CBI to Present 2nd Shanghai International New Energy Vehicle Summit 2011 in October
Aug 23, 2011
To carry out China's low-carbon economy strategy and new energy strategy and serve the local governments' goals of developing advanced manufacturing industries and upgrading the automobile industrial structure, the People's Government of Jiading District, Shanghai and CBI EVENTS will team up to present the 2nd Shanghai ... Continue reading
Apathy Costs British Motorists GBP2.4 Billion Each Year In Insurance Costs
Aug 23, 2011
Over seven million drivers stay with their existing provider at renewal time - 2.56 million motorists don't bother to see if they can save money on their car insurance - Motorists each waste GBP333 a year on average by not switching Motorists are wasting over GBP2.4 billion a year by sticking with their existing car in ... Continue reading
Aug 23, 2011
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has affirmed a District Court order, granting a preliminary injunction against Satisfied Brake Products and Robert Kahan for misappropriation of Affinia Group trade secrets. Affinia's trade secrets were stolen by a former employee at Brake Parts Inc., an Affinia company. ... Continue reading
OEConnection Parts e-Commerce Platform Now Available to Honda and Acura Dealerships
Aug 23, 2011
OEConnection announced today that OEC 2.0, a comprehensive parts e-commerce platform, is now available to Honda and Acura dealerships throughout the U.S. Â Released earlier this year to U.S. General Motors and Ford dealerships, Â OEC 2.0 is designed to provide automotive dealer franchises with the most productive, ef ... Continue reading
Greater Need for Fuel-efficiency Promotes the Use of Lightweight Materials in Automobiles
Aug 23, 2011
Frost & Sullivan: Greater Need for Fuel-efficiency Promotes the Use of Lightweight Materials in Automobiles The industry is working to find innovative solutions to comply with environmental laws - Analysis of the key trends LONDON 23 August, 2011 The automotive industry is gearing up for a game-changing shift to ... Continue reading
Garmin Now Navigates with Suzuki on 2012 Grand Vitara and SX4 Models
Aug 23, 2011
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that its automotive OEM division will provide a connected and integrated navigation package for the 2012 Suzuki Grand Vitara and SX4 models. This new program features a navigator that will come equipped with Ga ... Continue reading
GEICO honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Aug 23, 2011
GEICO will take part in a powerful moment in time as a sponsor of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., National Memorial. The memorial's dedication ceremony will take place on Sunday, August 28, at 11 a.m., on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and will coincide with the 48th anniversary of Dr. King's historic Civil Ri ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Fiat Returns to U.S. After Nearly Three Decades With a Fun City Car: the Fiat 500
Aug 23, 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
Hyundai UAE Training Center Ups its Standards
Aug 23, 2011
Hyundai Training Center located at Juma Al Majid Ras Al Khor Workshop is dedicated to training and development of its staff. The center focuses on bringing out the creative capabilities of the technical staff members and its business partners, updating them about the best practices and latest technology used in the aut ... Continue reading
Nissan Americas Has New Head of Corporate Social Responsibility
Aug 23, 2011
Nissan Americas today announced that Vicki Smith has been named senior manager, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), effective immediately. In her new role, Smith will be responsible for leading Nissan Americas' philanthropic and community outreach activities, which include Nissan Neighbors, a community giving progra ... Continue reading
U.S. News: Best Cars for Families Awards
Aug 23, 2011
U.S. News Best Cars, the definitive source for car rankings, car reviews and car-buying advice, today released the Best Cars for Families Awards at usnews.com/cars-trucks/Best-Cars-for-Families. The awards identify the best family cars across 20 automotive categories. Toyota and Honda tied for the most awards, taking h ... Continue reading
Simple Car Maintenance Projects Saves Drivers Hundreds of Dollars
Aug 22, 2011
Even the least mechanically-inclined car owners can save time and money by performing simple tune-ups on their vehicles, reports Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. Edmundsââ¬â¢ Senior Consumer Advice Editor Phil Reed outlines the easiest of these fixes in ââ¬Å5 Aut ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and SmartEnergy IP Announce Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum
Aug 22, 2011
J.D. Power and Associates and SmartEnergy IP announced today that they will present The Smart EV Executive Leadership Forum to address growing opportunities and challenges around the increased adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and their impact on the smart grid. The conference will bring together leaders from the ene ... Continue reading
Westport, CL&P Unveil Town's First Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Aug 22, 2011
The Town of Westport officially unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station today and became the first in the nation to offer drivers a pay-by-phone option. "We've worked hard to make Connecticut an early market for EVs Westport is the first municipality to install a charging station as part of Connecticu ... Continue reading
FAAC, Driver Simulator Manufacturer Conference Focuses on Driver Safety
Aug 22, 2011
A three-day user conference sponsored by FAAC Incorporated, a driver training simulator manufacturer, is designed to share best practices for teaching safe driving principles to professional driving instructors from various disciplines, including public safety, emergency response, and mass transit. ... Continue reading
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