Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce December 2008 U.S. Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 2 -- What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler LLC's December 2008 U.S. sales When: Monday, Jan. 5, 2009 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST Details: Domestic telephone number: 1 800-857-0714; International telephone number: + 1-210-839-8803 Call Leader: Yvonne Malmgren Passcode: Sales Other: ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Statement Re Federal Assistance Received
Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli said on behalf of the leadership team, that he was pleased to report that the Company's discussions with the Treasury Department have been completed, and that today, Chrysler received an initial $4 billion loan to help bridge the current financial crisis. "We recognize the magnitu ... Continue reading
STRUT Introduces New Wheel Collections
STRUT has recently introduced a new collection of wheels - please see below for the press release which is also attached as a Word doc along with images. If you need photos please let me know or feel free to download from from our ftp site: www.nicollpr.com/strut in a folder called Icon MS. Happy New Year to all. STRUT ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Awarded Contract to Provide Replacement Defense Vehicle Parts
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that Oshkosh Defense has been awarded a sole source contract with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide replacement parts for medium and heavy tactical vehicles. This annual contract has a potential duration of 10 years, if all option years are exercised, and a ... Continue reading
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 Engine: 6.1-liter SRT HEMI V8 Horsepower/Torque: 420 hp @ 6200 rpm/420 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 109.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 195.1 x 84.3 x 66.7 in. Tires: 255/45ZR20 (F)/285/40ZR20 ( ... Continue reading
GM Gets First $4 Billion; Chrysler Does Not - Yet
WASHINGTON, DC January 2, 2009: According to Harry Stoffer, writing for Automotive News, General Motors on Wednesday received the first $4 billion in emergency loans that the federal government has promised the automaker. Both GM and Chrysler had been scheduled to receive on Monday, Dec. 29, $4 billion from a total of ... Continue reading
2009 Subaru Forester 2.5X Review
2009 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5X By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau My pretty blonde and I sat by the front window of a small town diner in rural New Hampshire while on a spring vacation a couple of years ago. In fact, it was the week that the emblematic Man on the Mountain rock formation, that inspired the imag ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Anticipates Year-Over-Year Increase
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it is anticipating a year-over-year sales increase for 2008 U.S. sales. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) Through November 2008, Subaru was the only volume automotive brand with positive Y-T-D sales. Actual results ... Continue reading
<B><i>Gurney, Fogarty and Vasser May Be Joined by Johnson For 2009's First On-Track Activity</b></i> DALLAS January 2, 2009: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing will take the first step in recapturing the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Championships, and the team's first Rolex 24 At Daytona victory, this weekend at 2009 Day ... Continue reading
KONI Sports Car Challenge Competitors Set to Participate in Season-Opening Test at Daytona
<b><i>Nearly 40 cars will be on hand for three-day practice session, which starts Saturday</b></i> DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. January 2, 2009: Nearly 40 cars will participate in the opening three-day test for the 2009 Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge season, which starts Saturday and ends next Monday at Daytona Internationa ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Rolex Series Set for Three-Day Test at Daytona International Speedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. January 2, 2009: Teams from the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 will get a head start on the 2009 season Jan. 3-5 with three days of testing at Daytona International Speedway. Known as the "Roar before the Rolex 24," the session is the lone scheduled testing at ... Continue reading
IMS CONNECTS WITH FANS THROUGH TWITTER, OTHER SOCIAL NETWORKS
INDIANAPOLIS, January 2, 2009: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is providing news and other information through Twitter, the popular, worldwide social networking and micro-blogging service. Fans can follow these three simple steps to receive IMS information for free at either their personal Twitter Web page or on mobile ... Continue reading
CASTROL/FORCE RENEW 2009 SPONSOR CONTRACT
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2009 Dakar Rally USA TV Schedule
Buenos Aires, Argentina Jaunary 2, 2009: The 2009 Dakar Rally, which takes place between the 3rd and 18th of January, is scheduled to be broadcast in 189 countries. Interest is set on the 530 participants competing for ultimate glory, and everyoneâs attention will be on the rivalry between the factory teams of Hum ... Continue reading
Low-Interest Funds Would Help Grow Domestic Production of Crucial Systems for Plug-In Vehicles, Bolster U.S. Competitiveness NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- Advanced lithium-ion battery manufacturer Ener1, Inc. has applied for $480 million in low-interest loans under a new federal program to spur development of the next generation ... Continue reading
Accuride Announces Sale of Assets at Imperial Group's Anniston Facility
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Imperial Group, L.P., has sold the assets at its Anniston, Alabama, facility to North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI), the sole customer for products manufactured at that facility. Prior to the asset sale, Imper ... Continue reading
The relentless over-regulation of drivers and driving continues with the promotion of Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA) by the Government's farcical 'Motorists' Forum.' ... Continue reading
Audi Is 'Light' Years Ahead With World's First LED Headlights
The range-topping R8 is the first car in the world to be equipped with all-LED (light emitting diode) headlamps. For the first time the high intensity diodes have been used for low beam and high beam settings, as well as for daytime running lights and indicators, intensifying the sports car's visual drama. ... Continue reading
Motorists Continue To Flout Mobile Phone Laws
A What Car? survey has revealed that 36% of motorists still admit to using a handheld mobile phone while driving their car, with a quarter saying they've done so in the past week. However, the true figure could be much higher as 93% of motorists say they've seen someone else using a mobile phone at the wheel in the pas ... Continue reading
Five Years Free Servicing On Daihatsu Terios
Daihatsu has introduced one of its strongest sales incentives ever with five years free servicing on Terios. All Terios registered between 1st January 2009 and 31st March 2009 will gain 5 years or 45,000 miles free servicing, whichever comes first. ... Continue reading
NAIAS 2009 Debuts Nearly 50 New Models.
NAIAS continues to drive the automotive industry forward as exhibitors unveil new technologies, designs and the vehicles consumers will want tomorrow. More than twenty manufacturers have announced NAIAS 2009 introductions and reveals during what is proving to be a historic global automotive event signaling new directio ... Continue reading
Volvo Goes "Live" At Detroit Auto Show
Concerned over the possible decrease in attendance by automotive and business media at major auto shows around the world, Volvo Car Corporation has developed an innovative media service. Its inaugural use will be at the North American International Auto Show, January 11 in Detroit. "Media attendance at the major auto s ... Continue reading
Start 2009 With Italian Rhythm From Just $19,990!
The Fiat Ritmo, the stylish family hatch with so much Italian 'brio' that its name is the Italian for rhythm, is now available for a limited time from $19,990 driveaway, a saving of more than $7500, enabling the chic Italian to offer an unbeatable combination of value for money, comprehensive equipment and sheer panach ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition: Exclusive Style, Concentrated Elegance And Exciting Lines
The new CLS Grand Edition special-edition model sees Mercedes-Benz introducing a new highlight to the segment for four-door premium coupés. A matt designo paint finish lends spectacular definition to the lines of the coupé and makes the CLS Grand Edition really catch the eye. This exclusive style is echoed in the int ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Nissan 370Z Engine: 3.7-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 332 hp @ 7,000 rpm/270 lb.0ft. @ 5,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic Wheelbase: 100.4 in. (-3.9 in.) Length/Width/Height: 167.1 x 72.6 x 52.1 in. Tires: 255/50R18 (F)/245/45R18 (R) Cargo v ... Continue reading
All-New Nissan 2009 370Z Coupe Pricing
- Revised Marketing Tagline "SHIFT_the way you move" Also Revealed - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 30 -- 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) gets an early start on the new year with the announcement of pricing of the all-new 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe and a revised marketing tagline. The new Z(R) goes on sale t ... Continue reading
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