Nov 8, 2011
Just one year after its entry into the commercial vehicle business in North America with the segment-changing Nissan NV commercial van series, Nissan is expanding the lineup with the debut in spring 2012 of a new NV3500 HD Passenger Van. Offered for both personal and fleet use, the 4-row/12-passenger Nissan NV3500 H ... Continue reading
Spending on Smart Grid Security Technologies to Exceed $2 Billion in 2016, Says ABI Research
Nov 8, 2011
LONDON--An estimated $590 million was spent on smart grid security technologies in 2010 and by 2016 that number is projected to surpass $2 billion. Smart grid security covers identity management and access controls, threat and theft defense, industrial control system security, smart grid cellular communications, physic ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 SUBARU LEGACY SEDAN REVIEW
Nov 8, 2011
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEGACY SEDAN VEHICLE The Subaru Legacy sedan is considered a smart choice if youâre looking for a safe and reliable mid-size sedan with all-wheel drive and a touch of interior refinement. You also have three very different powertr ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2011 VOLVO S60 REVIEW
Nov 8, 2011
Volvo Specs, Prices nd Comparisons - 2012-1997 Volvo Buyers Guide HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE S60 VEHICLE The 2011 Volvo S60 is an upscale mid-size sedan with room for five featuring a sporty redesign with more coupe-oriented styling cues and excellent safety as ... Continue reading
NSC Applauds Pennsylvania Legislators for Passage of a Texting Ban for Motorists
Nov 8, 2011
The National Safety Council congratulates the Pennsylvania General Assembly for passage of Senate Bill 314, which makes sending text messages while driving a violation for all drivers. The bill will become law with Gov. Tom Corbett's signature, and the law will go into effect 120 days after it is signed. ... Continue reading
Nissan Accelerates Roll Out of EV Quick Charge Network in Europe
Nov 8, 2011
400 quick chargers to be given away free by Nissan - Installation in high profile locations starting February 2012 - Charge to 80% in 30 minutes Nissan is accelerating plans for a European-wide Quick Charge (QC) network for electric vehicles by giving 400 new quick charging stations free of charge to EV charging operat ... Continue reading
Hurricane Irene's Flood Waters Increase Risk for Used Vehicle Buyers
Nov 8, 2011
As East Coast residents begin to rebuild and recover from Hurricane Irene and its aftermath, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) wants consumers all across the country to be alert for flood vehicles that could begin to appear on the used car market. From Maine to North Carolina, an analysis of insurance claims p ... Continue reading
Opticom Multimode System Receives Innovative Electronic Device Award at the 2011 Tekne Awards
Nov 8, 2011
The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) has named Global Traffic Technologies, LLC (GTT) as the recipient of the 2011 Tekne Award in the innovative electronic devices award category. ... Continue reading
Novelis Wins BMW Innovation Award for Lightweight Vehicle Construction
Nov 8, 2011
Novelis Inc., the world's largest producer of rolled aluminum, was presented yesterday with BMW's Supplier Innovation Award at a special ceremony in Munich, Germany. The company was one of nine BMW suppliers to receive the award, which is being presented for the first time this year. Novelis was the winner of the Light ... Continue reading
All Time Best Selling Vehicles Worldwide
Nov 8, 2011
Washington DC November 8, 2011; The AIADA Newsletter asked readers to teported Think about this for a second. The world welcomed its seven billionth human last week, just 12 short years after surpassing the six billion mark. With the worldâs population growing at an exponential rate, natural resources like food an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand Reports 12.1 Percent Rise in Deliveries Year to Date
Nov 8, 2011
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand started the fourth quarter with strong sales. A total of 4.24 (January to October 2010: 3.78) million vehicles were sold from January to October 2011, representing an increase of 12.1 percent. For the month of October, the brand delivered 430,800 (October 2010: 390,300; +10.4 percent ... Continue reading
TomTom to provide Opel with semi-integrated connected navigation
Nov 8, 2011
TomTom today announces the introduction of TomTom Connect: a semi-integrated navigation solution tailored specifically to Opel and Vauxhall cars. This is the first time that drivers of these cars will have access to all the benefits of connected navigation. Opel and TomTom have been working closely together to offer Op ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2011
Beat the Traffic, a leading provider of real-time traffic information for broadcast media and mobile devices, and Cross MediaWorks, a provider of media sales and advertising services to the television advertising industry, are together offering television stations a new option for acquiring Beat the Traffic's interacti ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE Magazine Announces Audi A7 as 2012 'Automobile of the Year'
Nov 8, 2011
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication, today announced the Audi A7 as its 2012 Automobile of the Year. The magazine also honored winners of its Design, Man, and Technology of the Year. AUTOMOBILE Magazine President and Editor-In-Chief Jean Jennings will present awards for each of the c ... Continue reading
Toyota Acclaimed As Europe's Number One Green Manufacturer
Nov 8, 2011
Toyota has won the 2011 Green Manufacturing Award in recognition of the outstanding achievements of its European operations. The honour has been presented to Toyota Motor Europe, the company which controls Toyota's vehicle plants at Burnaston and Deeside in the UK, by the World Trade Group. ... Continue reading
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