Mazda Production and Sales Results for February 2008
<http://www.japancorp.net> Mazda Production and Sales Results for February 2008 Hiroshima, Japan, Mar 28, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for February 2008 are summarized below. I. Production ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Feb 2008 ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric to Acquire Industrial Rotary Motor Business
Strategic Acquisition Is Expected To Extend Product Range And Strengthen Industry Leadership HARBIN, China, March 28 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a market leader in customized linear motors, motor/controller automation systems, automobile spe ... Continue reading
2008 Shell Eco-marathon Americas welcomes 38 teams from the U.S., Canada and Mexico HOUSTON, March 28 -- While many "spring breakers" spend their time enjoying some rest and relaxation with fellow students, 38 teams from across the United States, Canada and Mexico are hard at work putting the finishing touches on their ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Expands Global Footprintwith Third Office in China
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation , a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, announced today that it has opened an Asia Procurement Center in Shanghai, China, as part of its global growth strategy. Oshkosh Corporation also has offices in Beijing and Hong Kong, which illus ... Continue reading
Small Car Market Poised to Lead Global Auto Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c87034) has announced the addition of “Small Car Market Poised to Lead Global Auto Industry” to their offering. The majority of growth in the global automobile industry in the coming decade will come from emerging economies such as Ind ... Continue reading
HANOVER, Md.--Tactical Solution Partners, Inc. (OTCBB:TTSR), an innovative homeland security technology and services firm, today announced the receipt of a two-year contract award to upfit Ford Police Interceptors for the St. Mary’s County (Maryland) Sheriff Department. This two-year indefinite delivery / indefinite ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Outlines the Progress of the T1 Electric Motorcycle Project
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc (Pinksheets:LEOM) based in Seoul, Korea. The companyâs line-up of projects includes scooters, motorcycles, electric sports utility vehicles, electric fast attack vehicle and an electric supercar. Also, the company has developed a EV solutions such as rapid charger system, BMS-Battery Man ... Continue reading
Smart Energy Solutions Signs National Distribution Agreement with OnGuard Dealer Services, LLC
OnGuard to Distribute Reserve Power Module ("RPM") to New and Used Car Dealerships POMPTON PLAINS, N.J., March 28 -- Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: SMGY) , developer and manufacturer of the innovative BatteryBrain(TM) electronic control unit for vehicle batteries developed specifically for the new and us ... Continue reading
DC Safety Provides Mobile Preparedness Kits in DiMora Motorcar's $2 Million Automobile
World Leader in Automotive First Aid is Latest Natalia SLS 2 Technology Partner HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., March 28 -- DC Safety, the leader and pioneer in supplying first aid kits and mobile preparedness to the transportation industry, has joined forces with DiMora Motorcar to debut the most complete mobile emergency preparedne ... Continue reading
New Study Discusses the Changing Face of North American Automotive Remanufactured Aftermarket
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets has announced the addition of "The Changing Face of the North American Automotive Remanufacturing" to their offering. ... Continue reading
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Designates ‘E85/FlexFuel Branch’ in Grapevine, Texas
GRAPEVINE, Texas--Enterprise Rent-A-Car designated one of its Dallas/Ft. Worth-area rental locations as its first official âE85/FlexFuel branchâ in Texas. The Enterprise branch at the Classic Chevrolet dealership, located at 1101 West Highway 114 in Grapevine, is the newest âE85/FlexFuel branchâ ann ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Conference Call to Announce March 2008 U.S. Sales
What: Telephone conference call to discuss Chrysler LLC's March sales When: Tuesday, April 1, 2008 - 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. EDT Details: Teleconference: Domestic telephone number: 888-233-8067 International telephone number: +1-210-839-8588 Call Leader: Beverly Thacker Passcode: Sales Other: Following the conference ca ... Continue reading
National Share the Road Highway Safety Program Visits Denver Auto Show
DENVER, March 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Life-saving highway driving tips were presented today as part of the American Trucking Associations' national Share the Road highway safety tour by top professional truck drivers. The Denver Auto Show provided the perfect backdrop for the elite group of million mile accident- ... Continue reading
Spike Lee Honored With Sixth Annual Chrysler Behind the Lens Award
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 28 -- - Lee's production company, 40 Acres and A Mule Filmworks, has produced more than 35 films since 1983 and opened entertainment industry doors to many actors, filmmakers and craftspeople of color - Hollywood turns out to celebrate the Academy Award-nominated filmmaker behind such movie ... Continue reading
United National Group(R) Launches Nationwide Auto Physical Damage Program
BALA CYNWYD, Penn., March 28 -- United National Group today introduced a new nationwide Auto Physical Damage Program for car dealerships. This product is designed specifically for new franchised auto dealers and will be managed through All Risks Ltd. United National Group has been involved in the auto physical damage p ... Continue reading
Earl Scheib Announces Operating Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2008
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif.--Earl Scheib, Inc. (PINK SHEETS:ESHB) reported its results for the third quarter and nine months ended January 31, 2008 of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2008. Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 were $8,242,000, a decrease of 12.5% from the third quarter of fiscal 2007 net sales of $9 ... Continue reading
Wilson Electronics to Exhibit at CTIA WIRELESS 2008, April 1-3 in Las Vegas at Booth #1451 and #5213
ST. GEORGE, Utah--Wilson Electronics is introducing at CTIA 2008 in Las Vegas the latest in its industry-leading line of cellular signal improvement products: the SignalBoost Mini-Amp Kit. Designed for use in cars, trucks, RVs, and other vehicles, this plug-and-play kit reduces dropped calls, extends signal range, and ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Selected for 2009 Toyota Corolla and Matrix
AKRON, Ohio, March 28 -- A variety of tires from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company have been selected as original equipment fitments for several models of the popular Toyota Corolla and Matrix. ( The 2009 Corolla and Matrix will come standard with the following Goodyear tires, depending on the specific vehicle model: ... Continue reading
Keep Driver Safety Programs Intact in Final State Budget
Statement Luci de Haan Acting State Director NEW YORK, March 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by Luci de Haan, Acting State Director of AARP New York: A proposal being floated as part of the ongoing state budget negotiations would at least triple, if not quadruple, the cost of taking a driver ... Continue reading
TOKYO, Japan, March 24, 2008âHonda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will conduct testing on public roadways of its Driving Safety Support Systems*1 (DSSS) using inter-vehicle and road-to-vehicle communications. The tests, which will be conducted using the âHonda ASV-4â Advanced Safety Vehicle*2 and othe ... Continue reading
California clean-vehicle goals may be cut
SACRAMENTO March 27, 2008; Samantha Young writing for the AP reported that California air regulators on Thursday were considering a major cutback to the state's clean-vehicle program, a move that would delay a large deployment of battery-powdered and hydrogen vehicles. The decision also will affect efforts to promote z ... Continue reading
Argonne Tests Validate BMW Hydrogen 7 Emissions Below SULEV
ARGONNE, Ill., March 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Independent tests conducted by engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory on a BMW Hydrogen 7 Mono-Fuel demonstration vehicle have found that the car's hydrogen-powered engine surpasses the super-ultra low-emission vehicle (SULEV) le ... Continue reading
California Amps Down Battery Car Rule - Again
Washington DC March 27, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that California's clean air regulators voted Thursday to revise state rules that originally directed automakers to put hundreds of thousands of zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2003. First adopted in 1990, the program was modified in 1996, 1998, 2001, and ... Continue reading
Behind the Scenes at GM: Getting Personal With the New Camaro - VIDEO STORY
AUBURN HILLS, MI - March 28, 2008: Whether it's the clothes we wear, the food we eat, or the music on our MP3 player, we all have unique individual tastes. And, we all want to put our own personal touch on everything we do. When it comes to big ticket purchases, we want the product to make an even stronger personal sta ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Magazine Awarded 2008 Traffic Safety Achievement Award
AutoWeek Teaches Traffic Safety through Journalism and Teen Driving Safety Summits DETROIT, March 28 -- AutoWeek magazine was awarded the Traffic Safety Achievement Award today by the 2008 World Traffic Safety Symposium for its advocacy reporting on elderly drivers as featured in its April 2, 2007, issue. This is AutoW ... Continue reading
Washington DC March 27, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the falling dollar is forcing automakers to scramble for ways to maintain profit margins on cars they import from Europe, Asia, and Canada. While American manufacturers are lowering the number of cars they build in other countries, international carmakers ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Announces Organization Changes
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, announced today organizational changes related to the Companyâs priorities designed to transform the business - DIFM Acceleration, DIY Transformation, Availability Excellence and Superior ... Continue reading
Nissan Cuts Production on Low U.S. Demand
Washington DC March 27, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. is temporarily slowing production in Mexico because of weak demand in the United States, the company said Thursday. According to Automotive News, Nissan's Aguascalientes factory, which makes the Sentra and Versa models ... Continue reading
World premiere of the new-generation A-Class at Auto Mobil International in Leipzig
The new-generation A-Class will be stepping into the limelight at the "Auto Mobil International" (AMI) motor show in Leipzig from 5th - 13th April, 2008. Following an extensive facelift, the successful compact car is younger, more attractive and more environmentally friendly than ever before. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Names Zimmerman Advertising its Agency of Record
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today announced that it has selected Fort Lauderdale, FL-based Zimmerman Advertising as its agency of record. Pep Boys will partner with Zimmerman, the nationâs 15th largest advertising ... Continue reading
Chery is granted permit for hybrid sedan production
Chery is granted permit for hybrid sedan production http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/6009/Chery-is-granted-permit-for-hybrid -seda n-production.html Shanghai, March 28 (Gasgoo.com) China's carmaker Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. recently said that two Chery hybrid sedans have received the production permit from the country' ... Continue reading
New Version of Car Care Guide Shows How to Save Gas and Drive Green
BETHESDA, Md., March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New sections on Fuel Economy and Environmental Awareness have been added to the Car Care Guide to show consumers how to get better gas mileage and make their vehicle environmentally friendly. Published by the Car Care Council, the guide is a popular consumer give-away ... Continue reading
<http://www.japancorp.net> Honda Sets All-Time Record for Auto Production in the Month of February for Regions Outside Japan and Worldwide Tokyo, Japan, Mar 28, 2008 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of February ... Continue reading
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