News By Topic: Marc Rauch

New AAA Foundation Study Offers Hope for Improving Senior Drivers' Performance

Oct 11, 2007

WASHINGTON--Senior drivers 70 years of age or older who take classroom driving improvement courses and behind the wheel training can improve their driving performance, according to a new study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and Yale University. Out of 27 million people currently aged 70 or olde ... Continue reading

"Vehicle User Groups" Call for Fuel Economy Gains That Don't Ignore Consumer Transportation Needs

Oct 11, 2007

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A U.S. Congressman, a former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, and representatives of vehicle users groups urged Congress to set realistic fuel economy goals that do not unreasonably raise prices nor diminish the utility of popular motor vehicles that many consumers need. ... Continue reading

Russia Declares Zero Tariffs for CKD Assembly; Chery and Great Wall Applaud

Oct 11, 2007

SHANGHAI - October 11, 2007: The Russian government has declared a long-term zero tariffs policy for CKD (Completely Knocked Down) auto parts imports, Chinese media reported yesterday. The report also said the zero-tariff policy will only be applicable to auto parts and accessories that are used directly for local or f ... Continue reading

Nissan Concept Cars Set to Excite the World at 2007 Tokyo Motor Show - 4 VIDEO FEATURES

Oct 10, 2007

TOKYO - October 10, 2007: Nissan will present four show vehicles that incorporate new and exciting ideas for future models at the upcoming 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. The four concept cars include the "Pivo 2," which presents a new connection between car and driver, with an "always enjoyable, everywhere convenient" state-of ... Continue reading

Lexus LF-Xh Concept Car Makes Its Global Debut At 2007 Tokyo Motor Show

Oct 10, 2007

TOKYO - October 10, 2007: Lexus announced today that it plans a global unveiling of the LF-Xh concept at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. Also on the Lexus stand will be the LF-A concept, along with six production vehicles at the International Convention Complex (Makuhari Messe) in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture. On the basis of ... Continue reading

Ferrari Hopes to Deliver 150 Vehicles to Chinese Market This Year

Oct 10, 2007

SHANGHAI - October 10, 2007: Ferrari has sold 130 vehicles in Chinese market in the first nine months this year, and the company hopes to deliver 150 vehicles by year end, Ferrari executive director Jean Todt told a press conference in Shanghai. Ferrari plans to increase sales in China by 15 percent this year and 20 pe ... Continue reading

Top 10 Selling Auto Brands in China - Shanghai GM Regains No.1 Position

Oct 10, 2007

SHANGHAI - October 10, 2007: Shanghai General Motors has regained its place as best selling automaker in the Chinese market in September after the American automaker had lost No. 1 place to Volkswagen in Chinese market in five consecutive months earlier this year, according to official statistics released today. In Sep ... Continue reading

Toyota Safety Campaign Raises Risk Awareness Among Older Drivers

Oct 10, 2007

LONDON - October 10, 2007: The risks faced by older drivers are the focus of a new road safety campaign, Keep Driving Safely, supported by Toyota. Working with the charity Help the Aged, Toyota Motor Europe has commissioned a series of attention-grabbing posters, designed to make motorists think about issues that can a ... Continue reading

Clark Gable and Steve McQueen Motorcycles to be Auctioned at Bonhams & Butterfields SF Event

Oct 10, 2007

CLARK GABLE & STEVE MCQUEEN MOTORCYCLES TO BE AUCTIONED For immediate release. 10 October 2007 - San Francisco - International auction house Bonhams & Butterfields will be offering for sale motorcycles previously owned by screen legends Clark Gable and Steve McQueen at next month's auction at the Petersen Automotive Mu ... Continue reading

Audi Plans to Sell 200,000 Vehicles in China By 2015

Oct 9, 2007

SHANGHAI - October 9, 2007: Audi plans to raise its sales target in Chinese market from the current 82,000 units to 200,000 by 2010, the company's chief marketing officer, Ralph Weyler said yesterday. Weyler's plan is based on rapid growth of Audi's presence in Chinese market over the last two years. In the first half ... Continue reading

60 Years Of Volkswagen Vans Celebrated By Over 71,000 People

Oct 9, 2007

60 Years Of Volkswagen Vans Celebrated By Over 71,000 People Hanover, 9 October 2007. An official event to celebrate 60 years of Volkswagen vans held in Hanover, Germany, last weekend (5-7 October) attracted 71,000 visitors with a selection of over 5,000 Transporter vans and camper vans - from the original 'split-scree ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Operates at Full Production to Meet High Sales Demand - VIDEO ENHANCED

Oct 9, 2007

LONDON - October 9, 2007: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced its quarterly sales figures, which show an increase of 22% in cars sold by the end of September 2007 compared to the same period last year, with demand for all models increasing. As a result, the company announced additional shifts and extended working hour ... Continue reading

Schwarzenegger Applauds ZAP & Chinese Youngman Deal

Oct 9, 2007

Schwarzenegger applauds ZAP & Chinese Youngman deal http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/3506/Schwarzenegger-applauds-ZAP-Chinese- Youngman-deal.html Shanghai. October 9 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a former movie star from Hollywood, has met with Pang Qingnian, president of Chinese bus maker Yo ... Continue reading

Renault to Deliver New Laguna Cars to China Next Summer

Oct 9, 2007

SHANGHAI - October 9, 2007: Renault will export a new generation of Laguna to Chinese market next summer, but the company has no timetable to locally produce this model in China, a senior company official said recently. KOSKAS, Vice president of Renault in Asia and Afica region, said Renault will deliver its flagship p ... Continue reading

Audi Fashion Preview Presents with Silvia Tcherassi

Oct 8, 2007

MIAMI - October 8, 2007: Renowned fashion designer Silvia Tcherassi has opened the new Audi Fashion Preview Presents yearly series in which Audi intends to promote Latin American designers in the United States. Tcherassi, an Audi Ambassador in her native Colombia, debuted her Spring-Summer 2008 collection at the Moore ... Continue reading