Yakima Vehicle Racks Help Spring Breakers Pack 'Em In
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire PORTLAND, Ore., March 18, 2011 PORTLAND, Ore., March 18, 2011 -- With Americans downsizing to smaller cars and facing soaring gas prices, spring break travelers are faced with the problem of where to put luggage, gear, and friends. According to Truecar.com (http://www.truecar.com), provider of automotive pr ... Continue reading
Global Safety Leader Takata Corporation Honored with 2010 General Motors Supplier of the Year Award
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, MI--March 16, 2011: As the global automotive industry continues its resurgence, General Motors took time to celebrate its tremendous momentum with the annual GM Supplier of the Year ceremony. The event took place at the GM World Headquarters located at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michig ... Continue reading
Epyon to Deliver Fast Chargers to Large-Scale EV Taxi Operator Prestige GreenCab
Mar 17, 2011
RIJSWIJK, The Netherlands, March 17, 2011 -- - Intelligent System Helps Dutch Fleet Owner Integrate EV Charging in Regular Business Process Epyon BV, the leading European supplier of intelligent charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), announced today that it will deliver fast-charging equipment and software to ... Continue reading
Gary Busey Launches GPS Voice App, Advises Drivers to 'Honk at Geese'
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2011 -- Academy Award-nominated actor, Hollywood enigma, and current Celebrity Apprentice standout, Gary Busey, brings his unique blend of deep and spiritual driving directions to GPS users across the globe. Exclusively from NavTones.com - the leading indep ... Continue reading
GTS Services, Carson & Coil Sponsor 2011 Glazing Executives Forum
Mar 15, 2011
Having trouble viewing this message? Click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Rumbaugh 866/342.5642, ext. 182 mrumbaugh@glass.org GTS Services, Carson & Coil Sponsor 2011 Glazing Executives Forum Washington, DC (March 15, 2011) - The Architectural Glazing Committee of the National Glass Association is pleased to ... Continue reading
Blind Spot Detection Systems in 25% of New Cars by 2016, Says ABI Research
Mar 15, 2011
LONDON--Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems first began to appear in top-of-the-line consumer vehicles around 2005, with Volvo leading the way. In 2011, such systems will be available on high-volume models such as the 2012 Ford Focus and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. By 2016, annual BSD installations are forecast by ABI Resear ... Continue reading
Oil Crisis Stimulates Interest in 40% Reduction in Fuel Consumption Technology
Mar 15, 2011
ARDEN N.C.--WatchIt Technologies Inc. http://www.watchittech.com (PINKSHEETS: WTCT) announced today that the company is rereleasing information on the patent-pending ââ¬ÅFuel Reformer.ââ¬??? The ââ¬ÅFuel Reformerââ¬??? achieves significant increases in fuel economy while reducing tailp ... Continue reading
Hankook Tire Revs-Up Marketing Engine with Re-Launch of Tire Billboard in the Heart of Times Square
Mar 14, 2011
WAYNE, N.J.--Hankook Tire America Corp. today rolled into New York Cityââ¬â¢s iconic advertising landmark, Times Square, and this time it plans to stay for a while. In a re-launch of its popular tire-shaped billboard, Hankook kicked off a new marketing initiative that will make it a visual staple right in th ... Continue reading
Ride-On's Tire Coverage Plus 24 Program Gives Motorists Free Roadside Assistance Benefits
Mar 14, 2011
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 -- Flat tires are the most common cause of vehicle breakdowns in the United States. This fact is what inspired the inventors of Ride-On to create a highly effective tire sealant and balancer that not only seals punctures immediately, but also balances ... Continue reading
Mar 14, 2011
PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2011 -- 2011 was supposed to be the year when Americans ââ¬â financially battered, underemployed and demoralized by the impossibly long crisis ââ¬â finally found their livelihoods improving. The nation was ready for a recovery, and f ... Continue reading
Autoliv: Autoliv's Employees and Plants in Japan Safe
Mar 14, 2011
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: In response to many questions about the effect of the Japanese earthquake, Autoliv Inc. ââ¬â the global leader in automotive safety systems ââ¬â provides the following summary of the situation for its Japanese operations. Autoliv has four manufacturing facilities in J ... Continue reading
MINI USA Partners With MOG to Develop a New MINI Connected Approved App
Mar 12, 2011
PR Newswire BERKELEY, Calif. and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 11, 2011 BERKELEY, Calif. and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 11, 2011 -- MOG and MINI USA are partnering to develop a new MINI Connected Approved App, which could bring MOG's award-winning, on-demand streaming music service to MINI vehicles equipped with the MIN ... Continue reading
Mar 12, 2011
PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 11, 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 11, 2011 -- Despite some perceptions that auto dealerships routinely pressure customers to accept unnecessary maintenance or repair services, very few service customers indicate experiencing upselling by the dealer, according to the J. ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Webcast March 22 Investor Meeting
Mar 12, 2011
PR Newswire AKRON, Ohio, March 11, 2011 AKRON, Ohio, March 11, 2011 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it will host a live web cast of its March 22 investor meeting in New York. The web cast is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:45 a.m. and is expected to conclude at about 11:30 a.m. (Logo: h ... Continue reading
OnStar Crisis Assist Services Available for Tsunami Warning
Mar 11, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 11, 2011 DETROIT, March 11, 2011 -- OnStar is offering Crisis Assist services to active subscribers in areas affected by the Tsunami warning. A simple push of the OnStar button in their vehicle will put subscribers in contact with specially trained Crisis Advisors. Crisis Assist services are ... Continue reading
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