Mopar Brand Launches New Website for Chrysler Group Owners
Nov 11, 2011
New Owner's Center website enables Chrysler Group owners to view vehicle information and service history learn how to use vehicle features, develop customized vehicle galleries and receive special offers Owners simply enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), and they're good to go 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show att ... Continue reading
First Electric Vehicle Wireless Charging Trial Announced for London
Nov 10, 2011
Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the first Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging (WEVC) trial for London in what is a UK and industry-leading initiative. Qualcomm is collaborating with the UK Government, as well as the Mayor of London's office and Transport for London (TfL) to deliver the trial. The pre-commercial tr ... Continue reading
AutoMD.com Offers Common Sense Advice for Diagnosing Car Problems
Nov 10, 2011
The car repair experts at AutoMD.com today revealed common 'sense' advice -- ways to use the natural senses such as hear, feel, see, and smell -- to help car owners describe, locate, and diagnose car problems. AutoMD.com says this advice is helpful for : DIYers (Do-It-Yourself) to help diagnose and solve their vehicle ... Continue reading
Jaguar XJ Sport and Speed Packs
Nov 10, 2011
At-A-Glance Two new performance driven option packs for flagship XJ sedan "Speed Pack" for the XJ Supersport (510 hp) includes: Front air splitter and rear spoiler Red painted brake calipers with Jaguar script Gloss black radiator grille with a chrome surround and gloss black lower grille Gloss black mesh in side power ... Continue reading
Autoliv Wins Prestigious "Manufacturer of Year Award"
Nov 10, 2011
Autoliv, the worldwide leader in automotive safety products, was named Manufacturer of the Year this week at the American Manufacturing Strategies Summit in Chicago, Ill. Guy Morgan, president of Performance Improvement LLC presented the award on behalf of award sponsor, BBK. Performance Improvement LLC is a wholly-own ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2011
When it comes to favorite things to do in a car, parallel parking likely ranks right down there with mobile root canals. Until now. With the addition of the highly innovative Around View Monitor to the 2012 Nissan Rogue, drivers can maneuver into parking spaces with more ease. ... Continue reading
New 2013 Escape Launches Ford's Innovative New Seats as Americans Drive Longer, Hurt More
Nov 10, 2011
With longer commutes causing American drivers to spend more time in their vehicles and have more back pain, comfortable seating is more important than ever The slimmer, lighter seats in the new 2013 Escape are one part of the overall weight reduction package in the vehicle, contributing to Ford's goal to be the fuel ec ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2011
Bay Area elected and business leaders announced today the launch of a CEO-level EV Strategic Council" along with $5 million+ in new funding -- to ensure that the Bay Area becomes the EV Capital of the U.S." Led by the region's big city Mayors, regional officials and clean tech industry executives, the Bay Area EV S ... Continue reading
Audi and Columbia University Kick Off 'Experiments in Motion' in New York City
Nov 10, 2011
Experimental dinner on urban mobility with eclectic group of New York's leading designers, artists, filmmakers, writers and thinkers took place at New Museum Evening launched the first phase of year-long project between Columbia University and Audi of America as part of the brand's larger Urban Future Initiative Radica ... Continue reading
Nov 10, 2011
HARMAN International Industries today officially inaugurated its new Dandong Manufacturing Facility, part of HARMAN's second wave of investment plan representing additional $100 million to bolster manufacturing and research capabilities in China. In addition to customer representatives, officials from state, regional a ... Continue reading
Alcoa Develops New All-Aluminum Design for New BYD Electric Bus
Nov 10, 2011
Alcoa today announced it has developed a new all-aluminum space frame and bus design for BYD that has reduced the weight of the new BYD Electric Bus body by 40 percent, or nearly one ton, versus steel options. The first two BYD Electric Bus prototypes were launched this week in Changsha City, Hunan Province, China. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Taps inVNT for Launch of Trailblazer at Dubai International Motor Show
Nov 10, 2011
inVNT, a live events agency that enhances and supports brand messaging for companies and trade associations, announced today that it has been chosen by Chevrolet to unveil their newest model, the Chevrolet Trailblazer, at the Dubai International Motor Show, taking place Nov. 10-14, 2011, at the Dubai International Conv ... Continue reading
Visteon and BAE Systems Join Forces in Development of In-Vehicle Electronics Technology
Nov 10, 2011
Visteon Corporation , a global supplier of automotive systems, has signed a memorandum of understanding with BAE Systems, a global defense and security business, to develop in-vehicle electronics technology for the automotive market. The technology cooperation combines BAE Systems' advanced scientific and engineering k ... Continue reading
Tiny Cell Technology Wins Engineering Award, Helps Boost Fuel Economy in New Ford Escape
Nov 10, 2011
Ford named "Grand Award Winner" at the 2011 Society of Plastic Engineers "Most Innovative Use of Plastics Awards" competition for MuCell instrument panel innovation on the new Ford Escape The MuCell® process, invented at MIT and then developed for commercial use by Trexel, involves the highly controlled use of a gas s ... Continue reading
Average Fuel Economy for New Cars Sold In October Rises For Fourth Consecutive Month
Nov 10, 2011
TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, today provided actual fuel economy numbers from October light vehicle auto sales that indicate TrueMPG will increase to 22.2 mpg in October 2011 compared to 21.5 mpg in October 2010, and increased from September 2011 at 22.0 mpg. ... Continue reading
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