Kia Motors posts 24.1% increase in July 2008 global sales
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 24.1% increase in July global sales - 122,230 Kia vehicles sold globally in July - Sales in China, Korea, General Markets, Europ ... Continue reading
Carz4Girlz Review: 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, FORD ESCAPE HYBRID, HONDA CR-V
Carz4Girlz Review: 2008 KIA SPORTAGE, FORD ESCAPE HYBRID, HONDA CR-V MAKING A CASE TO YOUR PARENTS FOR AN SUV? HERE'S THREE FUN, USER-FRIENDLY & AFFORDABLE VEHICLES By Ilyse Gordon Owning an SUV isn't all about guzzling gas. That will be the first roadblock your parents will pull out if you're planning on going to batt ... Continue reading
Visteon to Present at 11th Annual JPMorgan Auto Conference
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 11, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading supplier of automotive systems and technology, will participate in the 11th Annual JPMorgan Auto Conference on Wednesday, Aug. 13, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Dearborn, Mich. Visteon's presentation is scheduled for 2:50 p.m. EDT and will last ... Continue reading
American Iron and Steel Institute To Present at Management Briefing Seminars
WHO: American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) WHAT / WHEN: AISI's Automotive Applications Committee Members will discuss the future of automotive steel at the Management Briefing Seminars in two ways: 1) Ron Krupitzer, vice president of automotive applications for AISI, will be participating in a seminar on world class ... Continue reading
Life-Saving Teen Driving Program is Coming to Portland October 5
Tire Rack Street Survival(R) and Sports Car Club of America Foundation Have Joined Forces to Help Teach Oregon Teen Drivers How To Be Safe this Fall PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 11 -- Tire Rack Street Survival(R), a national "hands-on" driver educational program that teaches teens the skills they need to stay alive behind the ... Continue reading
2008 Automotive Management Briefing Seminars - Day 1
MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS â TRAVERSE CITY Day One â Getting Acclimated By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Early August means we find ourselves in beautiful Northern Michigan for perhaps one of the automobile industryâs most important conferences â The Management Briefing Seminars ho ... Continue reading
Lack of Technological Innovators Threatens Michigan
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A sharp decline in engineering-school enrollments in Michigan will have an adverse effect on the state's economy and also threatens the long-term recovery of the nation's domestic auto industry. "In the past six years new engineering enrollments at Michigan unive ... Continue reading
Innovative project to generate $8 million annual savings, decrease dependency on fossil fuels MILWAUKEE, Aug. 11 -- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tenn. has signed an $89 million energy savings performance contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. to apply advanced energy conservation solutions, includin ... Continue reading
James A. Bradford Appointed President of TK Carsites
ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- TK Carsites, Inc. today announced the appointment of its President James A. Bradford effective immediately. The announcement was made by Richard J. Valenta, the CEO of TK Carsites, Inc. He shared, "The board is confident that Mr. Bradford will continue to steer TK Carsites on a successful cou ... Continue reading
Make-A-Wish Recipient Named Grand Marshal of Aug. 16
BROOKLYN, Mich. (August 11, 2008) â Carfax today named Make-A-Wish recipient Eric Wright and country music star Pat Green as grand marshals of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speedway. Following the conclusion of the Carfax 250, Green will perform a free concert along with fellow ... Continue reading
1. Castroneves second for seventh time: Helio Castroneves thought he was on the way to his first victory of the season and 13th of his career as he paced the field the final 5½ laps Aug. 9 at Kentucky Speedway. But the attempt to stretch a 22-gallon load of ethanol 57 trips around the 1.5-mile oval was just short, and ... Continue reading
Wynn's PowerFlush III Chosen by Subaru of North America
AZUSA, Calif., Aug. 11 -- Wynn's PowerFlush III coolant exchange machine has been selected by Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru Canada, Inc. as the exclusive apparatus for coolant exchange services performed at their dealerships. The PowerFlush III was chosen for its unique clean-water flush capability that removes ne ... Continue reading
Goodyear to Present at JP Morgan Harbour Auto Conference
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today said that it will webcast its presentation at the 11th Annual JP Morgan Harbour Auto Conference in Dearborn, Mich. on August 14. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) The company plans to discuss its strategies and field questions f ... Continue reading
Talladega Superspeedway's Economic Impact Benefits the Region and State
TALLADEGA, Ala. â A study by the Washington Economics Group, Inc. has found that Talladega Superspeedway generates an annual economic impact of $407 million for the region and state. These economic activities create 7,955 jobs for workers throughout the Alabama economy. The economic impact of the Superspeedway is ... Continue reading
BMW Hydrogen 7 Hits the Road with the 2008 Hydrogen Road Tour
BMW Hydrogen 7 Joins Department of Transportation, Department of Energy and Leading Automakers on a Two-Week Tour of 31 Cities August 11 - August 23 PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 11 -- The BMW Hydrogen 7 -- the first hydrogen-powered luxury sedan -- joins an unprecedented cross-country journey featuring hydrogen-powered cars b ... Continue reading
New Dunlop Tire 'Stars' in Tire Rack Extreme Performance Test
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- In crowning Dunlop's Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec tire as the overall winner of a four-tire shootout, Tire Rack -- one of America's leading high-performance products distributors -- proclaimed: "A new Extreme Performance Summer star is born." In an extensive test that combined real-world ride eval ... Continue reading
Magna Announces Second Quarter and Year to Date Results
AURORA, Ontario, August 6 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008. - THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Sales US$ 6,713 US$ 6,731 US$ 13,335 US$ 13,154 Operating income US$ 319 US ... Continue reading
Design Ins and Outs of the 2009 Toyota Venza
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- The 2009 Toyota Venza, scheduled to go on sale later this year, is the first example of Toyota's new direction in passenger car design combining elegance, innovation, comfort and utility. "We wanted to create something entirely different," said Kevin Hunter, president of Toyota's Calty Desi ... Continue reading
Schimsk Takes First MX-5 Cup Win at Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2008) â Ryan Schimsk, of Austin, Texas, became the fourth driver in as many races to score his debut race win in the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup. Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Todd Buras, of Melbourne, Fla., completed the Round Four podium, part of Road Americaâs ... Continue reading
Archer on a Roll, Wins Road America SPEED GT
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2008) â Tommy Archer, of Duluth, Minn., took his second-straight SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT win, his third of the season, at the Road America SPEED GT Presented by Remington Sunday. Eric Curran, of East Hampton, Mass., and Randy Pobst, of Gainesville, Ga., completed the t ... Continue reading
AMBROSE DRIVES FROM LAST TO THIRD IN WATKINS GLEN CUP RACE
Marcos Ambrose has stormed through the field to finish third after starting from last in the Centurion Boats at the Glen at Watkins Glen International in New York state today. After starting from 43rd position as a result of qualifying being rained out on Friday, Ambroseâs result was the best-ever finish by an Aus ... Continue reading
Final-four finish secures playoff berth for Coughlin
BRAINERD, Minn. (Aug. 10) -- Reigning POWERade champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. secured his chance to defend his world title by racing to a third-place finish Sunday at the 27th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. Coughlin joined Greg Anderson, Kurt Johnson, and Jason Line on the list of qualifi ... Continue reading
Eighth Place Finish Little Comfort for Canadian
Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin (August 10, 2008) â Round 7 of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda brought title challenger James Hinchcliffe little in the way of joy as the Canadian was forced to settle for an eighth place finish at Road America on Sunday and a loss of the points lea ... Continue reading
Lally, Schroeder Win Casey's General Stores Grand-Am KONI Challenge Race
NEWTON, Iowa (Aug. 10, 2008) - Andy Lally withstood several challenges from Craig Stanton late in the Casey's General Stores KONI Challenge race in Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport (GS) competition Sunday to give himself and co-driver/polesitter, Scott Schroeder, their first victory of the season. Driving the ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY HALL OF FAME MUSEUM TO SEND FOUR CARS TO DARLINGTON
DARLINGTON, S.C. (Aug. 11, 2008) â The entry list for the Inaugural Darlington Historic Racing Festival continues to grow with the latest additions coming from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum in Speedway, Indiana. âI am honored to have these prestigious open-wheel cars at the Inaugural Dar ... Continue reading
With first hurdle cleared, Coughlin cruises into Reading
READING, Pa. (Aug. 11) -- Defending world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. locked up a spot in the 2008 Countdown to 1 playoffs Sunday at the NHRA's last stop in Minnesota. Armed with the knowledge he'll be one of the 10 racers eligible to compete for this year's crown, Coughlin turns his attention to Maple Grove Raceway and ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America Participates in National Hydrogen Road Tour
Zero Emission Volkswagen Tiguan will Travel to 31 Cities in 13 Days HERNDON, Va., Aug. 11 -- Volkswagen's Hydrogen Fuel Cell concept vehicle, the HyMotion Tiguan, will travel from Portland, Maine to Los Angeles, Calif. over the next 13 days as part of the National Hydrogen Road Tour, sponsored by the U.S. Department of ... Continue reading
SANLUIS Rassini Begins Exportation of Leaf Springs and Suspension Systems to the Brazilian Market
SANLUIS Rassini consolidates a stage of greater penetration into the commercial vehicle segment in Brazil MEXICO CITY, Aug. 11 -- SANLUIS Rassini, a subsidiary of SANLUIS Corporacion S.A.B. de C.V., a worldwide Mexican company leader in suspension systems, as well as key designer and producer of brake components for OE ... Continue reading
Ford Sets Best-in-Class Quality Targets on All-New Global Small Vehicles
- Ford targets best-in-class initial quality for 2010 Ford Focus and other compact-sized vehicles built off new global C-car platform for the North American market - New compact vehicles expected to achieve 800 things gone wrong per 1,000 vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership - Standardized quality operating syste ... Continue reading
Fushi Copperweld Announces Reporting Date for Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Results
DALIAN, China, Aug. 11 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fushi Copperweld, Inc. , the leading global manufacturer of bimetallic wire used in a variety of telecommunication, utility, automotive and other electrical applications, today announced that the Company will report its second quarter 2008 financial results before ... Continue reading
JEFF GORDON LAUNCHES WINE WEBSITE, TWO NEW WINES
CALISTOGA, Calif. (August 11, 2008) â Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon today announced the latest releases in his Jeff Gordon Collection of fine wines, a 2006 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and a 2006 Carneros Chardonnay.<P> At the same time, a website dedicated solely to the wines was launched as www.jef ... Continue reading
Peugeot's Greenest LCV Just Got Greener
At its launch the Peugeot Bipper created a completely new van segment and is one of the greenest vans available. The addition of an electronically controlled five-speed manual gearbox makes it an even better choice for busy urban drivers. ... Continue reading
BMW 6 Series Edition Sport Announced As M Cars Enhanced and Prices Revealed for Flagship BMW X6
he BMW 6 Series Coupé and Convertible are now offered with a new sports package aimed at enhancing driving dynamics and adding a more sporting appearance. Available on all non-M derivatives, the Edition Sport package comprises a new contoured bonnet for an aggressive look, bespoke 19-inch light alloy wheels and M anti ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 11 -- With declining vehicle sales nationwide many auto dealers are struggling for profitability. What was once considered the "backend" of their business, the service repair shop, is now considered to be the "backbone" of the turnaround necessary to keep many dealers in business. MPi, a leading provide ... Continue reading
MUSCLE CAR 1000 RALLY HITS NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Five-day luxury car adventure tour to drive 1000 miles October 5-9, 2008 The 5th annual âMuscle Car 1000â â the most luxurious collector car adventure in America â has chosen Northern California as its once-in-a-lifetime experience location. Approximately 40 muscle car owners will drive their vintag ... Continue reading
Four Million Volvo Cars Built in Ghent Plant
On 8 August, the four millionth car was built at Volvo Cars Ghent. It was a sporty Volvo V50 R-DESIGN, ordered by a customer from Breda in the Netherlands who works for VDL, parent company of Steelweld, one of Volvo Cars Ghent's main suppliers of production installations for the Volvo XC60. ... Continue reading
Fridges, Plasma Screens and Toilets Named Ultimate Car Accessories
High-tech in-car gadgets are usually the reserve of James Bond cars or those of the rich and famous which are fitted with the very latest "must-haves" to be able to enjoy the ultimate motoring experience. However, according to a recent survey commissioned by Protyre, motorists would happily shun the widely-available op ... Continue reading
Manitex International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
Net Income From Continuing Operations Increases 44% Strong Performance By Manitex Drives Crane Backlog 22% Higher Recently Signed International Distribution Agreements To Enable Global Growth Market Penetration Management Anticipates Full Year 2008 EPS of $0.30-$0.40 on Revenues of $100 MM - $110 MM BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., A ... Continue reading
New Volvo XC60 Residual Value Predictions Announced
Used value guides EurotaxGlass's and CAP have announced strong residual value predictions for the new Volvo XC60 crossover, a testament to its appealing style, innovation and attractive packaging and equipment. ... Continue reading
New LCV Sales and Marketing Director for Nissan UK
Nissan has appointed a new LCV Sales and Marketing Director to drive forward its UK commercial vehicle operations. Tony Lewis joins Nissan from LDV where he held the position of Sales and Marketing Director. ... Continue reading
New Audi A3 Cabriolet Minds The Gap
The new Audi A3 Cabriolet is already adept at getting its driver out of a tight spot thanks to a powered roof which can shrug off sharp showers in as little as 11 seconds, but it can now also find its way into one with the help of a new Parallel Park Assist feature. This sophisticated urban stress reliever is available ... Continue reading
VPG TO PRODUCE GASOLINE AND COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS ('CNG') POWERED WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXI, PARATRANSIT, AND CONSUMER VEHICLES TROY, Mich., Aug. 11 -- The s ("VPG") a designer, developer, and marketer of specialty vehicles designed to meet the needs of the taxi fleet market, commercial and municipal paratransit mark ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric Reports Strong Results for the Second Quarter 2008
Revenues Up 71 Percent and Net Income Up 37 Percent Year over Year Highlights: -- Total revenues were $23.96 million, up 71% compared to $13.99 million in the second quarter of 2007 -- Net income was $6.23 million, up 37% compared to $4.56 million in the second quarter of 2007 -- Diluted earnings per share were $0.31, ... Continue reading
Driving Illegal Taxi Touts Off London's Streets
LTI Vehicles, manufacturer of the world famous London Taxi, is encouraging local Councils to crackdown on illegal taxi touts by following the example set by London Mayor Boris Johnson. Last month a series of measures announced by the Mayor sent out a strong message to illegal touts. A serious and dangerous practice, il ... Continue reading
Shell Brings More Consumers to the Pump With New Online Offerings
Interactive Tools, Games, Giveaways and Product Information Now Just a Click Away HOUSTON, Aug. 11 -- Now consumers can win free Shell fuel, play a new racing game, and join a movement to help protect the nation's vehicles from gunk -- all online! Today Shell introduced a number of new, interactive components to its U. ... Continue reading
WorldAutoSteel Releases Preliminary Styling for Future Steel Vehicle
The Program Considers Four Vehicle Types DETROIT, Aug. 11 -- Summary: -- Future Steel Vehicle Program releases early styling images for alternative powertrain vehicle using advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) body structure. -- Four technical options are being considered for a year 2015-2020 vehicle: electric and plug- ... Continue reading
The Mint Leasing, Inc. Retains RJ Falkner & Company, Inc. as Investor Relations Counsel
HOUSTON, Aug. 11 -- The Mint Leasing, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: MLES) , which represents an alternative to traditional financing companies by leasing high-quality automobiles to the average purchaser through premier retailers, today announced that it has retained RJ Falkner & Company to develop and implement a comprehensiv ... Continue reading
New Fiat Pand Cross Excels - On and Off the Beaten Track
The new Panda Cross turns heads wherever it goes. And when it comes to sure-footed driving - on and off-road - this mini-SUV excels in all departments. Available now through Fiat'peal to a wide range of fun-loving, cost-conscious drivers, regardless of whether they are city dwellers or country residents. ... Continue reading
Two of Auto Italia Ltd.'s customers are presented with their Ferrari FXX Evolutions at the Italian Company's test track in Fiorano, near Maranello. HONG KONG, Aug. 11 -- China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: CPLY) today announced that Auto Italia Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of its 49%-owned enti ... Continue reading
Siemens to Deliver Conveyor Systems and End-of-Line Testing for BMW Facility in South Carolina
ATLANTA, Aug. 11 -- Siemens Energy & Automation today announced it will deliver turn-key automated conveyor systems and the end-of-line testing systems for BMW's new Assembly North Facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The conveyor projects will be implemented in the skillet conveyor, door line monorail and engine l ... Continue reading
Carfax Grants a Wish at Nascar Nationwide Series Carfax 250
Make-A-Wish Recipient Named Grand Marshal of Aug. 16 Race Along with Three-Time Grammy Nominated Artist Pat Green BROOKLYN, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Carfax today named Make-A-Wish recipient Eric Wright and country music star Pat Green as grand marshals of the NASCAR Nationwide Series Carfax 250 at Michigan International Speed ... Continue reading
Enhanced Global Presence for Parts Certification Scheme
Thatcham, the insurer funded research centre, are announcing changes to their aftermarket crash parts accreditation scheme, with the news that from September 1st the programme is to align with TÜV Rheinland, the leading German certification body, creating a new joined up approach to parts certification. ... Continue reading
Today's clean diesels are Good, Clean, Fun and will race at the 2008 Detroit Sports Car Challenge Saturday, Aug. 30, on Detroit's Belle Isle FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Would you consider buying a clean diesel passenger vehicle? What if owning a clean diesel vehicle translated into savings for your pocket book ... Continue reading
Tailpipe power: Researchers working to save gas by converting wasted exhaust heat into energy
WARREN, MI August 10, 2008; Margaret Harding writing for the AP reported that the stinky, steaming air that escapes from a car's tailpipe could help us use less gas. Researchers are competing to meet a challenge from the U.S. Department of Energy: Improve fuel economy 10 percent by converting wasted exhaust heat into e ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Introduce Attention Assist Into Series Production in Spring 2009
Accident researchers at Mercedes-Benz are acutely aware of the danger in nodding off at the wheel (the "one-second nap"). In the view of these specialists, long holiday journeys without intermediate breaks involve a high risk of overtiredness, whose signs drivers often fail to notice in time. For this reason Mercedes-B ... Continue reading
The players of ERC Ingolstadt are in for a welcome change from their tough day-to-day practice in the training camp: On Wednesday (13 August) the ice hockey cracks will receive their new Audi "company cars" - along with the opportunity to test a different type of sporting limits at an Audi driving experience. ... Continue reading
Multicultural Market Holds 22 Percent of New Vehicle Sales in 2007
Loyalty trends in multicultural market provides strategic guidance to manufacturers SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 11 -- Though overall new vehicle registrations were down 3.3 percent in 2007, Hispanic, Asian and African-American consumers maintained 22 percent of the market, a stable level from 2006, according to R. L. Polk ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Aug. 11 -- The turmoil in the U.S. auto industry is reflected in the 2008 rankings of the six major North American automakers by their suppliers, with Toyota and Nissan dropping significantly and Honda virtually tying Toyota for the best working relations among the automakers. Chrysler is in free-fal ... Continue reading
The Car Connection Names Top New Cars for College Students
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 11 -- With the fall term about to start, college students are looking for the perfect car for parents to "subsidize" -- or to drive off to college along with parents' furniture, computer and life savings. And while it doesn't take an economics major to find a great car for college -- it does tak ... Continue reading
Hybrid Car Owners Top List of Loyal Vehicle Buyers
Experian Automotive study finds hybrid car owners are more likely to buy another vehicle of the same make than buyers of any other vehicle class SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 11 -- When it comes to the make of a vehicle, hybrid car owners are the most loyal buyers, with 47 percent purchasing another vehicle of the same make, ... Continue reading
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