WARRENDALE, Pa., June 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a move to better meet the needs of today's busy commercial vehicle engineering professionals, the SAE 2009 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition will go to a two-day format. Scheduled for Oct. 6-7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosem ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Amendments to Shareholder Rights Plan
OAK PARK, MI, June 5 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure") or (the "Company"), a leading developer of innovative hybrid green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for operators of commercial vehicle fleets, today announced that, effective immediately but subject to acceptance by the To ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 on Fast Track to America - VIDEO ENHANCED
Washington DC June 4, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Richard Gadeselli, a Fiat spokesman at the automaker's headquarters in Turin, Italy, sent an e-mail message to confirm plans to take the 500âvoted as Europe's Car of the Year in 2008âto Chrysler dealerships just in time for Christmas 2010. That's ... Continue reading
PPG Appoints Lampe Vice President, Purchasing and Distribution
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today that Steve T. Lampe has been appointed vice president, purchasing and distribution, effective July 1. He is currently PPGâs global raw materials director. In his new position, Lampe will continue to be based at PPGâs global headquarters in Pittsburgh and will report ... Continue reading
DIAS Holding Names Three to Board of Directors
ALLEN PARK, Mich., June 5 -- DIAS Holding, Inc. (OTC:DSHL) (BULLETIN BOARD: DSHL) , owner and operator of the Detroit International Auto Salon, featuring up to 300,000 square feet of exhibition space for Asian companies to display their abilities as component resources, and Asia Forging Supply, with a decade long recor ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Wins Significant New Business
NORTHVILLE, Mich., June 5 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that it has received several new business awards from both existing and new customers. The Company's Saraburi, Thailand plant will produce 16" alloy wheels for the Toyota Scion. This new award provides additional v ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motorsport Park and Track Chic, Inc. Team Up to Celebrate the Women behind the Wheels
<B>Atlanta Motorsports Park partners with Track Chic, Inc. to share an online journal of the development of Americaâs premier motorsport facility with Track Chicâs audience of female motorsport fans.</b> Atlanta, June 5, 2009: Track Chic is the only online/offline social club, shopping, charity and racing new ... Continue reading
WATKINS GLEN, June 5, 2009: Alex Gurney gave GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing its best qualifying effort of the season Friday and will start on the outside of the front row in the No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Pontiac Riley in tomorrowâs Sahlenâs Six Hours of The Glen. SPEEDâs live coverage of the opening tw ... Continue reading
SunTrust Racing Qualifying Report - Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen
Watkins Glen, june 5, 2009: The No. 10 SunTrust Ford Dallara of Wayne Taylor Racing driving duo of Max Angelelli and Brian Frisselle will start Saturdayâs Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Sahlenâs Six Hours of The Glen from the inside of the second row after qualifying Friday afternoon at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) ... Continue reading
Redflex Traffic Systems Selected by City of Phoenix for Photo Enforcement Safety Program
PHOENIX--Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., the largest provider of photo enforcement systems for roads and highways in the U.S., was awarded a contract with the city of Phoenix, Ariz. to continue the cityâs existing red light and school zone enforcement program. Redflex was awarded the three-year contract following a ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Many families are now paying extra attention to their household budgets â including their monthly car payment. Typically, car buyers have a payment in mind when starting to shop for a vehicle. They spend hours researching only to discover that the chosen vehicleâs MSRP doesnât trans ... Continue reading
BROWNSBURG, June 5, 2009: The speed and excitement of the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda will be on display in high definition for the first time this season as officials from HDNet and MAZDASPEED today announced that the television network is scheduled to broadcast five Atlantic event ... Continue reading
Allstate 400 At The Brickyard Notebook - June 5, 2009
<b>Goodyear happy with tire test results; Double-file restarts to spice up racing</b> INDIANAPOLIS, June 5, 2009: Goodyear officials were pleased with the results of NASCAR Sprint Cup tire testing June 1-2 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in preparation for the 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard on July 24-26, as drivers ... Continue reading
Goodyear Promotes Tire Care During Safety Week
AKRON, Ohio, June 5 -- To coincide with a national observance this month, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is urging everyone to show a caring attitude toward their tires. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) National Tire Safety Week, held during June 7-13, is a period that emphasizes the simp ... Continue reading
OnCars.com Showcases Derek Daly In "Rev - The Ragged Edge"
<b>Noblesville, January 4, 2009:</a> OnCars.com's Executive Producer Rick Graves has released the seventh episode of the innovative new-media racing video program "Rev". The chapter, based on career challenges associated with professional motorsports, is entitled "The Ragged Edge", and showcases well-known former F1/In ... Continue reading
Hughes Telematics Wins 2009 International Telematics Award
ATLANTA--Hughes Telematics, Inc. (HTI), a leader in providing next generation telematics solutions, today announced that its in-Drive AT-500 device has been honored with the 2009 Best Aftermarket Device award at the Telematics Update conference in Detroit, Michigan. The award celebrates the aftermarket product that has ... Continue reading
WHELDON TOPS NIGHT PRACTICE AT TEXAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY FORT WORTH, Dan Wheldon, who has a trio of third-place finishes at Texas Motor Speedway, will attempt to give Panther Racing its sixth victory at the track June 6 in the Bombardier Learjet 550k. He started quickly on the 1.5-mile, high-banked oval. Wheldon, driving th ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin hoping to get an early read on Reading track
READING, June 5, 2009: Veteran racer Troy Coughlin has competed at Maple Grove Raceway so many times he's lost track of his visits. So as he arrives in town for this weekend's Kooks Custom Headers NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, his experience tells him a through examination of the racing surface is top priority. "I've race ... Continue reading
Goodyear Blimp to Provide Aerial Coverage for Lake Elsinore Lucas Oil Off Road Race - June 27th-28th
Corona, June 5, 2009: Lucas Oil announced that the Goodyear blimp will present aerial coverage for the Lucas Oil Off Road Race in Lake Elsinore, California June 27th and 28th. Often seen flying high over many major national sporting events the presence of the Goodyear blimp represents the continued growth of short cour ... Continue reading
Randy Meyer returns to driving duties at the United Association Route 66 Nationals
Joliet, June 5, 2009: Top Alcohol Dragster team owner, crew chief and driver, Randy Meyer will return to competition at this weekend United Association NHRA Route 66 Nationals to be held at Route 66 Raceway just outside of Chicago. Meyer will compete against some twenty-six Top Alcohol Dragster teams at one of the toug ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5d8ba9/analysis_on_the_fi) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Analysis on the Financial Position of the Top Five Auto Parts Distributors in North America" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled A ... Continue reading
May 2009 U.S. Auto Sales - Amid Turmoil, Dealers See Modest Gains
Despite the uncertainty leading up to General Motorsâ Monday, June 1 bankruptcy announcement, auto sales saw modest improvement during the month of May. According to numbers from Autodata Corp., 106,284 more cars were sold in May than in April of this year. International Brands Hold Market Share Edge International ... Continue reading
Brawn GP - Istanbul Grand Prix - June 5, 2009
The opening day of practice for Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix at the Istanbul Park Circuit got underway today with Brawn GP's Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button taking to the track two weeks after the team's one-two finish in Monaco. The team faced a number of challenges over the course of the two ninety minute session ... Continue reading
Audi's McNish: A Tribute To Jon Field
Braselton, June 5, 2009: Intersport Racing's Jon Field has a huge fan in Audi's Allan McNish. Allan McNish has a worldwide popularity that few drivers in the American Le Mans Series â and endurance racing as a whole â can match. But the wee Scot offered a tribute during his Le Mans preparation to one of his f ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway Announces Father's Day Gift Track Ride Special
<b>Purchase Labor Day Weekend Tickets for Dad and To Drive the Track Free</b> HAMPTON, June 5, 2009 If youâre looking for something special for Dad this Fatherâs Day, Atlanta Motor Speedway has a unique gift idea for your Dad â tickets and an opportunity to drive on AMSâ 1.54-mile NASCAR quad-oval t ... Continue reading
Green Star Completes Final Test Series for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles
FRANKFORT, Ky.--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC: GSPI) today announced that it has successfully completed its full series of Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) testing protocols. Global Green Cars, Inc., a strategic alliance partner with Green Star Products, has completed its full testing sequence of its PHEV over t ... Continue reading
Navistar Continues to Expand Presence in Southern Africa
JOHANNESBURG--The doors to a new 4,200 square meter parts distribution center (PDC) officially opened today in Midrand, launching Navistarâs newest facility in South Africa. At a grand opening ceremony, customers, dealers, employees and Navistar executives celebrated the benefits of the new PDC, which will greatly ... Continue reading
GM not to import China-made compact cars to US
GM not to import China-made compact cars to US http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010769/GM-not-to-import-China-mad e-com pact-cars-to-US.html Shanghai, June 5 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors has made a concession to the United Auto Workers union (UAW) and decided not to import small vehicles from China to the U.S. mark ... Continue reading
Guangzhou Auto to build Fiat Linea in Guangzhou
Guangzhou Auto to build Fiat Linea in Guangzhou http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010770/Guangzhou-Auto-to-build-Fi at-Li nea-in-Guangzhou.html Shanghai, June 5 (Gasgoo.com) Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group and Fiat's joint venture will begin to build Fiat Linea at Panyu district of Guangzhou, Guangdong province ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c996a3/medium_heavy_tru) has announced the addition of the "Medium & Heavy Trucks: Global Industry Almanac" report to their offering. The Medium & Heavy Trucks: Extended Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysi ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/511367/north_american_cla) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "North American Class 4 - 8 Starters and Alternators Aftermarket" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled North American Class 4-8 Star ... Continue reading
Virginia Senator Introduces new "Cash for Clunker" legislation, includes used cars
Webb suggests giving cash for buying a newer car By Bill Bartel The Virginian-Pilot, http://hamptonroads.com/2009/06/webb-suggests-giving-cash-buying-newer- car © June 5, 2009 U.S. Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia wants the federal government to give motorists a financial reward if they trade in their old automobiles. Anyone ... Continue reading
General Motors and Penske Agree to Deal for Saturn
Transaction would save more than 13,000 jobs; preserves renowned brand and retail network DETROIT - June 5, 2009: General Motors Corp. and Penske Automotive Group today confirmed details of a proposed transaction under which Penske would acquire the Saturn brand. If completed, the deal would save more than 350 dealersh ... Continue reading
EDTA - This Week in EV-Motoring
Media Watch: Battery Stimulus Scramble Forbes June 8, 2009 As many as 50 battery makers are applying for a piece of the $2 billion available for electric-vehicle batteries. CLICK HERE Toyota: hybrids best 'green' car for some time Associated Press June 4, 2009 A Toyota executive overseeing research said a battery break ... Continue reading
Gov Schwarzenegger Welcomes Audi Olympic Fuel Cell Cars to Capitol - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
Cutting-edge technology used at Beijing Olympics makes its California debut SACRAMENTO - June 5, 2009: Volkswagen showcased its Passat Lingyu fuel cell vehicles at the State Capitol on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. The Passat Lingyu is a zero-emission vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that can go up to 90 mph and up t ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Names Jeep Wrangler as One of its Coolest Summer Cars
- Jeep(R) Wrangler sales continue to gain momentum for fifth month in a row - Jeep Wrangler captures 33 percent share of Compact SUV segment - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited four-door accounts for 60 percent of Wrangler sales AUBURN HILLS, Mich., June 4 -- With summer just around the corner, AutoWeek magazine named the 2009 J ... Continue reading
For the United Nations' World Environment Day on 5 June in Mexico City, the Michelin Group has prepared a report on savings generated by its most recent car and truck tyre ranges since their launch in 2008. ... Continue reading
Opel Insignia ecoFLEX: Green and Strong
The new Opel Insignia ecoFLEX combines the best of both worlds: It offers low emissions and fuel consumption without compromising on performance or driving dynamic. While it only consumes 5.2 liter of diesel per 100 km - equivalent to 136 g/km of CO2 emissions - it delivers 118 kW/160 hp and a up to 380 Nm of torque. T ... Continue reading
Nissan Joins What Car? / Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership / Revolve Green Car Day In London
Passionate about Zero Emission Mobility? Nissan is - and to prove it we are proudly lending our support to the What Car? / Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership / REVOLVE ‘green’ car day at City Hall, Central London on 8 June, with a display of the Nissan X-Trail Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). ... Continue reading
Torque PR Revs Up New Automotive PR Service
The wraps have come off a new automotive PR agency this week, as Torque PR is launched officially by its directors, Peter Haynes and Phil Hale. ... Continue reading
Lexus Breaks Own Record: Wins JD Power For Ninth Straight Year
WHAT CAR? magazine today announced the results of the 2009 JD power customer satisfaction awards, revealing a ninth straight win for Lexus. Since 2001, when Lexus was first eligible for consideration, it has never been beaten. ... Continue reading
Rugby Stars Join the Mazda Blenheim Triathlon
Worcester Warriors RFC players will be looking to kick Oxford University RFC in to touch at this weekend's Mazda Blenheim Triathlon when both sets of rugby union players take on the Team Relay in search of Saturday afternoon bragging rights. On Sunday the highly-rated Jonathan Brownlee will be one of the many elite run ... Continue reading
John Surtees Drives All-Electric C1 ev'ie To Meet The Mayor
The Electric Car Corporation's all-electric Citroën conversion, the C1 ev'ie, is to take part in the 2009 Brighton-London Eco-rally. The event, which is being held on Monday 8th June, will see a parade of environmentally conscious vehicles take to the streets with the finishing line at London's City Hall. Mayor Boris ... Continue reading
GM Reaches Saturn Sale Agreement With Penske Says WSJ
Detroit Jun 5, 2009; Esha Dey writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Corp (GM.N) (GMGMQ.PK) has reached a preliminary deal to sell its Saturn distribution network to the No. 2 U.S. dealership group Penske Automotive Group (PAG.N), the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter. GM and Pe ... Continue reading
Motorists Look to Alternative Fuels As Petrol Prices Top £1 Barrier
An increasing number of British motorists are opting out of the volatile petrol car market, according to the latest LPG (liquid petroleum gas) vehicle sales figures from Proton. The only manufacturer in the UK market to offer an LPG ready car at no extra conversion cost to the motorist, Proton has seen a 375% uplift in ... Continue reading
Hertz Refreshes Green Collection to Meet Customer Demand for Eco Rentals
LONDON, June 5 -- - Stringent CO2 Emissions Policy Introduced for Green Cars Which are Make and Model Reservable, an Industry First To coincide with World Environment Day, the UN's annual drive to raise global awareness of the environment, Hertz today announced the re-launch of its flagship Green Collection in Europe, ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF Offers Best Residual Value
Industry experts predict that the Jaguar XF will be worth more than any of its competitors in the years to come. EurotaxGlass's publish the car industry's residual value bible - the Glass's Guide - used by the trade to value cars of all ages. Their experts predict that a Jaguar XF will be worth 18 per cent more than th ... Continue reading
Infiniti G37 Convertible - Speed Seduction
Infiniti, the luxury car company from Japan, has released final European specifications for the G37 Convertible, arguably the brand's most seductive design yet. Offered in a choice of two comprehensively equipped models, both featuring a metal three-piece folding roof, the G37 Convertible has been designed without comp ... Continue reading
Scrappage Scheme Makes Daihatsu Sirion Amazing Value
Daihatsu's class-beating, budget-busting Sirion just got even better - with the new £2000 'Scrappage allowance' meaning prices start at just £6,320 for the economical, practical and stylish entry-level Sirion 1.0; making it the perfect car for the current economic climate: lean and green, yet fun too. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet UK Sales Spring Forward Yet Again!
Spring was definitely in the air at Chevrolet retailers throughout May, as customers' increasing demands for great value for money without compromise led to yet another impressive increase in sales. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on All-New 2009 G37 Convertible
FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 5 -- Infiniti has announced pricing on the newest addition to the Infiniti lineup, all-new G37 Convertible, which is scheduled to go on sale June 19th at Infiniti retailers nationwide. The Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) is $43,850 for the G37 Convertible and $43,900 for the G37 Conve ... Continue reading
Ford Scrappage Deals Bolster May Sales
Market leader Ford saw sales of its small car range climb in May, returning to levels of a year ago. ... Continue reading
2010 Specification Renault Koleos on Sale Now int he UK
Renault has released specification improvements for Koleos. Launched last year and with sales of over 2,000 so far this year, Koleos continues to boast MPV levels of comfort and interior space combined with robust exterior styling and genuine off-road ability. With specification improvements, Koleos' class-leading stan ... Continue reading
Renault Celebrates Espace Silver Jubilee - Spanning Four Generations of the First MPV
Summer marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Renault Espace first going on sale. Sales of the groundbreaking vehicle, which started the MPV revolution back in the early Eighties and has had four distinct generations, have now reached almost 1.2 million since its launch in 1984, 80,000 of which are in the UK. ... Continue reading
"Mitsubishi Motors Group Environmental Vision 2020" Roadmap Announced
Looking ahead to year 2020, the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the company, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced the "Mitsubishi Motors Group Environmental Vision 2020" roadmap for its near-future environmental policy that maximizes the benefits offered by the EV to Leading the EV era, towards ... Continue reading
Automotive Battery Industry Growing, Germany a Key Driver
BERLIN, June 5 -- The automotive battery industry is growing at a rapid rate despite the economic crisis. The increased focus on hybrid and electric vehicles has led to battery innovation and market growth. With heavy investment in research and development, Germany is positioned to be a global leader in this market seg ... Continue reading
Publicis Groupe to Comment on its Exposure to GM's Bankrupty
PARIS, June 4 -- General Motors, Monday June 1st, filed a petition for protection under Chapter 11 with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in order to restructure its business. The premise of GM's restructuring plan is the sale of its businesses to a new company free from many of GM's legacy obligations. GM asked the bankruptcy ... Continue reading
Porsche Asks German Government for 1.75 Billion Euro Loan
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amstrerdam Bureau The Auto Channel THE HAGUE, June 4, 2009. Wednesday, sports car manufacturer Porsche confirmed that it has asked the German government for a 1.85b euro (approx. $ 2.5b) loan. The money could come from the state program of some 100 billion euro to help companies t ... Continue reading
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