American Honda Celebrates Its Heritage with the Launch of the Honda Heritage Clothing Collection
Feb 4, 2011
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., launched the Honda Heritage Clothing Collection at an exclusive event in downtown Los Angeles. The collection consists of iconic Honda apparel designs from the early 1970s and action sportswear of the 1980s. Re-imagined, designed and produced in Southern California, select items from the ... Continue reading
USCAR's USABC Awards $5.43 Million in Advanced Battery Technology Contracts
Feb 2, 2011
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles - Solution or Diversion? The United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC (USABC), a division of USCAR, recently announced approximately $5.43 million in advanced battery development and technology assessment contracts to five firms. The competitively bid contract awards are funded by the U ... Continue reading
Pro Athlete Shaun White Takes The Wheel With New Partner BFGoodrich Tires
Jan 27, 2011
Professional Athlete Shaun White has accomplished much in his storied career in action sports ââ¬â heââ¬â¢s a two-time Olympic Gold medal winner, the most decorated athlete in Winter X Games history with 15 medals, a four-time medal winner at Summer X Games and a nine-time ESPY award winner. Now ... Continue reading
125 Years of German Automotive Tradition Shifts to Batteries
Jan 23, 2011
11th International Advanced Automotive Battery Conference BERLIN and PASADENA, California, January 21, 2011 -- January 29th marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of the automobile by Karl Benz. On that date in 1886, the Mercedes-Benz namesake registered his "vehicle powered by a gas engine" in Germany. Today Germany ... Continue reading
SaviCorp's DynoValve Attends the 30th Anniversary of the Asian American Expo
Jan 20, 2011
SaviCorp was offered an excellent opportunity at The Asian American Expo to meet more than 100,000 consumers face-to-face to present the SaviCorp products and services via live demonstrations for the consumers and fleet owners. Many individual consumers and fleet/limousine owners were very excited about the DynoValve a ... Continue reading
Gates Corporation Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Jan 19, 2011
DENVER--When Charles Gates, Sr. bought The Colorado Tire and Leather Company in 1911, little did he know his small shop in Denver, Colorado would evolve into one of the worldââ¬â¢s largest manufacturing enterprises. In 2011, Gates marks 100 years of innovation and service, and celebrates our position as a wo ... Continue reading
It's Easy Being Green: Ford Focus Electric Offers Eco-Friendly Features Throughout Vehicle
Jan 19, 2011
Ford Focus Electric offers customers environmentally friendly options throughout, which, coupled with advanced engine technology, deliver zero-emissions driving in an all-around green vehicle A material called Lignotock is used behind the cloth on the door. Derived from 85 percent wood fibers, this lighter application ... Continue reading
Is Using the Dealer for Vehicle Warranty Work a Must? The Answer is No
Jan 18, 2011
Many motorists believe that a car dealer can refuse to honor the factory warranty if someone other than the dealer services or repairs the vehicle. That is not so, according to the recent consumer alert issued by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alert states that "It's illegal for a dealer to deny your warra ... Continue reading
Aftermarket (Non-Factory) Installed Sunroof Safety Recall
Jan 14, 2011
Webasto Product North America, Inc. (WPNA) is conducting a voluntary safety recall on two of its non-factory (aftermarket) installed sunroof product lines. Because car dealers can retrofit a sunroof on a new or used vehicle prior to sale, vehicle owners may not know whether their sunroof was installed at the factory or ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Technologies Featured on 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year
Jan 13, 2011
Federal-Mogul Corporation , a global leading supplier of automotive technologies, today announced that it is supplying various components for the 2011 North American Car and Truck of the Year, revealed at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Federal-Mogul innovations on the 2011 Chevrolet Volt electri ... Continue reading
ZF Technology Develops 9-Speed Automatic Transmission for Passenger Cars - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 11, 2011
ZF has developed the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission for vehicles equipped with a transversely mounted engine. It will be built in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Greenville, South Carolina. "Already a leader in technically advanced, fuel-saving multi-speed transmissions for rear-drive ... Continue reading
Jan 11, 2011
Hyundai Motor America yesterday announced that its new, cutting-edge Veloster three-door coupe would join its popular Sonata sedan as the first vehicles in its lineup to come standard-equipped later this year with a broad package of telematics services provided by ATX Group (ATX). (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/pr ... Continue reading
Michelin Offers First-Ever Winter Tire Mileage Warranty
Jan 10, 2011
Detroit is one of the largest markets for winter tire sales; and as automakers, enthusiasts, distinguished guests and media from around the world congregate in Detroit for the North American International Auto Show this week, having the right winter tire can change everything. During the cold winter months, it is imper ... Continue reading
LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS: Audi keynote at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jan 8, 2011
Watch the presentation LIVE today at 2PM New York Time - 11AM Los Angeles LAS VEGAS - January 6, 2011: At the invitation of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, will give a keynote speech at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), th ... Continue reading
Livio Radio Unveils Two New In-Vehicle Internet Radio Devices
Jan 7, 2011
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2011 -- Livio Radio, developers of innovative audio products for use in the home and on the go, showcased two new in-vehicle Internet radio devices at Pepcom's Digital Experience today. The New Carmen, Livio's new ultimate FM transmitter, offers auxiliary output capabilities f ... Continue reading
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