Chevrolet Volt Wins Gold Medal in 2011 Edison Awards
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 6, 2011 DETROIT, April 6, 2011 -- The Chevrolet Volt continued to build its resume of honors, winning the 2011 Edison Awards Gold Medal in the Personal Transportation Segment. The Edison Awards honor the innovation in the spirit of America's greatest inventor and marketer Thomas Alva Edison. ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation To Adjust Prices May 1 On All Off-The-Road (OTR) Tires
Apr 6, 2011
FULLERTON, April 6, 2011: Yokohama Tire Corporation has announced it will implement a price increase of up to 10% on all of its off-the-road (OTR) tires in the U.S., effective May 1. There will be in-line adjustments, as well, which will be announced at a later date. Gary Nash, Yokohama vice president, OTR Sales, said ... Continue reading
210 Million Connected Cars by 2016, Says ABI Research
Apr 6, 2011
LONDON--The installed base of embedded and hybrid connected car systems is expected to grow from 45 million at the end of 2011 to 210 million by 2016. Many different flavors of connected car implementations contribute to this trend: âThe prospects for the connected car look good, with growing interest from a range ... Continue reading
Mississippi Auto Insurance Verification Program Shelved
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2011 LOS ANGELES, April 6, 2011 -- A legislative effort aimed at tempering Mississippi's high rate of drivers without auto insurance was dealt a setback last week when Gov. Haley Barbour announced he was vetoing a bill that would have established a state-run verification system to iden ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2011
HOUSTON--To further support its mission to change the way power is made, Green Mountain Energy Company today launched Pollution FreeSM EV ââ¬â the first widely available 100 percent emissions-free Texas wind-powered product designed for drivers of plug-in electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (EV). ... Continue reading
The Hartford Makes It Easier to Drive Electric Cars
Apr 6, 2011
HARTFORD, Conn.--With an estimated 27,000 electric cars expected to hit the roads in 2011, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. today announced it is installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its Hartford, Simsbury and Windsor, Conn., campuses. The company is also enhancing its homeowners insurance p ... Continue reading
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., April 6, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., April 6, 2011 -- Ford's industry-exclusive technologies ââ¬â rear inflatable seat belts, MyFord Touchâ⢠and MyKeyî ââ¬â each received top honors as 2011 Edison Best New Product Award winners by grabbing the Gold in th ... Continue reading
Mazda to Make U.S. Debut of SKYACTIV Fuel-Saving Technologies
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., April 6, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., April 6, 2011 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) will unveil its innovative and industry-leading suite of SKYACTIV technologies at the upcoming New York International Auto Show, alongside the North American debut of its MINAGI Concept and the United State ... Continue reading
Subaru to Debut All-New 2012 Impreza at New York International Auto Show
Apr 6, 2011
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 6, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 6, 2011 -- Subaru of America today announced the world debut of the all-new Subaru Impreza 4-door and 5-door models at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The new 2012 Impreza will deliver 36 MPG, the highest fuel economy* of any all-wheel dri ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta And Focus Lead UK March Market As Ford Boosts CV Sales And Lifts Retail Share
Apr 6, 2011
Ford's top-selling vehicle range maintained its clear sales lead of the UK market during March's changeover to the "11" plate. Ford's leadership of the car and commercial vehicle (CV) markets was underlined by sales increases of key models and enhanced retail sales that point to the powerful customer appeal of Ford's b ... Continue reading
Toyota Sells One-Millionth Prius in the U.S.
Apr 6, 2011
Toyota Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid gas-electric vehicle, in the United States. It is the third milestone for Toyota's hybrid lineup in the last six months that started with the announcement of worldwide Toyota Prius sales topping two million in October 2010 and overall global Toyota hybrid sales passi ... Continue reading
Toyota Temporarily Closing All North American Plants
Apr 6, 2011
Toyota Motor Corporation is predicting it will be forced to temporarily shut down all of its North American manufacturing plants because of shortages in key parts necessary to manufacture its automobiles. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Posts Strong UK Sales Figures AS XJ Establishes Firm Segment Lead
Apr 6, 2011
Jaguar has once again posted strong results in the UK with March sales exceeding expectations. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Helps London Van Drivers Avoid Low Emission Zone Fines
Apr 6, 2011
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, announced plans earlier this week to help clean up air quality in the London area by extending the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) to include certain vans which are not Euro 3 compliant. ... Continue reading
2011 Jayco Expanda Range: Taking Families The Extra Mile
Apr 6, 2011
The top choice for families looking to hit the road in 2011 is the Jayco Expanda Pop Top and Caravan range. With over 1,500 sales in the last year, the Expanda continually proves it is the perfect RV for a family friendly holiday. ... Continue reading
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