Enterprise Introduces Exotic Car Collection for Southern California Drivers and Visitors
Oct 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES--For drivers who have Aston Martin wishes and Bentley dreams, Enterprise Rent-A-Carâs Southern California division has opened three Exotic Car Collection offices that exclusively offer luxury and high-performance car rentals. Located in West Los Angeles, Pasadena and Newport Beach, the Enterprise Exoti ... Continue reading
General Grabber HTS and Pirelli Scorpion ATR Models Best in Tests of All-Season/Terrain Tires
Oct 7, 2008
CR's tests reveal consumers can save gas with the right tires YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports' latest tests of 34 all-season and all-terrain SUV and pickup truck tires (plus four winter tires) revealed big differences in all-weather performance, tread life, and even fuel economy. The G ... Continue reading
The New ABT Scirocco - More Dynamics For The Sports Coupe
Oct 6, 2008
The ABT Front spoiler makes the unmistakable face of the coupe even more distinctive. Even while stationary it is clear, who the "king of the ring" or the street is, as the ABT Scirocco seems to virtually lie in ambush of the kilometres ahead of it. This impression is supported by the lines on its sides, where the ABT ... Continue reading
2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Review
Oct 4, 2008
By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Before product placement was a big deal in Hollywood a â68 Ford Mustang costarred with Steve McQueen and some bad guys with a Dodge Charger in a classic 1969 cop movie set in San Francisco called Bullitt. The real-life McQueen, an accomplished racer and car guy, ove ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Makes Progress on Store Divestitures; Raising Capital
Oct 3, 2008
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. advanced another step forward in their restructuring plans announced on June 2nd with the sale of three more store locations. Lithia Dodge of Sioux Falls and Lithia Chevrolet of Sioux Falls were both sold to Billion Automotive on Monday, September 29th, and Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge ... Continue reading
3M Completes Acquisition of Meguiar's Inc.
Oct 3, 2008
ST. PAUL, Minn.--3M announced today it has completed its acquisition of Meguiarâs Inc., the 100-year-old family business that manufactures the leading Meguiarâs brand of car care products for cleaning and protecting automotive surfaces. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Meguiarâs brings its re ... Continue reading
Valeo Equips the Volvo XC60 With its MicroOptics Technology
Oct 3, 2008
PARIS, October 2 -- Valeo announces that the rear lighting of the new Volvo XC60 features its new MicroOptics technology. Valeo is the first automotive supplier to offer a unique lighting and signaling style, using a new optical surface that spreads light uniformly. MicroOptics(TM) can diffuse a fully configurable ligh ... Continue reading
Royal Coachman Demonstrates Environmental Leadership in Transportation
Oct 3, 2008
Please see the below/attached Press Release about Royal Coachman Worldwide and what they - in an industry of visible polluters - are doing to become environmentally sustainable: royalogo_solid_c Royal Coachman Demonstrates Environmental Leadership in Transportation Royal Coachman Worldwide announces Green Ride Global M ... Continue reading
Autoliv Introduces new Light-pack Anti-sliding Airbag
Oct 2, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv (STO:ALIV) â the global leader in automotive safety systems â has developed a new anti-sliding airbag which is 60% or almost 1 kg lighter than the existing anti-sliding airbag. This is another step in Autolivâs commitment to help vehicle manufacturers meet the ... Continue reading
2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Hardtop Review
Oct 1, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Hardtop The recent spike in fuel prices has been bad news for many high-performance car makers and drivers, but not for Mini and its enthusiasts. The newest members of the Mini lineup, the John Cooper Works models available in both hardtop and Clu ... Continue reading
Toyota Offers Close-Up of Fashions, i-REAL Personal Mobility Vehicle at Oct. 3 Media Event
Sep 30, 2008
Toyota will be giving local media an opportunity to see up-close some of the hottest fashions from Fashion Focus Chicago 2008, plus participate in ride-and-drive demonstrations of the futuristic TOYOTA i-REAL, on Friday, October 3. The hour-long event runs from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. at the Fashion Focus Chicago 2008 ten ... Continue reading
Ferrari Announces That The One To One Programme Has Been Extended To The 599 GTB Fiorano
Sep 30, 2008
The Ferrari stand at the Paris Auto Show will host the official unveiling of the new Ferrari California, the stunning coupé-cabriolet that has created such expectation amongst both those in the industry and the public at large. ... Continue reading
Bamberg, Germany, Deploys Federal Signal PIPS System
Sep 29, 2008
Video and analytics-based solution tackles traffic challenges of historic proportions UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., Sept. 29 -- Bamberg, in the German State of Bavaria, is well known for its rich medieval heritage. A network of winding lanes, narrow alleyways, small cobblestone streets and more modern roads challenges some of ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Supports Fall Car Care Month
Sep 29, 2008
Subaru Drivers to Enjoy Free Vehicle Diagnostic Inspections in October CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 29 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the company is endorsing the Car Care Council's Fall Car Care Month, a nationwide October program focusing on the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. To celebrate the ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Announces Multiple Orders for Mine-Protected Variant Vehicles
Sep 29, 2008
Now Supplying More Than 20 Threat-Specific Variants for U.S. and Allies CHARLOTTE, Mich., Sept. 29 -- Spartan Chassis, a unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. , said it has received multiple, small specialized orders for new MRAP variant products, an indication of the possibilities for the highly successful mine-resistant, ambu ... Continue reading
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