U.S. Clean Diesel Automobile Sales Are Up 37 Percent Over 2010
Sep 12, 2011
"The positive monthly diesel sales increases in the U.S. and the new higher federal fuel efficiency requirements are both positives signs for the future growth of clean diesel sales." Allen Schaeffer, Diesel Technology Forum. The 20.4 percent increase in clean diesel automobile sales in August continued the strong grow ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies Awarded Two New API Motor Oil Certifications on Proprietary Formulations
Sep 12, 2011
Green Earth Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GETG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of "green" environmentally safer consumer packaged goods and products, announced today that its new formulas for both G-OIL 5W-30 and 5W-20 ultimate biodegradable bio-based full synthetic GREEN motor oils have received API SM ... Continue reading
Fans of Flo, the Progressive Girl, Can Vote Her Advertising Icon of the Year
Sep 12, 2011
Flo, the perky, popular insurance clerk featured in commercials from Progressive, has been nominated for the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame in New York City--reserved for the most influential advertising icons and slogans ever created. ... Continue reading
All-New, Fuel-Efficient 1.0-Liter Ford EcoBoost Engine to Debut in European Focus Range
Sep 12, 2011
All-new engine will debut in the European Ford Focus early in 2012, offering the performance of a conventional 1.6-liter engine with less than 120 g/km CO2 emissions Smallest EcoBoost engine features advanced turbocharging technology, improved twin variable camshaft design and intelligent ancillaries to deliver perform ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2011
Ford and Bug Labs, an open-source hardware and software provider, announce a joint development project to research, develop and distribute open-source developer tools to advance in-car connectivity innovation Known as "OpenXC," the research platform is based on Bug Labs' open-source Bug System and will enable the devel ... Continue reading
Porsche Selects Ten Aspiring Filmmakers to Participate in an 'Everyday' Film Contest
Sep 12, 2011
Public voting opens today for Porsche Cars North America's amateur filmmakers competition, "My Daily Magic," a national contest launched in conjunction with the automaker's "Engineered for Magic. Every day" campaign. Ten aspiring filmmaker finalists are competing for the grand prize a screening of their 90-second film ... Continue reading
OMVS Appoints Renewable Energy Expert as President & CEO
Sep 12, 2011
In a bold move to energize its ambitious new solar product development initiative, On the Move Systems (OTCQB:OMVS) today appointed seasoned executive Patrick Brown to the post of President and CEO. An expert in renewable energy solutions, Brown will shape the company's strategy to expand into the fastest-growing segme ... Continue reading
Sep 12, 2011
The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), an organization driving global innovation for phone-centric car connectivity solutions, today announced the launch of its MirrorLink trademark. MirrorLink offers global solutions for connecting mobile devices to in-vehicle infotainment systems, allowing unprecedented functionality ... Continue reading
Chrysler to Feature Mopar at Frankfurt Motor Show
Sep 12, 2011
Jeep Wrangler gets Mopar® make-over More than 30 Mopar accessories to be on display throughout exhibit Mopar Accessorization Station to feature live demonstrations of installation and removal of accessories After showcasing its Mopar® brand at auto-show exhibits throughout the U.S., Chrysler Group LLC will now show a ... Continue reading
Maserati Reveals its Vision for High Performance SUV +VIDEO
Sep 12, 2011
FRANKFURT - September 8, 2011: Maserati's new entry in the sport luxury SUV segment will represent a natural direction for Maserati to enlarge its product range and strengthen its presence in the sport luxury market. For some reason SUVs today never seem to offer the kind of uplifting driving pleasure and luxury atmosp ... Continue reading
AAA National Senior Driver Expo Rolls into Atlantic City and Boston This Fall
Sep 12, 2011
After stops in more than a dozen cities, AAA's National Senior Driver Expo Tour rolls into Atlantic City this week before heading onto Boston, Columbia, Md., and Newport News, Va., later this fall. The Senior Driver Expos play a integral role in AAA's comprehensive strategy to help an aging population stay safe and mob ... Continue reading
Audi Announces Experiments in Motion, a New Research Program Focusing on Urban Mobility and Design
Sep 12, 2011
Audi of America today announced Experiments in Motion, a cutting-edge new research program conducted in partnership with Columbia University's Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation (GSAPP) to develop and test new paradigms in the relationship between mobility and design. ... Continue reading
Waste Management Announces Plans for Clean-Burning Natural Gas for its Columbus Area Fleet
Sep 12, 2011
Waste Management today announced plans to convert to clean burning natural gas-powered trucks for its waste and recycling collection operations in Columbus, Ohio. This will be Waste Management's first fleet of compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks in Ohio. A new CNG fueling facility will also be installed at the company' ... Continue reading
Sprint Drive First Application Helps Parents Combat Distracted Driving
Sep 12, 2011
Parents worry when their teenager is behind the wheel of a car. Sprint is helping ease the minds of parents by launching Sprint Drive First, a new application that automatically locks a mobile phone when a car is moving more than 10 mph, disabling phone functionality, directing incoming calls to voice mail, and silenci ... Continue reading
MWW Automotive Begins Production For GM's Chevrolet Sonic
Sep 12, 2011
MWW Automotive Group, a global design, engineering, and manufacturing firm serving some of the world's leading automotive and industrial manufacturers, announced today that it is beginning production for the painting and fulfillment of interior parts for the new 2012 "Chevrolet Sonic," which will be available for purch ... Continue reading
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