IC Bus Announces Plans to Enter Motorcoach Market in 2010
SAN DIEGO--IC Bus, North America's largest manufacturer of school buses and also a maker of commercial buses, unveiled its concept plans to enter the motorcoach market in 2010 at the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO in San Diego. IC Bus plans to introduce intercity bus models that leverage parent ... Continue reading
Ford Flex, Mazda CX-9 Rank Among the Best Three-Row SUVs Tested by Consumer Reports
Redesigned Honda Pilot drops to midpack in CR's ratings YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Ford Flex and the upgraded Mazda CX-9 now rank among the best three-row SUVs tested by Consumer Reports. The Flex and CX-9 trail behind only the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, the conventional Highlander, and the ... Continue reading
Hybrid Technologies Inc. Dazzles Hollywood Celebrities
MOORESVILLE, N.C.--Hybrid Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HYBR) www.hybridtechnologies.com, emerging leaders in the development and marketing of lithium-powered products worldwide, was proud to be at the center of attention at the recent pre-Emmy Gifting Suite in Hollywood and held by GBK Productions. Hybrid Technologiesâ ... Continue reading
Letter from Europe: Mini John Cooper Works, Mercedes 550SL , 2008 BMW 650i and lots more
Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief For once the title is true. This Mini is literally the works! Nobody could call it inexpensive at 30 thousand dollars but boy, does it go! For a start it now has a proper engine which replaces the load of rubbish that propelled not that long ago. Instead of Brazilian botch it is now ... Continue reading
DRAYSON REJOINS BRITISH GOVERNMENT AS SCIENCE MINISTER
London, U.K., Oct. 6, 2008 - Lord Drayson has been appointed as Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Science Minister. Drayson-Barwell driver and principal Paul Drayson will be returning to the British government in the position of Science Minister, Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced last week. Before joining the American ... Continue reading
Rule Clarification Regarding Passing At Daytona International Speedway And Talladega Superspeedway
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Oct. 6, 2008 â At yesterday's Drivers Meeting, NASCAR reiterated the rule about passing under the yellow line and provided the same information to all drivers and crew chiefs in a hand out, as we've done in past Daytona and Talladega races. The verbatim language is: "This is your warning: race ... Continue reading
Government Oversight of Auto Manufacturers Needed to Protect Consumers
Legislative Protection Will Keep Auto Repair Market Competitive BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As car manufacturers add more computer technology to vehicles, smart oversight over the automotive industry is needed to protect consumers from the added costs created by a vehicle repair monopoly, according ... Continue reading
Snap-on Announces New Diagnostic Software for Navistar Engines
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--NEXIQ Technologiesâ¢, a brand of Snap-on® Equipment Solutions, and a leader in diagnostic solutions and services for the commercial-vehicle industry, today announced the release of a new diagnostic software application. The application, NAVPAKâ¢âa Navistar®-branded productâ ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline - New AWD Coupling Debuts on Infiniti FX Series
<p>PARIS, FR. Oct. 6, 2008 - GKN Driveline Torque Technology is providing the latest generation of its all-wheel drive (AWD) coupling to the new Infiniti FX to improve performance while trimming the component<span id="bwanpa8">’</span>s weight by 30 percent. <p> GKN Driveline supplied its coupling technology to t ... Continue reading
Fleet Management Software and Devices Featured at ATA CHICAGO, Oct. 6 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, is showcasing a variety of customer applications as well as its unique NAVTEQ Transport truck attribute data at the American Trucking Associ ... Continue reading
Cinterion Launches XT65 and XT75 Modules to the North American Marketplace
ISSAQUAH, Wash.--Cinterion Wireless Modules (formerly Siemens Wireless Modules), the leading supplier of GSM wireless modules worldwide, announced today that its XT65 and XT75 GSM communication modules are approved and commercially available for the North American Market. The quad-band modules which were designed for e ... Continue reading
Ford's Latest Safety Brake-through -- Collision Warning With Brake Support
-- Ford to introduce new 'active' safety radar warning system -- Collision Warning with Brake Support -- in 2009 to help drivers avoid rear-end accidents. -- Collision Warning with Brake Support uses radar to detect moving vehicles ahead and warns the driver of danger with an alarm and warning light. The system also au ... Continue reading
Former Ford Design Chief, Young Ford Engineers Receive Automotive Hall of Fame Honors
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 6 -- John J. "Jack" Telnack, Ford Motor Company's former vice president of global design and a driving force behind the ground-breaking aerodynamic 1986 Ford Taurus, joins a host of other automotive leaders as a member of the prestigious Automotive Hall of Fame in a special induction ceremony held ... Continue reading
Audi Mileage Marathon hits the road
... AND THEY'RE OFF! AUDI'S CLEAN DIESEL VEHICLES BEGIN U.S. BARNSTORM * Top U.S. executive kicks off cross-country drive of Audi TDI vehicles * The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI, a clean diesel SUV, hits American roads * Coast-to-coast rally to show TDI answers today's energy challenges New York, NY - Nearly two dozen Audi clean di ... Continue reading
TransCore Expands GlobalWave Portfolio of Satellite Communications and Trailer Tracking Technology
NEW ORLEANS--TransCore introduces a series of new features to its line of GlobalWave® satellite products and services for in-cab communications and trailer tracking. Recently ranked among the top three worldwide trailer tracking hardware providers by ABI Research in the 2008 Vendor Matrix that assesses a company on ... Continue reading
Victoria Godfrey Joins Zipcar as Chief Marketing Officer
Former marketer at Monster.com, Fidelity, and Polaroid will bring CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 6 -- Zipcar, the world's leading provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, announced today that Victoria Godfrey, former Chief Marketing Officer of the Princeton Review, will be joining the Zipcar executive team as the company ... Continue reading
General Parts, Inc. Announces New Executive Vice President, Marketing and Merchandising
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Media Inquiries: Dorothy Brown Smith Vice President Communications CARQUEST Auto Parts 919-573-3323 GENERAL PARTS, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE Vice President, Marketing and Merchandising RALEIGH, N.C. (oCTOBER 6, 2008) - General Parts, Inc. today announced that Dale Ward has been named e ... Continue reading
Motorola's New In-Vehicle/Fixed Mount Mobile Computer Provides Robust Wireless Connectivity
Rugged VC6096 extends real-time communications support to transportation and logistics customers HOLTSVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 6 -- The Enterprise Mobility business from Motorola, Inc. today announced the new VC6096 in-vehicle/fixed mount mobile computer -- a rugged all-in-one solution designed to help maximize driver product ... Continue reading
BAE Systems Unveils Simpler, More Capable Hybrid Propulsion System
SAN DIEGO--BAE Systems today introduced an improved version of its hybrid propulsion system that can be used on multiple bus platforms, is mechanically simpler, reduces maintenance costs, and makes possible the use of electric accessories. The company unveiled its latest HybriDrive® propulsion system at the American ... Continue reading
Optimum Light for Every Situation
The new Opel Insignia is the first mid-class vehicle in the world to be available with an adaptive headlamp system. This adapts automatically to the respective road profile and the visibility conditions, thus providing a significant increase in active safety. ... Continue reading
Continental and Volkswagen Introduce Flexible, High-End Navigation and Entertainment System
Continental has worked hand-in-hand with Volkswagen to design a global, easy-to-use, touch screen navigation and multimedia system that enhances the mobility, efficiency, and fun of Volkswagen vehicles. The system, which has debuted in Europe and Asia inside Touran, Tiguan, Touareg, Golf and Passat vehicles, is now ava ... Continue reading
Ford's New MyKey System Helps Teens Drive Safer, Conserve Fuel
- MyKey(TM), another innovation from the company that introduced SYNC(R), allows parents to limit speed and audio volume to encourage teens to drive safer and improve fuel efficiency. - Harris Interactive Survey shows that many parents would allow teens to drive more often if their vehicle was equipped with MyKey - hel ... Continue reading
Peugeot's Special Vehicle Operation
Peugeot's Specialist Vehicles Operation (PSVO) is celebrating a fantastic start from its new purpose built facility in Coventry, with over £500,000 in orders following the recent National Police Fleet Managers Show at Cheltenham Racecourse and a new "special conversion" with the 308 SW. ... Continue reading
US Hybrid Announces the Acquisition of the Motor Division from Satcon Technologies
TORRANCE, Calif.--US Hybrid Corporation, a leading provider of integrated power conversion components for electric, hybrid and fuel cell vehicles, announced today the purchase of the motor division form Satcon Technology Corporation . The new company, Magmotor Technologies Inc. (www.magmotor.com) located in West Boylst ... Continue reading
Carlos Ghosn Meets With French President Nicolas Sarkozy At Renault's Sandouville Plant
French President Nicolas Sarkozy talked with Renault management and labor representatives during a visit to the Sandouville plant on Monday October 6. He assured Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Renault, and all the employees at the Sandouville plant that the government would take all the necessary measures to mainta ... Continue reading
BusinessWeek Names Their The 10 Best New Cars of 2009
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that between high fuel costs, credit woes, and overall economic gloom, it's a lousy time to buy a car. Too bad, because some of the '09 models are great. The new 2009 model cars and trucks have been trickling into dealerships for months. But now that the pump ... Continue reading
Station Wagon Practicality Wrapped in Elegant Style
The new Opel Insignia Sports Tourer showcases the dynamic look of the new Opel midsize class in the station wagon segment and reflects this in its name. Two new engines for the entire Insignia class also make their world premiere at the Paris Motor Show (October 4 - 19). The innovative 2.0-liter BiTurbo diesel with cle ... Continue reading
The smart fortwo is still Germany's most cost-efficient car. This is the conclusion reached by experts from the prestigious market observer EurotaxSchwacke after analysing 16 vehicles in the mini car class. They confirm previous cost calculations by numerous trade magazines and the ADAC, Germany's largest automobile cl ... Continue reading
New 'ATD Commercial Truck of the Year' Award to Recognize Industry Excellence
McLEAN, Va. (Oct. 3, 2008) â The American Truck Dealers (ATD) announced today it will recognize the best medium- and heavy-duty trucks by current model year sold in the United States. The award, "ATD Commercial Truck of the Year," will be presented each year at the annual ATD Convention and Exposition in April. "T ... Continue reading
WILMINGTON, Del. & SANTA MONICA, Calif.--AAA Mid-Atlantic today unveiled an auto buying program, powered by Zag, that helps members secure great, up-front prices on new and used cars before ever walking into the dealerâs showroom. AAA Mid-Atlantic is the fifth largest AAA-affiliated club in the nation with 3.8 mil ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Reports Third Quarter Storm Losses, Negligible Direct Credit Exposures
COLUMBUS, Ohio--State Auto Financial Corporation today announced its preliminary estimates of catastrophe losses to be reported for its third quarter 2008, including those related to Hurricane Ike. In addition, the company reported that it had negligible direct exposure with respect to certain credit-impacted securitie ... Continue reading
CDMdata, Inc. Provides CDM DigitalLot Solution to Enterprise Car Sales Nationwide
Companies Extend Relationship, Leveraging Values, Building Consumer Confidence IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- CDMdata, Inc., a Kelley Blue Book company, today announces it has signed a new contract with Enterprise Car Sales. Enterprise Car Sales will use an upgraded CDMdata DigitalLot(R) Solution to more effectively manage ... Continue reading
Bosch: Clean Diesel is Key Part of Future Technology Mix
Bosch explored clean diesel's role among drive technologies at Oct. 3 German Embassy event FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 6 -- Modern clean diesel technology -- already available today -- will play a significant role in modern drive technologies in 2020, said Bernd Boisten, regional president, diesel systems North Ameri ... Continue reading
Honda Hybrid Site - Words of Hybrid
Honda has opened a new "Words of Hybrid" site, featuring the all-new Insight Concept premiered at the Paris Motor Show on October 2, 2008. The site provides details of the Insight Concept and a history of Honda's hybrid development. ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Nissan is China's 9th maker of 1 mln cars
Dongfeng Nissan is China's 9th maker of 1 mln cars http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007935/Dongfeng-Nissan-is-China-s-9th- maker -of-1-mln-cars.html Shanghai, October 6 (Gasgoo.com) By September 2008, China has nine automakers who have stepped across the threshold of making one million vehicles. The latest member of th ... Continue reading
Kia Soul to be made in China to rival Suzuki SX4
Kia Soul to be made in China to rival Suzuki SX4 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007936/Kia-Soul-to-be-made-in-China-to -riva l-Suzuki-SX4.html Shanghai, October 6 (Gasgoo.com) The eagerly awaited Kia Soul urban crossover passenger car was unveiled by Kia Motors at the 2008 Paris Motor Show on Thursday. The car is goi ... Continue reading
7th-gen Suzuki Alto to be China-made by 2009
7th-gen Suzuki Alto to be China-made by 2009 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007937/7th-gen-Suzuki-Alto-to-be-China -made -by-2009.html Shanghai, October 6 (Gasgoo.com) Japanese carmaker Suzuki Motor showcased its seventh-generation Alto at the 2008 Paris Motor Show held from October 2-19, 2008 as the world premiere o ... Continue reading
Hydrogen Engine Center Announces a 9.3L Compacted Graphite Iron Engine
ALGONA, Iowa--Hydrogen Engine Center, Inc. (HEC) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Eliminator Performance Products to produce the largest spark ignited hydrogen V8 engine yet built. It is intended for large hydrogen-fueled electrical power generation systems and for buses. Ted Hollinger, HEC Fo ... Continue reading
India Cranks Out Small Cars for Export
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that annual passenger-car exports from India have jumped five-fold in the past five years. Industry analysts predict exports over the next three years will surge nearly 300 percent to more than half-a-million vehicles a year. According to the Wall Street Jour ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Olympic Ambassadors Drive To Victory
Volkswagen UK has held a charity event promoting its luxury 4x4 vehicle, the Touareg, at the West London Shooting School in Middlesex. The event featured six Touareg ambassadors, each captaining a team in a series of activities to determine the greatest all rounder. The winning team received a cheque for £500 for thei ... Continue reading
Dealix Selected by Edmunds.com to Represent Its Exclusive Premier Dealer Program
Dealix continues to expand its offerings for dealers looking to increase quality leads and overall sales REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Dealix, the leading provider of quality automotive leads for dealerships, dealer groups and automotive manufacturers and a division of Cobalt, announced today that it has been selecte ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Scirocco Now Available With New Engines And Entry-Level Trim
Volkswagen has announced a new entry-level specification and two additional engines for the Scirocco coupé, which are now available for ordering from Volkswagen Retailers. Prices for the entry-level model, fitted with a 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS engine, start at £18,790 RRP on the road, opening the possibility of Scirocco ... Continue reading
Quantum Ships New Generation Hybrid Electric Vehicles to the US Army
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has designed, developed and shipped a new generation of hybrid electric vehicles incorporating hydrogen internal combustion engines to the US Army Tank Automotive Research Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) for ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Dealers Floored by Floorplans
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the credit crisis â which has made lenders reluctant to finance dealerships' vehicle inventories â is helping force hundreds of dealers out of business. The last decline of this magnitude occurred during the recession of the early 1990s. Accord ... Continue reading
The new Freelander 2 TD4_e is Land Rover's most fuel-efficient vehicle to date. Featuring a new intelligent Stop/Start system, it is the first production vehicle to incorporate technologies from the company's programme of sustainable engineering initiatives, collectively named 'e_TERRAIN TECHNOLOGIES'. ... Continue reading
Will Zero-Percent Work for Toyota?
Washington DC October 6, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota Motor Corp.'s unprecedented offer of zero-percent financing on nearly a dozen models is trying to make the point that tight credit is no excuse for buyers â in fact, it's literally giving credit away for free. But after the top Japanese autom ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Next New Model For Europe
Infiniti may have only just arrived in Europe but the brand is wasting no time in announcing the next addition to its range of performance cars, the G37 Convertible, which will go on sale from summer 2009. ... Continue reading
Reassuring Vault-like Door Sound Is The Ideal for the Volvo Cars' Noise Team
The Volvo V70 and S80 ranked among the ten best cars when Swedish motoring magazine Vi Bilägare tested noise levels in 35 car models. A great result for Volvo Cars' sound and noise experts and engineers who worked closely together to improve the sound environment. ... Continue reading
The New ABT Scirocco - More Dynamics For The Sports Coupe
The ABT Front spoiler makes the unmistakable face of the coupe even more distinctive. Even while stationary it is clear, who the "king of the ring" or the street is, as the ABT Scirocco seems to virtually lie in ambush of the kilometres ahead of it. This impression is supported by the lines on its sides, where the ABT ... Continue reading
âFuture of the Internetâ at next week's Automotive Internet Roundtable, hosted by J.D. Power and Associates. J.D. Power and Associates will be joined by leading retailers, OEMs, agencies and automotive Web sites at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, October 7-9, as industry experts and thought leaders discuss ... Continue reading
Autodesk Showcase Helps Bentley Motors Create and Review Digital Prototypes
Car Manufacturer Predicts Faster Development of Design Options for More Informed Decision Making SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Oct. 6 -- Bentley Motors Limited is the latest prestige car manufacturer to choose Autodesk software. The world-renowned firm, famous for its engineering and craftsmanship, has licensed Autodesk Showcase ... Continue reading
Malaysia Take First Victory in New Season
The Netherlands, Oct. 5, 2008 â A1 Team Malaysia has won the first race of the 2008/09 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season at Circuit Park Zandvoort in The Netherlands. In a rain-soaked Sprint race, Fairuz Fauzy came from fourth on the grid to take the teamâs first victory since Season Two, which was 27 races ... Continue reading
Volvo CE to Move Motor Grader Business as Part of North American Consolidation Plan
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) (STO:VOLVA)(STO:VOLVB) will move the majority of its motor grader activities currently located in Goderich, Ontario, Canada, to the companyâs facility in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, USA. Volvo CE will incur an estimated restructuring cost ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0ef073/motorcycles_in_jap) has announced the addition of the "Motorcycles in Japan" report to their offering. Our Motorcycles in Japan industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the motorcycles indu ... Continue reading
France Storms to Victory in Rain-Soaked Feature Race
The Netherlands, Oct. 5, 2008 - A1 Team France has claimed the first Feature race victory of the season in extremely wet conditions at Circuit Park Zandvoort in The Netherlands. From third on the grid Loïc Duval put in a mature drive to take Franceâs 15th win. Sprint race winner Fairuz Fauzy finished second for ... Continue reading
Plumbs, Canney Win Grand-Am KONI Challenge Grand Sport Season Finale
ALTON, Va. Oct. 5, 2008 - Hugh and Matt Plumb dominated the middle and final stages of Sunday's Bosch Engineering Twin Six Hours, the season finale for the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport (GS) class, giving themselves and Mike Canney a victory in the six-hour classic at Virginia International Raceway. Hugh P ... Continue reading
AUDI STORMS TO ANOTHER PETIT VICTORY
Braselton, GA., Oct, 5, 2008 - Emanuele Pirro, Dindo Capello and Allan McNish celebrate their thrilling overall victory at Road Atlanta. The battle that everyone expected at Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New MAZDA6 lived up to its billing. Audi remained unbeaten at Road Atlanta as Allan McNish, Dindo Capello and ... Continue reading
Miss TW Steel Holland Crowned at Zandvoort
Zandvoort, Holland October 05, 2008 â TW Steel, the âOfficial Watch and Timing Partner of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsportâ, celebrated the opening round of the 2008-09 A1GP season at Circuit Park Zandvoort by crowning Miss Nancy Broersma as its first âMiss TW Steel Hollandâ. Broersma, along wi ... Continue reading
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