Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Acknowledges Volvo C70's Safety Systems
May 31, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., May 31 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently conducted its first crash tests of several convertibles and has awarded the Volvo C70 as one of their 'Top Safety Picks.' "For more than 80 years, Volvo has built cars with Safety in mind," states Anne Belec, President and CEO, Volvo Cars of ... Continue reading
Showcase of New Technology Highlights Texas' Green and cleantech Future
May 31, 2007
AUSTIN, Texas May 30, 2007; The inaugural Clean Energy Venture Summit drew an eye-opening 400 attendants, making it the largest clean-tech summit to be held in Texas. It was sponsored by the Clean Energy Incubator and Austin Energy. Top green- and clean-tech visionaries from across the country discussed new technologie ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales, USA Announces Organizational Changes
May 31, 2007
TORRANCE, Calif., May 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA, Inc. today announced organizational changes at its headquarters and throughout its Toyota and Lexus field offices. TMS Headquarters Bill Fay, vice president and general manager, Los Angeles region, is appointed vice president, sales, replacing Dave Fleming who w ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Invests $3.6 Million in Cincinnati Region Technical Training Center
May 31, 2007
BLUE ASH, Ohio, May 30 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today dedicated a new $3.6 million Technical Training Center at their regional office complex at 4550 Creek Road. The center will provide state-of-the-art technical training to nearly 1,200 Toyota and Lexus service technicians annually. "Toyota is committed to ... Continue reading
Maserati Looking for Dealers to Sell Alfa Romeo in U.S.
May 30, 2007
Washington DC May 30, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that Maserati is preparing to choose a handful of dealers to sell the first Alfa Romeo available in the U.S. since 1995. Automotive News reports that those dealers likely will get permanent franchises when the brand re-launches here. Alfa Romeo and Maserati have ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Enhanced Pre-Owned Program
May 30, 2007
With an Industry First, 10 Year/100,000 Mile Powertrain Warranty FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 30 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced an industry first with its new Hyundai Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty, boasting a 10-year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty on used vehicles going back five model years with les ... Continue reading
Investigation Underway on NGV Fuel Tank Failure
May 30, 2007
WASHINGTON--NGVAmerica reported today that an investigation is underway on the fuel tank failure in a natural gas-powered shuttle van in Los Angeles. On Saturday, May 26, 2007, the van's fuel tank apparently ruptured while being fueled at a station in Carson, California owned by the Los Angeles County Department of San ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Celebrates Centenary Of The Silver Ghost
May 30, 2007
WEST SUSSEX, England - May 30, 2007: The largest gathering of Rolls-Royce Silver Ghosts ever, took place on Saturday, May 26th, at the Rolls‑Royce head office and manufacturing plant at Goodwood, West Sussex. More than 60 of the historic motor cars, built between 1907 and 1926, were displayed before they embarked ... Continue reading
President of smart(R) USA, Dave Schembri to Present at June Motor Press Guild Luncheon
May 30, 2007
LOS ANGELES, May 30 -- On Tuesday, June 5, The Motor Press Guild (MPG), America's largest professional automotive media association, will feature Dave Schembri, president of smart USA, from the UnitedAuto Group. The smart fortwo -- a small car with a big urban solution -- will be seen on streets across the United State ... Continue reading
20-Year Ford Veteran Risks It All To Save the Ford Motor Company and the American Dream
May 30, 2007
As sell out of the American Auto Industry continues, New Ford Book sheds light on problems and offers solutions NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 30 -- With the potential threat of bankruptcy facing the Ford Motor Company, Clifton Lambreth, 20-year Ford veteran launched a book to bring to light decisions that have brought the comp ... Continue reading
Mazda's Rotary Engine Celebrates 40th Anniversary
May 30, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., May 30 -- On May 30, 1967, Mazda launched the world's first twin-rotor rotary engined car, the Mazda Cosmo Sport. Today, 40 years to-the-date later, the company celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Mazda rotary engine. In the years between, Mazda has produced nearly two million vehicles powered by the ... Continue reading
RACING TEAMS (VIDEO FEATURE) - Day in the Life of a F1 Engineer at Panasonic Toyota Racing
May 30, 2007
COLOGNE - May 30, 2007: The work of a racecar engineer is crucial to the success of a Formula One team, according to Panasonic Toyota Racing officials. Francesco Nenci and Gianluca Pisanello, the Italian race engineers for the Toyota Team, work with drivers Jarno Trulli and Ralf Schumacher. Nenci and Pisanelloâs j ... Continue reading
Ford Expects Rise in U.S. Retail Sales in May
May 30, 2007
DETROIT May 30, 2007; Poornima Gupta writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co. said it would see an increase in U.S. retail sales in May for the first time in six months, but overall sales were expected to decline as the automaker continued to cut low-margin sales to daily rental companies. "We will be reporting ... Continue reading
2008 Sonata Delivers Higher Value With New Equipment and Engine Choices
May 30, 2007
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 29 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing today for the 2008 Hyundai Sonata lineup. As gas prices surge, Hyundai is smartly offering the powerful, yet fuel-efficient 2.4-liter DOHC inline-four cylinder engine in all trim levels, including SE and Limited models, for the first time. Shopp ... Continue reading
Electric Scooter Prototype Delivered to Florida Dealer
May 30, 2007
SOLANA BEACH, Calif., May 29 -- Armor Electric Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ARME) is pleased to announce that negotiations for the sale of a fleet of electric scooters to a significant vehicle dealer in Florida have progressed to the field testing stage. Last week Armor shipped a lithium-ion battery powered scooter, developed ... Continue reading
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