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Geely Automobile sales volume up 6.3% YOY in June 2008

For the first half of 2008, total sales volume of the five associates* was 106,946 units, up 27.2% over the same period last year, and achieving 46.5% of their full year sales volume target of 230,000 units.

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LG's touchscreen leadership drives handset sales

LG continues its leadership in touchscreen phones, which are coming to dominate the market for high-end handsets.

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LG reports Q2 2008 earnings results

LG announced unaudited consolidated earnings results of the three month period ended June 30, 2008.

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Porsche offers 100 training positions for September 2009

Porsche announces open day at the training workshop in Zuffenhausen.

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New MMI generation from Audi

- Introducing a new generation of the market’s best system
- Even higher performance and easier operation
- First appearance in the Audi A8 luxury sedan

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GM Holden’s Epica with new features

Epica’s new four-cylinder 2.0 litre diesel variant is the latest addition to Holden’s growing diesel range and delivers not only great performance but also impressive fuel economy of a low 7.6 litres per 100km.

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MWW Automotive hires Investor Relations Group

Active investor and media outreach to further build company awareness.

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Hybrid Texas tour compares regular driving to hypermiling

Expert shaves gas cost, uses one tank on 844-mile tour.

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Vauxhall's new white brigade hits racing line with BTCC drivers

- Two new VXRs at London Motor Show
- Only 500 Arctic Edition Corsas to be produced
- All new Heron White colour showcases latest VXR8 LS3

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Saab Turbo X arrives in Middle East

All-black Saab Turbo X has now arrived at Saab dealers’ showrooms around the Middle East.

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GM delivers record 71452 units in Middle East

GM announces record sales: Up 7% across the Middle East during the first half of 2008.

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GM Bahrain sales increase 29% in first half of 2008

- GM sales in Bahrain register 1,420 unit sales
- Sales of GMC models record a triple digit growth of 176%

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GM sales increase 7% across GCC during first half of 2008

- Combined GM sales in the Gulf Corporation Council reach 66,782 units
- Cadillac records a 43% increase in year-to-date sales
- GMC sales shoot- up by 35%

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GM Kuwait sales grow 20% in first half of 2008

GM’s full-size SUVs continue to dominate the segment in the Kuwaiti market.

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GM Jordan announces first half results

- GMC sales in Jordan up by 143%
- Chevrolet franchise operating now under AbuKhader Automotive

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GM Oman sales up 45% in first half of 2008

- Outstanding growth across all brands
- GMC sales skyrocket once again by 103%

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European engine alliance sold to Fiat Powertrain Technologies

Cummins Announces Conclusion of Joint Ventures with CNH Global N.V. and Iveco N.V.

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GM Syria sales up 13% in first half of 2008

- Chevrolet models still dominate the GM sales charts in Syria, with sales up 8%
- Epica sales jumped by 180%

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GM UAE sales grow 37% during first half of 2008

- GM sales in the UAE during the first six months of 2008 reach 11,972 units
- Chevrolet and GMC full-size SUVs keep first place in the sales chart with a 58% growth
- GMC tops all sales with growth of 110%

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FinishMaster promotes Jeffrey Nabity to Regional Sales VP

FinishMaster announces Jeff Nabity promoted to Regional Sales Vice President.

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Audi extends its extensive engagement in winter sport

- Premium manufacturer applies new marketing approach
- Series of events ‘Legends on the Arlberg’ scheduled over coming months

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Welcome to English Town with GM DAEWOO!

GM DAEWOO foreign employees participate in English Town program held at local junior high.

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Chevrolet vehicle sales nearly double in Africa in first half of 2008

- Chevrolet grows 77 percent led by 123 percent growth in small and mid-size cars
- GM Egypt nearly doubles total unit sales growing 95 percent
- GM North and West Africa grows total unit sales 82 percent

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Estee Lauder buys minority stake in Forest Essentials

The Estee Lauder Companies Inc purchases minority stake in Indian Beauty Brand, Forest Essentials.

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HUMMER’s new campaign ‘HUMMER H3 ‘Paint me with your dream colour’

HUMMER H3 with its new campaign has provided the opportunity to the fairer sex to come forward and get their H3 painted in the colours that would make all heads turn for a second look.

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GM applauds LaFontaine Automotive Group’s opening dealership in Highland

Sustainable, eco-friendly building and operations practices complement GM's own initiatives on hybrids, alternative fuels, fuel economy, reduced emissions and cleaner facilities.

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Blue Holdings receives Notice of noncompliance from NASDAQ

Blue Holdings Inc receives expected notice of noncompliance with NASDAQ marketplace rule due to director resignation.

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Talbots finalizes $50mn term loan credit facility

The Talbots has finalized the terms of the previously announced $50 million unsecured subordinated working capital term loan credit facility with Aeon (U.S.A.) Inc

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Dussault Apparel founder on A&E’s Hit TV Show Gene Simmons Family Jewels

Gene and business partners Jason Dussault and Tony Roman head to Whistler, Canada, to find the "face" of their new apparel line.

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Verizon & AT&T rank highest in business customer satisfaction

Verizon ranks highest in satisfying small/midsize business customers, and AT&T ranks highest in satisfying large enterprise customers with their local telephone services – JD Power.

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DHL returns to runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Global sponsorship underscores DHLs commitment to serve the fashion industry.

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Lexus introduces special edition of RX 350

Special Edition RX 350 features a long list of additional extras worth almost $6,000, and also includes free on-road costs, bringing the added value to more than $8,500*.

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Lexus IS 250 exceeds 10000 national sales

Globally, demand for the Lexus IS 250 has now exceeded 250,000.

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Ford Motor's July 24 briefing for Q2 2008 financial results

Ford Motor Company to release its second quarter financial results at 7:00 a.m. EDT, Thursday, July 24.

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Saturn launches ‘Kiss My Astra’ national photo contest

The best photo entry wins a fuel-efficient 2008 Saturn Astra XR.

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Melbourne airport opens world’s most convenient arrivals store

The impressive new store offers the customer a large range of great value liquor, fragrance, and confectionery along with full range of cosmetics, excellent deals on range of consumer electronics and a selection of watches and sunglasses.

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Toyota Motor Europe reports first half sales & production results

Toyota Motor Europe sold a total of 617,356 Toyota and Lexus vehicles from January to June 2008 – a decrease of 7% on the same period last year – in an overall Greater Europe passenger car market that was up 4%.

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China Yuchai subsidiary Guangxi establishes large casting facility

China Yuchai subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Limited Company (GYMCL), has begun the first construction phase of the state-of-the-art Yuchai Casting Foundry (YCF).

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Cooper to release Q2 2008 financial results

Company management will discuss the financial results in a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern daylight time that same day.

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Jaguar ranks highest in JD Power’s customer service index study

Jaguar is tops for the second consecutive year in J.D. Power and Associates 2008 customer service index study.

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Casio introduces ‘EXILIM Zoom EX-Z150’ world’s slimmest digital camera

EXILIM ZOOM EX-Z150 features CCD-shift anti-shake function and a large 3.0 inch LCD display. Available at retail in September, the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z150 will be available in silver and black, as well as colorful red, pink and green with an MSRP of $199.99.

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Lamborghini delivers first Gallardo LP560-4 to celebrated Italian car collector

Benny Caiola adds new, critically acclaimed Lamborghini in Private Collection.

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Miami's own selected as Mercedes-Benz presents designer

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami Swim makes a splash with designer Red Carter and Red Hot Convertibles for summer.

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Subaru Forester named to Forbes 'Ten Toughest Cars on the Road' List

The all-new Forester continues to garner awards from leading publications and in the month of June posted a 41% increase in sales over the same month the previous year.

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DailyLit publishes 1000th book & unveils customer ratings & book reviews

With launch of 1000th book The Odyssey, digital publisher launches site redesign to encourage readers to rate books and share these customer reviews with online community.

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SYLVANIA offers tips & headlights to help improve visibility on road

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic accidents are the single most common cause of death for children ages four to 18.

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Phoenix Books releases first-ever book to detail disturbing Drew Peterson case

Phoenix Books announces new true crime/mystery title, Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson, detailing the as yet unsolved mystery that continues to intrigue the nation.

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Fanatically Relentless Customer Service - first book by Calvin Stovall

Fanatically Relentless Customer Service provides real-life strategies and tactics to gain competitive edge in service industry. New book offers insights for line employees through c-suite.

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PND Garmin to arrive in true style with three stands at renowned motor show

Garmin is also set to take the show attendees on a journey to their favourite places to drive in the UK, as voted for by the public in a recent survey.

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Zaldiva releases 4th podcast focusing on its artists & business affiliations

Taking advantage of new technology (iPod, M4) and the popularity of YOUTUBE to reach its customers and shareholders with its latest developments.

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Ener1 receives Prestigious R&D 100 Award

Ener1 earns Prestigious R&D 100 Award for Innovative Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Battery Technology.

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Les Coalson's second suspense novel captures environmental & moral issues

Les Coalson's second suspense novel "Color of Blood" captures environmental and moral issues.

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Harley-Davidson posts Q2 2008 financial results

Net income was $222.8 million compared to $290.5 million in the year ago quarter, a decrease of 23.3 percent. Second quarter diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.95, a 16.7 percent decrease compared to last year's $1.14.

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FieldReport launches web's largest writing contest

FieldReport celebrates launch with $250000 grand prize. Amateur writers compete in new online contest.

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Johnson Controls third-quarter sales up 11%

Net income increased 11% to $439 million compared with $396 million last year. Diluted earnings per share totaled $0.73, up 11% from $0.66 last year.

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iSuppli acquires leading automotive electronics analysis firm

TRG's operations will be integrated with the existing iSuppli Automotive Infotainment and Electronics Services, along with its research on vehicle Microelectromechnical Systems (MEMS), to form a wide-ranging automotive research practice.

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Properly prepare your vehicle's interior & exterior for summer

"Maintaining a vehicle's interior can do more than preserve a vehicle's