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Entries from August 2008 ↓
Photo Gallery of 2008 mitsubishi pajero sport a.k.a montero sport exterior and interior in philippines
August 31st, 2008 — mitsubishi
Hybrids to rejoin cruise events
August 31st, 2008 — hybrid vehicle
The Dream Cruise is over and plans for the next cruise are under way. That’s NextCruise, an event held for the first time this year during the Dream Cruise that allowed the public to see and test drive alternative-fueled vehicles.
The event is to be held again in Pleasant Ridge Aug. 14-15, 2009.
More than 30 vehicles from nine auto manufacturers were shown.
Actor to build Spyder kit on DIY
Actor Kevin Dillon will be doing a James Dean imitation of sorts for the next four weeks on the DIY Network.
Dillon, best known for his role on HBO’s “Entourage,” will build a kit car replica of the 1955 Porsche Spyder made famous by the late actor in the 1950s. Dean died in an accident on a California highway in 1955 while driving a 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder on his way to a car race.
The four-episode half-hour series begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday and will air weekly through Sept. 24.
Rendering of 2010-2011 Nissan Silvia and 2010 Nissan March Turbo successor
August 31st, 2008 — nissan, spyshot
Nissan’s Carlos ghosn on his control run ahead above to Heritage sport car and racing car to be returning of next genearation Nissan Silvia and Nissan March turbo was discontinued in mid 90s
Bridgestone/Firestone’s New Committment
August 31st, 2008 — Uncategorized
At an event today with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Firestone Complete Auto CareT and Firestone Racing reiterated their commitment to improving the environment through eliminating the use of lead wheel weights. The two members of the Bridgestone Americas (BSA) family joined the EPA at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix to launch the agency’s new National Lead-Free Wheel Weight Initiative.
“We’re thrilled to be a part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s new National Lead-Free Wheel Weight Initiative,” said John Sheerin, Environmental Director for BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC, which operates 2,000 automotive service store locations, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires PlusT, ExpertTireT and Wheel WorksT. “All of us who support this initiative are doing our part to have a positive impact on the environment.”
GM-Suzuki plant halts production
August 30th, 2008 — GM, suzuki
CAMI Automotive Inc. will halt production at its assembly plant in Ingersoll for about six weeks before the end of the year as the impact of a struggling U.S. economy deepens.
The temporary stoppage at CAMI, a joint venture between General Motors of Canada Ltd. and Suzuki Motor Corp., will affect more than 2,000 employees and thousands of other workers at scores of parts operations in the region.
“We are keeping our inventories tightly in line with projected market demand,” said GM Canada spokesperson Stew Low. “The U.S. market continues to be a challenge and we are keeping a close eye on inventory levels.”
Nissan Frontier Navara minorchange will be produced in thailand hub early 2010
August 30th, 2008 — nissan
2008 Toyota Hilux Vigo minorchange was taken from broshure to present new feature “smart cab”
August 30th, 2008 — toyota
Nissan will launch OEM’s 2008 Suzuki Alto in 2008 Paris motor show
August 30th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, nissan, suzuki
Nissan will show a 2008 Suzuki Alto rebadge of own brand previewing in 2008 Paris motor show October and will go sale 2009 into European are imported from maruti suzuki INDIA ,This car is set a positioning marketing below of Nissan micra as know as A-segment to compete Toyota AygoPeugeot 107,Renault Twingo.
BMW X1, 7 Series hybrid headed to Paris; Z4 to debut in LA
August 30th, 2008 — Auto show / Motor Show, BMW
Inside Line has the skinny on BMW’s new product unveils for the upcoming show season. Paris and L.A. are the headliners, with the City of Light chosen as the backdrop for the official public debuts of the all-new 7 series (including an ActiveHybrid variant) and facelifted 3 Series. While those cars will get their fair share of attention, all eyes will likely to be on the concept X1, which will also make its world debut in Paris.
GM offers buyouts to 9,000 salaried staff, sources say
August 30th, 2008 — GM
General Motors Corp. is offering retirement incentives to 9,000 — about 28% — of its U.S. salaried workers, people familiar with the plan said.
GM has said it hopes to cut 15% of its U.S. and Canadian salaried workforce, or about 5,000 employees, as part of the cost-cutting efforts it has instituted in response to a weak U.S. economy and high gas prices that have driven a dramatic shift in consumer preference away from trucks to more fuel-efficient cars and crossovers. The cuts are part of a plan to reduce $10 billion in spending to sustain GM until 2010.
