Stephen Van Oss Appointed to Cooper-Standard Automotive Board of Directors
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 12 -- Stephen A. Van Oss has been elected to the board of directors of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. and its principal operating entity, Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., effective Aug. 6, 2008. Van Oss has also been appointed chairman of the Audit Committee of both companies. Stephen Van Oss Appointed ... Continue reading
Jetta TDI Cup Hits Halfway Mark at Lime Rock Park
LIME ROCK, Conn. (Aug. 12, 2008) â The fourth race in the competitive SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup will take place on Saturday, August 16, as part of the NASCAR Camping World East Series weekend at Lime Rock Park. Series point leader David Jurca, of Federal Way, Wash., will look to solidify his lead am ... Continue reading
ANOTHER TURN: WIN/WIN/WIN/WIN...WIN
At Mid-Ohio a few weeks ago an old friend from the CART/Champ Car days observed - with more than a hint of condescension - one reason the American Le Mans Series has developed a fair degree of momentum is that "with four classes, everybody gets to win. If we'd run Formula Atlantic and Champ Cars together we'd have had ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
OAK PARK, MI, Aug. 12 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, today reported its second quarter financial results for the period ending June 30, 2008. The Company also provide ... Continue reading
HAMPTON, Ga. (August 12, 2008) â Responding to overwhelming demand, Atlanta Motor Speedway and Pep Boys are continuing a popular way for fans to save money while enjoying Octoberâs Pep Boys Auto 500 in person, the Pep Boys Family Four Pack. A popular ticket option for Marchâs Kobalt Tools 500, Atlanta Mo ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe Up for Canadian Street Race
Toronto, Ontario (August 12, 2008) â Round 8 of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda sees a final return to James Hinchcliffeâs native Canada as Quebecâs famed âGrand Prix de Trois-Rivieresâ hosts the series for the first time since 2003 this weekend, Friday ... Continue reading
The Peugeot Bipper 2-Tronic van is now available, which at 116 g/km is one of the lowest CO2 emitting LCVs on sale. The other stats are impressive, too - 64.2 mpg in the combined drive cycle, with a single load volume of 2.5 square metres. The addition of an electronically controlled five-speed manual gearbox makes it ... Continue reading
Audi Announces Details of All-New A6 Range
There are extensive engine updates and a subtle restyle for the latest A6 line-up, which is crowned by a new Saloon version of the V10 RS 6. Audi has undertaken styling revisions inside and out, a major update of the engine line-up bringing fuel efficiency gains averaging 12 per cent and a reconfigured suspension for i ... Continue reading
In contrast to many manufacturers, Lexus has reported strong UK sales of its luxury SUV. Sales of the RX 400h are up by almost 28 per cent in July compared to the same month last year. That growth stands in stark contrast to the fortunes of rival luxury brands, which suffered an average decline of 30 per cent in SUV sa ... Continue reading
Honda Opens New Energy Efficient Showroom in Essex
By recycling rainwater, using ground source heating pumps and solar power to heat water, the Inchcape dealership uses around 30 per cent less energy than a standard car showroom. "We aimed to create a clean, uncluttered showroom to ensure the car is always the star," says Phil Crossman, Head of Network Development at H ... Continue reading
Mecum to Sell 1967 Nickey 427 Camaro at Auction October 4, 2008
Mecum to Sell 1967 Nickey 427 Camaro at Auction October 4, 2008 Rare dealer-modified Big-Block Camaro on offer at Mecum St. Charles, Illinois Auction MARENGO, ILLINOIS AUGUST 4, 2008 -- In 1967 Nickey Chevrolet of Chicago was the biggest, most successful Chevrolet dealer in the world. Owners Jack and Ed Stephani were s ... Continue reading
Keven Wood At Nashville Superspeedway; Looking Toward Motor-Mile
Nashville, TN -Keven Woodâs finish in the Wood Brothers Racing no. 21 U.S. Air Force F-150 didnât do justice for the run that they had at Nashville Superspeedway in the Toyota Tundra 200. Starting ninth, the no. 21 was involved in an incident early in the race that left the team with a 29th place finish on Sa ... Continue reading
Camping World Announces Expansion Into Cargo Trailer Market
LINCOLNSHIRE, IL--(MARKET WIRE)--Aug 12, 2008 -- Camping World, the nation's largest and fastest growing RV and outdoor retailer, announced the company's launch into the cargo trailer arena with the introduction of the Freedom Hauler. "Advancement into cargo trailers is the next step in a series of planned ventures thi ... Continue reading
HENDERSON, Nev.-- Cal-Bay International, Inc. (OTC: CBAY - News) today announced the company has received a green light for the development of five West Coast commercial vehicle hybridization installation centers. CBI today announced the âgreen lightâ for the construction of the centers from the CA-based hybr ... 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 sys ... Continue reading
Franz von Holzhausen Joins Tesla Motors as Chief Designer
SAN CARLOS, CA â Franz von Holzhausen, former Director of Design for Mazda North America, has joined Tesla Motors as Chief Designer. In addition to driving the design direction of Tesla Motors in the short term, Franz is charged with building a world class design competency at Tesla Motors. Franz will report to El ... Continue reading
American Iron and Steel Institute Presents the Benefits of Steel at 2008 Management Briefing Seminars TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 12 -- To help vehicle manufacturers in their pursuit to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) offered insight on the benefi ... Continue reading
Ferrari Fires its Dealers in Europe
MUNICH -- According to Matthias Karpstein of Automobile News Europe, Ferrari has canceled the contracts of its European dealers effective June 30, 2010, to restructure into a smaller network of so-called A- and B-class outlets. Josef Smoly, general manager of Ferrari Austria, confirmed that the brand's two authorized d ... Continue reading
Hyundai Boss Chung Mong-koo to Get Pardon
SEOUL -- According to Gary Anglebrandt writing for Automotive News Europe, South Korea's Ministry of Justice included Hyundai-Kia Chairman Chung Mong-koo among a list of 340,000 presidential pardons to be handed out on August 15, the 60th anniversary of the Republic of Korea's founding. Most of the pardons were for min ... Continue reading
Audi Q7 Is Top Safety Pick for 2008
- Audi Q7 earns IIHS Top Safety Pick award for 2008 - Audi leads luxury automakers in number of 2008 Top Safety Pick awards - Audi's commitment to safety goes beyond crash test safety ratings, includes range of preventive safety features HERNDON, Va., Aug. 12 -- The Audi Q7, a luxury performance SUV, earned the Insuran ... Continue reading
Kurt Busch Finishes 10th To Lead Penske Racing at the Glen PenskeWATKINS GLEN, N.Y. â Penske Racing drivers Kurt Busch, Ryan Newman and Sam Hornish Jr. finished 10th, 26th and 32nd respectively in Sunday's Centurion Boats at the Glen NASCAR Cup Series race, held at the famed 2.45-mile Watkins Glen International ro ... Continue reading
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (August 12, 2008) â Jason Leffler and the Great Clips Racing team will have millions of adoring young fans this weekend when they hit the track for this Saturdayâs NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Michigan International Speedway with a specially designed Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrusâ â ... Continue reading
Hacquard Set for Canadian Race Debut
Vancouver, Canada (August 12, 2008) â This weekendâs Grand Prix of Trois-Rivieres will see Vancouverâs Taylor Hacquard make his first open-wheel racing start in Canada and the 18-year-old couldnât be happier to head to the famed Quebec street circuit to experience the excitement of competing on home ... Continue reading
Kenney Targeting Top Step at Lime Rock
Sterling, Virginia (August 12, 2008) â Liam Kenney has his sights set firmly on the top step of the podium this weekend as the Virginia-based racer heads to Lime Rock Park in Connecticut for Round 4 of the 2008 VW Jetta TDI Cup Series, Friday 15th â Saturday 16th August. The 16-year-old came agonizingly close ... Continue reading
D&M Holdings and Visteon to Complement 2010 Camaro With Sophisticated Premium Audio
TOKYO, Aug. 12 -- D&M Holdings Inc. (TSE 1:6735) today announced that Visteon Corporation and Boston Acoustics will deliver refined performance in the audio system that will accent the highly-anticipated redesigned 2010 Chevrolet Camaro -- a performance car that embodies the passion of the past and present. "This is a ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls-Saft Awarded $8.2 Million Development Contract
Two-Year Project Will Focus on Plug-In Hybrid Technology MILWAUKEE, Aug. 12 -- The United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, has awarded Johnson Controls-Saft a contract valued at $8.2 million. The contract will focus on the development of lithium-ion battery sy ... Continue reading
Visteon and Boston Acoustics to Complement 2010 Camaro With Sophisticated Premium Audio
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 12, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation and Boston Acoustics will deliver refined performance in the audio system that accents the redesigned 2010 Chevrolet Camaro -- a performance car that embodies the passion of the past and present. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LO ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Brings 'Borrego Experience' to Boston for Fisherman's Feast
Free Gourmet Food Samples, Gift Cards, Heat Relief and Enter To Win New 2009 Kia Borrego Luxury SUV BOSTON, Aug. 12 -- Kia's Borrego Experience comes to Boston's Fisherman's Feast Aug. 14 - 17 in the next leg of its six-month national tour. Visitors to the Kia Borrego Experience exhibit can check out the new Kia Borreg ... Continue reading
REYKJAVÍK, August 12 -- The President of Iceland, Mr. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, will inaugurate Driving Sustainability '08, an exclusive international platform for sustainable energy solutions for transport, at Hilton Reykjavík Nordica, Iceland, on September 18 & 19, 2008. Invited as special speaker, the world famous ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Steps in as Chrysler and Others Exit Auto Leasing
LeaseCompare.com Steps in as Chrysler and Others Exit Auto Leasing Consumers Can Still Benefit from Leasing New and Used Cars CINCINNATI--LeaseCompare.com, the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, today announced that it has the financial resources to provide leasing for those who want to lease Chrysler an ... Continue reading
Fushi Copperweld Reports Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results
-- 2Q08 Revenues Increased 140% to $62.5 Million -- -- 2Q08 Net Income Increased 4% to $7.3 Million, after giving effect to a settlement expense totaling $2.1 million -- -- Earnings per diluted share of $0.25, after giving effect to a settlement expense of $0.07 per diluted share -- DALIAN, China, Aug. 12 /Xinhua-PRNew ... Continue reading
Speedemissions, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
ATLANTA, Aug. 12 -- Speedemissions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPMI) , a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company with 44 testing stores in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Salt Lake City and St. Louis today announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. For the quarter ended June 30, 200 ... Continue reading
ROYAL OAK, Mich., Aug. 12 -- -- New limited-edition 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser buzz model kicks off the 14th annual Woodward Dream Cruise -- 14th factory-customized limited-edition Chrysler PT Cruiser features modern and athletic exterior enhancements -- New PT Dream Cruiser Series 5 delivers factory customization at a v ... Continue reading
Emissions Expert Integer Announces Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum in November
LONDON, August 12 -- Integer, a leading business consultancy in the area of global emissions regulations, today announced its latest conference targeted at US road transport industry executives and their suppliers. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid Forum (DEFF '08) will be held at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, overlooking o ... Continue reading
Volvo Calls On EurotaxGlass's to Forecast Residual Values of New XC60 Across Europe
EurotaxGlass's, publisher of Glass's Guide, has been providing data and consultancy services to Volvo in eight of the Swedish carmaker's key markets as it prepares for the launch of its new XC60 compact SUV. EurotaxGlass's residual value forecasts and detailed competitor analysis for the new vehicle are being used by V ... Continue reading
Real-world Fuel Tests Undermine 'Green' Car Claims
Current tests used by car makers to determine official fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions don't provide accurate information for buyers, according to new tests carried out by Channel 4's motoring website 4Car. ... Continue reading
Iveco Targets 50 Per Cent Share of Planned Maintenance Contracts
Iveco has launched a new range of planned maintenance contracts called 'Elements' to support its full line-up of commercial vehicles, which spans the 3.5 to 44 tonne sector. The introduction of Elements follows a year-long review of the market and is designed to support Iveco's goal of achieving a 50 per cent share of ... Continue reading
Europcar Offers Home Delivery and Collection Across the UK
Europcar, the UK's leading vehicle rental organisation is making it even easier to rent with its home delivery and collection service on both cars and vans. Customers can opt to have the vehicle delivered right to their door and if they choose, it can be collected again at the end of the rental. ... Continue reading
Wolfrace Insurance. Take Cover!
Perennial tuning maestros, Wolfrace have brought a welcome breath of fresh air to the car insurance market with their latest own-branded cover. Their new Wolfrace Insurance Scheme not only offers customers the most competitive rates in the UK, but the firm's enviable 37 year experience of the UK tuning market means tha ... Continue reading
Daimler Launches Europe's Largest Fleet Test of Hybrid Trucks in London
Today, Daimler AG launched Europe's largest fleet test of hybrid trucks by presenting ten Fuso Canter Eco Hybrids to eight customers in London. The goals of the three-year test are to gain new insights into the use of 7.5-ton hybrid trucks by customers and to demonstrate the diesel-electric hybrid drive's high level of ... Continue reading
The investment will be destined to the increase of the production capacity of trucks, buses and components in the plant of São Bernardo do Campo (Brazil). The resources will also be used for the modernization of production processes, the improvement of the logistics system and the increase of the local content rate in ... Continue reading
Hybrid Owners Most Brand Loyal
Washington DC August 11, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Hybrid car owners are some of the most loyal in the U.S. market, with nearly half purchasing a vehicle of the same make when they buy another car, according to a study released Monday by an automotive data company. Forty-seven percent of hybrid buyers bu ... Continue reading
CNN Answers 11 Burning Questions from Car Buyers
It's never been easy to buy a car, but with soaring gas prices consumers now have a lot more questions to ask. Fortunately, CNN has the answers. They cover everything from how to choose a hybrid to how to unload an SUV. First up: How do I get a deal on a conventional car with decent fuel economy? Answer: First consult ... Continue reading
Skoda's Press and PR department has appointed Iga Kowalska-Owen as Press Information Officer and Holly Robinson as Press and PR Assistant in a recent hiring spree which takes the team up to five. ... Continue reading
China Car Sales See 4-month Consecutive Decline
China car sales see 4-month consecutive decline Shanghai, August 12 (Gasgoo.com) China's passenger-car sales dropped for 12 percent in July month on month, a decline that has lasted for four straight months, Xinhua reported, citing data from China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Domestic passenger vehicle sales rose ... Continue reading
Half of Young Drivers are Driving While Texting, Says New FindLaw.com Survey
New State Laws Aimed at Texting Drivers EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 12 -- Have you ever been driving next to a car whose driver swerves in and out of their lane? Upon closer inspection, you notice the other driver has one hand on the wheel, while the other hand madly types a text message. You are not alone. Nearly half of the d ... Continue reading
Lotus to Develop OMNIVORE Research Engine
Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus announces a collaboration with Queen's University Belfast and Jaguar Cars Ltd to develop an engine which maximises fuel efficiency when running on renewable fuels. The OMNIVORE concept will employ novel engine architecture to achieve a high ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM to Launch New Buick Regal This Year
Shanghai GM to launch new Buick Regal this year Shanghai, August 12 (Gasgoo.com) Shanghai FM is set to launch a new version of its self-developed brand the Buick Regal later this year. Along with the newly rolled-out Buick LaCross, the new Regal is expected to capture large market share in China's mid-class auto market ... 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 - August 12, 2008: 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. Departm ... Continue reading
Mini Visits the 2008 Olympics in Beijing
Just in time for the biggest sporting event of the year, the Olympic Games in the Chinese capital of Beijing, MINI is on top sporting form too - and is making a great start in Beijing! A very special MINI vehicle is providing passengers with a fantastic, unforgettable driving experience of a most unusual type. Locals a ... Continue reading
The New Audi RS 6: The Confidently Superior Sports Sedan From Quattro GmbH
426 kW (580 hp) and 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft) of torque - with its twin-turbo V10 and quattro permanent all-wheel drive, the Audi RS 6 is a car without equal. Following on the heels of the RS 6 Avant, Audi now presents the sedan. ... Continue reading
The Audi A6: An Overachiever With New Strengths
A winner always builds on his strengths: That's why Audi has again upgraded its luxury class A6 model. Efficient engines have been added to the drive-train lineup, with innovative technologies cutting fuel consumption by about 15 percent across the whole model range. ... Continue reading
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