Garmin® Launches BirdsEye; Satellite and Aerial Imagery
Jan 19, 2010
OLATHE, Kan.--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it will begin offering BirdsEye Satellite and Aerial Imagery, an annual subscription service that gives users the option of loading highly-detailed photo-based maps to select Garmin handheld ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2010
DETROIT & PLANO, Texas--Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that its technology enabled the development of more than 90 percent of the vehicles that top selling automa ... Continue reading
Child Booster Seat Ratings From IIHS
Jan 18, 2010
BEST BETS | GOOD BETS | Not recommended New ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety take the guesswork out of selecting boosters most likely to provide good lap and shoulder belt fit in a range of vehicles. The Institute rates 9 belt-positioning boosters as BEST BETS and 6 as GOOD BETS out of 60 models ... Continue reading
Gemballa MIG-U1 - The super sports car in a unique overall concept
Jan 18, 2010
In the last 27 years, Uwe Gemballa has achieved the best world-wide reputation for refining Porsche cars. Now, the company manager from Leonberg near Stuttgart takes on a new challenge. The automobile manufacturer turns the most potent super sports car from Maranello, the Ferrari Enzo, into the GEMBALLA MIG-U1 - an ind ... Continue reading
Jan 18, 2010
The tuning firm RDX Racedesign have released a new styling kit for the Peugeot 207 and Peugeot 207 CC models to give it a more aggressive look. ... Continue reading
MyFord, MyLincoln - Voice Is So Passe' - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jan 17, 2010
MyFord, MyLincoln - Voice alone is so passe´, color every other car maker green with envy. SYNC, Ford Motorâs brand of in-car media interface is a total hit and seems unmatched by any competitor in the US. As their exclusive license for this technology based on Microsoft Corporationâs MS Auto platform expi ... Continue reading
Dorel Juvenile Group Child Seat Recalled
Jan 17, 2010
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02C053 Synopsis: These Dorel Juvenile Group (DJG) child restraint systems, manufactured from March 15 to August 1, 2002 with 6 panel Wellington webbing harnesses, fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child Restraint Systems." The UV stabilizer ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies' G-OIL Rolls Out At Honest-1 Auto Care
Jan 14, 2010
G-OIL® SAE 5W-30 is the World's First Bio-Based Motor Oil to Achieve American Petroleum Institute's Highly Coveted "SM" Certification STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 13 -- Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets: GETG) announced today that their G-OIL Ultimate Biodegradable green motor oils will now be sold at Honest-1 Auto Care( ... Continue reading
Continental Powertrain Technology Integral to Seven of Ward's 10 Best Engines
Jan 14, 2010
Fuel economy and emissions improvements are key applications. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 13 -- Continental products have been a part of the Ward's 10 Best Engines list every year since its inception 16 years ago. This year, seven of the 10 winning engines feature powertrain technology from Continental, with each showcas ... Continue reading
First Auto Show iPhone App to Be Unveiled in New York
Jan 13, 2010
NEW YORK, Jan. 13 -- Marking the first-ever smartphone application for an auto show, the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) will launch its new app prior to the Show in April. The interactive, informational, easy to use and free application will include a wide range of functions to enhance the auto show experienc ... Continue reading
Increase in Connected Vehicles Services Allows Automakers to Meet Changing Consumer Demands
Jan 13, 2010
Consumers look to integrate Smartphones, get emergency help with in-vehicle technology DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Improved safety, Smartphone and electronics integration are the drivers in consumer behavior that automakers need to address to keep in step with consumer expectations, automotive leaders shared this morning at th ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2010
Acquisition Brings Together Dow Kokam Cells and Pack-Ready Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Today, at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Dow Kokam announced it has acquired Societe de Vehicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the France-based Groupe Ind ... Continue reading
Michelin Details Future of Tire Innovation at North American International Auto Show
Jan 12, 2010
Michelin EV Concept Tire, Michelin Active Wheel paving way for Electric Vehicles Tire Performance Directly Responsible for 9 percent of Global Oil Consumption DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- At a press conference during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today, Michelin detailed its view of the future of automotive ... Continue reading
Jan 12, 2010
Acquisition Brings Together Dow Kokam Cells and Pack-Ready Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles DETROIT â January 12, 2010: Today, at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Dow Kokam announced it has acquired Société de Véhicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the F ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Selects AeroVironment To Install Home-Charging Stations for Nissan LEAF
Jan 11, 2010
Agreement part of one-stop shop experience for EV purchase process DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Nissan North America (NNA) today announced its selection of AeroVironment (AV) to supply electric vehicle home-charging stations and installation services supporting the introduction of the zero-emission, all-electric Nissan LEAF lat ... Continue reading
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