accolade. F-150 has won the award more times than any other truck F-150 outshone all other contenders in various tests that evaluated the truck's design, engineering, performance, efficiency, safety ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Ford F-150 2012 Truck of the Year
Dec 12, 2011
MOTOR TREND NAMES FORD F-150 2012 TRUCK OF THE YEAR(r) Announcement Made at Ford's World Headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. El Segundo, Calif. (December 12, 2011) - Motor Trend, the world's automotive authority on cars, trucks and SUVs, today announced the Ford F-150 as the winner of its Motor Trend Truck of the Year Awar ... Continue reading
Lexus to Unveil Concept Vehicle at North American International Auto Show
Dec 12, 2011
Lexus will unveil a new concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, 2012. Designed by Calty, the company's design studio in Newport Beach, Calif., the concept showcases the new design direction embraced by Lexus. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Goes 'Shields Up' for Max Protection
Dec 12, 2011
When it comes to making sure the Chevrolet Cruze is as durable as it can be, Dave Schoener and his teammates are all wet. As a GM splash test engineer, Schoener helped develop an innovative splash shield for the Chevrolet Cruze that protects the engine compartment from water and potentially harmful contaminants. In add ... Continue reading
BMW Group and UNAOC Honor Ten Cutting-Edge Initiatives
Dec 12, 2011
First "Intercultural Innovation Award" at UN's 4th Alliance of Civilizations Forum in Doha The "BMW Group Award for Intercultural Innovation in cooperation with the Alliance of Civilizations under the auspices of the UN" was bestowed upon ten initiatives from around the world at the fourth UN Alliance of Civilizations ... Continue reading
CODA Holdings Named One of America's Most Promising Companies by Forbes Magazine
Dec 12, 2011
CODA Holdings, a leading developer of all-electric vehicles and advanced battery systems, today announced it is one of Forbes Magazines' America's Most Promising Companies list. "We're honored to be recognized by Forbes and be in the company of up-and-coming private companies that are doing great things," said Phil Mur ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2011
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has won its first contract to supply its video camera sensor to a major European commercial truck manufacturer to support a range of sensing capabilities including lane departure warning (LDW) and automatic emergency braking (AEB), both mandated by the European Union. TRW will begin to s ... Continue reading
Dec 12, 2011
Sue Cischke, group vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, has elected to retire effective Feb. 1, 2012, after 35 years of service in the automotive industry Cischke will be succeeded by Robert Brown, currently vice president, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, Ford of Europ ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 22.8 percent global sales growth in November
Dec 11, 2011
Michael Choo, General Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 22.8% global sales growth in November - 220,037 Kia vehicles sold globally in November for 22.8% year-on- year growth - November sales in Europe, North America, China, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of ... Continue reading
Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites the Subject of New SAE International Book
Dec 11, 2011
Carbon fiber reinforced composites are capable of providing the lightweight materials needed for fuel efficiency, and the mechanical strength required for safety in automobiles. SAE International has released a new book that provides a high-level summary on carbon reinforced fiber composites specific to the automotive ... Continue reading
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