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
Autoliv Expands in Active Safety
Sep 13, 2011
"We are combining two of the global leaders for best-in-class radar systems" Acquisition strengthens position in automotive radar technologies In response to the fast growing market for radar-based active safety systems, Autoliv Inc.--the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems -- today announced that it has sign ... Continue reading
New iPhone App from BISNAR | CHASE Helps Car Accident Victims
Sep 13, 2011
A new iPhone app has launched to help victims in the traumatic moments following a car accident. Created by accident experts BISNAR | CHASE (BestAttorney.com) and the American Lawyer Academy, Car Accident SideKick is a free application that provides victims with an emergency checklist and on-the-scene car accident tool ... Continue reading
Cummins Shares Long-Term Growth Prospects with Investment Community
Sep 13, 2011
Senior leaders of Cummins Inc. today demonstrated their confidence in the Company's future by sharing new long-term targets for revenue growth and profitability. Despite the current uncertainty surrounding the strength of economic growth in some regions of the world, 2011 will be a record year for Cummins. ... Continue reading
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