Behind the Scenes of a Race Day Experience - VIDEO FEATURE
GROVE, England - October 1, 2008: The Williams F1 Race Day is the opportunity for Formula One fans to get closer to the sport without the expense of attending a race, as guests are invited to watch a Grand Prix at the AT&T Williams teamâs headquarters at Grove, United Kingdom. The RBS Williams F1 Conference Centre ... Continue reading
2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Hardtop Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Hardtop The recent spike in fuel prices has been bad news for many high-performance car makers and drivers, but not for Mini and its enthusiasts. The newest members of the Mini lineup, the John Cooper Works models available in both hardtop and Clu ... Continue reading
GM Reports 284,300 Deliveries in September 2008; Highest Monthly Market Share of 2008
DETROIT October 1, 2008; General Motors dealers in the United States delivered 284,300 vehicles in September, giving GM its best monthly share so far in 2008. GM's share improvement was led by continued strong performances in the mid-car, crossover and full size truck segments. The GM Employee Discount for Everyone sal ... Continue reading
U.S Auto Sales Plunge As Credit Crunch Hits
WASHINGTON October 1, 2008; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that major automakers reported plunging U.S. sales for September -- led by a 34 percent slide at Ford Motor Co -- as an escalating credit crisis hit the slumping industry and raised new doubts about when the world's largest auto market would stabil ... Continue reading
Tighter Credit Adds to Auto Industry's Woes
Washington DC October 1, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that after enduring a brutal sales slump caused by high gas prices and a faltering economy, the last thing the American auto industry needed was a credit crisis. But with banks tightening up their lending, any hope for a recovery in vehicle sales this year ha ... Continue reading
RACE ADVANCE: Eddie Sharp Racing Trio Talladega Bound
ESR Logo 5 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Eddie Sharp Racing Trio Talladega Bound DENVER, N.C. (October 1, 2008) - With only two races remaining in the 2008 ARCA RE/MAX Series season, Scott Speed, Justin Lofton, and Ken Butler, III head to Talladega Superspeedway for 250 miles of restrictor plate racing. This weekend Speed ret ... Continue reading
The Audi A4 TDI Concept e - Efficiency For The Future
Audi is introducing the current state-of-the-art for its fuel-saving technologies at the Paris Auto Show. The A4 TDI concept e technology concept has the agile handling characteristics typical of the A4, but requires just 3.99 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (58.95 US mpg). ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Reports September 2008 U.S. Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 1 -- -- Chrysler LLC celebrates 25th anniversary of minivan leadership -- Sales increase for Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan -- Chrysler Sebring Convertible posts strong sales for the month -- Sales of the fuel-efficient Dodge Caliber continue at a steady pace -- All-new Dodge ... Continue reading
Audi A1 Sportback Concept - Compact Five-Door Model With Hybrid Drive
At the Paris Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the A1 Sportback concept study: following on from the Audi A1 project quattro, the three-door show car presented in 2007, this is a concept for a five-door four-seater for the sub-compact class - once again exhibiting all the characteristics of a genuine Audi. ... Continue reading
Audi Reports September 2008 Sales
- Audi year-over-year sales decline in challenging market - Launch of all-new A4 drives additional interest, sales - R8 sales up; A5 posts second consecutive record month - de Nysschen expects Audi to maintain strong market share HERNDON, Va., Oct. 1 -- Audi of America announced today auto sales for the month of Septem ... Continue reading
Galant and Lancer Evolution Lead Mitsubishi Motors September 2008 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced September 2008 sales of 7,378. Galant sales were 2,605, which, based on average daily selling rate is a 1.1 percent increase, compared to September 2007. (There were 24 sales days in 2008 and 25 sales days in 2007). September 2008 Lancer Evolution sales were ... Continue reading
Subaru Posts September 2008 Sales
Continues to Outperform Industry - Year-to-Date Sales Up 4 Percent Marketshare at Record Levels CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today posted total Year-to-Date sales of 143,789 units, a 4 percent gain over YTD September 2007 of 138,622 units. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBA ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric to Present at William Blair & Company Small-Cap Growth Stock Conference
HARBIN, China, Oct. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ('Harbin Electric' or the 'Company'; Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide range of electric motors, will participate in the William Blair & Company Small-Cap Growth Stock Conference on Tuesday, Oct 7th, 2008 at the Wal ... Continue reading
No Credit Crunch at LeaseCompare.com, Where Auto Leasing and Financing are Still Strong
CINCINNATI--LeaseCompare.com, the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing and financing, today announced that it has the financial resources to provide loans and leases for consumers and businesses. âMany consumers are concerned they may not be able to lease or finance their vehicles in the current econom ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Estoque - The Italian Super Sports Sedan
The Lamborghini Estoque concept has everything that defines a Lamborghini: extreme, uncompromising and unmistakably Italian, iIt brings a whole new versatility to the brand's DNA - with its four seats and ample luggage space, this "everyday sports car" is a perfect fit for an equally versatile lifestyle. ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces September 2008 Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported September 2008 sales of 59,565 units versus 94,269 units a year ago, a decrease of 36.8 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles declined 38.4 percent, while sales of Infiniti Division vehicles fell by 24.1 percent. (Logo: http://www.newscom.c ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports September 2008 Sales
BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) decreased 4.8 percent year-to-date. In September sales declined 25.8 percent. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 18,506 vehicles, a decrease of 25.8 percent over the 24,932 vehicles sold in September 20 ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Chevrolet Cruze and Orlando Revealed on Eve of Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
PARIS, October 1 -- - Interior photography now available Today General Motors President and Chief Operating Officer Fritz Henderson and Ed Welburn, vice president of Global Design revealed the all-new Chevrolet Cruze at a special premiere event at the "Le Pavillon Dauphine", located in the heart of Paris. The event was ... Continue reading
Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric Drivetrain - Infrastructure
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8b2ddd/automotive_industr) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric Drivetrain - Infrastructure" report to their offering. Automotive Industry Yearbook 2009: Electric Cars - Electric D ... Continue reading
CarMax Announces Workforce Reduction
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. today announced that, as a part of its ongoing plan to control costs and enhance its long-term competitive position, it is reducing its service operations workforce by more than 600 associates. The reductions are being made in a majority of the companyâs production superstores, where ve ... Continue reading
Safe, Stunning and Smart - The New 2010 Volvo XC60 Redefines the Small Premium Crossover
Nationwide Experiential Tour Allows Customers First Look at City Safety, Volvo's Most Comprehensive Safety Package IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- This fall, Volvo will give customers a sneak peek at its safest car ever made -- the Volvo XC60 with standard City Safety. Volvo's first vehicle in the Small Premium Utility segme ... Continue reading
China Yuchai Provides Update Regarding Release of Unaudited 2007 Financial Results
SINGAPORE, Oct. 1 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") announced that on September 30, 2008, the Company filed the following press release with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 6-K. SINGAPORE, September 30, 2008 - China Yuchai Internati ... Continue reading
Acura Announces September 2008 Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- In a challenging financial marketplace, Acura September sales totaled 9,997 units, down 27.5 percent versus last year, based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date vehicle sales totaled 115,828, down 15.3 percent** versus 2007, Acura announced today. The MDX luxury SUV is again Acura's bes ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports September 2008 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted September vehicle sales of 96,626, a decline of 20.9 percent compared to September 2007 results. American Honda year-to-date sales of 1,180,583 represent a 1.1 percent decrease. "This September was an incredibly volatile month for Wall Street," said Dic ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports September 2008 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September 2008 sales of 16,169 vehicles, down 35.6 percent over last September. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 215,408 vehicles, down 5.7 percent. The all-new 2009 MAZDA6, which arrived at dealerships across the country in September, is off t ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports September 2008 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 144,260 vehicles, a decrease of 29.5 percent from last September, on a daily selling rate basis. Calendar-year-to-date (CYTD) sales total 1,793,303 units, down 10.4 percent from the same period last year. The Toyota Di ... Continue reading
Complete Buyer's Guide for Hybrid Vehicles
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cb56b8/hybrid_vehicle_buy) has announced the addition of the "Hybrid Vehicle Buyerâs Guide" report to their offering. There are many legitimate reasons why you would want to consider buying a hybrid vehicle. It could be that you want ... Continue reading
Top 5 Wagons for 2009 Just Announced by NADAguides.com
COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 1 -- As 2009 cars, trucks, vans and SUVs hit showrooms across the U.S., the editors at NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle pricing and information website, today announced their top 5 wagons for 2009. "Forget what you think you know about the 'family truckster' of the '70s and '80s," said Don Chr ... Continue reading
MBUSA Reports September 2008 New Car Sales of 18,779
MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 1 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported September sales of 18,779 vehicles, bringing the company's year-to-date volume to 177,298, a 1.6 percent decrease over its year-to-date record set last year. After its first full year on the market, the new generation C-Class model line set a record for Septe ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces September 2008 Sales
Passenger Cars Up 17.2 Percent Year to Date IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced September sales of 17,383 units with year-to-date sales of 228,088 units. Passenger cars are up 17.2 percent year to date, with Rondo, Kia's value-laden CUV, posting a 3-percent increase over the same month la ... Continue reading
Porsche Achieves New Records in 2008 Sales, Production and Turnover
STUTTGART, Germany--Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, has again brought home record values in the business year 2007/08 (to July 31) despite the general lack of buoyancy in the economic environment. As the company announced on Wednesday, in a first review of the business year that has just ended, preliminary fig ... Continue reading
Ford Reports September 2008 Sales
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 116,734, down 34 percent versus year ago. - Weakening economy, tight credit and cautious consumers pulled Ford and industry sales in September to lowest level this year. - Ford Flex crossover and Lincoln MKS sedan post highest retail shares in September. - Ford readies for laun ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports September 2008 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 24,765 for the month of September, a 25 percent decrease from September 2007 levels. "As consumers tighten their spending due to the uncertain economic times we are experiencing, we are certainly feeling the pinch, as I am sure every othe ... Continue reading
- Total 20,557 of Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records September Sales of 18,779 - smart USA Records 1,778 Sales in September NEW YORK, Oct. 1 -- Daimler AG today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 20,557 units in the U.S. fo ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports U.S. Sales for September 2008
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States, today announced September sales of 1,458 in the United States compared to last year's record-breaking September total of 2,641, a decrease of 45%. For the nine months of calendar year ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: World Première of the New Dutch Car Brand QUICC! - VIDEO FEATURE
HEERLEN, The Netherlands - Mondial de L'Automobile, October 1 -- - World Première DuraCar, Mondial de L'Automobile 4-19 October It is a world-first for a Dutch automobile manufacturer to have a world première at the historic Paris fair. DuraCar introduces itself and its first type of the QUICC!, the QUICC! DiVa, at s ... Continue reading
Tango At The Tower Marks UK Launch Of All-New Ford Fiesta
The all-new Ford Fiesta marked the start of its sales in Britain yesterday with a spectacular tango dance extravaganza at the Tower of London. ... Continue reading
Renault Unveils New Kangoo Be Bop - VIDEO ENHANCED
Based closely on the Kangoo Compact Concept show car unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Renault Kangoo be bop is the latest addition to the Kangoo family. Its compact size (3.87m in length), original two-tone colour scheme and exclusive interior appointments of this innovative vehicle combine to give it a parti ... Continue reading
Skoda Octavia Voted Best Estate By Auto Express
Auto Express has named Skoda Octavia winner of the Estate Car Category in this year's Used Car Honours, placing the Czech brand's most popular estate ahead of Honda Accord and Vauxhall Vectra. ... Continue reading
iMotor Court Basketball Team Into Toyota iQ
Toyota's iQ arrived in London earlier this month for an exhibition at the Royal College of Art and iMotor came along to investigate the interior space of this radical new city car. ... Continue reading
Maserati Wins Spear's Wealth Management Award As Luxury Retail Brand Of The Year 2008
The Spear's Wealth Management Awards were held last night at Sotheby's in London to honour the achievements of those in the high net worth world. ... Continue reading
Audi A4 Voted The Most Beautiful Car Of The Year
Audi is making a habit of winning the Auto Bild Design Award conferred by readers of Auto Bild: After voting the Audi TT the winner in 2006 and the Audi R8 the victor one year later, the readers of the German automotive magazine this year chose the Audi A4 as the "most beautiful car of the year," and thus as the overal ... Continue reading
New Eco Friendly Car Rental Site Announces U.S. Launch
LAS VEGAS--Vroom Vroom Vroom, an eco-conscious car rental site, announces its official U.S. launch, bringing stateside consumers fast, hassle-free and environmentally friendly car rental booking service. The new site enables customers to make reservations with all major rental car companies in more than 2,000 U.S. loca ... Continue reading
Locked in! Ticket renewals under way for 2009 MIS race season
BROOKLYN, Mich. Sept. 30, 2008 Ââ Michigan International Speedwayâs race season may have just ended, but some motorsports fans are already locking in their tickets and campsites at the track for next year. Ticket renewals are under way for 2009. A race weekend at Michigan International Speedway is a vacati ... Continue reading
High Pressure For Top Visibility
Soiled headlights provide significantly less light and visible range. And they dazzle. Because the dirt disturbs the optical characteristics of the lighting system. The headlight cleaning system remedies the problem. Those who buy a car with Xenon light automatically get a headlight cleaning system. Yet such a system s ... Continue reading
Transfer Of Responsibility For The Import Business In Ireland
Today, the responsibility for the import business of Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will transfer from O´Flaherty Holdings Ltd. to Volkswagen AG. This transfer is based on an agreement between O´Flaherty Holdings and Volkswagen AG, concluded in January 2007. ... Continue reading
Change at the top of Corporate Communications for BMW UK
Chris Willows, Corporate Communications Director for BMW (UK) Ltd., will leave the company on October 31st to take early retirement. His successor in the role will be Graham Biggs, currently Corporate Communications Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Ltd. ... Continue reading
Audi Starts Production Of New Audi A4 In India
Audi is continuing to make its mark on the Indian automobile market. The company today announced the start of local assembly of the new Audi A4. "The successful model, which was launched on the Indian market in July this year, is the second Audi model to be produced at the Group plant in Aurangabad after the Audi A6. B ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: The Most Frugal S-Class Ever
From the end of 2008, Mercedes-Benz will be adding to its range one of the most fuel-efficient and therefore economical luxury saloons around in the form of the new S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Effective detailed modifications and advanced technology have lowered the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the new model var ... Continue reading
The First Sports Activity Vehicle in the Premium Compact Segment: The BMW Concept X1.
Once again the successful history of BMW X models is opening up the door for further inspiration in the development of innovative vehicle concepts: The BMW Concept X1 offers all the thrill of agile and versatile mobility in a new segment of vehicles. Proudly presenting this new Concept Car, BMW is offering an outlook a ... Continue reading
Cinterion Wireless Modules Partners with Astrata
MUNICH, Germany--Cinterion Wireless Modules GmbH, announced today that it signed a multi-year contract with the Astrata Group to supply cutting-edge GSM communication modules for Astrataâs new, advanced telematics unit â The GLP100i. Under this agreement, Astrata will purchase approximately 200,000 units per ... Continue reading
ALAMEDA, Calif. & ATLANTA--Wind River , the global leader in Device Software Optimization (DSO), today announced that HUGHES Telematics has selected Wind River as the foundation for its next-generation telematics architecture. Specifically, HUGHES Telematicsâ telematics control unit (TCU) will deliver information ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c0a67d/car_batteries_in_g) has announced the addition of the "Car Batteries in Germany" report to their offering. Our Car Batteries in Germany industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the car batt ... Continue reading
JEGS ProMod Challenge releases list of invitees for Las Vegas
DELAWARE, Ohio Sept. 30, 2008 - In an effort to give its competitors ample time to prepare for the season-ending eighth annual ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals, officials with the JEGS ProMod Challenge have released the official list of invitees for the final event of their 10-race schedule, which will conclude with an ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES ANNOUNCES 2009 TELEVISION SCHEDULE
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008 â The IndyCar Series enters 2009 with a new television package that will continue to feature long-term partner ABC while introducing VERSUS as the new cable television partner. VERSUS will open the season on April 5 and will air three consecutive races before ABC kicks off its ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport to run second Formula Mazda at Road Atlanta
Woodbridge, Ontario Sept. 30, 2008 - AIM Autosport will field two cars this weekend in the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear at Road Atlanta. John Edwards, who is currently in the hunt for the series championship will be joined by Kyle Marcelli. The 18-year-old Barrie, Ontario-based Marcelli is in his secon ... Continue reading
500 VETERANS HELP FIRESTONE RACING DEVELOP TIRES AT INDY
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008 â Indianapolis 500 winners Scott Dixon, Buddy Rice and Dan Wheldon, and fellow â500â veterans Ryan Briscoe, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Tony Kanaan turned laps during a two-day Firestone Racing test Sept. 29-30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In the first IndyCar Series ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Reduces Capacity in the European Production System
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Trucks (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) is taking measures to downsize capacity in its European production system to meet the declining demand for trucks in the European market. As a consequence, the company will initiate negotiations with the unions regarding staffing level cutbacks of ... Continue reading
RV Business Magazine Names Top 50 RV Dealers in America
ELKHART, Ind., Sept. 30 -- In the face of today's slowed economy and low consumer confidence, some businesses are still flourishing and setting an example among their peers, exhibiting "best practices" in their industry. That's the story behind the dealerships recently recognized as the Top 50 Recreation Vehicle (RV) D ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Auto Information and Advice Website
CARSON, Calif., Sept. 30 -- 2008 U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , a leading online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase certain assets of SmartTrac, Inc. related to a website providing a broad range of information on the purchase, care and ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Undertakes Restructuring Actions
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. today announced restructuring actions designed to better align resources with growth opportunities and reduce costs in light of current and anticipated market conditions. The restructuring is the result of a comprehensive analysis of the companyâs cost structure and is expected ... Continue reading
Networkcar Named Finalist in Three Awards for Communications Services
SAN DIEGO--Networkcar®, a leader in wireless fleet management, today announced that it has been chosen as a finalist in three award programs for technology and business innovation. The three awards include the AeA High Tech Award, the CONNECT Most Innovative Product Award, and the Dealmakers of the Year honors. Netw ... Continue reading
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