Mazda Expands Local Presence With New Parts Distribution Center
Aug 10, 2011
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the opening of its Dallas/Fort Worth Parts Distribution Center (PDC). The new center, located in Grapevine, Texas, will supply Mazda automotive parts to more than 100 dealers across the Southwest U.S. and Mexico, and host a state-of-the-art training center for serv ... Continue reading
Toyota Selects Leviton as an Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Provider
Aug 10, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) today announced that Leviton has been selected as an approved Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) provider for Toyota customers and dealers. "Leviton provides electric vehicle charging products and a high level of customer service that will benefit both Toyota customers and d ... Continue reading
DENSO Selects ANSYS FEM Software to Accelerate Product Development and Drive Down Costs
Aug 10, 2011
ANSYS announced that DENSO, a worldwide automotive supplier, has selected ANSYS® FEM software to standardize and expedite product development globally, enabling the company to cut costs and boost competitiveness in a tough marketplace. DENSO will use the CAE software to increase efficiency and enhance product quality ... Continue reading
New ASTM Test Method for Sampling Greases from In-Service Machinery
Aug 10, 2011
MRG Labs is pleased to announce that the Grease Thief sampling tools now give users an approved ASTM standard practice for sampling critical grease lubricated components. In June, ASTM issued Method D7718 - 11 entitled "Standard Practice for Obtaining In-Service Samples of Lubricating Grease." In this practice, a consi ... Continue reading
Dante to Display Sculpture of Pablo Picasso's Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
Aug 10, 2011
Dante will display a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL sculpture in Pebble Beach August 18-21. "My interpretation of Pablo Picasso's own vehicle provides a fusion of art and classic automobile design capturing the essence of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing," said Dante. Picasso's Gullwing was the first sculpture created in Dante' ... Continue reading
GPS Fleet Management Provider, SageQuest, Announces Launch of Mobile App
Aug 10, 2011
Until now, actively managing a fleet meant sitting behind a desk and being tied to a computer screen. SageQuest, a leading GPS fleet tracking and management provider, has released SageQuest Mobile, an app for Android phones, to give fleet owners and managers real-time access from anywhere to vehicle locations, dashboar ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches New Crafter Van With Class Leading Fuel Economy
Aug 10, 2011
The new Volkswagen Crafter officially launches in August when the first vehicles and test drive demonstrators arrive in Volkswagen Van Centre showrooms with an extensive advertising campaign highlighting how efficient the new model is with class-leading fuel economy of up to 38.7 mpg, lower running costs and emissions ... Continue reading
NADAguides Q2 Consumer Market Interest Report Reveals a Surge for Korean & Japanese Manufacturers
Aug 10, 2011
News Highlights NADAguides, the most comprehensive vehicle information provider on the Internet today, announces its Consumer Market Interest Report for the second quarter of 2011 revealing a strong interest gain in Korean and Japanese models, including the 2011 Hyundai Sonata, which became the most researched vehicle ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2011
As of last year, more than 32,000 people died on U.S. roadways. Astounding? I'd say so. What if there was a way to drop that number to less than 10,000? Meaning more than 20-some-thousand lives (that's friends, family, loved ones) could be saved. ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2011
Omni United, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic designers and manufacturers of tires in the world, has announced Radar's plans to launch a limited-edition pink walled tire in support of 'Mobilizing Hope' the flagship brand's groundbreaking year-long partnership with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) ... Continue reading
Cummins Releases 2010-11 Sustainability Report
Aug 10, 2011
Cummins Inc. announced today the release of its 2010-11 Sustainability Report, which focuses on the Company's efforts to build cleaner products and reduce the size of its own environmental footprint. In addition, the Company has updated its Sustainability Web site with all new stories on everything from Cummins environ ... Continue reading
Lots of Bad Weather Has More People Calling Auto Salvage
Aug 10, 2011
Rusty's Auto Salvage, one the country's leading nation-wide companies dedicated to the environmentally safe removal of old junk cars, announced today a 25% overall increase in calls. They attribute this expansion to the severe weather conditions impacting the United States in May and June of this year along with the re ... Continue reading
"The Ultimate Drive" Mobile App: Discover the Best Roads from BMW
Aug 10, 2011
The age of "gamification" has come, and BMW Group Financial Services is bringing this social nuance to its customer base of nearly 1 million individuals. Beginning with the development of a new and unique mobile and social experience, "The Ultimate Drive," is a social navigation mobile app that allows users to not only ... Continue reading
Ford Makes Driveway Car-Washing Easy and Fun with Tips and Video
Aug 10, 2011
Saving a few dollars, getting a little exercise in the sun or prepping your classic for a summer cruise are just a few reasons to clean your vehicle by hand. Besides, a freshly-washed and cleaned car just looks better, right? Here are a few tips from Ford for the next time you're in the mood to grab a hose and a bucket ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and FILTER Creative Group, a worldwide leader in entertainment, lifestyle and brand marketing, are back for an encore with the fourth annual TOYOTA ANTICS interactive music series. The six-city U.S. tour will feature crowd-pleasing, regionally-influenced musical events and is expected t ... Continue reading
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