<b><i>Coors Light, Official Beer of NASCAR®, to Honor Drivers with the Coors Light Pole Award</b></i> MILWAUKEE and GOLDEN, Colo. February 11, 2009: The race for Rocky Mountain Cold Refreshment is on. Coors Light, âThe Worldâs Most Refreshing Beerâ⢠and Official Beer of NASCAR®, gears up its o ... Continue reading
Carroll Shelby Engines Unveils New Aluminum 351W Block
LOS ANGELES--Carroll Shelby Engine Company, a company owned by Carroll Shelby, has introduced a new aluminum 351 Windsor engine block for high performance Ford cars. The lightweight, robust block can be bored and stroked to 427 c.i.d. and is available individually or as a new high performance engine. Like the big block ... Continue reading
Tissot Program to Recognize NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Team Effort on Pit Road
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 11, 2009: The 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season will once again have a competition that recognizes the pit crew/driver team effort on pit road through a contingency special award sponsored by Tissot, the official watch and timekeeper of NASCAR. The competition, known as the Tissot Pit Road Prec ... Continue reading
Heluva Good! To Sponsor NASCAR Truck Series Race At New Hampshire Motor Speedway
LOUDON, N.H. February 11, 2009: Officials of New Hampshire Motor Speedway and Heluva Good!®, a leading producer of real sour cream dips, cheese, and condiments, announced today that the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series will have a "Heluva Good!®" Saturday at the speedway on September 19, 2009. The NASCAR Truck Serie ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Polaris Acquisition Corp. (âPolarisâ) (NYSE Alternext: TKP), a special-purpose acquisition company, announced today that its special meeting of stockholders will be held on March 5, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time at the Polaris offices. At the special meeting, stockholders of Polaris will be asked ... Continue reading
Robby Gordon Daytona 500 Preview
Daytona Beach, Fla. February 11, 2009: Robby Gordon and his No. 7 Jim Beam Toyota will start 20th in Thursdayâs first 150-mile qualifying race. The finishing order will determine the starting line-up for the Daytona 500 grid. Since the No. ... Continue reading
NADA Commends Congressional Leaders for Including Tax Relief for New Car Buyers in Stimulus Bill
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by David Regan, Vice President of Legislative Affairs, National Automobile Dealers Association, in response to Congressional agreement on the Economic Stimulus Package: "NADA is pleased that tax incentives on new-auto sales are included in the ... Continue reading
CarMax Named to Training Magazine’s Top 125
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, has been named for the second consecutive year to Training magazineâs Training Top 125. CarMax came in this year at number fifty-seven. The company made its debut on the prestigious list last year. Training magazine, the training indust ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- Mercedes-Benz USA continues to support the fashion community through its "Mercedes-Benz Presents" program and has chosen Yigal Azrouel as this season's designer. Each Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, a designer who demonstrates unparalleled talent, pace-setting style and the highest quality craftsmanshi ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Industry Council Launches HELMETCHECK.ORG
IRVINE, Calif.--HelmetCheck.org, developed by the Motorcycle Industry Councilâs (MIC) Helmet Task Force for riders to verify that a helmet they own, or are considering for purchase, complies with the U.S. Department of Transportationâs safety standard (FMVSS 218) is now live. This new Web site allows consumer ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--The Motorcycle Industry Council and the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America are doing all they can at Dealer Expo 2009, and at their offices, to help get youth ATVs and motorcycles back on showroom floors. The U.S. Government banned sales of many of these models, beginning on Tuesday, under the lead-co ... Continue reading
PPG Introduces AGILON Performance Silicas Technology Platform
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industriesâ silicas business introduces Agilon performance silicas, a new technology platform that significantly increases product performance and customer productivity. The capabilities of this platform also enable precipitated silicas to advance into applications not previously served. âThis ... Continue reading
SIRIUS XM Radio Announces Daytona 500 Broadcast Schedule
Official Satellite Radio Partner of NASCAR will provide listeners with the live race call plus access to in-car audio on additional Driver2Crew Chatter(TM) channels SIRIUS NASCAR Radio channel 128 to broadcast live daily from Daytona Int'l Speedway On race day, listeners will hear 15 hours of live coverage of the 51st ... Continue reading
BMW to Make First Two Payments for Customers in Special Finance Payment Program
Customers can save up to $1,500 when buying a BMW and financing it through BMW Financial Services. WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 12 -- BMW USA is introducing a two payment program for select models throughout its vehicle line-up. In this initiative, BMW will make the first two payments (up to $750 per month / $1,500 max.) ... Continue reading
STRATEGY ANALYTICS: Will the Brazilian Auto Market Weather the Storm?
BOSTON--The Strategy Analytics report, âBrazil: A Safe Bet For Automotive Electronics In Tough Times,â reveals an 11.5 percent growth in demand for automotive electronics from the Brazilian auto industry. Car production is expected to grow in Brazil, compared with sharp downturns in the mature markets. Brazil ... Continue reading
CarProperty.com -- the Incredible Garage Newsletter February 2009 We now have over 1,453,254 registered members. The site for people who need hard to find parking; car enthusiasts; car collectors; people who work in their garages; people who entertain in their garage and everyone else who simply love a great garage! Ou ... Continue reading
Three New York City Area Parking Companies Offer Discounts to smart fortwo Owners
smart fortwo Owners Receive Half-Off Rates When Parking at Hundreds of Area Facilities and Airports BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., , announces agreements with three New York City area parking companies. Meyers Parking, Icon Parking Systems a ... Continue reading
BSA Is Marque Of The Year at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2009
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 12, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com [mailto:peter.terhorst@sympoint.com] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ BS ... Continue reading
CHICAGO - February 12, 2009: Amid raucous audience approval, Ford uneiled its all new Taurus SHO car along with the latest Harley-Davidson F-150 pick-up truck. Ford also presented its Euro-originated Transit Connect commercial vehicle, which included their promise to deliver an all-electric version of the Tansit Connec ... Continue reading
Nissan Invites Consumers To 'Look Closer'
- New Integrated Marketing Initiative Includes Affordable Financing and Lease Offers - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 12 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the launch of "Look Closer, Nissan Delivers" - an evolution of the brand's recent "Nissan Delivers" campaign theme. The new integrated marketing initiative ... Continue reading
GM In Talks With SAIC To Sell JV Stake For Cash
GM in talks with SAIC to sell JV stake for cash http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009334/GM-in-talks-with-SAIC-to-sell-J V-sta ke-for-cash.html Shanghai, February 12 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors Corp has been in talks with its Chinese partner SAIC Motor Corp about the possible sale of a share of GM's stake in their joint ... Continue reading
February 19: NASCAR Star Tony Stewart to sign autographs at Southern California Office Depot store
CONTACT: Phillip Cleveland Edelman 312-240-2644 (office) 636-443-3856 (mobile) phillip.cleveland@matter-edelman.com MEDIA ALERT WHO: Two-time NASCAR Champion Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala SS in the Sprint Cup Series and new team owner at Stewart-Haas Racing. WHAT: Stewart will s ... Continue reading
Great Wall To Lift Sedan Sales 800% In '09
Great Wall to lift sedan sales 800% in '09 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009329/Great-Wall-to-lift-sedan-sales- 800-i n-09.html Shanghai, February 12 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese automaker Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. sold 15,000 vehicles in January 2009, hitting a record high in its monthly sales. Building on this beginning ... Continue reading
China To Unveil Auto Sector Stimulus Plan Details
China to unveil auto sector stimulus plan details http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009332/China-to-unveil-auto-sector-sti mulus -plan-details.html Shanghai, February 12 (Gasgoo.com) Following last month's release of its auto sector support package, the Chinese government is set to unveil related details of the auto ind ... Continue reading
Legendary Motorcycle Racer - Valentino Rossi - To Run The Monster Energy M-Claw Logo
6-time MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi joins the Monster Army to help further expand the fast-growing Monster Energy brand all over the world CORONA, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi is one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet. And now people are going to associate him with one of the most ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 -- BorgWarner Inc. today reported fourth quarter and full year results for 2008. The Company generated record first half performance, but full year results were affected by deteriorating global economic conditions and the sharp decline in worldwide auto production in the second half of the ... Continue reading
2009 Nissan Xterra SE-V6 4X4 Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Nissan Xterra S-V6 4X4 Engine: 4.0-liter DOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 261 hp @ 5600 rpm/ 281 lb.-ft @ 4000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic Wheelbase: 106.3 in. Length/Width/Height: 178.7 x 72.8 x 74.9 in. Tires: P265/70R16 Cargo volume 35.2/65.7 cu. ft. (rear seats u ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares First-Quarter 2009 Dividend of $0.10 Per Share
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 12 -- The Harley-Davidson, Inc. Board of Directors has approved a cash dividend of $0.10 per share for the first quarter of 2009. The first-quarter dividend is payable March 19, 2009 to holders of record of the Company's common stock on March 5, 2009. The first-quarter 2009 dividend compares to the Comp ... Continue reading
WABCO Supplies Dakar 2009 Truck Winner With High Performance Braking Technology
BRUSSELS, February 12 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. [http://www.wabco-auto.com ] , a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that WABCO is a long term supplier to the KAMAZ-Master team of heavy duty trucks providing its most advanced, high performance braking technolo ... Continue reading
It's a Myth That Only New Car Dealers Can Service Vehicles Under Warranty
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- True or false: Until your vehicle is out-of-warranty, all maintenance services must be done at the car dealership or your factory warranty will be void. Although you may have answered "true," the correct answer is "false," according to the Car Care Council. It's the law ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 HONDA FIT SPORT REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 HONDA FIT SPORT REVIEW HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 2009 HONDA FIT VEHICLE When micro or economy cars first came out, they were likened to clown cars â a bit silly, but surprising able to cram a bunch of bodies inside. Now the new rage d ... Continue reading
Work Truck Show booth space sold out; registration up FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Texas billionaire, energy activist and entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens will give the keynote address at The Work Truck Show(R) 2009 Green Truck Summit on Tuesday, March 3, the National Truck Equipment Associa ... Continue reading
JATO: TOP 50% OF EUROPEAN VEHICLES NOW AVERAGE ONLY 130g/km CO2
12 February, 2009 TOP 50% OF EUROPEAN VEHICLES NOW AVERAGE ONLY 130g/km CO2 EMISSIONS, SAYS NEW REPORT FROM JATO CONSULT * Report also reveals that future CO2 targets remain a tough challenge for the industry * Report provides in-depth analysis of 21 markets, covering all brands and models * Good progress has been made ... Continue reading
WABCO Supplies Dakar 2009 Truck Winner With High Performance Braking Technology
BRUSSELS, February 12 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. [http://www.wabco-auto.com ] , a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that WABCO is a long term supplier to the KAMAZ-Master team of heavy duty trucks providing its most advanced, high performance braking technolo ... Continue reading
-- 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid and Mercury Mariner Hybrid were named Best Crossover/SUV Value Under $28,000 by IntelliChoice.com. -- Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) Awards recognize vehicles whose cost of ownership are significantly lower than expected compared to competitive models in the same class. CHICAGO, Feb. 1 ... Continue reading
Keep the Old, Skip the New: Americans Commit to Car Care & Reap Savings
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(Grassroots Newswire) The best investment you can make for 2009 just might be your old car. According to the Wall Street Journal, purchases of new automobiles have plummeted with the economic downturn, but the auto repair business is booming, with everyone from small local shops to larger chains such a ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Subaru Hands Over $5 Million to 'Share the Love' Charities
- Automaker Presents Checks to Participating Charities at Chicago Auto Show - CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today used the opening of the Chicago International Auto Show to present the $5 million raised during the "Share the Love" campaign to the participating charities. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
IDGA Announces Launch of Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference
NEW YORK--The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) announces the launch of its inaugural Military Vehicles Exhibition & Conference slated for August 10-13, 2009 at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit, MI. This new event is the latest addition to IDGAâs well-established military vehicles portfo ... Continue reading
First Product of Collaboration to Be Released on March 3 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- J.D. Power and Associates has formed an agreement with Compete, a TNS Media company, to jointly develop valuable products based on market intelligence gathered on the online automotive shopping and buying process. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Feb. 12 -- The demand from older vehicles continues to fuel replacement opportunities, especially for starters and alternators. Remanufacturing has evolved steadily over the years in North America. The advent of technologies that include electronic stability control has triggered an increase in n ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies to Present at the Kaufman BrothersGreen Technology Conference on February 18, 2009
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Alternext US: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, William G. Rankin, will present at the Kaufman Brothers Green Technology Conference on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. The conference will be held at the Lan ... Continue reading
Stratus Media Group Sets October Date for Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance
LOS ANGELES--Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB: SMDI) today announced that its âConcours on the Stripâ Las Vegas, one of several planned Tour dâElegance premier destinations, is scheduled to be held on October 23, 24, 25, with event locations to include the Las Vegas Strip and the TPC Golf Course Las Vega ... Continue reading
AMA calls for all motorcyclists to help stop the ban on youth OHVs
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 12, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com [mailto:peter.terhorst@sympoint.com] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ AM ... Continue reading
Ford Partners With UNCF to Bring the HBCU Empower Me Tour With Hill Harper to Students
Makes Stop at Johnson C. Smith University on February 21, 2009 WHAT: Ford and the United Negro College Fund's 2008 HBCU Empower Me Tour with Hill Harper will touch down at Johnson C. Smith University on Saturday, February 21st. The HBCU Empower Me Tour is designed to empower a movement among all young people and motiva ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: All You Need to Know about Brakes Market in Germany
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d85251/brakes_in_germany) has announced the addition of the "Brakes in Germany" report to their offering. The Brakes in Germany industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the brakes industry. It inc ... Continue reading
Xtreme Motorsports International to Unveil New XYB-1300 at Dealer Expo in Indianapolis
February 13th - 15th Lucas Oil Stadium Booth 8847 HENDERSON, Nev., Feb. 12 -- Xtreme Motorsports International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: XTMM), through its wholly owned subsidiary, YamaBuggy Sales & Distribution, Inc., is pleased to announce that in conjunction with Quicksand Performance the all new XYB-1300 Side X Side will ... Continue reading
UPS Promotes Diversity in NASCAR Through $75,000 in Scholarships
ATLANTA--UPS is helping five minority students learn what it takes to work âunder the hoodâ by awarding $15,000 scholarships to attend the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. Since 2002, The UPS Racing Technical Edge Scholarship has awarded a total of $525,000 in scholarships to 35 minority studen ... Continue reading
R+L Carriers joins JEGS Racing as associate sponsor (NHRA/JEGS) 108.9KB
R+L Carriers joins JEGS Racing as associate sponsor DELAWARE, Ohio (Feb. 12) -- Four-time and reigning NHRA Pro Stock world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will now be supported in part by R+L Carriers, a National leader in the LTL transportation industry with over 40 years of dedicated service to their customers. "The syner ... Continue reading
Smart Franchisees Think Twice About Discounted Fees
Interstate All Battery Center Attracts Franchisees with a No-Gimmick Investment and Sound Infrastructure DALLAS, Feb. 12 -- While many franchisors discount their fees and offer money-back guarantees to attract new franchisees in the economic downturn, Interstate Batteries Franchise and Development, the franchisor of In ... Continue reading
Porsche Reveals First Panamera Interior Images
Photos Highlight the All-New Gran Turismo's 'Cockpit for Four' Concept ATLANTA, Feb. 12 -- Today, Porsche AG for the first time presents its Panamera four-door gran turismo interior concept. The much-anticipated addition to Porsche's performance lineup will make its U.S. market debut on Oct. 17, 2009. With a continuous ... Continue reading
SYLVANIA Names Salem, MA Man a SilverStar(R) Night Shift Hero
Off-duty police captain awarded for saving man's life HILLSBORO, N.H., Feb. 12 -- OSRAM SYLVANIA has named Paul Tucker of Salem, Massachusetts the 2008 SilverStar(R) Night Shift Hero. Tucker, whose brother Michael nominated him for the award, is being honored for his work as a police captain and commanding officer of t ... Continue reading
LAKE WORTH, Fla.--The Florida Electric Auto Association (FLEAA) will be hosting the 4th Annual âBattery Beach Burnout,â an electric and hybrid vehicle competition, in Jupiter, FL at Florida Atlantic University February 21st and 22nd. The free event consists of multiple competitions involving electric vehicles ... Continue reading
FIVE ADDITIONAL GOVERNORS ENDORSE ECODRIVING MOVEMENT
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Audio, hard copy requests, contact information and more available at: http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/36657/press.html NEW YORK, February 12 -- THIS IS A MULTIVU SPECIAL REPORT BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE ALLIANCE OF AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS. THE ECODRIVING MOVEMENT CONTINUES TO GROW AS FIVE MORE GO ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2a6679/heavy_duty_diesel) has announced the addition of the "Heavy Duty Diesel (HDD) Market Report: 2009 Edition" report to their offering. The automotive industry is facing tighter emission standards in all parts of the world. European s ... Continue reading
Company Car Drivers Lose 8 Days Per Month of Company Time
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England, February 12 -- - Smarter Driving Techniques Can Save Drivers up to GBP250 Per Year on Fuel Research by the Energy Saving Trust has found businesses are losing 8 days of every company driver's time per month due to the journeys they undertake for their business. For companies with a large numb ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--IntelliChoice.com, the leading source for automotive ownership cost and value analysis, and part of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, Inc. , today announced the winners of its annual âBest Overall Value of the Yearâ awards for 2009 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs. The ... Continue reading
Alcoa Inc. and Aluminum Corporation of China ("Chinalco") to Explore Strategic Ventures
BEIJING & NEW YORK--Chinalco and Alcoa jointly announced today that the two companies intend to explore opportunities to expand their commercial relationship by identifying strategic ventures that will benefit from the companiesâ complementary strengths in bauxite, alumina, aluminum and fabricated products. "Alcoa ... Continue reading
Exit of Shining Prospect to Improve Alcoa Balance Sheet
NEW YORK--Alcoa today announced it is exiting the Shining Prospect special purpose vehicle formed together with Chinalco to purchase shares in Rio Tinto plc. Alcoa will receive a total of $1.021 billion in cash payable in three installments over a six-month period ending July 31, 2009. Alcoa also will receive its pro r ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce - Preliminary Results 2008 Interview With CEO - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON, February 12 -- Rolls-Royce today released its preliminary results 2008 saying it had delivered a "strong set of results in challenging conditions." In a video interview Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Sir John Rose talks about the group's 2008 performance, the prospects for 2009 and the guidance the company is givi ... Continue reading
Saturday 7th is Family Day at the Melbourne Motor Show
It will be fun for young and old at the Melbourne Motor Show Family Day on Saturday 7 March 7, with favourite kids characters, face painting and a whole lot more. ... Continue reading
The 79th Geneva International Motor Show: A Motor Sports Centre for All Racing Enthusiasts
The Geneva International Motor Show continues to innovate with special attractions for all visitors. For those concerned about the environment and "cleaner" forms of transportation, it has created a Green Pavilion, which is an area dedicated to electric power and other alternative forms of automobile propulsion. For th ... Continue reading
Porsche Presents Space Concept of the New Panamera
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is for the first time presenting the innovative interior concept of the company's fourth model series. Right from the start upon the introduction of the Panamera beginning in Germany on 12 September 2009, the Panamera will be available in its top versions with a V8 power unit and ... Continue reading
In the current issue, experts tested five summer tires, using the ContiPremiumContact 2 as their reference tire. Tests revealed that the imports encountered safety problems, mainly in wet driving conditions, but were also outperformed by a European tire in terms of braking distance on dry asphalt. High-speed tests show ... Continue reading
The New Maybach Zeppelin: The Reincarnation Of An Automotive Legend
The Maybach brand is bringing out the new Maybach Zeppelin to spearhead its luxury saloon model range. The new model, which is receiving its premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, represents the absolute zenith in the high-end luxury saloon segment. This makes it a worthy successor to the legendary Maybach Zeppelin, which ... Continue reading
Skoda To Unveil Yeti At Geneva Motor Show
Skoda Auto will present the new Yeti at this year's International Motor Show in Geneva. The new model is based on the design study of the same name that was introduced in 2005. Yeti is designed for both urban and leisure driving and features state-of-the-art technology that ensures excellent behaviour on the road and g ... Continue reading
Citroën Appoints Jean-Marc Gales As Worldwide Managing Director
Jean-Marc Gales will join the PSA Peugeot CITROËN Group in March to take over as Managing Director of CITROËN. He is currently Global Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz. ... Continue reading
Opel Highlights at Geneva Motor Show
Opel’s new extended-range electric vehicle, the Ampera will electrify the world when it is revealed in March at the Geneva Motor Show. Fair goers will be able to see for the first time how Opel works on providing today new solutions to mobility. ... Continue reading
The Ice Spy Provides Drivers Following Behind With Important Data
In the cold months of the year, black ice surprises motorists time and again. This is clearly reflected in the accident statistics. According to the Federal Office of Statistics, black ice and snow or ice were at the root of 5,230 accidents involving personal injury in 2007. To prevent drivers from being caught unaware ... Continue reading
Buy a New TX4 in March; Get a Little Bit of Britain
Drivers taking advantage of the March offers for a new TX4 from an LTI dealer could get an unexpected bonus; a fabulous limited edition Union Flag branded radiator grille! Participating LTI Dealers are offering a small number of new TX4's with an option of a different radiator grille, but drivers must hurry as only som ... Continue reading
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning, Ford of Europe
Frank Lazzaro is Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Finance and Strategic Planning, Ford of Europe, effective February 1, 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Lazarro was Chief Financial Officer and Director, Business Strategy for Jaguar Land Rover, a position he held since November 2005. ... Continue reading
Upgraded Mazda MX-5 and Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe On Sale in the UK from 1 April
Upgraded for 2009, the 8-strong range of new Mazda MX-5 sportscars will go on sale in the UK during April. Both the soft-top and Roadster Coupe bodystyles have a fresh design that enhances dynamic appeal, is harmonised with Mazda's next-generation Mazda6, Mazda3 and Mazda2 line-up and lowers aerodynamic drag to Cd 0.38 ... Continue reading
Suzuki At The Geneva Motor Show - A Showcase Of Affordable Eco-Friendly Motoring
The Suzuki Motor Corporation will use this year's Geneva International Motor Show to present the next steps in their eco strategy. At their stand number 4251, in hall 4, the company will demonstrate their commitment to offer technologically advanced, yet affordable eco-friendly vehicles to customers. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group UK Becomes The First Vehicle Manufacturer To Join Tyresafe
United Kingdom The Volkswagen Group UK Ltd has affirmed its commitment to driver safety and responsible motoring by becoming the first vehicle manufacturer to join tyre safety organisation TyreSafe. The five brands which make up the Group - Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volkswagen CommercialVehicles - have become f ... Continue reading
Trivett The New Home for Lotus in Sydney
Lotus Cars Australia has found a new home in Sydney, teaming with the highly reputable Trivett Group, Australia's largest prestige automotive dealer. The new partnership promises to further highlight the Lotus brand at an exciting time for the marque, showcasing Lotus product to a substantially broader audience in a le ... Continue reading
Australian Coup for Mazda3 MPS
Australian hot hatch enthusiasts will see the new-generation Mazda3 MPS just hours after the turbocharged performance hatchback makes its international debut on the other side of the world. ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Chrysler Intros Commercial Ram; Toyota, Hyundai, Acura Unveil New Models
CHICAGO Februaary 12, 2009; The AP reported taht Chrysler LLC unveiled a new line of commercial versions of its Dodge Ram truck on Wednesday, the 2500 and 3500 heavy-duty trucks and the 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs. Executive Vice President for Product Development Frank Klegon said at the Chicago Auto Show that the ... Continue reading
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