J.D. Power: Subaru Canada ranks highest in customer satisfaction with manufacturer website
Cites effective re-design for improved new-vehicle shopper satisfaction MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 23, 2008; According to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Canadian Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study, Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) ranks highest among auto manufacturer websites in satisfying Canadian new-vehicle shoppers. Th ... Continue reading
Larry Burns Keynote Speech - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Larry Burns, General Motors VP for Research, Development and Strategic Planning âThis man will probably have more influence on the car you drive in 20 years than anyone else on earth.â Top Gear referring to General Motors VP for Research, Development and Strategic Planning. Larry Burns is an iconic automotive ... Continue reading
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI The question is: how to get decent fuel economy from a capable SUV? A hybrid system, perhaps? Perhaps not - gasoline-electric hybrids are most efficient in low-speed city and commute driving, and a hybrid system, while perfectly adequate for a civilized ... Continue reading
WHELDON, DIXON LEAD FINAL PRACTICE BEFORE INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 23, 2008 â Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammates Dan Wheldon and Scott Dixon paced the final practice session before the 92nd Running of the Indianapolis 500. The practice, which had been scheduled for one hour, was limited to 12 minutes due to rain. Wheldon, who will start second in Sunda ... Continue reading
Dr. Robert L. Hirsch Keynote Speech - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Dr. Robert Hirsch, Senior Energy Advisor, MISI Dr. Hirschâs resume reads like a whoâs who of someone who has been around the energy block. Heâs been in management positions for SAIC, RAND, the Electric Power Research Institute, ARCO Oil and Gas, Exxon Research and Engineering Company, and Advanced Power ... Continue reading
Amy Myers Jaffe Keynote Speech - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO FROM THE AFVi CONFERENCE Amy Myers Jaffe, James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy As leader of the Baker Institute Energy Forum, and Associate Director of the Rice University Energy Program, Amy Myers Jaffe promotes, oversees and participates in a wide range of groundbreaking energy research and ... Continue reading
Ford expects gasoline to reach up to $4.25 a gallon
The No. 2 U.S. automaker made clear this week that pressure at the pump has leaked directly onto automakers' balance sheets. Ford Motor Co. executives said Thursday, May 22, that gasoline prices were a deciding factor in its decision to abandon earlier predictions for a return to profitability. Ford CEO Alan Mulally sa ... Continue reading
Bankruptcy court approves Plastech sale plan
DETROIT -- According to Reuters, U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge on Friday gave troubled auto parts supplier Plastech Engineered Products Inc. approval to sell its businesses and other assets in a June auction. Plastech has been seeking court approval to sell its businesses and has been in talks to sell its interiors unit ... Continue reading
OnStar Receives Honors at Telematics Update Awards
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation is recognized at the Telematics Update Detroit Ceremony Detroit â OnStar by GM captured the âBest Embedded Telematics Navigation Product Awardâ at the 2008 Detroit Telematics Awards event. Awards are judged by independent industry experts and are open to all companies in th ... Continue reading
Diesel Automobiles Experience a Renaissance
Washington DC May 23, 2008; After years in the automotive wilderness, largely exiled to the smoky borders of truck stops, diesel is coming home. But the New York Times reports, Americans may not recognize its freshly scrubbed face. Click here for a list of the pros and cons of diesel. Diesel's cleaner-burning fuel, rol ... Continue reading
IMS ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE PLANS FOR CENTENNIAL ERA
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, â The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will celebrate 100 years of worldwide leadership in motorsports entertainment through its Centennial Era from 2009-2011, which will feature many special events, a new, retro corporate logo and redevelopment of the area surrounding the Racing Capital of the ... Continue reading
PLENTY OF CELEBRITY STAR POWER AT 92nd INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, May 23, 2008 â Celebrities from the silver screen, television and music once again will flock to Indianapolis this weekend for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 and events surrounding the race. The celebrities will attend the race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, scheduled to start at 1 p.m. (ET) ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport celebrates return to Star Mazda series with a win
Woodbridge, Ontario (May 22, 2008) - After announcing just two weeks ago that the team had signed a driver to contest the next round of the Star Mazda Series presented by Goodyear, AIM Autosport is very pleased to have come away from Miller Motorsport Park with a very strong performance including the pole and the race ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2008 â With the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the cusp of celebrating two significant centennials, and the unification of open-wheel racing in North America complete, the IndyCar Series today announced plans to define its next generation of technical competition rules package with the ultima ... Continue reading
Wittmer Tops SPEED Touring Car Practice at Lime Rock
LAKEVILLE, Conn. (May 23, 2008) â Kuno Wittmer, of Montreal, Que., led practice for Round Four of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Championship at Lime Rock Park. His RealTime Racing teammates, Peter Cunningham, of Milwaukee, Wis., and Pierre Kleinubing, of Coconut Creek, Fla., completed the t ... Continue reading
Thoennes Named SCCA Pro Racing Technical Manager
TOPEKA, Kan. (May 23, 2008) â SCCA Pro Racing announced today that Jeremy Thoennes will join its staff as Technical Manager. Thoennes will focus on the SCCA SPEED World Challenge Championships. Thoennes joins the SCCA Pro Racing staff after serving as Club Racing Technical Services Manager for Sports Car Club of A ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "We got a feel for the balance of the Motorola car in traffic and we also got a feel for the gear. Would I have liked to have stayed out there and got a little more practice in? For sure! But I'm not the only one; we're all in the same boat here and we all got the sam ... Continue reading
Kia Rio and Rio5 Named to GAYOT.com's List of Top 10 Best Small Cars
Sub-Compact Sedan and Five-Door Make Annual List - Fuel-efficient, budget-minded vehicles top list - Comprehensive warranty program, standard safety outshine competition IRVINE, Calif., May 23 -- The 2008 Kia Rio and Rio5 have been named to GAYOT.com's "Top 10 Best Small Cars." GAYOT.com was impressed with the vehicles ... Continue reading
Karmann fails to win Golf convertible deal
Volkswagen will build its new Golf convertible in one of its German factories instead of using coachbuilder Karmann, company sources say. The Golf convertible will debut in 2010. It will be based on VW's sixth-generation Golf that arrives later this year. VW insiders told Automotive News Europe that the Golf convertibl ... Continue reading
According to Fiat - Company must finish recovery plan before new challenge
MILAN -- Fiat's CEO Sergio Marchionne said he "has to finish" the recovery plan for the auto group before taking on new challenges, according to comments in Swiss weekly Hebdo, cited by Radiocor. Earlier this year, Marchionne was asked to become chairman of UBS, where he is already vice-chairman, by funds with stakes i ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Foundation Donates $100,000 to the MacArthur Memorial 5 Star Campaign
Chrysler LLC Caps Military Appreciation Month with Memorial Day Weekend Kick-off Event NORFOLK, Va., May 23 -- The Chrysler Foundation announced today the donation of $100,000 to the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation's 5 Star Campaign in Norfolk, Va. In addition, Chrysler LLC donated a fully refurbished operational ... Continue reading
AAA Travel Voted 'Best Travel Agency' for Seventh Year in a Row
DEARBORN, Mich., May 23 -- AAA Travel -- the largest leisure travel agency in North America -- has been voted by readers of The Detroit News as "Best Travel Agency" for a seventh consecutive year. More than 40,000 people returned ballots during the survey, rating four major categories ranging from restaurants to recrea ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Contract Ratification with the International UAW
Webcast and teleconference to discuss contract scheduled for 10:00 a.m. ET Wednesday, May 28, 2008. DETROIT, May 23 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today announced that the tentative agreements with the International UAW reached on May 16, 2008, covering approx ... Continue reading
Dutch sportscar maker, Donkervoort launches production of D8 GT
In the factory of Donkervoort Automobiles, production of the D8 GT has been launched. D8 GT was originally unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Show and its development process has just been completed. The first cars will be delivered to customers in August. ... Continue reading
Seat is showcasing the Ibiza 2008 and the new Alhambra Ecomotive
At the Madrid Motor Show today, Seat presented the new Ibiza, a car that demonstrates the Spanish brand's drive for design, quality and sportiness within the scope of environmental sustainability, where the new Alhambra Ecomotive stands out with low fuel consumption figures and reduced CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Sports Tourer in better shape than ever
After three successful years, Mercedes-Benz has overhauled the design and engineering of the B-Class. The facelift programme focused on environmental compatibility, economic efficiency and comfort, with further advances being made in each of these areas. ... Continue reading
The Mercedes A-Class once again sets the standards for safety, comfort and environmental protection
With more than 500,000 units produced within three and a half years, the A-Class is among the bestsellers in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. Now the latest generation of this compact car is showing itself to be more youthful, attractive and environmentally compatible than ever before. ... Continue reading
Resurrection of a racing legend: Veritas RS III - the new German supersportscar races ahead
A small international group of motor racing enthusiasts plans to compete with some of the world's best known super sports car makers by building the brand new Veritas RS III, resurrecting the name of Germany's first Formula 1 team. ... Continue reading
National Biodiesel Board Says Don't Give Up on Energy Independence
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 23, 2008; As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer driving season, many would-be travelers are choosing to stick closer to home versus experiencing the pain of skyrocketing fuel prices at the pump. But as bad as fuel prices may seem now, they could be worse if it weren't for dom ... Continue reading
Ford Escape Hybrid Delivers Total Package for Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguards
- Ford to provide a fleet of 45 customized Escape Hybrids to the Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguards. - The full-hybrid SUVs will be used for rescue patrol along 72 miles of Southern California coastline. - The front-wheel-drive Escape Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet, returning 34 mpg in city drivin ... Continue reading
Technical Enhancements for Aston Martin V8 Vantage
Aston Martin's V8 Vantage - originally launched to widespread critical acclaim at the Geneva Motor Show in 2005 - is to receive significant technical enhancements, reaffirming the car's position as one of the world's most desirable and exhilarating sports cars. ... Continue reading
CEO Says Ford Outlook Cut Decided in Last Few Days
DETROIT May 22, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research) only made its decision to pull back on its 2009 profit forecast in the past few days as it became clear there had been a structural deterioration in demand for large trucks and sport utility vehicles, Chie ... Continue reading
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