Flexible charging solution puts electric cars in the fast lane

Research partners developed a cross-industry platform allowing drivers to control charging of electric cars Purpose is to increase usability for drivers and build an ecosystem making it easier to deploy ...

Proton's 4G Connected Cars (and The Rise of Data-Suck Things)

Malaysian car maker Proton will start offering cars equipped with 4G connectivity soon, leveraging on Malaysia?s fastest mobile internet service, Yes. Yes 4G Huddle device will be housed in the dashboard of new Proton cars, creating a micro wireless network in the car. Up to five mobile devices can be connected at any one time ...

Tiger.co.uk Reveals Further Fall In UK Car Insurance Prices

Independent car insurance comparison site Tiger.co.uk today revealed the latest results from its monthly Tiger Watch study.(PRWEB UK) 23 February 2012 Tiger Watch analyses thousands of car insurance quotes in order to provide the UK’s most up to date overview of motor insurance price movements.The February 2012 figures bring good news to Britain’s hard-pressed motorists, showing an overall ...

Driverless cars can be licensed in Nevada

About a year ago, Bruce Breslow, the newly appointed director of Nevada's Department of Motor Vehicles, was invited to Mountain View to test one of Google's driverless cars . "I sat in the back seat first, looking at... Presented By: Chicago Booth Business Forecast Ads by Pheedo

Jungo and Ixonos Join Forces on MirrorLink™ Solution for Automotive Connectivity

Jungo Ltd, a leading provider of automotive connectivity middleware, has joined forces with the Finnish mobile solutions company Ixonos to provide a complete end-to-end MirrorLink™

Jungo Expands Its Automotive Middleware to Provide Full Connectivity for Android Devices

Jungo Ltd,. a leading provider of high-quality connectivity software, today announced the expansion of its Automotive Connectivity Middleware to support Android-based mobile handsets and tablets.

OAI: Idaho Car Insurance Verification Proposal Highlights Perils of Driving Uninsured

OAI: Idaho Car Insurance Verification Proposal Highlights Perils of Driving Uninsured Idaho lawmakers are proposing that the government fund an online insurance verification system that would help the state identify and cite uninsured motorists—a move that puts a spotlight on the serious risks of driving without coverage, says OnlineAutoInsurance.com. Even though the penalties for driving ...

Cars that drive themselves

Nevada became the first state to draft rules for self-driving cars. Texting behind the wheel will be legal.

Small and Fuel-Efficient Cars Make Big Gains as Gas Prices Increase

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As gas prices crept up to a national average of nearly $3.40 per gallon in January, shoppers quickly turned their attention to smaller and more fuel-efficient vehicles, ...

Ferrari North America's Marco Mattiacci to Receive 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award

DETROIT, Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The prestigious 2012 Automotive Executive of the Year Award will be presented to Marco Mattiacci, President and CEO of Ferrari North America. Mattiacci will receive ...

Better Drivers Pay Less for Car Insurance With Pay As You Drive® Program from Progressive

Business travelers who park their cars at the airport several days a week. Families with an extra car they only drive occasionally. Drivers who avoid slamming on the brakes. They’r

MWW Automotive Reports Financial Results for First Fiscal Quarter 2012

HOWELL, Mich., Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MWW Automotive Group (OTCBB: MWWC.PK - News), a global automotive firm providing design and engineering services and manufacturing of accessories to many of the world's ...

Penske Automotive Group - Momentum

Penske Automotive Group ( PAG ) Diversity and a strong brand are two integral cogs in the success machine. Penske has both. What you might not know is that

Penske Automotive Group (PAG): Zacks Rank Buy

There is much more to this transportation services business than you might think. Penske Automotive reported their most profitable year in company history and offered some bullish commentary going into ...

3 states try to lower their car insurance rates

Drivers in three states could see big changes in their car insurance -- and their car insurance bills.

Driverless cars are sneaking up on you

The "driverless cars" of science fiction fame are closer to reality than you think.

Cars.com Cares awards $100,000 to SADD

Cars.com announced that Students Against Destructive Decisions is the recipient of a $100,000 donation from Cars.com Cares, the site's corporate giving initiative.

Nevada Approves Rules for Self-Driving Cars

By Phil LeBeau, CNBC Correspondent NEW YORK (CNBC) -- The age of self-driven or autonomous cars is here. Nevada has become the first state in the country to approve regulations that will allow self-driving vehicles on the road in that state. ...

Have Bad Cars Gone Extinct?

The 2012 Hyundai Elantra at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File) AP

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. Earnings: Exceeds Forecasts with Boost of Profit Rise

Here's a closer look at the company's latest earnings release...

WRAPmail Signs The Automotive Resource Network as Its Latest WRAPmail Enterprise Client

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Automotive Resource Network (TheARN) (Pinksheets: ARNH.PK - News) today signed a license agreement with WRAPmail (OTC: WRAP.PK - News) for WRAPmail's Enterprise Solution ...

OmniVision's OV10630 and OV10635 Automotive Image Sensors Receive AEC-Q100 Qualification, Start Mass Production

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI - News), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today announced that its flagship automotive ...

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Profit

TULSA, Okla., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG - News) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. Net income for the 2011 fourth ...

Cars.com Cares Awards $100,000 Donation to SADD

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used vehicles, announced today that SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) is the recipient ...

Car Loan 4U Offers Top Tips for Choosing the Best Car Insurance

With car insurance premiums continuing to rise, the UK’s leading car finance website Car Loan 4U continue with their commitment to the promotion of affordable motoring by offering their top tips on how to find the best car insurance deals. (PRWeb February 20, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/car/finance/prweb9206623.htm

Car insurance: no-fault claims are the Elephant in the room

On renewing her car insurance, Lisa Bachelor found her policy quote had risen by about £300 because someone drove into the back of her. And the practice is rife If someone drives into the back of your car while you are stationary, you wouldn't expect to be penalised by your insurer would you? At least, I didn't – but that's exactly what happened to me. The incident happened last summer when a ...

How Does Being Self-Employed Affect Car Insurance Rates?

Everyone's car insurance premiums are determined based on several personal factors, including your work situation. If you are self-employed, you may need to answer some additional questions regarding the type of work you do and how your vehicle figures into your business. Being self-employed does not automatically cause your rates to go up or down. Insurance companies ultimately set your rates ...

Car Insurance Companies Need to Get a Grip on Gen Y

People who are part of Gen Y, born between 1977 and 1994, have a unique perspective when it comes to car insurance. These drivers are one of the first generations to be immune to the American car culture. Research shows that Gen Y prefers to spend money on technology rather than automobiles. When Gen Y thinks of cars, it thinks of pollution. This attitude could be part of the reason that Gen Y ...

Estimate car insurance before buying a car

It doesn't matter whether you're buying a new car or used car; it's easy to get caught off guard about the costs to keep that car on the road, especially when it comes to car insurance.

Estimate car insurance before purchasing a car

It doesn't matter whether you're buying a new car or used car; it's easy to get caught off guard about the costs to keep that car on the road, especially when it comes to car insurance.Car insurance rates ...