Improved Safety in the Dark From Mercedes-Benz
Stuttgart, Sep 24, 2008;Nighttime journeys by car are about to become safer in future. Mercedes-Benz has developed an innovative system that automatically adapts headlamp range to the distance of vehicles ahead or to oncoming vehicles. This means car drivers will at all times benefit from optimum headlamp range to reco ... Continue reading
Cerberus Statement Regarding Discussions with Daimler
NEW YORK, Sept. 24 -- Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. today issued the following statement: Cerberus confirms that it has approached Daimler about the possible redemption of its 19.9 percent stake in Chrysler. We are currently in discussions. In the event of a successful transaction, all existing industrial relations ... Continue reading
Floodgates Opening? Toyota To Display CNG-Powered Camry Hybrid Concept At 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show
September 24, 2008; Portland, OR; Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced here today at its Sustainable Mobility Seminar that it will display a compressed natural gas (CNG) Camry Hybrid concept vehicle at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November. "With the combination of plentiful long-term supplies in North America, ... Continue reading
Bill Heard Enterprises closes its doors
Scottsdale, AZ., Sept. 24, 2008 - According to Automotive News' Chrissie Thompson, Bill Heard Enterprises, the country's top Chevrolet dealer group, is closing the doors at all of its 13 dealerships at the end of business today, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The company notified the stores' gen ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles to Announce '2008 Zero X Electric Motorcycle Sold Out'
- Sales Soar as Company Debuts 2009 Zero X at This Year's Alt Car Expo - SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Zero Motorcycles, the leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, plans to announce at this year's Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo (Alt Car Expo) that the company's 2008 Zero X electric motorcycle has sol ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Issues Facts for Features Special Edition: Model T Centennial, Oct. 1, 2008
WASHINGTON--On Oct. 1, 1908, Ford Motor Co. introduced the Model T, generally regarded as the first affordable automobile and the car that industry experts say âput America on wheels.â The first Model T, produced for the 1909 model year, was assembled by hand and sold for $850. The demand for the cars was so ... Continue reading
PPG Provides Information on Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today that its third quarter 2008 financial results will be affected negatively by several non-recurring items, including impacts from weather-related events, and by further deterioration in the automotive original equipment manufacture (OEM) market. The company said these items wil ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Values Now Integrated to RouteOne Vehicle Valuation Tool
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that Kelley Blue Book's (KBB) vehicle values have been added into the RouteOne vehicle values tool. The addition of Kelley Blue Book values will allow dealers and finance sources to use the industry values from Kelley Blue Book on the RouteOne platform i ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - September U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 24 -- You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's September U.S. sales conference call hosted by George Pipas, U.S. Sales Analysis Manager. The conference call will begin at 1:00 p.m. (ET) on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 a ... Continue reading
Toyota and SunPower Complete Largest Single-Roof Solar Installation in North America
ONTARIO, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Toyota and SunPower Corporation , a manufacturer of high-efficiency solar cells, solar panels and solar systems, today announced the completion of the largest single-roof solar power installation in North America. The 2.3-megawatt SunPower system will begin operation in ... Continue reading
Street Concepts to Develop Customized Hyundai Genesis Coupe for SEMA Show
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Hyundai Motor America announced that it is partnering with Street Concepts, one of the leading developers of auto show vehicles, to create a modified Genesis Coupe for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. The all-new, rear-wheel drive Street Concepts Genesis ... Continue reading
AFS Trinity Urges Congress and Candidates to Support Proposed Auto Stimulus Package
Excerpt: "Before providing $25 billion to the Big 3 in Detroit . . . consider setting aside 25% for smaller innovative companies across America who have been developing such technologies for years while Detroit continued inexplicably to ignore that the age of the gas guzzler is over." SEATTLE, Sept. 24 -- AFS Trinity P ... Continue reading
Portland RAV4-EV Program Tops List of Toyota Sustainable Mobility Initiatives
PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., made a series of environmental announcements at its "Sustainable Mobility Seminar" here today, including a plan to put four off-lease RAV4 electric vehicles into operation in the Portland-area. The RAV4-EVs will help the city and the state of Oregon develop ... Continue reading
Platinum Arranges Financing as Next Step Toward Commercialization
TechroBond(R) engine oil additive passes stringent performance tests DALLAS, Sept. 24 -- Platinum Research Organization (Pink Sheets: PLRO) (http://www.platinumresearch.com/) has reached an agreement on $1.5 million of financing that may be converted into Platinum common stock from a group of long-time investors. They ... Continue reading
Manheim Customers Driving Online Growth At Accelerating Pace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michele Barnett September 24, 2008 (678) 645-2780 MANHEIM CUSTOMERS DRIVING ONLINE GROWTH AT ACCELERATING PACE Visits to Manheim.com Up 17 Percent since January 2008 ATLANTA - Anyone looking to put into context the growing importance of the Web in the wholesale used vehicle marketplace, c ... Continue reading
Keep on Trucking - with Lower Emissions through EPA's $50 Million Clean Diesel Funding
News for Release: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008 Environmental Protection Agency* Keep on Trucking - with Lower Emissions through EPA's $50 Million Clean Diesel Funding * Contact: Suzanne Ackerman, (202) 564-4355 / ackerman.suzanne@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - Sept. 24, 2008) To improve air quality and protect public health, ... Continue reading
TRW Highlights Safety and Fuel Efficient Technologies
DUSSELDORF, Germany, Sept. 24 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will highlight its range of commercial vehicle systems and components at the IAA Truck technical showcase in Hanover, Germany, with a particular focus on how the Company is raising the intelligence of safety systems with its driver assistance (DAS) technolo ... Continue reading
Bosch, Stanford to Host Panel on Future of Transportation and the Environment
STANFORD, Calif.--The future of transportation technology and the environment are intertwined. An Oct. 1 panel discussion on the Stanford campus, co-hosted with Robert Bosch LLC, will bring together leading experts and executives at the nexus of this issue. Hosted by radio journalist Dr. Moira Gunn of the popular radio ... Continue reading
Ultra Motor's New A2B Electric Bike Debuts at Interbike
LAS VEGAS--Ultra Motor, a leader in urban transport solutions introduced the A2BTM electric bike today to cycling bike dealers at Interbike (Booth #1015), North Americaâs largest national bicycle trade event. The company also announced results of its first annual Smart Transport Survey. The results indicate that A ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Two Key Executive Appointments
Ford Motor Company has announced two key senior executive appointments, effective October 1, 2008: John Sullivan as Vehicle Line Director, Global B Segment Vehicles, succeeding Marin Burela who becomes President and CEO of Ford Australia. ... Continue reading
Porsche starts selling '09 Cayenne Turbo S in China
Porsche starts selling '09 Cayenne Turbo S in China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007847/Porsche-starts-selling-09-Cayen ne-Tu rbo-S-in-China.html Shanghai, September 24 (Gasgoo.com) Porsche released its 2009 Cayenne Turbo S in the Chinese market on September 21. This all-new premium Cayenne model is priced at 2.35 ... Continue reading
AUDI AG: Dr. h.c. Andreas Schleef Retires After 35 Years
After spending 35 years with AUDI AG, a retirement ceremony was held today for Dr. Andreas Schleef at the Audi Supervisory Board Meeting in Györ, Hungary. The Supervisory Board and the Board of Management thanked Dr. Schleef not only for his outstanding work as Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources of ... Continue reading
Since its debut in 1998 the Arnage has conveyed an air of sophisticated understatement as the four-door flagship of the Bentley range. Over the last decade the car has undergone a process of constant refinement to its body, design, chassis and powertrain to maintain its class-leading position in the high luxury market. ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Introduces the NexTrac System - What's Next in All-Wheel Drive Systems
NexTrac(R) System Provides Enhanced Stability, Traction, Fuel Efficiency and Fun for the 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe, Tucson and KIA Sportage AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 -- BorgWarner's NexTrac(R) system, the company's latest all-wheel drive (AWD) system, offers compact design, improved performance and lower weight for enh ... Continue reading
Controlled Power Technologies Ready With Electric Superchargers For a New Generation of Cars
UK-based Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) says that its electric supercharger known as VTES (or Variable Torque Enhancement System) is now ready for production applications and the company is supporting carmakers with this low cost technical solution to the ever tightening CO2 reduction and fuel efficiency targets f ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Delivers 4.24 Million Vehicles Worldwide from January to August 2008
The Volkswagen Group delivered 4.24 million vehicles worldwide in the first eight months of this year. This represents a 4.1 percent increase compared with the same period in 2007. Overall, Group deliveries therefore developed better than the trend on the global market (-0.4 percent). Even in August, a month of low del ... Continue reading
Continental Starts Series Production of Lithium-ion Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles
Continental, the international automotive supplier, is the world's first manufacturer to start series production of lithium-ion batteries to be used in hybrid drive cars. The Powertrain Division has invested over three million euros in building up manufacturing capacity at the Nuremberg site. ... Continue reading
Bosch Expands Its Commercial Vehicles Business - Many Innovations At The IAA Commercial Vehicles
The Bosch Group is further expanding its business with commercial vehicle technology. "Our innovations deliver a clear payback," said Bernd Bohr, chairman of the Automotive Group. For 2008, Bosch expects to generate sales of 7.8 billion euros with commercial vehicle technology, following seven billion euros in the prev ... Continue reading
Fiat Believes All Fleets Should Use Whole Life Costs As a Basis For Running Company Vehicles
As fleets of all sizes feel the pinch with increasing fuel, VED, insurance and finance costs, and even more emphasis placed on emissions, Fiat believes that now is the time for ALL fleet users to choose cars for their choice list based on a whole life cost basis. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Bipper Voted "International Van of The Year 2009"
On the 23 September, at the 62nd International Commercial Vehicles Show in Hanover, the Peugeot BIPPER was awarded the 2009 "International Van of the Year" award. Following on from the 2008 title which was awarded to the Peugeot EXPERT, the Marque has now been singled out for distinction for two years running. ... Continue reading
Citroen Nemo and Berlingo Make It a 1-2 At International Van Of The Year 2009
The new Citroën Nemo has just been elected International Van of the Year 2009 - with the new Berlingo van taking second place. It was announced that Citroen's Nemo van had gained this prestigious award in a ceremony at the IAA Truck Show in Hanover. ... Continue reading
Abarth at the Paris International Motor Show
It is only a few months since the 500 Abarth was launched, but there is no stopping Abarth & C. S.p.A. as they bring several more new products to the Paris Motor Show. The major new developments include a world preview of the "esseesse" kit for the 500 Abarth, the Assetto Corse Abarth and a new collection of technical ... Continue reading
Hamann precious parts for Aston Martin V8 Vantage and Vantage Roadster
"Form follows function" - in this spirit, HAMANN perfectly co-ordinates the individual components of the aerodynamics kit with each other. The result is an impressive styling with an optimised airflow over the car silhouette and an additional output for increased bend speed. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Surges Forward With Production-Intent Electric Vehicles - VIDEOS
Company Introduces Three Advanced Electric-Drive Vehicle Prototypes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 23 -- Actions speak louder than words. -- One targeted to be produced in 2010 for consumers in North American markets, and European markets after 2010 -- Chrysler LLC to have approximately one hundred electric vehicles on the ... Continue reading
GEM Introduces Peapod Neighborhood Electric Vehicle - VIDEO ENHANCED
-- Chrysler LLC's Neighborhood Electric Vehicle Gets a New Name - 'GreenEcoMobility' - and New Styling that will define and set a new standard for Environmentally-Responsible Vehicles -- Sleek, streamlined styling and breakthrough innovations converge in the next-generation eco-friendly car -- More to come as Peapod Le ... Continue reading
Freescale Appoints Lisa Su as General Manager, Networking and Multimedia
AUSTIN, Texas--Freescale Semiconductor announced today the appointment of Dr. Lisa Su to the position of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Networking and Multimedia. Dr. Su joined Freescale in 2007 as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, leading the companyâs Technology Solutions Organizati ... Continue reading
Red Bull Racing Team and Allmendinger Part Ways for 2009
Red Bull Racing Team and driver AJ Allmendinger have agreed to part ways for the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season. Allmendinger is in his second NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season driving the No. 84 Red Bull Toyota, which currently sits 34th in owners' points. "AJ is a talented driver and we really enjoyed working wit ... Continue reading
Consumers Unsure Where to Turn Amid Upheaval in Auto Leasing Market, New Survey From GDNAuto Finds
ALAMO, Calif. & LOS ANGELES--With the credit crisis at full tilt and new car leasing programs on the endangered species list, consumers are uncertain how they will finance their next auto purchase â and a substantial number may opt out of the new car market, buy a less expensive new car or a used vehicle, or postp ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation SWOT Analysis Features Details On The Company's History
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/134afd/dana_holding_corpo) has announced the addition of the "Dana Holding Corporation - SWOT Analysis" company profile to their offering. The Dana Holding Corporation - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level ... Continue reading
Navistar Marks 75 Years of Diesel Leadership with Dedication of Newest Engine Plant
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--During a special event today, Navistar® Engine Group celebrated the 75th anniversary of its first production diesel engine, the D-40, with the dedication of the facility that will build its newest diesel engine family, MaxxForce⢠Big Bore. Additionally, the event highlighted the companyâs ... Continue reading
ProSolo Year-End Awards Adjusted Following Nationals DQ
TOPEKA, Kan. Sept. 23, 2008 - Sports Car Club of America announced today the revision of several of its year-end Tire Rack ProSolo Series awards, including the Hawk Super Challenge, Honda Tuner Challenge and Street Touring® S class honors, following the disqualification of provisional winner Andy Hollis from The Tire ... Continue reading
vAUTO PRESENTS BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY AT CONFERENCE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE vAUTO PRESENTS BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY AT CONFERENCE OAK BROOK, Ill. - vAuto, a provider of high-tech used-car inventory management systems, will be presenting automotive dealers with breakthrough technology and strategies at the upcoming 5th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition. vAuto is a co-s ... Continue reading
JEGS ProMod series sends out invites for NHRA Virginia Nationals
DELAWARE, Ohio Sept. 22, 2008 - The invitations for the JEGS ProMod Challenge event that will take place Oct. 10-12 during the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park includes many of the top Pro Modified racers in the country. Past champions Josh Hernandez, Jay Payne, and Rickie Smith are arguably the big ... Continue reading
JEGS Crown trophy a coveted item for sportsman racers
DELAWARE, Ohio Sept. 23, 2008 - One of the most coveted and rare pieces of hardware in drag racing -- the JEGS Crown -- will be up for grabs Oct. 3-5 during the JEGS NHRA Pacific SPORTSnationals at Auto Club Dragway in Fontana, Calif. Since its inception in 2004, only one racer has managed to earn the beautiful trophy, ... Continue reading
AUSTRALIA SITE OF BIG WINS FOR INDYCAR SERIES DRIVERS, OWNERS
Indianapolis, IN. Sept, 23, 2008 - What do Michael Andretti, Dario Franchitti, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Bruno Junqueira and Jimmy Vasser have in common? They are among the 16 drivers who have won Indy car races on the Gold Coast of Australia, and they will all be returning to the Land Down Under Oct. 24-26 when the IndyCar Se ... Continue reading
ALLISON BARRY JOINS AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES AS MANAGER OF PUBLIC RELATIONS/MEDIA SERVICES
Braselton, GA. Sept, 23, 2008 - Allison Barry has joined the American Le Mans Series as Manager of Public Relations/Media Services. Former North Carolina State University media relations assistant Allison Barry has been appointed to the position of Manager of Public Relations/Media Services by the American Le Mans Seri ... Continue reading
Study Finds Potential to Reduce NYC Trade Deficit by $186M
NEW YORK--A recent study conducted by Stax Inc. shows that shifting NYC taxis entirely hybrid will effectively remove the emissions equivalent of 85,000 cars, and save 50M gallons of fuel (or roughly 2.5M barrels of oil) annually. The gasoline savings would reduce New York Cityâs trade deficit by $186M, which will ... Continue reading
New York International Auto Show Director Appointed to Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 23, 2008 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly Wood, LeMay- America's Car Museum(r) Ph: 253.779.8490 Fax: 253.779.8499 holly.wood@lemaymuseum.org New York International Auto Show Director Appointed to Board of Directors (Tacoma, WA) - America's Car Museum is proud to name Candida Romanell ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Showcases Plug-in Vehicle Infrastructure at AltCar Expo 2008 September 26 & 27
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Exhibiting for the first time to the general public, Coulomb Technologies will showcase their plug-in vehicle infrastructure technology at the AltCar Expo 2008 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium September 26 and 27, 2008. The free event will feature Coulombâs ChargePoint Network that provides c ... Continue reading
Strategic Connections Inc. becomes SCI
TORONTO, Sept. 23 -- Strategic Connections Inc, a leading provider of retail process solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that the Company name has been changed to SCI Ltd. Said Chris Cawston, President & CEO of SCI, "the changing of the Company name represents our desire to brand the Company as the o ... Continue reading
Inaugural Sustainability Report Captures Online Consumer Sentiment Regarding Environmental Issues In the Automotive, Consumer Packaged Goods, Energy and Retail Industries WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 23 -- Based on the analysis of 40 million blog posts collected during the past six months, in six major industries, f ... Continue reading
MT Series for car seat memory position sensor applications
MT Series for car seat memory position sensor applications In automobile seat applications the seat may be linearly movable, either manually or automatically via electromechanical means, on an associated track assembly. A sensor provides a signal representative of the position of the seat for several purposes, e.g. to ... Continue reading
Hurricane Response: Fuel Waivers - EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for Georgia
*News Brief * If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For release: (Washington, D.C. - Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008) *EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waiver for Georgia *Contact: Dave Ryan, 202-564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov As a result of the disruption in the supply of fuel caused by Hurr ... Continue reading
Jig-A-Loo USA Continues Growth Expansion Nationwide at 3,200 Advance Auto Parts Stores
- Company Pushes to Become 'Official Lubricant' of the Automotive Industry - MONTREAL, Sept. 23 -- The makers of Jig-A-Loo, the world's first and only product to combine a lubricant and water repellent in one can, announced today that it has added Advance Auto Parts to its growing list of U.S. retailers. Consumers can ... Continue reading
CSM Worldwide Says Pickup Segment to Hit Bottom in 2010
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 23 -- CSM Worldwide, the global leader in automotive forecasting and advisory services, today announced that it expects the U.S. pickup market -- the engine of profitability for the U.S. "Big Three" automakers -- to continue to shrink in 2009 and 2010 to about half of the segment's 2001 sales p ... Continue reading
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