Oct 13, 2011
Garmin International, a unit of Garmin Ltd., , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it will showcase a breadth of intuitive user interfaces and technologies for aviation, marine and automotive navigation and infotainment systems during the 18th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems, ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2011
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded five Dorel Juvenile Group booster seats its highest rating in its annual booster seat status report entitled "Take Your Pick." The Cosco Pronto, Eddie Bauer Auto Booster, Safety 1st Boost Air Protect, Safety 1st S1 Rumi Air and the Maxi-Cosi Rodi XR are all "Bes ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Vehicle Lubricants 2011 - Greece - Analysis of the Domestic Market
Oct 13, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of ICAP Group's new report "Vehicle Lubricants 2011 - Greece" to their offering. Study conducted by ICAP Group considers the domestic market of lubricants for wheeled vehicles which are mostly used in engines but also on gear boxes, transmission systems and others. The ke ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2011
Toyota and Lexus are once again celebrating the entertainment industry's environmental efforts as the presenting sponsors of the Environmental Media Awards on Saturday, Oct. 15. In its 21st year, the annual event honors film and television productions that communicate environmental messages in the most creative and inf ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2011
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), a leader in traffic management solutions, has introduced iPerform, a state-of-the-art information management solution that utilizes all available data resources to provide effective performance analysis and prediction. iPerform can fuse information from a full spectrum of sources includin ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2011
Voith Turbo announced that it has opened a hybrid power-train development center in Poway, California, just north of San Diego. The facility will further develop Voith Turbo's innovative hybrid diesel/electric power-train drive systems for transit buses. The office, warehouse and testing facilities cover more than 5,00 ... Continue reading
Steel Industry Calls for Shift in Vehicle Regulations
Oct 13, 2011
WorldAutoSteel, the automotive group of the World Steel Association, with support from investor companies of the Steel Market Development Institute, today stressed the need to shift the basis of vehicle emissions regulations from tailpipe emissions to a total life cycle assessment (LCA). LCA considers emissions from al ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2011
New Analysis Shows 1 in 4 Fatally Injured Drivers who Tested Positive for Drugs are Under the Age of 25; MADD Announces Support Services for Victims of Drugged Driving and Recognition for Law Enforcement Efforts --Today, Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and Jan Withers, National Preside ... Continue reading
Infiniti to Reveal First Finalists of International Digital Art Competition
Oct 13, 2011
Works of six finalists from 'Inspired Performance' theme to make international debut. - Over 30 pieces of art selected by jury of renowned influencers in sphere of design. - Tour of exhibition to visit new Centres in Stockport, Leeds, Luxembourg City, and Marseille. - Guests at opening of Infiniti Centres to vote for f ... Continue reading
The All-New 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Arrives at Dealerships Nationwide
Oct 13, 2011
Volkswagen of America (VWoA) and a number of its dealerships nationwide today welcomed the official arrival of the all-new 2012 Beetle for 276 enthusiastic recipients. Some of the first to own the completely redesigned vehicles will be the lucky fans of "The Oprah Winfrey Show," who have been anticipating this day sinc ... Continue reading
IKEA Portland Plugs-in Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Oct 13, 2011
IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in two Blink Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at its Portland, Oregon store as part of its partnership with ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies. This initiative is the first such proj ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Expands Global EV Initiative On College Campuses
Oct 13, 2011
Hertz On Demand, The Hertz Corporation's global hourly car rental program announced the delivery of a Nissan LEAF to Texas A&M University today. "As we continue to expand our University network, we are also expanding our fleet of EVs on campuses around the country," said Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive O ... Continue reading
IBM and EKZ Make Electric Vehicle Charging More Convenient with New Smartphone Application
Oct 13, 2011
IBM Research today announced that it has teamed with EKZ, the electricity utility provider of the Canton of Zurich in Switzerland, on a new pilot project that will allow consumers to conveniently charge electric vehicles and monitor their energy costs, using mobile devices. This near real-time information will also hel ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Sets Industry Standards for Gender and Ethnic Diversity
Oct 13, 2011
Renault stands out as an auto industry leader for percentage of women at senior executive management level. - Nissan's cross-cultural top management team includes 13 nationalities. - Renault and Nissan are challenging status quo with specific action plans to increase diversity further. The Renault-Nissan Alliance's com ... Continue reading
Oct 12, 2011
Ford offers crisp, fresh harvest of colors The Ford harvest of vehicle colors reflects crisp, rich shades like Ginger Ale and Frosted Glass, offering a fresh selection of earthy neutrals. And that's important because color matters -- research shows up to 40 percent of car buyers say they would walk out of a dealership ... Continue reading
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