PROBST TEAM CONTINUES WITH TEAM LUCAS & E3 SPARK PLUGS FOR 2010!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Probst Team Continues with Team Lucas & E3 Spark Plugs for 2010! New Lenox, IL (March 2, 2010) - The Team Lucas Partner E3 Spark Plugs, based in Ponte Vedra, FL will continue support for Probst Motorsports in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing ... Continue reading
TTI Global auto tech training CEO Blaker named Enterprising Woman of the Year
Lori Blaker, CEO of TTI Global, AN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICAL TRAINING COMPANY in Rochester Hills, was named Enterprising Woman of the Year by Enterprising Women magazine. See news release pasted below and attached along with photo of Blaker. Please contact me at 248-253-0300 or Kevin Dever at 248-853-5550 if you have questi ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automaker incentive in the U.S. was $2,588 per vehicle sold in February 2010, up $248, or 10.6 percent, from January 2010, but down $422, or 14.0 percent, from February 2009. âToyota needs to ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Celebrate 100 Year Anniversary; Honored by NYC Mayor Bloomberg; Announce Museum Exhibit
New York City Mayor Honors Auto Dealers Greater New York Automobile Dealers Celebrate 100 Year Anniversary; Announce Cars, Culture & the City Museum Exhibit New York, NY - (March 2, 2010): At a special ceremony exactly one hundred years after the founding of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, New York ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Classics and Source Interlink Announce Partnership for Online Classifieds
ATLANTA, March 2 -- AutoTrader Classics, the leading classifieds destination for buyers and sellers of classic cars and trucks, will begin providing exclusive online classifieds listings to Source Interlink, the top publisher of magazines dedicated to automotive enthusiasts. This agreement covers all 22 Source Interlin ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. today reported the results for the quarter ended January 31, 2010, the second quarter of its 2010 fiscal year. For the three months ended January 31, 2010, revenue, operating income and net income were $176.6 million, $53.2 million and $35.7 million, respectively. These represent increas ... Continue reading
Dana Supplying Propshafts for First Volkswagen Pickup Truck
MAUMEE, Ohio, March 2 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced today that it has begun supplying Spicer Life Series® propshafts for Volkswagen's all-new midsize pickup truck, the 2010 Amarok. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Available in two- and four-wheel-drive versions, the four-door, double- ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Announces Million Dollar Prize for Unintended Acceleration Research
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Hearings related to the Toyota recall are now over, but they haven’t added much clarity about the cause of unintended acceleration. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, announced today that its company representatives are developing a plan to award one million dol ... Continue reading
Ford Plugs Into the Sunshine State With Progress Energy
ORLANDO, Fla., March 2 -- -- Ford Motor Company and Progress Energy are expanding their plug-in vehicle research partnership to include the utility company's Florida operations -- Ford is working with a dozen utility companies across the nation to advance the commercialization of electric vehicles under a cooperative a ... Continue reading
ITT To Supply Brake Pads for the New “Giulietta” by Alfa Romeo
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--ITT Corporation today announced that its Italy-based Motion Technologies business has been chosen to supply the front axle brake pads for the new “Giulietta” by Alfa Romeo, a brand of Fiat Group Automobiles. ITT will produce approximately 300,000 brake pads per year, both for the Original Equipm ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing: Homestead-Miami Pre-Race Report
Krohn Racing: Homestead-Miami Pre-Race Report The Krohn Racing heads to the 2.3-mile, 11-turn Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Florida for the second round of the Grand-Am Rolex Series on March 5-6, 2010. Owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn and Nic Jönsson will suit up in the No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola f ... Continue reading
Maximize Your Riding Experience with ATV Tires and Wheels
Maximize Your Riding Experience with ATV Tires and Wheels All terrain vehicles have become very popular in recent years due to the increased exposure on television and the manufacturer modifications made to ATVs. What does this mean for ATV beginners and enthusiasts alike? They will now have more options and accessorie ... Continue reading
New York City Mayor Honors Auto Dealers
Greater New York Automobile Dealers Celebrate 100 Year Anniversary; Announce Cars, Culture & the City Museum Exhibit NEW YORK, March 2 -- At a special ceremony exactly one hundred years after the founding of the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg presented the Asso ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI, March 2 -- Today, Stanley M. Chesley of the Cincinnati-based law firm of Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Co., L.P.A. requested a federal court in Ohio to require Toyota to live up to the commitment it made to the federal government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), its regional off ... Continue reading
Reorganized Accuride Corporation Shares to Commence Trading on OTCBB
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: ACUZ), one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America, announced today the Company’s new common stock will commence trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board (OTCBB) under the symbol “ACUZ” n ... Continue reading
Sales Hit Top Speed for Subaru of America, Inc. in Dallas Region
-- Region Ready to Kick off Dallas Auto Show with All-Time Record Breaking February Sales -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced record-breaking sales for the Dallas region with an 81-percent increase in February 2010 over February 2009, making the region the top performer for the enti ... Continue reading
T3 Motion Achieves Multiple Clean-Energy Vehicle Deployments in Middle East
Media Contact Ana Rotar KCOMM 951-756-5813 ana@kcomm.com PHOTO DOWNLOAD www.hightech-pr.com/press/t3_motion_middle_east.jpg T3 Series electric standup vehicle (ESV) in use by traffic police in Doha, Qatar. T3 Motion Achieves Significant Presence in Deployments with Public Safety Agencies in Five Middle Eastern Countrie ... Continue reading
Thor Industries Acquires Ambulance Manufacturer SJC Industries
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, March 2 -- Thor Industries, Inc. today announced its acquisition of SJC Industries, a privately-held manufacturer of ambulances based in Elkhart, Indiana, for approximately $20 million cash. Based upon SJC's prior performance, the acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings. We believe tha ... Continue reading
Yamaha Announces Silver Star Collaboration
CYPRESS, Calif., March 2 -- Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce a unique collaboration between Silver Star Casting Company, Custom Builder Nick Anglada, and World Renowned Tattoo Artist Franco Vescovi. With a Yamaha YZF R6 as their canvas, the team has created a Southern California Rat Rods and Low Rid ... Continue reading
ARCA Driver Nick Igdalsky Launches Website
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Solution Designed to Overcome Technical, Jurisdictional, Cost Barriers To Deployment HANNOVER, Germany, March 2 -- ATX Group, one of the leading providers of in-vehicle, location-based services to the global automotive industry, unveiled today at CeBIT 2010 an innovative proposal to help accelerate deployment of the Eu ... Continue reading
AxleTech International Independent Suspension Wins Again with General Dynamics RG-31 MRAP Vehicle
TROY, Mich., March 2 -- AxleTech International, a General Dynamics company, announced today that it has won a significant award to supply 250 new RG-31 MRAP vehicles with its proprietary 4500 Series ISAS® product. The independent suspension systems will be delivered to BAE Systems' Land Systems South Africa division i ... Continue reading
Daimler AG Reports a Total of 15,827 Vehicles Sold in the U.S. for February 2010
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records February Sales of 14,870 passenger cars and light truck vehicles - an improvement of 4.7 percent over February 2009 - Mercedes-Benz USA Records 515 Sales of Sprinter Vans - smart USA Records 442 Sales in February 2010 - a nearly 60 percent improvement over January 2010 NEW YORK, March 2 -- D ... Continue reading
Dow Announces Sale of Styron Division to Bain Capital for $1.63 Billion
MIDLAND, Mich. & BOSTON--The Dow Chemical Company and Bain Capital Partners, a leading global private equity firm, announced jointly today that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Dow’s Styron Division will be divested to an affiliate of Bain Capital for $1.63 billion. As part of the transaction, Dow ... Continue reading
Ducati Multistrada 1200 Debut Descends on Southern California Motomarathon
BOULDER, Colo.--As Ducati North America rolls out the new Multistrada 1200, the Boulder-based Motomarathon Association will put the new king of sport-touring muscle through its paces during the Southern California Motomarathon, March 26-29. Kicking off the second season of the national motorcycle endurance series, the ... Continue reading
Fourteen Minnesota High Schools Named Winners in Toyota's 'Drive For Education' Contest
Schools Will Be Honored At 2010 Minnesota Boys' State Hockey Tournament ST. PAUL, Minn., March 2 -- Fourteen high schools in Minnesota have been named winners of Toyota's "Drive For Education" contest. The schools will receive $2,500 each at the upcoming Minnesota State Hockey Tournament in St. Paul, with the top two s ... Continue reading
Herbalife Named Primary Sponsor for Sam Schmidt/Chip Ganassi Indy 500 Entry
LOS ANGELES--Herbalife , a global nutrition and direct-selling company, announced today that the company will serve as the primary sponsor for the No. 99 Sam Schmidt Motorsports/Chip Ganassi Racing entry in the 2010 edition of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race driven by Herbalife-sponsored athlete Townsend Bell. “Townse ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Joint Effort Results in Amending Texas Legislation
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. the leading hybrid model salvage auto auction company today announced their active participation in amending Texas Senate Bill 1095. Insurance Auto Auctions successfully amended a provision to Bill 1095 that specifies salvage dealers and insurance companies that deal in ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Acquires Lighting Services Company
Acquisition will expand lighting services capabilities MILWAUKEE, March 2 -- Johnson Controls, Inc., , the global industrial leader in providing energy efficient and sustainable products, services and solutions, has announced the acquisition of National Energy Services (NES), a lighting services company headquartered i ... Continue reading
Lippert Components Acquires Patent-Pending Design for Six-Point Leveling System
GOSHEN, Ind., March 2 -- Lippert Components, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Drew Industries Incorporated , reported today that it acquired the patent-pending design for "Level Up(TM)", an innovative six-point leveling system for towable recreational vehicles (RVs). "To eliminate unwanted rocking and swaying with ot ... Continue reading
Menards to Sponsor May Toledo ARCA Race
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DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/61d747/analysis_of_daimle) has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Daimler AG" company profile to their offering. The product Company Analysis is a highly comprehensive research analysis on the particular company and its competitors. A comp ... Continue reading
Company to Implement a Signature Data Acquisition System to Transmit Feedback on the Performance of Competition Vehicles in Real Time. PLAYA VISTA, Calif., March 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The X PRIZE Foundation today announced details of a unique partnership with Illinois-based MOREY Corporation to benefit the Progr ... Continue reading
AlumiFuel Power, Inc. Announces Update of Its Unmanned Underwater Vehicle Initiatives
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--Early production stage hydrogen generation company AlumiFuel Power, Inc. (“API”), the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based wholly owned operating subsidiary of AlumiFuel Power Corporation (OTCBB: AFPW), (the “Company”), announced today that it has made major advances in applying its technology to ... Continue reading
HARBOR CITY, Calif.--Balqon Corporation (OTCBB:BLQN), an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, today announced the release of its new Battery Management System (“BMS”) designed to optimize battery cycle life of large format lithium-i ... Continue reading
CarsArrive Network Named Exclusive Transportation Solution for Volkswagen Credit, Inc.
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--CarsArrive Network, a leading transportation solution company in North America serving dealers, financial institutions and automotive manufacturers, today announced it is now the sole transportation solution for Volkswagen Credit, Inc. (VCI), including Audi Financial Services, for all vehicles bei ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Improved Fourth Quarter Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, March 2 -- -- Net income (attributable to Cooper Tire) of $39 million, or 63 cents per share -- 28 percent increase in unit sales -- Net sales increase of 22 percent -- Cash and cash equivalents of $427 million Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported net income of $39 million for the quarter ended De ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS & SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, and PeopleNet®, a provider of innovative Internet-based and integrated onboard computing and mobile communications systems for effective fl ... Continue reading
Spring on the Road; Dirt in the Air
NEW YORK, March 2 -- Spring in the air. The birth of a new season. A chance to take in a deep breath of clean, fresh, fragrant air. Well, maybe. Sure, spring brings the fragrance of new flowers, the freshness of the morning dew, the aroma of newly cut grass. ... Continue reading
ST PR: New Dual-Interface EEPROM Enables Remote Access to Electronic Device Parameters
Hi, The announcement below was released today, March 2, 2010. KEY MESSAGES . New dual-interface EEPROM enables manufacturers to update product parameters, regionalize or activate software without connecting a programmer . RFID-compatible EEPROMs simplify lifetime management and enable new features and capabilities DOCU ... Continue reading
CHANGCHUN, China--Tenneco Inc. today announced it has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Changchun FAW Sihuan Group Ltd., a subsidiary of FAW Group Corporation, to supply emission control components and systems for passenger and commercial vehicles. The new JV will be based in Changchun. “We are very excited to b ... Continue reading
The Innovative "Blue&Me – TomTom" Debuts on the Alfa Romeo MiTo
TURIN, Italy--Fiat Group Automobiles and TomTom will present their latest Blue&Me–TomTom system, developed especially for Alfa Romeo, at the 80th International Motor Show in Geneva, an event that has become a traditional showcase for innovation in the automotive industry. The first model to be equipped with the new s ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles Launches 2010 Product Line With Four Industry Leading Electric Motorcycles
- Improved Performance and a New Look Among Enhancements for 2010 - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., March 2 -- After a breakthrough year in which it became the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry, Zero Motorcycles announced today the highly anticipated launch of its 2010 product line, including the Zero S, DS, X, and ... Continue reading
ADRL Bans Use of Titanium Wheel Studs; Issues Other Rules Clarifications and Reminders
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:* American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us <http://www.ADRL.us> *ADRL Bans Use of Titanium Wheel Studs; Issues Other Rules Clarifications and Reminders* O'FALLON, MO (Mar. 1, 2010) -- The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) announced tod ... Continue reading
Electric Car Manufacturer Optimal Energy Adopts Dassault Systemes V6 PLM Solution
PARIS--Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Paris:DSY), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, announced today that Optimal Energy, South African car manufacturer, will develop Joule, Africa’s first battery-powered vehicle, with the DS V6 solutions. Optimal Energy will rely on Dassault Systèmes C ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - Homestead preview
Miller Barrett Racing will take advantage of its 2009 test program this week, returning to Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla., for a race in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. Luke Hines of Essex, England, and Bryce Miller of Summit, N.J., will drive the No. 48 Porsche 9 ... Continue reading
Team News: AIM Autosport returns to Grand-Am competition at Homestead
AIM Autosport returns to Grand-Am competition at Homestead Debut race for new partner, Pacific Mobile™ Woodbridge, Ontario (2010.03.01) This weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, AIM Autosport will launch its 2010 racing season in the No. 61 Ford Riley at the Grand Prix of Miami with drivers Burt Frisselle and Mark Wi ... Continue reading
XA Spartan-6 FPGAs with APIX IP core enables high-speed connectivity solution for infotainment and driver assistance systems with multiple cameras and displays NUREMBERG, Germany, March 2 -- At Embedded World 2010 today, Xilinx, Inc. and Inova Semiconductors introduced an Automotive Pixel Link (APIX®) IP solution for ... Continue reading
Revolutionary Honda 3R-C Concept Makes its Geneva Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
GENEVA - March 2, 2010: The Honda 3R-C, a revolutionary one-person battery electric vehicle concept, made its world debut in Geneva today alongside the EV-N concept, which was displayed for the first time in Europe. Both the three-wheeled 3R-C concept, which envisions a single occupant vehicle for zero emission commuti ... Continue reading
Tata To Build Assembly Plant in Mexico
MEXICO CITY â The ultra-low-cost Tata Nano edges closer to the North American market with news that Tata Motors of India will build an auto plant in central Mexico. Grupo Autofin, a Mexican automotive financing company, is the local partner. Grupo Autofin, which recently became a manufacturer of motorcycles and ur ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces March Sales Event
TORRANCE, Calif., March 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced plans to launch the company's most far-reaching sales program in its history. Starting today, through April 5, 2010, the national marketing program includes financing, leasing and customer loyalty offers. Highlights of the program include: -- ... Continue reading
Audi February 2010 U.S. Sales Increase
- Demand for best-selling A4/S4 models rose nearly 21% for the month - Audi Q5 and A5/S5 models continued to show consumer appeal - TDI clean diesel models made up nearly half of all A3 and Q7 sales HERNDON, Va., March 2 -- Audi today reported its February U.S. sales rose 33.6% from a year earlier, led by strong demand ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces February 2010 Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 2 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported February 2010 sales of 70,189 units versus 54,249 units a year earlier, an increase of 29.4 percent, compared with February 2009. Nissan Division sales rose 31.9 percent for the month, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 10.7 percent higher t ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports February 2010 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 2 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced February sales of 34,004 units, up 11 percent versus February 2009 and the same amount over January of this year. This marks the fourteenth consecutive month of year-over-year retail market share gains for Hyundai and our best retail share perfor ... Continue reading
Acura Posts Sales Increase for February 2010
New MDX and RDX SUVs Post Impressive Sales Gains TORRANCE, Calif., March 2 -- The MDX luxury SUV led Acura's February sales with 3,266 units sold, up an impressive 64.9 percent. The new RDX crossover SUV also posted a significant gain of 19.9 percent with 850 units sold. Acura year-to-date* sales reached 16,071, up 7.9 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces February 2010 Sales
HERNDON, Va., March 2 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported February 2010 sales of 18,116 total units, representing a 32.6 percent increase over February 2009. With 2010 year-to-date sales of 36,135 total units, up 36.9 percent over the same period of 2009, the Volkswagen brand continued its strong start for 20 ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Announces February 2010 Sales
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki: FEBRUARY CYTD 2010 2009 MTD VS. 2010 2009 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 294 703 -58 % 826 1,210 -32 % EQUATOR: 61 43 42 % 118 72 64 % SX4: 759 1,491 -49 % 1,915 2,523 -24 % KIZASHI 219 0 0 % 416 0 0 % XL7: 38 502 -92 % 133 1,603 -92 % FORENZA/RENO: 4 755 -99 % 7 1,736 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports February 2010 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., March 2 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced February 2010 sales of 4,019, a slight decrease (1 percent) from January sales. "The gain in sales for many of our models validates the tactics and programs we have implemented, said Shinichi Kurihara, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Mot ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Sales Increase for February 2010
IRVINE, Calif., March 2 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February 2010 sales of 17,054, an increase of 4.0 percent versus February 2009, and the fourth straight month of sales increases. Year-to-date, Mazda sales are up 2.9 percent, and up 5.1 percent on a DSR (daily selling rate) basis (48 sell ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports February 2010 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., March 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported February sales of 100,027 vehicles. With equal selling days in February 2009 and 2010, sales were down 8.7 percent from the year-ago month on a daily selling rate and unadjusted raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted February sale ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Reports February 2010 U.S. Sales Increase Slightly
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 2 -- -- Sales improve slightly compared with the same period last year -- Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge brand sales up compared with the previous year -- Car sales improve 38 percent versus the same period in 2009 -- Ten vehicles post year-over-year sales gains, 13 nameplates increase sales comp ... Continue reading
GM Announces New North American Leadership Team
DETROIT â General Motors today announced a restructured North American organization with a number of key leadership changes. Intense Focus on the Customer GM North America is focused on strengthening consideration for the companyâs brands and products, shifting from a combined sales and marketing organization ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports February 2010 Sales
Honda Division up 12.2 percent; Acura Division up 16.7 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Mar. 2 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted February sales of 80,671, an increase of 12.7 percent when compared to February 2009 results of 71,575, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 148,150 represent an ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports February 2010 Sales
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismos in the United States, today announced February sales in the U.S. of 1,531, up slightly from the same period last year when it sold 1,518. This marks the sixth time in the last s ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. February 2010 Surpasses Previous Sales Record
- Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback Achieve Record-Breaking February Sales - CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a 38-percent sales increase for February 2010, resulting in a February sales record. The company sold 18,098 units in February 2010 versus 13,089 units sold in February 20 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports U.S. February Sales Of 15,385
Sales Up 8.4% for the Month and 24% Year-to-Date MONTVALE, N.J., March 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported February sales of 15,385 vehicles, an 8.4% improvement over February 2009 and a 24 percent increase on a year-to-date basis. A key contributor to the February performance was the sporty C-Class - the gat ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces 2010 Best February Sales Ever
All-New 2011 Sorento CUV is Kia's Best-Selling Vehicle for the Second Consecutive Month IRVINE, Calif., March 2 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the brand's best February sales ever of 24,052 units, a 9-percent increase over the same period last year and 2.3-percent over the previous February sales record of ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., March 2 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury February sales up 43 percent versus year ago and 22 percent higher than January -- Ford brand sales up 46 percent versus year ago, Lincoln up 19 percent and Mercury up 24 percent -- Cars up 54 percent versus year ago, utilities up 39 percent and trucks up 36 perc ... Continue reading
February 2010 GM Sales: Combined Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Sales Up 32 Percent
Combined Retail Sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Increase 7 percent Fifth Consecutive Month of Year-over-Year Retail Sales Gains for GMâs Four Brands Combined Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain, Cadillac SRX Retail Sales Up 198 Percent DETROIT â Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the U.S. repor ... Continue reading
Car Wreck - An Expose Of The Auto Industry
By Mark Ragsdale Are consumers angry at the car business? You bet! Do they have good reason to be? Sure! Failing to get enough for their trade-in to even cover their current auto loan, getting sucked in on advertisements for which they mysteriously donât qualify, and paying up to hundreds more per month than they ... Continue reading
SEAT unveiled the IBE Concept at the Geneva Motor Show, a compact, sporty, urban vehicle equipped with an all-electric powertrain packaged with a fascinating design statement that shapes the silhouette of future company models. ... Continue reading
The Efficiency Standard - The Audi A8 Hybrid
Power like a big V6, fuel economy like a modest four-cylinder unit - Audi presents the A8 hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Audi A1 E-Tron - Electric Driving in the City
The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: World Premiere of the New Volkswagen Sharan
With over 600,000 units sold, Volkswagen's Sharan is the favourite vehicle of countless families all over Europe. Coming now, with a world premiere at the Geneva International Motor Show (4th to 14th March), is a completely new generation of this best seller ... Continue reading
GM Commits EUR1.9 Billion in Funding for Opel/Vauxhall Viability Plan
RUESSELSHEIM, Germany and GENEVA, March 2, 2010 -- - General Motors Unveils Threefold Increase in Turnaround Investment - Parent Company to Provide More Than 50 Percent of Overall Funding Opel/Vauxhall today announced that its parent company General Motors will contribute a substantial EUR1.9 billion funding package as ... Continue reading
First 100% Natural Gas 2010 Taxi Immediately Qualifies for a $4,000 Tax Credit
ASHEVILLE, N.C.--Altech-Eco Corporation of Asheville, North Carolina announced today that they have obtained a Certificate of Conformity (COC) from the EPA for their DEDICATED 2010 Ford Transit Connect compressed natural gas (CNG) conversion system. The âDedicatedâ system means that the vehicle runs entirely ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: The New Koenigsegg Agera - VIDEO ENHANCED
Koenigsegg is celebrating 15 year of outstanding performance by unleashing their latest creation - The Agera. ... Continue reading
Ferrari at Geneva: Protagonists in Innovation and the Environment
THE EXPERIMENTAL HY-KERS HYBRID VEHICLE GENEVA, March 2 -- The HY-KERS vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) is an example of how Ferrari is approaching the development of hybrid technology without losing sight of the performance traits and driving involvement that have always exemplified its cars. This hybrid pro ... Continue reading
Tata Motors February sales up 58%
Tata Motors total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in February 2010 were 69,427 vehicles, a growth of 58% over 43,811 vehicles sold in February 2009. The company`s domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for February 2010 were 66,190 units, a 56 % growth over 42,493 u ... Continue reading
Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid: 2010 Geneva Auto Show
GENEVA â A surprise star at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show is the Porsche 918 Spyder, an open-top two-passenger plug-in hybrid concept that combines a mid-mounted V8 with three electric motors to achieve a stunning combination of high performance, low fuel consumption and low emissions. The 918 Spyder is like no other ... Continue reading
Double whammy for auto buyers: Pay more from Apr for BS-IV
NEW DELHI: After the Budget triggering off a price increase in all models of automobiles, prospective buyers will be in for another jolt, as the industry is set to jack it up again in April due to the implementation of the new emission norms--Bharat Stage IV. Following the 2-per cent increase in excise duty on all non- ... Continue reading
Evora Carbon Concept Makes Motorshow Debut
The multi-award winning Lotus Evora provides the basis of the stunning carbon design concept unveiled at the 80th Geneva Motorshow. The car boasts a stylish carbon fibre, leather and alcantara interior, aggressive carbon diffuser and an evocative high tech composite body. ... Continue reading
GM Recalls Compact Cars to Fix Power Steering Assist
DETROIT -- General Motors will conduct a safety recall of 1.3 million compact cars to replace a motor in the power steering system. Vehicles affected are the 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt; 2007-2010 Pontiac G5; 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit sold in Canada, and the 2005-2006 Pontiac G4 sold in Mexico. GM told the National High ... Continue reading
Deduction on in-house R&D should continue
The automobile industry is concerned about the fact that the Union Budget has announced a change in excise duty, increasing it by two percentage points and the price of petrol and diesel has also gone up by around Rs 2.5 per litre for the consumer. Ravi Kant, Vice Chairman, Tata Motors said these were among the challen ... Continue reading
Union Budget 2010: Free-wheeling gets dearer
Buying and maintaining a car or a bike got a lot more expensive with the government announcing a 2% hike in excise duty, leading to an immediate near-corresponding increase in vehicle price across categories. The ride was made further bumpier by the decision to increase excise on petrol and diesel, making your running ... Continue reading
Maruti recalls thousands of A-Star cars from Europe
BERLIN: Japanese auto maker Suzuki has recalled several thousand 'Concept A-Star' cars built by its Indian joint venture Maruti Suzuki and marketed in Europe as 'Suzuki Alto' models because of problems with the fuel tanks in some cars. In Germany alone, 9,244 'Alto' cars have been recalled voluntarily by Suzuki for ins ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz sales grows by 157 pc in Jan-Feb
MUMBAI: German car major, Mercedes-Benz, on Sunday said its sales in the first two-months of 2010 have grown by 157 per cent with a total of 842 units sold as compared to the year-ago period. In January and February 2009, the company sold 328 units. Mercedes-Benz, in February 2010 itself, recorded a sales of 439 units, ... Continue reading
Fehrer picks up 40% stake in Harita JV
CHENNAI: Harita Seating Systems (HSL), part of TVS group and its JV, Harita Fehrer (HFRL), have chalked out plans to boost their seats and poly urethane products businesses catering to different segments of the auto industry by riding on strong recovery being witnessed in the domestic market. As part of their plan, the ... Continue reading
The Most Powerful Official F1 Safety Car of All Time: The New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - VIDEO ENHANCED
When the new Formula-1 season gets underway in Manama/Bahrain (12 14 March 2010), it will mark the debut of the most spectacular and powerful Official F1 Safety Car of all time. The job of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which will be launched on 27 March 2010, is to ensure maximum safety in Formula 1. The "gullwing" mo ... Continue reading
E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID: The First Diesel Hybrid from Mercedes-Benz
With the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID being presented at the Geneva Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is offering a look ahead to Western Europe's first diesel hybrid. It pairs a 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine developing 150 kW (204 hp) with a powerful hybrid module. Its 15 kW electric motor, positioned between the internal com ... Continue reading
Lexus to Unveil 'CT200h' at 2010 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Print | Alerts Lexus to Unveil 'CT200h' at 2010 Geneva Motor Show Tokyo, Mar 1, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - Lexus announces that it will unveil the five-door hybrid "CT200h"(1) - the first Lexus vehicle in the premium-compact segment - at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show(2), to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, for t ... Continue reading
Daimler AG Signs Memorandum of Understanding with BYD Company Limited
Daimler AG today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BYD Company Limited to enter into a comprehensive technology partnership for the development of electric vehicles for China. ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: A Dream Alfa Romeo By Bertone
After a two year absence from the international scene, Bertone returns to the Geneva Motor Show, unveiling a concept car that makes its world premiere here: the Pandion, an aggressive yet beautiful coupe designed as a tribute to Alfa Romeos' one hundred year anniversary. ... Continue reading
Smart Fortwo Electric Drive: The New Generation Smart with Electric Drive
Spring is in the air at this year's Geneva Motor Show and invites visitors to the smart stand to take a break and recharge their batteries. Minimum stress and easy-going joie de vivre are also declared aims of the new smart fortwo electric drive which has been rolling off the production line at smart's factory in Hamba ... Continue reading
Valmet Automotive leading the way in going green
Valmet Automotive, a Finnish service provider for the automotive industry, has successfully renewed its strategy and service offering. In addition to being an expert on premium cars and convertibles, the company is today a forerunner in the field of electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
At the Geneva Motor Show in March Mercedes-Benz will be presenting two new models which see the premium brand from Stuttgart taking a great leap forward with regard to consumption and CO2 emissions. The new C 220 CDI now consumes a mere 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres - that's 0.3 of a litre less than previously. This cu ... Continue reading
All-New Volvo S60 Makes Its World Debut At Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Today, Tuesday 2 March 2010, the all-new Volvo S60 made its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show. It launches into one of the automotive world's most competitive segments backed by an elegant new coupé-like design, dynamic driving characteristics and ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection safety technology. ... Continue reading
Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, today unveiled the company's all new Micra, the fourth generation of the iconic city car, at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show ... Continue reading
Italdesign Giugiaro Revolutionizes Traditional Market Segmentation With Emas
At the eightieth edition of the Geneva International Motor show (4-14 March 2010), Italdesign Giugiaro is introducing Emas, a family of low environmental impact cars that is set to revolutionise traditional segmentation in the car market. ... Continue reading
The Chrysler Brand: Provocative Designs Engineered for Passionate Living
GENEVA, March 2 -- Chrysler is back at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show with the Chrysler 300C design study, Chrysler 300C eco style, PT Cruiser Couture Edition, Chrysler Sebring Cabrio and versatile Chrysler Town & Country image vehicle - prestigious cars that showcase the best of American style - along with L ... Continue reading
Ferrari Debuts at Geneva With the HY-KERS, a 'Vettura Laboratorio'
Ferrari presents a vettura laboratorio (experimental vehicle) at the 80th edition of the Geneva Motor Show based on the 599 GTB Fiorano equipped with an advanced new hybrid transmission. ... Continue reading
New 'Ecodynamics' Kia Cee'd Diesel Has Ultra-Low Co2
To showcase its 'EcoDynamics' range of fuel-saving vehicles, Kia Motors is revealing an 'ultra-low' CO2 version of its popular cee'd at the Geneva Motor Show. The new model achieves a significant 11 per cent reduction in emissions - down to just 98 g/km, compared with 110 g/km for the current cleanest cee'd. ... Continue reading
Citroen Sparks the Imagination With Another New Concept For Geneva
Citroen Sparks The Imagination With Another New Concept For Geneva - The Glamorous, Free-Spirited & Highly-Charged Survolt ... Continue reading
Electric Venga Concept Plugs In for Kia at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Kia is debuting its first all-electric plug-in concept car - based on the just-arrived Venga - at the Geneva Motor Show ... Continue reading
The Citroen Stand, in Hall 6, at the 80th Geneva International Motor Show showcases the very best of the Company's 'Creative Technologie' - with some exciting new concept models and product developments exhibited alongside examples from Citroen's award-winning vehicle range ... Continue reading
New Meriva Pricing Opens Doors to a Space Revolution
Vauxhall's new Meriva enters the UK market with aggressive pricing starting at just £15,495 OTR for the 100PS 1.4 S model, making it a highly competitive proposition for buyers in the compact MPV sector. Customers can order their cars from dealers today ... Continue reading
Skoda Presents Fabia vRS And Fabia vRS Estate
Skoda Auto is presenting the new Fabia vRS hatch and estate at the Geneva Motor Show, where it will join the sports-tuned Octavia vRS. Both Fabia vRS versions are indeed impressive: for the first time ever, Skoda Auto is using a double-supercharged, four-cylinder petrol engine providing 180bhp, in an engine of just 1.4 ... Continue reading
Geneva Sees Dacia Launch Sixth Model - Duster - The Compact Off-Roader
Today's all-terrain vehicles are often synonymous with bulk, but Duster is an antidote to that idea. With a length of 4.31 metres and a width of 1.82 metres, Duster is very compact. Its Megane-size proportions ensure that it is as at home in built-up areas as it is off the beaten track. While it clearly belongs to the ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: Porsche Debuts Three Advanced Hybrid Technologies - VIDEO ENHANCED
More power and improved driving dynamics, less fuel consumption and emissions ATLANTA, March 2 -- This morning, at a press conference at the Geneva Auto Show, Porsche revealed three new advanced hybrid vehicles that include a high-performance super sports car concept, a revolutionary new race car and Porsche's first pr ... Continue reading
Renault At Geneva 2010: Fun Is Back On The Menu
As a champion and pioneer of the principle of sustainable mobility for all, Renault sees the automobile as a means for mankind to progress. In keeping with this ambition, the brand sees the Geneva Motor Show as a chance to revive the tradition of affordable cars that place the emphasis on motoring enjoyment thanks to a ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Releases First Official Pics Of Flextreme GT/E Concept
These are the first official images of Vauxhall's stunning Flextreme GT/E concept car, which will be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show today. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Sets Roadmap for E-Mobility
Volkswagen plans to expand its fleet of electric drive vehicles: The use of hybrid technology in production vehicles is already being demonstrated in the Touareg Hybrid at this year's Geneva Motor Show ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies; Green Engine Wins Environmental Award
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced today that the Environmental Protection Department of Broward County, Florida has presented Cyclone with its Emerald Award in recognition of the companyâs commitment to protecting and preserving the environment through its achievements i ... Continue reading
Pennzoil Introduces Its Most Advanced Synthetic, Pennzoil Ultra
New Hyper Cleansing Technology Keeps Engines Closer to Factory Clean to Help Consumers Protect their Vehicle Investment and Increase Engine Efficiency HOUSTON, March 1 -- Today, Pennzoil is ushering in the next generation of engine protection with the release of its most technologically advanced motor oil, Pennzoil Ult ... Continue reading
Porsche Reveals High-Performance 918 Spyder Concept
Highly Efficient and Ultra-Fast Plug-in Hybrid Super Sports Car Unveiled in Geneva ATLANTA, March 1 -- Today, on the eve of the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche unveiled an ultra-efficient, low-emission, mid-engine super sports car featuring hybrid and electric drive technology. The 918 Spyder concept combines high-tech raci ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Toyotaâs James Lentz and Fordâs Jim Farley have been added to an expert panel of top automaker executives who will offer their insight and perspectives on the auto industry at the NADA/IHS Global Insight Automotive Forum 2010 on March 30 in New York. The forum is hosted by the New York International ... Continue reading
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