All-New 2015 S63 AMG Coupe Shows Design, Luxury, and Tech Prowess
MONTVALE, NJ (September 11, 2014) -- Lincoln Center is a buzz with the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (#MBFW) as it gets underway from September 4-11, with a line-up of over 100 designers showing their Spring 2015 Collections. Among the world's most renowned designers, Mercedes-Benz is showing off a trendsetter of its own, the all-new 2015 S63 AMG Coupe. Hitting showrooms this fall, this new vehicle is the latest dream car in the Mercedes-Benz-AMG portfolio. Unique drive comfort, benchmark performance, exquisite appointments and state-of-the-art technology are all hallmarks of this stunning new two-door vehicle. In celebration of the all-new S63 AMG Coupe, Mercedes-Benz is partnering with fashion-tech pioneer CuteCircuit to showcase the intersection of fashion, luxury and technology.
Constellium Joins MIT Led Consortium to Improve Auto Structural Design
NEW YORK, (Sept. 11, 2014) -- Constellium N.V. announced today that it has joined the Industrial Fracture Consortium established by Professor Tomasz Wierzbicki from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The consortium will engage in research to develop and improve modeling and mathematical simulations software designed to predict the behaviors of the structural components during forming and crash, which are amongst the most important performance evaluation criteria in automotive engineering.
APT MotoVox Group, Inc. Announces Acquisition of MotoPeds
KANSAS CITY, Mo., (Sept. 12, 2014) -- APT MotoVox Group, Inc. (OTC BB: MTVX) today announced the acquisition of MotoPed, which debuted last December in a breakaway Kickstarter campaign that quickly went viral. The MotoPed design (soon available in Beach Cruiser, Downhill, and Black Ops Survival bike models) is a radical new mash-up fusing the unique combination of a downhill mountain bike, a motocross motorcycle, and a moped. The MotoPed utilizes a patented jackshaft pedal drive system and various lightweight low-displacement engine packages in order to yield a 115 pound "Frankenbike" of sorts that gets up to 160 miles per gallon as a commuter, while letting its riders slam a back-country trail on the way home.
Calty Design Draws Inspiration from Maker Faire, Urban Lifestyle Trends
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Sept. 10, 2014) – The do-it-yourself movement is transforming cities with invention-focused Maker Faire events, growing entrepreneurship, and a new Toyota concept to fit these trends. Inspired by a growing innovative spirit in urban areas, Toyota revealed today the Urban Utility concept vehicle – or U2 – at a private panel discussion hosted by Make: magazine in San Francisco. Vehicle elements reflect the lifestyle and needs of an entrepreneurial, urban driver discovered through interviews with Maker Faire participants and internal Toyota market research.
Auto And Technology Leaders Define The New Auto Industry at CCE
LOS ANGELES, (Sept. 9, 2014) -- Connected Car Expo® (CCE), the auto industry's authoritative gathering of automotive and technology leaders, announced today its line up of news and speakers that are helping define and shape the future of transportation. Breaking news from Audi, Hyundai, Volvo, KPMG and several other exhibitors will highlight a full day of expert presentations in conjunction with Los Angeles Auto Show's Press & Trade Days.
