Citroën Rolls Out Newest DS4 Model
Jul 28, 2011
With Photo French car manufacturer, PSA Peugeot-Citroën, is using Vibrant's new Aura contextual advertising unit to raise awareness of the newly launched Citroën DS4 hatchback. The campaign will run until the end of September 2011, across Auto and Lifestyle sites within Vibrant's network of 6,000 premium publishers. ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2011
TechShop Detroit, a joint project between Ford and do-it-yourself (DIY) enterprise TechShop, is scheduled to open in November in Allen Park, Mich. Ford and TechShop will preview the facility this week during Maker Faire Detroit, held July 30-31 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn Ford reveals plan to incorporate a first-of-i ... Continue reading
IR Creates Intelligent Power Switch Family Featuring Current Sensing for Automotive Applications
Jul 28, 2011
International Rectifier, IR , a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIR331x family of high-side intelligent power switch (IPS) devices with accurate current-sensing and built-in protection circuits for automotive applications. The new IPS devices enhance reliability in intelligent glow-pl ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2011
A Florida public school district is switching its school bus fleet to natural gas, cutting fuel costs by up to 40 percent and reaping the benefit of private sales, thanks to a landmark partnership with a company that is building a network of CNG and LNG fueling stations around the state. ... Continue reading
OnStar Educates Its Salespeople with Creative Channel Services
Jul 28, 2011
Creative Channel Services (CCS), a leading retail marketing agency, today announced that OnStar has chosen CCS as its online learning partner to support OnStar's recently released For My Vehicle (FMV) product. Information on OnStar FMV is being distributed over CCS' CyberScholar Retail Network, the free online training ... Continue reading
GM Foundation, Chevrolet Donate $250,000 to the Travis Manion Foundation
Jul 28, 2011
As the nation nears the 10th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, the General Motors Foundation and Chevrolet today donated $250,000 to the Travis Manion Foundation to help grow participation around the country in the 9/11 Heroes Run. The 9/11 Heroes Run will bring communities together in more than 25 U.S ... Continue reading
Chrysler Announces Top 15 Mopar Accessories for FIAT 500
Jul 28, 2011
More than 150 quality-tested Mopar accessories including key covers, graphics, bike carriers, roof racks, and seat covers Industry-first Wi-Fi allows owners to utilize electronic devices as far as 150 feet from vehicle Complete list of accessories at www.Mopar.com From a $21 locking gas cap to a $1400 body kit, FIAT® ... Continue reading
Get Recharged on September 27th at the Annual eMobility Forum
Jul 28, 2011
The following is being issued by the German American Chambers of Commerce: WHO: German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest and Germany Trade & Invest bring together US and German OEM industry experts from international electric vehicle companies and suppliers, government entities, academic institutions, and inf ... Continue reading
GKN to Acquire Getrag's Driveline Products Business
Jul 28, 2011
GKN plc today announces its agreement to acquire the all-wheel-drive (AWD) components businesses of Getrag KG, the privately held German company controlled by the Hagenmeyer family. The businesses being acquired, together referred to as "Getrag Driveline Products", are Getrag Corporation, a joint venture with Dana Corp ... Continue reading
GM Ventures Invests in Solar Power Developer Sunlogics
Jul 28, 2011
Investment strengthens GM's Clean Energy Commitment Global solar electric output equivalent to powering 10,000 homes annually General Motors Ventures LLC announced today an equity investment of $7.5 million in Sunlogics PLC, a vertically integrated global solar energy systems provider specializing in solar project deve ... Continue reading
Carjacker Nabbed in 20 Minutes Thanks to Ituran's Driveit Vehicle Tracking and Recovery Device
Jul 28, 2011
At exactly 10:35 p.m. Miami Gardens Police Officer, Officer Ruiz, was flagged down by a victim of an armed carjacking. The victim said she was pulled out of her 2010 Toyota Sequoia at gunpoint. With an Ituran Driveit GPS Tracking device in the vehicle she first called Ituran's 24/7 customer service center. During her c ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics To Begin Integrating Plug-In Hybrid Technology in Ford F-Series Super-Duty Trucks
Jul 27, 2011
Azure's plug-in hybrid technology to be initially integrated on Ford's market leading F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, the F-550, expected in early 2013 Agreement provides for Azure to integrate its plug-in-hybrid technology on other Ford F-Series Super Duty cab and chassis, including the F-350 and F-450 The commer ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Offering Consumers Up to $50 Back on Brake Jobs
Jul 27, 2011
Consumers can receive rebates of up to $50 on brake repairs completed today through September 30, 2011, through Federal-Mogul's innovative Wagner ThermoQuiet "TQ Fall Blitz" promotion. The TQ Fall Blitz Rebate promotion offers mail-in rebates of up to $50 per brake job ($15 per front and/or rear set plus $10 per axle f ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's July 2011 U.S. Sales Conference Call
Jul 27, 2011
Ford Motor Company will release its July 2011 U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Tuesday, August 2, 2011. At 1 p.m. ET, George Pipas, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He will be joined by Ken Czuba ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
Ford cars and trucks earn high APEAL from J.D. Power All of Ford's newer retail vehicles earned fuel efficiency ratings above their segment average, according to the J.D. Power 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) study. APEAL measures customer satisfaction in design, content and vehicle performanc ... Continue reading
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