With production of the Passat now underway in Chattanooga, Volkswagen looks to future development at the plant. The automaker helped two higher education institutions develop an automotive program like what’s offered in Germany. WDEF News 12′s Joe Legge explains why in Volkswagen news. Expansion of Volkswagen’s Chattanooga plant may be dependent on how the Passat [...]
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June 9th, 2011 
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June 9th, 2011 davidguide Filed under: Energy , Economy President Obama on Wednesday appeared to raise the possibility that the administration would release oil from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve to provide relief to Americans grappling with high gas prices. Speaking at a gathering of personal finance writers at the White House, Obama suggested the conflict in Libya has [...]
Posted in Auto Insurance Tags: american automobile association, Country, disruption, Economy, global benchmark, Petroleum, production, strategic petroleum reserve, supply disruption, term fluctuations Comments OffChinese firms show up in large-scale at Dubai’s automotive trade fair
June 8th, 2011 davidguide The smell of auto tires engulfed the Dubai World Trade Center on Tuesday, when the 9th Automechanika Middle East trade show opened its doors, with more than 100 Chinese firms participating in the … View full post on All Stories
Posted in Car Licensing Tags: auto tires, Automechanika, chinese firms, dubai world trade, dubai world trade center, post, s automotive, smell, trade, View Comments OffThings to Remember While Buying Used Car
June 7th, 2011 davidguide After deciding and before buying a used car, let us remember some useful tips of purchasing a second hand four wheeler. If you are really interested to buy a used car that means you are keen to spend money in a thing which for has no guarantee. You are purchasing it on your own risk. [...]
Posted in Car Sales Tags: Author, buying used car, car check, car technician, Customer, fool, Hand, inspection, pre owned car, second hand car Comments OffBeacon Hit With Class Suit Over Ignored Insurance Claims
June 7th, 2011 davidguide A Louisiana woman filed a putative class action in Florida federal court on Monday accusing automotive insurer Beacon Industries Worldwide Inc. of systematically decreasing and failing to pay policyholders’ claims made under deficiency waiver contracts. View full post on All Stories
Posted in Car Licensing Tags: Contracts, Court, Ignored, Inc, insurer, louisiana woman, policyholders, waiver, worldwide inc Comments OffRising Auto Sales Drive Sirius XM Subscriber Growth
June 7th, 2011 davidguide Filed under: Company News , Technology , Investing , Media , Ford Motor Co , Netflix , General Motors , Autos , Samsung , Market News Sirius XM’s ( SIRI ) first quarter results impressed as its total subscribers reached a new high of 20.6 million, up 9% from a year ago. Its adjusted EBITDA [...]
Posted in Auto Insurance Tags: app, automobile sales, Ford, ford motor co, free cash flow, growth, news, oem supply, subscriber growth, Trefis Comments OffSPECIAL REPORT: Astra Needs to Expand Its Domestic Manufacturing Base
June 6th, 2011 davidguide JAKARTA (IFT) – PT Astra Internatonal Tbk (ASII) has been in automotive business for years but the company only expands its Japanese brands. According to IFT Research Department, Astra, which eyes to be the a national pride, should have bigger contribution to the development of domestic industry. View full post on All Stories
Posted in Car Licensing Tags: asii, Astra, Business, development, japanese brands, national pride, pride, Report, SPECIAL, tbk Comments OffPortland Police Bureau Redesigns Patrol Car Look
June 6th, 2011 davidguide PORTLAND The City of Portland’s police bureau has redesigned the look for its patrol cars and plans to roll out the new design to all marked police vehicles within five years. View full post on Automobile Stories
Posted in Cars Pre Owned Tags: car, city of portland, look, patrol car, patrol cars, police vehicles, portland police bureau, post, Redesigns, View Comments OffSmart Things to Think About When Buying a Used Car
June 5th, 2011 davidguide Whether you are a student wanting their first car or a seasoned driver, there are certain things to consider that can make your used car purchase a good deal. Understanding how to get good car loans is one such consideration, but that will only help to fund the purchase of the car. What happens after [...]
Posted in Auto Financing Tags: consideration, fuel efficient cars, gas mileage, maintenance, mile per gallon, purchase, ridiculous levels, Smart, smart things, Understanding Comments OffChina XD Plastics Gets Approval from Board of Directors to Develop New Facilities in China
June 5th, 2011 davidguide China XD Plastics, which produces modified plastics for automotive applications, proclaimed that it has received approval from its board of directors for the construction plan and budget proposed by … View full post on All Stories
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