Third Time A Charm For Honda At Coffs Coast
Sep 12, 2011
It was third time lucky for the Honda Civic Type R of Eli Evans and Glen Weston, with the pair placing third outright to secure another podium in the 2011 Bosch Australian Rally Championship. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Delivers a True Blue September
Sep 12, 2011
In support of Blue September, Hyundai presented a cheque for $100,000 to Australian Cancer Research Foundation and Bowel Cancer Australia representatives at a ceremony held in Sydney on Friday 9th September. This is the third consecutive year Hyundai Motor Company Australia and the Hyundai dealer network have joined fo ... Continue reading
Regional Network Expands with Audi Centre Shepparton Opening
Sep 12, 2011
Audi Centre Shepparton was officially opened last night signalling Audi Australia's continued commitment to its Australia wide dealership network. ... Continue reading
Nissan Celebrates 25 Years of Manufacturing in the UK
Sep 12, 2011
Nissan Sunderland Plant has marked the 25th anniversary of its official opening in September 1986. ... Continue reading
Ford Names William Helman to Board of Directors
Sep 11, 2011
Ford Motor Company announced today the election of William W. Helman IV to the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. Helman, 53, is a partner with Greylock Partners, where he has served since 1984. In his role at Greylock, Helman focuses on enterprise software, consumer internet, healthcare and biotechno ... Continue reading
GM Financial Announces $900 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization
Sep 11, 2011
GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY INC. announced the pricing of a $900 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank Securities. Co-managers are Barclays Capital, Morgan Stanley, RBS and Wells Fargo Securities. GM Financial uses net procee ... Continue reading
Hertz Extends Exchange Offer to Acquire Dollar Thrifty
Sep 11, 2011
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. ("Hertz") today announced that it has extended the expiration date of its exchange offer for all outstanding shares of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. ("Dollar Thrifty") for $57.60 in cash and 0.8546 shares of Hertz common stock. The exchange offer and withdrawal rights are now schedul ... Continue reading
Consumer Affairs - 2011 Flooding Can Impact Unprepared Car Buyers
Sep 10, 2011
LONG BEACH, Sept. 9, 2011: Hurricane Lee has floodwaters rising in Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. Hurricane Irene recently caused major flooding in the northeast, wreaking havoc in communities, damaging homes, businesses and property. In the stormsâ aftermath, consumers in the market for used cars need to be ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2011
CONCORD, Sept. 9, 2011: Roush Fenway Racingâs Trevor Bayne will serve as a guest speaker at next weekâs SocialCrush interactive social business conference in Charlotte. Bayne will speak on how as a premiere athlete, he has been able to use social media, specifically Twitter to rapidly grow and better interact ... Continue reading
McLaren Opens Showroom in Milan +VIDEO
Sep 10, 2011
New McLaren Milan retailer opens for business with guest appearance by 2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button MILAN - September 10, 2011: The first ever McLaren showroom in Italy opened its doors to more than 250 guests Thursday night, at an event hosted by McLaren Automotive Managing Director Antony Sheriff and M ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2011
Each week Larry Nutson, The Auto Channel Chicago Bureau Chief will give you last weeks automotive news highlights you may have missed, or you can catch up on the past 15 years of automotive news HERE in our news archive. * As the Labor Day weekend arrived we received word that GM had rehired the legendary "Car Guy" Bob ... Continue reading
Sep 10, 2011
Tucson FCEV driving coast to coast to demonstrate Hyundai environmental leadership and commitment to the most advanced green-friendly automotive technology Demonstrating the environmental advantages and performance of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEVs) while also benefitting kids with cancer, Hyundai Motor America has ... Continue reading
Ford News the Week of Sept. 9, 2011
Sep 10, 2011
Facebook fans are in the know with all-new Focus ST Enthusiasts of Focus ST who are eager to learn more about the car will soon get their chance as Ford begins sharing exclusive material on the Ford Focus Facebook page. Updates include technical highlights and an exploration of the high levels of refinement that make u ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Ranger Navigates Fashion Week Jungle
Sep 10, 2011
It's a jungle out there and who better to navigate the streets of New York during Fashion Week than Mercedes-Benz and its Fashion Ranger vehicle, the all-new 2012 M-Class SUV, which is taking to the streets of New York City to preserve and protect the fashion capital of the world while on the hunt for the city's most b ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks' Flagship Celebrates with New 750 hp Engine +VIDEO
Sep 9, 2011
The Volvo FH16 is now available with 750 hp and 3550 Nm to handle the heaviest and most demanding transport assignments. It will reach the market just in time to celebrate the 16-litre engineâs 25th anniversary. STOCKHOLM - September 9, 2011: 1987 saw the introduction of the Volvo F16 with Volvoâs first-ever ... Continue reading
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