Insurer Gives Drivers Bluetooth Headset To Help Reduce Accidents
Keep both hands on the wheel when talking while driving MONTEREY, Calif., March 2 -- Western region auto insurer Capital Insurance Group (CIG) -- http://www.ciginsurance.com/ -- has launched a driver safety program promoting the hands-free use of cell phones. Drivers with CIG Auto insurance can get a CIG Bluetooth head ... Continue reading
Geneva Auto Show 2009 - Ford iosis MAX highlights
Geneva, March 2, 2009: Ford is unveiling the third in its series of exciting iosis âkinetic designâ bespoke concept cars at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. iosis MAX is a concept study for the next generation of Ford's compact multi-activity vehicle (MAV) as well as a glimpse at the design direction Martin Smith ... Continue reading
1000 Miglia News - March 2, 2009
The race to become part of the legend is about to declare its participants. The door for the Mille Miglia 2009 registration closed at midnight, Italian time, and participants have been informed about their admittance on February 1, 2009. <p> There will be 375 exclusive cars of unparalleled value, coming from history ma ... Continue reading
Cody Coughlin Scores First Victory In Quarter-Midget Competition
COLUMBUS, Ohio March 2, 2009: After five decades of excellence on the drag strip, the famed Coughlin racing family has now added a circle-track victory to its collective resume with third-generation racer Cody Coughlin winning the final race of the Winter Indoor Quarter Midget Series Saturday at the Ohio State Fairgrou ... Continue reading
Kentucky Speedway Unveils Big Deals For 2009 Event Tickets
<b>NASCAR Nationwide Series âMeijer 300 Presented by Ritzâ tickets start at $25</b> SPARTA, KY. March 2, 2009: Kentucky Speedway is unveiling fan-friendly âBig Dealsâ designed to enhance the race-day experience and help guests save money on regularly-priced event tickets. The four-weekend, six-race ... Continue reading
Superchips Releases All New Flashpaq
Sanford, FL., March 2, 2009: When Superchips introduced the original Flashpaq, electronic vehicle tuning technology took a revolutionary leap forward. Flashpaq dominated the competition by offering outstanding vehicle performance with user-adjustable tuning features. By combining powertrain programming, data acquisitio ... Continue reading
Anderson Hoping Familiarity Breeds Success
Tom Anderson: "Some of the (Sebring) track is quite rough, and it's a challenge to keep anything together for 12 hours on that surface." Tom Anderson has been around the track a time or two, if you'll excuse the phrase. Co-principal of Lowe's Fernandez Racing in the American Le Mans Series, Anderson and the rest of the ... Continue reading
Talladega Superspeedway Giving Away 40 Prizes In 40 Weeks At www.talladegasuperspeedway.com
TALLADEGA, Ala. March 2, 2009: Talladega Superspeedway is giving race fans 40 reasons to be excited about the 40th Anniversary of NASCARâs Most Competitive Trackâ¦weekly prizes for 40 weeks. The free promotion is called the â40 in 40â contest and to enter, race fans simply click the link on the left ... Continue reading
Scott Wimmer Scores Best NNS Finish for Key Motorsports Since 1995
Las Vegas, March 2, 2009: Third time was the charm for Key Motorsports at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, as the team finally got the results they were hoping for in the third race of the NASCAR Nationwide Series season. The team's first full-time Nationwide season had gotten off to a rocky start with a late-rac ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway Kobalt Tools 500 News and Notes – March 2, 2009
Roush Fenway Engine Trouble Precedes Atlanta With three engine failures in the Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the five-car team, it begs the question of how the Roush Fenway Racing team will rebound in the Kobalt Tools 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 8. First, points leader Matt Kenseth bowed out of ... Continue reading
TrackChic's Women Behind The Wheels March - Aussie Twins Kate and Diana Harker
<b><i>By: Theresa Earnheart, President Track Chic</b></i></p> <P> At just 13 years of age, Australian twins Kate and Diana Harker traded their match-box cars for the power of a 110cc Briggs and Straton powered 10-second Junior Dragster. <p> Daughters of renowned International Top Alcohol Funny Car driver, Steve Harker, ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors to Attend Next Generation's Industrials Investor Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spartan Motors to Attend Next Generation's Industrials Investor Conference CHARLOTTE, Michigan, March 2, 2009 - Jim Knapp, chief financial officer of Spartan Motors, Inc. , will attend Next Generation Equity Research's Third Annual Industrials Conference on March 3 at the Hyatt Regency hotel, 151 ... Continue reading
Toyota Matrix Moves Asian American Film Forward
TORRANCE, Calif., March 2 -- The Toyota Matrix is proud to be the official vehicle sponsor of the 27th San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, which runs from March 12-22, 2009. With over 100 films and videos showcasing at this year's festival, Toyota Matrix is continuing its contribution to the promo ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Reports Its Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
JINZHOU CITY, China, March 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical, suspension parts and engine accessories in China, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2008. Highlights: -- Sales revenue i ... Continue reading
DULUTH, Ga., March 2 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and 2008 financial results before the market opens on March 16, 2009. Charles R. Oglesby, President and CEO, and Craig T. Monaghan, Seni ... Continue reading
Ford Aims to Expand Its Share of the Car Market Setting Aggressive Tone With 2010 Fusion, Hybrid
- The new 2010 Ford Fusion and Fusion Hybrid launch this month with a multi-faceted marketing campaign emphasizing Ford's intent to expand its share of the car market - With unsurpassed quality, best-in-class fuel economy and significant residual value improvement, the 2010 Fusion delivers the key attributes that mid-s ... Continue reading
Partnership is Largest in History for Minority Supplier ERLANGER, Ky., March 2 -- Toyota Boshoku America (TBA), a Tier 1 automotive interior supplier, announced today a $100 million partnership over three years with Walker International Transportation, a minority-owned international logistics company. Walker Internatio ... Continue reading
For Immediate Release: CONTACT: Gavin McDonald March 2, 2009 (202) 637-0707 (202) 351-8547 (mobile) gmcdonald@iupat.org *** INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY *** IUPAT General President James A. Williams Available to Discuss AFL-CIO Meetings with Vice President Biden, Secretary of Labor Solis Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- James A. Will ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce February 2009 U.S. Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 2 -- What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler LLC's February 2009 U.S. sales When: Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST Details: Domestic telephone number: 1 800-857-0714; International telephone number: + 1-210-839-8803 Call Leader: Carrie McElwee Passcode: Sales Other ... Continue reading
- Base price of $19,995, including delivery and destination (D&D), offers best-in-class fuel economy of 34 mpg highway for new 2.5-liter I-4 engine, bold styling and smart technologies - Hybrid model starts at $27,995, including D&D, offers best-in-class fuel economy of 41 mpg city, 36 highway, besting Toyota Camry Hyb ... Continue reading
Shell Launches All-New Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines
New molecule designed to seek and destroy engine gunk in both conventional and modern engines HOUSTON, March 2 -- Today at Shell stations across the U.S., consumers will fill-up with a new product at the pumps. Shell is introducing the all-new Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines, containing a unique, patented cleaning system d ... Continue reading
New Honeywell Turbo Technology Redefines Efficiency and Performance of Diesel V-Engines
Innovative Sequential Boosting System Enables V8 Performance in a V6 Engine ROLLE, Switzerland, March 2 -- Honeywell has launched a unique groundbreaking turbo technology that is enabling the new Jaguar XF 3.0L V6 Diesel to reduce fuel consumption by 12% and CO2 emissions by 10% compared to its predecessor. In addition ... Continue reading
FEV, Inc. Launches Area's First Full Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Development Center
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 2 -- FEV, Inc., (FEV) a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that it has commissioned the area's first full Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Development Center (HEVDC) at its Auburn Hills campus. The HEVDC was developed over a period of two years, with ... Continue reading
China Yuchai Reports 2008 Diesel Engine Unit Sales
SINGAPORE, March 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (''China Yuchai'' or the ''Company'') whose subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("GYMCL"), is a leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, today announced total sales of approximately 372,000 dies ... Continue reading
NADA Press Briefing on the California Air Resources Board's Fuel Economy Regulations
There has been much misunderstanding of the consequences that auto dealers, automakers and the economy-at-large will face if states are allowed to double regulate fuel economy. In anticipation of the Environmental Protection Agency's hearing on the California waiver March 5, staff from the National Automobile Dealers A ... Continue reading
AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION SUPER LATE MODEL TOUR RACING IS ALIVE TODAY FROM COAST-TO-COAST
AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION SUPER LATE MODEL TOUR RACING IS ALIVE TODAY FROM COAST-TO-COAST By: Kevin Ramsell DAYTONA BEACH, FL (March 2, 2009) - In 1968, Rex Robbins created the American Speed Association which became a short track staple throughout the Midwest. Today, 41 years later, the American Speed Association nam ... Continue reading
Hello, I am sending you this email to tell you about the services we provide. We are an Auto Transport Service specializing in transporting vehicles anywhere in the United States. We cater to snowbirds, college students, people moving out of state, new car dealers and internet sales. There are 7 trucks in our fleet and ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Makes NASCAR Track Pack Affordable
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MILWAUKEE MILE AMERICA'S LEGENDARY OVAL Media Contact: Jim Tretow, VP - Media & Communications, (414) 453-5761 x2222, jtretow@milwaukeemile.com Milwaukee Mile Makes NASCAR Track Pack Affordable Two Great NASCAR Race Days For As Little As $29 West Allis, Wis. (March 2, 2009) - Wisconsin's biggest m ... Continue reading
Westcar Late Model Series release for 3-2-09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE à Innovative Westcar Late Model Series returns to Roseville roots for 16 race 09 schedule à Steven Blakesley / Westcar Late Model Series à Gridley, Calif. ââ¬â The Westcar Late Model Series is proud to announce its 2009 racing plans, which will consist of a nine date, 16 race ... Continue reading
Replacing Clogged Air Filter Improves Performance but Not Gas Mileage for Modern Cars If you've been changing your car's air filter regularly hoping to save a little money at the gas pump, the engineers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have some bad news for you. Unless you're driving an old carbureted car from ... Continue reading
Didier Theys Announces Retirement as Driver
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News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2009 EngineQuest(r) (EQ(r)) Poster and Counter Card Covers EQ's Hard-to-Find Engine Parts from A to Z (Las Vegas-NV) Check out the new EngineQuest(r) (EQ(r)) poster (24"x36") and counter card (11"x17") that promotes the company's wide range of hard-to-find engine parts for mo ... Continue reading
Changan Auto, Motorcycle Firms Join To Go Rural
Changan Auto, motorcycle firms join to go rural http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009506/Changan-Auto-motorcycle-firms-j oin-t o-go-rural.html Shanghai, March 2 (Gasgoo.com) Chongqing Changan Auto and its sister companies of motorcycles under China Ordnance Equipment Group Corporation (COEGC) have recently signed a join ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce
The Lamborghini Murcielago is one of the most extraordinary super sports cars of all time. Automobili Lamborghini has now expanded its model range with a new, exceptionally purist and even more extreme top model - the Murcielago LP 670-4 SuperVeloce is even more powerful, lighter and faster than the Murcielago LP 640. ... Continue reading
A New Introduction at the Geneva Motor Show: the Compact SUV, Skoda Yeti
Compact, attractively styled and full of surprises: Skoda Auto will celebrate the extension of its model range to five with the introduction of Yeti at Geneva. ... Continue reading
Perana Z-One is launched in Geneva by Zagato
Zagato is launching an exciting World Premiere on the occasion of the 2009 Geneva Motor Show: the Perana Z-One (Zee-One). ... Continue reading
Smarter, Lighter and Even Cleaner: Fifth Generation Volkswagen Polo unveiled
The fifth generation of Volkswagen's evergreen supermini, the Polo, has been unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, It's sharper, lighter, safer and more cutting edge than ever before and is set to establish new standards in the small car class. Not only does the new Polo weigh 7.5 per cent less than the vehicle it replace ... Continue reading
The new Toyota Verso is a no-compromise choice for compact MPV customers. It is true to what the term MPV stands for "a multi-purpose vehicle" but doesn't ask the motorist to make sacrifices where style, comfort, quality and driving pleasure are concerned. Combining practicality and safety with desirability, new Verso ... Continue reading
Max Butler Named Vice President Marketing by Mahindra Distributor Global Vehicles
ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 2, 2009; Max Butler, an automotive-advertising veteran, today became the marketing vice president of Global Vehicles USA, the distributor for Indian auto maker Mahindra & Mahindra which is in the process of launching its first vehicles in the United States. The 51-year-old brings more than 20 yea ... Continue reading
The Vintage Racing League - The Oldest New Kid In Town
Dallas, March 2, 2009: As we grow older we find ourselves drawn more and more to the allure of vintage racing. We sometimes find we prefer it to the racing scene today. Not that we dislike what is, but we sure love reminiscing about what was. We guess that is just the way it goes for us former Buffalo Bob audience memb ... Continue reading
Chase Auto Finance, Manheim Teamwork Drives Online Sale Surge
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lois Rossi March 2, 2009 Manheim (678) 645-2028 CHASE AUTO FINANCE, MANHEIM TEAMWORK DRIVES ONLINE SALE SURGE Participation in Manheim Mondays, Sales Support Lead to Sharp Increase from 2008 ATLANTA - Chase Auto Finance sold 10 times as many vehicles on Manheim's OVE.com in January than i ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors to Attend Next Generation's Industrials Investor Conference
CHARLOTTE, Mich., March 2 -- Jim Knapp, chief financial officer of Spartan Motors, Inc. , will attend Next Generation Equity Research's Third Annual Industrials Conference on March 3 at the Hyatt Regency hotel, 151 E. Wacker Drive, in Chicago. Next Generation's Industrials Conference provides institutional investors wi ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., March 2 -- Cleantech Investor Magazine, the prominent international magazine that highlights investment in clean technologies related to renewable energy, biofuel and the environment, has featured Quantum Fuel System Technologies Worldwide in their first issue of 2009; Green Market Participants (Volume ... Continue reading
Rhode Island's Greystone Corporation Diversifies Into Defense / Aerospace
Small Business Contract Award: Mk281 "Green Ammunition" Projectile Bodies PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 2 -- Greystone Corporation announced today that it received a 3-year contract to produce "green ammunition" projectile bodies for American Rheinmetall Munitions (ARM). The projectile bodies are for the Mk281, the only 40 m ... Continue reading
AK Steel Announces April 2009 Surcharges for Electrical and Stainless Steels
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, March 2 -- AK Steel has advised its customers that a $100 per ton surcharge will be added to invoices for electrical steel products shipped in April 2009. April 2009 surcharges for the broad range of stainless steel products that AK Steel produces can be found on the company's web site at www.akstee ... Continue reading
New Studio Masterwork, Indy Excitement, 100 Years of Racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Unveiled at Centennial Era Gala INDIANAPOLIS, March 2 -- Thomas Kinkade, renowned artist known as The Painter of Light(TM), has been named the featured artist for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial Era, a three-year cele ... Continue reading
New NAVIGON 7300T GPS Takes 3D Views, Traffic Updates and Voice Command to a New Level
Device also includes new intelligent NAVIGON MyRoutes(TM) feature that learns from individual driving habits CHICAGO, March 2 -- NAVIGON, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced the next generation of NAVIGON's highly acclaimed 7000-series platform, the NAVIGON 7300T. The ultra-stylish personal ... Continue reading
What: Hundreds of children who will attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast Qatar Center and Pass Christian Elementary/ Middle School are getting a great new place to play. In less than eight hours on build day, more than 200 volunteers from The Chrysler Foundation, Chrysler Financial, Champion Chrysler Jeep(R) ... Continue reading
Solar Gard Clearshield and Window Film
Hello, As Car Care month approaches and vehicle owners look for new ways to protect their investments, I thought your readers might be interested in learning more about Solar Gard Clearshield paint protection film. Solar Gard also offers the latest, most advanced development in automotive paint finish protection with C ... Continue reading
DirtCar Racing Returns to the Valley of Speed!
Valley Cracks Open â09 Schedule Packed with Plenty of Surprises March 2, 2009 By: Rodney Rescott West Lebanon, NY: Enough of the âDoom and Gloomâ, itâs time to get ready for some racing action at the legendary âhigh banksâ of Lebanon Valley Speedway. The 57th Season at the Valley of Speed ... Continue reading
Oberg Motorsports is TORC'd for the 2009 Season
* OBERG MOTORSPORTS IS TORC?D FOR THE 2009 SEASON Eagle River, WI (March 2, 2009) - After a winter of uncertainty, Mike Oberg and his AMSOIL Kumho Tire Chevy Silverado PRO-2 truck can?t wait for the inaugural season of the Traxxas Off-Road Championship Series (TORC) to begin. The sixteen round TORC Pro series has sched ... Continue reading
Max Butler Named Vice President Marketing by Mahindra Distributor Global Vehicles
ALPHARETTA, Ga., March 2 -- Max Butler, an automotive-advertising veteran, today became the marketing vice president of Global Vehicles USA, the distributor for Indian auto maker Mahindra & Mahindra which is in the process of launching its first vehicles in the United States. The 51-year-old brings more than 20 years o ... Continue reading
World Speed to Focus on West Coast Series for 2009
March 02, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~World Speed to Focus on West Coast Series for 2009March 2nd, 2009 Sonoma, CA World Speed Motorsports announced today that they will only participate in a partial 2009 Star Mazda presented by Goodyear season. World Speed Motorsports has run Formula Mazdas and r ... Continue reading
Industry Collaboration Will Accelerate Innovation and Time-to-market While Reducing Development Costs SAN RAMON, Calif., March 2 -- Leading automobile manufacturers and suppliers announced today the formation of the GENIVI Alliance, a non-profit organization committed to driving the development and broad adoption of an ... Continue reading
Valeo, the Fourth Leading Patent Filer in France
PARIS, March 2 -- For the fourth year in a row, Valeo ranks fourth in France by volume of patents filed, with 397 applications, according to INPI, the French National Institute of Industrial Property. Worldwide, the Group filed a total of 527 new patents in 2008, bringing its portfolio to around 25,000. Valeo develops ... Continue reading
Safety & Marketing Expo Vendor List
Here's an expanded list of vendors, as of March 1, 2009, attending the Inaugural Off-Road Safety & Marketing Seminar/Expo, March 14, 2009 at The Flyaway in Abrams, Wisoconsin. 12noon - 4pm. For more info: http://www.bumpracer.com/industry/midwestseminar022309.htm Vendors: SANCTIONING BODY TORC Midwest Technical Directo ... Continue reading
HONG KONG, March 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited (the ''Company'') (OTC:BCAHY) (BULLETIN BOARD: BCAHY) has filed today with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the ''SEC'') a Form 15F to deregister the ordinary shares underlying its American Depositary Sha ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Unveils First Intelligent GPS Devices that Learn From Individual Driving Habits
NAVIGON 4300T max and 3300 max units pack NAVIGON MyRoutes(TM), Spoken Traffic Updates and Clickable POI features into a sleek and slim 4.3 inch design CHICAGO, March 2 -- NAVIGON, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced two new widescreen GPS devices, the NAVIGON 4300T max and 3300 max. These a ... Continue reading
PR Newswire Broadcast Minute for Monday, March 2, 2009
Identity theft complaints significantly increase in 2008 The Federal Trade Commission reports it received about 1.2 million complaints related to fraud, identity theft, and other consumer complaints in 2008. That's approximately 50 percent higher than 2007. Affinion Security Center, a provider of identity theft protect ... Continue reading
Dangerous Recession Causes Road Safety to Crash
BURY ST EDMUNDS, England, March 2 -- In times of economic crisis many people, threatened with redundancy, turn to the teaching professions for job security and a boost to their self esteem. Already, teacher training establishments are reporting record numbers of applicants and the driver training industry can expect a ... Continue reading
More Off-Lease Vehicles Head to the Used Market
Washington DC March 2, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that about 2.6 million cars and trucks are projected to come off lease and enter the used-vehicle market this year â 8.3 percent more than in 2008. But instead of glutting the market, the boost in off-lease vehicles will be offset by decreases in the numbe ... Continue reading
Rally Legend Erik Carlsson Celebrates 80th Birthday
Erik "Mr Saab" Carlsson is 80 years young this week (March 5) and still employed by Saab, making him the Swedish manufacturer's longest-serving employee. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Hostesses in Geneva Wear Winning Outfit of "Young? Creative? Chevrolet! 2008" Contest
In 2008, Chevrolet Europe conducted the second edition of "Young? Creative? Chevrolet!", a pan-European contest aimed at students of applied arts schools. The public and media visiting this year's Geneva Motor Show can see one of the fruits of this successful initiative: The hostesses on the Chevrolet stand are wearing ... Continue reading
All-New Chevrolet Spark: A Mini-Car with Attitude
The all-new Chevrolet Spark, making its world premiere at Geneva, is a small car designed to make a big statement. It's big on style, big on fuel economy and, like all products carrying the gold bowtie, big on value. ... Continue reading
Dunlop Celebrates 120 Years of Driving Enjoyment
It started with a simple idea and would over the course of the coming 120 years prove to be the first step in the creation of one of the world's leading tire brands. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Extends G-Class Production at Magna Steyr Until 2015
Magna Steyr, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., announced today that it has signed an agreement with Daimler AG to extend the Mercedes-Benz G-Class production at Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria until 2015. ... Continue reading
Hans Go Becomes Chief Financial Officer of Spyker Cars N.V.
Spyker Cars, manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars, announces the appointment of Mr Hans Go (46) as Chief Financial Officer. Mr Go will join Spyker as per 15 March 2009. In his function as CFO he will report to the Chief Executive Officer. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) and PSA Peugeot Citroën announced today that both companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding collaboration on electric vehicles based on a vehicle currently under development by MMC in Japan. ... Continue reading
New Honeywell Turbo Technology Redefines Efficiency and Performance of Diesel V-Engines
Honeywell has launched a unique groundbreaking turbo technology that is enabling the new Jaguar XF 3.0L V6 Diesel to reduce fuel consumption by 12% and CO2 emissions by 10% compared to its predecessor. In addition, this new boosting system allows the V6 engine to achieve performance levels of current V8 diesel engines. ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Dacia Duster Concept to be Unveiled - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dacia is breaking fresh ground and springs yet another surprise with the unveiling in Geneva of Duster, a futuristic, image-building crossover that promotes the same values for which the brand has stood from the beginning.<br><br> ⢠Duster is Dacia's first concept car and the fruit of close collaboration between R ... Continue reading
Fiat Automobiles is the European Leader for CO2 Emission Reduction for the Second Year Running
Fiat Automobiles is one of Europe's ten best-selling automotive brands and for the second year running confirmed the lowest average value for CO2 emissions from the vehicles sold in 2008: 133.7 g/km (137.3 g/km in 2007). ... Continue reading
Daihatsu Launches the New Multi-purpose Vehicle Luxio in Indonesia
Daihatsu Motor Co. Ltd announced the launch of a new compact multi-purpose vehicle, the Luxio, in Indonesia ... Continue reading
Japan Auto Sales Plunge in February
Japan auto sales plunge 32 percent in February, biggest fall since 1974 TOKYO March 2, 2009; The AP reported that Japanese auto sales plunged 32.4 percent in February, the biggest fall since 1974 on sinking demand as the global economic downturn deepens, an industry group said Monday. The Japanese bought 218,212 vehicl ... Continue reading
Innovation Comes 'Standard' in New Microsoft Auto Platform
NUREMBERG and HANOVER, Germany, March 2 -- - Expansive new release to include support for Intel(R) processors. Microsoft Corp announced the next wave of its automotive business with its next-generation in-vehicle platform and expanded partner programme. The upcoming release of the Microsoft Auto software platform will ... Continue reading
Harnessing the 'C' Factor in Automotive Design is the Real Challenge
LONDON and SHANGHAI, China, March 2 -- China is looking for effective and powerful design innovation to help cope with the huge challenge of becoming the biggest vehicle maker in the world within the next few years. The designs from both foreign and domestic OEMs alike must develop a more distinctive character suited t ... Continue reading
Report Says Audi Aims to Sell More Cars in Europe Than BMW and Mercedes-Benz
FRANKFURT, March 1 (Reuters) - Volkswagen AG's (VOWG.DE) luxury unit Audi aims to sell more cars than its rivals Mercedes-Benz of Daimler (DAIGn.DE) and BMW (BMWG.DE) by 2010 in Europe, Audi marketing head Peter Schwarzenbauer told a German newspaper. "In terms of unit sales, we will already be ahead of our major compe ... Continue reading
Toyota Adds to Pre-crash Safety Technologies
Tokyo, Feb 26, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces it has added to its Pre-crash Safety technologies a radar system that can detect probable front-side collisions, and rear seats that prepare occupants for front- and rear-end collisions. These world-first(1) technologies are to debut in a Toyota vehicle sche ... Continue reading
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