BREAKING NEWS-Chrysler Statement Re Tentative Agreement With CAW
Fri, 24 Apr 2009 Attributed to Tom LaSorda, Vice Chairman and President: "We are extremely grateful to the CAW leadership and to its hard-working members for their openness in this challenging environment to create a new strategy that will lead this company on a path to success. We also want to recognize the Canadian F ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, April 23, 2009: Markus Niemela and his NWR/Nuclear Energy/Mr. Jones teammates continued preparing for the coming American Le Mans Series - Larry H. Miller Dealerships Utah Grand Prix May 15-17. After a limited one day test at Palm Beach International earlier in the month, the team moved West and set up sh ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Notes - April 24, 2009
Duno returns to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing at Kansas: Milka Duno will return to run a limited schedule with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing beginning April 26 with the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway. "We are very excited to have Milka back with our team,â said team co-owner Dennis Reinbold. âWe had sign ... Continue reading
Call to Duty - New Mission for Fifth Annual Prelude to the Dream
TALLADEGA, April 24, 2009: On Wednesday, June 3, the Field of Dreams that is Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio will once again play host to the Prelude to the Dream. The all-star dirt Late Model race featuring 25 world renowned drivers as they battle for dirt supremacy will be presented live to the entire nation on HBO ... Continue reading
JEGS Allstars race set to celebrate silver anniversary
DELAWARE, Ohio April 24, 2009: The most prestigious Sportsman race in the world will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year on the weekend of June 5-7 when the invitation-only JEGS Allstars race returns to Chicago's Route 66 Raceway. The prestigious JEGS Allstars race features the top points earners from the NHRA's s ... Continue reading
Brawn GP - 2009 Bahrain GP - Sakhir - April 24, 2009
PRACTICE The Brawn GP team began its preparations for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Round Four of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship, at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir today. In very hot weather conditions with ambient temperatures reaching 37°C and track temperatures peaking at 57°C, Jenson Button an ... Continue reading
Clarke to Lead A1 Team Great Britain at Home Event
London, April 24, 2009: A1GP World Cup of Motorsport heads to Brands Hatch for the penultimate round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport 2008/09 season next weekend, 1- 3 May, with Dan Clarke hoping for success in front of his home crowd and Aaron Steele getting his first chance in the Rookie session at his local track ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Names Sarah Powell Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced the appointment of Sarah Powell as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. Ms. Powell will be responsible for managing all legal, secretari ... Continue reading
GEICO Hosts 4th Annual Distracted Driver Awareness Day on April 29
--GEICO: Who: GEICOâs Virginia Beach associates host Distracted Driver Awareness Day. What: GEICO associates will put the focus on distracted driving during a day-long event at their Virginia Beach office. -- GEICO is sponsoring six schools to take part in the âHampton Roads High School Challengeâ by sur ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Pricing on 2010 Armada and 2009 Murano 360 Degree Value Package
- New Titanium and Platinum Editions Offer Substantial Savings Over Previous Year Models; 2009 Nissan Murano Crossover SUV With New '360 Degree Value Package' Also Goes On Sale - FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 24 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the new 2010 Nissan Armada full-size SUV, which goe ... Continue reading
GM Said to Keep GMC, Say Buh-Bye Pontiac
Washington DC April 24, 2009; Jeff Green and Katie Merx( writing for Bloomberg reported that General Motors Corp., facing the threat of a bankruptcy filing if it canât meet a June 1 U.S. deadline, will preserve the GMC truck line and drop its 83-year- old Pontiac brand as part of a government-led recalibration of ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen CC 4 Door Coupe Review
THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig The Auto Channel MODEL: Volkswagen CC VR6 4Motion ENGINE: 3.6-liter V6 HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm/265 lb.-ft. @ 2,750 rpm TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic WHEELBASE: 106.7 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 188.9 x 73.0 x 55.8 in. TIRES: P235/40R18 CARGO VOLUME: 13.0 cubi ... Continue reading
Valeo: First Quarter 2009 Results
PARIS, April 24 -- - Sales decrease of 33.4%, better than the evolution of automobile production which dropped by 38% worldwide - Slight improvement since March in Europe thanks to vehicle scrapping programs and in some emerging markets - Sound liquidity situation - Operating loss of 66 million euros and reinforcement ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Credit Reports First Quarter 2009 Preliminary Results*
DEARBORN, Mich., April 24 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported a net loss of $13 million in the first quarter of 2009, a decrease of $37 million from net income of $24 million a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Motor Credit reported a loss of $36 million in the first quarter, compared with earnings of $32 millio ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., April 24 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2009 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (EDT) on Wednesday, May 6th, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. During the call, John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer, and Joseph S. Cantie, ex ... Continue reading
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 24 -- E-Clips Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTC:ECET) (BULLETIN BOARD: ECET) announced today that the Company has signed a Letter of Intent with Hydrogen Technology Applications, Inc. (HTA) of Clearwater, FL, to co-develop a hydrogen-oxygen injection system to be used in gasoline internal combu ... Continue reading
Continental Provides New Tires for Payload Transporter
INDIAN LAND, S.C., April 24 -- Continental Tire North America, Inc. ("Continental") recently provided new tires for a ground transporter vehicle that will be used to support Atlas V rocket launch processing at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. United Launch Alliance (ULA), a joint venture of The Boeing Company and Lock ... Continue reading
Progressive Announces Annual Meeting Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of The Progressive Corporation today, Progressiveâs shareholders: re-elected the following four directors, each to serve a three-year term: Roger N. Farah Stephen R. Hardis Norman S. Matthews Bradley T. Sheares, Ph.D. approved an amendment to Progressiv ... Continue reading
National Fleet Leasing Company Names Paul Barkworth as CFO
Manchester, N.H., April 24 -- Merchants Leasing is pleased to announce that Paul Barkworth, FCA, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at Merchants Automotive Group, Inc. of Hooksett, NH. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090424/NE05048LOGO ) Most recently Paul was CFO for Cetacean Networks, Inc and Riv ... Continue reading
GATX Announces Quarterly Dividend
CHICAGO--The board of directors of GATX Corporation today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per common share, payable June 30, 2009, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2009. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share on the $2.50 preferred stock, payable June 1, 2009, to shareholders of re ... Continue reading
Get classy with Aurora Gauge Bezels!
Make your gauges look sharp! Make your Aurora? gauges look sharp with Aurora? Custom Gauge Bezels. Each bezel is machined out of billet aluminum and is available in machined, polished and engine-turned finishes. All bezels include mounting hardware and detailed instructions. To see the Aurora? gauge bezels web page, go ... Continue reading
La Dolce Vita Automobili at Black Horse Announces Event Emcee Larry Crane
<b>âVariety of Collector Car Industry Experts to Share Knowledge and Passion with General Publicâ</b> <p> AUBURN, WASHINGTON. April 24, 2009: La Dolce Vita Automobili at Black Horse announced today that automotive aficionado Larry Crane will join the event as guest emcee. Co Founder Kerry McMullen notes, â ... Continue reading
Chrysler Bankruptcy: Why Car Buyers Might Not Notice
by: Rick Newman April 24, 2009 | about stocks: F / FIATY.PK / GM Rick Newman Follow161 Followers 0 Following You are currently following Rick Newman Stop FollowingYou are no longer following Rick Newman About this author: Profile & More Articles Visit: Flow Chart by Rick Newman Become a Contributor Submit an Article Fo ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Adds International Manufacturing Expert Ron Harbour to Board of Directors
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 24 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced the election of Ron Harbour, noted manufacturing analyst and a partner at international consulting firm Oliver Wyman, to the Company's board of directors. Harbour will serve as an independent director. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom c ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Expects First Quarter Non-Cash Goodwill Impairment Charge
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., April 24 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes, today announced that it expects operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 to reflect a material, non-cash goodwill impairment charge. The Company is in the ... Continue reading
'SNAFU'D': Darkly Satirical Novel Provides Glimpse Into Automotive Retail
LOS ANGELES, April 24 -- Moe Graffiti has everything, yet has earned nothing. He is the walking definition of "dumb luck." Moe is the owner and proprietor of Grunion Bay Imports, a retailer of the Mako car company of Japan. Through an unbelievably lucky break in the late 70s and someone else's ingenuity, Moe has come i ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., April 24 -- -- Net loss of $1.4 billion, or $0.60 per share, for the first quarter of 2009; pre-tax operating loss of approximately $2 billion, excluding special items++ -- Results for total company operations improved as compared with the fourth quarter of 2008 -- Ended first quarter with Automotive g ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Snapshots France Commercial Vehicles 2009 - Available Now
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8f34dc/snapshots_france_c) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots France Commercial Vehicles 2009" report to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots France Commercial Vehicles 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts April 2009 Auto Sales; SAAR Improves to 10 Million
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This monthâs new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 859,000 units, a 30.8 percent decrease from April 2008 and a 0.5 percent increase from March 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. April 2009 had 26 selling days, the sa ... Continue reading
California Air Resources Board Votes to Include Unfair, Unproven Theory in Regulations
Move Penalizes Green Biofuels and Lets Oil Off the Hook WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Today, the California Air Resources Board voted to enact a standard that unfairly penalizes biofuels as compared to other fuels, including gasoline. "We're disappointed with the Board's vote," said General Wesley Clark, co-chairman of Growt ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--The State of Californiaâs Air Resources Board yesterday adopted a regulation to implement Governor Schwarzenegger's Low Carbon Fuel Standard calling for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from California's transportation fuels by 10 percent by 2020. The regulation encourages the use of f ... Continue reading
Preview of Hyundai's Crown Jewel: 2011 Equus
By Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor The New York Auto Show was marked by the introduction of 33 new vehicles, but for many the most interesting and potentially exciting was the Hyundai Equus. First introduced in Seoul last month with little media fanfare, Hyundaiâs newest luxury vehicle received a simila ... Continue reading
"Ghost" Is New Name For Rolls-Royce RR4
by Marty Bernstein The Auto Channel Senior Editor Detroit Bureau Tom Purves, president and CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced the return of a historic name to what has been officially called, in ascending order the 200EX, then RR 4 and now the Rolls-Royce Ghost at the beginning of the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show. With ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Transportation Association Media Watch
April 24, 2009 Media Watch: Hydrogen vans to be used by postmen in the Hebrides The Scotsman April 24, 2009 --Royal Mail is to deliver a first in the Hebrides by giving posties vans fueled by hydrogen. The delivery vans will have their engines adapted to use the clean fuel and will top up at a hydrogen filling station ... Continue reading
Ricardo Announces its Contributions to Successful Plug-in Conversion of Hybrid Utility Truck
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., April 24 -- Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's clean energy, automotive, military and transport industries today announced the details of its involvement in a project to further advance technologies utilized in ... Continue reading
Ford Reports Smaller Than Expected Loss
DETROIT April 24, 2009; David Bailey and Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co posted a smaller-than-expected first-quarter loss and said it was on track to at least break even in 2011 and did not expect to seek U.S. government loans, sending its shares up more than 22 percent. The company also ... Continue reading
When "Clean" Vehicles Charge-up on "Dirty" Electric
EarthTalk: Coal-generated power is still cleaner, cheaper than gasoline, experts say. Q: If you have an electric or plug-in hybrid car, youâre paying for electricity rather than gasoline all or most of the time. How does that cost compare with a gasoline-powered carâs cost per mile? And since the electricity ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Wins Biggest Fleet Order Ever For 5,300 Caddy Vans
The durability and competitive whole life costs of the Volkswagen Caddy van, together with the professional support from its Corporate Fleet team, have won Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles its biggest fleet order ever for 5,300 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Shareholders Approve Dividend Increase
The shareholders present and represented at the 49th Annual General Meeting of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft approved a dividend increase for the 2008 financial year in Hamburg on Thursday. ... Continue reading
The Renault-Nissan Alliance (the Alliance) have formed a partnership to explore the development of Zero Emission Vehicles program with Environment Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. ... Continue reading
Audi Marks the 100th Birthday of the Brand with a Multi-Day Celebration and Spectacular Attractions
The brand with the four rings will kick off the celebrations marking its 100th birthday with a grand opening ceremony at the Audi Forum Ingolstadt on July 16. The ceremony, which will be attended by German Chancellor Angela Merkel, will launch a four-day series of events. ... Continue reading
The Interior of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: Lightweight Construction, Dynamism and Emotion
For the new SLS, Mercedes-Benz and AMG have developed a puristic sports car interior that combines lightweight construction with dynamism and high emotional appeal. Opening the unique swing-wing doors reveals an interior of a decidedly sporty nature - and immediately brings an aircraft cockpit to mind. The central desi ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 RX 450h and 2010 IS Convertible
TORRANCE, Calif. April 23, 2009; Lexus today announced the Manufacturerâs Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the all-new 2010 RX 450h hybrid luxury utility vehicle and the 2010 IS 250C and IS 350C retractable hardtop convertibles. The original RX 400h was the worldâs first luxury hybrid vehicle when it debuted ... Continue reading
CHICO, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle infrastructure, today announced Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has installed its ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations at its brewery in Chico, CA. The two charging stations are available for patrons and employees of the brewery with electric vehicl ... Continue reading
Morgan Introduces the Aero SuperSports
Designed and engineered in house, the Morgan Aero SuperSports is a lightweight aluminium sports car with a luxurious specification. The interior features a comfortable combination of polished hardwoods, hand stitched leather and electronic technology to create a driving environment that is efficient, ergonomic and sump ... Continue reading
The Return of the Station Wagon - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - April 24, 2009: Toyota, Ford and GM have all rolled out new models of the once-popular station wagon, and the wagon may be on the road to a stateside comeback. The re-vamped versions are a unique mix between a sedan and an SUV; combing functionality, utility and often better fuel economy. In addition, the woo ... Continue reading
NHTSA Safety Recall: Babyride Child Restraint Seat
Child Restraint Brand Name / Model or Model No.:BABYRIDE / 374199 Production Dates: DEC 18, 2008 - DEC 18, 2008 Manufacturer: TEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC Mfr's Report Date: MAR 27, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09C003000 Component: CHILD SEAT Potential Number of Units Affected: 200 Summary: TEAM-TEX AMERICA, INC. IS RECALLI ... Continue reading
New Managing Director For Peugeot UK
Pierre Louis Colin, who has been Managing Director for Peugeot in the UK for just over three years, is moving to Paris where he will head the newly created Division in charge of developing both the strategy and the programmes for the next generation of electric and diesel-hybrid vehicles, for the Peugeot brand. ... Continue reading
Nissan GT-R Wins 2009 World Performance Car Award
Chosen as the winner from an initial entry list of 23 contenders from 25 countries, the GT-R wowed the judges with its pace and agility. World Car of the Year's panel of journalists, which includes Nat Barnes, Peter Burgess and Mike Rutherford from the UK, concluded that "the R35 throws even former GT-Rs into the weeds ... Continue reading
Drive A Kia Picanto for Only £10 A Week - Scrappage Scheme Starts at Kia
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd has put together a tempting offer for those thinking of making the most of the new scrappage scheme. For the equivalent of £10 a week customers can drive away a new Kia Picanto from their Kia retailer as the scrappage scheme brings the price down from an affordable £6,195 to an exceptional £4,195 ... Continue reading
Honda Committed to Diesel Power for Europe
Contrary to recent reports, Honda is pleased to confirm its commitment to the development and production of cleaner diesel engines for Europe. In fact, Honda has just celebrated the construction of a new engine plant to supply cylinder blocks and casting parts for its 2.2-litre diesel engines in European models. The ma ... Continue reading
Nissan Signs Up For Scrappage - And Extends £2,000 Trade-In Offer To 8 Year Old Cars
Following the Scrappage Scheme go-ahead given by the Government yesterday, Nissan, Britain's biggest car maker has announced its intention to extend the new car buying incentive to include a £2,000 minimum trade-in against any of its Sunderland built models for owners of cars aged between 8-10 years old. ... Continue reading
This morning London's commuters were reeling from a 'rude' wake-up call, as 308 naked figures joined in the morning rush hour, with only scarves to cover up their modesty. ... Continue reading
Volvo R-Design Gets an Environmental Conscience
Volvo has strengthened its DRIVe range by combining the DRIVe technologies with its sports-inspired R-DESIGN bodykit to offer C30, S40 and V50 models with low levels of emissions and the highest levels of visual appeal. The new DRIVe R-DESIGN models are available to order now with prices starting at £17,240 for the C3 ... Continue reading
Honda's Hot Hatch at Targa Tasmania
Honda's hot hatch, the Civic Type R, will assist at this year's Targa Tasmania Tarmac Rally, to be held from 28 April to 3 May. The Type R will be assisting the Motorsport Safety and Rescue paramedic team as they perform their important duties on each section of the course for the duration of the rally. ... Continue reading
Top JNCAP Rating for Forester and Exiga
The new generation Subaru Forester and EXIGA have received the top six-star crashworthiness ratings for occupant safety in testing conducted by the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP). ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for March 2009 and for the 2008 fiscal year. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin's One-77 Concept Set for World Debut at Concorso D'eleganza Villa D'este
Aston Martin has confirmed the first public display of the complete One-77 concept will be held at the world renowned Concorso d'Eleganza event in the grounds of the Grand Hotel Villa d'Este on the shores of Lake Como, Italy on 24-26 April 2009. ... Continue reading
Statement attributed to Tim O'Connor, attorney for Environmental Defense Fund SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 24 Environmental Defense Fund commends the California Air Resources Board for today adopting the world's first Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that, once implemented, can dramatically reduce the environmental impact ... Continue reading
Mazda Builds First RX-8 Hydrogen RE for Norway
HIROSHIMA - Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that it has built the first Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE vehicle with Norwegian specifications, developed specifically for participation in HyNor, Norway's national hydrogen project. The first unit will take part in ceremonies marking the official opening of HyNorâs hy ... Continue reading
GM Owners Brand Loyaty Tested By Financial Problems
MILWAUKEE April 23, 2009; Emily Fredrix writing for the AP reported that there seemed little chance U.S. car makers could look any worse, but moves like General Motors' announcement Thursday that it will cut production this summer risk scaring off remaining potential customers and eroding decades of brand loyalty. When ... Continue reading
Internet Brands and Autobytel Announce Settlement of Multi-Party Patent Litigation
IRVINE, Calif. & EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--Internet Brands, Inc. and Autobytel Inc. today announced that, along with Insweb Corporation and Leadpoint, Inc., they have entered into a settlement agreement resolving Autobytelâs lawsuit filed against Internet Brands, Insweb and Leadpoint in the U.S. District Court in the Ea ... Continue reading
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