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- Report: Preliminary round ruling against Toyota says safety evidence was hidden
- Road Race Motorsports creates Platinum Edition Suzuki Kizashi
- Porsche offering modern nav system to replace classic radios
- Toyota to provide Daimler with hybrid components, technology?
- Hyundai building new California headquarters
- Hyundai building new California headquarters
- Hyundai building new California headquarters
- Hyundai building new California headquarters
- The woman who tracks down real customers for car commercials [w/ video]
| Report: Preliminary round ruling against Toyota says safety evidence was hidden Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:35 AM PDT
Filed under: Government/Legal, Toyota
Biller served as legal counsel to Toyota for four years from 2003 until 2007. When he resigned from the company, he was given a $3.7 million severance package, but last year was sued by Toyota for $33.5 million for taking internal documents and breaking the terms of his deal. Biller turned around and countersued, and Toyota immediately attempted to use attorney-client privilege to keep Biller from releasing potentially incriminating documents. But on September 9, a retired federal judge found that Biller has enough evidence to show that Toyota hired a lawyer to hide or destroy some of the company’s safety records in an attempt to keep that information from vehicle owners injured in rollover accidents. In some cases, that information could have led to significantly higher settlements. That lawyer was none other than Biller himself, who turned over 170 documents, including emails he sent that advised the company that settling cases early would be worth not having to turn over “books of knowledge” on the Toyota vehicle safety record. [Source: Automotive News] Report: Preliminary round ruling against Toyota says safety evidence was hidden originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog   |
| Road Race Motorsports creates Platinum Edition Suzuki Kizashi Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:35 AM PDT
Filed under: Aftermarket, Sedan, Performance, Suzuki Road Race Motorsports Platinum Edition Suzuki Kizashi – Click above for high-res image gallery Road Race Motorsports has given the Suzuki Kizashi not just a boost, but a kick in the pants and elsewhere. Instead of the stock sedan’s 185 horsepower, RRM turbocharged the engine up to 300 hp, adds a sports suspension and sport brakes, along with a choice of bodykits. If 300 ponies is a little more than you’re after, RRM also has a 200-hp package, and the suspension offerings come in Stage 1, 2, and 3. Our own Jeff Glucker drove it this week and wrote that “the carbon bucket seat was not built for my butt and I was half-assing (literally) in the seat. Thankfully, [the RRm Kizashi] was still easy to drive and predictably more fun than the stock model.” Follow the jump for the press release and check out the high-res images in the gallery below. [Source: Road Race Motorsports] Continue reading Road Race Motorsports creates Platinum Edition Suzuki Kizashi Road Race Motorsports creates Platinum Edition Suzuki Kizashi originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Porsche offering modern nav system to replace classic radios Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:32 AM PDT
Filed under: Classics, Coupe, Performance, Etc., Technology, Porsche, Design/Style What if you could update your classic car with modern tech, without losing the style that you’ve come to love? Porsche now has a solution for owners of old 911s. Starting in October 2010, owners will be able to retrofit their cars with the Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System (Part # 911 645 910 00), which packages a display screen fitted into a form factor that is an exact fit for the original factory radio’s location. Round knobs keep appearances in line with that classic Porsche aesthetic, but the technology is purely 21st century. The unit will retail for €595,00 plus VAT (around $776 USD before taxes at current exchange rates). Considering what Porsche gets for some of the options on its modern cars, the neo-retro nav unit’s price seems pretty good. We understand a desire for modern conveniences in older cars, and the Porsche Classic Radio Navigation System may be an answer to the prayers of some 911 enthusiasts since it obviates the need for a less desirable aftermarket solution. (Of cource, one could always just stick a portable GPS unit on the windshield…) According to MotoBullet, the Classic Radio Navigation System is designed to fit Porsche 911s from from model years 1963 to 1977 (it might also fit the Porsche 914). They go on to suggest that this nav unit may also work with firstgeneration Porsche 912s, but those guys are already going too slow to care where they’re heading. (We kid, we kid… out of jealousy.) [Source: Porsche via MotoBullet] Porsche offering modern nav system to replace classic radios originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Toyota to provide Daimler with hybrid components, technology? Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:30 AM PDT
Filed under: Hybrid, Technology, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Electric 2010 Mercedes S400 Hybrid – Click above for high-res image gallery Mercedes-Benz is getting hot and heavy into hybrids, and parent company Daimler AG might be looking to a familiar name for help. Reports out of Tokyo indicate that Daimler is in talks with Toyota about getting “motors and batteries in addition to technology” to supply its hybrid needs. The discussions have gone on for a year now, and have come to the point of detailing exactly which components Toyota will supply. Apparently, the pact could also include fuel cell technology sharing. Assuming a deal gets made, Daimler will join Ford, Nissan and Mazda on the Toyota bandwagon. And if that isn’t what you call “hybrid synergy drive,” we don’t know what is. [Source: AFP] Toyota to provide Daimler with hybrid components, technology? originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Hyundai building new California headquarters Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:28 AM PDT
Hyundai has announced plans to build a new North American headquarters in Orange County, California. The $150 million project will take nearly two years, create a projected 1,530 new construction jobs and generate a total economic impact of around $273 million. At least that’s what the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation is hoping. The Korean automaker is planning to start construction at its Fountain Valley Campus by mid 2011. The new facility will boast 500,000 square feet of both floor and garage space, effectively doubling the capacity of the current headquarters. Hyundai says that the building will be able to house a total of 1,400 employees – doubling the company’s current workspace. Hyundai has called Orange County home since it landed in America in 1985, and the company says that its new building underscores its commitment to the greater Los Angeles area. Hit the jump for the full press release. [Source: Hyundai] Continue reading Hyundai building new California headquarters Hyundai building new California headquarters originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| Hyundai building new California headquarters Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:28 AM PDT
Hyundai has announced plans to build a new North American headquarters in Orange County, California. The $150 million project will take nearly two years, create a projected 1,530 new construction jobs and generate a total economic impact of around $273 million. At least that’s what the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation is hoping. The Korean automaker is planning to start construction at its Fountain Valley Campus by mid 2011. The new facility will boast 500,000 square feet of both floor and garage space, effectively doubling the capacity of the current headquarters. Hyundai says that the building will be able to house a total of 1,400 employees – doubling the company’s current workspace. Hyundai has called Orange County home since it landed in America in 1985, and the company says that its new building underscores its commitment to the greater Los Angeles area. Hit the jump for the full press release. [Source: Hyundai] Continue reading Hyundai building new California headquarters Hyundai building new California headquarters originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog |
| Hyundai building new California headquarters Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:28 AM PDT
Hyundai has announced plans to build a new North American headquarters in Orange County, California. The $150 million project will take nearly two years, create a projected 1,530 new construction jobs and generate a total economic impact of around $273 million. At least that’s what the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation is hoping. The Korean automaker is planning to start construction at its Fountain Valley Campus by mid 2011. The new facility will boast 500,000 square feet of both floor and garage space, effectively doubling the capacity of the current headquarters. Hyundai says that the building will be able to house a total of 1,400 employees – doubling the company’s current workspace. Hyundai has called Orange County home since it landed in America in 1985, and the company says that its new building underscores its commitment to the greater Los Angeles area. Hit the jump for the full press release. [Source: Hyundai] Continue reading Hyundai building new California headquarters Hyundai building new California headquarters originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog |
| Hyundai building new California headquarters Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:28 AM PDT
Hyundai has announced plans to build a new North American headquarters in Orange County, California. The $150 million project will take nearly two years, create a projected 1,530 new construction jobs and generate a total economic impact of around $273 million. At least that’s what the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation is hoping. The Korean automaker is planning to start construction at its Fountain Valley Campus by mid 2011. The new facility will boast 500,000 square feet of both floor and garage space, effectively doubling the capacity of the current headquarters. Hyundai says that the building will be able to house a total of 1,400 employees – doubling the company’s current workspace. Hyundai has called Orange County home since it landed in America in 1985, and the company says that its new building underscores its commitment to the greater Los Angeles area. Hit the jump for the full press release. [Source: Hyundai] Continue reading Hyundai building new California headquarters Hyundai building new California headquarters originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
| The woman who tracks down real customers for car commercials [w/ video] Posted: 19 Sep 2010 07:25 AM PDT
Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Ford, Toyota Danya Solomon helps manufacturers find customer testimonials – Click above to watch video after the jump The testimonial is one of advertising’s oldest weapons. It’s a simple formula: If someone spent his or her hard-earned money on a product and lived to tell about it, chances are it will be good enough for you. But where do advertising companies come up with the jokers that we see splashed all over our television screens? It turns out that they look to one individual with a knack for finding people who are especially loyal to a specific brand or product. Her name is Danya Solomon. Solomon is responsible for rounding up the everyday Joes and Janes we’ve seen on ads from Ford and Toyota lately. She spends her days scouring the internet, standing in parking lots and busting down pool-hall doors to find consumers who are passionate about the products they buy. The next time you see an average atomic family stand up and profess their love for a sedan, chances are Solomon had something to do with bringing them to the small screen. Hit the jump to see a few of the commercials she helped cast. [Source: AOL Autos] Continue reading The woman who tracks down real customers for car commercials [w/ video] The woman who tracks down real customers for car commercials [w/ video] originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Comments View full post on Autoblog  |
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