OnStar Opens 'Crisis Assist' Emergency Services to Those Affected by Southern California Earthquake
OnStar Provides All Services to All Subscribers Affected, Regardless of Plan DETROIT, July 29 -- OnStar reminds its subscribers in Southern California that a simple push of the OnStar button in GM vehicles will put them in contact with the help they need. OnStar's Crisis Assist capabilities include specially trained Cr ... Continue reading
Transnet Racing To Run Decal Thanking Fans At NAPA Auto Parts 200
Amidst preparations for the team's second NASCAR Nationwide Series start of the season, Transnet Racing has announced that the No. 98 Dixien/OmniSource Chevrolet will have a very special message for the fans in Montreal. Alex Garcia, owner and driver of the team's entry in the NAPA Auto Parts 200, will say thank you wi ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Preview for the Montreal Grand-Am Race
The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Seriesâ teams head north of the border this week for the race on Friday, August 1st at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, Round 10 of 14 on the 2008 schedule. Krohn Racing will have a change in their driver line-up for the race, as Brit Oliver Gavin will step in to team wi ... Continue reading
SunTrust RACING Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Preview
First impressions being what they are, the No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac team of Wayne Taylor Racing (WTR) left a lasting one on the race fans of Canada a year ago this weekend when it stormed to its second victory of the season in the first-ever Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race at the legendary home of the Formula 1 Ca ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Appoints Harry W. Zike Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., July 29 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , a leading global manufacturer of thin-film solar products, announced today it has appointed Harry W. Zike as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective September 1. Mr. Zike will replace Sanjeev Kumar who has decided to leave the compa ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Adds Director
Board Elects Tom Linebarger, Cummins Inc.'s Recently-Named President and COO MILWAUKEE, July 29 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. has announced the election of Thomas Linebarger to the Company's Board of Directors, effective today. Linebarger, a senior executive with Cummins Inc. , was recently appointed that company's Presiden ... Continue reading
MX-5 Cup Round Two from Mosport to Air This Week
Round Two of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup from Mosport International Raceway begins airing on DIRECTV, Dish Network and other regional cable networks this week. The unpredictable action of MX-5 Cup combines with the unpredictable weather of Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, to produce a spectacular rain race ... Continue reading
How to Drive Smart and Save Money
BETHESDA, Md., July 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With no end in sight to rising gas prices, consumers should take control of how they drive their vehicle to get more miles per gallon. The Car Care Council recommends the following ways to drive smart and save money: -- Combine errands in one trip and get good direction ... Continue reading
West Harlem Art Fund goes green with Azure Dynamic hybrid buses
OAK PARK, MI, July 29 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today that it has received orders for two Hybrid Citibuses from the West Harlem Art Fund, Inc (WHAF). W ... Continue reading
After longest hiatus of his career, Coughlin ready to race
It will have been exactly 100 days since Pro Modified racer Troy Coughlin has made a quarter-mile pass when he slips behind the wheel of his brand-new, 2,500-horsepower JEGS.com Camaro Aug. 6 for a scheduled test session at Darlington Raceway. A 25-year drag racing veteran, Coughlin has never been out of a car for this ... Continue reading
JACQUES VILLENEUVE QUICK FACTS
* Jacques Villeneuve joins Braun Racing for this weekendâs second annual NASCAR Nationwide Series race at the track that bears his namesake to pilot the No. 32 Toyota Camry. Villeneuve's No. 32 Camry will be sporting the colors of Groupe Savoie of Les Résidences Soleil, Schick Canada, L'Ãquipeur and Marks Wo ... Continue reading
AUDI'S WERNER: MID-OHIO DRIVE OF THE RACE
Marco Werner is the recipient of a second 'Drive of the Race' award for 2008. 2008 is shaping up to be the year of Marco Werner in the American Le Mans Series. With four poles and five wins from six Series rounds, "Magic Marco" has built a legion of fans that watch for the incredible and unexpected whenever he's strapp ... Continue reading
JACQUES VILLENEUVE ANNOUNCES SPONSORS
Jacques Villeneuve, driver of the Braun Racing No. 32 Toyota Camry in the second annual NASCAR Nationwide Series event at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal on August 1-2, 2008, met with all his Montreal race sponsors on Monday afternoon. In a private meeting, Jacques was introduced to the principals of each of the ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Getting Road Course Fever In Road America
Following the most recent ARCA RE/MAX Series event at Berlin Raceway, sophomore driver Patrick Sheltra hopped on a plane and headed to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to prepare himself for a three-day road course driving school at Road America courtesy of the Skip Barber Racing School. Sheltra alongside fellow ARCA RE/MAX Series ... Continue reading
Manitex International, Inc. Will Report 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 7, 2008
Conference Call Scheduled for 4:30 PM ET BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., July 29 -- Manitex International, Inc. , a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, announced today that management will announce its 2008 second quarter financi ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Selects FGAFS As Exclusive European Financing Partner
Jaguar Land Rover has selected Fiat Group Automobiles Financial Services (FGAFS) to be its exclusive partner in the main European markets, providing a full range of automotive financial services for its dealers and customers. FGAFS will provide funding capabilities at competitive costs while at the same time giving Jag ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - Notice of conference call for second quarter 2008 results
AURORA, ON, July 29 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008. Magna will hold its quarterly conference call on Wednesday, August 6th, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The number to use for this call is 1 ... Continue reading
Car Shoppers and Enthusiasts 'Hang Out' at the NADAguides.com Garage
COSTA MESA, Calif., July 29 -- NADAguides.com, a vehicle pricing and information website, today announced the launch of the NADAguides Garage (http://www.nadaguides.com/Garage-Blog), a car shopping and enthusiast blog offering commentary on car buying, car selling advice, new make and model highlights, and automotive i ... Continue reading
Allied Vehicles, manufacturer of the Cab Direct E7 taxi with tailored wheelchair access, is exhibiting at the Liverpool Taxi and Private Hire Exhibition 2008 at Kings Dock Arena, this week, July 29/30. Taxi drivers visiting the exhibition will be able to see the E7 up close this week and find out the many other benefit ... Continue reading
10 Millionth Honda Transmission Produced in Ohio
RUSSELLS POINT, Ohio, U.S.A., July 23, 2008âHondaâs large transmission plant in west-central Ohio reached a major milestone when associates built their 10 millionth automatic transmission. Honda Transmission Mfg. of America supplies these transmissions to Hondaâs auto engine plant in Anna, Ohio, where th ... Continue reading
Honda Sets 10th Straight All-Time Record for Worldwide Auto Production in First Six Months
TOKYO, Japan, July 29, 2008â Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of June and the first six months of 2008, including an all-time record for worldwide auto production for the first half of the calendar year. <Production> June 200 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Offers Dream Test Drives With the New CLC
Mercedes-Benz is offering online browsers a chance to race its new CLC-Class coupé around the streets of a virtual London, with the new www.CLCdreamtestdrive.com website. Users can customise a CLC 350 Sport - the range's flagship model - before hitting the road and aiming to set the fastest time. The top time recorded ... Continue reading
Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle Lease Program Begins with First Customer Delivery
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced that Ron Yerxa and Annette Ballester took delivery of their hydrogen fuel cell-powered FCX Clarity on Friday, July 25, 2008 at Honda of Santa Monica, one of three dealerships in Southern California that are part of the first fuel cell vehicle dealership network. Yerxa and Balle ... Continue reading
Skoda Brings The Test Drive To You
Skoda in St. Albans is the first "virtual" retailer, helping customers find time to test drive its cars via the new Skoda2U initiative. The scheme, launched jointly with Skoda Auto UK and Palmers Motor Company, allows customers to access the full range of dealer services without actually visiting a Skoda dealership. ... Continue reading
A glorious past, a victorious brand name and a rich heritage in motorsport all combine as Fiat Group Automobiles re-launches the Abarth brand in the UK this month (July). ... Continue reading
Arsenal Adds Citroen Flair To Its Talented Squad
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has made another summer signing with Citroën UK arriving as Official Car Supplier to the Premier League Football Club for the start of the new season. The two parties reached agreement on an exclusive 3 year contract, which sees the North London team taking delivery of a range of award ... Continue reading
Hatchback Costs, SUV Style for Revised Hyundai Tucson Range
If you don't fancy a 4x4, then how about a 2xTucson? Hyundai has revised the Tucson line up for 2009, including an all-new two-wheel drive model priced at a level that would normally only buy you a compact family hatchback. ... Continue reading
Microsoft Extends Award-Winning Automotive Platform
A new era of growth and expansion includes software plus services. REDMOND, Wash., July 29 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced it will expand its automotive offering beyond software to include services. Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit (ABU) continues to enhance in-vehicle experiences by providing automakers with ne ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable in cash for shareholders of record on September 15, 2008. The dividend will be payable October 15, 2008. Sonic Automotive, Inc., a F ... Continue reading
Valeo: First Half 2008 Results
PARIS, July 29 -- - Net Income up by 41% - Fourth Consecutive Quarter of Margin Improvement - Debt Reduction of 178 Million Euros - Good Level of Order Intake Valeo's Board of Directors, which met yesterday, approved the consolidated financial summary for the first half 2008. 1st half** Quarterly change in 2008 In mill ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Reports Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 Results
Earnings Up $114 Million Year-Over-Year on Diverse Product, Customer and Geographic Mix TROY, Mich., July 29 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today reported financial results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2008. Financial Highlights for Third-Quarter Fiscal Year 2008 -- Sales of $2.0 billion - approximately $340 million hig ... Continue reading
At the Caravan-Salon 2008, which takes place from August 29 to September 7 in Düsseldorf, Hella is presenting exterior and interior lighting with economical yet powerful LEDs. At booth A.03 in hall 13, the lighting and electronics specialists are presenting, among other items, what is currently the most extensive rang ... Continue reading
Lear Reports Second-Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Updates Full-Year 2008 Outlook
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 29 -- Lear Corporation , a leading global supplier of automotive seating systems, electrical distribution systems and electronic products, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2008 and updated its outlook for the full year of 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh ... Continue reading
Volkswagen's Clean Diesels Eligible for Alternative Motor Vehicle Federal Tax Credit
Buyers of Volkswagen Jetta TDI vehicles eligible for a $1300 Federal Tax Credit HERNDON, Va., July 29 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced that buyers of the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen are eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a certification letter affir ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 29 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that second quarter 2008 earnings from continuing operations were $20.1 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared to $28.8 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, in the prior year period. "This quarter's results are ... Continue reading
Siemens PLM Software Ships Version 6 of NX
New Release Provides the Power of Synchronous Technology and New Advanced Simulation Functionality PLANO, Texas, July 29 -- Siemens PLM Software, a division of Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced Version 6 of NX( ... Continue reading
Dynamic driving performance is created not only in Development Centres through BMW's engine and suspension specialists, but also on all kinds of test tracks and in various trial areas. This is where all innovations are put through their paces in a long series of tests and under the toughest conditions, where all featur ... Continue reading
Audi Group Interim Financial Report: Record Sales, Revenue and Profit
Setting new highs in vehicle sales, revenue and profit in the first half of the 2008 fiscal year, Audi is on its way to another record year. In spite of a difficult environment, such as soaring raw materials prices, weak currencies in major markets and globally weakening economic dynamics, the company succeeded in agai ... Continue reading
Valeo: First Half 2008 Results
In the first half 2008, total operating revenues amounted to 4,914 million euros, up by 0.6% at constant reporting entity and exchange rates. Volumes resisted the significant slowdown in automotive production in the second quarter and increased by 3.4% over the first half. ... Continue reading
Honda's all-new Jazz is once again set to redefine the B-segment parameters of practicality and interior space. The 5-door hatchback will achieve class leading interior space and combined it with significantly improved fuel economy and 120 g/km CO2 emissions. ... Continue reading
Former Pirelli North America CEO Says Time Is Right for Electric Vehicles
ROME, GA Jul 29, 2008; Former Pirelli Tire North America president and CEO Gaetano "Guy" Mannino, after a lifetime of association with the auto industry, is speaking out about electric car technologies and his recent business venture with ZAP (OTC BB:ZAAP.OB - News). Mannino's company, Verdek, has agreed to be the dist ... Continue reading
Auto Europe Launches New UK Summer Holiday Guide: The Great British Break
LONDON, July 29 -- School's out for summer, so it's time to make the most of the best family break of the year. With this in mind, Auto Europe provides everything a parent could need to keep the kids amused - whatever the weather - with its brand new guide to UK family travel. Called 'The Great British Break', the guid ... Continue reading
Toyota May Raise Prius, Luxury Vehicle Prices in Japan
Nagoya, July 28, 2008; Jiji Press reported that Toyota Motor Corp. is considering raising prices in Japan of its Prius gasoline-electric hybrid car and luxury models, company officials said. The Japanese auto industry leader is expected to raise prices by one to 3 pct on average due to soaring costs of raw materials su ... Continue reading
General Motors cuts length of US warranty on 2009 Saab models
NEW YORK July 28, 2008; Dan Strumpf writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp.'s Saab unit is cutting the length of its warranty on its 2009 U.S. models to reduce costs while remaining competitive with other luxury brands, the company said Monday. Saab will now offer a four-year powertrain warranty for up to ... Continue reading
UK's Axon Automotive Unveils New 80mpg Green Car
British Midlands Based Company Takes Pioneering New Approach to Fuel Efficiency CHICAGO, July 28 -- The British Midlands Development Corporation announced the launch of a new eco-friendly car, whose combination of reduced weight and excellent dynamics dramatically improves mileage and emissions from conventional fuels. ... Continue reading
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