2010 GERMAN GRAND PRIX - PRACTICE
2010 GERMAN GRAND PRIX HOCKENHEIM 23 JULY PRACTICE Preparations for one of the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team's home races, the German Grand Prix, began today at the Hockenheimring with the first two practice sessions taking place in very different conditions. This morning's session was preceded by heavy showers leaving a v ... Continue reading
Autoliv: Financial Report April - June 2010
STOCKHOLM, Sweden-- Sales:  $1,802 million Operating margin: 12.7%  Operating cash flow: $251 million EPS: $1.60  For the three-month period ended June 30, 2010, Autoliv Inc.(STO:ALIV)) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – reported a record quarterly operating income and margin of $ ... Continue reading
F1 Racing: Schumacher's return has 'backfired'
MEDIA INFORMATION Friday, 23 July, 2010 F1 Racing: Schumacher's return has 'backfired' Michael Schumacher's return to Formula 1 this season has "backfired", according to outspoken F1 pundit, Eddie Irvine, in the newly-relaunched F1 Racing magazine. Northern Irishman Irvine, Schuey's former team-mate at Ferrari, says th ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $556 Million in the Second Quarter of 2010*
DEARBORN, Mich., July 23 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $556 million in the second quarter of 2010, an increase of $143 million from earnings of $413 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $888 million in the second quarter, compared with $646 million in the previous year. O ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, July 23 -- For the third quarter of fiscal 2010, Johnson Controls reported a 22% increase in revenues with higher sales in each of its three businesses. Net income and segment margin increased significantly. The company also said earnings for fiscal 2010 are expected to be at the high end of its previously d ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls to Acquire Delkor Corporation
MILWAUKEE, July 23 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire 90 percent of its existing joint venture with Delkor Corporation, a leading automotive battery manufacturer based in Seoul, South Korea. The remaining 10 percent will be acquired by the local management team, with all transactions completed ... Continue reading
CARDIFF, Wales, July 23, 2010 -- In the last 12 months, despite the economic downturn, the transport provider has reported a marked increase in business and is therefore increasing the size of its workforce in order to keep up with the growth of the business. Coach Broker is looking to recruit individuals to work as pa ... Continue reading
Media Release: Rainmaster Brabham on pole at Lime Rock
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Crown Royal Pledges to Donate $1 to Charity for Every Tweet Referencing Annual 'Safe Rides Home' Program INDIANAPOLIS, July 23 -- Prior to competing in one of the most anticipated races of the season, NASCAR driver Matt Kenseth will focus his energy on a very important cause - ensuring adult race fans in Indianapolis r ... Continue reading
Press Release-Illinois State Fair Hosts 2 Days of Auto Racing August 21 and 22!!!!!!!!!!!!
For more information contact Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 The 'Cream of the Crop" of dirt track auto races takes center stage at the 157th annual Illinois State Fair with the Golden Edition of the Tony Bettenhausen 100 for the USAC K&N Silver Crown Championship Series cars on Saturday August 21 and the 48th Allen ... Continue reading
Reggie Jackson Car Collection Crossing the Block at 2010 Mecum Monterey Auction
MARENGO, Ill., July 23 -- A piece of baseball great Reggie Jackson's original collection will be offered at the Mecum Monterey Auction, Aug. 13-14, 2010. "Reggie is a lifelong car guy whom I've known for 25 years," said President Dana Mecum. "He has begun selling pieces of his original collection that he's compiled ove ... Continue reading
Scania Interim Report January-June 2010
STOCKHOLM-- Operating income rose to SEK 5,632 m. (523) and earnings per share rose to SEK 4.75 (0.04) Net sales increased by 23 percent to SEK 37,105 m. (30,288) Cash flow amounted to SEK 5,993 m. (1,908) in Vehicles and Services Please follow the link to a PDF for more information: http://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/ ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, Mich., July 23 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today reported results for its 2010 second quarter, which included the impact of the previously announced business realignment plan. Spartan posted a net loss for the quarter of $2.6 million, which included the unfavorable impact of these actions. Before one-time restru ... Continue reading
Media Release: Brabham Secures Sensational Pole On Highcroft Home Turf
Media Release: Brabham Secures Sensational Pole On Highcroft Home Turf London, UK - Friday, July 23, 2010; David Brabham took his first pole position of the 2010 American Le Mans Series season in style during a thrilling qualifying session in challenging conditions for round five at Lime Rock Park. Brabham's lightening ... Continue reading
2010 GERMAN GRAND PRIX HOCKENHEIM 25 JULY RACE Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher finished the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in eighth and ninth positions today. Michael made up three places at the start to be running in eighth position with Nico shadowing him in ninth place. He made his only pit stop on lap 14 with ... Continue reading
Bachetti Cashes In on $3,000 Plus a Bonus - LVS 7/24/10
Bachetti Scores Win Plus $1,000 Bonus Watson and Routhier Visit Victory Lane Saturday July 24, 2010 By: Rodney Rescott West Lebanon, NY: Another hot and steamy Saturday night at the legendary Valley of Speed. After a brief afternoon rain shower that partially flooded the infield that forced half the teams to park their ... Continue reading
Beckman reaches quarters in Denver
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. July 23-25, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN REACHES QUARTERS IN DENVER MORRISON, Colo. (July ... Continue reading
Beckman secures No. 9 in Denver qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. July 23-25, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN SECURES NO. 9 IN DENVER QUALIFYING MORRISON, Col ... Continue reading
Capps advances to quarters in Denver
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. July 23-25, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS ADVANCES TO QUARTERS IN DENVER MORRISON, Colo. (Ju ... Continue reading
Capps snags No. 5 in Denver qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. July 23-25, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS SNAGS NO. 5 IN DENVER QUALIFYING MORRISON, Colo. ( ... Continue reading
Dennis Cooper of Lafayette, Colo., named 18th NAPA Honorary Crew Member of 2010 NHRA season
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of Dennis Cooper and Ron Capps at the 2010 Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison, Colo. Photo credit: AutoImagery.com ) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morri ... Continue reading
FORCE LEADS JFR INTO SUNDAY ELIMS AT DENVER
2010 JFR RACE REPORT16th of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series31st annual MOPAR Mile High NHRA NationalsJuly 23-25, 2010 Bandimere SpeedwayDenver, CO FORCE LEADS JFR INTO SUNDAY ELIMS AT DENVERDENVER, CO – The final day of qualifying for the 31st annual MOPAR Mile High Nationals was bittersweet for John ... Continue reading
Hagan lands in his fifth semifinal of 2010 in Denver
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. July 23-25, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN LANDS IN HIS FIFTH SEMIFINAL OF 2010 IN DENVER MOR ... Continue reading
HIGHT BEATS FORCE IN MOPAR MILE-HIGH NATIONALS FINAL
2010 TEAM CASTROL/JFR RACE REPORT16th of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series31st annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals July 25, 2010 Bandimere Speedway Denver, ColoradoFinal round results from Sunday’s 31st annual Mopar Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway:FUNNY CAR – Robert Hight, Yorba Linda, Ca ... Continue reading
ISCARS Press Release - ISCARS Announces Marketing Partnership
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE July 24, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Randy Claypoole, ISCARS President (RcCore@aol.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
JaguarRSR EARNS FIRST TOP TEN FINISH AND POINTS AT LIME ROCK
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Luke Hines and Bryce Miller led the GTC class and combined for their third-consecutive fifth-place finish (Miller's fourth of the season) during a steamy American Le Mans Series race at Lime Rock Park on Saturday. Hines, of Essex, England, joined local driver Miller, of Summit, N.J., for the two-hour 45-minute race on ... Continue reading
SECOND REVISION: Capps advances to quarters in Denver
SECOND REVISION: first paragraph, ³...poised to reach their THIRD straight final round...² My apologies for any inconvenience. Judy DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 23 MOPAR Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. July 23-25, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE C ... Continue reading
SSP Race Results from Saturday Night, July 24
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Knaub and Scott Jr. Victorious at SSP Saturday Night Newberrytown, PA (July 24, 2010) - On the hottest summer night this season and under the light of a full moon, Dover's Gene Knaub won the 20-lap Late Model feature event at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Onc ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Anderson Continues his Bandimere Learning Process, Qualifies Eighth Event: 31st annual Mopar Parts Mile High Nationals Location: Bandimere Speedway, Morrison, CO Day/Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010 In the first three qualifying sessions for the Mopar ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Anderson Ready to Move Ahead after Second-Round Exit in Denver Event: 31st annual Mopar Parts Mile High Nationals Location: Bandimere Speedway, Morrison, CO Day/Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010 Heading into Sunday’s final eliminations of the Mopar ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Line Saves the Best for Last, Qualifies Third in Denver Event: 31st annual Mopar Parts Mile High Nationals Location: Bandimere Speedway, Morrison, CO Day/Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010 Summit Racing driver Jason Line celebrated his birthday in fine f ... Continue reading
DynoValve Sponsoring Documentary Auto Film At Contour d' Elegance
SANTA ANA, Calif., July 29 -- SaviCorp proudly announces DynoValve's sponsorship of the new documentary film, "The Pebble Beach Experience", premiering at the Pebble Beach Contours d' Elegance "Car Week", August 8-15th. The feature film is a centerpiece event for "Car Week", commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Co ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Kia Sportage Preview Only the name remains the same. The Sportage has been a mainstay in the Kia product lineup since its debut in 1995. That was the beginning of the Great SUV Boom, and the small, inexpensive but capable Sportage offered an alternative to larger, thirstier, p ... Continue reading
American Lung Association: Minnesota Uses More E85 in State-Owned Vehicles
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Minnesota's state agencies continue to make steady progress in their effort to reduce the amount of petroleum consumed by publicly-owned vehicles. During the first two quarters of the year, state agencies used 437,063 gallons of E85, a cleaner burning fuel consistin ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Reports Strong Second-Quarter Results
MAUMEE, Ohio, July 29 -- -- Delivered positive net income of $9 million -- Achieved adjusted EBITDA of $154 million on revenues of $1.5 billion with adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.1 percent -- Attained significant margin improvement with substantial increases in all business segments -- Generated free cash flow of $137 m ... Continue reading
More Than 20 World Debuts Planned for the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show
A Total of 40 Vehicle Debuts Already Anticipated at the Nov. 17 and 18 Press Days LOS ANGELES, July 29 -- Today, the Los Angeles Auto Show announced that more than 20 World Debuts are confirmed for the 2010 Press Days, Nov. 17 and 18. Many important North American premieres are also anticipated, bringing the total vehi ... Continue reading
Good Car Care Advice from Tom T - #5
Dear Tom, I recently drove through a huge puddle of water. The car made it through the puddle but shut down afterwards. I own a 2003 Mercedes c240 with low mileage. All the lights turn on and everything works when I put the key in the ignition, but the car won't start. Any thoughts? Steven from Jacksonville, FL Steve, ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates and Compete Inc. Report
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 29 -- Among the 77 percent of new-vehicle buyers who use the Internet in the shopping process, more than two-thirds (68%) visit at least one manufacturer website in the six months leading up to purchase, while a larger percentage--nearly eight in 10--visit at least one third-party website ... Continue reading
IZOD IndyCar Series Officials To Meet With Helio Castroneves
INDIANAPOLIS, July 29, 2010: IZOD IndyCar Series officials will meet with driver Helio Castroneves next week to further review his actions following the July 25 race in Edmonton. Any penalties will be announced after that meeting. ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat Reports Fiscal 2011 First Quarter Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Arctic Cat Inc. today reported that its net loss narrowed to $4.5 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, on net sales of $63.4 million for the fiscal 2011 first quarter ended June 30, 2010. In the prior-year first quarter of fiscal 2010, Arctic Cat reported a net loss of $5.9 million, or $0.33 per diluted sh ... Continue reading
Update On The Condition Of Jack Roush
CONCORD, July 29, 2010: Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of ROUSH® Enterprises, was transferred to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., Wednesday evening. Following surgery Tuesday night related to the facial damage sustained in the accident, he remains in serious, but stable condition. Roush was i ... Continue reading
Red Top Cab of Arlington, Va. deploys the first propane Autogas vehicle under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program HARRISONBURG, Va., July 29 -- The first vehicle converted to propane Autogas under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program is on the road, with thirty more program vehicles slated to ... Continue reading
Jack Roush Hospitalized After Landing Incident At Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, July 27, 2010: Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of ROUSH® Enterprises, has been hospitalized following a plane crash at Wittman Regional Airport in OshKosh, Wis. Roush, in town for the annual EAA AirVenture show, was landing his Hawker Beechcraft Premier jet when the accident occurred. ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Carbon Trading and the Effect of the Copenhagen Agreement
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/02820d/carbon_trading_and) has announced the addition of the "Carbon Trading and the Effect of the Copenhagen Agreement: Technical Options and Economic Drivers to a Low Carbon Future" report to their offering. âCarbon Trading and the Effect o ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Unveils First ChargePoint America Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced the installation of its first Networked Charging Station for electric vehicles in San Jose, California from its $37 million ChargePoint America program. ChargePoint America will offer hundreds of free stations for public and home charging to individuals and busines ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , the nation's third-largest automotive retailer, today reported that 2010 second quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $15.6 million, up 41% from adjusted earnings from continuing operations in the same prior year period. On a per share basis, the ... Continue reading
Porsche Builds 25,000th Panamera Gran Turismo - VIDEO ENHANCED
Just short of one year after Porsche began selling its all-new sports car for four, the craftsmen who assemble the Panamera in Leipzig celebrate this significant manufacturing milestone ATLANTA, July 29 -- Porsche's approximately 640 employees at the company's state-of-the-art assembly plant in Leipzig, Germany, recent ... Continue reading
Nearly Two-Thirds of Equinox and Traverse Buyers New to Chevrolet
Brand Capturing Owners of Discontinued GM Marques and Non-GM Products DETROIT, July 29 -- Nearly two out of three buyers for the Chevrolet Equinox and Traverse have traded in non-Chevrolet vehicles so far this year. In addition, nearly half of buyers traded in a non-GM vehicle. Cadillac, Buick, and GMC trade-ins accoun ... Continue reading
2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE Model: 2010 Suzuki Kizashi SE Engine: 2.4-liter I4 Horsepower/Torque: 180 hp/170 lb.ft. torque Transmission: CVT automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 183.1 x 71.7 x 58.3 in. Tires: P215/55R17 - space saver spare Cargo volume: 13.3 cubic ... Continue reading
Red Top Cab of Arlington, Va. deploys the first propane Autogas vehicle under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program July 29, 2010 â Harrisonburg, Va. â The first vehicle converted to propane Autogas under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program is on the road, with thirty more program ve ... Continue reading
New High Tech Range of Super Light Alloy Wheels Launched in the UK
Premium wheel manufacturer Solomon Alsberg is launching its new range of Eco Super Light forged alloy wheels in the UK. The wheels are designed to improve handling, acceleration times and emissions. Distribution partners are required in the UK and other European countries. ... Continue reading
JEGS Gives Away 2010 Chevrolet Camaro To Lucky Customer
DELAWARE, July 29, 2010: Longtime JEGS.com customer Gary Winkelman had a dream day at the world headquarters of JEGS High Performance Wednesday as the 62-year-old New Yorker officially claimed the beautiful, 2010 JEGS yellow and black Chevrolet Camaro he won through the summer-long JEGS "Win This Car! Celebrating 50 Ye ... Continue reading
Influence Delivers 'Teamorigin Racing With Jaguar'
influence the marketing, PR and communications agency facilitated and played a key role in creating a unique partnership between Jaguar Cars UK and TEAMORIGIN, the British America's Cup team, for a summer of sailing in 2010. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Masterfit Breaks New Ground in Value and Peace Of Mind for Network Q Customers
Vauxhall MasterFit is now offering Network Q customers, who own cars over 2 years old, ground breaking cost savings on the service and maintenance of their vehicle with the launch of the Vauxhall MasterFit Service Club. ... Continue reading
Marshall Carlson Names President Of Hendrick Motorsports
CONCORD, July 28, 2010: Rick Hendrick this week elevated Marshall Carlson to the role of president and chief operating officer of Hendrick Motorsports. Hendrick made the announcement Tuesday to more than 500 people at the organization's quarterly employee meeting. The position of Hendrick Motorsports president most rec ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Sponsoring Z Car Convention
FULLERTON, July 28, 2010: The Nissan Z sports car is celebrating its 40th birthday and Yokohama Tire Corporation is joining the party. Yokohama is a platinum sponsor of the 23rd annual International Z Car Convention, July 28-August 1 at Nissan North America headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. Yokohamaâs ADVAN Sp ... Continue reading
Update On Condition Of Jack Roush
CONCORD, July 28, 2010: Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of ROUSH® Enterprises, remains hospitalized in serious, but stable condition following a plane accident at Wittman Air Field in Oshkosh, Wisc., yesterday. He is currently under observation for facial injuries sustained in the accident. ... Continue reading
Dover Motorsports Inc Declines 2011 NASCAR Events At Gateway International Raceway
Dover, July 28, 2010: Dover Motorsports, Inc. announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Gateway International Raceway has notified NASCAR that it will not seek 2011 sanctions for its two Nationwide Series and one Camping World Truck Series races. <p> Vice President and General Manager of Gateway, Terry Harmeson ... Continue reading
CARFAX And Michigan International Speedway Bring $0.99 Gas To Detroit On August 2
Livona, July 28, 2010: Carfax and its dealer customers are starting the week off on the right foot for Detroit-area commuters. On Monday, August 2 from 6-9am, drivers get $0.99 gas at the Livonia Mobil, located at 29321 8 Mile Road, in Livonia, Mich. With the money saved, the average driver can commute an additional tw ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz: First Double-Clutch Transmission in a Truck
Fuso has presented a world first with a double-clutch transmission for commercial vehicles. ... Continue reading
Nissan Operating Profit At 167.9 Billion Yen And
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced net income of 106.6 billion yen (US $ 1.16 billion, euro 910 million) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010, ending March 31, 2011, compared to a net loss of 16.5 billion yen (US $180 million, euro 140 million) from the same period a year ago. ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Lexus intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall of approximately 39,000 2003-2007 Model Year LX 470 vehicles to address a steering shaft condition. No other Toyota or Lexus vehicles are involved in this safety recall. This acti ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., July 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced that it intends to conduct a voluntary safety recall involving approximately 373,000 2000-2004 Model Year Toyota Avalons sold in the United States to address the possibility that the vehicle's steering lock bar could break under certai ... Continue reading
Toyota today announced a recall campaign for 348 of the previous generation Land Cruiser Amazon models that have the potential to be affected by a rare steering related issue. This has been confirmed with Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA). ... Continue reading
China Approves Geely Acquisition of Volvo
Chinese Commerce Ministry says Geely's $1.8 billion acquisition of Volvo approved BEIJING July 29, 2010; The AP reported that Geely Holding Group has received final Chinese government approval to acquire Volvo Cars from Ford Motor Co., the Commerce Ministry said Thursday. Commerce officials approved the $1.8 billion de ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Motors Create Bespoke Cars For London Bowls Event
Ahead of this Sunday's highly anticipated Vauxhall Motors Bowling Club, the car company has provided a sneak preview of three specially designed vehicles to be showcased at the event in East London. For one day only, Vauxhall Motors is re-opening its original bowling club, which started more than a century ago in 1905. ... Continue reading
Porsche 918 Spyder Gets Green Light For Series Development
In its session today, the Supervisory Board of Porsche AG, Stuttgart, gave the green light for series development of the Porsche 918 Spyder. ... Continue reading
Skoda's "No Vat" And Finance Offers Mean Great Value
Skoda has extended its range of great offers until 31 December 2010. The deals include Skoda's impressive "No VAT" on Fabia, Roomster and Octavia; as well as attractive finance offers through Skoda Finance. ... Continue reading
The Dynamic and Efficient New Audi A8 is Launched in Australia
Audi's flagship A8 limousine has arrived in Australia ... Continue reading
The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is currently being put through its paces by the Australian Defence Force at a number of Defence sites, and is performing well. The vehicles are subjected to a demanding test program to ensure that the required missions can be achieved now, and well into the future. ... Continue reading
Kia Kicks Off New Financial Year With Limited Edition Cerato
Kia Motors Australia has released a limited edition, value-packed Cerato sedan to celebrate the end of a record financial year in vehicle sales. ... Continue reading
BMW Australia Confirms the Arrival of Speed Limit Information System
BMW today confirmed it will introduce its revolutionary new driver assistance system, Speed Limit information, in Australia this year. ... Continue reading
The 2010 SLS AMG - The Gullwing Super Sports Car From Mercedes-Benz and AMG
Automotive fascination and high-tech at the highest level: the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, makes its Australian debut. ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Receives Unsolicited Offer from Avis Budget Group
TULSA, Okla.--Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today confirmed that it received a letter dated July 28, 2010, from Avis Budget Group outlining an unsolicited proposal to acquire all Dollar Thrifty common stock for consideration consisting of $39.25 in cash and 0.6543 share of Avis Budget stock per Dollar Thrifty s ... Continue reading
Jack Roush Hospitalized After WI Plane Crash
OSHKOSH, Wis. - (July 28, 2010) â Jack Roush, co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and chairman of ROUSH® Enterprises, has been hospitalized following a plane crash at Wittman Regional Airport in OshKosh, Wis. Roush, in town for the annual EAA AirVenture show, was landing his Hawker Beechcraft Premier jet when the a ... Continue reading
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