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Automotive News Archives for August, 2008
Return ‘forcibly’ acquired land to farmers, says Mamata  (20-August-2008)
Road pricing trials to begin in 2010  (20-August-2008)
NASCAR Announces 2009 National Series Schedules  (20-August-2008)
Mercedes-Benz Honors Jochen Mass at Pebble Beach Gala  (20-August-2008)
TriMas RV & Trailer Products Group Wins Innovation Award at 2008 Marine Trade Show  (20-August-2008)
TTxGP organiser joins MIA  (20-August-2008)
HUGHES Telematics Signs Agreements with IBM and Oracle  (20-August-2008)
TDI and TSI: Highly Efficient Engines for The Golf Class  (20-August-2008)
Dunlop plans 10 MW captive power plant at Shahgunj  (20-August-2008)
Joining the fold  (20-August-2008)
GMAC Financial Services and Operation HOPE Offer Financial Literacy Program in Harlem  (20-August-2008)
RHA welcomes inquiry findings on Britain's worst road  (20-August-2008)
Mercedes-Benz Honors Jochen Mass at Pebble Beach Gala  (20-August-2008)
All-new 2009 Honda Fit Big on Style and Refinement, Small on Price and Fuel Consumption  (20-August-2008)
Women choose vanity over vision  (20-August-2008)
A Turkey Automobile Sector Forecast 2008-2012: Providing Valuable Market Data on Trends, Opportunities & Major Industry Players  (20-August-2008)
Honda Criticized for Discriminatory Insurance Practices  (20-August-2008)
iCrossing and Toyota Enhance New Web Site with Microsoft Silverlight  (20-August-2008)
HUGHES Telematics and Intrado Partner to Set New Safety Benchmark Behind the Wheel  (20-August-2008)
Boston Dynamics BigDog: The Most Advanced Quadruped Robot on Earth  (20-August-2008)
Penske Race Report  (20-August-2008)
CAFE Could Impact U.S. Car Mix  (20-August-2008)
Growth of two-wheeler industry to slide: Hero Honda V-P  (20-August-2008)
Handsets Surpassing Automobile to Become Korea’s Largest Export Item  (20-August-2008)
Footballer Rooney signs for Mercedes  (20-August-2008)
2009 Volkswagen Jetta TDI and Jetta SportWagen TDI Hit Showrooms  (20-August-2008)
Things Are Tough All Over: General Motors Cutting Out GM Style Event and Awards-Ceremony Sponsorships  (20-August-2008)
2009 Honda Civic Gets a Minor Face-Lift, New Trims  (20-August-2008)
Gooding & Company Posts Record-Breaking Results of $64.2 Million at 2008 Pebble...  (20-August-2008)
Lotus Conquers Antarctica With Concept Ice Vehicle  (20-August-2008)
All-new 2009 Honda Fit Big on Style and Refinement, Small on Price and Fuel...  (20-August-2008)
Year-ending Party Slated For Treasure Island In Las Vegas  (20-August-2008)
Goodyear Exits Underperforming Retail Locations  (20-August-2008)
Packwood National Tour Heats up the Mountains  (20-August-2008)
Honda Criticized for Discriminatory Insurance Practices  (20-August-2008)
Californians Gurney and Fogarty Bring GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Home to Continue Late-Season Surge  (20-August-2008)
Ford of Europe Hold Market Share In a Weaker Industry  (20-August-2008)
2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible Announced at Prestigious Pebble Beach Concours...  (20-August-2008)
ArvinMeritor Recognized for Its Supplier Diversity Program With the 2008 'Corporate...  (20-August-2008)
Car tax changes right in principle — but Treasury must do more to help those adversely affected  (20-August-2008)
Lear Corporation Names Jason Forcier Vice President and General Manager - Global Electronics  (20-August-2008)
Celebrating GM's 100th Anniversary: The Employee Discount for Everyone  (20-August-2008)
New Ricardo, Inc. VP to Spearhead Diversification Into New Markets  (20-August-2008)
Escorts sees 10-12 pc rise in tractor sales  (20-August-2008)
The Jaguar motorcycle  (20-August-2008)
Artworks Created Using Objet 3-D Printing System Acquired by The Museum of Modern Art  (20-August-2008)
GM Launches Employee-Discount Incentive Plan for Everyone  (20-August-2008)
Goodyear Exits Underperforming Retail Locations  (20-August-2008)
Design Superstar Ralph Gilles Succeeds Trevor Creed at Chrysler  (20-August-2008)
Make Plans For Le Petit Elegance At Road Atlanta  (20-August-2008)
Another eye-watering Ferrari auction  (20-August-2008)
Lear Corporation Names Jason Forcier Vice President and General Manager  (20-August-2008)
IL Insider: 2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible To Be Major Bauble in Bloomingdale's Holiday Catalog  (20-August-2008)
Dixon Joining De Ferran For Petit Le Mans  (20-August-2008)
J.D. Power: Consumers in Germany and the UK Express Strong Interest in Certain Options and Alternative Powertrain Technologies  (20-August-2008)
Families Get More Car With Roomster  (20-August-2008)
Hummer going to be a tough sell for GM  (20-August-2008)
Roomster trim upgrade offer  (20-August-2008)
Cosmic Motors: Daniel Simon Designs Groundbreaking Vehicles of the Future  (20-August-2008)
Visitor numbers up 14% at British International Motor Show  (20-August-2008)
High-End Hybrid: Prius-based Lexus set to be brand's first dedicated hybrid model  (20-August-2008)
Diversify to cruise through crunch says RMIF  (20-August-2008)
Portland MX-5 Cup Race Hits the Airwaves  (20-August-2008)
Atlanta Motor Speedway To Host Labor Day Weekend Sprint Cup Race  (20-August-2008)
Ulbrich appointed to Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles  (20-August-2008)
Escorts Ltd to hike prices of tractors within this month  (20-August-2008)
Delhi arms reminder to Russia  (20-August-2008)
Peugeot 407 revised  (20-August-2008)
Peugeot Announces Fascinating Finalists for Annual Future-Design Competition  (20-August-2008)
Nissan previews next generation environmental vehicles  (20-August-2008)
Michigan International Speedway Announces 2009 Schedule  (20-August-2008)
China's Changfeng Withdraws Interest in Hummer  (20-August-2008)
Suzuki outlines strategy to strengthen Middle East presence during second Steering Committee meeting  (20-August-2008)
Peugeot Design Competition 2008 "The final straight"  (20-August-2008)
Mini Australia Adds New Marketing Manager  (20-August-2008)
GM Unveils First Cadillac Station Wagon  (20-August-2008)
Audi Driving Experience with Paralympics Aces  (20-August-2008)
UPDATE: Consumer, Immigrant & Civil Rights Groups to Deliver Report Condemning...  (20-August-2008)
2009 Honda Fit Starts at $15,220  (20-August-2008)
Used car values fall faster as credit crunch bites, reports EurotaxGlass's  (20-August-2008)
Marriott Offers More MPG for Summer Vacations Across Southern California  (20-August-2008)
Pirelli and Audi R8 Light Up Island  (20-August-2008)
Mercedes-Benz Autobody: First-Class Care for Stars with the Bends  (20-August-2008)
What's the Big Idea?  (20-August-2008)
TheCarConnection.com: Seven Great Reasons to Buy a Hybrid - and Six Bad Ones  (20-August-2008)
Ed Braniff, CEO of Smart Energy Solutions, Inc. Discusses Partnership With...  (20-August-2008)
Maruti Suzuki loses further ground  (20-August-2008)
GMAC Financial Services and Operation HOPE Offer Financial Literacy Program in Harlem  (20-August-2008)
Dega's Wild New Fall Date Means New Intensity At Talladega  (20-August-2008)
'Write-off' confusion  (20-August-2008)
Contact Blights Skerlong's Street Pace  (20-August-2008)
Tiny Hyundai from India  (20-August-2008)
Ferrari outing for new drivers  (20-August-2008)
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: AutoTrader.com and Cars.com Each Rank Highest in...  (20-August-2008)
2010 Pontiac G8 ST Will Get V6 and V8 Engines  (20-August-2008)
Falcon Tyres plans another hike in prices  (20-August-2008)
Skoda's free Roomster upgrade  (20-August-2008)
BorgWarner to Showcase All-Wheel Drive Expertise at 2008 SAE AWD Symposium  (20-August-2008)
Andretti Green Notes  (20-August-2008)
Green Motion, Low CO2 Vehicle Rental Company Gains Membership of BVRLA  (20-August-2008)
UK motorsport to undergo eco-audit  (20-August-2008)
TTxGP officially launched  (20-August-2008)
World first eco pedal helps reduce fuel consumption  (20-August-2008)
ArvinMeritor Recognized for Its Supplier Diversity Program With the 2008 Corporate ONE Award  (20-August-2008)
GM offers employee pricing to spur sales  (20-August-2008)
Make an Impact on Pediatric Cancer Research Before Summer's End: Try Some Virtual...  (20-August-2008)
Teseq's New AES 5500 Automotive Transient Emissions System Designed for ISO 7637-2...  (20-August-2008)
Gooding & Company Posts Record-Breaking Results of $64.2 Million at 2008  (20-August-2008)
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: AutoTrader.com and Cars.com Each Rank Highest in Satisfying Dealers  (20-August-2008)
Car Buyers' Satisfaction With US Brands Stumbles  (20-August-2008)
M&M to hold 51% in new Chinese JV  (19-August-2008)
First drive: Audi A3 2.0 TDI  (19-August-2008)
Introducing The Terrafugia Transition  (19-August-2008)
Women choose vanity over vision  (19-August-2008)
STAR Publishes the Transport Package 2008 Release 1  (19-August-2008)
Columbus Announces Successful Meeting with Mercedes  (19-August-2008)
58th Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Names 1938 Alfa Romeo "Best Of Show"  (19-August-2008)
NADA Announces 'Green Checkup' Month in September  (19-August-2008)
Jail for careless drivers  (19-August-2008)
A Look Fit for the Gods: One-Off Pininfarina Hyperion Shown at Pebble Beach  (19-August-2008)
Auction Action: Bugatti Sells for $7 Million, Ferrari for $4 Million at Weekend Events  (19-August-2008)
Next Generation Acura/ELS Premium Surround Debuts on 2009 Acura TL Luxury Performance Sedan  (19-August-2008)
Solomon Reports Improved Second Quarter Results  (19-August-2008)
Volkswagen: Special Edition CC Gold Coast Debuts at Pebble Beach  (19-August-2008)
Lithium Technology Corp. Signs Marketing Agreement for Advanced Motor Sports...  (19-August-2008)
GM Won't Buy Advertising Time for 2009 Oscars  (19-August-2008)
Automakers announce ‘green’ driving program  (19-August-2008)
Infiniti G37 convertible for Britain?  (19-August-2008)
Lincoln MKT Gets Green Light for Production  (19-August-2008)
Yamaha Announces 2009 Boats and Advancements in Technology, Features and Value  (19-August-2008)
New Head of Business Development and Marketing will Spearhead Ricardo's...  (19-August-2008)
Yamaha Announces 2009 Boats and Advancements in Technology, Features and Value  (19-August-2008)
Morpace Reports Ownership of Vehicle Navigation Systems Expected to Grow  (19-August-2008)
Gopal Srinivasan, T.K. Balaji resign from TVS Motor board  (19-August-2008)
A Bug's life  (19-August-2008)
DCH Auto Group Announces Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Honda Facility in Lemon Grove  (19-August-2008)
DCH Auto Group Announces Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Honda Facility in Lemon...  (19-August-2008)
The Chrysler Foundation Announces $250,000 Sponsorship of the 2008 Jewish Community...  (19-August-2008)
Ronn Motor Company Appoints Insignia Brand Partners for North American Public...  (19-August-2008)
M&M consolidating its base in China  (19-August-2008)
Rossi wins, Stoner bins  (19-August-2008)
Wanted - Jaguar owners  (19-August-2008)
Altair Announces Keynote Speakers and Dates for its Annual Americas HyperWorks...  (19-August-2008)
Mahindra in JV pact with Chinese tractor major  (19-August-2008)
M&M forms JV with Chinese co; to invest $26 million  (19-August-2008)
Jail for careless drivers  (19-August-2008)
NADA Announces 'Green Checkup' Month in September  (19-August-2008)
Automakers Introduce 'EcoDriving' National Fuel Use/CO2 Reduction Program  (19-August-2008)
Automakers Introduce 'EcoDriving' National Fuel Use/CO2 Reduction Program  (19-August-2008)
Spring Fashion Week to Visit Melbourne's Home of Automotive Style and Luxury  (19-August-2008)
'Ultimate Road Trip' Sweepstakes Prize is Auto Travel Showcase  (19-August-2008)
Columbus Geographic Announces Successful Meeting with Mercedes for an Off-Road Navigation System  (19-August-2008)
Tenth Place Street Score For Hacquard  (19-August-2008)
Mahindra buys 51% in Chinese tractor co  (19-August-2008)
Hyundai mulls selling i10 model in US  (19-August-2008)
Not in race for acquiring Hummer: M&M  (19-August-2008)
Tuner Special: Arden AJ21  (19-August-2008)
Spanish Armada  (19-August-2008)
Shelby SuperCars to Raise $5,000,000 via Private Placement  (19-August-2008)
Hella and Gutmann Found Joint Venture for Vehicle Diagnostic Systems  (19-August-2008)
Altair Announces Keynote Speakers and Dates for its Annual Americas HyperWorks Technology Conference  (19-August-2008)
New Mazda Biante Minivan Sales Take Off in Japan  (19-August-2008)
Volkswagen Presents Internal Environmental Award to Creative Employees  (19-August-2008)
LeaseTrader.com Releases Top-10 Index for July  (19-August-2008)
Next Generation Acura/ELS Premium Surround Debuts on 2009 Acura TL Luxury...  (19-August-2008)
Zero-Emissions Technology Visits Nissan's Smyrna Plant  (19-August-2008)
GM returns to employee pricing to lift sales  (19-August-2008)
First drive: Mercedes A-Class  (19-August-2008)
DVLA cracks down on test impersonators  (19-August-2008)
Volkswagen Goes for the Gold With CC Special Edition  (19-August-2008)
Tuner Specials: Abt and B&B Blowtorch the Audi RS6 Avant  (19-August-2008)
Chrysler LLC Announces Executive Retirement, Appointments  (19-August-2008)
Infiniti shows off convertible  (19-August-2008)
Kentucky Speedway News And Notes  (19-August-2008)
India May Become Global Leader In Automobile By 2012  (19-August-2008)
Uninsured drivers causing more deaths  (19-August-2008)
2008 Moscow Auto Show Preview: Renault Symbol  (19-August-2008)
Seventh heaven  (19-August-2008)
Automakers Introduce 'EcoDriving' National Fuel Use/CO2 Reduction Program  (19-August-2008)
Conspiracy Theorists Rejoice  (19-August-2008)
Changzhou Hi-Tech District Welcomes Japanese Wisdoms Auto Parts  (19-August-2008)
URG Advisory Group Announces New Training Tool Highlighting the Benefits of...  (19-August-2008)
Video: Fall Fashion Arrives on the Monterey Peninsula: Lexus and Vogue Usher in the...  (19-August-2008)
Legendary Drivers And Thrilling Automobile Races Wraps Up 35th Year At Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races  (19-August-2008)
Chrysler LLC Announces Executive Retirement, Appointments  (19-August-2008)
Dodge Journey from £16,995  (19-August-2008)
New Cadillac SRX 4x4 pictured  (19-August-2008)
Bugatti Goes Topless: Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Roadster Unveiled  (19-August-2008)
Zero-Emissions Technology Visits Nissan's Smyrna Plant  (19-August-2008)
Volkwagen All-New Clean Diesel Jetta Finally Available in all 50 States  (19-August-2008)
AltWheels' Fleet Day Features Largest Display of Alternative Fleet Vehicles on East Coast  (19-August-2008)
We are sorting out the Scorpio grill issue: Anand Mahindra  (19-August-2008)
Dodge Journey on sale  (19-August-2008)
Motorists offer tips to cyclists  (19-August-2008)
The Wait Is Over  (19-August-2008)
Toyo Tires Named Presenting Sponsor of SPEED WC Mosport Races, Touring Car Finale  (19-August-2008)
Volkswagen to launch Beetle in India by 2009  (19-August-2008)
MultiVu Video Feed: Automakers Announce National Fuel Economy/CO2  (19-August-2008)
Open Bugatti Veyron for £1.14 million  (19-August-2008)
Morpace Reports Ownership of Vehicle Navigation Systems Expected to Grow  (19-August-2008)
LKQ Corporation to Acquire Multi-Location California Recycled Parts Business  (19-August-2008)
Tiny Hyundai from India  (19-August-2008)
Lithium Technology Corp. Signs Marketing Agreement for Advanced Motor Sports Applications  (19-August-2008)
New Renault Symbol: Elegance And Seductive Appeal  (19-August-2008)
Aftersoft Group Announces That Gerald M. Czarnecki Has Joined its Board  (19-August-2008)
Tuner Special: AC Schnitzer ACS3 Sport Cabriolet  (19-August-2008)
Gurt Geiger  (19-August-2008)
2010 Cadillac CTS Coupe Previewed in Pebble Beach  (19-August-2008)
Video: Newest Esurance Customer Gets Animated  (19-August-2008)
URG Advisory Group Announces New Training Tool Highlighting the Benefits of Automotive Recycling  (19-August-2008)
Daimler at the 2008 International Commercial Vehicle Show  (19-August-2008)
Mazda One of Europe's Fastest-Growing Brands in 2008  (19-August-2008)
Yamaha Unveils 2009 Personal Watercraft Line Setting New Standards for Fuel...  (19-August-2008)
Lockout continues at Kochi Apollo Tyres unit  (19-August-2008)
Tata factory adds to economic prosperity of Singur  (19-August-2008)
Fiat Sedici two-wheel drive  (19-August-2008)
Next Generation Night Vision Detects Pedestrians  (19-August-2008)
Renault Announces Clio Specification Changes  (19-August-2008)
Volvo Car Australia to Introduce New Systems for Alerting Tired Drivers from October 2008  (19-August-2008)
Rossi Cruises To Victory After Stoner's Fall, Expands Lead To 50 Points  (19-August-2008)
Mahindra & Mahindra continues to slide  (19-August-2008)
A1GP Powered By Ferrari Tub Passes Crash Test  (19-August-2008)
High-End Hybrid: Prius-based Lexus set to be brand's first dedicated hybrid model  (19-August-2008)
UK motorsport to undergo eco-audit  (19-August-2008)
Nissan previews next generation environmental vehicles  (19-August-2008)
M&M inks JV pact with Yancheng Tractor, China  (19-August-2008)
Car tax changes right in principle — but Treasury must do more to help those adversely affected  (19-August-2008)
TTxGP officially launched  (19-August-2008)
Early Street Exit Frustrates Hinchcliffe  (19-August-2008)
Visitor numbers up 14% at British International Motor Show  (19-August-2008)
Used car values fall faster as credit crunch bites, reports EurotaxGlass's  (19-August-2008)
UK motorsport to undergo eco-audit  (19-August-2008)
TTxGP organiser joins MIA  (19-August-2008)
World first eco pedal helps reduce fuel consumption  (19-August-2008)
Diversify to cruise through crunch says RMIF  (19-August-2008)
RHA welcomes inquiry findings on Britain's worst road  (19-August-2008)
Lordy, Lordy, Coughlin Wins No. 40  (19-August-2008)
On The Move: Speedway Delivering On Traffic Improvements