Mercedes Tuner AMG announces Veggie Oil based Merc C63 AMG
January 31, 2008
People at Mercedes, definitely took a peek on the other side at the Detroit Motor Show and found the grass was greener on the other side with the Audi R8 TDI with 500 horsepower. AMG has plans … They have plans to make a C63 to counter the M3, which they already have but this time with a Diesel version of the bad boy. The AMG people make their engines with High Torque, on which they have to put limits with microprocessors to match the limitations of the tires and differentials. Read more
STEP Labs: Cutting Edge Voice Technology Powers Hands-Free Car Speakerphone
January 30, 2008
STEP Labs(TM) officially launches StepWare Auto(TM) at DEMO 2008, announces first Car Kit manufacturing partner. STEP Labs Inc. today released StepWare Auto, its patented voice separation technology optimized for in-car use. The StepWare Auto platform solves the problem of speech recognition and voice control in one of the most taxing noise environments — a moving car with the windows down, the radio on, and children playing in the backseat. STEP Labs provides the first step in voice recognition — allowing the recognition software to clearly ‘hear’ the voice signal. Read more
Plug-in Hybrid buses: China’s Auto Technology Leader Supports Adura Systems’ Cleantech Hybrid
January 29, 2008
LOS ALTOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Adura Systems, Inc. a technology leader in IP for buses, & trucks, announced that China’s automotive policy advising agency, Chinese Automotive Technology and Research Center, signed an agreement to partner in developing Serial Plug-in Hybrid buses. “Adura’s approach holds the promise to tremendously reduce fuel consumption and pollutive emissions for municipal bus fleets. This is a major national goal for us,” said Dr. Yonghe Huang, the Chief Researcher of the Center. “We are excited to build and demonstrate these buses in China as soon as possible.”
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UQM Propulsion System powers Rock Legend Neil Young’s Bio-Hydro-Electric Hybrid Vehicle
January 29, 2008
UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that one of its 150 KW propulsion systems will be powering a 1959 Lincoln Continental Mark IV being converted to a bio-hydro-electric series hybrid vehicle by rock legend Neil Young in collaboration with Jonathan Goodwin’s H-Line Conversions of Wichita, Kansas.
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Cars.com to Unveil ‘Car Shopping Confidence’ Campaign With Super Bowl Debut
January 29, 2008
New Brand Campaign Positions Cars.com as the Way to Prepare When Shopping for a Car. Cars.com, the leading online destination for car shoppers, announced today that it will leverage its Feb. 3 Super Bowl debut to kick off an all-new integrated marketing campaign, “Car Shopping Confidence.” Developed to reposition the Cars.com brand and drive broader awareness of how the site prepares car shoppers before they head to the dealership, the campaign will be backed by a $200 million marketing investment, the largest in company history. Read more
Porsche: Cayenne GTS to debut at 100th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show
January 29, 2008
Porsche will add some spice to the 100th anniversary of the Chicago Auto Show by unveiling the Cayenne GTS to the American public. Already known for exceptional on and off-road prowess, the GTS has been formulated, tested and tweaked to offer the best on-road characteristics of any Cayenne Porsche has ever produced. Read more
Car sales boom on eBay: eBizAutos Passes One Millionth eBay Motors Listing
January 29, 2008
Automotive Industry Web Marketing Leader eBizAutos Achieves Another First with One Millionth Vehicle Listing On eBay Motors.
Internet retail automotive marketing leader eBizAutos (http://dealers.ebizautos.com) today announced it had recently surpassed its one millionth vehicle listing on eBay Motors.
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2008 Rolex 24 Daytona Florida: Mazda RX-8 to win GT Class
January 29, 2008
The SpeedSource Castrol Syntec Mazda RX-8 driving team of Sylvain Tremblay, David Haskell, Nick Ham, and Raphael Matos won the GT class at the Rolex 24 at Daytona to kick off the 2008 GrandAm season. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations) Read more
Myron & Davis Recognizes Teletouch Div. - PCI Wholesale Distributor Excellence at 2008 CES
January 28, 2008
Johnson Safety, Inc., a consumer electronics pioneer and U.S. leader in Vehicle Entertainment Systems has announced the recipient of their prestigious Myron & Davis “Distributor of The Year Award for 2007.” The award was announced during their annual National Sales & Awards Dinner on Sunday, January 6, 2008 at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas.
Volvo Group adds new New Internet Domain Names
January 28, 2008
The Volvo Group (Nasdaq:VOLV) (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) has launched new official domain names, www.volvogroup.com and www.volvokoncernen.se. These are effective immediately as start pages for information about the Volvo Group. The old domain names www.volvo.com and www.volvo.se now function as redirecters for those interested in companies working with the Volvo brand. Read more
