Pep Boys Names Michael R. Odell Permanent Chief Executive Officer
Sep 22, 2008
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket retail and service chain, today appointed Michael R. Odell Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Odell had been serving as the Companyâs Interim Chief Executive Officer since April 23, 2008. Mr. Odell also serves on the Board ... Continue reading
Mazda to Launch MPV and Roadstar in China
Sep 22, 2008
SHANGHAI - September 22, 2008: Mazda has announced plans to launch new passenger car models successively in China. Besides the MPV and sports Roadstar, the company also plans to restart production of hot-selling models in its Nanjing small car factory which is cutting production now, autosina.com said yesterday. August ... Continue reading
Sep 22, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC - September 22, 2008: It will come as a shock to most Americans and the media, but as the election reaches a crescendo on the issue of preparedness and energy, neither candidateânor local, state or federal governmentâhas developed a contingency plan in the event of an oil cut-off. It is not eve ... Continue reading
Boone Casting on the Internet - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 22, 2008
DALLAS, TX - September 21, 2008: T. Boone Pickens has launched a new feature on his Pickens Plan website: regular video updates on his plan to help the U.S. get out from under foreign oil. The first episode can be watched by clicking PLAY below. New episodes will also be available on The Auto Channel or through the Pic ... Continue reading
Coming Tuesday: THE PLAN - Edwin Black's Alarming New Investigative Book
Sep 20, 2008
How To Rescue Society The Day The Oil Stops...Or The Day Before AUTO CENTRAL - September 20, 2008: Edwin Black is our generation's most explosive investigative journalist and author. His best-selling books, articles and live lectures rip the lids off the government secrets and international conspiracies that have plagu ... Continue reading
Saab Radically Reinvents the Convertible with the 9X Air - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 19, 2008
LONDON - September 19, 2008: Over 25 years after unveiling the first four-seater convertible to the world, Saabâs design classic takes on a new form in the shape of the 9-X Air concept car. Set to be revealed at the Paris Motorshow on the 2nd October 2008, the 9-X Air concept provides a tantalising glimpse of what ... Continue reading
Sep 17, 2008
LONG BEACH, CA - September 17, 2008: When we last caught up with business entrepreneur/oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens, we were covering the Alternate Fuel and Vehicle Conference last May in Las Vegas. At that time we were fortunate enough to listen to, and videotape him talking about what America should do to combat the e ... Continue reading
GM Focuses on a Thriving Future on Centennial Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 17, 2008
<p>DETROIT, September 16, 2008 - As GM concludes its first 100 years with a legacy of iconic brands and technological breakthroughs, the company is embarking on a new century as a global leader in design and innovation.</p> <p>To help commemorate its Centennial today, GM began its second century with GMnext Day to affi ... Continue reading
Mazda to Exhibit Special Needs Vehicles at International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition 2008
Sep 17, 2008
The AZ-Wagon i, MPV Second Row Lift-up Seat and Biante Autostep will be on display - HIROSHIMA, Japan - September 17, 2008: Mazda Motor Corporation will exhibit three special needs vehicles at the 35th International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition (H.C.R.) 2008, organized by Japanâs Health and Welfare Inform ... Continue reading
GM to Mark 100th Anniversary with Surprises and Live Broadcasts - Watch It Here On The Auto Channel
Sep 16, 2008
Series of Activities Will Focus on Future of Transportation DETROIT, August 16, 2008 - On September 16, 2008, General Motors will mark the beginning of its second century with GMnext Day, a series of forward-looking activities that will focus on the future of automotive transportation. The event also caps a year-long g ... Continue reading
I Knew It! General Motors to Officially Unveil the Chevrolet Volt Tomorrow
Sep 15, 2008
LONG BEACH, CA - September 16, 2008: (Reporting from the "Future Is Green" Conference and Expo) For the last few weeks I've been tracking GM's stock prices. I've been wanting to put a little money into the stocks of companies that I think are on the right track, futuristically speaking, and GM by virtue of their work o ... Continue reading
Sep 15, 2008
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 -- Visitors to the first United States motorexpo here will be in for a special treat: a sneak peak at the new Porsche 911 before it goes on sale later this month in North America. Designed to meet the challenges confronting the world's automotive industry, this latest version of the iconic sports car ... Continue reading
Clean Energy to Build, Operate CNG Fueling Station for New Solid Waste Fleet in Seattle, Washington
Sep 15, 2008
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--CleanScapes, Inc., a newly-designated City of Seattle, WA solid waste contractor, has awarded Clean Energy Fuels Corp. a contract for up to 10 years to build and operate a compressed natural gas (CNG) station and provide fuel for CleanScapesâ 40 new CNG-powered refuse trucks. Clean Energyâ ... Continue reading
Qubo, FIAT's New "Free Space" - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sep 14, 2008
PARIS - September 14, 2008: Qubo is the name of the new vehicle being sold by the FIAT sales network. An original name that plays on the idea of âcubeâ, which may not always be complimentary in all contexts, but in any case clearly evokes the strong points of this model: reliability and sturdiness, as well as ... Continue reading
GREEN Trade Show and Exposition Season Kicks Off This Week
Sep 13, 2008
SEE ALSO: The Auto Channel's previous coverage of alternative fuel and vehicle events can be found by clicking the links at the bottom of this page. AUTO CENTRAL - September 13, 2008: The importance and publicâs interest in alternate fuels and vehicles have been exploding. We see examples of this every day, but no ... Continue reading
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