JUPITER, May 3, 2011: Palm Beach International Racewayâs quarter-mile drag strip transforms into a playground for some of the biggest, baddest Monster Trucks in the country. On Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, the Spring Nationals Monster Truck & Motorsports Spectacular brings an armory of massive machines including ... Continue reading
ARCA - Maryeve Dufault Finishes 13th In Salem Speedway Debut
SALEM, May 3, 2011: ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards Rookie of the Year candidate Maryeve Dufault made her Salem (Ind.) Speedway debut Sunday afternoon in the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200, marking his first ever short track in a stock car. For Dufault, driver of the No. 12 VR-12 / Dodge Motorsports / Victory Wat ... Continue reading
GP3 - Four Years Of Preparation Lead To Daly's Next Step
Noblesville, May 3, 2011: After four years of preparation, MAZDASPEED driver, Conor Daly, is ready for the most significant challenge of his young career, the Formula One support series, GP3. The first of the 16 race series starts this weekend in Istanbul, Turkey, and continues throughout the European Formula One calen ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Reports on Ally Financial Results for April 2011
NEW YORK, May 3, 2011 -- Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) today reported net income of $146 million for the first quarter of 2011, compared to $162 million for the first quarter of 2010. Net income was favorably affected by an income tax benefit resulting from a $101 million reversal of valuation allowance in Canada. Core pr ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Reports on Mazda Sales Results for April 2011
IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2011 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported April 2011 sales of 20,638 vehicles, an increase of 9.0 percent versus April of 2010. Through the first four months of the year, Mazda's sales are up 13.8 percent, with 85,197 vehicles sold. Mazda's crossover SUVs led the way with the ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Automotive OEMs to Make Electric and Hybrid Vehicles More Affordable
BOSTON--In looking at the latest car maker strategies for electric and hybrid vehicles, Strategy Analytics predicts that 6.5 million mild, full and plug-in hybrid vehicles will be manufactured by 2018, while 1.1 million battery electric vehicles will be manufactured, as described in the report, ââ¬ÅEconomies ... Continue reading
State Highway Safety Agencies Receive Teen Driving Grant Funding
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2011 Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri and New York are the winners WASHINGTON, May 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As National Youth Traffic Safety Month kicks off, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) announced that four of its members have received $80,000 in grant funding from Ford Dri ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2011 Sales - Up 19.6 Percent
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 3, 2011 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported April sales of 25,247 vehicles, an increase of 19.6 percent from the 21,111 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 18.4% on sales of 90,204 in the first four months of 2011 compared to 76,1 ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports April Sales Increase of 12.2%
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 3, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 3, 2011 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported April U.S. sales of 71,526 units versus 63,769 units a year earlier, an increase of 12.2 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 14.5 percent for the month at 64,765 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased 6. ... Continue reading
American Suzuki April 2011 Sales Up Nine Percent
BREA, Calif., May 3, 2011 BREA, Calif., May 3, 2011 -- APRIL CYTD 2011 2010 MTD VS. 2011 2010 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 383 372 3% 1,763 1,594 11% EQUATOR: 168 152 11% 636 413 54% SX4: 1,000 981 2% 3,836 4,141 -7% KIZASHI 577 406 42% 2,571 1,219 111% XL7: 4 39 -90% 27 236 -89% FORENZA/RENO: 0 0 ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, May 3, 2011 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange symbol DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 19,624 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 3.8 Percent compared to April 2010. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported April 2011 s ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces All-Time Record Sales
IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2011 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced all-time record monthly sales of 47,074, a 56.7-percent increase from April 2010, and a 6.6-percent increase over the previous record set last month. Â Consumer demand for the all-new 2011 Optima midsize sedan continues ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports April 2011 Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 3, 2011 -- Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 6,761 units for the month of April, a decrease of 6.2 percent versus 7,211 units a year earlier. Highlights of Infiniti's sales performance for April include: The Infiniti QX had sales of 976 units, an increase of 73.7 percent over prior year, markin ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Announces Strongest Sales Month in Eight Years
HERNDON, Va., May 3, 2011 HERNDON, Va., May 3, 2011 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported à 28,542 units sold in April 2011, a 23 percent increase over prior year sales and the company's best sales month since November 2003. à Year-to-date sales are up 17 percent. "We are gaining traction in the U.S. mark ... Continue reading
Subaru of America April 2011 North America Sales Best in Company History
April 2011 marks eight consecutive months of record sales for the Subaru Legacy sedan and 10 consecutive record months for the Outback. Consumers drove the Subaru Outback to nearly 30 percent growth in sales from April 2010, marking the carline's 22nd consecutive month of year-over-year increases. Total Impreza sales i ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Doubles April Sales; Up More Than 60% Year-To-Date
CYPRESS, Calif., May 3, 2011 CYPRESS, Calif., May 3, 2011 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported April 2011 sales of 8,081 units, an increase of 106 percent compared to April 2010. It was Mitsubishi's largest month of sales in two-and-a-half years (August 2008) and the eighth consecutive month that th ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best-Ever April U.S. Sales (2011)
HERNDON, Va., May 3, 2011 -- Audi today added to its 2011 momentum story with record-setting April U.S. sales of 10,018 luxury vehicles. Sales for the most recent month surpassed the prior April record set in 2010 of 9,319 vehicles, or 7.5 percent. Through the first four months of 2011, Audi sales increased 15.6% to 35 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports April 2011 U.S. Sales Increased 22 Percent
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2011 -- Best April sales since 2008 Retail sales up 37 percent in April, compared with same month a year ago April marks the 13th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Best mid-size sedan sales since March 2008 All Jeepî brand models post Apr ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports April Sales Increase of 5.7 Percent
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., May 3, 2011 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted April sales of 124,799, an increase of 5.7 percent based on the daily selling rate* compared to April 2010 results of 113,697, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 432,777 represent an incr ... Continue reading
Acura April 2011 U.S. Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., May 3, 2011 -- As the warmer months approach, sales of Acura cars have overtaken light truck sales. Led by TSX sport sedan sales of 3,105 units, total Acura car sales for April 2011 were 6,173 - up 6.1 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Total Acura sales were 11, ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports April Sales of 19,157
MONTVALE, N.J., May 3, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., May 3, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 19,157 vehicles, a 5.1 % improvement over April 2010, and the best April on record since April 2008. Ã On a year-to-date basis, the 75,152 vehicles sold represent a 9.2% increase. The highest volume per ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports April 2011 U.S. Sales
today reported April 2011 sales results of 159,540 units, a decrease of 2.4 percent compared to the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Â On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in April 2011 compared to 26 selling days in April 2010, TMS sales were up 1.3 percent over the year-ag ... Continue reading
Hyundai April 2011 Sales: Reports its Best April Ever and Second-Best All-Time Month
April 2011 sales of 61,754 units, up 40 percent compared with the same record-breaking period last year. For the year, total sales are up 31 percent, with retail volume rising 40 percent. Sales to fleet accounts are down 45 percent for the year with fleet representing 13 percent of the total sales mix year-to-date and ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Ho-Pin Tung Becomes First Chinese Driver To Enter Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS, May 3, 2011: Janet Guthrie. Willy T. Ribbs. Hiro Matsushita. Each has a special place in Indianapolis 500 history. Ho-Pin Tung is hoping to become another racecar driver to earn a special place in the Indy 500 record books. ... Continue reading
New Auto Pricing Website "Schmuck-Data.com" to be Unveiled This Summer
Website designed specifically to take advantage of all the VCs who are anxious to throw their investors money away LOS ANGELES â May 3, 2011: If thereâs been one obvious lesson to be learned since the beginning of the public Internet in 1994-5, itâs that there is no shortage of investment funds available ... Continue reading
Va-Va-Voom Vauxhall Corsa is Car of Choice for Motoring Brits
CHESTER, England, May 3, 2011 CHESTER, England, May 3, 2011 -- The most popular car of 2010 for UK motorists was the Vauxhall Corsa according to analysis by moneysupermarket.com. Britain's number one comparison site analysed the top fifty car insurance quote searches carried out by motorists during 2010 by brand type, ... Continue reading
Rand McNally is Ready to Hit the Road With the 88th Edition of the Road Atlas
SKOKIE, Ill., May 3, 2011 SKOKIE, Ill., May 3, 2011 -- With summer travel season approaching, Rand McNally today launched the latest edition of its iconic Road Atlas, which includes new smartphone tags with mobile web links that provide users with enhanced road trip content. "Americans rely on the Road Atlas each year ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 3, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., May 3, 2011 -- Fordââ¬â¢s April sales totaled 189,778, up 16 percent versus a year ago Cars up 26 percent, utilities up 11 percent, and trucks up 11 percent Ford brand sales up 25 percent Fiesta sales eclipse 9,000 for second month in a row Fusion and Escape set ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Gordon Knows Lady In Black Is Probably Hungry
DARLINGTON, May 3, 2011: Re-paving at Darlington Raceway in 2007-08 may have taken away some of the 'bite' the track once had, but seven-time track winner Jeff Gordon is aware "The Lady in Black" is still hungry. And still willing to 'eat up' race cars. Along with seven wins, Gordon has three poles, 18 top-fives and 21 ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Sales Increase of Over 80%
ATLANTA, May 3, 2011 ATLANTA, May 3, 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 April sales in the U.S. of 3,172 vehicles compared to the same period last year when i ... Continue reading
Ferrari Challenge - Tucker Wins In The New 458 At Infineon Raceway - VIDEO ENHANCED
Infineon, May 3, 2011: The 2011 Ferrari Challenge Series season got off to an exciting start as Scott Tucker put on an impressive display at Infineon Raceway earning his first win of the year. The weekend, which marked the debut of the Ferrari 458 to series competition, had its share of drama along with incredible raci ... Continue reading
Michigan Gas Price Hits All-Time High
DEARBORN, Mich., May 3, 2011 DEARBORN, Mich., May 3, 2011 -- Michigan gas prices today reached the highest price ever with the average price for an unleaded gallon of gasoline at $4.217, according to AAA's today's fuel gauge report. The previous record was $4.21, set on July 17, 2008. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.co ... Continue reading
CL&P Announces Electric Vehicle Research Study
BERLIN, Conn.--Four municipalities and a global financial services leader are joining with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) to install charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a major research project with CL&P parent Northeast Utilities . âWe're happy to participate with CL&P and help rese ... Continue reading
F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP - Race Preview Feature - Turn Eight in Turkey
When it comes to the great corners of Formula One, tradition generally holds sway: Eau Rouge, Copse and Casino Square, to name but a few, are legendary names in the sport's history. 'Turn Eight' may have a little less mystique than its more historic counterparts, but the longest corner of the season is worthy of the re ... Continue reading
ARCA - Strong Top-Five Run Cut Short For Duno At Salem
SALEM, May 3, 2011: If it weren't for bad luck it seems like Milka Duno would have no luck at all so far in the 2011 ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards season. Driving her way into the top-five over halfway into the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 at Salem Speedway, it looked as if Duno and her Sheltra Motorsports te ... Continue reading
Allstate and Sterling Autobody Donate Vehicles & Tools to Las Vegas Vocation and Technical Schools
NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 3, 2011 NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 3, 2011 -- On May 4, Allstate Insurance Company and Sterling Autobody Centers will put cars and tools in the hands of Las Vegas vocational students so they can use their skills to make a difference for local families. Sterling, through the Collision Repair Education F ... Continue reading
ARCA - Obstacles Can't Keep Bryan Silas From Top-Five At Salem
SALEM, May 3, 2011: Not even running around Salemâs brutal surface for three laps with a flat left front tire could keep Stuart, Floridaâs Bryan Silas from finishing fourth in Sundayâs Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 at Salem (Ind.) Speedway. The performance for Bryan Silas at the half-mile oval with Fast T ... Continue reading
Nissan NV200 Selected as New York City's "Taxi of Tomorrow"
NEW YORK, May 3, 2011 NEW YORK, May 3, 2011 -- New York is "hailing" a new era of urban mobility today, as the city with the nation's largest taxi fleet has selected Nissan to design and supply the next-generation "Taxi of Tomorrow." Â The announcements were made today during a City Hall press briefing that included M ... Continue reading
ARCA - Transmission Issues Limit Chad Hackenbracht And CGH Motorsports Finish At Salem
SALEM, May 3, 2011: It was clear that Chad Hackenbracht and his family-owned CGH Motorsports team were a contender at Salem (Ind.) Speedway in Sundayâs running of the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 but transmission issues plagued what could have been a career-day for the upcoming driver and his team. With crew chief ... Continue reading
ARCA - Salem Speedway Bites Brett Hudson And Co.
SALEM, May 3, 2011: Hoping to ride the momentum of a stellar fourth place finish two weeks ago at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway, Brett Hudson and his Brett Hudson Motorsports (BHM) team charged into Salem (Ind.) Speedway this past weekend hoping for a similar performance in the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200. Armed with ... Continue reading
ARCA - Hard Corr Effort For Empire Racing At Salem Speedway
SALEM, May 3, 2011: Without hesitation, Sean Corr and his Empire Racing team earned an âAâ� for effort when the rookie ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards team tackled the demanding Salem (Ind.) Speedway for Sundayâs Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200. Corr, the Goshen, New York native made his short ... Continue reading
Airbiquity Named One of Seattle's Best Places to Work in 2011
SEATTLE--Airbiquity (www.airbiquity.com), a global leader in connected vehicle services, today announced it has been named one of ââ¬ÅThe 20 Best Places to Work in Seattle,ââ¬??? debuting at number 16 on Seattle Met magazineââ¬â¢s list. The full list appears in the May 2011 issue of Seattle ... Continue reading
ARCA - Matt Merrell And Win-Tron Racing Flex Muscle At Salem Speedway
SALEM, May 3, 2011: It appeared that Sunday would be the day that Matt Merrell would finally score a victory in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards at Salem (Ind.) Speedway. However, contact from another competitor in the late stages of the Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 200 instead forced a comeback effort for the W ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Mari Hulman George, Foyt To Place Golden Brick
INDIANAPOLIS, May 2, 2011: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Chairman of the Board Mari Hulman George and legendary four-time Indianapolis 500 winner A.J. Foyt will place a commemorative "golden" brick into the famous Yard of Bricks on Tuesday, May 24 at IMS. This event will commemorate the 50th anniversary of Foyt's first I ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f43f08/moving_freight_wit) has announced the addition of OECD Publishing's new report "Moving Freight with Better Trucks: Improving Safety, Productivity and Sustainability" to their offering. âMoving Freight with Better Trucks: Improving Safe ... Continue reading
MITTY - Classic Motorsports MITTY Notes And Quotes
Road Atlanta, May 2, 2011: Day three of the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) Speedfest at the Classic Motorsports Mitty featured 12 tremendous races including eight sprint races, two enduros and two motorcycles sprints. Trophy, medallions and champagne spray were prevalent as champions were crowned throughout the day. C ... Continue reading
Motorsports Venue News - Thunderhill Raceway's Schedule Of Events - May 6 & 7
Friday, May 6â4:00 p.m.â10:00 p.m.âOpen Test-n-TuneâTech Opensâ Tire and fuel sales will close at 7:00 p.m. Weekend Pit Passes AvailablE! Get unlimited garage/pit access throughout the weekendâwithout having to wait for gate to open at 11A on Saturday. Overnight camping is encouraged and i ... Continue reading
ILMC - Krohn Racing Seeks Another Podium Finish At Spa ILMC
Spa, May 2, 2011: The American-based Krohn Racing team will challenge the 1000 Kilometers of Spa-Francorchamps this weekend with a win already under their belt this season. After the inaugural race of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Series at the 12 Hours of Sebring in March, the Krohn Racing team is ready to return t ... Continue reading
Spec Miata - Gleason Boys Win Spec Miata Enduro
MILLVILLE, May 2, 2011: The family that races together stays together. And in the case of the Gleason boys, they also win together. For the first time in their racing careers, all three drivers in Johnstown, Pa.âs Gleason family shared a sports car for an endurance race last weekend. After 12 hours of grueling com ... Continue reading
Microsoft Signs Patent Licensing Agreement With Volkswagen Group Software Supplier e.solutions
REDMOND, Wash., May 3, 2011 REDMOND, Wash., May 3, 2011 -- Microsoft Corp. announced today that it signed a patent licensing agreement with Volkswagen Group's software supplier e.solutions, giving the Germany-based company access to Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) technology ââ¬â the latest generatio ... Continue reading
Statement From the Chief Executive Officer of Chrysler Group Sergio Marchionne
PR Newswire AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2011 -- "The issuance today by Standard & Poor's of a preliminary B+ credit rating on Chrysler Group LLC represents a further important step for the Company. I believe it also shows recognition of the efforts made by Chrysler Group's management, e ... Continue reading
Automaker Incentives Hit Lowest Levels Since 2005, Reports Edmunds.com
True Cost of Incentives (TCISM) from automotive manufacturers in the U.S. was $2,118 per new car sold in April 2011, down $250, or 10.6 percent, from March 2011, and down $515, or 19.6 percent, from April 2010. The figure stands as the lowest incentive spending by the auto industry since Edmunds.com reported an average ... Continue reading
PR Newswire LITTLE FALLS, N.J., May 3, 2011 LITTLE FALLS, N.J., May 3, 2011 -- Richard Truesdell, editorial director of Automotive Traveler Magazine and AutomotiveTraveler.com is putting the New Chevy Cruze Eco to the ultimate test. On Wednesday, May 4, 2011 he is estimated to arrive in Little Falls, New Jersey at 10:0 ... Continue reading
Gas Prices Reach Highest Springtime Level Ever
Crude oil prices fluctuated Monday, following President Obama's announcement that U.S. Navy SEALs had killed al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Prices first fell, then rose, then fell again, landing at a four-day low: $113 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The U.S. Department of Energy reported late Monday th ... Continue reading
Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Propel General Motors April U.S. Sales Increase of 27 Percent
DETROIT, May 3, 2011 DETROIT, May 3, 2011 -- Chevrolet Cruze posts best month since launch with 25,160 total sales GMC Terrain, Chevrolet Equinox set April sales records Retail sales rose 25 percent for April; up 35 percent year to date Incentives decline more than 10 percent while retail sales rise 4 percent from Marc ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2011 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 3, 2011 -- Chrysler Group named among only seven companies nationwide with more than 20 years supporting corporate responsibility in the Hispanic community The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) -- a coalition of the nation's most influentia ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Automotive OEMs Augment Embedded Navigation Market
BOSTON--Over the next seven years, automotive OEMs will include embedded navigation systems in more than one-third of manufactured vehicles, according to the latest research from Strategy Analytics. In the report, ââ¬ÅAutomotive and Portable Navigation Outlook 2010 ââ¬â 2018: Putting on A Good Dis ... Continue reading
4-H Advances Environmental Science Education with $1.1 Million from Toyota
CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 3, 2011 CHEVY CHASE, Md., May 3, 2011 -- Toyota has announced its continued support of 4H's youth-focused water quality and conservation programming with a $1.1 million gift to fund the expansion of 4 H2O Community Projects and sponsor the 2011 4-H National Youth Science Day. 4-H2O Community Proje ... Continue reading
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--As part of its growing commitment to sustainability, the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) today announced it has joined the ChargePointî Network, providing electric vehicle driver services for its students and employees. UMKC has installed its first ChargePoint networked charging stati ... Continue reading
Saab Selects OEConnection as Provider of Parts Supply Chain Technology
RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 3, 2011 RICHFIELD, Ohio, May 3, 2011 -- OEConnection LLC, the leading online parts and service exchange for the automotive industry, announced today that it has signed an agreement to provide its core parts supply chain network solution to SAAB Cars North America. Ã In a move designed to enhance ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors North America Names OneCommand a Diamond Care Service Marketing Provider
CINCINNATI, May 3, 2011 CINCINNATI, May 3, 2011 -- OneCommand (www.onecommand.com), a leader in multi-channel marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced that it has been named a Diamond Care Service Marketing Provider by Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA). OneCommand's service marketing progra ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Fiesta is Awarded NADAguides Car of the Month for May 2011
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 3, 2011 COSTA MESA, Calif., May 3, 2011 -- News Highlights NADAguides, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, names the all-new 2011 Ford Fiesta the NADAguides Car of the Month for May. Ã The 2011 Ford Fiesta was selected as the NADAguides Car of the Month based on the vehic ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile Enters Agreement with Hawtai Motor Group on Strategic Partnership
Following yesterday's announcement that Spyker Cars N.V. (Spyker) secured its short term funding, Spyker announces today that Spyker and Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) signed an agreement with Hawtai Motor Group Company Limited (Hawtai). This agreement conditionally secures medium term funding and includes financ ... Continue reading
Nissan and ChoosEV Partner to Promote Electric Vehicles in Denmark
Leading car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Danish electric mobility operator ChoosEV have partnered for the promotion of electric vehicles (EV) in Denmark. ... Continue reading
Ford Transit ECOnetic Vans Boost Green Builder's Fleet
Gelder Group, an environmentally conscious British construction company, is driving towards a greener future with a new delivery of 10 Ford Transit ECOnetic vans. ... Continue reading
koda Launches SE Plus Trim Level in the UK: Offering Extra Value and Choice across All Models
koda has launched an all-new trim level called SE Plus across its entire multi-award winning model range. Offering even greater value for money and choice for customers, it sits between SE and range-topping Elegance models, and offers customers savings of up to £1,310. ... Continue reading
New Volvo S80 Executive and V70 R-Design - Top-of-the-Line Sedan and Sporty Estate Car
The Volvo S80 and V70 also come in refined special versions that are tailor made for buyers who want a car with that extra exclusive look and individual touch: Volvo S80 Executive features unique details and a very rich content that reinforce its position as Volvo Car Corporation's top-of-the-line sedan. ... Continue reading
Honda Recall: Expands Recall To 2002 and 2003 Models
Honda expands adds 833,000 vehicles to recall to check driver's air bags DETROIT May 2, 2011, The AP reported that Honda Motor Co. is expanding a recall so it can check the driver's air bags on another 833,000 vehicles for a possible defect. The automaker said it's adding the vehicles to a previous recall because some ... Continue reading
Saab $223 Million Partnership With Hawtai Motor Group
Saab signs $223 million partnership deal with China's Hawtai Motor Group STOCKHOLM May 3, 2011; Malin Rising writing for the AP reported that a small, privately owned Chinese automaker on Tuesday saved Sweden's Saab Automobile from imminent collapse through an agreement to provide $223 million (euro150 million) in fund ... Continue reading
BMW Ranks 4th on EPA's Top 20 Green Power Partners for On-Site Power Generation
BMW has announced that its South Carolina plant has increased its ranking to No. 4 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Top 20 On-site Generation list of the largest green power users. In 2010, through BMW's on-site landfill gas energy system, the company generated nearly 62 million kilowatt-hours (kWh ... Continue reading
koda the Official Main Sponsor of the 2011 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia
For the 19th time in a row, koda is the official main sponsor of the annual IIHF World Championship this year. When the 16 best ice hockey nations of the world meet in Slovakia from April 29th to May 15th, the Czech automobile manufacturer will be as present as never before: Whether it's the koda fleet for official ... Continue reading
The Renault Group Reports 15% Increase in Revenues and Record Sales in the First Quarter
Buoyed by growth in international markets, Renault Group sales amounted to 692,607 units in the first quarter, rising 5.8% in a global market that expanded by 7.2%. The Group increased its market share outside Europe in two key regions, the Americas and Eurasia. ... Continue reading
Magyar Suzuki Celebrates 20th Anniversary
A special anniversary is celebrated at the end of this month by Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) as the company was founded 20 years ago, in April 1991. Throughout the past two decades, MSC has been steadily growing to play a major role not only in Hungary's automotive market but in Europe as well, as the Hungarian fact ... Continue reading
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