Nissan Offers Fans Opportunity To Be Auto Show Reporter
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 1, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 1, 2011 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), in conjunction with New York International Auto Show, today announced a U.S. contest to win the chance to be a "reporter" at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). Launched on the brand's Facebook page, ... Continue reading
Magna Posts 2010 Annual Report
AURORA, Ontario, April 1, 2011 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG) today announced that its 2010 Annual Report, including Management's Discussion and Analysis and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, Annual Information Form (AIF) and Form 40-F, are now available on the company's website, http://www.magna.com. M ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WARRENDALE, Pa., April 1, 2011 WARRENDALE, Pa., April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- James David Power III, founder of J.D. Power and Associates, will be honored at the 2011 SAE World Congress. Mr. Power will receive the first ever SAE International Subir Chowdhury Medal of Quality Leadership award to r ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WASHINGTON, April 1, 2011 WASHINGTON, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite Americans driving nearly 21 billion more miles last year, U.S. highway traffic fatalities dropped 3 percent from 2009 to the lowest levels in recorded history. Ã The fatality rate also dropped, to 1.09 per 100 million ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best-Ever March U.S. Sales and Best First Quarter in Company History
PR Newswire HERNDON, Va., April 1, 2011 HERNDON, Va., April 1, 2011 -- Audi today sustained its 2011 momentum with a series of record setting achievements. March U.S. sales of Audi cars and SUVs not only marked the third-straight monthly record for 2011, but also the best-ever March in company history and the best firs ... Continue reading
Ford 2011 Proxy Details Annual Meeting Details, Executive Compensation
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] today filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its proxy statement for the 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The proxy announces details about the company' s Annual Meeting, which is scheduled for ... Continue reading
Goodyear Completes Sale of Latin American Farm Tire Business
PR Newswire AKRON, Ohio, April 1, 2011 AKRON, Ohio, April 1, 2011 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its Latin American farm tire business to Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prn ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Jump 33.3 Percent in March
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported March 2011 sales of 30,905, an increase of 33.3 percent versus March of 2010. Through the first three months of the year, Mazda's sales are up 15.4 percent, with 64,559 vehicles sold. The com ... Continue reading
Dodge Brand and Universal Pictures Launch Partnership Built on Speed for Fast Five
PR Newswire UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2011 UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2011 -- The Dodge brand has teamed up with Universal Pictures for a multi-tiered partnership to support Universalââ¬â¢s upcoming action-thriller Fast Five and the 2011 Dodge Char ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The Networked EV: The Convergence Of Smart Grids And Electric Vehicles
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/781d90/the_networked_ev) has announced the addition of the "The Networked EV: The Convergence Of Smart Grids And Electric Vehicles" report to their offering. âThe Networked EV: The Convergence Of Smart Grids And Electric Vehiclesâ This y ... Continue reading
Students Envision Wild New Interiors for the Cars of Tomorrow
PR Newswire SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 1, 2011 SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 1, 2011 -- The cars we drive in the years to come will be safer, more comfortable, and customizable based on occupant mood and desires. Â That's according to College for Creative Studies students participating in the Ward's Student Design Competitio ... Continue reading
American Suzuki March Sales Up 11 Percent Over Last Year
PR Newswire BREA, Calif., April 1, 2011 BREA, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- March CYTD 2011 2010 MTD VS. 2011 2010 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 517 396 31% 1,380 1,222 13% EQUATOR: 193 143 35% 468 261 79% SX4: 1,070 1,245 -14% 2,836 3,160 -10% KIZASHI 703 397 77% 1,994 813 145% XL7: 13 64 -80% 23 197 -8 ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Best Monthly Sales Since "Cash for Clunkers"
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1, 2011 ââ¬â Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced its second best sales month ever, with 26,916 vehicles sold in March 2011. à Sales increased 17 percent, helping the automaker achieve its best first quarter retail sales ever. ... Continue reading
Verizon Unveils Innovative Hybrid and Alternative-Energy Vehicles
PR Newswire LANDOVER, Md., April 1, 2011 LANDOVER, Md., April 1, 2011 -- Verizon on Friday (April 1) showcased some of the newest energy-efficient additions to its motor vehicle fleet at an event attended by President Barack Obama. Â Verizon, which has the third-largest corporate vehicle fleet in the nation, was among ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2011 -- Take a Look, Take a Test Drive ... the Valet Is on US! Cadillac has developed a new approach to customer outreach. Through their new grassroots marketing push, Cadillac says THANK YOU to their current customers as well as future Cadillac CTS and SRX owners with a free valet parking service ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Technology to Support DHL's All 'Green' Fleet in Manhattan
PR Newswire OAK PARK, MI, April 1 OAK PARK, MI, April 1 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC: AZDDF), a world leader in the development and production of hybrid electric and electric components and powertrain systems for commercial vehicles, today confirmed that its products will comprise a new DHL 80-vehicle " ... Continue reading
Statement No. 5 Regarding Status of Japanese Earthquake and Impact on Nissan Americas Operations
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 1, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 1, 2011 -- Nissan Americas continues to progress in assessing the operational impact from the Japanese earthquake. The following statement will serve as an update that is current as of today's date. As needed Nissan Americas will continue to provide rout ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports March 2011 Sales
PR Newswire WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 1, 2011 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 1, 2011 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported March sales of 26,382 vehicles, an increase of 21.7 percent from the 21,670 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 18% on sales of 64,958 i ... Continue reading
PR Newswire NEW YORK, April 1, 2011 NEW YORK, April 1, 2011 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 22,971 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 11 Percent compared to March 2010. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. (Log ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports March and First Quarter Sales
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported March sales results of 176,222 units, a decrease of 9.2 percent compared to the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Â On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 27 se ... Continue reading
Chevy Calling on Fans to Hit Home Run for Youth Baseball
PR Newswire DETROIT, April 1, 2011 DETROIT, April 1, 2011 -- To celebrate the start of the 2011 Major League Baseball season, Chevrolet is giving fans a chance to win one of 100 prizes for their community baseball programs ââ¬â from youth-baseball field makeovers to new equipment; even a trip for four to th ... Continue reading
INFINITI SALES INCREASE 13.5 PERCENT FOR MARCH
04.01.2011 , FRANKLIN, Tenn. INFINITI SALES INCREASE 13.5 PERCENT FOR MARCH â March Marks the Brandâs Fourteenth Month of Double Digit Sales Increases, and Expected Fiscal Year Record Market Share â Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 11,287 units for the month of March, an increase of 13.5 percent ver ... Continue reading
American Honda March Sales Up 18.9 Percent
TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted March sales of 133,650, an increase of 18.9 percent based on the daily selling rate*, the company announced today. March marks the sixth straight month of double-digit sales increases for American Honda. Year-to-date sales of 307,978 represent an ... Continue reading
David E Davis Jr. TACH's Purdy Remembers
R.I.P. DAVID E. DAVIS, JR. My Remembrances By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau David E. Davis, Jr. led a charmed life. At least thatâs the way it appeared to those of us who idolized and admired him. He had a way of living life to its fullest and sharing it with readers that made us feel a part of his ... Continue reading
Acura Announces March 2011 Sales Results
PR Newswire TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- Acuraââ¬â¢s line of light trucks continues to remain strong as the MDX luxury SUV was again its top selling vehicle. March sales of the MDX totaled 4,113 units, up 20.7 percent versus 2010 based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Total ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports Best March and First Quarter on Record With Sales of 22,546
PR Newswire MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 22,546 vehicles, a 12.6 % improvement over March 2010 and the company's highest March volume and first quarter on record. Ã On a year-to-date basis, the 55,995 vehicles sold represent a ... Continue reading
Infiniti Sales Increase 13.5 Percent for March 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 1, 2011 -- Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 11,287 units for the month of March, an increase of 13.5 percent versus 9,942 units a year earlier. Highlights of Infiniti's sales performance for March include: Posting sales of 1,355 units over prior year, the Infiniti QX full-size luxury SUV had ... Continue reading
PR Newswire FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2011 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- Total monthly sales up 32 percent; retail volume up 41 percent Total first quarter sales up 28 percent; first quarter retail volume up 46 percent 28 percent of March vehicle sales deliver 40-mpg highway rating Hyundai's sales-w ... Continue reading
PR Newswire SAN DIEGO, April 1, 2011 SAN DIEGO, April 1, 2011 -- When Sellers Buick/GMC in Farmington Hills, Michigan worked with Search Optics on their digital marketing solution, they planned for a strong mobile presence to meet an expected small but highly-valued community of cell phone, iPad and tablet visitors. Th ... Continue reading
PR Newswire WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 1, 2011 WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J., April 1, 2011 -- Coates International, Ltd. (OTCBB: COTE) ââ¬â Coates International Ltd. (the "Company") has signed a letter of intent to merge with an industrial engine and generator manufacturing company in China. Management believes that ... Continue reading
Autoliv Expands in China Constructs New Seatbelt Plant
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. ââ¬â the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems ââ¬â has started construction of a new factory building in Nanjing that will replace the Companyââ¬â¢s existing plant in the city. The first construction phase of the new plant is approxima ... Continue reading
Scania Unveils Engines to Meet Future Environmental Standards
SÃâDERTÃâ LJE, Sweden--Regulatory News: âAdd to that our own engine and exhaust management technology, which has now been integrated into one systemâ Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB) is now prepared to start delivering trucks with engines that comply with the European emission standards (Euro 6) wh ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's Sales Surge Continues With 39 Percent Growth in March
CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2011 CYPRESS, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported March 2011 sales of 7,560 units, an increase of more than 39 percent compared to March 2010. It was Mitsubishi's largest month of sales in two-and-a-half years (August 2008). "Mitsubishi dealers have n ... Continue reading
PARIS, April 1, 2011 -- Valeo has inaugurated two new sites in China this week: a global Electronics Expertise Center in Shenzhen and a wiper systems production plant in Wenling, China. "The opening of the new Electronics Expertise Center and the new wiper systems plant are a further demonstration of Valeo's strategy t ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Yulon Luxgen to Debut Full Lineup of Vehicles at Shanghai Auto Show
PR Newswire HANGZHOU, China, April 1, 2011 HANGZHOU, China, April 1, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Dongfeng Yulon Luxgen, with the tagline "Innovation Beyond Expectations," embodies the essence of the brand through a combination of intelligent technology and green energy, and will unveil its full lineup of vehicles at the ... Continue reading
Moab Easter Jeep Safari Vehicle Sneak Peek
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2011 -- Jeep® and Mopar have teamed up again, producing a selection of Moparized Jeep vehicles for the upcoming Moab Easter Jeep Safari. The Jeep Wrangler "Renegade" and the Jeep Wrangler "Pork Chop" are two of six new vehicles that will be s ... Continue reading
TomTom Enters into Forward Start Agreement to Put Banking Facilities in Place until 2016
AMSTERDAM--TomTom, the worldââ¬â¢s leading provider of location and navigation products and services, has signed a forward start facilities agreement comprising of a ââ¬250 million term loan facility and a ââ¬150 million revolving credit facility that will extend the maturity of the exi ... Continue reading
Jonway ZAP Hosts 2011 Joint Annual Dealership Conference in Hangzhou
PR Newswire HANGZHOU, China, April 1, 2011 HANGZHOU, China, April 1, 2011 -- Jonway Automobile hosted its first joint Jonway ZAP (OTC BB: ZAAP) dealership conference March 25 and 26, 2011 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100708/SF32168LOGO-b) The two-day conference was ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports Best Sales Month in History
PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 1, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 1, 2011 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported March U.S. sales of 121,141 units versus 95,468 units a year earlier, an increase of 26.9 percent, and a record for any month in the company's history. Nissan Division sales also set a new sales ... Continue reading
PR Newswire IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2011 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best ever monthly sales of 44,179, a 44.7-percent increase from March 2010, and a 34.7-percent increase over last month. Ã This marks KMA's seventh consecutive month of record sales, and for the fi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports March 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 31 Percent
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2011 -- Best March sales since 2008 Best sales for any month since May 2008 Retail sales up 51 percent in first quarter of 2011 compared with same period in 2010 March marks the 12th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases March sa ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Sales Increase
PR Newswire ATLANTA, April 1, 2011 ATLANTA, April 1, 2011 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced March sales in the U.S. of 2,588 units compared to the same period las ... Continue reading
PR Newswire DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., April 1, 2011 -- Fordââ¬â¢s March sales totaled 212,777, up 19 percent versus a year ago Fiesta sets U.S. record as monthly sales reach 9,787, up 56 percent versus February Fusion and Escape also set monthly sales records, up 21 percent and 25 perce ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Cruze Fuels 17 Percent Rise in GM March Retail Sales
PR Newswire DETROIT, April, 1, 2011 DETROIT, April, 1, 2011 -- First quarter retail sales surge 38 percent, total sales rise 26 percent to 592,545 units March total sales up 11 percent; fleet sales penetration 27 percent March incentives decline sharply from February March capped a successful quarter for General Motors ... Continue reading
F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP Race Preview - Malaysia
Michael Schumacher What do you enjoy, and what are the unique challenges, of the Sepang International Circuit? "Let's put it like this: we consider Malaysia as one of our home Grands Prix, so it obviously gives us a big boost to go there and have the support of PETRONAS and the Malaysian people. The track itself is gre ... Continue reading
Intercontinental Trophy Cup Completes First Official Test
Indianapolis, March 31, 2011: Intercontinental Trophy Cups (ITC) series officials are expressing excitement and confidence following the seriesâ first official test this past week at Virginian International Raceway. The test was a prelude to the opening round for the National Auto Sport Association (NASA), sanctio ... Continue reading
CAMRYS IN CALIFORNIA: Camry driver Kyle Busch almost registered a 'sweep' of the NASCAR races at California's Auto Club Speedway -- leading 285 of the weekend's 350 laps of racing action. Busch picked up a win in Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) event and fell just short of another checkered flag in Sunday's N ... Continue reading
With No. 1 Qualifying Average Smith Looking to Extend Weekend Success
DENVER, March 31, 2011: Happy Fridays, but can't trust those Sundays. That would be the short answer about how Regan Smith's season has been going since the Daytona 500 opener. Now the long answer. Since his impressive seventh-place performance in the Daytona 500, the past four races have unfortunately played out basic ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra And Sheltra Motorsports Team Top Speed Charts At Talladega
MOORESVILLE, March 31, 2011: Patrick Sheltra left the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards test session at Talladega Superspeedway exactly where he ended the 2010 season--on the top. The 2010 ARCA Racing Series champion lapped the 2.66-mile track in a time of 50.575 seconds (189.343 mph), fastest of the 20 drivers t ... Continue reading
Chevrolet and GM Performance Parts Join Tony Stewart Racing
BROWNSBURG, March 31, 2011: Racing is a part of Chevroletâs DNA, and racing has always been the cornerstone of product development and marketing at GM Performance Parts. Now, the two powerhouse automotive brands have expanded their motorsports footprint by partnering with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR). TSR, owned by t ... Continue reading
Isuzu Focuses On Business Users At Commercial Vehicle Show
Japanese pick-up manufacturer, Isuzu, will be displaying its in-demand, truck-tough Rodeo range at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show, between 12 and 14 April at Birmingham's NEC. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Pins Big Hopes on Small Cars - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - April 1, 2011: Even the smallest cars today are packed with plenty of big car punch, especially when it comes to features and accessories. In fact, cars like the 2011 Chevy Cruze are bigger, faster and still more fuel efficient than their predecessors, and in some cases, rival luxury standards. In fact, the n ... Continue reading
April, but it's no joke: Toyota is giving customers six months' free fuel to get their new Yaris off to a flying start. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Hits The Road To Get The Nation Thinking Blue
Volkswagen is set to take to the road for the next six months, visiting a number of shows and exhibitions with its BlueMotion Technology products, encouraging the nation to 'Think Blue'and find out about the latest innovations which help cut the cost of motoring by making every drop of fuel take you further. ... Continue reading
Stars Come Out - Of A Chrysler - For Gorby80 Event
A fleet of stunning Chrysler vehicles received the red carpet treatment last night at the exclusive Gorby80 party in London's Royal Albert Hall. ... Continue reading
Audi Australia has celebrated the 2010 Dealer of the Year Awards at a special event held in the country's Red Centre. ... Continue reading
Nissan - Australia's Fastest Growing Automotive Brand
Nissan has recorded the automotive industry's highest market share growth over the past 12 months. ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Company has announced the resumption of motor vehicle and component parts production in Japan. ... Continue reading
Honda's Jazz Hits Another High Note
Honda's 2011 Jazz has hit another high note, with equipment, safety and styling upgrades. ... Continue reading
Unique: BMW M GmbH Develops The World's Fastest Pickup.
Drive and suspension technology from the BMW M3 - comprehensive testing completed on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife - 420 hp and 450 kg load capacity - world premiere on 1 April 2011. ... Continue reading
Suzuki And Ski & Snowboard Australia Team Up For Another Snow Season
Suzuki Australia has continued its support of winter sport, partnering with Ski & Snowboard Australia for the upcoming Suzuki National Snow Sport Championships. ... Continue reading
BMW Says '4GET IT' To Misleading Number Plates
BMW Australia has welcomed a high profile advertising campaign from the Australian Bureau of Motorways encouraging the withdrawal of brash and misleading personalised number plates from cars on the nation's roads. ... Continue reading
No April Fools Joke - NHTSA Reports U.S. traffic deaths dropped to new low in 2010
U.S. traffic deaths dropped by 3 percent to a record annual low of 32,788 for 2010 even as motorists drove more in an improving economy, projected government figures showed on Friday. ... Continue reading
Toyota Increases 2011 Pricing for Prius, Scion and Lexus
price (MSRP) increases today for most 2011 Toyota, Scion and Lexus models. The MSRP for the 2011 Toyota Tacoma compact pickup truck, Yaris sedan, Scion tC sports coupe, Scion xB urban utility vehicle, the Lexus CT 200h hybrid premium compact and 2012 LFA supercar remain unchanged. . ... Continue reading
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