3M Offers Tips to Improve Fuel Mileage
Jul 2, 2008
ST. PAUL, MN - July 2, 2008: It's time for the 4th of July and the summer vacation season, and fuel prices are rising faster than the temperature. But drivers can stretch each tank of gas by roughly 10 percent with simple driving tips and smart car care solutions from 3M Car Care. "Over the life of a car, poor fuel eff ... Continue reading
High Gas Prices Invoke Heightened Theft Deterrent Tactics
Jun 30, 2008
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 30 -- As fuel prices continue to escalate, thieves are taking advantage of traveling inventory -- Recreational Vehicles. Since many RVs carry up to 100 gallons of regular or diesel fuel, gas crooks have found them to be extremely profitable targets. Over the past year, gas siphoning crimes h ... Continue reading
Obama: U.S. Government Must Fund Auto Research
Jun 27, 2008
Washington DC June 27, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Presidential hopeful Barack Obama told General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner and other economic leaders yesterday that in order to fix the nation's economy there must be a greater federal investment in new technology. Obama, an Illinois senator and the presumpti ... Continue reading
NHTSA CONSUMER ADVISORY: Motorists Urged to Check Tires Before Summer Trips
Jun 22, 2008
Washington DC June 22, 2008; The risk of a serious crash during hot weather can be heightened by tires that are worn out, under-inflated or too old, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today. To reduce the risk of a crash, NHTSA Administrator Nicole Nason urged motorists to have tires, including the ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire To Invest and Manufacture Tires in Mexico
Jun 19, 2008
FINDLAY, Ohio, June 18 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced an agreement to invest in a tire manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. The facility will be jointly owned by Cooper, IBSA (a Mexican holding corporation) and Cooperativa TRADOC S.R.L. (employee owners of the Occidente facility). Cooper owne ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Honored with New Detroit's 'Closing the Gap' Award
Jun 19, 2008
TROY, Mich., June 18 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that it received the 2008 Corporate 'Closing the Gap' Award from New Detroit, a coalition of local community, business and labor leaders. ArvinMeritor was honored for its economic and philanthropic support of the Southwestern/Fort Street community; specifically ... Continue reading
AUTODELTA Unveils Alfa 159 J4 2.2 C Models Using JTS Direct Injection Engine J4 2.2 C
Jun 12, 2008
AUTODELTA J4 2.2 C - Development Project & Invitation to World Première After 18 months of intensive development of the 2.2 JTS direct injection engine, Autodelta is pleased to announce that it will unveil the bespoke Alfa 159 J4 2.2 C at an exclusive event at the Yacht Harbour of Driessen, Amsterdam, on 20th & 21st ... Continue reading
Propulsion Goes Red, White & Blue: MKB Motorenbau GmbH Announces MKB North America
Jun 12, 2008
Winnenden, Germany â June 11, 2008 â Today, MKB Motorenbau GmbH announces the official opening of MKB North America. MKB Motorenbau GmbH has 17-plus years of award-winning experience in fine-tuning Mercedes and AMG vehicles. MKB North America will focus on building a strong network of new Mercedes dealers and ... Continue reading
Al Yousuf to Acquire 50 Percent Interest in ZAP Recharge-It-All Battery Line
Jun 12, 2008
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES and SANTA ROSA, CA Jun 12, 2008; Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf will acquire a 50 percent interest in the Recharge-It-All Battery line of battery systems for mobile electronics from alternative transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News). Mr. Eqbal Al Yousuf will acquire a 50 percent interest in ... Continue reading
GM and EPA Report That 3,000 Miles Oil Change Not Always Needed - VIDEO STORY
Jun 11, 2008
SACRAMENTO - June 11, 2008: Depending on a vehicleâs engine and other factors, General Motors (GM) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA) report some cars can drive more than 3,000 miles before needing an oil change. The two groups, along with California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIW ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2008
Stuttgart June 10, 2008; DISTRONIC PLUS and Brake Assist PLUS, the Mercedes-Benz assistance systems based on sophisticated radar technology, make an effective contribution to accident prevention. This is the conclusion reached after an analysis carried out by Mercedes-Benz on the basis of representative accident resear ... Continue reading
Jun 10, 2008
Consumer Feedback Alerts Auto Designers to Possible Color Trends Wilmington, Del., June 10, 2008; Although white, silver and black dominate the global mass auto market, car enthusiasts around the world are leaning toward various treatments of blue, according to leading auto industry designers and a global team of DuPon ... Continue reading
Change at the Top of Daimler Communications
Jun 6, 2008
The Board of Management of Daimler AG has taken the following personnel decisions: Hartmut Schick (46), since January 2002 Head of Global Communications of Daimler AG, will take over a new executive position within the operative business of the group. His new position will be announced shortly. ... Continue reading
Pirelli's P6000 Wins 2008 Wheels Tyre Test (AUS)
Jun 5, 2008
Pirelli's P6000 passenger tyre has taken the honours in the 195/60R15 (small / medium car) section of the 2008 Wheels Magazine Tyre Test. ... Continue reading
Capture your car's CO2 and use it to re-power your vehicle - and your home
Jun 4, 2008
A new technology that can capture the carbon emissions from your car is about to be unveiled to the world for the first time. ... Continue reading
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