http://thenewsauto.com Volkswagen blog Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:53:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Chris Shunk on Jan 6th 2009 at 11:57AM Click above for high-res image gallery of the 2009 Infiniti G37 Coupe The Infiniti G35 coupe showed that Nissan's U.S. luxury arm could compete with the likes of Mercedes and BMW. Being mentioned in the same breath as those storied ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/07/in-the-autoblog-garage-2009-infiniti-g37-coupe/ by Sam Abuelsamid on Jan 6th 2009 at 7:02PM Click above for a high-res gallery of the (apparently D.O.A.) Suzuki Kizashi Reports of the premature death of the Suzuki Kizashi are apparently... premature. After a story surfaced yesterday detailing Suzuki's cancellation of its mid-sized sedan program, the scribes at Automotive ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/07/reports-of-suzuki-kizashis-demise-highly-exaggerated-coming-to-ny/ WASHINGTON January 6, 2009: Octillion Corp. (OTCBB: OCTL), a next-generation alternative and renewable energy technology developer, today announced the appointment of energy-capture experts and engineers, Mr. Stuart Brown, PhD, MBA, and Mr. Brian S. Hendrickson, to the Company’s Advisory Board. Dr. Stuart Brown and Mr. Brian S. Hendrickson are ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/07/octillion-boosts-engineering-to-harness-energy-from-moving-vehicles/ by Noah Joseph on Jan 6th 2009 at 8:31AMEveryone's broke. Gas prices keep rising and falling. America's three largest manufacturers of recreational vehicles are losing money like their pockets are full of holes. Perfect time to invest.Well, it is if you're Warren Buffett, the richest man in the world, who ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/07/worlds-richest-man-invests-in-rvs/ SEE ALSO: Plug-in 2008 Video Coverage SAN JOSE, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies today announced the first availability of the ChargePoint™ Network for plug-in vehicle owners. Developed to be the world’s easiest and yet most advanced vehicle charging infrastructure, the ChargePoint Network is designed to provide drivers of plug-in vehicles convenient, affordable, and ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/06/coulomb-technologies-announces-first-chargepoint-network-availability-for-electric-vehicle-drivers/ SOUTHFIELD, Mich., January 6, 2009 : TechTeam Global, Inc. , a worldwide provider of information technology, enterprise support and business process outsourcing services, today announced the renewal of its Global Single Point of Contact (SPOC) contract with Ford Motor Company, under which TechTeam provides support services for Ford Motor Company's ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/06/techteam-global-announces-contract-renewal-with-ford-motor-company/ TULSA, Okla., January 6, 2009: Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that, based on preliminary estimated results, it ended the year with an unrestricted cash balance in excess of $210 million, approximately the same balance the Company reported on September 30, 2008. During the fourth quarter, operating losses and ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/06/dollar-thrifty-automotive-group-provides-2008-year-end-update/ MELBOURNE, Australia, January 6, 2009: Subaru achieved a remarkable annual milestone of 11 consecutive years of record sales, according to official VFACTS figures released today. Sales of 38,492 Subarus have distinguished the Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive company in a difficult market where many competitors are in decline. Subaru sales for 2008 ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/06/subaru-australia-sails-past-11th-record/ MOUNT WAVERLEY, Australia – January 6, 2009: Mazda Australia retailed 79,826 new vehicles in 2008, eclipsing the previous record of 77,734 set in 2007. Mazda retained its position as Australia's fourth biggest automotive brand and best-selling full-line importer with a 7.9 per cent share of the new vehicle market (up ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/06/mazdas-finishes-2008-on-a-record-high/ Genesis narrowly outpoints Lexus ES 350 to take top spot YONKERS, N.Y., January 5, 2009: The Hyundai Genesis outscored four competitors to become Consumer Reports top-rated vehicle in the competitive "Upscale Sedan" category. The Genesis, which achieved an "Excellent" overall road test score, now outranks 12 vehicles from Lexus, Acura, ... http://thenewsauto.com/2009/01/06/hyundai-genesis-outscores-competitors-becomes-consumer-reports-top-rated-upscale-sedan/