Auto Dealers Will Control US Auto Clunker Turn-ins
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2009; (Reuters) - U.S. auto dealers will determine whether consumers receive markdowns on new vehicle purchases under the $1 billion federal "Cash for Clunkers" program President Barack Obama signed into law on Wednesday. The initiative to help reverse a sharp slide in U.S. auto sales this year wil ... Continue reading
Olivia Ortiz Wins Miss TW Steel 2009 at Grand Prix Ball
Amsterdam, June 22, 2009: TW Steel, the Dutch watch brand, capped a stellar eveningâs entertainment on Saturday night, 20th June, at the Grand Prix Ball in England, by crowning Miss Olivia Ortiz as the overall winner of âMiss TW Steel 2009â. Before a packed and enthusiastic audience at the glamorous blac ... Continue reading
Roush Brings Innoviation To Replacement Car Parts
LIVONIA, June 23, 2009: For many companies it would be a challenge to bring a fresh approach to your typical replacement auto parts, but thatâs what ROUSH® Performance has done with their new line of service parts; this lineup includes ROUSH air and oil filters, headlamps and motor oil. The new ROUSH Oil Filter ... Continue reading
World of Outlaws Star Kraig Kinser Looks To Keep His Sprinter in Contention
INDIANAPOLIS, June 23, 2009: The variety of venues Sprint car racingâs elite drivers compete at with the World of Outlaws (WoO) each week is what makes the series like no other. Following last weekendâs Duel in the Dakotas, which included three nights of racing at three distinctly different tracks, Tony Stewa ... Continue reading
Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Honored as a Top 100 Business in Chandler
CHANDLER, Ariz., June 24 -- The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving has been honored for its economic impact on Chandler, Ariz., by being named one of the city's top 100 businesses by the Chandler Chamber of Commerce. The "Chandler 100" program recognizes key companies that have had a significant impact on ... Continue reading
Hummer CEO: Tengzhong to give cash only
Hummer CEO: Tengzhong to give cash only http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011032/Hummer-CEO-Tengzhong-to-gi ve-ca sh-only.html Shanghai, June 24 (Gasgoo.com) Hummer CEO Jim Taylor said yesterday that he expects Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. only to be an investor and not to get much involved in H ... Continue reading
Tianjin FAW to launch 9 new car models by '12
Tianjin FAW to launch 9 new car models by '12 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011037/Tianjin-FAW-to-launch-9-ne w-car -models-by-12.html Shanghai, June 24 (Gasgoo.com) Tianjin FAW, an economy car subsidiary of FAW Group and a Chinese partner of Toyota Motor, will roll out a new model next month as the start of it ... Continue reading
Great Wall Motor exports just 14 vehicles to Russia in H1
Great Wall Motor exports just 14 vehicles to Russia in H1 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011031/Great-Wall-Motor-exports-j ust-1 4-vehicles-to-Russia-in-H1.html Shanghai, June 24 (Gasgoo.com) Great Wall Motor Co, China's largest manufacturer of sports utility vehicles (SUV) and pick-up trucks, said it only sold ... Continue reading
Telogis Launches Portal for Enterprise Mapping and Navigation Application Development
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--Telogisâ¢, the leading global platform for enterprise location based services today announced the launch of GeoZone, a free resource for GeoBase developers. GeoBase is the companyâs market leading geospatial engine â enabling mapping, routing and navigation on platforms ranging from m ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces Annual Low-Car Diet 'Call For Participants'
Month-Long Program Gives Urban Residents the Opportunity to Experience the Economic, Environmental and Health Benefits of a Low-Car Lifestyle CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 24 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, is calling on urban residents to apply for the 2009 Low-Car Diet. Beginning July 15, participants fr ... Continue reading
Rentech Advances Bio-Energy Strategy Through Acquisition of SilvaGas and Investment in ClearFuels
LOS ANGELES--Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:RTK) announced today that it has completed two investment agreements with biomass gasification technology companies. These agreements represent major steps forward in Rentechâs strategy of offering integrated solutions for the conversion of various types of urban and rural bio ... Continue reading
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, June 24 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: PNTR, Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange: PNTR) - a leading developer, manufacturer and operator of high-end technology and products for AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) solutions for stolen vehicle retrieval, fleet management, car & driver safety, ve ... Continue reading
Direct General Auto Insurance Research Indicates High “Intent to Drive” among Uninsured Motorists
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--In a recent survey conducted by Direct General, the Nashville-based auto insurance provider, 36 percent of consumers* reported that they will continue to drive even if they are unable to keep their car insurance. With the approaching July 4th holiday weekend and more cars on the road as a result, the ... Continue reading
Textron to Release Second Quarter Results on July 28, 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Textron Inc. will release its second quarter 2009 financial results on Tuesday, July 28, 2009. The company will also host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) to discuss the results and the companyâs outlook. The call will be available via webcast at www.textron.com or by direct dial at (888) ... Continue reading
Alkane, Inc. Announces U.S. Patent Filing on High Energy Synthetic Fuel
LUTHERVILLE, Md., June 24 -- Alkane, Inc. "Alkane" (Pink Sheets: ALKN) announced today that it has filed for a U.S. patent on its newly developed high energy synthetic fuel, Syn-Fuel. Syn-Fuel is the operative ingredient in the company's flagship product, diesel fuel additive Monster Diesel(TM), which started shipping ... Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders in Philadelphia. At the Annual Meeting, shareholders elected the full Board of Directors, consisting of incumbent Directors Shân Atkins, Bob Hotz, ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Expands Leadership Team, Names Tom Gorman as Chief Operating Officer
CHARLOTTE, Mich., June 24 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced it has named automotive industry executive Tom Gorman to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Gorman will oversee Spartan's current four business units in addition to implementing strategic growth initiatives. Spartan Motors, the leadin ... Continue reading
Savvy Consumers Saving Money on Auto Repairs by Buying Parts Themselves
CHICAGO, June 24 -- A new breed of Do-It-Yourself motorists are changing the way their vehicles are being serviced: BIY (Buy-It-Yourself) consumers are saving money on auto repairs and maintenance by purchasing the necessary parts themselves and having their local mechanics do the installations. Using the Internet to f ... Continue reading
Two Iconic Concept Vehicle Models Temporarily Join the Walter P. Chrysler Museum's Exhibitions
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 24 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is temporarily spotlighting two of Chrysler Group LLC's most iconic concept vehicle models - the Dodge Tomahawk and two Chrysler ME Four-Twelves. All three are on exhibit through Sunday, July 26 at the Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Roaring into public view ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Now Exclusively Offers Daily Updated and Regionally-Specific Incentives and Rebates
- NADAguides.com Helps Consumers Find the Best Deals on New and Certified Pre-Owned Cars - COSTA MESA, Calif., June 24 -- Car shoppers looking to save on their next car purchase need look no further than NADAguides.com. The leading provider of pricing information and market research today launched an exclusive Incentiv ... Continue reading
DAYTON, Ohio, June 24 -- Reynolds and Reynolds announced today that the Michigan Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) is endorsing the Reynolds LAW(R) 553 Universal Retail Sale Contract to the more than 700 new car dealerships that the association currently represents throughout Michigan. The LAW 553, as it is commonl ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: LCV Security: Understanding the European Market
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5d3982/lcv_security_unde) has announced the addition of the "LCV Security: Understanding the European Market" report to their offering. Do your products fit with the customers need for security? The Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market has never ... Continue reading
Mercedes AMG Driving Academy Races to the U.S.
New Performance Driving Program Teaches Advanced Techniques MONTVALE, N.J., June 24 -- Mercedes AMG is offering driving enthusiasts a chance to fulfill their dreams of driving top performance vehicles and sharpening their racing skills with the U.S. launch of its AMG Driving Academy. The AMG Driving Academy is an advan ... Continue reading
Audi TDI To Reduce Carbon Emissions With The Nature Conservancy
- Audi launches Facebook Cause campaign to benefit The Nature Conservancy's Tensas River Basin project to reduce carbon emissions - Up to $25,000 will be donated to the voluntary carbon offset program, $1 for every Facebook user who joins at www.causes.com/natureconservancy - The Audi TDI clean diesel engine reduces ca ... Continue reading
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--AAA projects the number of Americans traveling on vacation this Fourth of July holiday weekend will decrease 1.9 percent from 2008, with approximately 37.1 million travelers taking a trip of 50 or more miles from home. Last year, 37.8 million Americans traveled during the same period; a 10.5 percent ... Continue reading
Shipments Decline for the RV Industry - Pedata and Other Large Dealers Work Through the Sluggish Mar
SUMMARY: The RV industry experienced 5 years of record growth followed by a 9.5% drop in RV shipments in 2007. Experts suggest the decline is due to consumers putting off discretionary purchases during the economic slowdown. Small dealers across the nation are feeling the crunch and many have had to close their doors. ... Continue reading
Terminated Chrysler Dealers Offered Free “Rebound” Training Package
AGOURA HILLS, Calif.--A former dealership general manager is offering auto dealers who lost their Chrysler franchise agreements a free $1,500.00 training package to help their businesses rebound. Dave Anderson, the president of LearnToLead says, âAs someone who used to manage a large group of dealerships in Northe ... Continue reading
Connect by Hertz Announces Pilot With Xerox
LONDON, June 24 -- Connect by Hertz, Hertz's global car sharing club, has entered into a 6 month pilot with Xerox, a long term corporate car rental customer of Hertz. For the program, Connect by Hertz will place MINI Cooper Ds in Welwyn Garden City and Uxbridge for the benefit of its 1500 employees. Members of staff wi ... Continue reading
Donny Schatz Leads the World of Outlaws Back to Missouri and Knoxville in the Armor All J&J
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24, 2009: For three-time and defending World of Outlaws (WoO) champion Donny Schatz, every weekend presents a new challenge as he follows the 2009 WoO campaign from dirt track to dirt track. The challenge this weekend is two-fold as the driver of the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) No. 15 Armor All/Chevy/P ... Continue reading
FIA Announces Deal to End Civil War
Paris, June 24, 2009: The FIA has today issued the following press release: The World Motor Sport Council met in Paris on 24 June 2009. The following decisions were taken: Formula 1 World Championship All currently competing teams have committed to the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. There will be no alternative seri ... Continue reading
New MINI Owners Soon Find Their Wheels Are a Passport to Fun - VIDEO ENHANCED
The Mini has reclaimed its title as 'the King of cool cars' with its reinvention as the new style Mini Cooper and mini owners soon discover there's a world of fun to be enjoyed with their new set of wheels. New mini owners soon find their wheels are a passport to fun The Mini has reclaimed its title as 'the King of coo ... Continue reading
Ford, Nissan, Tesla to Receive U.S. Loans
Washington DC June 24, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that cultivating the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles, the Obama administration said Tuesday it would lend $5.9 billion to Ford and about $2.1 billion to Nissan and Tesla in a government-industry partnership to build green cars. MSNBC reports that Ene ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. today announced its support for newly approved State of Texas legislation that is targeted to increase the number of alternative fuel vehicles, including natural gas-fueled vehicles, in both state agency and private vehicle fleets. Providing financial incentives in the form ... Continue reading
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Simplifies Industry-First 300,000 Mile Engine Guarantee
WIXOM, Mich., June 24 -- Valvoline Instant Oil Change(R) makes it easy for motorists to take advantage of the new Valvoline Engine Guarantee. Drivers can participate in the program hassle-free by taking their vehicles to any Valvoline Instant Oil Change for service. Once signed up for the program, VIOC will take care o ... Continue reading
Fisker Karma Sunset recognized over major manufacturer entries IRVINE, Calif., June 23 -- The Fisker Karma Sunset PHEV hardtop convertible coupe has been named 2009 Production Preview Concept of the Year, part of the North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards. Henrik Fisker, CEO of California-based Fisker Automo ... Continue reading
Consortium for a French Industrial Electric Drive-train
Six industrial companies in France are pooling their expertise and know-how in order to promote an electric drive-train industry for vehicles. ... Continue reading
Hella Secures Long-Term Financing by Early Renewal of a Syndicated Loan Amounting to EUR 550 Million
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. has prematurely prolonged its syndicated credit facility, which was due to expire in August 2010, with a volume of EUR 550 million by a further two years until 2012. Due to the high oversubscription from the existing circle of banks and three new institutions, the original target of EUR 400 milli ... Continue reading
Audatex and HPI Leadership Consolidated with Appointment of Joe Doyle As Managing Director
Effective 1st July 2009, the leadership of claims solutions company Audatex UISA and vehicle provenance specialist HPI, both members of the global Solera group of companies, will be consolidated with the appointment of Managing Director Joe Doyle. ... Continue reading
Strong Residual Values Set to Make All-New Mazda3 First Choice for Cost-Conscious Fleet Operators
Businesses taking delivery of the all-new Mazda3, which has just gone on sale, will be making the value-for-money choice with strong used car prices predicted putting the car into premium badge territory when compared with key rivals. Amid the economic gloom, cost management is top of the fleet agenda and company car d ... Continue reading
Subaru Dealer Gets Green Fingers
Nestling among the lobelias and lawn-feed, you may spot something a bit different at your local garden centre from 4-5 July, thanks to Subaru dealer, Conders Garage Ltd. ... Continue reading
Hagerty International, the UK's dedicated classic and collector car insurance specialist, has announced an exclusive, preferred partnership with the Motoring Department of Bonhams, to the benefit of their respective clients and future classic and collector car buyers in the UK and USA. ... Continue reading
All-Electric i MiEV City Car To Play Prominent Role in Government's £25 Million "Real World" Trials
The all-electric Mitsubishi i MiEV city car is set to play a prominent role in one of the Government's recently announced Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator projects being run by the Technology Strategy Board. The Mitsubishi will take part in the West Midlands' CABLED (Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrat ... Continue reading
Ricardo to Develop Advanced Transmission For China's Weifang Shengrui
Weifang Shengrui Power Machinery Technology Co Ltd is a successful independently held supplier of engine components to the automakers and engine builders in the domestic Chinese market as well as to the leading manufacturers of Europe. ... Continue reading
Ford Electric Vehicle Prototypes Plug In To UK Government Low Carbon Vehicle Fleet
Ford Motor Company's global commitment to the development of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is reinforced with a British project including Ford demonstration models as part of the UK Government's Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle fleet announced this week. ... Continue reading
Volvo: Heavy Trucks of the Future Will Be Super-Light - VIDEO STORY
The Volvo Group's engineers have created a method for constructing trucks that weigh less while carrying the same loads. Lighter vehicles would entail a significant reduction in fuel consumption and thus carbon dioxide emissions. To date, lightweight technology has mainly been used in Volvo Aeroâs aircraft engine ... Continue reading
1 Million Michiganians Have July 4 Travel Plans, Says AAA
AAA predicts slight decrease in travelers, Bargains available for the budget-conscious DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 -- An estimated 1 million Michiganians will travel during the 2009 Fourth of July holiday, according to a recent AAA survey. Of this number, 931,000 will travel by car and 37,000 will travel by air. The numbe ... Continue reading
DENSO Names New President and CEO of North American Headquarters
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 24 -- DENSO today announced that Yoshiki "Steve" Sekiguchi will be president and CEO of DENSO International America (DIAM), DENSO's North American headquarters, effective immediately. Sekiguchi is a managing officer of DENSO Corporation and replaces Haruya "Harry" Maruyama, who will return to Ja ... Continue reading
How a Cup of Coffee, and Some Safety Tips, Could Save Your Life
Operation C.A.R.E. will advocate safe driving at highway rest areas DEARBORN, Mich., June 24 -- Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend - one of the busiest travel periods of the year - AAA Michigan will once again partner with the Michigan State Police (MSP) in supporting Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accid ... Continue reading
All-New Special Edition 2010 Kia Soul
Limited-Run Special Edition Soul is Another 'New Way to Roll' IRVINE, Calif., June 24 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today rolls out the first all-new special edition for the Soul model line, the 2010 Denim Kia Soul, a unique iteration of the popular urban passenger vehicle that further emphasizes Soul's cutting edge styl ... Continue reading
Toyota and EDF Energy have been awarded UK government funding through the Technology Strategy Board's Ultra Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator Competition to support a trial of up to 20 innovative Plug in Hybrid Vehicles (PHVs). Based on Toyota's full hybrid technology, the PHV will come equipped with a powerful lithium-i ... Continue reading
Mini E Gets Government Green Light For UK Trial
The British government body that exists to promote business innovation in technology announced yesterday that a consortium led by BMW Group will be supported by a proportion of a £25m fund, enabling the MINI E to be introduced and tested on British roads by a mixture of private, corporate and public sector drivers bef ... Continue reading
smart awarded £2.5m Funding from Technology Strategy Board to Create Further Electric Car Trials
smart has been awarded funding, as part of two industry consortia, to help create an electric car future for UK motorists, it was announced yesterday. ... Continue reading
Peugeot to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of Coupe Cabriolets
Peugeot will celebrate the 75th anniversary of its invention of the retractable steel roof when it launches the new 308 CC next month. ... Continue reading
Autobots with Bow Ties Make Middle Eastern Silver Screen Debut
Five Chevrolet-based characters - including four all-new characters - are featured in the upcoming DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures release, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", which is set to open on June 25th across the region. ... Continue reading
Free Car Shows in Federation Square
Shannons are giving Melbourne motoring enthusiasts and city visitors a great present: a free classic car show in Federation Square on the last Sunday of each month leading up to Christmas. ... Continue reading
Kia Soul'ster Awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year
Kia Soul'ster awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year - Open-air variation of popular Soul urban passenger vehicle recognized for pioneering design - Kia Design Center America team lauded for high-style, beach-ready concept - Soul'ster is first Kia Motors concept vehicle to be recognized for one of the Concept Vehicle o ... Continue reading
GM Will Do "Heavy Lifting" Toward Plug-in Goal
SAN FRANCISCO June 23, 2009; Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reportred that General Motors Corp will do the "heavy lifting" to help meet the ambitious goal set by President Barack Obama of having one million plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles on U.S. roads by 2015, a GM executive said on Tuesday. Britta Gross is G ... Continue reading
2009 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners Announced
DEARBORN, Mich., June 23 -- The eighth annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards were announced this evening at the Automotive Hall of Fame. Organized by the South East Automotive Media Organization, the awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry. A jury of ... Continue reading
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