category:/Research News


Title and summary Date/time
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Daimler & KIT start research cooperation for electric drive systems
- The "e-drive Project House" is one of Germany's largest cooperation for higher education - A unique alliance of competence between science and industry expedites market maturity for innovative technologies
24 Nov, 2008
142
Renault-Nissan Alliance enters zero-emissions vehicle deal in Sonoma
Nissan North America is committing to working with the Sonoma County community of governments to develop solutions for zero-emissions mobility through the promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) and the development of an EV charging network throughout Sonoma ...
24 Nov, 2008
143
Renault-Nissan Alliance & Monaco to develop zero-emission future
Under a Memorandum of Understanding signed recently, the two parties will formulate ways of enhancing and expanding the existing battery-charging network throughout Monaco.
24 Nov, 2008
144
Renault-Nissan Alliance & the state of Oregon form zero-emission vehicle deal
The Alliance has committed to being a global leader in zero-emission vehicles (ZEV). Nissan will introduce ZEVs in the United States in 2010 and will mass market ZEVs globally two years later. Ghosn announced the Oregon agreement during an address at the ...
22 Nov, 2008
145
Nissan Introduces the New Cube in Global Markets
The fully redesigned Cube continues the iconic "cubic" styling of the previous generation, adding a higher level of refinement and polish inside and out. Sales of the new Cube begin in Japan on Nov. 26, followed by North American in the spring ...
22 Nov, 2008
146
Honda to debut Ecological Drive Assist on new Insight
The world’s first system to combine these three functions in a comprehensive approach to fuel economy enhancement, the Ecological Drive Assist System will be implemented for the first time on the all-new Insight hybrid vehicle in spring 2009.
21 Nov, 2008
147
Hyundai & Carbonfund.org Unveil Genesis Forest Project at LA Auto Show
Hyundai anticipates that the Genesis Forest Project will offset 93,170 metric tons of CO2 through the permanent conservation and reforestation of 3,000 acres of tropical forest in Brazil.
21 Nov, 2008
148
Jaguar Ranks Highest in JD Power’s Satisfying Customers
Despite Difficult Market Conditions, Auto Manufacturers Increase Customer Satisfaction with the New-Vehicle Sales Process for a Third Consecutive Year
21 Nov, 2008
149
Apple Ranks Highest among Canadian Mobile Phone Providers
Smartphones Are Not Just for Business Use Anymore, as Consumers In Canada Find Additional Mobile Phone Functionality and Features Appealing.
21 Nov, 2008
150
BMW & MINI Cooper rank highest in JD Power’s APEAL Study
Highest level of customer satisfaction: BMW 5-Series and MINI Cooper ranked Most Appealing in their segments in the J.D. Power and Associates APEAL Study.
7 Nov, 2008
151
Honda Civic & Ridgeline at SEMA 2008 Show
Honda also revealed a Civic Honda Factory Performance (HFP) Concept sedan that represents a new approach on performance improvement. With more consumer concern about fuel prices, future customers may want to maximize the performance of their vehicles ...
6 Nov, 2008
152
Japan Automotive Emerging Technologies Study 2008: JD Power
Owners of SUVs and Minivans in Japan Express Stronger Interest in Gasoline-Electric Hybrid Technology Than in Small Displacement Vehicles.
5 Nov, 2008
153
Japanese Brands Rank Highest in China Initial Quality Study
The study also includes automotive brands from China, France, Germany, Korea and the United States.
4 Nov, 2008
154
Navigation Usage & Satisfaction Study 2008 – JD Power
The Mitsubishi Electric Navigation System Supplied to the Mitsubishi Lancer Ranks Highest among Factory-Installed Navigation Systems.
4 Nov, 2008
155
Nissan Links with Google for Easier Navigation Setups
Users can now send locations found on Google Maps directly to their vehicle's onboard navigation.
3 Nov, 2008
156
Lexus Ranks Highest in Japan Customer Service Index Study
Among the 17 brands included in the study, Lexus ranks highest with an overall CSI score of 784 on a 1,000-point scale. Lexus performs particularly well in all five factors that comprise overall customer satisfaction. Mercedes-Benz ranks second (635), ...
3 Nov, 2008
157
DCH Paramus Honda Receives Dealer of Excellence Recognition
The Dealer of Excellence Program recognizes dealers who provide an outstanding customer experience during the new-vehicle sales and service process.
3 Nov, 2008
158
GM & Opel Develop Vehicles with a Sixth Sense
- Car-to-car communication aims to prevent collisions - GPS and WLAN offer effective way to observe surrounding traffic
3 Nov, 2008
159
Honda, Nissan & Toyota Rank Highest in Indonesia IQS Study
Honda, Nissan and Toyota Models Rank Highest in Automotive Initial Quality in Indonesia In Their Respective Segments
1 Nov, 2008
160
smart fortwo: the most economical cars without hybrid drive
America's most economical car: In the USA, too, the smart fortwo is the number one in terms of environmental friendliness and economy
1 Nov, 2008