Wrightspeed to Launch "GTD" - A Breakthrough in Electric Drive Technology
Sep 14, 2011
Today Wrightspeed announced its Geared Traction Drive (GTD), an integrated inverter, electric motor, and two-speed transmission. Just 12 months after A round funding, Wrightspeed has produced what established leaders in the automotive industry have not. The two-speed Wrightspeed GTD shifts electronically, using softwar ... Continue reading
Lexus' Mark Templin to Serve as Keynote Speaker at AIADA's 42nd Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Sep 14, 2011
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) announced today that Mark Templin, Group Vice President and General Manager at Lexus, will provide keynote remarks at AIADA's 42nd Annual Meeting and Luncheon on February 6, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The meeting's theme-- A Legacy of Leadership -- will ... Continue reading
2012 Chevy Sonic Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick
Sep 14, 2011
The all-new 2012 Chevy Sonic, which has two more air bags than its subcompact competitors, is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick. The Sonic achieved "good" scores in all four types of tests performed, including frontal offset and side impact. It also has standard StabiliTrak electronic stability ... Continue reading
Sep 14, 2011
Committed to road safety in hopes of reducing the rate of teen driving fatalities, Toyota is continuing its national FREE advanced teen driving skills program, Toyota Driving Expectations,andexpandingto new locations for the fall tour. Toyota established the program in 2004 to provide teens and their families with crit ... Continue reading
Autoliv Enhances Active Safety
Sep 14, 2011
We are very pleased to be a system integration partner with BMW once again In response to the market trend towards Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Autoliv Inc. --the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- has developed a forward-looking Mono Vision Sensing System (MVSS) for BMW which improves drive ... Continue reading
ABB Receives CE Marking for EV Fast-Charging Solutions
Sep 14, 2011
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, today announced that it has received CE marking approval for its direct current (DC) fast-charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). The certification demonstrates compliance with the relevant European Union safety directives. ABB is the first supplier of DC ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Build $100 Million Start-Stop Battery Plant in China
Sep 14, 2011
Due to increasing global demand for high-quality automotive batteries for environmentally friendly Start-Stop technology, Johnson Controls is investing $100 million to build a Start-Stop vehicle battery plant in China. The plant will supply global and local automakers in Asia and is expected to start production in earl ... Continue reading
Volvo IT Launch Redefines Car-Pooling
Sep 14, 2011
Volvo Information Technology AB Have you ever been in a rush to get to work and your car won't start? No problem. new web and mobile service function, Commute Greener, now provides information on others in your area who travel the same route. In addition, the application can also send a ride share request to allow ... Continue reading
1969 Camaro Named Best Chevy of All Time
Sep 14, 2011
Nearly 125,000 Chevrolet fans have spoken, naming the 1969 Camaro the "Best Chevy of All Time." As part of Chevrolet's Centennial celebration, fans were asked to vote for their favorite vehicle from Chevrolet's 100-year history. During the four-round, elimination bracket, the 1969 Camaro garnered 25,058 of the 124,368 ... Continue reading
Toyota Unites Owners of America's Best-Selling Car With the "Camry Effect"
Sep 14, 2011
Toyota recently launched the "Camry Effect," an initiative to connect the nearly seven million Camry drivers in the United States through an interactive, online experience. For 30 years, Camry has been a part of many American's best memories--first dates, road trips, soccer games, job interviews and college days. The C ... Continue reading
Two World Premieres for Kia at Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 14, 2011
World premiere of all-new Kia GT concept car - World premiere of three-door hatchback Kia Rio (SEOUL) September 13, 2011 - Kia Motors celebrated two world premieres at the 64th Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) today (Tuesday) in Frankfurt, Germany. The powerful, dynamic and forward-looking Kia GT concept car, ... Continue reading
The Audi A2 Concept - Premium-Class Space Concept With By-wire Technology
Sep 14, 2011
Plenty of room for four people within a length of just 3.80 meters - Matrix beam, dynamic light and an innovative, bright interior design - Powerful electric drive system and by-wire technology for agile performance and long range With the electric-only powertrain of the A2 concept, Audi is offering another peek into t ... Continue reading
Daimler AG Selects SPX As Provider of Electric Vehicle Charging Services
Sep 14, 2011
SPX Corporation's Service Solutions business unit has been selected by Daimler AG as the preferred provider of turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging installation services for its smart and Mercedes-Benz electric vehicles. The announcement was made at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show by Daimler AG. The agreement calls for ... Continue reading
Ford Of Britain 100: Image Of The Week - 37/52
Sep 14, 2011
To celebrate the centenary of Ford of Britain in 2011 the company is exploring its photo archive to reveal rarely seen images. ... Continue reading
Maserati Debuts the Exclusive GanCabrio Fendi at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 14, 2011
FRANKFURT - September 14, 2011: The Maserati GranCabrio Fendi is the first major fruit of Maseratiâs partnership with the Italian maison, Fendi. This union of two iconic Made in Italy brands is rooted in their shared values, such as craftsmanship, technology, excellence and tradition. The GranCabrio Fendi represen ... Continue reading
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