NASCAR Nationwide series' drivers Patrick Carpentier, Carl Edwards and Kenny Wallace were the guests of a press conference held Friday at the Daytona International Speedway.
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In a study entitled "The automobile
industry confronted with a decline in global demand," Euler Hermes SFAC
reviews the outlook for the sector. A plunge in global demand and massive
destocking are such that in future, the industry will need to find ways to
share certain costs through tie-ups and alliances.
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Following media speculation, MUGEN EURO Co., Ltd has confirmed the development of a highly-tuned Honda Civic Type R 'MUGEN' concept prototype road car, using the same powertrain as the Civic MUGEN RR saloon launched in 2007 in Japan.
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BMW Group Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen McDonnell as Director, Sales for BMW Canada, John Cappella as Director, MINI Canada and Michael Ferreira as Regional Manager, Central Region, BMW Canada effective July 1, 2009. As Director, Sales, Stephen McDonnell will report to Franz Jung, President and CEO, BMW Group Canada. In his new role, Stephen will be responsible for BMW Sales, Sales Operations and Regional Operations.
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It still can't be considered a true revival of Canadian automotive sales, but moral is definitely up with several automakers, which have recorded an increase in sales during the last month. In fact, the Canadian average, a 13.2% drop, is the best recorded since the beginning of 2009.
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Suddenly you note that your trailer has a life of its own. While driving downhill, it starts weaving back and forth by itself and things don't improve when you apply the brakes. You break into a sweat and you're close to panicking.
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Substitute driver Will Power will be back with Penske Racing to drive the No.12 Penske Truck Rental /Dallara Honda for five more races starting with the July 12 event in Toronto.
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Team McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton on Thursday said he would miss his colleague Pedro de la Rosa if the Spanish test driver leaves McLaren at the end of 2009.
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A leaked email has confirmed that Richard Branson's Virgin Group has decided to buy a share of the new Manor formula one team. However, team director John Booth would not confirm this report on Friday.
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I'll avoid admitting how old I am, but I recall seeing the very first Camaros driving down the streets of my hometown. Of course, I'm not old enough to have driven one back then, which is why I was so excited at the prospect of finally sitting behind the wheel of this American icon.
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Toyota plans to increase production for the US market by about 65,000 vehicles after truck inventories dipped too low and demand showed signs of stabilising, executives have said.
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Toyota has denied a German magazine report that it was considering building derivatives of Mercedes-Benz's A-and B-class cars on its own platform to better utilise its European plants in the long term.
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Hyundai Motor sales last month totalled 278,485 units vs 254,023 a year previously. Exports were down to 203,800 from 205,722 in June 2008, however.
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Audi's 35-metre high structure will form the centre-piece for the Festival of Speed
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Avtodiesel, the embattled Russian engine maker, is facing a lawsuit seeking its move into bankruptcy. The suit was filed by Alfa Bank with the Moscow Arbitration Court, according to local news reports.
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Daimler cannot slow down its efforts to cut costs next year despite an expected improvement in markets, its chief executive has said.
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The head of the Seat brand has warned that efforts by the German government to boost auto sales this year will have repercussions on the market's performance next year.
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Toyota has not ruled out keeping its NUMMI joint venture with General Motors in Fremont, California, going on its own, after GM pulls out, to produce the Prius hybrid there.
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Say you need a practical, roomy luxury sedan to use as a family car or for hauling business associates to big lunch meetings.
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With the current economy the last thing you need is for your vehicle to break down. Whether your driving a reliable car or a busted up
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