Nissan Announces All New X-Trail at Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
All-new chassis and body design Four engine choices, including: - Two new powerful DPF-equipped diesels, with⦠- â¦automatic diesel option for the first time - â¦CVT transmission option on petrol engine Genuine off-road credentials, with: - Intelligent ALL MODE four-wheel drive system - Advanced hill start ... Continue reading
Q'orianka Kilcher becomes the youngest customer to lease the company's environmental status symbol March 7, 2007 -- LOS ANGELES -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today that it will further advance its real world fuel cell vehicle program by handing the keys to its next retail customer, 17-year-old Q'orianka ... Continue reading
Cadillac to Debut GM's Powerful New V-6 Clean Diesel - VIDEO ENHANCED
* GMâs first production application of innovative, closed-loop combustion technology * Cadillac CTS adds engine to its portfolio in 2009 * Low emissions, high performance and excellent fuel economy * 184 kW/250 hp, 550 Nm (406 lb.-ft.) torque, 2.9-litre displacement * Compact design enables transverse and longitud ... Continue reading
2007 Hyundai Elantra SE Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2007 Hyundai Elantra SE In cars, "small and inexpensive" once was a euphemistic way of saying "tiny, uncomfortable, and shoddy", especially if the car referred to was Korean. Those days are long past, as a drive in Hyundai's new-for-2007 Elantra will make clear. The new-generation ... Continue reading
Ferrari at the Geneva Auto Show
Geneva, March 7th 2007 â Ferrari is displaying both sides of its character to harmonious and complementary effect at this yearâs Geneva Auto Show. Its thoroughbred sporty side is represented by the F430 and the F430 Spider, developed using the F1 technology, while two 612 Scagliettis represent its technologic ... Continue reading
Automotive Advertising Award Finalists for 2006 Announced
By Marty Bernstein Marketing â Advertising Editor The Auto Channel Itâs finally happened. Just as automotive advertisers are taking monies from tra-ditional television advertising budgets â both broadcast and cable -- and re-placing it with alternative mediums, an award for automotive television adver-ti ... Continue reading
GBRC Patent Pending Technology Converts Unusable Automobile Parts Into Oil and Gas
WEST BERLIN, N.J., March 7 -- Global Resource Corp. (BULLETIN BOARD: GBRC) announced today that its microwave technology has converted samples of automobile fluff (ASR) into gases and/or diesel fuel and heating oil. Automobile fluff consists of materials that are comprised of non-metallic components equaling approximat ... Continue reading
ENDICOTT CITY, Md., March 7 -- The Russel Automotive Group, a privately held automotive company that currently owns and operates five car dealerships and seven manufacturer brands, in Baltimore, MD, announced today the launch of their new web site, and finalized the date for the Grand opening of their new 34,000 square ... Continue reading
READING, Pa., March 7 -- Penske Truck Leasing today celebrated the grand opening of a new facility in Winston-Salem, N.C., located on 131 Back Forty Drive. The 11,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility, currently employing eight associates, offers commercial and consumer truck rental services, full-service truck lea ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com and Capital One Auto Finance Partner to Make Car Buying Even Easier
ATLANTA--AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, today announced a strategic partnership with Capital One Auto Finance, providing website visitors a comprehensive and user-friendly finance tool and resource to assist with the car-buying process. The new agreement empowers AutoTrader.com consumers with an e ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Completes Joint Venture With International Truck and Engine Corporation
COBURG, Ore., March 7 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of recreational vehicles, today announced it has closed the joint venture with International Truck and Engine Corporation to manufacture rear engine diesel chassis. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) ... Continue reading
HomeNet's Inventory Online Reaches 1.5 Million Vehicle Milestone
WEST CHESTER, Pa.--HomeNet, Inc. announced today that the automotive technology provider has reached another important milestone. The companyâs popular Inventory Online (IOL) system now helps market over 1.5 million vehicles each day. âIOL just hit the one million vehicle mark last April and to grow another 5 ... Continue reading
Race: UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 on Sunday, March 11 Track: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.5-mile oval) Location: Las Vegas, Nev. CGRFS Media Contacts at Las Vegas Motor Speedway: NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Entries NASCAR Busch Series Entries Angie Copen, No. 40 Coors Light Dodge Angie Copen, No. 41 Wrigley's Juicy Fruit(r) Do ... Continue reading
Hyundai Introduces i30 at 2007 Geneva Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
⢠All-New Entry into the European C-Segment ⢠Styled in Europe by Europeans for Europeans ⢠New naming system for European model lines bear i prefix GENEVA - March 7, 2007: At the 2007 Geneva Motor Show yesterday, Hyundai introduces a new car, the i30 and a new naming philosophy with model lines bearing ... Continue reading
GENEVA--At the Geneva International Motor Show today, Hyundai Motor Co. and GE Plastics presented QarmaQ, a first in the Crossover Coupe segment. QarmaQ is Hyundai's Advanced Technology Demonstration Vehicle (ATDV) that showcases over 30 different environmentally progressive technologies led by the innovative âEla ... Continue reading
Renault Clio Grand Tour Concept: an Alluring, Practical and Dynamic Estate - VIDEO ENHANCED
Offering a glimpse of developments to come in the Clio III range, Renault chose the Geneva Motor Show 2007 to take the wraps off of the Clio Grand Tour Concept. Making its world debut, this new showcar is designed to appeal to drivers seeking a dynamic, attractive small estate with a splash of classic grand tourer. For ... Continue reading
New Renault Twingo: The Lively Little Car That Fits Your Life - VIDEO ENHANCED
* Renault launches New Twingo at the Geneva Motor Show * New Twingo will reach UK shores in right-hand drive for the first time * On sale in the UK in September 2007 * Two trim levels and engines available in the UK, Dynamique 1.2 16V 75hp and the GT with the new TCE (Turbo Control Efficiency) 1.2 100 hp petrol engine ... Continue reading
H&H Enjoys Record £2.34 Million Sale
Big prices achieved for Jim Clark Lotus and Grand Prix Alfa Last weekâs H&H classic vehicle sale at The Centaur, Cheltenham grossed over £2.3 million â a house record. It also saw the highest price so far paid for a car at an H&H auction, with the 1929 Irish Grand Prix winning Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Super Spor ... Continue reading
Shawmut Corporation Acquires TPI Industries
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., March 7 -- Shawmut Corporation, the largest independent textile laminator in North America and a leading producer of engineered soft materials for the automotive industry, has acquired the assets of TPI Industries of Middletown, NY and Knoxville, Tenn. TPI Industries is the dominant provider of ... Continue reading
World Premier of Toyota Hybrid X Concept
* New design language for future hybrid models * Four-door, four-seat open-space concept * Interactive interior design * A step closer to zero emissions Toyota presents a world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show with the reveal of Hybrid X, a concept car that proposes a new design language for hybrid models, while also ... Continue reading
British Super car manufacturer Ascari Cars Ltd is concentrating its focus for 2007 on a high scoring performance in the UK and European GT3 racing series with its KZ-1R super car. Ascari is currently completing the latest three bespoke KZ-1R GT3 cars at its state of the art production facility in Banbury, Oxfordshire. ... Continue reading
Ford Leads the March On Winning Over '07 Car Buyers
BRENTWOOD, Essex, 6 March, 2007 â Market leader Ford enters the year's busiest sales month well ahead of the competition, according to industry figures out today. The best selling blue oval range is set to repeat previous performances during the March plate change month with more "07"-registered vehicles than any ... Continue reading
207 SW Outdoor Concept Car - An Outdoor Companion
* 07 SW Concept promotes its dynamic modernity * Designed to appeal to open-air sport and leisure enthusiasts * Functional ingenuity combines with new colours and materials Whilst the 207CC has been launched to the public, another member of the 207 range, an additional silhouette is announced via a concept car that als ... Continue reading
Holland & Holland 4007 Concept for Luxury and Adventure
* Luxury brand synergy * Sumptuous features provide exclusive ambiance * Adventure and capability are integrated features To coincide with the public world premiere of the 4007 at Geneva, Peugeot is unveiling a highly exclusive exercise in style produced in collaboration with luxury manufacturer Holland&Holland, recogn ... Continue reading
European Premiere for Kia Rio Hybrid
To mark the massive expansion of Koreaâs domestic hybrid vehicle development programme, Kia Motors is displaying a very special version of the Kia Rio Hybrid saloon at the 77th Salon de lâAutomobiles in Geneva. The European premiere of the Kia hybrid celebrates the recent announcement that Kia Motors, togethe ... Continue reading
GTC Concept Heralds New Design Era for Cauxhall
* New interior and exterior design language points way to future * Switches from four to two-seater at touch of a button with âFlex4â * Four-wheel drive for optimum traction in all driving situations The world premiere of the GTC Concept at the 77th Geneva Motor Show gives an insight into how dynamic and refr ... Continue reading
World Debut of Audi A5 and S5 Coupes in Geneva
All-new four-seat Audi coupé combines distinctive new look with advanced new chassis configuration * New four-seat Audi coupé inspired by the Nuvolari concept study revealed in Geneva in 2003 * UK pricing for the first launch phase released on March 6th â from £30,175 OTR for the A5 2.7 TDI to £40,025 ... Continue reading
Retired NFL Player and Daytona Executive Join Elevation Group
Elevation Hires a Total of Six New Employees CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 7 -- The Elevation Group of Companies announced today the addition of new employees in the Cleveland, Charlotte and Los Angeles offices. Former NFL star Jim Pyne and Daytona International Speedway Executive Jessica Rohlik lead the new group of Elevatio ... Continue reading
Bentley Brooklands - the world's most exclusive coupe
The Bentley Brooklands is a stunning new model that marks the companyâs return to the luxury coupe market and reaffirms its reputation as creator of the worldâs most exclusive coupes. It is the ultimate Bentley: a stylish, four-seat, grand touring coupe with classic British proportions and muscular performanc ... Continue reading
Maserati Granturismo: Worldwide Preview at the Geneva Auto Show
Modena â 6 March 2007. The brand-new, long-awaited Maserati GranTurismo, styled by Pininfarina, is making its worldwide debut at the Geneva Auto Show. The muscular Maserati GranTurismo is suitable for everyday use, with excellent handling, a very sporty feel and a thrilling drive. But the Maserati GranTurismo is a ... Continue reading
BimmerWorld Announces 2007 SPEED World Challenge Lineup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Courtesy BimmerWorld Media Services BimmerWorld Announces 2007 SPEED World Challenge Lineup DUBLIN, Va. (March 7, 2007) - Leading independent BMW team BimmerWorld returns to the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car series in 2007 with two veterans, a rapid rookie, and three BMW E90's ... Continue reading
Dofasco Tubular Products on Schedule with Quintiq
Advanced Planning & Scheduling in the Steel Industry for Yield Improvement, Profit Maximization, Optimization of Inventory and Cost Visibility HAMILTON, Ontario and WAYNE, Pa., March 7 -- Dofasco Tubular Products announces that it has chosen the Quintiq Advanced Planning and Scheduling solution for its Brampton Tube Op ... Continue reading
Citroen's Six Wheel Cruise Crosser Consept
Citroën has teamed up with the world famous Espera Sbarro School to develop the remarkable Cruise Crosser all-terrain concept car. A vehicle to tackle the roughest possible road and weather conditions, the Cruise Crosser will be unveiled on the Espera Sbarro stand at this yearâs Geneva Motor Show (06-18 March). ... Continue reading
Land Rover Announces First Projects in Its CO2 Offset Program
Geneva, 6 March 2007 â Land Rover today announced the first projects in its industry leading CO2 Offset Programme, which enables both Land Rover and its customers to reduce greenhouse gases. It is the largest and most comprehensive programme of its kind ever undertaken by an automotive manufacturer and offsets emi ... Continue reading
The new XKR Portfolio offers even greater technology and luxury to customers seeking the ultimate sports coupe. Unique exterior revisions include 20-inch polished Cremona five-spoke alloy wheels, polished aluminium side vents and Celestial Black paint. A host of new additions to the interior further the luxurious look ... Continue reading
Sinoenergy Corporation Imports Equipment for Three CNG Filling Stations
PINGDINGSHAN, China, March 7 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sinoenergy Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: SNEN) , (''Company''), a manufacturer of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle and gas station equipment as well as a designer, developer and builder of CNG stations in China today announced that Pingdingshan Sinoenergy ... Continue reading
Coast Distribution System Appoints Executive to Lead Kipor North America Operations
Coast's Vice President of Sales & President of Coast Canada Promoted to Senior Vice President of Kipor North America MORGAN HILL, Calif., March 7 -- The Coast Distribution System, Inc. (AMEX:CRV) has promoted Stephan Lussier to the newly created position of Senior Vice President for Kipor North America. In addition to ... Continue reading
ARCA Regular Silas Prepares For Lakeland With USAR Effort
ARCA Regular Silas Prepares For Lakeland With USAR Effort ââ¬ÅFlorida Native Tackling Lakeland USAR Styleââ¬??? STUART, Florida (March 7, 2007) - - With his inaugural ARCA RE/MAX Series debut at USA International Speedway approaching, rookie Bryan Silas plans to jump ahead of his competition by competi ... Continue reading
Carter-2-Motorsports Adds Additional Entry For Lakeland
Carter-2-Motorsports Adds Additional Entry For Lakeland; Newcomer Nick Tucker Tapped To Drive ââ¬ÅTucker Gets Earlier Start Than Anticipatedââ¬??? STATESVILLE, North Carolina (March 7, 2007) -- _Carter-2-Motorsports_ (http://www.carter2motorsports.com/) announced today the addition of a second entry fo ... Continue reading
Mission Accomplished For Transnet Racing; Alex Garcia In Mexico
Mission Accomplished For Transnet Racing; Alex Garcia In Mexico MEXICO CITY, MX (March 7, 2007) - - Transnet Racing reeled in a 34th place finish Sunday at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez putting a period to a promising inaugural start in the NASCAR Busch Series (NBS). After missing the first practice and rookie practice ... Continue reading
Daniel Johnson Embracing Lakeland; Ready To Go
Daniel Johnson Embracing Lakeland; Ready To Go ââ¬ÅGood Run At Lakeland Crucial For Johnson Motorsportsââ¬??? LAKELAND, Fla (March 7, 2007) - - United Speed Alliance Racing (USAR) Hooterââ¬â¢ s Pro Cup Series veteran Daniel Johnson has been eagerly waiting for this weekend since the end of t ... Continue reading
SVOX wins Intel for the Navigation Day at CeBIT 2007
SVOX wins Intel for the Navigation Day at CeBIT 2007 The "CeBIT in Motion" Forum, which enjoyed an extremely successful launch last year, will once again be a highlight in the Telematics & Navigation display category. SVOX is organizing the Navigation Day (http://www.cebit.de/44008) on March 15th in Hall 11, Booth F 44 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at 77th Geneva International Motor Show
<http://www.japancorp.net.net> Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at 77th Geneva International Motor Show Tokyo, Japan, Mar 6, 2007 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today unveils the European market version of the Outlander on-road SUV and shows the Prototype-X concept for a next-generation high-performance 4WD s ... Continue reading
"Give London Drivers Solutions Not Taxes" Says Car Club
LONDON, March 7 -- - Carbon Allowance, Parking Taxes and Congestion Charges Being Tabled Zipcar, the world's largest car club, has called for ministers and policy makers to consider alternatives to taxes as a means of controlling congestion in the capital. The move comes in the wake of The Environment Secretary, David ... Continue reading
Saab Signs Corporate Wide Software License with AdaCore
NEW YORK & AMSTERDAM, Netherlands--Saab, one of the worldâs leading high-technology companies, today signed a corporate wide licensing agreement with AdaCore. Saab will adopt AdaCoreâs GNAT Pro development environment for projects across the organisation and will standardise on GNAT Pro. The â¬340,000 ann ... Continue reading
Alcan to Supply Advanced Aluminum Bumper System for New Citroën C4 Picasso Series
PARIS, March 7 -- Alcan will supply the new CitroënC4 Picasso family with its advanced aluminum front bumper system, providing for vehicle light-weighting and improved safety through innovative design. "I am very pleased that PSA Peugeot Citroën recognized Alcan's bumper system for the benefits it gives to the C4 Pic ... Continue reading
ASV Announces 4Th Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--ASV, Inc. today reported full year 2006 sales of $246.1 million, up $1.0 million compared to sales of $245.1 million for 2005. Net earnings for the year were $22.0 million compared to $27.9 million for 2005, and diluted earnings per share for 2006 were $.81 compared to $1.01 for 2005. The 2006 EPS ... Continue reading
Tenneco Announces Executive Appointments
LAKE FOREST, Ill., March 7 -- Tenneco announced two executive changes today to enhance the company's position as a global supplier and technology leader. Hari N. Nair, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Europe, South America and India will become Executive Vice President - President, International, addin ... Continue reading
Marathon Asset Management Acquires CONTECH from SPX Corporation
Acquisition of CONTECH by the Marathon Automotive Group Provides Opportunity for Growth and Expansion of Industry Leading Automotive Supplier NEW YORK, March 7 -- Marathon Asset Management, LLC ("Marathon"), today announced that the Marathon Automotive Group has entered into an agreement to acquire CONTECH from SPX Cor ... Continue reading
SPX Announces Sale of Contech Business Unit
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 7 -- SPX Corporation today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Contech business unit to Marathon Automotive Group, LLC, a company formed by Marathon Asset Management, LLC, for approximately $146 million in cash. Contech, based in Portage, Michigan, has annual rev ... Continue reading
America's Car-Mart Reports Third Quarter Results
BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 7 -- America's Car-Mart, Inc. today announced its operating results for the third fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2007. Highlights of third quarter operating results: * Revenue growth of 1.8% * Interest income growth of 17.5% * Loss of $50,000 (less than $.01 per diluted share) * Retail unit s ... Continue reading
Spyker C12 Zagato Unveiled at 77th Geneva International Motor Show
ZEEWOLDE, The Netherlands, March 7 -- Today, March 6th, Spyker Cars of Holland continued its tradition of unveiling new and exciting models at the Geneva International Motor Show. This year saw CEO Victor Muller reveal the C12 Zagato, a limited production run of 24 high performance sports cars designed in association w ... Continue reading
China's Brilliance Sells Cars in Europe, U.S. Soon?
GENEVA, March 6 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. is starting talks about establishing a U.S. sales network after it recently began exporting to Europe, the European distributor for the automaker said on Tuesday With a U.S. launch, Brilliance could become the first Chinese automaker to sell ... Continue reading
Hyundai Wins Kiplinger's "Best Of 2007 Cars" Awards 2007 Sonata and Azera Receive "Best in Class"
March 5, 2007 -- FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. -- Kiplinger's Personal Finance named the Hyundai Sonata GLS and Azera Limited "Best in Class" in the annual buyer's guide "Best of 2007 Cars" awards. Kiplinger's Personal Finance editors and analysts evaluated nearly 500 new models and selected winners in nine price categories ... Continue reading
The Car Book 2007 Honors Six Hyundai Models With "Best Bets" Selections
Hyundai's Accent, Elantra, Santa Fe, Sonata, Tucson and Entourage Recognized for Meeting the Safety and Performance Needs of the American Buyer March 6, 2007 -- Fountain Valley, Calif. -- Hyundai, with the freshest line up in the auto industry, earned "Best Bet" distinction for more than half its vehicles in The Car Bo ... Continue reading
American Suzuki to Unveil 2008 SX4 Sedan at New York International Auto Show
North American Debut Slated for April 5 at 12:05 p.m. BREA, Calif., March 6 -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today announced it will reveal the North American version of the all-new 2008 SX4 sedan at this year's New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). This exciting vehicle will join the dynamic XL7 midsize ... Continue reading
Statements from Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates drivers Scott Pruett and Juan Pablo Montoya
Statements from Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates drivers Scott Pruett and Juan Pablo Montoya: Scott Pruett: "Sunday's race brought out a wide range of emotions from me. Although I am still upset that I did not win the race in Mexico City or finish 1-2, I do feel a lot better. I spoke to Juan Pablo and he apologiz ... Continue reading
Monster Motors Commences National Roll Out
NAPLES, Fla.--Monster Motors, Inc. (Pink Sheets:MRMT) commences North American roll out through its local and regional markets. In its drive forward Monster Motors has recently launched additional markets in Florida and Nebraska under the URLâs of www.TampaAutoAuction.com and www.NebraskaAutoAuction.com. Dan Enrig ... Continue reading
Finalists for IAG Automotive Advertising Awards Announced
NEW YORK, March 6 -- IAG Research, the ad effectiveness TV ratings company announced the finalists for the first IAG Automotive Advertising Awards. The awards will be handed out on April 4 at the opening breakfast of the New York International Auto Show. The awards are based on viewer response data collected by IAG. IA ... Continue reading
Special Agreement With Dell Helps AAA Members Stay Connected at Home and on the Road
ROUND ROCK, Texas--Dell and AAA today announced a special agreement to put technology in the hands of tens of millions of new customers, AAA members at home and on the road. AAA members will receive 6-percent discounts on Dell systems beginning today. Through the agreement, members also can learn about various resource ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Gets a Rare Look at the Exotic 2008 Maserati Quattroporte ...
'This is an Agile-Handling, Exotic Speed Machine,' says Lead Auto Expert, Mark Perleberg COSTA MESA, Calif., March 6 -- Lead Auto Expert, Mark Perleberg, of NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) a leading vehicle pricing and information website, recently got a rare test drive of the new 2008 Maserati Quattroporte ... Continue reading
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