2008 LA Auto Show - Names Mazda Kann as the Design Challenge Winner
Winner Announced During Fifth Annual Design Los Angeles Conference LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 -- Today, the design entry from Mazda R&D of North America was chosen as the winner of the Los Angeles Auto Show's 2008 Design Challenge. This year's theme, Motor Sports 2025, asked nine of Southern California's automotive design st ... Continue reading
See The Excitement Of The JEGS ProMod Challenge "Crowning of the King" - VIDEO ENHANCED
The excitement of the eighth annual ACDelco Las Vegas Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, which closed out the 2008 JEGS ProMod Challenge, was skillfully captured by a film crew from Columbus, Ohio-based Horizons Companies. From an emotional Josh Hernandez as he climbed out of his Team Rage Camaro after ... Continue reading
Rockingham, UK. November 20, 2008: The inaugural Racy Ladies track day - held in conjunction with H&H Ltd on Sunday 9 November 2008 - proved a great success. Two-thirds of the women who attended the Rockingham event were novices. A scenario which not only validated the concept behind Racy Ladies - that of encouraging w ... Continue reading
Pelosi to Auto Industry: Show Us a Plan for Viability
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /-- Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, and House and Senate Democratic leaders held a news conference this afternoon in the Capitol to discuss aid to the domestic auto industry. Below are the Speaker's opening remarks: "Thank you very much, Mr. Leader. I wish to associate mysel ... Continue reading
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Infineon Raceway Recycles More Than 17 Tons of Materials in 2008
Infineon Raceway Recycles More Than 17 Tons of Materials During 2008 Season SONOMA, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2008) - Infineon Raceway has reaffirmed its position as the recycling leader in the motor-sports industry, collecting more than 17 tons of recyclable materials at its major events during the 2008 racing season. In all, ... Continue reading
Former WoO LMS Champion, Chili Bowl Winner Looking at Options Including a Return to NASCAR
WATERTOWN, N.Y. November 20, 2008: If Tim McCreadie were to stop racing today, he would have accomplished more than many drivers combined. In 2006 alone, he earned the World of Outlaws Late Model Series title as well as a win at the prestigious Chili Bowl. This year alone, he took victories at the Knoxville Late Model ... Continue reading
Coates International, Ltd. Receives Four New Patents in China
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.--Coates International, Ltd. (the âCompanyâ or âCoatesâ) (OTCBB: COTE) - is pleased to announce that Coates was awarded four new patents in the Republic of China, and was awarded eighteen patents in the USA to date, with more than one hundred corresponding patents worldwide. This ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Ranks Amongst the Highest in Residual Value
- Subaru Forester Wins Top Award in the Compact Utility Vehicle Category and the Subaru Brand Ranks Second-Highest in Residual Value - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 20 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has received Residual Value Awards from Automotive Lease Guide (ALG). The 2009 Subaru Forester won the top ... Continue reading
SPEEDCOM's Lassally To Join Ellis And Abello in Grand-Am Drivers' Assault
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. November 19, 2008: SPEEDCOM Communications principal Toto Lassally will co-drive with Barry Ellis and Marcelo Abello in the legendary Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 this weekend as part of a two-car team that also includes a second entry for fellow Grand-Am drivers Joe Foster, Rick Skelton and racer and tel ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - November 19, 2008
1. Six IndyCar Series drivers earn AARWBA All-America nominations:Six IndyCar Series drivers are on the ballot for the Auto Racing All-America team, which will be voted on by more than 300 members of the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association. Two nominees from each of seven categories will be named ... Continue reading
FIRST TEST FOR BMW RAHAL LETTERMAN RACING TEAM
Braselton, GA. November 20, 2008: BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team had its first in-depth test with the new BMW M3 on Wednesday at Road Atlanta. BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team got its first "meet and greet" with the new BMW M3 on Wednesday at Road Atlanta, a chilly day that saw the North American debut of BMW's newest ... Continue reading
A1GP Meets the Elephants of Malaysia
Sepang, Malaysia, November 20, 2008: A1GP World Cup of Motorsport drivers visited the world famous Kuala Gandah National Elephant Conservation Centre outside Kuala Lumpur this morning, in the lead up to this weekendâs raceâs at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Drivers from seven nations were give ... Continue reading
Watkins Glen International Joins iRacing
Bedford, MA. November 20, 2008: Located in the rolling hills overlooking Seneca Lake, Watkins Glen International is more than just one of two road-courses for NASCARâs Sprint Cup Series, a favorite circuit for the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series and a stop on the IndyCar® Series schedule; itâs also the an ... Continue reading
Audi Sales Satisfaction Growth Outpaces Industry
- Audi posts largest ranking gain, moving up six spots from 2007 to 2008 - Audi shows consistent improvement since 2005, gaining over 30 points in 3 years - Audi invested $1 billion to enhance customer experience HERNDON, Va., Nov. 20 -- Audi's consumer sales satisfaction ranking improved by an industry-leading six pos ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show - Kia Connects Customers to the New Kia Soul Through an Interactive, Mobile Effort
Kia Motors America Launches the Kia Soul Mobile Site Introducing the Kia Soul at the Los Angeles Auto Show IRVINE, Calif. and NEW YORK, Nov. 20 -- Kia Motors America (KMA), David&Goliath, Kia's agency of record, and Usablenet, a mobile Web partner for leading brands, today announced the launch of Kia Soul Mobile, to in ... Continue reading
General Automotive Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results
ORLANDO, Fla.--General Automotive Company (OTCBB:GNAU), a North American provider of parts, accessories and advanced technology for the automotive industry, is pleased to report financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. Revenues for the 2008 third quarter totaled $3,600,926 compared to $3,403,10 ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show - Bosch Powers Volkswagen Jetta TDI Clean Diesel - 2009 Green Car of the Year
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 -- Volkswagen of America's Jetta 2009 TDI, the country's first-launched 50-state compliant clean diesel vehicle, has been named Green Car Journal's 2009 Green Car of the Year(R). The award was presented at a press conference today at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Jetta's 2.0-liter turbocharged dir ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: smart USA Recaps Its First Year at LA Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., , today recapped the first ten months of business as the company approaches its one year anniversary in the United States, sharing insight into the vehicleâs overwhelming success, during the LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show - smart USA Introduces 2009 smart fortwo BRABUS - Complete Video
LOS ANGELES--smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , today introduced the new 2009 smart fortwo BRABUS edition during the LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center. âBuilding on the success of the smart fortwo in the United States, we are excited to take the smart brand t ... Continue reading
Official Statement From The Brabham Family
The Brabham family would like to absolutely and categorically state that the range of cars and accessories being publicised under the Brabham name at the Essen Motor Show 2008 and on global websites, has nothing to do with the Brabham family, or its long and respected motor racing heritage, in any way. It is clear to u ... Continue reading
Valence and Brammo Sign a Supply Agreement for Lithium Phosphate Energy Storage Solutions
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , an international developer of safe lithium phosphate energy storage solutions, announced today that it has finalized a supply agreement with Brammo, Inc., a leading manufacturer of ultra-efficient, lightweight vehicles. Building on a collaborative development process, Valence w ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced it will provide the first smart charging infrastructure installation base for new and existing alterative fueling stations within California for extended range electric vehicles (EREV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and all battery electric vehicles (BEV ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces Cayenne Diesel for Europe
ATLANTA, Nov. 20 -- Today Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG announced that the Stuttgart based sports car manufacturer will expand its current SUV line-up and offer a Cayenne with a diesel engine from February 2009 on. This is in response to changed legal regulations especially in European markets, resulting in tax incentive ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's 2009 Jetta TDI Clean Diesel Awarded Green Car of the Year
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 20 -- The 2009 Jetta TDI clean diesel has been awarded the 2009 Green Car of the Year by Green Car Journal. The editors at Green Car Journal nominated five vehicles that represented the year's best-of-the-best 2009 green vehicles, and today announced that they have chosen Volkswagen's Jetta TDI clean ... Continue reading
Protonex to Preview Its First Fuel Cell Hybrid Power System for Recreational Vehicles
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Protonex Technology Corporation (LSE: AIM: PTX and PTXU), a leading provider of advanced fuel cell power systems for portable, remote and mobile applications, today announces that it will preview its new 250 watt fuel cell hybrid power system at booth B27/B28 during the Recreational Vehicle Industr ... Continue reading
Waxman Dethrones Dingell As Chairman
<B><I>By PATRICK O'CONNOR - POLITCO</B></I> Washington DC, November 20, 2008: California Rep. Henry A. Waxman on Thursday officially dethroned longtime Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell, upending a seniority system that has governed Democratic politics in the House for decades. In a secret ballot vote in the Ca ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: Volkswagen's Jetta TDI Named 2009 "Green Car of the Year" - COMPLETE VIDEO
Green Car Journal Announces Winner at the Los Angeles Auto Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2008; Volkswagen's milestone 2009 Jetta TDI has been named Green Car Journal's 2009 Green Car of the Year®, besting competitors that included a pair of advanced hybrids, a clean diesel sport sedan, and a trendy fuel-efficient microca ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: Kia Motors America Introduces All-New Soul - COMPLETE VIDEO
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the North American debut of the all-new Soul passenger vehicle at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. With Soul's arrival as an early model year 2010 vehicle to the C-Segment, it allows young and young-at-heart buyers to have the freedom to truly personalize and emotionally connect ... Continue reading
Waxman Unseats Auto Ally On House Energy Committee
Washington, DC November 20, 2008: According to Automotive News, Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., has unseated Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., longtime auto industry ally in Congress, as chairman of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, which handles much industry-related legislation. ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Announces '10Best' Cars for 2009
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 20, 2008; Car and Driver magazine, the world's No. 1 automotive enthusiast publication, today announced its 27th annual list of "10Best" cars sold in America. The industry may be in a state of upheaval but, when selecting the world's most coveted automobiles, some things have managed to stay the ... Continue reading
Chery Aims To Sell 1 Mln Vehicles A Year By 2012
Chery aims to sell 1 mln vehicles a year by 2012 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008458/Chery-aims-to-sell-1-mln-vehicl es-a- year-by-2012.html Shanghai, November 20 (Gasgoo.com) A senior executive of Chery Automobile Co briefly unveiled the company's production plans before 2010 on the sideline of the Guangzhou Auto ... Continue reading
Volkswagen To Expand Engine Capacity In China
Volkswagen to expand engine capacity in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008455/Volkswagen-to-expand-engine-cap acity -in-China.html Shanghai, November 20 (Gasgoo.com) FAW-Volkswagen is to expand the capacity of its engine plant in southeastern Chinese city of Changchun to 300,000 units or so, said Beijing Times ... Continue reading
Beijing Rules Out Vehicle Number Control Measures
Beijing rules out vehicle number control measures http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008448/Beijing-rules-out-vehicle-numbe r-con trol-measures.html Shanghai, November 20 (Gasgoo.com) The Beijing city government has decided not to restrict the vehicle number, purchases and license plates while seeking solutions to the tr ... Continue reading
Reasonably Priced Car Puts Stars On Your Telly
Skoda Fabia is reaching for the stars this winter as it brings viewers of ITV's "Entertainment Tonight" a weekly fix of celebrity gossip and entertainment news. ... Continue reading
Woodrow Wilson Center: Washington Must Couple Auto Bailout With Plan for the Future
Washington DC November 20, 2008; Kent Hughes, director of Science, Technology, America, and the Global Economy (STAGE) at the Woodrow Wilson Center, argues that Washington needs to act today with federal investments, loans, and loan guarantees. In short order, Washington must demand a business plan from the entire auto ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Reventon Number 20 Arrives In The UK
Lamborghini delivered the last of its 20, one million euro plus taxes, Reventón cars this week, to a British customer of the official Midlands dealer, Lamborghini Birmingham. ... Continue reading
Senior Republican Wants Detroit Auto Execs Ousted
Washington DC November 20, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Sen. Richard Shelby, the senior Republican on the Banking Committee, said Wednesday he doesn't believe there will be a turnaround in the troubled U.S. auto industry until its top management is ousted and the manufacturing model sacked. "I don't think t ... Continue reading
Wi-Fi TV at LA Auto Show for World Premieres of New Breakthrough Green Cars
LOS ANGELES--Wi-Fi TV Inc. (Pink Sheets: WIFT), which provides a global Internet audience with 500+ live TV stations with live chat and no cable bills (www.Wi-FiTV.com), will have a full crew behind the scenes today at the LA Auto Show, a world leading event which opens to the public tomorrow (www.LAAutoShow.com). Wi-F ... Continue reading
Car Key of the Future with Integrated Credit Card
BMW Group Research and Technology has developed a prototype for a multifunctional car key which enables cashless payment and personalised vehicle access. "As part of our research project we first integrated a security chip into the key casing, which communicates across short distances by radio with a card reader," says ... Continue reading
The smart fortwo Comes to Brazil in April 2009
Following its successful launch in the USA, the smart fortwo will be available in Brazil from April 2009. This was announced at the São Paulo Auto Show, where the two-seater celebrated its public debut. The small car combines modern technology, the highest levels of quality and safety, exemplary fuel efficiency and lo ... Continue reading
Suzuki At The Clothes Show 2008
Suzuki will be one of the title sponsors at this year's Clothes Show, sponsoring the Meeting Point, the perfect place to arrange to meet up with friends whilst taking a look at the stylish, affordable to buy and own model range that Suzuki offers. ... Continue reading
Francisco Javier García Sanz, Chairman of the SEAT Board of Directors, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Economic and Social Sciences by the University of Stuttgart, Germany, in recognition of his contributions to the application of scientific methods and conclusions within the area of Purchases. ... Continue reading
International Test Magazines Confirm Conflicting Goals in Car Tire Development
When developing car winter tires for its premium brands, market leader Continental AG has focused for many years on continually improving all properties relevant to safety. Here, the most important consideration is how well brakes perform in some of the most common and critical road conditions for motorists in Western ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Gives Away 10,000 Vehicles
In collaboration with Viking Toys Ltd, a leading Swedish toy manufacturer of global note, Volvo Car Thailand announces a playful "My First Volvo" project giving away over 10,000 model cars of Volvo XC90, XC70 and C30 to underprivileged pre-school Thai children nationwide through partnership with both government and non ... Continue reading
In Japan, Fiat 500 Is The Best Compact Car
The Fiat 500 is still the talk of the town, asserting itself as a real "Made in Italy" icon, capable of winning over the public and international critical acclaim. The best proof of its success is the over 270 thousand orders received to date and the 29 prizes awarded around the world. And now, to this collection of pr ... Continue reading
New Initiative For More Personal Approach: Worldwide 175 New AMG Performance Centers In 15 Countries
AMG, the performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars, is establishing 175 new AMG Performance Centers worldwide by the end of next year thus offering a more personalized service to customers. A commitment to first-class service quality at every stage in the customer relationship is one of the key elements of the AMG br ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz is offering a glimpse into the future with myCOMAND, an internet-based infotainment system as part of a special preview during the Los Angeles Auto Show. myCOMAND is especially efficient and user-friendly and offers a range of functions unrivalled for variety. Using internet connectivity, all data and inf ... Continue reading
Automobili Lamborghini Debuts Gallardo LP 560-4 Spyder at the Los Angeles Auto Show
As the successor to the best-selling Lamborghini of all time, the new LP 560-4 Spyder combines the Coupé's design, performance and handling characteristics with the open-air pleasure only a soft top super sports car can deliver. ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: Kia reveals next generation Borrego fuel cell vehicle and production Soul
Kia reveals next generation Borrego fuel cell vehicle and production Soul at Los Angeles Auto Show - Next generation Borrego Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) from Kia Motors - Advanced technologies boost performance, range and start-up temperatures - Fuel cell series production comes closer to market - U.S. specificat ... Continue reading
Oil falls below $53 on fears of deep recession
Oil falls below $53 as investors fear worst global economic slowdown in decades , Associated Press Writer Thursday November 20, 2008, 6:28 am EST Yahoo! Buzz Print Related:Chevron Corp., Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corporation Oil prices fell below $53 to almost a two-year low Thursday as investors, worried by plumm ... Continue reading
Big 3 automakers make bailout case to the public
Big 3 automakers appeal to the public to support their bailout, using ads and online videos , AP Business Writer Thursday November 20, 2008, 6:10 am EST Yahoo! Buzz Print Related:Ford Motor Co., General Motors Corporation The Big Three automakers are taking a page out of their unions' playbooks as they deploy grassroot ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: Hyundai Initiates CO2 Offset Program for all 2009 Genesis Sedans
Genesis Forest Project Will Offset More than 93,000 Metric Tons of CO2 LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 -- Hyundai Motor America and Carbonfund.org, the nation's leading non-profit carbon offset provider, unveiled the Genesis Forest Project today at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The venture will offset the entire first year of e ... Continue reading
Posted By:Jane Wells I'm at the LA Auto Show, which used to be sexy and exciting. This year it's more like a dentists convention in Cleveland. Actually, that's not fair to dentists or Cleveland. They're better than this. Gone is a lot of the pulsing music, scantily clad models, and flashing lights. ... Continue reading
2008 LA Auto Show: Hyundai Blue Drive: A Strategy for Environmental Leadership - COMPLETE VIDEO
Hyundai's First U.S. Hybrid System Uses Breakthrough Lithium Polymer Batteries and Leapfrogs Existing Nickel-Metal Hydride and Lithium-Ion Technology LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 -- Hyundai Motor America announced today the launch of Blue Drive, an environmental initiative which will bring to market a family of eco-friendly Bl ... Continue reading
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