Maserati Looking for Dealers to Sell Alfa Romeo in U.S.
Washington DC May 30, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Maserati is preparing to choose a handful of dealers to sell the first Alfa Romeo available in the U.S. since 1995. Automotive News reports that those dealers likely will get permanent franchises when the brand re-launches here. Alfa Romeo and Maserati have ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Enhanced Pre-Owned Program
With an Industry First, 10 Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 30 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced an industry first with its new Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty, boasting a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty on used vehicles going back five model years with les ... Continue reading
AUTOPROMOTEC SHOW IN BOLOGNA SHOWS WORLD NEW SERVICE TOOLS by Marty Bernstein Marketing & Advertising Editor The growth of international brand vehicles selling in the United States is well known â itâs become a global business. To this one can now add the importance of the automotive service, repair and maint ... Continue reading
Investigation Underway on NGV Fuel Tank Failure
WASHINGTON--NGVAmerica reported today that an investigation is underway on the fuel tank failure in a natural gas-powered shuttle van in Los Angeles. On Saturday, May 26, 2007, the van's fuel tank apparently ruptured while being fueled at a station in Carson, California owned by the Los Angeles County Department of San ... Continue reading
AAA Travel Agents Expect Robust Summer Travel Season
WASHINGTON--Sixty seven percent of AAA travel agency managers expect that total summer bookings will increase compared to last summer. In addition, 70 percent of AAA travel agency managers anticipate increased international bookings compared to last year, which they attribute to consumersâ increased comfort in tra ... Continue reading
NHRA (TOPEKA) - WILL RESUMES FIGHT FOR ELITE 8 STANDING
After a lengthy period of time off from national event competition, the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series returns to action this weekend, June 1-3, at Heartland Park Topeka (HPT) for the 19th running of the NHRA O'Reilly Summer Nationals. "It has been an unusual couple of weeks for me because we have had three weekends ... Continue reading
Raser Awarded 2007 Hybrid Motor Vehicles Technology Innovation of the Year
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca: RZ) today announced that it has been selected to receive the 2007 Hybrid Motor Vehicles Technology Innovation of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan, one of the worldâs leading global growth consulting companies. This is the second innovation award received by Raser ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Celebrates Centenary Of The Silver Ghost
WEST SUSSEX, England - May 30, 2007: The largest gathering of Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts ever, took place on Saturday, May 26th, at the Rolls‑Royce head office and manufacturing plant at Goodwood, West Sussex. More than 60 of the historic motor cars, built between 1907 and 1926, were displayed before they embarked ... Continue reading
President of smart(R) USA, Dave Schembri to Present at June Motor Press Guild Luncheon
LOS ANGELES, May 30 -- On Tuesday, June 5, The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, will feature Dave Schembri, president of smart USA, from the UnitedAuto Group. The smart fortwo -- a small car with a big urban solution -- will be seen on streets across the United State ... Continue reading
20-Year Ford Veteran Risks It All To Save the Ford Motor Company and the American Dream
As sell out of the American Auto Industry continues, New Ford Book sheds light on problems and offers solutions NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 30 -- With the potential threat of bankruptcy facing the Ford Motor Company, Clifton Lambreth, 20-year Ford veteran launched a book to bring to light decisions that have brought the comp ... Continue reading
Freedom from Oil Coalition Pushing for Clean Air, Secure Future in Sacramento Today
SACRAMENTO - Representatives from the Freedom from Oil coalition, which comprises Rainforest Action Network, Global Exchange and the Ruckus Society, were in Sacramento today to urge the Environmental Protection Agency to grant Californiaâs request to enact the nationâs first law requiring cuts in greenhouse g ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (DOVER) PRE-RACE NOTES
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series News & Notes â Dover CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE IN A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE AS A PDF FILE. ⢠Monstrous: Dover A Worthy Proving Ground For Car Of Tomorrow ⢠At Ease: New Jerseyâs Martin Truex Jr. To Tackle âHomet ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DOVER) - PRE-RACE NOTES
NASCAR Busch Series News and Notes - Dover 200 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE IN A MICROSOFT WORD DOCUMENT. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE AS A PDF FILE. ⢠Magic At The Monster Mile: Jeff Burtonâs Win Last Year Helped Provide Career Push ⢠After Seasonâs First 13 Races, Regan S ... Continue reading
NASCAR BCS (DAYTONA) - NASCAR Busch Series Crew Chief Fined
NASCAR announced today that Chuck Meyers, crew chief of the No. 1 Chevrolet driven by J.J. Yeley in the NASCAR Busch Series, has been fined due to rule violations this past weekend at Loweâs Motor Speedway. Meyers was fined $1,000 for violating Sections 12-4-A (actions detrimental to stock car racing), 12-4-Q (car ... Continue reading
NASCAR NNCS (SONOMA) - SAUTER AND RAGAN TEST AT INFINEON
Drivers David Ragan and Johnny Sauter spent Tuesday afternoon testing the twists and turns of Infineon Raceway, in preparation for the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race, June 22-24. It was the first time on the road course for Sauter, while Ragan visited Sonoma in February for a one-day test session. B ... Continue reading
Mazda's Rotary Engine Celebrates 40th Anniversary
IRVINE, Calif., May 30 -- On May 30, 1967, Mazda launched the world's first twin-rotor rotary engined car, the Mazda Cosmo Sport. Today, 40 years to-the-date later, the company celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Mazda rotary engine. In the years between, Mazda has produced nearly two million vehicles powered by the ... Continue reading
RACING TEAMS (VIDEO FEATURE) - Day in the Life of a F1 Engineer at Panasonic Toyota Racing
COLOGNE - May 30, 2007: The work of a racecar engineer is crucial to the success of a Formula One team, according to Panasonic Toyota Racing officials. Francesco Nenci and Gianluca Pisanello, the Italian race engineers for the Toyota Team, work with drivers Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher. Nenci and Pisanelloâs j ... Continue reading
RACING SPONSORS (VIDEO FEATURE) - ING Launches Formula 1 Race Index
Ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix on May 27, ING launched its Formula 1 Race Index to provide new and existing Formula 1 fans with a clear and instant appraisal of the stresses and strains of all 17 Grand Prix circuits in the race calendar, providing a 'league table' ranking of the most difficult and challenging circuits. ... Continue reading
Ford Expects Rise in U.S. Retail Sales in May
DETROIT May 30, 2007; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said it would see an increase in U.S. retail sales in May for the first time in six months, but overall sales were expected to decline as the automaker continued to cut low-margin sales to daily rental companies. "We will be reporting ... Continue reading
ADESA and Insurance Auto Auctions Report First Quarter 2007 Results
CARMEL, Ind. & WESTCHESTER, Ill.--ADESA, Inc., a leading provider of wholesale vehicle auctions and used vehicle dealer floorplan financing, and Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., a leading provider of automotive salvage and claims processing services in the United States, today reported their first quarter financial resul ... Continue reading
2008 Sonata Delivers Higher Value With New Equipment and Engine Choices
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 29 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing today for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata lineup. As gas prices surge, Hyundai is smartly offering the powerful, yet fuel-efficient 2.4-liter DOHC inline-four cylinder engine in all trim levels, including SE and Limited models, for the first time. Shopp ... Continue reading
Hella Receives OEM Awards In Asia-Pacific, USA
PLYMOUTH, Mich., May 29 -- Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a global tier-one supplier of automotive lighting and electronic equipment, has won three awards from two automotive manufacturers and one tractor manufacturer. Hella Australia, based in Mentone, won the "Toyota Australia Excellence Award for Engineering" for its techn ... Continue reading
Electric Scooter Prototype Delivered to Florida Dealer
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., May 29 -- Armor Electric Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ARME) is pleased to announce that negotiations for the sale of a fleet of electric scooters to a significant vehicle dealer in Florida have progressed to the field testing stage. Last week Armor shipped a lithium-ion battery powered scooter, developed ... Continue reading
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