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FEV founder Prof. Franz F. Pischinger awarded SAE leadership citation

Prof. Pischinger was honored for the longstanding commitment, leadership, and technical expertise that he has generously shared with the SAE and its members.

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All-New 2008 Suzuki SX4 Sport at Pittsburgh International Auto Show

Suzuki displays full-line of vehicles for active lifestyles Zuk concept appeals to four-wheel and two-wheel tuner enthusiasts.

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Volkswagen increases production capacity in Nanjing branch

The site has an initial capacity of 60,000 vehicles and is located in Nanjng/Jiangsu Province, about 300km from Shanghai. First model to be produced will be the Santana Vista.

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New C 63 AMG official Safety Car for second DTM race of season

V8 Saloon with 336 kW/457 hp and 600 Nm of torque: New C 63 AMG ready for the off as the official Safety Car in the DTM.

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BMW introduces new line of performance accessories in Australia

- New BMW Performance line of accessories.
- Suspension, drivetrain, aerodynamics and interior options.
- Available first with new BMW 1 Series Coupe.

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BMW 3 Series power units - dynamic & efficient

From the very beginning, the athletic BMW 3 Series became a big hit all over the world.

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BMW M3 Coupe: The legend goes from strength to strength

- Initial sales almost double E46 predecessor.
- Business case for M3 Sedan in final stages.
- M3 Coupe with M Double-Clutch Transmission with Drivelogic arrives June 2008.
- M3 Convertible due later this year.
- M3 Coupe joins BMW Driver Training fleet.

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Ener1 to partake in industry briefing on electrification of auto industry

Ener1 joins counterparts in Briefing Capitol Hill on electrification of auto industry.

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The milestones - BMW 3 Series

BMW Series engine range is presenting itself as more diverse and efficient than ever before in its 33-year history.

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Corvette C6 to participate in FIA GT4 Championship

- Corvette GT4 built by Corvette specialist Callaway in Germany
- GT4 race car based on Corvette C6
- GT4 version with minor changes also suited for Dutch Supercar Challenge

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New Opel Insignia with groundbreaking design & sophisticated technology

- Sculpted design with a flowing coupé silhouette
- Four-wheel drive, active chassis and seven engines available at launch
- World premiere July 2008 at the London Motor Show

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Corvette plans for FIA GT1 Championship

- Two Corvette C6.R race cars entered in new (GMAC) livery
- Preparatory work by Phoenix Carsport Racing in full swing

- International team entered for first race in Silverstone

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Automotive Executive joins Azure Dynamics

Azure Dynamics appoints James C. Gouin to its Board of Directors.

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Vauxhall Insignia: Dynamic Design & Advanced Technology

- Sculpted design with a flowing coupe silhouette
- All-wheel-drive, active chassis and five engines available at launch
- World Premiere - July 2008 at the British International Motor Show

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Reynolds reassures its GM IDMS Dealers

Reynolds made the announcement to counteract misleading stories in the media and letters from competitors to GM IDMS dealers.

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2009 Buick Lucerne joins GM FlexFuel lineup

Buick Lucerne, the first flex-fuel capable Buick passenger car, will be among more than 15 GM models with flex-fuel capability in 2009, up from 11 offerings this year.

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Future of electric cars or 'Cold Fusion' of Autovation?

ZENN Motors says its electric car will cruise for 250 miles on a single five-minute charge. Skeptics cry shenanigans.

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Carroll Shelby receives automotive lifetime achievement award

Carroll Shelby receives the Automotive Executive of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award and tells 200 industry leaders that 'The Greatest Time is Right Now' for American automotive.

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Lexus awards more than $1 million in grants and scholarships

Student teams in Jersey City, N.J., and Honolulu, Hawaii, will be celebrating this Earth Day. Students win $75,000 and national recognition for environmental action.

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2009 Subaru Forester receives IIHS '2008 Top Safety Pick' Award

To win this award, a vehicle must offer superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their class.

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Live TV debuts on Verizon Wireless cell phones

A subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, MediaFLO USA's FLO TV service lets Verizon Wireless subscribers watch many of their favorite television shows from the convenience of their cell phones, wherever and whenever they want.

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Kia Sedona features in top 10 best value automobiles

GAYOT website highlights its standard features, spacious cabin, functional interior and competitive price as the Sedona’s winning points.

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Microsoft unveils Microsoft BizTalk RFID Mobile

Microsoft enables real-time business decisions with BizTalk RFID Mobile. New offering is designed to enhance business productivity.

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O2 business mobile broadband launches on May 1

O2 launches mobile broadband to give customers a complete broadband experience.

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Harley-Davidson reports Q1 2008 sales

Net income for the quarter was $187.6 million compared to $192.3 million, a decrease of 2.5 percent compared to the first quarter of 2007.

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Paramount Kia technician at Global automotive technical skills competition in Seoul

Heffner recently competed in a field of 16 of the best Kia technicians from around the country at the 2008 Kia Skill National Cup at Kia's Irvine corporate headquarters where he placed third. 

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HTC P3470 now available in India

HTC launches the P3470 in India – A power packed GPS enabled PDA phone. MS Windows based mobile combines the perfect communication and navigation experience in one device.

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Discount Tire & RMA partnership for 7th National Tire Safety Week

Discount Tire - America's Tire Company and Rubber Manufacturers Association highlight proper tire care for National Tire Safety Week.

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Nokia Q1 2008 net sales up 28%

Nokia Q1 2008 net sales of EUR 12.7 billion. Profitability strong for the quarter - operating profit up 39% year on year, excluding special items.

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Urban Science renewed five-year contract with General Motors

Urban Science renews General Motors contract for dealer network planning and maintenance.

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Informatica to acquire Identity Systems

Identity Systems to be acquired by Informatica. Identity Systems became a subsidiary of Nokia in February 2006 as part of Nokia's acquisition of Intellisync.

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Continental receives 2008 automotive News PACE Award

Continental Piezo Injector Technology recognized for fuel saving innovation.

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Motorola to issue Q1 earning results on 24 April

Presentation by executives following earnings release to be webcast at 6:00 am central time (USA) on Thursday, 24 April.

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Visteon honors 23 global suppliers for outstanding performance

Corporation honored 23 companies around the world for their outstanding overall performance.

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Dana Holding appoints Gary L. Convis as CEO

Convis was appointed to Dana's new Board of Directors in January 2008 after retiring from Toyota Motor Corporation, where he had spent more than 20 years culminating in his role as Chairman of Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky.

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