Bridgestone Brand Official Sponsor of Inaugural Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Event
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2008) â The first-class aura of a Barrett-Jackson® auction is well known to collector car aficionados worldwide. And when the company stages its inaugural Las Vegas, Nev., auction and lifestyle event in October, the Bridgestone brand will proudly serve as an official sponsor for the u ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Greg Daniels' Retirement
Susan Brennan Named New VP, Manufacturing-Smyrna, Decherd SMYRNA, Tenn., Oct. 17 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that Greg Daniels, senior vice president, U.S. manufacturing, will retire effective Dec. 31. Daniels enjoyed a 26-year career at Nissan, which he started as part of the original Smyrna, T ... Continue reading
PPG Directors Announce Dividend Increase
PITTSBURGH--The board of directors of PPG Industries yesterday declared a regular quarterly dividend of 53 cents a share, payable Dec. 12 to shareholders of record Nov. 10. âWe remain proud of our long heritage of increasing dividend payments, as it reflects the companyâs overall growth and higher levels of c ... Continue reading
Global Vehicle Color Popularity Starting to Shift, According to PPG
Black, white close gap in North America; blue gains global importance TROY, Mich., Oct. 15, 2008 â Silver has once again dominated as the worldâs most popular car color but other shades are gaining ground, especially in North America. This is according to annual automotive color popularity data released today ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Third Quarter 2008 Earnings Release, Conference Call
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will report third quarter 2008 financial results before markets open on Monday, November 3, to be followed by an investor conference call at 10 a.m. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Participating in the conference call will be Robert ... Continue reading
Ford Aiming For Cake and Eating Too - Trying to Sell Mazda Shares To Non-Competitor
Washington DC October 17, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Ford Motor Co. is finalizing plans to sell shares in Mazda Motor Co. to about 20 Japanese firms, including insurers, and will likely outline the deal by next month, Japanese media reported on Friday. Automotive News reports that Ford is looking to sell ... Continue reading
GM says to make Chevrolet Volt in China by 2011
GM says to make Chevrolet Volt in China by 2011 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008067/GM-says-to-make-Chevrolet-Volt- in-Ch ina-by-2011.html Shanghai, October 17 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors (GM) will introduce its EREV (extended range electric vehicle) Chevrolet Volt to China for production by 2011 to meet the Chines ... Continue reading
Zotye to launch Fiat cars Multipla, Lybra by 2009
Zotye to launch Fiat cars Multipla, Lybra by 2009 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1008074/Zotye-to-launch-Fiat-cars-Multi pla-L ybra-by-2009.html Shanghai, October 17 (Gasgoo.com) Zotye Holding Group, a small startup automaker in China, will launch Fiat-based cars Multipla, Lybra next month and in early 2009 respective ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline launches new facility in Shanghai
GKN Driveline launches new facility in Shanghai Shanghai, October 17 (Gasgoo.com) The Shanghai-based new wholly-owned facility of GKN Driveline Torque Technology has started operation, the company said on October 15. Mass production at the plant of 4,400 square meters in the Shanghai Pudong Kangqiao Industrial Zone beg ... Continue reading
"Diesel Users Should pay Petrol Prices" Says Road Haulage Association
LONDON, October 17 -- News that the supermarket fuel price war has resulted in the price of litre of petrol now costing under one pound at some sites comes as a smack in the teeth to the UK haulage industry; the industry on which UK plc is totally reliant. "This time it's not just road hauliers who are getting a raw de ... Continue reading
Car Sales Drop Spurs Fresh Big 3 Merger Talk
PARIS October 17, 2008; Marcel Michelson writing for Reuters reported that record low auto sales and the financial crisis are spurring fresh merger talk about the Big Three U.S. automakers in a new global consolidation round while the sales rot is also impacting suppliers and car retailers. Renault on Friday denied it ... Continue reading
Bentley Geneva Sets Sail with the New Continental Flying Spur Speed
Over the past few years the Match Race on Lake Geneva organized by the venerable Cercle de la Voile of the Societe Nautique de Geneve has evolved to become an international sailing event attracting some of the best competitors in this sport. After all, land-locked Switzerland made headline news when its crew stunningly ... Continue reading
Skoda has raised the stakes against its competitors by lowering the Fabia Sport by 15mm and giving it a sportier poise. ... Continue reading
Renault Clio Sport Tourer - the Frugal Choice
Renault's eco² credentials keep on growing with the success of the Clio Sport Tourer in Fleet World magazine's MPG Marathon, having achieved a 27% improvement in its fuel economy during the two-day 411 miles event. ... Continue reading
New Round of Golf Begins as the Latest Model Opens for Ordering
Prices have been announced for the sixth generation Golf and customers can now place an order for the new model in a Volkswagen Retailer ahead of the cars arriving in the UK in January. Starting from £13,150'on the road' RRP for the entry-level S three-door model with a 1.4-litre 80 PS engine, prices rise to £20,980 ... Continue reading
The much-anticipated new Jaguar XF model made its official used market debut in a special sale staged at BCA Nottingham on 25th September. ... Continue reading
The 79th Geneva International Motor Show Will Be Fuelled to the Brim...with Emotions
The colour red expresses passion in the world of automobiles and hands forming a heart represents the attraction visitors feel for the Geneva International Motor Show. In opting for this international symbol of affection, the Motor Show has chosen to use more emotion in its communications to promote the 2009 edition. ... Continue reading
National Grid Chooses Ford Transit Vans Again
When engineers respond to a reported gas leak or electrical fault on the national grid, they usually do so in a Ford Transit. That is set to continue for the next three years following an agreement between Britain's biggest utility, National Grid, and Ford. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Green Hydrogen Rotary Vehicle Takes to the Road in Norway
Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that it has introduced the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (Rotary Engine) vehicle to Norway's public roads in collaboration with the Hydrogen Road of Norway (HyNor) project, which aims to establish a clean energy transport system based on hydrogen fuel. On-road validation is prelude to d ... Continue reading
New Rolls-Royce Coupé Debuts in the Middle East
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the latest addition to the Phantom family, the Phantom Coupé, for the first time in the Middle East. Stylish and agile, the Coupé is the most driver-orientated car in the current range. ... Continue reading
HANS Sliding Tethers Nominated for International Safety Award
ATLANTA, Oct. 15 -- The patent pending Vision Advantage PLUS(TM) sliding tether system from HANS has been shortlisted for the 2008 Safety Innovation of the Year Award. It is one of four finalists. The award will be presented as part of November's Professional MotorSport World Expo held in Cologne, Germany. Previous win ... Continue reading
GIR Hires Schaefer as Drag Manager, Promotes Mudd to Director
MADISON, Ill. October 16, 2008: Gateway International Raceway is pleased to announce the hiring of Rich Schaefer as its new drag strip manager as well as the promotion of Brandon Mudd to director of public and media relations. Both moves are effective immediately. Schaefer, a graduate of Greenville (Ill.) High School, ... Continue reading
IndyCar at International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum An Icon From Past 500s
The No. 7 STP Kurtis-NOVI on display at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum (IMHOF) didnât capture the trophy at Indianapolis, but it did endear itself to legions of fans. The Studebaker Special was owned by legendary STP spokesman and 1992 International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee Andy Gra ... Continue reading
Moms Take Charge of New Crossover Designs - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - October 17, 2008: General Motors reports that women are now driving sales of a new generation of family car, the crossover vehicle. Female automakers are making sure the vehicles are equipped with extra safety features, storage and family-friendly accessories. The idea is to have the car manufacturer's ideal ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - October 16, 2008
1. Emu Australia upgrades sponsorship: Emu Australia, a sponsor partner of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in 2008, will be the primary sponsor on the teamâs two cars entered in the Nikon Indy 300 Oct. 26 at Surfers Paradise, Australia. âThis announcement says a lot about the product we offer, and more importantly, ... Continue reading
E85/Ethanol Challenge at GIR Provides Glimpse to Energy Independence
Madison, Ill. October 16, 2008: Spectators may have thought they were watching hot rods racing down Gateway International Raceway's quarter-mile, NHRA-sanctioned drag strip Wednesday. What they were actually seeing was a glimpse into the future; a future not beholden to foreign oil, but provided by flex-fuel vehicles a ... Continue reading
BMW WELT Celebrates its First Birthday
Already Well Over Two Million Visitors. Munich. On 17 October 2008 the BMW Welt is celebrating its first anniversary. And even after such a short time, this unique building presenting equally unique highlights ranks No 2 on the list of the most popular sights in Munich, more than 2.2 million people visiting the BMW Wel ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Oct. 16 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , through its Kelsey-Hayes Company subsidiary, is developing its second-generation Slip Control Boost 2 (SCB 2) brake technology ideal for regenerative and low vacuum powertrain vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010824/TRWLOGO ) Slip Control ... Continue reading
1941 Willys Custom Street Rod Headlines Kruse-Leake Car Show & Auction
TULSA, Okla., Oct. 16 -- The 36th Annual Kruse-Leake Collector Car Show and Auction will take place at Dallas Market Hall November 21-23. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Doors open on Friday at 10am and the auction will begin at 1pm. Doors open at 9am on Saturday and Sunday and the auctions will begin ... Continue reading
AAA Survey Finds Parents Unaware of Crash Risk for Teens
BURNSVILLE, Minn.--Many parents allow their children to ride in cars under conditions they know are dangerous. Furthermore, parents are unaware of the increasing risk of dying in a crash their young teens face well before they reach driving age. These are two of many gaps between parental knowledge, behavior and traffi ... Continue reading
PPG Transformation Continues to Drive Growth Despite Economic Headwinds
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported record sales for the third quarter of $4.2 billion, surpassing the prior yearâs third quarter results by 37 percent. Third quarter reported net income was $117 million, or 70 cents per share. Adjusted net income excluding unusual items was $227 million, or $1.37 per share. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Support for Local 'Walking Bus Programme' is to be Extended to Incorporate More Schools
After its first anniversary, 11 Coventry primary schools have set up walking buses initiated by a City Council project funded by PSA Peugeot Citroën. The Council is now launching a new walking bus guide to help other schools benefit. ... Continue reading
Piaggio Provides Britain's Best Value Light Commercial Vehicles
With the news still full of financial doom and gloom, it is refreshing to hear that Piaggio Commercial Vehicles continue to provide Britain's best value light commercial vehicles with the award winning Piaggio Porter range. ... Continue reading
Two Fiats in Which? Guide Top 10
Two Fiat models appear in the top 10 best cars for fuel economy of the new <i>Which?</i> Complete Guide to Greener Driving, proving yet again the company's green credentials and commitment to helping the environment. ... Continue reading
Caterham RS Levante - Sold Out
Despite the recent decline in car sales and consumer spending, all of the £115,000 plus Caterham-based Levante supercars scheduled for production have been sold. ... Continue reading
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