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Corvettes successful in FIA GT races at Monza

-  Bouchut/Maassen lead GT1 championship after win with C6.R
- C5-R fastest in gentleman-drivers’ Citation Cup
- Z06.R GT3 team lands on podium

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TRW's curtain airbag system earns NHTSA’s five-star rating

TRW side and curtain airbags featured on 30 2008 Model Year Vehicles Earning NHTSA's five-star side-impact crash test rating.

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Opel's refined logo expresses brand's new confidence

- Premiere: Opel Insignia is first model to bear revised emblem
- Tradition: “Blitz” lightning bolt has adorned Opel cars for 45 years

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North Castle Partners names Dennis Lee of Octane Fitness CEO of the Year

North Castle Partners today announced that it awarded Dennis Lee, CEO of Octane Fitness, the North Castle 2007 CEO of the Year Award.

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OnStar receives honors at Telematics update awards

OnStar Turn-by-Turn navigation is recognized at the Telematics Update Detroit Ceremony.

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HUGHES Telematics named Best Embedded Telematics Service

Pioneering Technology Company recognized with 2008 Telematics Award for developing and introducing unique services to the consumer market.

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LG appoints new Chief Human Resources Officer

LG enhances management by appointing Reginald J. Bull as Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Tele Atlas signs deal to extend its relationship with Denso Corp

Alliance with DENSO extended to deliver digital maps of North America for systems deployed by leading automobile manufacturers.

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Ford teams up with Los Angeles County Lifeguards

Ford Escape hybrid delivers total package for Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguards.

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Continental introduces VancoContact 2 for MPVs & light vans

VancoContact 2 was developed specifically for family MPVs and small light vans, vehicles with a relatively high centre of gravity, which are occasionally used to transport heavy loads.

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Goodyear calls for redemption of remaining $4mn in convertible notes

During the fourth quarter of 2007, Goodyear completed an offer to exchange the convertible notes for a cash payment and shares of common stock.

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Ford makes adjustments to its production plan

Ford Motor Company is making adjustments production to lower industry volume and shift in customer preferences; profit outlook revised.

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Energtek completes first successful natural gas conversion of two stroke engine

Thousands of Highly Polluting Two-Stroke Vehicles in the Philippines will be similarly converted using Energtek's proprietary ANG technology.

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Fitness Company Nautilus posts sales results for Q1 2008

Net sales from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2008, were $129.6 million compared to $137.0 million for the corresponding period last year.

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Fitness equipment manufacturer Pulse successful at FIBO exhibitions

UK’s leading provider of total fitness solutions has recorded one of its most successful FIBO exhibitions in recent years.

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TAG Heuer hosts party for Maria Sharapova's 21st birthday

Maria Sharapova aces twenty first birthday with Star-Studded Bash. The fashion and entertainment elite came out to celebrate Maria Sharapova’s 21st birthday at a party hosted by luxury watch brand TAG Heuer.

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Lear to release Q2 2008 earnings conference call

Automotive seating systems supplier Lear Corporation will hold Q2 conference call on July 29, 2008.

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Continental to demonstrate its Multi Media Platform

Continental's Multi Media Platform (MMP), which includes the Microsoft Auto operating system, will be on display.

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Continental's VancoWinter 2 tyre for safe transport applications

Continental's winter tyre range for MPVs and light vans. VancoWinter 2 has, for example, a smart sipe concept, where different types of sipes are combined to make best use of the respective advantages.

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ContiWinterContact TS 830 is highlight of Continental's winter tyre portfolio

Continental's current winter tyre range for cars and 4x4 vehicles. Best braking performance in all segments.

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Continental's current summer tyre range for cars and 4x4 vehicles

The ContiSeal introduced by Continental is a self-sealing tyre. 

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Continental tyres convince motoring press

The editorial teams responsible for the tests have thus confirmed Continental's principle of setting a balanced performance ratio in terms of safety, comfort and economy when developing tyres.

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Europe's biggest tyre manufacturer Continental at REIFEN 2008 in Essen

At its stand no. 130 in hall 3, the corporation will be displaying the latest tyre developments from its brands Continental, Uniroyal, Semperit and Barum for cars, MPVs and 4x4 vehicles.

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Ford is neutral on Tracinda tender offer

Ford will express no opinion and is neutral with respect to Tracinda Corporation’s tender offer.

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Nokia & Orange JV for multimedia mobile services

Nokia and Orange to form strategic international partnership on mobile services. Co-operation in the areas of music, mobile gaming, maps, advertising and location based services.

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Honeywell opens Turbocharger R&D Center in Czech Republic

World's largest automotive turbo maker expands technical footprint with investment in test and engineering capabilities in Brno.

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Nokia announces updated version of Nokia Maps

Updates include enhanced pedestrian navigation, new satellite images and support for integrated compass orientation.

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Honda plans to deliver 200 FCX Clarity hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles

Program marks first-ever large-scale retail initiative for a fuel cell vehicle.

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Airtel brings HTC Touch Diamond in India

Airtel introduces HTC Touch Diamond in Indian market. A Breakthrough in size, style, connectivity & overall user experience.

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Airtel to provide mobile services in Lakshadweep

- First Private Mobile Service Provider in the Islands
- Services available to the entire population in Kavaratti, Agatti and Bangaram Islands
- Special Introductory offers

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Johnson Controls declares quarterly dividend

The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc (JCI) authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share.

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Ford Focus ECOnetic's debut at 'Sexy Green Car Show'

Eden project launch for ford ECOnetic as low CO2 sales surge. Ford Focus ECOnetic boasts class-leading CO2 emissions of 114g/km, equating to 65.6mpg.

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SAE announces executive chairs for 2009 Commercial Vehicle Congress

Two executives from Caterpillar Inc have agreed to serve as executive co-chairs for the SAE 2009 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress & Exhibition.

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AIAM Member Companies gather for driving clean technologies

International automakers lead industry in driving clean technologies in California

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Ford & Energy Saving Trust announce nationwide smart driving challenge

Ford ECOnetic Smart Driving Challenge launched with energy saving trust at Eden Project's 'Sexy Green Car Show'.

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Increase fuel mileage & beat rising gas prices - Advance Auto Parts

Driving habits, vehicle maintenance are keys to reducing gas bills.

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Anthony Prozzi brings fashion world to Ford Flex

Prozzi said his work on Flex is indicative of Ford's commitment to interior design. Prozzi dressed the Flex interior for different target customers. 

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BorgWarner Indianapolis 500 Trophy to appear in Victory Lane

The Trophy, which features the sterling silver visage of every Indy 500 winner, made its inaugural appearance in 1936.

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Ford's child dummy research to increase child safety

“This effort furthers Ford’s commitment to help protect families by focusing on one of the most common collision-related injuries among children,” said Dr. Steve Rouhana.

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Dana Holding BOD approves payment of dividend on preferred stock

Dana Holding Corporation Board of Directors authorizes payment of dividend on preferred stock.

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Stephen R. Pitt promoted to VP of NADA conventions & expositions

He will be responsible for the planning and execution of two annual trade shows – one for NADA.

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