U.S. New-Vehicle Retail Sales in 2008 Forecasted to Decrease by 2 Million Units Below 2007 Levels
New Light-Vehicle Sales in Chinese, Indian and European Markets Also Anticipated to Slow Dramatically WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 9 -- As the U.S. new-vehicle retail market continues to deteriorate, new-vehicle retail sales are projected to end 2008 at 10.8 million units, which is 2 million units below 2007 sales, a ... Continue reading
Toyota Opens Second Facility in Michigan
$187 million York Township site expands Toyota's engineering, safety testing capability YORK TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 9 -- Toyota Technical Center (TTC) celebrated the grand opening of its new engineering and safety testing facilities here today with Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Congressman John Dingell, a ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Launches New V-Rod Muscle Ad Campaign with Marisa Miller
MILWAUKEE--To emphasize the non-traditional pairing of sophisticated style and brute strength, Harley-Davidson chose to launch the new 2009 V-Rod Muscle in a distinctly non-traditional wayâby teaming up with American Supermodel Marisa Miller in an innovative marketing campaign to introduce the latest addition to H ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics LEEP Freeze system and Kidron UltraTemp - "The hottest technology in cold transport"
OAK PARK, MI, Oct. 9 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric technologies for commercial vehicles announced today it has received six orders for its Low Emission Electric Power (LEEP(TM) Freeze) system. Azure's L ... Continue reading
GE Security's NavLogix Helps Fleet Operators Reduce Miles Traveled
BRADENTON, Fla.--GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions , today announced its NavLogix⢠GPS-based mobile management system is helping fleet owners across the United States save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in fuel and maintenance costs while increasing employee productivity by facilita ... Continue reading
Navman redefines satellite navigation yet again
***webitpr: Following feedback we are marking all email subjects with "RealWire" to indicate that the email is a press release from our RealWire service*** Company: Navman (http://www.navman.com/) Release summary: GPS pioneer Navman <http://www.navman.com> continues to redefine portable satellite navigation with the la ... Continue reading
Honda Begins Mass Production of Civic Sedans in Indiana - VIDEO ENHANCED
GREENSBURG, Ind.--Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC today began mass production1 of the fuel-efficient, 4-cylinder Honda Civic sedan at its new facility in Greensburg, Indiana. The $550 million facility will ultimately produce 200,000 vehicles, and employ 2,000 associates at full capacity. âWith continued high d ... Continue reading
Audi Q7 Takes Top Ranking in 2008 SmartGreen Index
- New Strategic Vision index measures the perceived quality, overall value and environmental impact of vehicles sold in America - The Audi Q7 earned the highest marks in the luxury SUV category - Results are based on responses from 44,230 U.S. buyers of 2008-2009 models HERNDON, Va., Oct. 9 -- The Audi Q7 luxury sport- ... Continue reading
WABCO's Q3 2008 Earnings Conference Call Set for October 29
BRUSSELS, October 9 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. , a leading global provider of electronic braking, stability, suspension and transmission automation systems for commercial vehicles, will hold its Q3 2008 earnings conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, October 29. Jacques Esculier, Chief Executive Officer, a ... Continue reading
International Speedway Reports Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2008
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Skoda Retailer's Superb Timing
Parkview Skoda in Reading is aiming for success in the fleet sector as it joins the expanding Czech brand. The opening of the dealership coincides with the recent launch of the eagerly anticipated Skoda Superb. The flagship model is tipped to succeed in the business sales market due to its luxurious interiors, fuel eff ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Launches The Exclusive Golf GTI Pirelli At The Australian International Motor Show
Volkswagen's most powerful Golf GTI - the limited edition Pirelli model - made its debut at the Australian International Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Skoda Unveils High-Performance Octavia RS TDI At Australian International Motor Show
Skoda Australia has added a new TDI engine variant to its exciting Octavia RS range, which will be on display at this year’s Australian International Motor Show. The Octavia is Škoda’s top-selling and most popular vehicle. It combines an extraordinary combination of comfort, reliability, quality, safet ... Continue reading
Dongfeng to mass produce hybrid cars in Wuhan
Dongfeng to mass produce hybrid cars in Wuhan http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007973/Dongfeng-to-mass-produce-hybrid -cars -in-Wuhan.html Shanghai, October 9 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Electric Vehicle Co, a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Co, said it will roll out its own-brand hybrid car by the beginning of 2009 in Wuhan, t ... Continue reading
Fiat Launches eco:Drive In Paris
Fiat has just launched a new device that could change the way motorists drive their cars forever. The Managing Director of Fiat Automobiles, Lorenzo Sistino, presented eco:Drive to the international press last week at the 2008 Paris Motor Show. This innovative system gives drivers an accurate insight into how their dri ... Continue reading
Zhengzhou Nissan cuts '08 sales goal to 50,000 units
Zhengzhou Nissan cuts '08 sales goal to 50,000 units http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007972/Zhengzhou-Nissan-cuts-08-sales- goal- to-50-000-units.html Shanghai, October 9 (Gasgoo.com) Zhengzhou Nissan Co., Ltd. (ZNA) plans to trim its 2008 sales target to around 50,000 vehicles because of sales downturn in oversea mar ... Continue reading
Foton to build truck plant in Sichuan for bigger market
Foton to build truck plant in Sichuan for bigger market http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007971/Foton-to-build-truck-plant-in-S ichua n-for-bigger-market.html Shanghai, October 9 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton Motor Co signed a strategic agreement on October 8 to build a new factory with the government of ... Continue reading
Suzuki GB Supports Tyre Safety Month
Suzuki GB PLC is backing Tyre Safety Month, a nationwide tyre safety campaign organised by TyreSafe, the UK's leading tyre safety organisation. Now in its second year, and taking place throughout this month, the initiative is once again alerting motorists to the dangers of driving with incorrect tyre pressures. ... Continue reading
Seat Altea XL Launch-Campaign Wins Euro Effie Award
The launch campaign for the SEAT Altea XL won a prestigious Euro Effie Award in Bronze. The campaign was created by SEAT's Barcelona based Lead-Agency Atletico International Advertising. ... Continue reading
A New Edition Of The Seat eat Open Freestyle Circuit Begins
For the second consecutive year, SEAT will be the main sponsor of the Open Freestyle Circuit, one of the most significant winter sport competitions with the highest number of followers that attracts the best riders on the international snowboard scene every year. ... Continue reading
Partnership Between Renault And EDF - Objective: Zero Emissions
Renault and French electric utility EDF today signed a memorandum of understanding to create, starting with France, a large scale zero-emissions individual transport and travel system. The objective is to establish electric cars as a viable and attractive transport solution for consumers. The partnership was officially ... Continue reading
Audi Is Presenting Sponsor Of World Ski Championship In Val d'Isère
When the stars compete at the Alpine World Ski Championship from 2 to 15 February 2009 the entire international ski community will focus its attention on Val d'Isére, France, for two weeks. As before in St. Moritz and Bormio, AUDI AG is again the Presenting Sponsor of the season's most important competitions in alpine ... Continue reading
GM Nearly Double Industry Growth In Eastern Europe
General Motors (GM) Eastern European sales reached a record of 318,245 vehicles from January to September 2008, with a market share of 10.4 percent, strongly outpacing industry growth in the region with a 43 percent increase in volume (versus 23 percent of the industry). GM total volume in all of Europe was down 1.9 pe ... Continue reading
Opel Model Year 2009: Cleaner, More Economical and Attractive
The main attraction in Opel model year 2009 is without question the new Insignia. The notchback and hatchback versions will be introduced in November 2008 and the station wagon variant, the Sports Tourer, will follow a few months later. All three models are now available to order. ... Continue reading
Pete Townshend Changes Iconic Camper Van Into a New Volkswagen Transporter
Again, a legendary artist is 'oing Mobile' with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles: Pete Townshend, Mastermind of The Who, is now driving a Volkswagen Transporter as his private vehicle. He recently swapped his camper van for the latest Volkswagen Transporter Sportline - a stylish, high specification model available in the ... Continue reading
12 Pole Positions Change Hands on Third Day of Runoffs Qualifying
TOPEKA, Kan. Oct. 8, 2008 â A dozen provisional poles changed hands on the first full day of dry-weather qualifying at the 45th SCCA National Championship Runoffs, held at Heartland Park Topeka. Defending Touring 1 Champion Andrew Aquilante, of Chester Springs, Pa., was the first to take away a provisional pole ti ... Continue reading
David Richert Wins Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Media Competition; Earns Drive in Germany
HERNDON, Va. Oct. 8, 2008 â David Richert, of Niverville, Manitoba, Canada, won the first Jetta TDI Cup Media Contest by securing more media coverage then any of the other 29 drivers in the clean diesel series. This result was made even more significant by the fact that Richert, 26, completed the season ranked 25t ... Continue reading
Hernandez in control, but title chase still wide open
RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 8, 2008 - With a 59-point cushion in the current JEGS ProMod Challenge championship point standings, reigning series champion Josh Hernandez has a comfortable but not insurmountable lead heading into this weekend's third annual Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. In all, seven racer ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - Oct. 9, 2008
1. Power hopes to finish what heâs started in Australia: Australia native Will Power has won two pole positions at Surfers Paradise, but hasnât finished better than 12th. As he prepares to return to Australiaâs Gold Coast for the Nikon Indy 300 on Oct. 26, Power hopes he can finish what heâs started ... Continue reading
Donny Schatz Continues to Put Up Strong Numbers
INDIANAPOLIS (Oct. 8, 2008) â Itâs always been best for Tony Stewart Racingâs Donny Schatz to aim high and try to improve on everything he does. The two-time defending Advance Auto Parts World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Car Series star set some lofty goals before the 2008 campaign. And with only seven night ... Continue reading
Zipcar Expands World's Largest On-Campus Car Sharing Program
With more than 120 university partners, Zipcar becomes leading choice for students CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 8 -- Zipcar, the world's largest provider of cars on demand by the hour or day, today announced it will expand its Zipcar for Universities program to more than 120 campus communities. This fall, Zipcars are being a ... Continue reading
Hyundai America Technical Center and RKSport, Inc. to Unveil High-Performance Genesis Sedan
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 8 -- Hyundai America Technical Center is partnering with RKSport, Inc. to develop a customized, high-performance Genesis sedan for the 2008 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show. The recently launched rear-wheel drive Genesis will be one of the main attractions at Hyundai's bo ... Continue reading
Kawasaki Announces Major Personnel Moves at Engines and Power Products Division
Kent Murakami, longtime G.M., will retire and be replaced by KMM's Yoshiteru Ueda; Ohno, Howe, and Lockyear broaden responsibilities. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 8 -- Katsuyuki (Kent) Murakami, general manager of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.'s Engines and Power Products Division based here, announced that he will retire ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Appoints Ken J. Cao President of Asia Pacific Operations
TOLEDO, Ohio, Oct. 8 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that Ken J. Cao has joined the company as president of Asia Pacific operations. Cao will be based in Dana's Shanghai, China, office with responsibility for coordinating growth and activities across Dana's 18 operations in the Asia Pacific region. Dana rep ... Continue reading
NADA Chairman Urges Prompt Action by Government to Implement Recovery Plan
Sykora: Restoring Access to Credit Will Restore Consumer Confidence DETROIT, Oct. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) is urging the federal government to implement the $700 billion economic rescue plan as quickly as possible to ease the credit crisis, NADA Chairman Annette Sy ... Continue reading
HELLA SENSORS CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL, QUALITY
For immediate release Hella sENSORS CONTINUOUSLY MONITOR ENGINE OIL LEVEL, qUALITY Plymouth, Mich. - Tier-one automotive supplier Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.'s second generation of its ultrasonic oil sensors will help manufacturers achieve new emissions standards while making it easier for vehicle owners to monitor oil leve ... Continue reading
ZAP Has Record Third Quarter Electric Vehicle Shipments
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Oct. 8 -- Electric transportation pioneer ZAP (OTC:ZAAP) (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) announces that unprecedented demand for alternative transportation has resulted in record electric vehicles shipped (unaudited) in the quarter ended September 30, 2008 for the Advanced Technology Vehicle segment. This wa ... Continue reading
All-New MAZDA3 Sedan to Debut at 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 8 -- Mazda Motor Corporation has confirmed that the sedan version of the all-new MAZDA3 (known as Mazda Axela in Japan), fully redesigned for the first time in five years, will be revealed at the Los Angeles Auto Show(*1) on November 19, 2008. The covers will be pulled off during Mazda's press conf ... Continue reading
TomTom Fuel Price Service Now Available at Retail
CONCORD, Mass.--Gearing up for holiday travel? Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer? TomTom, the worldâs leading navigation solutions provider, today announces that the TomTom Fuel Price Service is now available for consumers to purchase at retail. With the TomTom Fuel Price Service, TomTom customers* can load ... Continue reading
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