Tesla Motors to Open Seven Sales & Service Centers This Summer
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors will open seven regional sales and service centers in upcoming weeks, establishing a coast-to-coast network in North America and a solid retail footprint in Europe. Stores in New York, Seattle and Chicago will open in late June, followed by Miami. The new additions will complement Tesla ... Continue reading
Navistar Affiliate Completes Purchase of Certain Monaco Coach Assets
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation announced today that an affiliate has completed the purchase of certain assets of the recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturing business of Monaco Coach Corporation (Other OTC: MCOAQ). Purchase price is approximately $47 million. âNavistarâs entry into the R ... Continue reading
Cascade Corporation Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended April 30, 2009
PORTLAND, Ore.--Cascade Corporation today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2009. Overview Net sales of $76.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 were 49% lower than net sales of $149.9 million for the prior year first quarter. Net loss of $12.1 million ($1.12 loss per dilute ... Continue reading
Track Chic's Woman Behind the Wheels LEILANI MUNTER
Atlanta, June 4, 2009: Born and raised in Rochester, Minnesota, to a Hawaiian mother and German father, Leilani combines the best of both heritages into her racing career and Eco Dream Team. The evolutionary path suits this âCarbon Free Girlâ perfectly. Leilani attended the University of California in San Die ... Continue reading
Horse Power Sales officially withdraws 110 mpg HP2g from Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition
Napoleon, OH: June 4, 2009; Horse Power Sales.net, Inc. has officially withdrawn their team and their 1987 Mustang, powered by the revolutionary, 110MPG, V-8, HP2g engine, from the upcoming Progressive Automotive X PRIZE Competition, effective June 4, 2009. Horse Powerâs Team HP2g was initially accepted as an offi ... Continue reading
Toyota Sees Turnaround Ahead, Boosts U.S. Production
Washington DC June 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota will ramp up production of six of its best-selling models over the next three months, saying it sees a turnaround coming in the near future. Automotive News reports that North American production will increase by 65,000 units over the previous plan f ... Continue reading
Car Buyers May be Cautiously Coming Back
Washington DC June 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that after a long hiatus, American consumers appear ready to return to auto showrooms to buy new cars, experts say, although not in the large numbers seen in past years. MSNBC reports a rise in new U.S. car sales in coming months would be a welcome development f ... Continue reading
Valvoline Launches Unusual Engine Guarantee
Industry-First 300,000 Mile Engine Guarantee Cuts Through Technical Claims LEXINGTON, Ky., June 4 -- The motor oil category has seldom been home to bold, game-changing moves. Valvoline(R) is breaking from tradition with an innovative offer that is without precedent in the automotive aftermarket. Register your vehicle a ... Continue reading
Schwarzenegger Comments on Hummer Sale to Chinese - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
SACRAMENTO - June 4, 2009: California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger took the opportunity yesterday during a Volkswagen fuel cell press introduction to talk about General Motors' recent sale of its Hummer brand to a Chinese company. Click PLAY to watch the video of Schwarzenegger's comments on the Hummer sale Coinciden ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, June 4, 2009: Leader of the 2009 SCORE Desert Series points standings and four-time Baja 500 champion, Robby Gordon returns to Ensenada, Mexico hoping to continue his dominance of the dirt in the 2009 season. Following his season-opening win in the Laughlin Desert Challenge and his second place finish in the ... Continue reading
Watkins Glen Next as KONI Challenge Competitors Reach Midway Point of 2009 Season
DAYTONA BEACH, June 3, 2009: If Bret Seafuse and James Gue want to keep close to Ken Wilden in the Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Grand Sport (GS) point standings, they will have to do well in Friday's TheGlen.com 200 at Watkins Glen International, the sixth of 11 races on the circuit. The two-and-a-half hour race ... Continue reading
Dozens Qualify for Solo Triad at Eastern States Championship in Blytheville
BYLTHEVILLE, June 3, 2009: A strong turnout was on hand for the first Eastern States Championship at the Tire Rack® SCCA Blytheville National Tour, May 30 â 31. The best Soloists in the East descended on the Arkansas Aeroplex hoping to capture the first leg of the new Solo Triad Award as well as preview their l ... Continue reading
Harker ready to compete with the best of the best at United Association Route 66 Nationals
Joliet, June 4, 2009: Australian Top Alcohol Funny Car driver, Steve Harker is preparing to do battle with the 'Best of the Best' at this weekend United Association NHRA Route 66 Nationals. Harker will represent the South Central Division Four in the Jeg's All-Stars competition held on Saturday before competing in the ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Notes - June 4, 2009
Foyt, Team 3G make driver changes for Texas; Tagliani, Conquest return: A.J. Foyt Racing and Team 3G are changing drivers for the June 6 Bombardier Learjet 550k at Texas Motor Speedway, bringing on A.J. Foyt IV and Jaques Lazier, respectively. Both changes are only for one race at this point. Also at Texas, Conquest Ra ... Continue reading
WATKINS GLEN, June 4, 2009: Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series points leaders GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty will be shooting for their third win of 2009 and second Sahlenâs Six Hours of The Glen victory in three years this weekend at Watkins Glen International (WGI) raceway. Li ... Continue reading
US union asks Obama to limit China tire imports
US union asks Obama to limit China tire imports http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010755/US-union-asks-Obama-to-lim it-Ch ina-tire-imports.html Shanghai, June 4 (Gasgoo.com) The United Steelworkers union in the U.S. recently asked President Obama to impose a quota that would restrict Chinese tire imports to 21 mill ... Continue reading
Tengzhong may build new Hummer plant in Chengdu
Tengzhong may build new Hummer plant in Chengdu http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010756/Tengzhong-may-build-new-Hu mmer- plant-in-Chengdu.html Shanghai, June 4 (Gasgoo.com) Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery Co, a machinery company based in western China, will spend 550 million yuan (US$80.5 million) to ... Continue reading
GM China Has Money But Will Not Pay debts of U.S. Parent(Huh?)
Wale: GM China not to pay debts of U.S. parent http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010757/Wale-GM-China-not-to-pay-d ebts- of-U-S-parent.html Shanghai, June 4 (Gasgoo.com) After General Motors filed for bankruptcy on June 1, Kevin Wale, president of GM China, said GM's operations in China will go ahead as usual. He n ... Continue reading
Brabham Family Statement Regarding Brabham Grand Prix Limited
Brabham Enterprise.JPG brabham 50th ann.jpg Brabham Family Statement Regarding Brabham Grand Prix Limited Thursday 4 June 2009, UK; Sir Jack Brabham and the Brabham family have expressed their surprise at the recent news reporting that an entry has been submitted for the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship by Formt ... Continue reading
Toyota Industries Corporation to Launch World's First Internal Combustion Hybrid Lift Truck
IRVINE, Calif., June 4 -- Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has announced it will launch the world's first(1) internal combustion hybrid lift truck. Sales of the Toyota diesel hybrid lift trucks will begin in the Japanese market this December. Drawing on the Toyota Group's leadership and innovation in hybrid technol ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Regains Compliance with NYSE Listing Standard
DETROIT, June 4 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), announced that AAM was notified by the NYSE that it has regained compliance with NYSE's continued listing standards. The NYSE received approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission ... Continue reading
'RouteOne SecureDocOne' to assist dealers with compliance and regulatory requirements FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 4 -- RouteOne announced today the product pilot of 'RouteOne SecureDocOne,' its electronic document storage and retention product powered by internet- based document management service provider WorldView ... Continue reading
Hybrid Truck ‘Convoy’ Comes to Capitol Hill
--CALSTART: Who: Major American truck and system manufacturers, CALSTART, Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF), Duke University, Environmental Defense Fund What: Hybrid on The Hill Day includes an impressive all-day technology showcase of 17 medium- and heavy-duty hybrids, plus a morning briefing on the status of hybrid tec ... Continue reading
Continental Awards 'Beat the Best' Fuel Savings Champion
FORT MILL, S.C., June 4 -- Continental Tire North America, Inc. ("Continental) has concluded its first fuel savings contest for NAFTA countries and named the Fuel Savings Champion of the inaugural "Beat the Best" competition. Lillibridge Transportation, a dry goods long and regional haul fleet from Urbana, Iowa, earned ... Continue reading
Consumers Should Not Stress Out If Their Dealership Closes
130,000 Independent Repair Shops Positioned to Meet Service & Repair Needs BETHESDA, Md., June 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vehicle owners should not stress out about where they will get service and repair if their local new car dealership closes, advises the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). More tha ... Continue reading
KVH Takes Control of North American and Caribbean Regions for mini-VSAT Broadband Service
Arrangement provides KVH with greater flexibility in managing the network & supporting maritime and aeronautical broadband customers MIDDLETOWN, R.I., June 4 -- As part of its global network expansion plan, KVH Industries, Inc., today announced that it has taken operational responsibility of the mini-VSAT Broadband(SM) ... Continue reading
Autonet Mobile Wins Highest Award for Aftermarket Accessory from Telematics Update
SAN FRANCISCO--Autonet Mobile, the worldâs first internet service provider for cars, has won the âBest Aftermarket Accessory Awardâ from Telematics Update. Autonet Mobile was among 11 products from around the globe identified as finalists in the âBest Aftermarket Accessoryâ category. In 2008 Au ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Roadster Rally to Commemorate 500th Delivery and Anniversary of First Retail Store
WEST LOS ANGELES, Calif.--Tesla Motors will host a road rally Saturday to commemorate the electric vehicle manufacturerâs 500th Roadster delivery and the one-year anniversary of its first retail store. Several dozen Tesla owners are expected to participate in event, which will begin at 10 a.m. at Teslaâs show ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Indian Passenger Vehicle Safety Systems Markets
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6ed772/indian_passenger_v) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Indian Passenger Vehicle Safety Systems Markets" to their offering. Safety Features in Entry-level Passenger Vehicles Initiate Transition in the Indian Passeng ... Continue reading
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd. Appoints Michael Cole as Managing Director
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has announced that Michael Cole has been appointed to the role of Managing Director. He will take up the position in early August replacing Paul Philpott who has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer at Kia Motors Europe. ... Continue reading
Nissan Qashqai Is One o The Top Ten Best Selling Cars In The UK
Good news for Nissan and great news for the British car industry: the Nissan Qashqai has become one of the top ten best selling cars in the UK. ... Continue reading
Michael Cashman MEP Visits LTI Vehicles
Michael Cashman visited LTI Vehicles on 28 May, to get an update on the company and a greater understanding of how the regional automotive industry is managing in the current downturn. He has recently been appointed as the Labour lead member of the Working Group on the European Car Industry and is responsible for repre ... Continue reading
Peugeot Boxer Vans Take Up Front Line Duties With The Northumbria Police Force
Peugeot vans featuring reinforced bodywork, glass and tyres are to take up front line duties protecting officers at Northumbria Police. ... Continue reading
New Sales Directors For China, Australia, North And South America
Kevin Rose will take charge of sales activities at FAW-Volkswagen on the key Chinese market effective July 1, 2009. Rose latterly held responsibility for Volkswagen brand sales in North and South America. His successor in this function is Jutta Dierks, currently responsible for Group sales in Australia. The new sales d ... Continue reading
Seat Begins Rail Transport Between Martorell and Zona Franca
Today the rail service for spare parts shipment between SEAT facilities at Martorell and the Zona Franca started up. The shipment capacity of approximately one million cubic metres of spare parts per year means that some 32,000 trips by heavy vehicles will be taken off the metropolitan road network. This new service is ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Believe the 'Cash for Clunkers' Bill Will Help Revive U.S. Auto Sales
In National Survey, Dealers Say Consumers Are Postponing Purchases Until Bill Is Passed REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 4 -- The nation's auto dealers, pummeled by auto sales that are the lowest in 17 years, are optimistic that the "Cash for Clunkers" bill now moving through Congress will positively impact U.S. auto sales. ... Continue reading
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Pickup from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to be Called Amarok
The new Volkswagen pickup is called Amarok. In Autumn 2009, the first pickup by a European volume manufacturer in South America is to be unveiled. The South American launch is set for Spring 2010, with the Amarok coming to Europe in the summer. With the Amarok, Volkswagen is seeking to enter global pickup markets domin ... Continue reading
New Engines in the Mercedes-Benz C-Class: The Most Efficient C-Class Ever
Three newly developed engines with direct injection will make the Mercedes-Benz C-Class even more efficient. They raise performance and driving enjoyment to a new level, while demonstrating exemplary economy and environmental compatibility. ... Continue reading
Did You Know How the Phrase 'Vorsprung durch Technik' Came About?
The two firms Auto Union GmbH and NSU Motorenwerke AG merged in 1969. As a consequence of this, the product portfolio of 'Audi NSU Auto Union AG' had expanded to more than ten model ranges encompassing a multitude of technical concepts. Marketing employee Hans Bauer put this technical diversity and finesse in a nutshel ... Continue reading
Jutta Dierks Moves to Volkswagen AG Head Office
Volkswagen Group Australia's Managing Director, Jutta Dierks has recently accepted a position based at Volkswagen AG head office in Wolfsburg, Germany. ... Continue reading
Honda Partners with Flexicar for a Greener Future
On the eve of World Environment Day, Honda Australia announced it is providing two Honda Civic Hybrids to car sharing service Flexicar, as a contribution to sustainable driving. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Australia Achieves Record Sales in May
Hyundai Motor Company Australia's energetic and confident Dealer network has once again achieved an outstanding sales result, producing the best May result ever for the brand since its launch into the Australian market; selling 5,178 vehicles and achieving a 6.9% market share. ... Continue reading
Poll of Purchasing Intentions Confirms 'Softness' In Vehicle Market Among Private Buyers
A poll conducted by leading independent automotive news site, The Motor Report, indicates an underlying softness in the new vehicle market, despite the strengthening new vehicle sales results for May reported by VFACTS. ... Continue reading
China Automobile France Launches KIFF
KIFF the first quadricycle from China Automobile France represents the modern recreational vehicle two seats. Like any buggy, it has a motor mounted in rear, rear wheel drive, a cockpit full of sports instruments and a top (serial part of the second version) to cover it. The KIFF provides a brand new charm with its own ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Third Quarter Financial Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. today reported the results for the quarter ended April 30, 2009, the third quarter of its 2009 fiscal year. For the three months ended April 30, 2009, revenue, operating income and income from continuing operations were $197.3 million, $64.9 million and $40.5 million, respectively. These ... Continue reading
Toyota to Lease 200 Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles in Japan
Tokyo, June 3, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION announces it will lease a plug-in hybrid vehicle in Japan in collaboration with local governments selected under the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's EV & PHV Towns program1, which aims to promote the widespread use of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid ... Continue reading
Coda Automotive Promises Electric Sedan in California
LOS ANGELES, June 3, 2009; Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that a newly formed private company called Coda Automotive on Wednesday announced it will sell a fully electric car with a range of about 100 miles in the California market by autumn 2010 for around $45,000. The company expects to sell about 3,000 " ... Continue reading
Someone Other Than TACH is Asking Why Ethanol--Not Electric Cars and Hybrids--Is the Answer
Silicon Valley CA Jun 03, 2009; Sarah Lacy writing for tech ticker reported that times are tough for the biofuel movement. Concerns have been rampant about how much gas it takes to produce a gallon of ethanol and about how much farmland and corn would be needed to produce enough fuel to make a dent in our gasoline addi ... Continue reading
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