2012 Ford Edge Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Oct 13, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS The Edge has given Ford a solid presence in the crossover field since 2006, and got its first major updates for 2011 with bolder exterior styling, notable interior revisions, updated cabin electronics, and powertrain and chassis upgrades. So you'd think there wouldn't be anything n ... Continue reading
New Booster Seat Evaluations from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety +VIDEO
Oct 13, 2011
NEW YORK, October 13 -- A good fit is easier than ever to find when shopping for a booster seat, new ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety show. A record 31 seats have been designated BEST BETS, meaning they correctly position a vehicle safety belt on a typical 4 to 8 year-old in almost any car, miniv ... Continue reading
Infiniti to Reveal First Finalists of International Digital Art Competition
Oct 13, 2011
Works of six finalists from 'Inspired Performance' theme to make international debut. - Over 30 pieces of art selected by jury of renowned influencers in sphere of design. - Tour of exhibition to visit new Centres in Stockport, Leeds, Luxembourg City, and Marseille. - Guests at opening of Infiniti Centres to vote for f ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Sets Industry Standards for Gender and Ethnic Diversity
Oct 13, 2011
Renault stands out as an auto industry leader for percentage of women at senior executive management level. - Nissan's cross-cultural top management team includes 13 nationalities. - Renault and Nissan are challenging status quo with specific action plans to increase diversity further. The Renault-Nissan Alliance's com ... Continue reading
Oct 13, 2011
Following two of UK's worst consecutive winters in living memory BMW UK has revised its specialist winter tyre programme, designed to help drivers get the best on-road performance from their car throughout the winter months - regardless of weather conditions. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Present Inaugural Spen King Award
Oct 13, 2011
Jaguar Land Rover has awarded the Spen King Sustainability Award for the first time to Sophie Wakeford, an undergraduate embarking on her degree in Mechanical Engineering at Oxford University. The award was presented at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Vision Awards, held at the institution's Birdcage W ... Continue reading
Car-to-X Communication Ready for Everyday Testing in Largest Field Trial Worldwide
Oct 13, 2011
Warning motorists of the end of a traffic jam over the brow of a hill or alerting them to black ice on bridges long before they reach the dangerous spot concerned - this is all set to become reality in the near future with Car-to-X communication. A breakthrough in the wireless exchange of information among vehicles and ... Continue reading
Porsche Cayman R is Named Britain's Best Driver's Car
Oct 13, 2011
The Porsche Cayman R has been declared Britain's Best Driver's Car for 2011 after winning the annual contest run by Autocar magazine. The comparison test pitched 11 of this year's most exciting new cars against each other on public road and racetrack to determine which one provides the greatest thrill for its driver. ... Continue reading
BMW i and Susanne Kaufmann Cosmetics Launch Purif-i.
Oct 13, 2011
BMW announced a partnership today between BMW i, the sustainable and visionary sub-brand from BMW, and Susanne Kaufmann, the exclusive Austrian natural cosmetics brand, to launch the innovative product concept, "Purif-i", an all-natural hand sanitizer and moisturizer. ... Continue reading
koda Produces Ten-Millionth Vehicle in Mladá Boleslav
Oct 13, 2011
Yesterday, koda produced the ten-millionth vehicle in its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The jubilee vehicle is a white Fabia Monte Carlo. The automobile came off the assembly line at the main plant of the Czech manufacturer in Mladá Boleslav and will be a highlight in the redesigned koda Automobile Museum. At the ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Sets Industry Standards for Gender and Ethnic Diversity
Oct 13, 2011
The Renault-Nissan Alliance's commitment to gender parity and multiculturalism is setting new standards for the global automotive industry, according to company data released at the Women's Forum. ... Continue reading
Opel Tests Vehicle Communication in Real Traffic Scenarios
Oct 13, 2011
In the biggest global field test to date to try out the effectiveness of car-to-x communication in realistic conditions, Opel has joined forces with 17 partners from industry, automotive associations, science and research, the federal state of Hesse and the city of Frankfurt. Car-to-x communication links vehicles and i ... Continue reading
Plastic Omnium Increases Its Industrial Capacities in Eastern Europe
Oct 13, 2011
Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior, a wholly owned subsidiary of French company Plastic Omnium and a supplier of exterior parts and modules, announces the signature of an agreement for the acquisition of 100% of Plastal Poland. This agreement remains submitted to the approval of the Polish antitrust authorities. ... Continue reading
Audi Opens CKD Packaging Station in Wunstorf
Oct 13, 2011
Audi AG opened its new packaging center in Wunstorf near Hanover in northern Germany. This CKD (Completely Knocked Down) packaging center - one of the most modern of its kind in Germany - was created within just six months, working together with logistics partner Syncreon. It covers an area of 20,000 m2, which will now ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Takes Next Step in Driverless Future - First Practical Demonstration +VIDEO
Oct 12, 2011
STOCKHOLM - October 10, 2011: The history of autonomous vehicles dates back to 1970s Japan, and various projects are currently underway at universities, research institutes and high-tech companies around the world. Hundreds of thousands of driverless kilometres have been clocked up, and proponents of the technology bel ... Continue reading
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