I Knew It! General Motors to Officially Unveil the Chevrolet Volt Tomorrow
LONG BEACH, CA - September 16, 2008: (Reporting from the "Future Is Green" Conference and Expo) For the last few weeks I've been tracking GM's stock prices. I've been wanting to put a little money into the stocks of companies that I think are on the right track, futuristically speaking, and GM by virtue of their work o ... Continue reading
An Essential Report on the Future for Hydrogen in Automotive Transportation
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d21470/the_future_for_hyd) has announced the addition of the "The Future for Hydrogen in Automotive Transportation" report to their offering. Ten years ago, the dream of a hydrogen economy, with hydrogen used to power vehicles and homes, ... Continue reading
- Brand new Thomas Built Bus will serve as mobile classroom and hands-on digital media production studio - Students will learn to film and edit using new media digital technology - Students' films of their communities will create a web-based museum - Teachers will learn how digital technology can help art education ini ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: September Monthly Fuel Averages Remain Below $4
AURORA, Ill.--Fuel prices have fallen during the last month but with hurricane season here, there is likely to be price changes during the fall in Illinois and northern Indiana. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 11 cents during the past ... Continue reading
Maryland Drivers Can Now Save Big Bucks Based on How They Drive
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Are you the poster child for safe driving, always leaving plenty of space between you and the car ahead? Or a business traveler who parks your car at the airport or train station several days a week? Or maybe you have a car that you only take out for a spin on warm summer days. If so, your car i ... Continue reading
Reaction Design Launches Model Fuels Consortium II
SAN DIEGO--Reaction Design, the clean technology chemistry leader, today announced the establishment of Model Fuels Consortium II (âMFC-IIâ). MFC-II is the second generation of a highly-regarded project for the development of cleaner burning, higher-mileage vehicles. âAs the cost of engine fuels continue ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Sept. 15 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), today announced it will produce a carrier assembly for a major U.S. commercial truck program. The carrier assembly will be used in a tandem, double-reduction rear axle for heavy-duty vocational, commercial and line-haul application vehicles, beginning in 2 ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Management Changes
DETROIT, Sept. 15 -- American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM), announced today the following officer and executive appointments: John J. Bellanti has been named executive vice president, Worldwide Operations. Previously, he served as AAM's group vice president, Manufacturing Services, Capital Planning & Cost Estimatin ... Continue reading
National Technical Systems Announces Strong Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter and Six Months Results
CALABASAS, Calif.--National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) today announced strong results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter and six months ended July 31, 2008. Net income for the quarter increased 46.8% to $1,130,000 as compared to $770,000 for the same period in the prior year with corresponding diluted earnings per s ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Offers Dealers All-new Internet Approach
- Dealers get customizable Web sites linked to brand sites - New approach provides optimized Internet lead service AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15 -- Chrysler LLC will provide its dealers with an all-new set of industry-leading Internet marketing tools. The new direction was developed as a joint effort with Chrysler LLC ... Continue reading
BMW Race Car Demonstrates Energy-Efficient Ecolumination Headlights at Silverstone
MILTON KEYNES, England, September 15 -- Ceravision Ltd, the company behind the ultra energy-efficient Ecolumination lighting range, recently partnered with leading motor racing team, West Surrey Racing, to demonstrate its automotive lighting system. A set of headlights was fitted to a BMW race car and tested at Silvers ... Continue reading
inthinc Appoints Melissa Rosato as Vice President of Business Development
SALT LAKE CITY--inthinc, a developer and manufacturer of technologies to improve driving safety, has appointed Melissa S. Rosato as vice president of business development. Rosato joined inthinc from Sprint Nextel, where she served as director of business development for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series sponsorship. âM ... Continue reading
After more than twenty years the historical Campagnola is back. Italyâs best loved Fiat vehicle was originally produced in different versions from 1951 to 1987. The new Campagnola is part of the Iveco brand and is derived from Massif, the 4x4 off-road vehicle launched last March. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Names New Sedan Voyage in Brazil
Volkswagen do Brazil has launched a brand new sedan, which will take the company into a new segment. ... Continue reading
Toyota Tundra Dealers Forced to Get Creative
Washington DC September 15, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota had hoped to sell more than 200,000 Tundras this year on its way to 300,000 in the near future. But that was before the bottom fell out of the U.S. truck market. Now, many dealers are searching for a way to make their brand new truck facilities ... Continue reading
Customers Using IVANS to Help Reduce Number of Uninsured Motorists and Insurance Fraud
STAMFORD, Conn.--IVANS, the leading provider of corporate connectivity solutions and services, announced today that insurance carriers are now installing IVANS Auto Liability Insurance Reporting Online Verification (OLV) application onto their systems to comply with new state mandates aimed at reducing insurance fraud ... Continue reading
Porsche Panamera Gran Turismo Makes First Appearance
Porsche is rolling out the new Panamera Gran Turismo into the public limelight for the first time. Starting today, September 15, the Panamera Online Magazine offers a wide range of information about the latest member of the Porsche family at www.porsche.com/panamera - including exciting video content. ... Continue reading
Porsche Gives First Official Peek of its New Panamera
Kicks Off Important Roll-Out Campaign ATLANTA, Sept. 15 -- Rather than rolling to the starting line-as is befitting a Porsche sports car -- the new Panamera Gran Turismo is rolling into the public limelight for the first time on a new website. Starting today, and marking the long-awaited product marketing roll out of t ... Continue reading
VIASPACE Energy Receives Multi-Unit Reorder From Major Auto Manufacturer
PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 15 -- VIASPACE Inc. (OTC:VSPC) (BULLETIN BOARD: VSPC) , announced today that that its VIASPACE Energy business unit has received a multi-unit order for its HS-1000 VIASENSOR, a state of the art, laser-based humidity detection instrument. This is a follow-on order from a major automotive customer ... Continue reading
No Time? No Problem, with Progressive's Concierge Claims Service
PITTSBURGH--Anyone whoâs ever been in a car accident knows that even a minor fender bender can be a major hassle. But it doesnât have to be that way thanks to a new Progressive concierge claims service facility opening today in the Pittsburgh area. Drivers who choose to use the free service can simply drop of ... Continue reading
Bang & Olufsen Provides New Custom-Made Audio System for Aston Martin DBS
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 15 -- Bang & Olufsen, the global provider of exclusive, high-quality audio and video products, together with Aston Martin, the leading British luxury sports and performance car manufacturer, announce the North American arrival of the BeoSound DBS sound system in the Aston Martin DBS this ... Continue reading
Curb Children's Car-Related Injuries by Riding Safe
Volvo offers a safety guide for National Child Passenger Safety Week IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15 -- This fall, don't forget to protect your most precious cargo -- your children. In honor of National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21-27, 2008, Volvo Cars of North America offers a safety guide to help parents better pro ... Continue reading
Continental Tire Launches Ultimate Adventure II Sweepstakes
Receive GPS Gift with Purchase CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 15 -- Back by popular demand, Continental Tire has launched the "Ultimate Adventure II" sweepstakes. As part of the new promotion, running September 15 to November 2, 2008, consumers who purchase four Continental-brand tires valued at $499 or more will receive a fre ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz To Introduce First Hybrid
Washington DC September 15, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that in June 2009 the Mercedes-Benz will launch in Europe a 30-mpg hybrid version of its luxury S-Class sedan. Engineers say it will get 29.8 miles per gallon. Click here for a picture. Launches in the U.S. and China will follow in September. The carmaker ... Continue reading
Changes in Volvo's Group Executive Committee
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Olof Persson, 44, will assume the position as president of Volvo Construction Equipment on November 1, 2008. He replaces Tony Helsham, 54, who will remain in the Volvo Group Executive Committee with a responsibility to support the growth of soft products in the Group. Olof Persson is ... Continue reading
Quantum and Asola Announce Solar Expansion into Korea
IRVINE, Calif., ISSERODA, Germany, and CHUNGNAM, Korea, Sept. 15 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that its German solar photovoltaic partner, Asola has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture manufacturing plant in South Korea, to enable production and distr ... Continue reading
GEICO opens Auto Repair Xpress in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--GEICO has opened its newest Auto Repair Xpress (ARX) facility in the Sacramento area at Shanahan's Auto Body, 6211 Power Inn Rd. to help serve local customers with collision repairs. âThe Auto Repair Xpress program is GEICOâs unique, pain-free approach to collision repair,â said Greg ... Continue reading
Honda's Dick Colliver to Address AIADA Annual Meeting in New Orleans
International Auto Dealers Plan to 'Focus on the Future' ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) announced today that Richard 'Dick' Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., will provide the keynote address at AIADA's annual meeting & l ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 HONDA PILOT EX-L REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel Intro to the 2009 Honda Pilot I can launch into the merits and shortcomings â and I will â but the simplest way to describe the most desirable quality about the mid-size SUV Honda Pilot is that its not too big, not too small, but sized ju ... Continue reading
Citroen's Funkier New C4 Robot is 'Staying Alive' With Technology
The latest commercial to feature Citroen's cult C4 robot, sees the talented android with rhythm transported to the streets of Manhattan to strut its stuff for the launch of the restyled and updated New Look C4. ... Continue reading
Spyker introduces Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85
Spyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, proudly presents the Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 - the road version of its GT2 LeMans car. The Spyker C8 Laviolette LM85 will be built as a limited edition of 24 units maximum, and will be available in both left and right hand drive. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin And Bang & Olufsen Announce A New Bespoke Audio System
Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen are proud to announce the new BeoSound DBS audio system designed specifically for Aston Martin. The result of a creative partnership between Aston Martin and Bang & Olufsen, the BeoSound DBS is one of the finest in-car audio systems on the market. Engineered to exceed all expectations, t ... Continue reading
New car CO2 Rules Are Illegal Says EU Legal Committee
A regulation forcing car makers to cut average CO2 emissions to 130g/km for their model ranges, or face hefty fines, has been declared illegal. That was the decision of the EU Parliament's Legal Affairs Committee which met on 9 September, prompting fears that negotiations on targets, fines and start-dates may have to s ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Ad Is a Work of Fine Art
As Skoda's newest model is about to be unveiled in showrooms across the UK, we take a look at how the Czechs are celebrating the arrival of the New Superb at its birthplace in Mladá Boleslav. ... Continue reading
Two booths for Hella at "Automechanika 2008"
The lighting and electronics specialist Hella will be presenting innovations that benefit customers at this year's "automechanika" which will be held in Frankfurt from September 16-21, 2008. In addition to the booth in Hall 3.0, D91, Hella will also be represented in Hall 8.0, J58, for the first time this year. ... Continue reading
With the top-of-the-range "Luminator" series, Hella is again setting standards in the fields of lighting technology and design for xenon auxiliary spotlights. The new generation is also a convincing choice thanks to the integration for the first time of the xenon ballast in the housing of the light. The new generation ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Visitors to the first United States motorexpo here will be in for a special treat: a sneak peak at the new Porsche 911 before it goes on sale later this month in North America. Designed to meet the challenges confronting the world's automotive industry, this latest version of the iconic sports car ... Continue reading
Clean Energy to Build, Operate CNG Fueling Station for New Solid Waste Fleet in Seattle, Washington
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--CleanScapes, Inc., a newly-designated City of Seattle, WA solid waste contractor, has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a contract for up to 10 years to build and operate a compressed natural gas (CNG) station and provide fuel for CleanScapesâ 40 new CNG-powered refuse trucks. Clean Energyâ ... Continue reading
Continental Anticipates Adjusted EBIT Margin of 8.5% for Fiscal 2008
In view of the substantial worsening of the economic environment on the vehicle markets in North America and Europe in the third quarter and the unchanged high burdens from increased raw material cost, Continental AG, Hanover, no longer expects at present to fully attain the goals it set for fiscal 2008. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Expands Indian Dealer Network
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has opened a new showroom in New Delhi, adding to its presence in India. The new showroom, centrally located in the heart of the city, is managed by Select Cars Private Limited, a company owned by the Kapur family. ... Continue reading
Ford Of Europe Increases Market Share Despite Weaer Industry
Ford of Europe improved market share for August across its major 19 countries by 0.4 per cent to 8.0 per cent, despite continued weakening of the industry in many key markets. Market share for the first eight months of 2008 remained stable at 8.6 per cent. ... Continue reading
Automechanika: Audi Presents the Service of the Future
At the 20th Automechanika, Audi offers a glimpse into the future of the after-sales business. At the press conference, marking the start of the exhibition, Audi will present its Premium Service Strategy and introduce landmark innovations for the automobile after-sales market. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Employees Take Action Against Hunger
MBUSA Employees Fill Three BlueTEC SUVs with Food for Those in Need MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 13 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) employees are filling three new SUV models with nonperishable food items for those in need. The food drive, which benefits Action Against Hunger, a community service program administered locally by ... Continue reading
RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP PRESS CONFERENCE - Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008
MotoGP â Valentino Rossi, Nicky Hayden, Jorge Lorenzo MODERATOR: OK, ladies and gentlemen, what a performance, what a day it's been for all three. In second place, Nicky Hayden. The winner here of the inaugural Indy Grand Prix, Valentino Rossi. And for the second race in succession, on the podium, Jorge Lorenzo. ( ... Continue reading
RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP MotoGP POST-RACE QUOTES - Sunday, Sept. 14
BEN SPIES (Rizla Suzuki MotoGP): âIt was good. Obviously, it was raining. The first 10 laps were good. The last 10 laps, I couldnât see anything. I caught up to Dovizioso, and I tried to stay right on him so he could tow me around. ... Continue reading
Coughlin finishes third in first playoff race
CONCORD, N.C. Sept. 14, 2008 - After qualifying No. 2 at the inaugural Carolina NHRA Nationals at zMax Dragway, reigning world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. knew he had a car capable of winning Sunday's race. He nearly got it done, losing a close semifinal battle with good friend Justin Humphreys by .013 seconds to finish ... Continue reading
RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP PRESS CONFERENCE - Riders Cup
Red Bull Riders Cup â Sturla Fagerhaug, Mathew Scholtz, Matthew Hoyle, Jacob Gagne,Hayden Gillim, Gustl Auinger, Kevin Schwantz -- Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 MODERATOR: Welcome to the Red Bull Riders Cup press conference, everyone. We had a fantastic race out there today. The MotoGP Rookies Cup Team won. The final tal ... Continue reading
RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP PRESS CONFERENCE - 125cc
125cc â Nicolas Terol, Pol Espargaro, Stefan Bradl. Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 MODERATOR: Here we are for the press conference for the podium in the 125 cc race. The Red Bull Indy Grand Prix. Start first of all with our race winner, Nico Terol. ... Continue reading
BACK THE BRIT. IN A SUBARU IN THE WRC
British rally champion Guy Wilks is in a race against time to land a seat with the Subaru World Rally Team for 2009 - and he needs Britain to back him. Guy is appealing for all British rally fans, motor clubs, businesses - everyone who shares our passion for the sport - to get involved in the Wilks 500 Club investment/ ... Continue reading
JWA Seventh with Le Mans Series Aston Martin GT2 Debut
Silverstone, England September 14, 2008 â James Watt Automotive (JWA) had a simple goal for the debut of its #93 Aston Martin Vantage GT2 in the season finale of the 2008 Le Mans Series, Sundayâs âAutosport 1000km of Silverstoneâ â to finish the race! The Staffordshire-based team duly declared ... Continue reading
Balqon Corporation Unveils its Heavy Duty Electric Truck
LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 14 -- Balqon Corporation, a California-based electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that it will unveil its 60,000 lbs. capacity electric truck to the public for the first time at the CAPCOA conference and trade show in Long Beach, California being held at Long Beach Convention Center ... Continue reading
TEROL TAKES 125cc WIN AT RED BULL INDY GP, 250cc RACE CANCELLED
Fagerhaug wins Red Bull Riders Cup race as European team dominates INDIANAPOLIS, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 â Nicolas Terol, a 19-year-old from Alcoy, Spain, took advantage of an early end to the 125cc World Championship race at the Red Bull Indianapolis GP to earn his first career victory in that class. Rain showers ... Continue reading
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