Honeywell's Small Gasoline Turbochargers to Be Launched on the Chevy Cruze in the US
Jan 22, 2010
New and rapidly growing smaller displacement engine segment to reach 4-6% of North America market by 2014 TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 21 -- Honeywell is taking the lead in turbo technologies designed specifically for small gasoline engines (1.4L) destined for the US, with the breakthrough launch of GM's Chevy Cruze - foresh ... Continue reading
U.S. Drivers Not The Speed Demons You May Think
Jan 22, 2010
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, the worldâs leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today revealed the first fully detailed view of which interstate highways are the fastest and slowest in the United States. Although the average speed on some U.S. roads slightly exceeded the speed limit, data from GPS u ... Continue reading
For Under $30, You Can Drive More Safely This Winter
Jan 21, 2010
MetLife Auto & Home® Provides Seven Low-Cost Tips and a Free Driving-Safety Guide WARWICK, R.I., Jan. 21 -- The simple, everyday act of driving is dangerous any time of year, with more than 5.5 million accidents in the U.S. in 2008 alone, resulting in 34,000 deaths. The winter months can be even more treacherous, pres ... Continue reading
The TECHART GTstreet Broke the Lap Record at the Sachsenring Race Track
Jan 21, 2010
Shift down a gear, come to rest - TECHART has organized the turn of the year very differently. After TECHART's full size SUV speed record in the Italian Nardo, the TECHART GT Street RS based on the 911 GT2 broke the former lap record at the Sachsenring race track. High speed, pace, uniqueness - 100 % TECHART. ... Continue reading
321,2 km/h - Fullsize-SUV High Speed Record for TECHART
Jan 21, 2010
Test driver Sandro Reuter reached a top speed of 321,2 km/h, respectively 200 mph, with the TECHART refined Porsche Cayenne Turbo. TECHART thus secured a new speed record for Fullsize SUVs. The circular 12.4 kilometer track is still considered to be the world´s fastest motor racing circuit, even ahead of the Indianapo ... Continue reading
TACNA International Acquires Upgrade Auto Products
Jan 21, 2010
San Diego based TACNA International Corporation (TACNA), a manufacturer of various products including automotive trim, today announced that it has acquired the assets of Rocklin, California based, UpGrade Auto Products (Upgrade), a manufacturer of molded dash kits. Upgrade will be consolidated into TACNA's B&I divi ... Continue reading
Never Miss a Beat: Pause and Play Radio Will Wait for You
Jan 21, 2010
Detroit MI January 20, 2010; Youâre driving along listening to your favorite radio station and a commercial playing contains a website address you want to check out. But you canât â or shouldnât â be writing while driving. Wouldnât it be great to just hit a pause button on the radio? Now y ... Continue reading
Jan 21, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a letter of intent with Fisker Automotive that outlines the terms of a production and licensing agreement for the Fisker Karma Program. Under the supply arrangement, Quantum will be the exclusive suppli ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2010
PENDLETON, Ind., Jan. 20 -- Remy International, Inc. today announced it is supplying Daimler with the Remy HVH(TM) electric motor used in the 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid recently released to the United States market. Remy CEO John Weber said, "Daimler has proven to be a strong partner and we are proud to have our H ... Continue reading
The Lorinser Refining Program for the Mercedes E-Coupé
Jan 20, 2010
Sportservice Lorinser is one of the top addresses for the exclusive refinement of Mercedes automobiles. The company located in Waiblingen in Southern Germany once again confirms this with the new Mercedes E-Coupé (Model C207). An entire tuning program is available and renders the two-door car an even more dynamic and ... Continue reading
The New Audi ABT Q7 3.0 TDI Clean Diesel - Efficient, Effective and Extremely Economical
Jan 20, 2010
The Q7 is not just any SUV, but self-confidently stands for comfort, diversity and the latest engines. This is particularly the case with the Clean Diesel technology, which makes the already efficient 3.0 TDI even more economical and therefore more environmentally-friendly. In the ABT Sportsline version the engine beco ... Continue reading
Jan 20, 2010
New US$21 million investment will further Dorel's global car seat leadership position MONTREAL and COLUMBUS, Ind., Jan. 19 -- Dorel Industries (TSX: DII.B, DII.A) today announced plans to build a Design and Development Competency Center at its Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) USA car seat manufacturing facility in Columbus, ... Continue reading
CarMax Expert Advice on Maintaining Your Car Battery
Jan 20, 2010
RICHMOND, Va.--Replacing a car battery can be a hassle. Thatâs why CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, wants you to know how to keep your car battery in top-notch condition. âCar batteries supply electrical energy to retain the memory in the onboard computers as well as the energy ... Continue reading
Nutek Introduces Latest Innovation - Flat Tire Survival Kit
Jan 20, 2010
CLEVELAND, Jan. 19 -- Launched in 2007, Nutek brings high-performance products to the market with a Smart Green(TM) and Pure Green(TM) focus. With 100% biodegradable formulations, superior performance and recyclable packaging, Nutek's products continue to provide safe alternatives to petroleum-based and environmentally ... Continue reading
Inventor of Seat Video System Opens North American Distribution Center
Jan 19, 2010
Greensboro Location is in Heart of Auto Racing and Truck Industry BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Jan. 19 -- The inventor of the world's first video and imaging system for seats, CruiseCam International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCMC), today opened a new distribution center in the heart of the North American auto racing and trucking indu ... Continue reading
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