EPRI, GM, 34 Utilities Collaborate to Advance Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Group Aims to Accelerate Grid Integration and Deployment PALO ALTO, Calif. â July 22, 2008; The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) announced today a research and development collaboration with General Motors and 34 top utilities to facilitate integration of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) into the g ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: Hyundai Has Fun with Variety of Concepts - VIDEO FEATURE
Genesis Coupe, i30 i-Blue, and an i-10 Ice Cream Truck Make a Delicious Statement for this Korean Car Maker LONDON - July 23, 2008: Hyundai Motors continues to impress the world and change its image from that of a cheap-car maker to that of an experienced top-notch OEM. Hyundai's exhibit delighted all visitors. ... Continue reading
Retail Sales Down 10 Percent; Fleet Sales Decline by 21 Percent WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 23 -- J.D. Power and Associates forecasts new light-vehicle sales to drop to 14.2 million units in 2008, marking a 12 percent decrease from 16.1 million units in 2007. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF02 ... Continue reading
MAXIMUS Announces Integration Between FleetFocus and Zonar Systems
SYSTEM AUTOMATES WORK ORDER CREATION, AIDS REGULATORY COMPLIANCE, AND DRAMATICALLY IMPROVES OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY RESTON, Va., July 23 -- MAXIMUS , the leading provider of fleet enterprise asset management (EAM) software and automated fuel systems, today announced a collaboration with Zonar Systems to offer an integra ... Continue reading
New National President available to discuss lifesaving alcohol ignition interlocks WHAT: Laura Dean-Mooney, Mothers Against Drunk Driving's (MADD) new national president, will participate in the New Jersey Transportation Safety Legislative Symposium hosted by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), to ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Time Change for Third-Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Web Cast
TROY, Mich., July 23 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a conference call and Web cast to discuss the company's third- quarter fiscal year 2008 financial results on Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at 8 a.m. (ET). The call was previously scheduled for 9 a.m. ET. To participate, call (888) 686-9704 ten minutes prior to the start of ... Continue reading
2008 British Motor Show: GM Premieres New Vauxhall and Opel Insignia - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
LUTON, England - July 23, 2008: Vauxhall showcased four-door saloon and five-door hatchback versions of the new Insignia for the first time at the British International Motor Show yesterday. Both Insignia body styles boast a flowing, muscular, yet elegant silhouette with a coupé roofline. Designers deliberately crea ... Continue reading
LONDON - July 23, 2008: The 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and Continental Flying Spur Speed made their official international motor show debuts at ExCel (London) later this month. âWe are delighted that the next chapter of the Flying Spur success story will begin in our home market and at the British Intern ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE MILE NAMES MARCUS LEMONIS NEW CHAIRMAN
The Milwaukee Mile speedway announced today the appointment of Marcus Lemonis as its new chairman. The Miami, Fla. native attended Marquette University and admittedly fell in love with Milwaukee and Wisconsin. The successful NASCAR Camping World Summer Speed Weekend held this past June at The Milwaukee Mile was Lemonis ... Continue reading
IMS' PEDS BARRIER STARTED SAFER BARRIER REVOLUTION 10 YEARS AGO
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, July 23, 2008 â Ten years ago, Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Racing League officials were determined to take the next step in motorsports safety. What they produced was a revolution with a funny name: the PEDS Barrier. Today the SAFER Barrier (Steel and Foam Energy Reduction) has ga ... Continue reading
MIS initiates recycling programs with support from Coca-Cola
MIS President Roger Curtis to speak at Conservation Fund Board of Directorâs Meeting in Washington D.C. on Thursday BROOKLYN, Mich. (July 23, 2008) Ââ With two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race weekends and multiple capital improvement projects that occur each year, Michigan International Speedway is stepping ... Continue reading
Kiyonari The Top Honda Man At Challenging Brno Track
Ryuichi Kiyonari (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR) was the best-placed Honda scorer at the Brno round of the championship, finally held in dry and warm conditions after rain had been threatening all weekend. Carlos Checa (Hannspree Ten Kate Honda CBR1000RR) remains the top placed Honda man in the SBK series, however ... Continue reading
Dovi Digs Deep For Fourth Place
With World Championship challenger Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC212V) not starting this race due to injuries it was left to pole-man Casey Stoner (Ducati) and Valentino Rossi (Yamaha) to fight it out at the front. Stoner finished second to Rossi with Chris Vermeulen (Suzuki) third and the ever-consistent Andrea Dovizio ... Continue reading
Low Emission Honda Roadster Breaks Cover
July 22, 2008â Honda's low-emission sportscar study model has been revealed at the British International Motor Show, at ExCel, London. The lightweight roadster design study is a concept showing Honda's core engineering principals, designing stylish and exciting cars that are also environmentally responsible. Named ... Continue reading
Honda Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Super Cub Motorcycle
TOKYO, Japan, July 23, 2008â Honda Motor Co., Ltd. held a ceremony, July 21, 2008, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Super Cub sales which began in August 1958. The ceremony for associates was held at Hondaâs Kumamoto Factory where Super Cub is produced in Japan. 2009 Acura TL âThe reason we have be ... Continue reading
Once again at the front... Once again denied
No. 61 Ford Riley suffers cruel luck and the team is robbed of victory Woodbridge, Ontario (07.21.2008) With fifty minutes to go in the race, Brian Frisselle took the N0.61 Exchange Traded Gold Ford Riley past the 01 car to take second place. Some thirty seconds down the road he passed the 99 car to move into the lead ... Continue reading
Soloists to the Rescue at Rainy Milwaukee Tour
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (July 22, 2008) â Rain caused problems for the Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Tour stop in Milwaukee, Wis., on Saturday, but competitors worked together to save the day and were rewarded with clear weather on Sunday and close Solo competition at Miller Park. Heavy rain combined with a clogged dra ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Richard Pegher Vice President of Internal Audit
AKRON, Ohio, July 23 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that Richard Pegher has been named vice president of internal audit, effective Aug. 1. Pegher will report functionally to the audit committee of Goodyear's board of directors and administratively to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial O ... Continue reading
The Diesels Are Coming The Diesels Are Coming - Not Soon Enough For TACH
<p>Washington DC July 23, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that with the price of diesel fuel 10 percent or more above regular gasoline, automakers and enthusiasts for diesel-powered cars wonder if the technology will take off as they hope when several manufacturers increase their offerings in the next two years. On ... Continue reading
Quarterly NADA AuctionNet Summary: Used SUV, Pickup Prices Decline; Car Values Climb
Contact: Jeff Beddow jbeddow@nada.org <mailto:jbeddow@nada.org> 703-304-8117 Quarterly NADA AuctionNet Summary: Used SUV and Pickup Truck Prices Continue Historic Decline in Second Quarter '08; Passenger Car Values Climb Major Market Shifts Driven by High Fuel Costs, Low Consumer Confidence McLean, VA (July 23, 2008) - ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Second Quarter 2008 Results
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, July 22 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today reported revenues of $209.2 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008, compared to revenues of $158.6 million for the second quarter of 2007. Operating income for the second quarter was $6.3 million, compared to $0.8 million for the second quart ... Continue reading
Suzuki returns as official automotive sponsor of the New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) Automaker presents NYILFF opening night film 'American Son,' starring Nick Cannon, Melonie Diaz and Jay Hernandez Rising Latina star Melonie Diaz receives Suzuki 'Way of Life!' Award NEW YORK, July 23 -- Suzuki Aut ... Continue reading
GMAC Insurance Reduces Rates in Georgia
Auto Insurer Gives Peach State Customers a Break on their Transportation Costs WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 23 -- GMAC Insurance today announced it is reducing its auto insurance rates in Georgia, effective immediately. Many drivers in the Peach State can expect to save an average of around seven percent when purchasing G ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., July 23 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has designed, developed and shipped a new generation of ultra light weight advanced composite hydrogen storage units for Suzuki Motor Corporation's Fuel Cell Vehicle Program. These unique systems for Suzuki were develop ... Continue reading
Bill Gates From 1/O's to Cars - Buys Stake in AutoNation Dealer Group
Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates has a 5½ percent stake in dealership chain AutoNation Inc., according to a disclosure filed Monday, July 21, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In betting on auto dealerships, Gates joins fellow technology pioneer Michael Dell. Dell announced plans in May to team with form ... Continue reading
See a Splash of 'Popbang' Colour on the Chevrolet Motor Show Stand!
Visitors to the British International Motor Show will be able to check out unique renderings of a pair of very special cars on the Chevrolet stand. The paintings, of the Camaro Convertible and Beat concept cars - both of which are the stars of the Chevrolet stand, are the work of 25-year old artist Ian Cook from Solihu ... Continue reading
Infiiti Secures Premium Locations in Spain
Infiniti has announced today the location of the brand's Centres for the Spanish market which will begin to open their doors from October 2008. This year, Infiniti will open four Centres in Spain: two in Catalonia, one in Madrid and one in Valencia. ... Continue reading
PSA Peugeot Citroen - Strong Growth In 2008 First Half Results
Group sales rose to EUR 31,299 million, up 1.6% compared with 2007. The automobile division stands at EUR 24,502 million, up 1.4 %, thanks to the increase in the volume of vehicle sales and improved prices and product mix. ... Continue reading
What Car? Names Ford Focus as Green Car of the Year in First-Ever What Car? Green Awards
The Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi Style has scooped the top award at What Car?'s first-ever Green Awards, held in association with Warranty Direct. The Focus's green credentials saw it beat off 23 other contenders to take the top accolade, in categories ranging from green supermini to green sports car. ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire Bolts on to Lightning GT for Motor Show Debut
Cooper Tire will be unveiled as the official OE tyre supplier for one of the stars of this year's British International Motor Show - the Lightning GT, a new electric sportscar. The firm's ultra-high performance Cooper Zeon 2XS will be fitted in 20 inch rim size as standard equipment on every Lightning GT built, and its ... Continue reading
General Motors Signs Exclusive Six-Figure Deal with Microsoft Advertising
Microsoft Advertising announces an exclusive online advertising deal with General Motors to support the world premiere of its new model, the Vauxhall Insignia, at the British International Motor Show this week. Capitalising on MSN's unique reach, engagement and behavioural targeting credentials, the bespoke campaign ha ... Continue reading
BEN, The Automotive Industry Charity, At the British International Motor Show
Visitors to this year's British Motor Show at Excel (23 July - 3 August) will have the opportunity of winning some fantastic prizes if they visit BEN's stand No. 62 in Hall S3 during the show. ... Continue reading
Revised Fiat Grande Punto in UK
The popular supermini range, which is an important player in the hotly contested B segment of European markets, receives a number of significant changes, notably a five year unlimited mileage warranty, Fiat&'s Blue&Me hands-free entertainment and communications system as standard equipment across the range, the introdu ... Continue reading
Saab BioPower Boost For Top-Of-The-Line Aero Range
Saab leads the automotive sector in exploiting the environmental benefits of bioethanol as a renewable fuel for its BioPower flex-fuel engines, which also deliver more power when running on E85 (85% bioethanol,15% gasoline). Now this technology is available for the first time in Aero specification for both 9-3 and 9-5 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin comes to brilliant close with Vivienne Westwood
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Spring/Summer 2009 was concluded in glamorous style with a splash of eccentricity, with Vivienne Westwood's show adding the crowning touch. Taking part in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin for the first time, the 'grand dame of punk' turned to Ancient Greece for inspiration for her lat ... Continue reading
ELLE Fashion Star Award and the "Mercedes": Two World Premieres at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin
Berlin was the world's fashion Mecca yesterday as foremost international designers, famous top models and scores of celebrities from Germany and abroad converged in the city's Tempodrom to celebrate ELLE Germany's 20th anniversary as part of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. The occasion was also marked by two world p ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Increases First-Half Operating Profit by More Than 20 Percent
The Volkswagen Group again significantly improved its operating profit in the first six months of the current fiscal year. At EUR 3.4 billion, the Group's operating profit exceeded the prior-year figure by 21.8 percent. Europe's largest automobile manufacturer even recorded 31.3 percent growth in profit after tax to EU ... Continue reading
Crowd-sourcing the e-car By Sami Torma HELSINKI (Reuters) - After the wikipedia, the wikicar. "eCars - Now!" is a Finnish Internet community seeking to apply the collective approach taken by online collaborators like the authors of Wikipedia to start converting used petrol-fuelled cars to electric ones, with the first ... Continue reading
Alesha Dixon and Ford at London Motor Show
ALESHA DIXON REVEALS ALL-NEW FORD FIESTA ZETEC S AT BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW BRITISH INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW, London, 22 July, 2008 -- : Today Alesha Dixon unveiled the all-new Ford Fiesta Zetec S at the British International Motor Show whilst performing her track âFired Upâ live exclusively for the ... Continue reading
Tin Lizzie Turns 100, Reflecting Ford’s Legacy of Bringing Technology, Features To The Masses
TIN LIZZIE TURNS 100, REFLECTING FORDâS LEGACY OF BRINGING TECHNOLOGY, FEATURES TO THE MASSES Ford at the Goodwood Festival of Speed- Model T. Ford honors the 100th anniversary of Model T this week at the 2008 Centennial Model "T Party" - the world's largest gathering of Model Ts since they left the factory. The w ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches Traffic Info-Based Car Navigation System in Beijing
Beijing, July 22, 2008; Japan's Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday it has commercialized in Beijing a car navigation system that uses real-time traffic information, the first such system in China. The car navigation system, codeveloped with the Beijing Transportation Information Center, shows drivers the quickest routes to ... Continue reading
Honda to Cut Light Truck Output at U.S. Plant
Tokyo, July 22, 2008; Honda Motor Co. will reduce production of gas-guzzling light trucks at its Alabama plant, as demand is falling in the U.S. market amid soaring gasoline prices, Honda officials said Tuesday. Between August and October this year, Honda plans to reduce production of the Odyssey minivan and the Pilot ... Continue reading
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