GM Statement Re: Recent Changes in GM Stock Price and Volume
DETROIT, June 10 -- GM management has noticed a recent elevation in the volume and price of its common stock. While GM does not control the market or its stock price, GM management strongly believes that any recovery for the common stockholders in the chapter 11 bankruptcy process is highly unlikely, even under the mos ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Update on Chrysler Exposure
Chrysler Group LLC assumes obligations TULSA, Okla., June 10 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. provided an update on its credit exposure to Chrysler LLC, which has declined significantly due to payments received since the commencement of the Chrysler LLC's bankruptcy proceeding and its successful asset sale. As ... Continue reading
Volvo Technology Selected to Lead New York CVII Development Program
NEW YORK, June 10 -- Volvo Technology North America has been selected by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) to lead the development and demonstration of an advanced Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Integration (CVII) program. A contract awarding this program to Volvo Technology is being finalized ... Continue reading
Platinum Equity Comments on Delphi
LOS ANGELES--Platinum Equity Chairman and CEO Tom Gores commented today on Platinumâs proposed acquisition of Delphi: âPlatinum Equity is uniquely equipped to help Delphi in ways no other investor can,â said Mr. Gores. âThe automotive sector is in a period of extraordinary transition. Financial inve ... Continue reading
SIRIUS XM Radio to Broadcast 24 Hours of Le Mans Live June 13-14
SIRIUS XM to offer Radio Le Mans broadcast to U.S. listeners; Fans can hear every minute of the 77th Grand Prix of Endurance live from France NEW YORK, June 10 -- SIRIUS XM Radio announced today that it will offer U.S. listeners live coverage of the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans auto race on June 13-14 from the Circuit de l ... Continue reading
Diana Harker to debut new family Top Alcohol Dragster at NHRA SuperNationals
Englishtown, June 10, 2009: For 26 year old, Diana Harker this weekend's United Association's NHRA SuperNationals to be held at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, NJ not only holds great memories for the Aussie as she comes in as the defending event champion but will be Harker's first race on the NHRA tou ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif., June 10 -- Alliance Inspection Management, Inc. (AiM), today announced an agreement with Ford Motor Credit Company to assume nationwide responsibility for floorplan audits at dealerships with wholesale financing from Ford Credit and to conduct lease-end inspections of vehicles financed through Ford ... Continue reading
Land Rover South Dade and North Dade Receive High Honors
MIAMI--Land Rover North America recently announced the recipients of the Land Rover Pinnacle Club Retailer Excellence award. Both Land Rover North Dade and Land Rover South Dade are among the select group of Land Rover retailers to achieve this prestigious award. âLand Rover North Dade and South Dade are committed ... Continue reading
House Passes 'Cash for Clunkers' Bill
Washingtonm DC June 10, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the House passed a plan to boost auto sales by providing vouchers of up to $4,500 for consumers who turn in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Wall Street Journal reports that the House bill, which passed by 298 votes ... Continue reading
Fitch Withdraws Chrysler's Ratings
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the following ratings on Chrysler LLC: --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'D'; --Senior secured first-lien bank loan 'CC/RR3'; --Senior secured second-lien bank loan 'C/RR6'. Ratings may be withdrawn after 30 days have elapsed after a default. Fitch downgraded Chrysler's IDR to 'D' on Ap ... Continue reading
Red Bull GPreview to give Race Day ticket holders up-close look at MotoGP machines Aug. 28
INDIANAPOLIS, June 10, 2009: The three-day event schedule for the 2009 Red Bull Indianapolis GP will resemble the great racing on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway â exciting and packed with action. All of the superstars of MotoGP, the worldâs most prestigious motorcycle series, will compete ... Continue reading
Niemela Generates A New Competitive Advantage With Performance Phsixx
Dana Point, June 10, 2009: Current Atlantic Champion Markus Niemela has been taking advantage of a new physical training regime developed and managed by Santa Monica-based PerformancePhixx. Markus' new program was developed by well-known human conditioning coach Simon Hayes. Mr. Hayes has has spent over 20 years person ... Continue reading
Pelosi Statement on Administration's Purchase of Fuel-Efficient Vehicles for Federal Fleet
WASHINGTON, June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on the Obama Administration's order of over 17,000 fuel-efficient vehicles using funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: "We know that we can create jobs and save taxpayer dollars while protecting our pla ... Continue reading
Risi Looking For Second Straight Victory
Braselton, June 10, 2009: The key to endurance racing is, wellâ¦endurance. And no GT2 team in the world has been better at that in the past year than Risi Competizione. The red Risi Ferrari F430 GT currently holds the GT2 Triple Crown of sports car racing and will try to become the first team to repeat in class at ... Continue reading
Runner-Up Finish for Steve Harker at United Association Route 66 Nationals
Joliet, June 10, 2009: Once again Aussie Steve Harker took his I40 Inc Chevy Monte Carlo to the final round at this past weekend United Association Route66 NHRA Nationals scoring a comfortable runner-up finish. Harker qualified in number three position with runs of 5.610 seconds at 250.64 mph and 5.56 seconds at over 2 ... Continue reading
Detroit MI June 9, 2009; Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., former chairman and CEO of AT&T Inc., will become chairman of the New GM when the company is launched later this summer, GM's interim Chairman Kent Kresa announced today. Kresa will continue to serve as interim chairman until the launch. Whitacre and Kresa, along with c ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Passat CC Review
The 2009 Volkswagen Passat CC is the German automaker's contribution to the mid-size four-door coupe class. ... Continue reading
The 2009 Suzuki XL7 is a midsized crossover that's sportin' a new transmission. ... Continue reading
The 2009 Scion xD is a unique model in a market overflowing with traditional vehicles. ... Continue reading
Clean And Green DesignLine Hybrid Bus Rolls Into Service In Baltimore
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--DesignLine USA, LLC, a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative hybrid and electric vehicles for the public transport market, announced that the first of 21 buses ordered by the City of Baltimore was unveiled today at a ceremony to mark a new era in the cityâs public transit history. The ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Ontario--Environmental Solutions Worldwide Inc. (OTCBB: ESWW) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange FWB: EOW) announced today that the Companyâs wholly owned subsidiary ESW Canada Inc. (ESWC) has received sales orders amounting to $266,000 for five XtrmCat⢠Locomotive Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) from Advan ... Continue reading
GLENVIEW, Ill., June 10 -- Navman Wireless North America announced today that its Online AVL2 real-time fleet tracking and management system has won a prestigious 2009 Telematics Update award for Best Telematics Service & Application for Commercial Vehicles. Online AVL2 earned second-place honors in the highly conteste ... Continue reading
Voices Of Le Mans: Jorg Bergmeister And Seth Neiman
Jörg Bergmeister would like to celebrate his second career Le Mans victory on Sunday. Jörg Bergmeister and Seth Neiman are together again at Le Mans this weekend in Flying Lizard Motorsportsâ Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. They are teaming with Darren Law in one of the deepest GT2 fields seen at Le Mans, nothing new f ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, June 10 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended April 30, 2009. Sales for the quarter were $415,472,000, down from $707,931,000 last year. Net income for the quarter was $2,102,000, versus $27,854,000 last year. E.P.S. for the quarter were 4 cents ver ... Continue reading
- Sergio Marchionne to Serve as Chief Executive Officer - Global Brand Structure to Bring Leadership Closer to Employees and Customers - Commercial, Industrial and Corporate Staffs to Support Brand Organization AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 10 -- As Chrysler Group LLC prepares to begin operations, the new company formed in ... Continue reading
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company Starts Production of Cummins ISF Light-Duty Engine
BEIJING--Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company Limited (BFCEC), a 50/50 joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Chinaâs Beiqi Foton Motor Company (Foton Motor) have officially begun production of Cummins light-duty, high-performance ISF diesel engines. With a power range from 109 â 170 horsepower, the new ISF2. ... Continue reading
World Challenge Announces Touring Car 2 Class
TOPEKA, June 9, 2009: SCCA Pro Racing and WC Vision announced today the introduction of Touring Car 2 (TC2), which will run as a separate class within SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car races. Introduced to provide a more cost-effective point of entry into the series, TC2 vehicles will have fewer modific ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation-Sponsored Heidi Steele Takes 2nd Place in SCORE Baja 500 Race
<b>Off-roader finishes grueling course on one set of off-the-shelf Geolandar M/T+® tires</b> FULLERTON, June 9, 2009: Coming in second in the legendary SCORE Baja 500 is quite an accomplishment, especially while using only one set of tires along the rough 432.5-mile course. This is exactly what Yokohama Tire Corpora ... Continue reading
Defending Outlaws Champion Donny Schatz Rides Armor All JJ into the Old West
INDIANAPOLIS, June 9, 2009: When the dust settles each night at the conclusion of every World of Outlaws (WoO) feature event, only one Outlaw is declared the winner. As the WoO series storms into Dodge City (Kan.) this weekend for the annual Boothill Showdown, itâs Donny Schatz, once again, playing the coveted rol ... Continue reading
World of Outlaws Racer Kinser Takes Bass Pro Shops Sprinter to Dodge City for Old West Shootout
INDIANAPOLIS, June 9, 2009: Life on the World of Outlawsâ (WoO) tour is full of challenges. For Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser and the rest of the Outlaws, this weekâs challenge comes in the form of the Boothill Showdown at Dodge City (Kan.) Speedway, located in a region made famous by old-time ... Continue reading
Survey Shows Public Wary Of Government Running Auto Companies
<b>More Than Half of Consumers Think Auto Companiesâ Bailouts were Bad Idea</b> TUSTIN, June 10, 2009: A just-completed national survey shows American consumers are skeptical of the U.S. governmentâs involvement in the auto industry, with 81 percent of respondents agreeing that the faster the government gets ... Continue reading
Coughlin brothers looking for continued success in Joliet
DELAWARE, June 10) -- Less than a month after his graduation from Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell, Ohio, 18-year old Troy Coughlin Jr., will be continuing his education in Drag Racing 101 as he brings his JEGS.com dragster to Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Ill., for this weekendâs NHRA North Central Division ... Continue reading
SAIC Jan-May sales near 1.4 mln units, up 26%
SAIC Jan-May sales near 1.4 mln units, up 26% http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010837/SAIC-Jan-May-sales-near-1- 4-mln -units-up-26.html Shanghai, June 10 (Gasgoo.com) - SAIC Motor's vehicle sales in the first five months rose about 26% from a year earlier, to 1.39 million units, xinhuanet.com reported today, citi ... Continue reading
SAIC to build investment company in Hong Kong
SAIC to build investment company in Hong Kong http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010831/SAIC-to-build-investment-c ompan y-in-Hong-Kong.html Shanghai, June 10 (Gasgoo.com) At the shareholder meeting on June 9, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC, 600104.sh) passed its resolution to establish the Chinese auto gia ... Continue reading
Mazda China May sales up 19% to 13,916 units
Mazda China May sales up 19% to 13,916 units http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010838/Mazda-China-May-sales-up-1 9-to- 13-916-units.html Shanghai, June 10 (Gasgoo.com) Mazda Motor Corp reported Wednesday that its vehicle sales in China rose 19% year on year in May to 13,916 units, according to a press release from ... Continue reading
GreenChek Technology Inc. Announces Green Fleet ERD Pilot Program Launched
SAN FRANCISCO--GreenChek Technology Inc. (OTCBB:GCHK), a leading globally focused provider of hydrogen based technology for mobile transportation and stationary power generation applications, previously announced the shipping of ERD units to the UK. The company is pleased to report that the heavy goods vehicle ERD inst ... Continue reading
- C. Robert Kidder to be named Chairman of U.S. Automaker - Sergio Marchionne to Serve as Chief Executive Officer AUBURN HILLS, Mich., and TURIN, Italy, June 10 -- Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group announced today that they have finalized their previously announced global strategic alliance, forming a "new" Chrysler th ... Continue reading
Alcoa Selects SumTotal TotalLMS for Training and Compliance
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--SumTotal® Systems, Inc. , the market leader and a global provider of talent development solutions, today announced that Alcoa has selected SumTotal TotalLMS⢠to provide a common platform for training administration and delivery, particularly of online learning to its global employees loca ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the second quarter of 2009. The cash dividend is payable July 15, 2009, to stockholders of record on June 30, 2009. Titan International, Inc., a holding company, owns su ... Continue reading
Public Support (Or Lack of Support) For Government Auto Involvement
AUTO PACIFIC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SURVEY SHOWS PUBLIC WARY OF GOVERNMENT RUNNING AUTO COMPANIES More Than Half of Consumers Think Auto Companiesâ Bailouts were Bad Idea TUSTIN, Calif. (June 10, 2009) â A just-completed national survey shows American consumers are skeptical of the U.S. governmentâs invol ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Webcast a Portion of Its Investor and Analyst Conference on June 18, 2009
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items today announced it will be holding an investor and analyst conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, June 18, 2009. A portion of the conference including a management prese ... Continue reading
Ford and AAA to Crown Country's Next Great Young Auto Techs
Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition provides $10.7 million in scholarships to top high school automotive technology students DEARBORN, Mich., June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the economy still running on a low tank, motorists are relying more on skilled auto technicians to keep their cars running rather tha ... Continue reading
Complete your steering column installation with AutoLoc Column Floor Mount!
Mount With Style! Autoloc? billet aluminum Column Floor Mount puts a luxurious finishing touch on your steering column installation. Featuring fully adjustable settings, which provide total compatibility with all steering column widths and sizes. Autoloc? Column Floor Mount makes mounting your steering assembly a snap! ... Continue reading
Preh Wins GM Supplier of the Year Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
NOVI, Mich., June 10 -- Preh received the General Motors 2008 Supplier of the Year award for the fourth consecutive year for its significant contributions to GM's global product and performance achievements. The 17th annual award was given during ceremonies Friday, June 5 at the GM Heritage Center in Warren, Mich. Preh ... Continue reading
Young Adults Navigate Economic Challenges, Auto Financing Options on Their Own
MCLEAN, Va.--For many new graduates, getting a diploma and getting a new car are rights of passage that go hand in hand. However, according to the Sixth Annual Rules of the Road Survey by Capital One Auto Finance, a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation , many young adults will be making the largest purchase ... Continue reading
Lexus Names Xtime the 'Approved Supplier' of Service CRM and Online Scheduling
Deploying Xtime's ServiceCRM(TM) product to 100 dealerships nationwide REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., June 10 -- Xtime (http://www.xtime.com/) announced today that Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A., Inc., is offering its ServiceCRM(TM) software to all Lexus dealerships nationwide. Xtime was selected as the exclus ... Continue reading
"Filling Station of the Future"
ESSEN, Germany, June 10 -- - Cooperation Between RWE and APCOA, Europe's Largest Car Park Operator The RWE Group and APCOA Autoparking GmbH are entering into a partnership in the area of electric mobility. The two companies are launching a joint roll-out of charging points for electric cars in publicly accessible parki ... Continue reading
LINE-X(R) Protective Coatings and Truck Covers USA Partner to Offer the New American X-Box
SANTA ANA, Calif., June 10 -- LINE-X(R) Franchise Development Company, one of the nation's leading providers of spray-on protective coatings, is proud to announce the company is partnering with Truck Covers USA to introduce the new American X-Box. The American X-Box combines the top of the line tool box created by Truc ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d3d845/car_aftermarket_in) has announced the addition of the "Car Aftermarket in Belgium - Country Overview 2009" report to their offering. The document highlights the development of six product families across eight channels in the Belgian Afterm ... Continue reading
Cobra Electronics Expands AURA Camera & Driving Hazard Database Line of Products
Standalone GPS Safety Camera Locator now available NEW YORK, June 10 -- Cobra Electronics today announced the release of the new SL3 GPS Safety Camera Locator with AURA(TM) Camera & Driving Hazard Database. The SL3 is a standalone GPS-enabled device that warns drivers to thousands of driving threats that include red li ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/656bc3/2009_u_s_motorcyc) has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Motorcycle & Bicycle & Parts Manufacturing Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S. Motorcycle & Bicycle & Parts Manufacturing Industry report, published annually, c ... Continue reading
Toyota Awards $1 Million in Scholarships to 100 High School Seniors
Winners at top of class in both academics and community service TORRANCE, Calif., June 10 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., (TMS) is rewarding 100 high school seniors with $1 million in college scholarships for their commitment to education and community service. The 12 national and 88 regional winners, who make up ... Continue reading
New Independent Warranty Throws Lifeline to Owners of Modified Porsches
The security of a comprehensive warranty, backed by the Automobile Association (AA) and TECHART, the world's leading specialist Porsche tuner, is now available to all owners of Porsches fitted with high quality upgrades. The new warranty is available through Tech9, UK agent for TECHART and (subject to an inspection at ... Continue reading
Daimler AG, Deutsche Post DHL, the energy group OMV, the Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen AG public transportation company, and the Finnish oil company Neste Oil presented the initial results of their joint pilot test project on fuel from sustainable production during the event "Diesel from renewable sources - A step toward ... Continue reading
BMW Named Which? Best Car Manufacturer 2009
BMW has been named Best Car Manufacturer in the prestigious Which? Awards 2009, at the British Museum in London. The company was rated higher than its shortlisted rivals by the members of Which? who number more than a million. Which? is long established as a champion of the consumer and a trusted advisor to buyers of a ... Continue reading
New Prius Breaks Cover - Toyota's New Hybrid is on the Road and on Show in the UK
After months of anticipation, the all-new Prius arrived in the UK this week and is already on the road and on public display. ... Continue reading
China's Beijing Autos Waiting For Opportunity to Bid for Opel or Saab
SHANGHAI June 10, 2009; The AP reported that Beijing Automobile Industries Holding Co., China's fifth-largest carmaker, is maneuvering to acquire General Motors Corp.'s Opel or Saab units if other potential deals fall through, reports said Wednesday. A group of Beijing Autos executives is in Europe for talks on a possi ... Continue reading
The All New Grand Bentley - VIDEO ENHANCED
An all-new grand Bentley 'exceptional in all respects on the road' will debut this summer. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Centres Plan in the UK
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, is now well on its way to the UK with the first Centre under construction and on schedule to open its doors on the outskirts of Reading, close to Junction 11 of the M4, during September 2009. Infiniti Europe can also reveal for the first time publicly the name of its UK ... Continue reading
Like the 5th Beatle to GM's Four Core Brands, Pontiac is a Brand That's Not a Brand
The Pontiac Vibe will be offered for retail sale and the Pontiac G6 will be available for fleet customers only. 2010 PONTIAC VIBE New for 2010 Exterior color: Ignition Orange Metallic replaces Mystic Blue Metallic Air conditioning now standard on all models Luggage rack available on AWD models Cargo management package ... Continue reading
All-New Terrain Crossover SUV Leads GMC's More-Efficient 2010 Lineup
The all-new GMC Terrain crossover SUV offers up to 32 mpg on the highway, along with the capability, engineering excellence and refinement that have defined GMC for more than a century. It joins a diverse lineup filled with technologically advanced hybrids, efficient utilities and trucks designed to tackle any worksite ... Continue reading
A new name in automotive luxury, a new line of performance cars headed by the ground-breaking FX, and a whole new ownership experience arrive in the UK from September with the launch of Infiniti. ... Continue reading
All-New Equinox Crossover Highlights a More-Efficient 2010 Chevy Truck Lineup
Chevrolet's all-new, 2010 Equinox blends distinctive design with outstanding efficiency â attributes shared with the rest of the brandâs lineup of trucks and utility vehicles. A new, 2.4L direct injection engine helps the Equinox deliver expected best-in-segment estimated highway fuel economy of 32 mpg (EPA c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Posts 11 Percent Sales Increase in Germany
In May, Mercedes-Benz Cars delivered 97,300 Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach brand vehicles (May 2008: 111,100) to customers worldwide (minus 12 percent). The Mercedes-Benz brand sold 86,300 passenger vehicles worldwide (minus 12 percent) in May (May 2008: 98,100 units). Despite the fact that many markets are sti ... Continue reading
All-New Camaro Exemplifies Chevrolet's 2010 Lineup of Great Looking, Efficient Cars
After a seven-year hiatus, the new Chevrolet Camaro is back â and better than ever. Itâs advanced 3.6L, direct-injected V-6 delivers performance and efficiency, with 304 horsepower (227 kW) and EPA-rated 29 mpg in highway driving in LT and LS models. The Camaroâs combination of efficient performance blen ... Continue reading
On the occasion of National Innovation Day, which was held in Rome at the Quirinal building in the presence of the Head of State, the "Prize of prizes" was awarded to the Fiat 500. This award is given by the Ministry for Public Administration and Innovation, which aims at supporting entrepreneurial skills, the universi ... Continue reading
Audi AG: Growth in Asia-Pacific Region, Rising Market Share in Western Europe
Audi reported increasing sales in May in the Asia-Pacific region as well as in important European markets. The brand with the four rings also registered its third consecutive record month in China. Thanks to growing market shares, Audi was able to expand its leading position as the most successful premium brand in West ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac: All-New SRX Crossover And CTS Sport Wagon Target New Priorities of Luxury Buyers
Cadillac launches two vehicles for 2010 that add new dimensions to the luxury marketplace, while featuring Cadillacâs signatures of dramatic design and technology. The completely new SRX crossover enters one of the luxury marketâs largest and strongest segments, offering a more dynamic alternative. The CTS Sp ... Continue reading
Buick Renaissance Continues with All-New 2010 Lacrosse Luxury Sedan
The all-new, 2010 Buick LaCrosse continues a Buick brand renaissance begun by the Enclave luxury crossover. The LaCrosse is a completely redesigned luxury sedan that offers a stunning exterior and cabin; advanced, intelligent personal technologies and safety features; and a choice of two fuel-saving V-6 engines. Starti ... Continue reading
BMW Group's EfficientDynamics programme gives customers outstanding fuel economy and low emissions without giving up driving enjoyment. This was recognised again this year at the What Car? Green Car Awards 2009. The MINI Cooper S won the Green Sports Car category for the second year in a row and the BMW 318d took the h ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Achieves Silver in Business in the Community's 7th Corporate Responsibility Index
Jaguar Land Rover has achieved silver status at its first attempt in the UK's leading voluntary benchmarking of corporate responsibility. Results of Business in the Community's 2008 Corporate Responsibility Index; in which 141 leading businesses participated, were announced today. ... Continue reading
Carillion Property Services Reduces its Fleet Fuel Costs by Selecting Efficient Peugeot Vans
Carillion Property Services has saved thousands of pounds worth of fuel and reduced its vehicle emissions by 7% in just six months by adding 200 diesel-engined Peugeot light commercial vehicles to its fleet. ... Continue reading
Damien Hirst-Decorated Fiat 500s Help Raise Millions for Charity
Five Fiat 500s, decorated by the artist Damien Hirst, were among the prizes won in a luxury charity draw at a star-studded London party last week. ... Continue reading
Ampera Scoops Prestigious Technology Award
The revolutionary Vauxhall/Opel Ampera Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) has been crowned the inaugural winner of a new and prestigious green motoring award. ... Continue reading
Ex-GM Director Says Bankruptcies Needed
GM and Chrysler to pare debt and dealers, and both companies have a chance to survive after the restructurings, said York, an adviser to billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian who served on GM's board in 2006. Chrysler filed for bankruptcy on April 30 and a sale of its best assets to a company led by Italy's Fiat SpA (FIA ... Continue reading
TOKYO--Highlander, the leading car maintenance services provider, has introduced Tanakaâs Car Wash Solution, a new service to maintain automobiles coated with water based car paints. The EU and Japan are regulating VOCs (volatile organic compounds) in cars and are promoting a shift towards eco-friendly water based ... Continue reading
AIAM Applauds Passage of 'Cash for Clunkers' Legislation
ARLINGTON, Va., June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) applauds the passage of legislation that will boost the sale of fuel efficient vehicles in the U.S., to the benefit of every American consumer. The U.S. House of Representatives today overwhelmingly adopte ... Continue reading
IIHS: Ohio raises truck speed limit on interstate highways
Effective July 1, 2009, Ohio's speed limit for large trucks will increase from 55 to 65 mph on interstate highways, thereby making it equal to the speed limit for passenger vehicles. Ten other states (Arkansas, California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and Washington) still have lower spee ... Continue reading
Volkswagen CC Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
The 2009 Volkswagen CC, a midsize moderately priced car, is the Institute's newest 2009 Top Safety Pick award winner. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are tough ... Continue reading
Audi Q5 Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick Award
The 2009 Audi Q5, a midsize luxury SUV, is the Institute's newest 2009 Top Safety Pick award winner. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are tough because the awar ... Continue reading
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