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Five Euro-NCAP stars for new Skoda Superb

Commenting on the new Skoda Superb, Euro-NCAP points out that the protection of the occupants' knees and thighs is excellent.

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Bosch registers largest number of patents in Company history

Demonstrates ongoing innovation and dedicated commitment to R&D

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Continental announces change in Executive Board

Kozyra will take up a new challenge in another company.

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Peugeot announces annual stockholders meeting

Peugeot S.A. held annual stockholders meeting on May 28, 2008.

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Kia Motors to ensure efficient & smooth transportation during UEFA EURO 2008

265 passenger cars, 463 Bus Days including team buses to transport participating teams, officials, UEFA and EURO 2008 SA delegates and official visitors from all over the world.

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American Axle appoints David C. Dauch as President & COO

American Axle & Manufacturing announces the appointment of David C. Dauch as President & Chief Operating Officer.

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Monro Muffler Brake reports Q4 & fiscal year 2008 financial results

- Fiscal Year 2008 Comparable Store Sales Increase 3.1% Adjusted for Days
- First Quarter 2009 Estimated EPS Range of $.37 to $.39
- Company Reiterates Fiscal 2009 Estimates

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Kia Sorento ranks top midsize SUV in AutoPacific 2008 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

2008 Sorento was recently recognized by The Car Book as a "Best Bet" in the Midsize SUV category and received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) five-star crash safety rating in all four seating positions.

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Monro Muffler Brake BOD declares quarterly cash dividend

Monro Muffler Brake Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.06 per share on the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock including the shares of common stock.

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AutoPacifi announces results of 2008 model year vehicle satisfaction research

Cadillac Top Brand, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Top Car, Toyota Sequoia Top Truck and Top Vehicle

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Fiat to celebrate first birthday of Fiat 500

July 5 is first birthday for Fiat 500 and Fiat will be celebrating all together the first birthday of the 500.

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Hyundai Motor India expands traffic squad in Delhi

Inducts 100 more students in its’Student Traffic Volunteers Scholarship Scheme.

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Hond announces prices for new ruel-efficient Honda Pilot

Honda Canada holds pricing at previous level with new technologies, enhanced safety and increased content.

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Nissan achieves Japan's automobile recycling targets

Nissan has exceeded its target recycling rates for end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in accordance with the Japan Automobile Recycling Law.

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Sidney Harman to retire as Chairman from Harman International

Dinesh C. Paliwal to succeed Dr. Sidney Harman as Chairman, Harman International.

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Volkswagen Jetta & GTI receives 2008 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award

The Volkswagen Jetta ranked first overall in the Mid-Size Car category while the Volkswagen GTI secured the top ranking in the Image Compact Car category.

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Volkswagen join forces with Sanyo

Volkswagen working on high-performance energy storage. Dynamic partnership between the Volkswagen Group and Sanyo.

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Pope Benedict XVI receives high-ranking Volkswagen representatives

Standards and programs agreed at international Group conference. The Volkswagen Group is orienting its human resources work worldwide to the company’s growth strategy.

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Ronn Motor Company becomes publicly traded entity

Automotive entrepreneur and former Dell executive take ronn motor company public.

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Perfect premiere for new Scirocco GT24

Scirocco GT24, has got off to a great start: in the legendary 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, the 325 hp Sport-Coupé claimed first and second places in the well-represented class for cars with two-litre turbo engines.

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TI Automotive appoints new Chairman & CEO

Kozyra’s appointment follows the planned retirement of former Chairman and CEO Bill Laule.

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Ford Fiesta production to begin in early 2010

Ford Fiesta for North American customers will be produced at Ford’s Cuautitlán Assembly Plant beginning in early 2010.

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Reva earns 2008 Frost & Sullivan European Automotive Powertrain of the Year Award

REVA Drives Away with 2008 Frost & Sullivan European Automotive Powertrain Company of the Year Award

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Opel OPC Race Camp: Baptism of fire in 'Green Hell'

- Exciting finale to world’s first racing driver talent search by Opel
- Reuter and Winkelhock impressed with candidates’ overall performance
- Alain Visser: “Race camp idea and concept have good prospects for the future.”

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Sweden takes lead in race to reduce CO2

Sales of bioethanol cars reach 100,000. Saab E85 flex-fuelled cars is booming.

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Superior Industries declares quarterly cash dividend

Superior Industries International Inc snnounces quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share payable July 11, 2008.

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Tenneco announces closing on purchase of Delphi assets

Tenneco has agreed to pay approximately $10 million for existing ride control components inventory and approximately $9 million for certain machinery and equipment.

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GM's nationwide process for locksmiths to obtain key information

Attributable to Andrea Putnam, Assistant Communications Manager, GM Service and Parts Operations (SPO).

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Sony Ericsson ranks highest among wireless mobile phone manufacturers

J.D. Power and Associates reports: rising popularity of smartphone devices drives higher wireless mobile phone prices.

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19,000 GM employees participate in Attrition Program

Attrition Program enables GM to restructure workforce. 19,000 of GM’s hourly employees have decided to take advantage of the company’s attrition program.

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GM announces California Public Policy Partners in Chevrolet's Project Driveway

General Motors handed the keys to four Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles to a group of key government partners who are participating in Chevrolet's Project Driveway.

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GM continues its safety drive at 1st UAE University Student Car Show

General Motors displayed a range of its most popular cars, with an emphasis on safety to almost 2000 university students at the 1st UAE University Student Car Show 2008.

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Toyota opens Afforestation Center in China

Afforestation Center forms part of the third-term joint activities laid out under the 21st Century Greater Beijing Reforestation Model. 

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Hawk completes sale of Tex Racing Enterprises Inc

Hawk completes sale of Tex Racing Enterprises Inc, manufacturer of motorsport components based in Cleona, Pennsylvania and Charlotte, North Carolina.

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AutoZone to attend upcoming Credit Suisse Retail Round Up Conference

AutoZone, Inc announced it will attend the upcoming Credit Suisse Retail Round Up Conference in New York on June 12, 2008.

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Mercedes-Benz opens new advanced design studio in California

Mercedes-Benz is moving its Southern Californian advanced design studio from Irvine to a newly-acquired, spacious facility near Carlsbad, in order to strengthen its creative base in the U.S.

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Jabber XCP nominated for 2008 CSIA Apex Award

Largest technology awards program in Colorado recognizes outstanding products, companies, and people.

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Life Time Fitness set to open new facility in Fall 2008

Set to Open in Fall 2008, New Facility to Deliver the Ultimate in Sports and Athletics, Family Recreation and Entertainment, Professional Fitness, Nutrition and Spa Services.

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Audi A4 earns five stars in Euro NCAP crash test

- Mid-sized model one of the safest cars in its class
- Highest rating possible for the new A4 sedan

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Service & repair code of practice launched at OFT

Over 5,500 garages have already signalled their intent to subscribe via a pre-launch commitment programme which has the enthusiastic support of the motor industry.

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Wonder Auto Technology to exhibit at 2008 AAPEX, Industry's largest trade show

Wonder Auto Technology to exhibit at 2008 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), to be held at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, from November 2-4, 2008.

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Organizational & personnel changes at Mazda Motor

Mazda Motor Corporation announces organizational and personnel changes, effective June 1, 2008.

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Ford Kuga achieves best overall rating

- Euro NCAP awards 5/4/3 star rating to new Ford Kuga, an unprecedented achievement in its class
- New Kuga achieves a 5 star rating for adult occupant protection
- 4 star rating for child occupant protection

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Hyundai announces prices for all-new Genesis sports sedan

Hyundai Motor America has announced prices for its new flagship, the all-new Genesis sports sedan, starting at $33,000 for a well-equipped 290-horsepower V6 and $38,000 for the 375-horsepower V8 model.

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Ford improves vehicle quality testing capabilities with green upgrades at test track

Ford’s Michigan Proving Ground is undergoing a $13 million overhaul to its high-speed test track in Romeo, Mich.

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Land Rover G4 Challenge: Past, Present & Future

The program begins with a grueling series of selections and culminates in the Challenge Finals, when teams of two competitors from each of the 18 entered nations will compete for victory.

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Mercedes-Benz Customer Assistance Center celebrates 10th Anniversary

- Customer contact center unlike any other in the European automotive industry
- International team offers 24-hour service for fast emergency assistance and general product and brand information
- 600 employees from 40 countries are available every day for established and potential customers in 13 European countries

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Ford Flex quality starts at Buffalo Stamping Plant

Buffalo Stamping Plant opened in 1950 and employs approximately 850 hourly employees and 103 salaried employees.

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New generation G-Class model available from September 2008

Modern-day classic puts in a compelling performance: G-Class – the show goes on.

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Ford's easy fuel system for Ford, Lincoln & Mercury product lineups

Easy Fuel was introduced on the 2008 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer, and will be offered as standard equipment on the all-new 2009 Ford F-150, Ford Flex and Lincoln MKS.

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Ford Flex world's first trouser & dress-friendly vehicle

“The Flex design is so clean and efficient that we’ve been able to reduce the step-in area,” said Rich Gresens, Flex chief designer. 

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ACMA & CII jointly organize 4th ‘Partmart & Autocare’

The Fair provides an excellent opportunity to the automotive aftermarket players in the country as well as in the Asian Region for accessing the rapidly growing Indian automotive aftermarket space.

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Renault koleos '4x4 outside, Renault inside'

- With Koleos, Renault is expressing its uniqueness and providing a fresh take on a vehicle segment that is new to the brand.
- Two international ad campaigns targeting different customers have been created to promote Renault’s first 4x4 crossover.

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New business plan for 2008-2010 - Piaggio Group

Major focus on technological innovation and sustainable mobility. Development of operations on asian markets. Start-up vietnamese factory in 2009. Consolidated Net Sales growth to approximately € 1,950 mln in 201. 2010 EBITDA Margin 13.5%. 2010 Dabt/EBITDA ratio close to 1.

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Audi - sponsor of HypoVereinsbank Ladies German Open

- Pro-Am tournament with Felix Neureuther and Tobias Angerer
- DTM star Martin Tomczyk to attend Players’ Night

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Per Bystedt returns as CEO & President of Neonode

Neonode Inc. announces return of Per Bystedt as Chief Executive Officer and President.

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First full-LED headlamp for Audi R8

- 54 high-performance LEDs provide all lighting functions
- Color similar to daylight offers advantages at night
- Innovative lighting technology as option

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Qualcomm introduces next-generation solution for better Bluetooth experience

Qualcomm's new BTS4025: Smaller, more power-efficient design provides integration and cost advantages for handset makers.

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