Purolator Goes Pure Edgy in New Video Campaign - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 19, 2009
Purolator Auto Filters has gone off in a hilarious new marketing direction with a series of short video commercials. The spots, which are slightly reminiscent of the Denis Leary MTV promos from nearly two decades ago, featured an unnamed actor gripping about life's little everyday rants, like "What the F-ck is a Labrad ... Continue reading
Reinvented SAE 2010 World Congress Offers More Focused Technology and Cost Saving Solutions
Aug 18, 2009
DETROIT, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Responding to the changing needs of today's automotive technical professionals, the SAE World Congress reinvents itself for 2010. The event, themed "Ecollaboration - Engage. Exchange. Excel," will be hosted by Ford Motor Company with Tier One Strategic Partner, Magna Internat ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2009
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced that the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has signed a contract with Iteris for the second phase of the El Segundo Advanced T ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. Announces Cooperation with EIG on Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Development
Aug 18, 2009
Cooperation with EIG, Ltd, Will Utilize Capabilities of FEV's Auburn Hills, Michigan Hybrid Electric Vehicle Development Center AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 17 -- FEV, Inc., (FEV) a leading, global developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that it will harness the advanced capabilities of ... Continue reading
BYD to supply lithium batteries to a major Chinese automaker
Aug 18, 2009
BYD to supply lithium batteries to a major Chinese automaker http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011787/BYD-to-supply-lithium-batt eries -to-a-major-Chinese-automaker.html Shanghai, August 17 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese battery and electric car maker BYD Co has reached an agreement with one of China's top three auto groups ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2009
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--U.S. Representative Sander Levin today previewed innovative commercial vehicle hybrid power systems developed by diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation at the companyâs Michigan Innovation Center in Southfield. In addition, Rep. Levin highlighted the importance of legislation to e ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2009
CHICAGO & NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Wynnchurch Capital announced today that its newly formed portfolio company Vista Automotive LLC (âVista-Proâ) has completed the acquisitions of Centrum Equities, XV (âCentrumâ), a holding company that had previously acquired select aftermarket assets of Visteon Corporatio ... Continue reading
Aug 17, 2009
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Many Americans are finding that the "Cash for Clunkers" program is not an option for them. Whether their vehicle does not qualify for the program or they are hesitant or unable to take on the expense of a new car, repowering the engine of their "clunker" may be a wise a ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Provides Free Update for its iPhone Navigation App
Aug 14, 2009
HAMBURG, Germany--NAVIGON AG, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced the availability of a free update for its North American version of the MobileNavigator for the iPhone. The free update adds a couple of new features and enhancements to the MobileNavigator. NAVIGONâs route planning funct ... Continue reading
"CoPilot Live" GPS Navigation available for iPhone in North America
Aug 14, 2009
PRINCETON, NJ--ALK Technologies today announced that the North American version of its CoPilot Live GPS navigation system has been approved for sale on the iPhone App Store and is available immediately for iPhone 3G and 3Gs for a one-time fee of just $34.99. Detailed street maps of USA and Canada are stored on the phon ... Continue reading
Car of the Decades Celebrates Texaco's Rich Heritage, Rewards Car Enthusiasts With Virtual Auto Show
Aug 14, 2009
SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Chevron Products Company today announced the launch of Texaco's Car of the Decades virtual auto show contest that celebrates car enthusiasts and owners of classic cars across the country. Now in its third year, the contest allows participants to vote for their favorite cars from every deca ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Introduces New Tire Pressure Monitoring System at the IAA
Aug 13, 2009
BURSCHEID, Germany, August 13 -- - Greater Safety, Less Fuel Consumption With Auto-Train/Auto-Learn TPMS Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/19526/johnson_controls_gmbh/?keygroup=bil d "Greater safety, less fuel consumption" wi ... Continue reading
Shell Lubricants Maintains Leadership Position as Number One Lubricants Supplier in Turbulent Year
Aug 13, 2009
HOUSTON, Aug. 13 -- For the third consecutive year, Shell Lubricants has been named the number one global lubricants supplier selling more lubricants in 2008 than any other supplier in the world. The research, conducted by Kline & Company(1), gives Shell Lubricants 13% of the market by volume, and a two per cent lead o ... Continue reading
Lux Innovation Grid Ranks Advanced Battery Companies
Aug 13, 2009
New analytic tool from Lux Research provides guide to increasingly complex battery space Advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles, the power grid, and other applications provide a breakthrough opportunity, addressing an energy storage market that will grow to $60 billion in 2013. However, they also present a ... Continue reading
Aug 13, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in charging station infrastructure, today announced that the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is the first municipality in the State of Tennessee to install and deploy ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations for plug-in electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
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