GM aims to double Chevy sales in Europe
DETROIT November 5, 2009; (Reuters) - General Motors Co GM.UL aims to more than double sales for its flagship Chevrolet brand in Europe as part of a business plan that was presented to the company's board this week, the brand's chief told Reuters on Thursday. Brent Dewar, vice president of Chevrolet, said at the Reuter ... Continue reading
John Coughlin Facing A Must Win Race In Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS November 5, 2009: There is no need for any complicated arithmetic for Team JEGS drag racer John Coughlin. His mission as he heads to this weekend's Pacific Division Lucas Oil Series event at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is simple -- win the race and he'll win the championship. With one race remaining ... Continue reading
Andersen Racing to Host Karting Camp Dec. 18-22 At Andersen RacePark
PALMETTO, Nov. 5, 2009: December usually brings to mind shopping sprees and holiday parties rather than camps. Judging from the initial response by young karters, however, Dec. 18-22 is the perfect time to hone their skills at a special competition karting camp presented by Andersen Racing at Andersen RacePark in Palme ... Continue reading
Ford Introduces Industry's First Inflatable Seat Belts to Enhance Rear Seat Safety
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 5 -- -- Ford introduces the auto industry's first-ever production inflatable seat belts, which are designed to provide additional protection for rear-seat occupants, often children and older passengers who can be more vulnerable to head, chest and neck injuries -- Ford's inflatable rear seat belts ... Continue reading
Porsche's newest entry will be the lightest in its line-up ATLANTA, Nov. 5 -- Weighing in at just 2,811 lbs., the new 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder will be the lightest Porsche available - from a company known for lightweight, proficient sports cars. This new mid-engined roadster represents the true, purist form of the s ... Continue reading
At Bentley, Design is Our Passion; This is Our Art - VIDEO ENHANCED
The Bentley Styling and Design team are staging a Charity Art Auction. LONDON - November 5, 2009: Bentley Motors is staging an exclusive art auction at Bonhams, London, to raise money for The Christie, a specialist cancer centre in Manchester, which treats 40,000 patients a year and is an international leader in cancer ... Continue reading
The Future Of Mobility: The Peugeot BB1 Comes to London
Peugeot's revolutionary vehicle of the future - the BB1 - will be visiting London's Covent Garden on 7th and 8th November. ... Continue reading
RRDC member Nick Craw elected FIA Senate President
Longtime Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) member Nick Craw was named FIA Senate President following an FIA General Assembly secret-ballot election at the FIA annual meeting in Paris on Oct. 23, 2009. The Senate is the top-ranked body of the FIA, second only to the President, and concerns itself with the overall manageme ... Continue reading
Clocks Go Back, Peugeot Uk Sales Go Forward in October
In what continues to be a challenging market, Peugeot new car sales forged ahead 36% in October when compared to the same period in 2008. Strong performances for 207 (up 64%) and 308 (up 21%) helped this significant growth. Retail sales leapt by 53% and Fleet sales increased by 22%. ... Continue reading
Ford Fiesta Sales Top 100,000 in 2009
Ford car sales increased by 10 per cent in October, compared with the same month in 2008. The award-winning Ford Fiesta again led the UK market, passing 100,000 sales for the year ... Continue reading
Motoring Stars Line Up For the Live Stage at Classic Motor Show
Along with a fantastic display of the finest cars of yesteryear, this year's Classic Motor Show is once again hosting its Live Stage, with TV's Mike Brewer running the proceedings - it's a light-hearted mixture of competitions and the chance to meet leading motoring personalities. ... Continue reading
EV Maker Think Makes Its Finnish Debut at Helsinki Electric Motor Show 2009
Think, the Norwegian electric vehicle (EV) maker, makes its Finland motor show debut this weekend at the Helsinki Electric Motor Show, which runs from Friday to Sunday, 6 - 8 November 2009. ... Continue reading
Shannons Roll Out Classics for Summer
Shannons are rolling out a great range of pre-1950s Classics for their Melbourne Summer Auction on Monday November 23 ... Continue reading
BMW Extends Sales Lead of the Luxury Segment
Australia's best selling luxury brand is extending its sales lead over its nearest rival, according to official figures released today. ... Continue reading
Porsche Introduces Definitive Roadster - The New Boxster Spyder
Porsche is introducing a new, lightweight version of the mid-engined Porsche Boxster roadster at the Los Angeles Auto Show in December, the distinctive styling and technical specification of which represents the true, purist form of the Porsche sports car - light, powerful, open-roofed, and very efficient. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's October Sales Show Steady Growth in Australia
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) today announced sales results for October, with a total of 4,775 vehicles sold throughout the month. ... Continue reading
Mazda on Song in October in Australia
Mazda Australia is in full force to achieve its 2009 sales target of 74,000 following another month of sales growth. ... Continue reading
New Subaru and Outback Sales Success
The new generation Subaru Liberty and Outback have achieved remarkable sales in their first full month, helping the brand to a monthly total of 3302 vehicles, according to official VFACTS figures released today ... Continue reading
Audi Tops 2008 Sales After 10 Months
Audi Australia Pty Ltd has eclipsed its 2008 record total after just 10 months this year, selling 9,612 cars year-to-date ... Continue reading
High Performing L.E.D Strobe Increases Forklift Safety
A new L.E.D strobe from Narva provides a simple economical upgrade with particular applications on materials handling equipment. ... Continue reading
All New Vauxhall Astra Wins the Golden Steering Wheel Award 2009
European car buffs have handed the Vauxhall/Opel Astra its first major trophy last night in Berlin, by winning the Golden Steering Wheel in the compact class. It is the most prestigious award issued by Auto Bild magazines group. This year's election involved readers in 26 European countries, representing more than 40 m ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta Sales Top 500,000 Units in First Year; Roll-Out Continues in 2010 to U.S.
Customer demand for fuel-efficient Fiesta continues strong in Europe and Asia Pacific markets as Ford prepares to introduce the Fiesta to U.S. buyers in December More than 40 percent of European customers are choosing higher end Titanium and Ghia trim levels of the new Fiesta From "Hot Magenta" in Spain to "Winning Blu ... Continue reading
Victory Motorcycles Offers Military Personnel a 'Full Throttle Salute' With $1,000 Cash Back
MEDINA, Minn.--Victory Motorcycles is honoring U.S. and Canadian military personnel for their dedication and commitment by providing them with a special offer. Victory salutes the efforts of those who serve to protect the freedom we value so highly. For a limited time, U.S. and Canadian military personnel are being off ... Continue reading
MINI USA Celebrates Seattle Dealership Grand Opening:
Second Washington Location Targets Market's Young Auto Buyers WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 4 -- Today, MINI USA celebrates the Grand Opening of its second dealership in Washington, as the brand continues to grow its U.S. presence and expand its dealer network by 20 percent compared to 2008. "The Seattle metropolitan area ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Expanded Service Support for Independent Repair Facilities
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 4 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) unveiled today valuable new service resources for the independent repair community at the annual Automotive Service and Repair Week, hosted by the Automotive Service Association. These new services, improve upon the Toyota/Lexus/Scion technical informat ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces Pricing for 2010 Kizashi
With Kizashi, Suzuki delivers sophistication and driving experience of a premium sport sedan for price of a modest midsize car - Kizashi is the best equipped mid-size sedan starting under $19,000, with volume models averaging between $22,000 and $24,000. - Kizashi offers the most standard safety features in its price c ... Continue reading
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