10.20China '09 auto output hits 10M mark today
China '09 auto output hits 10M mark today http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012607/China-09-auto-output-hits- 10M-m ark-today.html Shanghai, October 20 (Gasgoo.com) China's production of automobiles since the beginning of this year hit 10 million units today, making it the third country in the world to surpass the ... Continue reading
10.20Fiat says never plagiarized car designs in its history
Fiat says never plagiarized car designs in its history http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012606/Fiat-says-never-plagiarize d-car -designs-in-its-history.html Shanghai, October 20 (Gasgoo.com) Italian car maker Fiat SpA denied an accusation from China's Great Wall Motor Co on Monday, saying it never copying other au ... Continue reading
A History of the San Francisco International Auto Show
A HISTORY OF THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 20, 2009) – In 1958, unable to participate in the local domestic auto show, forward-thinking Bay Area import auto dealers decided to create their own exposition. Given the novelty and interest in foreign made cars at the time, the auto ... Continue reading
America's Turn to Vote for National Winners of Shell V-Power(R) 'Fuel My Passion' Contest
All voters receive the chance to Win a Shell gift card online HOUSTON, Oct. 20 -- Car, motorcycle and other vehicle enthusiasts nationwide raced to enter the Shell V-Power® "Fuel My Passion" Contest and Sweepstakes, and now that the finalists have been selected, it is America's chance to join the fun and help decide w ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Announces Financing Agreement with GE Commercial Distribution Finance
MINNEAPOLIS--Arctic Cat Inc. announced today that the company has entered into an agreement with GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance for it to become the exclusive provider of floorplan financing for Arctic Cat’s U.S. dealers. The new multi-year financing program will replace Arctic Cat’s current financing ... Continue reading
Autoliv: Financial Report July - September 2009
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: For the three-month period ended September 30, 2009, Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – reported net sales of $1,326 million, an operating margin of 5.6% before restructuring charges and a cash flow of $105 million before financing (non-U.S. ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Hit Hardest by Spam, According to New Panda Security Survey
-- Study encompasses three months of analysis of email traffic from 867 companies across 11 different sectors, in 22 countries -- Panda launches educational site, 'Time For Your Business' to help companies identify which solutions best suit their security needs GLENDALE, Calif., Oct. 20 -- Panda Security, the Cloud Sec ... Continue reading
Auto Repair and Maintenance Shops Launch Annual Snug Hugs for Kids™ Winter Clothing Drive
ST. CHARLES, Ill.--An estimated 39 percent of children living in the U.S. come from families with incomes below the poverty level, according to the National Center for Children in Poverty. Each year, thousands of these children face blustery, cold winters without coats, boots, or even hats and gloves. But, people can l ... Continue reading
International Provider of Mechatronic Drive Solutions Names Commercial Director, Marketing VP and Mexico Plant Manager MORRISVILLE, N.C., Oct. 20 -- Buehler Motor, Inc. (BMI), a leading international provider of mechatronic drive solutions with specialties in the automotive, aerospace, medical products, office and buil ... Continue reading
Caltech Launches Zipcar Car Sharing Program on Campus
New program gets students and faculty rolling with convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car PASADENA, Calif., Oct. 20 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) announce the launch of Zipcar's car-sharing program on ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 20 -- Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. ("Partnership") will report earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 before the market opens. In addition, the Partnership announced today that the Board of Directors of the Partnership's general partner has appro ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Carroll Shelby Engine Company, owned by Carroll Shelby who founded Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), has expanded its line of services at its Southern California location to include performance tuning and rebuilding of Ford V8 motors. The company also offers a line of complete aluminum 351 Winds ... Continue reading
CASTROL LAUNCHES TEASER SITE FOR UPCOMING JOHN FORCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY
CASTROL LAUNCHES TEASER SITE FOR UPCOMING JOHN FORCE 25TH ANNIVERSARYYORBA LINDA, CA (October 20, 2009) --- Much media attention has been focused on John Force Racing drivers Ashley Force Hood and Robert Hight as they battle for the 2009 Full Throttle Drag Racing Series Funny Car but there is another JFR driver who has ... Continue reading
Cummins Inc. Declares Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ind.--The Board of Directors of Cummins Inc. today declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of 17.5 cents per share, payable Dec. 1, 2009 to shareholders of record on Nov. 20, 2009. About CumminsCummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business units that design, manufactu ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Martinsville Speedway Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Martinsville Speedway Advance Notes Race: Tums Fast Relief 500 on Sunday, Oct. 25 Track: Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile oval) Location: Martinsville, Va. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Martinsville Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarrod England No. 1 Vaseline(r) ... Continue reading
Easily and Permanently Repair Blown Head Gaskets with Bar's Leaks(R) Head Gasket Fix
HOLLY, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Bar's Leaks® introduces a unique product that lets consumers save up to $2,500 by easily fixing blown head gaskets themselves. A head gasket is the seal between a vehicle's engine block and cylinder head. A "blown" head gasket is one that has developed leaks. This is a serious problem that can ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *White House Press Office 202-456-2580 * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *October 20, 2009 *Administrator Jackson Heads U.S. Delegation Attending Indonesian President's Inauguration * *WASHINGTON* - President Barack Obama today announced that U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will lead ... Continue reading
EPA News Release (HQ): New EPA Information on Insect Repellents
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Ford's 'Distraction Lab' Researchers Use High Tech Goggles to Help Ensure Drivers Keep Eyes on Road
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 20 -- -- Ford researchers at the company's Human Machine Interface Verification Laboratory - or "Distraction Lab" - use state-of-the-art occlusion goggles to help reduce driver distraction -- The special goggles track "eyes on the road" time, complementing Ford's real-world and simulated driving s ... Continue reading
Gibraltar Announces Third-Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
BUFFALO, N.Y.--Gibraltar Industries, Inc. will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third-quarter 2009 results on Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Gibraltar’s web site at http://www.gibraltar1.com. The webcast is also being distr ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Vision Industries Corp. (OTCBB: VIIC), producers of the zero emission hydrogen fuel cell/plug-in electric hybrid Tyrano™ semi truck, are pleased to announce that Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will be debuting the Tyrano™ to the people of California, at the East Steps of the State Capitol building in S ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Honors Contributions To Auto Theft Prevention
24th Anniversary Breakfast Brings Together Law Enforcement, Auto Insurers and Community Leaders to Recognize Achievement in Prevention of Auto Theft LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 20 -- Today's breakfast and awards ceremony marked the 24th anniversary of H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts). Oakland County Executive L. Brooks P ... Continue reading
- Major structural assemblies for first conforming aircraft completed - Production avionics suite debuts - First flight of Advanced Systems Integration Test Facility accomplished - In-flight Entertainment System availability confirmed - Flight Ready(TM) Maintenance Service Program announced - Construction of HondaJet p ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces a New Branch Location in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., the leading hybrid model salvage auto auction company, today announced their new branch location in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. This new facility will be named IAA Pittsburgh and the company will rename its Gibsonia, Pennsylvania branch to IAA Pittsburgh-North. This new lo ... Continue reading
Express support for harmonized effort by EPA and NHTSA ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) today expressed its ongoing support for a comprehensive, national approach to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while improving fuel econom ... Continue reading
International Wire Announces a Change in Board Membership
CAMDEN, N.Y.--International Wire Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: ITWG) today announced that Mark K. Holdsworth, Chairman of the Board of Directors, has resigned in order to focus on other aspects of the business of Tennenbaum Capital Partners (“TCP”), and the Board of Directors has appointed Hugh Steven Wilson as a new d ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., Oct. 20 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported diluted income per share from continuing operations of $0.60 in the 2009 third quarter as ongoing restructuring activities and modest revenue improvement in discrete end markets helped drive income and operating margins to significantly higher levels co ... Continue reading
JOHN FORCE ON PIT PASS USA TONIGHT
 JOHN FORCE ON PIT PASS USA TONIGHTYORBA LINDA, CA (October 20, 2009) --- 14-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force will join host Larry Henry on Pit Pass USA tonight at 8 p.m. ET. The broadcast can be heard on PowerUp Motorsports Channel (www.powerupchannel.com). Force’s team of four Ford Mustang Funny Cars ... Continue reading
Kia Forte Koup Named One of the 'Best of The 2009 Orange County Auto Show' By NADAguides.com
All-New 2010 Kia Two-Door Praised by Respected Online Automotive Resource -- Forte Koup recognized for bold styling, remarkable technology features and power -- Kia Motors' latest addition to lineup stands out among competition IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 20 -- The 2010 Forte Koup, Kia Motors America's (KMA) first-ever two-do ... Continue reading
Las Vegas Traxxas TORC Series & Glamis Dunes Demo Rides!
Traxxas TORC Series October 23-24, 2009 - Las Vegas www.predator-offroad.com Click here to be removed from our mailing list. ... Continue reading
Luke Johnson PRO Debut @ TORC - Video
Here's the latest video featuring Luke Johnson in his PRO-Light debut at the TORC event at Perris Auto Speedway in Perris, CA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEY_6b597GQ The final race of the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL is this weekend October 23-24 at Las Vegas Motor Speeday. ... Continue reading
Student Fuel Efficiency Challenge to Take Place Spring 2010 WHAT: In 2010, students will design, build, and test cars capable of thousands of miles per gallon. Shell Oil Company President Marvin Odum and Houston City Council Member James Rodriguez, District I, to announce plans for the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas, ... Continue reading
Navistar Announces $1.5 Billion Debt Offerings
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation announced today that it plans to issue, subject to market conditions, $1 billion of senior notes due 2021 and $500 million of senior subordinated convertible notes due 2014. The net proceeds will be used to repay in full amounts outstanding under its $1.1 billion te ... Continue reading
MESA, Ariz.--Clean Air Cab, Arizona’s most environmentally friendly taxicab service, today announced the launch of the very first carbon neutral taxicab service in the state of Arizona. While a Washington D.C. taxicab service was the first in the Nation to have an all green taxi fleet last year, Arizona's Clean Air C ... Continue reading
PPG Aerospace NBAA Display Shows Gold, Silver Solar-Reflective Window Coatings
ORLANDO, Fla.--Neutral-silver and gold aircraft window coatings by PPG Industries’ aerospace transparencies group on display during the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) annual meeting and convention demonstrate aesthetic options in solar-reflective coating technology. NBAA show visitors can see side-by-s ... Continue reading
PPG Begins Direct Sales of Replacement Cockpit Windows for CHALLENGER Jets
ORLANDO, Fla.--PPG Industries’ aerospace transparencies group has received Parts Manufacturer Approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to begin sales to operators of replacement side cockpit windows for Bombardier Challenger 600 Series jets. A stretched-acrylic side cockpit window for the Challenger 600 Seri ... Continue reading
Public Hearings Convene on First U.S. Greenhouse Gas Pollution Standards
New Car Standards Will Strengthen Nation's Security While Reducing Pollution WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Public hearings commence this week on the nation's first greenhouse gas pollution standards. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) officials will hear public ... Continue reading
Quality Claims Solutions Announces Release of AutoBodyAlliance.com
MODESTO, Calif.--Quality Claims Solutions, a leader in providing value added services to over 40 insurance carriers nationwide, are announcing the highly anticipated release of AutoBodyAlliance.com during NACE 2009 - the International Autobody Congress & Exposition. By providing a fast, easy-to-use online search tool, ... Continue reading
Rapid Electric Vehicles Delivers at Discovery Center’s Beyond Oil Conference
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--Rapid Electric Vehicles (REV), makers of the zero-emission, all-electric REV 300 ACX sport utility vehicle for the fleet market, will present at the annual Beyond Oil Conference, held October 23-24, 2009, at Microsoft’s Redmond-based executive conference centre. Leaders from Ford and Micr ... Continue reading
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, today announced it has entered into a transaction with three of its line of credit lenders to facilitate Raser’s repayment of their loan principal and accrued interest totaling $5.4 million. The offering from Raser to the lenders includes 3,201,526 ... Continue reading
RDA Group Appoints Ziomek to Director of Market Intelligence Service
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Oct. 20 -- RDA Group - a global market research and consulting firm - announced today that it has appointed Kimberly A. Ziomek to director of market intelligence service. The announcement was made by Donald A. Pietrowski, president of RDA Group. According to Pietrowski, Ziomek is based in Bloom ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e583b7/automotive_china) has announced the addition of the "Automotive: China Industry Guide" report to their offering. The Automotive: China Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the China Automotive ind ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Impact of Mandatory Anti-theft Systems in Brazil
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1ad9a7/the_impact_of_mand) has announced the addition of SBD's new report "The Impact of Mandatory Anti-theft Systems in Brazil" to their offering. How will the legal requirement for stolen vehicle tracking systems affect theft trends and future t ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/93764d/natural_gas_vehicl) has announced the addition of the "Natural Gas Vehicles 2009" report to their offering. Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Natural Gas: Cars, Light Trucks, and Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks Natural Gas Vehicle technology is ... Continue reading
Return to Positive Net Income in the 3rd Quarter 2009
PARIS, October 20 -- - Positive net income of 4 million euros, following 3 consecutive quarters of losses - Strong improvement in gross margin at 16.2% of sales, highest 3rd quarter level since 2005 - Operating margin at 3.6% of sales, up by 2.8 points versus 2nd quarter - Reinforced generation of free cash flow[1] (6 ... Continue reading
See the Road Ahead More Clearly With Well-Maintained Lights and Wipers
Fall Car Care Month in October is also National Headlight Safety Month BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fall Car Care Month in October is the perfect time for a safety inspection of your vehicle's lights and wipers, according to the Car Care Council. "As the days get shorter, it's important to make sur ... Continue reading
Shell and City of Houston to Announce Plans for 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas(TM)
Student Fuel Efficiency Challenge to Take Place Spring 2010 WHAT: In 2010, students will design, build, and test cars capable of thousands of miles per gallon. Shell Oil Company President Marvin Odum and Houston City Council Member James Rodriguez, District I, to announce plans for the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas, ... Continue reading
Southern Company Sponsoring National Hybrid Truck Conference in Atlanta
Event includes Clean Truck "Convoy" ATLANTA, Oct. 20 -- Southern Company announced today it will serve as primary host company for the CALSTART 2009 Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF) Oct. 27-29 in Atlanta. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080801/SOCOLOGO ) The HTUF national conference brings together leading ... Continue reading
90nm Embedded Flash technology will further increase performance, peripheral integration, memory density and power efficiency of successful 32-bit STM32 family GENEVA, Oct. 20 -- STMicroelectronics has achieved a breakthrough for microcontrollers based on the ARM Cortex-M series of processor cores by announcing the ind ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jo Borras Switzer Performance Innovation 440.774.4219 http://www.switzerperformanceinnovation.com Oberlin, OH - 19OCT2009 - Switzer GTRs Blister Tracks Across the Globe October has been a busy month for Switzer Performance. After kicking off a 1-2-3 finish at the Moscow Unlimited, the com ... Continue reading
BURTONSVILLE, Md.--New Energy Technologies, Inc. (Symbol: NENE), a next-generation alternative and renewable energy developer, today announced that ongoing tests of the Company’s MotionPower™-Auto technology for generating electricity from the movement of cars and light trucks have produced a 25-fold increase in it ... Continue reading
The Patient Recruiting AgencyTM Announces Major Depressive Disorder Study
AUSTIN, Texas--The Patient Recruiting AgencyTM announces that on October 20th 2009 it will begin recruiting patients with major depressive disorder for a series of medical research studies. The studies will take place in multiple study facilities across the United States. Study participants must suffer from depression ... Continue reading
The Toro Company Names Judy Altmaier Vice President of Operations
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--The Toro Company today announced that Judy Altmaier has joined the company as vice president, operations. She succeeds Sandy Meurlot, who is retiring after seven years with the company. In her new position, Altmaier assumes responsibility for all manufacturing operations in North America with indire ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TMA's next Webinar, "Pressure on the Supply Chain -- Beginning of the End or End of the Beginning," will now be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, October 29, 2009. Now that several auto companies weathered restructuring, manufacturing and distribution chann ... Continue reading
TomTom Unveils Integrated Navigation Infotainment Solution
AMSTERDAM--The TomTom (AEX:TOM2) GO I-90 doesn’t stop at navigation – it’s a double DIN navigation and radio solution, integrating world-class navigation and in-car infotainment for all types of cars. Traditionally, integrated navigation solutions come pre-fitted in new cars. This leaves little opportunity for th ... Continue reading
TOP DOGS AND THEIR PETS BOOK AVAILABLE NOW AT JOHN FORCE RACESTATION
TOP DOGS AND THEIR PETS BOOK FEATURING ASHLEY FORCE HOOD, SIMBA AVAILABLE NOW AT JOHN FORCE RACESTATIONYORBA LINDA, CA (October 20, 2009) --- In February Ashley Force Hood and her cat Simba were photographed by award winning photographer David Woo for his new book Top Dogs and Their Pets. The book is now available nati ... Continue reading
Toyota is First Automotive Manufacturer to Participate in SmartGridCity(TM) Project
DENVER, Oct. 20 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. announced today that it will place ten Prius plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHV) with Xcel Energy's SmartGridCity(TM) project in Boulder, Colorado. The vehicles will be the focus of an interdisciplinary research project coordinated by the University of Colora ... Continue reading
TRW Produces Ten Millionth Unit of Electric Park Brake Technology
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 20 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is celebrating the production of its ten millionth Electric Parking Brake (EPB) motor-on-caliper unit at its plant in Koblenz, Germany. The plant is TRW's global technical center for braking systems where the breakthrough EPB technology was developed. Josef Picke ... Continue reading
Watch Tony Stewart Take LIVE BK Polygraph Today; Bid On Estrada Glasses!
REMINDER - TONY STEWART TAKING POLYGRAPH TEST TODAY! He says he loves the WHOPPER(r). And he'll take a polygraph to prove it. Watch Burger King put Tony Stewart to the test TODAY at 1 p.m. EST via LIVE Webcast at www.TruthAboutTony.com<http://www.TruthAboutTony.com>. During the hour-long polygraph, Tony will answer que ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Xerox Corporation is helping organizations like Ford Motor Company maximize direct marketing investments and significantly improve response rates – in spite of the recession. The automobile company took advantage of the Xerox 1:1 Lab and increased sales of its extended service plan product (ESP) by more th ... Continue reading
Infiniti Confirms Plan for a Zero Emissions Vehicle
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 20 -- Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle - one that will be true to the Infiniti brand's promise of "Inspired Performance." (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080506/INFIN ... Continue reading
New Environmental & Safety Guides for Vehicle Maintenance
Never before has it been easier for an organization of any size engaged in vehicle maintenance to implement a comprehensive environmental program. ... Continue reading
STRATTEC SECURITY CORPORATION Announces Brazilian Joint Venture
STRATTEC SECURITY announced that WITTE-STRATTEC LLC, its Delaware joint venture with E. WITTE Verwaltungsgesellschaft MBH, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a joint venture in Brazil with Ifer Estamparia e Ferramentaria Ltda. ... Continue reading
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig MODEL: 2010 Jaguar XK ENGINE: 5.0-liter V8 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 385 hp @ 6500 rpm/380 lb.-ft. TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic WHEELBASE: 108.0 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 187.0 x 81.5 x 51.0 in. TIRES: P245/40ZR19 (F)/P275/35ZR19 ( R) CARGO VOLUME: 313 liters FUEL ECONOMY: TBD/18.9 mpg FUEL ... Continue reading
2010 Mazda3 Grand Touring Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Mazda3 Grand Touring Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 167hp @ 6,000rpm/168 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 103.9 in. Length/Width/Height: 177.4 x 69.1 x 57.9 in. Tires: P205/50R17 Cargo volume: 17.0/42.8 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 2010 GMC Terrain Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain Engine: 2.4-liter DOHC I4 Horsepower/Torque: 182 hp @ 6700 rpm/172 lb.-ft. @ 4900 Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 112.5 in. Length/Width/Height: 187.8 (185.3 T) x 72.5 (72.8T) x 66.3 in. Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 31.4 ... Continue reading
Honda Design Boss: Go Easy on the Emotion
Washington DC October 20, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that shortly after taking over as Honda Motor Co.'s global design chief in 2004, Nobuki Ebisawa had a curious epiphany about the look of his company's cars. According to Automotive News, Honda's styling was becoming too dynamic, flashy, and emotional, he tho ... Continue reading
Preparing Vehicles for Winter - It's More Than Checking the Antifreeze
As part of AAA Car Care Month, the motor club reminds motorists to attend to frequently overlooked maintenance items when preparing their vehicles for winter weather ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When there is a chill in the air, it's time for motorists to prepare their vehicles for the upcoming col ... Continue reading
Honda Issues 2009 North American Environmental Report
TORRANCE, Calif.--American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today released its fifth annual report on the companyâs environmental performance in North America. To help reduce the environmental impact of its environmental reporting activities, the company is releasing this yearâs report in electronic format only, and it ... Continue reading
Honda Eyes Electric Car Launch in Major Markets
Washington DC October 20, 2009; The head of Honda Motor Co. said he would consider launching electric cars in the United States, Europe, and Japan, a sign Japan's No. 2 automaker is changing its strategy for the next generation of fuel-efficient vehicles. According to Reuters, Honda has been a strong proponent of hydro ... Continue reading
Preview: New Lincolns For 2010
By Carey Russ The Auto Channel You're excused if you haven't thought much about Lincoln when considering entry- and mid-level luxury cars in recent years. Few people have... and this has not escaped notice by Lincoln itself. Once established as the choice of older American luxury buyers, Ford's domestic luxury division ... Continue reading
Holden Ute - First Utility to Achieve 5-Star Safety in Australia
Holden's VE Ute range has become the first utility in Australia to receive a maximum five star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) or the Euro New Car Assessment Program (EuroNCAP) ... Continue reading
Time to Stroke Janspeed's Racing Snake
Supercar fans can have a special treat this Saturday (October 24) courtesy of the Janspeed-sponsored Dodge Viper. ... Continue reading
The world's most expensive Bugatti Veyron, complete with F1 number plate, will be a star attraction at this year's MPH Show featuring Top Gear Live at London's Earls Court between 5-8 November. ... Continue reading
Novae Appoints Auto Windscreens
Established in 1971, Auto Windscreens provides a complete automotive glazing repair and replacement service (windscreens, rear windows and side windows) to private motorists, fleets and the insurance industry. ... Continue reading
Tempting Classics in Shannons November Melbourne Auction
Monday November 23 is a good evening for car enthusiasts to set aside, with an interesting range of classics going under the hammer at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction ... Continue reading
On-the-road car prices are set to rise from the beginning of 2010 as the UK's rate of VAT returns to 17.5 per cent on 1 January. Canny Toyota buyers can avoid taking a tax hit, however, if their new car is ordered and registered before the end of December ... Continue reading
Nissan Note is What Car? Used supermini of the Year 2009
One of the UK's best value new superminis is now an award winning used car too. Nissan's super-versatile Note has swept aside the competition to scoop the title of What Car? Used Car of the Year 2009 - Best Supermini ... Continue reading
New Lotus CEODany Bahar Shares a Motivational Insight Into His Plans for the Future With Lotus Staff
Just 2 weeks into the job, new Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar made his first address to Lotus staff to introduce himself and commence regular staff communications, the next of which will be in December when he will formally share his plans for the next 7 years with Lotus employees. ... Continue reading
Big Night as Purple Haze Hits Thames Valley
To the rich glow of purple lights and the mesmeric beat of Japanese drums, 200 guests hailed the UK arrival of the world's newest luxury car company. ... Continue reading
Nissan and Sumitomo to Initiate "Second-Life" Business for Electric-Car Batteries
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Corporation today announced joint plans to initiate a business venture to "Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle" lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a "second-life" as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. ... Continue reading
BMW Engineers Trial Hot New Technologies
For years, engineers have avoided heat in cars to protect components from overheating. ... Continue reading
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Pacemaker in Automotive Development
After four years in production and sales of 270,000 units, Mercedes-Benz is now presenting the 2009 S-Class. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Powers Up to Save Fuel
Hyundai Team R is entering the Global Green Challenge 2009 event with two new 2010 Santa Fe 7 seat SUVs. ... Continue reading
Underwriters Laboratories to Develop First Safety Standard for Electric Vehicle Cord Sets
Company Helps Prepare Automotive Manufacturers for Surge in Electric Vehicle Demands NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 19 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today a new set of requirements for indoor/outdoor cord sets for electric vehicles, which will help manufacturer ... Continue reading
2010 Jeep Patriot 4x4 Named 'Compact SUV of Texas'
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 19 -- -- Jeep Patriot 4x4 recognized by Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) for best-in-class capability in the compact SUV segment -- Best-in-class 19:1 Low Ratio provides true Jeep 4x4 Trail Rated® off-road capability -- Jeep Patriot's Off-Road Package includes aggressive approach, depart ... Continue reading
- All-new 2010 Ram 3500 named "Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas," beating 3/4- and one-ton competition - 2010 Dodge Dakota named "Mid-size Truck of Texas" SAN ANTONIO, Oct. 19 -- Dodge Ram Heavy Duty and Dodge Dakota took top honors at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) annual Truck Rodeo outside of San Antonio, ... Continue reading
Seventy-Nine Percent of Consumers Feel They are Paying Too Much for Auto Insurance
Survey from LowerMyBills.com(R) also reveals that consumers fail to consider insurance premiums when making vehicle-related decisions LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 -- LowerMyBills.com®, a part of Experian, today released the results of a survey of 2,022 online auto insurance shoppers conducted between Sept. 3 and Sept. 28, 200 ... Continue reading
First Oshkosh LVSR Deployed to Afghanistan in Support of U.S. Marine Corps
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation , announced today that the first Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) has been deployed with the U.S. Marine Corps in Afghanistan, with two additional vehicles set to be delivered later in October. All three vehicles being delivered are cargo vari ... Continue reading
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