In a little over a month, the summer season will officially begin. Beach-lovers can turn their longing daydreams into reality and children can lounge outdoors at their leisure, unencumbered by the daily grind of school. Many...
Polk honored The Timken Company and Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. with the 2012 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award during a ceremony held today at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) at the Hyatt Regency...
VICTORIA, May 16, 2012 /CNW/ - Victoria Hyundai is pleased to announce that it will donate a brand new 2012 Hyundai Accent in support of the BC Cancer Foundation at the annual Jingle Mingle Silent Auction. The 2012 Hyundai...
The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) hosted the annual Courageous Persuaders Awards Celebration, at which high school students who took a stand against underage drinking won $21,250 in scholarships and awards. The...
Three industry heavyweights came together yesterday in a forum on the growing convergence of photovoltaics (PV) and electric vehicles (EVs). Set at the American Solar Energy Society's World Renewable Energy Forum...
Stealthy SHO gets its speed on The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO with Performance Package is the ride of choice for anyone looking to burn rubber after work in the same car she uses to drive to parent-teacher conferences. Click here...
Ferrari is back in GRAND-AM, and the sports car industry is taking notice. Joining the Rolex Series in 2012 with a model built specifically for GRAND-AM competition – the new Ferrari 458 Italia Grand Am – Ferrari has won...
Fans of racing, "The Dark Knight" and Mountain Dew® (DEW) start your engines! Mountain Dew and Dale Earnhardt Jr. will give fans everywhere a first taste of this summer's most anticipated blockbuster, Warner Bros....
Lear Corporation [NYSE: LEA], a leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical power management systems, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on...
Since establishing itself as an innovator in mobile technology with the introduction of an app for the Apple iPhone® in October 2009, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services (MBFS) is seeing steady growth in the number of customers...
The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) released "AHSS 101: Evolving Use of Advanced High-strength Steels for Automotive Applications" today. The AHSS 101 document, which explains...
AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, surpassed a major milestone with its mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices: one million downloads. Available for less than one year, combined original downloads of...
American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers President Charles T. Drevna issued the following statement in response to a Coordinating Research Council report issued today on the organization's extensive testing of...
Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones today announced important changes to the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program. Beginning May 15, the cost of an annual premium for the program has decreased up to nine percent...
Actress Diane Kruger is one of more than 35 environmental enthusiasts and early adopters in California enjoying the benefits of the Mercedes-Benz hydrogen electric fuel cell vehicle, the B-Class F-CELL - the first...
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Findings from a new survey commissioned by AT&T* as part of the "It Can Wait" campaign indicate Hispanic teens are highly vulnerable when it comes to texting while driving. A shocking 54 percent of Hispanic teens admit...
Everyone has a role to play in encouraging the further adoption of electric vehicles throughout the UK according to industry experts Office of Low Emissions Vehicles, Transport for London, PwC and HertzContinued...
SAE International hosted the Formula SAE Michigan competition on May 11-12. The competition takes college students out of the classroom and encourages them to apply textbook theories to real engineering processes.
Car crashes end more teen lives every day than cancer, suicide and homicide combined. That's why AAA Michigan, the Detroit Tigers, Michigan State Police (MSP) and the Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) joined...
GS Battery (GSB) announced today that it has received an Award of Excellence trophy by Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation (YMMC) during their recent Annual Supplier Conference. The award was given for achieving 100%...
Racing Limos America, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Technology Group (OTC:ATYG), posted a 53.4% increase in revenues over the previous quarter, topping recent estimates.
The Automotive Applications Council of the Steel Market Development Institute today honored General Motors Co.'s (GM) Chevrolet Volt design and engineering team with its annual Automotive Excellence Award. The team was...
Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) announced that Scott Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, and Sharon Esposito-Mayer, Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to present at...
Alcantara materials were featured on some of the world's most prestigious brands displayed at the recent 2012 Beijing International Auto Show, including Porsche, Audi, Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari and Mercedes.
Standards for Technology in Automotive Retail (STAR), the global information technology (IT) standards body for retail automotive and related industries, has released a new major version of its transport specifications.
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) is pleased to announce three corporate location openings. The Company has opened two since January 1, 2012 and has plans for a third location in July.
U-Haul is proud to announce that it is partnering with Tree Canada, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to planting trees in Canada. Since 1945, U-Haul has been committed to conducting business in a socially responsible...
Like in motor racing: fully focused on peak performanceFrame, swinging arm and wheels made of carbon in line with the Audi ultra lightweight design principleHead of Design Wolfgang Egger: "Stringent functionality and extreme...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that through its partnership with Vauxhall Motors, customers will be able to rent the stylish, electric Ampera from the...
National Technical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTSC) (NTS), a leading provider of testing and engineering services, today announced that management is scheduled to make an investor presentation at the 13th Annual B. Riley &...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, has announced that it will help promote Source London's electric vehicle (EV) charging network to Hertz customers in support of...
JMPR Public Relations today announced it has been appointed as the agency of record for The Coker Group, overseeing media outreach for the family of companies that includes several tire and wheel manufacturers, a bicycle...
According to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, auto sales are rebounding in the United States due to the plethora of redesigns and new introductions during the last few...
Armored AutoGroup today announced that it has scheduled a conference call for its current bondholders to be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. EDT to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31,...
www.t3motion.com - T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TTTM) a producer of clean/green technology, announced that two of its products were featured on Wealth TV's Boys Toys show, a television series that covers the gadgets...
Just in time for summer top-down driving, the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) has named the Mazda MX-5 Miata its 2012 Favorite Fun Entry-Level Convertible.
Remy International, Inc. (OTC-PINK: RMYI), a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of starters, alternators, and hybrid/electric motors and generators, announced today the signing of an agreement to supply its...
Carroll Shelby brought muscle cars to car renters throughout the US, forming an iconic partnership with The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), and he will always be remembered as a driving force behind Hertz's 1966 Rent A...
Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Raaj Thilak Raveendran completed extensive analysis on the European Motor Services Market. The research expert led a short teleconference about new findings that affect the market.
SAE International offers a book that provides a historical review of safety features appearing on passenger cars that have been produced for sale in the U.S. from 1900 to the present. A main theme throughout "Occupant...
Coloplast North America, a provider of products and services for people with intimate medical needs, has announced a corporate sponsorship of Michael Johnson, formula racing's first paralyzed driver.
Hyundai Motor America this week introduced an all-new mobile application for the Hyundai-developed Blue Link® telematics platform. The mobile app allows subscribers to remotely access various Blue Link® features and services...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE:HTZ), the world's largest general use car rental brand, was voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat's 2012/13 Car Rental Survey. The Zagat Car Rental Survey was conducted among...
It has been 20 years since the first Nissan Altima rolled off the line in Smyrna. Today, more than 4.4 million Altimas later, Nissan celebrates another milestone: production of the top-selling vehicle's fifth generation.
Voith has introduced its patented SensoTop technology for heavy-duty transit buses into the North American market. SensoTop is designed to optimize bus transmission gear-shifting to reduce fuel consumption, saving transit...
Boxman Studios, the recognized leader in immersive branding via modified shipping containers, along with the innovative agency Action Marketing of Boulder, CO launched the Ford "Go Further" Tour this week.
Program brings together 40 dealers with 67 minority-owned suppliers Designed to foster more dealer purchasing from minority suppliers Concept fashioned after Chrysler Group's benchmark Supplier Matchmaker Chrysler...
The historic Auburn Auction Park in Auburn, Indiana, will become a giant treasure chest of automotive memorabilia June 1-3 when Auctions America by RM offers the largest private collection of high-quality scale models, fine...
Dynasty Limousine Inc. (PINKSHEETS: DNYS), a full service Luxury Transportation and Limousine firm covering the southeast United States, has released the results from operations in the first quarter of 2012.
Moto Guzzi USA, the North American importer of the Piaggio Group's iconic Moto Guzzi motorcycle brand, is introducing Moto Guzzi Originals, a new website for individuals who have a passion for brands and products that...
Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD), has appointed Sabrina Anderson and Dan Bernethy as Sales Representatives to better serve automobile dealers in California. "With the passage of AB 1215 requiring dealers to provide a vehicle...
The Porsche 918 Spyder is on the road: Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has taken the driving trials of the super sports car of the future a step further with completion of the initial prototypes. The 918 Spyder is...
AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent – or 500,000 travelers – from the 34.3 million people who traveled one year ago....
Governor Tom Corbett today discussed his proposed 2012-13 budget during a visit to the Porsche Northeast Retail Support Center, citing the Northampton County employer as an example of the global economy impacting our state.
FIAT launches 'Spin to Win' application on Facebook® to give away ten Fiat 500 Sport vehicles exclusive to the brand's Facebook fans The original 500,000 Facebook fans to be eligible for a $500 loyalty reward...
ClassicCars.com, the world's largest online marketplace devoted to classic and collector vehicles, and instaVIN™, a leading provider of vehicle history reports, announced a partnership that provides the availability of...
Advanced powertrain and vehicle systems engineering company FEV, Inc. announced the recipients of the FEV Powertrain Development Award, presented to three collegiate teams that designed, developed and demonstrated exemplary...
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL) ("SORL" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, announced today its financial...
China Natural Gas, Inc. (Pink: CHNG.PK), a leading provider of compressed natural gas for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial and residential use in Xi'an, China, today announced that it...
China Natural Gas, Inc. ("China Natural Gas" or the "Company") (PINK: CHNG), a leading provider of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicular fuel and pipeline natural gas for industrial, commercial and residential use in...
Added Value, the global brand development and marketing insight consultancy, today revealed the results of its second-annual Cultural Traction™ survey, which measures cultural relevance as an early indicator of brand...
Vivante Corporation, a leading supplier of graphics and visualization technologies for mobile and consumer entertainment applications, announced today that HiSilicon, a leading supplier of SoC and ASIC solutions for mobile,...
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Beat the Traffic® the fastest growing provider of traffic information for media and mobile devices, announced today that it will be making a valuable presence at the ITS America 22nd Annual Meeting and Exposition held on May...
OpConnect, LLC, a visionary leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging station technology, announced today the installation of its smart EV charging system in the DoubleTree by Hilton Portland parking facility. The charging...
Just in time for summer family travel season, Zagat, the leading provider of consumer-based ratings and reviews, releases the results of its latest U.S. Car Rental Survey covering 10 leading brands. Hertz made a clean sweep...
Valeo North American Purchasing Director Emilio Esparza has been appointed to the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council's (MMSDC) Board of Directors. Esparza will serve a two-year term with the organization,...
Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), one of the leading United States (U.S.) recreation vehicle manufacturers, today is hosting Dealer Days in Las Vegas to launch the Company's exciting new 2013 lineup of Winnebago,...
As gas prices remain high, now is a good time to buy a large SUV, according to the recent Shoppers Insights report from the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In a tracking study conducted by AutoTrader.com, 66 percent of new-car...
Axion Power International Inc (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW), the developer of advanced lead-carbon PbC® batteries and energy storage systems, today announced results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Coates International, Ltd. (NASDAQ OTCBB: COTE) – Coates International Ltd. (the "Company") would like to provide its shareholders with the following update:
China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CAAS), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that Mr. Arthur Wong was appointed to the board of directors of the...
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting (the "Meeting") of CHINA YUCHAI INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (the "Company") will be held at Hotel Nikko, 72 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong on Friday, June 15,...
SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORL) ("SORL" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of automotive brake systems as well as other key safety-related auto parts in China, announced today its financial...
Increasing road congestion, the difficulty of finding parking spaces in constantly growing cities and rising petrol/diesel costs turn daily commutes and city travelling into expensive and even harmful journeys. The last 5...
The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ) has announced that Hertz On Demand, the global car sharing club, and IBM are together piloting a program in Germany to advance electric vehicle (EV) mobility and user adoption through...
800response, a provider of telecommunications solutions and marketing technology tools since 1990, today announced the launch of CallFinder®, a Web-based speech analytics software solution available to the small to...
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI),a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced the acquisition of a Honda franchise and a Volkswagen franchise in the Panama City, Fla., market that are expected to generate...
AM General LLC will exhibit its Blast-Resistant Vehicle – Off Road (BRV-O) for the first time at the Defense Industrial Base Expo of the National Defense Industrial Association in Warren on May 15-16.
www.t3motion.com - T3 Motion, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:TTTM) a producer of clean/green technology, announced that two of its products were featured on The Gadget Show: World Tour, a British television series focusing on technology....
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG) today reported that on May 11, 2012 Moody's Investor Services raised the Company's corporate family rating to B1. The Company noted that the Company's corporate...
SAE International has completed the beta test phase of its new Global Technology Library – Electric Vehicle database.
Hickok Incorporated (OTC QB: HICKA.PK), a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for the automotive, emissions testing, locomotive, and aircraft industries, today reported operating results for the second quarter...
Scaleo chip, the leading fabless semiconductor company in automotive electronics for powertrain, body control and driver-information, announced today the introduction of AMEC®, a breakthrough technology for internal...
Drew Industries Incorporated (NYSE: DW), a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes, today announced that Fred Zinn, President and CEO, and Joseph Giordano, CFO and Treasurer, will...
Twenty-three mobility engineering professionals either have been or will be honored with the SAE International Forest R. McFarland Award.
Icom North America, a leading developer and manufacturer of liquid-injection propane (autogas) systems for commercial and consumer vehicles, has received eight new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications...
As the Charlotte area prepares for the upcoming All-Star Race, select Walmart stores will offer authentic NASCAR merchandise and host exclusive fan events starting May 15. Customers are invited to attend these special events...
Fueled by significant growth with domestic OEMs, Brose North America, Inc., the leading manufacturer of mechatronic components and systems for vehicle bodies and interiors, signed a purchase agreement for an existing...
Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: QTWW), a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid/electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it will showcase its industry-leading...
Whenever a driver puts their key in the ignition, they are going to run the risk of receiving a traffic ticket due to the countless laws and traffic codes that California maintains. Even the safest and most diligent of...
A $500 'Military Appreciation Bonus Consumer Cash' allowance will be applied toward the retail purchase or lease of a new, eligible Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, or FIAT brand vehicle All franchised Chrysler...
NextGen MultiMedia Limited (NextGen) -- a subsidiary of Hong Kong-listed Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited -- today announced launch of the Blue City neutral interconnection platform at International...
At 10:00 am ET/7:00 am PT today (Monday), Toyota will open voting for the second year of 100 Cars for Good, a national philanthropic program that will award 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 consecutive...
ResCap mortgage subsidiaries file Chapter 11 Company launches process to explore strategic alternatives for its international businesses No impact on Ally's leading U.S. auto finance and direct banking businesses ...
The real story in this year's rankings of automakers by their suppliers in the 12th annual study of OEM working relations is not their overall rankings, but rather the dramatic and continuing slide of Toyota and Honda,...
SEAT has presented its Ibiza CUPRA Concept at a recent Volkswagen Group media event that signals the start of the Beijing International Motor Show. The Ibiza CUPRA was showcased as a close-to-production concept car that...
China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), a leading automotive manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China through its main operating subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery...
