GM Builds First Lithium-ion Battery for Chevrolet Volt - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 7, 2010
-- GM is the first major automaker to manufacture an advanced lithium-ion battery pack in the U.S. -- Brownstown Township to be first high-volume U.S. automotive lithium-ion battery manufacturing site -- Plant's battery cell processing, module and pack manufacturing capabilities strengthen GM's in-house battery experti ... Continue reading
In-Car Infotainment System Ford SYNC Open for Application Development
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS--EB (Elektrobit), a leading provider of embedded software solutions to the automotive and wireless industries, is working with Ford Motor Company in providing phone application developers access to the in-car infotainment system Ford SYNC. Thus an application programming interface (API), which acts as program ... Continue reading
Absence of U.S. Cars from Japanese 'Clunker' Program Irks Lawmaker
Jan 7, 2010
Washington DC January 7, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that when U.S. Rep. Betty Sutton (D-Ohio) proposed the "Cash for Clunkers" program to bolster the U.S. auto industry last year, the attempted exclusion of international nameplates soon aroused complaints from overseas automakers and free-trade advocates, and ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2010
As Britain shivers in the grip of the worst Winter for over 30 years, motorists are fighting back against the big freeze. Sales of 4x4 vehicles are on the up as car buyers opt for all-wheel instead of no-wheel drive. ... Continue reading
Ford Ends the Decade Outpacing Rivals and Increasing Market Share
Jan 7, 2010
Ford's top selling vehicle range secured almost 17 per cent of the UK's total 2009 market for the blue oval, making one in six new vehicles a Ford. Other highlights of the official full-year 2009 figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders include ... Continue reading
MyFord Touch Defines Intuitive Driver Experience: Advanced Capabilities All Voice-Controlled Now
Jan 7, 2010
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7 -- -- New MyFord Touch(TM) driver connect technology redesigns the driver's interface with the car, matching modern consumer electronics screens and controls that have become the standard for ease of use and rich graphic displays -- The new technology organizes functions and settings with minimal menu ... Continue reading
Juke: Nissan's New Small Crossover
Jan 7, 2010
One month before its global media unveil on February 10th, Nissan today confirms the name of its forthcoming small Crossover. The Nissan Juke will go on sale from October, following its global public premiere at Geneva Motor Show in March. ... Continue reading
Four Wheeler Magazine Editors Name Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Best 4x4 Vehicle of the Decade
Jan 7, 2010
Four Wheeler magazine editors have named the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon and Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon the Best 4x4 Vehicle of the Decade, while calling out the four-door Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon as the decade's most significant 4x4 vehicle. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Trio in Front: Miller with Stage Win, Sainz Takes Lead
Jan 7, 2010
Volkswagen took the lead on the so far longest and toughest special stage of the Dakar Rally ... Continue reading
Buick Unveils Regal GS Show Car
Jan 7, 2010
DETROIT - January 7, 2010: 21st-century successor to Buick's Gran Sport heritage -- Bold, sporty design with unique exterior details and an aggressive stance -- High-output Ecotec 2.0L turbocharged engine and six-speed manual transmission -- Adaptive all-wheel-drive system and electronic limited-slip rear differential ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6 -- -- Ford's F-Series is America's best-selling truck for 33 straight years, outselling its nearest rival by 97,000 units, largest margin in three years -- December sales for F-Series were 48,209, a 16 percent increase over last year and the best sales month since March 2008 For the 33rd year in ... Continue reading
Jan 7, 2010
HARBIN, China, Jan. 6 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China, today announced that its self-developed high efficiency linear motor (LM) propulsion s ... Continue reading
Ford Teams Up With Rally Car Driver Ken Block for Global Motorsports
Jan 7, 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 6 -- Ford Motor Company announced today that it is teaming up with Ken Block, the California-based action sports icon-turned-rally driver, for future global motorsports opportunities. Block, the 2005 Rally America Rookie of the Year and a three-time medalist at X Games, has cultivated a tremendous ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Introduces New Clothing Line to Support Those Touched By Breast Cancer
Jan 7, 2010
Forges Partnership With Breast Cancer Network of Strength(R) MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6 -- It's an unwritten rule in motorcycling culture to stop for a distressed rider. Of course, rider ethics go well beyond the open road, as motorcyclists often stop on the journey of life to help those in need - rider and non-rider alike. In ... Continue reading
Winter Driving Tips From Bridgestone - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 7, 2010
From driver preparation to seasonal car care, Bridgestone Americas' driving and tire experts have tips to take the stress out of winter driving NASHVILLE, TN - January 7, 2010: With the onset of winter weather in many parts of the country, drivers are bracing themselves for potentially treacherous road conditions. Brid ... Continue reading
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