IIHS 2010 Top Safety Picks - VIDEO ENHANCED
27 winners of 2010 Top Safety Pick award; new requirement to win is good rating for protection in rollovers ARLINGTON, VA â Nineteen cars and 8 SUVs earn the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award for 2010 For the first time, good performance in a roof strength test to measure protection in ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: 2010 Mercury Milan and Honda Insight - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Join The Auto Channel's Mark and Marc to look at hybrids from two marques: Mercury and Honda! SEE ALSO: 2010 Lincoln MKS Pricing and Specifications Show host Mark Fulmer and The Auto Channel's co-founder test drive the new Mercury Milan and Honda Insight while talking about the state of alternative fuels and energy. Th ... Continue reading
11.18 Commerce ministry may raise auto "trade-in" subsidy
Commerce ministry may raise auto "trade-in" subsidy http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012998/Commerce-ministry-may-rais e-aut o-trade-in-subsidy.html Shanghai, November 18 (Gasgoo.com) China¡¯s Ministry of Commercial is considering raising the subsidy amount for vehicle "trade-in," an official from Commerce Minis ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA Announces New Energy Star Requirements for Audio/Video Equipment
*CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov <ryan.dave@epa.gov> 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* November 18, 2009 *" "* *EPA Announces New Energy Star Requirements for Audio/Video Equipment""* *WASHINGTON** *-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing new requirements for audio/vide ... Continue reading
Audi of America Announces TRUTH IN MOTION: THE U.S. SKI TEAM'S ROAD TO VANCOUVER
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 18 -- -- Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team's Road to Vancouver will chronicle the unique trials of select members of the U.S. Ski Team as they prepare for a chance at greatness -- Award-winning director Brett Morgen directed the film -- Audi has sponsored the U.S. Ski Team since 2007 As part of its ... Continue reading
Auto Industry Summit Tackles Practical Constraints to Growth
PUNE, India, November 18 -- Key executives from India's carmakers are meeting in Pune in two weeks time to address some of the hard practical issues which constrain the growth of the country's automotive production capacity. Constraints include the manufacturing technologies needed to improve production efficiency, and ... Continue reading
AZBW Dinghy Digest November 15, 2009 Edition
Place your custom text here. AZBW - 1030 East Baseline Road - Tempe - AZ - 85283 Subscribe to this newsletter: https://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/subscription.php?username=azb wdd&send_id=898015573&l=s&newsletter_id=1410094419 Unsubscribe submit@theautochannel.com: https://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/tools/subsc ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Fusion snags coveted Car of the Year It's official - Fusion rules, earning MOTOR TREND's 2010 Car of the Year® award. The Fusion not only beat out such mainstream contenders as the Buick LaCrosse and Toyota Prius, but also premium-priced German imports including the BMW 7 Series and Mercede ... Continue reading
Green Parts International, Inc. Reports Net Operating Income
LAS VEGAS--Green Parts International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GNPT) today reported its financial results (unaudited) for the nine-month period ended September 2009. The company’s financials can be accessed at http://www.pinksheets.com/pink/quote/quote.jsp?symbol=gnpt#getFilings. “We are pleased to report revenues of $3. ... Continue reading
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.--Need industrial or mobile hydraulics? Automation controls? Motors? Aerospace components? Heavy equipment solutions? Elastomer products? Fabricated parts? Or any of thousands of quality industrial components? Tracking down the right product at the right price in an ever more complex and far-rea ... Continue reading
Corporate and Vehicle Design Facilities Recognized for Innovative and Efficient Design IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) Corporate Headquarters and the state-of-the-art Kia Design Center America (KDCA), both located on KMA's 21.7 acre corporate campus in Irvine, Calif., have been named to the 2009 I ... Continue reading
[RealWire] Volkswagen Amarok will be Official Support Vehicle for Dakar Rally
Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/) Release summary: It is durable, robust and can tackle any road, no matter how tricky: the Volkswagen Amarok will have to prove those claims from January 2010 during the world's toughest rally. Date of issue: 18th November, 2009 Contact: John Ra ... Continue reading
Company: Zeag (http://www.zeag.co.uk/) Release summary: Zeag, a specialist in providing parking products, today announced that Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Wirral Hospital) has chosen Zeag's Wi-Fi parking solution. Date of issue: 18th November, 2009 Contact: Danielle Cook/Lauren Wood, Noise ... Continue reading
Rentech Announces Appointment of John A. Williams to Its Board of Directors
LOS ANGELES--Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:RTK) is pleased to announce today that it has appointed John A. Williams to the Company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Mr. Williams has over 40 years of business experience, principally in the real estate and banking industries. Since 2004, Mr. Williams has served as ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Sports Properties Acquisition Corp. (“Sports Properties”) (NYSE Amex: HMR), a public investment vehicle, announced today that it has signed a framework agreement with Medallion Financial Corp. (“Medallion”), which sets forth the steps Sports Properties will take to continue its business as a corporati ... Continue reading
SSAB: Swedish Steel Prize 2009 Goes to Canada
STOCKHOLM--SSAB (STO:SSABA): Labrie Environmental Group, the Canadian manufacturer of equipment for the solid waste industry, is this year’s winner of the Swedish Steel Prize. The company won the prize with its new vehicle model – the Wittke Starlight. According to the jury, this entry puts to most evident use the ... Continue reading
Tenneco Inc. Prices Public Offering of Common Stock at $16.50
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco Inc. today announced that the public offering of 12,000,000 shares of its common stock has priced at $16.50 per share. The offering includes a 30-day option for the underwriters to purchase up to an additional 1,800,000 shares of its common stock to cover over-allotments, if any. Tenneco expe ... Continue reading
TRW Announces Pricing of Senior Unsecured Notes
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 18 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, TRW Automotive Inc. ("TAI"), has priced its previously announced offering of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2017 (the "Notes"). The Notes will have an interest rate of 8.875% ... Continue reading
USAA Backs Bills Calling for State Bans on Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving
SAN ANTONIO--USAA, a leading financial services provider for the military community, today announced it would advocate for federal legislation that would incent states to adopt laws prohibiting the use of handheld communications devices, a practice some have suggested is even more dangerous than driving under the influ ... Continue reading
Volvo: Truck Deliveries in October 2009
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB): Total deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in October amounted to 13,050 vehicles. This was a decrease of 41% compared with the year-earlier period. At the same time, the majority of the truck operations have noted an increase of deliveries ... Continue reading
Hmmm Now That CNN Says China Thinks Algae Bio-Fuel Is Happening Maybe The U.S. Will Notice
WATCH CNN Video-China Turning Algae Into Fuel Publishers Note: Below is a story published 17 months ago on The Auto Channel, so much for CNN breaking news! AUTO CENTRAL - August 26, 2008: The search for alternative energy sources and fuels has certainly uncovered some surprising and exciting results. And perhaps the mo ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, ML450 HYBRID and Fuel Cell to Debut at L.A. Auto Show
All-New SLS AMG Supercar, Fuel-Cell-Powered F-Cell, and New Hybrids Share the Spotlight LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 -- The 563-horsepower Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG supercar, the fuel-sipping E350 BlueTEC and the fuel-cell-powered F-Cell will be making their North American debuts at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the publ ... Continue reading
2010 Mercedes-Benz Lineup Offering HD Radio(TM) Technology Available in Dealerships Now
Newest Generation of CL, CLS, E-Class Coupe, E-Class, S-Class, and SLK Class Vehicles Highlight Superior Digital Entertainment in Premium Features Packages COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 18 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio(TM) Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, today announced ... Continue reading
AAA Wisconsin: Thanksgiving Travel to Increase from Last Year
MADISON, Wis.--AAA projected 38.4 million Americans will be traveling 50 miles or more away from home over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend; a 1.4 percent increase over last year when 37.8 million traveled. In Wisconsin, 778,000 people will be traveling this holiday weekend, an increase of 3 percent from 2008. The numb ... Continue reading
Advanced High-Strength Steel Technologies Featured on Motor Trend Car of the Year
2010 Ford Fusion incorporates cost-efficient lightweight steel for added protection and sleek design DETROIT, Nov. 18 -- The North American steel industry and AISI's Steel Market Development Institute have a reason to celebrate, as the 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion hybrid, which feature a number of advanced high-strength ... Continue reading
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 All-new Kia Soul awarded 2010 'Top Safety Pick' by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the U.S. - Kia urban passenger vehicle wins second c ... Continue reading
Amerigon Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Nov. 18 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, today announced that it has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against the Windsor, Ontario, Canada-based subsidiary of Germany-based W.E.T. Automotive Systems AG. The ... Continue reading
AutosInsuranceRates.com Re-launches with a New Design and More In-depth Data
AutosInsuranceRates.com focuses on getting readers the best prices on insurance policies in these troubled economic times SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- AutosInsuranceRates.com, based in San Jose, California, has redesigned and re-launched its website to provide consumers with the best rate information available on car c ... Continue reading
BMW Announced As Automotive Partner of London Olympic and Paralympic Games
Lord Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has today announced that BMW has become the Automotive Partner of London 2012. BMW will provide the 4000 or so vehicles which are required at the Games to transport athletes, technical officials, media, LOC ... Continue reading
Boardwalk Ferrari Wins Dealership Championship at 2009 Ferrari World Finals
PLANO, Texas--Boardwalk Ferrari, a division of the Boardwalk Auto Group, is proud to announce that its challenge team raced into first place at this year’s Ferrari World Finals for the North America Dealer Team Championship. The Challenge races take place around the world from March through September as part of the 2 ... Continue reading
Continuing Expansion: iBiquity Announces New Luxury Automaker Will Include HD Radio (TM) Technology
2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series Offers Exquisite Audio Experience Available in Dealerships Now COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 18 -- iBiquity Digital Corporation, the developer of digital HD Radio(TM) Technology for AM and FM audio and data broadcasting, today announced that the 2010 Rolls-Royce model lineup will integrate HD Radi ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Files Quarterly Report and Releases Letter to Shareholders
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced that it has filed with the Pink Sheets its Quarterly Report for the period ended September 30, 2009, and has released the following Letter to Shareholders: Dear Valued Shareholder, It has been an exciting quarter for Cyclone Power Technologie ... Continue reading
Detroit Students Gain Competitive Edge Through Youth Entrepreneurship Training
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Detroit-area high school junior and seniors will hone their entrepreneurship skills and learn to turn hobbies into profitable ventures at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Foundation Regional BizFest competition. The Detroit BizFest is part of a series of ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Homestead-Miami Speedway Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Homestead-Miami Speedway Advance Notes Race: Ford 400 on Sunday, Nov. 22 Track: Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.5-mile oval) Location: Homestead, Fla. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Homestead-Miami Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarrod England No. 1 Bass Pro Shops / Tr ... Continue reading
Ecologic Transportation, Inc. Brings Environmental Waterless Car Cleaning to San Diego
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Ecologic Transportation, Inc. (“Ecologic Transportation” or the “Company”) (OTCBB: EGCT) today announced that its subsidiary, Ecologic Products, Inc. opened its waterless car cleaning service at Park ‘N Fly’s San Diego, CA airport parking lot. Ecologic’s car cleaning service, Ecologi ... Continue reading
Ferrari Optimizes Thermal Comfort Using ANSYS
SOUTHPOINTE, Pa.--ANSYS, Inc. , a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that the Italian car manufacturer Ferrari — renowned all over the world for outstanding design, powerful engines and excellent driving performance — uses sof ... Continue reading
Fiesta Movement Awards Voting Kicks Off; Ceremony, Tweetup Highlight Celebration
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 18 -- -- Fiesta Movement agents and friends will head to Hollywood to celebrate at an awards ceremony recognizing the agents and marking the arrival of the 2011 Ford Fiesta -- Voting for the viewer's favorite award, where fans can select their favorite agent, is taking place now at www.fiestamovem ... Continue reading
Ford Employee Wins Free Netbook from SAE International
WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Craig Smith of Howell, Mich., won a free Netbook from SAE International in a drawing that coincided with the launch of SAE's new online bookstore and ebook offerings. The contest was open to everyone who purchased a complete ebook from September 24 until October 24. S ... Continue reading
Innovative Sensors Reduce Emissions and Optimize Engine Performance
BERU, a BorgWarner Business, Supplies Customized Temperature, Movement and Smart Sensor Solutions AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18 -- BERU, a BorgWarner business, is developing innovative sensor solutions for powertrains and exhaust systems, including temperature, motion and smart sensors with intelligent electronics. Desi ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 18 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) have authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable January 4, 2010 to shareholders of record December 11, 2009. Johnson Controls has paid consecutive dividends since 1887. Johnson Controls is the global ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Financial Expands Partnership with Manheim
For Immediate Release Mercedes-Benz Financial Expands Partnership with Manheim Manheim San Francisco Bay Becomes Fourth West Coast Location to Host Exclusive Sales ATLANTA - November 18, 2009 - For the first time, late-model, pre-owned Mercedes-Benz vehicles remarketed by Mercedes-Benz Financial are exclusively availab ... Continue reading
Potential annual revenue from Save-a-Deal could exceed $50 million HOUSTON, Nov. 18 -- Automotive Software Designers, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for the automotive retail industry and a wholly owned subsidiary of Optical Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: OPSY) today announced that it has selected Deale ... Continue reading
Palisades Announces New Jersey Holiday Fun Photo Contest
The Nice New Jersey Car Insurance Company Asks 'What Drives Your Holiday Smile?' - Calls for Fun NJ Holiday Photos for a Chance to Receive a New Car* and $1,000 Holiday Shopping Sprees BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Nov. 18 -- Palisades, the nice New Jersey car insurance company, officially announced today the launch of its " ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Announces New Chief Financial Officer
PENDLETON, Ind., Nov 18 -- Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of heavy duty systems, starters, and alternators, locomotive products, and hybrid technology announced today that Fred Knechtel has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Offic ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/08d744/2009_plimsoll_anal) has announced the addition of the "2009 Plimsoll Analysis - BMW Car Dealers - A comprehensive profile of 72 companies operating in the UK market" report to their offering. The UK BMW Car Dealers market analysis This edit ... Continue reading
Ricardo Engineered Vehicle Concept Aims to Reduce Aircraft Fuel Costs, CO2 Emissions - and Noise
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Nov 18 -- Ricardo, Inc., the US subsidiary of Ricardo plc, the leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's automotive, defense, transport and new energy industries, has announced today that its parent company has released details of an i ... Continue reading
Safe Driving Controls the Cost of Texas Auto Insurance
DALLAS, Nov. 18 -- There are many factors affecting auto insurance rates which Texans cannot control, including age and driving experience; however, one of the most important rating factors does happen to be controllable, and that is a driver's driving record. It is a well known fact that motorists who practice safe dr ... Continue reading
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Strategy Analytics: Bosch Leading In Automotive Stop-Start Systems
BOSTON--The Strategy Analytics Insight, “Bosch Leading The Stop-Start Market,” reports on changes in the automotive stop-start market—systems which are designed to turn off the engine when vehicles are stationary in order to reduce unnecessary fuel consumption and exhaust emissions. Recent changes favoring Bosch ... Continue reading
Study: Every GM Vehicle Sold Costs Taxpayers $12,200
Citizen Group's Report Puts Cost of Auto Bailout in Perspective ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American taxpayer has put up $12,200 for every General Motors vehicle sold through the beginning of 2011, and $7,600 for every Chrysler vehicle sold as well, according to a new report issued by the 36 ... Continue reading
Subaru Kicks Off its Second Annual Share the Love Event This Weekend
-- Five charity partners to receive donations from this year's event -- -- 250 dollars donated for each vehicle sold -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has announced that its' second annual Share the Love Event kicks off Saturday, November 21, 2009 and will run through Monday, January 4, 2010. The ... Continue reading
Tongxin International Ltd. Confirms Capital Structure and Reaffirms 2009 Guidance
CHANGSHA, China, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of engineered commercial vehicle body structures ("EVBS" or "Truck Cabs") and stamped body parts, is clarifying its capital structure to current and prospective investors in response to questions posed during ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin Jr. on the cover (NHRA/JEGS) 90KB
Troy Coughlin Jr. on the cover The most coveted item to a drag racer is the Wally trophy presented to the winner of each national and divisional event. Running a close second to accolades drag racers crave is a cover shot on National DRAGSTER, the longtime magazine of the NHRA. Third-generation driver Troy Coughlin Jr. ... Continue reading
Tuscon Raceway Park To Host a Super Late Model Event for a Starting Spot in ASA's South Africa Event
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE November 18, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles to Be a Featured Product in the All-New WIRED Store in New York City
- All-Electric Zero S Among Innovations Displayed for the Holiday Season at WIRED Magazine's Showroom in NYC - NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Zero Motorcycles announced today that its all-electric Zero S will be showcased at this year's WIRED Store in New York City. WIRED magazine's fifth annual holiday store features the latest ... Continue reading
Autonomous Audi TTS Moves Closer to Reality - VIDEO ENHANCED
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov 18, 2009 - What once seemed to be the stuff of science fiction â a car that can safely operate without direct input from a driver â is rapidly moving from the realm of science fiction toward reality. This is being clearly demonstrated with the Autonomous Audi TTS coupe research project, ... Continue reading
Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport Concept to Debut in Los Angeles
Futuristic design study demonstrates potential of ultra-compact, city-focused vehicle TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- The Honda Personal-Neo Urban Transport (P-NUT) design study model will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show on December 2, and will demonstrate a futuristic concept for an ultra-compact, aggre ... Continue reading
Kia Urban Passenger Vehicle Wins Second Consecutive Highest Honor from Institute - Soul recognized for superior safety ratings in all impact crash safety tests - Five-passenger vehicle presents consumers with an attractive, quality and safety feature-laden vehicle IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- ... Continue reading
GEORGETOWN, Texas â Nov. 18, 2009 â CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, today announced the debut of its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter engine. The new engine system will be available the first qua ... Continue reading
Mazda to Unveil All-New Small Car at 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 18 -- The long-anticipated 2011 MAZDA2 will make its North American debut at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show next month. Designed and engineered by Mazda, and already an award-winner in countries all over the world, the MAZDA2 brings a level of style and driving dynamics to the North American subcom ... Continue reading
China, U.S. to cooperate on clean-energy vehicles
China, U.S. to cooperate on clean-energy vehicles http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012999/China-U-S-to-cooperate-on- clean -energy-vehicles.html Shanghai, November 18 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting U.S. President Barack Obama announced in Beijing yesterday a far-reaching package of measures ... Continue reading
New New Chrysler Earns Four 2010 'Top Safety Picks' From the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 18 -- -- 2010 Jeep® Patriot, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 2010 Dodge Avenger and 2010 Dodge Journey named Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Picks -- Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger and Dodge Journey earn IIHS Top Safety Pick honors two years in a row for both the 2009 and 201 ... Continue reading
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 18 -- Four 2010 Volkswagen models - the brand-leading Jetta sedan, the all-new Golf four-door, the stylish Passat sedan, and the nimble Tiguan - have each received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK award for 2010: The highest rating possible from the non-profit resea ... Continue reading
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 18 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has been recognized as the only manufacturer with all vehicles named a TOP SAFETY PICK by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) "We are extremely pleased to be the ... Continue reading
Audi A4 Allroad Excels in Its Field in Scotland
The Audi A4 allroad quattro has been voted Executive Car of the Year by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers at its annual Scottish Car of the Year Awards, held in St Andrews. ... Continue reading
All Electric I-Mievs Charge In
Excitement is building as the first 25 full production all-electric Mitsubishi i-MiEV's arrive at Bristol's Royal Portbury Docks. Final preparation has already begun before the cars hit the road on December 12th 2009 as part of a West Midlands based government trial. ... Continue reading
Toyota IQ's Set to Eye Up Traffic
A supplier of traffic-surveillance cars to local authorities and police forces has started trialling Toyota iQs, with a view to replacing its current small-car fleet. ... Continue reading
First Us-Built Sorento Rolls Off Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia Production Line
Kia Motor's first US-built vehicle, a white all-new Sorento, has rolled off the production line at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG), officially opening the company's first US production plant. ... Continue reading
New 50MPG Mazda3 Diesel is Mazda's Most Frugal Small Car Ever(But Not For North America)
Mazda's stylish and sporty New Generation Mazda3 range now gives Australian buyers more choice than ever, following the arrival of a spirited and economical turbodiesel variant boasting class leading torque and improvements in environmental performance. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi is Inducted as an 'Angel of Hope' this Christmas
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has earned its wings for the 2009 Anglicare National Christmas Appeal, by donating a loan vehicle to help South Australians in need this festive season. ... Continue reading
Audi Q7 V12 TDI Unleashes 1000Nm onto Australian Shores
Audi's range-topping new Q7 performance SUV has arrived Down Under and heads up an entire range of newly-styled Q7 models for Australian customers ... Continue reading
Ironman to Take on MINI Challenge Alongside Tander in the West
As the season draws to a close, round 7 of the Pizza Capers MINI Challenge series heads west to Barbagello, Perth for an exciting weekend of racing ... Continue reading
Aboriginal Well-Being Profits from Trakka's Mobile Clinics
Australia's award-winning motorcamper manufacturer Trakka has once again set the benchmark in design and innovation by supplying Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service in Katherine in the Northern Territory with two custom-built mobile clinics. ... Continue reading
Honda Opens Asia and Oceania Automobile R&D Centre
Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (HRAP) was officially launched with the Minister of Industry, Mr. Chanchai Chairungruang, presiding over the inaugural ceremony. The primary focus of this new centre is to address the rapidly changing consumer needs and market demands as well as strengthening Honda's competitiveness in ... Continue reading
Sales growth in China of imported cars slows down
Sales growth of imported cars slows down http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012978/Sales-growth-of-imported-c ars-s lows-down.html Shanghai, November 17 (Gasgoo.com) In the first three quarters this year, sales of imported vehicles in China rose 16.9% to 246,000 units, with September the best month. Among this stabl ... Continue reading
car2go for Austin - On Demand Mobility
- Texas capital becomes showcase for car2go in the North American mobility market - Partnership between City of Austin and car2go allows new concept of mobility for more than 13,000 city employees - Project begins with 200 smart fortwo vehicles - further expansion planned in 2010 AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 17 -- In a joint pa ... Continue reading
Advertising Age Names Tesla One of "America's Hottest Brands"
NEW YORK--Advertising Age selected electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors as one of âAmericaâs hottest brandsâ in a special report highlighting the year's 50 brightest brands and the visionaries behind them. Rather than depending on conventional advertising, Tesla has relied on the quality of its pro ... Continue reading
Enterprise Ranks Highest in Satisfying Rental Car Customers for a Sixth Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Nov. 17 -- After two consecutive years of considerable declines, overall customer satisfaction with renting cars at airports has stabilized in 2009, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 U.S. Ren ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The 2010 ims Automotive Interiors Conference
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a75960/the_2010_ims_autom) has announced the addition of the "The 2010 ims Automotive Interiors Conference" conference to their offering. ims Automotive, the specialist provider of global auto interiors intelligence, is holding its next conference ... Continue reading
TK Carsites Announces Appointment of J.D. Rucker to Chief Marketing Officer
ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 17 -- TK Carsites announced the appointment of James "JD" Rucker to Chief Marketing Officer. In this new position JD will merge dealer client marketing with TK Carsites' own marketing efforts under a new "results-based" marketing initiative. His goal will be to focus on the marketing efforts of the ... Continue reading
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