Hyundai Motor Group Announces Next Generation Engines
Oct 26, 2011
Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled two innovative engines at the company's annual powertrain conference held in Korea. The Gamma 1.6 T-GDI engine and Euro6 R-2.0 diesel engine represent the latest innovations to come from Hyundai's in-house powertrain development program. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet to Go Big Time with Small Cars at 2011 SEMA Trade Show +VIDEO
Oct 26, 2011
LAS VEGAS - October 26, 2011: Chevrolet's small cars will have a big presence at the 2011 SEMA Show, with tricked-out Sonics and Cruzes showing off the personalization possibilities for a new generation of performance enthusiasts. Most of the show cars wear conceptual Z-Spec styling enhancements, which are being evalua ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports' 2011 Annual Car Reliability Survey: Ford drops, Chrysler rises, Scion leads
Oct 25, 2011
In recent years Ford has been a model of American reliability, competing well against Japanese makes that have dominated for decades. But three of its new models are blemishing that record. The new Ford Explorer, Fiesta, and Focus all had below-average reliability in their first year. As a result, Fordâs overall r ... Continue reading
Motor Trend Declares Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Its 2012 Sport/Utility of the Year +VIDEO
Oct 25, 2011
EL SEGUNDO, CA - Motor Trend announced today that the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque as its 2012 Sport/Utility of the Year. "We don't envy any designer tasked with making an SUV sexy and sophisticated, but Land Rover has nailed it with the Evoque. The all-new Evoque is a radical departure from Land Rover's more traditio ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2011
American Traffic Solutions is applauding today's ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals that red-light safety camera programs don't conflict with state law. "This ruling by the Missouri Court of Appeals is a victory for road safety and for automated photo enforcement, because the judges ruled that red light safety cam ... Continue reading
TomTom Rolls Out Places App in More Countries
Oct 25, 2011
TomTom will continue the geographical expansion of its Places iPhone app. It will be made available in Sweden, Norway and Ireland in the coming month. To-date the app has been downloaded 170,000 times since it was recently launched across five countries in September. ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai i40 to Feature Amerigon Heated and Ventilated Seat System as Option in Europe
Oct 25, 2011
Amerigon Incorporated , a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management technologies for a broad range of heating and cooling and temperature control applications, today announced that its proprietary heated and ventilated seat system will be offered in Europe as a front-seat option in the all-new, mid ... Continue reading
Smith Electric Vehicles Announces Availability of All-Electric School Bus
Oct 25, 2011
Big yellow school bus goes green as nation's first zero-emission 'Newton eTrans' from Smith partner TransTech provides school children with cleaner air, quieter ride Smith Electric Vehicles, a leader in all-electric commercial vehicles, and Trans Tech Bus, a leading school bus manufacturer, on Tuesday unveiled the nati ... Continue reading
NSC Applauds Pennsylvania Legislators Action to Improve Teen Driver Safety
Oct 25, 2011
The National Safety Council congratulates Pennsylvania state legislators on passage of House Bill 9, legislation that aims to reduce the risks of teens being involved in motor vehicle crashes. NSC extends its thanks to Gov. Tom Corbett for signing the law that limits the number of passengers in a car driven by a teen t ... Continue reading
GM Financial to Webcast Conference Call on Third Quarter Operating Results
Oct 25, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. will release its third quarter 2011 operating results on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at approximately 7:30 a.m. EST. A conference call for fixed income investors to discuss the results will begin at noon EST. The conference call will be broadcast live for all interested parties v ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces New Certified Collision Repair Program; Open to Dealers and Independent Shops
Oct 25, 2011
Nissan Announces New Certified Collision Repair Program; Open to Dealers and Independent Shops Nissan Teams Up With DuPont Performance Coatings and I-CAR to Provide Comprehensive Field Support and Training Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) launched its nationwide Nissan Certified Collision Repair Network at NACE, the In ... Continue reading
CITGO Petroleum and Local CITGO Marketers Award World Relief Chicago $5,000 for Fueling Good
Oct 25, 2011
CITGO Petroleum and local CITGO Marketers Parent Petroleum, Graham Enterprises, and the Texor Division of World Fuel Services have named World Relief Chicago a CITGO Fueling Good Summer 2011 winner. Recognized for its ongoing efforts to coordinate legal, educational and employment support for refugees and immigrants, t ... Continue reading
HARMAN Wins Contract to Bring Infotainment and Audio System to China's Changan Motors
Oct 25, 2011
HARMAN International Industries announced today a new contract with Changan Motors to provide a branded premium audio system and develop an infotainment platform for the automaker's new mid-sized luxury sedan. It is HARMAN's first such agreement with a Chinese automaker, an important milestone in the company's growth i ... Continue reading
Oct 25, 2011
The proportion of vehicle shoppers who use smartphones to access automotive information on the Internet has increased by more than 40 percent from 2010, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Automotive Mobile Site Study(SM). The study examines the features and content of OEM-sponsored and third-party mobile w ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2011 Annual Auto Survey: New Models Tarnish Ford's Solid Reliability Record
Oct 25, 2011
Jeep & Chrysler models on the rise; Japanese brands still dominate In recent years Ford has been a model of American reliability, competing well against Japanese makes that have dominated for decades. But three of its new models are blemishing that record, according to Consumer Reports. The new Explorer, Fiesta, and Fo ... Continue reading
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