Scania signs development agreement with Porsche
STOCKHOLM--Scania has selected Porsche Engineering Group GmbH as its partner in the development of the next generation of truck cabs. âIn Porsche Engineering we have found a partner that shares Scania's values and views on development and production. We will develop a cab frame together that is optimised for Scani ... Continue reading
Latest credit analysis from Experian Automotive shows positive signs for a healthier auto lending market SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 30 -- Automotive loan delinquencies dropped during Q2 2010, marking the second consecutive quarter that showed a year-over-year decrease in quarterly delinquencies. Lenders also made a higher ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Production Flattens as Economy Starts to Slow
Washington DC August 30, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that after a year of big gains, a new forecast shows North American production flattening in the fourth quarter. Automotive News reports that meanwhile, August sales numbers, due this week, are expected to be lackluster. It's true that retail sales of new veh ... Continue reading
Go Green, Save Green - Tips from the Car Care Council
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 30 Being green doesn't have to mean you have to spend a lot of green. According to the Car Care Council, by properly maintaining your vehicle's fuel system, you will not only improve the performance of your vehicle, but lower its emissions and save money at the pump, too. "A well-maintained fuel sys ... Continue reading
Mercedes GP Race Report - Spa - August 30, 2010
An action-packed and exciting Belgian Grand Prix in Spa today saw MERCEDES GP PETRONAS drivers Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher come home in sixth and seventh places to score valuable points for the team. The mixed weather conditions benefitted the pair as they stayed out on their dry tyres before switching to inter ... Continue reading
OnStar Celebrates Patents During National Inventor's Month
Nearly 200 Patents and Counting in 15 Years of Operation DETROIT, Aug. 30 -- Every time OnStar sends one of 143 million e-mails monthly to report what's happening with an OnStar-equipped vehicle, it's worth remembering: There's a patent for that. In fact, there are 192 patents on the books for OnStar inventions that ha ... Continue reading
- Group 1 Automotive partners with BMW sponsoring fundraiser for the Evans Scholars Foundation - Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana BMW Centers to contribute $3 for every mile driven by participating teens - BMW to launch its "DRIVE IT HOME - DON'T TXT & DRIVE" campaign WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Aug. 30 -- Today BMW announc ... Continue reading
Used Commercial Vehicle Registrations Hit Record Levels, According to Polk
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 30 -- There were 354,400 used commercial vehicles (GVW Class 3-8) registered in the U.S. during the first two quarters of 2010, according to Polk, the recognized leader in data-driven solutions for the commercial vehicle industry. This historic number sets a new record for used commercial vehicl ... Continue reading
Chrysler Hosts 400 Dealers at Fiat Experience
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 30 -- Chrysler Group LLC today hosted about 400 Chrysler Group dealers to outline the requirements to become a Fiat dealer in the United States. The dealers met with the Chrysler Group team responsible for establishing a Fiat retail network by the end of this year. The company wants Fiat deale ... Continue reading
Honda Milestones Highlight Ohio's National Impact on Automotive Industry
Company's business growth contributes to state's automotive parts and manufacturing expertise COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 -- Ohio's success as the nation's top automotive supplier is due in large part to the individual success of companies like Honda of America Manufacturing (Honda), according to the Ohio Business Developm ... Continue reading
Racing Legends and Rare Cars Highlight 2010 Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Known as the "Race at the Base," the 13th annual Fleet Week Coronado Speed Festival will take place Sept. 25-26 at Naval Air Station North Island. While the race draws more than 250 prestigious historic race cars, a few of the vehicles - and their drivers - stand out among ... Continue reading
MotoGP Race Report - Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 30, 2010: Spaniard Dani Pedrosa spoiled the American ridersâ party on a hot day Aug. 29 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, winning the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP race for the first time at the Speedwayâs 2.621-mile road course. Ben Spies, of Longview, Texas, finished second after cap ... Continue reading
IZOD Indycar Series Results - Chicago - August 29, 2010
JOLIET, Ill. - Results Saturday of the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy 300 IZOD IndyCar Series event on the 1.52 mile Chicagoland Speedway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. (2) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 200, Running 2. (7) ... Continue reading
Pruett, Rojas Win Montreal 200 For Record-Setting Eighth Victory
MONTREAL, Aug. 29, 2010: The Montreal 200 on Saturday marked another milestone in what has been a dream season for Scott Pruett and Memo Rojas in the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. Pruett more than half of the two-hour, 62-lap race, while holding off Alex Gurney to give the team ... Continue reading
Firestone Indy Lights Results - Chicago - August 29, 2010
JOLIET, Ill. - Results Saturday of the Chicagoland 100 Firestone Indy Lights Series event on the 1.52 mile Chicagoland Speedway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. (13) James Hinchcliffe, 67, Running 2. (2) Pippa Mann, 67, Running 3. (4) Philip Maj ... Continue reading
Moraes Places 17th With Sato And Viso Knocked Out Early
JOLIET, Aug. 29, 2010: Mario Moraes was anxious to return to the site of his best IZOD IndyCar Series finish, the lightening fast Chicagoland Speedway. On Saturday night, the 21-year-old Brazilian driver looked to have the form that took him to a third place a year ago on the 1.5-mile oval south of Chicago in the Peak ... Continue reading
MODERATOR: We have the podium finishes then in the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, 125 cc race. In third position, Pol Espargaro from Spain; in second position, Sandro Cortese from Germany; and our race winner today is Nico Terol, another rider from Spain from the Bancaja Aspar team. We'll start with our race winner. ... Continue reading
Used Vehicle Demand Up, Supply Down; Prices Soar
Washington DC August 30, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that used car prices are climbing and the pool of available models is drying up one year after the federal Cash for Clunkers program spurred consumers to scrap old cars for new ones. Used cars are selling for the highest average price in at least seven years, ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi: Production Sales & Export Volumes Up From 2009
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for July 2010. ... Continue reading
Introducing the Multi-Talented New Citroen DS4
Citroen has released first details for the new DS4, a unique and attractive blend of creativity, dynamism, exclusivity and versatility. DS4 is the second model in Citroen's distinctively-styled DS line. ... Continue reading
Top Euro NCAP Score For Suzuki Swift - The All-New Compact Supermini
On sale in the UK from next week; the all-new Suzuki Swift has been rated as one of Europe's safest cars, achieving a maximum 5 star rating in the 2010 test by Euro NCAP. ... Continue reading
Isuzu Debuts Off-Road Challenge At Sandringham Game and Country Fair
Visitors to one of the most prestigious events in the rural calendar, the Sandringham Game and Country Fair (11-12 September), will this year be able to enjoy a thrilling off-road driving experience, courtesy of Isuzu, the UK's fastest growing pick-up brand. The demanding, purpose-built course will test the off-road dr ... Continue reading
Last Chance to Buy a Mazda RX-8 Motoring Legend
While continuing to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the world's best-selling roadster, the Mazda MX-5, Mazda UK is saying 'goodbye' this autumn to a very different, although equally iconic sportscar in its model line-up - the rotary-engined, four-seater Mazda RX-8. ... Continue reading
Lotus Evora, Now With Even More
Ahead of the official unveil at the Paris Motor Show on September 30th, Lotus Cars announces the latest evolution of the award winning Evora, the Evora S and Evora IPS (Intelligent Precision Shift) option. ... Continue reading
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