SAE International to Host School Bus Powertrain Symposium, Dec. 5 in Raleigh, N.C.
Nov 17, 2011
School bus propulsion systems will be on the agenda during SAE International's 2011 School Bus Powertrain Innovation Symposium, Dec. 5 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, N.C. This one-day event is designed to help attendees make properly informed decisions about the pros and cons of converting their buses to ... Continue reading
Seat Fabric in All-New Ford Focus Electric Uses Waste To Create a Better World
Nov 17, 2011
Ford is the first automaker to use REPREVE branded fiber in the seat fabric for the all-new Focus Electric REPREVE is a polyester fiber made from a hybrid blend of recycled materials including used plastic water bottles and post-industrial waste Through the use of REPREVE, each all-new Ford Focus Electric keeps 22 plas ... Continue reading
Top Five Holiday Gifts to Keep Older Vehicles on the Road Longer and Looking Good!
Nov 17, 2011
With the Holidays just around the corner, AutoMD.com today released its list of the Top Five Holiday Gifts for the growing population of car owners who are driving their vehicles to the 150K mark and beyond. A recent report(1) from AutoMD.com revealed that the majority of car owners surveyed plan to hold onto their car ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2011
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today selected Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Network to provide comprehensive electric vehicle public charging infrastructure locations for Nissan LEAF drivers. Nissan North America is the first automaker to seamlessly integrate with ChargePoint Network, the largest network of indepe ... Continue reading
Subaru Captures Multiple 2012 ALG Residual Value Awards
Nov 17, 2011
Subaru of America today announced that it has received three Residual Value Awards from ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. The ALG Residual Value Awards recognize annually the vehicles predicted to retain the highest percentage of original price after a three-year period. The company ... Continue reading
Porsche to Build West Coast Experience Center
Nov 17, 2011
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) today announced it will build a second new Porsche Experience Center in North America, in Carson, California. The purpose-built 53-acre facility and road handling course will be one of only five such sites in the world, including the original Porsche Experience Center at the legendary ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unites with the Recording Academy as Official Vehicle Partner
Nov 17, 2011
Tapping into the power of music, Hyundai joined forces with music's biggest brand -- The Recording Academy (internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards to become its "Official Vehicle Partner." The multi-year partnership extends well beyond awards night and will result in original music projects sure to please music ... Continue reading
Nov 17, 2011
New-vehicle retail sales are experiencing further recovery and strength through the first half of November, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates Power Information Networkî (PIN) and LMC Automotive. J.D. Power and LMC Automotive have a strategic alliance to share data and p ... Continue reading
New Lincoln MKS: Refinements Signal Direction for Brand Today, Tomorrow +VIDEO
Nov 17, 2011
Better handling, increased power, improved fuel efficiency, additional standard equipment, more refinement and new technologies that help drivers reduce accident risks provide luxury customers with important new reasons to consider Lincoln and its flagship sedan, the new MKS. The full-size Lincoln MKS sports an updated ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces $40,450 U.S. Starting Price for All-New 2013 Infiniti JX Luxury Crossover
Nov 16, 2011
Infiniti announced a $40,450 U.S. starting price for the 2013 Infiniti JX luxury crossover, which is scheduled to go on sale at Infiniti retailers nationwide in spring 2012. The all-new 7-passenger/3-row luxury crossover, which made its world debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show, is offered in two models, the Infin ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2011
Kia Motors America (KMA) is the fastest growing car company in the U.S.(1), and the brand, which has recently undergone a design-led transformation, continued to turn heads today at the Los Angeles Auto Show with the North American introduction of the striking Kia GT concept vehicle during the show. The forward-looking ... Continue reading
Nov 16, 2011
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, Inc. and Penda Corp. shared the stage in Livonia, Mich. at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Innovation Awards Gala with Chrysler Group LLC, winning the "Most Innovative Use of Plastics" award in the Body Exterior category for the Dodge RamBox assembly. The RamBox st ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Names Volkswagen Passat 2012 Car of the Year
Nov 16, 2011
Motor Trend, the world's authority on cars, trucks and SUVs announced today the Volkswagen Passat as its 2012 Car of the Year. Now in its 62nd year, the Motor Trend Car of the Year Award, announced live at the Volkswagen press conference from the Los Angeles International Auto Show, is the most prestigious honor bestow ... Continue reading
Audi Wins Three 2012 ALG Residual Value Awards
Nov 16, 2011
Audi today announced that it has received three Residual Value Awards from ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. The annual ALG Residual Value Awards recognize automakers' outstanding achievements in producing new vehicles that are predicted to retain the highest percentage of their ori ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Expansion of Test Facilities
Nov 16, 2011
Cummins Inc. announced today an investment of $24 million over three years to expand the research and development capabilities at its technical center in North Charleston, S.C. "Smart companies like Cummins are using innovation as a key driver of economic growth and we're pleased to celebrate their continued investment ... Continue reading
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