AP Reports That Monday is Definitely "B-Day" for General Motors
May 31, 2009
DETROIT - May 31, 2009: The Associated Press is reporting tonight that tomorrow morning, at 8AM EDT, the company that was once the world's largest, will file for bankruptcy protection. According to the story, GM plans to name turnaround executive Al Koch to serve as its chief restructuring officer through the protectio ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: All New 2009 Audi Q5 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
May 31, 2009
In this episode of RoadTrip The Auto Channel and Mark Fulmer are joined by Lori Hindman from MotherProof.com and Philip Brabec, Audi's Director of Product Planning, in Santa Barbara, California for an in-depth look at the new Audi Q5. To ride along just click the PLAY button below. The new Audi Q5: Sporty and versatile ... Continue reading
GM President and CEO Fritz Henderson to Hold Media Briefing Monday - Will This Be THE Announcement?
May 31, 2009
DETROIT - May 29, 2009: General Motors President and CEO Fritz Henderson will host a press conference on Monday, June 1. The conference will be around mid-day at the GM Building, 767 Fifth Avenue, in New York. Although no specific details regarding the briefing have been announced, given the fast and furious rumors of ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Pilot High on Comfort and Versatility, Right on Size for Families - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 31, 2009
Torrance, CA - May 31, 2009: The 2010 Honda Pilot crossover combines car-like road manners and around-town driving ease with the most sought-after SUV traits by virtue of its spacious interior, rugged character and all-weather confidence. "The Pilot crossover offers practical SUV capabilities with the driving sophistic ... Continue reading
Volvo: UAW Members Approve New Agreement with Mack Trucks
May 31, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Members of the U.S. trade union, the United Auto Workers, have approved the new 40-month Master Agreement with the Volvo Groupâs subsidiary Mack Trucks. The agreement includes the establishment of an independent trust that will completely eliminate Mackâs commitments for pr ... Continue reading
Germany Picks Magna to Buy Opel
May 30, 2009
RUSSELSHEIM - May 30, 2009: It was announced early this morning that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government has chosen Magna International Inc. as the buyer for General Motors Corp.âs Opel brand and that a financing plan aimed at helping the money-losing unit avert insolvency has been arranged. Magna, the Ca ... Continue reading
Schwarzenegger Introduces Raser's 100-MPG Electric Hummer H3 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
May 29, 2009
By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher SACRAMENTO â May 29, 2009: Californiaâs Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger presented Raser Technologiesâ (up to) 100 MPG Hummer H3 at a press conference yesterday afternoon before a small but enthusiastic crowd. The introduction of this electric-hybrid SUV i ... Continue reading
Newly Ratified GM-UAW 2007 National Labor Agreement Modifications Eliminate Competitive Gap for GM
May 29, 2009
DETROIT - May 29, 2009: General Motors today confirmed that its UAW-represented employees have ratified the modifications to the GM-UAW 2007 National Labor Agreement. The amended agreement covers approximately 54,000 hourly employees located in 46 U.S. facilities. "The leadership demonstrated by UAW president Ron Gette ... Continue reading
GM Announces Plans to Build Small Car in U.S.
May 29, 2009
GM to utilize and retool idled assembly and stamping facility for future production. Additional production will help the company deliver outstanding new vehicles to the compact and small car markets and meet future fuel efficiency regulations. DETROIT, Mich. -- General Motors Corporation announced today it plans to bui ... Continue reading
60 Percent of Motorists Admit to Losing Their Temper While Driving
May 29, 2009
AAA has tips to help deal with aggressive driving DEARBORN, Mich., May 29 -- Aggressive driving kills, says AAA Michigan. More than half of fatal car crashes involve some form of aggressive driving--speeding, running another driver off the road, tailgating or yelling obscenities. A 2008 survey by the AAA Foundation for ... Continue reading
Zero Motorcycles Launches All-New Look for the Zero X 2009.5
May 29, 2009
- Zero X Gets Revamped Just in Time for Summer - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., May 29 -- Zero Motorcycles today announced it has released the newest version of the Zero X - the 2009.5. To give the motorcycle a more aggressive appearance, Zero revamped all of the bodywork with its own specially designed fenders, side panels and f ... Continue reading
Tata Motors Ushers New Era In Indian Auto Industry with New World Standard Truck Range
May 28, 2009
Mumbai, May 28, 2009: Tata Motors today once again ushered in a new era in the Indian automobile industry, in keeping with its pioneering tradition, by unveiling its new range of world standard trucks. In their power, speed, carrying capacity, operating economy and trims, they will introduce new benchmarks in India and ... Continue reading
Mazda Delivers First Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Iwatani Corporation
May 26, 2009
HIROSHIMA - May 26, 2009: Mazda Motor Corporation delivered the first Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid yesterday to Iwatani Corporation, an energy development company based in Japan. The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is Mazdaâs latest hydrogen rotary engine (RE) vehicle which uses hydrogen as a fuel and features a un ... Continue reading
Volvo S60 Concept Awarded "Most Beautiful Concept Car" by German Auto Bild Magazine - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 21, 2009
GOTHENBURG - May 21, 2009: About 200,000 Auto Bild readers from 27 countries have selected the most beautiful vehicles for 2009 in five categories. The Volvo S60 Concept won over 28 renowned competitors in the category of Concept Cars. The voting for the Auto Bild Design Award was expanded for the first time to Europe- ... Continue reading
Cadillac Named Top Brand in AutoPacific Owner Satisfaction Survey - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 20, 2009
National Survey Measures Satisfaction with New Vehicles TUSTIN, CA - May 20, 2009: In the most challenging auto sales market in years, AutoPacific announced yesterday its 13th Annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA). For the second straight year, Cadillac ranks highest among new car owners, taking the Highest Satisfac ... Continue reading
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