Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Court Approval of First Day Motions
NORTHVILLE, Mich. May 14 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that it has received Court approval of up to $100 million of debtor-in-possession ("DIP") financing, permitting it immediate access to up to $30 million to continue operations in the ordinary course of business. The ... Continue reading
BASF and Sion Power Collaborate on New Battery Technology
TUCSON, Ariz. & LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany--Sion Power Corporation, Tucson, Ariz., USA, and BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany, today announced a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to accelerate the commercialization of Sion Powerâs proprietary lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technology, e.g., for the electric vehicle (EV) ma ... Continue reading
Edwards Leads Atlantic Championship Back to Utah for Round 2
TOOELE, May 14, 2009: The 2009 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda swings back into action this weekend after a two-month break for Round 2 of the 12-race championship, the Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix at Miller Motorsports Park on Sunday. Leading the way will be John Edwards ... Continue reading
Redesigned Atlantic-Championship.com Now Online
BROWNSBURG, May 14, 2009: The official website of the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda has been completely redesigned and is now online at www.atlantic-championship.com. The redesigned site features news, results and photos, as well as a wealth of information on drivers, teams, sponsors ... Continue reading
Daly Works The Learning Curve At Indy Followed By Early Departure For Utah
<b>Noblesville, May 14, 2009:</b> Last week was a busy time for Mazdaspeed driver Conor Daly. During the weekend's pole proceedings at Indy, Conor appeared as a guest with Richard Petty on Saturday morning's Bob & Tom Show live from Gasoline alley. The show was nationally televised on WGN, in addition to syndicated rad ... Continue reading
Auto Workers Rally in Bowling Green KY
Auto workers hold rally as industry troubles continue BOWLING GREEN, KY May 14, 2009; The AP reported that hundreds of western Kentucky auto workers attended a rally to fight for their jobs. The rally Wednesday at the United Auto Workers hall was sponsored by the Alliance for American Manufacturing, a group that is tra ... Continue reading
Governors and Green Technology Highlight SAE 2009 World Congress
DETROIT, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Attendees of the SAE 2009 World Congress were treated to informative discussions from two governors of states that help shape the automotive industry -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm of Michigan and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger of California. The two political leaders shared their view ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Production of Civic GX Natural Gas Vehicles
"America's Greenest Car" now built exclusively in Indiana May 13, 2009 -- GREENSBURG, Ind. -- Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC (HMIN) today began production1 of the environmentally responsible, natural gas-powered Civic GX, at its plant in Greensburg, Indiana. HMIN associate Alonzo Miles of Indianapolis drove the fi ... Continue reading
Ford Transit Connect Across America Puts Small-Business Owners Behind The Wheel
- Ford takes an innovative "mobile showroom" featuring the 2010 Transit Connect to 13 markets, offering test drives to prospective customers; Ford also visiting small-business owners across the country for one-on-one test drive experiences and vehicle reviews - All test drive participants are entered into a sweepstakes ... Continue reading
Hickok Incorporated Reports Second Quarter and Fiscal First Half Results
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 14 -- Hickok Incorporated (OTC Bulletin Board: HICKA), a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for the automotive, emissions testing, locomotive, and aircraft industries, today reported operating results for the second quarter and six months ended March 31, 2009. For the quarter ended M ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Leaders Expose Latest Fraud in Online Used Car Marketplace
VENICE, Calif.--F.A.I.R. (Fraud Abatement through Industry Response) announced today the initial findings from its first summit, which took place at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. This first conference of its kind brought into focus a variety of fraud and scams affecting consumers who shop for used vehi ... Continue reading
WAKARUSA, Ind.--With todayâs announcement of financial and civic support, Electric Motors Corporation (EMC) has taken a leadership role in bringing a public-private partnership to the State of Indiana uniquely designed to capitalize on the existing economic, physical, and human assets of the northern Indiana area. ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, May 14 -- "We are gratified that Chrysler LLC has acknowledged the obligation to its 19,000 salaried (non-union) retirees and their families by agreeing to move their pension and retiree benefit obligations over to the New Company, as the company's attorneys set forth in front of Judge Gonzalez today (May 14, ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders
TULSA, Okla., May 14 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the meeting, Thomas P. Capo, Maryann N. Keller, The Honorable Edward C. Lumley, Richard W. Neu, John C. Pope and Scott L. Thompson were elected as Directors. Edward L. Wax did not seek re-e ... Continue reading
State Farm to Cut California Auto Rates by $219 Million
Rate Reduction is the fourth for policyholders since 2004 Core News Facts - Auto rate cut of eight percent approved by California Department of Insurance, effective July 6, 2009 - Since 2004, State Farm California has reduced auto rates four times, and returned a dividend, for a total savings to policyholders of more t ... Continue reading
<b>Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) has joined the effort of finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes by partnering with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) in raising funds and awareness through its NHRA Funny Car program. Starting June 1, JDRF children have the chance to design the paint scheme of the Motorcr ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., May 14 -- The results of the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction(SM) study are in and Michelin ranks highest in OE Tire Customer Satisfaction for Luxury Vehicles; Passenger Cars; and Truck/Utility Vehicles. Scoring an average of 55 points higher than the indust ... Continue reading
Final Frontier: Below Dealer Cost
Washington DC May 14, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Wall Street Journal reports that the state of the automotive industry has made selling a car difficult in recent months. However, the relatively small number of consumers looking to purchase a car right now can expect to find a sweet ride for an even sw ... Continue reading
Car Dealerships to Close; Edmunds.com Explains Impact
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Today, Chrysler has communicated to 789 of its 3188 dealerships that they will have to close by June 9. Most of the affected dealerships are located in densely populated areas where there are multiple Chrysler dealerships currently competing for the same business. It is estimated that approximatel ... Continue reading
Minnesota's State-Owned Vehicles Increasingly Fueled by E85 Instead of Gas, Use Up 37%
SAINT PAUL, Minn., May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Minnesota's fleet of vehicles is using more E85 than ever, according to a new quarterly report from the Minnesota SmartFleet Committee, a group tasked with helping to reduce the state's use of petroleum fuels in favor of cleaner-burning fuels such as E85 and biodiese ... Continue reading
CarMax Says Online Searches for Sports Cars in April Zoomed in Popularity
RICHMOND, Va.--Online searches for sports cars on carmax.com have been steadily increasing since January reports CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars. According to carmax.com, car shoppers searching online for sports cars increased six percent in April from the previous month. Online sports ca ... Continue reading
Santa Fe Springs, May 14, 2009: Lifeline Fire & Safety Systems, a leading UK-based developer and manufacturer of motorsport safety technology, has announced a United States facility based in Santa Fe Springs, California. The company is working with major domestic sanctioning bodies and will manufacture, service and sel ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Seeks Another Win at Laguna Seca Grand-Am
Laguna Seca, May 13, 2009: After finally getting a win under its belt at the Verizon Wireless 250 at New Jersey Motorsports Park on May 3rd, Krohn Racing is now ready to prove the team can do it again and in dry conditions. The Verizon Festival of Speed at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, CA on May 15-17, 2009, R ... Continue reading
Team Stargate Worlds Prepares for Round 2 Action at Miller Motorsports Park
Buttonwillow, May 13, 2009: Team Stargate Worlds Prepares for Round 2 Action at Miller Motorsports Park After a two month break, the Atlantic Championship season roars back to competition when the series arrives at the Miller Motorsports Park for Round 2 of the 2009 Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered By Mazda s ... Continue reading
AutoNation Supports Chrysler Consolidation Plan
Chairman and CEO sees AutoNation well positioned in wake of Chrysler developments FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 14 -- AutoNation, Inc. , American's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will be closing seven Chrysler dealerships. As part of the dealer consolidation plan filed by Chrysler today in its bankru ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, May 13, 2009: Numerous teams that are racing on Yokohama Tire Corporationâs orange oil-infused race tires in the Patrón GT3 Challenge by Yokohama, will also be using the same eco-friendly tires in the newly created Challenge Class of the American Le Mans Series (ALMS). The first race is at the Utah G ... Continue reading
China's PV sales likely to fall in May
China's PV sales likely to fall in May - research http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010457/China-s-PV-sales-likely-to -fall -in-May-research.html Shanghai, May 14 (Gasgoo.com) Although China saw its passenger vehicles sales hit a new record high in April, the PV sales in May is likely to drop from April sales mainl ... Continue reading
Honda China April sales up 2.9% to 42,062 units
Honda China April sales up 2.9% to 42,062 units http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010465/Honda-China-April-sales-up -2-9- to-42-062-units.html Shanghai, May 14 (Gasgoo.com) Honda Motor Co said in a statement on Thursday that its China sales in April reached 42,062 units, up 2.9% from a year earlier. Sales at Guangz ... Continue reading
Geely says Saab, Volvo aren't cheap to buy
Geely says Saab, Volvo aren't cheap to buy http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010456/Geely-says-Saab-Volvo-aren -t-ch eap-to-buy.html Shanghai, May 14 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese automaker Geely Auto has denied it is bidding for General Motors' Saab brand or Ford Motor's Swedish unit Volvo. Amid growing speculation about i ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 14 -- Chrysler LLC today filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court seeking to reject certain U.S. dealer agreements, and a list of U.S. dealer agreements to be assigned to the buyer of its business assets. Subject to Court approval, 2,392 Chrysler, Jeep(R) or Dodge dealers will continue wit ... Continue reading
GOSHEN, Ind., May 14 -- Lippert Components, Inc., a subsidiary of Drew Industries Incorporated , reported today that its innovative, new consumer-use trailer, Tow-N-Stow(TM), was named as a recipient of the North American Retail Hardware Association (NRHA) Retailers' Choice Award. Tow-N-Stow(TM) was one of the select r ... Continue reading
Lear Reports First-Quarter 2009 Financial Results
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 14 -- Lear Corporation , a leading global supplier of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronic products, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2009, as follows: -- Net sales of $2.2 billion, down 44% from a year ago -- Core operating earnings ... Continue reading
Global Light Vehicle Sales to Decline 15% in 2009, According to Polk
Study shows worldwide volumes won't return to pre-crisis levels until 2012 - Emerging Markets Have Greatest Growth Potential - Asian Automakers Gain Market Share in U.S. - Scrappage and Tax Incentives Provide Short-Term Help for Saturated Markets - Toyota Maintains Position as the Top Manufacturer SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Ma ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Names 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 'Car of the Month' for May
- Classic American Soul, Modern Convenience Throughout - ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., May 14 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, announced today it has selected the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette as the NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" f ... Continue reading
Scania to Receive Public Funding for Employee Training
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB): The European Commission â the executive branch of the European Union (EU) â today announced its approval of the funding for human resource development in the heavy vehicle industry that the Stockholm County Administrative Board had applied for. ... Continue reading
GUANGZHOU, China--ExxonMobil Chemical will showcase its broad product portfolio at Booth D41 in Hall 10.2 at ChinaPlas 2009 International Exhibition at the Pazhou Exhibition Complex in Guangzhou. âWith demand for petrochemicals growing throughout China, ChinaPlas is the ideal place for ExxonMobil Chemical to showc ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The financial and automotive crises have among others resulted in a current demand for financing solutions for heavy investments in stamping dies. Camito has developed a model that could release large resources to the automotive industry. Camito is currently negotiating further devel ... Continue reading
Sypris Reports First Quarter Results
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Sypris Solutions, Inc. today reported revenue of $81.7 million for the first quarter compared to $106.3 million for the prior year period. The Company reported a net loss of $11.3 million or $0.62 per share for the first quarter compared to net income of $0.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share for the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Used Car Weekend is Win Win for Customers
This weekend Mercedes-Benz retailers are holding an Approved Used Car Weekend where great finance offers and complimentary service plans are available. There is also the chance to win tickets to a Formula One Grand Prix and AMG Experience Days at Mercedes-Benz World. ... Continue reading
BEIJING, May 14 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On April 19, 2009, Mr. Yao Jingyuan, Chief Economist of the National Bureau of Statistics of China delivered the "China Automotive Industry Climate Index" at the Summit Forum 2009 of the 13th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition. The "China Automotive Industry Clima ... Continue reading
Court of Appeal Upholds Landmark Ruling on Age Discrimination Against Rolls Royce
LONDON, May 14 -- Unite the Union, Britain's biggest union, has today (14 May 2009) succeeded in securing a landmark judgment from the Court of Appeal against Rolls Royce in one of the first cases on age discrimination to be considered by the higher courts. The Court of Appeal handed down its landmark judgment upholdin ... Continue reading
Safety-Kleen Signs Superior Lubricants to Market EcoPower in Greater New York Area
High-quality recycled oil now available to consumers wanting to reduce carbon footprint PLANO, Texas and NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y., May 14 -- Safety-Kleen announced today that Superior Lubricants, a locally owned and operated regional distribution company, has agreed to distribute Safety-Kleen's EcoPower recycled motor oil ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/29ebe1/vehicular_lighting) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Vehicular Lighting Equipment Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade [2009 Edition]" to their offering. The Vehicular Lighting Equip ... Continue reading
Navistar Selects OEConnection as Supplier of Parts Supply Network Technology Solutions
RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 14 -- OEConnection LLC, the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange in the automotive industry, announced today its agreement with Navistar, Inc. to provide their parts supply chain and intelligence tools. Navistar is the first non-automotive manufacturer to select OEConnection to provide software ... Continue reading
VOTING RESULTS FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S 2009 ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS
WILMINGTON, Del., May 14, 2009 â A total of 98 people attended Ford Motor Company's [NYSE: F] 54th Annual Meeting of Shareholders today at the Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Delaware. Preliminary voting results indicate that a total of 1,945,535,622 shares of common stock and 70,852,076 shares of Class B stock were ... Continue reading
Luca de Meo Moves to Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
Luca de Meo (41) will take over responsibility for marketing at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand from August 1. As a member of the Group Executive Council of Fiat he was not only responsible for the group's marketing, but also chaired the Alfa Romeo and Abarth brands. In his new post, De Meo will report to Christian ... Continue reading
Charlie Vogelheim Joins DrivingSales Board of Advisors
Auto Industry Veteran to Amplify Premier Social Network's Authoritative 'Voices of the Industry' on Data, Best Practices and Vendor-ratings SALT LAKE CITY, May 14 -- DrivingSales.com , the auto industry's leading social media platform and largest online community, today announced that auto industry veteran and Internet ... Continue reading
The 4th Annual Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance
LOS ANGELES, May 14 -- Assistance League(R) of Southern California will present the 4th Annual Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance at the Rose Bowl Stadium and adjacent Brookside Golf Course on June 7, 2009, in Pasadena, California. The event, which has become the premier concours in Southern California, will showcase 350 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As a part of its commitment to drive innovation and forge new relationships in the automotive industry, SAE International's Automotive Resources Institute (SAE-ARi) today will host a trip to South Carolina that allows Detroit auto execs to tour the Clemson University Internati ... Continue reading
A.T. Kearney's 13th Annual Auto Study Provides Forecasts for U.S. Auto Sales Through 2014
Annual Sales Could Reach 16 Million Units by 2011 on Pent-Up Demand Under 'Stress Test' Modeling, Suppliers Could Need Up To $33.5 Billion Through 2012 CHICAGO, May 14 -- A new study by A.T. Kearney demonstrates that auto sales are driven by four macroeconomic factors and presents forecasts for new auto sales for each ... Continue reading
TESTING INCIDENT BRINGS EARLY ENDS TO HAJEK MOTORSPORTS E-85 RECORD ATTEMPT
TALLADEGA, Ala., May 13, 2009; Brent Hajek brought his E-85 Mustang FR500C to Talladega Superspeedway for Bill Elliott to establish a closed course speed mark for an E-85 powered car. Elliott, the NASCAR and Ford Racing legend, was able to establish a USAC-certified E-85 mark of 174.206 mph in just two timed laps. Unfo ... Continue reading
Integrated Parking Solutions, Inc. Announces Product Development Alliance with Memorylink Corp.
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.--Integrated Parking Solutions, Inc. (âIPSâ) (OTC: IGPK) and Memorylink Corp. (âMemorylinkâ), Neenah, Wisconsin, announced today that they have agreed to a Product Development Alliance. The purpose of the Alliance is to maximize the application of their combined strengths in man ... Continue reading
Real World Testing Proves GM/Opel HydroGen4 Fuel Cell Vehicles Viable
Six months into road testing of HydroGen4 vehicles in Berlin has shown the fourth generation of GM/Opel fuel cell cars are reliable and that the future of hydrogen mobility is viable, an Opel engineer told an audience of academic, government and industry professionals at the Electric Vehicle Symposium 24 (EVS 24). ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Honors 38 Employees for Innovation
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 14 -- BorgWarner presented 2008 Product Leadership Innovation Awards to 38 employees from its operations around the world. The awards recognize exceptional contributions in product development, operational excellence, customer excellence and collaboration. "At BorgWarner, our employees are pass ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Factory in Chattanooga Foundation for Future U.S. Strategy
Ceremony officially marks beginning of construction work CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. and WOLFSBURG, Germany, May 14 -- The Governor of the State of Tennessee, Phil Bredesen, and Professor Dr. Jochem Heizmann, Member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG with responsibility for Group production, will be joined today, Thurs ... Continue reading
Himfr.com Discusses Popular SUV Trends
BEIJING, May 14 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com (http://www.himfr.com/ ), one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, discusses popular SUV trends. SUVs provide a popular market which is entering a new period of expansion with a new round of competition. It is expecte ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Wolters Kluwer Financial Services announced today that its electronic retail sales installment contracts and documents will be integrated with Supreme Softwareâs finance and insurance (F&I) system, The Dealership Tracker, for auto, RV and marine dealerships. Additionally, Supreme Software will provide ... Continue reading
Beatlemania at MINI United 2009.
MINI has come up with a fresh interpretation of George Harrison's extravagant original Mini to coincide with the brand's 50th birthday. The one-off model will be handed over to Olivia Harrison at the MINI United event. Olivia will accept the MINI on behalf of the Material World Charitable Foundation, a charity set up b ... Continue reading
Life Ball MINI 2009 by The Blonds gears up for Vienna.
When fashion and music come together at the Life Ball, the upshot is bound to be unique and compelling. This year the spotlight will be on the new Life Ball MINI in Katy Perry style, courtesy of American designer double-act The Blonds. ... Continue reading
Market for Premium Vehicles Will Continue to Grow
The BMW Group will continue to focus on individual mobility in the premium sector as part of its Strategy Number ONE. "The market for premium vehicles will continue to grow over the medium to long term," stated Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Norbert Reithofer, at the Annual General Meeting in Munich on ... Continue reading
Audi receives the 2009 Award for Mechatronic Innovation
Audi blazes trails in the discipline of mechatronics. This year the Association of German Engineers (VDI) has presented the inaugural Award for Mechatronic Innovation for Audi's dynamic steering, which handsomely demonstrates the innovation potential offered by the intelligent combination of mechanical engineering, ele ... Continue reading
Toyota to Lease Over 150 Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles Across Europe
Toyota will lease over 150 units of its next generation Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) to selected fleet customers across Europe as part of a three-year programme. Alongside France, Toyota is in discussion with three European countries, including the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Offer Test Drives at The 2009 London Motorexpo
Tesla Motors have confirmed their attendance at the 2009 London Motorexpo and will use the event as the platform for an interactive display of their Tesla Roadster - giving potential UK customers one of the first public opportunities to test drive the most efficient high performance production sports car on the planet. ... Continue reading
Why Crooks Should Fear The Car Of The Year...
Following its crowning glory as 2009 European Car of the Year and the recent launch of the all-new Sports Tourer, it may seem there’s no getting away from the Vauxhall Insignia. ... Continue reading
Ferrari Contributes to Rebuilding the Abruzzo Region after the Devastating Earthquake
Ferrari has announced that it will offering a very special car at the RM Auction due to be held this coming Sunday. The car, the very last F430 to leave the production line towards the end of this year, will be auctioned to raise funds for rebuilding in Abruzzo, central Italy, which was devastated by the earthquake on ... Continue reading
New Peugeot 4007 'Sport XS' Model
A new special edition of the Peugeot 4007 SUV - the Sport XS - includes extra styling features, 18" alloy wheels and stylish sports leather seats in a value package just £1,450 over the range entry model, priced at £24,695. ... Continue reading
Two New MGs for Spring & Summer 2009
This summer, two new MGs are being launched to join the highly successful MG TF LE500; the affordable MG TF 135 and a unique new MG that is being produced to mark the 85th Anniversary of the brand, the MG TF 85th Anniversary. ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, CA May 14, 2009; Partying during and after proms and following graduation can have serious consequences if alcohol is involved, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. Seventy percent of 11th graders in the state say they've consumed alcohol and 51 percent say they've been drunk or sick fr ... Continue reading
GM and China: What Are They Thinking?
Special to The Auto Channel SeekingAlpha by Tom Lindmark May 14, 2009 Industrial production in China wasnât up to snuff in April but GM has some plans to help boost the numbers. The government released statistics today (treat all government statistics from China with some skepticism) that showed factory output ris ... Continue reading
Audi A5 Now with 2.0 TFSI Engine and Quattro Drivetrain in Australia
The A5 takes up the tradition of classic two-door sports and touring coupés. It is expertly styled with a powerful presence and uses elements of Audi's progressive design language to make a clear design statement of sportiness and elegance. Moreover, the A5 offers a great dynamic driving experience and excellent long- ... Continue reading
New Turbo-Charged 4-Cylinder Engine for Audi A4 Sedan and Avant
Audi's popular and successful new A4 range now has an additional directinjection engine, which has been added to the range for sedan and Avant models. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts Growth in General Markets, China and Korea in April
Kia Motors posts growth in general markets, China and Korea in April - 128,272 Kia vehicles sold globally in April - April sales in China, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 39.3%, 13.1% and 5.8%, respectively - Cumulatively in 2009, general markets, Korea and China posted year-on-year sales gr ... Continue reading
OnStar Enhances Location Information With Electronic Transmission Directly to 911
OnStar to electronically transmit precise longitude and latitude vehicle location data directly to 911 centers to increase the speed and accuracy of emergency response to its subscribers. Currently this information is relayed verbally by OnStar advisors to the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP). OnStar, the industry ... Continue reading
OnStar Enhances Emergency Response with Microsoft Virtual Earth
Latest 3D technology brings emergency locations to life DETROIT May 13, 2009; OnStar builds on its reputation for trailblazing emergency services by tapping technology from Microsoft Corp. to provide OnStar advisors with critical 3D details to more accurately guide first responders to hard-to-find or rural locations. A ... Continue reading
Canada's Automakers and Repair Shops Commit to Voluntary Agreement on Service and Repair Information
Canada's automobile manufacturers and distributors today confirmed their pledge to create a voluntary agreement with independent vehicle repair shops to provide access to emissions and non-emissions-related service information, diagnostic tools, and training information and training needed to service Canadian's vehicle ... Continue reading
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