Johnson Controls Completes Acquisition of Li-ion Automotive Battery Joint Venture
Sep 30, 2011
Johnson Controls, Inc., and Saft (Euronext: SAFT) have closed on the agreement to end their joint venture, Johnson Controls-Saft, which was formed in 2006 to develop and manufacture Li-ion vehicle batteries. Under the terms of the agreement, Johnson Controls has acquired Saft's share of the company for $145 million in ... Continue reading
Who Are Safer Drivers: Men or Women? Women Believe They Are, and Most Men Don't Necessarily Disagree
Sep 30, 2011
Although men and women may never agree on who tends to be the safer driver, women are perceived as having a slight edge behind the wheel, according to the latest MetLife Auto & Home American Safety Pulse Poll. However, the survey also revealed that each gender has something to learn from the other when it comes to stay ... Continue reading
SunEdison Leads Development of Home Solar Charging Systems for Chevrolet Volt Electric Vehicles
Sep 30, 2011
SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. , today announced that it has joined the Pecan Street Inc. smart grid project. As part of its role, SunEdison will be leading development of the advanced home solar photovoltaic (PV) charging systems for Ch ... Continue reading
PennDOT's Live Free Ride Alive Campaign Goes Mobile
Sep 30, 2011
PennDOT's Live Free Ride Alive (LFRA) campaign recently launched a mobile version of LiveFreeRideAlive.com, making access to important motorcycle safety and training information even easier for motorcycle enthusiasts using a smartphone. "The Live Free Ride Alive motorcycle campaign is a great way to get lots of riders ... Continue reading
SAE International Offers Book on Pregnant Occupant Safety in Vehicles
Sep 30, 2011
Automotive crashes are the single largest cause of death for pregnant women in the United States, as well as the leading cause of traumatic fetal injury mortality. Each year approximately 160,000 pregnant women are involved in motor vehicle accidents, which lead to the death of 160 women and an additional 865 fetal los ... Continue reading
Ford, BASF Green Up with Auto Industry's First Castor Oil-Based Foam in the 2012 Focus
Sep 30, 2011
Ford and BASF have teamed up to develop a sustainable, plant-sourced castor oil-based foam product for the 2012 Ford Focus instrument panel The castor oil blend is more durable, and minimizes component stretch to help optimize airbag deployment The unique foam improves the Focus look and feel with soft-touch texture, a ... Continue reading
Alcoa Employees Prepare to Volunteer During October for Worldwide Month of Service
Sep 30, 2011
In October, Alcoa's global workforce will participate in more than 650 service projects across 24 countries through its sixth annual Worldwide Month of Service initiative that mobilizes employees to make a difference in their local communities. ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2011
The Jeep brand is bringing the 'ESPN Jeep Ultimate Tour Experience,' a college football-themed event that takes the tailgating experience to the extreme at the Notre Dame vs. Purdue game, Sat., Oct. 1, 2011 at the Ross Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. ... Continue reading
October and November Dangerous Months for Deer/Vehicle Crashes
Sep 30, 2011
Two of the most dangerous months in Michigan for deer/vehicle crashes are October and November. Vehicle/deer crashes can cause more than just damage to the vehicle. The 55,867 crashes last year resulted in 1,277 injuries and 11 deaths. According to the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center, there we ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2011
Gilt Groupe Inc., the innovative online shopping destination, will partner with Land Rover North America on October 3, 2011 to be among the first to offer the all-new Range Rover Evoque. Gilt has designed an exclusive package featuring the all-new Range Rover Evoque and special experiences on Jetsetter and Gilt City. T ... Continue reading
Sep 30, 2011
September may mark the first time that new-vehicle retail sales have remained strong throughout the month since the vigorous selling rate at the beginning of 2011, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 retail franchisees throughout the United States. The S ... Continue reading
Custom & Hot Rod Festival 2012
Sep 30, 2011
Beaulieu is pleased to announce that the 2012 dates for its popular Custom event will be 16th & 17th June. One of the newer events on the Beaulieu calendar, it has in four years, rapidly expanded to a colourful gathering of over 600 vehicles on the Sunday Drive-In day. ... Continue reading
Ferrari Announces the Opening of Stratstone Manchester's New Showroom in Wilmslow
Sep 30, 2011
Ferrari is pleased to announce the opening of Stratstone Manchester's new showroom in Wilmslow. Stratstone Manchester is the first dealership in the north west of England to display Ferrari's new Corporate Identity and has a full sales and aftersales facilities. ... Continue reading
Sky's The Limit For Mazda With Green Fleet Revolution
Sep 30, 2011
Mazda's all-new CX-5 is the first new model to feature the manufacturer's breakthrough SKYACTIV Technology that will deliver major fuel savings and emission reductions for fleets. ... Continue reading
Care For Your Coupe With A Complimentary Porsche Health Check
Sep 30, 2011
With over three quarters of all Porsches ever sold still on the road, the intrinsic quality of the sports cars from Stuttgart is clear. Following previous successful open days for Boxster, 911, Cayenne and Cabriolet models, Porsche is inviting owners of its Coupe models to a complimentary Service Clinic1 at their local ... Continue reading
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