Now TomTom Has The Latest Traffic News on its App for the iPhone
Jun 27, 2011
TomTom today announces that its newest update to the TomTom App for iPhone, version 1.8, now includes TomTom HD Traffic compatibility. TomTom HD Traffic enables drivers to get to their destination faster and is the most accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date traffic solution available. ... Continue reading
New European Regulation that Requires Daytime Running Lights Could Be Expensive for Drivers
Jun 27, 2011
According to an exclusive interview with just-auto.com, UK aftermarket lighting specialist Astra Automotive suggests that as the European Commission has recently mandated the use of daytime running lights for newly-registered vehicles, European motorists could get stung if their LED (light emitting diode) lights fail, ... Continue reading
Jun 27, 2011
Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed an electrical brushless diesel fuel pump for on- and off-highway engines with significantly improved durability to help keep heavy-duty vehicles working longer. The technology suits 12V and 24V applications and is available for diesel engines typically used in the medium- and hea ... Continue reading
Progressive Lets Better Drivers Pay Less
Jun 27, 2011
Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They're all less likely to be in an accident and can save money on their car insurance with Snapshot, Progressive's optional Pay As You Drive insu ... Continue reading
Ford eNews - Week Ending June 24, 2011
Jun 26, 2011
Fantasy baseball fans can now catch the latest stats, courtesy of their car Ford SYNC®, the company's award-winning, hands-free in-vehicle connectivity system, offers access to on-demand weekly fantasy baseball updates through available Traffic, Directions and Information. ... Continue reading
Get Off The Phone: The National Safety Council Calls On Drivers to Hang Up
Jun 26, 2011
The National Safety Council will launch On the Road, Off the Phone week, June 26-30, for National Safety Month an annual observance to educate and influence behaviors around the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. ... Continue reading
Navistar Awarded Diesel Re-Power Development Contract for U.S. Postal Service Delivery Vehicle Fleet
Jun 26, 2011
Navistar, Inc. has been awarded a development contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) under which Navistar will engineer a diesel powertrain replacement for USPS delivery vehicles. Navistar's re-powered diesel vehicle effort is designed to significantly reduce the escalating service and fuel costs associate ... Continue reading
Honda Achieves Its Best-Ever Result in 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
Jun 25, 2011
The Honda brand earned its best-ever ranking in J.D. Power and Associates' Initial Quality Study(SM) (IQS) for 2011, finishing second among all surveyed brands, including premium makes, the company announced today. Honda also led the industry with seven models earning the highest initial quality ranking in their respec ... Continue reading
B20 Biodiesel Blends Fuels Isuzu Trucks
Jun 25, 2011
At its semi-annual board meeting in Washington D.C. last week, members of the National Biodiesel Board applauded the latest Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to announce its support for use of B20 biodiesel blends. Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has confirmed that all of its new 2011 and forward model year ... Continue reading
2011 Vehicle Battery Summit - 14-15 November, in Shanghai
Jun 25, 2011
An explosion of recent research on Li-ion battery development, along with the growing international commitment to the market penetration of battery powered vehicles, has prompted development of the SAE International 2011 Vehicle Battery Summit, November 14-15, 2011 in Shanghai . Designed to integrate the most recent ba ... Continue reading
Federal Agencies to Improve Coordination to Support Energy Development and Safeguard Air Quality
Jun 24, 2011
In keeping with President Obama's strategy to expand domestic oil and gas production safely and responsibly, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released an interagency approach to address air quality issues assoc ... Continue reading
Visteon Set to Join Russell Indexes
Jun 24, 2011
PR Newswire VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 24, 2011 VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., June 24, 2011 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading global automotive supplier, is set to join the broad-market Russell 3000® Index when Russell Investments reconstitutes its U.S. and global equity indexes after the close of the U.S. markets ... Continue reading
"Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000" Includes Kia Forte Koup by Kelly Blue Book
Jun 24, 2011
The 2011 Kia Forte Koup has been named to the "Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000" list by Kelley Blue Book. ... Continue reading
American Metal Market's 2011 Award for Steel Excellence Goes to Severstall
Jun 24, 2011
Severstal North America named the winner for Best Brownfield Technology in American Metal Market's 2011 Awards for Steel Excellence. Severstal's efforts to remediate a steelworks site in Dearborn, originally built by Henry Ford in 1918, include a $740 million modernization program that consists of a new cold rolling co ... Continue reading
Dave Matthews Band Caravan is Powered By Jeep
Jun 24, 2011
'Jeep Journey to Stardom' road tour experience set up for festival attendees Follow the brand's participation via Facebook, Twitter and the Jeep brand blog‚ The Jeep brand announced today that the 2011 Jeep Compass will be the exclusive automotive sponsor for the Dave Matthews Band Caravan, which begins its four-city ... Continue reading
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