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OnStar, Verizon Unveil Second-Generation Research Vehicle to Demonstrate the Power of the Verizon 4G LTE Network

OnStar, Verizon Unveil Second-Generation Research Vehicle to Demonstrate the Power of the Verizon 4G LTE Network

OnStar and Verizon Wireless unveiled a second-generation connected research vehicle at the 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The static Chevrolet Volt research concept vehicle focuses on a comprehensive in-vehicle experience giving all users access to streaming content from the Cloud enabled by the Ve ... Continue reading

Detroit Public Schools Highlight Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Programs as the Auto Show Launches

Detroit Public Schools Highlight Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Programs as the Auto Show Launches

As the North American International Auto Show kicks off, Detroit Public Schools is highlighting its many Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs, including: Detroit International Academy for Young Women has an all-girls competitive high school robotics team and Lego League for middle school. Davis Aerospace ... Continue reading

Visteon Unveils Latest Addition to Automotive Infotainment Platform

Visteon Unveils Latest Addition to Automotive Infotainment Platform

Visteon Corporation , a leading global automotive supplier, today unveiled the latest addition to its vehicle infotainment portfolio. Visteon's new mid-range infotainment platform targets global vehicle applications with a need for enhanced connectivity, navigation, services and entertainment features. Visteon is demon ... Continue reading

Americans Rank Mileage as Top Depreciation Factor

Americans Rank Mileage as Top Depreciation Factor

When asked what is the biggest contributor to a car.s depreciation, more Americans choose mileage, according to an online survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars. Frame damage and not keeping up with regular maintenance were other major factors, according to the survey. Additional ... Continue reading

Ford First to Enable iHeartRadio App Inside the Car Using Voice Control

Ford First to Enable iHeartRadio App Inside the Car Using Voice Control

Ford is first to launch iHeartRadio app with voice control using SYNC AppLink The new iHeartRadio, Clear Channel's industry-leading digital radio service, delivers more than 800 of the nation's most popular live broadcast and digital-only stations, plus user-created custom stations -- all in one fully integrated servic ... Continue reading

"Mercedes-Benz Writes a New Chapter of the Declaration of Independence"

"Mercedes-Benz Writes a New Chapter of the Declaration of Independence"

Networked access to information everywhere and at all times has become an indispensable part of daily life. That also goes for the time one spends in the car. And so consumer electronics and the automobile have become more and more tightly interlinked in recent years, because the objective of the two respective industr ... Continue reading

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: World Premiere for the Open-top 911

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet: World Premiere for the Open-top 911

Porsche at the North American Auto Show 2012 - Cross reference: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, unveiled the 911 Carrera Cabriolet in Detroit today. The 911 is making its debut with a completely new roof concept that combines the elegant styling of the Coupe with the advantages of a light fabric hood. So it is ... Continue reading

HARMAN to Bring Lexicon Audio Systems to New Hyundai Model

HARMAN to Bring Lexicon Audio Systems to New Hyundai Model

HARMAN, the global leading supplier of premium audio and infotainment systems announced today a new contract with Hyundai Motors Company (HMC) to provide its Lexicon -branded premium audio systems for the MY 2014 Genesis sedan to be sold across major global markets. This agreement continues HARMAN's 14-year relationshi ... Continue reading

Michelin Challenge Design Announces 2013 Theme

Michelin Challenge Design Announces 2013 Theme

Registration is open for the 2013 Michelin Challenge Design competition. Over the years, participants have been challenged to explore safety, alternative powertrains and urban mobility. For next year's challenge, entries will address weight reduction through design, which is becoming a new battleground in the struggle ... Continue reading

Johnson Controls Provides Innovative Components to Enhance the Driving Experience of the New CITROEN DS5

Johnson Controls Provides Innovative Components to Enhance the Driving Experience of the New CITROEN DS5

Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, will provide key electronic components to enhance the driving experience of the new CITROEN DS5, including the head-up display, instrument cluster, and seating solutions. "We are pleased that CITROEN has selected Johnson Controls to be ... Continue reading

Audi Allroad Photo Contest

Audi Allroad Photo Contest

Audi Launches ˜Memorable Mile' Photo Contest to Find the Best Audi allroad Owner Story Current Audi allroad owners are invited to tag an image and story of themselves with their vehicle via Audi’s social media channels Ten winners to receive a VIP trip to Deer Valley to test drive the all-new allroad Starting tod ... Continue reading

2012 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid Concept +VIDEO

2012 Detroit Auto Show: Toyota Reveals NS4 Advanced Plug-in Hybrid Concept +VIDEO

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The NS4 signifies Toyota's vision for future mobility with a focus on connectivity and the human interface. To view the multimedia assets associ ... Continue reading

U.S. Clean Diesel Auto Sales Soar To 27 Percent Increase In 2011

U.S. Clean Diesel Auto Sales Soar To 27 Percent Increase In 2011

Consumer Confidence in New Generation of Clean Diesels and New Fuel Efficiency Standards In U.S. to Drive Future Growth The sales of new clean diesel automobiles in the U.S. increased by an impressive 27.4 percent in 2011 over 2010, according to updated sales information compiled by HybridCars.Com and the market resear ... Continue reading

Goodyear Provides Prototype Tires to Two Concept Chevrolets

Goodyear Provides Prototype Tires to Two Concept Chevrolets

This week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit offers numerous examples of experts choosing Goodyear tires because of their superior handling and even good looks. While many auto manufacturers have again selected Goodyear tires for their new vehicles, a pair of breakthrough cars from Chevrolet are showin ... Continue reading

Ford Repeats With Top Honors in Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards; Hyundai Recognized for First Time

Ford Repeats With Top Honors in Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards; Hyundai Recognized for First Time

Ford Motor Company took top honors for the second year in a row during the 16th annual Polk Automotive Loyalty Awards, presented this evening at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit. Ford was a repeat winner in several categories, including: Overall Loyalty to Manufacturer; Overall Loyalty to Make; African-Ame ... Continue reading

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