The New Bentley Continental GTC +VIDEO
Sep 13, 2011
Taking cues from its GT coupe sibling launched last year, the new Continental GTC builds on the highly successful foundation of the previous cabriolet, which premiered in 2006. Bentley's design and engineering teams have improved virtually every aspect of the iconic convertible with an uncompromising focus on quality. ... Continue reading
Toyota North American Production Back to 100 Percent
Sep 13, 2011
Recovery from March Earthquake and Tsunami beats initial expectations TORRANCE, CA - September 13, 2011: Addressing the Los Angeles Motor Press Guild at the Toyota U.S.A. Automobile Museum, Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Executive Vice President Steve St. Angelo today confirmed that Toyotaâs North Americ ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Model Range at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show +VIDEO
Sep 13, 2011
The Audi R8, Audi R8 Spyder, Audi R8 GT and Audi R8 GT Spyder FRANKFURT - September 13, 2011: The R8, the high-performance sports car from Audi, is a high-tech work of art with the formidable power of its engines, the quattro permanent all-wheel drive and its lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) body made of aluminum. Th ... Continue reading
TE Connectivity Joins Avnet Express' Drive for Innovation Program
Sep 13, 2011
Avnet Express and UBM Electronics, a UBM company and the daily source of essential business and technical information for the electronics industry's decision makers, today announced that TE Connectivity , formerly Tyco Electronics, has joined the Drive for Innovation, a multi-faceted campaign celebrating innovation in ... Continue reading
TRW Highlights 'Safety For Everyone'
Sep 13, 2011
Hall 8, Stand F20 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is demonstrating its commitment to 'the safety everyone deserves' at this year's Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA), International Motorshow, in Frankfurt, Germany, which opens today. The Company is highlighting a number of new technology innovations with an em ... Continue reading
Novelis Chosen as Supplier of Aluminum Sheet for All-New Range Rover Evoque
Sep 13, 2011
Novelis announced today that it has been selected as the sole supplier of aluminum sheet for the all-new Range Rover Evoque, the lightest and most fuel-efficient Range Rover model ever. The first Evoque rolled off the assembly line in Liverpool on July 4. The Evoque features an aluminum hood, roof and structural parts ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2011
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced that it exhibited its F150 Plug-in Hybrid Electric (PHEV) pickup truck at the CleanTech OC 2011 Conference and Expo in Irvine, California, on September 12, 2011. The Quantum Ford F150 PHEV is powered by Quantum's "F-Drive" parallel hybrid drive system develope ... Continue reading
Vehicle Demonstrates Innovation in Seating, Electronics, Interiors and Batteries
Sep 13, 2011
Johnson Controls' ie:3 concept car makes its European debut Cross reference: Johnson Controls today showcased its ie:3 concept car for the first time in Europe at the Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) in Frankfurt. The ie:3, which refers to "inspired efficiency," combines the latest technology in the areas of ... Continue reading
MaximTrak Certified for Integration with Reynolds and Reynolds ERA Dealer Management System
Sep 13, 2011
MaximTrak Technologies, a leading systems developer for the retail automotive, motorcycle and powersports finance and insurance industry (F&I), today announced that it has been certified for integration with the Reynolds and Reynolds ERA Dealer Management System (DMS) through the Reynolds Certified Interface (RCI) Prog ... Continue reading
SCUDERI Engine Reaches 65 MPG in Lab Tests
Sep 13, 2011
Scuderi Group today released findings from a computer simulation study measuring the performance of the Scuderi Engine modeled against the European class of "high economy" vehicles. The data showed that a turbocharged/air-hybridized Scuderi Engine can achieve at least 65 miles per U.S. gallon (77 UK mpg or 3.7 liters p ... Continue reading
Sep 13, 2011
Recargo, Inc., developer of mobile applications for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) and connected cars, today announced that it has added automatic charging station location and availability status updates to the Recargo mobile app and website from Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Network. Using Coulomb's open Charg ... Continue reading
Digital Magazines New Showroom for Auto Advertisers
Sep 13, 2011
Automotive marketers have traditionally relied on magazine advertising to successfully build awareness for their models and drive consumers to their dealerships. Today, a new auto showroom is open for business -- the interactive screens of digital magazines and it is proving to be an effective way to target potential c ... Continue reading
KUKA Systems launches ground-breaking application systems to build better cars
Sep 13, 2011
KUKA Systems, a world leader in assembly line innovation, has unveiled two automated application technologies that will benefit automobile manufacturers as well as the environment. The two technologies were developed in-house with the encouragement of a European-based, global automobile manufacturer that has signed on ... Continue reading
TomTom and Renault launch their first electric vehicle's in-dash navigation system
Sep 13, 2011
At the IAA Frankfurt Motorshow TomTom and Renault today, launch their first in-dash navigation system, specifically designed for electric vehicles and standard fitted on the Fluence Z.E. The Carminat TomTom Z.E. LIVE receives information from the battery on its current state of charge, which is used to determine the av ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces the Extension of Its On-Street Parking Pilot Program With the City of Los Angeles
Sep 13, 2011
DATE: September 13, 2011 WHAT: On August 17, 2011, the Los Angeles City Council voted to extend Zipcar's on-street parking pilot program in Hollywood, Westwood and the areas around the University of Southern California (University Park) until Sept. 14, 2012. Â Currently, Zipcar has 100 cars in the greater LA area. ... Continue reading
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