Green Earth Technologies Awarded Two New API Motor Oil Certifications on Proprietary Formulations
Sep 12, 2011
Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GETG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of "green" environmentally safer consumer packaged goods and products, announced today that its new formulas for both G-OIL 5W-30 and 5W-20 ultimate biodegradable bio-based full synthetic GREEN motor oils have received API SM ... Continue reading
All-New, Fuel-Efficient 1.0-Liter Ford EcoBoost Engine to Debut in European Focus Range
Sep 12, 2011
All-new engine will debut in the European Ford Focus early in 2012, offering the performance of a conventional 1.6-liter engine with less than 120 g/km CO2 emissions Smallest EcoBoost engine features advanced turbocharging technology, improved twin variable camshaft design and intelligent ancillaries to deliver perform ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2011
Ford and Bug Labs, an open-source hardware and software provider, announce a joint development project to research, develop and distribute open-source developer tools to advance in-car connectivity innovation Known as "OpenXC," the research platform is based on Bug Labs' open-source Bug System and will enable the devel ... Continue reading
Porsche Selects Ten Aspiring Filmmakers to Participate in an 'Everyday' Film Contest
Sep 12, 2011
Public voting opens today for Porsche Cars North America's amateur filmmakers competition, "My Daily Magic," a national contest launched in conjunction with the automaker's "Engineered for Magic. Every day" campaign. Ten aspiring filmmaker finalists are competing for the grand prize a screening of their 90-second film ... Continue reading
OMVS Appoints Renewable Energy Expert as President & CEO
Sep 12, 2011
In a bold move to energize its ambitious new solar product development initiative, On the Move Systems (OTCQB:OMVS) today appointed seasoned executive Patrick Brown to the post of President and CEO. An expert in renewable energy solutions, Brown will shape the company's strategy to expand into the fastest-growing segme ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2011
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of its MirrorLink trademark. MirrorLink offers global solutions for connecting mobile devices to in-vehicle infotainment systems, allowing unprecedented functionality ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Feature Mopar at Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 12, 2011
Jeep Wrangler gets Mopar® make-over More than 30 Mopar accessories to be on display throughout exhibit Mopar Accessorization Station to feature live demonstrations of installation and removal of accessories After showcasing its Mopar® brand at auto-show exhibits throughout the U.S., Chrysler Group LLC will now show a ... Continue reading
Audi Announces Experiments in Motion, a New Research Program Focusing on Urban Mobility and Design
Sep 12, 2011
Audi of America today announced Experiments in Motion, a cutting-edge new research program conducted in partnership with Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) to develop and test new paradigms in the relationship between mobility and design. ... Continue reading
Waste Management Announces Plans for Clean-Burning Natural Gas for its Columbus Area Fleet
Sep 12, 2011
Waste Management today announced plans to convert to clean burning natural gas-powered trucks for its waste and recycling collection operations in Columbus, Ohio. This will be Waste Management's first fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in Ohio. A new CNG fueling facility will also be installed at the company' ... Continue reading
Sprint Drive First Application Helps Parents Combat Distracted Driving
Sep 12, 2011
Parents worry when their teenager is behind the wheel of a car. Sprint is helping ease the minds of parents by launching Sprint Drive First, a new application that automatically locks a mobile phone when a car is moving more than 10 mph, disabling phone functionality, directing incoming calls to voice mail, and silenci ... Continue reading
MWW Automotive Begins Production For GM's Chevrolet Sonic
Sep 12, 2011
MWW Automotive Group, a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm serving some of the world's leading automotive and industrial manufacturers, announced today that it is beginning production for the painting and fulfillment of interior parts for the new 2012 "Chevrolet Sonic," which will be available for purch ... Continue reading
12,000 Ford Volunteers Tackle 200 Community Projects During One Global Week of Caring
Sep 12, 2011
The Ford Volunteer Corps will be on the job during the sixth annual Ford Global Week of Caring which runs through September 18 More than 12,000 Ford volunteers are tackling more than 200 projects in dozens of countries Ford employees join with retirees and Ford dealers to build a better world through projects that aid ... Continue reading
New Ad Campaign Provides Plenty of Good Reasons to Buy a New Honda
Sep 12, 2011
Honda will launch a fully integrated national advertising campaign on Sept. 12, starring actor Patrick Warburton and highlighting the company's long tradition of earning top industry accolades and recognition for safety, reliability, high quality and exceptional resale value. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Adopts MOST Network Technology in Latest M-Class SUV
Sep 12, 2011
SMSC , a leading semiconductor company enabling content rich connectivity systems, today announced that the Media Oriented Systems Transport networking technology, the accepted standard for high bandwidth infotainment networking in the car, has been selected as the backbone of the infotainment system for Daimler's new ... Continue reading
Ford Names William Helman to Board of Directors
Sep 11, 2011
Ford Motor Company announced today the election of William W. Helman IV to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Helman, 53, is a partner with Greylock Partners, where he has served since 1984. In his role at Greylock, Helman focuses on enterprise software, consumer internet, healthcare and biotechno ... Continue reading
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