Wal-Mart Foundation dona $675,000 a iniciativa 'Drive $marter Challenge' de Alliance to Save Energy
Campaña para incrementar eficiencia en consumo de combustible ayudará a estadounidenses a ahorrar dinero cuando más lo necesitan WASHINGTON, 20 de mayo /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Hoy, Wal-Mart Foundation se unió a la Alliance to Save Energy y a más de una decena de aliados para la inauguración de la iniciat ... Continue reading
GM Attempts To Boost North American Production But Challenges Emerge
According to Automotive News, GM has been increasing production over the past month after losing 29,925 vehicles as a result of the American Axle strike. Reports suggest that if the company doesn't boost output at any more assembly plants by Friday, May 23, GM will lose an additional 13,300 units. As a result the total ... Continue reading
Coughlin heading to heart of NASCAR to promote drag racing
DELAWARE, Ohio -- Four-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. will lead a contingent of NHRA professionals deep into the heart of NASCAR Country at this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte to promote the inaugural NHRA Carolinas Nationals, to be held Sept. 11-14 at zMax Dragway at Concord, N.C. "I always try ... Continue reading
1. Mutoh honored at annual Indianapolis 500 Rookie Luncheon: Hideki Mutoh discovered a few minutes before addressing the crowd at the American Dairy Association of Indiana that he completed an Andretti Green Racing sweep of the Fastest Rookie of the Year Award. âNo pressure,â the driver of the No. 27 Formula ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS â The Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series will head deep into the heart of NASCAR country this week as its competitors will entertain crowds at The Dirt Track @ Loweâs Motor Speedway (LMS) in Concord, N.C., and Virginia Motor Speedway (VMA) in Jamaica, Va. While this part of t ... Continue reading
Statement from Wayne Taylor Racing Regarding Accident
INDIANAPOLIS â The transporter used by Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series team Wayne Taylor Racing was severely damaged Monday afternoon as it traveled east on Interstate 40 in Texas. The transporter caught fire while it was returning to its headquarters in Indianapolis from the Rolex Sports Car Series race at Mazda ... Continue reading
With brand new car, Coughlin right on track for E-town return
DELAWARE, Ohio -- Pro Mod veteran Troy Coughlin is hoping to be back on track in time for the NHRA SuperNationals, to be held June 19-22, at Englishtown, N.J. Coughlin has been sidelined since wrecking his JEGS.com Pontiac GTO in Atlanta but has since purchased a replacement car and is aiming for a return at the site o ... Continue reading
The New-Generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Overview
Mercedes-Benz B-Class: Sports Tourer in better shape than ever After three successful years, Mercedes-Benz has overhauled the design and engineering of the B-Class. The facelift programme focused on environmental compatibility, economic efficiency and comfort, with further advances being made in each of these areas. Th ... Continue reading
International Automakers Lead Industry in Driving Clean Technologies in California
AIAM Member Companies Gather for Sacramento Lobby Day to Highlight Contributions to California Economy SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) and several of its member company representatives today met with members of the California L ... Continue reading
Infiniti EX35 Named a '2008 Top 10 Best New Road Trip Vehicle' by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 20 -- The all-new 2008 Infiniti EX, which went on sale in December at Infiniti retailers nationwide, has been named one of the "2008 Top 10 Best New Road Trip Vehicles" by the editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com. In selecting the winners, the kbb.com editors evaluated "all tangible and intangibl ... Continue reading
PurigeN98(TM) Recommended and Approved for Nissan GT-R
Nitrogen Tire Inflation System Selected by Nissan North America to Participate in Nissan's Tech-Mate Program as Authorized Tool and Equipment Vendor SUNRISE, Fla., May 20 -- Nitrogen is emerging as the latest consumer trend in the auto industry -- especially for high-performance vehicles. Every 2009 Nissan GT-R, which ... Continue reading
CUV Interest Grows as SUV Interest Declines
NADAguides.com says Interest in CUVs Outpaces SUVs in April, Interest in Hybrid CUVs Grows COSTA MESA, Calif., May 20 -- The gap in consumer interest between crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) continues to widen, according to a report released today by NADAguides.com. The company, a veh ... Continue reading
Company to provide products on 'just-in-time' basis to Kia's new vehicle assembly plant in West Point PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 20 -- Officials at multi-industrial corporation Johnson Controls today announced that the company is planning to open a new manufacturing plant in West Point, Georgia to build and supply vehicle se ... Continue reading
Campaign to improve fuel efficiency will help consumers put money back in their wallets when they need it most WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Wal-Mart Foundation today joined the Alliance to Save Energy and more than a dozen other partners to launch the "Drive $marter Challenge." Earlier this year the foundation donated $67 ... Continue reading
Consumer Advocates, Auto Coalition Fight to Keep 'Rebuilt Wrecks' Off Nation's Roadways
WASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has joined a diverse coalition of consumer protection, law enforcement, and auto industry representatives to urge the U.S. Department of Justice to finalize a critical rulemaking to help prevent rebuilt, wrecked, flooded, o ... Continue reading
S.Korea demands 6-year jail term for Hyundai head
SEOUL - Prosecutors have demanded a six-year jail term for Chung Mong-koo, the chairman of Hyundai, the world's sixth-largest automaker for fraud and embezzlement. The country's Supreme Court previously overturned a suspended three-year jail sentence, saying some of an appeal court's orders were unlawful, sending the i ... Continue reading
SsangYong to cut SUV production
Korea's SsangYong Motor is planning to cut its SUV production as record oil prices have hit sales of the low mileage models. Earlier, Ssangyong, owned by China's SAIC Motor Corp, said the maker of the Rexton SUV was in talks with unionized workers on how it can could scale down its SUV output. SsangYong and its union h ... Continue reading
Visteon CEO Johnston to get $2.5 million payout
Various reports suggest that outgoing Visteon Corp. CEO Michael Johnston will receive $2.5 million in severance pay when he leaves June 1, according to a report filed by the supplier with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A compensation plan approved by the Visteon board in February called for the company to ... Continue reading
According to Automotive News Europe's John Revill, General Motors' Opel brand will unveil a new version of its logo when it launches the Insignia upper-medium car later this year. The new version of the lightning bolt badge, which has appeared on Opel cars since 1963, will be displayed in July at the London auto show. ... Continue reading
Brembo managing director quits
MILAN - According to Reuters, premium brake systems maker Brembo says that its managing director will leave the company at the end of May in favor of Chairman and key shareholder Alberto Bombassei. Brembo said in a statement Bombassei was in "full agreement" with the decision taken by managing director Stefano Monetini ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, May 20 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) today authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable July 3, 2008 to shareholders of record June 13, 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) Johnson Controls has paid consec ... Continue reading
Mercedes eyes production facility in Romania
BUCHAREST - According to Reuters, Daimler's premium division Mercedes-Benz is in talks with Romania's government to set up a car-making plant in the western county of Timis. "In two, three weeks it (the decision on Timis location) will be a certainty," Marius Popovici, deputy chief of the Timis county council told Reut ... Continue reading
The Wall Street Journal reports today that Ford Motor is cutting production at its Volvo unit to reduce the costs and losses at the Swedish brand. The production cut, which could affect one-third of workers at one of its two Volvo plants in Europe, comes amid speculation that Ford is priming Volvo for a sale. Ford has ... Continue reading
Kbb.com Names 2008 Best New Road Trip Vehicles
From Sporty to Family-Friendly, Editors Name Top 10 New Vehicles Best Suited for Road Trips IRVINE, Calif., May 20 -- The expert editors of Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com (http://www.kbb.com/), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, today announce their picks for Kelley Blue Book's 2008 Top 10 Best New ... Continue reading
A look into the future of engines and transmissions
GM Powertrain Europe's comprehensive Tech Show provides answers about how cars will be propelled in the future. As part of the global GM Powertrain organization, GM Powertrain Europe has global responsibility for small diesel engines, diesel control systems, small gasoline engines and manual transmissions. Its footprin ... Continue reading
Refined Opel logo expresses brand's new confidence
A fresh, bold car requires an equally striking emblem. So when the Insignia debuts in July at the London Motor Show it will sport a refined logo that heralds a new era for Opel in innovation, technology and design. ... Continue reading
Dacia Sandero released in France
Dacia's range in France has been extended with the arrival of Sandero, a modern, roomy hatchback which joins Logan Saloon and Logan MCV, and which is due to arrive in the compact saloon segment. Starting from June 27, Dacia Sandero is available with its two petrol powerplants: 1.4 MPI 75hp and 1.6 MPI 90hp. Four equipm ... Continue reading
James Coburn's 1961 Ferrari 250 GT SWB California Spyder set new record at auction
One of the cars at the RM Auctions/Sotheby's Ferrari Legend and Passion auction, held today at the Fiorano Circuit, was a stunning 1961 Ferrari California Spyder which once belonged to actor James Coburn. The car achieved an astonishing Euro 7,040,00 million, which is an all-time record for this model. ... Continue reading
Ford adds performance and technology to S-Max and Galaxy MPVs
Developed for performance, the 175PS 2.2-litre Duratorq TDCi engine is the largest displacement and most powerful diesel installation available in Ford of Europe's passenger cars. It provides a sustained 400Nm of torque at 1,750rpm for effortless overtaking ability combined with exceptional economy. ... Continue reading
Goodyear Helps You Make 'Cents' of Rising Fuel Costs
In Response to Rising Fuel Prices, Goodyear Promotes National 'Free Air' Campaign; Proper Tire Inflation Could Save American Drivers More than $1.5 Billion this Summer! AKRON, Ohio, May 19 -- With more than 100 years of tire and automotive know-how, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and its staff of experts regularly ... Continue reading
AAA School Safety Patrol(TM) Lifesaving Award Winners to be Recognized at Indianapolis 500
Heroic youths to present green flag to honorary race starter Floyd Mayweather Jr. ORLANDO, Fla., May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Indianapolis 500 has many traditions and a new one continues in 2008, as Indianapolis Motor Speedway and AAA recognize two of America's bravest young people. The AAA School Safety Patro ... Continue reading
Kumho Tires Begins Construction of New R&D Center
State-of-the-art facility to be global hub for company's research RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., May 19 -- Kumho Tires, one of the world's leading tire companies, announced the groundbreaking of the new Kumho R&D Center in Young-In, South Korea on May 15, 2008. The 70 billion (KRW), 34,842 square meter facility is slated fo ... Continue reading
2008 Mercedes-Benz Review Roundup: Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, R320 CDI And C300 4MATIC
Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG (via TimesOnline) "So what has Mercedes done? Well, itâs ditched the iron lung of a supercharger and fitted a normally aspirated 6.2 litre V8. This means you get about one more brake horsepower, but before you grow too excited about that I should point out that you get a lot less torque. And ... Continue reading
Scion Helps MoTown Host Movement Festival
----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Purdy To: submit@theautochannel.co Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 4:11 PM Subject: Scion SCION HELPS MOTOWN HOST MOVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL Event Organizers Anticipate More Than 40,000 Fans Memorial Day Weekend DETROIT, Mich., May 19, 2008 - Scion, the youth brand of Toyota, will take ... Continue reading
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