Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Automotive Industry News, Information & Resource Directory

Automotive Industry News
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Caster Concepts Introduces New Engineering Consulting Service
Caster Concepts announces the launch of RapidType Engineering, an engineering consulting service focused on delivering cost effective, cutting edge, high tech solutions to small to medium sized companies who conventionally would not have the resources or capital to staff a full time engineering team.

Auto execs' hopes dim for '09
As tough as this year has been for the auto industry, next year doesn't look any better. Carlos Ghosn, head of the Renault-Nissan auto-making alliance, joined a growing list of top executives who now expect a severe downturn in U.S. auto sales to persist into 2009 and possibly beyond.

Model T's 100th celebrated amid carmaker's struggles
Ford Model T owners from around the globe are converging on the quiet farm town of Richmond, Ind. to celebrate the centennial of the automobile that put the world on wheels.

Toyota says first-half sales rose 2 percent globally
TOKYO -- Toyota Motor Corp. says it sold more than 4.8 million vehicles worldwide in the first half.

Volkswagen second quarter net profit up 35 percent
FRANKFURT, Germany -- German automaker Volkswagen AG says the company's second quarter net profit rose 35 percent, helped by strong sales in India, Russia and China.

Peugeot-Citroen first half net up 49 percent
PARIS -- PSA Peugeot-Citroen on Wednesday reported a 49 percent increase in net profit in the first half after the French automaker's recovery plan delivered deeper cost cuts than analysts expected.

Fiat net profit less than 2 percent
MILAN, Italy -- Italian automaker Fiat on Wednesday said net profit rose by less than 2 percent in the second quarter, as the maker of Fiat, Lancia and the Alfa Romeo brands confirmed its 2008 targets despite pressure on the auto industry from rising oil prices.

Daniel Howes: Ford poised for big changes
You can bet Ford Motor Co. will deliver three things when it reports its second-quarter financials Thursday morning:

Nissan teams with Tenn. on electric cars
First Israel, then Denmark, Portugal and now Tennessee. In one locale after another, Renault and Nissan are lining up partners to provide outlets and power for the electric vehicles that the two automakers hope to sell in substantial numbers in the next few years.

Auto briefs
Delphi, Canadian Auto Workers, Jeep Patriot, Mini, JPMorgan, Autoliv, EPA.

Automotive Industry Resource Websites

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American Truck Equipment - Van and Pickup Truck Products: Supplying the van and pickup truck owner with quality products since 1969.
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Bluhm Enterprises: Manufactures Xenon gas headlights and covers for snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATVs.
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Discount Auto Parts and Accessories - Drivewire.com: Drivewire sells import and domestic replacement and performance automotive parts at discount prices. Browse our site for OEM, genuine, and aftermarket replacement and performance parts for your car or truck.
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Tioga County Used Cars: We are the New York Southern Tier leader in used car and truck automotive sales. Located on Route 96 in Candor, NY, we are just a short drive from Binghamton, Elmira, Ithaca and Northern Pennsylvania.
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Special Day Cars: Offers cars for your special day including a selection of super cars.
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Donate car and Car donation: Donate your car to charity and help those in need.
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Parking Professional: Providing professional consulting services to parking company operators and parking facility owners and agents.
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Automotive Industry News, Information & Resource Directory

Automotive Industry News Courtesy of detnews.com - Autos Insider

Automotive Industry Resource Websites

Automotive Industry News
Courtesy of detnews.com - Autos Insider