Friday, November 7, 2008

National OHV organizations hold land-use forum in conjunction with SEMA

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Ford Motor Credit Earns $95 Million in the Third Quarter of 2008*

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $95 million in the third quarter of 2008, down $239 million from earnings of $334 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Motor Credit earned $161 million, compared with $546 million in the previous year. The decrease in pre-tax earnin ... Continue reading

Lear Corporation Announces Details for 2009 Annual Stockholders Meeting

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 7 -- Lear Corporation , a leading global supplier of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronics products, today announced that its 2009 annual meeting of stockholders will be held at Lear's Corporate Headquarters at 21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan 4803 ... Continue reading

Sixth Annual Gran Turismo Awards at SEMA 2008 Crowns 'Best of Show' Winner to be Featured in a Future Version of the World's Best-Selling Racing Franchise

Awards Ceremony Honors Automotive Excellence and Hottest Car of the Show LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7 -- To find the hottest car for the next iteration of Gran Turismo(R), the world's best-selling videogame franchise with over 50 million units shipped worldwide, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) hosted the sixth ann ... Continue reading

Talladega Superspeedway Announces $99 All-You-Can-Eat Deal

TALLADEGA, Ala. November 7, 2008: Talladega Superspeedway officials announced today that the popular All-You-Can-Eat package for the Allison Grandstands returns in 2009 for the April 24-26 Aaron’s Dream Weekend. The $99 package includes a reserved seat in the Allison Grandstand for the Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nati ... Continue reading

Switzerland Set the Pace in Chengdu

Chengdu, China – November 7, 2008: The A1GP Powered by Ferrari cars took to the Chengdu International Circuit in China for the first time today. Nicolas Prost started the day as the quickest rookie and reigning champion Switzerland set the pace this afternoon with Neel Jani’s time of 1m 16.349s. In an inciden ... Continue reading

Andretti Eighth in A1GP Free Practice at Chengdu

Chengdu, China November 7, 2008: Marco Andretti turned a best-lap speed of 1:17.183 seconds in the free practice posting the eighth quickest time. Andretti was sixth in the rookie practice with a best-lap speed of 1:17.528 for Andretti Green's A1GP entry. Qualifying for the second race on the A1GP schedule takes place ... Continue reading

HONDA RACING F1 TEAM TO TEST LUCAS DI GRASSI IN BARCELONA

The Honda Racing F1 Team has invited Formula One test driver Lucas Di Grassi to join the test in Barcelona later this month. The Brazilian driver will join the Honda team at the Circuit de Catalunya for the first test of the winter from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 November. Lucas will spend all three days with the team, ... Continue reading

GEORGE RECEIVES TOP AWARD FROM INDIANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, November 7, 2008: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chief Executive Officer Tony George was named the Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s 2008 Business Leader of the Year for his continued efforts to elevate the state’s most famous sporting facility to new heights and for his impact on the community ... Continue reading

Myers Industries Reports 2008 Third Quarter & Nine-Month Results

AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today reports results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Performance highlights from continuing operations in the third quarter include: Net sales for the third quarter were $214.0 million, essentially unchanged compared to $213.9 million in the third qua ... Continue reading

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

Third Quarter Highlights - Net sales for the quarter increased to $794 million - Increased market share in Canada and Mexico - Increased Cooper brand market share in the United States - International Operations reported record sales of $285 million - Investment in Mexico manufacturing operations - Cooper Kenda Tire man ... Continue reading

Superior Industries Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced a net loss of $14.2 million, or $0.53 per share, for the third quarter of 2008, which included a $5.0 million pretax charge for the impairment of long-lived assets related to the previously announced closing of the company’s Pittsburg, Kansa ... Continue reading

Ford Reports 3Q 2008 $129 Million Net Loss

DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 7 -- -- Net loss of $129 million, or $0.06 a share, for the third quarter of 2008 -- Pre-tax loss of $2.7 billion from continuing operations, excluding special items ++ -- Favorable curtailment gain in excess of $2 billion related to approval of retiree health care agreement -- Company remains on ... Continue reading

Audi Bucks Industry 2008 Sales Slump, Boosts Market Share

- Audi sets record new vehicle sales for October - A5 posts third consecutive record month; all-time sales record on R8 - All-new 2009 A4 sales continue to grow - Industry as a whole down 31.9% in October; import high group down 28.1% overall HERNDON, Va., Nov. 7 -- Audi's aggressive growth strategy has paid off in inc ... Continue reading

ArvinMeritor Declares 2008 Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock

TROY, Mich., Nov. 7 -- The ArvinMeritor, Inc. Board of Directors at a meeting held on Nov. 7, 2008, at its corporate headquarters in Troy, Mich., declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents ($0.10) per share on the common stock of ArvinMeritor, with a record date of Nov. 24, 2008 and a payment date of Dec. 8, 2008. ... Continue reading

2008 Porsche-Group Profit Clearly Up Again

Supervisory board proposes a higher special dividend STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 7 -- At its meeting today, the supervisory board of Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, Germany, stated that the Group profit before taxes for the past business year 2007/08, which had risen again, amounted to EUR 8.569 billion. The prio ... Continue reading

GM Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results

DETROIT, Nov. 7 -- -- Unprecedented economic and credit market turmoil dramatically impacts auto industry and GM results -- Market volatility results in $1.5 billion in non-cash charges for commodity and currency hedging -- Company anticipates soft U.S. market for remainder of 2008 and into 2009 -- Emerging markets beg ... Continue reading

BMW 3 Series Voted Most Reliable Car In The UK

BMW's biggest selling model range, the 3 Series, has been voted the most reliable car in a survey of Britain's vehicle leasing companies. The poll, which covered the reliability history of nearly 900,000 vehicles in 2008, also revealed that BMW was the most reliable manufacturer overall. ... Continue reading

Maserati's Newest Dealership Welcomes Maserati's Latest Creations

The latest addition to Maserati's official dealer network, Nick Whale Maserati, celebrates the arrival of Maserati's latest and most powerful flagship saloon, the Quattroporte S, alongside the ultimate expression of Maserati's sportiness, the GranTurismo S, at their recently-opened site in Bromsgrove, Birmingham. ... Continue reading

Jaguar Land Rover Selects Chase As Exclusive U.S. Financing Provider

Jaguar Land Rover has selected Chase to be its exclusive auto finance provider in the United States of America, offering a full range of automotive financial services for its customers and dealers. The agreement with Chase, part of JPMorgan Chase & Co, will replace the arrangement with Ford, whose financial arm provide ... Continue reading

Ford's 'Kick It Out' Hat-Trick

Around 10 schools from Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Newham, and London boroughs brought 11 to 14-year-old pupils to the football-related learning and games event at Dagenham's Centre for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence (CEME). The director of Bend It like Beckham, Gurinder Chadha, film actor Winston Elli ... Continue reading

The Air-Conditioning System Has Its Advantages In Winter, Too

Summer heat makes air conditioning necessary" is a statement that would be supported by almost all car drivers. Yet many are unaware of the fact that air conditioning brings advantages in winter, too, and should be switched on regularly. Yet in the damp and cold season in particular, the A/C system quickly clears fogge ... Continue reading

'Seat Classroom' To Visit Several Spanish Universities

Today SEAT launched its 'Aula SEAT' (SEAT Classroom) initiative at Gijón's Engineering Polytechnic Centre; it will later do the rounds of different Spanish universities throughout the academic year. The idea is to bring engineering students closer to the integrated process of vehicle design - from the designer's initi ... Continue reading

GM opens USD300 Million Assembly Plant in Russia

General Motors (GM) opened today a $300 million, flexible assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia, in presence of President Dmitry Medvedev. The plant will add 70,000 units of capacity to more than 100,000 already available to GM at joint venture and partner facilities in the country. It will build the Opel Antara and ... Continue reading

BYD F3 becomes best-selling sedan for the first time

BYD F3 becomes best-selling sedan for the first time http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008291/BYD-F3-becomes-best-selling-sed an-fo r-the-first-time.html Shanghai, November 7 (Gasgoo.com) China's sedan market began to see an upward trend in October, with Chinese brand car BYD F3 leading the segment for the first time, s ... Continue reading

KTM to Join Race Car Line-up For The Race of Champions at Wembley

The 'Race of Champions' (13th and 14th of December 2008) is the crowning finale of the motorsport year, bringing together some of the world's best racing drivers to go head-to-head at the wheel of a variety of cars. KTM are delighted that the X-Bow will be one of the cars driven by motor racing legends Michael Schumach ... Continue reading

New Easy-to-Use Ceramic Conditioner Improves Fuel Economy in Cars and Light Trucks

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 7 -- CerMet Lab Company has introduced CerMet-Auto (TM), a ceramic coating nanotechnology formulated to reduce friction which in turn improves fuel economy in gas-powered engines. Microscopic ceramic particles in CerMet-Auto are carried to an engine's friction zones via the engine oil, where the ... Continue reading

A&D Technology Runs Distributed GT-POWER Models on New Multi-Core, Real-Time Procyon Platform

ANN ARBOR, Mich.--A&D Technology and Gamma Technologies announced today that they have successfully run an enhanced real-time GT-POWER model on A&D’s new Procyon platform. The Procyon platform is the world’s most advanced real-time system, capable of utilizing up to 32 CPU cores in one ‘box.’ Taking ... Continue reading

Honda Unveils Experimental Walking Assist Device With Bodyweight Support System - VIDEO ENHANCED

TOKYO--Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled its second experimental walking assist device that helps support bodyweight to reduce the load on an individual’s legs while walking, going up and down stairs, and in a semi-crouching position. The device is designed for people who are capable of walking and maneuvering ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Genuine Accessories In Monochrome: The GLK - Star Quality In White

With winter rapidly approaching, Mercedes-Benz is turning its attention in particular to fans of the new GLK with a range of elegant yet practical genuine accessories. The range extends from attractive styling products and precision-fit carriers and safety systems to cutting-edge communication and entertainment tools. ... Continue reading

Sales At Mercedes-Benz Cars Up Two Percent Since Beginning Of The Year

In an increasingly difficult market environment in Western Europe, Japan and the U.S., worldwide deliveries of passenger vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Cars rose by two percent during the first ten months of the year, to 1,073,700 units (January-October 2007: 1,056,900). A total of 93,800 Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart und May ... Continue reading

Three Special High-Performance Vehicles From Affalterbach: Sl 65 AMG Black Series, Ml 63 AMG "10th Anniversary" And Ml 63 AMG "Performance Studio"

AMG presents three special high-performance vehicles: the SL 65 AMG Black Series, the ML 63 AMG "10th Anniversary" and the ML 63 AMG "Performance Studio". With its 493-kW / 670-hp AMG 6.0-l V12 biturbo engine, spectacular look, consistently lightweight design and eminently exclusive character, the SL 65 AMG Black Serie ... Continue reading

BMW Group Reports Sales Increase For Year To October

The BMW Group has increased its year-to-date sales by 0.7% compared with the same period last year. The number of BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles sold rose by 8,492 vehicles to 1,226,990 units (prev.yr.: 1,218,498). Faced with persistently challenging market conditions and ongoing consumer reticence in West ... Continue reading

Auto Industry Poised for Turnaround While Utilities Could Reach Profits of Their Oil & Gas Peers, According to New Study

HERNDON, Va.--The wRatings Corporation, an independent competitive research firm, announced today the results of its annual study on the Most Competitive Auto, Gas & Utilities companies. The wRatings Competitive Strength Index™ for the Auto industry will grow 6.8% CAGR over the next five years, as manufacturers ra ... Continue reading

Clean Energy Secures Ownership of Existing Las Vegas Network of Retail CNG Stations from Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission

SEAL BEACH, Calif.--The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) has agreed to transfer ownership of five existing Las Vegas compressed natural gas (CNG) public access fueling stations to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , pending Clean Energy entering into lease agreements with the landowners at the sites o ... Continue reading

GreenChek Achieves 19% to 21% Fuel Savings During In House Testing

SAN FRANCISCO--GreenChek Technology Inc. (OTCBB:GCHK), a leading globally focused provider of hydrogen based technology for mobile transportation and stationary power generation applications, announced today that they continue to achieve successful results through ongoing in-house testing of their Emission Reduction De ... Continue reading

SAE International/EDTA Team to Offer Electric Transportation Conference in Nation's Capital

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Identifying ways to make electric transportation more viable and prevalent is the focus of the Electric Drive Transportation Association's (EDTA) annual conference and exhibition, slated for Dec. 2-4, 2008, at the Washington Convention Center. SAE International is co-organi ... Continue reading

SAE International Announces New Award for Diesel Research

WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new award from SAE International aims to recognize research advancements in diesel engines. Named the SAE John Johnson Award for Outstanding Research in Diesel Engines, the award will honor the author of a technical paper presented at an SAE meeting or an individual ... Continue reading