Can China's Backwaters Save the Global Economy? Nov 21, 2009
Sales of the minivans manufactured by a joint venture between General Motors, Liuzhou Wuling Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry are up some 40% this year, Xu says, with about 50 purchased each day. One big reason, Xu explains, is that his customers, and especially those who come in from the nearby countryside, don't worry as much about saving for their old age as they had in the past. (Time.com)
The 2009 WIRED Store Debuts This Weekend - Presented by American Express and Chevy Nov 21, 2009
Chevrolet is one of America's best-known and best-selling automotive brands, and one of the fastest growing brands in the world. With fuel solutions that go from "gas-friendly to gas-free," Chevy has nine models that get 30 miles per gallon or more on the highway, and offers two hybrid models. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Managing your nerd Nov 13, 2009
Some guys are known for their love of cars, he is known for the love of automotive wiring systems. His projects have ranged from online stock investing, "tweaking" every computer in the house (and there are many - mostly so noone will go near his CAVE),to writing programs for our three daughters to test there math skills, who knew the flash cards that schools have used for years were so inefficient. (Harper's Magazine)
Sorting clothes Nov 13, 2009
PJ Pedroncelli, his father, Paul, and mother, Elaine, are helping out Infineon's food drive by hosting drop off sites at Top That Yogurt, Valley of the Moon Preschool and Mike Larbre Automotive. On Monday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m., PJ Pedroncelli will drive his race car to drop off the food collected and pose for pictures. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Kiwanis Club seeks toys for local kids in need Nov 12, 2009
Locations include The Grizzly, Big Bear Lake Fire Department, Big Bear City Fire Department, Grizzly Manor, Big Bear Senior Center, Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot, Union Bank, both First Mountain Bank locations, Big Bear Library, Big Bear Discovery Center, Bear Belly Deli, B s Backyard Bar-B-Que, Phil s Automotive, Bear Valley Electric, Doucett CPA, Baldwin Lake Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service Big Bear Station at Juniper Point, St. Columba s Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church and the... (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Town Fair Tire to operate at former KB Toys site in Braintree Nov 8, 2009
After John Wypychoski of Town Fair Tire and engineer Joshua Bows of Merrill Associates, Inc. of Hanover appeared before the planning board during a Nov. 2 hearing, the board unanimously approved a use special permit for automotive repair service to operate an 8,000 square feet Town Fair Tire where the toy store used to be ... The usage of the 8,000 square feet for Town Fair Tire is appropriate based on the limited automotive scope of the business, she wrote, pointing out that its scope of... (Braintree Forum, MA)
Mickey Mouses Makeover Nov 5, 2009
Sean McAlinden of the Center for Automotive Research told the Times, They were the ones who mixed the drinks, wore turtlenecks and told all the best jokes They let the G.M. and (F) guys wear the gray suits, but I guess things have changed. . (Slate)
Annual drive aims to provide toys to children in need Nov 3, 2009
Recognized Monday as special supporters of Toys For Tots were AFNI, Sign-A-Rama, Team Automotive, Monical's, Laborers Local 362 and Artful Design. The Jim Tarr Volunteer of the Year Award -- named for a longtime program supporter from United Auto Workers Local 2488 -- was presented to Doris and Midge Boyd. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
YouTube introduces search keyword advertising in Australia Oct 31, 2009
YouTube was unwilling to comment on the initiative's success in the US or how many advertisers were taking up the service there, other than to say a number of automotive, entertainment and packaged goods companies were participating. But Matthew Liu, a product manager at YouTube, said that in ''many but not all instances'' advertisers experienced a higher click-through rate with videos than text. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Attack on Pakistan market kills at least 100 Oct 30, 2009
The sixth-generation VW Golf, heralded by European automotive media as World Car of the Year. Santa Rosa resident Nancy Roberts lived in England for five years in. (San Francisco Chronicle)
4-door cars for Indians Oct 26, 2009
That is perhaps the reason why Stuttgart-based automotive manufacturer of luxury high performance automobiles, Porsche hurried to launch its Panamera here. The Panamera has four doors instead of two, an aberration for a sports car. (India Times)
Donald Kaufman, 79; amassed valuable toy car collection Oct 19, 2009
He owned almost every known variation of every known automotive toy, said Richard Bertoia of Bertoia Auctions in Vineland, N.J., which is handling the sale of the Kaufman fleet. Among collectors, he has been clearly declared the most important force this hobby has ever seen. (Boston Globe)
Jessica book sales fall short Oct 1, 2009
General Motors Co. said Wednesday it would shut down its Saturn brand after an agreement with Penske Automotive Group Inc. to acquire it fell apart. Photo Galleries. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Toy Chain Founder Auctions Off Collection Sep 26, 2009
VINELAND, N.J. (September 25, 2009)--KB Toy founder Donald Kaufman is selling thousands of the automotive toys he has collected over the last half-century. The collection includes cars, buses, airplanes, motorcycles and fire engines dating from the early 1900s to the 1960s. (KWTX.com, TX)
KB Toys founder auctioning off collection in US Sep 26, 2009
(AP) VINELAND, New Jersey - One of the greatest automotive toy collections in the world is being auctioned off in New Jersey. KB Toy founder Donald Kaufman is selling thousands of the toys he's collected over the last half-century. (NJ.com -- News)
With Chinese tires, it's buyer beware Sep 23, 2009
Amid trade tiff over Chinese tire imports, some concerns about quality. 9 million, of the 282 million tires sold in the U.S. last year were manufactured in China. (MSNBC -- Business)
NTERA and plastic electronic GmbH Enter An Agreement To Develop Advanced Printed Electronics Products and Announce The Availability of an Evaluation Kit Based on NanoChromics(TM) Display Technologies Sep 17, 2009
Printed and hybrid electronic components enable new form factors and previously unrealized applications, providing new solutions for a variety of industries including packaging, logistics, consumer electronics, and automotive. plastic electronic's technology utilizes scalable production techniques such as printing and coating technologies as well as specific expertise to assemble functional plastic films and to embed standard electronic components on plastic films. (PR Newswire)
North Country Ford-Mercury Closing Sep 14, 2009
rmcc wrote on Sep 13, 2009 8:01 PM:" well I work for a company right here in Richmond and we make automotive sealants and adhesives for ford , chev, chrysler, so I think there might be a few parts made here in USA... ". Post A Comment. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Greg Helton Appointed President and Managing Director, Aptina Japan Sep 10, 2009
Aptina also offers a wide range of products for digital and video cameras, surveillance, medical, automotive and industrial applications, video conferencing, barcode scanners, toys and gaming. Aptina continually drives innovation in the market as seen with the introduction of the first 10MP CMOS image sensor for point-and-shoot cameras (MT9J001), and the industrys first 5MP SOC with format (MT9P111). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Multiplus Fidelidade Releasing Catalog Tomorrow and Expanding Reward Options Aug 18, 2009
In this first version of the program there are nearly 400 products for members of Multiplus Fidelidade to choose from, ranging from automotive accessories, domestic appliances, phones, and portable electric and electronic devices to toys and health and beauty items, among other things. The catalog will be progressively expanded over time to include more products and services. (PR Newswire)
SEE THEM SWEAT IN NEW JERSEY... Aug 12, 2009
" we catch-up with the Godfather of boxing, Lou Duva, who candidly recalls his humble beginnings in the fight halls of Paterson, rising through the boxing ranks, and some of his fondest memories in a storied career in the "sweet-science (The Drudge Report)
Autodesk Licenses Fonix VoiceIn 4.2 Speech Software Aug 4, 2009
Future product development and deliverables will be announced during the normal course of market product announcements," said Roger D. Dudley, Fonix CEO. We value the opportunity to embed our speech software with an Autodesk solution.Fonix VoiceIn 4.2 is available on Windows 32/64, Linux 32/64, Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone 3.0 and other OS and embedded hardware platforms. VoiceIn 4.2 is available in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese and Korean. For more information go to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fonix iSpeak 1.4 Now Available for iPhone 3.0 Jul 31, 2009
Fonix Speech is an innovative speech recognition and text-to-speech technology company providing voice solutions for mobile/wireless devices, interactive video games, toys and appliances, computer telephony systems, the assistive market, and automotive telematics. Fonix Speech also provides developers and manufacturers with cost-effective speech solutions to enhance devices and systems. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
9 to 5 to 9: Build-A-Bear becomes expensive obsession Jul 28, 2009
The quickest way to send an automotive bill soaring: Let your kids spy Build-A-Bear workshop. They'd never so much as seen the store before - I can stand malls only in tiny doses, which is why we hadn't been to one since Big Guy was a baby - but nonstop television commericals had the guys worked into a lather. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Handicapping Emmy nominations Jul 14, 2009
- Pontiac Solstice coupe is already assured a place in automotive history, and not only. Erin McAuliffe had a vision for this summer. (San Francisco Chronicle)
> Brainwashed into slavery Jul 7, 2009
As you lock the doors of your economy car a twinge of envy may creep in when witnessing the vast array of automotive excellence before you. Those cars are monuments to the success of their owners: the top dogs, the achievers and the lucky few. (iAfrica.com)
General Releases Jul 5, 2009
- UAB National Alumni Society's Annual Meeting Scheduled For Thursday - UAB Athletics Starting Blazer Fundraiser Initiative - Conference USA Concludes 2009 Spring Meetings League and school officials gathered for annual meetings - UAB Athletics Participates In Habitat For Humanity Women's Build - UAB Sports Programs Improve In Academics - Blazers Have 31 Earn C-USA Academic Medal - UAB Again Receives NCAA Division I Certification - UAB Places 128 Student-Athletes on C-USA Commissioner's Honor... (Uabsports.com)
Serving California and the other America Jul 2, 2009
Beijing Automotive Industry Holding, Geely Automobile Holdings of China, and at least one Western industrial group remain interested in Ford s Volvo car unit. Big Bucks GOP doing the Lords work. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Wrestling fundraiser set for June 20 in Rustburg Jun 6, 2009
Advance ticket locations in Rustburg are at Rustburg Rescue Squad (see Chris LeBrick), Fisher Auto Parts, Booth Automotive, Rustburg Auto Inc., and Long Mountain Motor Sales. They can be purchased on Hwy. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
On Lodi's car lots, optimism prevails May 13, 2009
justlookin wrote on May 12, 2009 10:36 PM:" it is tough all over. hopefully things will turn around for the automotive industry. i myself am an old timer (30 plus years)of this auto business since i have been 18 yrs old. never saw this coming,thats for sure. ". dyan wrote on May 12, 2009 11:12 AM:" Foreign car games and tactics are no different. ". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Bids for Kids Auction is Saturday Apr 7, 2009
Silent auction bidders will find gift certificates donated by area merchants for dining out, massages, beauty products, admission tickets, museums, groceries, fitness centers, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, automotive care, bakery items, entertainment, car washes, flowers, custard, golfing, retail items and much more ... Automotive Service Specials. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Spending spring break on a perfect family vacation Apr 3, 2009
No Emmerich family road trip is complete without some automotive breakdown, rooted in my disinclination to trade in a perfectly good old car for a higher monthly car note. The hood latch broke, leaving only the backup safety latch with its two inches of play. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Eclectic mix of treasures to be found at Pantagraph garage sale Mar 30, 2009
Along with Betty Boop and Barbie will be liquor slot machines, a tent, screen house, antique toys, Bakelite bangles, homemade jams and relishes, primitives, tools and automotive, fishing, wrestling and racing gear. Brand-new items include furniture, home dcor, handmade beds, and bandanas for Fido and Fluffyif you can get a cat to wear one. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Briefing: Trade and globalisation Mar 27, 2009
This mechanism can be seen at work in recent data for instance, says Mr Yi, in American automotive-trade figures for the last three months of 2008 ... The American automotive industry no longer lobbies for direct protection, as it used to, because it imports much of its value-added and competes with foreign firms that assemble their cars in America. (The Economist)
Murky Protectionism Threatens Global Economic Recovery Mar 21, 2009
A global economic recession increases the temptation for national governments, as happened in the past, to pursue protectionism, despite its proven record of harming the economy. What makes similar attempts now by governments more insidious is that they are more subtle and thus murkier to detect. (YaleGlobal Online Magazine, CT)
Car dealer turns toy store into showroom Mar 9, 2009
Chapman took over the Camelback dealership in 2002 when Penske Automotive Group moved Camelback BMW to its new auto park at Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road. The opening gave Chapman an opportunity to expand into central Phoenix where Dresp said it was committed to remain. (AZCentral -- Business)
Double-Parked NYC Santa Loses Ticket Battle Feb 24, 2009
Retired Schoolteacher Slapped With $115 Ticket. POSTED: Monday, February 23, 2009. (Click2Houston, TX)
Volvo enters world’s fastest growing car segment Feb 20, 2009
2010 VOLVO XC60: The new 2010 Volvo XC60 steps boldly into what is currently the automotive world s fastest-growing segment the small premium utility segment dressed in a thrilling blend of muscular XC capability and the sporty charisma of a coupe. The new XC60 will be available with Volvo s six-cylinder turbocharged T6 engine producing 281 horsepower. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Tested: Top Gear Live Feb 8, 2009
Those who doubted the pair could translate their unique brand of automotive theatre to a live venue 20,000km away from their BBC studio were proved wrong eventually, but not before the show stuttered on the starting grid ... Dunno, it's in Mardi gras City, I'm from Melbourne, I mean there's nothing much automotive here, The FIA Forumla One Grand Prix, Melbourne International Motor Show, Toyota and Ford manufacturing plants, Ford and Holden head office, Porsche head office Australia, Nissan Head... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
