JAMA Outlines Response to Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake
Mar 20, 2011
The massive earthquake that struck off the coast of northeast Japan in the afternoon of March 11, now officially known as the Great Tohoku Kanto Earthquake, has caused enormous destruction over a wide geographical area. On behalf of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, I extend our most profound sympathy to ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Comments on Impact of Japan Situation
Mar 20, 2011
PR Newswire CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17, 2011 CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 17, 2011 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, wishes to express its sympathy to all of the families of its manufacturer partners affected by the recent natural disaster in Japan. Sonic Automotive is proud of its ... Continue reading
New MICHELIN Pilot Super Sport Tire Reinforced With Twaron Para-Aramid Fiber
Mar 20, 2011
ARNHEM, Netherlands, March 17, 2011 -- MICHELIN has developed a new ultra high performance tire for the super sport car segment using Teijin Aramid's Twaron as a high tech reinforcement material. Especially in extreme conditions, the tire offers an ultimate driving experience. The tire has been developed jointly with P ... Continue reading
Hyundai Recalls 190,000 Elantras
Mar 19, 2011
Hyundai Motor Co., has recalled 190,000 cars with faulty airbags in the United States, a news agency report said Saturday. Hyundai recalled 190,000 Elantra passenger cars sold between 2006 and 2008 in the US as they have defective airbag sensors, Yonhap news agency said. The recall is expected to begin next month, it s ... Continue reading
Yakima Vehicle Racks Help Spring Breakers Pack 'Em In
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire PORTLAND, Ore., March 18, 2011 PORTLAND, Ore., March 18, 2011 -- With Americans downsizing to smaller cars and facing soaring gas prices, spring break travelers are faced with the problem of where to put luggage, gear, and friends. According to Truecar.com (http://www.truecar.com), provider of automotive pr ... Continue reading
Global Safety Leader Takata Corporation Honored with 2010 General Motors Supplier of the Year Award
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, MI--March 16, 2011: As the global automotive industry continues its resurgence, General Motors took time to celebrate its tremendous momentum with the annual GM Supplier of the Year ceremony. The event took place at the GM World Headquarters located at the Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michig ... Continue reading
OnStar FMV: Retail Product Gets New Name and Performance Upgrade
Mar 19, 2011
PR Newswire DETROIT, March 17, 2011 DETROIT, March 17, 2011 -- OnStar's new retail product will be called OnStar FMV and include an external microphone for best-in-class voice quality comparable to the aftermarket Bluetooth speakerphones and OnStar systems integrated into new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac cars, tr ... Continue reading
Superior Industries International, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Mar 18, 2011
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it will distribute a regular quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of the Corporation in the amount of $0.16 per share payable April 22, 2011 to shareholders of record as of April 8, 2011. About Superior Industries Superior designs, ma ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Receives Letter from NASDAQ
Mar 18, 2011
PR Newswire HUBEI PROVINCE, China, March 18, 2011 HUBEI PROVINCE, China, March 18, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that, as expected, it received a notification letter from th ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2011
HONOLULU--First Hawaiian International Auto Show ââ¬â Hawaii Lt. Governor Brian Schatz today announced that AeroVironment has been selected to help lead the way to a cleaner transportation future through an $820,000 contract from the Hawaii EV Ready Grants Program. The contract will fund the deployment of u ... Continue reading
Epyon to Deliver Fast Chargers to Large-Scale EV Taxi Operator Prestige GreenCab
Mar 17, 2011
RIJSWIJK, The Netherlands, March 17, 2011 -- - Intelligent System Helps Dutch Fleet Owner Integrate EV Charging in Regular Business Process Epyon BV, the leading European supplier of intelligent charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), announced today that it will deliver fast-charging equipment and software to ... Continue reading
Ford Honors Global Suppliers for Strong Performance in 2010
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., March 17, 2011 -- Forty-seven global suppliers received Ford's World Excellence Awards for 2010 Ford's supplier partners are recognized for achieving the highest level of excellence in quality, cost and delivery Ford Motor Company recognized its 2010 top perf ... Continue reading
Corsa Wins Award For Mustang Exhaust
Mar 17, 2011
CORSA PERFORMANCE EXHAUSTS WINS ABOUT.COM'S 2011 READER'S CHOICE AWARD FOR MUSTANG AFTERMARKET PRODUCT BEREA, Ohio - CORSA Performance Exhausts has been selected as the winner of the About.com 2011 Readers' Choice Award for best Mustang Aftermarket Product. A TMG Performance Products, LLC company, CORSA is a leading ma ... Continue reading
Awareness and Usage Of Smartphone Apps inside Cars Remains Low in Europe - Press Release
Mar 17, 2011
LONDON â 17 March, 2011 â A recent Frost & Sullivan survey on consumer preferences for smartphone applications (apps) and usage within cars reveals that unlike the general perception that awareness and usage of such apps is soaring, actual awareness among European car owners is very moderate and daily usage i ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Sportage Named 'Best New Crossover Vehicle' in About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
Mar 17, 2011
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 17, 2011 -- In addition to being named the "International Truck of the Year" by ICOTY jurors and a "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2011 Kia Sportage compact CUV now has achieved "Best New Crossover Vehicle" ... Continue reading
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