Jul 27, 2011
Now more Americans than ever will be able to “drive on sunshine," by charging their electric cars with solar power, and save up to 77 percent on fuel costs. SolarCity has partnered with industry pioneer ClipperCreek to provide electric vehicle (EV) chargers compatible with all new EVs. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend; Elects Bill Jackson as Corporate Officer
Jul 27, 2011
The Board of Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. has authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable October 4, 2011 to shareholders of record September 9, 2011. Johnson Controls has paid consecutive dividends since 1887. The company also announced the election of Bill Ja ... Continue reading
Petersen Automotive Museum's Exclusive "Vault" Has Craftsman Paradise
Jul 27, 2011
The Craftsman Experience, the ultimate DIY-playground and production studio that brings visitors and viewers face-to-face with the newest Craftsman tools is launching a second venue today with a grand opening reception hosted by Motor Trend Radio's Alan Taylor at the historic Petersen Automotive Museum. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Equus Receives J.D. Power and Associates 2011 APEAL Award
Jul 27, 2011
J.D. Power and Associates designated the 2011 Hyundai Equus as its most appealing large premium car in the 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) as Hyundai soared in the annual owner survey. In its 16th year, the APEAL study examines owners' assessments of the design, content, layout, and ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
According to J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) released today, Jaguar and Land Rover brands rank among the top five nameplates, both with improved scores for 2011. Jaguar ranks 2nd among nameplates for the fourth year in a row with a score of 857; while Land R ... Continue reading
Zipcar's "Low-Car Diet" Challenge
Jul 27, 2011
For the fourth year in a row, the challenge is on. Starting this week, 36 selected participants across the U.S. and Canada have pledged to give up their personally-owned vehicles for 30 days and seek alternative methods of transportation as part of Zipcar's Low-Car Diet challenge. ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
In celebration of the one-year countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games, BMW, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), today announced the BMW Performance Team, an elite team of Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls. In the lead up to the London 2012 Games, members of the BM ... Continue reading
Infiniti Morphs from Car to Boat
Jul 27, 2011
The Infiniti QX56 full-size luxury SUV might be best known for its leather-trimmed, 7-passenger interior and technological advances like the world's first Around View Monitor, but its real claim to fame could be its powerful, 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine and 8,500-pound towing capacity. ... Continue reading
Summer Heat Can Be Tough on Cars
Jul 27, 2011
The dog days of summer can be tough on vehicles as high temperatures can destroy batteries and stress the cooling system and tires. As a precaution, these vehicle components should be checked periodically during summer to help avoid breakdowns and car problems, according to the Car Care Council. Excessive heat and over ... Continue reading
Skills and Drills: Simple Car Projects You Can Do with Basic Home Improvement Skills--A New TV Show
Jul 27, 2011
You can tackle just about any small repair project around the house. Yet you're intimidated when it comes to doing minor repairs on your vehicle. There's no need for a skills disconnect between your front door and your driveway, according to Karl Champley of the DIY Network and HGTV. ... Continue reading
UAW, GM Open 2011 Contract Talks with Nod to Veterans
Jul 27, 2011
Both sides commit to an agreement that supports employees and business success Union and company honor military service through charitable giving, hiring process The United Auto Workers and General Motors opened 2011 contract talks Wednesday together on the factory floor at the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, replaci ... Continue reading
Jul 27, 2011
The Nashville Airport Marriott has gone green by installing two electric vehicle charging stations in the property's parking lot. The Nashville hotel began installation the week of June 27, 2011 and the charging stations are now ready for use by its guests. The installation is part of a partnership with The EV Project ... Continue reading
DTE Energy Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Metro Airport
Jul 27, 2011
DTE Energy announced today that it will install four Plug-in Electric Vehicle charging stations at Detroit Metro Airport -- part of a program to deploy 16 such public charging stations throughout Southeastern Michigan. The airport charging stations will be in the two main parking decks at the airport -- two on the eigh ... Continue reading
Ford's Quality Vehicles Earn High APEAL Rankings from Customers for Fuel Efficiency
Jul 27, 2011
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 Eight Ford vehicles, including Fiesta, Explorer and F-150, ranked in the top three in their respective segments Ford F-150 is the on ... Continue reading
Daimler's Earnings at a Record Level
Jul 27, 2011
Daimler AG (stock-exchange symbol DAI) achieved earnings in the second quarter of 2011 that were among the best in a quarter in the Group's entire history: Group EBIT amounted to EUR 2,581 million (Q2 2010: EUR 2,104 million). Net profit increased to EUR 1,704 million, which was also a record level (Q2 2010: EUR 1,312 ... Continue reading
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