75 years of the BMW Roadster: The BMW 315/1 and its Successors - VIDEO FEATURE
The style has changed, but not the content: âMany German motorists see motoring not just as a comfortable and fast means of transport, but also as a sporting activity. These are people who, once they see an aerodynamic car body with a long and sleek engine compartment, as well as a speedometer extending all the wa ... Continue reading
2009 Audi Q7 Quattro TDI Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2009 Audi Q7 Diesel Engine: 3.0-liter TDI diesel V6 Horsepower/Torque: 225 hp @ 3750 rpm/406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with Tiptronic Wheelbase: 118.2 in Length/Width/Height: 200.2 x 78.1 x 68.4 in. Tires: P265/50R19 Cargo volume: 10.9/42.0/72. ... Continue reading
2009 Volkswagen Routan SE Minivan Review
2009 VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN SE By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Volkswagen announced a few years ago a particularly ambitious plan to become one of the major players in the US market, that is, to sell 800,000 units by 2018. At that time VW was more of a niche marketer with mostly great performing small sedan ... Continue reading
BMW Business as Planned - New Models Under Development
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH, June 26 2009. BMW will proceed with developing new models and technology as planned before the financial crisis hit the world. During the EfficientDynamic Technology day, (<<<<<LINK : http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2009/06/22/466701.html >>>>>) in the one day earlier o ... Continue reading
IIHS: Texas bans all drivers in school crossing zones from talking on hand-held phones and texting
June 2009 A jurisdiction-wide ban on driving while talking on a hand-held cellular phone is in place in 6 states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Utah, and Washington) and the District of Columbia. Utah has named the offense careless driving. Under the Utah law, no one commits an offense when speaking on ... Continue reading
GM: We Have No Product for Toyota NUMMI Joint-venture
DETROIT, June 26, 2009; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp has not found a vehicle it could produce at a joint-venture factory it operates with Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) in California, a senior GM executive said on Friday. Troy Clarke, GM's president of North American operations, said ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek, Inc. to Supply Power Control Stations to BMW
AUBURN, Calif.--ClipperCreek, Inc. announced today that it will be supplying Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSEs or charging stations) to support BMWâs Mini E, the all electric version of the popular Mini. ClipperCreek has been looking forward to this opportunity. "It's great to be a partner in a real world a ... Continue reading
SAE International Standard to Define Electric-Vehicle Charging Coupler
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- 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 requirements for t ... Continue reading
Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Leave the Bomb Shelter
<b>By Forrest Bond - Racefax.com</b> Paris, June 25, 2009: An irate Max Mosley fired off a letter to Ferrari's Luca di Montezemolo this morning, in which he accused both Montezemolo and FOTA of having made making false statements in the aftermath of the supposed peace agreement, and of violating an agreement to present ... Continue reading
A1GP Season Five Calendar Approved by FIA
London, June 25, 2009: Great Britain.The Season Five Calendar for A1GP World Cup of Motorsport has been approved by the FIA at this weekâs World Motorsport Council Meeting. Ten dates have been submitted, starting with the first race of the 2009/10 season, the Nitro SuperGP in Australia on 22-25 October. âWe a ... Continue reading
JR Motorsports & Fellows Reuniting For Two Road-Course Races
MOORESVILLE, June 25, 2009: JR Motorsports announced today that accomplished road-course racer Ron Fellows will return to drive its No. 5 Chevrolets in NASCAR Nationwide Series races at Watkins Glen International Speedway on Aug. 8 and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on Aug. 30, with Fastenal on board as the primary sponsor. ... Continue reading
Toyota Camry Hybrid to Pace LENOX Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
LOUDON, June 26, 2009: The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid will serve as the official pace car for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on June 28 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Earlier this season the gas-electric Camry Hybrid became the first hybrid vehicle to serve as a pace car for an entire NASCAR race, leading the way at bo ... Continue reading
2010 BMW 750i xDrive Review - VIDEO ENHANCED
By Henny Hemmes European Senior Editor MUNICH, June 25, 2009. This summer, BMW will introduce an updated version of its xDrive allroad system that is now used for the X5 and X6, and the 5 and 3 Series. The new intelligent xDrive will debut on the 2010 models of the 750i and the 750iL, the first time the premium limo ge ... Continue reading
Jaguar-Land Rover Drives Tata Motors to First Annual Loss in Eight Years
Consolidated Revenue in 2008-09 Rs. 70938.85 crores, Loss after Tax Rs. 2505.25 crores MUMBAI - June 26, 2009: Tata Motors today reported consolidated gross revenue of Rs.74151.21 crores in 2008-09. The consolidated financial performance of the company is not comparable to 2007-08 on account of the acquisition of Jagua ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA, June 26 -- Genuine Parts Company plans to release Second Quarter Earnings on July 16, 2009. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO Tom Gallagher and Vice Chairman and CFO Jerry ... Continue reading
Dongfeng, Yulon to jontly make SUVs in Hangzhou
Dongfeng, Yulon to jontly make SUVs in Hangzhou http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011067/Dongfeng-Yulon-to-jontly-m ake-S UVs-in-Hangzhou.html Shanghai, June 26 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Motor Group said that its subsidiary in Hangzhou has bought a 20% stake in Luxgen Motor Co., the mainland unit of Taiwan's Yulon Moto ... Continue reading
Cars.com Launches Consumer Guide to Cash for Clunkers Law
CHICAGO, June 26 -- With the Cash for Clunkers bill having been signed into law, Cars.com has launched a guide to help consumers understand how they can take advantage of the new legislation and get a credit for trading in their old car and upgrading to a new, fuel-efficient model. "Cars.com has all the information sho ... Continue reading
Chery Auto to launch QQme minicar tonight
Chery Auto to launch QQme minicar tonight http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011066/Chery-Auto-to-launch-QQme- minic ar-tonight.html Shanghai, June 26 (Gasgoo.com) Chery Auto is to launch its trendy mini-car Chery QQme (Chery S16) tonight, cheshi.com said. The Mini-like small car, priced between 40,000 yuan ($5,860) ... Continue reading
Quality Parts Coalition Applauds Solution to Looming Car Company Parts Monopoly WASHINGTON, June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the summer travel season underway, Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) yesterday introduced the "Access to Repair Parts Act," H.R. 3059, legislation that would guarantee the availability of ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Webcast
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 26 -- BorgWarner Inc. announces the following Webcast: What: BorgWarner 2009 Second Quarter Results Conference Call When: July 29 @ 3:00 p.m. Eastern Where: http://www.borgwarner.com/invest/webcasts.shtml How: Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the address above. If you are ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6df3fd/hybrid_car_market) has announced the addition of the "Hybrid Car Market Forecast to 2012" report to their offering. The rapidly growing concerns over the reduction of carbon emissions coupled with highly volatile oil prices have forced the ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/152f19/european_automotiv) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "European Automotive Original Equipment DAS ESP Passive Safety and Rain Sensors Market" to their offering. The study discusses about the market for driver assis ... Continue reading
VW Explores Microcar Ties with Suzuki
Washington DC June 26, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Volkswagen AG is exploring a potential cooperation deal with Japan's Suzuki Motor as a way to boost its expertise in the area of ultra small cars, a source familiar with the matter said today, confirming a report in manager magazine. According to Automotiv ... Continue reading
Americans Deserve Proper Functioning Airbags in Their Vehicles
Recycled airbag modules are safe alternative when installed properly FAIRFAX, Va., June 26 -- A recent review conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) of 1,446 fatal accidents from 2001 and 2006 found that in an alarming 255 instances - almost 18 percent - airbags that should have been re ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: An Update on European Heavy and Medium Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e5115d/an_update_on_europ) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "An Update on European Heavy and Medium Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market" to their offering. This study gives a strategic insight on the recent developments ... Continue reading
RV Industry to Benefit from Proposed Stimulus Package: Pedata Urges Consumers to Look into Possibili
SUMMARY: Pedata RV Center urges consumers to look into proposed stimulus / tax packages that could apply to the Recreational Vehicle industry. Possible packages could benefit consumers through stimulus qualifications as well as dealers through increased credit availability and lending stimulus. Phoenix, AZ (Vocus/PRWEB ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Strategic Analysis of the South Korea Commercial Vehicles Market - Order Now
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/48f68d/strategic_analysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of the South Korea Commercial Vehicles Market" to their offering. This Research Study covers in detail South Korean commercial Vehicle marke ... Continue reading
TRW Amends Its Primary Credit Facility
LIVONIA, Mich., June 26 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety systems, today announced it has finalized an agreement with its lenders of its senior secured credit agreement. The amended $2.5 billion credit agreement is effective June 24, 2009 and includes revised financial co ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--America, Papa Johnâs has a huge amount of âdoughâ waiting for you. No rolling pin required. This dough is in the form of $250,000 â a quarter million dollars! â which is the new reward available to anyone who can locate the original 1972 Z28 Camaro âPapaâ John Schnatt ... Continue reading
Summer is the deadliest time for teen drivers ST. PAUL, Minn., June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In an effort to reduce teen crashes and fatalities in Minnesota, the Ford Motor Company Fund, the Governors Highway Safety Association, Westfield Insurance and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety are hosting Twin Cit ... Continue reading
SmartAuction Remarketing Sales on Record Pace
No longer an exclusive captive channel, dealer to dealer sales help drive growth TROY, Mich., June 26 -- SmartAuction, the industry's leading upstream remarketing Web site, is on a record sales pace having facilitated nearly 210,000 online transactions year-to-date through May, an annualized pace of 500,000 vehicle tra ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds Hybrid Car Market Forecast to 2012
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Hybrid Car Market Forecast to 2012 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0128158/Reportlinker-Adds-Hybrid-Car-Marke t-Forecast-to-2012.html The rapidly growing concerns over the reduction of carbon emissions c ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--As a result of yesterdayâs unanimous vote by the California Air Resources Board to enact California Assembly bill AB-32âs Cool Car Standards and Test Procedures, auto manufacturers will increase the use of IR reflective glass to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions fo ... Continue reading
- Company receives Gold Medal award for comprehensive wellness programs - Award validates Chrysler's commitment to employee health and quality of life AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 26 -- The National Business Group on Health has recognized Chrysler Group LLC as one of the nation's leading corporations for innovative progra ... Continue reading
RouteOne and InterActive Financial Marketing Group Announce Integration
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 26 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that it has completed integration with InterActive Financial Marketing Group (IFMG). This integration will allow automotive dealers to integrate finance leads from IFMG's Internet Lead Management platform (D.O.L.L.A.R.) to RouteOne for a streamlined appli ... Continue reading
Consumer Watchdog to Obama: No 'Cash for Clunkers' Without Compensation for GM Victims
WASHINGTON, June 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog called upon President Obama to prioritize the purchase of an insurance policy for victims of defective GM vehicles in the company's bankruptcy over the "cash-for-clunkers" program. Read the letter to the President at http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/resour ... Continue reading
Automobile Giants File For Bankruptcy; Where Are the Down Stream Suppliers Going Next?
HONG KONG, June 26 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Lear Corporation, one of the world's largest makers of auto seats, is preparing to file for bankruptcy as soon as next week, according to a person briefed on the matter. With the restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler, the downstream auto parts suppliers are suffering b ... Continue reading
Turbocharged Market Launch: Advance Orders for over 24,000 VW Polos
The time has come: Starting tomorrow, the new Volkswagen Polo will be available at dealers and will launch on the market with a sensationally high number of advance orders. Over 24,000 customers have already chosen the fifth generation of this multi-million bestseller from Volkswagen. ... Continue reading
Tesla Opens Flagship European Store
Tesla Motors, which sells world's only highway-capable electric vehicle, opened its European flagship store in the heart of London's exclusive Knightsbridge district on June 25. ... Continue reading
Quality - The Core Competence of the Audi Brand
Uncompromising quality in every detail is a solemn obligation at Audi. This standard shapes the thinking of the entire company - the customer is the measure of all things. Audi's quality has long been legendary; it sets standards throughout the automobile industry. And it must be achieved anew every day through hard wo ... Continue reading
Carillion Calls in the Frying Squad For Biofuel Vehicle Trial at Catterick Garrison
Carillion has launched an innovative six-month trial to recycle waste cooking oil into vehicle fuel at its Regional Prime Contract on Catterick Garrison. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Selects Salon Prive For Uk Public Debut of 200EX
The latest of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' "Experimental Vehicles" - the breathtaking 200EX - will make its UK public debut at Salon Prive, the ultimate luxury and super car show that runs from 22-24 July, at London's Hurlingham Club. ... Continue reading
Three UK Debuts For Ferrari at The Goodwood Festival of Speed
Ferrari will be showcasing three exciting new models during the Sunday Times Supercar Run at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed: the California, the Scuderia Spider 16M and the 599 GTB Fiorano with HGTE package. ... Continue reading
Daimler Trucks Receives Baden-Württember's Environmental Technology Award 2009
At the presentation of the Baden-Württemberg Environmental Technology Award yesterday evening, Baden-Württemberg's Environment Minister Tanja Gönner presented the first prize in the 'Emissions Reduction, Treatment and Sequestration' category to Georg Weiberg, Head of Truck Product Engineering at Daimler AG, the pare ... Continue reading
BMW 7 Series Takes Innovation Lead in the Luxury Class
The new 7 Series features a host of cutting edge new technologies, many of which are not offered by key rivals, revealing that ingenious ideas which provide pioneering solutions for customers are hallmarks of BMW. ... Continue reading
BMW 730d Exploits Dynamic Performance Advantage
The new 730d - the first diesel powered 7 Series sold in Australia - will right from the start establish itself at the top of the performance pecking order. Despite class leading fuel consumption, the new 730d will accelerate from zero to 100 km/h faster and develop more power than its immediate 3.0-litre diesel compet ... Continue reading
BMW 730d Challenges Traditional Fuel Consumption Wisdom
Buyers of BMW's new 730d luxury saloon, which goes on sale this month, will benefit from fuel consumption that is identical to many small four-cylinder sedans and hatchbacks. ... Continue reading
Diesel Power Accounts for One Third of All New BMW Sales
BMW's decision earlier this decade to begin offering diesel engines in Australia has been well received by luxury buyers. ... Continue reading
Speed Limit Display Undergoes Australian Real-World Testing
BMW's innovative speed limit display, which can read speed limit signposts and variable speed limit signs and show the limit in the instrument cluster, is one step closer to Australian introduction. ... Continue reading
Report: Says China Likely to Reject Hummer Acquisition
BEIJING June 26, 2009; Joe McDonald writing for the AP reported that China's planning agency is likely to reject a Chinese company's bid to acquire General Motors Corp.'s Hummer unit, in part because its gas-guzzling vehicles conflict with Beijing's conservation goals, state radio reported. The National Development and ... Continue reading
The drivers' organisation Automobilclub Kraftfahrer-Schutz e.V. has given the prize to the Stuttgart-based car manufacturer in recognition of its lithium-ion battery, which has been integrated in a series-production hybrid vehicle - the Mercedes-Benz S 400 HYBRID - for the first time anywhere in the world. ... Continue reading
New York Auto Dealers Expect New Car Sales Boost from Cash for Clunkers Program
Greater New York Automobile Dealers Support Cash for Clunkers; Expect Rise in Sales to Follow New York, NY - (June 26, 2009): "This is a tremendous incentive to encourage people to trade-in their old vehicles for newer, safer, more fuel efficient and less polluting vehicles," said Mark Schienberg, president of the Grea ... Continue reading
Best Parks in America Fans Share Money-Saving RV Tips, Win Camping Weeks
Best Parks in America Fans Share Money-Saving RV Tips, Win Camping 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 announce the winners of the ... Continue reading
U.S. to Invest $3.9 Billion on "Smart" Power Grid
SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2009; Braden Reddall writing for Reuters reported that U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced on Thursday $3.9 billion in "smart grid" funding aimed at making power transmission around the country more flexible. Addressing utility executives at an industry meeting, Chu said the funds would h ... Continue reading
California Mandates Reflecting Windows
SACRAMENTO June 25, 2009; Samantha Young writing for the AP reported that California air regulators voted unanimously Thursday for a mandate requiring auto manufacturers to include sun-reflecting glass on all vehicles sold within the state by 2014. The move by the California Air Resources Board was intended to keep car ... Continue reading
Here They Come! - smart USA Customizes Offer for Car Allowance Rebate System
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA applauds President Obamaâs signing of the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) Bill, also known as âCash for Clunkersâ. In fact, smart is the âNumber 1â U.S. brand in fuel efficiency and is the only car company that already exceeds the new fuel efficiency requir ... Continue reading
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