National Safety Council Accepting Submissions for 2012 Robert W. Campbell Award
Nov 29, 2011
The National Safety Council is inviting organizations from around the globe to apply for safety's highest honor -- the 2012 Robert W. Campbell Award. The Campbell Award is presented annually to an organization that integrates environmental, health and safety management into the very core of its business operations. Int ... Continue reading
'Road Sense' Campaign Launched to Encourage Motorists to Drive More Responsibly
Nov 29, 2011
Carrentals.co.uk Launches Road Sense Safety Campaign with Brake to Help Raise Awareness for Dangers on the Road Car hire comparator Carrentals.co.uk has teamed up with road safety charity Brake to launch its 2011 Road Sense campaign, designed to encourage all drivers to take greater care on Britain's roads. Road Sense ... Continue reading
Alcohol Monitoring Systems Files Appeal With Federal Circuit Court in Patent Suit
Nov 29, 2011
Denver-based Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc. has filed a second appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C., in its long-standing patent infringement suit against Tampa-based Actsoft, Inc. The suit, first filed in 2007 in Colorado's Federal District Court, was originally denied in 2 ... Continue reading
Affinia Endorses New SAE Brake Rotor Standard
Nov 29, 2011
Affinia Group Inc., an innovative global leader in industrial grade products and services, has requested that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) adopt a federal vehicle safety standard for brake rotors based on the recently completed work by a subcommittee of the Society of Automotive Engineers ... Continue reading
Wind River and Clarion Collaborate On Next Generation Android-based In-Vehicle Infotainment Systems
Nov 29, 2011
Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, announced that Clarion, a leading manufacturer of high-performance in-car entertainment systems, is collaborating with Wind River to develop Android-based in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. "Clarion continues to be at the forefront of the newest automotive ... Continue reading
Hella Lighting Featured on New 2012 Volkswagen From Puebla
Nov 29, 2011
The all-new 2012 Volkswagen Beetle assembled in Puebla, Mexico, features front and rear exterior lighting from Hella. A major global supplier of automotive lighting and electronics, Hella has lighting production facilities with more than 2,000 employees in Mexico ââ¬â two in Guadalajara and one in Mexico Ci ... Continue reading
TRW Unveils New Generation of Adaptive Airbags to Help Protect Passengers
Nov 29, 2011
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, is today announcing its next generation of adaptive frontal passenger airbags. TRW's dual contour passenger airbag is capable of adjusting both the airbag pressure and size to help tailor protection according to occupant size and other vari ... Continue reading
Audi Achieves Highest-Ever U.S. Annual Sales Eclipsing 101,629 Record Set in 2010
Nov 29, 2011
With just over a month remaining in 2011, Audi of America achieved a new annual sales record over the hectic holiday shopping weekend. With 102,055 sales of premium cars and SUVs already reported this year, the Audi brand eclipsed the previous sales record of 101,629 set at the end of 2010. Audi also established a new ... Continue reading
Nov 29, 2011
Slacker Radio joins the lineup of smartphone apps that Ford drivers can control with their voice through available SYNC AppLink Slacker Radio offers users the widest range of personalized music and information content through its free and subscription radio services Ford drivers with SYNC AppLink now have another enter ... Continue reading
Tobii Paves the Way for Use of Eye Tracking in Driver Safety
Nov 29, 2011
Tobii Technology today unveiled its new platform for drowsiness and distraction detection in driver safety systems. The platform, based on Tobii's advanced eye tracking technology, provides a reliable solution to enhance current driver safety systems and increase public safety on roadways. Our vision at Tobii is to ult ... Continue reading
Audi of America Awards Public Relations Business to Incumbent Agency PMK*BNC
Nov 29, 2011
Audi of America announced today that PMK*BNC once again has been named the brand's communications agency for the U.S. PMK*BNC has served as Audi of America's U.S. communications agency for the past four years. After a comprehensive, mandatory review, PMK*BNC was selected from several firms for its strategic support in ... Continue reading
Zipcar Launches Pilot for "Zipvan" Cargo Van Service in San Francisco
Nov 29, 2011
Zipcar, Inc. , the world's leading car sharing network, today announced a pilot in San Francisco that includes full size cargo vans through a new offering called Zipvan. ... Continue reading
Rand McNally's RV GPS to be Featured in Equine Motorcoach at Key Industry Show
Nov 28, 2011
Built specifically for RVers and campers, Rand McNally's TripMaker RVND will be showcased in a the 2012 Equine Motorcoach at the 49th National RV Trade Show this week in Louisville, Ky. Equine Motorcoach, an exhibitor and manufacturer at the industry show, will be located at Exhibit #1528 in the South Wing of the Kentu ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2011
Although they represented 20% of all fuel cell systems shipped in 2010, fuel cells used as auxiliary power units (APUs) remain very limited commercially. In 2010 global fuel cell APU shipments totaled only a little over 3,100, almost all of them manufactured in Europe. Nevertheless, there is a developing market for the ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2011
Hess Corporation and OpenStore by GasBuddy today announced the launch of the Hess Express mobile app and redesigned website, HessExpress.com, to provide busy people on the go with customized deals and coupons, real-time gas prices and traffic information. "This digital initiative will take the way we serve and build re ... Continue reading
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