Audi of America Reports Increased June 2008 Sales and Market Share
- Updated info - Audi the only luxury brand with year over year sales increase - Updated info - segment market share increases 1.8% - Audi posts sales increase of 5.3% - Audi A4 sales up HERNDON, Va., July 1 -- New data added below Audi's "Total Sales" on table -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today auto sales for th ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces June 2008 Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for June of 75,847 units versus 92,213 units a year ago, a decrease of 17.7 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 18.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 11.9 percent. NNA in the first quarter of the fis ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Names Ken Czubay Head of U.S. Sales and Marketing
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- Ford Motor Company today announced the appointment of veteran auto industry executive and retailer Ken Czubay as vice president of U.S. Sales and Marketing. Czubay, who has 38 years of automotive experience and served in a variety of management and executive roles at Ford from 1970 to 1983, r ... Continue reading
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 1 -- TriMas Corporation -- a diversified growth company of specialty niche businesses -- today announced that Brian McGuire has been appointed President of Monogram Aerospace Fasteners, effective immediately. Mr. McGuire, who most recently held the role of president of the Norris Cylinder ... Continue reading
Ultracapacitors Provide Efficient, Low-Maintenance, Energy Storage for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles SAN DIEGO, July 1 -- Maxwell Technologies Inc. announced today that Vossloh Kiepe GmbH, a leading producer of heavy vehicle drive systems, has selected Maxwell's 125-volt BOOSTCAP(R) ultracapacitor modules for braking en ... Continue reading
Ford Honors the Legacy and Impact of the Model T at 2008 Centennial 'T Party'
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1 -- -- Ford Motor Company will mark the 100th anniversary of Henry Ford's groundbreaking Model T with a special presentation and collection of automotive masterpieces for 2008 Centennial "T Party" -- the world's largest gathering of Model Ts since they left the factory -- July 21-26 in Richmond, ... Continue reading
MAZDA5 Sales up 29 Percent, MAZDA3 Reports Best June Ever IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June 2008 sales of 23,771 vehicles, a 7.7 percent decrease over last year, but an increase of 3.7 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. There were 24 selling days in June 2008 ... Continue reading
BMW Group USA Reports June 2008 Sales
BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) down 11 percent in June. MINI sales continue to thrive WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported June vehicle sales of 26,155, a decline of 11 percent from the 29,394 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. For the first ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports June 2008 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., July 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total June 2008 sales of 7,494. -- The fuel-efficient Lancer continues to lead the way for Mitsubishi in the U.S. with 2,688 sales, making June the second best month of the year for Lancer. May 2008 was Lancer's best month with 3,318 sales. -- Lancer Evolutio ... Continue reading
- Let's Refuel America extended through July 31; continues to help drive showroom traffic, sales of most fuel-efficient vehicles - New Dodge Journey becoming a hit in the crossover market - Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivan sales increase in June - New fuel-efficient vehicles see increased year-to ... Continue reading
SunTrust RACING - Brumos Porsche 250 Preview
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 1, 2008) â A brand new race car signals a new beginning for the No 10 SunTrust Pontiac Dallara team of Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) as it kicks off the second half of the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series season with Thursday nightâs Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona (Fla.) Internationa ... Continue reading
1. Dominant Dixon knows race for title is anything but over: Scott Dixon need only look at the second half of the 2007 IndyCar Series season to make him alternately smile and shudder as it relates to this yearâs championship race. He was 65 points behind Franchitti exiting the Richmond race, but rattled off four v ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Best June 2008 and Best Quarter Ever
IRVINE, Calif., July 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best June ever with record sales of 28,292 units, an increase of 7.6 percent over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 157,619 units, an increase of 2.1 percent over the same period last year. For the just completed quarter, the comp ... Continue reading
Harker's Consistency Reaches Final Round at Norwalk
Norwalk, OH - For the third time this season, Steve Harker and the OMS Graphics Top Alcohol Funny Car Team made it to another national event final round appearance and this time walked away with a runner-up finish at this past weekends NHRA Summit Racing Equipment Nationals held in Norwalk, OH. After Qualifying in the ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports June 2008, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported half-year sales of 1,240,086 vehicles. For the month of June, TMS recorded sales of 193,234 units, a decrease of 11.5 percent from last June, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted June sales of 172,981, down 10.3 perc ... Continue reading
Acura Announces June 2008 Sales Results
TSX posts best-ever June sales TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- The TSX sports sedan posted best-ever June sales, making it Acura's top-selling vehicle for the month as the luxury division posted June sales of 12,456 units, down 16.4 percent* based on the daily-selling-rate. Acura year-to-date sales of 77,914 are down 14.3 ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record Sales in June 2008
Fuel-efficient Fit sets all-time record; Civic and Acura TSX set June records TORRANCE, Calif., July 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today announced total June sales of 142,539, up 13.8 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis(1), setting a new record for the month. Reflecting a shifting automotive marketplace, total ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports 19,576 New Vehicle Sales for June 2008
MBUSA Records Best First Half-Year Sales on Record MONTVALE, N.J., July 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 19,576 new vehicles for June 2008, bringing the year-to-date total to 119,279 units, marking the best sales for the first half of any year company's history. Highlights for the month include a ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Increased June 2008 Sales
The Company Reports Another Month of Increased Sales CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported June sales of 18,007 total units resulting in the company having another month of increased sales. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) The 2009 Subaru Forester continues ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports June 2008 Sales
Tops 50,000 sales for the first time ever Best sales month in its history Genesis begins arriving in dealerships FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 50,033 for the month of June, a 1.3 percent increase over the same record-setting period last year and best sales month ever. ... Continue reading
AAA and Hertz Announce Campaign to Help Keep Vacationing Children in Car and Booster Seats
WASHINGTON, July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA, America's leading advocate for child passenger safety, and Hertz, the world's largest car rental company, have joined forces to help keep America's youngest passengers safe and secure while traveling. The campaign, called "Don't Take a Vacation from Your Car Seat," is ... Continue reading
AGR PRE-RACE QUOTES - THE GLEN
Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I like going to Watkins Glen. It is a challenging course to drive, and has helped me evolve as a road course driver. I think this is going to be a very competitive race. I hope the Motorola car gets some good practice laps in and we do well in qualifying." Tony Kanaa ... Continue reading
Speedier Parts Deliveries Get Ford Customers On the Road Quicker
Ford customers can pick their vehicles up from dealerships sooner following the launch of new parts delivery services. New systems developed by Ford's customer service team ensure that virtually all urgent parts can be delivered to dealers either the same day, or by 08.00 the next morning. By minimising the delivery ti ... Continue reading
Two Great New Models From Overfinch
Making their UK debut at the prestigious Salon Privé Luxury and Supercar Show on 2nd July at the Hurlingham Club in London are two new vehicles from the world's leading Range Rover specialist. ... Continue reading
BUSINESS HONORS FOR TEAM OWNERS McMURRY, PAPPAS
McMurry, with Autocon's Chris McMurry as CEO, was named America's top 25 "Best Small Companies to Work For" in America. Two American Le Mans Series drivers - Autocon Motorsports' Chris McMurry and Black Swan Racing's Tim Pappas - recently received national recognition for their work off the track in their respective bu ... Continue reading
In the ARCA RE/MAX Series only race north of the U.S. border, Red Bull's Scott Speed came from five laps down to finish eighth in Sunday's event at Cayuga Motor Speedway. It was Scott's eighth top-10 finish in 10 starts this season. He anticipated a long afternoon north of the border. Eddie Sharp Racing recently held a ... Continue reading
GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Rides Momentum Back to Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (July 1, 2008) â Hot on the heels of their first 2008 victory two weeks ago, reigning Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Champions Alex Gurney, Jon Fogarty and GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing will be looking for consecutive victories in both the Rolex Series and the Brumos Porsche 250 when the se ... Continue reading
- Specialist Michael Gallagher received keys to an all-new 2008 Jeep(R) Liberty in the 300,000th package from Operation Gratitude while in Iraq - Vehicle includes a special painted mural that pays homage to fallen unit solders - Entire 4th Stryker Brigade returns home to Ft. Lewis, Wash. from extended Iraq deployment F ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports June 2008 Sales
Best Overall Sales Month Since August 2006 HERNDON, Va., July 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2008 sales of 23,208 units, a 0.3 percent increase over the June 2007 sales of 23,137 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales remain 0.6 percent ahead of 2007 sales through June. June ref ... Continue reading
- Total of 22,121 Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records June Sales of 19,576 - smart USA Records 2,545 Sales in June NEW YORK, July 1 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 22, ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Preview - Brumos Porsche 250 at Daytona
The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series heads into the second half of the season this week, as the teams return to Daytona International Speedway for Round 8 of 14 races. The return to the site of the inaugural race of the season, the Rolex 24 At Daytona, makes a drastic change as the Grand-Am teams hold a one-day event o ... Continue reading
Kurt Busch Wins at New Hampshire To Lead Penske Racing NASCAR Trio LOUDON, N.H. â Penske Racing No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch and his Pat-Tryson led team brought home the checkered flag in Sundayâs rain-shortened LENOX Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, while teammates Ryan Newman and Sam ... Continue reading
Bosch: Still Too Few Small Cars With ESP
The number of vehicles equipped with the ESP electronic stability program rose again in 2007. Last year, the share of newly registered passenger cars in Europe equipped with this anti-skid system passed the 50 percent mark for the first time - an increase of seven percentage points. Robert Bosch GmbH, which gathers the ... Continue reading
Ford Reports June 2008, First Half Sales
June - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury June sales totaled 167,090, down 28 percent versus year ago. - Ford Focus' sales to individual retail customers were 9 percent higher than a year ago. - Ford Flex and Lincoln MKS debut. First Half - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury first half sales totaled 1.1 million, down 14 percent. - Cars ... Continue reading
Affinia Expanding Global Manufacturing
Acquires One of China's Premier Drum & Rotor Manufacturers ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 1 -- Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on- and off-highway replacement products and services industry, has announced plans to acquire 85 percent of HBM Investment Limited, owner of one of the world's largest drum and rotor manufa ... Continue reading
Extreme Motorsports Receives Large Manufacturing Contract & Updates on Progress
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., July 1 -- Extreme Motorsports of California, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EMOC) ("Xtreme" or the "Company"), has received a large manufacturing contract from Senatore Trailers LLC. At the beginning of this 2008 year, Extreme Motorsports of California, Inc. began negotiating an agreement for use of the patent ... Continue reading
Land Rover Announces New Range Rover Line-Up at the British International Motor Show 2008
A new, high-specification 'Autobiography' model is to make a global debut at the British International Motor Show on July 22nd 2008. The Range Rover model line-up for 2009 will feature the most luxurious top of the range production Range Rover yet. Taking the name 'Autobiography', it replaces the model previously reser ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, July 1 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, today held a groundbreaking ceremony as the first step in the construction of its new European headquarters in Etoy in the Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, located approximately 25 miles northeast of Geneva. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Files 2008 Annual Report on Form 20-F
TOKYO, July 1 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended March 31, 2008. ... Continue reading
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Revs Up Savings with Mobile Coupons
Quick-lube chain delivers instant discounts through cell phones with Cellfire SAN JOSE, Calif., July 1 -- Cellfire Inc. announced today that its mobile coupons will be accepted at all 107 Valvoline Instant Oil Change centers in Cleveland, Minneapolis, and St. Louis. Mobile phone users can save money with exclusive offe ... Continue reading
European Automobile Manufacturers Welcome Progress Made With ESC Safety Technology
The European automobile manufacturers welcome the progress made in increasing consumer awareness and market take-up of ESC (electronic stability control), as highlighted today at the "Choose ESC" campaign evaluation event in Brussels. Improving road safety is one of the automotive manufacturers' key priorities and the ... Continue reading
U.S. City Interest High in the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles
Multi-Million Dollar Competition Narrowing Search for U.S. Cities Interested in Hosting Stages of the Cross Country Race SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As American consumers face record-breaking prices at the gas pump and rethink their driving habits, the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZ ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology Today Announces Preliminary 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results
- Sales Revenues to Reach Over US$36 Million with Net Income of Over US$5.0 Million - JINZHOU CITY, Liaoning, China, July 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced its p ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 1 -- The Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger will offer BorgWarner's new InterActive Torque Management(R) Transfer Case (ITM(R) tc) all-wheel-drive (AWD) technology as optional equipment for the 2009 model year. ITM(R) tc offers enhanced response and controllability with reduced noise, vibration an ... Continue reading
Visteon's Innovative In-Dash Entertainment/GPS System Now Available
Company's new Navigation Radio System provides seamless integration of radio, GPS, iPod/MP3 player, Bluetooth(R) phone, CD/DVD entertainment, and more VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 1, 2008 -- The Visteon Navigation Radio System -- a fully integrated replacement in-dash entertainment system featuring GPS navigation, i ... Continue reading
Esc One Year On: Carmakers Still Slipping on Standard Fit
Euro NCAP today releases the updated results of its EU-wide1 ESC availability survey that uncovers the disparities in which ESC is offered to car-buyers across the European Union. ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services to Promote Financial Literacy for Community Service 2008
GMAC to Participate in 16 Events Across the United States DETROIT, July 1 -- In an effort to provide Americans with a better understanding of money management and financial literacy, GMAC Financial Services is proud to announce its participation in the financial services industry's Community Service 2008 by hosting GMA ... Continue reading
LDV Forges Global Union with Supplier Awards
The suppliers have all recently been awarded contracts by LDV and its Russian parent company GAZ Group to supply parts for the entire life of the MAXUS range of light commercial vehicles. The range is currently built in Birmingham, with Russia beginning production in 2010. ... Continue reading
Citroen UK Accelerates Onto the InFormation Superhighway With the Launch of Its Press Website
Citroën UK has today launched its official press website, www.citroenpress.co.uk, the number one destination for the UK's media to discover all things Citroën. ... Continue reading
Audi A4 2.0 TDI Achieves CO2 Emissions of 88 Grams Per Kilometer
The second part of the efficiency drive through Austria and Switzerland, like the first, was thoroughly successful: 20 randomly selected readers of a motoring magazine and a team of two from Audi once again fully exploited the efficiency potential of the new Audi A4 2.0 TDI with an output of 88 kW (120 hp) in order to ... Continue reading
Audi Annual Report Takes the Gold
Audi participated in Europe’s largest corporate communications competition with an innovative annual report format. This very same annual report has now been voted the best of the year by Forum Corporate Publishing e.V. Audi is thus once again setting new standards, this time in corporate communications. ... Continue reading
Frederique Le Greves Is Appointed Vice President Corporate Information for Renault Group
Frederique Le Greves, currently VP Communications for Nissan Americas, joined Renault on July 1, 2008. She will be appointed Vice President Corporate Information for the Renault Group on August 1st, as a successor to Claire Martin. ... Continue reading
New Dacia Logan: Better Than Ever
Four years after the release of the first Logan, Dacia introduces 'New Logan'. The latest version of this celebrated three-volume saloon builds on the same strengths that forged the success of its predecessor, including unbeatable value for money in terms of performance and equipment, plus outstanding cabin space and e ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports on Difficult Operating Trends
TULSA, Okla., July 1 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today commented on recent operating trends. "Our second quarter was below our expectations with challenges primarily in the areas of revenue per day and vehicle depreciation costs. In addition, the balance of the year looks less robust than we had forecasted ... Continue reading
First 50 Chery Hybrid Taxis Run on Beijing Streets
First-50-Chery-hybrid-taxis-run-on -Beij ing-streets.html Shanghai, July 1 (Gasgoo.com) In the days when fuel prices are soaring, a small number of gas-electric hybrid taxis running on the Beijing streets have arrested the attention of passengers and pedestrians alike, reported Beijing Evening News today. These hybrid ... Continue reading
Panasonic Toyota Racing Prepares for the British Grand Prix - VIDEO FEATURE
LONDON - July 1, 2008: Silverstone is the original Formula 1 circuit, the place where the World Championship was born in 1950, but history is just one aspect; for Panasonic Toyota Racing drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock, speed is king. After Monza, Silverstone is the fastest track on the calendar, with an average sp ... Continue reading
Redesigned Subaru Forester Becomes Consumer Reports' Top-Rated Small Sport-Utility Vehicle
Forester outpoints Toyota RAV4 in CR's tests; Mitsubishi Outlander & Nissan Rogue rated "Very Good" YONKERS, N.Y., June 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Subaru Forester emerged as Consumer Reports' new top-rated small sport-utility vehicle, following testing of seven SUVs for the August issue. The Toyota RA ... Continue reading
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group Joins Ranks of Global Top 5 Automakers
Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group joins ranks of Global Top 5 Automakers - Rapid climb from 11th in 1999 global rankings to 5th place in 2007 - Kia Motors to continue improvements in quality, design, eco-friendliness and brand innovation (SEOUL) July 1, 2008 -- With global sales of 3,961,629 units in 2007 the Hyundai-Kia Au ... Continue reading
2009 Ford Escape Delivers Best-in-Class Fuel Economy Among 4-Cylinder Compact SUVs
- The 2009 Ford Escape, equipped with a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, delivers best-in-class fuel economy in the small SUV segment with 28 highway/20 city mpg. - The 2009 Escape Hybrid remains the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet, delivering 34 city mpg ... Continue reading
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