Will New Models and New Rivalries Heat up the Market for Sporty Two-Doors? By Jim Koscs, AIADA Contributing Editor Are coupes making a comeback? Some new models are getting attention, and thereâs a lot of buzz around certain upcoming designs. High incentive spending for sport and luxury coupes, however, is a remin ... Continue reading
Audi A3 TDI(Diesel) 40+ MPG Clubsport Quattro Concept
16 May 2008 Audi A3 TDI clubsport quattro (concept) (Images available above on 'photos' tab)Audi, the inventor of TDI, blazes a trail in the field of engine manufacture. At the 27th annual Lake Wörther Tour being held at the end of May in the Austrian province of Carinthia, the brand behind the four rings is showcas ... Continue reading
Convertible Registrations Drop for First Time Since '03
Washington DC May 16, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that there is more bad news for the U.S. auto industry: Convertible registrations, which grew steadily the past several years in the United States, slumped in 2007, dropping 8.6 percent. Automotive News reports that the segment fell below 300,000 new registratio ... Continue reading
VOLVO XC70 â A RETEST IN CADES COVE More Ink for Volvoâs âFamily Activity Vehicleâ By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Road trip â road trip â how I love a road trip! Most vehicles I test â usually one per week â get driven around our rural/suburban environment here ... Continue reading
40 Years at MIS: 70's were memorable times for David Pearson
BROOKLYN, Mich. (May 16, 2008) â The decade of the 1970âs were good for David Pearson, especially at Michigan International Speedway. The South Carolina native put together masterful driving performances in the Irish Hills, making him the most successful driver of the decade and in track history. His nine Cup ... Continue reading
IMS JOINS FORCES WITH FISHER HOUSE TO SALUTE AMERICA'S HEROES
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 15, 2008 â The Indianapolis Motor Speedway will unite with Fisher House⢠to salute Americaâs heroes during the Month of May in 2008. The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes t ... Continue reading
Defending SPEED TC Champ Altenburg, TriPoint Split After Six Years
TOOELE, Utah (May 15, 2008) -- Defending SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car Champion Jeff Altenburg has vacated the No. 1 Mazdaspeed/Stoptech/Racinghart MAZDA6 for the remainder of the season. Beginning with Round Three at Miller Motorsports Park this weekend, the car will be re-badged as No. 75 and will ... Continue reading
INDY 500 PRACTICE TIMES - MAY 15TH
INDIANAPOLIS - Practice Thursday for the 92nd Indianapolis 500 IndyCar Series event on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine and speed: 1. (6T) Ryan Briscoe, Dallara-Honda, 223.708 <br> 2. (3T) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Honda, 223.284<br> 3. (9) Scot ... Continue reading
BRISCOE PACES FRENETIC PRACTICE DAY AT INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, May 15, 2008 â Ryan Briscoe paced a frenetic practice day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as 35 cars combined to turn 2,628 laps in preparation for the 92nd Running of the Indianapolis 500. Thursdayâs session was the first significant practice time since May 9. Rain washed out all a ... Continue reading
Mille Miglia 2008: the most beautiful dreams never end
«Yesterday evening, I felt a strong emotion when I saw car collectors from all over the world, leaving Brescia for an adventure of passion and love for the world of motorsâ these are the words of Alessandro Casali, President of the Mille Miglia Organising Committee, this morning, as the cars were leaving Ferrar ... Continue reading
LONDON, May 16 -- Created by DDB London, Volkswagen's "See Film Differently" campaign, continues the idea of shedding light on cinema classics. The straight-to-camera interviews expound conspiracy theories that expose the apparent hidden meanings in well-known films. Volkswagen's support of independent cinema has been ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Holds Annual Meeting of Stockholders
TULSA, Okla., May 16 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. yesterday held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the meeting, Thomas P. Capo, Maryann N. Keller, The Honorable Edward C. Lumley, Richard W. Neu, Gary L. Paxton, John C. Pope and Edward L. Wax were elected Directors. Molly Shi Boren di ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Patrick Stobb Director of Investor Relations
AKRON, Ohio, May 16 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that Patrick Stobb has joined the company as director of investor relations. Stobb will report to Darren Wells, Goodyear's senior vice president of finance and strategy and will be located at the company's headquarters in Akron. (Logo: http://www ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for Limited Edition xD Release Series 1.0
TORRANCE, Calif., May 16 -- Scion announced today that the third limited-production Scion for 2008, the xD Release Series 1.0 (xD RS 1.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in June. The 2008 xD RS 1.0 features Hot Lava exterior paint. This first limited edition xD will turn heads with a DAMD body kit, rea ... Continue reading
Variable Ratio Rack and Pinion Steering Technology Wins the 2008 BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 16 -- Bishop Steering Technology's variable ratio rack and pinion steering, new to the 92nd Indianapolis 500 race, wins the BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award for most exceptional racing technology advancement. Engineers Andrew Heathershaw, Soungjin Wou and Nick Belonogoff of Bishop Steering Tech ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bishop Steering Technology's variable ratio rack and pinion steering, new to the 92nd Indianapolis 500 race, is the winner of the BorgWarner Louis Schwitzer Award presented by the Indiana Section of SAE International. Engineers Andrew Heathershaw, Soungjin Wou and Nick Be ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., May 16 -- Vari-Form, one of the world's largest producers of hydroformed structural components for the automotive industry, received the prestigious Ford Q1 Award, Ford Motor Company's highest recognition for supplier quality, on April 25th, 2008 at a ceremony held in Strathroy, Ontario. Vari-Form has supp ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Corporation Makes a Splash at Cast Expo 2008
Booth #2251 showcases world's first industrial robot with a 1000 kg payload and 4000 mm reach CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 16 -- KUKA Robotics Corporation is making a splash with the North American die casting market at the upcoming Cast Expo 2008 from May 17-20 in Atlanta, Ga. in booth #2251. KUKA Robotics provides a ... Continue reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger Highlights Need to Upgrade California Infrastructure - COMPLETE VIDEO
SACRAMENTO - May 16, 2008: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today addressed hundreds of local and state information technology (IT) personnel, technology officials and industry leaders at the GTC West 2008 Conference on California's Future. The Governor discussed his vision for California's future, and the role that tech ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2008 Results
PENDLETON, Ind., May 15 -- Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of heavy duty systems, starters and alternators, locomotive products and hybrid technology, announced today its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Sales for the quarter were ... Continue reading
NowAuto Group, Inc. Announces Fiscal Third Quarter Results
Company Initiatives Progress Despite Weakened Economy TEMPE, Ariz., May 15 -- NowAuto Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: NAUG and Pink Sheets: NWAU) today announced results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended March 31, 2008. The Company reported revenue of $1.3 million and a net loss of $0.03 per diluted share versus rev ... Continue reading
Ford's European Momentum Continues with Strong April Sales Gains
- Sales in traditional Euro 19 markets increase by 6.4 percent to 129,500 units - Sales in Germany soared by more than 25 percent and in France by 27 percent - Monthly sales record in Russia and in commercial vehicles COLOGNE, Germany, May 15 -- Ford of Europe's business momentum continued with another strong sales mon ... Continue reading
SCHWEINFURT, Germany, May 15 -- An approximate 10 percent reduction in weight and a considerably simplified mounting procedure (compared with conventional radial splines) are the most significant advantages of the new FAG wheel bearing concept that is preloaded by means of axial splines in the axle journal. The use of ... Continue reading
Carfax Renews Partnership with Larry H. Miller
Carfax Vehicle History Reports Available At All 42 Dealership Locations CENTREVILLE, Va., May 15 -- Carfax and Larry H. Miller Group of Companies today announced Carfax will remain the sole approved provider of vehicle history information for all Larry H. Miller dealerships. For the third straight year, Carfax Vehicle ... Continue reading
Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Earnings on May 29, 2008
ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 15 -- Monro Muffler Brake, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, will release fiscal 2008 fourth quarter and full year results on May 29, 2008. The Company will host a conference call and audio webcast on May 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference c ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Announces Cash Dividend
COBURG, Ore., May 15 -- Monaco Coach Corporation announced today that its upcoming quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share will be payable on June 13, 2008 to stockholders of record on May 30, 2008, and represents its eighteenth consecutive quarterly cash dividend since the Company declared its initial cash dividend ... Continue reading
Daimler AG's Freightliner SC plant gets 2,000 truck UPS order
WILMINGTON, N.C. May 15, 2008; Jim Brumm writing for Reuters reported that a large order for trucks, including hybrid electric vehicles, by United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N: Quote, Profile, Research) will mean steady work for the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp plant in Gaffney, South Carolina, over the next eight or ... Continue reading
Porsche Named Top Prestigious Luxury Automobile Brand for 2008 by Luxury Institute -- Again!
ATLANTA May 15, 2008; For the fourth year running, Americaâs most affluent consumers have declared Porsche the most prestigious car available today. The Luxury Instituteâs 2008 independent nationwide survey of luxury auto brands rated Porsche tops against eleven of the worldâs most prestigious car brands ... Continue reading
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