Chrysler LLC Announces Executive Retirement, Appointments
-- Trevor M. Creed to retire after 23 years of service with the Company -- Ralph V. Gilles named Vice President - Design -- Andreas A. Schell named Vice President - Electrical / Electronics Engineering Core AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 18 -- Chrysler LLC today announced that Trevor M. Creed, Senior Vice President - Design ... Continue reading
Zero-Emissions Technology Visits Nissan's Smyrna Plant
Nissan's Hydrogen-Fuel-Cell Vehicle Showcases Innovation for Future Mobility SMYRNA, Tenn., Aug. 18 -- Nissan's hydrogen-fuel-cell research vehicle, along with several fuel-cell vehicles from other manufacturers, made a stop today at Nissan's Smyrna Test Track as part of an historic two-week cross-country trip. The 13- ... Continue reading
NADA Announces 'Green Checkup' Month in September
New campaign shows drivers how to save gas and cut greenhouse gas emissions DENVER, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Record gas prices have just about everyone searching for ways to save on gas and improve fuel economy. To help motorists save money at the gas pump, and at the same time, cut greenhouse gas emissions t ... Continue reading
INTRODUCING THE TERRAFUGIA TRANSITION
The Terrafugia Transition is a roadable Light Sport Aircraft designed by a team of award-winning MIT-trained engineers for todayâs demanding general aviation pilot. Bring more flexibility and convenience to your flying. Keep your Transition® in your garage. Drive to your local airport, fly up to 400nm, land, co ... Continue reading
Toyo Tires Named Presenting Sponsor of SPEED WC Mosport Races, Touring Car Finale
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toyo Tires(r) Named Presenting Sponsor of SPEED WC Mosport Races, Touring Car Finale TOPEKA, Kan. (Aug. 18, 2008) - Toyo Tires(r), the official tire of SCCA Pro Racing's SPEED World Challenge Championships, has been named the presenting sponsor of this weekend's SCCA SPEED GT and Touring Car races ... Continue reading
Next Generation Acura/ELS Premium Surround Debuts on 2009 Acura TL Luxury Performance Sedan
Improved sound system creates a premium audio experience for vehicle owner with an emphasis on quality, performance, luxury and style NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The 2009 Acura TL(R) features the next generation of the Acura/ELS Surround(R) Premium Audio System, reengineered to offer extended frequency range, lower distortion ... Continue reading
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NEWS AND NOTES - AUGUST 18, 2008
NEW KSRR AIRS TWICE THIS WEEK ON FSN OHIO A new 30-minute edition of the Kentucky Speedway Racing Report will air Monday, Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, Aug. 22, at 7:30 p.m., on FOX Sports Net (FSN) Ohio. Hosts Tim Bray and Brian Giesenschlag take a look back at the trackâs season-ending âMeijer Indy 300 P ... Continue reading
MONTEREY, Calif. - August 18, 2008 - The third and final day of the 35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races presented by Toyota rounded out a special weekend of vintage car races, celebrity guests, expansive consumer expo, historical auto displays and more. The day was kicked off with a parade of Alfa Romeos foll ... Continue reading
Automakers Introduce 'EcoDriving' National Fuel Use/CO2 Reduction Program
DENVER, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automakers today announced EcoDriving(TM) (www.EcoDrivingUSA.com), a comprehensive, nationwide effort to save consumers money at the gas pump, reduce fuel use and cut carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The industry also applauded California and Colorado for being the first states ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 18 -- The Chrysler Foundation has announced a $250,000 sponsorship of the 2008 Jewish Community Center (JCC) Association of North America Maccabi Games hosted by the Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit. This competition is held each summer at several select cities throughout the Un ... Continue reading
Shelby SuperCars to Raise $5,000,000 via Private Placement
Shelby SuperCars, all American automaker and Guinness World Record Holder, to raise $5 million in private equity to fund manufacturing, future model development and green technologies. Shelby SuperCars, Inc <http://www.shelbysupercars.com/> . (SSC) announced today that after remaining a privately-held company since its ... Continue reading
Morpace Reports Ownership of Vehicle Navigation Systems Expected to Grow
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 18 -- Based on results from the Morpace Inc. Omnibus Study fielded in July 2008, over 25 percent of respondents indicate that they currently own some type of vehicle navigation system. The rate of ownership of this technology is highest for married respondents and those earning at least $5 ... Continue reading
LeaseTrader.com Releases Top-10 Index for July
Index Monitors Most Popular Lease Vehicles in America MIAMI, Aug. 18 -- LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps consumers with car lease transfers, announces its monthly Top 10 Index for July, with the BMW 3 Series again serving as America's most preferred leased vehicle, according to LeaseTrader user data. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
Spring Fashion Week to Visit Melbourne's Home of Automotive Style and Luxury
Australia’s Victorian capital will be alive with activity next month when Melbourne Spring Fashion Week opens, and it will all start in one of the fashion capital’s most unique and stylish settings: Mercedes-Benz Melbourne. ... Continue reading
Next Generation Night Vision Detects Pedestrians
Pedestrian safety will be further improved in Australia when the new BMW 7 Series arrives next year. BMW is the first car maker in the world to introduce a Night Vision system which can also detect pedestrians on or near the road and warn drivers. ... Continue reading
Rossi Cruises To Victory After Stoner's Fall, Expands Lead To 50 Points
INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008 â When Casey Stoner fell out of the lead of the Grand Prix of the Czech Republic, Valentino Rossi knew his hopes for a sixth MotoGP World Championship were on the rise. Rossi cruised to victory Aug. 17 at the Automotodrom Brno after Stoner fell while leading on Lap 7. Rossi trai ... Continue reading
Tenth Place Street Score For Hacquard
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec August 17, 2008 â Taylor Hacquard can check street course racing from his rookie âto-do listâ as the 18-year-old Vancouver resident piloted his way to a tenth place finish on the streets of Trois-Rivieres, Quebec on Sunday in Round 7 of the 2008 Star Mazda Championship Presented by ... Continue reading
Lordy, Lordy, Coughlin Wins No. 40
READING, Pa. Aug. 17, 2008 -- Reigning series Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. captured his 40th career Pro Stock victory Sunday by defeating teammate Dave Connolly in the final of the 24th annual Toyo Tires NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. The win put Coughlin all alone in fourth place in the all-time list fo ... Continue reading
Early Street Exit Frustrates Hinchcliffe
Trois-Rivieres, Quebec August 17, 2008 â A solitary point was all that the streets of Trois-Rivieres gifted Torontoâs James Hinchcliffe as an early race incident saw the title contender classified 20th after failing to finish his first race of the season in Round 8 of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlant ... Continue reading
On The Move: Speedway Delivering On Traffic Improvements
BROOKLYN, Mich. Aug. 17, 2008 â Michigan International Speedwayâs parking lots were moving freely in less than two hours after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race â a major feat for a venue the size of MIS that hosted one of the largest sporting events in the country on Sunday, speedway President Roger Cur ... Continue reading
A1GP Powered By Ferrari Tub Passes Crash Test
London, Great Britain â August 18, 2008 - A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has always prided itself in the fact that its cars are some of the safest on the worldâs race tracks. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the season four A1GP Powered by Ferrari car has undergone and passed some of the most strin ... Continue reading
CV Show 2009 gets 'Global' Recognition
Such was the success achieved by telematics specialists GlobalLive at the 2008 Commercial Vehicle Show, the company has taken the wise decision to more than double its stand space at next year's Show. ... Continue reading
Renault Announces Clio Specification Changes
Who needs Summer sunshine to brighten up your life when you have a new enhanced range line-up for Renault’s ever-popular supermini, Clio three and five-door! Still as competitively priced as ever, the Clio range has been made even more accessible and focused on our customers, with the addition of some impressive ... Continue reading
When the developers of the latest edition of Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy video game went looking for a fast and agile get-away car, they turned naturally enough to MINI. In the first of the Bourne trilogy films, hero Jason Bourne and his co-star skate through Europe in an increasingly tatty-looking Classic MI ... Continue reading
Hella and Gutmann Found Joint Venture for Vehicle Diagnostic Systems
The automotive supplier Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Lippstadt, and the specialist for diagnostic systems, Gutmann Messtechnik GmbH, Ihringen, are founding a joint venture for vehicle diagnostic systems. The aim of the joint venture Hella Gutmann Solutions is the provision of garage-oriented technical solutions to problems ... Continue reading
Volvo Car Australia to Introduce New Systems for Alerting Tired Drivers from October 2008
Volvo Car Australia will introduce Driver Alert Control, a world first in passenger cars that seeks to alert the driver to lapses in concentration, along with its Lane Departure Warning system from October 2008 as part of its MY09 model line-up. ... Continue reading
DCH Auto Group Announces Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Honda Facility in Lemon Grove
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 18 -- DCH Auto Group is proud to announce the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Honda dealership in Lemon Grove. The DCH Honda facility is a huge milestone for DCH Auto Group as it marks the opening of their seventh Honda dealership in the country. DCH Auto Group President and CEO Susan Scarola ... Continue reading
URG Advisory Group Announces New Training Tool Highlighting the Benefits of Automotive Recycling
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 18 -- United Recyclers Group (URG) has announced the release of a new training tool designed to promote understanding of the modern automotive recycling industry. Prepared by the URG Advisory Group, a collection of almost 25 experts representing all aspects of automotive recycling, information p ... Continue reading
Volkwagen All-New Clean Diesel Jetta Finally Available in all 50 States
HERNDON, VA - August 18, 2008: Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that their all-new, and highly anticipated 50-state compliant clean diesel Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are now available for customer delivery. âWeâre proud to be the first manufacturer to offer a clean diesel vehicle for sale in al ... Continue reading
Dodge Challenger Night Ends Walter P. Chrysler Museum Series on a Powerful Note
What: Dodge Challenger Night, sixth and final event of the Walter P. Chrysler Museum's 2008 Cruise Nights series Who: Hundreds of cruisers and admirers will gather in the Museum's parking lot Cruise Nights are presented by the Chrysler Jeep Superstores and the Motor City Dodge Dealers When: 6 - 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 ... Continue reading
Yamaha Announces 2009 Boats and Advancements in Technology, Features and Value
Expanded boat line represents growing interest in Yamaha's internal drivetrain, which provides class leading fuel efficiency, performance and handling WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA today introduced its 2009 line of boats at the company's annual dealer meeting held this week in Washington, DC. Mor ... Continue reading
Lithium Technology Corp. Signs Marketing Agreement for Advanced Motor Sports Applications
PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa., Aug. 18 -- Lithium Technology Corporation ("LTC") (Pink Sheets: LTHU) and Hybrid Racing AG have entered into an agreement to market specialized lithium-ion batteries to power advanced vehicles for the motor sports industry. The applications will include batteries for cars, boats and planes to be ... Continue reading
Altair Announces Keynote Speakers and Dates for its Annual Americas HyperWorks Technology Conference
More than 30 industry presenters anchor this complimentary, must-attend event for today's advanced manufacturers interested in driving innovation with simulation TROY, Mich., Aug. 18 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that empower client innovation and decision-making, tod ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: Special Edition CC Gold Coast Debuts at Pebble Beach
To kick off the market launch of the new CC, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will debut a CC Gold Coast edition at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, August 15-17. The CC Gold Coast highlights the luxury sports coupe with powerful performance, strong lines and luxury touches combining the emotional and expressive stance ... Continue reading
Daimler at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show
Specific answers to the questions of today, prospects for the world of tomorrow: the commercial-vehicle brands of Daimler AG will be presented more attractively than ever before on four stands at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show. Over 80 vehicles, including numerous world premieres, embody leadership in i ... Continue reading
AltWheels' Fleet Day Features Largest Display of Alternative Fleet Vehicles on East Coast
ALTWHEELS Creating a Sustainable Transportation & Energy Vision for the 21st Century www.AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org/> Largest Display of Alternative Fleet Vehicles on East Coast Highlights Savings on Transportation Costs What: In an era of increasing transportation costs all businesses are looking for ways ... Continue reading
Toyota Looks Ahead: At 2008 CAR Management Briefings Seminar
Bob Carter Group Vice President and General Manager, Toyota Division Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. August 14, 2008 Traverse City, MI "The Collaboration Zone" Thanks, Dave and Good Morning! By a show of hands, how many of you think things will get WORSE in the next two years? OK...I understand...today's economic head ... Continue reading
Columbus Geographic Announces Successful Meeting with Mercedes for an Off-Road Navigation System
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 18 -- Columbus Geographic Systems (GIS) Ltd. ("Columbus") (Pink Sheets: CGSE) announced today that it has completed a successful round of meetings with German auto manufacture Mercedes Benz, at Mercedes offices in Stuttgart Germany, in response to Mercedes Benz's interest in the Ranger, Columbus' off-ro ... Continue reading
New Mazda Biante Minivan Sales Take Off in Japan
Orders reach double the monthly sales target in first month of sales HIROSHIMA, JapanâMazda Motor Corporation has announced that orders for the new Mazda Biante minivan were more than double the sales target in its first month of sales. Orders have surpassed 6,000 units since the Biante was launched in Japan on Ju ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presents Internal Environmental Award to Creative Employees
Volkswagen presented its internal environmental award for the fifth time to employees who have shown exceptional commitment and creativity with regard to environmental protection. ... Continue reading
Mazda One of Europe's Fastest-Growing Brands in 2008
So far this year, Mazda has seen booming sales as the popularity of its first and second-generation Zoom-Zoom vehicles continues to grow across Europe. Last month, Mazda sold 27,700 vehicles, which is up 28 percent compared to July 2007 and the best volume in 17 years. ... Continue reading
New Renault Symbol: Elegance And Seductive Appeal
Renault will shortly be releasing a new three-box model which features expressive, flowing lines. New Renault Symbol exudes an elegance that is underpinned by the status-enhancing design of its front end, as well as by its harmonious styling which is worthy of that of a prestigious saloon. ... Continue reading
58th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Names 1938 Alfa Romeo "Best Of Show"
PEBBLE BEACH, CA -August 18, 2008: A 1938 Alfa Romeo owned by Jon and Mary Shirley of Medina, Wash., was named âBest of Showâ at the 58thth fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links®. Proceeds from raffles, auctions, sponsorships and gate receipts helped contribute more than $1.3 million to charity for the third ... Continue reading
GM Won't Buy Advertising Time for 2009 Oscars
NEW YORK August 17, 2008; Reuters reported that U.S. automaker General Motors Corp. has pulled out of its longtime sponsorship of the Academy Awards, one of the biggest annual events on broadcast television, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. The move, which comes amid a sharp downturn in automotive advertisin ... Continue reading
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