Nov 7, 2012
Hagens Berman, a consumer-protection law firm with extensive experience litigating automotive defect and liability cases yesterday filed a second proposed class-action lawsuit against Hyundai Motor America, owned by Hyundai Motor Company of Korea (KSE: 005380.KS), and Kia Motors America, owned jointly by Hyundai Motor ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2012
Faurecia, the world's sixth largest automotive supplier renowned for its innovation, and nationally ranked Kettering University, are co-hosting a program for high school students interested in science and engineering called Co-op Close-Up. Co-op Close-up gives students the opportunity to learn what cooperative educatio ... Continue reading
Statement from POET CEO on U.S. elections
Nov 7, 2012
Renewable energy remained an important part of national discussion POET CEO Jeff Lautt released the following statement regarding the federal elections: âThe important role of renewable fuel in our nationâs economy, national security and environment was evident throughout this yearâs campaigns from both ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2012 and Early 2013 Scion iQ Vehicles
Nov 7, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 11,200 Scion iQ vehicles to inspect the front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) weight sensor cables and install new protective covers over the sensors. ... Continue reading
Jaguar UK Launches Online Company Car Tax Calculator and Comparison Tool
Nov 7, 2012
Jaguar has launched an online-based company car tax calculator and car comparison tool to assist company car drivers and fleet managers in their purchase decision. The new tax calculator and car comparison service, include intuitive vehicle configuration, personalised tax calculation, free fuel breakeven analysis and t ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Fund Awards $50,000 to American Indian College Fund
Nov 7, 2012
Ford Motor Company Fund has renewed a $50,000 grant to the American Indian College Fund for the Ford Motor Company Blue Oval Scholars Program. Ten tribal college scholarships and five mainstream university scholarships at $3,000 each are available for Native students studying science, technology, engineering, math, or ... Continue reading
2013 Nissan Pathfinder Launch Review By Steve Purdy
Nov 7, 2012
2013 NISSAN PATHFINDER Following the Trend By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau We had our first look at the all-new, U.S.-built, Nissan Pathfinder a few months ago at a briefing by the folks responsible for the modelâs development and marketing. It now joins Explorer, Durango and other former SUVs be ... Continue reading
Goodyear Named One of America's Greenest Companies by Newsweek
Nov 7, 2012
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company advanced in Newsweek magazine's annual ranking of "America's Greenest Companies." In the magazine's 2012 rankings of the 500 largest U.S. corporations, Goodyear was 74th, up from 252nd in 2011. Goodyear was the only tire maker on Newsweek's U.S. list, and the second-highest ranked com ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2012
Steel Market Development Institute Offers Educational Video of Vehicle Extrication Techniques for Advanced Steel Technologies Video educates first responders on new rescue and extrication techniques developed for advanced steel vehicles ... Continue reading
Nov 7, 2012
Interlink Electronics, Inc. (OTC: LINK) announced today the integration of FSR 402 sensor in the littleBits Pressure Sensor input module, an electronic module designed to create simple or sophisticated electronics with minimum engineering knowledge. FSR the most versatile force sensor technology on the market proves it ... Continue reading
Don't Take Consumer Reports Vehicle Reliability Scores Too Seriously Says Shopautoweek
Nov 7, 2012
In the wake of the Consumer Reports Reliability Survey downgrading several technologically advanced vehicles, shopautoweek.com advises shoppers not to hold too much stock in the results. ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Transportation Association Responds to President Obama Winning Second Term
Nov 7, 2012
Brian Wynne, president of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), issued the following statement in response to U.S. President Barack Obama winning re-election last night: "EDTA looks forward to continuing its work with President Obama and the newly-elected Congress to advance technology innovation that w ... Continue reading
Ford Credit to Participate in Citi 2012 North American Credit Conference
Nov 7, 2012
On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Michael Seneski, chief financial officer, Ford Motor Credit Company, will deliver a presentation at the Citi 2012 North American Credit Conference in New York. The presentation will begin at 10:50a.m. EST and last for approximately 40minutes. A listen-only audio webcast and supporting materials w ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices - Fuel Prices - Regular Gas 11.7.2012
Nov 7, 2012
<p>Regular Gas</p> <p> Current Avg. $3.810</p> Yesterday Avg.$3.813</p> Week Ago Avg. $3.789</p> Month Ago Avg.$3.858</p> Year Ago Avg. Current Avg. $3.810p ... Continue reading
Lexus Keeps A Step Ahead With New CT 200h Advance
Nov 7, 2012
The season for giving may still be more than a month away but Lexus is already demonstrating its goodwill spirit with the introduction of the new CT 200h Advance, a model that comes with a prestige equipment specification at a high value price. ... Continue reading
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