Listen to OPEC...they are telling the world that they need oil at $75 per barrel and it will soon be at that price level" ORLANDO, FL â April 20, 2009: T. Boone Pickens, the billionaire oil man that has found new religion in âgreen energyâ sources and technologies was once again the key keynote speaker a ... Continue reading
April 30th - Dining Out For Life ... A night of food and festivities for a great cause! PHILADELPHIA, April 20 -- Every year since 1991, ActionAIDS has shown their appreciation for people who through their work, their vision, and their philanthropy have made a very real difference in the lives of men, women and childre ... Continue reading
Navistar Awarded Department of Energy Funding for Plug-In Hybrid School Bus
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Continuing its leadership in the development of hybrid commercial vehicles, Navistar was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to participate in a project that will develop and deliver energy-efficient and environmentally friendly plug-in hybrid school buses. The U.S. Department of Energy announc ... Continue reading
KAWASAKI, Japan & SANTA CLARA, Calif. & DUESSELDORF, Germany--NEC Electronics today unveiled the new V850E2M microcontroller unit (MCU) featuring a dual-core architecture for eco-friendly performance and high reliability in automotive and industrial automation systems. An extension of the companyâs V850 and V850E ... Continue reading
PHI to Showcase Energy Conservation Initiatives at Capitol Hill Event
WASHINGTON--Pepco Holdings, Inc. (PHI) will participate in the April 21st Senate Energy and Environment Showcase from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Senate Park, First St., N.E., and Delaware Ave., N.E. PHI will exhibit examples of the energy-saving technologies that reduce the environmental footprint of Pepco, Delmarva Power an ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation to Release First Quarter 2009 Results on May 4, 2009
CHICAGO, April 20 -- Standard Parking Corporation today announced that it expects to release first quarter 2009 earnings on Monday, May 4, 2009 after the close of market. On Tuesday, May 5, 2009, the Company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM (Central Time) that can be accessed via webcast at www.standardparking.c ... Continue reading
Visteon Shares Industry Expertise at SAE 2009 World Congress
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 20, 2009 -- Visteon Corporation (OTC:VSTN) will demonstrate its automotive intellect in the automotive disciplines of electronics, climate control, lighting, supply chain management and interiors at the SAE 2009 World Congress April 20-24 at Detroit's Cobo Center. (Logo: http://www.news ... Continue reading
Press Release: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute Industry Excellence Awards Announced
Release Date: April 21, 2009 Contact: Kimberly Taylor 702-203-4982 KTaylor@afvi.org ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE INSTITUTE INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AWARDS ANNOUNCED honorees range from clean Cities to the san Pedro bay ports Las Vegas, NV - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) recognized outstanding leadership in the alter ... Continue reading
Volkswagen at Auto Shanghai 2009: BlueMotion Technologies, Passat New Lingyu and New Golf
Passat New Lingyu is a new B-class flagship model which has retained the luxurious and graceful modeling designs of the Passat series. With the 2803mm long wheelbase, it obtains a spacious interior space, well fits the needs of Chinese consumers, especially the roomy area of the rear seats. ... Continue reading
Texaco Launches New Ad Campaign
SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Global Marketing recently began promoting its Texaco branded fuels with new ads that celebrate people who know and love their cars, are driven by performance and trust only one brand of fuel - Texaco with Techron®. The new ads, which continue to reinforce the âpeople in the know love ... Continue reading
Chery A3, Riich M1 Launched At Shanghai Show
Chery A3, Riich M1 launched at Shanghai show http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010102/Chery-A3-Riich-M1-launched -at-S hanghai-show.html Shanghai, April 20 (Gasgoo.com) Chery Auto unveiled the price of A3 car equipped with automatic transmission and a B-segment hatchback called the Riich M1 at the Auto Shanghai 200 ... Continue reading
2010 Audi Q7 Crossover Debuts In Shanghai
2010 Audi Q7 crossover debuts in Shanghai http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010097/2010-Audi-Q7-crossover-deb uts-i n-Shanghai.html Shanghai, April 20 (Gasgoo.com) The 2010 Audi Q7 crossover made its global debut at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show today. The new Q7 features little styling changes, which include redesig ... Continue reading
Strong Indianapolis 500 Field Includes Four Winners, 40 Entries
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, April 20, 2009 â Four past winners are among the highlights of the 40 entries received for the 2009 Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The four winners on this yearâs list are Helio Castroneves (2001-02), Dan Wheldon (2005), Dario Franchitt ... Continue reading
Graf Wins Muscle Milk SCCA Trans-Am Round Two Race At VIR
ALTON, Va. April 19, 2009: Klaus Graf, of Dornhen, Germany, started last and drove through the field to earn his fifth career Muscle Milk ® SCCA® Trans-Am® win today at VIRginia International Raceway. Polewinner Tony Ave, of Maiden, N.C., and Edison Lluch Sr., of Lajas, Puerto Rico, completed the podium. Graf was th ... Continue reading
Sofronas Scores Hometown World Challenge Win At Long Beach
LONG BEACH, April 19, 2009: James Sofronas, of nearby Newport Beach, Calif., took a popular hometown win Sunday at the World Challenge ACS Grand Prix of Long Beach Presented by Lala Motorsports, Round Two of the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship. Eric Curran, of Easthampton, Mass., and Brandon ... Continue reading
Andretti Green IndyCar Post Race Quotes - Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Cali. April 19, 2009: Andretti Green Racing drivers Danica Patrick, Tony Kanaan, Marco Andretti and Hideki Mutoh completed the second race of the 2009 season at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Driver: Danica Patrick Car: #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone Danica Patrick: Started 22nd, finished 4th "It was a ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, April 20, 2009: AFS Racing/Andretti Green Racing driver J.R. Hildebrand started from the pole and led every lap en route to posting his second career victory and first win of 2009 in Sunday's Firestone Indy Lights Grand Prix of Long Beach. Hildebrand's AFS/AGR teammate Sebastian Saavedra made an impressive ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Corporation Schedules Conference Call and Audio Web Cast for First Quarter 2009 Results Date: 4/20/2009 8:30:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ----------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
ATLANTA, April 20 -- The Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of forty cents ($.40) per share on the Company's common stock. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081002/CLTH108LOGO ) The dividend is payable July 1, 2009 to shareholders of record June 5, 2009. Ab ... Continue reading
Fuel Duty Increase? "Don't even think about it!" Says Road Haulage Association
LONDON, April 20 -- It is the hope of every UK road haulier that this week's Budget will see no further increase in fuel duty. At a time when hauliers are literally fighting for survival, a halt to duty rises will prevent a bad situation becoming even worse, according to the Road Haulage Association. "Time and again we ... Continue reading
Single unit integrates audio, driver information and climate control electronics with unique styling; allows flexibility for automakers and personalization for consumers SHANGHAI, China, April 20, 2009 -- Global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation will present a new concept platform - a cleanly styled center stack ... Continue reading
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , a leading energy technology company, announced today that Utahâs Governor Jon Huntsman visited Raserâs Hatch geothermal power plant near Thermo, Utah, as part of a tour of Utahâs Renewable Energy Zone, and to ceremonially sign two important renewable energy bills: ... Continue reading
Stoneridge, Inc. to Broadcast its First-Quarter 2009 Conference Call on the Web
WARREN, Ohio, April 20 -- Stoneridge, Inc. will broadcast its first-quarter 2009 earnings conference call live over the Internet on Friday, May 1, 2009, at 1 p.m. Eastern time with President and Chief Executive Officer John Corey and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer George Strickler. This webcast ca ... Continue reading
Porsche Panamera Makes World Debut in Shanghai - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, presented the Panamera to the world public today at the 13th Auto Shanghai. Joining the 911, the Cayenne, and the Boxster/Cayman, this new four-door Gran Turismo is Porsche's fourth model series, with three variants entering the market in Germany on 12 September 2009. ... Continue reading
Ford's Accelerated Battery Research Drives Development of Vehicle Electrification Plans
DETROIT, April 20 -- SUMMARY: -- Ford is working with battery suppliers and university researchers to develop lithium-ion battery systems that are more efficient than the nickel-based batteries used in current hybrids -- Ford will use Li-ion battery systems to power its future battery electric, hybrid electric and plug ... Continue reading
Dana Unveils Hybrid Transmission for Off-Highway Market
Concept Drivetrain Technology Designed to Maximize Productivity While Decreasing Fuel Consumption, Emissions PARIS, April 20 -- At INTERMAT 2009 today, Dana Holding Corporation introduced new hybrid drivetrain technology specifically engineered for off-highway vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/199909 ... Continue reading
Two Ford Vehicles Make KBB's Top 10 Green Cars List
- Editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com named the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Ford Escape Hybrid to its 2009 list of "Top 10 Green Cars" - Kbb.com editors praised both the Fusion and Escape Hybrids for their ability to achieve outstanding fuel economy yet still drive like conventional vehicles - Vehicles were chos ... Continue reading
Dealix and AOL to Partner on New Car Lead Business
Provides Auto Buyers Quick Access to Quotes from Qualified Dealers and a Better Overall Car Buying Experience REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 20 -- AOL and Dealix Corporation, a division of Cobalt and an industry leader in automotive sales leads for dealers and manufacturers, announced today that Dealix will power the pric ... Continue reading
Kumho Tires Earns Two 'Best Buy' Recommendations
Consumers Digest presents Kumho with "Best Buy" Awards RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., April 20 -- Kumho Tires, one of the world's leading tire manufacturers, earned two "Best Buy" awards in a recent tire evaluation conducted by Consumers Digest magazine. Kumho's Solus KR21 and Ecsta STX were honored in the Touring Cars and ... Continue reading
As the Weather Warms, Searches for Convertibles Heat Up
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, reports that searches for convertibles and used cars with sunroofs increased on carmax.com in March. According to carmax.com, searches for convertibles were up 28 percent since December. Searches for used cars with sunroofs during the same t ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor With Improved Temperature Detection Accuracy
- Contributes to cleaner emissions and better fuel efficiency - SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 20 -- DENSO Corporation has improved the temperature detection accuracy of its newly developed diesel exhaust temperature sensor. The new sensor, which is located in front of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and used to control ... Continue reading
Porsche(R) Panamera(R) Four Door Sports Car Debuts Today
First All-New Porsche in Seven Years Poised to Set New Standards in the Premium Sedan Segment ATLANTA, April 20 -- Porsche today officially unveiled its Panamera four-door performance car, the first all-new, built-from-the-ground up vehicle from the Stuttgart, Germany based manufacturer since its historic debut of the ... Continue reading
E-Z-GO Awarded The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence
AUGUSTA, Ga.--E-Z-GO, a Textron Inc. company , is proud to announce that it has been awarded The Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence, an international award that recognizes companies that achieve world-class performance and promote Lean operational concepts. E-Z-GO is the first company to receive the Prize at the e ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's 50-State Compliant Touareg TDI Arrives in Dealer Showrooms in May
Buyers eligible for a $1,150 Federal Tax Credit HERNDON, Va., April 20 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today the all-new Touareg TDI will be available in dealer showrooms in all 50 states this May. Value priced at $42,800, the Touareg TDI is the lowest priced diesel SUV currently available in the marketplace. ... Continue reading
2008 General Automotive Revenues Exceed $12 Million
ORLANDO, Fla.--General Automotive Company (OTCBB:GNAU), a North American provider of aftermarket parts and advanced technology for the automotive industry, is pleased to report 2008 financial results for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2008. For General Automotiveâs fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--New Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: NENE), a next-generation alternative and renewable energy developer, today announced the appointment of Mr. John Beakes, Jr. to its Advisory Board, in order to further advance the development of the Companyâs recently prototyped MotionPower⢠technology for gen ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Unveils 100+ MPG Plug-in Hybrid Hummer at the SAE World Congress in Detroit
DETROIT--Raser Technologies, Inc. today unveiled a 100+ mpg Hummer H3 powered by Raserâs plug-in hybrid E-REV (Extended-Range Electric Vehicle) at the 2009 SAE International World Congress, Cobo Center, Detroit, MI. Raser developed the 100+ mpg Electric H3 demonstration vehicle working closely with Hummer. Just on ... Continue reading
Bosch Brings Innovation, Green Technology to SAE 2009 World Congress
Bosch Contributes to 'Green Mobility' as Tier 1 Strategic Partner FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 20 -- Bosch will display its automotive expertise as the Tier 1 Strategic Partner to the SAE 2009 World Congress, April 20 through April 23 at Cobo Center in Detroit. Bosch is participating in panel discussions, providing n ... Continue reading
World Premiere of Porsche's New Panamera at Auto Shanghai 2009
SHANGHAI, April 20 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Porsche chose Auto Shanghai 2009 for the world premiere of the brand new Panamera. This unique four-door Gran Turismo appeared among 15 iconic Porsche cars on a state-of-the-art exhibition stand, where guests also witnessed the Asia premiere of Cayenne GTS Porsche Design Edition ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 20 -- In times of tight budgets, focusing on the right innovations in the right sequence is crucial to survive the market downturn. CONSULTING4DRIVE, an international strategy and process consulting company, will showcase an excerpt of its new study ECO4Drive during a two-hour panel focus on "Selling in ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Leasing to Host One-Day Used Vehicle Sales Event in Chester, Va.
**Penske Media Advisory** READING, Pa., April 20 -- What: Used Vehicles Retail Sales Event When: April 22, 2009, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Penske Truck Leasing 13201 Grover Court Chester, VA 23836 Among the inventory of items may include: daycab and sleeper tractors, straight trucks, refrigerated trucks, hicube vans, pan ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Republic Services, Inc. , the City of Boise, Idahoâs waste and recycling collection services contractor, has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a contract to build and operate a compressed natural gas (CNG) time-fill station and provide fuel for Republicâs planned deployment of a new CNG ref ... Continue reading
Motor Coach Industries Emerges from Chapter 11
SCHAUMBURG, ILL--Motor Coach Industries (âMCIâ or âthe Companyâ) announced that on Friday, April 17, the Company emerged from its voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware confirmed the Second Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization for MCI and ... Continue reading
Company bolsters leadership position with delivery of latest solution designed to meet increasing demand for back-up camera and blind spot detection applications SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 20 -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today unveiled its latest AutoVision ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Dynamic Content Delivery for HD Radio(TM) Systems Unveiled in North America
Acceleration of Dynamic Content Delivery with New High-Bandwidth Channel Capability CHICAGO, April 20 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data, today announced the availability of NAVTEQ dynamic content for portable navigation devices and automobile in-dash systems over HD Radio ... Continue reading
Eaton Reports First Quarter Net Loss Per Share of $0.30
CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced a net loss per share of $0.30 for the first quarter of 2009. This compares to net income per share of $1.64 in the first quarter of 2008. Sales in the quarter were $2.8 billion, 20 percent below the same period in 2008, reflecting the impa ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle infrastructure, and NovaCharge, a leader in the deployment of EV charging infrastructure and authorized Coulomb channel dealer, today announced that ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations will be on display in booth #606 April 19-22, 2009 at the ... Continue reading
Dow Automotive Supports Buick LaCrosse
Dow Automotive Supports New Buick LaCrosse Safety System News release attached. Interviews and additional information available upon request. ... Continue reading
RSA Canada Selects Audatex as Exclusive Provider of Automobile Appraisal Services
SAN DIEGO--Audatex North America, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for the automotive claims processing industry, today announced that leading home, car and business insurer RSA has signed an exclusive, multi-year agreement to implement Audatex solutions for estimating, compliance, total loss and repor ... Continue reading
Jaguar Offers First Glimpse of New XJ at 2009 Shanghai Auto - VIDEO ENHANCED
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS! FIRST SIGHT OF JAGUAR'S ALL-NEW XJ SHANGHAI - April 20, 2009: An all-new Jaguar XJ will make its public debut this July â and today saw the preview and release of first information on this breathtaking new Jaguar. Speaking at Auto Shanghai 2009, Jaguar Cars Managing Director, Mike O'Driscoll ... Continue reading
SAIC Motors introduces new Roewe N1 and MG6 at Auto Shanghai
Today the 13th Shanghai International Auto Show opened its doors. One of the biggest domestic vehicle manufacturer, SAIC Group exhibits on a 1600 sqm stand and shows 16 passenger cars. There are two new models, the Roewe N1 concept car and the new MG6 Fastback. ... Continue reading
Byd Auto Launches M6 MPV at Auto Shanghai
Byd Auto, a privately owned Chinese automobile manufacturer unveiled its new M6 minivan at the Shanghai International Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Iran Khodro Introduces its Second Self-Developed Model, Runna
IKCO second national brand, Runna (X12 project) unveiled on Saturday, April 18, 2009 In the unveiling ceremony, simultaneously held with the valediction and introduction of IKCO ex and new CEOs; Mehrabian Iranian Minister of Industries and Mines, state high ranking officials and auto industry top managers as well as Ir ... Continue reading
Chery Introduces Riich M1 at Auto Shanghai
Fast-growing Chery Automobile unveiled its latest sub-compact at the Shanghai Auto Show. ... Continue reading
Anhui Jianghuai to Show Six Cars at the Shanghai Motor Show
Anhui Jianghuai, a Chinese vehicle manufacturer will introduce three new passenger cars at the Auto Shanghai show tomorrow. ... Continue reading
Specific Enhancements to the Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG, the powerful top-of-the-line S-Class models, are now even more appealing: thanks to a series of subtle yet extremely effective fine-tuning measures, the two performance saloons are even more striking and priceless than ever before. The updated technology is aimed at ensuring a m ... Continue reading
The New Opel Insignia ecoFLEX: Sleek Economy without Concessions
The new ecoFLEX version of the Opel Insignia offers a dynamic driving experience and low emissions at an affordable price. Emitting only 136 grams of CO2, equivalent to 5.2 l/100km on the MVEG/NEDC cycle, the Insignia ecoFLEX features a powerful turbo diesel with 2.0-liter displacement, an output of 118 kW/160 hp and a ... Continue reading
A Feast of Music: the 2009 Audi Summer Concerts
The Audi Summer Concerts celebrate their twentieth season in 2009. The jubilee program, with "A Feast of Music" as its motto, guarantees musical enjoyment at the highest level, with international stars, famous orchestras, sought-after chamber-music ensembles and up-and-coming classical musical talent to be seen and hea ... Continue reading
Ssangyong Moves to Five Year / 250,000 Mile Warranty
In a new SsangYong you can drive for a quarter of a million miles and not have to worry about a warranty claim. Now even better value for money, SsangYong Kyron, Rexton and Rodius models from South Korea now come with a five year or 250,000 mile warranty (whichever comes first). ... Continue reading
Daihatsu Terios S: Even Greater Value This Spring
Daihatsu's compact, agile, innovative mini-SUV 4x4 is great value at the best of times, but until June 30th the Terios S is even greater value - with prices down to an eye-opening £11,725 on the road - saving a massive £1,000 on the 2009 list price. ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta and Ka Make Top Prices at First Auction
Ford of Britain and British Car Auctions (BCA) launched the new Ford Fiesta and new Ford Ka onto the used car market in a special sale staged at BCA Nottingham this month with excellent results for the new Ford superminis. All 15 new Fiestas were sold for an average of 85 per cent of cost new and Ka sold for an average ... Continue reading
True Champions are Volkswagen's Guests at Hannover Messe 2009
Volkswagen is showcasing modern products and efficient production technologies at Hannover Messe 2009 which opens its doors today. The highlight on the first day of the trade fair is the latest Polo BlueMotion study with CO2 emissions of a mere 87g/km. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto at The Shanghai Motor Show
The most important motor show in China this year is going to see the official launch of the Superb Hao Rui in the Chinese market. After the Octavia Ming Rui and the Fabia Jing Rui, Skoda's flagship vehicle will become the third model line to be produced by the Shanghai Volkswagen plant. As a result, local customers wil ... Continue reading
New Eco Insignia Still Flexes Diesel Muscle
Generating combined CO2 of just 136g/km and with performance similar to that of its regular 2.0 CDTi 160 sibling, the new Insignia ecoFLEX is set to provide company and private buyers with significant reductions in taxes and running costs, but without the pain of reduced driveability. ... Continue reading
Honda Wins Major Farm World Award
From humble beginnings back in 1963 with just five machinery exhibitors, Farm World has gone on to become regional Victoria's second largest agricultural event with over 650 exhibitors and 50,000 people attending the annual 4-day event in March this year. ... Continue reading
New Nissan Maxima Introduces a 'Shift' in Modern Elegance
The new Nissan Maxima sedan defines the concept of Modern Elegance - at an affordable price. It delivers a class-leading blend of bold styling and distinctive luxury that adds a competitive edge in both the Australian medium and large car segments. And with a new two-engine strategy, Nissan will attract new customers t ... Continue reading
Consumers; High Hopes for a High Tech Future
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--When it comes to many of the challenges the U.S. faces today, whether it is a stalled automobile industry, an ailing education system or expensive medical costs, a majority of consumers believe advanced technology could be the answer. Consumers are looking to technology to improve their lives and want ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com Announces Top 10 Green Cars for 2009
KBB Green Offers Alternative-Fuel Car Guide, Car-Finding Tools, Forums, Blogs IRVINE, Calif., April 20 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com name their 2009 picks for the Top 10 Green Cars. In an all-n ... Continue reading
TheCarConnection.com Names 'Six Cars That Can Save Detroit'
PALO ALTO, Calif., April 20 -- TheCarConnection.com's editors look to the future of a vastly different auto industry and find three winners in the making. The fate of America's automakers--two of the three, at least--is hanging in the balance. And while Detroit's destiny looks grim, TheCarConnection.com's editors see a ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Names RR4
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the name for its new model series which until now has been known as RR4. The name was announced by CEO, Tom Purves at a press conference held at the Shanghai motor show. ... Continue reading
China-produced Kia Forte Sedan Premieres at Shanghai Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Forte to play crucial role in Kia's fortunes in China New Sorento makes Chinese debut SEOUL - April 20, 2009: Kia Motors Corporation, along with its joint venture Donfeng Yueda Kia (DYK), has taken the wraps off its locally-produced Forte C-segment sedan (export model from Korea known as âall-new Ceratoâ in m ... Continue reading
China Looks to Electrify Our Cars
Specual From SeekingAlpha by: Jeff Siegel April 19, 2009 At the bottom of a recent New York Times article about China's burgeoning electric vehicle market, I found quite a few hostile comments. Most seemed to be nationalistic in tone, and questioned why we should rely on China for electric cars when GM, Chrysler and Fo ... Continue reading
Shanghai Auto Show a showdown for automakers zeroing in on world's only major growth market SHANGHAI April 18, 2009; Elaine Kurtenbach writinfg for the AP reported that international automakers are converging on China's commercial capital for a show that, once marginal, is now a key showcase -- and battleground -- for ... Continue reading
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