Audi Expects May U.S. Imported Luxury Market Share to Increase
- Record sales month for Audi Q5 with 1,413 units sold - Audi A5 sales increase 59.5% over May 2008 - Audi Q7 records best month of 2009 with TDI vehicles accounting for 44% units sold HERNDON, Va., June 2 -- Audi today announced sales for the month of May totaling 7,503 units sold. The U.S. imported luxury vehicle mar ... Continue reading
RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 2 -- Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (OTC:FLTWQ) (BULLETIN BOARD: FLTWQ) , a leading producer of recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, today reported that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to sell its motor home business to American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV, L.P. (AIP) of ... Continue reading
Tengzhong in Advanced Talks to Purchase HUMMER From GM in Strategic Acquisition
Industrial Machinery Company To Invest in Growth and Global Expansion of Premium Off-Road Vehicle Brand; Deal is Expected to Secure Over 3,000 U.S. Jobs DETROIT and SICHUAN, China, June 2 -- Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co., Ltd (Tengzhong) and General Motors Corp. (GM), today confirmed details of their ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports May 2009 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., June 2 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced May 2009 sales of 4,352. May sales, up 11% from April and were led by Mitsubishi's volume leader Lancer. Lancer sales increased 20% from April. MMNA Executive Vice President of Operations John Koenig noted, "We are encouraged by the stren ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces May 2009 Sales Results
-- Subaru Legacy Sedan Sales Make an All-Time Record -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 2 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that sales for the month of May were down 5-percent with 17,505 units sold in May 2009 versus 18,436 units sold in May 2008. For YTD sales, the company saw a 2-percent sales decrease as May 2009 ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Paints Clearer Picture of General Motors
- FACT FINDING MISSION UNCOVERS THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT GENERAL MOTORS AND GREATER AUTO INDUSTRY - COSTA MESA, Calif., June 2 -- 2009 has marked a significant downturn in the auto industry that is reflective of the greater global economy. Hard-working Americans are losing their jobs, dealerships that have been pas ... Continue reading
Runoffs Registration Opens Wednesday, June 3
TOPEKA, June 2, 2009: The first phase of registration for the 2009 SCCA National Championship Runoffs begins Wednesday, June 3 at 9 a.m. (CDT). The initial phase is open to drivers who have participated in at least the last 10-consecutive Runoffs events and all volunteers. Driver and volunteer registration for the even ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Posts Best Retail Month of the Year; Reports May 2009 Sales
- Chrysler LLC posts best retail sales month of 2009 - Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep brands post double-digit retail sales gains compared to previous month - Jeep Wrangler sales continue upward trend increasing 4 percent year-over-year compared to May 2008 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- Chrysler LLC today reported May U.S. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces May 2009 Sales
All-New Soul Records Third Month of Strong Sales IRVINE, Calif., June 2 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced May sales of 26,060 units and year-to-date sales of 120,559 total units. KMA posted its third consecutive month of increased sales, up 1.8 percent from April. The critically acclaimed Soul, Kia's all-new ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives: Japanese Automaker Incentives Hit New Record
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,946 per vehicle sold in May 2009, down $111, or 3.6 percent, from April 2009, but up $622, or 26.8 percent, from May 2008. According to Edmunds ... Continue reading
Acura Announces May 2009 Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- The all-new for 2009 Acura TL remained as Acura's top selling model for May with sales of 3,375 units, down 18.4 percent compared to May 2008 sales based on the Daily Selling Rate*. Total Acura sales for May were 9,469, down 34.0 percent versus last year. Acura year-to-date** sales are 42,80 ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports May 2009 Sales
- Overall sales (BMW and MINI) down 27.7 percent in May - BMW brand reported best month so far this year - BMW 3 Series hits two million milestone since its introduction in the US in 1976 WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., June 2 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 22,993 vehicles, a decrease ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports May 2009 Sales
Hyundai Urges Quick Passage of Fleet Modernization Program FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., June 2 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 36,937 vehicles in May, a nine percent increase over April and a 20 percent decline versus a record-setting May 2008. "Record sales of our new Genesis and Elantra Touring models, ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces May 2009 Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 2 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for March of 67,489 units versus 100,874 units a year ago, a decrease of 33.1 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 32.5 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 38.1 percent. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
Americans Skeptical While Watching President Obama's Speech on GM
-- Democrats are more likely to purchase GM vehicles than Republicans -- FLEMINGTON, N.J., June 2 -- A new national media study among 1,100 viewers of a speech by President Barack Obama yesterday in which he addressed GM's current financial status revealed that "skepticism" was the emotion felt most frequently by Democ ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports May 2009 Sales
Best clean diesel sales month since launch of all-new TDI HERNDON, Va., June 2 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced May 2009 sales of 19,568 units, a 12.4 percent decrease over May 2008. Volkswagen of America's volume model, the Jetta, posted its best sales month since August of 2008 with sales of 8,992 units ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Delivers 500th Roadster
NEW YORK--A New Jersey philanthropist was the 500th person to take ownership of a Tesla Roadster, an important milestone for the worldâs leading electric vehicle manufacturer. Martin Tuchman, former chairman and CEO of Interpool, is chairman of The Tuchman Foundation and a board member of The Parkinson's Alliance ... Continue reading
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Track Surface Upgraded for the NASCAR Race
Montreal, June 2, 2009: Stock-Car Montréal, promoter of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, initiated major track resurfacing work this week on crucial portions of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for the upcoming August 29-30 NASCAR race. The work, carried out by contractor Construction DJL in close cooperation with ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports May Sales
Honda hybrid sales up 7.5 percent TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted May total vehicle sales of 98,344, a decline of 39.2 percent compared to all-time record-setting May 2008 results. Year-to-date sales of 430,358 represent a 33.3 percent decrease on a daily-selling-rate basis* compared ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., June 2 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today reported that May vehicle sales hit a new monthly high for the year and jumped 20.6 percent compared to April 2009. Sales of 152,583 vehicles trailed year ago levels and were down 38.4 percent from last May, on a daily selling rate basis. "The big jump ... Continue reading
Harker scores national event win at O'Reilly Summer Nationals
Topeka, June 2, 2009: Australian NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car driver, Steve Harker used consistency to win rounds at this past weekend NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals. Harker competed against twenty other Top Alcohol Funny Car teams at Heartland Park Raceway through hot temperatures and tricky track conditions. Harker cam ... Continue reading
SunTrust RACING - Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen Preview
WATKINS GLEN, June 2, 2009: The last time SunTrust Racingâs Max Angelelli saw his now-teammate Brian Frisselle at the legendary Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International road circuit, the young Southern California-born sports car racer was spraying victory champagne after winning his second career Grand-Am Rolex Sports Ca ... Continue reading
StopTech Named Presenting Sponsor of World Challenge Race at Road America
TOPEKA, June 2, 2009: WC Vision is pleased to announce that StopTech, a leading innovator of world-class brake components and systems, has been named the presenting sponsor for Round Eight of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships: the Road America Grand Prix Presented by StopTech. StopTech engineers a ... Continue reading
Guy Smith is running two hours in the morning, and boxing and lifting weights in the evening as he prepares for Le Mans. The numbers from Le Mans grow more and more staggering each year. On a circuit that measures 8.3 miles, the average lap speeds for prototypes are in excess of 150 mph. And the winning Audi R10 TDI ra ... Continue reading
Kracht makes consistent showing at O'Rielly Summer Nationals
Topeka, June 2, 2009: Rookie Top Alcohol Dragster driver, Dan Kracht made a nice semi-final round finish at this past weekends NHRA OâRielly Summer Nationals. Nineteen teams competed for top honors at Heartland Pak Raceway that saw hot temperatures and close racing across the event. Kracht made three very consiste ... Continue reading
At midway mark, point leader Coughlin right where he wants to be
CHICAGO June 1, 2009: The first step of Jeg Coughlin Jr.'s journey to a rare "threepeat" in the NHRA's super-tough Pro Stock category is to make sure his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt race team is part of the playoff field come September. Having earned more points during the first half of the regular season than any driver ... Continue reading
Brawn GP - Turkish GP - June 2, 2009
Round seven of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship takes Brawn GP to Istanbul Park for the Turkish Grand Prix. Located 90kms from the Turkish capital and on the Asian side of the Bosphorus channel, the Istanbul Park circuit was designed by renowned Formula One architect Hermann Tilke and hosted its first Grand ... Continue reading
Chery A3 to enter Taiwan market, locally tested
Chery A3 to enter Taiwan market, locally tested http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010723/Chery-A3-to-enter-Taiwan-m arket -locally-tested.html Shanghai, June 2 (Gasgoo.com) Chery Auto is set to sell its cars in Taiwan and the Chery A3 has passed the crash test of Taiwan's Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) ... Continue reading
- Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold a Total of 16,303 Units in the U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records May Sales of 15,134 - smart USA Records 1,169 Sales in May NEW YORK, June 2 -- Daimler AG today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 16,303 units in the U.S. for May 200 ... Continue reading
Strong New Products Drive Ford Sales, Share in May 2009
-- Ford Fusion, Ford Flex and hybrids set sales records -- MKS and MKZ sedans help Lincoln brand post sales increase -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury market share grows to highest level since 2006 -- Ford sales totaled 155,954, up 20 percent versus April, and the highest sales for any month since July 2008 -- Stronger sale ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d74162/auto_components_an) has announced the addition of the "Auto Components and Spare Parts Market in Russia - 2009 Edition" report to their offering. This completely revised and updated report profiles over 150 Russian producers of automotive c ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports U.S. Car Sales for May 2009
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States, today announced May sales in the U.S. of 1,979 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 2,796 new cars. While Porscheâs sales this May represent a decrease of 29 percent ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., June 2 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May 2009 sales of 16,718, down 40.1 percent versus May of 2008, and down 37.9 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 86,652, down 33.0 percent compared to 2008, or 32.0 percent on a DSR basi ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports May 2009 Sales of 15,134
MONTVALE, N.J., June 2 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 15,134 vehicles, a decline of 30.5 percent compared to May 2008. The volume leaders for the month were the C, E, and M-Class with sales of 4,842, 2,275, and 2,021 respectively. On a year-to-date basis, the company sold 69,933 new vehicles, ... Continue reading
Thor Announces Launch of Thor Credit; Exclusive Retail Finance Program Will Help Thor RV Dealers
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, June 2 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today that it has launched Thor Credit to provide retail financing for recreation vehicle customers of Thor dealers. Thor Credit is introducing the program regionally in the following states: (AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA) and will be expanding its lendi ... Continue reading
Simulators to be Sold Commercially after Completion SOUTHAMPTON, Pa., June 2 -- Environmental Tectonics Corporation (Pink Sheets: ETCC) ("ETC" or the "Company") today announced that on May 11, 2009 their Polish subsidiary ETC-PZL Aerospace Industries Ltd. ("ETC-PZL") entered into a contract with the Polish Government t ... Continue reading
Intermap Technologies Drives Auto Electronics with 3D Road Maps
--Intermap Technologies: WHO: Eric DesRoche, senior vice president, Automotive, for Intermap Technologies WHAT: High-tech 3D road maps have the potential to improve fuel-economy and vehicle safety WHEN: Wednesday, June 3 WHERE: Telematics Detroit 2009 Conference and Exhibition, Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, ... Continue reading
Volvo Announces an Unprecedented, Best-in-Class Coverage Program
THE VOLVO SAFE + SOUND COVERAGE PLAN ROCKLEIGH, N.J., June 2 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC (VCNA) today announced it will offer a unique Safe + Sound Coverage Plan on all 2009 models. This complimentary coverage program offers tremendous value to buyers by wrapping a comprehensive list of benefits into one packag ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Acquires Next Generation Fuel-Efficient Ignition Technology
BorgWarner to Commercialize Advanced Ignition Technology for Leaner Burning Engines of the Future AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 2 -- BorgWarner Inc. today announced the purchase of an advanced gasoline ignition technology from Florida-based Etatech, Inc. Terms were not disclosed. The high-frequency ignition technology enab ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--The City of Willis, Texas, located 45-miles north of Houston in Montgomery County, has approved a contract with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to serve as the cityâs red-light camera traffic safety program vendor. A 2008 statewide study required by the Texas legislature showed that camer ... Continue reading
CHANDLER, Ariz.--Inilex, Inc. (www.inilex.com), a leading provider of intelligent telemetry solutions, today announced that its SmartAlert and SkyWay vehicle safety and security products received the 2009 Product Value Leadership of the Year Award from global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. The SmartAlert and SkyWay ... Continue reading
Appoints Four New Independent Directors to Board of Directors HARBIN, China, June 2 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Ltd. ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), (OTC: CXDC) (BULLETIN BOARD: CXDC) , as the largest Chinese manufacturer engaged in the development, manufacturing, and distribution o ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Massive cost cuts and restructuring in the auto industry have turned reliable automotive data into a precious commodity. As the industry continues to redefine itself, customers are looking online to Edmunds.com for the most accurate and authoritative information, including True Market Value® pricing tools, ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fded99/2009_u_s_automoti) has announced the addition of the "2009 U.S. Automotive Exhaust System Repair Industry Report" report to their offering. The U.S. Automotive Exhaust System Repair Industry report, published annually, contains timely and a ... Continue reading
Antonov Signs Cooperation Agreement With Lifan and Landai
Following previous announcements by Antonov regarding the possible formation of a manufacturing joint venture in China relating to its innovative TX-6 automatic transmission, the UK-based vehicle transmission specialist is pleased to announce it has signed a cooperation agreement with Chong Qing Landai Industries and L ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/cb3453/plastics_in_automo) has announced the addition of the "Plastics in Automotive Construction - 1st Edition" report to their offering. The use of plastic system solutions has taken on an increasingly significant role in the automotive industry ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e889c2/automotive_france) has announced the addition of the "Automotive: France Industry Guide" report to their offering. The Automotive: France Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the France Automotive ... Continue reading
Insure.com Announces Most and Least Expensive Vehicles to Insure
DARIEN, Ill., June 2 -- Results from extensive research conducted by Insure.com, Inc. reveal the most and least expensive cars to insure. Insure.com calculated average car insurance premiums for almost 300 vehicles in model year 2009. Topping the "most expensive to insure" list is the Nissan GT-R, which Nissan bills as ... Continue reading
Continental Presents AutoLinQ - a Mashup of Car, Personalized Web and Social Media Content
Continental, one of the world's largest automotive suppliers, today introduced AutoLinQ during the Telematics Detroit 2009 Conference. AutoLinQ is a next generation in-vehicle infotainment and connectivity solution that will enable drivers and passengers to personalize their car by safely downloading information and co ... Continue reading
From Beetle to Golf - How Volkswagen Overcame the Crisis of the 1970s
The Corporate History Department of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft is presenting an audiobook entitled “Mit dem Käfer zum Golf. Eine Reise durch 10 Jahre Volkswagen Geschichte.” (From Beetle to Golf. A journey through 10 years of Volkswagen history). The German-language double CD is a dramatized account of ... Continue reading
SEAT Hosts Visit from Minister Cristina Garmendia
SEAT's Martorell facilities were this morning the venue for a visit by Cristina Garmendia, Spanish Minister for Science and Innovation. The visit was a fact-finding mission to glean information concerning the current status of projects which the Spanish car manufacturer is implementing within the CENIT programme. The p ... Continue reading
Maximum Efficiency in the Production of the Panamera
In April 2009 series production of Porsche's fourth model line, the Panamera, started in the Leipzig plant of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. In the world's most modern automotive factory to date the manufacturer of premium sports vehicles is assembling the four-door Gran Turismo together with the Cayenne sports utility v ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7bb396/supplying_porsche) has announced the addition of the "Supplying Porsche" report to their offering. Porsche might soon lose its status of world's smallest independent car maker as it becomes clear it will soon be object of a merger with VW, ... Continue reading
Airbiquity Expands Offerings, Launches as Full Telematics Service Provider
NOVI, Mich.--Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in wireless connected services solutions, today announced that the company is newly positioned as a complete telematics service provider, offering the most comprehensive, cost-effective, end-to-end connectivity solutions for automotive OEMs, fleet managers a ... Continue reading
Airbiquity and Telenor Connexion Announce Strategic Partnership
NOVI, Mich.--Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in wireless connected services, and Telenor Connexion, a leading global provider of M2M connectivity solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to enable vehicle connectivity for connected services applications in automotive, portable navigation and ... Continue reading
Shanghai GM Unaffected by GM Bankruptcy
Shanghai GM unaffected by GM bankruptcy http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010717/Shanghai-GM-unaffected-by- GM-ba nkruptcy.html Shanghai, June 2 (Gasgoo.com) Shanghai GM, General Motors Corp's Chinese JV with SAIC Motor Corp, has reiterated in a statement obtained today by Gasgoo that "the court supervised reinvent ... Continue reading
Airbiquity Expands VIAaq Managed Data Services Platform in Europe
NOVI, Mich.--Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in wireless connected services solutions, today announced the expansion of its VIAaq Managed Data Services Platform in Europe through a partnership with premium data center provider TelecityGroup (www.telecitygroup.com). By partnering with TelecityGroup, Air ... Continue reading
Little Tikes Cozy Coupe Being Inducted Into Cleveland's Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum
Cleveland's Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Cozy Coupe HUDSON, Ohio, June 2 -- In the Northeastern Ohio town of Hudson, a Little Tikes(R) Cozy Coupe(R) is manufactured every minute of every day, 50 weeks a year. In 2008, Cozy Coupe(R) outsold every other car in America, topping the ... Continue reading
GM Europe and Adam Opel GmbH Statement Confirming First 300 million German Government Loan Draw
RUSSELSHEIM - June 2, 2009: Adam Opel GmbH confirmed today that it has received the first draw in the amount of â¬300 million from the â¬1.5 billion bridge financing agreement with the German government. This responsiveness of the German government ensures that its operations maintain adequate liquidity as a mo ... Continue reading
"Hot Import Nights" Returns to Pennsylvania with a New Outdoor Show
ORANGE, Calif.--Digital Age Motorsports, LLC (DAMS) presents HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 2009 Tour (HIN). For the 7th stop on its 2009 tour, Hot Import Nights heads to Scranton, PA on June 6th, 2009 with its dynamic outdoor car and live-entertainment show. Hot Import Nights shows feature the adrenaline rush of professional drift ... Continue reading
Further Efficient Engines Added to the Audi A3 Range
With its new 1.6 TDI engines, Audi demonstrates once again that driving pleasure and efficiency are not mutually exclusive. With consumption of just 4.1 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers (57.37 US mpg), the A3 1.6 TDI with an output of 77 kW (105 hp) emits a mere 109 grams of CO2 per kilometer (175 g/mile). ... Continue reading
QNX and Pandora Team Up to Bring Internet Radio to the Car
OTTAWA, June 2 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the automotive market, today announced support for Pandora Internet radio. Pandora becomes the newest company to contribute to the fast-growing QNX CAR program, which provides automakers and automotive tier one suppliers w ... Continue reading
The Big American Gas-Guzzler: Down but Not Out
Washington DC June 2, 2009; THe AIADA newsletter reported that even though U.S. pump prices are nearly half the $4 per gallon levels of a year ago, the legions of American fans of gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks don't have much to celebrate. President Barack Obama's White House has unveiled new fuel-efficiency rules that ... Continue reading
New Toyota Prius: Switch Your Mode To Suit The Motoring
Fuel-efficient, low emissions driving does not have to confine the motorist to a one-size-fits-all driving style. Thanks to Toyota innovation, the new third-generation Prius comes equipped with three selectable 'on-demand' driving modes that let the driver make the most of different driving conditions. ... Continue reading
Nissan Inaugurates New Plant in St. Petersburg, Russia
Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn today joined more than 1000 guests and employees at the opening event marking the start of production at the company's new US$200 million assembly plant in St. Petersburg, Russia. With the capacity to produce 50,000 vehicles a year, the facility will build the business-class sedan ... Continue reading
Classic Motor Show Restored Morris Mini Up For Grabs at 2009 Show
All the celebrations for Mini's 50th anniversary have gone to the head of the organisers of the Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham's NEC from 13th to 15th November 2009. They are giving the fantastic 1960 Morris Mini restored at last year's show away in a text-to-win competition. For just 50p plus your standard net ... Continue reading
31-Year-Old in Charge of Dismantling G.M.
Not many 31-year-olds who, in a first government job, find themselves dismantling General Motors and rewriting the rules of American capitalism. However, the New York Times reports that, in short, is the job description for Brian Deese, a not-quite graduate of Yale Law School who had never set foot in an automotive ass ... Continue reading
Speed and Red Light Camera Locations Now Available to Drivers In Car from NAVTEQ
Enables Warning Systems to Assist Users in Complying with Local Traffic Regulations NOVI, Mich., June 2 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, announced today at Telematics Detroit 2009 speed and red light camera loca ... Continue reading
Howard Hughes' Legacy Car Found
Howard Hughes' Aero-Mobile resurfaces after decades of being in storage, his 1936 credit card was found within glove box. GRANTS PASS, Ore., June 2 -- Some believe this car may have the earmarks to set an "automotive auction record" due to the fact that this car was customized when Hughes was in his most creative stage ... Continue reading
General Motors Announces Preliminary Agreement To Sell HUMMER
Deal could secure more than 3,000 jobs in the United States; preserves HUMMER as global off-road brand DETROIT June 2, 2009; General Motors Corp. announced it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a buyer for HUMMER, its premium off-road brand. This transaction is the result of GM's strategic review ... Continue reading
Paul Philpott Appointed Chief Operating Officer of Kia Motors Europe
Kia Motors Europe is delighted to announce that Paul Philpott has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer following a major re-organisation of the Korean company's European Head Office under President Sun-Young Kim. ... Continue reading
BMW 3 Series Proclaimed Best Fleet Car
The BMW 3 Series has been named Best Fleet Car 2009 in the annual Fleet World Honours. BMW's biggest selling model range eclipsed stiff competition from the likes of Audi and Mercedes to scoop top honours. ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Aims to be Market Leader in Plug-in Hybrid Technology
Volvo Cars continues to focus heavily on advanced green technology and is now taking yet another major step forward in keeping with the company's over-riding vision - DRIVe Towards Zero. ... Continue reading
Honda Australia Appoints New GM Sales & Marketing
Mr. Stephen Collins has been appointed Honda Australia's new General Manager Sales & Marketing. Stephen brings a wealth of knowledge and over 20 years experience within the Australian Automotive industry. ... Continue reading
Peugeot 308 Touring Wins Top Australian Design Awards
The Peugeot 308 Touring wagon has won two prestigious awards at the 2009 Australian International Design Awards. It claimed an Australian International Design Award in the Automotive and Transport category, as well as the Wheels Automotive Design Award for Best Interior. ... Continue reading
General Motors Expects Announcment of Hummer Sale Soon
SHANGHAI, June 2, 2009; Fang Yan and Simon Rabinovitch writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp (GM.N) is expected to make an imminent announcement on the sale of its Hummer brand, Kevin Wale, president of GM China Group, said on Tuesday. GM's iconic gas-guzzling Hummer brand has been up for sale for nearl ... Continue reading
Former United States Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters Joins Aldis Board of Directors
Former United States Secretary of Transportation to Advise as Company Rapidly Expands WASHINGTON, June 1 -- ITS AMERICA -- Aldis, Inc., a leader in next-generation traffic management systems, announced today that former United States Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters has been elected to the Aldis Board of Dire ... Continue reading
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