Automobile industry
Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., a car rental company known for its emphasis on customer satisfaction, has announced special benefits for AARP members. In addition to the existing 25% discount on car rentals, AARP members can enjoy bonus offerings, including access to satellite-based navigation systems, free XM Satellite Radio,
Automobile industry
Dana Corporation, a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of value-added products and systems for automotive, commercial, and off-highway vehicles, has begun exhibiting its off-highway technologies at Bauma 2004, one of the world's largest construction-, mining-, and off-highway-equipment trade shows. The company is celebrating its 100th
Awards (Prizes)
General Motors has been recognized by The Conservation Fund with the CF Industries National Watershed Award for its leadership in the Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (GREEN) program. The GREEN program provides nationwide volunteer and financial support for watershed education efforts, engaging young people in assessing and protecting local waterways.
Awards (Prizes)
NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital maps, has been chosen by Motorola and Socket Communications as the map data provider for their award-winning portable, wireless navigation solutions. Motorola's VIAMOTO suite and Socket Communications' GPS Nav Kit with Bluetooth(R) Wireless Technology have received prestigious awards for
Automobile industry
Penske Truck Leasing, a joint venture of Penske Corporation and General Electric, has unveiled Precision Plus, a comprehensive fleet management system designed to optimize fleet performance and productivity. The system integrates Fleet I.Q., a web-based fleet management platform, with XATA and ORBCOMM systems to provide real-time access to critical
Automobile industry
Aisin Seiki Co. Ltd., a leading Tier One automotive components supplier, has made a significant breakthrough in Intelligent Transportation Systems by developing a technology that can actually park a vehicle for its driver. The Intelligent Parking Assist (IPA) uses an electrically-operated power steering system and back-up guide monitor technology to
Automobile industry
Kelley Blue Book, a leading provider of vehicle information, has acquired Minneapolis-based dealer solutions companies CDMdata and CDM Dealer Services. This acquisition brings under the Kelley Blue Book brand DigitalLot Solution, a single source solution for used vehicle sales and inventory management. DigitalLot enables dealers to quickly and efficiently sell
Automobile industry
Advent Resources, Inc., a leading provider of F&I software solutions for the retail automotive vertical market, has integrated its desking and F&I tools with the NAT eMenu selling solution via the NAT eGateway, an intelligent digital hub. This integration aims to enhance the sales of aftermarket
Automobile industry
Duke University and the General Motors Corp. have embarked on a multi-year, interdisciplinary project aimed at developing hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles by 2010. The initiative, spearheaded by Duke's Fuqua School of Business, involves significant participation from the Pratt School of Engineering and the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy.
Automobile industry
The success of General Motors' Hummer brand has inspired its competitors to develop similar vehicles, with Ford and Chrysler Group showcasing concept SUVs with Hummer-like qualities at the North American Auto Show. General Motors sold 35,259 Hummer H2s in its first full year on sale, exceeding its expectations
Automobile industry
Despite posting better December sales figures, the Big Three automakers - General Motors Corp., DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group, and Ford Motor Co. - collectively lost footing in the marketplace last year. According to the latest industrywide figures, General Motors Corp. saw a 2.2% decline in sales, while
Automobile industry
The Big Three US automakers, General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co., and DaimlerChrysler AG's Chrysler Group, are making a concerted effort to regain market share in the US passenger car market, which they've been losing to Asian and European competitors. After a decade of favoring trucks
