April 2008 U.S.Auto Sales Down 14%
DETROIT, May 1, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters repoted that U.S. auto sales fell 14 percent to their lowest annual rate in a decade in April as weak consumer confidence and rising gas prices hit the industry's most profitable vehicles hardest. General Motors Corp, Ford Motor Co and Chrysler LLC posted deeper sa ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record April Sales
IRVINE, Calif., May 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its best sales month ever with record April sales of 30,066 units, a 15.6-percent increase over the same period last year, and year-to-date sales of 98,280 total units. Kia's April growth was led by Spectra and Optima, up 4.8 percent and 89.3 percent res ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Reports April 2008 Sales; Fuel-Efficient Compact Vehicle Sales Set New April Record
- The fuel-efficient Dodge Caliber, Jeep(R) Compass and Jeep Patriot set new compact vehicle April sales record - Chrysler Sebring Convertible sales take off as spring 'top-down' driving season begins - All-new Dodge Journey launches new ad campaign 'If you can dream it, do it' - Best-selling 'New Day' Value Package mo ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Will Turbocharge Ford EcoBoost Engines for Rear-Wheel Drive Cars and Pickup Trucks
BorgWarner Turbos Will Increase Efficiency of New Eco-Friendly Engine, Helping Drivers Enjoy More Miles to the Gallon AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- BorgWarner will supply turbochargers for rear-wheel drive cars and pickup trucks featuring Ford's upcoming EcoBoost engine, a downsized gasoline direct-injection engine wit ... Continue reading
Preliminary American Honda Sales Report Shows April Sales Increase
Honda Division sets April record; final numbers to be released as soon as available TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Due to technical difficulties, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., is forced to delay the posting of final April 2008 sales numbers until the issue is resolved. All reported numbers are approximate and are expecte ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports April Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., May 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total April 2008 sales of 8,878. -- Lancer was the volume leader at 2,598. This was the best month for Lancer sales in 7 months. -- Galant sales were 1,402 for the month. Galant sales year-to-date are up 16.8% compared to the first four months of 2007. ... Continue reading
Audi of America Reports Increased Sedan Sales in April
A4 and A6 sales outpace expectations AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today sales for the month of April totaling 7,730, a decrease of 4.6% from last year's record figures. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record-setting trend; compared with last year's April figures, CP ... Continue reading
TriMas Corporation Announces First Quarter 2008 Earnings Teleconference Date
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- TriMas Corporation announced today that it will hold a conference call with investors on Wednesday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m. EDT to discuss its first quarter 2008 results and respond to questions from the investment community. To participate in the earnings conference call, please dial: (8 ... Continue reading
GM Reports 260,922 Deliveries in April 2008
GM Reports 260,922 Deliveries in April (Monthly comparison percentages are sales day-adjusted unless noted.) Retail Car Sales Up 6 Percent Chevrolet Car Retail Sales Up 24 Percent Led By a 147 Percent Increase in Malibu, 17 Percent Rise in Cobalt, 13 Percent Increase in Aveo and 8 Percent Hike in Impala Sales Pontiac R ... Continue reading
Audi of America Reports Increased Sedan Sales in April 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Audi of America, Inc. announced today sales for the month of April totaling 7,730, a decrease of 4.6% from last yearâs record figures. Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales continued their record-setting trend; compared with last yearâs April figures, CPO sales rose to 3,175 units, an inc ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces April Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 75,855 units in April, an increase of 4,731 vehicle sales compared with April 2007. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS - Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 66,318 units in April, compared with 61,179 during April 2007. Adjusted for a difference in the n ... Continue reading
ChaCha NAMED AS OFFICIAL MOBILE ANSWERS SERVICE OF IMS
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 1, 2008 â The Indianapolis Motor Speedway has selected ChaCha as its Official Mobile Answers Service, as the revolutionary new 1-800-2ChaCha allows cell phone users to easily access information using conversational English while on the go â perfect for fans who want to enhance thei ... Continue reading
92ND INDIANAPOLIS 500 NOTEBOOK
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 1, 2008 â Bronze Badge credentials for the 2008 Indianapolis 500 are available for purchase in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Client Service Office. For $100, a Bronze Badge offers fans a unique opportunity to be a part of the action of the 92nd Indianapolis 500. A Bronze Badge is vali ... Continue reading
Coughlin calls on fans for support
BRISTOL (May 1) -- Reigning POWERade Pro Stock champion usually relies on the JEGS.com crew and his years of experience to give him a hot rod capable of leading the pack. But when the NHRA tour arrives at Bristol Dragway for the O'Reilly NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, Coughlin will need a larger support group to grab t ... Continue reading
Coughlin hoping to rejoin JEGS ProMod Challenge in Bristol
DELAWARE, Ohio (May 1) -- Pro Modified veteran racer Troy Coughlin is hoping for a quick return to the JEGS ProMod Challenge after a first-round accident last Saturday in Atlanta that totaled his JEGS.com Pontiac GTO. Coughlin was slightly dazed in the accident but otherwise unhurt. His Jerry Haas racecar wasn't as luc ... Continue reading
COUNTING DOWN TO DE FERRAN DEBUT
Gil de Ferran will make his American Le Mans Series debut as a team owner and driver with Simon Pagenaud next week. De Ferran Motorsports' debut in the American Le Mans Series is getting closer and closer each day. The newest member of the Acura Motorsports stable will make its highly anticipated first start at next we ... Continue reading
Foss Paces First MX-5 Cup Practice of 2008 at Road Atlanta
BRASELTON, Ga. (May 1, 2008) â Last yearâs Road Atlanta polesitter, Eric Foss, of Fort Worth, Texas, was the fastest car in morning practice for Round One of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup, part of the Classic Motorsports Magazine Mitty Challenge at Road Atlanta. Robert Huffmaster, of Clarkston, M ... Continue reading
MORGAN LUCAS WILL DRIVE LUCAS OIL SPEEDWAY DRAGSTER AT GATEWAY
MADISON, Ill. (April 30) â Morgan Lucas will accentuate his OâReilly Midwest NHRA Nationals challenge this weekend carrying the colors of his fatherâs superscenic Lucas Oil Speedway. The fashionable 3/8-mile oval in Wheatland, Mo. known as âThe Diamond of Dirt Tracksâ boasts one of the most agg ... Continue reading
TORCO/LUCAS OIL TEAM READY TO SHINE IN ST. LOUIS
MADISON, Ill. (April 30) â J.R. Toddâs racing horizon is getting a little brighter and after last weekendâs performance at Atlanta, the Torco/Lucas Oil team is now ready to shine in St. Louis. Todd and crew overcame obstacles that were preventing the car from matching up with the track conditions. After ... Continue reading
Team MER Announce Driver Line-Up for 2008 Mazda MX-5 Championship
FORT WORTH, Texas (May 1, 2008) --- Team MER (Motorsport Enterprises Racing) has released the complete driver line-up for the 2008 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup. Team MER has swept the top two driver positions in each of the first two seasons of MX-5 Cup competition and has a solid driver line-up hoping to con ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS (April 30, 2008) â Tony Stewart Racingâs Levi Jones and Tracy Hines will make their first career appearances at Brownstown (Ind.) Speedway this Saturday as the USAC National Sprint Car Series championship battle heats up in the month of May. The event marks the first time in series history that i ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1 -- The Board of Directors of BorgWarner Inc. has approved investments of approximately $125 million to increase the company's global passenger car turbocharger capacity by more than three million units. The increased capacity is expected to meet growing demand for the company's fuel-efficient ... Continue reading
Safe Kids USA Plans Nearly 500 Child Passenger Safety Events During May
Safe Kids Buckle Up Offers Families Hands-on Educational Activities to Increase Knowledge about Safety In and Around Vehicles WASHINGTON, May 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safe Kids USA's local coalitions will conduct nearly 500 child passenger safety events in locations across the country during the month of May. Event ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Best April Since 1995 With 12.8 Percent Sales Increase
IRVINE, Calif., May 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported a double-digit increase in sales for April with 23,760 units sold in the U.S., a 12.8 percent increase over last year. Year-to-date sales are up 1.3 percent with 101,391 vehicles sold. MAZDA3, fresh off being named one of the "2008 Coolest N ... Continue reading
BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) US sales up 9.6 percent in April. Year-to-date sales are down 4 percent. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) today reported April vehicle sales of 31,448, an increase of 9.6 percent from the 28,692 vehicles sold in the same month of 2007. Fo ... Continue reading
T-Systems North America seals a new contract with Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 1, 2008 -- T-Systems North America has sealed a new contract with Mercedes-Benz U.S. International. As a partner for the Mercedes-Benz production facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, T-Systems will run the entire server environment and the plant's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system based ... Continue reading
International Speedway Increases Annual Dividend
~Shareholders Unanimously Approve Slate of Directors~ DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 1 -- International Speedway Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ISCB) ("ISC") today announced an increase in its annual dividend and the election of four members to its Board of Directors. ISC declared an annual dividend of $0.12 per share, payable ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., May 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported April sales of 217,700 vehicles, a decrease of 4.5 percent from last April. "Smaller vehicles are going over big," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "With oil prices at record levels, compact cars and hybrids continue to lead the way." The To ... Continue reading
Pilgrim International, Inc., First RV Manufacturer to Offer 5-Year Warranty
Manufacturer Appeals to Consumer Trending/Consumers Want Better Quality and Pilgrim Answers MIDDLEBURY, Ind., May 1 -- Pilgrim International, Inc. is pleased to offer the RV Industry's first 5-Year Warranty on all flooring systems utilizing the CosmoLite composite substrate. "Traditionally, water has been the culprit i ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC to Honor Troops During Military Appreciation Month
-- Chrysler to be recognized by ESGR with the Pro Patria Award -- Chrysler to recognize employees actively serving in the military -- Michigan National Guard and Operation Gratitude to receive cash donation from The Chrysler Foundation -- Five hundred care packages to be sent to deployed troops What: To kick off Milita ... Continue reading
THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL TO HOST WOMEN'S-ONLY HONDA ADULT DEFENSIVE DRIVING PROGRAM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rebecca Ackford, 614-793-4620, rackford@midohio.com THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL TO HOST WOMEN'S-ONLY HONDA ADULT DEFENSIVE DRIVING PROGRAM COURSE IS A GREAT LAST MINUTE MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEA DUBLIN, Ohio (May 1, 2008) - The Mid-Ohio School, the comprehensive driving and riding instruction compan ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Powers Team Primitive Arctic Challenger to Alcan Winter Rally Wins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2008 COMPANY CONTACT Michelle Zeisloft Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (419) 423-1321 mrzeisloft@coopertire.com Cooper Tire Powers Team Primitive Arctic Challenger to Alcan Winter Rally Wins FINDLAY, OHIO, MAY 1, 2008 - COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY - Team Primitive Arctic Challenger chose Coop ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Ranked #2 on Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America List
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. was ranked #2 on the Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces in America list released today by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. The list was made up of large, medium and small businesses with Subaru named #2 in the medium sized company category. (Logo: http://www.ne ... Continue reading
Euro RSCG Worldwide Wins Jaguar Digital Business
Fully-Integrated Global Team Expands Relationship with Luxury Automotive Brand NEW YORK, May 1 -- Jaguar today announced it has awarded its global digital business to Euro RSCG Worldwide. Euro RSCG Worldwide will manage the global account from its flagship New York office, under the leadership of Executive Creative Dir ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports April Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 39,280 for the month of April, a 0.4 percent increase over the same period last year. "In a pretty tough economy, we are pleased that sales were slightly up over April 2007," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of n ... Continue reading
Accident Fund Wins National 'PMO of the Year' Award
LANSING, Mich., May 1 -- The Accident Fund Insurance Company of America's Innovation & Planning Department has been named the "2008 PMO of the Year" by the Center for Business Practices (CPB). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070827/CLM117LOGO ) The award, which will be presented at a June ceremony in Scott ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Reports Preliminary Revenues for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2008
- Company updates earnings guidance to small operating loss, net profit for the quarter - RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 1 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. announced today preliminary sales for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 27, 2008. Revenues for the fourth quarter were approximately $370 million, down 24 percen ... Continue reading
- Ford's new Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales compared with a year ago; highest April sales for Focus since 2000. - Retail sales for mid-size sedans also were higher; Ford Fusion up 31 percent, Mercury Milan up 19 percent, and Lincoln MKZ up 20 percent; Fusion and Milan set April sales records. - Tot ... Continue reading
Daimler AG Reports 22,954 Unit Sales for U.S. Passenger Vehicles for April 2008
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records April Sales of 20,271 - smart USA Records 2,683 Sales in April NEW YORK, May 1 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported total group sales (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 22,954 passenger vehicles in the U.S. for April 2008. All sales figures in this release are on ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports April 2008 Sales of 20,271
Year-To-Date Sales Up 1.4 Percent MONTVALE, N.J., May 1 -- While experiencing a marginal three percent decrease in its April sales (20,271 vs. 20,895), Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) maintained a 1.4 percent increase for the first four months of the year (77,918 vs. 76,880), bringing year-to-date sales to the highest level ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports April 2008 Sales Up Over Last Year
Best Eos sales month ever HERNDON, Va., May 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced April 2008 sales of 19,415 units, a 1.7 percent increase over the April 2007 sales of 19,086 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 0.8 percent ahead of 2007 sales through April. A sign that spring is defi ... Continue reading
Amerityre Initiates Commercial Production of Solid Polyurethane Elastomer Tires
First Solid Tires Selected by Oxbo International Corporation BOULDER CITY, Nev., May 1 -- Amerityre Corporation , a leading developer of polyurethane tire technologies and tire products, today announced that it has initiated commercial production of solid polyurethane elastomer tires. After successful completion of a r ... Continue reading
Parrett Named Nissan Manufacturing Communications Manager
NASHVILLE, Tenn. April 29, 2008; Steve Parrett, communications manager in Nissan North America, Inc.âs South Central Region, will become Manager, Manufacturing Communications, based in Tennessee. His appointment is effective May 1. In his new position, Parrett will be responsible for external communications activi ... Continue reading
Co-hosts Johnson Controls and USEA expect energy policy and presidential politics to provide potent mix WASHINGTON, May 1 -- With an intense global interest in climate change and a new administration poised to take office, the nation is increasingly attuned to the potential for groundbreaking energy and climate change ... Continue reading
Nissan CEO Says U.S. Auto Market to Only Stabilize at Best in Twpo Years
CASCAIS, Portugal May 1, 2008; Marcel Michelson reporting and Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters said that Nissan Motor Co Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said on Thursday that the U.S. auto market could stabilize in 2009-2010, but the industry would rely mostly on emerging markets to expand. ;Japan at best will see stagna ... Continue reading
2008 Navigator Owners Can Now SYNC Their Rides
- With a dealer-installed SYNC accessory kit, select 2008 Lincoln Navigator and Navigator L customers can enjoy the award-winning SYNC in-car communications system. - The SYNC retrofit kit costs under $550 installed. The add-on system is fully integrated, functional and upgradeable to support future SYNC features and f ... Continue reading
"Sure I'll drive more safely...as soon as I send this text message."
"Sure I'll drive more safely...as soon as I send this text message." As we approach summer, the deadliest season for youth traffic-related deaths, a survey of young drivers demonstrates the critical need for increased traffic safety awareness among teens. Gainesville, Va., April 30, 2008 â Teens want to speak out ... Continue reading
Escape the crowds with Koleos, Renault's new 4x4 crossover
Renault's first ever crossover, Koleos, will go on sale from June 6, 2008. Ideal for escaping the everyday routine, Renault Koleos is comfortable, easy to drive and boasts genuine off-road ability. Its distinctive, expressive lines combine familiar 4x4 styling cues with the dynamic styling associated with the world of ... Continue reading
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