Ricardo Wins Green Innovation Award
Nov 3, 2010
Leading engineering firm and expert in the development of drivetrains and engine solutions, Ricardo, has been selected to win the prestigious 'Green Innovation' award. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Is Ready For Future Growth
Nov 3, 2010
Following a busy period of network growth and increasing fleet sales, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has tasked three of its senior managers in the Operations team with new roles as part of its strategic plans for the future. ... Continue reading
Seven Heaven: Seat Alhambra Glides Into UK Showrooms
Nov 3, 2010
The new SEAT Alhambra is making an elegant entrance into UK showrooms this week as the Spanish brand's highly-anticipated successor to its original seven-seat MPV makes its public debut here. ... Continue reading
New 4x4 Drivetrain For Skoda Superb And Octavia Models
Nov 3, 2010
Building on its multi-award winning product line-up, Skoda has announced the introduction of a four-wheel drive 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp engine with automatic DSG transmission to hatchback and estate versions of the Superb, Octavia Estate and Octavia Scout. ... Continue reading
Las Vegas Reveals The Wilder Side Of Lexus
Nov 3, 2010
Lexus has let some of America's top custom car specialists loose on its hybrid models to mark its return this week to the 2010 SEMA auto trade show in Las Vegas. The result is a jaw-dropping display of giant rims, flared wheelarches, dazzling paintwork and outrageous body kits, plus high-performance axles, suspension s ... Continue reading
Toyota Fuel Cell Hybrid Ready To Clean Up
Nov 3, 2010
Zero emissions performance is one of the long-established goals of the motor industry and it's an ambition that's nearing reality for Toyota, as it demonstrates this weekend with the UK debut of its hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, the FCHV-adv. The car - based on the American Highlander SUV - has been entered in the Bright ... Continue reading
Hottest Car, Truck and 4x4-SUV Announced at the 2010 SEMA Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 2, 2010
LAS VEGAS--The inaugural SEMA Award was presented to the Chevrolet Camaro for the Hottest Car, the Ford F-Series for the Hottest Truck and the Jeep Wrangler for the Hottest 4x4-SUV, during the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. âA booth space is a ballot, and the models these exhibitors have selected represent their vot ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports October 2010 Sales of 19,076 - Up 20% YTD
Nov 2, 2010
MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 19,076 vehicles, an increase of 4.9% for the month and up 20.1% on a year-to-date basis. Impressive gains continued in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger car and light-truck categories. The strongest per ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best-Ever October U.S. Sales - Brand on Pace for All-Time Sales Record in 2010
Nov 2, 2010
- October marks seventh record-breaking month of year and three consecutive months of record-setting achievements for the brand - October 2010 new sales of 8,128 vehicles surpasses previous October record set in 2008 with 7,443 Audi vehicles sold; Audi A3, Q5 sales jump significantly. - Certified Pre-Owned sales of 2,4 ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Sales & Marketing Update: Sr. VP Sales Resigns
Nov 2, 2010
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- CODA Automotive recently announced that Michael A. Jackson, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing and Distribution, has resigned his post at CODA. Jackson will launch his own firm, Jackson Partners LLC. CODA and Jackson have worked toge ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Sales up 32 Percent in October 2010
Nov 2, 2010
CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced October sales of 5,111, an increase of more than 32 percent compared to October 2009. It was MMNA's fourth highest monthly total in two years. The 32 percent increase represents Mitsubishi's largest yea ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record October Sales
Nov 2, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Following the recently completed best sales quarter in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced sales of 31,199 vehicles in October, a 38.7-percent increase over the same period last year and an all-time sales record for the month of October. ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Quarterly Profit
Nov 2, 2010
TULSA, Okla., Nov. 2, 2010 TULSA, Okla., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported record results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010. Â Net income for the 2010 third quarter was $49.2 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, compared to net income of $30.1 million, or $1.29 per dilut ... Continue reading
Daimler Signs Contract for Euro 7 Billion Credit Line
Nov 2, 2010
PR Newswire STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 2, 2010 STUTTGART, Germany, Nov. 2, 2010 -- Daimler AG (stock-exchange symbol DAI) signed an agreement with a consortium of international banks on a euro 7 billion syndicated credit line with a term of five years on Oct. 29, 2010. The credit line offers very good conditions and was ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces 17.9% Increase Over Prior Year's October Sales
Nov 2, 2010
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2, 2010 HERNDON, Va., Nov. 2, 2010 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported that October 2010 marked a 17.9 percent increase over prior year sales for their entire line of vehicles. The all-new Volkswagen Jetta sold 5,464 in its first full month of sales, the best non-Cash for Clunker sales mont ... Continue reading
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