Pedata RV Reports Twelve Percent Increase in RV Rentals over 2008
Summary: Pedata RV notes the RV Rental Industry has taken a turn for the better. As summer is heating up, so are RV rentals. According to the RV Rental Association, rentals are up 12% over 2008. Itââ¬â¢s no surprise with people feeling some economic stability combined with a need to escape and explore. RVing ... Continue reading
WD-40 Partners with SEMA Cares to Build Custom 2010 Camaro for Charity
SAN DIEGO--WD-40 Company is partnering with the Specialty Equipment Market Associationâs charity arm, SEMA Cares, to help build a custom version of the highly anticipated 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, which will be auctioned to help children in need. The WD-40®/SEMA Cares 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS/RS, which has a 6.2-l ... Continue reading
New Initiative to Improve Security of all Caravan Owners in the UK
Towergate Bakers a leading UK caravan insurance provider, and Datatag, Europes leading asset marking company, have announced a new initiative to improve the security of all caravan owners in the UK. Following the launch of Datatag's new security system for caravans, the only "Thatcham Approved" security solution in the ... Continue reading
One-of-a-kind Ford Mustang raises $250,00 for youth charity
Please find below a press release from Ford Motor Company containing details on the charity auction sale of the build #1 of 1 AV-X10 ³Dearborn Doll.² The vehicle was purchase Thursday evening for $250,000 at the Gathering of Eagles auction, part of the 2009 Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture Oshkosh g ... Continue reading
2009 Illinois State Fair Auto Racing Media Guide
Dear Media Member: Please find attached the 2009 Auto Racing Media Guide for the 157th Illinois State Fair in Springfield. We at Track Enterprises hope you find the information useful and thank you for your interest and coverage as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first national championship race on the Springf ... Continue reading
7.31Beijing Auto set to bid for Ford's Volvo unit
Beijing Auto set to bid for Ford's Volvo unit http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011545/Beijing-Auto-set-to-bid-fo r-For d-s-Volvo-unit.html Shanghai, July 31 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor has slowed the bidding process for its Volvo unit in an effort to get a better price for the Swedish car brand, and Beijing Auto is se ... Continue reading
7.31Jianghuai Auto denies plan for merger with Chery
Jianghuai Auto denies plan for merger with Chery http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011551/Jianghuai-Auto-denies-plan -for- merger-with-Chery.html Shanghai, July 31 (Gasgoo.com) Jianghuai Automobile Co Ltd (JAC) has again denied news of its plan for restructuring with Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. within the next three ... Continue reading
7.31PSA to form second JV in China, possibly with Hafei
PSA to form second JV in China, possibly with Hafei http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011546/PSA-to-form-second-JV-in-C hina- possibly-with-Hafei.html Shanghai, July 31 (Gasgoo.com) PSA Peugeot Citroen, France's largest carmaker, may form a second joint venture in China, part of its plan to boost overseas sales and ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports 2009 Second Quarter Results of Operations
- AutoNation remained solidly profitable despite a distressed industry environment - Results driven by cost reductions and disciplined inventory management FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 31 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today reported 2009 second quarter net income from continuing operations ... Continue reading
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--ITT Corporation today reported second quarter 2009 income of $203 million, or $1.10 per share, from continuing operations. Excluding special items, income from continuing operations for the quarter was $196 million, or $1.06 per share, better than expected primarily due to productivity improvements ... Continue reading
[RealWire] As recession continues, cheap used cars offer the best solution when its time to upgrade
Company: Autoweb (http://www.autoweb.co.uk/) Release summary: As the economy continues to struggle and more people face redundancy and unemployment, many are finding there is little left to spend on life's essentials such as the home and car. Date of issue: 31st July, 2009 Contact: Nick Jones, Holistic Sales Solutions ... Continue reading
Snap-on Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
KENOSHA, Wis.--Snap-on Incorporated , a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, today announced operating results for the second quarter of 2009. Sales of $590.0 million were up 3.0% sequentially from first quarter leve ... Continue reading
Titan International Inc. Announces Positive Earnings
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International, Inc. : Second quarter summary: Sales for second quarter 2009 were $207.0 million, compared to $269.1 million in the second quarter of 2008. Gross profit was $29.7 million for the second quarter of 2009, compared to a $41.9 million in the second quarter of last year. Second quarter inc ... Continue reading
10-Passenger Motorcycle Unveiled as Wisconsin Riders Set Off on 900 Mile Trip to Sturgis
Hupy & Abraham, S.C. Continues Motorcycle Safety Campaign MILWAUKEE, July 31 -- In a unique effort to remind the public to watch out for motorcycles on the road, the law offices of Hupy & Abraham, S.C. is sponsoring the inaugural ride of a ten passenger motorcycle as it leaves Wisconsin to travel 900 miles to Sturgis, ... Continue reading
BANDIT Lets the Air Out of Formula 1's Tyres
Drive? I'm Through.. COPENHAGEN, July 31 -- Imagine... You're at a great party that happens every year, it's the best party in the world and people would literally do anything to get into the party. It's expensive to be there, but worth it...and deep down you love how it makes you look exclusive. Then one year, you not ... Continue reading
Bonal International, Inc. Posts First Quarter Results
Bonal continues international growth with first time sales in Croatia and India ROYAL OAK, Mich., July 31 -- Bonal International, Inc. (OTC:BONL) today announced first quarter ending June 30, 2009 unaudited results. Bonal's sales decreased 42 percent from $601,951 to $351,827. "Because of the U.S. economy, contraction ... Continue reading
Capital Automotive LLC Declares Quarterly Preferred Unit Distributions
MCLEAN, Va., July 31 -- Capital Automotive LLC (the "Company"), the nation's leading specialty finance company for automotive retail real estate, today announced that its Board of Managers has declared a dividend for the period commencing May 1, 2009 and ending July 31, 2009 of $0.46875 per Series A Cumulative Redeemab ... Continue reading
CAR Management Briefing Seminars' Sessions to Focus on Fuel Economy and Climate Change Policies
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fuel economy and climate change policies are in the spotlight at the automotive industry's traditional summer gathering, the CAR Management Briefing Seminars August 4-7 in Traverse City, Michigan. The event is hosted by the Center for Automotive Research, a nonprofit ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems To Announce 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 12
Teleconference to be held at 8:00 A.M. EDT WUHAN, China, July 31 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it will issue financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 on Wednesday, August 12, 200 ... Continue reading
Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue production AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 31 -- Chrysler Group LLC announced today that production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue. The Chrysler Group Toluca (Mexico) Assembly Plant - the exclusive home of Chrysler PT Cruiser - will continue to build the quality-proven, versatility ... Continue reading
Cumming Wins Both Races at Autobahn
July 31st, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Cumming Has a Triumphant Return to World SpeedReigning champion wins two out of two and now leads the championshipJoliet, Illinois July 31, 2009 Chris Cumming took both pole positions and both wins this past weekend at the Star Mazda presented by Goodyear dou ... Continue reading
Dawn Edwards Elected Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Barnes Group
BRISTOL, Conn.--Barnes Group Inc. , a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company, announced the promotion of Dawn N. Edwards to Senior Vice President, Human Resources, effective August 3, 2009. She will succeed John Arrington, who will retire September 1, 2009. Most recently Vice President of Globa ... Continue reading
Governor Rendell to Attend Rally in Support of York County's Harley Davidson Plant
Governor Edward G. Rendell will attend the Save Our Plant rally on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Sovereign Bank Stadium, 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York. At approximately 2:15 p.m., the Governor will make remarks and outline actions on the part of the commonwealth to preserve the Harley Davidson manufacturing facility in Springet ... Continue reading
CLEVELAND, July 31 -- Hawk Corporation (NYSE Amex: HWK) today announced that its second quarter 2009 earnings conference call with financial analysts and investors will take place on Thursday, August 6, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time and will be webcast over the internet. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20 ... Continue reading
Inside Track E-News - August 2009 - Vol. 13.06
CAN'T READ THIS EMAIL? CLICK HERE [ http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/396/81156/54244690/563e1a47066fa3d7b9c183ae a0b27d6b ] TO SEE IT ON THE WEB...HAVE A FRIEND WHO'S A RACING FAN? SEND THEM THIS MESSAGE [ http://www.bettermail.ca/ct/396/81156/54244692/563e1a47066fa3d7b9c183ae a0b27d6b ]... YOU WERE SENT THIS MESSAGE BECAUS ... Continue reading
Media Release: Ready for three race August run
To view this email in your web browser Click here http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001yyNfFoTwMHT6DO18FOlIN43 m37LYA1YWqjgDKSEppUGRrXsG_WgIMTpmnDmwkp2nO9LOou8ytElAOxpANkholKGCMWC8N1 qrTL-ooval-h1VrbTmceVq-ikHbcJ3RFlgl7H_yPfiU-8%3D To receive news from Patron Highcroft Racing, add pr@highcroftracing.com to y ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share payable October 2, 2009, to shareholders of record as of September 4, 2009. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, c ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION INFINEON RACEWAY, SONOMA, CALIF. Friday, July 31, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 FORCE SISTERS QUALIFY ONE AND TWO SONOMA, Calif. (July 31, 2009) - Racing kicked off today for the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 7 event ... Continue reading
Racing Cancelled at SSP Outback Track on Friday, July 31
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SSP Outback Track Racing Cancelled for Friday, July 31, 2009 Newberrytown, PA (July 31, 2009) - The racing action at the SSP Outback Track for Friday night, July 31 has been cancelled due to steady late afternoon rain showers. The next race of the Summer Shoot ... Continue reading
Raser Announces Jim Spellman to Lead Plug-in Hybrid Team
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , a leading energy technology company, said today that Jim Spellman will take over the leadership of the Plug-in Hybrid Team beginning August 1st. Patrick J. Schwartz will step down as President of Raser Technologies at the end of July 2009 to pursue other opportunities outside of ... Continue reading
SAE International Standards Now Available on ANSI Webstore
Complete collection of 9,000 documents offered on webstore.ansi.org NEW YORK, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has announced that its webstore.ansi.org, a website for the purchase and download of U.S. and other national, regional, or international standards, now offers ... Continue reading
SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. Reports $23.5 Million in Orders for the Month of July
NEW YORK--SpongeTech® Delivery Systems, Inc. “The Smarter Sponge™”, (OTCBB: SPNG) is pleased to announced that the Company has booked a record month in new orders at approximately $23.5 million, surpassing June's orders of $18 million. This continues SpongeTech®’s record breaking orders booked monthly by the ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Reports Second-Quarter 2009 Results
WARREN, Ohio, July 31 -- -- Decrease in net sales, net income attributed to dramatically reduced volumes in key markets -- Liquidity, capital structure seen as competitive advantage Stoneridge, Inc. today announced net sales of $102.3 million and a net loss of $19.8 million, or $(0.84) per diluted share, for the second ... Continue reading
STRUT introduces Collection for 2010 Camaro
Good afternoon - The new 2010 Camaro is already turning heads on the road and STRUT now gives owners a chance to further personalize the vehicle with a special grille collection. Digital images are attached and press release as a word doc. Below is the copy of the release should you desire not to open the attachment. O ... Continue reading
Updated ARCA RE/MAX Series Schedule; Pocono Raceway
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UPDATED ARCA RE/MAX SERIES SCHEDULE AT POCONO RACEWAY ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ LONG POND, Pennsylvania (July 31, 2009)-- Friday's ARCA RE/MAX Series Menards Pole Qualifying presente ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it is extending the period of time that a recording of its first quarter operating results conference call will be available. The recording of the conference call will be available for playback ... Continue reading
Cash For Clunkers Program Expanded; Carfax Reports Help Consumers Prove Vehicle Eligibility
CENTREVILLE, Va., July 31 -- The federal government has made it easy for car buyers to help prove their current vehicle is eligible for trade-in under the Cash for Clunkers program. According to rules published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a Carfax Vehicle History Report and current re ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Awarded $1.06 Billion Order for 1,700 Additional M-ATVs
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that it has received an additional $1.06 billion delivery order from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC). Oshkosh Defense will deliver 1,700 additional MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) to the U.S. Armed Forces ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Announces 2010 Schedule
Indianapolis, July 31, 2009: First-time events in Brazil and Birmingham, Ala., highlight the 2010 IndyCar® Series schedule announced today. In its continuing effort to offer competitors the most diverse and challenging championship in motorsports, the 2010 IndyCar Series schedule features eight oval races, four perm ... Continue reading
Mazda Surprised by Sales & Environmental Impact of Cash for Clunkers Program
IRVINE, Calif., July 31 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO), which reports July sales on Monday, has seen a marked increase in showroom traffic as a result of the week-old federal government's Cash for Clunkers (CARS) program. Fifty-seven percent of the Mazdas sold under the program have been MAZDA3s, the company ... Continue reading
NGVi Celebrates 20 years Advancing Use of NGVs and Natural Gas Fueling
NATURAL GAS VEHICLE INSTITUTE CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS Las Vegas, NV - Natural Gas Vehicle Institute (NGVi), North America's leading provider of training and consulting services related to natural gas as a transportation fuel, is beginning its 21st year of working with fleet managers and technicians to advance t ... Continue reading
New Hampshire, July 31, 2009: "For the second year in a row, I'm extremely disappointed for our fans who continue to hope for the return of IndyCar racing to New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Our discussions with series officials explored an early August date, but according to them, that turned out to be logistically chall ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 31 -- Some of the largest automotive retailers in the country have created www.AutoStimulusPlan.com, a website that educates consumers about their privately funded stimulus program to provide additional incentives to make it easier to get a newer more fuel efficient vehicle. The Automotive Stimulus Plan ... Continue reading
legislation providing $2 billion in additional funding for the so-called "Cash for Clunker" initiative, which was so successful this week that it was running out of money. The bipartisan legislation passed in the House by a vote of 316 to 109. "As you know, my colleagues, as part of the Supplemental Appropriations bill ... Continue reading
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Sends 'Cash For Clunkers' Extension Letter to Senate
WASHINGTON - July 31, 2009: TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce strongly supports H.R. 3435, to extend the cash for clunkers program, which has exceeded expectations for success, and has stimulated the purchase of automobiles. The âcash for clunkersâ program can provide an ... Continue reading
Team Oreca Returning To U.S. Competition
Braselton, July 31, 2009: Team ORECA Matmut AIM has said it will enter 12th annual Petit Le Mans Powered by MAZDA6 at Road Atlanta. Photo: Marshall Pruett, SPEEDtv.com; Click here for Hi-Res Only days after Peugeot made official its entry into the 12th annual Petit Le Mans Powered by MAZDA6, SPEEDtv.com is reporting Te ... Continue reading
Citroen Celebrates 90 Years of "Créative Technologie"
Having created a new brand identity at the start of its 90th Anniversary year, Citroen is celebrating its heritage of "Créative Technologie" with an all new marketing campaign that focuses on the Company's rich history of design, innovation and technology. A new television advertising campaign, which breaks on 1st Aug ... Continue reading
New Ford models were on display at the cultural festival "Anansekrom" at the Orsett Showground in Grays, Essex, this month. ... Continue reading
New Car Shortage Coming - You Better Buy Now! Redux
You may think we are crazy, but in putting 2 and 2 together over the past few weeks, we have grown to believe that within 10 weeks or so there will be a shortage of new car inventory in the brands and models you want most. Of course there will remain some back line inventory, but even they will begin moving off the lot ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
U.S. House Approves $2 Billion "Clunker" Extension
WASHINGTON July 31, 2009; John Crawley and Rick Cowan writing for Reuters reported that the U.S. House of Representatives approved on Friday a $2 billion extension of the "Cash-for-Clunkers" automobile sales incentive program. The Democratic proposal would run through September 30, 2010, and tap funds from an Energy De ... Continue reading
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: (1:25PM) meeting in an "emergency" session extended the 'Cash for Clunkers' program by an additional $2 billion. It's thought that the additional funds would come from the $25 billion set aside by Congress last autumn. ... Continue reading
U.S. Law Makers Pushing Additional Cash for Clunkers Funding
WASHINGTON DC July 31, 2009; Richard Cowan writing for Reuters reported that legislation that would add $2 billion to a cash-for-clunkers program aimed at spurring U.S. automobile sales could move quickly through the U.S. Congress, Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow said on Friday. Speaking to reporters, Stabenow and fel ... Continue reading
NADA: 'Clunkers' Money Going Quickly
WASHINGTON, July 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Due to substantial consumer interest in the "Cash-for-Clunkers" program, the funding allocated for the program is being claimed very rapidly. In response, NADA Chairman John McEleney, a multi-franchise dealer in Iowa, issued the following statement: "Without question, the ... Continue reading
House Republicans Won't Block Cash for Clunkers Bill
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2009; Richard Cowan writing for Reuters reported that Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives will not try to block passage of a possible $2 billion extension of the "cash-for-clunkers" program, a House Republican leadership aide said on Friday. While many Republicans likely will end up vo ... Continue reading
American Honda Expands Airbag Safety Recall
Certain 2001-2002 Honda Accord, 2001 Civic and 2002-2003 Acura TL driver's airbags affected TORRANCE, Calif., July 31 -- An existing safety recall of the driver's airbag in certain 2001 Honda Accords and Civics due to a potential defect in the airbag's inflation system is being expanded to include more vehicles, Americ ... Continue reading
Congressman Chaka Fattah Calls for Continuation of Cash for Clunkers
Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) releases the following statement on the need for more funding of the car program. WASHINGTON, July 31The success of the cash for clunkers program is evident. Americans want to drive more fuel efficient automobiles and dealers want to sell more cars. In conjunction with the Administration ... Continue reading
BMW's Jack Pitney on Art, Architecture, and Cars
Special to The Auto Channelby Marty Bernstein, AIADA Contributing Editor Conversations with Jack Pitney â BMW North Americaâs vice president of marketing and product development and the man who introduced the new MINI to America â are always informative and insightful. I had the opportunity to speak with ... Continue reading
Used-Car Sales Taken for a Ride by Cash for Clunkers
Washington DC July 31, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that used-vehicle sales are hitching a ride on the Cash for Clunkers bandwagon, some dealers say. But others caution that the program will hurt the used-vehicle market down the road. According to Automotive News, some consumers â lured into new-car dealers ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, July 30, 2009: The Northwest Ohio Region welcomed some 250 Soloists to Toledo Express Airport, July 25 â 26, for the Toledo ProSolo, the final Tire Rack® SCCA ProSolo National Series event of the regular season. Though rain soaked the Sam Strano-designed courses on Saturday morning, it didnât rain ... Continue reading
Points leader Dixon faces new challenge
Indianapolis, July 20, 2009: Scott Dixon entered the 2008 race at Kentucky Speedway with a 65-point lead over Helio Castroneves in the championship standings. Then-Target Chip Ganassi Racing teammate Dan Wheldon was third (115 points back). Dixon doesn't have such a cushion this week as he seeks to successfully defend ... Continue reading
Megenbier, Newgarden and Daly Live In-Studio Tuesday Night
Indianapolis, July 30, 2009: VW Jetta Cup Driver Timmy MegenbierBritish Formula Ford Driver Joesef NewgardenStar Mazda Driver Conor Daly Could this be a future Front Row picture of the Indy 500 starting lineup? Tuesday night, August 4th, we'll bring together three young drivers who started their karting careers about t ... Continue reading
Ana Beatriz, Pippa Mann and Roger Bailey Re-cap
Indianapolis, July 30, 2009: Tuesday night July 28th guests included Firestone Indy Lights drivers Ana Beatriz and Pippa Mann joined by series Executive Director, Roger Bailey were all in-studio recapping the race in Edmonton and their thoughts for the remaining 2009 schedule... The first episode included Canadian Indy ... Continue reading
DOT Says "Cash for Clunkers" Program Still in Effect
Despite widespread reports yesterday evening, Cash for Clunkers has not been suspended. However, NHTSA has expressed concern over the program's funding levels. "Clearly, this has been a very stimulative program that's got consumers back into the car market. It's our hope that possibly more funds can be made available," ... Continue reading
Which? Report Wrongly Implicates Vauxhall
A report published by Which? Car magazine today has wrongly implicated Vauxhall Motors in what it describes as a "Car scrappage price hike scheme". ... Continue reading
Meadow Brook Concours D'Elegance This Weekend
MEADOW BROOK CONCOURS DâELEGANCE 30th Year of Elegance By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau This is the weekend to immerse yourself in a beautiful meadow full of the most rare, interesting, important and historic automobiles, race cars and motorcycles in the world, right here in the northern Detroit su ... Continue reading
Digitised: The Work of Photographer Zoltán Glass
The National Media Museum in Bradford, UK, is currently in the process of raising a photographic treasure. The project, which aims to scan a large proportion of the photographs housed in the Zoltán Glass archive, will systematically catalogue the work of the artist, whose main creative periods came in the 1930s and 19 ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers Hits Program Limit (So They Say) in 6 Days - Pent up Demand For New Cars Explodes
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that the U.S. government's $1 billion "cash for clunkers" auto sales incentive program reached its funding limit unexpectedly after an avalanche of business exhausted its funds, an Obama administration official said late Thursday. Auto dealers began o ... Continue reading
The transport sector is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gases and many companies produce rating systems to establish how green a vehicle is. However none offer such a complete, comprehensive system as the WhatGreenCar.com ratings. ... Continue reading
Continental AG Plans Capital Increase
Continental AG, Hanover, plans a capital increase to strengthen its financial structure. The company's Supervisory Board accepted the proposal submitted by the Executive Board to prepare a capital increase of up to EUR 1.5 billion within the framework of the corporation's authorized capital. ... Continue reading
Skoda Auto Ends the First Six Months Of 2009 With Positive Results
Despite the ongoing global economic crisis, the Czech Republic's biggest car manufacturer, Skoda Auto, has achieved positive results in the first half of 2009. The Company's operating result is CZK 4.2 billion which, however, is less than a half of the amount achieved over the same period of last year. Converted to EUR ... Continue reading
Advertising Gifts From Bygone Times Attract Keen Collectors
From matchbooks and badges to designed clothing and lifestyle products. The development of Volvo Cars' first simple advertising giveaways to today's well thought-out range of merchandise tells an exciting story. Today the vintage advertising giveaways are once again in sharp focus - as highly attractive collectibles. ... Continue reading
Porsche Head of PR Anton Hunger Retires
Anton Hunger (60), long-time Head of Public Relations at Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG and since 2007 of Porsche Automobil Holding SE, this friday retires from his position after 17 successful years with the producer of sporty luxury cars. By request from the new Porsche CEO Michael Macht he will make himself available i ... Continue reading
Suzuki Reveals New 2010 Kizashi Sedan - COMPLETE VIDEO
⢠Kizashi concept series culminates with world introduction of all-new Suzuki sport sedan. ⢠Chic Kizashi production model to deliver Japanese quality and European flair. ⢠North American Car of the Year contender to serve as halo vehicle for maturing Suzuki lineup. ⢠Kizashiâs exhilarating per ... Continue reading
After several consecutive record years, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. reports a decrease in worldwide sales for the first six months of the financial year 2009 (which ends 31/12/2009). In spite of the massive economic downturn in Lamborghini´s major markets the company is still among the few car companies maintaining ... Continue reading
Daimler at the St. Moritz Art Masters 2009 Festival
As a committed patron of the arts and culture, Daimler AG is once again supporting the "St. Moritz Art Masters" (SAM) with its Mercedes-Benz, smart, Maybach, AMG brands this year, as well as with the Daimler Art Collection. Now in its second year, this festival of the contemporary arts is being held in the famous holid ... Continue reading
Audi Group Announces Operating Profit of 823 Million for First Six Months 2009
INGOLSTADT, Germany--In the first six months of the current year the Audi Group succeeded in avoiding the effects of the negative overall market trend, and recorded a significant operating profit of 823 million (2008: 1.3 billion). The Audi brand is also hitting its sales targets: in the first six months, approxima ... Continue reading
Half of All UK Drivers Potentially Unfit for the Road, Warns Kia Motors
Have you ever wondered how you would fare if you re-sat your driving test after years behind the wheel? In a new experiment, Kia Motors UK challenged experienced drivers to retake their test, resulting in a shocking 50% failure rate. ... Continue reading
Skoda Scrappage Orders Top 4,500
In less than three months since the government's vehicle scrappage programme began, Skoda has taken over 4,500 new car orders from customers across the UK. Customers have discovered that the Czech manufacturer really does make happy drivers as they have become proud new owners of cars across the entire Skoda range, fro ... Continue reading
Fiat Targets New Audience with Ground Breaking Driving School Deal
Fiat's recent announcement that it is to supply Britain's leading driving school with a 14,000 strong fleet of stylish Fiat 500s as part of a four-year deal is in line with the company's local market strategy, according to managing director Andrew Humberstone. ... Continue reading
Government to Suspend 'Cash for Clunkers' Program ...WHAT?
This seemingly riduculous story was just filed by the AP. The reason for the suspension of the program appears to be the concern that the program will actually be successful and the funds alotted to it will get used up. WASHINGTON (AP) - July 30, 2009: The government plans to suspend its popular "cash for clunkers" pro ... Continue reading
GEICO Says: Parents Are the Key to Safe Teen Drivers
WASHINGTON--These days, teenagers have a lot to contend with: school, grades, their peers, and also all the inherent risks of being a new driver. According to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), while parents are equipping cars with monitoring devices to monitor their teensâ driving b ... Continue reading
Goodyear Seeks Special Truck Drivers as Highway Heroes
AKRON, Ohio, July 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company continues to honor deserving truck drivers with its recognition program for those who perform good deeds along the highways of North America. The company announced today that a search is on for U.S. and Canadian drivers who come to the rescue of fellow motorist ... Continue reading
K&N 2008-09 Mitsubishi Evo X Intake
K&N High-Flow Intake System Adds 21.42 Horsepower to the 2008-09 Evo X Riverside, CA, - The K&N High-Flow Intake System for the 2008-09 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X 2.0L Turbo, (part no. 69-6546TWR<http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=69-6546 TWR>) increases horsepower by 21.42 hp at 6100 rpm over the sto ... Continue reading
Checking Brakes Frequently Can Save Money and May Save Lives
BETHESDA, Md., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When it comes to vehicle safety, the brakes top the list of systems that need to be routinely inspected and repaired immediately should motorists suspect any problems. According to the Car Care Council, a properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle operati ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing on 2010 Avalon, Yaris, Highlander, FJ Cruiser, RAV4, and Tacoma
TORRANCE, Calif., July 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, FJ Cruiser off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), Highlander mid-size SUV, RAV4 compact SUV, and the Tacoma pickup truck. The 2010 mode ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
