Talladega Superspeedway Opening NASCAR Cut To The Chase Satellite Tour To The Fans
TALLADEGA, Ala., Sept. 3, 2008 â Ever wondered what it takes to compete at NASCARâs Most Competitive Track? Well now is your opportunity to ask four of the best! Talladega Superspeedway announced today that ticket holders to the AMP Energy 500 will have the opportunity to witness NASCARâs Cut To The Chas ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Record Breaking Sales for August 2008
Subaru Forester hits an all-time sales record as does the Legacy Sedan - while the Impreza bests its August sales record CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported August sales of 18,932 total units -- a 14% increase over the same month in 2007 of 16,573 units. The company posted total year-to ... Continue reading
ROSSI BRINGING GLOBAL STAR POWER TO RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 â He is one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time. He has rock-star status throughout Europe and is mobbed by legions of fans wherever he goes. His venerable number 46 adorns decals on passenger vehicles, hats and T-shirts across Europe, much like NASCAR fans display ... Continue reading
Scott Speed, the ARCA RE/MAX Series point's leader, can't express enough his desire to drive on asphalt again. The Red Bull rookie spent the past two ARCA events on dirt and has no aspirations of going back. 2008 season - four on ovals and one road-course event. "If we don't wreck or break, we should have no problem wi ... Continue reading
Michigan International Speedway makes races more affordable for fans in 2009
BROOKLYN, Mich. Sept. 3, 2008 Ââ Michigan International Speedway is offering new lower-priced ticket options to make NASCAR Sprint Cup Series events more affordable for its fans in 2009. Highlights of the pricing changes include a $40 general admission ticket for the trackâs NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. ... Continue reading
ONE-DAY TICKETS AVAILABLE SEPT. 12-13 FOR RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP
INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008 â Single-day general admission tickets will be available at the gate Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13 for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The one-day tickets are $10 each Friday and $20 each Saturday. ... Continue reading
Cobb, Cope Unite to Race for Chicago Business and Entertainment Entities
Joliet, ILL September 2, 2008 â Jennifer Jo Cobb and Amber Cope will compete for Derrike Cope, Inc., under the direction of Rick Markle Racing in this Saturdayâs ARCA RE/MAX Series event at the Chicagoland Speedway. The drivers will be jointly sponsored by business interests of Chicago businessman, Jim Finkl. ... Continue reading
PENSKE RACING REPORT - Sept 2, 2008
California Proves Challenging for Penske Racing NASCAR Trio FONTANA, Calif. â Penske Racing drivers Ryan Newman, Sam Hornish Jr. and Kurt Busch finished 16th, 31st and 39th respectively in Sunday's Pepsi 500 at the Auto Club Speedway. Newman's No. 12 Kodak Dodge team started 17th and was able to run in the top 10 ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway Offers Facilities to Hurricane Evacuees
HAMPTON, Ga. September 2, 2008 â With weather forecasts calling for the potential Eastern seaboard landfall of tropical storm Hanna this week, Atlanta Motor Speedway has once again opened its facilities to aid those displaced by hurricanes striking the Atlantic or Gulf coasts. As tropical storms Hanna, Ike and Jos ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "The PEAK Indy 300 this weekend is about one thing for me and that is winning. There is no reason we can't put together a good overall weekend and keep the Motorola car up front all day on Sunday. I would love to finish the season on a high note not only for me but fo ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Reports August 2008 U.S. Sales
- Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans have strong sales month, up 7 percent over last year - Dodge Ram light-duty truck and Jeep(R) Liberty performance improves versus July - Dodge Journey gains momentum; buyers coming out of larger SUVs - Dodge Charger sales continue to grow - Up to 40 percent off ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports August 2008 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced total August 2008 sales of 9,200. Galant sales were 2,976, which is the largest month for Galant since August 2007. August 2008 Lancer Evolution sales were up 228 percent over August 2007 sales. Mitsubishi's total August 2008 sales were down 29 percent, comp ... Continue reading
Hertz Rent A Car and HotelPlanner.com Partner for Discounted Group Auto Rentals
Providing Groups, Meeting and Conference Attendees discounted group car and van rental rates SAN DIEGO, Sept. 3 -- The Hertz Corporation and HotelPlanner.com have partnered to provide discounted car and van rental rates to group and meeting planners using HotelPlanner.com. As the exclusive car rental provider for Hotel ... Continue reading
Audi Reports August 2008 Sales
- Audi reports tough month-over-month comparison; A4 selldown depletes inventory - Audi A6 sales up year over year, record A5 sales - Year to date, Audi sales outpace industry trends - CPO sales up again HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3 -- Audi of America announced today auto sales for the month of August totaling 6,406, a decrea ... Continue reading
WABCO Premieres Breakthrough Technology for Driver Assistance at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2008
New Autonomous Emergency Braking System Assists Driver in Reducing Risks of Collisions BRUSSELS, September 3 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. (http://www.wabco-auto.com/), one of the world's leading providers of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission automation systems for heavy duty commercial vehicles, will ... Continue reading
John Deere establishes Technology & Innovation Center in Europe
MANNHEIM, Germany, Sept. 3 -- Deere & Company announced today it plans to establish a European Technology & Innovation Center (ETIC) in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Deere plans to have the center operational in the spring of 2010. The facility will accommodate up to 200 engineers to further enhance Deere's advanced enginee ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Announces Leadership Appointments in Finance and Diversity Offices
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- -- Kim Harris Jones Appointed Senior Vice President - Corporate Controller and Auditor -- Laurie A. Macaddino Named Vice President - Finance Operations -- Steven E. Bell Appointed Director - Corporate Audit and Compliance -- Monica E. Emerson to Retire after 33 years -- Lisa J. Wicker Ap ... Continue reading
Hyundai Collaborates With HKS USA to Unveil Genesis Coupe at SEMA Show
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced that HKS USA, Inc. will create a high-performance Genesis Coupe 2.0t for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The all-new, rear-wheel drive Hyundai model will make its SEMA debut at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 4 - ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces 2008 Fourth-Quarter Restructuring Charge
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 3 -- To better align its resources with its growth strategies while reducing the cost structure of its global operations, Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced it plans to initiate restructuring activities which will result in an estimated pre-tax charge of $450 to $500 million in its 2008 fourth quar ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 3 -- Growing popularity, increased fuel efficiency and versatility all combine to make the crossover sport utility vehicle (CUV) a popular choice for today's consumer. Crossover SUVs are unlike any other vehicle and demand a tire unlike any other. The new MICHELIN(R) Latitude(R) Tour tire is uni ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Wins Approval From FCC That Enables Diversification
Network Can Now Be Used for New Recovery Products and Services that Enhance Public Safety, Health and Welfare, and National Security WESTWOOD, Mass., Sept. 3 -- LoJack Corporation , the leading global provider of recovery systems for stolen mobile assets, today announced that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Sept. 3 -- Moffett Productions, Inc., one of the nation's leading producers of broadcast and Internet-based Radio/TV/Cable commercials for the Automotive Industry, has been given the green light to develop and produce "Phase 1" of a new sales training technique that will be utilized by Mitsubishi Motors North ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Introduces Innovation in Variable Cam Timing Technology for 2009 Ford Escape
BorgWarner's Industry-First Technology Improves Performance and Fuel Economy, Reduces Emissions AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- BorgWarner will supply Cam Torque Actuated (CTA) variable cam timing technology for the upgraded Ford Duratec 3.0-liter V-6 engine, debuting in the 2009 Ford Escape. BorgWarner's industry-firs ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Appoints Bill Fisher Vice President of Human Resources for Light Vehicle Systems
Appointment Positions Business Unit for Organizational Success as ARVIN Innovation TROY, Mich., Sept. 3 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. announced today that Bill Fisher is appointed vice president of Human Resources (HR) for the company's Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business unit. He will be responsible for leading the business ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces August 2008 Sales
Passenger Cars Up 22.2 Percent Year-To-Date IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced August sales of 25,065 units. Year-to-date sales are up 1.3 percent with 210,705 units sold. Passenger cars are up 4.9 percent for August and 22.2 percent year-to-date. Leading August passenger car sales is O ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2008 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 41,130 for the month of August, an 8.8 percent decrease from the all-time August sales record set in 2007. "Once again the fuel-efficient Accent, Sonata and Elantra, despite restricted availability, continued their upward sales trend wit ... Continue reading
Acura Announces August 2008 Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- The MDX luxury SUV was Acura's top-selling model with August sales of 5,180 units. Acura sales for August tallied 15,089 units, down 8.2 percent compared to August 2007*. Acura's year-to-date** vehicle sales totaled 105,831 units, down 13.9 percent compared to 2007. "As we prepare for the a ... Continue reading
Innovative Marketing Campaign Puts Ford Flex in Front of Millions of Potential Customers
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 3 -- - Exciting and provocative marketing campaign for Flex begins this week - Using both traditional and innovative marketing techniques, Ford will reach millions of consumers through a variety of mediums - Ford partners with Esquire for the world's first electronic magazine front cover - Opport ... Continue reading
Aptera Hires Seasoned Auto Executive Paul Wilbur as Its New President and CEO
Automotive Expert to Lead Growth Strategy as Company Prepares for a 2009 Rollout CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Aptera Motors announced today that, after a thorough search, the company has hired Paul Wilbur as its president and chief executive officer. Wilbur is an automotive industry veteran who brings 26 years of exten ... Continue reading
2009 Jetta TDI clean diesel selected as vehicle of choice HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3 -- Two of the world's most fuel- efficient drivers, John and Helen Taylor, will embark today on the "Taylors' Diesel Inspiration" tour -- an attempt to break the current world record for lowest fuel consumption on a drive across the 48 cont ... Continue reading
Hard Money Conduit for Investors to 80%
Bridge Lending & Investor Rehab Hard Money New Program: Investor Rehab Financing to 80% LTV! Updated Hard Money Rates & Guidelines 09.03.2008 http://www.more2lend.com/broker_home.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Bridge Lending(1st or 2nd Mortgage) Up to 70% LTV (NOO ... Continue reading
Sprint Actively Preparing for Hanna's Impact
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Actively Preparing for Hanna's Impact Date: 9/3/2008 1:41:01 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If you are unable ... Continue reading
The NASCAR Foundation Blood and Marrow Drive Asks Fans to Roll up Their Sleeves
Local Events At 28 Racetracks Highlight 3rd Annual Event CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 3 -- NASCAR fans can save lives by rolling up their sleeves this September 11th. The NASCAR Foundation, Jimmie Johnson Foundation, Hendrick Marrow Program and the Nationwide Foundation together are urging fans across the country to make a d ... Continue reading
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American Honda Reports August 2008 Sales
All-new Pilot sales increase 18.6 percent; Civic Sales up by 5.3 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted August total vehicle sales of 146,855, a decline of 7.3 percent compared to record-setting August 2007 results. Year-to-date sales of 1,083,957 represent a 1.2 percent increase on ... Continue reading
New Super-Strong Russian Metals for Use in Cars & Airplanes
Russian-Developed Nanometals to Save Fuel By Reducing Weight of Vehicles LOS ALAMOS, N.M. September 3, 2008; Manhattan Scientifics announced today that a video of its July 2, 2008 press conference regarding the acquisition of Metallicum, Inc. is available at http://www.mhtx.com/media.htm. The video includes footage of ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports August 2008 Sales
BMW Group US sales (BMW and MINI combined) up 1.0 percent in August WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 30,931 vehicles, an increase of 1.0 percent over the 30,639 vehicles sold in August 2007. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volum ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports August 2008 Sales of 18,507
Year-To-Date Sales of 158,519 Continue to Outpace 2007 MONTVALE, N.J., Sept. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 18,507 new vehicles, an 11.8 percent decrease compared to August 2007. On a year-to-date basis, MBUSA continued to outpace its 2007 performance with sales of 158,519 new vehicles (v ... Continue reading
Aging Pre-Owned Truck and SUV Inventory Growing at Dramatic Levels as Peak Selling Season Winds Down
FirstLook Offers Workshop on Most Effective Tactics to Reduce Aged Inventories CHICAGO, Sept. 3 -- A large inventory overhang of aging Pre-Owned Trucks and SUVs in dealer stocks threatens potential major wholesale losses as the traditional selling season winds down according to a study by FirstLook Analytics, the analy ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports August 2008 Sales
Best Jetta month since May 2006 HERNDON, Va., Sept. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced August 2008 sales of 22,292 units, a 2.9 percent increase over the August 2007 sales of 21,655 vehicles. On a year-to-date basis, 2008 Volkswagen sales are 1.3 percent ahead of 2007 sales through August. "We're extremel ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports August 2008 Sales
CX-9 Leads the Way with Its Best Month Ever, MAZDA3 Reports Its Best August IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August 2008 sales of 23,680 vehicles, a slight decrease over last August of 4.4 percent. Year-to-date, Mazda has sold 199,239 vehicles, down 2.0 percent. "August s ... Continue reading
GM Extends Employee Pricing Discount Offer on 2008 and Adds 2009 Models
DETROIT, Sept 3, 2008; David Bailey writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) has extended its employee-level pricing discount program by one month through September and added a number of 2009 model year vehicles to the offer, a spokesman said on Wednesday. GM, t ... Continue reading
Delphi Enters High Volume Production Of Diesel Fuel Injector System
For Release: Wednesday 3rd September 2008 Contact: Richard Gotch +44 1295 277050 richard.gotch@m-eng.com Delphi enters high volume production with the WORLD's FIRST diesel fuel injection system to use revolutionary DIRECT ACTING piezo injectors A new generation of diesel injector technology will help vehicle manufactur ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces August 2008 Sales
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 3 Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported August 2008 sales of 108,493 units versus 95,527 units a year ago, an increase of 13.6 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles increased 14.2 percent, while sales of Infiniti Division vehicles increased by 8.0 percent. (Logo: http://www.newscom ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports August 2008 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 211,533 vehicles, a decrease of 9.4 percent from last August, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted August sales of 182,252 units, a decrease of 9.4 percent from last August. The Lexus Division report ... Continue reading
NEW YORK and CHANGSHA, China, Sept. 3 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of engineered vehicle body structures (EVBS) for China's domestic and export commercial truck and SUV industry, today announced that the Company will participate in Susquehanna Financial Group' ... Continue reading
CARMAX LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE USED CAR ONLINE RECOMMENDATION TOOL
CARMAX LAUNCHES COMPREHENSIVE USED CAR ONLINE RECOMMENDATION TOOL New Web Tool Can Be Used to Suggest Fuel-Efficient Vehicles RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 3, 2008) ââ¬â CarMax, Inc. , the nationââ¬â¢s largest retailer of used cars, announced the availability of a used car online recommendation tool on ca ... Continue reading
HOUSTON, Sept. 3 -- Callbright announced new integration between the ERA(R) Contact Management (CM) application from Reynolds and Reynolds and Callbright's Total Call Management solution, resulting in improved lead management and call tracking functionalities for automotive dealerships. Callbright, which offers a Web-b ... Continue reading
MARK IV Successfully Demonstrates Toll and Parking Applications Using 5.9GHz DSRC
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 3 -- MARK IV Industries, developer of 5.9GHz toll and parking applications, has successfully completed formal testing under the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium (VIIC) Proof of Concept (POC) program. The toll and parking applications use 5.9 GHz Dedicated Short Range Communicati ... Continue reading
MyRide.com Announces Top 5 "Cheapest" Cars on the Market; Top 5 Non-Hybrid Gas Savers, and Top 5 Most Fuel-Efficient CrossoversWednesday September 3, 8:02 am ET IRVINE, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--Sep 3, 2008 -- Whether looking for the cheapest wheels for that college bound son or daughter or something cost -- and fuel -- effic ... Continue reading
RouteOne Integrates With Hitachi Capital America
Hitachi is the first Commercial Truck Finance source to join the RouteOne platform FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 3 -- RouteOne LLC announced today that Hitachi Capital America Corp. is now integrated with its web-based credit application management system. Hitachi Capital America Corp. is the first Commercial Finance ... Continue reading
- Total of 20,927 Units of Mercedes-Benz Cars Division Sold in U.S. - Mercedes-Benz USA Records August Sales of 18,507 - smart USA Records 2,420 Sales in August NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- Daimler AG today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division (Mercedes-Benz and smart combined) of 20,927 units in the U.S. for Aug ... Continue reading
RV Trader.com Changes Name to RVT.com
WINFIELD, British Columbia September 3, 2008; RV Trader.com, the leader in online RV classifieds, is proud to announce it has changed its name to RVT.com. Senior Managing Director, Rodney Friesen, says the company will still be offering the same extensive listings of new and used motor homes, travel trailers and camper ... Continue reading
Ford Reports August 2008 Sales; Ford Focus, Escape Remain Standouts in a Challenging Market
- Ford Focus sales were up 23 percent and Ford Escape sales were up 17 percent versus year ago. - Lower demand for trucks and SUVs drives total Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales down 26 percent. - Ford updates second-half production plans. DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Higher demand for the fuel-efficient Ford Focus and Fo ... Continue reading
DCH Auto Group Sponsors Creation of Local SADD Chapters at Four High Schools
NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- DCH Auto Group has teamed up with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) for an unprecedented sponsorship deal to fund the creation and support of local SADD chapters at four high schools in California and New Jersey. With DCH Auto Group's support, SADD chapters will be introduced or reinfor ... Continue reading
Greener Monroe Receives Boost With Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Superstore Support
City Parks, Recreation Center Recycling Programs And 'Green' Auto Checkup Part of Effort For Monroe Dodge Chrysler Jeep Green Checkup Saves Auto Owners Money And Environment Carbon Emissions MONROE, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Efforts to create a "greener" Monroe, Michigan, are receiving a big boost thanks to the efforts of Monr ... Continue reading
GM See Hummer Sale By Early 2009 and Sees Tough Times Ahead
NEW DELHI, Sept 3, 2008; Devidutta Tripathy writing for Reuters reported that General Motors (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research, Stock Buzz) expects to sell its Hummer brand by the end of this year or early in 2009, as it shores up capital to survive a deep industry slump amid record losses, its chief operating officer sa ... Continue reading
LyondellBasell Launches New HDPE Resins With Improved Resistance to Bio-Diesel Fuels
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept. 3 -- LyondellBasell Industries has commercialized a family of newly patented Lupolen high density polyethylene (HDPE) resins that offer improved resistance to bio-diesel and may therefore be of interest to manufacturers of automotive plastic fuel tanks. The new resin, addressed to the need ... Continue reading
More Light for Safer Manoeuvring
The lighting specialist Hella has now included two new reversing spotlights for commercial vehicles, trailers and buses in its range. The powerful Ultra Beam with H3 halogen bulb is now available with a clear-glass cover lens. It is also suitable for hazardous-goods transporters (in accordance with GGVS/ADR). ... Continue reading
Delphi Corp. is launching the next generation of diesel fuel injectors - the Delphi Direct Acting Common Rail system. This launch follows five years of development by Delphi, working closely with its vehicle manufacturer customers to help them address stringent future emissions requirements. The new system is now enter ... Continue reading
Ten years ago one of the world's most unusual production vehicles was launched on the market. It was new and excitingly different to conventional cars - the smart city coupé, now called the smart fortwo. This extremely compact vehicle had just two seats and measured slightly more than two and a half metres in length. ... Continue reading
Land Rover G4 Challenge - Last Chance to Experience Challenge of a Lifetime
Do you have the mental and physical strength to enter the ultimate global race? If so, there is still time to apply for the free-to-enter Land Rover G4 Challenge - the adventure of a lifetime that combines off-road driving with kayaking, mountain biking, abseiling, climbing and orienteering across some of the most remo ... Continue reading
Astra Twintop VXR Styling Pack Launched By Vauxhall
Inspired by Vauxhall’s record-breaking British Touring Car Championship team, a VXR styling pack is now available for the Astra TwinTop. Combining cutting edge design with VXR high performance appeal, the pack comprises a deep front spoiler skirt, side sills, rear spoiler and lower spoiler skirt. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Outlander Adds 30,000 Units Per Annum To Nedcar Production Facility
Eighteen months after the retail launch in Europe (Spring 2007) of New Outlander, the extremely successful mid-size SUV has now started production at Mitsubishi's Nedcar plant in Born, Holland. ... Continue reading
British Drivers Feel the Need For Speed
A survey has revealed that the majority of British motorists are living life in the fast lane – with 71 per cent of those questioned admitting to breaking the speed limit on more than a quarter of all journeys. ... Continue reading
Barry Curran Motors Limited Joins Forces With Isuzu UK Limited
Limited plans to increase its dealer representation for its one-tonne pickup range following the appointment of Barry Curran Motors Limited, Isle of Man. ... Continue reading
Hyundai and The Mondial De L'Automobile 2008 - The Perfect Paris Match
With its effortless style, sophistication and glamour, Paris seems the natural setting for Hyundai to showcase a new generation of cars. In the city where too much is never enough, it's only fitting that Hyundai should reveal no fewer than five new models. ... Continue reading
Smart Electric Drive Continues the Ten Year Smart Success Story
Today, the one millionth smart fortwo rolled off the production line at the plant in Hambach, France - a micro hybrid drive (mhd) in the passion equipment line. On the occasion of the production anniversary and the tenth birthday of the smart brand Daimler presented the new smart electric drive. In Hambach Dr. Dieter Z ... Continue reading
GAZ Group, one of Russia's largest car manufacturers, and General Motors Corp., have reached agreement on a GAZ 50 percent equity ownership in VM Motori S.p.A., a designer and manufacturer of diesel engines based in Cento, Italy. ... Continue reading
Tyre Manufacturer Continental in Co-operation With Universities
Continental co-operates with universities in an extensive range of projects. The universities carry out fundamental research and also work on product-oriented projects. The partnership reaps benefits for the universities, for Europe's leading tyre manufacturer, as well as for motorists. ... Continue reading
New Consumer Reports Analysis States That Some Hybrid Cars Can Save Owners Thousands of Dollars
Toyota Prius and hybrid versions of Chevrolet Malibu, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Escape, Saturn Vue, and Toyota Camry pay back price premium after one year YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 2 With gas prices soaring, Consumer Reports' latest analysis of owner costs shows that drivers can save anywhere from $500 to $4,250 over a five yea ... Continue reading
Detroit Electric Attracts New Investment and Technology Partners from Europe
HONG KONG, Aug. 30 -- Historic electric car brand Detroit Electric last June reached an understanding to move forward in the development of a line of full-performance pure electric passenger vehicles. CEO Albert Lam said a vehicle distributor and additional technology partners in Europe intend to provide capital financ ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 6 - VIDEO FEATURE
WARREN, MI - September 3, 2008: This week the design interns work with GM engineers to transform the wild creativity into real-world feasibility. Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan. Their charge ... Continue reading
Tata Motors Suspends Work on Nano Plant in Singur
NEW DELHI - SEPTEMBER 3, 2008: Tata Motors Ltd. has been constrained to suspend the construction and commissioning work at the Nano Plant in Singur in view of continued confrontation and agitation at the site. This decision was taken in order to ensure the safety of its employees and contract labour, who have continued ... Continue reading
Delek Group Announces Consolidated Results for the Second Quarter and First Six Months of 2008
TEL AVIV, Israel, August 31 -- Delek Group Ltd. (TASE: DLEKG.TA) (hereinafter: "Delek Group" or "The Group") announced today its results for the three and sixth month period ending June 30, 2008. The full financial statements are available in English on Delek Group's website at: www.delek-group.com . On January 1, 2008 ... Continue reading
BMW 135i Outpoints Its Competitors to Become Consumer Reports' Top-Rated Sporty Car
CR tests BMW coupe against Subaru Impreza WRX STi, Volkswagen R32, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution and others for October issue YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The BMW 135i achieved an "Excellent" overall score and outpaced all its competitors to become Consumer Reports' top-rated sporty car in testing fo ... Continue reading
Kuwait to Take Delivery of 150 Dodge Charger Police Cars
AUBURN HILLS, MI - September 3, 2008: A Kuwaiti delegation visited the U.S. to inspect and approve the upfitting of 150 Dodge Charger police vehicles purchased by the Ministry of Interior. Selection of the 2008 Dodge Chargers was a natural choice; Charger is the number one volume vehicle for Chrysler LLC in the Middle ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports Analysis: Buying a Late Model Used Car Can Save Thousands Over the First Five Years
Buying a three-year-old Toyota Camry can save $13,000 over a five year period YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. A new Consumer Reports study of owner costs shows that choosing a reliable three-year-old car instead of a new one can save drivers thousands of dollars over the first five years. In many cases, that's enough to pay for a ... Continue reading
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