Visitors to the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas this month had a glimpse of one of the latest trends in automotive and consumer electronics: digital television transition or DTV. The panel discussed current roadblocks to integrating cutting-edge consumer electronics products into the car. Some included ... Read more
Focus on Safety Begins to Pay Off For Nissan
According to the automaker, you can't make quality products, maintain high productivity levels, and keep quality workers without concentrating on safety. And the company has plenty of evidence that proves the point. According to Nissan, it has decreased its injuries in its U.S. plants by nearly 72 percent from 2000 ... Read more
Volkswagen’s Public-Service Annoucements Open For Vote
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — The polls are open at vw.com! Volkswagen of America, Inc., and Scholastic, Inc. announced today that online voting for its student-produced public service announcements (PSAs) will be open January 13-January 23 at http://www.vw.com/. Online voters will select the winning PSA in the fourth annual ... Read more
Hyundai Orders More Cars in U.S.
Hyundai is boosting production in the United States. According to Digital Chosunilbo, production at the Hyundai plant in Alabama will be increased from 230,000 vehicles to 300,000. The plant was ranked 10 out of 37 plants in North America in 2006 for quality by JD Power and Associates. Problems that ... Read more
Americans and Cars: The Love Affair Continues
Americans really love their cars. No kidding. American's REALLY love their cars. An AP-AOL autos poll shows that about four in 10 polled say their car has a personality of its own. Two in 10 actually have a nickname for their car, which, most often, is female. Women, more likely ... Read more
XM CommanderMT Brings Satellite Radio To Every Car
Owners of FM car radios (which is just about everyone who owns a car) will be happy to hear that the new XM CommanderMT universal satellite radio receiver offers XM to any FM radio regardless of make, model, or year. The new CommanderMT is a plug-and-play piece that has a ... Read more
Ford Individual Program Allows Custom Vehicles
COLOGNE, January 15, 2007– Ford this month is launching 'Ford Individual,' a program that allows customers to personalise their new cars by selecting from an enhanced range of features and equipment that complement standard trim levels. This initiative is introduced as consumers across Europe increasingly want new ways to express ... Read more
Nissan Rogue SUV, Bevel Concept Wow at Detroit Auto Show
Visitors at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit are in for an eyeful as they visit the Nissan section. The Japanese automaker debuted two new vehicles two new vehicles at last week's press conference. The first, the Rogue, is a small SUV currently sold in Europe and scheduled ... Read more
EU Pulls Out Stick To Deal with Gas-Guzzlers
If the European Union (EU) has its way, the cost of a "gas guzzling" car in Europe will soar in the next five years. According to BBC News, the European Commission of the EU wants to slap mandatory efficiency standards on all new vehicles sold in Europe as part of ... Read more
Volkswagen Rabbit Keeps On Hopping and Hopping
What's that saying? Everything old is new again. The hatchback, a design that Volkswagen tenaciously held on to with its Golf model, fell out of favor in the United States though remained popularity in Europe where drivers continued to like its utility and practicality. Well, the hatchback is back in ... Read more
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