Automakers Unveil Significant World and North American Debuts at the Los Angeles Auto Show

October 7th, 2009 LONDON - Once clear of the current market slump, the European automotive navigation market will steer toward integration and innovation, and eventually, integrated infotainment platforms. Increased participation from consumer electronics vendors will force automakers to keep pace in terms of product innovation.

October 6th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - - Winner to be Announced During an LA Auto Show Press Conference on Dec. 3 Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2010 Green Car of the Year(R), including the Audi A3 TDI, Honda Insight, Mercury Milan Hybrid, Toyota Prius and Volkswagen Golf TDI.

September 9th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - - Green Car Journal Award for Automotive Environmental Achievement Announced December 3 The winner of the 2010 Green Car of the Year(R) (GCOY) award will be announced Dec. 3, 2009 during the Los Angeles Auto Show's Press Days.

September 1st, 2009 LOS ANGELES - Frederick (Fritz) Henderson, president and chief executive officer of General Motors, will kick off the Los Angeles Auto Show by delivering the Motor Press Guild (MPG) keynote address the morning of Dec. 2, 2009. The MPG breakfast and Henderson's address are open to all credentialed Press Days attendees.

August 9th, 2009 LONDON - - www.auto-europe.co.uk Leading international car hire brokerage Auto Europe, www.auto-europe.co.uk, reports a shift in consumer demand from UK reservations to bookings across hot holiday destinations such as the USA, Spain, France, and Portugal, following the Met Office's summer 2009 forecast revision delivered at the end of July. The Met Office's forecast revision, published after the heavy rain and almost wintry spells experienced across the UK during July, dashed any remaining hopes of a heat-wave at home this August.

August 3rd, 2009 DUBLIN and LOS ANGELES - American Apparel, the vertically integrated clothing manufacturer based in downtown Los Angeles, has opened their first store in Ireland. The 4,000 sq ft two-story space, located in Dublin's historic Irish Life building, is one of the largest American Apparel stores in Europe.

June 8th, 2009 LONDON - Who knows their PAI from their liability or excess insurance, and what is SCDW and do you need it? Do you understand what car hire prices are made of and how to accurately compare different suppliers? What, if any, extra costs should you anticipate? Do you know what to do in the event of an accident and how you should go about ensuring you'll be able to claim on your hire car insurance? And can you be certain you got the right insurance in the first place? If you'd like the answers to any of these questions then the all new "Auto Europe Car Rental Roadmap" is for you! Designed to take the confusion out of car hire the guide is free to view or download at www.auto-europe.co.uk, find it under the 'Specials' on the homepage (or directly at www.auto-europe.co.uk/pdf/Car-Hire-Made-Easy.pdf). This new step-by-step guide to hiring a car will help you understand: - Where to look and how to book - Which vehicle will be best for your trip - How car hire pricing works - How to read Auto Europe booking vouchers - What standard car hire insurance does and does not cover - Additional insurance options and if you need them - What to expect when you collect and return your car - Industry acronyms and jargon in plain English Whether you're thinking of renting for the first time, or just want to understand more about a particular aspect of car hire, the Car Rental Roadmap is essential reading for anyone looking for affordable and trouble-free car hire.

April 28th, 2009 SHANGHAI - New modern gasoline turbo technology sets new standards in performance and fuel efficiency Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its turbo technologies are fitted on three world-class gasoline vehicles from BMW launched at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show, including a world premiere of the Honeywell-boosted BMW 760 Li and Asian premieres of the BMW X6 M and X5 M. These premium turbocharged engines are setting unparalleled performance levels while offering significant reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.

April 28th, 2009 SHANGHAI - World's Fastest Growing Auto Market Looks to Turbocharged Engines to Deliver Energy Efficiency without Sacrificing Performance Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that its gasoline and diesel turbochargers are featured on more than 20 passenger vehicles at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show, including 15 turbo launches for new passenger vehicles developed by China's biggest carmakers. The turbocharged vehicles include diesel and gasoline applications ranging from 1.3L to 2.0L, reflecting the value of turbochargers in enabling automakers to downsize their engines to reduce emissions, deliver performance, and enhance fuel efficiency.

March 23rd, 2009 LONDON - (www.auto-europe.co.uk) International car hire brokerage Auto Europe has warned customers of the possible risks of leaving car hire to the last minute this year, as suppliers cut back on vehicle purchases. According to Auto Europe's Commercial Director for the UK and Ireland, Peter McAree, March 2009 has seen an increase in the trend for late bookings: "We're receiving a healthy number of short-lead orders, but we would normally see a much higher number of advance bookings being made for summer breaks by now," explains McAree.

September 15th, 2009 Volkswagen to unveil new electric car at IAAFRANKFURT — German carmaker Volkswagen AG said it would unveil several new models at this week's Frankfurt Auto Show, including an electric car called the E-Up. At a reception before the start of the show Monday evening, the company said the E-Up compact would likely only go into production in 2013 and approach production levels of that of its other popular compact cars only by 2020.

July 20th, 2009 Continental brake plant expands despite auto slumpRALEIGH, N.C. — A subsidiary of German auto parts maker Continental AG plans to expand operations at a North Carolina brake systems plant as it looks ahead to North American automakers eventually revving up production again.

July 9th, 2009 China's June auto sales up 36.5 percentBEIJING — China's auto sales soared 36.5 percent in June from a year earlier to 1.14 million vehicles, boosted by government incentives, an industry group said Thursday. Passenger car sales hit a monthly high of 872,900 units, the China Association of Automobile Manufactures said.

July 9th, 2009 China's June auto sales surge 36.5 percentBEIJING — China's auto sales soared 36.5 percent in June from a year earlier to 1.14 million vehicles, boosted by government incentives, an industry group said Thursday. Passenger car sales hit a monthly high of 872,900 units, the China Association of Automobile Manufactures said.

August 27th, 2009 Auto parts suppliers ask Obama for more helpWASHINGTON — An auto parts industry association is asking President Barack Obama to consider new ways to help the industry, which is facing a spike in bankruptcies due to the woes of U.S. automakers. In a letter to the White House Wednesday, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association wrote that there was "insufficient capital" available for parts suppliers to rehire workers and acquire raw materials for a possible increase in vehicle production later this year.

September 1st, 2009 Michael Jackson tribute lineup to be unveiled soonVIENNA — It's almost as mysterious as Michael Jackson's moon walk. Fans still don't know who will perform at a major tribute to the late pop star that will be held outside a 17th-century palace in Vienna later this month.

September 17th, 2009 Mazda2 subcompact to go on sale in US in 2010PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Japanese automaker Mazda said Thursday its Mazda2 subcompact will go on sale in the U.S.

August 14th, 2009 On the Call: IHS Global Insights analystsWhile it appears that the U.S. auto industry may have hit bottom, it won't recover from its woes quickly, an analyst for IHS Global Insight said Thursday.

April 29th, 2009 MELBOURNE - Putting all rumours to rest, Hollywood actor Mel Gibson has appeared with his Russian girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva for the first time in public at a premiere in Los Angeles. Gibson and his lover went out together to attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hugh Jackman's X-Men Origins: Wolverine, reports The Australian.

August 14th, 2009 Asian companies see Cash for Clunkers boostWASHINGTON — Asian automakers have increased their share of sales under the $3 billion Cash for Clunkers auto rebate program, according to data released Friday by the federal government. Eight of the top-10-selling vehicles are made by Japanese and South Korean companies, with the Toyota Corolla claiming the top spot as the most popular car in the trade-in program.