Bankruptcy Court Approves Chrysler's Rejection of Certain Dealer Contracts
AUBURN HILLS - MI June 9, 2009: The following statement can be attributed to Jim Press, Vice Chairman & President, Chrysler LLC or the company: âWe are pleased with the Judgeâs decision allowing us to go forward with the realignment of our dealer network. A financially strong, competitive dealership network c ... Continue reading
Supreme Court OKs Chrysler Sale to Fiat
WASHINGTON - June 9, 2009: Late this afternoon the U.S. Supreme Court gave the fianl go-ahead for Chrysler's sale to Fiat, turning down the last-ditch efforts by opponents to queer the deal. The court rejected a plea to block the sale of most of Chrysler's assets to the Italian automaker. Chrysler, Fiat and the Obama a ... Continue reading
A&D Technology, Inc. Selected as Supplier For World’s Largest and Most Advanced Battery Test Lab
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--A&D Technology, Inc. is pleased to announce that we were selected by General Motors to supply a total of 64 data acquisition and control systems for their new, state-of-the-art battery test lab. The 33,000 sq-ft Global Battery Systems Lab, which GM recently unveiled, will be used to develop and test n ... Continue reading
Maxim Selects Teradyne's New DC80 for Automotive Sensor Test
NORTH READING, Mass.--Teradyne, Inc. announced that Maxim Integrated Products has selected the microFLEX⢠test system with its new DC80 instrumentation to test automotive sensor devices. The DC80, the highest density voltage/current (V/I) option for high voltage and low current requirements, reduces overall cost o ... Continue reading
Pelosi: 'Cash for Clunkers' Bill a Benefit to Our Economy and to Our Environment
WASHINGTON, June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor this afternoon in support of H.R. 2751, the so-called "cash for clunkers" bill, which will allow consumers to trade in their old, gas-guzzling vehicles and receive vouchers worth up to $4,500 to help pay for new, more fuel effic ... Continue reading
GSA Orders $210 Million Worth of Fuel Efficient Vehicles
WASHINGTON, June 9 2009: â The U.S. General Services Administration is one step closer to fulfilling its responsibilities outlined in President Obamaâs economic recovery legislation. On June 1, 2009, the agency ordered 14,105 fuel efficient vehicles for the Federal fleet using $210 million of funds from the A ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 9 -- J.D. Power and Associates will announce the results of its 2009 Initial Quality Study (IQS) at a press conference on Monday, June 22 at the Detroit Athletic Club. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a) Held in conjunction with the Automotive Press Associati ... Continue reading
Progressive Reports May Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for May 2009: (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) May 2009 May 2008 Change Net premiums written $1,054.9 $1,049.2 1% Net premiums earned $1,058.2 $1,050.1 1% Net income $54.6 $79.3 (31)% Per share $.08 $.12 (31)% Pretax ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 6 Signs of Vehicular Overspending
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO OVERSPENDING ON VEHICLES Thirty years ago, there wasn't an issue on overspending when it came to vehicles. When you walked into the bank for a car loan, the lender reviewed your income, debts, and credit history and vehicle price or loan a ... Continue reading
In His Own Words: Allan McNish
Braselton, June 9 2009: No driver can appreciate the significance and drama of the 24 Hours of Le Mans more than Allan McNish. The ever-popular Scot and Audi Sport star returned to the top step of the famed podium last year after a decade of heartbreaks and near-misses. Only days before he attempts a repeat in tandem w ... Continue reading
Congress to Consider 'Cash for Clunkers' Plan Today
Washington DC June 9, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that consumers could receive rebates of up to $4,500 for turning in their gas-guzzling cars and trucks for more fuel-efficient vehicles under a House proposal. The Detroit Free Press reports that the House proposal set for a floor vote Tuesday is aimed at stimul ... Continue reading
MT. LAUREL, N.J.--PHH Corporation (âPHHâ or the âCompanyâ) today announced the successful closing by its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Chesapeake Funding LLC (âChesapeakeâ), of the issuance and sale of $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of its Series 2009-1 Floating Rate Asset ... Continue reading
- The influential Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced the Audi Q5 received top 'good' ratings in all three of its crash-test measurements - The Q5 earned the highest possible federal marks on front and side impact protection - The new ratings for the Q5 reflect the paramount importance Audi places on safet ... Continue reading
Safety-Kleen Signs G.H. Berlin Co. to Market EcoPower 'Green Motor Oil' in Four State Service Area
EcoPower now available to consumers in Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire and western Massachusetts EAST HARTFORD, Conn., June 9 -- G.H. Berlin Co., a northeastern United States provider of commercial and industrial lubricants, products and services, is delivering "green oil" to its customers, effective immediately. E ... Continue reading
These Days, Cheap Is the Rule of the Road for Auto Gadgetry
Washington DC June 9, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that 21st-century car makers are constantly looking for new features and gadgets they can promote to fatten up profit margins, but the Wall Street Journal reports that right now, a lot of American consumers just aren't that into any of this wizardry, based on re ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Entertainment- and Connectivity-Related Technologies
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Entertainment-and Connectivity-Related Technologies Garner High Levels of Interest Among Consumers Planning to Buy a New Vehicle Soon WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. June 3, 2009; Among consumers who plan to purchase a vehicle in the near future, select entertainment- and connectivity-relate ... Continue reading
Tenneco in Compliance with NYSE Listing Standards
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco Inc. announced that the company was notified by NYSE Regulation that it is in compliance with the NYSE continued listing requirement that pertains to market capitalization and stockholderâs equity, effective June 1, 2009. Tenneco had been notified on March 10, 2009 that the company was n ... Continue reading
Independent used vehicle dealers gain auto loan market share as traditional lenders tighten loan criteria SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 9 -- A struggling economy and stricter lending criteria have pushed more consumers toward used vehicle loans, according to a quarterly analysis of the automotive credit market released today ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds Inc.: Chrysler Dealers to Close âIndustry experts have long held that GM, Chrysler and Ford have too many dealers,â reported Michelle Krebs, Editor of Edmundsâ AutoObserver.com. âThe closings, while gut-wrenching for many, are a long time coming.â âItâs i ... Continue reading
The 2009 Saab 9-7X is a carryover model from the previous year. ... Continue reading
The 2009 Porsche Boxster has just a few changes for this model year like direct fuel injection and a few minor exterior tweaks. ... Continue reading
The newest Nissan to be added to the lineup, the 2009 Nissan Cube, provides fresh competition for the subcompact class. ... Continue reading
Newman Wachs Racing Heads To New Jersey With A 5 Point Lead In The Championship
Mundelein, June 9, 2009: Newman Wachs Racing heads to Rounds Three and Four of the Atlantic Championship at the Mazda Formula X event in Millville, New Jersey June 12-14. NWR is confident that drivers John Edwards and Markus Niemela will have another strong performance and edge out the competition on the 2.25 mile Thun ... Continue reading
The 2009 Mitsubishi Raider, as with all Raider year models, is a Dodge Dakota knockoff, and not a very good one. ... Continue reading
Valeo: 2009 Combined Annual General Shareholders' Meeting
PARIS, June 9 -- Valeo's Combined Annual General Shareholders' Meeting (AGM) was held today under the chairmanship of Pascal Colombani, Chairman of Valeo. The AGM approved the 2008 accounts which were published on February 13, 2009. The presentation of the Group's results for 2008 and the first quarter 2009 provided an ... Continue reading
2009 MINI Cooper Clubman Review
The 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman is the younger brother to the original MINI Cooper. ... Continue reading
2009 Mercury Mountaineer Review
2009 Mercury Mountaineer is a midsize SUV, first cousin to the Ford Explorer. ... Continue reading
2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Review
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class gets a considerable makeover for the new model year. ... Continue reading
The sleek, delightful 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is making a serious impact on the Saturn Sky and its other competitor's sales rates. ... Continue reading
The 2009 Lincoln Navigator is one of the largest eight-passenger SUVs on the market, compared to the Mercedes-Benz GL Class. ... Continue reading
Voices Of Le Mans: Kaffer And Farnbacher
Braselton, June 9, 2009: Pierre Kaffer will make his third career start at Le Mans this weekend. Two of the best American Le Mans Series drivers will compete in Ferrari F430 GTs at Le Mans this weekend: Dominik Farnbacher and Pierre Kaffer. Farnbacher is back at Le Mans for the first time since a runner-up finish in GT ... Continue reading
Team News - AIM Autosport Watkins Glen Qualifying
AIM Autosports run in the Six Hours of The Glen comes up short of luck |Mechanical issues put team five laps down. Finish eleventh. Woodbridge, Ontario (2009.06.08) AIM Autosport arrived at Watkins Glen full of energy, enthusiasm and high hopes for their run at the Sahlens Six Hours of The Glen this past weekend. The N ... Continue reading
Johnson's Team Wins Tissot Pit Crew Award in Pocono
<b>2nd Pit Crew Victory of Season for No. 48 Team</b> Pocono, June 9, 2009: Jimmie Johnsonâs team struck again, winning the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award in Sundayâs Pocono 500 Sprint Cup race at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway. The Tissot pit crew win was the second of the season for the No. 48 team, which also took ... Continue reading
NASCAR Ticket Deals at The Milwaukee Mile June 19 & 20 Include $10 Truck Race Tickets
West Allis, June 9, 2009: With great anticipation, Wisconsinâs biggest motorsports weekend is drawing near at The Milwaukee Mile. Top NASCAR teams are preparing to race in the Friday night, June 19 Copart 200 and the Saturday night, June 20 NorthernTool.com 250 at Americaâs Legendary Oval. NASCAR Sprint Cup S ... Continue reading
Coughlin remains in command of Pro Stock as tour turns to E-town
DELAWARE, June 9, 2009: Fresh off his class-leading fourth victory of the season, back-to-back Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. arrives at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park for this weekend's 40th annual United Association NHRA SuperNationals with a comfortable 93-point lead in the world rankings. Coughlin's crew and ... Continue reading
Conor Daly Preview - CD Looks Forward To This Weekend's TV Broadcast
<b>June 8, 2009:</b> After spending time in England and further U.S. testing in New Jersey, Mazdaspeed driver Conor Daly is ready or his next challenge at this weekend's Mazda Formula X at New Jersey Motorsports Park located in scenic Millville NJ. ... Continue reading
CARLSTADT, N.J.--NTP Inc., North Americaâs leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the trucking industry, announced that that the company has received an A+ accreditation from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the highest level awarded by business standards watchdog whose goal is to prote ... Continue reading
Yardney & Coda Automotive Announce Plans to Build U.S.-Based Battery Production Facility
Lithium-Ion Battery Venture to Create New Manufacturing Jobs PAWCATUCK, Conn., June 8 -- Connecticut-based Yardney Technical Products, Inc. and California-based Coda Automotive announced today that they have entered into a joint venture (Coda Battery Systems LLC) to design, manufacture and sell automotive grade, lithiu ... Continue reading
Teen Driving Summer Camp to be Held in St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn., June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory was issued today by the Governors Highway Safety Association: What: Registration is open for Ford Driving Skills for Life, Ford's FREE, award-winning, hands-on teen driver training program coming to St. Paul Who: St. Paul area teens ages 15-19 wh ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Expands Map Coverage in Caribbean Islands
Digital Map Supports Quality Navigation for Residents and Tourists CHICAGO, June 9 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, announced today the availability of its premier navigable map in the Bahamas, St. Barts and the ... Continue reading
International Battery Names Power and Energy Veteran Dr. Ake Almgren President and CEO
ALLENTOWN, Pa.--International Battery (www.internationalbattery.com), a U.S. manufacturer, designer, and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable cells and batteries, today announced the appointment of Ake Almgren as CEO and President. Almgren brings more than 30 years experience in managing and leading well ... Continue reading
CompassCom AVL Solution Manages Multiple Vehicle Fleets for City of Thornton
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--CompassCom Software Corp. today announced the implementation of a multi-fleet Mobile Resource Management solution for the City of Thornton, Colo. The City is now able to manage more than 100 vehicles from four city departments, tracking with GPS in real time using CompassCom Softwareâs solution. ... Continue reading
NADA Statement on GM's Revised Participation Agreement
MCLEAN, Va., June 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has reviewed and supports GM's amendments to the Participation Letter Agreement. We're especially pleased that GM moved so quickly to meet with NADA and the GM National Dealer Council on such short notice to review and to ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, California, June 9 -- Gooding & Company is thrilled to announce the sale of an important piece of Bugatti history - the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Coupe without reserve. "This year's Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance will be honoring the Bugatti marque and Gooding & Company is delighted to offer, at no reserve, ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5ad042/world_auto_report) has announced the addition of the "World Auto Report 2008" report to their offering. Events moved rapidly in the automotive world in 2007. New records for auto sales (72.2 million units), production, (74.6 million units) ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Trucks: Global Industry Almanac
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ccfc45/trucks_global_ind) has announced the addition of the "Trucks: Global Industry Almanac" report to their offering. The Trucks: Extended Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Trucks industr ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Accuride Corporation
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6a79e4/accuride_corporati) has announced the addition of Wright Investors' Service's new company profile "Accuride Corporation" to their offering. Quantitative analyses of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Sources of Capita ... Continue reading
Navistar Reports 2Q Profit under Historically Weak Market Conditions Not Seen since 1962
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation : Industry retail sales volume for the Class 6-8 U.S. and Canada truck market revised down to between 165,000 and 185,000 units Company guidance for fiscal 2009 is $5.20-$5.50 EPS, including Ford settlement effects, and $2.80-$3.10 EPS without Ford impacts, as globa ... Continue reading
Beijing Auto May Bid for Saab After Opel Deal Fails
Beijing Auto may bid for Saab after Opel deal fails http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010816/Beijing-Auto-may-bid-for-S aab-a fter-Opel-deal-fails.html Shanghai, June 9 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Automotive Industry Corp (BAIC), the local partner of Germany's Daimler in China, may bid for General Motors' Saab unit after ... Continue reading
Geely Sales in Jan-May Top 100,000 Units, Up 58%
Geely sales in Jan-May top 100,000 units, up 58% http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010815/Geely-sales-in-Jan-May-top -100- 000-units-up-58.html Shanghai, June 9 (Gasgoo.com) During the first five months this year, Geely Auto sold 101,171 vehicles in the domestic Chinese market, up 57.8% from a year earlier, xinhuan ... Continue reading
VILLENEUVE-LOUBET, France, June 9 -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) today announced that Autoliv, the global leader in automotive safety, has selected Texas Instruments as the supplier of processors for its new night vision system. This system with pedestrian detection capability uses a digital media processor bas ... Continue reading
KVH Expands Versatile TracPhone V7 System with New Crew Calling Solution
Offering affordable access to VoIP calling via KVH's mini-VSAT Broadband service, the crew calling option will help improve crew morale and retention MIDDLETOWN, R.I., June 9 -- Commercial maritime operators investing to improve crew retention and welfare now have a new tool to call upon following today's introduction ... Continue reading
New Michelin Tire Shatters Compromise Between Fuel-Efficiency, Performance
The Michelin(R) Energy(TM) Saver A/S Passenger Car Tire Now Available GREENVILLE, S.C., June 9 -- Consumers can now enjoy all the benefits of an all-season, fuel-efficient tire without compromising performance benefits. The Michelin(R) Energy(TM) Saver A/S tire, on-sale this week, is designed for exceptional levels of ... Continue reading
Buehler Motor, Inc., Significantly Expands Customer and Partner Support in North America
International Provider of Mechatronic Drive Solutions Announces at MD&M East New Senior Managers to Grow Partner Network and General Industry Sales NEW YORK, June 9 -- Buehler Motor, Inc. (BMI), a leading international provider of mechatronic drive and pump solutions with specialties in the medical products, office and ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Worthington Industries, Inc. today announced that it has completed its previously announced cash tender offer (âTender Offerâ) for any and all of the $138.0 million outstanding principal amount of its 6.70% Notes due December 1, 2009 (âNotesâ). The Tender Offer expired at 5:00 p.m., ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (âHexionâ) announced today the expiration and final results of its previously announced cash tender offer (the âTender Offerâ) to purchase its outstanding 8.375% Debentures due 2016 (CUSIP No. 099599AE2) (the â8.375% Debenturesâ), 9.200% Deb ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation today announced that CTS Automotive Products has been awarded a production program for its Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Accelerator Pedal Modules from a major Japanese vehicle manufacturer. This accelerator pedal module will be used on a popular small-car platform sold in North Ameri ... Continue reading
Baltimore County Partners With AutoReturn
SAN FRANCISCO--AutoReturn, a towing management and logistics company, today announced a new contract with Baltimore County, the largest jurisdiction in the Baltimore metropolitan area. AutoReturn was selected through a competitive bid process to improve towing services through the deployment of world class technology, ... Continue reading
Aero Performance Products, Inc. Announces Changes to Board of Directors
BLUFFDALE, Utah, June 9 -- Aero Performance Products, Inc. (OTC:AERP) (BULLETIN BOARD: AERP) today announced the resignations of Bryan Hunsaker as chief executive officer and director and Robert McMichael as director of the company, effective June 5, 2009. Before the resignations became effective, the Board appointed R ... Continue reading
National Safety Council Praises Minnesota for New Primary Seat Belt Law
ITASCA, Ill., June 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After years of advocacy by key legislators and the Minnesota Seat Belt Coalition, Minnesota today becomes the nation's 29th state with a primary seat belt law. Governor Tim Pawlenty signed the Kathryn Swanson Seat Belt Safety Act, enabling police to ticket drivers solely ... Continue reading
Toyota France Uses Pivotal CRM for Managing Sales Activity of Its Reseller Network
HONG KONG & ATLANTA--CDC Software, a wholly owned subsidiary of CDC Corporation and a provider of industry-specific enterprise software applications and business services announced today that TOYOTA France has implemented Pivotal CRM at its nearly 300 reseller sites. The car manufacturer operates all over France via a ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: The European Bus & Coach Operators Industry Analysis
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/69a208/the_european_bus) has announced the addition of the "The European Bus & Coach Operators Industry Analysis" report to their offering. This report is an in-depth financial evaluation of the European Bus & Coach Operator Industry. Using the un ... Continue reading
Fuel Cells – A Technology We Can All Agree On
WASHINGTON--National organizations representing health, environmental and energy policy interests joined four national trade associations today in calling for the restoration of the federal hydrogen and fuel cell research and deployment program. âFuel cells are essential to achieving national goals for energy secu ... Continue reading
- Zero MX Brings Revolutionary Electric Motorcycle Technology to the Track - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., June 9 -- Zero Motorcycles today announced the latest addition to its electric motorcycle fleet, the Zero MX. The Zero MX is made specifically for track riding and motocross. The fork, shocks, wheels and tires are new for t ... Continue reading
New "Auto Europe Car Rental Roadmap" Launches
LONDON, June 9 -- Who knows their PAI from their liability or excess insurance, and what is SCDW and do you need it? Do you understand what car hire prices are made of and how to accurately compare different suppliers? What, if any, extra costs should you anticipate? Do you know what to do in the event of an accident a ... Continue reading
National Car Rental Offering Special Low One-Way Discounts, No Drop Charges and Unlimited Mileage
ST. LOUIS--Under National Car Rentalâs âDrive Outâ program, customers traveling from select cities in Florida can rent for as little as $10 per day for economy through mid-size cars or $12 per day for full-size cars. These special rates are for vehicles dropped off at participating locations in Georgia, ... Continue reading
Titan Machinery Inc. Announces Fiscal First Quarter Ended April 30, 2009 Results
FARGO, N.D.--Titan Machinery Inc. , a leading network of full service agricultural and construction equipment stores, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2009. Fiscal 2010 First Quarter For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, revenue increased 9.0% to $166.3 million from revenue of $152 ... Continue reading
Start&Stop Fires Up More Green Awards For Fiat 500
Fiat's prize-winning 500 has received further confirmation of its environmental dominance after taking another top honour at the What Car? Green Awards in London yesterday - this time for its fuel- and money-saving Start&Stop version. ... Continue reading
Town, Country and More. The BMW Cruise Bike.
In Germany, cycling tours are becoming more and more popular. In its survey published in March 2009, the German Tourism Association (DTV) registered 153 million one-day tours every year. The average one-way distance of these tours was 69 kilometres. Although a part of this distance relates to travelling to the starting ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Transporter Appearance Pack Adds Style And Value
A new 'appearance pack' is now available for Volkswagen's best-selling van, the Transporter, which not only adds style and kerbside appeal, but is also bound to add valuable desirability when it comes to resale. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Showcases Latest Low Carbon Technology at London's City Hall
Yesterday at City Hall in London, BMW Group took part in the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LCVP) Annual Conference, showing the MINI E all-electric vehicle and the BMW 116d, a car that beats the emissions performance of the 118d - last year's World Green Car of the Year. ... Continue reading
Walnut Creek Becomes 3rd Bay Area City to Install Coulomb Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced that Walnut Creek, CA has become the third Bay Area city to deploy their ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles. Coulombâs charging stations will be officially welcomed to the city in a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Gives SLK Customers Something 2LOOK Forward to this Summer
Mercedes-Benz is launching the SLK 2LOOK Edition just in time for summer. The striking special edition enhances the already stunning SLK Roadster with unique colour options inside and out, while increased standard equipment ensures driver and passenger alike have everything they could need for perfect drop-top driving ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Routan to Feature WiFi from Autonet Mobile
SAN FRANCISCO--Autonet Mobile and Volkswagen are making the minivan cool. Today, Autonet Mobile announces an agreement to equip the Volkswagen Routan with uconnect web â the in-car internet service already available to Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep owners. Beginning this month, more than 600 Volkswagen dealerships in t ... Continue reading
England Polo Star Falls For Sleek Italian Beauty
England Polo team member, and formerly England's highest handicapped player, Henry Brett, has added some Italian flair to the polo scene by jumping into a stunning Alfa Brera S V6. ... Continue reading
Safety First this Father's Day With Vauxhall Accessories
With Father's Day just around the corner, what are you planning to get the man himself this year - will it be another pair of socks that he doesn't need? Another packet of handkerchiefs to sit sad and unopened in the drawer - or perhaps that set of golf balls that he'll never use? ... Continue reading
Manufacturers Show Their Metal at London's Free Motor Show
In the face of the economic downturn and within the worst automotive market for over fifty years; yesterday the 2009 London Motorexpo, the UK's biggest free to visit motor show, officially opened at Canary Wharf. ... Continue reading
Developing the Links Between Industry and Higher Education Institutions in Automotive Engineering
International automotive engineering society, FISITA, will host its first Educators Seminar, Developing the links between Industry and Higher Education Institutions in Automotive Engineering, on Monday 29 June 2009, at the 12th European Automotive Engineering Congress (EAEC) in Bratislava, Slovakia. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Alto Shows Economical Doesn't Need to Be Boring
Suzuki GB's newest addition to the model range, the Alto, took part in this year's Revolve Eco-Rally from Brighton to London on Monday 8 June 2009. The Alto achieved spectacular results completing the 76 mile journey using less than six litres of fuel. ... Continue reading
LONDON - June 9, 2009: Citroëns firm family favourite, the Grand C4 Picasso, has been named âBest Green MPVâ for the second year running at What Car?âs Green Awards - the only MPV to have been awarded the title since the awards were introduced. The Grand C4 Picasso impressed the What Car? judges with ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Chooses 2009 London Motorexpo for V12 Vantage and DBS Volante UK Debuts
LONDON - June 9, 2009: Aston Martin used the 2009 London Motorexpo as the platform for the UK debut of both their V12 Vantage and DBS Volante - following the world premieres of both vehicles earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show. For the V12 Vantage, every component has been honed with pure driving enjoyment in mi ... Continue reading
Comeback of a Classic: Volkswagen Brings the New Golf GTD to Market
The Golf model lineup has been growing by leaps and bounds: At the end of 2008, the sixth generation of the bestseller was launched. Shortly thereafter, in early 2009, the new Golf Plus appeared. Then, the current Golf GTI was vaulted to center stage, closely followed by the new Golf Variant. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Concept BlueSport: Roadster offers the most driving fun with the least fuel
This Roadster will make people long for summer and the future: the Concept BlueSport from Volkswagen. Characteristics: maximum dynamic performance with minimal fuel consumption. Average fuel consumption of precisely 4.3 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers sets a record; no other sports car consumes less. And so its CO2 e ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Donates $5,000 to Launceston City Mission
The money was raised through the sale of ASIMO merchandise at the Honda stand at Agfest during May this year. ASIMO, short for Advanced Step in Innovative MObility, is the world's first humanoid robot developed by Honda and is a milestone in robotics engineering. All proceeds from the sale of this merchandise were dona ... Continue reading
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