CarMax Named America’s Most Admired Company in Automotive Retailing, Services by FORTUNE magazine
March 4, 2008
CarMax Named America’s Most Admired Company in Automotive Retailing, Services by FORTUNE magazine
RICHMOND, Va., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the
nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has been ranked No. 1 on FORTUNE
magazine’s list of America’s Most Admired Companies in the automotive
retailing, services industry. CarMax also ranked No. 1 on the list in 2006.
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Toyota Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2007
March 4, 2008
ERLANGER, Ky., March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Toyota Motor
Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) has announced
award-winning North American suppliers for 2007. The awards recognize those
suppliers who exceeded the company’s expectations in the following areas:
Launch Performance, Technology, Supplier Diversity, Value Improvement and
Quality. Read more
Chrysler LLC Restructures and Expands Incentive Plan to Benefit Members of the U.S. Military and Their Families
March 4, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — Chrysler LLC today
announced that the Company will expand its support for the U.S. military by
adding a $500 cash allowance to the retail purchase or lease of a new,
eligible Chrysler, Jeep(R) or Dodge vehicle. A three-year service contract
also is included for all eligible military consumers. Read more
New Research Shows Car Crash Deaths Increase Starting At Age 12
March 4, 2008
Researchers share 5 key tips for parents to protect children from
unsafe driving situations Read more
The Volvo Group Invests in New Concept for Emissions Resulting from Function Tests
March 4, 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: The Volvo Group (NASDAQ:VOLV) (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) is investing slightly more than SEK 330 M in a new concept for reducing emissions and improving quality in connection with the function testing of newly produced engines. Use of the new technology will reduce emissions by approximately 85 percent.
The concept has been tested for about a year at the Volvo Group’s engine-production plant in Curitiba, Brazil. The new technology enables safer and more efficient quality assurance of new engines. While it previously took about 30 minutes to check all functions during testing, the new method generates the same results significantly faster and with greater precision.
With leading-edge evaluation methods in the background, this brief engine test provides complete information about functionality. At the same time, emissions of nitrous oxides and other harmful substances from the plant are reduced by 85 percent.
During 2008, the new technology will be introduced at the engine-production plants in Skövde, Sweden, and Hagerstown, Maryland in the US. In 2009, the equipment will be installed at all of the Volvo Group’s engine plants worldwide. The investment also comprises upgrading and improving quality assurance of the assembly process in engine production.
March 4, 2008
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 100,000 people, has production facilities in 19 countries and sells their products in more than 180 markets. Annual sales of the Volvo Group amount to about SEK 285 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm.
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World’s First Car Key Resistant and Self Cleaning Automobile
March 4, 2008
BRIGHTON, Mich., March 4 /PRNewswire/ — Imagine for a moment, a world
where pilots can safely bypass the deicing pad prior to a winter flight, an
automobile that is car key resistant and requires 60% less cleaning, an
ocean liner hull that repels marine growth, or a car wheel that prevents
the unsightly appearance of brake dust or a speed boat that resists fading.
These and other amazing coating benefits are now possible due to recent
developments in nanotechnology. Read more
Volvo Unveils the New XC60 at the 2008 Geneva Auto Show
March 4, 2008
GENEVA, March 4 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Car Corporation today unveiled
the exciting new XC60 premium crossover at the 2008 Geneva auto show. With
its stunning good looks and standard City Safety low-speed collision
avoidance system, the new XC60 marks a new chapter in Volvo’s design and
legendary safety heritage. Read more
Kia Motors America Announces February Sales
March 4, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) today
announced February sales of 21,988 units and year-to-date sales of 43,343
units. Read more
cura Reports February Sales
March 4, 2008
TORRANCE, Calif., March 3 /PRNewswire/ — Acura reported February sales
of 13,084 units, down 8.0 percent, based on the daily selling rate,* the
division announced today. Year-to-date sales reached 24,252 units. Read more
Nissan North America Announces February Sales
March 4, 2008
NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS
– Nissan-brand vehicles saw sales of 76,151 units, a 3.2 percent decrease
on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 75,514 units
sold. On a total monthly volume basis, February 2008 was the best
February sales month on record. Excluding fleet sales, February sales
were up 2.9 percent on a daily sales rate basis. Read more
