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Great value for soft-tops this summer
Despite record temperatures and the driest April in years, prices on soft tops have remained cool in recent weeks. The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures - but not this year, according to British Car Auctions (BCA). This means anyone thinking of buying a convertible could still get a great deal, says Tim Naylor from BCA. “Despite the record temperatures and dry, sunny days in April, convertible va... [more]
smart fortwo nightorange edition ready to turn heads
With its vivid orange paintwork, contrasting black three-double-spoke 15-inch alloy wheels, tridion safety cell, door mirror caps and radiator grille, the latest limited edition smart is certain to brighten the lives of drivers with vibrant styling, zesty performance and an impressive specification. Offering a huge splash of colour and sporty style, the striking smart fortwo nightorange edition defies mundane motoring and will be the most refr... [more]
UK Government reveals the nine electric car models that will be eligible for eco-friendly grants
The UK Government has revealed the first set of vehicles eligible for the new ‘Plug-In Car Grant’. Transport Secretary Philip Hammond and Business Minister Mark Prisk announced the milestone which could make 2011 the year of the electric car for the UK - and revealed five more regions that will be installing local charging points having successfully bid for a share of a £20m fund. From 1 January 2011, motorists will be entitled to a Plug-In Ca... [more]
The Honda Jazz is the most reliable student car
Warranty Direct has analysed its 50,000 live policies to produce the reliability list of small used cars that come with a price tag suitable for parents or cash-strapped students. As tens of thousands of new students leave home and head for university this month, Warranty Direct reveals that the best car to pack them off in, for the student-sized budget of under £3000, is the Honda Jazz. The diminutive Jazz is the least likely runabout to leav... [more]
Mercedes-Benz and smart install electric recharging points across their dealer networks
Mercedes-Benz and smart are preparing for the widespread uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK by beginning the installation of recharging points across their dealer networks. So far 20 Elektrobay recharging units, produced in the UK by Brighton-based Elektromotive, have been installed at seven locations as part of a pilot project, and further expansion of the initiative is planned later this year. smart will be starting public trials o... [more]
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Smart Business Network Acquires OnMark Solutions to Deepen Product Offerings
CLEVELAND, OH-- - Smart Business Network, Inc. today announced its acquisition of OnMark Solutions, Inc., a full-service e-marketing services company in Cleveland, deepening the expertise and capabilities ...
Smart Card Alliance White Paper Explores Possibilities for NFC in Transit Industry
PRINCETON JUNCTION, NJ-- - With Near Field Communication -enabled handsets poised to exceed 100 million in 2012 , the Smart Card Alliance Transportation Council today announced a new white paper examining ...
Smart Balance to Host Webcast/Conference Call on 2011 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
PARAMUS, N.J. -- Smart Balance, Inc. will host a live audio webcast at www.smartbalance.com on February 23, 2012, at 9:30 a.m. ET to discuss 2011 fourth quarter and full year results, which will be issued ...
Con Edison Selects Siemens and TIBCO to Provide a Smart Grid Integration Solution
ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Siemens Smart Grid division and TIBCO Software Inc. (NASDAQ: TIBX - News) will provide proven Smart Grid enterprise integration services to Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) ...
Smart Kids Group, Inc. SKGP on the NASDAQ, Introduces WMX Group, Inc. (WEX on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange) as Their ...
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Kids Group, Inc. (OTC-BB: SKGP.OB - News) CEO Richard Shergold officially announced their new majority stakeholder, WMX Group, Inc. ...
Echelon Wins European Smart Metering Innovation of the Year Award 2012
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON - News) today announced its Networked Energy Services (NES) smart grid system has won the European Smart Metering Innovation of ...
SMART Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
CALGARY, Alberta -- SMART Technologies Inc. , a leading provider of collaboration solutions, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended December 31, 2011.
Samsung says to sell 25 mln 'smart TVs' this year
South Korea's Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it plans to sell more than 25 million "smart TVs" this year as it tries to capture the emerging Internet TV market eyed by competitors including Apple.
Ambient Smart Grid Communications Platform Helps Reduce Cost of Utility Outages
NEWTON, Mass., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambient Corporation (NASDAQ: AMBT - News), a leading provider of flexible and scalable smart grid communications platforms and technologies, announced today that it ...
Smart Balance Launches Heart Health Web Resource for American Heart Month
PARAMUS, N.J. -- February is the time to put a little love in your heart--and we're not just talking about Valentine's Day. In honor of American Heart Month, the Smart Balance website is offering free ...
