Sep 6, 2011
WHAT: Achates Power -- developer of radically improved internal combustion engines that enhance fuel economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are lower cost -- will discuss engine fuel efficiency challenges and improvements at the SAE 2011 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress (ComVEC) Sept. 13-14 at the Donald E ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania State Police: Nine Killed, 351 Injured in Labor Day Travel Period Crashes
Sep 6, 2011
Troopers Cited 673 for Not Using Seat Belts; 102 for Not Securing Children Nine people died and 351 others were injured in 783 crashes investigated by the Pennsylvania State Police during the Sept. 2 -- Sept. 5 Labor Day holiday driving period, Commissioner Frank Noonan said today. ... Continue reading
NASDAQ Turns School Bus Yellow for Student Transportation Inc. U.S. Stock Market Debut
Sep 6, 2011
Student Transportation Inc. (STI) made its debut on the U.S. stock market today as the company's senior management team rang the Opening Bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square. Trading under the symbol "STB", the company's common shares now are dual-listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market(SM)an ... Continue reading
GM Design Wins 'Cool Places to Work' Award
Sep 6, 2011
GMDesign, the industry's first and largest global automotive design function, is among Crain's 2011 "Cool Places to Work" winners for their ability to communicate with employees, attract and retain talent and create a positive work environment, among other factors. "Our commitment is to create an environment that empow ... Continue reading
Derek Lam Receives "Mercedes-Benz Presents" Title
Sep 6, 2011
Derek Lam, the designer and brand known for its understated luxury, refined cuts, and bold silhouettes, receives the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for this season's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 Collections, which kick off this week. The Derek Lam runway show is being held on ... Continue reading
BAE Systems Conjures Up Invisibility Cloak
Sep 6, 2011
BAE Systems has tested an 'invisibility cloak' that allows a vehicle to blend into its surroundings. The system, which can work over infra-red and other frequencies, will be displayed in infra-red mode on a BAE Systems CV90 armoured vehicle at the UK Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition in September. ... Continue reading
EMA and TMA Become the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association
Sep 6, 2011
The Engine Manufacturers Association, which includes the Truck Manufacturers Association, announced today the use of the name Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association for the trade group, effective immediately. "The name change announced today reflects the reality of how we have been doing business for some time." Th ... Continue reading
Daimler Chairman Dieter Zetsche to Deliver Keynote Address at 2012 International CES
Sep 6, 2011
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced today that Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, will deliver a keynote address at the 2012 International CES. Owned and produced by CEA, the 2012 International CES, the world's largest consumer technology t ... Continue reading
Sep 6, 2011
Hyundai Hope on Wheels today announced that its inaugural Hope on Wheels 5K Race & Walk on Sept. 5 brought together nearly 1,000 participants to benefit the Hyundai Cancer Institute at CHOC Children's while observing National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The event featured a Celebration of Life Family Fun Day in a ... Continue reading
MADD Brings Together Atlanta Area Residents for Annual Walk Like MADD 5K to Eliminate Drunk Driving
Sep 6, 2011
Families, Friends and Co-Workers Walk with MADD's National President to Save Lives and Serve People on September 17th The Georgia Affiliate of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) -- along with special guest, MADD National President Jan Withers -- will host its signature Walk Like MADD® non-competitive 5K fundraising ... Continue reading
Charlie Vogelheim Joins ResponseLogix as VP of Strategic Alliances
Sep 6, 2011
ResponseLogix, Inc., the leading provider of automotive digital response management software for internet leads, today announced the appointment of Charlie Vogelheim as vice president of strategic alliances. Mr. Vogelheim will help to establish lasting relationships with dealers, manufacturers and other vendors in the ... Continue reading
IAC Group Forms Joint Venture With Minority Partner, Reyes, To Produce Vehicle Interior Components
Sep 6, 2011
International Automotive Components (IAC) Group today announced it has formed a joint venture with Reyes Holdings, LLP -- a holding entity of Fernando Reyes, a leading San Antonio businessman and entrepreneur with more than 25 years of manufacturing expertise. ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces India Joint Venture With Hema Engineering
Sep 6, 2011
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a joint venture (the "Joint Venture") with Hema Engineering Industries Limited ("Hema") for the production of seats and seating components for the India commercial vehicle market and for the supply of seats and components to other global CVG locati ... Continue reading
Kia Optima Named "Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K" by Esquire
Sep 6, 2011
With U.S. production of the stylish and performance-oriented Optima getting underway last week at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG)(1), the head-turning design of Kia's popular midsize sedan continues to earn high praise, including the title of "Most Gorgeous Car Under $20K" from the sophisticated men's lifestyle ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Fiat Returns to U.S. After Nearly Three Decades with a Fun City Car: The Fiat 500
Sep 6, 2011
High-priced hybrid Lexus CT 200h tops tests of fuel-efficient cars; Chevrolet Volt has very low operating costs for short trips. After Fiat's being out of the U.S. car market for nearly 30 years, Consumer Reports' tests of the Fiat 500 revealed it to be a fun-to-drive car in tests of fuel-efficient vehicles in the maga ... Continue reading
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