Schwarzenegger Introduces Raser's 100-MPG Electric Hummer H3 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher SACRAMENTO â May 29, 2009: Californiaâs Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presented Raser Technologiesâ (up to) 100 MPG Hummer H3 at a press conference yesterday afternoon before a small but enthusiastic crowd. The introduction of this electric-hybrid SUV i ... Continue reading
John Lafalaise Named President of U-Haul Company of Coastal South Carolina
SAVANNAH, Ga., May 29 -- The U-Haul Company of Coastal South Carolina today announced the promotion of John Lafalaise to president. Lafalaise brings more than 13 years of U-Haul experience to his new position, where he will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the company, including truck, trailer and ... Continue reading
Visteon Receives Court Approval of All First Day Motions
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 29, 2009 -- Visteon Corporation (OTC:VSTN) announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware today granted interim approval for the company to use certain cash collateral to continue operations in the ordinary course of business. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/p ... Continue reading
Newly Ratified GM-UAW 2007 National Labor Agreement Modifications Eliminate Competitive Gap for GM
DETROIT - May 29, 2009: General Motors today confirmed that its UAW-represented employees have ratified the modifications to the GM-UAW 2007 National Labor Agreement. The amended agreement covers approximately 54,000 hourly employees located in 46 U.S. facilities. "The leadership demonstrated by UAW president Ron Gette ... Continue reading
GM Announces Plans to Build Small Car in U.S.
GM to utilize and retool idled assembly and stamping facility for future production. Additional production will help the company deliver outstanding new vehicles to the compact and small car markets and meet future fuel efficiency regulations. DETROIT, Mich. -- General Motors Corporation announced today it plans to bui ... Continue reading
Goodyear Akron Headquarters Moving Forward
AKRON, Ohio, May 29 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today the sale of certain of its Akron properties to Industrial Realty Group (IRG) as a first step toward finalizing plans for developing a new headquarters in Akron. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyear has signed a mu ... Continue reading
Nearly Ex-GM'er Bob Lutz Tells It Like He Sees It At Detroit's APA
BOB LUTZ: AN AUTO INDUSTRY UPDATE FROM THE ALPHA CAR GUY By Steve Purdy Photo by Bob Benko TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Members of the automotive press in Detroit are not used to paying for their own lunch. But today was the exception. Bob Lutz, GMâs universally respected product guru, a guy famous for saying ... Continue reading
Chrysler Plan Carries Extra Costs, Say Turnaround Experts
CHICAGO, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As Chrysler wends its way through U.S. bankruptcy court, most turnaround experts said the deal steered by the federal government to pay the carmaker's secured lenders roughly 30 cents on the dollar will drive up the price of secured loans and make them harder to obtain. Half o ... Continue reading
Stig Blomqmqvist To Drive Audi Quattro S1 E2 At Rallyday
Chatsworth, May 29, 2009: World Rally Champion Stig Blomqvist has confirmed his attendance at Rallyday 2009, which takes place on Saturday 19 September at Castle Combe Circuit, Wiltshire, UK. Stig won the World Rally Championship in 1984, behind the wheel of the iconic Audi quattro, and contributed to Audi winning thei ... Continue reading
Harker ready to defend O'Reilly Summer National's title
Topeka, May 29, 2009: Australian Top Alcohol Funny Car driver, Steve Harker is geared up and ready to defend his National Event win from this event in 2008. Harker and his team are preparing to compete against nineteen other teams this weekend at the NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals to be held at Heartland Park Raceway. ... Continue reading
Toronto, May 29, 2009: Canadaâs James Hinchcliffe took time out before competing in this weekendâs sixth round of the 2009 Firestone Indy Lights Series, at the Milwaukee Mile, to review last weekâs events at Indianapolis and his rookie season to-date racing the #7 HinchTown.com entry for Sam Schmidt Moto ... Continue reading
Car Manufacturers and Suppliers Aim to Make Radar Sensor Systems Useable in All Vehicle Classes
BMW Forschung und Technik GmbH, Continental AG, Daimler AG, Infineon Technologies AG and Robert Bosch GmbH announced that they have formed the 'Radar on Chip for Cars' (RoCC) technology cooperation project. The companies are engaged in joint research with the aim to significantly increase driving safety by making highl ... Continue reading
Kracht looking to keep momentum going after First WIN
Topeka, May 29, 2009: Only four events in and Omaha, NE resident, Kracht collected his first NHRA event win behind the wheel of the Randy Meyer Racing A/Fuel Dragster. This weekend will see the Meyer Racing team compete against twenty other teams at the NHRA OâReilly Summer Nationals. Kracht who earned his NHRA co ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation to Establish Liaison Office in India
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation announced today that it is establishing a liaison office near New Delhi, India to engage in business development activities to support Indiaâs fast growing automotive and electronics industries. âAs emissions regulations for on and off-road vehicles tighten and the need for tele ... Continue reading
Fitch to Rate Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2009-B; Presale Issued
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings expects to assign the following ratings to Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2009-B: --$290,000,000 class A-1 'F1+'; --$179,000,000 class A-2 'AAA'; Outlook Stable; --$386,000,000 class A-3 'AAA'; Outlook Stable; --$150,800,000 class A-4 'AAA'; Outlook Stable. The presale report is available to all i ... Continue reading
Caddy Maxi Kombi For Crew And Kit
As a no cost option, a new 'kombi pack' for the five-seater Caddy Maxi window van is now available. The new vehicle deletes the Caddy Maxi Life's side windows in the load area to create a perfect vehicle for carrying crew while leaving a more secure and practical storage space for any tools or racking equipment. ... Continue reading
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla.--The Automotive Broadcasting Network⢠(ABN), auto retailingâs first private television network fueled by CBS, today announced that Richard E. Colliver, former executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has joined its Board of Directors. ABN (www.abnetwork.com) provides ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group to Present at Stephens Inc. Conference
DULUTH, Ga., May 29 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced today that Company management will present at the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference next week in New York City. The session featuring Craig T. Monaghan, Senior Vice President ... Continue reading
AAA Michigan and Discount Tire Team Up for Free Service During 'National Tire Safety Week'
June 8-13, at all Michigan Discount Tire stores DEARBORN, Mich., May 29 -- Discount Tire, the nation's largest independent tire retailer and a AAA Show Your Card and Save(R) partner, is offering a free tire inspection service to all motorists who come into any Discount Tire store statewide during "National Tire Safety ... Continue reading
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *WEDNESDAY: EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Visit Ohio to Announce American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grants for Auto Communities * "Administrator to join Ohio public officials to announce recovery act grants for clean diesel projects in Columbus, Cincinnati "Contact: ... Continue reading
PARIS and LEIPZIG, Germany, May 29 -- - 800 Delegates From Around the World, Including 52 Transport Ministers and Industry Leaders Discussed the Future of Global Transport at the 2009 International Transport Forum in Leipzig, Germany. In the face of the global economic downturn, transport will play a key role in suppor ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Earns State and National Recognition for Supporting Employees in the Military
Company Selected for Michigan 'Pro Patria' Award; Nominated for National 'Employer Support Freedom Award' TROY, Mich., May 29 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. has earned the highest level award in Michigan for providing exceptional support to its employees who serve in the U.S. military and is in contention for a similar national ... Continue reading
Safe and Cheap: The Best Cars for New Grads
"Teen Car Search System" using safety and crash-test information from the Web sites of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and quality and reliability scores from Consumer Reports, the nonprofit product-analysis publisher. Additionally, he suggests filterin ... Continue reading
U.S. to Invest $30 Billion in GM as Closed Dealerships Still Not Identified
Washington DC May 29, 2009; THe AIADA newsletter reported that according to Automotive News, the Obama administration plans to inject $30 billion into General Motors on top of the $19.4 billion it has already lent as part of a sweetened offer to bondholders. At least 35 percent of the bondholders have indicated they wi ... Continue reading
UK Cash For Clunkers Scrappage Boosts Orders by 35,000
LONDON, May 29, 2009; Matt Falloon and John Bowker writing for Reuters reported that Britain's car scrappage scheme has boosted orders of new cars by 35,000 vehicles since it was announced in the April Budget, the government said on Friday. British car sales have been falling sharply this year as the recession has cut ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Retirement of CFO James Knapp
CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 29 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced that senior vice president, chief financial officer, chief compliance officer and treasurer James Knapp will be retiring from the company within the next few months. Knapp, 63, has been Spartan's chief financial officer, secretary and treasurer for the pa ... Continue reading
RTEV Spins Off Wheego Electric Cars
Wheego Set To Launch Its First All-Electric Car, the Wheego Whip LSV ATLANTA, May 29 -- Ruff and Tuff Electric Vehicles Inc. (RTEV), a leading manufacturer of recreational electric vehicles, today announced the spin-off of Wheego Electric Cars. Mike McQuary, the chairman and CEO of RTEV, will assume the role of CEO of ... Continue reading
Gifford Named Zeus Director of International Sales
ORANGEBURG, S.C., May 29 -- Zeus, Inc., a global leader in high-performance polymer extrusions, has named Timothy Gifford as its Director of International Sales. Gifford is experienced in general management, international sales, and business development within the manufacturing, financial, industrial, and energy indust ... Continue reading
Volvo Powertrain Signs Agreement on Shortening of Work Hours for Collective-Agreement Employees
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The Volvo Groupâs (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) unit for engine and gearbox production, Volvo Powertrain, has signed an agreement with the local IF Metall trade unions in Skövde and Köping, Sweden regarding the shortening of work hours with subsequent income reduction. The agree ... Continue reading
Subaru Dealer Sponsors Rally Show
Subaru dealer, Europa, today announced it will be the official vehicle sponsor at the Chatsworth International Rally Show, June 6-7, 2009. ... Continue reading
Clean, Economical And Powerful: The New-Generation Diesel Engines For The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
It is the bestselling van in its class in Europe, and has lent its name to an entire vehicle category. It has repeatedly set standards in technology, safety, economy, environmental protection and performance. Now the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is consolidating its leading position even further, pulling away from its compet ... Continue reading
Supreme Performance, Exclusive Style: The BMW M3 Edition Models
Powerful, aesthetic design, supreme performance and exclusive style - the unique characteristics of the BMW M3 are now available in highly attractive Edition Models focusing on the most outstanding highlights of these outstanding cars. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/38fbc8/car_aftermark et_in) has announced the addition of the "Car Aftermarket in Turkey - Country Overview 2009" report to their offering. The document highlights the development of six product families across eight channels in the Turkish Afterma ... Continue reading
Lennox International to Present at KeyBanc Conference
DALLAS, May 29 -- Todd Bluedorn, chief executive officer of Lennox International Inc. , is scheduled to present at the KeyBanc Industrial, Automotive and Transportation Conference on Tuesday, June 2. Presentation materials will be made available on the company's website at http://www.lennoxinternational.com/. (Logo: ht ... Continue reading
New Ford SYNC Application - Traffic, Directions and Information - Ready for Free Download
DEARBORN, Mich.,, May 29 -- SUMMARY: -- Current owners of early-launched 2010 vehicles equipped with Ford SYNC now can visit www.syncmyride.com and download and install the latest application - Traffic, Directions and Information (TDI) - at home for no additional cost -- SYNC TDI connects a customer's Bluetooth-enabled ... Continue reading
En Route to a New Record With the Audi A3: Three Continents in Three Days
Covering over 4,900 kilometers (3,044 miles) in three days, driving specialist Gerhard Plattner is gearing up for his next record-breaking attempt as the first driver to reach three continents in just three days. On June 8, Plattner and his co-pilot Franz Doppler will depart from Rabat, Morocco, in an Audi A3 1.9 TDI e ... Continue reading
Italy Celebrates The Most Stylish Cars In The World!
Museums across Italy have joined forces to celebrate 110 years of the most stylish cars in the world, with the country's leading museums organizing displays of the most celebrated cars produced in Italy and headlined by a special display the Galleria Ferrari, the official museum of Italy's legendary super car maker. ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book to Launch All-New Online Vehicle Classifieds
Kbb.com New- and Used-Car Inventory Listings Program Provides Confidence to Consumers, Efficiencies to Dealers IRVINE, Calif., May 29 -- On July 17, 2009, Kelley Blue Book will launch The Trusted Marketplace(SM), a new online car shopping experience on its top-rated Web site www.kbb.com. Through a unique technology pla ... Continue reading
60 Percent of Motorists Admit to Losing Their Temper While Driving
AAA has tips to help deal with aggressive driving DEARBORN, Mich., May 29 -- Aggressive driving kills, says AAA Michigan. More than half of fatal car crashes involve some form of aggressive driving--speeding, running another driver off the road, tailgating or yelling obscenities. A 2008 survey by the AAA Foundation for ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles Launches All-New Look for the Zero X 2009.5
- Zero X Gets Revamped Just in Time for Summer - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 29 -- Zero Motorcycles today announced it has released the newest version of the Zero X - the 2009.5. To give the motorcycle a more aggressive appearance, Zero revamped all of the bodywork with its own specially designed fenders, side panels and f ... Continue reading
Mazda2 Is Top Ten Hit in Scotland
The stylish Mazda2 was the seventh best-selling car in Scotland in April. In February, the outgoing Mazda3 was the sixth best-seller, the first time that Mazda has had a car in the Top 10 best-sellers list in the country. ... Continue reading
Fiat Offer Puts Instructors In The Driving Seat
The stylish Fiat 500 looks set to become an even more popular choice with driving schools and image-conscious pupils, thanks to the offer of free-of-charge He-Man dual controls on the car. ... Continue reading
Step Inside The Citroen DS Inside - Concept Car Interior Revealed
Citroën has provided its first hint at the interior styling of the all-new DS3 by unveiling a new iteration of the DS Inside concept model. ... Continue reading
A New Step Forward for the Alliance
Since 1999, Renault and Nissan have achieved and developed an alliance that has created significant value for the two companies. The achievements include shared platforms and powertrains, cooperation on advanced technologies, standardization of manufacturing methods, the expansion of the product line-ups and the extens ... Continue reading
First Delivery of Fully Electric, Zero Emission MINI E
His favourite pioneer is Leonardo da Vinci, but now Peter Trepp can consider himself a bona fide pioneer, as he has become the first of several hundred customers in the United States to take delivery of the MINI E - a fully electric, zero emissions vehicle - as part of a year-long field study. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Stands Up to Bullying
The Honda Foundation, in conjunction with Tynan Motors in Sydney, has donated $10,000 to Enough is Enough, a not-for-profit organisation that addresses violence in the community, to assist with anti-bullying programs throughout New South Wales. ... Continue reading
Volvo Group to Launch Electric Hybrid Technology for Energy-Efficient Forestry Machinery
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Sveaskog, a publicly owned Swedish forest company, has started using the first example of the El-forest F14 forestry machine, the worldâs first forwarder to utilize electric-hybrid technology. The forwarder was developed by El-forest AB with assistance from the Volvo Technology ... Continue reading
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