TomTom On A Mission To Reduce Traffic For All
Oct 5, 2011
TomTom announces that it is continuing to deliver on the company's Traffic Manifesto with the introduction of TomTom HD Traffic to Canada. As part of the Traffic Manifesto, TomTom is on a mission to reduce traffic congestion for everyone globally. With congestion affecting millions of people every day - creating psycho ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Present at Deutsche Bank 2011 Leveraged Finance Conference
Oct 5, 2011
On Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, Michael Seneski, chief financial officer, Ford Motor Credit Company, will deliver a presentation at the Deutsche Bank 2011 Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. The presentation will begin at 12:55 p.m. EDT and last for approximately 35 minutes. ... Continue reading
White is Favorite Color for Automobiles, According to PPG Data
Oct 5, 2011
White has ranked as the most popular vehicle color in the world according to data from PPG Industries , the world's leading manufacturer of transportation coatings. Approximately 21 percent of 2011 model-year cars around the world have been white. Silver and black were tied for second most popular at 20 percent. ... Continue reading
Fields Automotive Group Expands MyDealerLot RFID Deployment for Automated Customer Recognition
Oct 5, 2011
Fields Automotive Group, an industry leader in customer service excellence has elected to expand the use of MyDealerLot's RFID technology throughout its dealer group in the Southeast and Chicago for BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler, MINI, and after the successful initial pilot deployment at BMW of Winter Park. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Brand and Chivas USA Team Up to Drive Soccer Fan Experience at Select Games
Oct 5, 2011
Chrysler brand and Chivas USA are generating soccer fan excitement in the Los Angeles area. With a multiplatform promotion online, at dealers, and at the stadium there's something for everyone to experience. Online, people have an opportunity to enter the Humble Beginnings" contest to win season tickets. ... Continue reading
Wish You Were Charging Here: Ford Names 20 Cool Places to Charge Your Electric Vehicle
Oct 5, 2011
Ford has named its 20 cool places to charge an electric vehicle, including CenturyLink Field in Seattle, wineries in Napa Valley, downtown Chicago and a resort in Hawaii Charging locations were evaluated based on a number of factors including proximity to a scenic view, landmark/attraction, or dining and shopping cente ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces the Juke-R the Ultimate Compact Crossover
Oct 5, 2011
Not content with re-shaping the new car market by pioneering the crossover - a success reflected in the soaring sales of its Qashqai and Juke models - Nissan is now creating the Juke-R, the first ever super crossover. ... Continue reading
Continental Tire and Renowned TV Show Builders West Coast Customs Release Commercial
Oct 4, 2011
From the maker of some of the world's finest ultra high-performance tires comes a new commercial featuring Ryan Friedlinghaus, owner of the premiere high-end modification shop, West Coast Customs. Continental Tire and West Coast Customs teamed up for the commercial and plan to release the 30-second spot in October duri ... Continue reading
Global Consumers Not Plugging Into Electric Vehicles: Deloitte Survey
Oct 4, 2011
Consumers worldwide expect electric vehicles to travel farther, require less charge time and retail for a lower price than automakers are offering, according to a new survey from Deloitte. In fact, consumers' expectations around performance and purchase price are so divergent from the actual offerings available today, ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
Fuel economy leadership remains the bull's-eye for Ford's new utility lineup for 2012, addressing the top influencer driving consumers' vehicle purchase decisions Three four-cylinder engines in the all-new Ford Escape deliver improved mileage versus outgoing models; 1.6-liter EcoBoost engine debuting in the U.S. in new ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
350Green, a developer of electric vehicle (EV) charging station networks and SemaConnect, a leading developer and producer of smart networked electric vehicle charging stations and sophisticated EV station software, today announced the purchase of 1,500 ChargePro EV charging stations, the largest commercial order of EV ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
A new report released today by the National Academies concludes that without continued research and development and the construction of pioneering commercial-scale biorefineries to reduce the cost of cellulosic biofuels, the Renewable Fuel Standard mandates for cellulosic biofuels are unlikely to be met. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Inks Naming Rights Deal for Louisiana Superdome
Oct 4, 2011
Mercedes-Benz USA and its three pointed star are setting roots down at the Louisiana Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, through a 10-year agreement that provides official naming rights among other sponsorship benefits including being named the Official and Exclusive vehicle of the NFL's Saints. The newly named ... Continue reading
2011 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Review and Last Ride
Oct 4, 2011
2011 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Review and Last Ride By Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel ) The typical test vehicle âdrive windowâ for an auto writer is one week. Drives are scheduled well in advance and carefully choreographed by the car handlers. Consider that every vehicle must be ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
Ford and Zipcar's "Students with Drive" grant program will provide students with free Zipcar memberships, driving credits and grants to support community service activities on campus and in communities Students can participate in the program by submitting grant ideas through Facebook on www.facebook.com/ZipcarU ... Continue reading
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