Vice Chairman/President Jim Press Talks About Chrysler's Strategy and Direction - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
SAN FRANCISCO - September 8, 2008: One of the auto industry's most respected and well liked executives is Jim Press. Now a Chrysler Vice Chairman and President (alongside Tom Lasorda), Jim spent many years with Toyota, where he worked his way up to President and COO of Toyota Motors North America and Senior Managing Di ... Continue reading
August 2008 Car Sales In China Fall 6.25% From Last August
SHANGHAI, Sept 8, 2008; Fang Yan writing for Reuters reporteds that China's passenger car sales fell in August from a year earlier, the first monthly decline in more than two years as a slowing economy and the Beijing Olympics kept would-be car buyers from showrooms. The world's second-largest auto market sold 451,300 ... Continue reading
CARZ FOR GIRLZ: 6 EASY STEPS TEENS CAN USE TO SAVE FOR A CAR
By Ilsye Gordon and Friends Is the likelihood you will wake up on your birthday and find a brand new car parked in the driveway with a big red bow on it very slim? Unless you were on a MTV "My Sweet Sixteen" episode, chances are the only way most of us will be getting a vehicle is if we cough up a little â or a lo ... Continue reading
RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GP NOTEBOOK
INDIANAPOLIS, Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 â Even if there arenât Indy cars on track, A.J. Foyt and Danica Patrick canât resist the lure of Indianapolis. Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Foyt and 2005 Indianapolis 500 Chase Rookie of the Year Patrick plan to attend the Red Bull Indianapolis GP MotoGP race Sept ... Continue reading
Traffic-Enabled Navigation Systems on the Rise
Once limited to luxury models, traffic-enabled systems becoming the norm CHICAGO, Sept. 8 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, announced that with the new model year introductions, nearly 70 North American vehicle models now offer NAVTEQ Traffic(T ... Continue reading
TOKYO, Japan, September 4, 2008 - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will display the concept model of its all-new Insight dedicated hybrid vehicle at the 2008 Paris Motor Show (October 2â19; Press Days: October 2â3). Honda is introducing the advanced Insight to meet the needs of customers in a new era o ... Continue reading
London, Great Britain, Sept. 8, 2008 â A1GP World Cup of Motorsport is heading back to Brands Hatch, for the fourth year in succession and will hold the 2008/09 season finale there on 1 â 3 May 2009. The Kent circuit has played host to three superb A1GP events so far, with the inaugural race in September 2005 ... Continue reading
Next Round of MIS Capital Improvement Projects Approved
BROOKLYN, Mich. Sept. 8, 2008 Ââ With an additional $7 million approved for various capital improvement projects for the 2009 season, Michigan International Speedway is once again investing in its property to enhance the fans race experience. With the additional spending, MIS will have spent approximately $20 m ... Continue reading
RICCARDO PATRESE RETURNS TO FORMULA ONE WITH HONDA
Ex Formula One driver Riccardo Patrese, who raced in 256 Grands Prix from 1977 to 1993, will get a taste of a modern Formula One car on Tuesday 9 September courtesy of the Honda Racing F1 Team. Riccardo will return to the driving seat when he takes the wheel of last year's Honda RA107 race car at the Jerez circuit in s ... Continue reading
JWA Looking Ahead with Aston Martin GT2 Silverstone Debut
Eccleshall, Staffordshire September 08, 2008 â James Watt Automotive (JWA) is pleased to confirm that it will utilise this weekendâs âAutosport 1000km of Silverstoneâ, Round 5 of the 2008 Le Mans Series, to officially launch its 2009 activities, using the âhomeâ event for the much anticipa ... Continue reading
DIXON CLAIMS INDYCAR SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP AS CASTRONEVES WINS PHOTO FINISH
JOLIET, Ill., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 â Helio Castroneves raced from the 28th starting position to first, winning a photo finish in the PEAK Antifreeze & Motor Oil Indy 300 at Chicagoland Speedway, but it wasnât enough to keep Scott Dixon from winning his second IndyCar Series championship. Castroneves started ... Continue reading
Reigning champ is ready and previews inaugural Charlotte race
CONCORD, N.C. Sept. 6, 2008 - Reigning NHRA POWERade Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. knows a thing or two about breaking-in new racetracks. Five times in his illustrious career, Coughlin has managed to win debut races at new places, so when the 53-time national event winner offers his opinions on fresh quarter-mile ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series PEAK Antifreeze and Motor Oil Indy 300
JOLIET, Ill. - Results Sunday of the PEAK Antifreeze and Motor Oil Indy 300 IndyCar Series event Sept. 7 at the 1.5-mile Chicagoland Speedway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): <p> 1. (28) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Honda, 200, Runnin ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick, #7 Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone "I am really disappointed with my result because the Motorola car was much better than a ninth place car. We took a gamble on our strategy and got burned by the yellow. We certainly wanted to end the season on a better note." Tony Kanaan, #11 Team 7-Eleven Dallara/Hon ... Continue reading
Kia Borrego (Mohave) earns five-star crash safety rating from U.S. government
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Borrego (Mohave) earns five-star crash safety rating from U.S. government - Highest possible ratings for all-new Kia mid-size SUV in frontal ... Continue reading
Ricardo Creates New Strategic Business Group to Focus on Hybrid Vehicle Development
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Sept. 8 -- Ricardo, Inc., a leading independent provider of technology, product innovation and engineering solutions to the world's automotive, military, transport and new energy industries, today announced the formation of a dedicated global strategic business group to focus the company's state- ... Continue reading
Thrifty Car Sales Adds Online Listing Services for Dealers on eBay, Craigslist & Others
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 8 -- Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. , is adding new online listing services that will be made available to its national network of franchised used car dealerships. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) Effective immediately, Thrifty Ca ... Continue reading
Team Detroit Takes Fresh Approach to Launch Fresh Ford Flex
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 8 -- Team Detroit and Ford Motor Company will launch the new Ford Flex advertising campaign this week. Backed by a robust, multi-tiered media plan and distinctive creative approach, the 2009 Ford Flex program was developed with a singular and precise focus -- to excite, stimulate and surprise the ... Continue reading
Sixth Annual Acorn Tour Route Blends Spectacular Color With Enticing Stops
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 8 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum is hosting its sixth annual Acorn Tour, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. The scenic excursion, exclusively for auto enthusiasts with vehicles of any make at least 45 years old (manufactured in 1963 or earlier), combines leisurely travel along roadways a ... Continue reading
Leading Automotive Supply Chain Association Honors Volunteers With Outstanding Achievement Awards
Industry Professionals Collaborate, Dedicating Time and Talent to Develop Standards and Guidelines to Reduce Costs and Improve Quality in Global Automotive Industry Processes SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 8 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is proud to announce the recipients of the Automotive Industry Outstand ... Continue reading
iPhone Hits the Road with Avego's Shared Transport Application
Avego combines GPS and Mobile Technology to Unlock Millions of Wasted Seats DUBLIN, Ireland and SAN DIEGO, Sept. 8 -- DEMOfall -- Debuting at DEMOfall, Mapflow Ltd. today announced Avego, a new technology designed to reduce wasted seat capacity in cars and dramatically expand commuting options. Avego [pronounced a-vay' ... Continue reading
KUKA Robotics Unveils KUKA.CAMROB at IMTS 2008
Robotic CNC machining system reduces investment costs by 50 percent CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 8 -- KUKA Robotics Corporation is showcasing its robotic machining solution for the North American manufacturing market at the upcoming International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2008, Sept. 8-13 at McCormick Plac ... Continue reading
Ener1 to Participate at Three Equity Research Conferences
Company to Present at Cowen & Co., America's Growth Capital, Alliance Bernstein and Argonne National Laboratory's First International Conference on Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries for Automotive Applications NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Ener1, Inc. (AMEX:HEV) , today announced its participation in several investor relations con ... Continue reading
SVOX Forum 2008 to Take Place in Zurich November 12 to 14
ZURICH, Switzerland, September 8 -- SVOX, the leading provider of embedded speech solutions, will host the SVOX Forum 2008 on November 12 to 14. The traditional annual event will again bring together key automotive and mobile experts active in the area of embedded speech and human-machine interfaces. The main theme of ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany and JERUSALEM, Israel, September 8 -- - Continental's Latest Multifunctional Camera System for BMW is Using Algorithm and EyeQ1 System-on-Chip Technology From Mobileye The new BMW 7 Series offers a new advanced driver assistance system developed by BMW and Continental. Now, for the first time ... Continue reading
Something To Dance About: Citroen's Special Edition C3 Pluriel Charleston
Citroen has released first details of a special edition of its funky convertible supermini, the C3 Pluriel - The Charleston. The limited edition model will be unveiled at next month's Paris Motor Show and is expected to go on sale in the UK in early 2009. ... Continue reading
Bosch Acquires German Software Company "Innovations"
Bosch has acquired the Innovations Softwaretechnologie GmbH, headquartered in Immenstaad am Bodensee, Germany. The purchase price was not disclosed. Innovations Softwaretechnologie GmbH, set up in 1997, develops software solutions for international clients from the finance and insurance sectors, as well as from others. ... Continue reading
September 2008 U.S. Automobile Manufacturer Rebates
Washington DC September 8, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that just in time for back-to-school, car dealers are offering national cash-back deals on cars, minivans, and SUVs both big and small. The L.A. Times has compiled a list of the 2008 models that help pay for themselves with around $1,000. Nissan, one of the ... Continue reading
Vauxhall: All Leading British Manufacturer Of Compact Family Cars Since 1963
Production for the next generation Astra starts at Ellesmere Port in late 2009, but top-selling compact Vauxhalls have long been a feature of British manufacturing for over four decades. These are just some of the next generation Astra's illustrious predecessors. ... Continue reading
Half a Million Miles and Still Going Strong!
Van drivers have a reputation for racking up more miles than most, but in Nigel Weaver's case the last half a million have all been in the same vehicle! The 53-year old courier from Maidenhead, Berks, bought his Vauxhall Combo new from Burnham Garage in Slough in 2001, just as the model was making its debut. ... Continue reading
Matt DeLorenzo Named Editor-In-Chief of Road & Track Magazine
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- Alain Lemarchand, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. announced today that Matt DeLorenzo, Deputy Editor, Road & Track has been promoted to Vice President/Editor-in-Chief of the magazine reporting to Senior Vice President, Group Editorial Director John Owens. DeLorenzo has been running ... Continue reading
All-New Vauxhall Astra Set To Take Compact Class By Storm In 2009
The next generation Vauxhall Astra will receive its premiere at next year’s Frankfurt Show, delivering a compelling mix of technical innovation and groundbreaking design that promises to raise the bar in the compact sector. ... Continue reading
Louisville KY September 8, 2008; On page B3 of this mornings WSJ's Marketplace section, you can read a report by Matthew Dolan which describes Ford's strategy of building succsesful Ford Europe models here in the U.S. The report describes how Ford revealed its new models at the Geneva Motor Show 2008 and is now rushing ... Continue reading
Lancia Delta Awarded The Prestigious Five Euro NCAP Stars
The latest member of the Lancia family has been awarded five prestigious Euro NCAP stars, positioning itself at the top of the safety league tables. This recognition confirms the special attention paid by Fiat Group Automobiles to all aspects of driver and passenger protection. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Cars Increases Year-to-date Sales by Five Percent to 857,600 Units by New Products
The Mercedes-Benz Cars division has increased sales by five percent since the beginning of the year. A total of 857,600 Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart, and Maybach brand vehicles were delivered to customers in the first eight months of the year (January-August 2007: 817,600 units). In August 2008, which had two working days ... Continue reading
General Motors Teams with Goodwill to Recycle Byproducts to Reduce Landfill - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - September 8, 2008: Several manufacturing companies are partnering with Goodwill to reduce their carbon footprint by recycling or reusing all production. One such company, General Motors, reports 12 of its U.S. plants and 43 worldwide are now landfill free â meaning they reuse or recycle everything from a ... Continue reading
"e-mobility Berlin": Daimler and RWE Embarking On the Age of Electro-Mobility
Daimler AG and RWE AG are today launching the world's largest joint project for environmentally friendly electric cars. These provide locally emission-free driving, thus making a considerable contribution towards protecting the environment and reducing dependency on fossil fuels. ... Continue reading
TOKYO - September 8, 2008: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and its motor sport unit, the Repsol Mitsubishi Ralliart team, in association with its partners Repsol, Valeo and BFGoodrich - will enter the new, turbodiesel 'Racing Lancer' in next year's Dakar Rally which will take competitors through Argentina and Chile from ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars and the Swedish National Road Administration in Joint Offensive Against Traffic Accidents
Volvo Car Corporation and the Swedish National Road Administration will work together to avoid or lessen the effects of road accidents. This is the thrust of the declaration of intent that Volvo Cars' President and CEO Fredrik Arp and the Swedish National Road Administration's Director General Ingemar Skogö signed at ... Continue reading
Porsche Adds 2010 Cayenne S Transsyberia to an Already Powerful SUV Line-up
New, Special Model Pays Tribute to the Three-Time Rally-Winning Original ATLANTA, Sept. 8 -- Winning Porsches come in many shapes, and nowhere is the competitive Porsche Motorsport DNA more evident than in the latest version of the thriving Cayenne range -- the new race-inspired 2010 Porsche Cayenne S Transsyberia. The ... Continue reading
Audi Mileage Marathon - The World's Cleanest Diesel in Its First Endurance Test
The TDI is the world's most successful efficiency technology. Now the latest Audi TDI is making its way to the US: Audi is introducing the world's cleanest diesel to the streets of America inside the Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with ultra low emission system. Once there, and prior to its market launch, it will prove its supremacy ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces New National Sales Company and Managing Director in the Netherlands
Mazda Motor Europe announced today that it will transfer distribution activities from Auto Palace - de Binckhorst B.V. to a newly established National Sales Company for the Netherlands, to go into effect on 1 October 2008. The new company will officially be called Mazda Motor Nederland, with headquarters in Waddinxveen ... Continue reading
New Ford Ka Makes Global Debut at Paris Motor Show
The exciting new Ford Ka makes its global debut at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. It replaces the iconic original Ka, which brought new levels of style and enjoyment to the small-car market when it was launched in 1996.The new Ka retains all of the qualities which made the Ka brand so popular - compact size, great looks, l ... Continue reading
The New Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro: Masterful Technology
INGOLSTADT, Germany - September 8, 2008: For two decades Audi has driven forward the advancement of diesel technology â from the very top. Now the brand with the four rings is presenting another world first: the first V12 TDI in a passenger vehicle. The diesel, which generates an output of 368 kW (500 hp) and 1,00 ... Continue reading
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