SACRAMENTO - April 18, 2008: Outgoing Shell Oil president John Hofmeister gave a spirited key note speech at this week's Low Carbon Fuels Conference in which he lauded the potential for wind power and hydrogen but denounced America's inability to get out of its own way to make things happen. Speaking the first annual L ... Continue reading
4.18Japanese brand keeps largest market share for Q1
Japanese brand keeps largest market share for Q1 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6186/Japanese-brand-keeps-largest-marke t-sha re-for-Q1.html Shanghai, April 18 (Gasgoo.com) In the first quarter Japanese OEMs were the biggest winner in Chinese vehicle market, with market shares of 29.37%, sources from Chinese Associati ... Continue reading
4.18Top 10 sedan makers in China market by sales in Q1
Top 10 sedan makers in China market by sales in Q1 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6189/Top-10-sedan-makers-in-China-marke t-by- sales-in-Q1.html Shanghai, April 18 (Gasgoo.com) Industry statistics show that the sales of sedans hit 1,374,200 units in the China¡¯s mainland market in the first three months of 2008, up ... Continue reading
FEV Founder Prof. Franz F. Pischinger Awarded SAE Leadership Citation
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 18 -- Prof. Franz F. Pischinger, Chairman and founder of FEV Motorentechnik, GmbH (FEV), was awarded the International Leadership Citation by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) on April 16, 2008 at the SAE's annual International Reception during the SAE World Congress, held April 14-17 ... Continue reading
DUB Magazine 'Dubs' the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger at Atlanta Auto Show
- Automotive industry lifestyle leaders at DUB Magazine partner with Chrysler LLC to bring two limited-edition vehicles to the market - Special-edition Chrysler 300 Touring and Dodge Charger SXT models provide new level of exclusivity with more than 12 additional features including 13-speaker KICKER(R) surround-sound s ... Continue reading
Proper Tire Inflation is the Key to Tire Maintenance and Safety GREENVILLE, S.C., April 18 -- Michelin and American Le Mans Series (ALMS) driver, Stefan Johansson, will promote tire safety and maintenance tips for National Tire Safety Week, April 20-26, 2008, focusing on proper tire inflation as the number one priority ... Continue reading
Media Contact: Carly Shanahan, The Dowd Agency 212.686.7777 carly@dowdagency.com GONITROTIRE HELPS DRIVERS “GREEN” THEIR VEHICLES AND WALLETS IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY NITROGEN TIRE INFLATION TECHNOLOGY PAVES THE WAY FOR A GREENER ENVIRONMENT, SAVINGS ON FUEL AND SAFER DRIVING NASHVILLE, TN — April 16, 2008 — GoNit ... Continue reading
SpongeTech(R) Gets an Order of 24,000 Units of its Auto Care Products from Russia NEW YORK, April 18 -- SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) announced today the order of $450,000 of "The Ultimate One-Step Car Wash & Wax System" from a new distributor in Russia. This Russian distributor opens a ne ... Continue reading
Zipcar Wins Award for Putting Customers at the Center of its Business Universe
2008 Copernican Award Acknowledges Excellence in Customer Experience BOSTON, April 18 -- Zipcar (Zipcar.com), the world's largest provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, announced today that it received a 2008 Copernican Award from Creative Good, a New York-based customer experience consultancy. The Copernican A ... Continue reading
First chance for the public to view and ride in 150 mpg Extreme Hybrid PHEVs to start at noon, April 20 WASHINGTON, April 18 -- AFS Trinity Power Corporation will conduct public ride-and-drive demonstrations of its Extreme Hybrid SUV, the XH-150, from noon to 7 p.m. at the Capital Mall on Earth Day, April 20. "We are p ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Declares Quarterly Dividend
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 18 -- The board of directors of BorgWarner Inc. declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share on all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable May 15, 2008 to stockholders of record on May 1, 2008. Auburn Hills, Michigan-based BorgWarner Inc. is a produc ... Continue reading
General Tactical Vehicles Low-Risk JLTV Solution Uses High-Level Systems Maturity
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., April 18 -- Leveraging over 120 years of combined experience in the design, production and support of more than one million combat and tactical vehicles, General Tactical Vehicles has submitted its proposal for the Technology Development phase of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps Joint Light ... Continue reading
High School Auto Techs Compete at Ford/AAA Event
WHAT: Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Michigan competition WHEN: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 / 9:30-11:30 a.m. WHERE: Macomb Community College Expo Center 14500 East Twelve Mile Road Warren, Mich. WHO: Ten two-person teams of students from Michigan high schools and tech centers will work to diagnose and repair electrical an ... Continue reading
Ford Honors 47 Top Suppliers for Superior Performance in 2007
- Forty-seven World Excellence Awards presented at 10th anniversary of annual event - World Excellence Awards demonstrate ONE Ford - award-winning suppliers working with Ford as ONE Team to produce world-class vehicles for global customers DEARBORN, Mich., April 18 -- Ford Motor Company has recognized 47 top global sup ... Continue reading
Opel Insignia: A New Design Language For A New Era - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sculpted design with a flowing coupé silhouette Four-wheel drive, active chassis and seven engines available at launch World premiere July 2008 at the London Motor Show RUSSELSHEIM, Germany - April 18, 2008: A new name, a new car, a new ambition. With its groundbreaking design and sophisticated technology, the Insig ... Continue reading
WABCO Announces Internet Availability of Proxy Materials for 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting
BRUSSELS, Belgium, April 18 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. announced today that proxy materials for its 2008 Annual Shareholders Meeting are available on the Internet in accordance with the Notice and Access Rule recently adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On April 18, 2008, WABCO mailed to its share ... Continue reading
Philip Sahyoun Joins TK Carsites Corporate Team as Chief Technology Officer
ORANGE, Calif., April 18 -- TK Carsites, Inc. announced today that it has hired Philip Sahyoun, as their Chief Technology Officer to manage and lead their technology team on creating the next generation of products and tools to help dealerships capitalize on their online investments. The announcement was made by Richar ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., April 18 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles, today announced that the company has met all requirements for continued listing on the NASDAQ Global Mark ... Continue reading
SYLVANIA Helps Consumers Stay Safer While Driving at Night
HILLSBORO, N.H., April 18 -- Most people don't spend much time thinking about their car's headlights. But just as seatbelts, properly inflated tires and regular tune-ups can help improve driver safety, so too can choosing the right headlights and maintaining them properly. Visibility is crucial to staying safe on the r ... Continue reading
GM's Landfill Free Plants to Save Almost 8,000 Tons of Waste Annually - VIDEO STORY
FLINT, MI - April 18, 2008: With Earth Day on April 22, some companies are revving up their green efforts and touting plans to reduce their carbon footprint, or the amount of gases emitted from a single activity. To reduce the amount of waste created every year, companies like General Motors (GM) have announced plans t ... Continue reading
The new C 63 AMG will be at the start as the official Safety Car for the second DTM race of the season in Oschersleben (April 19/20, 2008). The top-of-the-range C-Class model with its 336 kW/ 457 hp AMG 6.3-litre V8-engine and modifications to the brakes, suspension, cooling and exhaust system is in perfect shape for i ... Continue reading
Spyker Cars N.V. announces changes in Management Board and Supervisory Board
Spyker Cars N.V., manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, announces today at the General Meeting of Shareholders that Richard Borsboom (41), Chief Business Development Officer, resigns from the Management Board as per June 1st. ... Continue reading
Tire maintenance critical to road safety, fuel economy and tire life SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 17 -- Discount Tire, America largest independent tire retailer, and the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) have partnered for the 7th Annual National Tire Safety Week being conducted April 20-26. The nationwide effort is d ... Continue reading
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