Trapster Launches Speed Trap Alert System on iPhone and BlackBerry
SAN DIEGO--Trapster® went live on the iPhone App Store, marking another significant extension of a powerful and useful mobile application that already runs on a wide variety of mobile phones, plus navigation devices such as Dash and Garmin. In just four days, this new version is running on more than 22,000 iPhones. Th ... Continue reading
Cars For Girls: THE IN'S & OUT'S OF CO-SIGNING A CAR LOAN
By Ilyse Gordon & Friends The Auto Channel Louisville Bureau(/p> An unfortunate thing about being a teenager or a young adult is you're just not always taken very seriously. So attempting to make important decisions, like buying or what's also called financing a car, can be a difficult road to navigate. And because we' ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services Statement on Automotive Finance Purchase Policy
DETROIT, Oct. 13 -- GMAC Financial Services today implemented a more conservative purchase policy for consumer auto financing in the U.S. as a result of the lack of stability in the global capital and credit markets. The changes include limiting purchases to contracts with a credit score of 700 or above. Additionally, ... Continue reading
By Thom Cannell The Auto Channel Detroit Bureau Driving behind a Mazda5 you might wonder what it is. Chic, and a bit eccentric with hatchback and four doors, it resembles a funky car-based SUV, oversized wagon, or tiny minivan. Bingo â tiny multipurpose minivan it is, and it is hip, cool, and an excellent all-arou ... Continue reading
Ford's Domestic Brand Quality in Statistical Dead Heat With Toyota and Honda for 2008 Model Year
-- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles continue their impressive quality gains, collectively improving for the fourth straight year and moving into a virtual tie with Honda-Acura and Toyota-Lexus-Scion for the 2008 model year, according to the latest U.S. Global Quality Research System (GQRS) study. -- Ford F-Series Sup ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology Announces Preliminary Financial Results for the Third Quarter
JINZHOU CITY, Liaoning, China, Oct. 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical and suspension parts in China, today announced its selected preliminary financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. ... Continue reading
Stiles Corp. Announces AutoNation Headquarters Lease
Nation's Largest Auto Retailer Renews Commitment to Downtown Fort Lauderdale FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 13 -- AutoNation and Stiles Corp. today announced that AutoNation, the largest U.S. automotive retailer, has leased 105,000 square feet at 200 Las Olas Circle for its corporate headquarters, reflecting a continuing ... Continue reading
Modern Technology Corp Enters Automotive Hydrogen Fuel Market With Portfolio Company Generation H
OXFORD, Miss., Oct. 13 -- Modern Technology Corporation (Pink Sheets: MODC) announced today its portfolio company, Generation H, has scheduled the shipping of its Gen-H On-Demand Hydrogen Generator. The Gen-H system delivers increased fuel economy between 10% and 50%, based on the vehicle and driving conditions. The on ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Again Ranked as Sweden's Most Attractive Employer among Engineering Graduates
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) again ranked as Swedenâs most attractive employer among engineering graduates For the second consecutive year, the Volvo Group has been chosen as Swedenâs most attractive employer by the countryâs young engineers, according to Univers ... Continue reading
Hyundai Launches Newest Halo Vehicle: Genesis Coupe - VIDEO ENHANCED
A new benchmark for affordable 300-Horsepower Sport Coupes Benchmarked to Infiniti G37 levels 0-60 in under 6.5 sec Genesis Coupe is the most thrilling performance coupe yet from Hyundai JEJU ISLAND, Korea October 13, 2008: Hyundai Motor Co. today launched its Genesis Coupe in the Korean market at an event on Jeju Isla ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces First 'Green' Dealership in Western USA
Mark Miller Toyota Celebrates Grand Opening Oct. 13; Utah's First and Only LEED-Certified Dealership SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 13 -- Mark Miller Toyota celebrates its grand opening today at its new location at 730 South West Temple in Salt Lake City. The new dealership has been designed from the ground up with environmental ... Continue reading
Continental's Safety Technology Ride & Drive
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 13 -- WHAT: Continental's Safety Technology Ride & Drive This is an opportunity to experience leading-edge automotive technology through real-world driving experiences. Numerous automotive vehicles featuring a selection of Continental's Chassis and Safety technologies including Full Speed Rang ... Continue reading
Delphi Audio Systems Help Commercial Fleet Owners Enhance Cabin Comfort and Convenience
Troy, Mich., October 13, 2008 â Delphi Corporation (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) provides audio systems that are "road-tough" with multi-functionality to meet the needs of commercial truck drivers, manufacturers and fleet owners. Trends show that fleet owners are enhancing the cabin of the truck by adding comfort and conven ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Turns out the guy driving that 1967 Shelby GT500 as an enthusiast has the side benefit of being a smart investor. Leading into the Barrett-Jackson Auction Companyâs inaugural event in Las Vegas, the worldâs leading collector car auction house reported that many of the top cars sold have per ... Continue reading
Eco-Driving Brings Huge Benefits, Proves Chevrolet
-conscious motorists can save over £300 a year by adopting a more economical approach to their driving, a study by Chevrolet proves. The company entered two identical Aveo 1.4 LT 5-dr hatchbacks in the annual Fleetworld/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon to compare the fuel economy of a car driven normally, and one driven wi ... Continue reading
Hitachi Chemical Sets Up an Automotive Parts Plant in Mexico
TOKYO--Hitachi Chemical Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuji Nagase; paid-in capital: 15.5 billion yen)(TOKYO:4217) will establish Hitachi Chemical Mexico S.A. de C.V. (hereinafter called "Hitachi Chemical Mexico") to set up an automotive parts plant in the Montemorelos Industrial Park, which is loc ... Continue reading
Mini Aldridge Special Makes Public Debut At Design Museum
A unique MINI featuring a visually stunning exterior designed by legendary artist, illustrator and graphic designer Alan Aldridge, is now on show at the Design Museum in London. The MINI Aldridge Special is an exhibit in a retrospective display of Alan's work, entitled "The Man with Kaleidoscope Eyes". ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Prices And Specifications For New iQ
Order books are open for Toyota's revolutionary new iQ, with first deliveries to customers in January. An instant icon for modern urban motoring, iQ matches its advanced engineering and design with highly desirable equipment specifications: it's proof that thinking small no longer means thinking modest. ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company and Aegis Mobility announced today an exclusive partnership to tackle the growing problem of distracted driving with the first of its kind cell phone technology, which empowers consumers to manage the distraction of cell phones or text messaging devices while a vehicl ... Continue reading
Honda Enhances Flexible Manufacturing Network in North America
TORRANCE, Calif.--Honda (www.honda.com) will begin production1 of V-6 Accord sedans at its Alabama auto plant while increasing production of 4-cylinder Accords in Marysville, Ohio, the company today announced. These moves are part of a series of production adjustments that Honda is making in North America and globally ... Continue reading
GM brings ASEP program to China for technician training
GM brings ASEP program to China for technician training http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008013/GM-brings-ASEP-program-to-China -for- technician-training.html Shanghai, October 13 (Gasgoo.com) Last Saturday, Shanghai General Motors, GM's joint venture in China, announced it has launched the GM Automotive Service Educat ... Continue reading
84.09mpg Citroen Nemo - The Uk's Most Economical Van
84.09mpg is the amazing fuel consumption returned by a Citroën Nemo 1.4HDi van in the independent ALD Automotive/Total Excellium MPG Marathon 2008 organised by Fleet World magazine. With this outstanding figure the Citroën Nemo takes over the mantle as the UK's most fuel-efficient van from the Citroën C2 Enterprise, ... Continue reading
By Ilyse Gordon & Friends I'll give you three popular sedans in the history of car creation: The Honda Civic, the Toyota Camry, and the Acura TSX. Reliable cars made by makers with high marks â and cars that score well with teens and twenty-somethings. So exactly how does one decide which sedan is better? Or in th ... Continue reading
Dorothy the Dinosaur Chooses Volkswagen People Movers
Volkswagen Group Australia is pleased to announce that as part of the partnership with The Wiggles, Dorothy the Dinosaur will perform on the Volkswagen stand at this year's Australian International Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Diesel Sales Continue Their Rise in the Luxury Segment
The growing trend towards diesel-powered luxury vehicles has intensified according to the latest BMW sales figures and the trend could continue as a result of recent tax changes. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen - First Choice In Safety
Four Volkswagen models at once were awarded the best grade of "top safety pick" in the most recent publication of the independent US safety institute, "Insurance Institute for Highway Safety". The models Golf, Jetta, Passat and Eos each earned the best evaluation in their respective categories, thus winning the renowne ... Continue reading
ASIMO welcomes Turkish Minister of Trade and Industry at Istanbul International Auto Show 2008
The New ASIMO travelled to Turkey for the first time this week to attend the 2008 Istanbul International Auto Show. ASIMO is at the show to demonstrate Honda's latest developments in humanoid robotics and also to raise awareness of Honda's green and environmentally friendly technologies. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces 2009 Grand Vitara
Suzuki announces 2009 model Grand Vitara to enhance performance and comfort with key modifications Sporty front grille design and host of comfort features to complement the newly-designed petrol engines October 13, 2008 Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) has announced the launch of the 2009 model Grand Vitara to enhance th ... Continue reading
Ford Of Europe Year-To-Date Market Share Holds Steady Despite Industry Decline
Ford of Europe sold 1,149,800 vehicles in its main 19 European markets in the first nine months of this year. Ford's market share was 8.7 per cent, unchanged from last year, despite a four per cent decline in total industry sales. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition: Efficiency And Driving Pleasure On A New Plane
Mercedes-Benz is set to launch a completely new diesel engine generation starting in the autumn of 2008. For its world premiere, the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer will unveil a C-Class model with this new four-cylinder engine. In the C 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Prime Edition, this engine produces, with its 2.2 litres o ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz New Clean Diesel SUVs Roll Into Town
Mercedes to Introduce the World's First Lithium-Ion Hybrid in 2009 MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 13 -- A new generation of alternative fuel vehicles are hitting Mercedes-Benz dealer showrooms this week. Designed to provide 20-30 percent higher fuel economy than gasoline engines and up to a 600-mile driving range, the new 50-sta ... Continue reading
Citroen, For Outstanding Safety
Tomorrow is European Road Safety Day. Citroën pursues an active policy in this area. At the Paris Motor Show, it is displaying the latest equipment and technologies developed for its vehicles to set higher safety standards for everybody. ... Continue reading
Fourth Year of BMW Support For Frieze Art Fair
BMW will for the fourth consecutive year be supporting the Frieze Art Fair by providing its VIP courtesy car service. The fleet of luxury BMWs will be available throughout the duration of the Frieze Art Fair and available to artists, gallery owners, art critics and buyers amongst the guests at the sixth annual fair. ... Continue reading
Coughlin more than doubles point lead with runner-up finish
RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 12, 2008 - Reigning series titlist Jeg Coughlin Jr. more than doubled his lead in the POWERade championship chase from 32 to 74 points with a runner-up finish Sunday at the third annual Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. Racing in his seventh final of the season, the 38-year-old Co ... Continue reading
Eaton Takes First-Ever Formula Enterprises Title
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 12, 2008 â Mark Eaton, of Melbourne, Fla., recovered from an shaky start to win the Formula Enterprises National Championship in the classâ debut at the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs. Eaton also took home the SCCA Chicago Region Triple Crown®. Nick Evans, of Dublin, Ohio, and Br ... Continue reading
Gray Nips Ave for GT-1 National Championship
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 12, 2008 â Bill Gray, of Fayetteville, Ark., capitalized on a last-lap mechanical failure for Tony Ave to earn his first GT-1 National Championship in 10 years at the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs. Ave, from Maiden, N.C., held on to finish second at Heartland Park Topeka, followed by Ja ... Continue reading
McDermid Lands Fourth American Sedan Title at SCCA Runoffs
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 12, 2008 - Andrew McDermid, of Grand Ledge, Mich., earned his fourth career Championship in a shortened American Sedan race at the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs at Heartland Park Topeka. McDermid battled 11-time Runoffs winner John Heinricy, of Royal Oak, Mich., who finished second, and Jaso ... Continue reading
Payne picks up first win of season at Virginia Motorsports Park
RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 12, 2008 - Veteran racer Jay Payne became the seventh winner of the JEGS ProMod Challenge season Sunday by beating first-time finalist Scott Ray in the money round of the third annual Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. It was the first win of the season for the 2006 series champion ... Continue reading
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 12, 2008 â All 25 SCCA National Champions have now been crowned at Heartland Park Topeka as the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs came to a close. In true Runoffs fashion, the week even ended with one of the closest finishes in event history. Race 19: SSB Title and Triple Crown to Niffenegg ... Continue reading
SSB Title and Triple Crown to Niffenegger
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 12, 2008 â Lee Niffenegger, of Delaware, Ohio, claimed his first National Championship in style, winning the Showroom Stock B title as well as the SCCA Chicago Region Triple Crown®. Chad Gilsinger, of Marysville, Ohio, and Kenneth Flory, of Commerce Township, Mich., completed the SSB podium at ... Continue reading
Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Delays Board Vote on Chrysler Departure
Shanghai, October 13 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Benz-DaimlerChrysler Automotive Co., Ltd. (BBDC) has postponed its first board meeting with new members to the end of this year to allow more time for distribution of assets, Chinese media the Economic Observer reported today. Though detailed information is not available yet, a ... Continue reading
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