General Motors Global Manufacturing Heads Visit Vauxhall Plants
Sep 26, 2011
At a visit to Vauxhall's plants in Bedfordshire and Cheshire, GM Global Manufacturing heads looked, listened and learned about state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing in the UK. ... Continue reading
Kia To Introduce Third Shift At Zilina Factory
Sep 26, 2011
Kia is to introduce a third production shift at its European production facility in Slovakia and recruit 1,000 new employees to keep up with rising demand. Recruitment will be completed by December to allow three-shift operations at Zilina in the first quarter of 2012. ... Continue reading
Seat Reveals Our Must-Have Digital Tunes
Sep 26, 2011
Dynamic Spanish car maker Seat is lifting the lid on the 'must-have' tunes of today's MP3 generation with a list of digital music fans' 50 favourite songs. ... Continue reading
VACC Supports Consumer Affairs Victoria Action Against Unlicensed Motor Car Traders
Sep 26, 2011
"The net is closing in on unlicensed motor car traders. Anyone who suspects someone is operating as an unlicensed motor car trader is encouraged to dob them in by calling Consumer Affairs Victoria's free hotline on 1800 351 591," The Honourable Michael O'Brien, MP, Minister for Consumers Affairs, said. ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2011
Sept. 23 WHAT: AAA will unveil the second phase of their industry-leading electric vehicle (EV) initiative with the installation of a charging station at the AAA National office. The station is a Level II, 240 volt unit that will allow electric vehicle owners to "top off" their vehicle's charge and can accommodate two ... Continue reading
Sep 25, 2011
Summer Infant, Inc.'s, newly launched Prodigy Infant Car Seat was honored with the prestigious JPMA Innovation Award (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association). Announced at the ABC (All Baby & Child) Kids Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, the Prodigy Infant Car Seat was selected out of more than 120 contenders to earn ... Continue reading
Sep 24, 2011
Hyundai Hope on Wheels, alongside Hyundai company executives, dealers, congressional leaders and local children's hospitals, today held a press conference as part of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The event was held in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center at 10 a.m. to underscore the achievements of the Hope on ... Continue reading
Bright Idea Wins Toyota Hybrid for Local Man
Sep 24, 2011
WHO: Local resident Tim Witmer WHAT: Winner of a new Toyota Highlander Hybrid in the automaker's "Ideas for Good" contest. HIS BRIGHT IDEA: Adapting the Prius' Solar Powered Ventilation System to exhaust cooking/heating smoke from huts in developing nations. WHERE: York Toyota, 315 North St. ... Continue reading
Nissan Canada delivers first 100% electric Nissan LEAF to Canadian consumer
Sep 24, 2011
Ottawa Resident Receives Keys to 2011 Nissan LEAF from President of Nissan Today Nissan Canada made history when it delivered the first all-electric Nissan LEAF to a Canadian consumer at an event in Ottawa. Ricardo Borba, an Ottawa resident and the first person in Canada to place a Nissan LEAF order, received the keys ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2012 BMW M5 Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Sep 23, 2011
Blue Thunder By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor SEVILLE, Spain - September 23, 2011: This time, they are all Monte Carlo blue, a color that suits BMW's super sedan indeed. But there may be reasons you want to be less outstanding in the new M5, especially when you drive a bit too fast on two-lane public roads and do ... Continue reading
2012 VW New Beetle First Drive by Thom Cannell +VIDEO
Sep 23, 2011
By Thom Cannell Senior Editor The Auto Channel Can you identify a Volkswagen Beetle, a Bug? Of course you can. Call them what you will, Volkswagenâs BugsâBeetlesâare among the most distinctive cars ever built, and if you didnât own one, you rode in one. So, in 1998 when the New Beetle was launched, ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Presents Next-generation Keiper Recliners at 2011 IAA
Sep 23, 2011
Keiper 3000 Series Recliners Bring Added Value for Seat Systems - Cross reference: Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, unveiled the Taumel 3000 and Lever 3000 recliners from Keiper's product line at this year's Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt. Keip ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Penetration Rates to be Highest in Smaller States, Forecasts Pike Research
Sep 23, 2011
Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are expected to accelerate rapidly over the next several years, posting a compound annual growth rate of 43% between 2011 and 2017, with annual sales reaching almost 360,000 vehicles by 2017. Adoption of PEVs will vary significantly by geography. Unsurprisingly, the most populo ... Continue reading
Sep 23, 2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Trends and Opportunities in the European Market for Automotive NVH" to their offering. 'Trends and Opportunities in the European Market for Automotive' This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Trends and Opportunities in the ... Continue reading
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