Road Trip: 2008 Audi S5 - EXCLUSIVE 2-PART VIDEO FEATURE
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Audi R8 sportscar SEE ALSO: Audi Buyers Guide In the first episode of this 3-part series Johan de Nysschen, Audi of America's Executive Vice President, gives an overview of their fantastic new R8. In episodes 2 and 3 The Auto Channel's Executive Vice President, ... Continue reading
DETROIT - DETROIT â The Buick Riviera, a stunning concept car designed to showcase Buick's new global design direction, makes its North American debut at the Buick stand during the North American International Auto Show. Unveiled at Chinaâs Auto Shanghai 2007, the gull-wing, front-wheel-drive Riviera concept ... Continue reading
- First 2008 Ford Shelby GT500KR rolls off the production line on Carroll Shelby's 85th birthday. - The 540-horsepower muscle car, dubbed "King of the Road," will arrive at select Ford dealerships this spring for an exclusive run of only 1,000 units. - Ford SVT and Goodyear to debut a new performance compound tire for ... Continue reading
Tata Motors Unveils Sumo Grande at Auto Expo India - VIDEO STORY
NEW DELHI - January 11, 2008: Tata Motors is showcasing a new range of 17 models of cars, utility vehicles, trucks and buses at the 5200-square meter Tata-Fiat pavillion, its largest ever presence at the Auto Expo, being held in New Delhi, India from January 11-17, 2008. The company launched the new Sumo Grande, which ... Continue reading
Tata Motors Unveils Nano, the "People's Car" - VIDEO ENHANCED
Tata Motors unveils the People's CarA comfortable, safe, all-weather car, high on fuel efficiency & low on emissionsMr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group and Tata Motors, today unveiled the Tata âNANOâ, the Peopleâs Car from Tata Motors that India and the world have been looking forward to. A dev ... Continue reading
Amerityre Moves Aggressively Into Global Tire Fill Market
Company intends to capture significant share of estimated 250 million lb. annual market BOULDER CITY, Nev., Jan. 11 -- Amerityre Corporation . In a statement released today, Chairman Louis M. Haynie, identified the global tire fill market as an immediate strategic objective for the Company's Amerifill(TM) polyurethane ... Continue reading
BURSCHEID, Germany and DETROIT, Michigan, January 11 -- - A Comprehensive Product Portfolio at This Year's North American International Auto Show in Detroit Johnson Controls creates smart environments to develop automotive interiors that are more comfortable, safe and sustainable. This is why smart products, systems, t ... Continue reading
China Auto News: Land Rover sold 6,573 vehicles in Chinese market, up 143% y-o-y
Land Rover sold 6,573 vehicles in Chinese market, up 143% y-o-y http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4480/Land-Rover-sold-6-573-vehicles-in-Ch inese-market-up-143-y-o-y.html Shanghai. January 11 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Land Rover, world premium SUV brand, sold 6,573 SUV vehicles in Chinese market last year, up 143 percent from one y ... Continue reading
Individual Tickets for AutoGlow! Sell Out, but Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Still Exist
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- The Children's Center announced today that tickets for the 2008 AutoGlow! are sold out, but limited sponsorship opportunities are still available. AutoGlow! will be held Friday, January 18 at Ford Field in Detroit. A major fundraiser for The Children's Center, AutoGlow! is considered the premier aft ... Continue reading
China Auto News: Lotus RCR launched in Beijing, priced between $17,800-$20,500
Lotus RCR launched in Beijing, priced between $17,800-20,500 http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4484/Lotus-RCR-launched-in-Beijing-priced -between-17-800-20-500.html Shanghai. January 11 (Gasgoo.com) - Chinese automaker Youngman Automobile Group and United Kingdom automaker Lotus will jointly launch first race car RCR in Be ... Continue reading
Chrysler e Nissan confirmam acordo de produto OEM
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., 11 de janeiro /PR Newswire/ -- A Chrysler LLC e a Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., divulgaram hoje um acordo onde a Nissan irá fornecer para Chrysler um novo automóvel para distribuição limitada na América do Sul. Baseado no sedan Nissan Versa, o novo automóvel será fornecido para a Chrysler como um ... Continue reading
China Auto News: China SUV sales in 2007 surged 50 pct on low fuel price
China SUV sales in 2007 surged 50 pct on low fuel price http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4483/China-SUV-sales-in-2007-surged-50-pc t-on-low-fuel-price.html Shanghai. January 11 (Gasgoo.com) ¨CThe number of sport utility vehicles sold in China rose about 50 percent in 2007, and this growth momentum is to continue in the n ... Continue reading
China Auto News: Cadillac SRX goes on sale in China
Cadillac SRX goes on sale in China http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4482/Cadillac-SRX-goes-on-sale-in-China.h tml Shanghai. January 11 (Gasgoo.com) - Cadillac SRX SUV was launched in China Wednesday as Shanghai GM is striving to grab a bigger share of China¡¯s luxury vehicle market. The Cadillac SRX, a luxury crossover ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Nissan Confirm OEM Product Agreement
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Chrysler LLC and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced an agreement for Nissan to supply Chrysler with a new car for limited distribution in South America. Based on the Nissan Versa sedan, the new car will be supplied to Chrysler on an Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) basis in 2009 ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 IS F
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 11 -- Lexus today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2008 IS F high-performance sport sedan. The IS F is the first production model to wear the new "F" badge and is the fastest Lexus production car ever built. The 2008 IS F launches onto the market carrying ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 11 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the first limited-production Scion for 2008, the xB Release Series 5.0 (xB R.S. 5.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in February. The 2008 xB Release Series 5.0 features dazzling Gold Rush Mica exterior paint ... Continue reading
ALMS (BASELTON, GA.) - GREATEST MOMENTS POLL DOWN TO TOP 10
The list of Greatest Moments in the American Le Mans Series has been narrowed down to 10 with fans now having the chance to select their favorite. After four rounds of voting, sports car racing fans around the globe have chosen the 10 Greatest Moments in the history of the American Le Mans Series. From an original list ... Continue reading
A1GP (TAUPO, NZ.) - A1GP makes switch to Greener Racing
A1GP World Cup of Motorsport will make history next weekend (18 â 20 January) as all 22 national teams competing in the A1GP Taupo, New Zealand take to the track with biofuel in their tanks. The landmark event will make A1GP the first truly global motorsport series to race on a 30 per cent biofuel mix. The corners ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (IRVINE, CA.) - Brad Rampelberg Wins Mazda MX-5 Cup Shootout
- Field of 9,000 narrowed to 220, then to nine, before the final tally - IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11 -- How many racers did Brad Rampelberg beat to win a new Mazda MX-5 and the parts to build a Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Car? It depends upon your point of reference. There are approximately 9,000 people racing Mazda products in ... Continue reading
Road Trip: 2008 Audi S5 - Episode 2 of an EXCLUSIVE 2-PART VIDEO FEATURE
Take a Road Trip with The Auto Channel in the all new 2008 Audi S5 coupe. In this second episode Christian Bokich talks about the car's performance characteristics and marketplace competition. To go back and watch Episode 1 of this three-part series CLICK HERE. ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Extends Rich Media Offerings by Joining PointRoll's Included Program
PointRoll's Included(TM) Program Provides a Competitive Advantage to its Elite Online Publisher Members and their Advertisers, Eager to Capitalize on Benefits of Rich Media Adoption CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Jan. 10 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, announced today it is now part of PointRoll's Included ... Continue reading
SAE 2008 World Congress, Dassault Systemes Sponsor 'EyesOn Design' Awards
What: EyesOn Design Awards Presentation Where: Michigan Hall, NAIAS Stage, Cobo Center, Detroit When: Noon-12:25 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 15 Presented by the Detroit Institute of Ophthalmology (DIO), these international design awards to honor and recognize the most significant automotive designs on display at the North Amer ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- Driven by growing demand, BorgWarner Thermal Systems has broken ground for a new facility near Chennai, India. Located in a high-tech business park near several automakers, the new 63,000-square-foot (5,900-square-meter) facility will include manufacturing, training, design services and ... Continue reading
Students Invited to Take DENSO Green Ways Challenge on Jan. 23 Only
Every Player Walks Away a Winner at North American International Auto Show Automotive Education Day 2008 WHO: DENSO, leading global supplier of advanced automotive technology, systems and components, invites high school students to visit the DENSO exhibit on NAIAS Automotive Education Day, Jan. 23. WHAT: A five-questio ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 10 -- John Schneider (the original "Bo Duke") will auction off his General Lee, the popular muscle car from "The Dukes of Hazard" movies and TV show, at the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company's 37th Annual Collector Car Event from January 12-20 in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the auction Schneider's 196 ... Continue reading
First Production 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) Up for Bid!
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 10 -- After a 34 Year Absence, All- new Dodge Muscle Car Set to Roll Across the Auction Block at 37th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction: * Limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) features a 6.1-liter HEMI(R) V-8 engine, HEMI Orange paint, carbon-fiber-like hood stripes, a chro ... Continue reading
EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show 2008
WHAT: The EyesOn Design Awards at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2008; the only international automotive design awards to be judged solely by designers. EyesOn Design Awards for 2008 will be given in two categories: Concept Vehicles * EyesOn Design Award for Best Concept Car * EyesOn Design Award fo ... Continue reading
Making Sustainability Top-of-Mind Improves Johnson Controls' Bottom Line
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 10 -- Johnson Controls, a Fortune 70 company that creates smart environments for vehicles, homes and workplaces, today announced the release of the company's 2007 Business and Sustainability report. The report outlines the company's new vision for "a more comfortable, safe and sustainable world," highli ... Continue reading
Comcast becomes Charter Sponsor of LeMay - AMERICA'S CAR MUSEUM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 10, 2008 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly Wood, The LeMay- America's Car Museum(r) Ph: 253.779.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 holly.wood@lemaymuseum.org Comcast becomes Charter Sponsor of LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) (Tacoma, WA) - The LeMay - America's Car Museum(r) is pleased to announce ... Continue reading
GM Unveils New Buick Concept - Designed in China
DETROIT January 10, 2008; Dee-Ann Durbin writing for the AP reported that Buick went in a new direction -- East -- with the design of its newest concept vehicle, the sporty Buick Riviera. The coupe is the first show car to be designed jointly by teams in Shanghai and North America, GM's vice president of design, Ed Wel ... Continue reading
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