Opens New Center for Smarter Transportation Systems At a smarter transportation-focused event today in Washington, D.C., IBM announced a new research initiative to build personalized travel routes for commuters to avoid traffic gridlock. IBM researchers are using advanced analytics to develop adaptive traffic systems that will intuitively learn traveler patterns and behavior to provide more [...]
All-new SUV debuts in Geneva with more room, technology, performance, and significantly less weight and fuel consumption Led by a technologically advanced full hybrid model, the all-new, next-generation Porsche Cayenne sport-utility vehicle will debut at the Geneva motor show in early March. In line with the Porsche Intelligent Performance philosophy, the entire range, from the [...]
Ford Motor Company added to its leading number of five-star crash test-rated vehicles as the 2010 Lincoln MKT earned top ratings for frontal and side-impact crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Lincoln’s three-row luxury crossover previously earned a 2009 “Top Safety Pick” award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [...]
The Jeep® brand is bringing Camp Jeep, a unique driving experience, to consumers attending the 2010 Cleveland Auto Show, Feb. 27 – March 7 at the I-X Center. Camp Jeep is the ultimate indoor off-road driving test. The 25,000-square foot exhibit will give auto show attendees a chance to experience the extreme on- and off-road [...]
Consumer voters proclaimed their favorites in five categories in the Chicago Auto Show’s fifth annual “Best of Show” balloting. In voting conducted over the 10-day public run of the nation’s biggest auto show, winners in the contest’s five categories were: Best All-New Production Vehicle: Ford Focus (29 percent of vote) Best Concept Vehicle: Cadillac XTS [...]