Chrysler Recalls SUVs After Reported Fires
DETROIT, March 9, 2007; Kevin Krolicki writing for Reuters reported that Chrysler Group said on Friday it would recall almost half a million vehicles, including recent models of the Jeep Liberty and Dodge Durango after reported fires and its new Dodge Avenger sedan because of faulty door latches. Chrysler said it took ... Continue reading
Britax Announces Regent(R) Replacement Cover
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 9 Britax Child Safety, Inc. ("Britax") is offering a free replacement cover to owners of certain Britax Regent children's car seats. Britax has determined that a small number of Regent car seats were manufactured with the incorrect warning label applied to the seat. The correct warning label prov ... Continue reading
Ferrari's 60th Anniversary: Miami is first U.S. stop on marathon round the world relay
Homestead Miami Speedway hosts celebratory parade lap of 60+ Ferraris MIAMI, March 9 -- The marathon relay celebrating Ferrari's 60th anniversary arrived in the United States this morning. Sixty Ferrari owners gathered at The Collection, Ferrari's authorized dealership in Miami, and drove from the dealership to the Hom ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Investment in Sharonville Transmission Plant
DEARBORN, Mich., March 9 -- Ford Motor Company today announced a $200 million investment in the Sharonville Transmission Plant for a future transmission that will make Ford a leader in high-performance, fuel-efficient powertrains. The investment will be used to retool the plant for flexible manufacturing and advanced p ... Continue reading
American Concours Foundation Announces Four Automobiles to Be Sold for Charity Auction
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla.--The American Concours Foundation today announced that four classic automobiles are being sold online with a portion of the proceeds benefiting charities including the Amelia Island Concours Foundation and Concours Las Vegas. Sold separately, the auction features four unique and rare automobiles inc ... Continue reading
Top 10 Carmakers with the Best Dealerships
Forbes yesterday rated the top ten carmakers with the most attentive, effectual dealerships. BMW's MINI made the list, thanks to its customer-friendly sales approach. "We really catered all aspects of the dealership experience to our target customers," says MINI spokesman Andrew Cutler. "And they're a different kind of ... Continue reading
Amid growing consumer awareness of global warming, German carmakers are showing real interest in building environmentally friendly cars. According to the German paper Deutsche Welle, German carmakers have yet to produce a true hybrid. In contrast, Japan leads the pack with its two hybrid cars, the Toyota Prius and the ... Continue reading
Stevenson Motorsports Mexico Race Report
Attached and below please find a race report for the Stevenson Motorsports Corvette at the Grand-Am Rolex Series race held last weekend at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit in Mexico. The attachment is in PDF format. If you are unable to access that format for your needs, the complete content of the report is al ... Continue reading
Korean Car Designers On World Stage
GENEVA/SEOUL, March 9, 2007; Chang-Ran Kim and Cheon Jong-woo writing for Reuters reported that global automakers are tapping a rich seam of talented vehicle designers in a surprising spot: South Korea. Despite its short history of car-making and national car brands little associated with design flair, the country is c ... Continue reading
LA Auto Club: Gas Prices Move Steadily Upward, Surpass $3 on Central Coast
LOS ANGELES, CA Mar 9, 2007; Gas prices increased after the beginning of March at a slightly slower pace than during the last week of February, but still fast enough for California to overtake Hawaii as the U.S. state with the most expensive fuel, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Wa ... Continue reading
Multiple Applications Within Automotive Industry Increase Usage Of Magnetic Sensors
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c51813) has announced the addition of the new Frost & Sullivan Report âWorld Magnetic Sensor Components and Modules/Sub-systems Marketsâ to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled World Magnetic Sensor Compo ... Continue reading
USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR RACE RESULTS: March 8, 2007 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas Motor Speedway - "Las Vegas Dirt Classic" QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-17.062; 2. Levi Jones, 38T, Crossno-17.281; 3. Tony Jones, 4, Alexander-17.317; 4. Darren Hagen, 7, Preistley-17.369; 5. ... Continue reading
ATX Identifies Three Pillars of T3 Third Generation Telematics
Web Access, Vehicle-Generated Data, DIVA to Highlight Telematics Expansion GENEVA, March 9 -- A new generation of data-centric services gradually emerging today in the international telematics market eventually will transform the traditional telematics business model away from annual service subscriptions for primarily ... Continue reading
New Commercial For Mercedes-Benz' New All Wheel Drive System
By Marty Bernstein, Marketing-Advertising Editor For :30 seconds of one of the most unusual automotive commercials you will ever see, just click to the link below of a sneak preview that mpg You probably wonât understand the German language in the ad, but you donât have to speak German to understand starts ru ... Continue reading
Who Knows Who Had The Winning Logo at Daytona 500?
By Marty Bernstein Marketing-Advertising Editor The Auto Channel We do. If youâve ever watched a Nascar race, the number of logos on the race car almost obscures the paint of the car itself. The space a logo â the brand name and/or graphic symbol of the company â occupies is valuable, very valuable auto ... Continue reading
Russia's Lada Looks To The Future With Magna Steyr-Engineered C Concept
GENEVA - March 9, 2007: Could Lada ever make a comeback to the UK? Itâs not impossible â and a new concept car on the Russian manufacturerâs stand shows that the companyâs next-generation of cars will be a far cry from the old Communist-era Rivas and Samaras of the past. The Lada C is an aggressive- ... Continue reading
Hyundai Prices All-New Veracruz Premium Crossover $11,000 Below Lexus RX350
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 8 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing for the all-new premium crossover, the 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. Hyundai has once again made luxury and performance attainable in previously unthinkable ways with a base price more than $11,000 lower than the Lexus RX350. Veracruz's designers ... Continue reading
Coverage includes this week's 77th Geneva International Motor Show. REDMOND, Wash., March 8 -- Today, as an estimated 700,000 auto fans from around the world descend upon Geneva for the 77th Geneva International Motor Show, the millions of enthusiasts who couldn't attend the show now have an exciting new resource -- MS ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Shows Full Line, Zuk Concept Vehicle at 2007 Kansas City International Auto Show
All-New Suzuki XL7 and SX4 Lead Versatile, Value-Packed 2007 Product Line KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 8 -- With an array of vehicles designed to meet the needs of consumers' active lifestyles, American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) arrives at the 2007 Kansas City International Auto Show with its full-line of exciting car ... Continue reading
What are the Strategic Opportunities in the South African Automotive Dealership Market?
Frost & Sullivan to Host Quarterly Analyst Briefing on the South African Automotive Dealership Market on Thursday 15 March 2007 at 15.00 GMT LONDON, March 8 -- Frost & Sullivan will host a conference call on Thursday 15 March 2007 at 15.00 GMT to provide industry participants with an overview of the recently published ... Continue reading
Accuride Announces Appointments
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation announced that Steve Holt has been promoted to serve as the Companyâs Senior Vice President / Strategy, Growth, and Technology. Holt, who previously served as the Companyâs Vice President / Strategic Management and CIO, will now direct the strategy development for ... Continue reading
HONDA RACING F1 TEAM SIGNS MIKE CONWAY
-BRACKLEY, UK 08 MARCH 2007 HONDA RACING F1 TEAM SIGNS MIKE CONWAY The Honda Racing F1 Team is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with British F3 champion Mike Conway. 22 year old Mike, the reigning British F3 and Macau GP champion, will join the Honda Racing F1 Team with immediate effect and will have the ... Continue reading
GM Shows the Future by Sharing Its Past at Amelia Island Concours
AMELIA ISLAND, FL - March 9, 2007: General Motors brought four prized Corvair-based 1960s concept cars from the GM Heritage Collection to the March 9-11 Amelia Island Concours dâElegance for both historical and visionary purposes. While providing a reminder of American automotive history for vintage car enthusiast ... Continue reading
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