Hyundai Unveils Details About New U.S. Headquarters Building in Fountain Valley, CA
Today Hyundai Motor America released a rendering of its proposed new U.S. headquarters building in Fountain Valley, California, its U.S. base of operations for the past two decades. The new building will represent more than a $150 million investment, the largest amount ever committed to an office building in the U.S. b ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Publishes Guide to Complying with FMCSA Handheld Cell Phone Ban
Effective today, a new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule prohibits an estimated four million commercial truck and bus drivers from using handheld cell phones while driving. Under the new rule, individual drivers face civil penalties up to $2,750, while employers can be held liable and fined up to ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UQM) has received an order for 100 additional PowerPhase HD Select 200 systems from Electric Vehicles International (EVI) that will drive all-electric UPS delivery vans built by EVI. This purchase is in addition to systems previously delivered and integrated into EVI medium-duty truck ... Continue reading
Coastal Integrated Services, Inc. is proud to announce that OEM Worldwide Approval has been received by Revolution Oil, Inc., COLV's supply company for Volvo/Mack/Renault diesel trucks. The HI-TEK25 Diesel Motor Oil approval is the highest validation of its kind in the industry. "We believe that Volvo's approval provid ... Continue reading
TRW to Present at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Global Automotive Industry Conference on January 11, 2012
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is scheduled to present at the 2012 Deutsche Bank Global Automotive Industry Conference in Detroit, Michigan on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The presentation, which will be simultaneously webcast, is scheduled to begin at 10:15 a.m. (Eastern Time), and is expected to run for approximately ... Continue reading
Fitch: U.S. Automakers Well Positioned for Weak Demand in 2012
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings expects the financial profiles of U.S. automakers and parts suppliers to remain resilient in a downside scenario characterized by sluggish global economic growth and weaker-than-expected North American light vehicle demand. â2012 Outlook: U.S. Auto Manufacturers and Suppliersâ Unlike 20 ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Organizational and Personnel Changes
Tokyo, Dec 28, 2011 - Mazda Motor Corporation has announced the following organizational and personnel changes, effective January 1, 2012.1. Organizational ChangesChanges in the area of ITGoals- To strengthen system support in the emerging market business.- To promote the company-wide business process innovation with i ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's December 2011 U.S. Sales Conference Call
As a reminder, please note our new time for the Ford monthly sales call. Ford Motor Company will release its December 2011 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:45 a.m. EST Wednesday, January 4, 2012. At 10 a.m. EST, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and new ... Continue reading
Valeo Exhibits at Auto Expo for the First Time
Valeo will exhibit for the first time at the Auto Expo trade show being held in Delhi on Jan. 7-11, 2012. The company will be displaying its innovative CO2 reduction and driving assistance innovations at its stand in Hall 15 B. Auto Expo provides Valeo with an opportunity to showcase its innovations supporting the curr ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Significant Sales Increase for 2011
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced December 2011 sales of 1,834 vehicles and year-to-date sales of 29,023 vehicles.Ã The year-to-date sales compare to 25,320 vehicle ... Continue reading
AAIA Green Snapshot Highlights Aftermarket's Environmental Efforts
A new Green Snapshot, developed by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), is a brief synopsis of green statistics that reflect the positive impact of the industry's widespread efforts on behalf of the environment. The Green Snapshot is a half-page card, printed on FSC-certified cardstock with soy-based ... Continue reading
Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu to Keynote Green Truck Summit at The Work Truck Show 2012
United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu will give the keynote address at the 2012 Green Truck Summit on Monday, March 5. The Green Truck Summit is held March 5-6, 2012, in conjunction with The Work Truck Show® 2012 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. ... Continue reading
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in December for the 29th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 31st consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. 'Business seems strong, but likely due to tax advantages of purchasing ca ... Continue reading
Sirius XM Radio and AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that customers will be eligible to receive a 3-month SiriusXM subscription when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with a factory-installed satellite radio, regardless of make or model, from participating AutoNation dealerships ... Continue reading
This year, DENSO International America, Inc., is stepping up its show floor presence at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) with interactive displays that showcase technologies that "connect" people, cars and society. Also, DENSO will hold a press conference in its main floor NAIAS booth on Monday, ... Continue reading
OEConnection Unveils Redesigned Website
OEConnection LLC, the parts e-commerce technology leader for OEM distribution networks, has announced a major redesign of its website, www.OEConnection.com. Reflecting the company's steady growth and expansion into international and non-automotive markets, as well as a heightened focus on providing valuable product and ... Continue reading
Accuride Boosts North American Aluminum Truck Wheel Capacity
Accuride Corporation -- a leading supplier of components to the commercial vehicle industry -- today announced that it significantly enhanced its aluminum wheel production capacity during 2011 through a combination of strategic acquisitions, key process technology investments, and transfers of aluminum wheel machining ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - FOAMETIX/Burtin Racing Goldcrest Motorsports Enter 50th Rolex 24
ATLANTA, Jan. 1, 2012: FOAMETIX®/Burtin Racing with Goldcrest Motorsports has entered the 50th Anniversary Rolex 24 At Daytona, and the inaugural 2012 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series North American Endurance Championship, with drivers Claudio Burtin, Martin Ragginger, Bryan Sellers, Jack Baldwin and Sebastian Asch. ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Jeg Coughlin Jr.'s Return Picked As Mopar's No. 1 Moment of 2011
DELAWARE, Jan. 2, 2012: The New Year is a time to both look back on the past and look ahead to the possibilities the next 12 months can hold, and it appears Mopar had those thoughts in mind when it compiled a list of 2011 highlights. For its No. 1 moment of the year, Mopar selected its November announcement detailing a ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - 2012 Chili Bowl Entry List Breaks 200
Tulsa, Jan. 2, 2012: The current entry count for the 2012 Chili Bowl is set at 204 with drivers representing 26 states throughout the nation as well as Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Finland. Twenty-one of last yearâs 24 Chili Bowl championship feature starters, including two-time and defending Chili Bowl cham ... Continue reading
zAutos to Provide Complete Coverage of North American International Auto Show
Auto enthusiasts can check out zAutos.com for the most in-depth coverage on every vehicle debut and historic auto industry moment at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. On zAutos.com, viewers will get a sneak preview of all the highly-anticipated vehicles at the show before it opens to the public on Jan. 1 ... Continue reading
The Craftsman Brand to Show New CTX Tractor at North American International Auto Show in Detroit
Ready...set...mow. On Monday, the Craftsman brand will showcase the new CTX tractor series in the concourse at the 2012 North American International Auto Show -- the first tractor ever to be at the Detroit event. Powerful, durable and dependable, the CTX tractor is fully loaded with automotive-inspired features that he ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation Challenges Motorists to Adopt Responsible Driving Habits in 2012
Make the Resolution to be a Safe Driver A recent national survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety confirms that Americans desire a greater level of safety than they now experience on our roads and are open to more government action to make it happen. Yet, many are unwilling to change potentially deadly driving ... Continue reading
Worldwide new vehicle sales in 2012 are expected to rise 6.7 percent over 2011 volumes to 77.7 million vehicles, according to Polk, a leading global automotive market intelligence firm. Polk analysts believe the global economy will weather the current European sovereign debt crisis and consumers will return to showroom ... Continue reading
Range Rover Evoque Named Autoweek's "Best of Best" Truck for 2011 +VIDEO
MAHWAH, N.J., Jan. 3, 2012 -- Land Rover North America today announced that the 2012 Range Rover Evoque was named Autoweek's "Best of Best" truck for 2011. This marks the second year Autoweek has named its "Best of Best" -- vehicles that best exemplify the pinnacle of automotive perfection - from the perspective of the ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Puts Honda Fit at Top of Best New-Car Value List - Chevrolet Cruze at the Bottom
YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2012 Analysis of performance, reliability, and owner cost finds small cars and family sedans deliver the most bang for the buck YONKERS, N.Y., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Despite the influx of new vehicles into the small- and budget-car marketplace, the Honda Fit remains on top in Con ... Continue reading
Platinum Style for Mitsubishi's Popular Lancer
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) will add the stylish, limited edition Lancer Platinum to the popular Lancer range in January 2012. Based on the 2012 model year Lancer ES, the Lancer Platinum includes a host of upgrades to offer extra safety, convenience and style. ... Continue reading
Ssangyong Appoints Pat Kirk LTD As Its New Sales Centre For Strabane
The new SsangYong Korando crossover is now available in Strabane and the surrounding area, thanks to the appointment of Pat Kirk Ltd. ... Continue reading
Bentley Sales Bounced Back in 2011
CREWE, England - January 3, 2012: Bentley bounced back to pre-recession levels of demand during 2011, with strong growth in all major markets. Globally, sales were up 37% to 7003 for the calendar year with sales accelerating as the year progressed. December sales were 1059 (up 69% on the same month in 2010), the best m ... Continue reading
Introducing Citroen's New C3 Picasso Code Special Edition
Citroen has introduced a stylish new special edition into its award-winning C3 Picasso range - C3 Picasso Code. ... Continue reading
Bentley bounced back to pre-recession levels of demand during 2011, with strong growth in all major markets. Globally, sales were up 37% to 7003 for the calendar year with sales accelerating as the year progressed. December sales were 1059 (up 69%on the same month in 2010), the best month since Bentley's pre-recession ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors In The UK Launches A New And Exciting Special Edition - The Shogun Black
Following the success of the latest (12MY) Mitsubishi Shogun, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK are about to extend the Shogun range with the introduction of the Shogun Black, a new special edition model with enhanced exterior styling. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Strengthens UK PR Team
I am pleased to announce that Ian Tonkin has joined the Hyundai UK PR team as Product & Corporate PR Manager. Ian joins us from London-based agency Automotive PR where he worked as Account Manager supporting several key clients across the commercial and passenger vehicle sectors. ... Continue reading
For a strictly limited time, Subaru is offering Model Year 2012 Forester with 16-inch alloy wheels and front fog lights for the Recommended Driveaway Price (RDP) of $32,990. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Outlander Platinum Joins the Range
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) introduces the Outlander Platinum Edition, offering the quality, safety and versatility the Outlander is renowned for with the addition of numerous interior and exterior upgrades. ... Continue reading
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