TomTom and Renault launch their first electric vehicle's in-dash navigation system
Sep 13, 2011
At the IAA Frankfurt Motorshow TomTom and Renault today, launch their first in-dash navigation system, specifically designed for electric vehicles and standard fitted on the Fluence Z.E. The Carminat TomTom Z.E. LIVE receives information from the battery on its current state of charge, which is used to determine the av ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces the Extension of Its On-Street Parking Pilot Program With the City of Los Angeles
Sep 13, 2011
DATE: September 13, 2011 WHAT: On August 17, 2011, the Los Angeles City Council voted to extend Zipcar's on-street parking pilot program in Hollywood, Westwood and the areas around the University of Southern California (University Park) until Sept. 14, 2012. Â Currently, Zipcar has 100 cars in the greater LA area. ... Continue reading
Autoliv Expands in Active Safety
Sep 13, 2011
"We are combining two of the global leaders for best-in-class radar systems" Acquisition strengthens position in automotive radar technologies In response to the fast growing market for radar-based active safety systems, Autoliv Inc.--the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- today announced that it has sign ... Continue reading
New iPhone App from BISNAR | CHASE Helps Car Accident Victims
Sep 13, 2011
A new iPhone app has launched to help victims in the traumatic moments following a car accident. Created by accident experts BISNAR | CHASE (BestAttorney.com) and the American Lawyer Academy, Car Accident SideKick is a free application that provides victims with an emergency checklist and on-the-scene car accident tool ... Continue reading
Cummins Shares Long-Term Growth Prospects with Investment Community
Sep 13, 2011
Senior leaders of Cummins Inc. today demonstrated their confidence in the Company's future by sharing new long-term targets for revenue growth and profitability. Despite the current uncertainty surrounding the strength of economic growth in some regions of the world, 2011 will be a record year for Cummins. ... Continue reading
What Moves us Today and Tomorrow - Mercedes-Benz at IAA 2011
Sep 13, 2011
Six world premieres for the inventor of the automobile Cross reference: How the car is driving into the future following its 125th birthday is demonstrated today by Mercedes-Benz at the 2011 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Under the motto "Mercedes Next", the inventor of the automobile is presenting no less than si ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2011
Ford is accelerating its new global performance strategy at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show with the debut of the production version of the all-new Ford Focus ST and a concept for a future Fiesta ST Ford ST (Sport Technologies) models will share the same DNA around the world, offering outstanding performance, harmonious ... Continue reading
TomTom to Roll out Navigation Product into the New Mazda CX-5
Sep 13, 2011
At the IAA Frankfurt Motorshow TomTom today announces that it will provide the latest Mazda model, the all-new compact crossover SUV CX-5, with its new line-fitted connected navigation solution. The system is seamlessly integrated in the dashboard offering LIVE Services including HD Traffic and dynamic routing; providi ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2011
Pagemark Technology, Inc., a leader in document, digital information and brand protection solutions, including counterfeit prevention, authentication, and mass serialization, today announced the signing of a partnership agreement with Accesos Hologrficos, located in Mexico City, Mexico, to address the growing problem o ... Continue reading
Digi Provides Wireless Network Infrastructure for AddEnergie's Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Sep 13, 2011
Digi International today announced that AddEnergie is using its ConnectPort X4 wireless gateways and XBee ZigBee modules to connect the company's remote electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Digi products connect the stations to AddEnergie's network operations center for billing, payment processing, energy manag ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Delivers All-New 2012 Passat to First U.S. Customer
Sep 12, 2011
Volkswagen of America, Inc. today delivered the first, customer-purchased 2012 Passat TDI® Clean Diesel to Matt Duchesne of San Jose, CA. The 2012 Passat met its first owner after months of anticipation, beginning with the widely popular "The Force" ad that aired earlier this year and culminating today with this speci ... Continue reading
All-New Audi A6 Receives the IIHS Top Safety Pick Award for 2011
Sep 12, 2011
Audi announced today that the all-new 2012 Audi A6 has been selected as an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2011 Top Safety Pick. The A6 joins the A3, A4 and Q5 models as a top-rated Audi vehicle for passenger safety. To meet the requirements of the IIHS Top Safety Pick award, vehicles must have good ratin ... Continue reading
Visteon Appoints Charles E. Mazur Jr. as Vice President, Investor Relations
Sep 12, 2011
Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation announced today that Charles E. Mazur Jr. has joined the company as vice president, investor relations. Mazur, who has more than 17 years of investor relations and related experience, will be responsible for Visteon's global investor relations program, managing relationshi ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2011
The time that Dana Holding Corporation is scheduled to present at the UBS Frankfurt Auto Show Investor Conference on September 14, 2011, in Frankfurt, Germany, has been changed. The new time for the company's presentation will be 4:15 a.m. EDT (10:15 a.m. CEST), and a replay will be made available for anyone unable to ... Continue reading
U.S. Clean Diesel Automobile Sales Are Up 37 Percent Over 2010
Sep 12, 2011
"The positive monthly diesel sales increases in the U.S. and the new higher federal fuel efficiency requirements are both positives signs for the future growth of clean diesel sales." Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum. The 20.4 percent increase in clean diesel automobile sales in August continued the strong grow ... Continue reading
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