Record Number of Automotive Exhibitors to Showcase Technology at the 2012 International CES
Oct 31, 2011
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), owner and producer of the International CES, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, announced today its record number of automotive exhibitors at the upcoming 2012 International CES. At least six of the industry's top ten manufacturers will showcase their latest t ... Continue reading
ECOtality Installs First DC Fast Charger in 'The Tennessee Triangle'
Oct 31, 2011
ECOtality, a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, and Cracker Barrel Old Country Store , today unveiled the first Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger in Tennessee at the Lebanon Cracker Barrel location. This is the first of 12 Cracker Barrel locations statewide that will install DC Fast ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2011
Sunlogics, a global leader in the design, development and operation of solar energy solutions, and Energizer, a global leader in power and light, have launched an initiative to help accelerate adoption of renewable energy through solar power installations. The initiative includes electric vehicle (EV) charging stations ... Continue reading
Auto-Owners Insurance Receives J.D. Power and Associates Award
Oct 31, 2011
Auto-Owners Insurance is proud to be recognized by J.D. Power and Associates as "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Claims Experience" for the fourth year in a row. The company received this recognition in 2008, 2009, 2010 and again for 2011. Auto-Owners Insurance, which recently has been involved ... Continue reading
Panasonic EVOLTA Finishes the 230km Triathlon in Hawaii
Oct 31, 2011
Panasonic Corporation (TOKYO:6752) ("Panasonic") announced today that the EVOLTA Robot finished its toughest challenge yet, the EVOLTA World Challenge IV, at 10:56am on October 30, 2011 (HAST). The EVOLTA World Challenge IV began at 12:00pm on October 23, 2011 in Hawaii, USA at the Ironman ® Triathlon Course. Three EV ... Continue reading
Timken Launches Automotive & Heavy Duty Aftermarket Website for Online Collaboration
Oct 31, 2011
The automotive and heavy duty aftermarket teams at The Timken Company have launched a new online site for professional technicians and do-it-yourself installers. "We're introducing Timken's Connect Community as a place where automotive professionals and do-it-yourselfers can pose questions to one another, as well as to ... Continue reading
Sandia National Laboratories Presents H.C. Starck with Oro "Gold" Supplier Award
Oct 31, 2011
H.C. Starck was honored with the Oro "Gold" Award at the Annual Sandia National Laboratories Supplier Conference held October 5, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. H.C. Starck was one of 15 manufacturing companies, out of 126 suppliers, selected as winners of the Oro Award. "We are very proud that our customers honor con ... Continue reading
Fall 2011 ALG Perceived Quality Study Highlights Consumer Perception of Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Oct 31, 2011
Lexus captured the highest Perceived Quality rating for alternative fuel vehicles with an overall PQS of 89.8 (out of 100), according to the Fall 2011 Perceived Quality Study (PQS) from ALG, a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc. and the industry benchmark for residual values and depreciation data. Mercedes (88.8), Porsche (86. ... Continue reading
New 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Named "4x4 of the Year" by Petersen's 4-Wheel & Off-Road Magazine
Oct 31, 2011
Jeep Wrangler earns prestigious award from leading off-road enthusiast publication "4x4 of the Year" award is Wrangler's third award in last week Jeep Wrangler boasts dramatically improved on-road performance and even more off-road prowess for 2012 New 3.6-liter V-6 engine improves fuel efficiency up to 21 miles per ga ... Continue reading
New 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth to Debut at the L.A. Auto Show
Oct 31, 2011
Faithful to the 'small but wicked' saying coined for Karl Abarth's cars in the 1960s, the new 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth arrives to America with the racing traditions that have made it a success on European roadways and racetracks -- world-class performance and precision, purposeful and aggressive styling, high power-to-weig ... Continue reading
Oct 31, 2011
A host of New York City officials, including Taxi & Limousine Commissioner David Yassky, today were among the first to preview the interior design planned for the Nissan NV200 Taxi, New York City's exclusive 'Taxi of Tomorrow,' at the Nissan 'Taxi of Tomorrow' Design Expo. The exhibit will be open to the public Nov. 1- ... Continue reading
Kia Motors and Antenna Magazine Build Hot Rio 5-Door and Forte 5-Door for SEMA Show 2011
Oct 31, 2011
Kia Motors America (KMA) sets up shop at the 2011 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show with two visually stunning hatchbacks customized by Antenna magazine: the all-new 2012 Rio 5-door and chisel-lined Forte 5-door. Both vehicles are part of Kia's design-led transformation and include an abundance ... Continue reading
Lincoln Luxury Models to Include Pandora
Oct 30, 2011
Pandora , the leading personalized radio service, is now a standard feature on three popular luxury Lincoln models: the MKZ, MKZ Hybrid and the Navigator. The vehicles arrived on dealer lots in September 2011. Lincoln makes Pandora available via the SYNC system, using the AppLink feature, which is compatible with Andro ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2011
Ford Explorer tops 100,000 in sales America's love affair with the Ford Explorer is stronger than ever. With more than 100,000 Explorers sold this year, it's the fastest-growing midsize utility in the nation. U.S. retail sales of Explorer are up 290 percent compared to the same period in 2010, making it one of the best ... Continue reading
Online Auto Insurance: Allstate Acquisition Signals Shift in Sales Approach
Oct 29, 2011
Allstate Insurance's recent announcement that it has wrapped up its acquisition of Esurance and Answer Financial highlights ongoing changes in the way consumers are shopping for auto coverage--and the opportunities those changes present for coverage providers, according to Online Auto Insurance (OAI). More American con ... Continue reading
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