2009 U.S. Top 20 Best Selling Vehicles Scorecard
Tue Jan 5, 2010 4:13pm EST Jan 5 (Reuters) - The following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. for 2009 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles fell 18.5 percent or -926,057 units to 4,075,609. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Awards 2010 Porsche Panamera 'Car of the Month' for January
- Blistering Horsepower and 911-Inspired Driving Dynamics Makes this the Best Four-Door Porsche Ever - COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 5 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, today announced the 2010 Porsche Panamera has received its coveted NADAguides.com "Car of the Month" award to kick ... Continue reading
Andrew Schafer Joins Verisae’s UK CRC Reporting Deployment Team
MINNEAPOLIS--Verisae announced today that Mr. Andrew Schafer has joined its EMEA team as Director of Sustainability Resource Planning (SRP). Andrew was previously a Senior Managing Consult in IBM's Energy and Environment team in the United Kingdom. He was IBM's global lead on carbon emissions management and carbon busi ... Continue reading
ATP Updates Major Projects and Conference Schedule
HOUSTON--ATP Oil & Gas Corporation today announced continued progress with construction in China on the U.K. Cheviot Octabuoy hull, and with the Gulf of Mexico installation of the ATP Titan, the multi-hull drilling and production unit which will serve the Telemark Hub. ATP further announces a conference scheduling chan ... Continue reading
BFGoodrich Inks Two Year Partnership with USAR Pro Cup Series
*BFGoodrich Inks Two Year Partnership with USAR Pro Cup Series* * * CONCORD, NC. (January 5, 2010) - USARacing is proud to announce that BFGoodrich “G-Force” Radial will be the Official Tire for the Pro Cup Series in 2010 and 2011. “BFGoodrich has been with the Series for six consecutive seasons,” said Jimmy Wi ... Continue reading
Business Wire Names Ken Bouton, Morrissey Perfetti and Sanford Paek Group Vice Presidents
NEW YORK--Positioning itself for anticipated growth in 2010, Business Wire has named three proven sales leaders as group vice presidents: Ken Bouton (Central U.S. and Canada), Morrissey Perfetti (Western U.S.) and Sanford Paek (Eastern U.S.), Gregg Castano, Business Wire's president, announced today. “We have an expe ... Continue reading
Cobra Enhances AURA(TM) Camera & Driving Hazard Database
Directional Alerts and Expanded Speed Traps Notifications Available on New 2010 Radar Models CHICAGO, Jan. 5 -- Cobra Electronics Corporation today announced new enhancements to its exclusive AURA(TM) Camera & Driving Hazard Database, furthering its position as the leading global warning system for photo-enforcement. C ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure December Sales Improve 25% over 2008
HICKORY, N.C., Jan. 5 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTC:DJRT) (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) , a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, today proudly announced the Company enjoyed the second best December in the company's history with sales of $564,000, eclipsing 2008's $452,000 by 25%; a feat made more remarka ... Continue reading
Developers Create Apps More Easily on the Sprint Network
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Developers Create Apps More Easily on the Sprint Network Date(s): 1/5/2010 9:07:26 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If ... Continue reading
Goodway Group's Direct2Dealer(TM) First Network to Offer Third-Party Ad Server Verification
JENKINTOWN, Pa., Jan. 5 -- Goodway Group today marks its one-year anniversary of the Direct2Dealer(TM) program, the only network to offer a hyper-local dynamic click-through product to be run completely within a certified third-party ad server. The Direct2Dealer(TM) program drives cross-channel consumers directly to th ... Continue reading
Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles Launches New Online Access to Motor Vehicle Records
TOPEKA, Kan.--Citizens and businesses now have easier access to view Kansas Motor Vehicle Records. The Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles partnered with Kansas.gov to launch an Instant Access online search for motor vehicle records at http://www.kansas.gov/mvr. Citizens and businesses now have 24/7 access to view and ... Continue reading
Kia Canada Enhances Dealer Efficiency With OEConnection's Parts Marketing & Sourcing Technology
- D2DLink(R) Accelerates Replacement Parts Delivery and Faster Vehicle Turnaround - RICHFIELD, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- OEConnection LLC, the automotive market's premier online parts and service exchange, announced today that Kia Canada will augment their existing parts distribution facilities with the creation of a virtual in- ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Kicks Off 2010 with Daytona Test
Krohn Racing Kicks Off 2010 with Daytona Test The Krohn Racing team is headed to Daytona International Speedway this week for the official Grand-Am Test Days in preparation for the Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race. The 48th running of the twice-around-the-clock enduro will be held on January 30-31, 2010. One Krohn Ra ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Kicks Off 2010 with Daytona Test
Krohn Racing Kicks Off 2010 with Daytona Test The Krohn Racing team is headed to Daytona International Speedway this week for the official Grand-Am Test Days in preparation for the Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race. The 48th running of the twice-around-the-clock enduro will be held on January 30-31, 2010. One Krohn Ra ... Continue reading
L.A. Car Connection Launches New Website
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- L.A. Car Connection, a luxury Auto Broker company in Los Angeles, officially announces the launch of their new interactive website, LACarConnection.com. From Ferrari to Lexus to Toyota, www.LACarConnection.com is a showcase for all makes and models. With their over 16 years of being ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, England--Light Blue Optics (LBO) today announced its first product - Light Touch™ - an interactive projector that turns any flat surface into a 10” touch screen. Light Touch™ not only frees multimedia content from the confines of the small screen, but also lets users interact with that content in the s ... Continue reading
LoJack Corporation Enters Into a $30 Million Multi-Currency Credit Agreement
WESTWOOD, Mass., Jan. 5 -- LoJack Corporation reported today that on December 29, 2009 the company entered into a multi-currency revolving credit agreement for USD$30 million, replacing its prior multi-currency credit agreement. Under the new agreement, RBS Citizens, N.A. will act as administrative agent and lender, an ... Continue reading
Magnalight.com Upgrades Solar Power Generator to support More LED Lights
Magnalight.com Upgrades Solar Power Generator to support More LED Lights Larson Electronics’ magnalight.com announced that it now offers the SPG366A-400 http://www.magnalight.com/p-46702-600-watt-solar-power-generator-with-l ight-tower-mast.aspx [solar powered generator] with two 400 watt milspec solar panels to ... Continue reading
News Canada February Issue is now Online
Happy New Year!!! News Canada's February Issue Now Available Copyright-free Articles and Videos for your Print and Online needs Click on the categories below to access and use February articles online or in print. Links to videos for posting on your website are also provided in various categories. [2]Automotive [3]Brid ... Continue reading
Nicholas Ashooh Joins Alcoa as Vice President of Corporate Affairs
NEW YORK--Alcoa announced today that Nicholas Ashooh, Senior Vice President of Communications at American International Group will join Alcoa on January 18, 2010 as Vice President, Corporate Affairs. He will be a member of the Alcoa Executive Council and have oversight for global communications, government affairs, com ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced that its Defense division has received a delivery order valued at more than $290 million from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to deliver more than 725 next-generation Palletized Load Systems (PLS) A1. The order w ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Center Forcasts Increase of RV Sales in 2010
Phoenix, AZ – October 2009 saw a 23 percent increase in shipments over October of last year with 16,600 units shipped, reports RVIA President Richard Coon. The end of year total of wholesale shipments is expected to reach 159,500 units. Shipments in 2010 are foretasted to increase by 27 percent with 203,500 whol ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive: Japan Industry Guide
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c193f7/automotive_japan) has announced the addition of the "Automotive: Japan Industry Guide" report to their offering. The Automotive: Japan Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Japan Automotive ind ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Car / Automotive Market in Sweden to 2015
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ba6602/car__automotive_m) has announced the addition of the "Car / Automotive Market in Sweden to 2015" report to their offering. “Car / Automotive Market in Sweden to 2015” This databook highlights key data on the automotive sector, including ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Indian Auto-Component Industry: After Market Study Of Automotive-Chains
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a1ee78/indian_autocompon) has announced the addition of the "Indian Auto-Component Industry: After Market Study Of Automotive-Chains" report to their offering. “Indian Auto-Component Industry: After Market Study Of Automotive-Chains” This repo ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Sprint and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States2, today announced that Samsung Moment™ will display a mobile phone demonstration of the North American mobile digital TV broadcasting standard during International CES 2010 in Las Vegas on ... Continue reading
Scomi Brings India's First Monorail Car
- Delivers first monorail car to Mumbai MUMBAI, India, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Scomi Group, a leading provider of urban transit systems across the globe focusing on the emerging markets of India, Brazil, China, Gulf States and Brazil, today announced the completion of the first monorail car for the Mumbai Monorail ... Continue reading
Tenneco Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Earnings News Release and Conference Call Notice
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco Inc. plans to issue its fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings news release before the market opens on Thursday, February 4, 2010, and hold a conference call the same day at 10:30 a.m. ET. The purpose of the call is to discuss the company’s results of operations for the last fiscal quar ... Continue reading
TRW Expresses Optimism for a New Decade of Safety
LIVONIA, Mich., Jan. 5 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today expressed optimism for a new decade of safety and pledged its continued support to help reduce the number of accidents and mitigate the impact of unavoidable crashes, through the Company's drive for affordable safety. Peter Lake, executive vice president of ... Continue reading
CARROLLTON, Texas--Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UPG), today announced that it has signed a letter of intent to enter into a multi-year battery distribution agreement with K2 Energy Solutions, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of rechargeable battery systems for electric vehicles and energy storage applicati ... Continue reading
Navistar Executes Global Growth Strategy; Launches First Trucks for India with JV Partner Mahindra
NEW DELHI--As part of its global growth strategy, Navistar, Inc. today celebrated the launch of its first commercial trucks for the Indian market. “This product line-up makes us a formidable player.” At the 10th India Auto Expo in Delhi, Mahindra-Navistar Automotives Ltd. (MNAL), the commercial vehicle joint ventur ... Continue reading
Cadillac CTS Tops Consumer Reports' Tests of Luxury Sedans
CTS outpoints Acura RL, Mercedes-Benz E-350, Audi A6, and Lincoln MKS YONKERS, N.Y., Jan . 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Cadillac CTS posted an "Excellent" overall score and outpointed competitors from Acura, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Lincoln in Consumer Reports' testing of five luxury sedans for the February 2010 is ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. December 2009 Sales
BMW brand sales up 11.5 percent; MINI sales decreased 2.2 percent; MINI achieved second best year ever since launch in the US in 2002 Woodcliff Lake, NJ â January 5, 2010; The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported December sales of 23,617 vehicles, an increase of 9.2 percent from the 21,626 vehicl ... Continue reading
HARBIN, China, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc. ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company", Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China, today announced that its self-developed high efficiency linear motor (LM) propulsion s ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports December 2009 and Year 2009 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December sales results of 187,860 units, an increase of 22.9 percent over the same period last year, on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 28 selling days in December 2009, compared to 26 selling days ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Ends 2009 With Positive Sales Momentum
CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced December 2009 sales of 4,355, an increase of 49 percent over November. "The improvement in December sales validates our renewed strategies and tactics," said Shinichi Kurihara, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Motors North America. "The in ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Announces December 2009 Sales
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki: DECEMBER CYTD 2009 2008 MTD VS. 2009 2008 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 520 399 30 % 7,557 11,936 -37 % XL7: 122 1,539 -92 % 4,355 22,548 -81 % EQUATOR: 54 13 0 % 2,221 13 0 % SX4: 1,116 1,117 0 % 20,704 29,483 -30 % KIZASHI 71 0 0 % 71 0 0 % FORENZA/RENO: 2 582 -100 % ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports December 2009 and Full-year 2009 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced December sales of 33,797, up more than 40 percent versus December 2008. For the full year, Hyundai reported 435,064 sales, up eight percent over the prior year total. Car of the Year Genesis set the tone for the month, recording an all-time, any-t ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway Kicks Off 2010 Hosting Goodyear Tire Test
Hampton, Jan. 5, 2009: The 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series action at Atlanta Motor Speedway will kick off early and in full speed with four top teams preparing for the Kobalt Tools 500 during offseason tire testing for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Carl Edwards, Sam Hornish, Jr., Mark ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces December 2009 Sales
VW December 2009 sales; Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported December 2009 sales of 20,387 total units, representing a 16 percent increase over December 2008. December marks Volkswagen's sixth consecutive sales month above last year. The Jetta, Volkswagen of America's top selling nameplate, posted strong December ... Continue reading
Revenge VERDE with 110 MPG V8 HP2g engine to be on Display at North American International Auto Show
Detroit January 5, 2009; The Revenge VERDE Super Car with the 110mpg V8 HP2g engine will be displayed at North American International Auto Show in the GREEN Zone January 11- 24, 2010. The HP2g is a revolutionary alternative energy solution that will reduce the nationâs reliance on oil, and help keep the environmen ... Continue reading
Four-time Stanley Cup champion and environmentalist becomes first professional athlete to lease Honda's zero emissions vehicle What: Honda will advance its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle program by delivering the Honda FCX Clarity to its next customer, 2010 Canadian Olympic Hockey Team Captain and Anaheim Ducks(TM ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces December Sales
Nissan & Infiniti Sales Up 18.2 Percent; 2010 Among Most-Active, New-Vehicle Launch Years FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 5 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported December 2009 sales of 73,404 units versus 62,101 units a year earlier, an increase of 18.2 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 19.4 percent for the month, ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Post Sales Gains
Retail Sales of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Up 13 Percent GM Retail Market Share Increased Two Share Points in Q4 vs. Q3 U.S. Dealer Inventory Reaches 385,000 - Lowest Year-End Level on Record DETROIT, Jan 5. -- GM dealers in the U.S. reported 160,996 retail deliveries in December - a 7 percent increase compared ... Continue reading
American Honda December 2009 Sales Up 15.6 Percent
Honda December 2009 Sales; Annual sales led by Accord, Civic and CR-V TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported December monthly sales of 107,143, an increase of 15.6 percent on a daily selling-rate* basis. American Honda's 2009 annual vehicle sales totaled 1,150,784, a decline of 19.5 ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces December 2009 Sales
Kia December 2009 Sales; 2009 Sales Up 9.8 Percent; Company Achieves 15th Consecutive Year of Increased Market Share IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced December sales of 21,048 units, a 43.7-percent increase over the same month last year, and total 2009 sales of 300,063 units, a 9.8-perc ... Continue reading
Acura Announces December 2009 and Year End Sales Results
Acura December 2009 Sales; TL Leads December Sales While All-New ZDX Hits Showrooms TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 5 -- Acura's TL performance luxury sedan led December sales with 3,167 units sold, closely followed by TSX sports sedan sales of 2,926, up an impressive 17.9 percent. Strong sales of light trucks helped Acura achi ... Continue reading
- Audi December sales jump 17.1%; U.S. market share gain expected to be largest in luxury car segment - December was the best month ever for the Audi Q5 and A5, best month of year for A3, A4, A6 and Q7 - Clean diesel TDI models make up 53% of A3 sales, 43% of Q7 sales HERNDON, VA - January 5, 2010: Audi today reported ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports December 2009 and Full-Year 2009 Sales
Mazda December 2009 Sales;, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December 2009 sales of 18,255, up 1.6 percent versus December 2008, and the strongest single month of the last four. Full-year 2009 sales were 207,767, down 21.3 percent. There were 28 selling days in December 2009 compared to 26 in 2008, ... Continue reading
December 2009 Mercedes-Benz Sales; Mercedes-Benz USA Records December 2009 Sales of 20,025 Mercedes-Benz USA Records December Sales of 20,025 - an increase of 8.2% over December 2008 and highest month for 2009 -- smart USA Records 864 Sales in December - an increase of 33% over previous month NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Daimle ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Announces 2009 Record Breaking Sales Year
Subaru december 2009 sales-- Best December Ever Closes Record 2009 in Style -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 5 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a record breaking sales year as the company sold 216,652 units in 2009, an increase of 15-percent. This breaks the previous sales record of 200,703 units sold in 2006. The ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Posts Highest Sales Month for the Year With 20,059 Vehicles Sold in December
Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Sets Record Sales MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 5 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported December sales of 20,025 vehicles, its highest monthly volume of the year, bringing the company's total 2009 volume to 190,604 and narrowing the gap versus last year to 15.3 percent. Ernst Lieb, president an ... Continue reading
Suzuki Announces Exhibits for Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi
Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that its Indian automobile production subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, will be exhibiting the following vehicles at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi (to be held from 5 to 11 January 2010*): Concept model: R3 The Indian market is changing rapidly and consumer lifestyles evolvin ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports December Sales
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and Panamera Gran Turismos in the United States, today announced December sales in the U.S. of 2,118, essentially on par with the same period last year when it sold 2,154. Decemberâs total was the German ... Continue reading
Ford Caps 2009 With 33 Percent Sales Increase, First Full-Year Market Share Gain Since 1995
ford sales december 2009; Ford, Lincoln and Mercury December sales up 33 percent versus a year ago; highest sales month since May 2008 -- Ford posts first full-year market share gain since 1995; December marks the 14th time in 15 months that Ford increased retail market share -- Record December sales delivered for Fusi ... Continue reading
Award-winning Month Drives Chrysler Group LLC's December U.S. Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 5 -- -- U.S. sales increase 36 percent compared with November 2009 -- Chrysler Group increases month-over-month market share again -- Eleven Chrysler Group vehicles increase sales compared with December 2008 -- Twenty of 24 Chrysler Group vehicles see December sales increase versus November 20 ... Continue reading
Immediate Open Call for Racing Proposals from Royal Purple and Stark Motor Racing
PORTER, January 5, 2010: Performance lubricant manufacturer Royal Purple and Stark Motor Racing today announced that they are seeking requests for racing proposals for the upcoming 2010 season. They seek dynamic professional and amateur racers who have an interest in primary sponsorships for the month(s) of April and/o ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport Grand Am Season Preview
Woodbridge, January 5, 2009: AIM Autosport is happy to announce their plans to compete in eleven of twelve events in the 2010 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. The team will be on track with Mark Wilkins and Burt Frisselle at the wheel of the No. 61 Ford Riley starting with the Miam ... Continue reading
Art and Science: Cadillac to Premiere 2011 CTS-V Coupe at Detroit Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 5 -- -- New CTS Coupe design combines with V-Series performance -- 556-hp (415-kW) supercharged 6.2L V-8 -- Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with paddle shift control -- Magnetic Ride Control and Brembo brakes -- New Saffron interior trim accent color -- On sale in early summer Cadillac today annou ... Continue reading
CAR WARS - Small-Car War Breaks Out In India
By NEW DELHI January 5, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Janaki Krishnan writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Co (Tokyo:7203.T - News) and Honda Motor Co (Tokyo:7267.T - News) launched new compact cars to tap the fast-growing and price-sensitive India market as they and other automakers seek to put a dire 2009 behind ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Kicks Off 2010 with Daytona Test
Daytona, January 5, 2009: The Krohn Racing team is headed to Daytona International Speedway this week for the official Grand-Am Test Days in preparation for the Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race. The 48th running of the twice-around-the-clock enduro will be held on January 30-31, 2010. One Krohn Racing Proto-Auto Lola ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson India Rolls Out Motorcycle Line-Up
Announces 12 motorcycles from Sportster(R), Dyna(R), VRSC(TM), Softail(R), and Touring families Price range starting at Rs. 6,95,000 ex-showroom Bookings for Harley-Davidson(R) motorcycles to commence in April 2010 NEW DELHI, Jan. 5 -- Today at the Auto Expo, Harley-Davidson India announced it will bring 12 motorcycles ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Marks Early Success with CarLocate.com
CarLocate.com Continues to Achieve Steady Growth in Site Visits from Consumers and Resulting Sales Leads to Dealerships DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- Reynolds and Reynolds today marked the first three months of CarLocate.com with strong, steady growth in consumer visits to the site and resulting sales leads to dealerships. I ... Continue reading
As December Car Sales Announced, Edmunds.com Points Out Unreliability of SAAR Metric
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--The last ten days of December were terrific for auto sales, but it is premature to say that the economy has turned around, according to Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information. âIf early 2010 SAAR numbers are low relative to the end of 2009, SAAR may cause unnecessary con ... Continue reading
Tata Making Nano Variant for U.S. Market
Washington DC January 5, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that India's Tata Motors Ltd. is developing a new variant of its Nano mini car â the world's cheapest car â for the U.S. market, which would be ready in three years, its chairman said today. "We also recognize there is a market not only in developin ... Continue reading
Team HUMMER: Off to a Good Start
Cordoba, January 3, 2010: For Team HUMMER today was the start of Stage #1 and the first opportunity for competitors to race against each other. The stage was suppose to feature 251 kilometers but was unfortunately shortened by 52 kilometers due to heavy rainfalls earlier this week. The end total of the special had 199 ... Continue reading
La Rioja, January 4, 2010: Today marked the second stage for the 2010 Dakar Rally and was delayed at the start due to weather in the area for an half an hour. Once the weather cleared up it was time for Team HUMMER to keep up with the success they had the day before. Robby Gordon was the first HUMMER off from Cordoba a ... Continue reading
Career First For Saville At Parramatta
Sydney, January 4, 2010: Local Sprintcar driver Glen Saville has upstaged his more fancied rivals to claim victory on the opening night of the Scott Darley $50,000 to win presented by Coca Cola at Sydneyâs Tyrepower City Raceway this evening. The Cambden resident put in a mature drive and took full advantage of ev ... Continue reading
Furniture Row Racing Fills Three Key Positions
DENVER, January 4, 2010: Furniture Row Racing announced today that it has filled three key positions as the Colorado-based NASCAR team prepares to run a full Sprint Cup schedule in 2010 with driver Regan Smith. Ryan Coniam has been promoted to crew chief while Mark McArdle joins the team as managing director of competi ... Continue reading
Renault Confirms Its Commitment to India and Announces Roadmap for Car Launches
Renault, which is participating in the ongoing New Delhi AutoExpo 2010 exhibition, today confirmed its commitment to India and announced the launch of several cars from their portfolio in the Indian market. ... Continue reading
Peugeot 308 Hatchback and SW Now With Added ESP
The Peugeot 308 hatchback and SW ranges will benefit from a number of updates in January 2010. ... Continue reading
Iconic British Built Cars Top Of Poll
Autocar readers have overwhelmingly voted for the British-built Range Rover as their Car of the Decade, in a poll run on autocar.co.uk during the past month ... Continue reading
Kumho Wins Prestigious Design Award for Its Innovative Laser Etching Technology
Kumho has won an iF Product Design Award for the innovative laser etching technology it launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. A total of 2486 entries were submitted by 1061 companies from 39 nations for the contest, from which Kumho was declared victorious in the Advanced Studies category. ... Continue reading
Autocar.Co.Uk Readers Have Chosen the Range Rover As Their Car of the Decade in Online Poll
Autocar's resident car experts nominated and championed 17 cars launched during the past ten years for readers to choose from. ... Continue reading
Renault Previews New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet Ahead of Geneva World Debut
LONDON - January 5, 2010: The 2010 Geneva Motor Show will see Renault extend the New Mégane line-up with the addition of a sixth model, the Coupé-Cabriolet. The newcomer will be premiered in Switzerland on the 2 March, as well as at LâAtelier Renault on the Champs Elysées in Paris, on the 5 March. The New Mé ... Continue reading
New Opel Meriva: The Flexibility Champion
Innovative, versatile and elegant: The second generation Opel Meriva, to premiere March 4 at the Geneva Motor Show, will set the new standard for automotive versatility with a multitude of innovative features engineered to optimize the flexible use of space. And it is all packed in a distinctive, contemporary design. ... Continue reading
Honda Showcases New Small Concept at Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi
Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HCSI) has unveiled a New Small Concept at the Auto Expo 2010 in New Delhi today, along with plans to begin sales of a new model based on this concept in 2011. ... Continue reading
Every Kia Gets a Seven Year Warranty
Kia is kicking off 2010 by extending its unique seven-year warranty to all its cars - delivering Europe's best manufacturer-backed protection for new car buyers. ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo UK Announces Mito Multiair Prices
Alfa Romeo UK has just announced pricing of its revolutionary MultiAir engined MiTo range, set to arrive here in spring 2010. From launch, two engine versions will become available - the 135 bhp 1.4 Turbo, and the top-of-the-range 170 bhp 1.4 Turbo which will carry the iconic Alfa Cloverleaf badge. ... Continue reading
Man Does Not Live By Search Alone
TORRANCE, Calif.--For consumers searching for multifunction nirvana, the new Cydle M7 Mobile Internet Device may be just what the media enthusiast ordered. âThe Cydle M7 is slim and light. With an embedded screen cover and stand, itâs perfectly portable. And along with Cydleâs new P29A device, the M7 is ... Continue reading
As Ford of Britain enters its 99th year the company's historical fleet is celebrating its own milestone - securing its 100th vehicle. ... Continue reading
More Citroen Vans Get Trafficmaster Smartnav for 2010
Citroen starts 2010 the way it means to continue - by using technology to boost efficiency and put it further ahead of its LCV competitors. Now, from 1st January 2010, every Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay panel van comes fitted with the unique Citroen Trafficmaster Smartnav/Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking package ... Continue reading
Additional Safety Features for Mitsubishi's Lancer Sedan and Hatch
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has revealed additional safety specifications for its popular Lancer small car for 2010. All Lancer sedans and hatches, including entry level ES variants, will now come standard with side and curtain airbags ... Continue reading
F1 Legend Michael Schumacher Joins Mercedes GP PETRONAS
The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team have confirmed that seven-times Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher will make his racing return in 2010 with the Silver Arrows team ... Continue reading
Volvo S80 Revised and Refreshed for 2010
The Volvo S80 sedan enters 2010 with wide-ranging changes that ensure it stands out as a significant contender in the Australian luxury segment. ... Continue reading
TUCKER CONVERTIBLE? The Tucker Autmobile Club of America responds
A TUCKER CONVERTIBLE? Over the past twenty years, the Tucker Automobile Club of America, Inc.-recognized as the foremost authority on Tucker Automobiles-has been asked repeatedly to make an official statement or a detailed response in regards to the authenticity of a purported Tucker convertible. With the upcoming publ ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Cummins Filtration Direct Air Flow technology has been honored as the Industryâs Choice ancillary product as part of Construction Equipmentâs Top 100 Products of 2009. The Top 100 award is the trade magazineâs oldest and most recognized in the industry. Kamini Patel, Executive Director ... Continue reading
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