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Autoliv Wins Toyota Award of Excellence

Autoliv Wins Toyota Award of Excellence

STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: “We are honored and delighted to have been recognized by Toyota, one of the most quality-minded vehicle manufacturers in the world” At Toyota Motor Corporation’s 2011 Global Supplier Convention in Nagoya, Japan, Autoliv Inc. – the global leader in auto ... Continue reading

Teaching Green: Ford Empowers Eco-Drivers to Maximize Their Own Fuel Efficiency

Teaching Green: Ford Empowers Eco-Drivers to Maximize Their Own Fuel Efficiency

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 11, 2011 -- Ford's eco-friendly driving technologies coach drivers to more fuel-efficient driving habits, using real-time feedback and rewards Since 2008, Ford has pioneered an array of green driving technologies designed to empower consumers to conserv ... Continue reading

O'Reilly Auto Parts Drivers Vote Teamsters

O'Reilly Auto Parts Drivers Vote Teamsters

PR Newswire ATLANTA, March 10, 2011 Gaining Fair, Annual Raises Driving Force in Election ATLANTA, March 10, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A majority of drivers for O'Reilly Auto Parts have voted to be represented by Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta. The Forest Park-based company employs 42 CDL drivers, who voted 27-11 ... Continue reading

Ford SYNC 911 Assist: Non-Subscription Emergency Service Available in 2 Million Vehicles Provides Peace of Mind

Ford SYNC 911 Assist: Non-Subscription Emergency Service Available in 2 Million Vehicles Provides Peace of Mind

PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 10, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 10, 2011 -- SYNC® 911 Assist™ quickly connects accident victims directly with 911 operators and is now equipped on 2 million vehicles With SYNC 911 Assist, there is no need to worry about renewing or paying for any kind of subscripti ... Continue reading

Wright Express Announces New Fuel Site Locator Mobile Application to Save Fleets on Fill Ups

Wright Express Announces New Fuel Site Locator Mobile Application to Save Fleets on Fill Ups

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Wright Express, a global provider of business payment processing and information management solutions, today announced the release of its new Fuel Site Locator mobile application. “Wright Express understands the importance of efficient driving and fueling practices for business owners and th ... Continue reading

Daimler and Rolls-Royce Announce Joint Venture Company and Intent to Launch a Public Tender Offer for Tognum AG

Daimler and Rolls-Royce Announce Joint Venture Company and Intent to Launch a Public Tender Offer for Tognum AG

PR Newswire STUTTGART, Germany and LONDON, March 9, 2011 STUTTGART, Germany and LONDON, March 9, 2011 -- Daimler AG, the global automotive company and Rolls-Royce Group plc, the global power systems company, announced today that they intend to launch a public tender offer for 100 per cent of the share capital of Tognum ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Global Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014

Research and Markets: Global Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/02fbce/global_embedded_sy) has announced the addition of the "Global Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014" report to their offering. “Global Embedded Systems Market in Automobile Industry 2010-2014” Embedded systems f ... Continue reading

Cars.com Releases Free Android Car Shopping App

Cars.com Releases Free Android Car Shopping App

PR Newswire CHICAGO, March 9, 2011 CHICAGO, March 9, 2011 -- Cars.com is further expanding on its mobile products with the launch of a free Android application, available now for download in the Android app store. This app joins Cars.com's iPhone app in exposing dealer inventory and helping consumers find the best car ... Continue reading

Rollx Vans Roll Out at Selected Airport Rental Agencies

Rollx Vans Roll Out at Selected Airport Rental Agencies

PR Newswire SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 8, 2011 SHAKOPEE, Minn., March 8, 2011 -- Rollx Vans, one of the nation's leading manufacturers of wheelchair accessible vans, has announced the availability of its vehicles at rental agencies located at selected airports around the country. A first-of-its kind strategic collaboration ... Continue reading

Global Manufacturing Leader Signs Letter of Understanding to Build Clean, Steam Engines for Cyclone Power Technologies

Global Manufacturing Leader Signs Letter of Understanding to Build Clean, Steam Engines for Cyclone Power Technologies

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) has entered into a Letter of Understanding with TopLine Energy Systems, LLC, a licensee of global manufacturing leader TopLine Automotive Engineering, Inc. to build Cyclone’s award-winning external combustion engines. “This tec ... Continue reading

BAE Systems Launches HybriDrive Green Parallel Propulsion System for Trucks at National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show

BAE Systems Launches HybriDrive Green Parallel Propulsion System for Trucks at National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.--BAE Systems, a leading developer and producer of hybrid electric technologies, today launched its parallel hybrid green propulsion system for heavy-duty truck applications at the National Truck Equipment Association Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The parallel system, designed for Class 6, 7, and 8 ... Continue reading

Right to Repair Act Introduced in Oregon Legislature

Right to Repair Act Introduced in Oregon Legislature

PR Newswire BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2011 HB 3243 Protects Oregon Motorists' Right to Decide Who Repairs Their Vehicles BETHESDA, Md., March 8, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Right to Repair Act (HB 3243) has been introduced into the Oregon legislature to ensure that the state's motorists and their trusted repair f ... Continue reading

Chevrolets Tweet to SXSW Using Futuristic OnStar Technology

Chevrolets Tweet to SXSW Using Futuristic OnStar Technology

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 7, 2011 DETROIT, March 7, 2011 -- Ten teams from across the nation raise funds for a good cause powered by OnStar First public test for OnStar intelligent Twitter technology OnStar to lead panel on "The Connected Car: Driving Technology" at SXSW OnStar-equipped Chevrolet vehicles will come to ... Continue reading

Liberty Tire Recycling to Highlight Benefits of Rubberized Asphalt at 54th Annual New Jersey Asphalt Paving Conference

Liberty Tire Recycling to Highlight Benefits of Rubberized Asphalt at 54th Annual New Jersey Asphalt Paving Conference

PR Newswire PITTSBURGH, March 7, 2011 PITTSBURGH, March 7, 2011 -- Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America, will share the benefits of rubberized asphalt to attendees of the 54th annual New Jersey Asphalt Paving Conference, being held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Br ... Continue reading

Fred Meyer Stores Partners with ECOtality to Install Blink EV Charging Stations

Fred Meyer Stores Partners with ECOtality to Install Blink EV Charging Stations

SEATTLE--ECOtality, Inc. , a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, today announced the company’s partnership with food retail chain Fred Meyer, a division of The Kroger Co. . Fred Meyer will install ECOtality’s Blink Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) Commercial Pede ... Continue reading

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