Veolia Transport Brings New Expertise to Run Hong Kong Tramways - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 17, 2009
July 17, 2009: French multinational Veolia has acquired a 50 percent stake in Hong Kong Tramways to assume the daily management of Hong Kong's iconic tram system. Veolia said it wants to use Hong Kong as a springboard to China and the rest of Asia. Founded in 1904, Hong Kong Tramways operates the world's largest double ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2009
Jaguar Ranks 2nd, Improving 15 Points; While Land Rover Ranks 9th, Improving Four Points In A Study That Measures Customers' Delight With The Design, Content And Layout Of Their Vehicles MAHWAH, N.J., July 16 -- According to J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) r ... Continue reading
The Real Story on Chrysler's Dealer Network - The Chrysler Perspective
Jul 17, 2009
By Peter Grady, Vice President Network Development and Fleet, Chrysler Group LLC There's been a lot said about why Chrysler LLC decided to trim its dealer network and how it chose those dealerships that would not go forward as part of the new Chrysler Group LLC. I was there working on these issues and participating in ... Continue reading
10 Most Dangerous Foods to Eat While Driving from Insurance.com
Jul 16, 2009
Leading auto insurance agency announces list of top foods that cause car accidents and ultimately higher car insurance premiums CLEVELAND, July 16 -- Drivers who eat while driving run the risk of paying more for car insurance. It's a fact, although it's not officially one of the questions on an application for auto ins ... Continue reading
Jul 16, 2009
Scores Highest Among All Brands; Cayenne Most Appealing Midsize Premium MAV ATLANTA, July 16 -- For an unprecedented five straight years, J.D. Power and Associates has ranked Porsche the highest overall brand in its highly regarded Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study (SM). The APEAL Study, now in ... Continue reading
Arthur D. Little: Car Dealers Face Further Agony with the Global Financial Crisis
Jul 16, 2009
LONDON - July 16, 2009: As credit markets tighten and the financial crisis deepens, car dealers worldwide are struggling with diminishing profitability and weak 2009 sales. âDealer Risk Assessment and Contingency Plan Developmentâ â a new report released by global management consultancy Arthur D. Little ... Continue reading
Pay-As-You-Drive Car Insurance in California Unveiled
Jul 16, 2009
LOS ANGELES, July 16 -- Commissioner Poizner of California's Department of Insurance has proposed revised regulations that will give insurance companies the ability to offer consumers coverage plans that are paid for by the mile. Similar to individuals who purchase prepaid minutes for their cellular phones, the consume ... Continue reading
Porsche Showcases History - and the Future - As the Featured Marque of 36th Rolex Monterey Historics
Jul 14, 2009
The North American debut of the 2010 Porsche Panamera - and 145 historic Porsches - headline the 2009 edition of the world's most prestigious vintage motorsports event ATLANTA, July 14 -- At the upcoming 36th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, held at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca on August 14-16, the sound of the i ... Continue reading
Subaru Achieves a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Record
Jul 14, 2009
- 'Largest Parade of Subaru Cars' in the World - ITASCA, Ill., July 14 -- Subaru of America, Inc.'s Great Lakes Region, with the Village of Itasca, achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS(TM) record for the "Longest Parade of Subaru Cars." The attempt took place on July 11, 2009. The official GUINNESS announcement can be fou ... Continue reading
"Landspeed" Louise Named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year
Jul 14, 2009
COLUMBUS, OH - The Auto Channel's good friend, renowned author, historian and columnist "Landspeed" Louise Ann Noeth was named 2009 Goodguys Woman of the Year at the 12th PPG Nationals in Columbus, Ohio. A veteran of motorsport and land speed racing journalism, she accepted the award in front of a packed house during t ... Continue reading
The History Behind The Mercedes-Benz Brand And The Three-Pointed Star
Jul 12, 2009
By Dr. Josef Ernst Edited by Marc J. Rauch Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz The invention in the 1880s of the high-speed engine and the automobile enabled Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz â independently of one another â to lay the foundations for the motorization of road transport. With the help of financial bac ... Continue reading
American Honda Announces More 2010 Models
Jul 12, 2009
Torrance, CA - July 12, 2009: American Honda Motor Company's Powersports Division announced today its summer release of 2010 motorcycle, ATV and MUV products. This announcement follows the earlier release of Honda's 2010 Fury, and the SH150i and Elite® scooters. "Today we're releasing 2010 Honda off-road motorcycles, ... Continue reading
Are You a U.S. Taxpayer? If So, You Own GM. What do you think of Your Company?
Jul 12, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 10, 2009: 60% of the new General Motors is owned by the American people. Therefore, if you're a U.S. taxpayer then you are a part owner of the company. Well this is your big chance Mr. or Ms. GM Owner to sound off on the company. You're an owner, so anything goes (keep the four-letter words to a min ... Continue reading
Jul 11, 2009
Actions Required Now to Avoid Rushed Decisions & Costly Errors MANASSAS, Va. July 10 -- INSIGHT, Inc., a top international provider of supply chain planning solutions for the world's foremost companies, suggests that every firm should be using strategic supply chain planning tools on an ongoing basis, whether in times ... Continue reading
Dodge Viper SRT10 Will Live On - All Eleven Fans are Ecstatic*
Jul 10, 2009
AUBURN HILLS - July 10, 2009: Chrysler Group announced today that production will continue for the legendary Dodge Viper SRT10. Originally slated to cease production in December 2009, the Chrysler Group Connor Avenue Assembly Plant â the exclusive home of Dodge Viper production since 1995 â will continue to b ... Continue reading
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