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Choose a page number: 1 Automotive Related ArticlesThe killer hay bale - What a bizarre way to depart this mortal orb. RIP, ELO founder and cellist. A vinyl copy of Eldorado still lurks somewhere in the DepEd's archives....'Thermal incidents' - Ferrari doggedly referring to vehicular fires as 'thermal incidents' and wanting to avoid the use of the more common and also more obviously alarming term (ie 'fire') is not exactly without precedent in the PR world. American mobile phone company Kyocera once had a problem with overheating batteries that exploded. The PR people referred to batteries in the phones that might be prone to 'rapid disassembly'. And the term 'uncontrolled thermal event' has been used in the aerospace business before. Other possible terms for explosions include 'spontaneous rapid disassembly event' and 'unplanned loss of containment'. Crash? How about 'deconstructive deceleration event' ITALY: Ferrari 458 fires prompt global recall... Pump up the volume - News the component and tyre workers' dispute is also involving many of South Africa's forecourts reminds me of a time when I had a student weekend job in a petrol station as we refer to them in the UK. For the princely sum of £1 per hour - £1 mind - I would trot out from my little hutch and fill punters' cars with petrol, diesel and whatever else they needed doing. The manager - perhaps realising he wasn't exactly paying me movie star wages - decided to dangle the incentive of selling oil to the same customers - with the result I would use my non-existent sales skills to harangue drivers into buying the product -whether they needed it or not. Health and safety didn't appear to be quite the priority it is now either - I would periodically clamber up onto the massive lorries delivering 25,000 litres of petrol a time - and 'dip the tanks' - just to make sure the volume was right, while also inspecting the mammoth underground tanks. ... More j-a Leaf driving - Our man Golding has a go at the Leaf.... Mini's new 'flow' ad - Clever new 'flow' ad for the Mini Countryman. Closest I've got to the new BMiniW so far.... Copy? IPR infringement? That's flattery squire... - The broad subject of car copies, 'Frankencars', technology rip-offs and intellectual property theft and rights infringements generally in China has been done to death before (not that that means it has gone away, of course). Over there they are pretty adept and quick at a bit of snazzy reverse engineering (to a certain level, anyway) that can turn a Yaris into a much cheaper Florid. There's a cultural thing that allegedly means they see it as a form of flattery and they are collectively moving away from that anyway now etc, etc. The blatant copies are overwhelmingly sold in China so the international fuss is limited - and international OEMs have been caught in a tricky position, politically. Upset powerful people in China or turn a blind eye as long as it's fully understood that the model stays for sale only in China? Anyway, I did just come across this website with links to reports that do some interesting c... 'Messi engine' - I am not alone in the just-auto/Aroq office in being fascinated by the often bizarre and eyebrow raising things that go on in the world of football (soccer if you're American) - on and off the pitch. And the crazy world of the high-end footballer never ceases to amaze. Whether its mysteriously crashing your Ferrari (Mr C Ronaldo), getting lairy for the paparazzi outside a London nightclub at 2am (too many takers to mention though Ledley King springs to mind), these young guys with their wealth and adulation give us something to talk about even before they kick a ball. Product and brand endorsements? I guess a certain David Beckham provides the model to follow. Designer brand associations are the holy grail. Get a few of them and more will come a knockin' - but don't overdo it in developing your prestige personal brand over a number of years. I have just come across something a little incongruous while on Chery Auto's webs... 'Straddling bus' - Just when you think you have pretty much seen and heard everything on the problems of and solutions to chronic road congestion in urban areas There's something called the 'straddling bus' concept in China that is apparently being seriously proposed over there. It looks like a cross between a RoRo ferry, catamaran, tram and a bendy bus on steroids. The promotional video is well worth a look. Is it serious? They do have appalling traffic congestion in Chinese cities - vehicle parc growing all the time with 10% pa GDP growth and a humungous auto industry now present - and air pollution is something they are very concerned about. Maybe it could work on selective busy dual carriageways, no turning for cars. Can't quite see it on the Euston Road. Would you drive under one? Watch the video and try and keep a straight face. ... Peugeot's 3008 HYbrid4 'plug-in' - It will be interesting to see how the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 - a diesel hybrid - does in the market next year. But wait until 2012 and the 'plug-in' version of the same car is planned for introduction. Peugeot says that the plug-in 3008 HYbrid4 will return 141 miles per gallon (British mpgs I think, or 2 litres/100km) and average just 50g/CO2. I wonder what the range on a fully charged battery will be PARIS PREVIEW: PSA to debut world's first diesel hybrid production car... Language of Tolstoy - I've spent a large proportion of this week trying to get through to a certain Russian car company with varying degrees of success. A large part of the calls have been attempting to talk to the media relations department, but the operator doesn't speak English and I don't speak Russian. A quick bash at Google language tools comes up with a romanised version of media as 'sredstva massovoi informatsii.' The only bit of that I could understand was informatsii, so I repeated this several times in what my colleagues said was becoming an increasing attempt at a Russian accent. In fact, kind souls that they are, they insisted I was sounding like the Russian meerkat from the UK's sensationally successful TV ad for car insurance that has been running for quite some time. Now Russian is the language of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Chekhov, et al and a beautiful-sounding language at that, so far be it from me to ruin it. Needless to say, all I got for my 'informatsii' effort... Life after GM... - There's a heart-warming tale from Kalamazoo, Michigan, on what happened when GM closed a plant there. The former GM site is now a business park that houses 13 companies and hundreds of employees, in stark contrast to more than 75 manufacturing plants across North America that remain idle since Detroit's Big Three automakers began shuttering operations in 1980. Kaiser Aluminum has invested more than $100 million in the Kalamazoo plant where 150 workers are now turning out parts for the aerospace, defense and other industries; Seneca Medical Inc. set up a distribution centre for medical and surgical supplies inside the old factory while it builds a new facility on 10 acres it acquired on the campus; numerous smaller companies have leased space; and Candlewood Suites opened a new 95-unit hotel on the site last autumn. "When General Motors closed the plant in 1999, we had a potential white elephant on our hands," recalled Ron Kitchens, CEO of Southwest Michigan Firs... Moscow supremacy - From Jaguar comes the XJ Sentinel - which as its name suggests is a fairly tough cookie that is sure to be a hit with those who feel they might be the target of some pretty robust characters. Unveiled at the Moscow Motor Show the Sentinel looks like it could cope with just anything anyone so-minded could throw at it - and that includes Jaguar itself - which seems to have had some fun trying to blow its own car up. Talk of Moscow reminds me of my last visit around two years ago, when the Russian capital's notoriously gridlocked streets were as vivid a reminder as anything of the country's rapid embrace of all things western - it took almost as long to get to the hotel as it did to fly from London. And many moons ago I was also on a trip to Moscow with the guide book sternly warning us that under no circumstances wer... Cable car - My ongoing battle with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (still not a snappy title) has entered a new phase, having watched our local television news here in the UK's Midlands region yesterday (24 August). There on the screen was the new British business secretary touring - among other automotive sites - a test track near Warwick to meet apprentices and engineers from Aston Martin and Jaguar. BBC Midlands ran a piece highlighting Cable's jaunt to the region, which appeared to include the Liberal Democrat business secretary enjoying some er, most un-Liberal like supercar driving in Aston Martin and Jaguar vehicles. OK, Jaguar's hybrid car is called the 'Limo Green,' so maybe that'll assuage the more traditional wing of his party. And the visit came hot on the heels of the business department chief's fairly tough comments on the UK industry recently, which weren't exactly highlighted when I attended his ... No small beer for Italdesign - This is an interesting ad featuring a Roman taxi driver and highlighting the clever people at Italdesign Giugiaro in Turin. It's actually for Corona Extra beer but its star attraction is the extraordinary Italdesign Quaranta prototype based on the 1968 Bizzrrina Manta. Quite apart from referencing every Italian cliché in the book - pasta, Italian man still with mama, Italian man gesturing wildly and making sure his hair looks good - the car itself is absolutely stunning. The ad itself is actually pretty good though - the Roman backdrop firmly associates the core brand with luxury and heritage - although would anyone know it's Italdesign behind the motor? And it ends with a humorous shot of the cabbie getting in a taxi himself having - presumably - had to give the Quaranta back. Should Corona decide to expand the concept maybe they could do a UK ad with... Learning to ride the Prancing Horse - It seems Ferrari has had a spate of incidents with its rather swift 458 Italia brand. Three fires - plus one unfortunate incident when a 458 was involved in a London Heathrow storage blaze - have got the good folk at Ferrari scratching their heads. There have also been a reported number of accidents - although that is maybe more common than thought with new supercars - this is a very fast motor car and anyone not experienced at handling it might well have a few teething problems. Interestingly, Ferrari often runs courses at several sites around the world to teach new customers just how to handle models such as the 599 GTO. Anyone considering parting with what is a fair amount of cash for a Ferrari, might well give some thought to going on one.... It'd be quicker to wok - Next time you happen to be stuck in a queue, spare a thought for the residents of Beijing, who have apparently just had to endure a nine-day traffic jam. Motorists were caught up in an extraordinary 100km logjam that wasn't exactly helped by road works and broken-down cars on the Beijing-Tibet road. China's phenomenal economic growth is all very well but consumers are going to start falling out of love with cars if they're constantly crawling or at a standstill. However, one of the reasons for China's huge economic success is its resourceful population. It appears local residents along the highway were offering noodles at four times the usual price to hungry truck drivers. It's an ill wind ... Not dead, just sleeping - Classic British cars - which ones need reviving? The Daily Telegraph opines.... Carnage on the roads - I have looked into road death stats before and the aggregate numbers are undeniably scary. Tens of thousands being killed on the roads annually in Western Europe (30,000-40,000 sticks in the mind - I think a broadly similar figure for the USA) is undeniably a big headline number and not to be casually dismissed. And I obviously applaud the efforts of all those charged with getting accident rates and casualties down. The fact that - in Europe - accident rates vary so much by country suggests that there are things that can be done to improve safety, so there's no room for complacency or simply shrugging the shoulders. Car design, safety technology, highway construction/layout, street 'furniture', rules of the road and driver education - especially for the inexperienced kids - all have roles to play. That said, a degree of perspective is needed. The physical transportation of people and goods will never be entirely risk free. More people die fro... Detroit dinosaurs not dead - Remember those 1980s photos of UAW officials banning imports from UAW car parks and encouraging the public to take a sledgehammer to a Datsun? Thought such dinosaur union attitudes were over? Think again ... Blame 'cab' on the French - Ever wondered why a London 'cab' is called that? The answer is in this entertaining photo gallery. Interesting that a black cab ride is the goal of many UK visitors, if the Daily Telegraph is right. The latest TX taxi is still in production, too, both here in the UK and now in China.... South Korea’s first electric car now unveiled - Car firm Hyundai has shown off South Korea’s first electric car, the BlueOn.... Toyota to invest $300 million into new engine production at Melbourne - Toyota has announced it will begin making an all-new engine for the Toyota Camry and Hybrid Camry sedans at the Altona plant in Melbourne by 2012.... 2010 Holden Spark here by October - Sources have provided CarAdvice with some information about the upcoming Holden Spark which will compete in the market against the Suzuki Alto and Proton Savvy.... Mazda6 production hits two million - Mazda announced yesterday that production of the Mazda6 has hit an all-new level. The two-millionth unit rolled out of the Hofu-based assembly line just as August sales were finalised.... Nissan Leaf replaces Lance Armstrong with bear - car that tries to persuade us that the world is worth preserving for more than just the next few years. How does it do that? By proving that the Leaf makes polar bears extremely happy. How would I kn ... Honda to recall 81,261 Life minicars - TOKYO — Honda Motor Co said Thursday it will recall 81,261 Life minivehicles for fear that the scorching heat in summer could cause their brakes to go out. Subject to the recall beginning Frid ... TRW Automotive Says Current Holders To Sell 7.5 Million Shares - DOW JONES NEWSWIRES TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (TRW) said investors and some of its managers will sell 7.5 million shares in a public offering.... At Ford Hood, Wounded Soldiers' Mission Is to Heal - Branch Davidians ' fiery last stand, is a short drive to the north of Killeen, home of Fort Hood. A team from the NewsHour and London-based Independent Television News came to Texas to take a look at ... Ford's plans to build Kuga crossover in doubt - Workers at a Ford assembly plant in Louisville are expecting to learn this month what vehicles they will be building once Explorer production comes to an end, but it is looking increasingly unlikely t ... ' Ford Canada CEO warns - President and CEO of Ford Motors Canada says there's still great opportunity in the auto industry and is confident about the future, even though the economy is still in question.... Time for an Internet do-over - Network World - The National Science Foundation (NSF) has doled out grants worth up to $32 million in total to a pack of universities dedicated to rethinking everything about the Internet from from it ... Tom Brady not at fault in auto accident; QB practice with Patriots - , 49, the operator of the vehicle who was taken to a local hospital after responders removed him from his car via the "jaws of life," was given a citation for failure to stop at a red light.Brady was ... Travis Pastrana Sets Fastest Time in Automobile up Notorious Mt. Washington Auto Road at Red Bull Speed Chasers - Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The 149-year-old Mt. Washington Auto Road has seen the likes of horses and carriages, camels, people, bicycles and most famously, competition race cars. Yesterday, traveling at ... Ford not likely to make Kuga in Louisville - is backing off plans to produce the Ford Kuga compact sport utility vehicle at the Louisville Assembly Plant, according to a Bloomberg News story. Dearborn, Mich.-based Ford (NYSE: F) will keep Kuga ... Honda increases price for Odyssey - Honda has announced an increase in pricing for the Alabama-made 2011 Odyssey minivan. The company said prices would range from $27,800 for the LX to $43,250 for the Touring edition. The pricing repre ... Honda's new Odyssey to start at $27,800 - Honda Motor Co.'s all-new 2011 Odyssey minivan will be priced from $27,800 for the base Odyssey LX model to $43,250 for the Odyssey Touring Elite, excluding the $780 destination and handling charge. H ... GM invests in Ann Arbor-based battery start-up - Washington -- General Motors Co.'s $100 million venture capital arm made its second investment this week, taking a small equity stake in a Michigan battery company. GM spokeswoman Sherri Childers-Arb ... PETA Calls On South Carolina DMV Chief to Add Warning to Driver's Manual About Leaving Dogs in Hot Cars - -- Today, PETA sent a letter to Marcia S. Adams, director of the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), urging her to follow the California's lead by adding language to the state's driver' ... Nissan team checks quality in Thai-made March cars - YOKOHAMA — Thai-made Nissan March subcompact cars—the first major model from a Japanese automaker being mass produced abroad for sale in Japan—are getting extra scrutiny from a team ... Despite bullish trend in truck sales, Ford Canada will still cut its workforce - (SP) Toronto - Ford Canada Chief Executive David Mondragon said before a business luncheon in Toronto Thursday that "the trend towards Canadians buying Ford trucks is expected to continue well in ... New hire, promotion and expansion at AkzoNobel, Soliant - Len Poole to Global Technical Services Manager and completion of the first phase of their Americas Region headquarters expansion program.New Business Development Leader –... Scientists Improving Fiber-Optic With Auto-Tune Software - Posted on: Thursday, 9 September 2010, 12:32 CDT Scientists have found a way to improve the data capacity of fiber optic networks, according to a recent BBC news report. The researchers said the gr ... Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, ideeli-Style - NEW YORK, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- ideeli, Inc, the fastest-growing members-only online shopping community, today announced details of its Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week sponsorship program. As an official ... Durasonic Corporation Releases a Line-up of Cutting-edge Ultrasonic... - Durasonic Corporation is a cutting-edge manufacturer of ultrasonic equipment for more than 15 years, and has grown to become a top supplier in its field.... New University Study Reveals Significant Safety Benefits From Advanced "Detect, Alert and Respond" Technologies in Commercial Trucks - Project by University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute and Con-way Freight Shows How New Technologies Can Improve Driver Safety Performance, Accident Avoidance... Tom Brady not injured in auto accident, expected to play Sunday - Tom Brady was involved in an auto accident Thursday morning in Boston. While a passenger in the other car was taken by ambulance to the hospital, Tom Brady didn't require any medical attention.... Nebraska vehicle dealer execs sue bank, Toyota arm - Three former executives of a Scottsbluff car dealership have filed a federal lawsuit against their bank and Toyota's financial arms over accusations that they stole dozens of vehicles off their own lo ... When Chrysler could have sold for $1 - FORTUNE -- One of the lesser-known stories of the Obama Administration's auto bailout is how close Chrysler came close to following the fate of Lehman Brothers and being allowed to fail.A majority of ... When Chrysler could have sold for $1 - FORTUNE -- One of the lesser-known stories of the Obama Administration's auto bailout is how close Chrysler came close to following the fate of Lehman Brothers and being allowed to fail.A majority of ... Alonso says team orders row in the past - 'LET'S GET BACK TO RACING': Fernando Alonso (right) chats to Jenson Button at a news conference ahead of the 2010 Italian GP at Monza, where he consigned Ferrari's "team orders" scandal to the past an ... U.S. Traffic Deaths Drop to Historic Low - U.S. traffic fatalities are at a record low despite drivers traveling farther than they did in 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administratio ... Hyundai Unveils its First Electric Car - Hyundai unveiled its first all-electric vehicle that’s highway capable today in South Korea. Named the BlueOn, it will be able to travel 81 mph and 87 miles on a single charge, according to the auto ... Renault-Nissan CEO confirms he turned down top job at GM - Washington -- Carlos Ghosn, the head of the Renault-Nissan alliance, confirmed today that he had been asked to become chief executive of General Motors Co. last year by the Obama administration. Forme ... Global auto sales will grow 5-10% this year, Ford exec says - Ford Motor Co. is on course to profit from continued growth of the global auto industry, projected to grow by 5-10 percent this year, Mark Fields, Ford Americas president said today. "The global econo ... Jabiru Metals extends Jaguar mine life - On Thursday 9 September 2010, 18:18 EST Base metals miner Jabiru Metals Ltd has increased the life of its Jaguar project in Western Australia by three years to more than eight after upgrading its m ... Trucks with 'Plan C' drilling machine arriving at Chile mine - Trucks bearing a third drilling machine that could speed the rescue of 33 trapped miners began arriving at Chile's San Jose mine near Copiapo on Thursday, officials said. Forty-two trucks traveled ... Environmental Groups Seek 60 MPG Standard For Cars In 2025 - -(Dow Jones)- Environmental groups in the U.S. are asking the Obama administration to make sure cars and trucks are able to get 60 miles per gallon by 2025. In a letter to the president Thursday, th ... Poster Printing Company Laughs its Way to Back to School Profits - Poster printing website PosterBurner.com ended August with record sales and a livelier than usual workplace. Custom posters are popular with college students looking to add a personal touches to dorm ... Adhesive Packaging Specialties has been Awarded the NSAI Certificate... - The National Standards Authority of Ireland is accredited under the Aerospace Registrar Program and has certified that Adhesive Packaging Systems has complied with the requirements and standards in th ... Netcost Releases Their Upgraded Client Portal - Claim Access - Streamwood, IL (PRWEB) September 9, 2010 Netcost Claim Services, a U.S. based Nationwide Claims Administrator releases their 3.0 Version web based Client Portal Claim Access for their Insurance and Fl ... Francis Ford Coppola set to speak at Hong Kong investment forum - HONG KONG -- U.S. film director Francis Ford Coppola will speak at an investment forum in Hong Kong, organizers said Wednesday, after actor Michael Douglas cancelled his appearance to undergo cancer t ... Carmaker Audi's car sales up 22% in August on strong growth in China - BERLIN -- German carmaker Audi says August sales are up by 22 percent on the same month a year earlier, driven by strong growth in China. Audi AG said Wednesday it delivered some 80,300 cars worldwide ... Indian car sales hit all-time high during August for second straight month - MUMBAI -- Car sales in India surged to a record for a second straight month in August on strong demand before the holiday season, despite rising prices and supply constraints. Figures released Thursda ... Ford Summons Dealers to Discuss Lincoln's Future - will host a meeting for its Lincoln dealers in early October to discuss its plans for re-energizing a brand that has long trailed luxury market competitors such as Cadillac and Mercedes... Citroen takes early lead in Rally of Japan - Sebastien Ogier (Citroen) took the overall lead on the first day of the Rally of Japan on Thursday with championship leader Sebastien Loeb sixth, 2.4sec behind. Ogier won two special stages on his ... Tennessee Launches $2,500 Electric Vehicle Rebate - Tennessee will offer a $2,500 tax rebate to the first 1,000 buyers of electric vehicles sold in the state, state officials announced yesterday. Tennessee’s $2,500 rebate can be combined with the $7 ... More Shoppers Buying Used Cars; Prices Seen Rising - DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Edmunds.com said there was significant evidence that a growing number of former new-car shoppers are turning to used vehicles, a trend that is driving up prices of the latter, ... Shanghai's first car wrap service gets support from Avery Dennison - Avery Dennison's advanced pressure-sensitive materials and application techniques to personalize private vehicles with professionally finished graphic "wraps."... OEConnection and Navistar expand parts supply network solution to International truck dealers in - Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- OEConnection LLC, the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange in the automotive industry, has announced the expansion of their supply chain solutions to the International ... Apple Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Electric Company, Microsoft Corporation - PennyStockAlley.com, a premier micro cap research firm provides subscribers with comprehensive research, in depth due diligence and technical analysis to provide our subscribers with high octane stock ... US-Based Epson Toyocom Timing Products Division Introduces New Series of Auto Safety Gyro-Sensors for Stability and Rollover Protection - EL SEGUNDO, CA--(Marketwire - September 9, 2010) - Epson Toyocom Corporation's U.S.-based Timing Products Division today announced a new series of compact, reliable gyro-sensors (angular rate sensors) ... Ford Said to Reverse Plans to Make SUV in Kentucky for Export - Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. has canceled plans to move production of a small sport-utility vehicle from Europe to Kentucky as currency exchange rates no longer favor U.S. production, accordi ... Super Series returns to Zwartkop - DAMAGE CONTROL: Anthony Taylor needs a good result at Zwartkop to consolidate his Production Car championship lead after a disappointing outing at Phakisa.... GM tests audio Facebook updates in cars - General Motors Co. is testing software that would let drivers talk to their cars to update status messages on the Facebook social media Web site, as well as listen to Facebook messages, the company sa ... Emission Reductions Slowed Down by Heavier and More Powerful Cars - — The potential for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from cars is not being fully realized. The average Swedish car buyer still purchases a heavier and thirstier car than the average European, e ... China's auto sales rebounds in August after July's monthly decline - China's domestic automakers sales to auto dealers rebounded 6.29 percent month on month to 1.322 million units in August after a monthly decline in July, the China Association of Automobile Manufactur ... Luxury auto sales sharply increase in Turkey - Luxury auto sales increased by 55 percent in Turkey year-on-year between January and August 2010. According to the data by Automotive Distributers' Association, 11,700 E-segment and F-segment luxu ... HotelTravel.com Formula 1 Event Guide Sets Pace for Italian Grand Prix - HotelTravel.com’s Formula 1 event guide moves to the Autodromo di Monza this week for one of the most fashionable events on the F 1 calendar. The Italian Grand Prix is traditionally one of the faste ... Service King Collision Repair Plans National Expansion - Richardson, TX (PRWEB) September 9, 2010 Dallas-based Service King plans to embark on an ambitious national expansion led by new president Cathy Bonner that could double revenue over the next five yea ... Research on Ford Motor and Tata Motors -- Emerging Markets Continue to Boost Auto Sales - www.wallstreetequityresearch.com to receive free research reports on these companies. Companies in the Auto Manufacturers - Major industry have been faring well recently, with some posting quarterly ... New auto parts plant in Maury County may create 385 jobs - A subsidiary of a Japanese-owned auto parts maker plans to open a plant in Maury County that eventually could create 385 jobs in a community that has taken a hit from the partial closure of General Mo ... American Honda signs on as Grand Prix of Alabama sponsor - The Grand Prix of Alabama will be sponsored by American Honda from 2011 through 2013 after a deal was signed Wednesday, organizers said. The Indy Car event, which will be held on April 8-10, 2011, wi ... Dyno-Testing the Automotive X Prize Finalists - The finish line of the Progressive Automotive X-Prize is finally in sight. If you follow emerging automotive technology like electric cars and hybrids, you're no doubt excited about the Automotive ... Vettel looking for more Monza magic - MAIDEN VICTORY: Sebastian Vettel kisses the trophy after his first F1 win at Monza in 2008; he'll need more of that Monza magic to stay in contention for the 2010 title. Photo: Reuters... Chinatown Wars HD on the App Store - NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), today announced that Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars HD is now available on the Ap ... How Obama's tax credit helps, hurts IT spending - Computerworld - WASHINGTON -- Among the proposals President Barack Obama made this week to boost the U.S. economy is one that will allow businesses to write off all of the investment they do in 2011. ... Warrants may be needed for cell phone data, court says - Computerworld - In a precedent-setting decision, a federal appellate court this week ruled that judges have the option of asking prosecutors to obtain a warrant before they are allowed to access to an ... Japan's Nissan unveils new brand for China - BEIJING: A Chinese unit of Japan's number three automaker Nissan Motor has announced it will launch a new brand for China to tap the huge demand in the world's largest car market. The Venucia ... India auto industry production grows at 32.38% April-Aug.+ - NEW DELHI, Sept. 9 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Production by the Indian auto industry grew 32.38 percent from April through August this year compared to the same period last year, data released by Society o ... Asset Performance Group Announces PAS-55 Endorsed Assessor Status... - The Asset Performance Group announces that it has been recognized by the Institute of Asset Management as an 'Endorsed Assessor' of the Publicly Available Specification for Asset Management (PAS-55).... The Utah Honda Dealers Association Announces The Honda CR-Z Is Here to... - Honda CR-Z ’s sold in the first month on the market in Japan, Honda has reason to celebrate. Their conservative estimate of sales per year globally is 40,000 – 50,000 units. The top percentage of ... Bentley to add 'entry-level' model - Nobody's immune to a global recession, so Bentley will add a V8-powered "entry-level" model to the midlife update for its Continental GT luxury performance coupe.... Kia names new top executive after recalls - Kia Motors promoted the chief of its overseas operations to the company's top executive job after his predecessor resigned following a global recall of more than 100,000 vehicles because of defective ... GM launches Cruze at Ohio plant - LORDSTOWN, Ohio -- General Motors launched its Chevrolet Cruze compact sedan at its factory near Youngstown, Ohio, on Wednesday with a parade of red, white and blue models.... Cadillac CTS soars to new heights - Very competitive prices, good fuel economy and a thrifty taste for regular gasoline add to the CTS coupe's appeal. The rakish coupe's relatively flat front seats lack the lateral grip a sporty car sh ... Driving duo aims to continue its domination this weekend at Utah 250 - TOOELE — It has been a perfect season in every sense of the word for Scott Pruett. Pruett and teammate Memo Rojas have virtually wrapped up their second Daytona Prototype racing championship in ... Traffic deaths at lowest in 60 years - Traffic deaths in the USA are at a 60-year low despite a slight uptick in miles driven, and the chances of dying on the road are the lowest ever, the Department of Transportation says.... Mexico August Auto Production Up 53% On Strong Exports - -(Dow Jones)- Mexican auto production in August rose 53% from the year-ago month to 205,740 vehicles, continuing a rapid recovery from the slump of 2009, according to figures released Wednesday by t ... How About A Group Hug - Image by Getty Images via @daylife Ford Motor is notorious for its executive infighting and jealous fiefdoms. My former Forbes colleague, Jerry Flint, who died Aug. 7, once compared Ford with Renai ... Ferrari Enzo successor to feature HY-KERS regenerative braking - Ferrari is one of the last auto makers to step into the green world of frugal fuel economy. Although the Ferrari 599 HY-KERS Concept was unveiled earlier this year at the Geneva show, it isn’t u ... 2011 Holden Barina could be Chevrolet Aveo to debut at Paris show - In standard Chevrolet Aveo form, the car is said to feature much of the same chunky body design features as the sporty-looking Aveo RS Concept model. Reports say Chevrolet is aiming to place the car i ... In webcast, GM'S new CEO talks about vision - Detroit -- In his first major address to his company's global workforce, General Motors Co.'s new CEO, Daniel Akerson, urged employees Wednesday to "be on the attack" against rival auto companies. Sit ... Ohio assembly line shows off first Cruze subcompacts - Lordstown, Ohio -- Chevrolet's first Cruze subcompacts -- red, followed by white, then blue -- rolled off the assembly line Wednesday. Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland pressed an inked thumbprint against the ... More roadside chargers needed for electric cars - NEW YORK — The auto industry calls it range anxiety: Drivers want electric cars but worry they won't have enough juice to make long trips. After all, what good is going green if you get stranded ... GM plans Facebook, OnStar link - Detroit -- GM customers may soon have the ability to update their Facebook pages and listen to text messages from behind the wheel, General Motors Co. officials said Wednesday. Along with these new fe ... Copyright © 2010, Waddies.com. All Rights Reserved. |
