ROLLE, Switzerland, March 3 -- The essence of the Infiniti brand distilled into one car and then taken to the extremes to satisfy the world's most demanding car enthusiasts - this is the Infiniti Essence. Presented as a concept at the 79th International Motor Show of Geneva, Essence is a celebration of Infiniti and its ... Continue reading
HUGHES Telematics Completes Successful Testing in Europe With Its Aftermarket Solution
ATLANTA, March 3 -- - in-Drive device testing fuels European telematics initiatives HUGHES Telematics, a leader in providing next generation telematics solutions, today announced that it has completed the successful initial testing of its in-Drive aftermarket solution in Europe. in-Drive, which was announced at the Con ... Continue reading
FW: Transcript, Audio of Today's teleconference available
NHRA Media, The transcript and audio recording of today¹s teleconference with the respective points leaders in Top Fuel and Funny Car, Antron Brown and Ron Capps, are now available: TRANSCRIPT: Copied below ŠAUDIO RECORDING: To listen to a recording of this conference over the web: Go to https://sportssystems.spid ... Continue reading
UARA-Stars Late Model Series Test Wraps Up at Rockingham
RockinghamSpeedwayFullLogo UARA-Stars Late Model Series Test Wraps Up at Rockingham FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Charles Hudson 910-205-8800 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (March 3, 2009) - It took an extra day, thanks to heavy snow in the Carolina's, but 24 UARA Late Model Stock Cars made it onto the Rockingham Speedway for their ... Continue reading
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Chrysler LLC Reports February 2009 U.S. Sales, Citing Improvement in Retail Share
- Chrysler LLC outpaces industry in retail - Chrysler LLC retail industry market share (excluding fleet) increased to 11.0 percent versus 9.6 percent in 2008, a 1.4 percentage point increase - Jeep(R) Wrangler sales increase 28 percent year over year - Award-winning HEMI(R) engine now available at "no charge" on Dodge ... Continue reading
Do American Car Buyers Trust Fiat?
Washington DC March 3, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that when Fiat pulled out of the U.S. market 25 years ago, it left behind a reputation for selling cars that were temperamental and repair-prone. With the Italian automaker now plotting a return to these shores, a new survey indicates that the bad mojo may have ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports February 2009 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., March 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced February 2009 sales of 4,484. This is a decrease of 50.8 percent compared to February 2008 sales of 9,105. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for all manufacturing, finance, sales, marketing, research and development operations for ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces February 2009 Sales
Company Records Sales Increase IRVINE, Calif., March 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced February sales of 22,073 units - an increase of 0.4 percent over February of 2008, and year-to-date sales of 44,169 total units. February sales were led by Sorento and Sedona, both posting significant increases over the s ... Continue reading
Dealer Synergy Making Fourth Appearance at the Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition
Conference to be held just after the Internet Director Immersion Program in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, March 3 -- Dealer Synergy, providing award winning training, consulting and technology to the automotive retail industry, just announced that CEO Sean V. Bradley will be a speaker at the upcoming Digital Dealer Confer ... Continue reading
Charlotte NC, March 3, 2009: Sports Car Digest and The Vintage Racing League are proud to announce a partnership that brings together outstanding Vintage auto journalism, racing and vintage car news and event content and the worldâs largest social network for people that love Vintage Racing and Vintage cars. SCD w ... Continue reading
Biffle's Crew Wins Tissot Pit Road Award in Vegas
Las Vegas, NV. March 3, 2009: Greg Biffle's No. 16 team claimed the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award at Sunday's Shelby 427 Sprint Cup event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Biffle's Ford Fusion spent the least amount of time on pit road -- 252.400 seconds -- during the 285-lap, 427-mile race. The speedy No. ... Continue reading
Wood Brothers Looking Forward to Atlanta
Harrisburg, NC. March 3, 2009: Wood Brothers Racing, Bill Elliott and the #21 Motorcraft Ford Fusion will be back at the track this weekend in Atlanta. Atlanta is known for being the fastest track on the Sprint Cup circuit with average lap speeds over 190 miles per hour. It is a 1.54 mile quad-oval with 24 degrees of b ... Continue reading
Speed Post-race - Fast Then Crash - March 3, 2009
Las Vegas, NV., March 3, 2009: First the good news: Scott Speed won the pole for Saturday's Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway by turning a lap at 182.451 mph - good enough for the track record. He became the ninth driver in Nationwide history to earn the pole in his first start. And now the bad news: S ... Continue reading
Red Bull Post Race - Points Matter Most - March 3, 2009
Las Vegas, NV. March 3, 2009: Red Bull Racing Team rebounded from two engine changes to earn the so-called "good points day" after Sunday's Shelby 427 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Brian Vickers, in the No. 83 Red Bull Toyota, qualified 21st on Friday, but rolled off from the back on race day after the primary engine wa ... Continue reading
Gordon Returns To Familiar Place - Atop The Standings
HAMPTON, Ga. March 3, 2009: After a sixth-place finish in Las Vegas last weekend, Jeff Gordon is in a very familiar place. Atop the point standings. <p>But the season is young and the four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion knows there are many more races to be run â and points to be earned. <p>Gordon, whose first st ... Continue reading
February Traffic on AutoTrader.Com Shows Hyundai's Assurance Campaign Pays Off
Increase of Interest in Hyundai Sonata, Pontiac G8 Show Marketing Matters ATLANTA, March 3 -- AutoTrader.com's February Trend Engine report shows that Korean automaker Hyundai's Assurance Program may be paying off. The automaker started off 2009 with an aggressive marketing campaign promoting its Assurance program, whi ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Increase in 2009 Sales
- February Sales Up 1-Percent with a YTD Sales Increase of 4-Percent - CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a 1-percent sales increase for February 2009 over last year's February results. Year-to-date sales were up 4-percent with 25,283 units sold in 2009 versus 24,195 units sold in 200 ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports February 2009 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., March 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February 2009 sales of 16,401, down 30.4 percent versus last year (down 27.4 percent on a DSR basis), and year-to-date sales of 31,821, down 28.9 percent. Leading the way for the month, MAZDA5 sales were up 11.7 percent over last year, sel ... Continue reading
Audi Reports February 2009 Sales
- Audi A5 continues strong sales; records 28.6% gain over year earlier. - Audi expects market share gains in import luxury segment. - Audi Certified Pre-Owned sales remain solid. HERNDON, Va., March 3 -- Audi today announced sales for the month of February totaling 4,653 units sold, a decrease from February sales in 20 ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces February 2009 Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn. March 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for February of 54,249 units versus 86,219 units a year ago, a decrease of 37.1 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 37.1 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 36.8 percent. NNA INFORMATION -- Combined sale ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports February 2009 Sales
MONTVALE, N.J., March 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported February sales of 14,199 vehicles. While sales for the month were down from last year, the company's February volume put it ahead of its mainstream competitors for the month. A key contributor to February performance was the all-new 2010 GLK350, MBUSA' ... Continue reading
No. 12 Penske Racing Dodge Charger Atlanta Motor Speedway Preview
David Stremme No. 12 Penske Dodge Charger Atlanta Motor Speedway - Kobalt Tools 500 March 8, 2009 David Stremme at Atlanta Motor Speedway Date Start Finish LC/TL Status $Won 3/19/2006 38 33 322/325 Running $75,125 10/29/2006 33 39 246/325 Accident $86,500 3/18/2007 7 13 325/325 Running $75,875 10/28/2007 7 39 250/329 A ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports February 2009 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported month-end sales of 109,583 vehicles, a decrease of 37.3 percent from last February, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted February sales of 96,475 units, a decrease of 37.5 percent from the same period last year. The ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports February 2009 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 30,621 for the month of February, down 1.5 percent from the same period last year. Sales were up 25 percent over January 2009. "We're pleased to maintain our sales volumes on a year-over-year basis, especially in an industry under this t ... Continue reading
Acura Announces February 2009 Sales Results
TSX Posts Monthly Sales Increase TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 -- For the second straight month, the all-new 2009 TSX sports sedan posted a monthly sales increase. February sales of the TSX reached 2,293 units, a 4.1 percent increase versus last year, based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date TSX sales reached 4,699 u ... Continue reading
[RealWire] The Volkswagen Caddy EcoFuel: Gas Power And Cleaner Emissions
Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/) Release summary: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk> 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. Date of issue: 3rd ... Continue reading
Sam Hornish Jr. Kobalt Tools 500 Preview
SAM HORNISH JR. No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger Atlanta Motor Speedway - Kobalt Tools 500 March 8, 2009 Sam Hornish Jr. Racing History at Atlanta Motor Speedway DATE SERIES RACE START FINISH LAPS STATUS 10/26/2008 NSCS Pep Boys Auto 500 36 24 323/325 Running 3/9/2008 NSCS Kobalt Tools 500 33 25 323/325 Running 3/17/2007 N ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports February 2009 Sales
Acura TSX sports sedan up 4.1 percent; Honda Fit sales up 2.3 percent TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total February vehicle sales of 71,575, a decline of 35.4 percent compared to February 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted February sales of 63,916, a decli ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports February 2009 Sales
BMW Group sales in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) down by 34.7 percent in February 2009 partially due to model year build outs WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported February sales of 15,805 vehicles, a decrease of 34.7 percent over the 24,190 vehicles sold in the ... Continue reading
Air News Brief(HQ): EPA Hearing on California Greenhouse Gas Waiver
*EPA Hearing on California Greenhouse Gas Waiver* Release Date: 03/03/2009 Contact Information for News Media Only: Cathy Milbourn (202) 564-4355 / milbourn.cathy@epa.gov Contact Information for All Other Inquiries: Justin Cohen cohen.justin@epa.gov *What:* EPA will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 5 in Arlingt ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports February 2009 Sales
Best CC sales month ever HERNDON, Va., March 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced February 2009 sales of 13,660 units, a 17.5 percent decrease over February 2008 sales of 16,556 units. Volkswagen's stylish new CC, which was designed to blend sports car dynamics and dimensions with sedan comfort, posted its ... Continue reading
- Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold a Total of 15,614 Units in the U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records February Sales of 14,199 - smart USA Records 1,415 Sales in February NEW YORK, March 3 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart comb ... Continue reading
Ford Reports February 2009 Sales
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury February sales totaled 96,044, down 48 percent compared with a year ago. - Ford's Czubay: "We're focused on building a foundation for future growth." - Ford continues to align production and inventories with demand. - February inventories totaled 405,000 vehicles. - Ford announces second qua ... Continue reading
Valeo Equips the new BMW 7 Series With its Multi-Camera System
PARIS, March 3 -- Valeo's multi-camera system equips the new BMW 7 Series, offering perfect visibility of the vehicle's surroundings. Comprising three cameras, the system allows drivers to carry out complex maneuvers easily, comfortably and in complete safety. During parking, the rear camera, integrated into the tailga ... Continue reading
Industrial Site Openings & Expansions Report - February 2009
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VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., March 3 -- Technology was unveiled today enabling vehicles to "see" beyond the horizon through the use of internet-enabled mobile phone communications, GPS and advanced mapping data. The Sentience research vehicle, developed by Ricardo and UK-based research partners, demonstrated that fuel saving ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Mercedes-Benz Presents New E-Class Sedan and Coupe
Efficiency Can Be This Beautiful GENEVA, March 3 -- "The best medicine for bad times is first class products," is the statement made today on the Mercedes press conference at the Geneva Motor Show by Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. The brand bearing ... Continue reading
Goodyear North American Tire Names Chief Marketing Officer for Consumer Tires
AKRON, Ohio, March 3 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. today announced that R. Scott Rogers has been named chief marketing officer for the company's North American Tire (NAT) consumer business. In this newly created role, Rogers will oversee all aspects of advertising and marketing for the company's consumer tire busin ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's R2S Turbocharger Boosts Power 20%
BorgWarner's Turbo Technology Helps New Diesel Passenger Car Engine Meet Euro 5 Standards AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 3 -- BorgWarner's regulated two-stage (R2S(R)) turbocharging system boosts power 20% while improving fuel economy and reducing CO2 emissions 13% for the new four-cylinder diesel engine from Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
LINE-X(R) Outranks Competitors Maintaining Market Leadership in Spray-On Truck Bedliners
Industry Protective Coatings Leader Ranks #1 in Category for Four Consecutive Years According to Recent Frost & Sullivan Report SANTA ANA, Calif., March 3 -- LINE-X(R) Franchise Development Company, one of the nation's leading providers of spray-on protective coatings, is proud to announce the company has outranked all ... Continue reading
TORONTO, March 3 -- Dyadem and Advanced Lithium Power (ALP) today announced that ALP's automotive Energy Storage Systems will be designed and production tested using Dyadem's Stature Quality Lifecycle Management (QLM) platform. Stature allows ALP to conduct its quality tests in a collaborative workspace and to proactiv ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Renault Unveils New Scenic And Grand Scenic
Following the launches of New Mégane Hatch and Coupé, Renault will further extend the Mégane line-up this spring with the introduction of New Grand Scénic, followed by the release of New Scénic. ... Continue reading
Nissan NV200 Mini-van To Be China-made In '09
Nissan NV200 mini-van to be China-made in '09 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009524/Nissan-NV200-mini-van-to-be-Chi na-ma de-in-09.html Shanghai, March 3 (Gasgoo.com) Nissan Motor unveiled its NV200 at the 2009 Geneva Auto Show today. The new compact van will also be showcased at next month¡¯s 2009 Shanghai Auto Sh ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Renault Takes Wraps Off New Megane Sport Tourer
Alongside six other world debuts from French marque Renault, this year's Geneva motor show also witnessed the unveiling of the latest member of the New Mégane family, with the arrival of the Sport Tourer version. ... Continue reading
Shanghai VW Vehicle Price Cuts See Little Result
Shanghai VW vehicle price cuts see little result http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009522/Shanghai-VW-vehicle-price-cuts- see-l ittle-result.html Shanghai, March 3 (Gasgoo.com) Shanghai Volkswagen has recently cut vehicle prices by nearly 12% in order to lure customers amid slowing demand, but this marketing strategy is ... Continue reading
Carmakers Warned On Overseas Acquisitions
Carmakers warned on overseas acquisitions http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009519/Carmakers-warned-on-overseas-ac quisi tions.html Shanghai, March 3 (Gasgoo.com) The Chinese government has warned automakers against acquiring assets from struggling overseas rivals, Shanghai Securities News reported on Monday. "Chinese c ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - New Megane Renaultsport: 250HP of Pure Pleasure
As the latest in a long line of Renault performance models, New Mégane Renaultsport 250 stands out through its exhilarating performance and handling. The fusion of its extra 25hp with unmistakable sporting coupé credentials and choice of two chassis settings (sport and Cup, the latter with a limited slip differential ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Renault Unveils Clio 2009 Range
The Geneva Motor Show sees Renault take the wraps off the latest Hatch and Sport Tourer versions of the best-selling Clio. Clio 2009's styling, comfort, versatility, safety credentials and equipment, which form a package worthy of that of models from the next segment up, are sure to appeal to a large, loyal customer ba ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports February 2009 U.S. Sales
HERNDON, Va March 3, 2009; Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced February 2009 sales of 13,660 units, a 17.5 percent decrease over February 2008 sale of 16,556 units. Volkswagenâs stylish new CC, which was designed to blend sports car dynamics and dimensions with sedan comfort, posted its best sales month ev ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Contributes $16.4 Million to Employee Profit Sharing and Savings Plan
FORT SMITH, Ark., March 3 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, mechanical power transmission products, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Today Baldor announced the results of its 2008 employee profit sharing plan contribution. This year mar ... Continue reading
IAS Announces New Chief Financial Officer, Bernard Buselmeier
LEANDER, Texas, March 3 -- IAS today announced the appointment of Bernard "Bernie" Buselmeier as Chief Financial Officer. Bernie begins work in his new role immediately. Bernie joins IAS with over three decades of financial management experience. His most recent position was with GMAC Insurance Personal Lines, where he ... Continue reading
And Gives Participants A Chance To Win A 2009 Toyota Venza Or $1,000 Cash NEW YORK, March 3 -- VIRTUOSO LIFE(R), the flagship magazine of leading travel network, Virtuoso(R), has launched its third annual 'Travel Dreams Sweepstakes' presented by Toyota. This popular promotion invites consumers to share their ultimate t ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Finalists for 26th Highway Hero Award
AKRON, Ohio, March 3 -- As finalists for the 26th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero Award, a team of two professional truck drivers from Illinois reacted to a collision with an out-of-control van by pulling the unconscious driver to safety after the crash; a California truck driver noticed a glow off the freew ... Continue reading
Connected Vehicle Proponents to Ask: Is it Time for Internet in Cars?
Presentation at Geneva Car Show to Focus On Enabling Safe Web Browsing While Driving GENEVA, March 3 -- Now that the World Wide Web is migrating to the car, the international Connected Vehicle Trade Association (www.connectedvehicle.org) and connected vehicle services provider ATX Group (www.atxg.com), of Dusseldorf, a ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA Unveils Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Star Buildings
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) * * *EPA Unveils Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Most Energy Star Buildings * * * Contact: Enesta Jones, 202-564-7873/4355 / jones.enesta@epa.gov (Washington, D.C. - March 3, 2009) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today released a list of U.S. metropolitan areas with the l ... Continue reading
HUGHES Telematics Completes Successful Testing in Europe With Its Aftermarket Solution
in-Drive device testing fuels European telematics initiatives ATLANTA, March 3 -- HUGHES Telematics, a leader in providing next generation telematics solutions, today announced that it has completed the successful initial testing of its in-Drive aftermarket solution in Europe. in-Drive, which was announced at the Consu ... Continue reading
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, March 3 -- "No matter how much money you throw at the automakers, that won't solve the problem. It will actually make things worse" says Viraf Baliwalla, a consumer advocate for car buyers and founder of Automall Network (www.automallnetwork.com) a professional vehicle buying service. "But there is ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI, March 3 -- The bad news: Auto finance delinquencies reached record highs during the third quarter of 2008, according to the American Bankers Association. At the same time, the number of consumers looking to get out of their leases increased 24.5 percent in the fourth quarter of 2008 over the same quarter in ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter Racing 2009 Season / ADRL Safety-Kleen Dragpalooza V Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Charles Carpenter Racing 2009 Season / ADRL Safety-Kleen Dragpalooza V Preview Carpenter hoping to experience déjà vu in Houston (3-3-2009) CHARLOTTE, NC â Rewind just two short years ago to nearly this exact day in 2007. Charles Carpenter was on his way to Houston for the ADRLâs se ... Continue reading
Ford Announces the Entry Extension of the 2009 HBCU Business Classic $100,000 Scholarship Program
Business Plan Submissions Will be Accepted until March 11 DEARBORN, Mich., March 3 -- WHAT: Continuing its long-standing tradition of promoting education and the entrepreneurial spirit, Ford announced today the extension of the its 2009 HBCU Business Classic. The annual business plan competition is open to students who ... Continue reading
Kia Borrego Awarded New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) 2009 Winter Vehicle Award
Kia Midsize SUV Named Best-in-Class Sport Utility Vehicle Between $25,000-$35,000 - Borrego offers notable combination of power, fuel economy, towing capacity and warranty - Midsize SUV also recognized for adaptability in cold-weather conditions IRVINE, Calif., March 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the 20 ... Continue reading
HEILBRONN, Germany, March 3 -- Atmel(R) Corporation announced today the availability of a new System-in-Package (SiP) solution for LIN automotive networking applications. The ATA6617, featuring maximum integration, is the first member of an upcoming LIN SiP family. It combines Atmel's LIN System Basis Chip (SBC) ATA662 ... Continue reading
Hamilton to Lead Dow's Government Business Development
MIDLAND, Mich., March 3 -- George Hamilton, president, Dow Coating Solutions, will assume a new role as vice president of Government Business Development for The Dow Chemical Company , effective immediately. He will report to Dave Kepler, executive vice president, Business Services, Chief Information Officer and Chief ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, March 3 -- Aftersoft Group, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ASFG), a major supplier of business and ERP supply chain management solutions to automotive parts and tires, distributors, jobbers, retailers and installers announced that on February 27, 2009 United Automotive Supply Co. of Michigan has agreed to install ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, March 3 -- On March 10, 2009, the Motor Press Guild (MPG), North America's largest professional automotive media association, will host a design panel composed of some of today's foremost automotive designers. The panel will include Henrik Fisker, chief executive officer, Fisker Automotive; Dave Marek, chi ... Continue reading
LONDON, March 3 -- The need for real-time data, workforce mobility, easy installation, and commissioning are the key drivers for wireless adoption across discrete industries such as automobile, food & beverages, and plastics. Despite the sizeable potential, concerns related to reliability, security, and interoperabilit ... Continue reading
LONDON, March 3 -- The need for real-time data, workforce mobility, easy installation, and commissioning are the key drivers for wireless adoption across discrete industries such as automobile, food & beverages, and plastics. Despite the sizeable potential, concerns related to reliability, security, and interoperabilit ... Continue reading
Today in Auto Retailing: Energizing Your Sales Meetings
Today in Auto Retailing: Energizing Your Sales Meetings Managers know that sales meetings can be the most productive and powerful events of the week, or, if theyâre not careful, can bore an otherwise great team to tears. In the same way that salespeople have very little time to catch the customerâs attention, ... Continue reading
Kumho Creates Unique Eco Tyres for Nissan Qazana's Geneva Show Debut
Kumho is responsible for the unique, ultra low rolling resistance tyres fitted to the Nissan Qazana concept being debuted at this week's Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - World Debut For The Production Version of the Spyker C8 Aileron
Spyker Cars, manufacturer of exclusive premium sports cars since 2000, today proudly introduces the production version of its all-new second-generation sports car: the Spyker C8 Aileron, the prototype of which was shown at Geneva in 2008. ... Continue reading
Magna is presenting the latest member of the MILA innovation family at the Geneva Motor Show 2009: mila ev - a forward-looking automotive concept, uncompromising, universally applicable and suited to daily use in every way. The outstanding element and centerpiece of the mila ev is its fully integrated electric vehicle ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Mitsubishi i MiEV Sport Air concept
Blending sporting heritage with EV leading expertise, Mitsubishi Motors has just taken that upside down view to create the clear removable top i MiEV SPORT AIR, premiered at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicles Lead the Charge to a New Auto Industry, According to NextGen Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. March 3, 2009; What better way is there for the auto industry to recapture the hearts and minds (and wallets) of disenfranchised consumers than to introduce non-polluting electric cars that never need a drop of oil? The auto industry is in dire straits, particular in the US, where money is tight, huge ... Continue reading
Chinese Car Maker Likely to Bid for Volvo
BEIJING March 3, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Geely Holding Group is likely to bid to acquire Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, people familiar with the situation said, in what would be a bold attempt by a Chinese auto maker to expand internationally amid the global downturn. The Wall Street Journal reports that ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Nissan Infiniti To Launch Luxury Diesel Hybrid in 2010
GENEVA, March 3, 2009; Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) unveiled on Tuesday a concept car under its Infiniti luxury brand that it plans to adapt for production as a hybrid car twinned with a diesel engine for the European market next year. Japan's third biggest automaker unveiled ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Opel Ampera to head GM's environmentally friendly vehicle offensive
Geneva March 3, 2009; With the premiere of the Opel Ampera, General Motors Europe presented today at the Geneva Motor Show its line-up of products poised to move the company forward in these tough economic times. âThe Ampera is a new category of car that closes the gap between hybrids and battery electric vehicles ... Continue reading
WSJ Opinion: New Funding Ideas Are Needed for U.S. Roads and Highways
Washington DC March 2, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that last week, a bipartisan commission set up by Congress to think about how to pay for the roads and other transportation infrastructure, offered a few ideas. Prominent among them was taxing your use of the street â using technology that could track how ... Continue reading
Nissan Plans EV Motoring Network
Washington DC March 3, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that to make the country a friendly place for electric vehicles, Nissan will ask fast-food restaurants and other roadside stops to install EV recharging stations. Thirty minutes on a commercial charger could provide an 80 percent battery charge â enough fo ... Continue reading
Polk Says U.S. Vehicle Median Age Increased to 9.4 Yeas Old in 2008
-- Median age for passenger cars was a record high of 9.4 years -- The total vehicle scrappage rate increased to 5.6 percent in 2008; led by light truck scrappage increase SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 3 -- The median age of passenger cars in operation increased to 9.4 years in 2008, breaking the previous two-year record hi ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Mercedes-Benz Presents New E-Class Sedan
Efficiency Can be This Beautiful GENEVA, March 3 -- "The best medicine for bad times is first class products," is the statement made today on the Mercedes press conference at the Geneva Motor Show by Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars. The brand bearing ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - New Kia No 3 Concept Car Stars
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 New Kia No 3 concept car stars at Geneva Show - New small MPV concept features evolving 'face of Kia' - cee'd Idle Stop & Go (ISG) lineup and cee ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Brilliance BS4 Wagon: Sportive Station Wagon
HSO Motors Europe, General Sole Importer of Brilliance Brand in Europe, presents the BS4 Wagon in Geneva - a sportive station wagon with a length of about 4.70 meters whose significant and independent design was drafted in collaboration with Pininfarina. ... Continue reading
The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is aimed at a select group of clients. The latter new car incorporates the most advance ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Infiniti Essence: the Magnification of "Inspired Performance"
The essence of the Infiniti brand distilled into one car and then taken to the extremes to satisfy the world's most demanding car enthusiasts; this is the Infiniti Essence. ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Nissan Qazana Crossover Design Concept Debuts
The Nissan Qazana makes its first ever appearance at the Geneva Motor Show today. Inspired by a simple desire to have fun behind the wheel, Qazana shows that mind-numbing motoring could be a thing of the past. ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Auto Show - Aston Martin Reveals Spectacular One-77 Technical Showcase
Aston Martin presents a One-77 technical showcase at the Geneva Auto Salon on 3 March 2009. Chassis no.1 will be on display as an exposé throughout the show detailing the quintessence of Aston Martin engineering and design expertise. ... Continue reading
February US Auto Sales Seen Hovering at 27-year Lows
Detroit March 3, 2009; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that auto sales likely hovered around 27-year lows in February as consumers mostly stayed away from buying big-ticket items, spooked by job losses, the deep recession and tight credit. Major automakers are scheduled to announce February sales results on ... Continue reading
Ford Bolsters Market-Leading Commercial Truck Lineup With Three Tough New Offerings
-- Ford reinforces its commercial vehicle leadership with three new product offerings at the National Truck Equipment Association in Chicago: - Ford launches all-new 2010 Transit Connect, an industry-exclusive product specifically developed for small business proprietors, delivering 22 city, 25 highway miles per gallon ... Continue reading
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