Mazda Adds $500 Incentive to Sweeten Cash for Clunkers Deal
Mazda Adds $500 Incentive to Sweeten the Deal WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The government's new Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), also known as cash for clunkers, officially gets underway, Friday, July 24, and Mazda dealers are expecting an increase in demand because more than 90 percent of Mazda's new vehicles qualify for ... Continue reading
Federal Cash for Clunkers Rules and Registration Available Early Friday Morning
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expected to release its final rules for dealers to participate in the newly implemented Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) â otherwise known as Cash for Clunkers â Friday, July 24th around 7:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. AIADA has created a checkl ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Report Boost in Sales From Cash for Clunkers
Dealers Surveyed also Say Buyers and Dealers Need More Information about the Program "Cash for Clunkers" voucher even though the rules about how the program will be administered won't be issued until tomorrow (Friday, July 24, 2009). However, the clarity those rules will provide is still needed: Nearly 90% of dealers s ... Continue reading
Auto Parts Organization AAIA Predicts Consumer Backlash on 'Cash for Clunkers'
BETHESDA, Md., July 23 As new car dealerships ramp up advertising to attract consumers to the showroom using "Cash for Clunkers" as an incentive, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) anticipates a consumer backlash once reality replaces the hype. "It wouldn't surprise me if there is a consumer backlas ... Continue reading
Buying a New Vehicle? Vehicle Choices Slim For The Many Benefits of Clean Diesel Power
By Thom Cannell and Allene Stark Detroit Bureau The Auto Channel Are you as convinced that diesel engines have a role in transporting your family or business as we? Today that hope is dimming. Ford, Chrysler, and GM, plus Honda, Nissan, and Toyota have all retreated from their avowed plans to bring light duty diesel en ... Continue reading
Listen To The Venturini Motorsports Power Hour Tonight!
Indianapolis, July 23, 2009: Tonight on the Venturini Motorsports Power Hour, Josh Richards (current points leader in the World of Outlaws Dirt Late Model Series) recaps his run in last weekendâs ARCA Re/Max race at Kentucky Speedway and âracer turned driver coachâ Mike Herman, Jr. headline the show. We ... Continue reading
World Challenge Begins Second Half of Season at Autobahn
JOLIET, July 23, 2009: The SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge begins the second half of the 2009 season this weekend with the first professional racing event held at the Autobahn Country Club, in Joliet, Illâthe Harrahâs Autobahn Grand Prix Presented by Mazda. In SPEED World Challenge GT, all eyes are on p ... Continue reading
Kinser, Heads East in Pursuit of World of Outlaws Wins
INDIANAPOLIS, July 23, 2009: A racerâs mentality is like a one-way street. Itâs always heading in the same direction with no turning back. The World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series has one of the most demanding schedules, and that typically allows the competitors to only look at whatâs ahead. This wee ... Continue reading
Donny Schatz Looks To Capture More High-Paying Outlaw Wins for Tony Stewart Racing
INDIANAPOLIS, July 23, 2009: Always keep them thinking. If the competition is worrying about who to beat more than how to win, the path to victory lane becomes a little more distinguishable. As the three-time and defending World of Outlaws (WoO) champion, Donny Schatz regularly gets the attention of his peers as they c ... Continue reading
Pedal to the Metal for First Race of A1GP Season Five
London, July 23, 2009: A spectacular 24-strong parachute drop over Main Beach this morning heralded the official launch of a ânew eraâ for Australiaâs premier motorsport event â the Nitro SuperGP on Queenslandâs Gold Coast â which will kick off Season Five of A1GP World Cup of Motorsport l ... Continue reading
De Silvestro Brings Points Lead to Chicago for Doubleheader at Autobahn Country Club
BROWNSBURG, Ind. (July 23, 2009) â Fresh off her third victory of the season last weekend at Lime Rock Park, Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda points leader Simona De Silvestro brings her points lead with her to the Chicago suburb of Joliet, Ill. for this weekendâs Harrahâs ... Continue reading
DETROIT â OnStar is expanding on its Stolen Vehicle Assistance services with the announcement of a new technology that will give law enforcement another critical tool to help safely and quickly recover subscribers stolen vehicles. This new technology is called Remote Ignition Block and will allow an OnStar Advisor ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Service Plans & Extended Warranty Combat Big Van Mot Failures
A recent survey showed that almost half of larger vans in the UK fail their MOT, which has worrying implications both for safety and maintenance costs. To help address this issue Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles is renewing its commitment to customers of both new and used vans by offering simple, low-cost ways to maintain ... Continue reading
The first London Taxis built in Shanghai have been introduced to drivers and passengers in Saudi Arabia. The news signals exciting times ahead for its makers, LTI Vehicles, as a joint venture in China is set to transform the Coventry-based firm into a global brand. ... Continue reading
Nissan to Open its New Global Headquarters Gallery
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today announced that the "Nissan Global Headquarters Gallery" will open its doors on August 8th. The Gallery will be the central feature of the new Global Headquarters located in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, welcoming visitors and customers to share in the Nissan experience. ... Continue reading
Join The World of Scuderia Ferrari and Get the New Ferrari Lap-Time Cronograph
The new Ferrari cronograph, also available in Ferrari Stores worldwide starting from the end of August, is the new watch developed specifically to meet the needs of the Scuderia Ferrari: packed with features, it is the ideal all-round, high performance chronograph. ... Continue reading
New Aftermarket Director For Volvo In London
Nigel Base has joined Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London as their new Aftermarket Director. Nigel has worked in the commercial vehicle field for his entire career. He replaces Jim Murray who acted as interim Director for a short period. ... Continue reading
Award-Winning Ford Is Motability's Favourite
Ford's 2009 sales success with Motability customers has been marked by the company receiving the Scheme's volume manufacturer award. The award for best manufacturer with annual Motability registrations over 10,000 went to the blue oval in recognition of vehicles supplied to Motability drivers and the accompanying deale ... Continue reading
Suzuki - 100 Years of Innovation - From Looms To Fuel Cells
Suzuki; a global company that continues to grow in reputation, popularity and success celebrates its centenary this October. Back in 1909, Michio Suzuki founded the Suzuki Loom Company in Hamamatsu, Southern Japan and it was while manufacturing looms for production of plain white fabric he learned that weavers wanted l ... Continue reading
Morgan Centenary Festival August 1st And 2nd 2009
The Morgan Motor Company will be celebrating its Centenary in style at Cheltenham Racecourse over the weekend of 1st and 2nd August. The weekend kicks off with a Cavalcade of 100 Morgans parading from the Centenary Centre at the factory in Malvern to the Cheltenham Racecourse on Friday 31st July between 15.30 - 17.00. ... Continue reading
Supervisory Board Lays Foundation for Integrated Automotive Group
At its extraordinary meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft endorsed the creation of an integrated automotive group with Porsche under the leadership of Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Board of Management will now begin talks with the newly-nominated representatives of Porsche to jointly draw ... Continue reading
Citroën C5 - Colour Satellite Navigation Standard on New Model
Already one of the best equipped cars in its class, Citroën's C5 now delivers even more "Créative Technologie" with the VTR+, the most popular model in the range, thanks to the introduction of a new colour satellite navigation system as standard equipment. ... Continue reading
World's First Sensor Cluster with Yaw Rate and Acceleration Sensors in one SMD-Component
Continental, the global automotive supplier, is the first manufacturer in the world to integrate the yaw rate and acceleration sensors required in particular for Electronic Stability Control (ESC) into a single central component. "With this development, Continental is remaining true to its philosophy of making safety s ... Continue reading
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant financing of up to 300 million euros to Valeo for its current research projects aiming to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of cars and improve active safety. The total research investment of Valeo for these projects is 645 million euros over four years and the ... Continue reading
Smart fortwo cdi: 21 Percent More Power for the CO2 Champion
For model year 2010 the smart fortwo cdi has been given a clear power boost, yet it remains just as economical and environmentally friendly as before. In future the state-of-the-art three-cylinder diesel engine will produce 21 percent more power and deliver approximately 18 percent more maximum torque. Although this ex ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book On-line Visitation Reaches All-Time High, More Than 618,000 Visits in One Day
Despite Troubled Auto Industry in 2009, Kbb.com Traffic Consistently Exceeds 13 Million Visits Each Month IRVINE, Calif., July 23 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces an all-time traffic high for its top-rated consumer Web site, with more than 618,0 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Says Record Q2 Profit With Share Gain
SEOUL July 23, 2009; Jong-woo Cheon writing for Reuters reported that Hyundai Motor Co is likely to struggle to replicate its record quarterly profit as the benefits from a weaker won and government stimulus fade but the popularity of its small, cheap vehicles will help it gain share in a weak global market. South Kore ... Continue reading
Mahindra Automotive Australia Launches Next Generation Mahindra Pik-Up
Mahindra Automotive Australia (MAA), a Joint Venture between Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), one of India's leading auto brands and TMI Pacific, today launched its Next Generation Mahindra Pik-Up utility vehicle with additional safety features such as ABS and dual air-bags, numerous interior enhancements and a fresh ne ... Continue reading
GM Announces Q2 Global Sales Up Nearly 20 Percent Compared to Q1, selling 1.94M Vehicles
DETROIT July 22, 2009; Strong sales performance in GM's Asia Pacific region helped General Motors sell 1.94 million vehicles globally during the second quarter 2009. When compared with the first quarter 2009, sales were up nearly 20 percent. GM sales outside the United States grew to 72 percent of total sales. Compared ... Continue reading
SEC seeking $4 million in bonuses, stock sale payouts from former CSK Auto chief Jenkins
NEW YORK July 22, 2009; Dan Strumpf writing for the AP reportede that the Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking more than $4 million from the former CEO of auto parts retailer CSK Auto Corp., accusing him of profiting while the company allegedly defrauded shareholders. The SEC filed a lawsuit in U.S. District C ... Continue reading
LKQ Creates Program to Support Cars (Car Allowance Rebate System) or Cash for Clunkers
CHICAGO, July 22, 2009; LKQ Corporation and its vehicle recycling operations have created the LKQ Assured CARS Disposal program to assist automobile dealers that accept trade-in vehicles under the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS). LKQ will provide certification of proper destruction, free towing services and payment ... Continue reading
GM, Chrysler Defend Cutting of Dealerships Under Bankruptcies
WASHINGTON July 22, 2009; Ken Thomas writing for the AP reported that General Motors and Chrysler defended their plans Wednesday to eliminate about 3,000 dealerships in front of critics in Congress, calling it a vital piece of their strategy to rebound from U.S. government-led bankruptcies. "This is a painful process t ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., July 22 -- Ford's freshest lineup in history delivers more fuel economy, takes quality to highest level ever Ford Motor Company's 2010 lineup - the freshest in its history - will hit dealer showrooms with best-in-class fuel efficiency, quality, technology and safety. Continuing the EcoBoost momentum, F ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Scientist Joins KLD Energy Technologies
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin-based KLD Energy Technologies, Inc., developers of the patented Neue⢠drive simple⢠high-performance electric motor system technology, has named Rob Ferber, former science director at Tesla Motors Inc., as its chief technology officer. With Ferberâs addition, KLD Energy Technologies ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
