GE, Nissan Sign R&D Agreement to Fast Track Broader Adoption of Electric Cars
Sep 30, 2011
Pressing the accelerator on the drive to electrified transportation, GE and Nissan have signed a two-year research collaboration to speed up the development of a reliable, robust smart charging infrastructure to fuel mass market adoption of electric cars like the Nissan LEAF. âOne of the biggest connections being ... Continue reading
Bentley Launches Collaboration with Linley Design on Special Edition Flying Spurs +VIDEO
Sep 30, 2011
LONDON - September 30, 2011: Bentley is delighted to announce the launch of a unique collaboration with British design company Linley for a limited edition of 10 Continental Flying Spurs. The limited edition CFS models will be sold in China, reflecting continuing demand by Bentleyâs biggest four-door market. They ... Continue reading
Zeus Returns for ATTIK's New Cross-Media Campaign for Scion xB and xD Release Series
Sep 30, 2011
Back in June, global creative agency ATTIK summoned Zeus for its inventive cross-media campaign for the limited edition Scion tC Release Series 7.0, shining new light on Greek mythology's father of all Gods and men and driving sensational marketing effectiveness. In the first two weeks alone, even before a national TV ... Continue reading
Corvette Funfest 2011 Celebrates the Hobby
Sep 30, 2011
Corvette enthusiasts from across the United States and around the world converged on Mid America Motorworks' corporate campus in Effingham, IL for the 18th Annual Corvette Funfest. Themed "America's Star Spangled Corvette Party," this four-day celebration welcomed more than 15,000 Corvettes and 45,000 enthusiasts with ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2011
This fall as the days grow shorter, leaves begin to turn and weather conditions change, GEICO is reminding drivers how to help stay safe on the roads: Adjust to shorter days. Sunset arrives earlier with each passing day in autumn, even before clocks are set back at the end of daylight savings time on Sunday, Nov. 6. Ad ... Continue reading
Who Are Safer Drivers: Men or Women? Women Believe They Are, and Most Men Don't Necessarily Disagree
Sep 30, 2011
Although men and women may never agree on who tends to be the safer driver, women are perceived as having a slight edge behind the wheel, according to the latest MetLife Auto & Home American Safety Pulse Poll. However, the survey also revealed that each gender has something to learn from the other when it comes to stay ... Continue reading
SunEdison Leads Development of Home Solar Charging Systems for Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicles
Sep 30, 2011
SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. , today announced that it has joined the Pecan Street Inc. smart grid project. As part of its role, SunEdison will be leading development of the advanced home solar photovoltaic (PV) charging systems for Ch ... Continue reading
PennDOT's Live Free Ride Alive Campaign Goes Mobile
Sep 30, 2011
PennDOT's Live Free Ride Alive (LFRA) campaign recently launched a mobile version of LiveFreeRideAlive.com, making access to important motorcycle safety and training information even easier for motorcycle enthusiasts using a smartphone. "The Live Free Ride Alive motorcycle campaign is a great way to get lots of riders ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers Book on Pregnant Occupant Safety in Vehicles
Sep 30, 2011
Automotive crashes are the single largest cause of death for pregnant women in the United States, as well as the leading cause of traumatic fetal injury mortality. Each year approximately 160,000 pregnant women are involved in motor vehicle accidents, which lead to the death of 160 women and an additional 865 fetal los ... Continue reading
Ford, BASF Green Up with Auto Industry's First Castor Oil-Based Foam in the 2012 Focus
Sep 30, 2011
Ford and BASF have teamed up to develop a sustainable, plant-sourced castor oil-based foam product for the 2012 Ford Focus instrument panel The castor oil blend is more durable, and minimizes component stretch to help optimize airbag deployment The unique foam improves the Focus look and feel with soft-touch texture, a ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2011
The Jeep brand is bringing the 'ESPN Jeep Ultimate Tour Experience,' a college football-themed event that takes the tailgating experience to the extreme at the Notre Dame vs. Purdue game, Sat., Oct. 1, 2011 at the Ross Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. ... Continue reading
October and November Dangerous Months for Deer/Vehicle Crashes
Sep 30, 2011
Two of the most dangerous months in Michigan for deer/vehicle crashes are October and November. Vehicle/deer crashes can cause more than just damage to the vehicle. The 55,867 crashes last year resulted in 1,277 injuries and 11 deaths. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, there we ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2011
Gilt Groupe Inc., the innovative online shopping destination, will partner with Land Rover North America on October 3, 2011 to be among the first to offer the all-new Range Rover Evoque. Gilt has designed an exclusive package featuring the all-new Range Rover Evoque and special experiences on Jetsetter and Gilt City. T ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2011
September may mark the first time that new-vehicle retail sales have remained strong throughout the month since the vigorous selling rate at the beginning of 2011, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. The S ... Continue reading
Hyundai Lights Up Piccadilly Circus
Sep 30, 2011
Hyundai Motor Company today officially takes over one of the world's most iconic advertising spaces in the heart of London when the newly updated LED billboard goes 'live' featuring Hyundai's 'New Thinking. New Possibilities' creative. ... Continue reading
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