First Drive Review: 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 4Matic by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Oct 21, 2015
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor KITZBÃHEL, Austria - The mid-life update of the Mercedes-Benz M-Class fitted well into the time schedule of the presentation of the new nomenclature that Mercedes announced to start using for its sport-utility vehicles late last year. The M-Class was going to be replaced by the ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Vulcan in Tribute to its V Bomber Namesake + VIDEO
Oct 21, 2015
As the last remaining airworthy Avro Vulcan prepares for its final flight later this month, the iconic 1950s British V bomber has been united with its modern namesake: the Aston Martin Vulcan. Vulcan XH558 â currently being operated by the charitable trust Vulcan To The Sky â is due to retire from âactiv ... Continue reading
Motor Insurance for Autonomous Vehicles: Paying Premiums Will Shift from Drivers to OEMs
Oct 21, 2015
Autonomous vehicles are likely to increase insurance claims related to product parameters rather than driver liability LONDON -- Oct. 20, 2015: The current system of calculating motor insurance premiums places importance on driver-related factors such as age, gender and driving record. However, the introduction of auto ... Continue reading
Leviton Introduces Compact, Easy-to-Use Evr-Green® Mini Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Oct 21, 2015
Electric vehicle charger provides a five times faster charge and flexible design in one solution MELVILLE, NY -- Oct. 20, 2015: Leviton today unveiled the Evr-Green® Mini Level 2 electric vehicle charging station, the latest edition to the Evr-Green® line of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). With a compact de ... Continue reading
Green and Mean - Sparks Fly Among EV Owners
Oct 20, 2015
Electric vehicle owners leave etiquette at the door in the fight for public charging access. ​SAN FRANCISCO October 20, 2015; NACSonline reported that itâs a common sight in a laundromat, where a pile wet clothes has been pulled out and set aside by another patron waiting in line to use the washer. In Califo ... Continue reading
Dynamic Ridesharing Services Can Make A Big Environmental Impact
Oct 20, 2015
Mineta's Free Report Says Benefits Could Significantly Improve VMT And GHG Reductions from regional land use and transportation plans under California SB 375 SAN JOSE, CA -- Oct. 20, 2015: Can greenhouse gases be reduced by promoting ridesharing services and battery electric vehicles? Could they sufficiently reduce veh ... Continue reading
Looking to the Gecko for Answers; Ford to Seek Solutions by Mimicking Nature
Oct 20, 2015
Ford Motor Company will chart new territory as it seeks to create adhesive innovations inspired by the gecko. Ford will also work with Procter & Gamble, sharing research findings as both companies look to biomimicry for a host of business solutions. For years, Ford researchers have considered ways to make auto manufact ... Continue reading
New York City Selects TransCore to design Connected Vehicle Pilot Program
Oct 20, 2015
The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) has selected TransCore to lead the initial design of its recently announced Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program. When deployed, this project will integrate TransCoreâs TransSuite® Traffic Management System technology with an in-vehicle device to fu ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Equip First Vehicle Models with CO2 Air Conditioning Systems
Oct 20, 2015
In order to comply with the legal provisions going into effect in 2017, Mercedes-Benz will equip its vehicles with air conditioning systems that meet all the relevant performance and safety requirements. The Stuttgart-based automobile manufacturer will exceed the EU's climate protection requirements. From 2017, it will ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Bolt EV To Be Developed Through Strategic Partnership Between GM And LG
Oct 20, 2015
Engineers from GM and LG Electronics Partner on Critical Components General Motors set aside traditional vehicle development in selecting LG Electronics as its partner in developing the next generation Chevrolet Bolt EV (electric vehicle), which can travel more than 200 miles on a single electric charge. Offering consu ... Continue reading
California Students Witness Disturbing Distracted Driving
Oct 20, 2015
Fifth-Annual Roadwatch Records Dangerous Driving Habits SACRAMENTO, CA -- Oct. 20, 2015: Distracted driving near California schools is placing students, pedestrians and other drivers at risk and does not appear to be improving according to an annual statewide observational study. New data reveal more than 12,000 cases ... Continue reading
More Than Paint: BASF Expands Presence at SEMA
Oct 20, 2015
Jay Leno making appearance on Wednesday - The company hosts car unveilings, autograph sessions, celebrity appearances and more SOUTHFIELD, MI -- Oct. 20, 2015: This year, BASF Automotive Refinish will showcase its products at two show booths during the 2015 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Nov. 3-6 in ... Continue reading
Hyundai Offers The Golf Trip Of A Lifetime
Oct 20, 2015
One Lucky Winner Will Receive an Opportunity to Play in Three Pro-Am Events It's every golfer's dream to play in a PGA TOUR Pro-Am. With Hyundai's Ultimate Pro-Am Experience sweepstakes, Hyundai is offering one lucky golfer just that and more. By entering at HyundaiGolf.com, one winner will receive a trip to play in th ... Continue reading
Racing Personality and CRC Ambassador, Jessi Combs, to Greet Fans at CRC Booth at SEMA
Oct 20, 2015
Combs Will Promote the CRC Message of "Powerful Chemistry" TV and racing personality, Jessi Combs, known for her skills under the hood, will appear at the CRC Industries booth at SEMA 2015 in Las Vegas. CRC Industries, Inc. manufactures specialty chemicals for automotive technicians and do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) and C ... Continue reading
Oct 20, 2015
nnova UEV and technology partner Verizon offer administrators and sustainability leaders a unique EV car share program that drives campus sustainability initiatives BURR RIDGE, IL -- Oct. 19, 2015: Themed "Transforming Sustainability Education," the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education ... Continue reading
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