Feb 14, 2012
The number of commercial fleet operators that have adopted written policies pertaining to employee use of cell phones while driving on-the-job has increased 31% in the past nine months -- from 62% in May 2011 to 81% in February 2012 -- according to a new survey of 570 fleet managers conducted by ZoomSafer. "Judging fro ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2012
Automotive lightweighting is playing an increasingly important role in the green development of the vehicle industry in China. Under the circumstances of China's 12th Five-year Plan, CBI-BIZ, a branch of CBI China, decided to hold the 2nd International Automotive Lightweight Materials Development Forum 2012 on March 22 ... Continue reading
The Standard Gets a Charge out of Sustainability
Feb 14, 2012
Portland-based insurance and financial services provider The Standard is focusing on the future by hosting three Blink electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in a downtown Portland parking garage that serves employees and the public. The project is part of a federal study by the U.S. Department of Energy called The EV ... Continue reading
Ford's All-New B-Max To Make Landmark Debut At Mobile World Congress
Feb 14, 2012
Ford Motor Company executive chairman Bill Ford will unveil the all-new B-MAX on Feb. 27 at the 2012 Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona. ... Continue reading
Subaru BRZ And New Impreza Make European Debut At 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 14, 2012
Japanese manufacturer, Subaru, will exhibit the hotly-anticipated Subaru BRZ and Impreza five-door at the forthcoming 82nd Geneva International Motor Show (8 to 18 March), marking the European debut for both models. ... Continue reading
Feb 14, 2012
Every car - like every room or auditorium - has unique acoustics qualities. The size and shape of the cabin, the materials in the seats and dashboard, the ratio of glass and steel - all of it impact the sound quality in a new car. ... Continue reading
New BMW M6 to Debut at 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Feb 14, 2012
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel THE HAGUE - February 14, 2012: In three weeks, both the BMW M6 Coupe and M6 Convertible will make their debut at the Salon de lâAutomobile in Geneva, Switzerland. The pair will get the BMW M GmbHâs 4.4-liter V8 bi-turbo engine that has already proven its ... Continue reading
Jayco Sterling: The leader of the Pack and Still Getting Better
Feb 14, 2012
After two years of increasing sales for the industry-leading Sterling Caravan, Jayco has made a raft of upgrades that are certain to delight holidaymakers and caravan enthusiasts alike. ... Continue reading
Rare 1934 Hupmobile for Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction
Feb 14, 2012
A very rare 1934 Hupmobile Model J 'Aerodynamic' Coupe in need of total restoration is one of the early standout early lots in Shannons Melbourne Autumn Auction on March 5. ... Continue reading
Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford II Named Honorary Chairs for The Elegance at Hershey +VIDEO
Feb 13, 2012
Edsel B. Ford II and his wife Cynthia will be Honorary Chairmen for The Elegance at Hershey, a weekend of antique and vintage car events June 8-10 aimed at helping find a cure for type 1 diabetes and preserving the rich heritage and history of the automobile, it was announced today. ... Continue reading
2012 Volkswagen Passat Review by Marty Bernstein +VIDEO
Feb 13, 2012
THE NEW GERMAN FAMILY SEDAN THAT'S MADE IN CHATTANOGA, TN - YOU'ALL by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor-at-Large The Auto Channel VW realized they had to combine German engineering, design and quality with a heavy dose of what Americanâs want in a four door family sedan to have an appealing vehicle. To accomplish thi ... Continue reading
Heels on Wheels - 2012 Honda Civic HF Review
Feb 13, 2012
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE CIVIC HF VEHICLE When dieting, it often makes more sense to cut back on your usual dining fair than to start eating entirely new foods altogether. Such is the argument the all-new, non-hybrid Civic HF is making. Standing for High Fuel ... Continue reading
Heuliez Retractable Hard Top IP Portfolio and Technical Services Being Sold by Hilco Streambank
Feb 13, 2012
Heuliez SAS, designer and coach builder for over 100 years, will divest more than 750 patents relating to hard top convertible design as the company shifts away from the automotive market in order to focus on other business. Heuliez has selected Hilco Streambank to conduct the sale process. 'Any significant automotive ... Continue reading
Feb 13, 2012
TrimTech interior soft trim components supplied by The Woodbridge Group now offer enhanced levels of comfort, fit and finish, and greater vehicle trim level differentiation for today's highly stylized vehicle interiors. Through its TrimTech product line, Woodbridge delivers superior craftsmanship and a noticeable feeli ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 Audi A1 Sportback 1.4 TFSI Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Feb 13, 2012
LLORET DE MAR, Spain - February 13, 2012: When Audi brought out the A1 model in the summer of 2010, expectations about sales numbers were not published. But with a worldwide sales figure of some 118,000 units since the introduction date, you may say the small Audi is pretty successful. The main market is Germany with 2 ... Continue reading
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