TOP 10  -  Toyota Announces First 'Green' Dealership in Western USA

Mark Miller Toyota celebrates its grand opening today at its new location at 730 South West Temple in Salt Lake City. The new dealership has been designed from the ground up with environmental standards in mind and expects to earn a Gold LEED Certification in the coming weeks. The grand opening ceremony on Monday, Oct. 13, kicks off with remarks at 5:30 p.m. and a ribbon cutting at 6 p.m.

[ Source : marketwatch ]

TOP 9  -  Mini goes psychedelic

The car's exterior has been designed by Alan Aldridge, who is best known for is work on album covers in the 1960s and ‘70s. He designed covers for some of the most famous albums of the age, including works by the Beatles, The Who and Elton John, as well as illustrating books such as ‘The Butterfly Ball’

[ Source : autocar ]

TOP 8  -  Mercedes-Benz to increase bus capacity

Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is investing over R12m (US$1.3m) to increase bus production capacity at its East London commercial vehicle plant to 800 units per year. MBSA Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicles divisional manager Kobus van Zyl has conf...

[ Source : automotiveworld ]

TOP 7  -  Lamborghini Estoque platform still undecided

Lamborghini has stated that its four-door Estoque concept that debuted at the Paris Motor Show will take at least four years to bring to market, but other than that the company remains reluctant to confirm any production details.

[ Source : motorauthority ]

TOP 6  -  Kia Soul on way to NZ

European car manufacturers took some notice on their home turf when the Kia Soul made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show recently. The new Soul had its turn on centre stage with some new styling and appeal, attracting bigger crowds at its unveiling than some more expensive competitors.

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TOP 5  -  Ford Says Its Operation Is Independent of Mazda

The head of Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. operations said news reports about the auto maker selling its controlling stake in Japan's Mazda Motor Co. are speculative. But the executive, Mark Fields, said the companies remain operationally independent despite joint ventures.

[ Source : wsj ]

TOP 4  -  Fiat CEO says Europe Sept. sales better than 2007

Fiat Chief Executive Sergio Marchionne said on Monday the company's European sales last month were better than in 2007.

[ Source : reuters ]

TOP 3  -  LevelFive Motorsports Makes Ferrari History at SCCA National Championships

It was a race to remember. Every year drivers from across the nation come to battle it out in that one last, winner-take-all event -- the National Championship Runoffs.

[ Source : marketwatch ]

TOP 2  -  Schomp set to open new BMW store next month

Despite tough times for the auto industry, Denver area auto dealer Lisa Schomp is set to open a new 86,000-square-foot BMW dealership next month, the first in the state to sell the new BMW Hydrogen 7 car.

[ Source : bizjournals ]

TOP 1  -  Audi Selects Alcoa to Supply Dura-Bright Wheels for 2009 A6

According to Alcoa, the Dura-Bright technology enhances the image of the vehicle and the ownership experience by making the wheels easy to clean while protecting against corrosion. During heat cycling, brake dust and grime can penetrate the lacquer to create a yellow discoloration or black specks that cannot be removed, Alcoa stated.

[ Source : istockanalyst ]