ALSA Custom Paints is Proud to Introduce ColorForce3, a Chameleon Like Paint
Now a car can be painted with exotic Chameleon like paint at the SAME PRICE AS STANDARD PAINTS-UNHEARD OF!!! LOS ANGELES, Feb. 26 -- ALSA automotive paints, the leading developer of premium custom paints and famous for perfecting "Sprayable Chrome" has developed a three in one color. This chameleon like automotive pain ... Continue reading
Standard Parking Corporation to Release Fourth Quarter 2008 Results on March 11, 2009
CHICAGO, Feb. 26 -- Standard Parking Corporation today announced that it expects to release fourth quarter 2008 earnings on Wednesday, March 11, 2009 after the close of market. On Thursday, March 12, 2009, the Company will host a conference call at 10:00 AM (Central Time) that can be accessed via webcast at www.standar ... Continue reading
First U.S. Audi R8 V10 Sets Pace by Raising $500,000 in Charity Auction
- The 2009 Boca Raton (Fla.) Concours d' Elegance auctioned the first U.S.-bound Audi R8 5.2 FSI quattro with a V10 engine that generates 525 horsepower - Amid strong bids for the first R8 V10, Audi agreed to auction the second U.S. R8 V10 - The auction raised more than $1 million for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward ... Continue reading
ALL-NEW CHEVROLET CAMARO TO PACE 93RD INDIANAPOLIS 500
INDIANAPOLIS, Thursday, February 26, 2009: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced Feb. 26 it has selected the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro to pace the 93rd running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24, 2009. The Camaro Pace Car was unveiled during a ceremony at the IMS Hall of Fame Museum with IMS President an ... Continue reading
Atmel to Present at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 26 -- Atmel(R) Corporation today announced that Steven Laub, Atmel's President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley Technology Conference in San Francisco on Monday, March 2, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time. The presentation will be webcast live and archived on the Atmel ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $2,199,132 grant to assist approximately 574 workers affected by layoffs from automotive industry suppliers across Missouri and in nearby Kansas. "Today's grant will allow affected Missourians to receive skills assessment, tra ... Continue reading
DARLINGTON RACEWAY UNVEILS 2009 SOUTHERN 500 LOGO WITH HELP FROM NED JARRETT AND BONDY LONG
DARLINGTON, S.C. February 25, 2008: The Southern 500® is set to make a comeback this Motherâs Day weekend at Darlington Raceway during the historic trackâs 60th Year of Racing, and today two NASCAR legends, Ned Jarrett and Bondy Long, were on hand to help unveil the new event logo. Jarrett, one of NASCARâ ... Continue reading
ANOTHER TIME CHANGE: Ron Capps on Wind Tunnel this Sunday, March 1
ANOTHER TIME CHANGE: Note: The producers have just informed me that this Sunday¹s edition of Wind Tunnel on Speed is back to airing at its originally scheduled time of 9-10 p.m. ET on March 1. Thank you, Judy DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-4 ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Rewards Fans with Free Ticket Vouchers For KONI Challenge Event at Homestead-Miami Speedway
<B><i>Two-day race weekend is free for fans with pre-printed vouchers</b></i> DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 25, 2009: Grand-Am Road Racing and Homestead-Miami Speedway have teamed to reward race fans by offering free ticket vouchers for the March 14-15 Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge at the speedway. Grand-Am Fan App ... Continue reading
Manheim Sells 100 Percent of Boat Units Offered
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lois Rossi February 26, 2009 Manheim (678) 645-2028 MANHEIM SELLS 100 PERCENT OF BOAT UNITS OFFERED Sale Held on Feb. 17 at Manheim Drive Shows Growing Demand for Specialty Units ATLANTA - Manheim DRIVE hosted its regularly scheduled Manheim Specialty boat auction on Feb. 17, selling 100 ... Continue reading
An Interview with Justin Wilson - Homestead - February 25, 2009
Justin Wilson met with members of the media at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Below is a transcript of his interview followed by âFive Questions with Justin Wilson.â Wilson is testing with Dale Coyne Racing after completing his rookie season in the IndyCar Series in 2008 with Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing, earning a ... Continue reading
AGR IRL TEST - HOMESTEAD - February 26, 2009
Andretti Green Racing Open Test Report Homestead-Miami Speedway Feb. 24-25, 2009 Driver: Danica Patrick Car: #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone Danica Patrick Position: 15th Speed: 209.333 mph Time: 25.5383 sec Laps: 231 Danica Patrick: "I was pleasantly surprised these past two days, since we have had five months off ... Continue reading
Worthington Cylinders Austria Recognized as One of Austria’s Best Employers
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Cylinders, a Worthington Industries company , today announced that its subsidiary in Kienberg, Austria, was named by the Great Place To Work® Institute as one of Austria's best employers. The Best Places to Work list, published each year in seventeen countries in Europe and in the United ... Continue reading
SERIES WELL REPRESENTED AT LE MANS
Corvette Racing will go for its sixth and final GT1 win at Le Mans with two Corvette C6.Rs. The entry list for this year's running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is officially released with teams from the American Le Mans Series in prime positions to once again bring class championships back to the United States. The GT cl ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces 2009 MX-5 Cup Series Enhancements
<B><i>Increased Purses and New Awards Highlight Changes</b></i> IRVINE, Calif. February 26, 2009: While the economy is making life challenging for racers at all levels, Mazda is showcasing its dedication to the MAZDASPEED Motorsports Driver Development ladder with continued support of key series, including the SCCA Pro ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - February 26, 2009
1. Open Test valuable measuring stick for 2009: The first of two IndyCar Series pre-season Open Tests concluded Feb. 25, providing teams and drivers the opportunity to see how offseason developments made in the teamsâ shops translated to performance on the racetrack. The 10 hours of testing on the 1.5-mile, variab ... Continue reading
ComEd's Fleet of Green Vehicles Ranks 7th Largest in U.S.
Second-largest among utilities; part of leadership role to cut greenhouse gas emissions CHICAGO, Feb. 26 -- Exemplifying ComEd's commitment to responsible environmental stewardship, a new report by GreenBiz.com and Automotive Fleet Magazine has ranked ComEd's fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles as the seventh largest in ... Continue reading
China To Pay $615m For Jaguar, Land Rover Cars
China to pay $615m for Jaguar, Land Rover cars http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009478/China-to-pay-615m-for-Jaguar-La nd-Ro ver-cars.html Shanghai, February 26 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese firms will agree to pay a combined $615 million for 3,000 Jaguar and 6,000 Land Rover automobiles during a government-led trip to the U.K. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports' Names Two New Top Picks For 2009 in Midsize SUV and Pickup Truck Categories
Toyota Highlander and Chevrolet Avalanche replace Hyundai Santa Fe and Chevrolet Silverado YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports has named its Top Picks for 2009, which includes two new models--the Toyota Highlander and the Chevrolet Avalanche, as top choices for midsized SUVs and pickups. ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports: Save Hundreds on Auto Maintenance by Shopping Around
Annual April Auto issue identifies five auto service rip-offs YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers can save hundreds on auto maintenance by comparison shopping and calling several dealerships and independent shops, according to a new analysis in Consumer Reports' Annual Auto issue. When budgets g ... Continue reading
BAE Systems Delivers Two M-ATV Prototypes for Military Testing and Evaluation
ARLINGTON, Va.--BAE Systems has delivered two different M-ATV (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles) prototypes to the U.S. Government for two months of testing and evaluation. Two different segments of the companyâs Land & Armaments operating group produced a version for consideration. M-ATVs are ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Genesis Named 'Top Safety Pick' by IIHS
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 26 -- The "2009 North American Car of the Year" Hyundai Genesis sedan bolstered its resume with a "TOP SAFETY PICK" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Hyundai's all-new flagship earned a "good" overall evaluation in side impact, frontal offset and rear crash tes ... Continue reading
Hurst, Jaws of Life® Proud to Continue Sponsorship of NHRA
SHELBY, N.C.--Hurst Jaws of Life is proud to continue its sponsorship with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) in 2009. With this sponsorship, Hurst is titled as the âOfficial Rescue Tool of the NHRA.â As part of the agreement, the NHRA will use Hurst Jaws of Life rescue tools at all of its events nationw ... Continue reading
Fitch Downgrades TRW's IDR to 'B+'; Remains on Watch Negative
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has downgraded TRW's ratings as follows: TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'B+' from 'BB-'. TRW Automotive Inc. --IDR to 'B+' from 'BB-'; --Senior unsecured notes to 'B-/RR6' from 'B+'. In addition, Fitch's existing ratings and assigned Recovery Ratings (RRs) are as ... Continue reading
Toyota Prius Touring Tops Consumer Reports First Ever Best New-Car Value List
Annual Auto Issue names the best new-car values in nine categories, from small cars to SUVs YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports names the Toyota Prius Touring as the best overall value among 300 cars according to the 2009 Annual Auto Issue. The Prius Touring provides the best overall valu ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports' Automaker Report Cards: Honda Leads Again, Mercedes-Benz Improves, Chrysler Lags
YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the third consecutive year, Honda has earned class leader status for building the best all-around vehicles for American drivers, according to the Automaker Report Cards published in Consumer Reports' Annual Auto Issue. At the opposite end of the annual ranking is Ch ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Names the Most Reliable Used Cars
Used-car lists help guide buying decisions; 2009 Annual Auto Issue reports on how used cars are holding up YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Value-minded consumers know that buying a reliable used car is often the best choice, but that finding one takes research. To help simplify the process, Consumer R ... Continue reading
FAW Group To Roll Out 1,600 Hybrid Cars By 2012
FAW Group to roll out 1,600 hybrid cars by 2012 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009482/FAW-Group-to-roll-out-1-600-hyb rid-c ars-by-2012.html Shanghai, February 26 (Gasgoo.com) FAW Group said it has planned to roll out 1,600 hybrid cars and 800 hybrid buses by 2012, by which time its hybrid vehicle manufacturing base ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 685,000 units, a 41.4 percent decrease from February 2008 but a 4.6 percent increase from January 2009, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (S ... Continue reading
CHANGSHA, China, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of engineered vehicle body structures ("EVBS"), announced today the addition of 17 new manufacturing contracts for customers in Hubei, Fujian, Nanjing, Guangxi, Jiangsu and Shandong provinces. Tongxin has als ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--In endorsing the recommendations of the National Surface Transportation Infrastructure Financing Commission, ACEC President David Raymond said: âThe Commission didnât duck the hard issues. The reality is that funding the nationâs infrastructure demands an increase in the gas tax in the short ... Continue reading
Fitch Downgrades Tenneco's IDR to 'B'; Remains on Watch Negative
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has downgraded the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and outstanding debt ratings of Tenneco, Inc. (TEN) as follows: -- IDR downgraded to 'B' from 'B+'; -- Senior secured bank credit facility to 'BB-/RR2' from 'BB+/RR1'; -- Senior secured notes to 'CCC/RR6' from 'BB/RR2'; -- Senior unsecured notes to ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin Jr - Pre-race notes / AC Delco Gatornationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Jeg Coughlin Jr - Pre-race notes AC Delco Gatornationals Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Fla. (March 12-15) Jeg Coughlin won the Pro Stock title at the most recent NHRA national event, the Lucas Slick Mist Nationals in Phoenix, Ariz. He enters the AC Delco Gatornationals ready to attack from the No. 2 spot in the Full ... Continue reading
Betty T. Yee Says California Gas Use Down 2.8%, Diesel Use Drops 11.4%
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Betty T. Yee, Chairwoman of the Board of Equalization (BOE), today announced gasoline figures that show Californians used less gasoline in November 2008 than in November 2007, down 35 million gallons from the prior year, a decline of 2.8 percent. Californians used a total of 1.20 billion gallons of ... Continue reading
Hope Springs Eternal for Female Riders at Daytona Bike Week
Riders Band Together to Find a Cure for Neuromuscular Disease and Enjoy the Open Road MILWAUKEE, Feb. 26 -- For thousands of female motorcyclists, hope springs eternal at Daytona Beach Bike Week this year. As a new day dawns on the motorcycle riding season, female riders hope for two wheels and hundreds of miles of ope ... Continue reading
News Release (HQ): President's Proposed EPA Budget Provides Strengthened Environmental Protection
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) *President's Proposed EPA Budget Provides Strengthened Environmental Protection* "Administrator Jackson: 'With these proposed resources, and the president's strong environmental agenda, it should be overwhelmingly clear that EPA is back on the job.'" Contact: Enesta Jones, 202 ... Continue reading
National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy - COMPLETE EVENT VIDEO + MORE
The Center for American Progress Action Fund and John Podesta hosted a forum entitled "National Clean Energy Project: Building the New Economy" this past Monday, February 23, 2009 in Washington, DC. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was the Honorary Chair, as he was during last August's National Clean Energy Summit. Th ... Continue reading
VW To Double China Sales To 2m Cars By '18
VW to double China sales to 2m cars by '18 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009481/VW-to-double-China-sales-to-2m- cars- by-18.html Shanghai, February 26 (Gasgoo.com) German auto giant Volkswagen AG announced in Beijing today that it plans to double its annual vehicle sales in China to 2 million units by 2018, sina.com ... Continue reading
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International Inc. million in 2007. Year-to-date highlights: Year-to-date 2008 sales were an all-time record of $1,036.7 million, a 24 percent increase from $837.0 million of sales in 2007. Year-to-date gross profit rose 66 percent to an all-time record of $139.7 million, up from $84.1 million in 20 ... Continue reading
GM Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Calendar Year 2008 Financial Results
Results reflect global economic crisis and industry-wide collapse in vehicle demand Fourth quarter adjusted net loss of $5.9 billion, reported net loss of $9.6 billion 2008 adjusted net loss of $16.8 billion, reported net loss of $30.9 billion Structural cost improvement in North America of $3.0 billion in 2008 DETROIT ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports Fourth Quarter Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today reported a net loss of $143 million, or $2.43 per share, for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008. Net sales for the period were $636 million, down $130 million from the prior year. The decreased revenues were driven by volume declines offset by improved pricing a ... Continue reading
Superior Industries Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter, Full Year Financial Results
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. today reported a net loss of $20.1 million, or $0.75 per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008, compared to net income of $4.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. For the 2008 full year, net loss w ... Continue reading
The President Of Catalan Government (Generalitat) Visits Seat Factory
The Rt. Hon. José Montilla, President of the Catalan government (Generalitat), together with the Catalan government's Minister for Universities and Business, Josep Huguet, visited the SEAT factory in Martorell today to get hands-on knowledge of the car manufacturer's production processes, as well as company projects c ... Continue reading
Last Edition of 4x4 & Mpv Driver
The recession's latest victim is the monthly motoring magazine 4x4 & MPV Driver. The March 2009 issue on sale today (February 26) will be the last. The magazine started, as What MPV?, in June 2002 and quickly became popular with readers and advertisers thanks to a real-world approach to family motoring that accurately ... Continue reading
Reading Honda Open For Business - Honda (UK) Has Opened A New Car Showroom In Reading
Clover Leaf Reading Honda has opened its doors to serve motorists from the Berkshire town and surrounding area. It joins Clover Leaf's two existing Honda dealerships in nearby Ascot and Newbury. ... Continue reading
March 5: NASCAR Star Tony Stewart to sign autographs at Atlanta area Office Depot store
CONTACT: Phillip Cleveland Edelman 312-240-2644 (office) 636-443-3856 (mobile) phillip.cleveland@matter-edelman.com <mailto:phillip.cleveland@matter-edelman.com> MEDIA ALERT WHO: Two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala SS and new team owner at St ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports Results for 2008
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 results. Net sales in 2008 were $931.4 million, compared with $1,013.7 million in the prior year. The decrease in sales was the result of re ... Continue reading
Skoda Launches Vat Free Offer With Flexible Finance
There has never been a better time to buy a Skoda with a 'VAT free' offer on both Fabia hatch, estate and the Roomster range until the end of March 2009. The announcement comes with the launch of highly competitive finance through Skoda Finance's PCP product, Solutions, that starts at only £70 per month for a Fabia 1 ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company - February U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich. -- You are invited to participate in Ford Motor Company's February 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 Tuesday, March 3, 2009 and last 45 minutes. To access the call, please dial 800-299-0433 about 10 minutes ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 26 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced it will be the drivetrain supplier for two of the three prime contractors awarded technology demonstrator contracts for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) - Lockheed Martin Systems Integration and BAE Systems U.S. Combat Systems. ArvinMeritor has developed ... Continue reading
Chef Nicky hits the AutoRama (NHRA/JEGS)
Chef Nicky hits the AutoRama Team JEGS Chef Nicky Morse will speak to more than 1,000 students visiting the Detroit AutoRama during a question and answer session Friday, March 6, at the Cobo Center. Morse will serve on a panel of motorsports dignitaries including custom car designer Chip Foose, legendary NHRA announcer ... Continue reading
U.S. Total New Light-Vehicle Sales Forecast for 2009 Revised Downward by One Million Units to 10.4 Million WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 26 -- Retail new-vehicle sales in the first 22 days of February were down nearly 38 percent compared with the same period one year ago, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which ... Continue reading
Flexpoint Receives a Follow-up Purchase Order for Emergency Vehicle Sensors
DRAPER, Utah--Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:FLXT) recently received a follow-up purchase order to their announced contract with Intertek Industrial Corp. Intertek has incorporated the Bend Sensor® technology into their Protek Passenger Awareness System which was featured at the EMS (Emergency Medical Service ... Continue reading
Smart Ways to Save on Auto Insurance
Good ideas and things to think twice about NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Across the country, people continue to look for ways to stretch their budgets and cut costs. But when trying to cut costs on auto insurance, consumers should be wary of making penny wise, pound foolish decisions that could put them at risk financia ... Continue reading
Volvo: Press release from AB Volvo’s Remuneration Committee
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: The remuneration to the executive management of the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STP:VOLVB) is lower than in comparable companies. This is confirmed by a study carried out by the Groupâs Remuneration Committee. Accordingly, the Board is proposing to the Annual General Meeting to dec ... Continue reading
The Volkswagen Caddy Ecofuel: Gas Power And Cleaner Emissions
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will have the only compact panel van in the UK to be powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) when the Caddy EcoFuel goes on sale this summer. The larger Caddy Maxi EcoFuel, offering an extra 1.0 m³ of loadspace, will be introduced simultaneously as another practical, alternatively-fuelle ... Continue reading
Kubota Introduces KX121-3 Super Series Compact Excavator with New 6-in-1 Blade
TORRANCE, Calif.--Kubota introduces its KX121-3 Super Series compact excavator with optional 6-in-1 hydraulic blade. The new blade is the first on the market with extended tilt functions, allowing the blade to be angled 25 degrees and tilted 10 degrees for greater efficiency when leveling and backfilling. The bladeâ ... Continue reading
eDirectGlass Announces Alliance With the American Auto Glass Alliance
New Alliance to Increase Business for the Independent Automotive Glass Industry SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 26 -- eDirectGlass, the worldwide leading provider of Internet based point-of-sale and mobile related technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of AMJ Logistics, Inc., today announced that it has entered in to a strate ... Continue reading
So Tier Speedworld kicks off 2009 racing season Oakdale Mall Feb 27 28 March 1
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Citroen LCVs - The Low Co2 Vans
The outstanding clean, green performance of the Citroën LCV range is highlighted with the launch of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders' (SMMT) database of light commercial vehicle CO2 emissions. Citroën was the first LCV manufacturer to offer the ultra clean particulate filter on its vans. ... Continue reading
Stylish Seat Goes Back To Black With Special Edition Ibiza
Black is the new white - when it comes to the latest style statement from sassy Spaniards SEAT, at least. Just one short year ago SEAT was blazing a colour-coded trail through the UK's drab street scenes with its phenomenally successful Leon Cupra K1 - one of the trend-setting cars of the last 12 months and especially ... Continue reading
Sports Chassis Gives Enhanced Driving Pleasure In The Volvo S80 And Customers More Freedom Of Choice
Volvo Cars is introducing a sports chassis that is a more dynamic alternative for the refreshed Volvo S80. It offers both increased driving pleasure and crisper response. ... Continue reading
2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan, SportCombi and Convertible Keep IIHS Top Honors Secure
The entire 2009 Saab 9-3 family, including the 4-door Sport Sedan, 5-doorSport Combi and 2-door Convertible has again earned the Top Safety Pick Award in the midsize category from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz First To Offer Leasing In China
Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance China (MBAFC) will become the first auto finance company to offer vehicle leasing in China. After entering the Chinese market with financing and insurance offerings in November 2005, MBAFC - a subsidiary of Berlin-based Daimler Financial Services AG - now completed its product range by adding ... Continue reading
Pure Power - ABT's New Super Sports Car, the AS5-R
ABT Sportsline has achieved plenty of success with the AS5, which is based on Audi's A5 - as the coupe has a dynamic and elegant design, is full of technical power and also quick. All this makes it a "real" ABT. Now the company from Kempten has brought out the jewel in this range - the AS5-R. ... Continue reading
GM Confirms Engine for Chevy Volt and Cruze Will Be Built in Existing Flint, Mich. Plant
Detroit February 25, 2009; General Motors has confirmed today that it will still invest approximately $250 million to bring the 1.4-liter 4-cylinder Family 0 engine production to Flint, Mich. The engine capacity for the Chevy Volt and Cruze will be allocated to existing and available floor space in the company's Flint ... Continue reading
2010 Cadillac SRX Advance AWD System Delivers High Stability in all Driving Conditions
DETROIT â Using cutting-edge technology, the 2010 Cadillac SRX is launching with an advanced all-wheel-drive system (AWD) that delivers best-in-class levels of driver control. The intelligent, active system continuously distributes engine drive torque between the front and rear axles, delivering optimum handling, ... Continue reading
I.DE.A Institute's new ERA at the Geneva Motor Show
After a ten-year absence, I.DE.A. Institute returns to the International Motor Show in Geneva to present ERA, its latest concept car and symbol of an invigorated I.DE.A Institute. With the final touches now complete, ERA will be unveiled at the 79th International Motor Show in Geneva following its first debut in Turin ... Continue reading
Toyota at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show
Toyota will unveil its all-new Verso at the Geneva motor show, a no-compromise MPV that offers more space, comfort and practicality, and benefits from the latest occupant and pedestrian safety features. Ride quality, acoustic comfort and dynamic abilities match those of conventional passenger cars. ... Continue reading
Lotus Omnivore Research Engine Unveiled
Lotus Engineering, the world-renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus Cars Limited, unveils its latest research into engine efficiency at the 79 International Geneva Motor Show. The Omnivore engine concept has the potential to significantly increase fuel efficiency for sustainable alcohol based fuels, which in ... Continue reading
The 79th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show will take place from March 5-15, 2009 at GENEVA PALEXPO. Among the many different innovations and improvements incorporated into the Show for this year will be the creation of an area reserved for small and large enterprises involved in the development of 'green' ... Continue reading
Museum hosts 2nd Rare Breeds Car Show on Sunday 6th September 2009
In 2008 the Museum hosted its First Rare Breeds Car Show, and such was its success, that it has been decided to make it an annual event. The 2nd show this year, we hope will be even bigger and better! ... Continue reading
Ford Targets 100 Socially-Networked Millennials for First Drive of Ford's New Small Car, Fiesta
Ford Motor Company is creating a âmovementâ and it has its own official car. As part of what Ford is calling the âFiesta Movement,â 100 specially selected people will be given new Ford Fiestas before the vehicle launches in North America in 2010. The cars for the movement were built this week in Ger ... Continue reading
Nissan: Cuts in Japan Production Reduced
TOKYO, Feb 26, 2009; Chang-Ran Kim , Sachi Izumi in TOKYO, and Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said on Thursday it was on track to reverse some of its production cuts in Japan in March as inventory levels come under control, although it said vehicle sales remained weak and unpr ... Continue reading
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