GM July Sales Total 189,443; Highest Retail Sales in Ten Months, Chevy Retail Up 1 Percent
July month-over-month retail sales increase led by core brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac which were up 12 percent collectively compared with JuneChevrolet led by the Camaro and the all-new Equinox had a year-over-year retail sales improvementAll-new model pushes Chevrolet Equinox sales up 78 percent compared ... Continue reading
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records July Sales of 16,228 - smart USA Records 1,418 Sales in July NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- Daimler AG today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the U.S. (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 17,646 units, a decline of 24 percent compared to July 2008. All sales figures in this releas ... Continue reading
8.3GM China July sales up 78% y/y to 144,593 units
GM China July sales up 78% y/y to 144,593 units http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011579/GM-China-July-sales-up-78- y-y-t o-144-593-units.html Shanghai, August 3 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors said today its sales in China last month rose 77.7% from a year earlier to 144,593 units, Dow Jones reported. Sales in the Jan ... Continue reading
8.3MAN CEO: no plan to control JV with Sinotruk
MAN CEO: no plan to control JV with Sinotruk http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011577/MAN-CEO-no-plan-to-control -JV-w ith-Sinotruk.html Shanghai, August 3 (Gasgoo.com) German heavy truck maker MAN is to buy a stake of 25% plus one share in the Chinese group Sinotruk, but MAN CEO Hakan Samuelsson said MAN has no pl ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) will announce its second quarter 2009 results on August 6, 2009, before the open of the financial markets. In conjunction, the Company will conduct a conference call on August 6 at 10 a.m. Central Time. The telephone number to access the conference call is (866) 825- ... Continue reading
AISI's Steel Market Development Institute Available for Interviews
2009 Management Briefing Seminars WHO: AISI's Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) WHAT / WHEN: AISI's SMDI will be available for interviews to discuss the future of automotive steel at the Management Briefing Seminars at select times on Tuesday, Aug. 4 through Thursday, Aug. 6 Ron Krupitzer, vice president of aut ... Continue reading
ARCA Weekly Notes Package: 8/3/09
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ARCA Weekly Notes Package: 8/3/09 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Back-to-Back Wins for ESR's Lofton Eddie Sharp Racing's Justin Lofton (No. 6 Lofton Cattle Toyota) earned his second conse ... Continue reading
Bosch Spark Plugs Named Favorite Brand In Popular Mechanics Reader Poll
BROADVIEW, Ill., Aug. 3 -- Readers of Popular Mechanics magazine have named Bosch Spark Plugs as their favorite spark plug brand in the magazine's 2009 Reader's Choice Awards. Popular Mechanics conducted the survey to determine readers' favorite choices, and more than 7,000 participants voted for their choice among at ... Continue reading
Chicago Pneumatic Introduces CP7749
August 3, 2009 For Immediate Release _______________________________________________________________________ __ Chicago Pneumatic Introduces CP7749 - ½ inch Impact Wrench with Revolutionary Design CP7749 is the industry's first ½ inch pneumatic impact wrench to feature side-to-side forward/reverse functionality _____ ... Continue reading
SHENZHEN, China, Aug 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Ritar Power Corp. (the "Company" or "China Ritar"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of lead acid batteries, today announced that the Hengyang government has agreed to provide the Company a new industrial park in Hengyang which will enable China Ritar to expand ... Continue reading
Cinterion Wireless Modules Sets New Standard for M2M Modules with Successful LGA Technology
MUNICH--Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, today announced that its land grid array (LGA) modules have achieved state of production status, an important milestone for mass market manufacturing, along with all necessary approvals for worldwide covera ... Continue reading
Coleman Earns Top 15 Finish in BigSpot.com's Race Debut
ASHBURN, Va., Aug. 3 -- For most of the 165 laps into the 250 lap Iowa Speedway NASCAR Nationwide Series debut, Joe Gibbs Racing's Brad Coleman had kept the No. 20 BigSpot.com Toyota in the Top 5 of the field. Lap 166 changed all of that when he felt the car get loose on the entry to turn one. The car slid up the track ... Continue reading
- Obtains Commitment for $175 Million in Debtor in Possession Financing in order to continue normal operations - Company has made significant progress in negotiations with its lenders over the terms of the restructuring plan - Current proposal would reduce debt to approximately $350 million upon emergence NOVI, Mich., ... Continue reading
Overwhelming response to online training and webinars precedes live training in Fort Worth and Charlotte, N.C. FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3 -- Daimler Truck Financial is providing heavy and medium duty truck dealers with something they've never had before -- a comprehensive training program in the art of selling fin ... Continue reading
Ecologic Transportation, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Ecologic Sciences, Inc.
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (“Ecologic Transportation” or the “Company”) (OTCBB:EGCT), formerly USR Technology, Inc., today announced that through a wholly-owned subsidiary it has acquired Ecologic Sciences, Inc. Ecologic Sciences, Inc. is an innovative company dedicated to environmental ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reorganizes Industry Analysis Department
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, an online resource for automotive information, today announces a reorganization of its industry analysis department. Effective immediately, Jessica Caldwell is promoted to Director of Pricing and Industry Analysis for Edmunds.com, reporting to Vice President Jane Liu, PhD. Ms. Caldwel ... Continue reading
Explorer Auto Insurance Hits 100,000 In-Force Policies in California and Florida
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.--Explorer Insurance Company, the auto insurance carrier and member of ICW Group Insurance Companies, has reached the one-hundred-thousandth in-force private passenger and commercial auto policy milestone. Explorer attributes its explosive growth to uniquely serving its agents and brokers through a ... Continue reading
Florida RV Lots for Rent or Sale - Financing Available
SALT SPRINGS, Fla., Aug. 3 -- Elite Resorts Management Inc., a Florida based Recreational Vehicle property developer, is now offering its guests a unique opportunity. There are Florida RV lots in its three beautiful Florida RV Resorts to rent by the day, week, or month - but now guests can purchase lots at exceptionall ... Continue reading
FORCE ON FORD 'OFFICIAL CAR' STATUS
For Immediate Release FORCE PLEASED WITH FORD’S NEW STATUS AS ‘OFFICIAL CAR OF THE NHRA’ BROWNSBURG, Ind. – Drag racing icon John Force, whose Funny Car team has won 116 NHRA tour events and nine world championships in a 13-year association with Ford Motor Company, was understandably pleased ... Continue reading
Fourth Top-10 Finish for CJM Racing at Iowa
No. 11 America’s Incredible Pizza Company Racing Toyota / Scott Lagasse Jr. Iowa Post-Race Report Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009 Event: U.S. Cellular 250 Track: Iowa Speedway, Newton, IA Pole Sitter: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., 23.310 sec. Lagasse’s Qualifying Position: 17th, 23.558 sec. Race Winner: Brad Keselowski Lagas ... Continue reading
Freescale Receives Coveted Continental Automotive Supplier of the Year Award
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor received the prestigious Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award from Continental Automotive Group. During an awards ceremony held on July 28 in Regensburg, Germany, Continental recognized Freescale for overall excellence in the microcontroller (MCU) category. “The global suc ... Continue reading
FW: REMINDER: NHRA Teleconference TOMORROW (Aug. 4 at 2pmET/11amPT)
Subject: REMINDER: NHRA Teleconference TOMORROW (Aug. 4 at 2pmET/11amPT) NHRA Media, Here are the details for TOMORROW¹S NHRA Full Throttle Series teleconference: * WHAT: A teleconference featuring the 10th, 11th and 12th place drivers in Funny Car, all separated by just 15 points (less than a round of racing), with o ... Continue reading
Goodyear and NASA Invent 'Spring Tire' for Moon, Possibly Earth
Team Develops Energy Efficient Tire That Won't Go Flat AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have developed an airless tire to transport large, long-range vehicles across the surface of the moon. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/ ... Continue reading
Historic Mile LLC Announced as Potential Milwaukee Mile
Please contact me regarding Historic Mile LLC media inquiries. Patrice Harris, who's contact information is enclosed on the release, will remain your contact for Wisconsin State Fair Board inquiries. Thank you for your interest in motorsports in Milwaukee. ... Continue reading
Hollywood 'American Dream Movie' Races Through NASCAR in New York
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 3 -- Hollywood, California based Majestic Wind Entertainment in conjunction with Prestige Entertainment, a Nashville based production company, announced today the official kick off of the brand new motion picture - "Ford and the American Dream." The dramatic movie introduction will debut Saturday ... Continue reading
Hot Wheels Races on to TV Screens - Aug. 29
Beginning Saturday, August 29, boys' favorite die-cast car - Hot Wheels - will be racing on to TV screens across the country with the debut of the new high-octane animated series Hot Wheels Battle Force 5. This eye-catching CGI animated show follows an elite team of teenage drivers - the Battle Force 5 - and their supe ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Japanese Automaker's Overseas Production 2009 Statistics
*: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: ------------------------------------------------------------- JAMA UPDATE NEWS [ http://www.jama-english.jp/ ] ------------------------------------------------------------- *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: August 3, 2009 +----------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Kenworth Earns 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Customer Satisfaction Awards
KIRKLAND, Wash.--Kenworth Truck Company achieved the highest ranking in customer satisfaction among Class 8 truck owners in the Over the Road, Pickup and Delivery (P&D), and Dealer Service segments, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Heavy Duty Truck Customer Satisfaction Study(SM) released today. The annu ... Continue reading
Kinro Veteran Conrad Holcombe Promoted to Vice President of Manufactured Housing Sales
ARLINGTON, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Kinro, Inc., a subsidiary of Drew Industries Incorporated , announced today the promotion of Conrad "Conny" Holcombe, a 16-year veteran at Kinro, to Vice President - Manufactured Housing Sales. "Conny's extensive knowledge of manufactured housing products, as well as his long-standing relati ... Continue reading
Liberty Mutual Addresses Teachers' Unique Needs With Customized Car Insurance Policy
BOSTON, Aug. 3 -- Liberty Mutual, the nation's eighth largest car and home insurer, announced its customized car insurance policy for full-time teachers and school administrators is now available in 42 states and the District of Columbia. The no-cost teachers' auto policy endorsement protects the school supplies and eq ... Continue reading
McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP Represents Canadian Government in Chrysler and General Motors Deals
U.S. Firm's Deep Experience in Canadian Business and Auto Industry Prove Critical to Completion of Cross-Border Deals WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- McKenna Long & Aldridge (MLA) announced today that the firm advised the government of Canada in connection with its recent transactions involving automakers Chrysler and General Mo ... Continue reading
MEDIA ADVISORY: MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE, AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES REACH INTO THE COMMUNITY
MEDIA ADIVSORY Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course American Le Mans Series; Reach into the Community WHAT: Green Park tree planting and hospital visit WHEN: Wednesday, August 5 11:30 am - Drivers visit children's hospital 12:30 pm - Green Park Tree Planting (Livingston Park) WHERE: Nationwide Children's Hospital 700 Children's ... Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2009 EngineQuest(r) (EQ(r)) Announces "Head To Vegas" Contest Hit Pay Dirt with Trip to IMCA's 2009 Duel in the Desert LAS VEGAS, NV -EngineQuest (EQ), a proud sponsor of IMCA, announces the first ever "Head to Vegas" contest to win a trip for two to the IMCA EQ Cylinder Hea ... Continue reading
MEDIA ALERT: LE MANS CHAMPION, BRABHAM, TO INSPIRE TROUBLED TEENS
www.MySpace.com/racerswhocare MÂ EÂ DÂ IÂ AÂ Â Â AÂ LÂ EÂ RÂ T Â FRENCH 24-HOURS OF LE MANSÂ CHAMPION TO INSPIRE TROUBLED TEENS Â FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOLLYWOOD, CA SCBA # 725708-692 PU Â WHO: Racer Who Care spokesracer, David Brabham, will inspire troubled teens with his personalized Quick Tips on Winn ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - new team
Miller Barrett Racing is ready for action! The new team will enter four Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series races this year, as a test program to prepare for a full-season effort in 2010. Bryce Miller of Summit, N.J., will be the lead driver in the team's No. 48 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. It will carry the colors of his lon ... Continue reading
Mintz & Hoke Media Only Adds Second BMW Dealership
AVON, Conn., Aug. 3 -- BMW of Ridgefield (CT) has appointed Mintz & Hoke as its broadcast media agency. According to Lynette McCarthy, Vice President and Director of Broadcast Buying, the assignment includes both planning and buying. The Ridgefield-based dealership is a partner of BMW of Bridgeport (CT), a client of Mi ... Continue reading
Mobil 1 Selected as Factory- and Service-Fill Endorsed Motor Oil for the New 2010 Chevy Camaro
FAIRFAX, Va.--ExxonMobil today announced that Mobil 1, the world’s leading fully synthetic motor oil, has been selected as the factory- and service-fill endorsed motor oil for the new 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, one of the most highly anticipated sports cars in recent years. The new 2010 Chevy Camaro SS is equipped with th ... Continue reading
HAMILTON, N.J.--Michael Baker Jr., Inc., an engineering unit of Michael Baker Corporation (NYSE AMEX: BKR), has been awarded a $1 million, two-year, on-call agreement for the provision of professional transportation and facility planning services by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA). For this agreement, Baker wi ... Continue reading
News Brief (HQ): eRulemaking Enhances Regulations.gov for Access to Federal Regulations
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Quaker State and Hendrick Motorsports Announce Finalists in World's Worst Commute Contest
Three-Time Defending NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson to Choose Winner from Four Finalists HOUSTON, Aug. 3 -- The people have voted, and the hundreds of entries in the Quaker State World's Worst Commute Contest have been reduced to four finalists. The winner of the video-submission contest, which will determine who has t ... Continue reading
[RealWire] Helpful Finance Offers from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/) Release summary: The latest range of offers from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/> , currently being promoted in a series of radio adverts featuring Ray Winstone, make it as easy and convenient as possible to af ... Continue reading
Riverbank Volkswagen Implements MegaPath’s Duet Service
COSTA MESA, Calif.--MegaPath, Inc., the leading provider of managed IP data, voice, and security services in North America, announced today that Riverbank Volkswagen, the oldest family-owned VW dealership in Connecticut, has deployed MegaPath’s award-winning Duet™ service to improve productivity and customer servic ... Continue reading
The Service Portal is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from the dealer's Web site DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the launch of Owner Circle, which is the latest addition to the Reynolds Web Solutions Service Portal. From Owner Circle, consumers can view and print th ... Continue reading
Shop Green Gauge Calculator(1)
Free Carbon Footprint Calculator for Auto Shops GRC-Pirk Management, Reno, NV - the leading certified green consultants in North America launched an online calculator to determine how much climate pollution is produced by automotive service and repair shops. Climate calculations have quickly become the standard for pol ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months ended and six months ended June 30, 2009 on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 before the opening of the stock market. Management will hold a conference call ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics Named Supplier of the Year by Continental Automotive
GENEVA, Aug. 3 -- STMicroelectronics , a top-three player in automotive semiconductors, garnered the Automotive Supplier of the Year 2008 Award from Continental, one of the world's leading car-equipment manufacturers. Continental chose ST for its excellent supplier performance in all key aspects, including Technology, ... Continue reading
ST PR: STMicroelectronics Named Supplier of the Year by Continental Automotive
Hi, The following announcement was released today, August 3, 2009. This and all ST press announcements can be found at www.st.com <http://www.st.com/> . Best regards, Carol STMicroelectronics Named Supplier of the Year by Continental Automotive Geneva, August 3, 2009 - STMicroelectronics , a top-three player in automot ... Continue reading
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. today announced that it plans to release financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 before the market opens on Friday, August 7, 2009. Superior has scheduled a conference call that same afternoon at 1 p.m. ET to review financial and operating r ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jo Borras Switzer Performance Innovation 216.759.3836 http://www.switzerperformanceinnovation.com Oberlin, OH - 30JUL2009 - 800 hp Switzer P800 PKG for 997TT When Tym Switzer and his crew at Ohio-based Switzer Performance introduced their 800 hp P800 package for Porsche's track-focused GT ... Continue reading
Tight Finish for Crum at Newport
Below and attached is a press release outlining Jake Crum's performance at Newport Speedway this past weekend. If you have any questions or need additional information please feel free to contact me. Tight Finish for Crum at Newport Newport, TN: Jake "the snake" Crum driver of the #99 Chevrolet with Team Mann, had fans ... Continue reading
Ultra Clean Reports Q2 '09 Financial Results
Results in Line with Guidance as Industry Forecast Improves HAYWARD, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. , a leading developer and supplier of critical subsystems for the semiconductor capital equipment, medical device, research, flat panel and solar industries, today reported its financial results for the sec ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Aug. 3 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (the "Company"), the leading provider of technical education training, announced today that the Company has renewed its training agreement with Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA). As part of the agreement, UTI will continue to provide automotive and collision repair trainin ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Reports Its Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
JINZHOU CITY, China, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced its financial results for the Second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Highligh ... Continue reading
Acxiom Study Reveals Insights for Squeezing Extra Mileage from “Cash for Clunkers” Program
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--The success of the government-funded CARS program points to a tremendous opportunity for auto dealers with insights on the estimated 4 million-plus1 households eligible for the Car Allowance Rebate System â insights made available today in the latest Automotive Consumer Dynamics study from Acxio ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record July Sales
All-new Soul and Forte Support Brand in Surpassing Previous Record July IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced July sales of 29,345 units, up 9.3 percent from June and year-to-date sales of 176,749 total units. Soul sales increased more than 2,000 units from June and Forte posted strong firs ... Continue reading
Il Nuovo (Chrysler) Fiat 500 Hits Motor City - GREAT VIDEOS
By Bruce Hubbard Senior Contributor The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Detroit August 3, 2009; Every since this years Geneva auto show where the new FIAT 500c was shown with Elle Macpherson I have wanted to check it out again. In Grosse Pointe and Detroit I had the pleasure. The new 500C reminds me not of their first smal ... Continue reading
manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,735 per vehicle sold in July 2009, down $134, or 4.7 percent, from June 2009, and up $90, or 3.4 percent, from July 2008. This represents the fourth consecutive month in which incentives have fallen. âComparing June with July, incentives usually increase between $50 and $2 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports July 2009 Sales Increase
CYPRESS, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced July 2009 sales of 4,487, an increase of 11.1 percent over June sales, and year-to-date sales of 31,314. MMNA posted its third consecutive month of increased sales. July's volume leader was the fuel-efficient Lancer, with 1,712 sold, up 2 ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Industry - July 2009 Sales Results Scorecard by Auto Groups
CHICAGO, Aug 3, 2009; Reuters compiled the following list of U.S. sales and market shares of cars and light trucks listed by auto groups and their wholly owned subsidiaries for July versus the same year-earlier month and for the year-to-date. Percent changes are based on the daily sales rate. ... Continue reading
Top-20 Selling Vehicles in U.S. Through July
CHICAGO, Aug 3, 2009; Reuters compiled a list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. through July of 2009 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles fell 29.8 percent or -955,493 units to 2,251,285. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Sales Bolstered by Buyer Rush for Cash for Clunkers Opportunity
DETROIT/PARIS August 3, 2009; Kevin Krolicki and Helen Massy-Beresford writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales jumped to their highest level of 2009 in July as Americans rushed to take advantage of a government incentive to trade in old cars and trucks, raising hopes the battered sector is poised for a recove ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Sales Results for Best Month Ever
- The Company Posted a 34-Percent Increase in Sales for July - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it had its best sales month ever with a 34-percent increase in sales in July. The company sold 21,839 units this July versus 16,271 units in July 2008 and had a 4-percent gain year-ov ... Continue reading
Stein Named Editor of Automotive News
DETROIT, Aug. 3 -- Jason Stein, former publisher of Automotive News Europe, has become editor of Automotive News. Based in Detroit, Stein, 37, will direct the Automotive News editorial staff of more than 40 reporters and editors around the world. "Jason is one of the brightest lights of automotive journalism, and he'll ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces July Sales - VIDEO ENHANCED
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for July of 71,847 units versus 95,319 units a year ago, a decrease of 24.6 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 24.8 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 23.3 percent. Combined sales for Nissan and Infini ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports July 2009 Sales
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States, today announced U.S. sales for the month of July totaled 1,544 compared to last year's mark of 3,128, a decrease of 51.6 %. Year-to-date, Porsche has sold 11,203 cars compared to the ... Continue reading
Audi Outperforms U.S. Import Luxury Sector in July 2009 Sales - VIDEO ENHANCED
- TDI clean diesel technology constitutes a substantial 28% of total Audi Q7 July sales - High demand for the Audi Q5 continues with sales of 1,023 vehicles in July - The Audi A8 and Audi A3 are among models that set a 2009 monthly record HERNDON, Va., Aug 3, 2009 - Audi today announced it sold 6,407 vehicles in the U. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2009 Sales - Sales Up Substantially
Sales up substantially as dealers take in 22 percent 'Clunkers' Company delivers 7th straight year-over-year monthly retail market share increase FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced July sales of 45,553 units, a 21 percent increase over last month and 12 percent increase compared wi ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Reports July 2009 Sales
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki: JULY CYTD 2009 2008 MTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. 2009 2008 YTD VS. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 731 1,256 -42% 4,877 8,477 -42% XL7: 261 1,812 -86% 3,408 18,885 -82% EQUATOR: 438 0 0% 1,400 0 0% SX4: 1,985 2,595 -24% 12,612 20,605 -39% FORENZA/RENO: 92 2,439 -96% 3,607 16,303 -78% TOTAL: 3,507 8, ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today reported that July vehicle sales hit a new monthly high for the year and jumped 27.7 percent compared to June 2009. Sales of 174,872 vehicles trailed year ago levels and were down 11.4 percent from last July, on a daily selling rate basis. The CARS pro ... Continue reading
Acura Announces July Sales Results
Low Inventory Impacts Acura Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- The TL performance luxury sedan continued to top the leaderboard for Acura, logging 3,309 sales, and despite low inventory, the top three Acura models posted month-over-month sales increases for July. Total Acura sales tallied 8,662 vehicles, down 32.5 perce ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July 2009 sales of 19,032, down 15.1 percent versus July of 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 119,413, down 32.0 percent compared to 2008. Mazda has seen a marked increase in showroom traffic as a result of the federal gover ... Continue reading
American Honda July Sales Top 114,000
Civic and CR-V post gains as company posts highest monthly sales result to date for 2009 TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total July vehicle sales of 114,690, a decline of 17.3 percent compared to July 2008 results, the company reported today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 645,4 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports July 2009 U.S. Sales Increases
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Chrysler Group LLC total sales up 30 percent compared with previous month -- Five vehicles set new monthly sales records for July -- Jeep Patriot sales increase 134 percent compared with previous year -- Dodge Caliber sales up 63 percent versus July 2008 -- Chrysler PT Cruiser sales up ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 9 percent versus a year ago; total sales (including fleet) were 158,838, up 2 percent versus a year ago -- Ford is first among major manufacturers to report sales increase in 2009; year-over-year total sales gain is the first for Ford since ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Continues to Fuel Volkswagen's July 2009 Sales - Up Slightly Over 2008
-Over thirty percent of total sales were Clean Diesel TDI -Government sponsored 'Cash-for-Clunkers' Program accounted for over 3,300 sales HERNDON, Va., Aug. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced July 2009 sales of 20,590 units, representing a 0.7 percent increase over July 2008. Volkswagen's award winning c ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Insight EX Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Honda Insight EX Engine: 1.3-liter I4 with IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) Horsepower/Torque: (gasoline) 98 @ v5800 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1500 rpm: (electric) 10 hp @ 1500 rpm/123 lb.-ft. @ 1000-1700 rpm Transmission: CVT with paddle shifters Wheelbase: 100.4 in. L ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports July Sales of 16,228
MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 16,228 vehicles. While July volume was off by 21.7 percent versus July 2008, the July sales were MBUSA's strongest so far this year and marked the third month of increasing sales momentum. The volume leaders for the month were the E, C, an ... Continue reading
Consider Auto Insurance Costs When Trading Your Clunker for Cash
Higher car insurance prices may minimize benefits of trade-ins according to Insurance.com CLEVELAND, Aug. 3 -- Recent buzz about the government's CARS program prompted many consumers to consider trading in their older vehicles for newer cars. But Insurance.com warns that the additional costs of auto insurance for a new ... Continue reading
Great Last Minute Car Hire Deals Still Available in Many Holiday Hotspots
LONDON, August 3 -- - (http://www.auto-europe.co.uk) The weather forecast may be gloomy, but Auto Europe has good news for holidaymakers planning to escape the rain with a last-minute break abroad: there are still sizzling seasonal car hire bargains available for last minute travelers all across the USA as well as in C ... Continue reading
2010 Buick LaCrosse Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
2010 BUICK LACROSSE Second Renaissance Vehicle for Buick By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Cadillac went through its renaissance a few years ago with a major redefinition, bold advance in styling language, renewed products and a fresh commitment from GM to make the brand something special. Now Buick is e ... Continue reading
Forbes' Ten Easiest Cars to Bargain For
Washington DC August 3, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that with an auto market down 35 percent this year and 2010 models set to hit showrooms in a few short months, prospective buyers are in the perfect position to bargain with dealers eager to clear their lots. Cars like the Audi A8, Land Rover Range Rover, and ... Continue reading
Papa John's Founder Tackles Wild West on Nationwide Road Trip and $250,000 Camaro Search
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Not even the Rocky Mountains can get in the way of Papa Johnâs Founder John Schnatter. As part of the companyâs 25th Anniversary âPapaâs Road Tripâ tour, Schnatter will stop in Denver on Monday, and Los Angeles on Tuesday, on a nationwide search to find the 1972 Z28 Camaro he s ... Continue reading
Acura's 2010 ACURA lineup is significantly enhanced by four vehicles â the all-new TSX, the significantly enhanced RDX and MDX, and the all-new ZDX four-door sports coupe, due later this year. We had an opportunity to drive the first three recently at Acuraâs National Full-Line e vent held in New York City an ... Continue reading
Supercharged Audi S5 Cabriolet Breezes In
Cabriolet lovers hopeful of an Indian summer will welcome the new Audi S5 Cabriolet, which becomes available to order in the UK this month priced at £42,245 OTR and will touch down here in October. ... Continue reading
Cunningham Cruises To Kentucky Speedway Victory
SPARTA, AUgust 1, 2009: Sam Schmidt Motorsports driver Wade Cunningham raced to his first career Kentucky Speedway Firestone Indy Lights victory this evening by crossing the finish line ahead of AFS/Andretti Green Racing driver Sebastian Saavedra under caution. Cunningham and his No. 11 Lucas Oil machine charged from t ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe Seventh at Kentucky Speedway
Toronto, August 02, 2009: James Hinchcliffe enjoyed his first lead laps of the 2009 Firestone Indy Lights Series season on Saturday, 1st August, but a late race spin at the Kentucky Speedway would ultimately hold the Canadian rookie to a seventh place finish at the checkered after 67-laps. The 22-year-old Toronto nativ ... Continue reading
Briscoe Holds Off Carpenter To Take Kenucky Thriller
SPARTA, Aug. 2, 2009: Ryan Briscoe was a heartbreaker for Vision Racing again. The Team Penske driver held off a hard-charging Ed Carpenter to win the Meijer Indy 300 at Kentucky Speedway. It was the second victory of the season for Briscoe, who beat Vision's Ryan Hunter-Reay in his other win this season at St. Pete. ... Continue reading
Coleman Earns Top 15 the Hard Way
Charlotte, August 2, 2009: For most of the 165 laps into the 250 lap Iowa Speedway NASCAR Nationwide Series debut, Joe Gibbs Racingâs Brad Coleman had kept the No. 20 BigSpot.com Toyota in the Top 5 of the field. Lap 166 changed all of that when he felt the car get loose on the entry to turn one. The car slid up t ... Continue reading
Tina Stull's Team Troops Motorsports Program Continues To Support Military Families
Dallas, August 02, 2009: Four women drivers competing in the NHRA are teaming up to continue to bring a unique and supportive program to the US Military troops and their families. Dubbed âTeam Troopsâ their mission is to give back to those that are serving in the military by provided free tickets and a day at ... Continue reading
Ford Performance Vehicles Launches its Latest Model - The Stylish F6 E
Ford Performance Vehicles (FPV) today officially revealed the latest addition to their FG range, with the unveiling of the all-new F6 E. Setting a new benchmark for luxury and performance, today's launch of the F6 E ends months of public speculation of "will they or won't they". ... Continue reading
Five-Star Style: The New Mercedes-Benz Collection
Proving this year's biggest new releases won't be confined to benchmark-level luxury and sports cars from Mercedes-Benz, the leading German auto maker has just launched its new and exciting range of premium-quality merchandise in Australia. ... Continue reading
GM Sales in China Achieve Best July Ever
General Motors Company announced today that July domestic sales of the automaker and its joint ventures in China jumped to 144,593 units -- an increase of 77.7 percent compared to last year. This was GM China's best July ever, extending an uninterrupted series of single month sales records that started in January 2009. ... Continue reading
SB LiMotive - the Samsung SDI and Bosch joint venture - will supply lithiumion battery cells to BMW. The German automaker will install the battery cells in its first electric car, which is currently being developed as part of the "Megacity Vehicle" project. The zeroemission vehicles will go into series production in th ... Continue reading
Bosch Plans to Acquire Majority Stake in Aleo Solar AG
Bosch and the Eriksen Group, including related parties and other investors, have signed agreements relating to the purchase of 39.43 percent of the shares in aleo solar AG, in Prenzlau and Oldenburg, Germany. The purchase price for this stock amounts to 46 million euros, equivalent to a price of 9.00 euros per aleo sha ... Continue reading
Statement Made by the Continental Executive Board Chairman Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann
Our discussions today lasted longer than expected. But today we laid the necessary groundwork so that this company will continue to have a stable financial foundation in the future. The Supervisory Board today approved a considerable capital increase, enabling us to improve our capital structure substantially. We want ... Continue reading
Mu by Peugeot : A Novel Mobility Services Offer
Automobiles Peugeot is launched a mobility services offer known as Mu by Peugeot. This ground-breaking offer in the world of motoring enables clients, irrespective of whether or not they own a vehicle, to have access to a range of mobility services via a pre-paid card that can be topped up on the www.mu.peugeot.fr Inte ... Continue reading
ABS: Mercedes-Benz and the Invention of the Anti-Lock Braking System
It was 31 years ago in August 1978 that Mercedes-Benz presented the second-generation anti-lock braking system (ABS), developed together with Bosch, to the press in Untertürkheim, Germany ... Continue reading
Vehicle Choice Reveal Brits True Personalities
Over 70% of British motorists state their car does not say anything about them, however a study published today reveals a driver's choice of vehicle is in fact intrinsically linked to both their personality and lifestyle. ... Continue reading
Meeting the Demand for the Lamborghini Miura
The much-acclaimed Lamborghini Miura Bible by Joe Sackey was first published by Veloce in November 2008. However the entire first print run was sold out in less than four months, leaving a lot of people disappointed. Now reprinted, the book is widely available again. ... Continue reading
Two New Mitsubishi Outlander's to Help Relieve the Pinch
Mitsubishi Motors are pleased to announce the arrival of two new variants to their versatile Outlander range; the Outlander 2.0 DI-D SE and GSE, keeping in line with Mitsubishi Motors UK's benchmark of high level standard specification at aggressive pricing. ... Continue reading
Event ushers in a new era for Nissan and a new era for mobility YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 1 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled Nissan LEAF, the world's first affordable, zero-emission car. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats fi ... Continue reading
The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Australian Technology Leader Goes on Sale
The stunning new Mercedes-Benz E-Class is now on sale in authorised Australian showrooms. Both the sedan and coupé versions of this technology-rich luxury model were revealed to the Australian media last week; now customers can begin enjoying this award-winning car. ... Continue reading
Obama Administration Hopeful on "Clunker" Extension
WASHINGTON August 2, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that the Obama administration expressed optimism on Sunday that the U.S. Senate will extend the federal "cash for clunkers" auto sales incentive program, but warned it would be suspended at midweek without new funding. "This has been a wildly popular ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers Will Stop Unless Senate Acts
Obama administration says 'cash for clunkers' will be suspended unless Senate provides $2B WASHINGTON August 2, 2009; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that the Obama administration will suspend the "cash for clunkers" program unless the Senate provides $2 billion more for the popular car incentive plan, Transport ... Continue reading
Cruisin' On - Chrysler PT Cruiser Will Continue Production
Chrysler Group LLC announced today that production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue. The Chrysler Group Toluca (Mexico) Assembly Plant - the exclusive home of Chrysler PT Cruiser - will continue to build the quality-proven, versatility packaged and "too cool to categorize" small car. ... Continue reading
This is National Stop on Red Week - CRASH VIDEO
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--August 2-8, 2009 is National Stop on Red Week, created by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to educate the public about the dangers of red-light running and to promote safe driving habits. To assist in your coverage of this important, week-long campaign, traffic safety and enforcement innovat ... Continue reading
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