News By Topic: Industry Insider

Two Millionth Mazda6 Comes off the Line

Sep 9, 2010

HIROSHIMA - September 9, 2010: Mazda Motor Corporation has announced that the cumulative global production volume of the Mazda6 (known as Mazda Atenza in Japan) reached two million units at the end of August 2010. The Mazda6 reached this milestone in the eight years and six months since production of the first generati ... Continue reading

TransMontaigne Adds e85 to Eight Terminals

Sep 8, 2010

DENVER--TransMontaigne Inc. announced today that E85 will soon become available at seven of its busiest refined petroleum product terminals. E85 is a fuel blend composed of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline by volume and is designed for use in Flex-Fuel vehicles. Until recently, E85 has been available mostly in Midwestern s ... Continue reading

2011 Bentley Continental GT Revealed - VIDEO ENHANCED

Sep 8, 2010

New, sculptured exterior exudes quality and design integrity. Contemporary, hand-crafted cabin with class-leading refinement. More powerful W12 engine at launch with FlexFuel capability. A new high-efficiency V8 from late 2011. Dynamic, engaging driving experience. ... Continue reading

An End to Motor Vehicle Collisions Now in Sight

Sep 8, 2010

AMSTERDAM, September 6, 2010 -- - Introducing the Mobileye C2-270(TM) - a Piece of Technology the Size of a Digital Camera Enhancing a Driver's Ability to Prevent Collisions Mobileye, the global pioneer and leader in vision-based collision prevention systems, announced today that it has launched the Mobileye C2-270(TM) ... Continue reading

Production of 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Begins in Lordstown

Sep 8, 2010

Compact Challenges Norms for Safety, Fuel Economy, Roominess and Class LORDSTOWN, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- Production of the much-anticipated 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, which features the spaciousness and amenities of a midsize car with the fuel economy and price of a compact, was celebrated today with red, white and blue models sy ... Continue reading

It Figures Mercedes-Benz Is First Choice

Sep 8, 2010

The combination of a strong and robust market, the First Choice strategy and the 'It Figure' finance packaging have delivered some sales milestones early for Mercedes-Benz according to managing Director of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Mr Horst von Sanden. ... Continue reading

Head Of Nissan Financial Services Australia Appointed To Global Strategy Role

Sep 8, 2010

Nissan Financial Services Australia (NFSA) has announced that its Executive Director, George Leondis has accepted a promotion to the position of General Manager Global Corporate Strategy based in Nissan's Headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Brings Ride & Drive Event to Fiesta Georgia

Sep 7, 2010

Interactive automotive display new festival component ATLANTA, Sept. 7 -- Chevrolet will join Fiesta Georgia with a high profile Ride & Drive event. Fiesta Georgia, hosted by Lanza Group, LLC, is a day-long celebration of Latino culture that serves as the unofficial kickoff to Hispanic Heritage month in the Georgia Int ... Continue reading

Clean Energy Completes Acquisition of IMW

Sep 7, 2010

SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of IMW Industries, Ltd. (IMW). IMW manufactures and services advanced natural gas fueling compressors and related equipment that is sold to station operators and commercial fleets and has provided more than 1,0 ... Continue reading

New Lexus IS Doesn't Miss A Beat - VIDEO ENHANCED

Sep 7, 2010

In a new commercial, the 2011 Lexus IS performs a percussion solo as it hugs curves with precision and power TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 7 -- It all begins in a sleek warehouse where 122 percussion instruments are arranged to create a precision-driving course full of angles and straightaways. Each instrument has a tiny lev ... Continue reading

2011 Nissan Juke Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

Sep 7, 2010

2011 Nissan Juke. Many examined seats and instruments, goggled at the frogish headlights, or contemplated the number of bags of golf clubs that could fit under the hatch (at least four sans carts, or three passengers and three bags is our guess.) Despite what can be charitably called quirky design, the Juke was warmly ... Continue reading

'Thinking' Car Key Predicts Driver Actions - VIDEO

Sep 7, 2010

DETROIT - September 7, 2010: When Dave Proefke gets locked out of his car, it's called "research." Proefke, a General Motors Technical Fellow, leads a team that has developed an advanced wireless car key that automatically knows when to lock and unlock the doors on the 2011 Buick LaCrosse and selected other General Mot ... Continue reading

Consumer Reports: Ford Mustang V6 Outperforms Chevrolet Camaro in V6 Face-Off

Sep 7, 2010

YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Ford Mustang earned a Very Good road test score and outscored the Chevrolet Camaro which earned a Good score, in a face-off between V6 versions of the two vehicles in Consumer Reports' October issue. In last year's CR face-off between V8 versions of these two iconic ... Continue reading

The Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Big Three Bailout - VIDEO ENHANCED

Sep 6, 2010

By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher Making the Case for Not Bailing Out the U. S. Car Companies Is America Allowing the Big Three to Fail or Have the Big Three Failed America? OPEC and the Gasoline Companies Should Fund the Auto Bailout A few weeks ago Congress approved a $25 billion aid package to the A ... Continue reading

Mazda SHINARI Concept Car: Picking Up Where Furai, Nagare, Ryuga and Hakaza Left Off

Sep 5, 2010

Mazda SHINARI - Fast and strong motion that strikes the heart September 5, 2010: In 2007 and 2008, Mazda introduced a series of three exciting and beautiful concept cars under the group name "Nagare" (in fact, one of the models was called Nagare). The concepts debuted at various consumer trade shows around the world, r ... Continue reading