DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/625165/snapshots_singapor) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Singapore Commercial Vehicles 2008" company profile to their offering. Snapdatas Snapshots Singapore Commercial Vehicles 2008 provides 2007 year-end market size data, with 200 ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen CC Luxury Review
2009 VOLKSWAGON CC LUXURY Sleekest VW Yet By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Just a couple of months ago I reviewed the VW CC 4Motion VR6. You may have seen it here on TheAutoChannel.com. Well, this week we have the VW CC in its turbo 4-cylinder iteration. If youâve read any of my reviews of other ho ... Continue reading
North American steel industry and automotive manufacturers collaborate to further advance the use of steel in future vehicles DETROIT, June 17 -- Through collaborative efforts with automakers, the North American steel industry is continuing to reinvent its advanced steel technologies to meet stringent requirements for ... Continue reading
Answer - Top Selling Vehicles for May Were Also Found on NADAguides.com Most Researched New Car List COSTA MESA, Calif., June 17 -- Despite overall new car sales figures being down in the greater automotive industry, a strong correlation between the NADAguides.com list of most researched vehicles and sales data for the ... Continue reading
Evanston Subaru to Relocate to Skokie, Illinois
- New location to be largest dealership in Chicago Metro Area - EVANSTON, Ill., June 17 -- Evanston Subaru announced today that it is in the process of relocating to Skokie and will be open in July. The new dealership will be Subaru of America's largest facility in the Chicago metro market. (Logo: http://www.newscom.co ... Continue reading
Pennsylvania DEP Accepting Applications for Nitrogen Tire Inflation Grants Through August 28
HARRISBURG, Pa., June 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Encouraging motorists to check the pressure in their vehicles' tires on a frequent basis, DEP Secretary John Hanger today announced the opening of the Nitrogen Tire Inflation System Grant program. "Tires inflated with nitrogen can produce short- and long-term benefits ... Continue reading
Pickens To Fund New Car Company In Lousiana
Toronto, June 17, 2009: A new carmaker called V-Vehicle Co. is announcing plans this afternoon to build high-mileage car at an idled auto factory in Louisiana. A former designer of Mazdaâs Miata car is involved in the new company, which is being financed by California venture capitalists as well as Texas billionai ... Continue reading
GPS Insight Sponsors Aberdeen Group Report on Service Workforce and Fleet Management
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--GPS Insight, a leading supplier of GPS tracking hardware and software solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, announces the sponsorship of the research report titled âService Workforce and Fleet Management: Driving Utilization with Location Intelligence,â published by the Aberdeen Gr ... Continue reading
R. L. Polk Launches Online Solutions for National Vehicle Population Profile(R) Information
State-of-the-art Technology Offers Industry's Only Online Vehicle Population Statistics System SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 17 -- The National Vehicle Population Profile (NVPP(R)) offered by R. L. Polk & Co. is one of the leading industry solutions for gaining insight into the ever changing automotive market. As part of con ... Continue reading
Wilden, Rehagen Racing Retrun To Mid-Ohio
Daytona Beach, June 17, 2009: Two years ago, Ken Wilden was making only his second start in one of Rehagen Racing's Ford Mustang GTs in Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Grand Sport (GS) competition at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. That weekend, the Oakville, Ontario driver earned his first career win with Dean Martin, ... Continue reading
Brief Historical Look at Opel Kadett - VIDEO FEATURE
Since 1936, the Kadett and Astra have consistently pioneered innovation in the compact class family. Like no other series of models, they have shaped the face of Opel and carried important messages from the company to the world. These include expressive design, versatility, dynamic driving and value for money. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Continues Story of Success in the World's Most Significant Engine Contest.
Scoring outstanding wins in the three categories of the International Engine of the Year Award, the BMW Group once again highlights its top position this year as a manufacturer of particularly powerful and, at the same time, efficient engines. In the world's most significant engine contest, the V8 power unit featured i ... Continue reading
Seat Ibiza Scoops Top Security Award
SEAT’s sleek Ibiza is today named as a winner in the prestigious British Insurance Car Security Awards (BICSA) presented by Thatcham, the Motor Industry Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Phaeton Ranked Most Secure Luxury Car
For the second year in a row the Volkswagen Phaeton has won the Luxury Car category at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA), presented today by Thatcham, the Motor Industry Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire. ... Continue reading
The Jaguar XJ Diesel Remains Britain's Greenest Luxury Car
For the third year running Jaguar's XJ 2.7 Diesel has been named Britain's greenest luxury car in the Environmental Transport Association's (ETA) 2009 Car Buyers' Guide. The award recognises Jaguar's commitment to delivering CO2 and fuel consumption advantages to customers, with the development of its industry-leading ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5138c7/new_cars_north_a) has announced the addition of the "New Cars - North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide" report to their offering. The New Cars - North America (NAFTA) Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis cov ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Medium & Heavy Trucks - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ef0eda/medium_heavy_tru) has announced the addition of the "Medium & Heavy Trucks - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide" report to their offering. The Medium & Heavy Trucks - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide is an essential resource for top ... Continue reading
Citroen Secures Sextet of Victories at 2009 British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards
Citroën has continued its record run at the British Insurance Vehicle Security Awards (BIVSA) with a further six awards received at the 2009 ceremony. Awards have been presented for models from both the car and van ranges, and Citroën was voted 'Best Van Manufacturer' overall. The latest honours mean Citroën has now ... Continue reading
Point leader Coughlin will star at JEGS U.S. Open Bracket Championship
DELAWARE, June 16, 2009: This weekend's fifth annual JEGS U.S. Open Bracket Championship in Indianapolis will feature one of the most decorated drag racers in the country as five-time world champion and current Pro Stock point leader Jeg Coughlin Jr. will test his driving prowess against some of the best bracket racers ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Preview - British GP - June 16, 2009
Silverstone, The British Grand Prix, Round eight of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship, and Brawn GP's home race, takes place this weekend at the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire, just eight miles from the team's factory in Brackley and 20 miles from Mercedes-Benz High Performance Engines in Brixworth. ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, June 16, 2009: First place: two of the sweetest sounding words in the history of all things competitive. Coming off a stellar team effort at the Sahlenâs Six Hours of The Glen two weekends ago that netted a third consecutive podium finish for the SunTrust Racing team, co-drivers Max Angelelli and Brian ... Continue reading
Jesse James Shatters a Land Speed Record for a Hydrogen Powered Vehicle
Jesse James Successfully Reaches 199.7mph While Filming His Hit Show "Jesse James Is A Dead Man" on Spike TV EL MIRAGE DRY LAKE BED, Calif., June 17 -- Jesse James successfully shattered the land speed record for a hydrogen powered vehicle yesterday in the Mojave Desert. James attempted the challenge while filming his ... Continue reading
Volkswagen 1.4-Litre TSI Twincharger Scoops International Engine Of The Year Title
Volkswagen has secured overall honours at the 2009 International Engine of the Year Awards, winning the accolade for the first time in the company's history with its diminutive yet powerful 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger engine. The unit is offered across much of the VW model range, including the Golf, Scirocco and Eos, and ... Continue reading
Ford S-Max Tops Security League for Third Year in A Row
Ford S-MAX has won the large MPV class in the British Insurance Car Security Awards, for the third year in a row, with Galaxy yet again named as runner-up. ... Continue reading
Skoda Fabia Scout Launched in the UK
Available with a choice of one petrol and two diesel engines, the new Fabia Scout estate offers another choice for Fabia buyers - a ruggedly-styled car suitable for today's urban environment. Key styling features include protective body mouldings, 16" Scout alloy wheels, silver roof rails and distinctive Scout upholste ... Continue reading
Ford Drivers Tune In To Digital
Ford drivers remain in pole position to benefit from the UK's digital switchover thanks to the latest generation of in-car entertainment available on Ford cars. ... Continue reading
(a) Establishment- There is established in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a voluntary program to be known as the `Drive America Forward Program' through which the Secretary, in accordance with this section and the regulations promulgated under subsection (d), shall-- (1) authorize the issuance of an ... Continue reading
Toyota First With Gentex Mirror-Based Rear Camera Display In New Verso
Gentex Corporation has announced that it is shipping its Rear Camera Display (RCD) Mirror and base feature auto-dimming mirrors for the new Toyota Corolla Verso multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). The Verso is sold throughout Europe. Gentex is the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automot ... Continue reading
FAW Group, Brilliance Auto in merger talks
FAW Group, Brilliance Auto in merger talks http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010929/FAW-Group-Brilliance-Auto- in-me rger-talks.html Shanghai, June 17 (Gasgoo.com) FAW Group and Brilliance Auto are in talks for merger and restructuring, and FAW is expected to buy controlling stake in Brilliance, the 21st Century Bu ... Continue reading
Geely Auto completed acquisition of DSI
Geely Auto completed acquisition of DSI http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010932/Geely-Auto-completed-acqui sitio n-of-DSI.html Shanghai, June 17 (Gasgoo.com) A completion ceremony for Geely Automobile Holdings' acquisition of Australian automatic transmission supplier Drivetrain Systems International (DSI) was hel ... Continue reading
Plans suspended for FAW's new plant in Mexico
Plans suspended for FAW's new plant in Mexico http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010933/Plans-suspended-for-FAW-s- new-p lant-in-Mexico.html Shanghai, June 17 (Gasgoo.com) Grupo Salinas of Mexico has announced that plans for a joint assembly plant to build cars with China's FAW Group have been called off, another vi ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Networkfleet, Inc. today announced that it has received the M2M Value Chain Silver Award in the Fleet Management category for customer BLS Truckingâs use of the Networkfleet wireless fleet management system to improve productivity. The award was announced at the M2M Connected World event in Chicago on J ... Continue reading
Telogis Announces Release of GeoBase 3.0 – Enterprise Mapping and Navigation SDK
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--Telogisâ¢, the leading global platform for enterprise Location Based Services, today announced the newest global release of GeoBase (version 3.0), the companyâs market leading mapping engine. The GeoBase SDK now supports real-time navigation for commercial vehicles on both laptops and mobi ... Continue reading
High-Voltage Modules Address Global Market for Greener, More Energy-Efficient Vehicles SAN DIEGO, June 17 -- Maxwell Technologies, a leading manufacturer of energy storage products, and ISE Corporation (ISE) a leading designer and manufacturer of hybrid propulsion systems and components for heavy duty vehicles, have si ... Continue reading
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
Research and Markets: New Cars - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide - Available Today
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/298e30/new_cars_top_5_e) has announced the addition of the "New Cars - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide" report to their offering. The New Cars - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis c ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5fe07e/the_uk_retail_car) has announced the addition of the "The UK Retail Car Finance Market 2009" report to their offering. The present recession started with severe problems in the banking system in 2007 followed by a 'credit crunch' in 2008. I ... Continue reading
HiQ Signs New Framework Agreement with Volvo Cars
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: HiQ (STO:HIQ) has signed a new framework agreement with the global vehicle manufacturer Volvo Cars. The agreement covers services across product development and is effective until the end of 2010. âThe past year has been a very turbulent one in the automotive industry, which has ... Continue reading
EV Innovation Groundbreaking Increase in the Drive Range of LIV Electric Vehicle
MOORESVILLE, NC June 17, 2009; EV Innovations Inc. 21st Century Design & Engineering of emission-free automotive propulsion systems using the latest lithium battery technology, is elated to achieve a major milestone as their North Carolina-based research and development team achieves a substantial increase in the drive ... Continue reading
Pan-European Homologation for Caterham Seven
Caterham Cars has unleashed its iconic Superlight R300 onto the Continent after the Company achieved pan-European homologation for the first time. ... Continue reading
JC Whitney Says Do-It-Yourselfers Rely on One-Stop-Shop for Auto Parts Online
JC Whitney Offers Millions of Readily Available Parts CHICAGO, June 17 -- As car owners are keeping and maintaining their vehicles longer, JC Whitney, the nation's oldest and most trusted name in auto parts is making it easier for do-it-yourself auto enthusiasts to save money and find the parts they need to keep their ... Continue reading
GM's Saab Auto Secures Debt Writedown
VANERSBORG, Sweden June 17, 2009; Johan Ahlander writing for Reuters reported that Swedish carmaker Saab secured a key court ruling on Wednesday to cut billions of crowns in debt, paving the way for its proposed takeover by local sportscar maker Koenigsegg. The ruling came after owner General Motors, Saab's biggest cre ... Continue reading
New-Car Shoppers up Purchase Timeframe Spurned by Awareness of 'Cash-for-Clunkers' House Approval
Kbb.com Editors Detail List of Eligible Models, Give Advice on Best Ways to Take Advantage of Program IRVINE, Calif., June 17 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the latest Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence survey of in-market new ... Continue reading
Hyundai Taking Pre-Launch Orders for Elantra LPI Hybrid
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, began taking pre-launch orders for its Elantra LPI Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), its first hybrid vehicle for commercial sale. ... Continue reading
The new Audi A5 Sportback - As Elegant as a Coupe, as Practical as an Avant
The brand with the four rings leads the pack with a new vehicle concept: The Audi A5 Sportback combines the best of different automotive worlds. It is as emotional and elegant as a coupe, as comfortable as a sedan, and as practical as an Avant. The Sportback joins the Coupé and Cabriolet as the third member of the A5 ... Continue reading
Volvo Globetrotter Truck Cab Celebrates 30th Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED
STOCKHOLM - June 17, 2009: When the Globetrotter cab was launched in 1979, Volvo expected to sell a few hundred cabs a year but this niche product quickly became a success. The Globetrotter cab was designed to provide a safer option for long-haul operations when haulage from Western to Eastern Europe increased steadily ... Continue reading
Platinum Equity Statement Regarding Prospective Auction of Delphi Assets
LOS ANGELES - June 17, 2009: Judge Robert Drain of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York instructed Delphi Corporation to ensure that other potential bidders are considered as Delphi proceeds with the sale of its assets to Platinum Equity and General Motors. Although we have an executed agreem ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2009 NISMO 370Z
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 17 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced pricing for the all-new 2009 Nissan NISMO 370Z, which goes on sale today at Nissan retailers nationwide. The new, second-generation NISMO Z continues the tradition of the original, offering unique performance and design attributes that true sports c ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Unveils Proprietary Medium-heavy Engine
STOCKHOLM - June 17, 2009: At Volvo's Capital Market Day in Eskilstuna, Sweden, Volvo CEO Leif Johansson announced that the Group had developed its own medium-heavy engine for trucks and buses scheduled for launch in 2010. Leif Johansson also said that the focus of the next few years will be on internal efficiency. Fur ... Continue reading
Horizon's Fuel Cells Power the World's First Affordable Hydrogen Car
LONDON, June 16 -- Today a new generation of fuel cells developed by Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies has enabled the world's first low-cost and practical hydrogen car. The top secret UK development unveiled today in London is a two-seater zero emissions hydrogen-electric city car with an expected fuel consumption equiva ... Continue reading
Saab Ivestors Face Tough Road Ahead
DETROIT JUne 16, 2009; Tom Krisher and Louise Nordstrom writing for the AP reported that for the new owners of Saab Automobile to make money selling small numbers of cars across the globe, they have to return to the Swedish automaker's roots, industry analysts say. Somehow, a consortium of investors led by custom sport ... Continue reading
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