July 2008 Sales International Brands Sink to 17 Year Low
Washington DC August 2, 2008; The AIADA reported that as predicted, Julyâs auto sales numbers, released by carmakers today, hit lows not seen in the United States since 1992. Overall sales, unadjusted for business days, were down 13 percent from July 2007, and 4 percent from June 2008. Analysts blame the usual sus ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: A Conversation with Del Coates - VIDEO FEATURE
If you're a regular TACH viewer, you already know Del. "Knowledgable" should be his middle name. He has designed and built cars (electric, too), taught design and aerodynamics, and now spends time as a journalist and author. The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer caught up with Del on the final day of Plug-In 2008 to find out, ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: CARB's Dan Sperling Speech - VIDEO FEATURE
Dan Sperling, Automotive Board Member, California Air Resources Board, speaks on our electric future. Daniel Sperling is Professor of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science and Policy, and founding Director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis (ITS-Davis). Dr. Sperling ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: GM's Jonathan Lauckner Speech - VIDEO FEATURE
Jonathon Lauckner, Vice President, Global Program Management, GM talks about GM's plan for the future and the upcoming all-electric vehicle, the Volt. Last year in Detroit, Lauckner had this to say about the Volt: âIf you lived within 30 miles from work (60 miles round trip) and charged your vehicle every night wh ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: EPRI's Steve Specker Speech - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Steve Specker, President and CEO, Electric Power Research Institute, speaks on the environmental challenge, the big picture, and the overall strategy that is emerging. Steven R. Specker, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), Palo Alto, California, was elected by the EPRI ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008:: Ford's Nancy Gioia Speech - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Nancy Gioia, Sustainable Mobility Technologies & Hybrid Vehicles Programs, Ford Motor Company gives an overview of the Ford Hybrid fleet and it's plans for the future. Nancy Lee Gioia is Ford Motor Company's director of Sustainable Mobility Technologies and Hybrid Vehicle Programs. Appointed to this position Nov. 1, 20 ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: CEC Commissioner James Boyd Speech - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
James Boyd, Vice Chair and Commissioner, California Energy Commission, talks about the evolution of statewide policies in terms of energy and what this means for the future of electric vehicles. James D. Boyd, California Energy Commission Member James D. Boyd was appointed to the California Energy Commission on Februar ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: Conversions using A123 Hymotion - VIDEO FEATURE
"Upgrading" your hybrid into a plug-in is something shop owner Pat Cadam knows a lot about. He explains how EVs are converted to plug-ins at his shop and why he uses A123 Hymotion technology. ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: Green Transporter Product Showcase - VIDEO FEATURE
John Farmann of Green Transport shows off their products and their new scooter that gets 300 mpg. ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2008: ZAP! Product Showcase - VIDEO FEATURE
ZAP is a leading distributor of fuel efficient alternative energy vehicles in the United States, and has already established a network of licensed automotive dealers throughout the United States and is preparing to expand internationally. We take a look at the products they featured at Plug-In 2008 including a mini pic ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: World Debut for SEAT Ibiza SportCoupé - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Unique styling with an even more sporty silhouette Bespoke interior treatment showcases possible factory-fit options Lumina Orange exterior one of four new paint colours available on SportCoupé LONDON - August 2, 2008: SEAT took the wraps off one of its most important new models in years with the world debut of the st ... Continue reading
QUALIFYING 2008 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX
The Honda Racing F1 Team experienced mixed fortunes today in the qualifying session for tomorrow's Hungarian Grand Prix. Jenson Button made it through to Q2 once again and will start tomorrow's 70-lap race in a creditable 12th position. Rubens was pushing a little too hard on his flying lap which forced a mistake under ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Alesha Dixon Fires Up Ford Fiesta Launch - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
LONDON - August 2, 2008: England's singing-dancing sensation Alesha Dixon unveiled the all-new Ford Fiesta Zetec S at the British International Motor Show and The Auto Channel was there to cover the entire event. The performance took place on a spectacular stage at the centre of the British International Motor Show at ... Continue reading
Car Industry Gloom - Hey Guys Make Lemonade Ourt of Lemons
FRANKFURT/TOKYO August 1, 2008; Christiaan Hetzner and Chang-Ran Kim(Reuters) - The clouds hanging over the global car industry cast dark shadows over two more makers on Friday as BMW issued a profit warning and Nissan Motor badly missed quarterly operating profit forecasts. "Business conditions for the automobile indu ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
Company reports diluted EPS of $0.42 on net sales of $151 million for second quarter WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 30 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes, today reported net income of $9.2 million, or $0.42 per diluted share for the 200 ... Continue reading
MONTREAL, Quebec, Canada â Reigning Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Champions GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty salvaged an eighth-place finish from a frustrating weekend and even rougher Montreal 200 race today in which a penalty and numerous contact incidents kept them out of ... Continue reading
Angelelli, Valiante Can't Catch a Brake En Route to Sixth Place
Like most world-class racing facilities, Montrealâs Circuit Gilles Villeneuve pays a premium to those race cars and teams that can generate speed. But more so than most, at the legendary Formula 1 layout, with ultra-tight right- and left-hand combinations mixed in with ultra-high speed straightaways, stopping powe ... Continue reading
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