The Auto Channel's ROAD TRIP Web Video Series Moves to Television - VIDEO ENHANCED
Unique Perspective TV Show Premieres This Saturday LOUISVILLE, KY â November 18, 2008: The Auto Channel has announced that its highly acclaimed Internet video series âROAD TRIPâ is migrating to traditional television. Beginning Saturday, November 22, the half-hour show can be seen on Comcast SportsNet ca ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Gears Up for the 41st Tecate SCORE Baja 1000
CHARLOTTE, NC November 18, 2008: Proving once again that he never tires of racing, Robby Gordon left this weekendâs NASCAR Sprint Cup Series finale in Homestead, Florida and headed straight for Ensenada, Mexico to compete in the 41st annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, one of the most grueling off-road races in the wor ... Continue reading
New Honda Plant Brings Hope to Indiana Town
Washington DC November 18, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the domestic automotive industry teetering on the edge of bankruptcy, Monday's grand opening of Honda's Civic assembly plant in Greensburg, Indiana was a dream come true for this town of 12,000. "Right now, some of the other manufacturing in India ... Continue reading
Chrysler's Electric Vehicles to Appear at Los Angeles Auto Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
- Dodge EV, Jeep(R) EV and Chrysler EV to make auto show debut AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Chrysler LLC's three advanced production-intent electric vehicle prototype vehicles are headed to California, where they will make their worldwide auto show debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicles -- the Dodge E ... Continue reading
AAA Projects Slight Decline in Thanksgiving Travel For First Time Since 2002
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--AAA forecasts a small decline in the number of Americans traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Approximately 41 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home, a decrease of 600,000 travelers (1.4 percent) from last yearâs total of 41.6 million. This is the first decline i ... Continue reading
Despite Facing Tough Economic Times, 41 Million Americans Still Plan to Travel IRVING, TX Nov 18, 2008; AAA Texas forecasts a small decline in the number of Americans and Texans traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Approximately 41 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving ... Continue reading
GM's Possible Bankruptcy Weighs Heavily on Detroit
CHICAGO, Nov 18, 2008; Karen Pierog writing for Reuters reported that devastating, the word being used to describe the impact on Michigan and its largest city, Detroit, should financially ailing automaker General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) file for bankruptcy protection. "It would be devastatin ... Continue reading
Ford Reduces Mazda Stake To 13%, Raises $540 million
Detroit, November 18, 2008: According to John Revill & Hans Greimel writing for Automotive News Europe, Ford Motor has raised $540 million after selling the bulk of its 33.4 percent stake in Mazda. Ford's ownership of Mazda stock has been reduced by 20 percentage points to just over 13 percent, the company said today. ... Continue reading
Automakers Plan Big Debuts at 2008 LA Auto Show
Washington DC November 18, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that faced with plummeting sales, auto companies turn to their oldest and most reliable tool to generate excitement and news coverage for new vehicles at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week: elaborate vehicle unveilings. "People who go to auto shows are mor ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Mr. Chairman, members of the Committee, I appreciate this opportunity to address the current economic and financial crisis, the impact it is having on the automotive industry, and the need for immediate action. During the 15 months I've been part of Chrysler, and since we've emerged as the first ... Continue reading
MENARD TO DRIVE NO. 98 YATES RACING FORD FUSION IN 2009 NASCAR SPRINT CUP COMPETITION
CONCORD, N.C. November 18, 2008: Yates Racing is pleased to announce Paul Menard as the driver of the No. 98 Menards Ford Fusion in 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition. Following his first full season in the Sprint Cup Series, Menard finished 26th in the point standings, while earning his first career pole at Day ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES PARTNERS WITH APEX-BRASIL AS OFFICIAL ETHANOL SUPPLIER
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, November 18, 2008: In an effort to communicate the many options in which ethanol can be produced and to enhance its position as a global commodity, the IndyCar Series -- which has been at the forefront of the greening of racing and embraced renewable fuels since 2006 -- has announced a partnershi ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presents Array of Innovative and Economical Powerplants at Los Angeles Auto Show
Technology for the People HERNDON, Va., Nov. 18 -- Innovation, performance, responsibility and fun will all be on display from Volkswagen at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show beginning this week. "The breadth of Volkswagen's powerplant innovations will be on display this week in Los Angeles," said Stefan Jacoby, president ... Continue reading
Top 5 Luxury Cars for 2009 Just Announced by NADAguides.com
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 18 -- "Riding in the lap of luxury" takes on a whole new meaning for luxury cars in 2009. The editors at NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and information website, today announced their top 5 luxury cars for 2009 based on a variety of factors, including styling, luxury amenities and ove ... Continue reading
HONDA RACING F1 TEST REPORT - DAY TWO
Barcelona, November 18, 2008: The Honda Racing F1 Team continued the test programme in Barcelona today with Jenson Button and Lucas Di Grassi at the wheel of the Honda RA108 cars. Jenson joined the team at the Circuit de Catalunya this morning to take over from Alex Wurz for the final two days of the test. After adjust ... Continue reading
Southern California Edison Announces Record Performance Results for Plug-In Hybrid Battery
ROSEMEAD, Calif.--As automakers work toward putting plug-in hybrid electric vehicles on the road, Southern California Edison (SCE) today announced a major milestone in advanced battery performance. Through ongoing evaluation and tests at its Pomona, Calif.-based Electric Vehicle Technical Center, SCE has demonstrated b ... Continue reading
PENSKE RACING REPORT - November 18, 2008
Tough NASCAR Season Finale for Penske Racing Trio HOMESTEAD, Fla. â Penske Racing drivers Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch finished 21st and 43rd, respectively, in the 2008 NASCAR Cup Series finale, Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Newman finished 2008 ranked 17th in the Cup Series driver point standings i ... Continue reading
2008 SCCA Board Election Results In
TOPEKA, Kan. November 17, 2008: Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced the results for the four Areas holding elections this month, with three new members joining the Board of Directors and one current Director running unopposed. Robin Langlotz, of Orlando, Fla., won the Area Three election, and will take the seat ... Continue reading
TW Steel - A1GP R3 Preview - Sepang, Malaysia
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (November 18, 2008) â The 2008-09 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport remains in the Far East this weekend, following a successful debut visit to Chinaâs Chengdu International Circuit two weeks ago, with Malaysiaâs Sepang International Circuit hosting A1GP for the fourth consecutive s ... Continue reading
A1 Team Malaysia Completes Shelter Outreach Project
Sepang, Malaysia NOvember 18, 2008: Ahead of round three of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport in Sepang, Malaysia this weekend, the local team members put down their spanners, turned off their laptops and picked up paintbrushes for the A1 Team Malaysia Outreach programme, the teamâs social responsibility arm. A1 Team M ... Continue reading
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY NEWS AND NOTES - NOVEMBER 17, 2008
JOHNSON CLAIMS HISTORIC THIRD CONSECUTIVE NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES TITLE Hendrick Motorsports competitor Jimmie Johnson engrained his name in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series history books by driving to a 15th-place finish and becoming the second driver in series history to earn three straight championships yesterday at Ho ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Manufacturing Expansion in China
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation broke ground today for a new manufacturing facility in Tianjin, China. The new facility will produce JLG® access equipment specifically for the Asian market. Todayâs announcement is another step in Oshkosh Corporationâs strategic business initiatives to meet the demands o ... Continue reading
First Production Ford Thunderbird to Be Sold at 2009 Barrett-Jackson Event in Scottsdale
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--One of the most significant American sports cars ever built, the first production Ford Thunderbird, will be sold at No Reserve during the 38th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz., Jan. 11-18, 2009. The Raven Black 1955 T-Bird was produced by Ford Motor Company on Sept. 9, ... Continue reading
Ingen Technologies Aims at the Potential $70M Automotive Industry
YUCAIPA, Calif.--Ingen Technologies, Inc. (Pink Sheets:ITEC), an emerging manufacturer of various types of gas flow meters, announced today that it has been approached by several automotive companies that manufacture Electronic Fuel Injection Enhancers (âEFIEâ) that work with on-board hydrogen generators, som ... Continue reading
Border Valley Converts Fleet to Clean Fuel with ALT LNG
DALLAS--Applied LNG Technologies USA, LLC (âALTâ) announced an agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Border Valley Trading for use in their new fleet of LNG fueled trucks used in the distribution of their feed products. Border Valley, founded with a primary goal of becoming the best export forage ... Continue reading
Ener1 Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Leading Japanese Power and Utility Provider
Ener1 and Kyushu Electric Power to Co-Develop Rapid Re-Charging Stations for Next-Generation Electric Vehicles NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Ener1, Inc. (AMEX:HEV) maker of advanced lithium-ion battery solutions to power the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles, today announced the signing of a memora ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Fiscal Year 2008 and Fourth-Quarter Results
TROY, Mich., Nov. 18 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its full fiscal year and fourth quarter ended Sept. 28, 2008. Fiscal Year 2008 Highlights -- Sales from continuing operations for fiscal year 2008 were $7.2 billion, up 11 percent compared to fiscal year 2007, due to strength in Europe and ... Continue reading
Ricardo Announces Breakthrough Technology for Next-Generation Engine Design
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Nov. 18 -- Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's automotive, military, transport and new energy industries, today announced the launch of WAVE-RT, the first version of Ricardo's leading engine-simulation product sp ... Continue reading
HONG KONG, Nov. 18 -- BRILLIANCE CHINA AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS LIMITED (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) (Stock Code: 1114) UNUSUAL SHARE PRICE AND TRADING VOLUME MOVEMENT This statement is made at the request of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. The board of director (the "Board") of Brilliance China ... Continue reading
Antonov To Make 6-speed Gearboxes In Chongqing
Antonov to make 6-speed gearboxes in Chongqing http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008424/Antonov-to-make-6-speed-gearbox es-in -Chongqing.html Shanghai, November 18 (Gasgoo.com) Antonov Automotive Technologies, the UK-based transmission technology specialist, will partner with Chongqing Loncin General Purpose Engine (Lon ... Continue reading
PSA Kicks Off Shanghai Technical & Styling Center
PSA kicks off Shanghai technical & styling center http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008422/PSA-kicks-off-Shanghai-technica l-sty ling-center.html Shanghai, November 18 (Gasgoo.com) PSA Peugeot Citroen group has recently put into operation its technical and styling center (TASC) in Shanghai. More than 20 newly recruited ... Continue reading
China Considering Auto Market Bailout Plan
China considering auto market bailout plan http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008421/China-considering-auto-market-b ailou t-plan.html Shanghai, November 18 (Gasgoo.com) The auto industry in China is hopeful of getting help from the central government, which last week unveiled a large stimulus package focused on stock ma ... Continue reading
Renault's Environmental Credentials Further Enhnaced By Participation In Eden Project Scheme
Renault's eco² credentials have been enhanced even further after it was asked to participate in 'Garden for Eden' - a scheme run by renowned environmental site, The Eden Project. ... Continue reading
One Car And Its Designer: Citroen's Hypnos Sees Double Honours At Autocar Magazine Awards
Hypnos, Citroen's spectacular crossover concept which wowed the crowds at the Paris Motor Show, has just been named 'Concept Car of the Year 2008' at the prestigious Autocar Magazine awards. One of the car's interior designers, Briton, Leighanne Earley, was also named 'Autocar Courland Automotive Leader of the Future'. ... Continue reading
Micro Smart Generates Huge Improvements
Smart is set to clean up when it comes to environmental compatibility and driver enjoyment with the launch of a new model with micro hybrid drive (mhd) technology and enhanced equipment levels. ... Continue reading
Volvo Announces Greenline Initiative For Approved Volvo Components
To help keep Volvo servicing as environmentally friendly as possible, the Swedish vehicle manufacturer has introduced its Greenline range of renewed vehicle components which are procured by recycling components from scrapped Volvos. ... Continue reading
Denying Big Three a Bailout Can Be a Historic Opportunity to Get America off Oil and Save Detroit
By Edwin Black The impulse to accede to political pressure and jobs blackmail from the Big Three for a $25 billion bailout offers America a historic turning-point opportunity. This is the countryâs chance to both reform the auto industry and ignite a massive shift off of oil in one master stroke. How? The $25 bill ... Continue reading
Peugeot 308 HDi Drives Coast to Coast in South Africa on One Tank of Fuel
A Peugeot 308 HDi has driven exactly 1689.7 km across South Africa on a single tank of diesel, achieving a fuel efficiency of only 3.4 litres /100 km. The car completed its 'Coast2Coast' challenge by arriving in Umhlanga after setting off from the small town of Kleinzee on the Northern Cape coast. ... Continue reading
The two former Bosch engineers, Dr. Siegfried Dais and Prof. Dr. Uwe Kiencke, have been presented the Eduard Rhein Foundation's Technology Award 2008. With this award, the panel of eminent judges paid tribute to the invention, international standardization and the widespread distribution of the controller area network ... Continue reading
The emergency triangle often goes unnoticed in the boot. Yet in the event of a breakdown or accident, it has to meet tough requirements. These mainly concern visibility at night and stability in stormy weather. Not all the emergency triangles on the market are able to fulfil these criteria, however. ... Continue reading
Delphi's First Prepackaged Airbag/Steering Wheel Featured on Smart Fortwo Vehicles
Delphi Corporation is providing its first prepackaged driver side airbag assembly in the steering wheel for the Smart Fortwo vehicle made by Daimler. The steering wheel and airbag are usually shipped as separate components. Delphi is also supplying the passenger side airbag and passive occupant detection system for the ... Continue reading
The VW Phaeton in Model Year 2009: Perfected Controls Concept with New Infotainment System
The Phaeton - the Volkswagen flagship - has new technical features on board starting right now. An entirely new generation of infotainment systems (RCD 810 and RNS 810) is being introduced. The systems - equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen - offer significantly extended functionality, quicker access to infor¬mation an ... Continue reading
Jaguar's Ian Callum Wins Walpole Award For British Luxury Design Talent
Jaguar's Design Director, Ian Callum has won 'The Walpole Award for British Luxury Design Talent' at the Walpole Awards 2008. Presented by host Richard Wilson, OBE, Callum was chosen for maintaining the highest standard of British Design Talent through innovation and design, contributing to British craftsmanship in 200 ... Continue reading
Statement From Adam Opel GmbH Regarding Talks With The German Chancellery
Opel thanks German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU), Economics Minister Michael Glos (CSU) and Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück (SPD) for the opportunity to meet in the Federal Chancellery today and to talk about possible government guarantees. ... Continue reading
Preview of Volvo S80L tailored for China
Volvo Car Corporation proudly presented the Volvo S80L at the 6th Guangzhou Motor Show in south China. The S80L, a long wheelbase version of the popular S80 sedan, has been locally tailored and specifically designed for the market in China. ... Continue reading
Ford Sells a Portion of Its Stake in Mazda; Two Companies Will Continue Strategic Relationship
-- Ford Motor Company said it will sell a portion of its ownership stake in Mazda Motor Corp., and the two companies will continue their successful strategic relationship. The ratio of Ford's ownership of Mazda stock has been reduced from 33.4 percent to just over 13 percent. -- The action is in line with Ford's plan t ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 -- Muscle goes modern for 2010 as the Ford Mustang -- America's favorite muscle car for 45 years straight -- hits the streets with a new exterior design; new world-class interior featuring well-crafted materials and updated technology; and a V-8 with even more horsepower and an even throatier signa ... Continue reading
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