Johnson Controls Announces Webcast of Strategic Review and 2009 Outlook Analyst Presentation
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 8 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. will webcast its Strategic Review and 2009 Outlook presentation to analysts on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. ET. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070930/AQSU001LOGO) The live webcast, as well as the archive, can be accessed a ... Continue reading
Cooper To Announce 3rd Quarter 2008 Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its 3rd quarter 2008 financial results before the market opens on Friday, Nov. 7. Company management will discuss the financial results in a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time that same day. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... Continue reading
KVH Industries to Host Third Quarter Conference Call on October 21, 2008
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Oct. 8 -- KVH Industries, Inc., will announce its financial results for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2008, on Tuesday, October 21, 2008. In conjunction with the release, the company will conduct its investor conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Mr. Martin Kits van Heyningen, chief ... Continue reading
Vectrix Reports Strong Second Half Growth and Expanded 2009 Product Line
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Oct. 8 -- Vectrix Corporation (www.vectrix.com), the world leader in high performance zero emission two-wheel vehicles, is pleased to provide the following update for the financial year ended September 30, 2008. During the year the Company sold 1,184 bikes to dealers ("Sell-In") representing a 156% in ... Continue reading
Changan Suzuki stops production of old Alto model
Changan Suzuki stops production of old Alto model http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007959/Changan-Suzuki-stops-production -of-o ld-Alto-model.html Shanghai, October 8 (Gasgoo.com) Changan Suzuki has confirmed that it stopped production of the existing Alto model in July to reverse the slide in its small car sales, said ... Continue reading
CEO says Audi will bring small cars to China
CEO says Audi will bring small cars to China http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007963/CEO-says-Audi-will-bring-small- cars- to-China.html Shanghai, October 8 (Gasgoo.com) A top executive of Audi AG, Volkswagen AG's luxury-car brand, disclosed at the ongoing 2008 Paris Motor Show that the German automaker has plans to in ... Continue reading
China to make 4 mln ton DME annually for auto use
China to make 4 mln ton DME annually for auto use http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007961/China-to-make-4-mln-ton-DME-ann ually -for-auto-use.html Shanghai, October 8 (Gasgoo.com) China's projects of producing dimethyl ether (DME) as an alternative energy for automobiles will have a combined annual capacity of four mil ... Continue reading
Audi Australia will launch several new models within the next 12 months to ensure customers can benefit from the Australian Government's new 'green car' exemption from the Luxury Car Tax legislation. ... Continue reading
Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560-4 Wins Car Magazine's Performance Car Of The Year
In the November issue of CAR, on sale now, the judges put the competitors through their paces on both road and track. The Gallardo LP 560-4 beat contenders in its supercar group including the Porsche 911 GT2, Aston Martin DBS and Mercedes-Benz CLK Black. It then went on to win the overall competition against finalists ... Continue reading
Granturismo S Makes Uk Debut Alongside Three Stunning Single Seat Grand Prix Maseratis
Maserati and COYS created a stunning showcase today at the stylish Bluebird Café in Chelsea, London, displaying three classic Maserati single seat grand prix cars alongside the GranTurismo S, on its official début on UK roads. ... Continue reading
MINI is bringing the Motor Show to the streets of Sydney with MINI PICK-UP, the ultra chic, super sporty "chauffeur service for the busy individual". Over the Motor Show week commuters can catch a free ride round the city in one of the stylish MINI PICK-UP fleet. With plenty of cheeky head turning style and all the go- ... Continue reading
Author Charges: Honda is Deliberately Sabotaging it's Own Hydrogen Fuel Cell Efforts
Honda Hydrogen Hoax: Japanese Carmaker Says Hydrogen Car Must Await Filling Stations While Suppressing Home Refueling Device This story is adapted from Edwin Black's latest book "The Plan: How to Save America When the Oil Stopsâor the Day Before" (Dialog Press). Japanese Honda is delaying for years a national roll ... Continue reading
Lotus Cars Australia has opened its order book for the Lotus Evora following confirmation the V6 sports coupe is expected to land in Australia third quarter of 2009. After its July debut at the London Motor Show, Lotus Cars Australia Sales & Marketing Manager Jonathan Stretton is excited by the first of 3 all new Lotus ... Continue reading
Continental's Winter Tyres Do Not Lag Behind Summer Tyres At All In Terms Of Rolling Resistance
Contrary to common misconceptions, winter tyres have just as little rolling resistance as summer tyres. This is due to the material used, their particularly low weight and their tread design. These structural measures reduce the deformation of the tire during motoring, thereby lowering rolling resistance. ... Continue reading
Ford Names New Marketing And Customer Service Directors
Ford of Britain has announced two new directors for its leadership team in the UK, which is Ford's second largest global market after the US. ... Continue reading
Further Structural Changes Necessary at Volvo Car Corporation
To meet the rapidly deteriorating market situation in the global car industry, the management team at Volvo Car Corporation has decided to initiate further structural changes in all parts of the business. This morning, the Swedish Public Employment Service has been informed of additional redundancies affecting around 2 ... Continue reading
Renault Voluntary Project - Plan For Voluntary Departures At Renault S.A.S.
Following the meeting of the Group Works Council on October 3, 2008, all the site works councils of Renault s.a.s. were informed and consulted on a more detailed version of the draft departure plan entitled "Renault Voluntary Project", on October 6 and 7. This stage marks the end of the consultation of social partners ... Continue reading
BMW Group Reports Sales Increase For Year To September
The BMW Group was able to increase its sales volume for the year to the end of September 2008 by 1.7% compared to the previous year. Global deliveries reached a total of 1,113,972 automobiles (prev.yr. 1,094,849). ... Continue reading
Delphi Supplies Critical Technologies to Hybrid Vehicle Market
Delphi Corp. is well positioned to provide automakers with the technology to turn out high-tech hybrids. From power electronics to electrical/electronic architecture, thermal management technology to automotive aftermarket expertise, Delphi helps automakers deliver what consumers demand. ... Continue reading
BMW Financial Services Ranks Highest in All Four Dealer Financing Satisfaction Awards
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Oct. 7 -- BMW Financial Services of North America, LLC (BMW FS) has swept all awards categories, ranking highest in dealer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Dealer Financing Satisfaction StudySM released September 30. BMW Financial Services has earned the top ranking in the follow ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Third Quarter Comparable Store Sales Estimated to Be Flat
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced that revenue for its fiscal third quarter ended October 4, 2008 increased approximately 2.6% driven by 124 net new stores and flat comparable store sales. Fiscal 20 ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive Internet marketing services company, today released the findings* of a survey of hundreds of dealers nationwide, revealing their perceptions of the current new and used vehicle markets, what theyâre re-focusing on to survive, and their predictions for the futur ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Issues Update and Financial Guidance on Geothermal and PHEV Developments
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Arca:RZ), announced today that it has released the Company's 9th edition of its online video news report called Up to Speed, which can be viewed at: http://rasertech.com/uptospeed. Up to Speed - Volume 9 was released today on Raser's website and is the latest in a series of v ... Continue reading
Bosch Advanced Diesel Technology Supports The Meeting Of Emissions Regulations
Bosch's global expertise meets demands for advanced technology FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 7 -- Bosch, a technology leader and partner in clean diesel technologies, is using its global reach and complete system expertise in diesel technology, to help the commercial vehicle and off-highway industries reduce diesel emi ... Continue reading
REGI U.S., Inc. Hires Senior Mechanical Engineer to Complete the RadMax Diesel Engine Application
VANCOUVER--REGI U.S., Inc. (OTCBB: RGUS) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange:RGJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul L. Porter as Engineering Chief for REGI U.S., Inc. Mr. Porter, of Spokane, Washington, has extensive experience as an expert mechanical engineer in the manufacturing and designing of seals. Mr. Porter ... Continue reading
Tony Stewart Racing, Kinser Look to Build on Recent Victory
INDIANAPOLIS Oct. 7, 2008 âWith only seven races remaining in the 2008 Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series season, Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser wants to finish on a roll. After a solid September, the 23 year-old driver of the TSR No. 20 Bass Pro Shops/Chevy/JD Byrider Maxim ... Continue reading
COPPA MILANO-SANREMO: MARCH IS GETTING NEARER
Corsa Torino, IT. Oct. 8, 2008 - The seventh revival of the Coppa Milano-Sanremo: a bit more competition, a bit less excursion. Spring is early this year with the seventh version of the Coppa Milano-Sanremo in programme for March 13 to March 15, 2009. Lots of news for the fans of this motoring classic which has been ba ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - Oct. 8, 2008
1. Luczo Dragon Racing tabs Matos for 2009: Luczo Dragon Racing has signed Firestone Indy Lights champion Raphael Matos to a multi-year deal to drive for the team as it expands to a full-time entrant in the IndyCar Series in 2009. Matos won five poles and three races and led 190 laps in 2008 en route to winning the Fir ... Continue reading
Grand-Am KONI Challenge Champions Honored in Monday Evening's Banquet in Greensboro, N.C.
GREENSBORO, N.C. Oct. 7, 2008 - Ford and Chevrolet, along with drivers Joe Foster, Scott Maxwell, Jamie Holtom and their respective teams, captured top honors Monday evening at the annual Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Awards Dinner at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons. Foster, Maxwell and Hyper Sport were recogn ... Continue reading
Another Day of Contrasting Weather for SCCA Runoffs Qualifying
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 7, 2008 â On the second day of qualifying for the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs®, it was the morning classes who struggled to find grip in wet and windy conditions, and the late-day groups who were blessed with sunny skies. While seven classes took to the track for their first offici ... Continue reading
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