Next 25 Winners Announced for Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program
Aug 4, 2011
Toyota today announced the third set of 25 winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program, which awards 100 vehicles over the course of 100 days to 100 deserving non-profits. Winners of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program are determined based on voting from the public. Each day, five organizations are profiled on Toy ... Continue reading
Nissan Helps Aspiring Technicians Reach Their Goals
Aug 4, 2011
Nissan Americas donated $150,000 to the Universal Technical Institute Foundation that will assist students who have graduated from the auto tech core program at Universal Technical Institute (UTI), and seek further, specialized manufacturer training for service technicians working at Nissan and Infiniti dealerships. Th ... Continue reading
The 2011 Honda Civic Tour Revs Up Tomorrow in New Jersey
Aug 4, 2011
The 2011 Honda Civic Tour drops the green flag on August 5th at PNC Bank Arts Center, with the annual summer concert series redlining the excitement with a stellar lineup. Over the past decade, The Honda Civic Tour has provided more than two million fans with an exclusive, interactive concert experience featuring up-cl ... Continue reading
VW Creates Customer Experience Organization
Aug 4, 2011
Volkswagen of America (VWoA) today announced senior management changes focused on improving customer experience performance across the company. Mark Barnes, 52, current head of sales for the company, is appointed to the position of Vice President, Volkswagen Customer Experience. In this newly created role, Mark will de ... Continue reading
GM Poised to Thrive with New Cars
Aug 4, 2011
$117 million investment in Oshawa, Ont., plant to launch Cadillac XTS in 2012 Cadillac compact luxury sports sedan codenamed ATS launching in summer 2012 Buick Regal eAssist 'light electrification' option priced at $2,000 General Motors North America President Mark Reuss announced today the launch of two new luxury car ... Continue reading
Eighth Edition of Bosch Automotive Handbook Now Available from SAE International
Aug 3, 2011
The "Bosch Automotive Handbook, Eighth Edition, is available from SAE International. This indispensable reference book has been updated with more than 580 pages of new content, including new or greatly revised sections on: Internal-combustion engines: gasoline and diesel Spark-ignition engine management: fuel supply, L ... Continue reading
SAE International Standards Among First Chosen for Smart Grid Catalog of Standards
Aug 3, 2011
Two SAE International electric vehicle standards were among the first six standards added by The Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) into its Catalog of Standards. The standards, which gained approval by over 90 percent of SGIP members, reflect the high-priority national standards needed to convey the modern and e ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2011
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM), has updated its product branding strategy, with new product names and classifications for its PowerPhase product line, highlighting growth that includes more production-validated systems, and making it easier for customers to identify which system best fits their electric or hyb ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automotive Semiconductors Industry Forecast (2010 - 2014)" report to their offering. âGlobal Automotive Semiconductors Industry Forecast (2010 - 2014)â The automobile, as we know today, has evolved over the decades from being mostly a sum of heavy ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication in the Automotive Sector 2010-20
Aug 3, 2011
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication in the Automotive Sector 2010-20" report to their offering. Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication in the Automotive Sector 2010-20â The automotive sector represents one of the greatest opportunities for machine-to-machi ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2011
KLD Energy Technologies Inc., leaders in electric propulsion and generation systems, has received $1.4 million from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF). The funds are the second installment of a $2.8 million award from the State of Texasââ¬â¢ TETF and represent one of the top three largest awards given ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2011
Ford EcoBoost Edge and Explorer push envelope on fuel efficiency The 2012 Ford Edge and Explorer are now available with high-tech EcoBoost® four-cylinder engine technology, ideal for drivers placing the highest priority on fuel efficiency. EcoBoost and active grille shutters help the versatile Edge return EPA ratings ... Continue reading
TomTom Business Solutions Adds Commercial Vehicle Restrictions for More Accurate Fleet Routing
Aug 3, 2011
TomTom today announced the availability of Commercial Vehicle Restrictions integrated into TomTom PRO navigation solutions. In some states, business vehicles can be restricted from using particular roads and classification varies by state and any vehicle that bears commercial license plates must adhere to these regulat ... Continue reading
Over 30 Vehicle Debuts Already Confirmed for 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
Aug 3, 2011
The Los Angeles Auto Show announced today that it anticipates more than 50 vehicles will debut at the 2011 Press Days, held Nov. 16 and 17. With still four months until show time, 17 significant world debuts and a similar number of North American debuts are already confirmed and more will be announced shortly. ... Continue reading
GE's WattStation* Wall Mount Electric Vehicle Charging Station Electrifies EVs at Home and Business
Aug 3, 2011
Electric vehicle owners, fleet managers, home builders, parking lot owners and municipalities will welcome ordering and purchasing opportunities this August for GE's fast, easy-to-use, compact electric vehicle (EV) charging solution called GE WattStation Wall Mount. Easily installed in a variety of residential settings ... Continue reading
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