RoadTrip: New Muscle Cars - Chevy Camaro and Dodge Charger - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
The Auto Channel's RoadTrip takes an exclusive in-depth look at two of today'shot muscle cars, the Dodge Charger and the Chevrolet Camaro. This episode was videotaped in Monterey, California and at the Mazda Raceway at Laguna Seca. ... Continue reading
WARNING! Cash for Clunkers Registration Websites Are BOGUS
Have the ambulance chasers found a new gimmick or is this a new breed of scam artists? AUTO CENTRAL - June 24, 2009: There's a new scam permeating the Internet and other media outlets, websites claiming that they can help you figure out the Cash for Clunkers puzzle, and requiring that you register with them The Cash fo ... Continue reading
In All the Commotion, Everyone Has Forgotten to Ask About GM "Down-Under" - VIDEO ENHANCED
What's to become of Australia's famed Holden? It's biz as usual, mate. Holden Operations Unchanged by Parent Company Announcements in the US · Holden to be part of New GM; · Holden not included in US filing under chapter 11; · No direct impact on local design, engineering and manufacturing operations; · Tec ... Continue reading
Hybrid and Pure Electric Cars – the Next Ten Years
By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx A radical change in attitude to electric vehicles has occurred in 2009, resulting in huge new financing from governments and tough new laws that will boost sales. Now all car makers must offer electric versions in their line up or face oblivion as governments finally get serious a ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share payable on July 27, 2009 to shareholders of record on July 13, 2009. The annual di ... Continue reading
NEW YORK and RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 25 -- American Industrial Partners Capital Fund IV, L.P. (AIP) of New York and Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. (OTC:FLTWQ) (BULLETIN BOARD: FLTWQ) , a leading producer of motorized recreational vehicles and manufactured homes, today reported that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved t ... Continue reading
CCAGW Members Urge Defeat of Waxman-Markey
WASHINGTON--The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today announced that its members have flooded Capitol Hill offices with more than 20,500 strongly-worded e-mails urging members of Congress to defeat the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill. The group ... Continue reading
GM Retirees Call for Congressional Protection of Benefits
NEW YORK, June 25 -- Following denial by the federal bankruptcy court of the General Motors Retirees Association application for a benefits committee to protect GM salaried retirees, GMRA is now asking the U.S. Congress to act immediately in defense of the benefits these GM retirees earned through decades of labor and ... Continue reading
Strano Splashes to Stormy DC ProSolo Win
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2009: The 2009 edition of the Tire Rack® SCCA Washington D.C. ProSolo presented numerous challenges for competitors and workers alike, as mother nature threw everything she had at FedEx Field. At the end of two long days of competition, Sam Strano, of Knoxdale, Pa., was the last man standing. FedE ... Continue reading
PORT CHESTER, N.Y.--Euro Group of Companies, Inc. (Pink Sheets: EGCO) announced today that Eurospeed, Inc., the Companyâs transportation products subsidiary, has entered a five-year exclusive distribution agreement with Parallel Intelligent Transportation, LLC, for the marketing and sale of Eurospeed products in S ... Continue reading
FREDERICKSBURG, Va.--The International Parking Institute (IPI) has announced the winners of the 2009 International Parking Instituteâs Awards of Excellence Competition. The awards program, now in its 27th year, took place in Denver, CO, in conjunction with the International Parking Instituteâs Annual Conferen ... Continue reading
MGE Plans Electric Vehicle Charging Network
MADISON, Wis.--As part of several technology demonstration projects under study, Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) has purchased six Coulomb Technologies electric vehicle charging stations from Carbon Day Automotive, Chicago, Ill. Electric cars and trucks charged at the stations will have their emissions offset through re ... Continue reading
Lucky Fan Will Win Helmet Signed By Brickyard Field In Contest
INDIANAPOLIS, June 25, 2009 â A lucky fan will win a prized piece of motorsports memorabilia â a helmet signed by the starting field of the 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard â in a contest open now at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Web sites. Fans can enter the contest for free by clicking the links on ... Continue reading
SAE International Standard to Define Electric-Vehicle Charging Coupler
WARRENDALE, Pa., June 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- SAE International is finalizing a standard that will define an electric-vehicle charging system and coupler for widespread public use. Standard J1772(TM), "SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler," spells out the general physical, electrical and performance req ... Continue reading
Milwaukee Mile Hosted 550 Miles Of National Championship Auto Racing on June 20
West Allis, June 25, 2009: The rich history of auto racing dates back to 1903 at The Milwaukee Mile, the oldest active motor speedway in the country. Due to weather delays this past weekend, The Mile held three national championship events â 550 miles of racing in total â all on Saturday, June 20. Wisconsinâ ... Continue reading
Moto GP Preview - TT Assen - June 25, 2009
THE AMERICANS: U.S. riders Colin Edwards (Houston, Yamaha Tech 3) and Nicky Hayden (Owensboro, Ky., Ducati Team) will compete in this race. Edwards is sixth and Hayden is 15th in the MotoGP standings after six races this season. â¢Colin Edwards: âWeâve had bad starts, jacked-up conditions. I had a rain ma ... Continue reading
IMS Brickyard Red Wine Wins Medal In National Judging
INDIANAPOLIS, June 25, 2009 â The Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2006 âBrickyard Redâ Paso Robles Red Varietal Blend, produced by the EOS Estate Winery, recently won a bronze medal in the 2009 Tasters Guild International Wine Judging. More than 2,000 wines were evaluated this year by Tasters Guild, a nation ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Announces Exclusive Automotive Partnership With the 2009 Vans Warped Tour(R)
Kia Motors Continues Relationship with Indie-Rock Music Tour - Music fans will experience three all-new Kia vehicles - Tour highlights include Kia sweepstakes and autograph signing sessions from tour bands IRVINE, Calif., June 25 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced an exclusive automotive partnership with the 2 ... Continue reading
KLD Energy Technologies Announces New Scooter Powered by High-Performance Motor System
AUSTIN, Texas--Austin-based KLD Energy Technologies, Inc. is making its high-performance, transmissionless electric motor system available in the United States through a new, sleek electric scooter. The road-ready E165 scooter, powered by KLD Technologiesâ patented Neue⢠drive simple⢠motor, can now be p ... Continue reading
Best Parks in America Fans Share Money-Saving RV Tips, Win Camping Weeks
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Best Parks in America Fans Share Money-Saving RV Tips, Win Camping Weeks McLean, VA (June 25, 2009) - Best Parks in America - www.BestParksinAmerica.com <http://www.bestparksinamerica.com/> , a collection of distinguished, independent RV resorts and campgrounds throughout America, is delighted to ... Continue reading
Alkane, Inc. Announces U.S. Patent Filing on High Energy Synthetic Fuel
LUTHERVILLE, Md.--Alkane, Inc. âAlkaneâ (PINK SHEETS: ALKN) announced today that it has filed for a U.S. patent on its newly developed high energy synthetic fuel, Syn-Fuel. Syn-Fuel is the operative ingredient in the companyâs flagship product, diesel fuel additive Monster DieselTM, which started shippin ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts June Auto Sales: SAAR Climbs over 10 Million
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 887,000 units, a 25.3 percent decrease from June 2008 but a 3.9 percent decrease from May 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. "The SAAR is finally back in double-digits," o ... Continue reading
Honeywell to Release Second Quarter Results and Hold Its Investor Conference Call on Monday, July 27
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J., June 25 -- Honeywell will issue its second quarter results before the opening of The New York Stock Exchange on Monday, July 27. The company will also hold a conference call with investors at 8:00 a.m. EDT. Presentation Materials Related presentation materials will be posted to the "Investor Rela ... Continue reading
Carlson Hotels Worldwide goldpoints plus(SM) Hotel Rewards Program Adds Avis and Budget Rent A Car
MINNEAPOLIS, June 25 -- Carlson Hotels Worldwide today announced that Avis and Budget Rent A Car have joined its goldpoints plus(SM) hotel rewards program. Effective immediately, goldpoints plus members can earn 750 Gold Points on qualifying rentals at participating Avis and Budget airport and neighborhood locations wo ... Continue reading
“Fuel Duel” Confirms 5 Percent Higher Fuel Efficiency for Cummins Tier 4
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today announced the result of a âFuel Duelâ test confirming a 5 percent fuel efficiency improvement for a Tier 4 Interim QSB6.7 installation compared to an identical machine powered by a Tier 3 engine. The fuel consumption evaluation was conducted under site conditions across a se ... Continue reading
Leader in Services for the Mobile Workforce Shares Tips For Better Managing Business Vehicle Programs WATERFORD, Wis., June 25 -- Frequent shifts in today's auto industry raise a new challenge for high expense company car programs - how to maintain cost stability and manage risk. According to Runzheimer International ( ... Continue reading
Capitol Insurance Companies Speeds Into the Fast Lane With Commercial Automobile
MIDDLETON, Wis., June 25 -- Capitol Insurance Companies (Capitol) today announced the widely anticipated launch of their new commercial automobile insurance product. The product is available for appointed insurance agents and brokers through a newly designed online processing system that will allow them to rate and quo ... Continue reading
Amerigon's Proprietary Climate Control Seat(R) Seats, Heated and Ventilated Seats To Be Sold through National Network NORTHVILLE, Mich. and AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing and marketing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies, and Classic Soft Trim (CST), one ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Divests Ownership Stakes in Two Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Businesses
TROY, Mich., Jun. 24 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it has reached agreements to divest its entire ownership stakes in two joint ventures in its light vehicle Chassis business. Together, these transactions will result in the divestiture of 45 percent of the Chassis Systems business (as measured by 2008 sale ... Continue reading
Progressive Wins Voice Of The Customer Award
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Customers with opinions aren't hard to find. Companies who listen can be. But listening and responding to customer feedback is precisely what earned car insurance company Progressive one of Forrester Researchâs Voice Of The Customer Awards. The awards recognize initiatives that enable compa ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Prius Hybrid vs. 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid - Cost Analysis
by Bill Kwong Torrence California; We often rationalize large-ticket purchases based on price, and even more so when our pocketbooks are pinched. We see a lot of hybrid affordability comparisons these days. Hereâs mine. So, letâs do the comparison. The manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of $22,000 for ... Continue reading
GM Asks Beijing Auto for Enhanced Offer for Opel... What Happened to That Other Guy, Magna?
GM asks Beijing Auto for enhanced offer for Opel June 25 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC) discussed this week with General Motors Corp. about the possibility of buying GM's Opel unit, and was asked, among other investors, to hand in an improved offer for Opel, media reported. GM executives in ... Continue reading
General Motors Begins Pre-Production of the Chevy Volt - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - June 25, 2009: Originally unveiled as a "concept" car at the 2007 North American International Auto Show, the first pre-production Volts have rolled off the line. Most of these vehicles will be used for the testing and validation of production and design. They will also be used to develop the final software a ... Continue reading
Tengzhong, GM to Seal Hummer Deal June 28th ...Although Reuters Says Otherwise - VIDEO ENHANCED
Shanghai, June 25 Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co. will sign a formal deal with General Motors Corp on June 28 in the U.S. to acquire GM's Hummer brand, sina.com said yesterday. Insider sources told the Chinese web portal that China's top economy planner and commerce ministry are very likely to approve ... Continue reading
'Cash for Clunkers' Program Retail Sales Impact Projected to be Limited WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 25 -- New-vehicle retail sales through the first 17 selling days of June have increased notably from May, indicating tempered but continued recovery in the market, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers ... Continue reading
NHTSA Says CARS (Cash For Clunkers) Will Put Safer, Cleaner, More Fuel Efficient Vehicles on Road
Washington DC June 24, 2009; U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said his department stands ready to implement a new buyer incentive program signed into law today by President Obama which will help consumers pay for new, more fuel efficient vehicles when they trade-in a less fuel efficient car or truck. âAt t ... Continue reading
LONDON, June 25 -- The impact of the economic downturn on the European heavy and medium commercial vehicles telematics market will be outweighed by strong market-driving factors including fleet process optimisation and cost cutting. Moreover, the replacement cycle in mature markets such as the Benelux as well as nascen ... Continue reading
New Diversity in the Luxury Class: the BMW 7 Series in the 2010 Model Year.
New Diversity in the Luxury Class: the BMW 7 Series in the 2010 Model Year. ... Continue reading
The BMW 1 Series in the 2010 Model Year: The Epitome of Efficiency and Driving Pleasure
Entering the 2010 model year, the BMW 1 Series as the guarantee for the broad-scale impact of BMW EfficientDynamics and as the epitome of Sheer Driving Pleasure in the compact segment is gaining even greater significance. Two additional, extra-economical low-emission engine variants are enhancing the model range of the ... Continue reading
Audi Gets Top Ratings For Safety
The latest Audi models have garnered top ratings for safety in four prestigious tests. The Audi A4 and Q5 achieved a top five-star rating in the new and more stringent Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) safety tests. The U.S. National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed this outstanding collision perfor ... Continue reading
New Clarion CZ209E Offers Plenty of Playback Options At The Right Price
Part of Clarion's 2009 line-up of stylish in-car audio solutions, the all-new Clarion CZ209E answers the call for excellent spec without excessive price, delivering that must-have for serious audio fans, iPod playback, in the process. ... Continue reading
LTI Scrap Oldest Taxi to Date as Fleet Operator Cashes in on Scrappage Scheme
LTI Vehicles has scrapped its oldest taxi to date under the Government's 'scrappage' scheme. The 20 year old Fairway, which had clocked up over 600,000 miles, was taken in by leading LTI taxi dealership, M&O London. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Caravelle Takes Take That on Circus Tour
Less than two years after legendary British band Take That completed their sell-out Beautiful World comeback tour, the band is on the road again, taking 'The Circus Live' Tour across the UK - thanks once more to Volkswagen's people-carrier, the Caravelle. ... Continue reading
Nissan Production, Sales, Export Results For May 2009
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today announced production, sales and export figures for May, 2009. ... Continue reading
Test Demonstrates Texting While Behind The Wheel Can Be Even More Dangerous Than Impaired Driving
Road Test Comparing Driver Reaction Times Indicates Potential Deadly Scenario ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 25 -- Text messaging is on the rise, and undoubtedly, some "texters" or "tweeters" are sending and receiving messages while driving. In December 2008, more than 110 billion messages were being sent each month, up from l ... Continue reading
Infiniti: Essential Viewing at Goodwood
The Infiniti Essence concept car, shown for the first time four months ago in Geneva, will conclude its pan-European tour at the 2009 Goodwood Festival of Speed. But Essence isn't the only Infiniti to be making its UK debut. The luxury automotive brand from Japan will also be giving visitors to the Festival a sneak pre ... Continue reading
Porsche Announces Team For Guinness World Record Attempt At Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed (July 3-5) will this year provide the backdrop to a remarkable demonstration of grit and determination when Porsche aims to break a Guinness World Record for the longest distance covered in 48 hours by a team of 12 runners using treadmills. ... Continue reading
PRI Trade Show Ramps up for 22nd Event This December
Special Events & 1200+ Exhibiting Companies Make PRI Trade Show This December 'The Three Biggest Business Days in Racing' Vast Array of New Racing Components & Machining Equipment Promise Profit Opportunities + Competitive Advantages to Buyers at 22nd Annual PRI Trade Show LAGUNA BEACH, CA â Racing industry profes ... Continue reading
Jerome de Haan to head Mazda's CSEE Organisation
Jerome de Haan has been appointed Regional Director of Mazda's 15-country Central and South East European Organisation, effective 1 August 2009. In his new position, he will be based at Mazda CSEE headquarters in Klagenfurt, Austria. He replaces Josef Schmid, whose appointment as President and Managing Director of Mazd ... Continue reading
June 2009 heralds the launch of the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series the marque has ever produced. The new BMW 316d ES Saloon sets a new benchmark in the premium sector with its heightened blend of high economy, low emissions yet rewarding driving experience. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's Ships Come in; More Customers Come On Board
The first of four ships loaded with brand new Hyundai cars has just docked at Tilbury in Essex and unloaded 1,100 i10 city cars. All of them are to be processed within the next few days and sent straight out to dealers across the UK, where scrappage customers are eagerly awaiting their new cars. ... Continue reading
Hyundai is Highest Ranked Volume Brand in U.S. Quality Survey
In the U.S., J.D. Power and Associates has announced that Hyundai is the highest ranked volume nameplate in the 2009 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) and is ranked fourth among all nameplates, finishing ahead of brands such as Honda, Toyota and Mazda. Hyundai owners had fewer problems with their vehicles than any other no ... Continue reading
The New Skoda Superb - As Beautiful As It Is Useful
Although new to Australia, the Skoda Superb has a long history - there has been a Superb in the Skoda line up at one stage or another, since the 1930s. ... Continue reading
Toyota's Toyoda Promises Review of Product Lineup
TOKYO June 25, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reported that Akio Toyoda promised a nimbler Toyota that will be more responsive to regional needs in his first public appearance as head of the Japanese automaker his grandfather founded. Toyoda, the automaker's first president from the founding family in 14 years, ... Continue reading
Freshened Mazda Biante on Sale in Japan
HIROSHIMA - June 25, 2009: Mazda Motor Corporation has commenced sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. Mazda's updated, mid-sized tall âhigh-roofâ minivan goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Autozam and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan. Manufacturerâs suggested re ... Continue reading
Sharp Provides Solar Cells to Tokai University for One of the World's Largest Solar Car Races
Tokyo, June 24, 2009; Sharp Corporation will provide solar cells to the Tokai University team(1) taking part in the solar car category of the Global Green Challenge. The drivers will include Kenjiro Shinozuka, who in 1997 became the first Japanese to achieve overall victory in the Paris to Dakar Rally. The solar car ca ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Divests Ownership Stakes in Two Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Businesses
TROY, Mich., Jun. 24 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it has reached agreements to divest its entire ownership stakes in two joint ventures in its light vehicle Chassis business. Together, these transactions will result in the divestiture of 45 percent of the Chassis Systems business (as measured by 2008 sale ... Continue reading
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