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YMAC's new office construction begins in Thailand

Yamaha Motor Asian Center’s new office building construction starts in Thailand. YMAC plans to strengthen business competitiveness in the ASEAN region.

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Yamaha announces organizational & personnel changes

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced organizational and personnel changes, effective May 15, 2008.

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Dana Holding appoints new EVP & CFO

Dana Holding Corporation appoints James A. Yost Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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Survey shows RV owners are adjusting to higher fuel costs

82 % of RV owners say RV vacations cost less than other types of vacations.

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Clean diesel engine technology challenges traditional thinking

Gale Banks: Clean Diesel Offers More Power, Improved Fuel Economy and Reduced Emissions.

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Sir Stirling Moss praises Mercedes-Benz SLR

Sir Stirling Moss is well known for winning the Mille Miglia Italian endurance race in a Mercedes-Benz. He visited Cars International’s ‘Mille Miglia - then and now’ event in London to remember his triumph and promote the event.

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Monte Carlo is 'most important' race on F1 calendar

Lewis Hamilton believes the Monte Carlo Grand Prix is the most important race on the Formula One calendar.

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smart fortwo called into community action

Smart car is proving its intelligence by patrolling the roads around a school near Harrow.

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SAE Government/Industry Meeting to co-locate with WAS in 2009

SAE Government/Industry Meeting will co-locate with Washington Auto Show, scheduled for the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from Feb. 4 - 8, 2009.

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Mercedes-Benz Mannheim plant – 100 year at singal location

- A plant with a fascinating biography
- Official opening on October 12, 1908
- Around 7.5 million commercial vehicle engines since 1949

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Suzuki announces 'Free Gas for Summer' sales event

- Zero percent financing and three months of free gas for qualified buyers
- Offer available on retail purchases of all new 2007 and 2008 Suzuki cars and SUVs through June 30

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Fiat SA sales up 48%

In South Africa, Fiat car sales are growing, notwithstanding the reduction on total demand for cars; and solid 48 pct increase in sales over last April makes Fiat the third fastest growing brand in South Africa.

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100th engine receives SAE horsepower certification - 2009 Corvette ZR1

The 2009 Corvette ZR1 engine is certified at 638 hp at 6,500 rpm, with 604 lb-ft torque at 3,800 rpm.

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China Premium Lifestyle net sales up 26% for Q1 2008

China Premium Lifestyle Enterprise reports year over year quarterly revenues increased 26%

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Volkswagen China donates 6 million RMB to Sichuan

Volkswagen Group China donated six million RMB to the Chinese Red Cross Foundation to support the rescue and reconstruction efforts in Wenchuan/Sichuan province.

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Fisker Automotive's Karma Prototype on test track for initial development

First production car from green American premium sports car Company remains on track for 2009 delivery.

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Hayes Lemmerz to discuss Q1 2008 financial results

Hayes Lemmerz hosts conference call to discuss fiscal year 2008 first quarter financial results.

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Toshiba adds 60GB model in automotive hard disk drive line

New HDD signals growing need for high-capacity automotive-class storage for in-car entertainment, information and navigation applications

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2009 Ford Focus coupe to debut on 'American Idol' episode

- Focus posted an 88 percent increase in retail sales in April versus a year ago.

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GM's Rita Forst & Anja Kleyboldt win Leading Women Award 2008

General Motors’ Rita Forst & Anja Kleyboldt win Automotive News Europe Leading Women Award.

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Gold medal for Wallman’s environmental work for Volvo Car Corp

Stephen Wallman was awarded the Clarence von Rosen gold medal by the Royal Swedish Automobile club for his groundbreaking work with the environment at Volvo Car Corporation.

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Chevrolet announces certified power ratings for Corvette ZR1

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit earlier this year, the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1’s power was estimated at 100 horsepower for each of its 6.2 litres of displacement.

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Vauxhall's new TwinTops embrace UK's 'Two Seasons in One Week'

- Prices from £19,295
- VXR styling kit standard on XP
- Two new colours

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Goodwrench offers consumers helpful tips to improve vehicle fuel economy

Tips from Goodwrench help consumers improve fuel economy. One of the simplest ways of doing this is with proper vehicle maintenance and sensible driving techniques.

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Hindustan Motors Ambassador Lao Sona Pao offer

The offer celebrates 50 years of Ambassador and gives away a 5gram, 22 carat, customised gold coin, crafted by Tanishq to the Ambassador customers.

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Tianjin FAW Toyota plant no. 2 to increase production capacity

TMC announced that TFTM plans to increase the annual production capacity at its Plant No. 2 from 100,000 to 150,000 vehicles toward the end of 2009.

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New Renault kangoo express range

New Renault kangoo express range: working-vehicle functionality with leisure vehicle comfort.

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LVMH sponsors Richard Serra exhibition

LVMH sponsors Richard Serra exhibition Monumenta 2008 at the Grand Palais. Richard Serra is the guest artist for this year's Monumenta exhibition, which runs until June 15, 2008.

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Interview with Chery's CEO - Selling China's cars to the world

Yin Tongyao explains how his fledgling automotive company learned to profit from adversity.

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NAWCC honors volunteers

Thirty-five volunteers for the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors gave over 3,600 hours of service last year. They were honored at a luncheon at the Museum on April 28.

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Wonder Auto to partake at ROTH 3rd Annual China Discovery Tour

Wonder Auto Technology will make a presentation at the ROTH 3rd Annual China Discovery Tour on Monday, May 19, 2008 in Beijing.

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Qualcomm & AsiaTelco enter into a subscriber unit & modem card license agreement

Qualcomm and AsiaTelco Enter into a 3G CDMA Subscriber Unit and Modem Card License Agreement.

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O2 & BT in new managed access agreement

The agreement takes advantage of BT's new 21st Century Network-enabled Ethernet service. This agreement allows O2 to avoid capital investment risk, while benefiting from the economies of scale and national reach that BT Wholesale offers.

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LG & Samsung join to develop & promote mobile digital TV standard

Companies are jointly developing and proposing technology for a mobile/handheld DTV standard to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC).

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Nissan contributes €395mn to Renault’s Q1 2008 earnings

Nissan released its results for fiscal 2007/2008 (April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2008) today.

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ArvinMeritor plans to start new monthly commodity surcharge

Company taking necessary actions to offset surging steel and energy prices.

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Volvo C30, S40 & V50 now available with fully-automatic transmission

Smooth Powershift gearbox cuts fuel consumption by 8 percent in the Volvo C30, S40 and V50.

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uVuMobile announces March quarter sales results

Company makes significant strides to lower costs and position for accelerated growth.

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Volvo V70 & S80 now available with 2.5-litre turbocharged Flexifuel engine

In total, Volvo Cars expects to sell around 20,000 Flexifuel cars in 2008.

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Bharti Airtel to bring iPhone to India

Bharti Airtel signed deal with Apple to bring the iPhone to India, later this year.

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