Volvo and SimBin Join Forces to Release Free Racing Game - VIDEO STORY
May 19, 2009
GOTHENBURG - May 19, 2009: Volvo Car Corporation and multiple award winning Swedish game studio, SimBin Development Team, announce that "Volvo - The Game" will be released on May 26. The free of charge game includes the option to race as five racing legends in and drive the new Volvo S60 Concept. There are Volvo models ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts Growth in General Markets, China and Korea in April
May 14, 2009
Kia Motors posts growth in general markets, China and Korea in April - 128,272 Kia vehicles sold globally in April - April sales in China, general markets and Korea post year-on-year sales growth of 39.3%, 13.1% and 5.8%, respectively - Cumulatively in 2009, general markets, Korea and China posted year-on-year sales gr ... Continue reading
Better Place Unveils First Automated Battery Swapping Process for Japan EV Study - MULI-VIDEOS
May 13, 2009
YOKOHAMA, Japan--Better Place today achieved a milestone in accelerating the mass-market adoption of electric vehicles by demonstrating the worldâs first battery switch technology along with electric car charging spots. This simple range extension technology delivers a cleaner, more convenient experience for drive ... Continue reading
Opel to Present New Astra at 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 13, 2009
The new Opel Astra will premiere on September 17 in Frankfurt at the IAA. The new 4.42-meter long compact features an all-new mechatronic chassis, new generation of bi-xenon Advanced Forward Lighting (AFL+) and the Opel Eye front camera system, which recognizes road signs and warns the driver when the car inadvertently ... Continue reading
May 13, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 13 -- Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel and nine-time Grammy Award winner Eminem will bring approximately 200 laid-off auto workers from Eminem's home state of Michigan to Hollywood, CA for an exclusive late-night musical event on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" airing Friday, May 15 on ABC (12:05 a. ... Continue reading
Insight Becomes First Hybrid Vehicle to Rank as Best-Selling Vehicle in Japan
May 12, 2009
TOKYO - May 12, 2009: Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced that Insight ranked as the industry's best-selling car among new vehicle registrations* in Japan for the month of April 2009, with sales of 10,481 units (source: Japan Automobile Dealers Association). It is the first time in history for a hybrid model to be the indu ... Continue reading
All-New 2010 Chevy Camaro Ready to Roll Off the Lot - VIDEO STORY
May 10, 2009
DETROIT - May 10, 2009: For the last year Chevy dealers have been taking deposits on the new Camaro. More than 14,000 people, most of whom haven't even seen the car in person, not to mention taken it for a test drive, will soon be receiving their cars. The design is very faithful to the original concept that inspired H ... Continue reading
Don't Worry, Be Happy! An Alfa Romeo for Less Than £9K ($13,500)
May 6, 2009
ALFA ROMEO JOINS UK SCRAPPAGE SCHEME WITH INCREASED CONTRIBUTION ON SELECTED MODELS LONDON - May 6, 2009: For the first time since the fall of the Berlin Wall, when a litre of petrol cost us 38p and Bobby McFerrin sang âDonât Worry, Be Happyâ, itâs possible to own a brand new Alfa Romeo for less tha ... Continue reading
Chrysler Statement on Plant Closings
May 6, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, MI - May 6, 2009: We understand that there has been some confusion over the past few days regarding the status of certain Chrysler facilities in connection with its restructuring plan, as was disclosed as part of the companyâs Chapter 11 filing last week. We recognize that in the context of consummat ... Continue reading
Kia Soul recognized by Texas Auto Writers Association as "Best Value" - VIDEO ENHANCED
May 5, 2009
Soul named to annual awards list chosen specifically by journalists Latest award adds to growing praise for Kia's funky urban crossover SEOUL - May 4, 2009 â Kia Motors America (KMA) announced yesterday that the 2010 Kia Soul urban passenger vehicle has been named âBest Valueâ in the Writerâs Choice ... Continue reading
Fiat Looking to Pickup GM Europe Units to Create New Super-Fiat Company
May 3, 2009
ROME - May 3, 2009: AP is reporting that Fiat is in talks with General Motors Europe to acquire most, if not all of GM's European brands. According to the AP story, "Fiat said in a statement Sunday it's evaluating the possible spinoff of its auto business to form the core of the new company." The current Fiat Automobil ... Continue reading
Electric Carmaker Phoenix Motors Files for Bankruptcy Protection
May 2, 2009
As quiet as an electric car, Phoenix Motors files under Chapter 11 RIVERSIDE, CA - May 2, 2009: Phoenix Motors entered the electric vehicle sweepstakes a couple of years ago brimming with promises to deliver highway speed electric-powered pickup trucks and SUVs. The company staged several elaborate preview parties and ... Continue reading
Driving the New Chevrolet Volt - VIDEO STORY
May 1, 2009
DETROIT - May 1, 2009: The technology behind the Chevrolet Volt, likely to be the first mass-produced electric car, was recently test-driven by a group of journalists. Since electric cars can be noticeably different, the goal was to make the driving experience the same as conventional gas powered vehicles and not feel ... Continue reading
Fuel Systems Solutions Agrees to Acquire Certain FuelMaker Assets and Purchase Orders
May 1, 2009
Transactions Expand Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Refueling Product Line SANTA ANA, Calif., May 1, 2009 Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (FSYS:Fuel Systems Solutions Inc FSYS 15.51, +0.24, +1.6%) announced that it has agreed to acquire selected assets and technology for compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling products manufa ... Continue reading
May 1, 2009
MILWAUKEE, April 30 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) subsidiary have finalized agreements that, in combination with other previously completed transactions, provide the approximately $1 billion in funding capacity that the Company anticipates is needed for HDFS lending in 2009. ... Continue reading
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