Ingolstadt Audi is launching the next variant of its top-of-the-line model. With the R8, the brand has established itself at the forefront of high-end sports cars from the very start and now comes the R8 V10. Its 5.2-liter, ten-cylinder engine churns out 386 kW (525 hp) and 530 Nm (390.91 lb-ft) of torque, which makes [...]
December 14th, 2008
Inspired and driven by passion for race cars, the RZ Formula is designed to be the closest thing to a formula car for the road
The concept is designed for road and track, with the ease of changing a road car to a track dedicated car within minutes. With two different nose cones available, the RZ [...]
December 14th, 2008
The JE DESIGN engineers once again confirm that they are the fastest of their kind. The VW tuning experts from Leingarten near Heilbronn can already deliver an entire sport programme for the new VW Scirocco which has only been introduced a few weeks ago. This programme can be ordered from free accessory dealers.
Whenever somebody is [...]
December 14th, 2008
The Mitsuoka Himiko is a new folding hardtop roadster built on a Mazda MX-5 frame and drivetrain. Styling appears to be largely inspired by Morgan and perhaps some other traditional roadsters.
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December 14th, 2008
ENVIROKARE TECH, INC. announced that LRM Industries, LLC™, the Company’s 50 percent owned joint venture interest, has been selected by Eastern Rail Corporation to manufacture thermoplastic composite infrastructure components for the nation’s railways. LRM’s proprietary, totally-automated TPF ThermoPlastic Flowforming™ process will be used to mold long-fiber reinforced thermoplastic components for a durable replacement of aging [...]
December 12th, 2008
ViaMichelin is launching a series of travel books focusing on the most beautiful and vibrant Christmas markets in Europe. Essential reading for anyone planning a Christmas market trip, anyone with an interest in travel, food and local customs and anyone with a passion for the magic of Christmas!
Visit the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe…all [...]
December 12th, 2008
Park Electrochemical Corp. announced a workforce reduction at its Nelco Products Pte. Ltd. high-technology electronics circuitry materials and advanced composite materials subsidiary located in Singapore (“Nelco Singapore”). As a result of this workforce reduction, the Company expects to report a charge of approximately $200,000 in the fourth quarter of the Company’s current fiscal year ending [...]
December 12th, 2008
Autoliv Inc. – the global leader in automotive safety systems – announced being ahead of schedule in reducing costs. However, the reductions in global light vehicle production for the current quarter will be significantly worse than previously anticipated. Consequently, the Company is adjusting its financial guidance.
Autoliv’s margin performance in October and November was in [...]
December 12th, 2008
Ryder System, Inc., a global leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced the launch of its RydeGreen(SM) Hybrid straight truck line, now available for order by Ryder lease customers. The Hybrid offering enhances the Company’s established line of fuel efficient RydeGreen(SM) tractors and trailers, launched in the fall of 2007.
Ryder’s RydeGreen(SM) Hybrid [...]
December 12th, 2008
Competitive Technologies, Inc. announced financial results for the first quarter fiscal 2009, ending October 31, 2008.
Expenses were substantially reduced for the fiscal first quarter ended October 31, 2008, decreasing 61% to approximately $1.1 million, compared to approximately $2.8 million in the prior year quarter. In September 2008, CTT recorded an expense reduction of $0.4 million [...]
December 12th, 2008