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Diesel: Industry bears brunt of higher fuel prices
Published: Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, August 31, 2008 at 1:50 a.m. Despite its recent price fall, the high cost of fuel is continuing to take its toll on a breadth of industries dependent on diesel. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:53:02 GMT)

National Semiconductor Introduces Industry's First AEC-Q100Compliant LVDS Crosspoint Switches, Drivers And Receivers
National Semiconductor Corp. recently announced a new family of automotive- grade low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) 2 x 2 crosspoint switches that deliver the industry's best signal integrity and noise immunity at data transmission rates up to 3.125 Gbps (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:52:46 GMT)

This Global Automobiles Industry Profile is an Essential Resource for top-level Data and Analysis Covering the ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Automobiles" report to their offering. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:01:00 GMT)

Fiat in talks with Guangzhou Automobile
Fiat is in talks with China's Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group over technical cooperation, Automotive News said on its website, as the Italian car maker strives to progress in the world's No 2 auto market. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:50:50 GMT)

PRW.com - Plastics Industry News
Cost-cutting Levblend grades will be sold exclusively via Viverso. 1 September 2008 - Bayer MaterialScience will launch a family of PC-ABS resins produced from Makrolon production waste next month, which it will market exclusively online through its Viverso internet sales subsidiary. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:33:45 GMT)

Wine Industry Executive Profile: Pat Roney
WINDSOR – Three decades ago, Pat Roney was looking to get out of the wine business. Today he’s a partner in a fast-growing North Coast wine company. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:37:42 GMT)

Namibia: Premium Launches Training Centre
A training centre with state-of-the art equipment for the automobile industry has opened its doors in Windhoek. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:32:04 GMT)

Vehicle sales plunge 14.9%
Domestic sales of new automobiles, excluding minivehicles, nosedived 14.9 percent in August from the previous year to 193,902 units amid the slowing economy and gasoline price surge, an industry body said Monday. The Japan Automobile Dealers Association said car sales dropped a sharp 12.8 percent to 166,153 units, accounting for more than 80 percent of overall auto sales. Read the full story ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:06:24 GMT)

Business 'booming' for repossession industry as owners default on car-loan payments
With soaring oil and gas prices, record home foreclosures and the cost of just about everything else rising, it seems times are tough for everyone. Except maybe the repo man. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:33:32 GMT)

Local auto sales dipping
Dave Busby, a 27-year veteran of the automobile sales industry, sees similarities between what his business is going through today and what has been happening... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:06:04 GMT)

SA auto sales down 30% but exports up in August
New car, light and medium commercial vehicle sales dropped again during August, 2008, according to statistics released today (September 2) by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa). (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:10:46 GMT)

Carriers Protest Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund's Rates
Maryland's private auto insurance industry is objecting to a proposal by the state's insurer of last resort to lower rates as gasoline and food prices rise. At a hearing in Baltimore on Friday, ind (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:08:38 GMT)

Nolan Finley: Big Three use conventions to win loan support
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Call it a troop surge. The Big Three's boots are on the ground at the Republican National Convention as they battle to win a $50 billion federal loan program to rebuild the domestic automobile industry. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:21:08 GMT)

Auto industry may reconsider expansion plans: SIAM
Faced with difficulty in pushing sales, the automobile industry could have a 'major rethink' in expanding capacity and executing some of the committed investments, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today said. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:31:14 GMT)

The 2008 Canada Industry & Market Outlook Report Provides the Most Current and Accurate Analysis of Hundreds of ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Canada Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:10:00 GMT)

Bilcare plans big on anti-counterfeit technology for automobile industry
Packaging solutions provider Bilcare Ltd on Wednesday launched its anti-counterfeit technology for the Indian automobile industry, which has been dealing with spurious components for long. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:04:42 GMT)

2008 Argentina Industry & Market Outlook Provides Current and Accurate Analyses on Hundreds of Industries in Argentina
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Argentina Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:22:00 GMT)

This 2008 South Africa Industry & Market Outlook Provides Current and Accurate Analyses on Hundreds of Industries ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 South Africa Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:23:00 GMT)

Chinese steel consumption set to fall
Growth in Chinese steel consumption is expected to slow markedly in the second half of this year amid weakening demand from the construction, household appliance and automobile industries, according to industry experts. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:58:25 GMT)

Auto industry may reconsider its expansion plans
New Delhi, Sep 3 (UNI) The Captains of the automobile industry today hinted at a 'major rethink' in capacity expansion as the auto market is facing difficult times in pushing sales. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:16:25 GMT)

SIAM:Auto industry faces new challenges
The Indian automobile industry is facing numerous challenges now due to shrinking of demand, SIAM President Ravi Kant said today. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:54:22 GMT)

Auto industry faces new challenges as demand shrinks: SIAM
New Delhi, Sep 4 The Indian automobile industry, which grew at the rate of 15 to 27 per cent in the past five years, is facing numerous challenges now due to shrinking of demand, SIAM President Ravi Kant said today. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:16:11 GMT)

Auto industry faces new challenges as demand shrinks: SIAM
The automobile industry, which grew at 15 to 27 per cent in past five years, is facing numerous challenges now due to shrinking of demand, says SIAM President Ravi Kant. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:17:37 GMT)

Auto industry needs long-term development
HA NOI — There must be a clear tax policy along with a long-term and comprehensive development strategy to encourage the country’s automobile production, said Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Do Huu Hao. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:16:46 GMT)

India's Auto Industry Faces New Challenges
NEW DELHI, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Indian automobile industry, which grew at the rate of 15 to 27 per cent in the past five years, is facing numerous challenges now due to shrinking of demand, SIAM President Ravi Kant said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:57:41 GMT)

Auto industry faces new challenges as demand shrinks: SIAM
The Indian automobile industry, which grew at the rate of 15 to 27 per cent in the past five years, is facing numerous challenges now due to shrinking of demand. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:46:55 GMT)

Printronix Provides Automobile Industry With High-Speed, Low-Maintenance Print Solutions
Printronix Inc., the leading integrated supply-chain printing solutions manufacturer, released new case studies addressing optimal use of line matrix and thermal bar code printers for automobile manufacturers and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) suppliers. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:21:37 GMT)

Ailing auto industry urges govt to take measures
New Delhi, Sep 4: The Indian automobile industry today urged the government to take note of the deteriorating condition of the industry and initiate corrective measures to help achieve the Automotive Mission Plan. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:17:37 GMT)

Declining profits to hit auto industry's investment plans
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) Due to shrinking demand and increasing input cost, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Ravi Kant today said the industry has resorted to withdrawing or scaling down their planned capital investment in the country. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:20:56 GMT)

Car sector is facing major challenges, says industry
NEW DELHI: India’s automobile industry is facing “unprecedented challenges,” hit by hefty interest rates and rising costs, the head of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers said yesterday. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 05:59:33 GMT)

International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
ALEXANDRIA, VA - September 5, 2008: The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) released August 2008 sales figures for the international automobile industry. (Fri, 05 Sep 2008 08:52:47 GMT)

Indian auto industry to be a global leader by 2020: IBM
Come 2020, the Indian automobile industry will be a leader on global stage with the likes of Tatas leading innovation with breakthrough product like Nano, according to IT and consultancy giant IBM. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 06:27:52 GMT)

SIAM to adopt 100 ITIs in next 2 years
New Delhi, Sep 4 (UNI) In a bid to generate a pool of skilled manpower for the auto industry, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) President Ravi Kant today said the car makers will adopt 100 industrial training institutes (ITIs) across the country in the next two years. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:05:36 GMT)

Indian auto industry to be global leader by 20: IBM
Come 2020, the Indian automobile industry will be a leader on global stage with the likes of Tatas leading innovation with breakthrough product like Nano, according to IT and consultancy giant IBM. (Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:58:34 GMT)

Bulletproof designs add style to growing Mexico security industry
A top-of-the-range metal detector guards the door of a slick store in the upscale Polanco district of Mexico City, where leather jackets, suits and shirts protect against more than the just the elements. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 03:59:37 GMT)

2008 Australia Industry & Market Outlook is the Leading Annual Publication That Describes over 100 Major Australia ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Australia Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:19:00 GMT)

The black gold rush: Discovery of oil changed Houston forever
In 1919, Humble Oil and Refining Co. built a unique facility at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets. This grand structure was not Humble Oil’s corporate headquarters, but the company’s first local filling station (shown in the photograph). By that time, the oil industry had revolutionized Houston’s commercial life and the automobile was beginning to change the everyday lives of Houstonians. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 05:50:14 GMT)

Auto industry to be a global leader
New Delhi, Sept 7: Come 2020, the Indian automobile industry will be a leader on global stage with the likes of Tatas leading innovation with breakthrough product like Nano, according to IT and consultancy giant IBM. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:30:10 GMT)

2008 Taiwan Industry & Market Outlook features Over 100 Major Taiwanese Industries And 500+ Minor Industries
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "2008 Taiwan Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:15:07 GMT)

Major Industry Partners Award Scholarships To 25 Hospitality Students And Professionals
The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF), the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), administers four scholarships on behalf of industry suppliers and partners, the American Automobile Association (AAA), American Express, Ecolab, and PepsiCo. These four scholarship programs, totaling $53,000, contribute to AH&LEF’s total of more than ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:11:52 GMT)

Wavecom agrandit sa famille de processeurs sans fil
Le fournisseur franÃ§ais de solutions de communications sans fil Wavecom SA annonce l'extension de sa famille de processeurs sans fil Q26. Ses deux solutions 3G GSM et CDMA sans fil visent les systÃ¨mes d'alarmes, de traÃ§abilitÃ© et le secteur automobile. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:15:10 GMT)

Auto industry calls for less sulphur in fuel
Automakers are calling on the SA government to clean up local fuel to allow the importation of more fuel-efficient vehicles. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:10:48 GMT)

Some of Panasonic's Knox County operations headed to Mexico
Due to a downturn in the automobile industry, Panasonic Electronic Devices Corp. of America is moving part of its East Knox County speaker manufacturing operation to one of its plants in Reynosa, Mexico. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:06:36 GMT)

Research and Markets: China Heavy Truck Industry Report, 2008 Estimates That Truck Sales Will Continue to Grow in the ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Heavy Truck Industry Report, 2008" report to their offering. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:01:00 GMT)

2008 Philippines Industry & Market Outlook Analyses 100 Major and 500 Minor Industries
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Philippines Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:00:00 GMT)

Industry Market Report Reveals the Supply and Demand Trends Within China's Glass Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "China Glass Industry Market Report, 2008" report to their offering. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT)

Parents beware!: When your kids stray, you may pay
If you think your son or your daughter has dem-onstrated enough skill and responsibility to drive your Corvette Z06 to the homecoming game, think again. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Pushing for Awareness:
A major contributor to the reduction in drunk-driving deaths and injuries in the United States during the past 20 years was a widespread public-relations push to make the behavior socially unacceptable. There was a similar push against smoking. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Industry Market Report Reveals the Supply and Demand Trends Within China's Glass Industry
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "China Glass Industry Market Report, 2008" report to their offering. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:00:47 GMT)

2008 Philippines Industry & Market Outlook Analyses 100 Major and 500 Minor Industries
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "2008 Philippines Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:02:07 GMT)

Volkswagen overtakes Ford as 3rd largest automaker
The Volkswagen Group claims it has taken its place among the world's top three automakers displacing Ford. "We are delighted that the Volkswagen Group has made it to the global automobile industry's top three for the first time," said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:33:46 GMT)

Dutch Mandel: Too Great Expectations
Call me jaded, but when a car works well for the first three months, six months or year of its life in my garage, I think it's commendable. In fact, I talk it up. (Mon, 1 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

35th Rolex Monterey historic automobile races: Still Ticking After All These Years
Steven J. (Mon, 1 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Concorso Italiano: Acres (and Acres and Acres) of Cars
Among the honored marques at this year's Concorso Italiano were "45 Years of Lamborghini" and "The Cars of Marcello Gandini." (Mon, 1 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance: A Well-Rounded Pebble
Jon and Mary Shirley are our kind of Pebble winners. Before work got under way on the year-and-a-half restoration of their 1938 Alfa 8C 2900B Touring Berlinetta, they drove it--all over. That included the 8C Tour in Jackson, Wyo. (Mon, 1 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

The Quail: Easing Into the Pebble Beach Grind
Now in its sixth year, "The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering" might just be the classic-car-show equivalent of Major League Baseball's spring training. (Mon, 1 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Monterey auctions: The Vintage Market Is Just Fine, Thank You
Record foreclosures in the housing markets. Gasoline prices $1 more per gallon than the same week last year. A nervous stock market and a hotly contested presidential election. (Mon, 1 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Research and Markets: 2008 China Heavy Truck Industry Report
China's heavy truck industry grew rapidly in the period 2000-2004. The sales of heavy truck jumped to 370,795 units in 2004 from 82,184 units in 2000, hitting the highest of industry cycle. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:17:40 GMT)

Industry hoping to contain fallout
The automotive industry believes it can weather the ongoing turmoil unless it is prolonged or turns violent, according to the automotive industry club of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). However, members are deeply concerned about the prospect of more labour stoppages by state enterprise workers, especially those involved in logistics, as there could be an impact on manufacturing of ... (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:25:00 GMT)

Coach in a box: Electronic unit mentors young drivers
What, yet another black box that uses GPS to let parents monitor their teen drivers? Yes, but the new Tiwi from Inthinc boasts several key differences. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

For Extra Credit: Recommended reading
Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do (and What It Says About Us), by Tom Vanderbilt, Knopf, 416 pages, $25. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

REVS: Happy feet:
There are four points where a driver connects with a car (five if you count the seat of the pants). And if those points are cool, comfortable and not fatigued, the driver will be more connected to the car--and in better control. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

August car sales fall 4.4 pct - industry body
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Car sales in India fell for the second straight month in August to 94,584 units, down 4.4 percent from 98,893 in the same month a year earlier, an industry body said on Thursday. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 05:00:53 GMT)

Seven luxury automobile majors set up base in Dubai Airport Free Zone
Driven by strong growth projections in the global automotive industry that is set to exceed 23.2 million units in commercial vehicle sales by 2010 and a buoyant regional automobile market, Dubai Airport Free Zone has attracted seven international automobile brands to set up shop in recent months. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:54:20 GMT)

Price wars in auto market to disappear
Automobile prices will switch from a pattern of decline to a gradual upswing this year an industry insider said to the Beijing Times. Mainstream opinion holds that current auto prices have hit the bottom line. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:42:02 GMT)

Seven luxury automobile majors set up base in Dubai Airport Free Zone
Seven luxury automobile majors set up base in Dubai Airport Free Zone (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:29:31 GMT)

Developing skills in youths
PROTON’S continuation in its proactive role of developing young local talents in the automotive industry was evident at the Fourth Proton Skills Competition for Automobile Technology at the Education and Career Malaysia 2008 Fair in Pekan recently. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:26:44 GMT)

Auto Industry Pushes Hard for Loans
Domestic automakers are aggressively lobbying lawmakers to provide billions of dollars in loans before the end of the month to help them develop more fuel-efficient cars and trucks, and election-year politics are easing their way. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:36:14 GMT)

ESCAPE ROADS: 1920 Templar Experimental Roadster: Cannonball's car
Flamboyantly professing that its product was the automotive heir to the Order of Knights Templar (formed in the 12th century during the Crusades), the Templar Motors Corp. was born in 1917 in Cleveland. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

MARKET: 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8:
Mecum Auction (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Seven Automobile Majors Set up Base in Dubai Airport Free Zone
12 September 2008 Dubai - Driven by strong growth projections in the global automotive industry that is set to exceed 23.2 million units in commercial vehicle sales by 2010 and a buoyant regional automobile market, Dubai Airport Free Zone has attracted seven international automobile brands to set up shop in recent months. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:20:12 GMT)

This 2008 Poland Industry & Market Outlook is Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Poland Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:23:00 GMT)

The 2008 Colombia Industry & Market Outlook is Out Now
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Colombia Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:24:00 GMT)

MOTOR INDUSTRY
agreed in principle to build the next 3-Series sedan in SA for export, following the unveiling of government's new support scheme for the motor industry. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:35:54 GMT)

2008 South Korea Industry & Market Outlook Features Over 100 Major South Korean Industries And 500+ Minor Industries
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 South Korea Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:31:00 GMT)

Canadian industry operating at lower capacity
Decline continues for the fourth quarter in a row, falling to 78.9 per cent (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:53:09 GMT)

With Over 200 Pages, The National Edition Of The 2008 Denmark Industry & Market Outlook Is An Essential Purchase
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Denmark Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:03:00 GMT)

2008 Austria Industry & Market Outlook Is The Leading Annual Publication About The Largest Manufacturing, Retail, ...
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Austria Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:14:00 GMT)

2008 Portugal Industry & Market Outlook Features Establishments, Employment and Sales Totals for Each Industry
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Portugal Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:18:00 GMT)

Singur land row catches component vendors in Buddha-Mamata crossfire
A vendor park adjacent to the mother plant has become a norm in the Indian automobile industry and Tata Motors' vendor park at Singur is no different. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:07:32 GMT)

Gas Prices Rise as Industry Assesses Storm Damage
Gasoline prices rose Saturday by an average of five cents a gallon across the country as the oil industry anticipated disruptions at several refineries along the Texas coast because of Hurricane Ike. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:49:08 GMT)

Local plant might gain from industry bailout
A controversial effort to aid ailing U.S. carmakers with low-cost government loans gained strength in Congress this week as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats said they'd back the plan. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:06:35 GMT)

U.S. gas prices rise as industry assesses storm damage
American gasoline prices rose as the oil industry anticipated disruptions at several refineries along the Texas coast because of Hurricane Ike. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 08:00:54 GMT)

Supply fears raise price of gasoline
Oil industry anticipates production disruptions caused by Hurricane Ike HOUSTON -- Gasoline prices rose Saturday by an average of 5 cents a gallon across the country as the oil industry anticipated disruptions at several refineries along the Texas coast because of Hurricane Ike. It will take days for refiners to estimate the damages from the storm, and it will take at least a week before the ... (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:14:05 GMT)

Volkswagen launches ground-breaking www.Volkswagen2028.com website
When will vehicles communicate with traffic lights? Will there be traffic jams in the future? Can driving emission free vehicles be fun? Automobile fans of all ages can find informative and entertaining answers to these and many other questions at www.Volkswagen2028.com. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 09:39:07 GMT)

American cars getting slimmer, more efficient
Auto industry experts as gas prices stay high, the industry is shifting toward rechargeable electric vehicles or even cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 17:33:48 GMT)

GM 100: Intro:
Some at General Motors' Detroit headquarters must be wishing that the company's centennial had come at a better time, one with more upbeat news about vehicle sales and stock values. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Natalie Neff: And So It Begins
A week after his seventh birthday, I took my nephew to his very first race. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

GM 100: Cars: They signify our selection of great cars from GM
What are the most significant cars General Motors ever built? That question could be argued for, well, the next 100 years. And as with a lot of those types of questions, it depends on what one means by "significant." (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

GM 100: People:
Hundreds of thousands of people have made General Motors tick over the years--from Billy Durant, who started it all, to Bob Lutz, who's working to save it all. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

GM 100: Racing: A century of speed: Once a racer, the general was in his youth but lost his way. He's back.
Bruce McLaren sent laughter to the rafters one November night in 1969, when he accepted his second Can-Am championship. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

GM 100: Ed's garage: A three-bay shop deep in GM's Tech Center proves that design chief Ed Welburn (and maybe even corporate HQ) gets it
If walls could talk, Mechanical Assembly might provide some engaging historical insight. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

GM 100: What would Ed drive?: Design Chief Welburn shares some thoughts on GM's dream cars
When General Motors opened its historic Mechanical Assembly garage for a rare look inside, several of its Motorama dream cars were being prepped for an exhibit at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

GM 100: GM in China: Building on Buick's heritage
In General Motors' centennial year, it's notable that the success of one of the automaker's recent endeavors--as a manufacturer in China--is largely because of Buick. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

MOIT proposes preferential taxes for 6-9-seat cars
VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has asked the National Assembly’s Standing Committee’s permission to have the luxury tax on 6-9-seat cars cut by 10%. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:50:33 GMT)

Metal Industry Will Grow Amid Cyclicality and Environmental Concerns, According to a New Report by Global Industry ...
Metal prices and demand have a propensity to follow economic cycles and industrial growth. Worldwide metal industry is affected by geopolitical situations, increased mining and explorations activities, demand from end-use applications, level of industrial activity, rising energy costs, and environmental and government regulations. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Oil industry still assessing Ike's damage
WASHINGTON – Gas prices soared across the country yesterday as federal officials said a preliminary survey of damage found that a number of production platforms in the Gulf of Mexico had been destroyed by Hurricane Ike. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:05:17 GMT)

CHINA: Beijing-Benz-Chrysler JV could unravel
This article is locked. You need to be a Full Member of just-auto to view this article. Existing users, please login at the top of the page. Summary: It is reported in China that the board of directors of Beijing Benz-Daimler Chrysler Automobile Co Ltd (BBDC), a joint venture between Beijing Automotive Industry Holdings Corp and the former DaimlerChrysler AG, is studying a plan to pay Chrysler ... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:55:49 GMT)

Unitech in pact with Italian Co for automotive electronic sys
Engineering firm Unitech Machines Ltd today said it has signed an agreement with Italy-based Magneti Marelli for setting up a joint venture to manufacture electronic systems for automobile sector. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:06:17 GMT)

NAM President John Engler Statement On Federal Loans For Auto Industry
In statement regarding proposal for federal loans to auto industry, NAM President John Engler said NAM supported increase in Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards in Energy Independence and Security Act partly because Congress promised access to low interest federal loans for auto industry. Loans would accelerate retooling and transformation of U.S. manufacturing plants so they can design and ... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:53:14 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-09-15 15:10 Reuters Summit-Ford-US economy slowing hurts auto industry
NEW YORK DETROIT, Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. and global economies are slowing down and Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc's stunning bankruptcy only contributes to consumer unease, Ford Motor Co Chief Executive Alan Mulally said on Monday. "With the credit situation and housing continuing to fall, clearly the industry associated with the automobile is clearly under stress because the consumers are ... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:35:36 GMT)

Kevin A. Wilson--Outlook for GM's Volt: We'll see:
For those of us with memories that predate the Internet, the General Motors Volt project is both encouraging and a little scary. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

2009 Audi Q5: Doing the math: 7 minus 2 doesn't make Q5 a winner
When the Q7 arrived, Audi took direct hits from plenty of critics. "Too heavy," "too daunting," "too ugly" and "too late for the sport-utility-vehicle party" all seemed accurate. But none of those complaints accounted for Audi's follow-up plan. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Denise McCluggage: New Lease on Life
The only way I can watch this "internationally acclaimed personal-finance expert" is in a Saturday Night Live send-up. Time did designate her as one of the 100 most influential people. Cool. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

The 2008 Pakistan Industry & Market Outlook Report is out Now
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.co has announced the addition of the "2008 Pakistan Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:20:16 GMT)

Castroneves, Briscoe to race for Penske at Petit Le Mans:
Penske Racing IndyCar Series stars Helio Castroneves and Ryan Briscoe will drive a third Penske Porsche RS Spyder in the American Le Mans Series Petit Le Mans event at Road Atlanta on Oct. 4. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:34:00 EST)

First Look: "Flash Of Genius" Movie Trailer
Greg Kinnear stars in the true story of an inventor's long battle with the automobile industry to receive recognition for his ingenuity Watch the entire trailer here on CBS4.COM. (Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:27:08 GMT)

Automobile sector's August sales slide
Industry-wide sales of automobiles excluding motorcycles dropped 13% year-on-year last month to 47,130 units, but sales in the eight months to August increased slightly, according to figures compiled by Toyota Motor Thailand. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:26:11 GMT)

DRIVERS LOG: 2009 LIncoln MKS AWD:
SENIOR EDITOR BOB GRITZINGER: After leaving one Lincoln (an MKX) at the airport, it was a pleasure to return from a two-week family trip to find the MKS in the AutoWeek parking spot--until I tried to put suitcases in the trunk. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Chevy Volt's unveiling sparks questions about financing
GM executives acknowledge that the $25 billion the industry is seeking in federal loan guarantees would help subsidize the hybrid car's development and production. Tuesday's unveiling of the Chevrolet Volt electric hybrid car was supposed to be a celebration of new technology, the birth of a new class of automobile. Instead, the crowd at General Motors Corp.'s Renaissance Center was buzzing ... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:48:52 GMT)

Costa Mesa Custom Tailored Automobile Seat Cover Manufacturer, Wet Okole Hawaii, Now Offering Completely Custom ...
Costa Mesa custom tailored automobile seat cover manufacturer, Wet Okole Hawaii, recently began making Smart Car seat covers. Wet Okole's Smart Car seat covers are made up of 100% waterproof neoprene, laminated with nylon on both sides making it twice as strong, and includes ½'' foam for extra padding and seat comfort, airbag compatible with complete protection from the elements. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Guangzhou Auto's bus company unveiled
Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group's bus company was formally established yesterday, signifying the Chinese major automaker completed reshuffling of its commercial vehicle branches. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:13:21 GMT)

2008 Spain Industry & Market Outlook Features 5-Year Trend Establishments and Sales Totals
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Spain Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:23:00 GMT)

Another star for Petit: Franchitti is latest IndyCar driver to join ALMS:
Dario Franchitti, the 2007 Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series champion, will join the multi-race winning Patrón Highcroft Racing duo of Scott Sharp and David Brabham for the next round of the American Le Mans Series, Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta,... (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:44:00 EST)

VIASPACE, Inc. Discusses New HS-1000 Follow on Order and Business Update in Exclusive Interview on WallSt.net's ...
VIASPACE Inc. today provided an overview of the company's progress in the $54 Million Clean Energy industry, including its new follow on order with a major automobile manufacturer for its HS-1000 VIASENSOR humidity sensor, in an exclusive interview on WallSt.net's 3-Minute Press Show. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:30:00 GMT)

This Essential Report on the Automobile Aftermarket in the United States 2008 is Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automobile Aftermarket: The Market in the United States 2008" report to their offering. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:45:00 GMT)

This Essential Report on the Automobile Aftermarket in the United States 2008 is Available Now
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 17, 2008 - Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Automobile Aftermarket: The Market in the United States 2008" report to their offering. (Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:44:22 GMT)

Lending rate cut good news for auto industry
Industry insiders say the new cut in lending rates will be good news for China's automobile industry. The National Business Daily quoted insiders as saying the new loan rate, effective from September 16 this year, will help automotive businesses, which generally need huge amounts of loans. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:09:18 GMT)

REVS: We'll Take the High Road: A whole new perspective on foliage season
Before you set out for Virginia's Skyline Drive, go to the iTunes store and download "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin. Then, if the light is right and the mist is hovering over the meadows, you'll have the perfect sound track. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

REVS: Ready or Not?: It isn't too early to prep your car for winter
We know Labor Day is barely past. But the kids are back in school, the leaves are starting to turn, Halloween stuff is showing up in the stores--in short, it's time to start thinking about getting your car ready for winter driving. Sorry about that. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

REVS: Cover up! :
Sometimes you have no choice--winter driving might not be an option for your vintage or exotic car. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

Albert Lee Powell Jr., 1926-2008: Jacksonville native was civic leader, ran automobile dealership
There will be a memorial service for Mr. Powell at 11 a.m. Friday at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., followed by a reception at Diocesan House, 325 Market St. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:41:22 GMT)

2008 Italy Industry & Market Outlook Features 5-Year Trend Establishments and Sales Totals
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Italy Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:33:00 GMT)

With over 200 Pages the 2008 Switzerland Industry & Market Outlook is an Essential Purchase for Analysts Everywhere
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 Switzerland Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:11:00 GMT)

2008 India Industry & Market Outlook Report is the Leading Annual Publication of Its Kind
DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2008 India Industry & Market Outlook" report to their offering. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:16:00 GMT)

D&M Auto Leasing Expands Despite Car Leasing Industry Slow Down, Leasing Presents Benefits Over Buying in a Down Economy
In an economic downturn, financial institutions are more cautious than ever funding automobile leases. Even though many automobile manufacturers have followed suit tightening supply, demand for the auto leasing alternative is higher than ever. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT)

NASCAR hands down penalties for truck series fight:
NASCAR on Wednesday penalized the No. 30, No. 11 and No. 9 teams that compete in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for their involvement in a post-race fight on pit road at New Hampshire Motor Speedway following the race on Sept 13. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:28:00 EST)

Engine rules change for LMP1 prototypes:
New engine rules for LMP1-class Le Mans prototypes will ban V10s and V12s for 2011. LMP1 will adopt today's LMP2 engine rules for 3.4-liter V8s and 2.0-liter turbos in 2011. LMP2 will then be open only to production-based engines. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:47:00 EST)

Hornaday cleared by NASCAR:
Three-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series champion Ron Hornaday acknowledged brief use of a testosterone steroid that NASCAR has since banned. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:49:00 EST)

Formula One team principals form new group:
Formula One team principals signed Articles of Association for the new Formula One Teams Association (FOTA). (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:50:00 EST)

German GP in danger?:
The future of the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring is in doubt because of fallout from FIA president Max Mosley's sex scandal. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:51:00 EST)

Is the end of GT1 near?:
The American Le Mans Series could phase out the GT1 class as early as next year. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:52:00 EST)

GM focus on new-gen tech
After completing 100 years of operations in the world automobile industry, US-based General Motors has announced the commencement of a year-long global initiative, GMnext, in which the company will focus on next-generation vehicles and technologies. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:07:44 GMT)

Flash of Genius (2008)
Based on the true story of college professor and part-time inventor Robert Kearns' (Greg Kinnear) long battle with the U.S. automobile industry, Flash of Genius tells the tale of one man whose fight to receive recognition for his ingenuity would come at a heavy price. But this determined... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:08:36 GMT)

Passengercars rev up output goal
The local automobile production target this year has been revised upward to reflect rapid growth of the passenger car market, said Surapong Phaisitpattanapong, a spokesman for the Federation of Thai Industries' automobile industry club. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:23:52 GMT)

Japan Auto Industry Chief Worried about U.S. Financial Crisis
Tokyo, Sept 18, 2008 (Jiji Press) - Satoshi Aoki, chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, on Thursday warned that the ongoing U.S. financial crisis is having a major effect on the global economy. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 03:40:46 GMT)

ESCAPE ROADS: 1954 Cadillac Eldorado: Dramatic flagship
Cadillac introduced the Eldorado for the 1953 model year as a specially trimmed top-of-the-line convertible with subtle sporty qualities. It was part of the marque's 50th-anniversary celebration. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

MARKET: 1972 Lamborghini Miura P400 SV Coupe:
RM Auctions, Monterey, Calif. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:30:00 EST)

General Motors (GM)
General Motors is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the U.S. and the world. Weak North American sales, falling production volumes, and rising raw material costs are increasing our concerns for the stock. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:00:00 GMT)

THAILAND: Local vehicle output target raised
This article is locked. You need to be a Full Member of just-auto to view this article. Existing users, please login at the top of the page. Summary: The Thailand automobile production target this year has been revised upwards to reflect rapid growth of the passenger car market, said Surapong Phaisitpattanapong, a spokesman for the Federation of Thai Industries' automobile industry club. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:39:53 GMT)

Gordon starts on pole at Dover:
Chevrolet drivers Jeff Gordon and Mark Martin--future teammates at Hendrick Motorsports--were 1-2 on Friday in qualifying for Sunday afternoons Camping World RV 400 at Dover International Speedway. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:13:00 EST)

Gentex begins shipping auto-dimming mirrors for EU-spec Honda Civic
Gentex, a US-based supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the automobile industry, has begun shipping auto-dimming mirrors for the new 2009 Honda Civic that will be sold in the UK, Germany and other European Union countries. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:36:36 GMT)

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