Nov 15, 2012
Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO makes announcement joined by Detroit Mayor Mack I to receive $198 million to add production of fuel-efficient Pentastar engine; will create up to 250 new jobs Investing additional $40 million in Trenton North to install flexible assembly line to boost production of fuel-efficient engines ... Continue reading
All-New Fourth-Generation Toyota RAV4 To Make World Debut At 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
Nov 15, 2012
Toyota will stage the world premiere of the all-new 2013 RAV4 crossover SUV at a press conference at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show. The press conference will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, at 9:00 a.m. (PST) at the Toyota exhibit space in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. ... Continue reading
Ryder's Natural Gas Fleet Surpasses 6 Million Miles
Nov 15, 2012
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, has achieved a significant milestone with its fleet of 250 natural gas vehicles surpassing six million miles. The fleet consists of 35 liquefied natural gas and 215 compressed natural gas tractors, currently running in 32 ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2012
Global defence and security company Saab has announced a continued expansion of its presence in the UK with its new market operations area for Europe and Greater Middle East to be headquartered in London, effective from January 1st 2013. To create profitable and long-term growth, Saab has placed clear focus on increasi ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Partners With Ingenie to Offer More Affordable Car Insurance for Young Drivers
Nov 15, 2012
Vauxhall has teamed up with young driver insurance specialist ingenie. The partnership could provide 17 to 25 year-old Vauxhall drivers, of both new and used cars, with more affordable insurance and the benefits of ingenie's black box technology, which acts as a co-pilot. ingenie fits a black box out of sight in the ca ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Fund Pledges $1 Million to American Red Cross
Nov 15, 2012
Ford Motor Company Fund announces $1 million pledge over two years to American Red Cross for disaster relief and career training for veterans and family members Through this grant, 200 veterans, those soon to leave military service, or their family members will receive scholarships for free training for a career in hea ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Employees Drive to Fight Hunger at Thanksgiving
Nov 15, 2012
More than 50 million people in America face hunger. That's 1 in 6 of the U.S. population -- including more than 1 in 5 children. Chrysler Group's Thanksgiving Food Drive helps local food pantries restock for Thanksgiving Employees' efforts continue fight to eliminate hunger in their communities With Thanksgiving approa ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Donates $50,000 To Support Habitat For Humanity Of Orange County
Nov 15, 2012
Hyundai Motor America has once again committed $50,000 towards the efforts of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. Continuing its long standing relationship with the organization, Hyundai joined with Habitat OC recently to build homes for families in need in Orange County. On Saturday, November 5, more than 20 employ ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2012
Since the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) opened in earnest in 2010, with the Nissan Leaf and Chevrolet Volt battling for market leadership and the Tesla Roadster targeting the high end of the performance market, several manufacturers have launched new models. The 2013 model year is looking increasingly com ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2012
The 2013 Honda Crosstour goes on sale November 20, 2012, with pricing beginning at $27,230 -- a starting MSRP $525 lower than in 2012. Receiving extensive updates, the 2013 Honda Crosstour introduces more purposeful exterior styling, significant upgrades to the interior design and materials, and a more powerful, fuel-e ... Continue reading
Hertz On Demand Introduces Electric Vehicles In San Antonio
Nov 15, 2012
The Hertz Corporation today announced the expansion of its car sharing program, Hertz On Demand, in San Antonio with the introduction of a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle and the addition of seven parking locations throughout downtown San Antonio. "We've enjoyed a successful partnership with the City of San Antonio, seein ... Continue reading
Automotive Design Studios Envision Law Enforcement's Road Ahead
Nov 15, 2012
The pace of change in society accelerates every year, with breakthrough technologies and rapidly developing countries constantly rewriting the rules in a global economy. As part of the 9th annual LA Auto Show Design Challenge, the world's top auto designers have envisioned a future with even more crowded roads, electro ... Continue reading
Linde Teams with Customer to Successfully Demonstrate Its LNG Mobile Fueling Unit
Nov 15, 2012
-Linde North America, today reported a successful trial of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) mobile fueling unit. The Linde mobile fueler allows customers to test the feasibility of using LNG as an alternative to fuels such as diesel. Linde worked with C Cross Transportation, a Mississippi-based hauler with a fleet of mo ... Continue reading
Did Hurricane Sandy Harm Your Vehicle?
Nov 15, 2012
How to Tell if Flood Water has Damaged Your Car Following the severe weather and heavy rain from Hurricane Sandy, flooding is taking its toll on car owners. Many in the affected areas have driven through high water that may have damaged their vehicle. Even though your vehicle may not have been flooded or completely cov ... Continue reading
Nov 15, 2012
Faurecia, the world's sixth-largest automotive supplier, was presented the General Motors Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 2012 this week for its automotive seating plant in Cleveland, Miss. This is a new award program for GM, and the Faurecia Automotive Seating facility in Cleveland is among one of its first hono ... Continue reading
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