China's Sales of Luxury Cars Drop by 70% in October
Oct 27, 2008
SHANGHAI - October 27, 2008: Since September 1 when the higher sales tax on big cars took effect in China, many orders for high-emission luxury cars have been canceled or delayed, and sales in these two months have dropped by more than 50% year on year (y/y) in big Chinese cities, said xinhuanet.com today. Some brands ... Continue reading
Alt Car Expo 2008: Exclusive Press Pass Video Coverage
Oct 18, 2008
The Auto Channel's cameras captured speakers and exhibitors (see links below) throughout this event. <p> The free, two-day expo was held for the third consecutive year in Santa Monica, CA on Sept. 26 & 27 (and for the first time this year in Austin, TX on Oct. 17 & 18). The event typically draws 10,000 in Santa Monica, ... Continue reading
Spain, Italy Report Large Decrease in Car Sales in Aug 2008
Sep 2, 2008
MILAN, Sept 1, 2008; Gilles Castonguay writing for Reuters reported that Spain and Italy suffered the hardest falls in the first batch of new car sales figures for August on Monday as signs of an economic slowdown kept drivers out of the showrooms. The drop in sales in France and its neighbour Belgium were less dramati ... Continue reading
GM Puts Its Full Weight Behind New Code Of Practice
Aug 29, 2008
The vehicle manufacturer is funding retailer subscriptions with the intention of signing up its entire UK network to a new Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair to be launched tomorrow ... Continue reading
BASF Coatings' Paint Brand Is Worldwide The Number 1 Among The Waterborne Automotive Refinish Paints
Aug 15, 2008
: He who builds on water need not always sink. Quite the contrary is true; he might become leader of the world market. The makers of Glasurit paints by BASF Coatings placed their bet on water and with 90 Line they introduced a waterborne basecoat on the market. This happened in 1992. Glasurit made its debut at the Auto ... Continue reading
Miss the 2008 British Motor Show? The Auto Channel Didn't...Experience it Here - EXTENSIVE VIDEO
Aug 9, 2008
Exclusive Press Pass Video Coverage As if you were in London as the UK's largest automotive exposition was happening, you can enjoy this great event with The Auto Channel's comprehensive video coverage. Click on the links below to learn about the vehicles and watch the videos. ... Continue reading
Autumn Italian Car Day - Sunday 14th September 2008
Aug 5, 2008
The annual Autumn Italian Car Day at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, takes place on Sunday 14th September and promises a strong Lamborghini element. The Lamborghini Club UK (LCUK) is holding its "Car of the Year Awards" at the event and LCUK expects a large number of Lambos to attend, both classic and modern. ... Continue reading
Barack Obama Calls for Sweeping Energy Overhaul, Perhaps Ensuring His Election - VIDEO
Aug 4, 2008
By Marc J. Rauch, Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher (August 4, 2008) Hopeful Presidential candidate Barak Obama gave a half-hour midday speech in Lansing, Michigan today that, in my opinion, is the most important policy statement given by any 2008 candidate so far, and may very well put him in the White House for at le ... Continue reading
GM Design Interns Look Into the Future, Pt. 2 - VIDEO FEATURE
Jul 4, 2008
WARREN, MI - July 3, 2008: This week's episode details why and which "emerging markets" the design interns have chosen to begin their projects. About the Program Through its annual summer intern program, General Motors is hosting twenty one college interns from around the world at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michig ... Continue reading
Bosch: Still Too Few Small Cars With ESP
Jul 1, 2008
The number of vehicles equipped with the ESP electronic stability program rose again in 2007. Last year, the share of newly registered passenger cars in Europe equipped with this anti-skid system passed the 50 percent mark for the first time - an increase of seven percentage points. Robert Bosch GmbH, which gathers the ... Continue reading
European Automobile Manufacturers Welcome Progress Made With ESC Safety Technology
Jul 1, 2008
The European automobile manufacturers welcome the progress made in increasing consumer awareness and market take-up of ESC (electronic stability control), as highlighted today at the "Choose ESC" campaign evaluation event in Brussels. Improving road safety is one of the automotive manufacturers' key priorities and the ... Continue reading
Green Motion Confirms Its Support of The Green Car Guide Live Show 2008
Jun 27, 2008
Thursday 22nd May saw the UK’s largest dedicated green vehicle motor show arrive in Liverpool. The event promoted by the Green Car Guide saw motor manufacturers and environmentally focused automotive operations present their latest innovations and services. ... Continue reading
China-made SUVs CEO, UFO go on sale in Germany
Jun 13, 2008
German importer China Automobile Deutschland has officially started to sell China-made sport utility vehicles (SUV) CEO and UFO in Germany recently, reported Automobilwoche. And a further five models are due to be added to the line-up by the end of this year. The CEO SUV, produced by Shuanghuan Automobile in China, has ... Continue reading
Business Crowds Turn Out for London's Free Motorshow
Jun 11, 2008
No less than 19 new vehicles make their UK show debut at this years Canary Wharf show including the Alfa Brera S, Aston Martin DBS, BMW X6, BMW 125i Convertible, Breckland Beira, Cadillac STS, Confederate B120 Wraith, Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat, Corvette 2008 Z06, Jaguar XF, Land Rover Defender SVX, Mercedes-Benz ... Continue reading
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