Jaguar and Land Rover Vehicles Both Recognized as Leaders in Total Quality
- Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) ranks both Jaguar and Land Rover brands as segment leaders in Total Quality Index(TM) (TQI) - Range Rover earns first place in Luxury Utility segment - Jaguar is most improved brand overall MAHWAH, N.J., June 29 -- Jaguar and Land Rover were each recognized today for their leading ownershi ... Continue reading
OpenGate Capital Acquires Autoparts Leader Gabriel North America From ArvinMeritor
LOS ANGELES--OpenGate Capital, a global private equity firm, will acquire Gabriel North America (NA), a leading provider of shock absorbers and strut assemblies, from Fortune 500 company ArvinMeritor. Gabriel NA operates in both the aftermarket and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) segments. This marks OpenGateâ ... Continue reading
Tire Manufacturer Disappointed in Protectionist Decision by International Trade Commission
WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S.-based unit of China's largest tire manufacturer expressed disappointment Monday in a protectionist decision by the International Trade Commission. The ITC recommended imposing additional duties against Chinese-made vehicle tires. "We are disappointed that four of the six ITC Commissioner ... Continue reading
49-Year Auto Industry Veteran Takes Top Honor at One of the Nation's Largest Automotive Dealers
Hugh Whiles Awarded Sonic Automotive's 2008 O. Bruton Smith Award CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 29 -- Sonic Automotive bestowed its top honor, the O. Bruton Smith Award, to long-time company executive Hugh Whiles. The award, which was named for Sonic Automotive founder O. Bruton Smith, is given annually to the employee who bes ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Notes - June 29, 2009
Indianapolis, Viso encouraged by 12th place: E.J. Viso and the crew of the No. 13 PDVSA HVM Racing car were encouraged with the seventh starting position for the SunTrust Indy Challenge at Richmond International Raceway - the second-highest of the season. There was cautious optimism of a top-10 finish through the earli ... Continue reading
World Challenge Welcomes Special Operations Warriors to July 4 Races
WATKINS GLEN, June 29, 2009: In the spirit of Independence Day, SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car driver Nick Esayian has invited members of the U.S. Special Forces and family members of fallen Special Operators that have fallen to the Toyo Tires Watkins Glen Grand Prix Presented by Lala Motorsports at ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Divests Additional Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Business
Sells Gabriel Ride Control Products North America Business to OpenGate Capital TROY, Mich., June 29 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it has reached agreement to divest another one of its light vehicle Chassis businesses, bringing the total number of units divested this year to three. The company reached a def ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback
- Subaru Outback Wagon Achieves 29 mpg Hwy - - Offers Better Fuel Economy Than Many Front-Wheel Drive Competitors - CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 29 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the EPA fuel economy results for the all-new 2010MY Outback. The 2010 All-Wheel Drive Subaru Outback achieves up to 24 mpg combined an ... Continue reading
Tire shake sidelines point leader Coughlin in quarterfinals
NORWALK, June 28, 2009: For the first time since mid-March, point leader Jeg Coughlin Jr. exited an NHRA national event in the quarterfinal round, losing to Mike Edwards Sunday in the second session of the season's 12th race. Bouts of heavy rain overnight and early Sunday morning made the newly-resurfaced racetrack in ... Continue reading
Guidepoint Launches New Services for Dealerships
Introduces new GPS-based protection plans for loaner cars, lot security PONTIAC, Mich., June 29 -- GuidePoint Systems today announced the launch of two new GPS-based products aimed at helping car dealerships protect their loaner cars and unsold vehicle inventory - but also increase their profitability. The Pontiac, Mic ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, June 27, 2009: Scott Dixon one-upped Sam Hornish Jr. Dixon, who started next to polesitter Dario Franchitti, won the SunTrust Indy Challenge at Richmond International Raceway by 0.3109 of a second over his Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate. The victory - Dixon's third of the season and second at Richmond - ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Results - Richmond - June 27, 2009
RICHMOND, Va. - Results Saturday of the SunTrust Indy Challenge IndyCar Series event June 27 at the .75-mile Richmond International Raceway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. (2) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 300, Running 2. (1) Dari ... Continue reading
Rossi dominates to earn 100th GP victory
INDIANAPOLIS, June 28, 2009: The next stop for Valentino Rossi is history. Six-time MotoGP World Champion Rossi became just the second Grand Prix motorcycle rider to win 100 races across all classes, reaching the century mark with a victory June 27 in the TT Assen. It was Rossiâs third victory of the season, which ... Continue reading
Brilliance ex-CEO set for ambitious comeback
Brilliance ex-CEO set for ambitious comeback http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011096/Brilliance-ex-CEO-set-for- ambit ious-comeback.html Shanghai, June 29 (Gasgoo.com) Yang Rong, former chairman and president of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd, is set to make an ambitious comeback in the auto industry. He ... Continue reading
China regulators expected to OK Hummer deal
China regulators expected to OK Hummer deal http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011095/China-regulators-expected- to-OK -Hummer-deal.html Shanghai, June 29 (Gasgoo.com) China's machinery manufacturer Tengzhong will start formal talks today with Chinese regulators to seek approval for its acquisition of General Motors ... Continue reading
Continental Improves Regional Steer Tire With Advanced Technologies For Longer Life
FORT MILL, S.C., June 29 -- Continental Tire North America, Inc. ("Continental") will release for sales on July 1 the next generation of its best-selling regional steer truck tire, with enhancements that improve tire life. The HSR2(R) (Heavy Steer Regional) replaces the HSR(R) model and is produced in Continental's awa ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Traffic.com Upgrades Mobile Website for Real-Time Traffic Delays
Convenient and Personalized Real-Time Traffic Flow Helps Drivers On-the-Go CHICAGO, June 29 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, announced today it has released a new version of its free NAVTEQ Traffic.com(R) mobile ... Continue reading
Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair Act' Reaches 30
BETHESDA, Md., June 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressional support for the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057) has reached 30 sponsors, it was announced today by Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). The pending legislation gained six more co ... Continue reading
CITAC Urges Administration to Tread Lightly on Penalties for Tires from China
WASHINGTON--The Consuming Industries Trade Action Coalition (CITAC) today expressed concern about the impact on U.S. downstream manufacturers from the U.S. International Trade Commissionâs (ITC) proposed tariffs on tire imports from China. CITAC encouraged the Obama Administration to consider the impact on U.S. ma ... Continue reading
Fourth of July Travel Means More Distracted Drivers
COLUMBUS, Ohio--With millions of Americanâs hitting the road for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, Nationwide Insurance is advising motorists to keep an eye out for distracted drivers and stay focused yourself. Nationwide is deeply involved in efforts to curb crashes caused by distracted drivers. A Nationwide I ... Continue reading
Aero Performance Products, Inc. Director Comments on Company Status
BLUFFDALE, Utah, June 29 -- Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTC:AERP) (BULLETIN BOARD: AERP) today issued comments from Robert McCoy, the sole director of the company, regarding the current status of Aero Performance Products' acquisition strategy, including the planned acquisition of Jones Exhaust Systems, Inc. Mr. M ... Continue reading
Navistar Offers an Innovative Approach with Their First Ever Virtual Parts Conference and Expo
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--More than 1,600 International® and ICTM Bus dealer parts employees kept their luggage stowed and their workplace staffed while attending the new online âPower Upâ Navistar Parts Virtual Conference and Sales Expo, held this June. âVirtual is the way of the future and Navistar is well ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Connects 750th Financing Source to Its Industry-Leading Network
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that the number of active financing sources connected to the DealerTrack® network has reached 750. âOur achieve ... Continue reading
Rand McNally Helps Families Spend Quality Time Together In the Car
Boredom Breakers(TM) Line Includes Creative Activities for Kids and Parents SKOKIE, Ill., June 29 -- Whether it's back and forth to soccer practice or on a cross-country road trip, Rand McNally's new Boredom Breakers(TM) line of games and activities provides affordable fun for family car trips. Trusted road trip compan ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Schedules Release of Second Quarter 2009 Results and Conference Call
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will release its second quarter 2009 financial results after the market closes on August 6, 2009. A conference call will be hosted by Mark F. OâNeil, chairman and chief executive officer, and Eric Jacobs, senior vice president, chief financial ... Continue reading
Autoliv Awarded by Maruti-Suzuki for first Local Airbag Project in India
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv India has been presented with the Maruti Suzuki Overall Excellence Gold Award. This award was given based upon Autoliv Indiaâs overall supplier performance and, in particular, the successful launch of the first airbag project in India â the Suzuki A-Star. The award ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Volkswagen of America and Ford Motor Corporation were announced today as full-line corporate leaders in Strategic Vision Inc. (SVI) Total Quality Index (TQI). Across their various brands, both corporations are consistently producing vehicles judged high in perceived quality and emotional delight, resulting i ... Continue reading
Pedata Urges RVers to Go Green: Top 5 Tips Help RV Lovers Lower their Carbon Footprint
SUMMARY: Pedata releases their 5 top tips to Go Green to consumers looking to buy recreational vehicles. Phoenix, AZ (Vocus/PRWEB) June 25, 2009 ââ¬â Pedata management offers motorhome consumers their top 5 tips on going green while enjoying the RV lifestyle. They urge consumers to make the most of their RV ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/695008/indian_automobile) has announced the addition of the "Indian Automobile Sector Analysis" report to their offering. De-licensing in 1991 put the Indian automobile industry on a new growth trajectory, which attracted foreign auto giants to se ... Continue reading
Delphi Broadens Its Air Conditioning Product Portfolio With New Aftermarket Parts
Delphi is introducing 195 new part numbers for air conditioning systems to meet rising demand for its OE-quality replacement components. ... Continue reading
PARIS--Regulatory News: Dassault Systèmes: (Paris:DSY) as its new global product development solution, in order to improve productivity, and product quality. Renault has already started to implement the ENOVIA V6 based collaborative platform and CATIA V6, and will rapidly move to the full DS V6 portfolio to enable t ... Continue reading
Ontario, Canada Lauded as North American Wind Power Leader
TORONTO--Ontario, Canada was hailed as North America's wind energy leader recently at an international conference in South Korea, where George Smitherman, Ontario's Deputy Premier and Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, accepted the 2009 World Wind Energy Award. The World Wind Energy Association presented its annual ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Named "Advertiser of the year" in Cannes
At the 56th International Advertising Festival "Cannes Lions 2009", Europe's largest automaker was presented Saturday with its first Lion in the "Advertiser of the year" discipline - thus receiving the highest accolade in the advertising industry. Volkswagen has been presented with around 150 "advertising Oscars" in Ca ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Starts Producing a Modernised Three-Cylinder 1.2l Engine
Skoda Auto has started producing a modernised 1.2 HTP engine in its engine manufacturing plant in Mladá Boleslav, the place of the car manufacturer's head office. Extensive adaptations made to this economical three-cylinder petrol unit have been devised by the Department of Technological Development. ... Continue reading
'Paper Chase' in the Porsche Museum
Offering an even wider range of activities for children than before, the new Museum of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is responding appropriately to the growing number of young and very young visitors: Starting immediately, motorists of tomorrow and the day after are able to join in a 'paper chase' through the ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces an All-New XF Supercharged Model for the North American Market - 4 VIDEOS
June 29 -- Jaguar today announced the introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged, the fourth and newest member of its acclaimed XF lineup. The vehicle, a mid-year release, is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine that debuted at this year's Detroit Auto Show. The XF Superch ... Continue reading
Hella Receives High Award from Volkswagen Group
The Volkswagen Group honored the lightening and electronics specialist Hella as one of its 18 worldwide best suppliers with the "Volkswagen Group Award 2009". With the award, which is presented annually to the top suppliers of the VW-Group, Europe's leading automaker recognizes the overall entrepreneurial performance o ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2010
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2010, which takes place July 1 to 4, 2009, is breaking all existing records. For the first time, more than 30 labels are showing their collections. Among the new participants are Anja Gockel, BOSS Orange, CUSTO Barcelona, Deanoor, Escada Vintage, GANT, Lena Hoschek and Pa ... Continue reading
100,000 Tickets Already Sold for Audi Cup
The Audi Cup has been met with huge response and eager anticipation: More than 100,000 soccer fans have secured their tickets for the meetings between FC Bayern München, AC Milan, Manchester United and Boca Juniors at Munich's Allianz Arena on July 29 and 30. Only a few remaining tickets are available for the final da ... Continue reading
Dorel Juvenile Group Introduces Ground-Breaking Car Seat Safety Technology - VIDEO ENHANCED
Air Protect to Launch in New Safety 1st Car Seat FOXBORO, Mass. and MONTREAL, June 29 -- Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc., a division of Dorel Industries and the nation's largest juvenile products manufacturer, today announced the launch of Air Protect, the most innovative and groundbreaking safety feature ever offered in a ... Continue reading
New 2010 Ford Taurus SHO, THINK OF IT AS THE REGULAR TAURUS SEDAN ON STERIODS by Marty Bernstein Senior Editor Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel This photo is obviously the profile from the rear deck of the new 2010 Taurus SHO ⦠which is the view most people will see as they follow this performance sedan down the ro ... Continue reading
More J.D. Power Success For Nissan As Qashqai Chalks Up Another Class Win
The class leading quality of Nissan's British built models has once again been recognised by the car buying public in the J.D. Power Vehicle Owners Satisfaction Study. ... Continue reading
First Jaguar Land Rover Showroom Opens in India - VIDEO ENHANCED
MUMBAI - June 29, 2009: Jaguar Land Rover's official entry to the fast-growing Indian car market was marked by the opening of a flagship showroom facility at Ceejay House in Mumbai by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors. Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed Tata Motors as its exclusive importer and the ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches Range Of Crash Tested, Allergy-Free, Child Seats
As Child Safety Week comes to an end (22-28 June), Volvo Car UK is playing its part to help reduce the chance of children being seriously injured in road accidents by launching a new range of child car seats. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Launches New Restyled 207 with Even Greater Appeal
With three body shapes, hatchback, SW and CC, and twelve different power-plant options, the new 207 will further strengthen the 207's position as Europe's top selling small car, a position it has held for the last two consecutive years, 2007 and 2008. ... Continue reading
Beautiful, Young, Intelligent. The New C3 by Citroën
Coming out in November 2009, the new Citroën C3 has a strong ambition: to replace a bestseller that has sold more than 2 million units. ... Continue reading
Nissan Debuts "Intelligent" Fuel Saving
European motorists are being shown how to drive more economically in a unique project designed to help reduce fuel bills and lower CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
Kia Sportage Awarded Top Ranking in AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards
Sportage is Highest Ranked in Compact Crossover SUV Category - Ideal Vehicle Award is Sportage's second AutoPacific award this year - Compact SUV honored for high owner satisfaction IRVINE, Calif., June 29 -- Kia Motors America, Inc. (KMA) today announced the 2009 Kia Sportage compact SUV topped the compact crossover S ... Continue reading
Survey of 32,000 Consumers Reveals Vehicles that Meet or Exceed Expectations TUSTIN, Calif., June 29 -- Porsche and Ford Motor Company earned top honors in the 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), announced today by automotive research firm AutoPacific. The IVAs are based on owners' ratings of their new 2009 model year car ... Continue reading
The Innovative Commuter Concept Car; 'Cygnet' by Aston Martin
Aston Martin has developed a new luxury commuter concept; the 'Cygnet' which will offer customers a distinctive, intelligent and exclusive solution for urban travel in style and luxury. ... Continue reading
Visually Impaired - But Still a Mustang Fan
DEARBORN, Mich., June 23, 2009 â With the warm Arizona wind pelting his forehead and his entire body vibrating from the mighty roar of the engine, Roger Keeney took a brand new 2010 Ford Mustang convertible on an amazing ride, doing donuts on the pavement and amassing speeds of up to 90 mph. This would be a thrill ... Continue reading
GM accepts product liability in bid to clear sale
DETROIT June 29, 2009; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp has agreed to accept liability for future product defects as one of several concessions offered in a bid to win court approval for a quick sale from bankruptcy. In addition, GM said it would change the terms of its proposed asse ... Continue reading
Motorists are Reminded to Drive Safely Around Law Enforcement and Other Emergency Personnel
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's "Drive Safely" campaign offers common-sense steps motorists can take to protect our peace officers WASHINGTON, June 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For 23 years Police Officer Gary Allen Gryder served and protected the people of Houston, TX. One year ago, on June 29, 2008 ... Continue reading
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