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Cars  The Toyota Hybrid Monopoly Ride Experience Coming to the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Toyota and Hasbro are teaming up to bring the Toyota Hybrid MONOPOLY Ride Experience to the Chicago Auto Show, February 8-19. The program will allow auto show attendees to experience the capabilities and advantages of the third-generation Prius, all-new Prius v, Camry Hybrid and Highlander Hybrid models.
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Zipcar Completes Additional Investment in Barcelona-Based Avancar to Become Majo
Zipcar, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZIP), the world's leading car sharing network, today announced the completion of its option to purchase a majority ownership interest in Barcelona-based Catalunya Carsharing S.A., known as Avancar. With this transaction completed, Zipcar is now the majority shareholder for the company with a controlling stake of more than 60 percent. This deal builds on Zipcar's initial equity investment in Avancar which was announced in December 2009.
(9 reads) Atari Revs Its Engines with the New Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends
Atari, one of the most recognized names in interactive entertainment, has announced the upcoming release of Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends. The latest chapter of the Test Drive saga focuses exclusively on the storied Ferrari brand, bringing over 70 years of the world's most recognizable performance cars to the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. Development of the title will be handled by world-class developer Slightly Mad Studios, bringing their extensive experience in the driving category. Production/Publishing partners Rombax Games and Bigben Interactive are proud to work with Avalanche, who has a partnership with Ferrari, thus ensuring that Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends delivers the ultimate track based racing experience.
(9 reads) Subaru "Dog Tested. Dog Approved.™" Campaign Returns with a New Pack of Dogs and New Canine Social Capabilities
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the return of its "Dog Tested. Dog Approved." campaign. The venerable canine commercials return for a third year with a new pack of dogs and social activities. When players take the field on Sunday, Feb. 5, Subaru owners and their four legged friends will hit the streets for the second annual Subaru Game Day Dog Walk event by taking the pledge at http://www.facebook.com/subaruofamerica.
(9 reads) Winners Announced for Honeywell/SAE International Student Automotive Design Chal
Four students from Thaon-les-Vosges, France, were announced today as the Winners of the Honeywell/SAE International Student Automotive Design Challenge.
(13 reads) GS Battery (USA) Inc.: ECO R® Designed Into Suniva's Balance of System Solution
GS Battery (USA) Inc. today announced it has begun to supply its ECO R model SLC 70-4 and SLX246-12 batteries for use in Suniva's Balance of System Solutions (BOSS). Co-Branded with the Suniva and GS Battery logo, these high capacity batteries provide long life and superior cycling capability supported by many years of experience in Japan.
(19 reads) Jeep® Brand Awards Grand Prize to Spokane Resident in the 'Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig
The Jeep® brand hosted the "Jeep Arctic Yeti Dig" at the Winter X Games 2012. 7 contestants had the chance to dig into a 20 by 20 section of snow on the grounds of the X Games to find a the Jeep Yeti Artic Dig medallion. Kerry Boston from Spokane, Wash. was the first person to find the medallion and was named the grand prize winner of a new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic Edition vehicle. It was broadcast at the games, garnering great excitement and anticipation."It was a tough dig but, I was determined to find that Jeep artifact so I could take home a new 2012 Jeep Wrangler Arctic Edition," said Kerry Boston. "I am looking forward to seeing it in my drive-way very soon."
(22 reads) AutoNation Announces Pricing of $350 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Senio
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer (the "Company"), announced today the pricing of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2020 at 5.500%.
(21 reads) Axion Power Appoints Vani Dantam to Head Business Development, Sales & Marketing
Axion Power International, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: AXPW), the developer of advanced leadÂcarbon PbC® batteries and energy storage systems, announced today that Vani Kumar Dantam, 53, has been appointed to the new position of Senior Vice President/Business Development, Sales & Marketing. Mr Dantam was previously Vice President/Business Development & Sales for NYC-based Ener1 Inc., a supplier of lithium-ion batteries and associated software and systems. He brings to Axion his nearly 30 years of experience in leadership roles with automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, as well as his working knowledge and understanding of grid scale storage marketing.
(24 reads) Pennsylvania Governor Corbett Signs New Commercial Driver Safety Law
Governor Tom Corbett today signed House Bill 1458, which brings Pennsylvania into compliance with new federal rules for driver's licenses and permits issued to commercial drivers.
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