China Auto Parts Exports Hit $13.25 Billion, Up 30% Year-To-Year
Dec 7, 2007
SHANGHAI - December 7, 2007: In the first ten months this year, China exported $13.25 billion worth of auto parts products, up 30 percent year-on-year, Chinaâs Ministry of Commerce said. "The total auto parts exports in the first nine months have surpassed the total exports last year," said Wang Qinhua, deputy dir ... Continue reading
Goodyear Suggests a Tread Check Before 'Dashing Through the Snow'
Dec 6, 2007
AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 6 -- Winter sports enthusiasts anticipate this time of year for the chance to ski, skate and sled, although motorists likely fail to share that enthusiasm. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) For the largest tire company in North America, the objective remains to offer product ... Continue reading
San Francisco International Airport Wins Award To Convert Airport Shuttles to Run on "Hythane"
Dec 6, 2007
DENVER, Dec. 6 -- San Francisco International Airport, in conjunction with Hythane Company (a subsidiary of Eden Energy Ltd. listed as EDE on the Australian Securities Exchange) and BAF Technologies, received a $499,800 grant to acquire 14 parking lot, hotel, and airline crew shuttles to run on Hythane(R) fuel (a blend ... Continue reading
Road Trip Special Edition: AutoSock® Makes Winter Driving Easy - VIDEO STORY
Dec 6, 2007
Recently, The Auto Channel's Mark Fulmer had the opportunity to travel to Lake Tahoe to test out AutoSock®, an innovative automotive accessory that provides cars and trucks with the traction needed for sudden and unexpected winter driving conditions such as snow and ice. Ably assisted by his lovely wife, Susan, Mark ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Speaks Out On behalf of BMW's Hydrogen Initiative - VIDEO STORY
Dec 6, 2007
LOS ANGELES - December 6, 2007: Jay Leno, Bob Geldof and Anna Netrebko are supporting BMWâs alternative fuel vehicle, the BMW Hydrogen 7, as the car combines both luxury and environmental protection. BMW Hydrogen 7, the first hydrogen-powered luxury car, comes equipped with an internal combustion dual power 260hp ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2007
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 6 -- Nearly two-thirds of portable navigation device (PND) owners have experienced a problem, yet 95 percent still say that their device meets or exceeds their expectations, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Portable Navigation Device Usage and Satisfaction Study(SM) release ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for All-New 2008 Sequoia - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dec 6, 2007
Sequoia Adds 105 More Horsepower With Nearly 12 Percent Better Fuel Economy and Lower Emissions TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the all-new second-generation 2008 Sequoia full-size sport utility vehicle (SUV), ranging ... Continue reading
Audi "Wire Frame" Concept Demonstrates Advancements In Design At Design Miami/ 2007
Dec 6, 2007
Audi Presents âThe Human Elementâ, a Discussion, Uniting Some of Todayâs Most Influential Design Luminaries AUBURN HILLS, MI, December 6th 2007 â Audi of America, Inc today announced its exclusive automotive sponsorship of Design Miami/ 2007, the most prominent and substantial forum for internationa ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports Record November Sales in Europe
Dec 6, 2007
TRAPPES, France, December 6 -- Nissan reported a record November for sales in Europe with 49,168 units, up by 14.5% year on year. Year to date, Nissan has sold 521,285 units, up 6.2% compared with 2006. Once again, sales were up for the eighth consecutive month and Nissan saw growth not only in Eastern Europe but also ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago Offers Important Winter Driving Advice
Dec 6, 2007
AURORA, Ill., Dec. 5 -- With the season's first significant winter storm arriving in Illinois and Indiana this week, AAA Chicago reminds motorists of some important winter driving and survival tips. Winter Driving Tips -- Clear snow and ice from vehicle to improve visibility. Include hood, roof, trunk, turn signals, ta ... Continue reading
Workhorse R Series Chassis with New Cat Engine Powers RV Models from Gulf Stream Coach
Dec 6, 2007
December 6, 2007: Workhorse Custom Chassis is the first manufacturer to offer the all new, power-enhanced Cat® C7 engine in a motor home chassis. Gulf Streamâs Crescendo and Yellowstone rear diesel motor homes are the first to use Workhorseâs Cat-powered diesel pusher chassis. The new models were introduce ... Continue reading
BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi Boast 27% Sales Increase in China
Dec 6, 2007
SHANGHAI - December 6, 2007: Luxury car automakers, BMW, Benz and Audi, all see an average of 27 percent sales increase in China in the first three quarters this year, Chinese Business News reported. Mercedes-Benz's China sales surged by 37% year-on-year to 20,000 in the first ten months of 2007, and the company expect ... Continue reading
Peugeot-Citroen and Hyundai-Kia Announce New Leaders in China
Dec 6, 2007
Scrambling for a piece of Chinese pie two of the world's leading automakers change top executives SHANGHAI - December 6, 2007: Peugeot Citroen announced last evening that it would appoint Claude Vajsman as the CEO of its joint venture in China, effective on January 1, 2008, according to the automaker's press release on ... Continue reading
Like "Scientific" Professional Wrestling, Cars.com Puts New EPA Fuel Economy Guide to the Test
Dec 6, 2007
CHICAGO, Dec. 5 -- With gas prices skyrocketing, Cars.com recently put four vehicles to the test to see how close the fuel efficiency experienced by Cars.com editors matched the new 2008 EPA fuel efficiency ratings. In October, the EPA released its 2008 Fuel Economy Guide, which rates mileage using stricter standards f ... Continue reading
Dec 6, 2007
Racing through the Streets of London, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sport Stars in one of the Most Massive Pursuit Sequences in the City's History MONTVALE, N.J., Dec. 5 -- The Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows its adventurous side as it races, screeches and smashes through the streets of London in NATIONAL TREASURE: BOOK OF SEC ... Continue reading
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