Aug 9, 2011
MicroStrategy Incorporated , a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 company and one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, has built and deployed a new Mobile Reporting App for the iPad and iPhone, using MicroStrategy Mobil ... Continue reading
AAA Arizona Partners with Pricelock to Protect Fleet from Rising Fuel Prices
Aug 9, 2011
AAA Arizona, the Arizona affiliate of AAA, has recently partnered with Pricelock, the online leader in fuel hedging and fuel price protection programs for U.S. businesses, to help control fuel costs for the club's towing services in Arizona. ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Sees Strong Interest in Electric-Drive Vehicle Systems
Aug 9, 2011
GKN Driveline has nearly 40 electric and hybrid-electric vehicle projects currently underway for major automakers around the world, signaling a major push within the industry to speed development of electric cars and light trucks. "Interest is especially high among vehicle manufacturers hoping to convert an existing fr ... Continue reading
Driver's Alert Uses Geotab Technology to Provide Integrated Driver Safety Solutions
Aug 9, 2011
Drive, Inc., a pioneer in fleet safety and risk reduction, and Geotab, Inc., the telematics management system of choice for corporations, today announced a business alliance whereby Driver's Alert will offer Geotab's GPS vehicle tracking hardware devices (GO5 and GO4V3) as integrated options of its fleet safety managem ... Continue reading
Visteon to Participate in J.P. Morgan Auto Conference on Aug. 11
Aug 9, 2011
Visteon Corporation , a leading global automotive supplier, will participate in the J.P. Morgan Auto Conference in Detroit on Thursday, Aug. 11. Visteon's presentation will begin at approximately 12:30 p.m. EDT and will last about 30 minutes, including time for a question-and-answer session. ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2011
Cogenra Solar a provider of distributed solar cogeneration systems and renewable energy service solutions, will be exhibiting its hybrid solar technology at the United States Marine Corps Experimental Forward Operating Base 2011 (ExFOB) event. The demonstration will focus on âConcentrated Solar Harvesting Technolo ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2011
2012 Ford Harley-Davidson F-150 offers distinctive new design enhancements with snakeskin leather interior accents and unique bodyside graphic. Also new for 2012 are 22-inch machined-aluminum wheels with painted accents and unique center cap as well as a new premium exterior color choice White Platinum Tri-Coat Standar ... Continue reading
Aug 9, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. is serving as the platinum-level sponsor of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) 22nd Annual National Convention, held August 10-13, 2011, in Detroit. Hundreds of out-of-state visitors will be converging on the Motor City as this year's convention addresses the new la ... Continue reading
Brake Safety Awareness Week - Free Brake System Inspections At Pep Boys
Aug 8, 2011
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys ââ¬â Manny, Moe & Jack , announced today that it is participating in the Motorist Assurance Programââ¬â¢s (MAP) Brake Safety Awareness Week, August 20ââ¬â28, by offering free brake system inspections for the entire month of August at Pep Boys locations acros ... Continue reading
School Kids and Back-to-School Car and Bus Safety
Aug 8, 2011
The National Safety Council has partnered with First Student, the largest provider of student transportation services in North America, to share important back-to-school safety information. Millions of students will head back to school over the next eight weeks, and tens of thousands of school buses will be on the road ... Continue reading
SunPower and Ford Team Up to Provide Clean, Sustainable Energy for the Ford Focus Electric Car
Aug 8, 2011
SunPower Corp. and Ford Motor Company , will unveil their new partnership that will bring consumers the latest innovation in electric vehicles and the opportunity to charge them exclusively with solar power. ... Continue reading
National Coalition for Safer Roads Recognizes National Stop on Red Week
Aug 8, 2011
The National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) is taking a stand against red-light running by promoting safe driving habits during National Stop on Red Week, Aug. 7-13, 2011. Sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration, National Stop on Red Week aims to educate drivers about the dangers of red-light running and to r ... Continue reading
Aug 8, 2011
Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, announced today that nominations are open for the highest accolade in automotive journalism, The Dean Batchelor Award, as well as MPG Best of Year Awards across several categories. The awards are presented at the Motor Press Guild's Dea ... Continue reading
Forty-Four Percent of Car Buyers Intend to Spend At Least $250 on Car Accessories
Aug 8, 2011
Foresight Research, a Rochester, Michigan based market research firm specializing in automotive research, has released results of its syndicated 2011 Automotive Accessory Market Report. Foresight Research conducted 7,458 interviews with new car buyers to write this study. The detailed study included virtually all car m ... Continue reading
MediaTrac's LoyaltyTrac Platform to Power CIMA Loyalty Rewards for Auto Dealers
Aug 8, 2011
Well managed loyalty programs with superior customer interaction and follow-up can result in members spending on average twice as much per year as compared to non-members. MediaTrac, a leading provider of customer loyalty and retention programs for auto dealerships, today announced that it has signed an agreement with ... Continue reading
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