Can Electric Vehicles Save Detroit?
Oct 15, 2009
That's just one of many questions The Business of Plugging In will address October 19-21 DETROIT, Oct. 15 -- The first of billions of dollars from the federal government are making their way to local companies working on plug-in electric vehicles, which could help retain tens of thousands of U.S. jobs. The implications ... Continue reading
Solar-Powered Ferries to Sail Hong Kong Harbor - VIDEO STORY
Oct 14, 2009
HONG KONG - October 14, 2009: Hong Kong waters will soon be home to four new solar-powered hybrid ferries being built by a local shipyard using a design and expertise provided by an Australian company called Solar Sailor. The vessels are being purchased by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as part of a HK$350 million (US$45 mi ... Continue reading
Ford's Strong Hybrid Sales Buck Industry Trend - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 14, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 14 -- -- Ford Motor Company's year-to-date hybrid sales are 73 percent higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan -- More than 60 percent of the sales of Fusion Hybrid are by non-Ford owners - with more than 52 perce ... Continue reading
NADA Convention: Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of Auto Retailing
Oct 14, 2009
Keynote speakers: Volkswagen's Stefan Jacoby and energy activist T. Boone Pickens, NADA's John McEleney and Ed Tonkin, AutoNation's Mike Jackson and adventurer Alison Levine McLEAN, Va., Oct. 14 Industry leaders will discuss the future of auto retailing at the National Automobile Dealers Association's 93rd annual Conve ... Continue reading
Nissan Americas Earns Prestigious ENERGY STAR
Oct 14, 2009
Building identified as one of the most energy efficient in the nation FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct 14 -- The Nissan Americas building's innovative energy-saving features has earned it the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's prestigious 2009 ENERGY STAR®. The award signifies the building's energy performance rates in the to ... Continue reading
Japanese Automakers Increase Investment and R&D in America
Oct 14, 2009
WASHINGTON--Japanese automakers increased investment in the U.S. by more than $1 billion in 2008 to a total of $33.67 billion, according to a new report, âContributing to the Future of the American Automobile Industry,â published today by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). âOur member ... Continue reading
Wolfgang Durheimer, Executive Vice-President R&D Talks About New Porsche 911 Turbo - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 14, 2009
STUTTGART - October 14, 2009: The new car features a power unit displacing 3.8 litres and delivering maximum output of 500 bhp (368 kW). The first entirely new engine in the 35-year-history of the Turbo comes with features such as Direct Fuel Injection and Porsche's exclusive turbocharger with variable turbine geometry ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. to Provide $75,000 for Students with Financial Need
Oct 14, 2009
Subaru of America, Inc. to Provide $75,000 for Students with Financial Need Gift to Support Current Use and Endowed Scholarships at Montgomery College Subaru of America, Inc., renewed its commitment to Montgomery College by pledging an additional $75,000 over the next five years for student scholarship support. Montgom ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2009
~ New Finance Program Powered by Woodside Credit ~ SANT'AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy, Oct. 13 -- Today Lamborghini America LLC announced a new Lamborghini Retail Finance Plan for its most exclusive vehicles on the market, the Murcielago LP640 Coupe and Roadster (model years 2009 and 2010). The super sports car company is par ... Continue reading
Oct 14, 2009
PHOENIX, Oct. 13 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive technician training, announced today that effective Dec. 18, 2009, Audi of America, Inc. and Volkswagen of America, Inc. have discontinued the Audi Academy Technician Recruitment Program (AATRP) and the Volkswagen Academy Technic ... Continue reading
New Extreme Biofuel Bentley Continental Supersports Ready to Fly - GREAT DEREK BELL ROAD TEST VIDEO
Oct 11, 2009
LONDON - October 10, 2009: Bentley Motors has announced that the first Continental Supersports, the fastest road-going Bentley ever, will start touching-down at the companyâs worldwide dealer network later this month. Launched at the Geneva Show in March 2009, the Supersports combines extreme Supercar styling and ... Continue reading
Ashley Force Hood Featured in Latest Krista Marie Video - VIDEO ENHANCED
Oct 11, 2009
ASHLEY FORCE HOOD FEATURED IN LATEST KRISTA MARIE VIDEOYORBA LINDA, CA (October 10, 2009) --- NHRA Funny Car super star Ashley Force Hood and her Castrol GTX Ford Mustang team are featured in the new music video by country rising star Krista Marie for her next hit single ââ¬ÅTomboy.ââ& amp; amp; amp; #130 ... Continue reading
Girls Gone Cars: A Look at the Girls of the SEMA AAIW Show - VIDEO FEATURETTE
Oct 11, 2009
This may be the best GIRLS GONE CARS video yet. A Great selection of sexy babes from the 2008 SEMA and aftermarket industry show in Las Vegas. The giant 2009 Automotive Aftermarket Industry event takes place in just a couple of weeks. ... Continue reading
Space-Age Safety: Ford and Auburn Explore How GPS Satellites Could Help Prevent Auto Accidents
Oct 9, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 8 -- -- Joint advanced research by Ford Motor Company and Auburn University shows that global positioning system (GPS) satellites could potentially monitor a vehicle's motion and communicate with in-car safety systems to help prevent accidents -- Virtual reality tests show that GPS satellites can ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda will debut its fifth short-film documentary, Racing Against Time, as part of the DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE Documentary Series on Mon., Oct. 19 at http://dreams.honda.com. Directed by Joe Berlinger with producers @radical.media, âRacing Against Timeâ takes a personal look at what defines ... Continue reading
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