Carmakers, Tokyo Electric Team up on Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Aug 5, 2009
KAWASAKI Japan August 6, 2009; Japan Today reported that three Japanese automakers and Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) said Wednesday they will team up to spread and standardize infrastructure like battery chargers for electric vehicles to remove one of the biggest barriers to making the zero-emission cars mainstream. ... Continue reading
Board of Directors' Statement General Motors Company's First Meeting With The New Slate Of Directors
Aug 5, 2009
The focus at the newly launched General Motors Company is squarely where it should be, on customers, products and the development of a winning culture. Those are the keys to its future. Over the past two days, the board held a series of sessions to set goals, review future product plans for Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick a ... Continue reading
C.A.R.S. Program Statistics August 5, 2009; Michigan Number One Cash For Clunker State
Aug 5, 2009
NEWS FLASH: C.A.R.S. Program Statistics August 5, 2009 Dealer Transactions Number Submitted: 184,304 Dollar Value: $775.2M Top 10 New Vehicles Purchased 1. Toyota Corolla 2. Ford Focus FWD 3. Honda Civic 4. Toyota Prius 5. ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Deployment Project
Aug 5, 2009
Dept. of Energy Grant Helps Ready Markets for Zero Emissions FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure ever undertaken. Nissan is supporting the lead grant applicant, Electric Transportation Engineer ... Continue reading
EDTA Applauds Grant Announcements: $2.4 Billion for Electric Drive
Aug 5, 2009
U.S. Department of Energy announces single largest investment for electric drive vehicles and components. Washington, DCâAugust 5, 2009; The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) applauds President Barack Obama's announcement of $2.4 billion in grants from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate the ... Continue reading
U.S. Awards $600 Million In Electric Car Battery Grants
Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON, Aug 5, 2009; John Crawley and Jasmin Melvin writing for Reuters reported that Companies working with Ford Motor Co (F.N), Chrysler Group and General Motors Corp [GM.UL] received more than $600 million on Wednesday to further development of batteries for hybrids and electric cars. The awards were part of $2. ... Continue reading
Unique Citroën Relays for West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Aug 5, 2009
West Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust has just taken delivery of the first of six Citroën Relay 40 L4H3 HDi 160 vans, which have been specially converted for frontline emergency ambulance duties. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America Sponsors 'Mobility 2030'
Aug 5, 2009
Volkswagen Group of America is the main sponsor of the symposium on 'Mobility 2030: Transportation Technologies & Lifestyle of the Future' organized by the German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC). At the event which takes place in San Francisco on August 18, international experts will present future scenarios for th ... Continue reading
AARGGGG! Bar's Leaks Introduces a Killer for Cash for Clunkers Turn-ins
Aug 5, 2009
HOLLY, Mich., Aug. 5 -- Car dealers must destroy the engines of every vehicle they take in through the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) Program, formerly known as "Cash for Clunkers." They can do so by using new Bar's Leaks DiFM Rendering Chemical Sodium Silicate or Bar's Leaks Head Gasket Repair. Unlike Head Gasket ... Continue reading
Seat Leads Spanish Market in New Car Sales
Aug 5, 2009
Spain's carmaker SEAT posted a 34% increase in its domestic personal sales of new cars last July, at a time when overall market growth was 16%. ... Continue reading
Land Rover's Double Delight at The Auto Express 2009 New Car Awards
Aug 5, 2009
Two award winning Land Rover models have triumphed once again at the prestigious Auto Express 2009 New Car Awards, with the Freelander 2 winning Best Compact SUV and the Discovery 3 scooping Best Large SUV. ... Continue reading
General Motors UK Ltd Announces New Private Label Leasing Partnership
Aug 5, 2009
General Motors UK Ltd has signed an agreement with ALD Automotive to manage the GM UK Leasing Private Label Leasing operation, including Vauxhall Leasing, Saab Contract Hire and Chevrolet Lease. The agreement is effective from 31 August 2009. ... Continue reading
C3 Picasso Named 'Supermini MPV Of The Year' at Auto Express New Car Awards
Aug 5, 2009
The C3 Picasso has been named 'Supermini MPV of the Year' at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2009. Embodying the best of Citroën's "Créative Technologie", the innovative "Spacebox" impressed the prestigious magazine's judging panel with its funky design, all-round practicality, intelligent layout and class-leading sp ... Continue reading
Double Win For Jaguar at Auto Express Awards 2009
Aug 5, 2009
Jaguar's Design Director, Ian Callum, has won the inaugural 'Person of the Year' award at the Auto Express Awards 2009, while one of his most successful designs to date - the Jaguar XF - has been hailed 'Best Executive Car' for the second year running. ... Continue reading
U.S. Senate To OK Additional $2 Billion For Cash For Clunkers
Aug 5, 2009
WASHINGTON August 4, 2009; Ken Thomas and Laurie Kellman writing for the AP reported that tThe Senate has cleared the way for a vote extending the "cash-for-clunkers" program, which offers car buyers rebates of up to $4,500 for trading in their gas-guzzlers for new, higher-mileage models, setting aside Republican oppos ... Continue reading
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