The New Volkswagen Golf - All Around Safe Vehicle
Mar 23, 2009
Wolfsburg March 22, 2009; Once again the latest Golf has received five stars in the EuroNCAP evaluation: the European crash test programme EuroNCAP awarded the new Golf the highest score of five stars, even according to the stricter and more comprehensive assessment criteria. Furthermore, the Golf received the highest ... Continue reading
Drivers Juiced with New Yokohama Eco-Friendly Orange Oil Race Tires at Sebring
Mar 22, 2009
SEBRING, FL March 20, 2009: Adding new meaning to the term âPeel Out,â Bob Faieta and Melanie Snow were both double winners on Yokohama Tire Corporationâs new eco-friendly, orange oil race tire in the Patrón GT3 Challenge at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Driving Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars eq ... Continue reading
Superior Industries International, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
Mar 20, 2009
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it will distribute a regular quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of the Corporation in the amount of $0.16 per share payable April 24, 2009 to shareholders of record as of April 9, 2009. âWe recognize that paying a dividend is a ... Continue reading
Buick Tops 2009 J.D. Powers Vehicle Dependability Study
Mar 20, 2009
Detroit March 19, 2009; Further demonstrating Buick's ongoing commitment to quality, J.D. Power and Associates announced today that Buick tied for the highest ranking in vehicle dependability for three-year old models. The Buick LaCrosse was also ranked first in the midsize car segment, beating the Toyota Camry, while ... Continue reading
World's Lightest 21-Inch Wheel Available Now from GGI European Tuning
Mar 19, 2009
Miami, FL., March 19, 2009: The worldâs lightest 21-inch wheel, the new Carlsson 1/5 Evo Ultra Light, is now available in the U.S. through GGI European Tuning. GGI is the exclusive North American importer of the Carlsson brand tuning line for Mercedes Benz automobiles. Tipping the scales at only 23.8 pounds, the C ... Continue reading
Toyota Comments on J.D Power 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study
Mar 19, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., March 19, 2009 â J.D. Power and Associates today announced the results from their 2009 Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS), covering 2006 model year vehicles. The following comments on the VDS can be attributed to Jim Lentz, president of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. âWe are pleased with th ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Introduces Meritor MXL(R) Driveline with 100,000 Miles Lubrication Interval
Mar 19, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 19 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc today introduced the Meritor(R) MXL (Meritor Extended Lube), a new series of greaseable drivelines with 100,000-mile lubrication intervals and a three-year, 300,000-mile warranty in linehaul service. The product was designed for truck operators who seek reduced maintenance ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Moves Parts Service to New State-Of-The-Art Warehouse in Tamworth
Mar 18, 2009
Kia Motors is moving its parts operations to a new state-of-the-art warehouse in Tamworth, Staffordshire that will support its entire UK dealer network. Having experienced consistent sales growth year on year, the car manufacturer will be transferring its parts inventory to a larger warehouse, managed by Mobis, in May. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz UK Competition Showcases Technicians' Masterly Skills
Mar 17, 2009
Mercedes-Benz UK has challenged the knowledge and expertise of its retail technical staff in a country-wide competition 'UK TechMasters 2009' to find the best of the best. The fiercely competitive contest saw the manufacturer invite a team of expert After Sales staff from each of its 33 market areas to go 'brain to bra ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Extends 10-K Filing Date
Mar 16, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 16 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , today announced that it has filed a Form 12b-25 with the Securities Exchange Commission to extend the filing date of its 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K to March 31, 2009. The reasons for the extension of the filing date are set forth in the Form 12b-25. The Company ... Continue reading
ITW Reports 21 Percent Decrease in Operating Revenues for Three Months Ended February 28, 2009
Mar 16, 2009
GLENVIEW, Ill., March 16 -- Illinois Tool Works Inc. today reported an operating revenue decrease of 21 percent for the three months ended February 28, 2009. The revenue decline for the three months was due to a 20 percent decrease in base revenues and a 7 percent fall off in contributions from currency translation. Ac ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Reports 2008 Results
Mar 16, 2009
TOLEDO, Ohio, March 16 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced its full-year and fourth-quarter 2008 results. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19990903/DANA ) Sales for the full-year 2008 were $8,095 million, down $626 million from $8,721 million in 2007. This decrease was driven primarily by sharply decl ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
Mar 16, 2009
DULUTH, Ga., March 16 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. The Company's loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of $353.5 million, or $11.15 per ... Continue reading
Grant Thornton LLP Predicts a Collapse of Automotive Supply Chain
Mar 13, 2009
- Supply Base Needs to be Reduced by 500 Tier One Suppliers - Government, Automakers, Suppliers and Lenders Need to Sit at Same Table - Firm Calls for Bankruptcy Code Revisions and Anti-Trust Provisions to Allow Collaboration DETROIT, March 13 -- The economic impact of a General Motors or Chrysler bankruptcy is being d ... Continue reading
Mar 13, 2009
Vehicle Make / Model/ Model Year HUMMER / H3T 2009 Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 10, 2009 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V080000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1738 Summary: GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,738 MY ... Continue reading
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