Night Driving Visibility, Critical to Your Safety!
Nov 12, 2007
ROANOKE, Va.--Lighting is everywhere, in everything that we do. We use lighting to see in our homes, to take the perfect pictures and even to create a certain mood. We also use lighting to both see and be seen on the road; in fact, the lighting that our headlights project is crucial to our safety at night, especially d ... Continue reading
Nov 12, 2007
Honda Soltec Commemorates Opening of Solar Cell Production Plant; Accelerating Honda's Energy Creation Business Tokyo, Japan, Nov 12, 2007 - Honda Soltec Co., Ltd., Honda's wholly-owned solar cell subsidiary, today commemorated the opening of its solar cell production plant with a ceremony attended by approximately 80 ... Continue reading
China's Lifan Seals $160 Million Vehicle Export Contract with Russia
Nov 12, 2007
SHANGHAI - November 12, 2007: Shortly after it passed a Russian crash test, the Chongqing-based Chinese automaker Lifan Auto has secured a $160 million auto parts export contract with Russian partner AutoMir, local newspaper Chongqing Evening News reported today. This is the largest single auto parts export contract th ... Continue reading
Toyota Delivers Plug-in Prius to UC Irvine and UC Berkeley as Part of Clean Mobility Partnership
Nov 9, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 9 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) today presented two Toyota plug-in (PHEV) hybrid prototypes to the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) and the Advanced Power and Energy Program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) as part of it ... Continue reading
Michelin Unveils First-Ever Restaurant and Hotel Selections for Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Nov 9, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9 -- Michelin today released the first-ever editions of the Michelin Guide for Los Angeles and Las Vegas. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040818/MICHELIN ) The Michelin Guide Los Angeles 2008 features 290 establishments in all, a number that includes 263 restaurants - representing 29 type ... Continue reading
LoJack Uncovers Milestone 300th Theft Ring in California
Nov 9, 2007
Company Honors San Bernardino Area Law Enforcement and the San Bernardino County Auto Theft Task Force for Discovering $300k Chop Shop WESTWOOD, Mass., Nov. 9 -- LoJack Corporation's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System has enabled California law enforcement uncover a milestone 300th theft ring in the state-this one involvin ... Continue reading
Fuel Prices Rise; So Should Attention to Tire Inflation, Says Goodyear
Nov 9, 2007
AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 8 -- As American drivers begin to think about increased holiday travel in coming weeks, the cost of fueling the family car is higher than it has ever been in November. With this in mind, officials at the country's largest tire manufacturer, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company , are reminding motorists ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies; G-Oil Motor Oil Honored with Editor's Choice Award
Nov 8, 2007
MENLO PARK, Calif.--Green Earth Technologiesâ (Pink Sheets:GETG) G-OIL motor oil has been awarded the Popular Mechanics Editorâs Choice Award at the ninth annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. Popular Mechanicsâ editors singled out G-OIL as one of the best new products of 2007 ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor to Close Axle Operation in Arden, North Carolina
Nov 8, 2007
Closure is Part of Previously Announced Restructuring Initiative TROY, Mich., Nov. 7 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced it would close its Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) axle operation in Arden, N.C. by September 2008. The closure is part of previously announced restructuring actions in North America and Europe wh ... Continue reading
TRW Launches Advanced Brake System for New Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon Hybrids
Nov 8, 2007
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 7 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is launching its Slip Control Boost (SCB) advanced regenerative-compatible braking system to provide full Stabilitrak functionality for the new Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon hybrid sport utility vehicle. SC ... Continue reading
Lear Introduces Aventino(TM) Collection of Premium Automotive Leather
Nov 7, 2007
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Lear Corporation , one of the world's largest suppliers of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronic products, today unveiled its Aventino(TM) Collection of premium automotive leather at Fashion Show held for automotive executives and journalists at the Muse ... Continue reading
CarMax Experts Provide Advice on How to Improve Your Gas Mileage
Nov 7, 2007
RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 7 -- With the national gas price over three dollars per gallon, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, has advice to help you save money on gas for your vehicle. "Even though gas prices have become a burden, there are still ways to save money on fuel," said ASE Certified Master T ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Reveals His "Green" Corvette - VIDEO STORY
Nov 7, 2007
LAS VEGAS - November 7, 2007: Late night talk show host Jay Leno briefly left his "Tonight Show" hosting routine in L.A. last week to participate in the 2007 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. Leno, known for having a passion for cars, showcased a vehicle he designed himself â an E85- ... Continue reading
Ricardo and QinetiQ to Demonstrate Low Cost, High Performance Battery Technology for Hybrid Vehicles
Nov 7, 2007
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Nov. 7 -- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology shows significant promise for hybrid and electric vehicle applications in terms of its comparatively high power and energy density, and ability to retain charge for extended periods. However, commercial challenges remain in terms of both cost and ... Continue reading
ECOtality, Inc. Acquires Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec)
Nov 7, 2007
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTC BB: ETLY), a renewable energy company that acquires and commercially advances clean electric technologies and applications, today announced that it has acquired Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec) and its affiliated companies for $6.25 million in cash and stock ... Continue reading
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