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Moses Automotive breaks ground on new Teays Valley outlet site 1 May 08, 23:54 ET By CYNTHIA SOTO TEAYS VALLEY -- Moses Automotive of West Virginia broke ground Thursday with plans for a new Moses Factory Outlet located off of Liberty ... more April auto sales plunge 14 percent 1 May 08, 21:27 ET Reuters - U.S. auto sales fell 14 percent to their lowest annual rate in a decade in April as weak consumer confidence and rising gas prices hit the industry's most profitable vehicles hardest. more Group 1 Automotive Q1 income slips 1 May 08, 21:25 ET Group 1 Automotive has reported a net income of $16.4 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared to $17.4 million for the same quarter of 2007. more Early Contenders for the Automotive X-Prize 1 May 08, 20:01 ET longacre writes "With the official entry period for the $10 million Automotive X-Prize contest just around the corner, Popular Mechanics offers a preview of ... more Renault's Ghosn says electric car draws Gulf interest 1 May 08, 19:52 ET AFP - The head of French automaker Renault, Carlos Ghosn, said Thursday that a country in the Gulf region is interested in his company's environmentally friendly electronic car project. more Penske Automotive Announces Quarterly Dividend 1 May 08, 19:20 ET BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.----Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share payable on June 2, 2008, to shareholders of record on May 12, 2008. more US auto sales in reverse as consumers pause 1 May 08, 18:31 ET AFP - Automakers suffered more steep falls in the US market in April as a weak economy prompted consumers to put off purchases, especially of fuel-thirsty sport utility vehicles, sales data showed Thursday. more Small cars post gains, trucks fall as gas prices rise 1 May 08, 17:34 ET AP - Small cars were the big winners in April, as high gas prices accelerated U.S. consumers' rush away from trucks and sport utility vehicles and makers of fuel-efficient models scored gains despite the weak economy. more April auto sales slump as truck sales plunge 1 May 08, 17:31 ET Reuters - U.S. auto sales fell to their lowest annual rate in more than 15 years in April as weak consumer confidence and rising gas prices hit the industry's most profitable vehicles hardest. more GM forms second partnership with ethanol startup 1 May 08, 16:40 ET AP - General Motors Corp. said Thursday it has taken an ownership stake in a renewable energy company that is working to develop ethanol from wood chips, waste paper sludge and switch grass. more Oil prices slide as the dollar extends its gains 1 May 08, 16:22 ET AP - Another jump in the dollar and the end of an oil workers' strike in Nigeria sent crude prices falling Thursday as speculators who drove crude futures to nearly $120 pulled out of the market. Retail gas prices, meanwhile, rose to a new record above $3.62 a gallon. more Automotive Art: in the Eyes of the Beholder 1 May 08, 15:24 ET By Gary Faules I will be attending a La Carrera Panamericana Fiesta in a couple weeks for a BBQ with many other veteran drivers, navigators and fans who ... more GM sales down 16 pct in April 1 May 08, 14:46 ET AFP - General Motors Corporation said Thursday its US sales slid 16 percent in April from a year ago on weak demand for trucks amid soaring gasoline prices and a supplier strike that slashed fleet deliveries. more Nissan U.S. April sales fall an adjusted 1.6 pct 1 May 08, 14:44 ET Reuters - Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) on Thursday reported a 1.6 percent overall decrease in April U.S. auto sales after adjusting for two more selling days in the month compared with the same month a year earlier. more Top 10 Early Contenders for the Automotive X Prize 1 May 08, 14:42 ET PM's expert car editors have watched this $10 million competition from the beginning, test driving some of the most fuel-efficient cars in the world, ... more GM U.S. sales down 22.7 pct 1 May 08, 14:06 ET Reuters - General Motors Corp on Thursday reported a 22.7 percent fall in April U.S. auto sales on an adjusted basis, led by a 32 percent decline in truck sales. more Automotive experience 'can aid greener travel' 1 May 08, 13:51 ET The automotive industry is uniquely placed to provide the technology and design solutions needed to dramatically reduce carbon emissions across all sectors, ... more Ford sales skid 12.2 percent as customers shun big trucks 1 May 08, 13:31 ET AFP - Ford Motor Co. said Thursday its US sales slid 12.2 percent in April from a year earlier as customers moved away from fuel-hungry sport utility vehicles. more Toyota U.S. sales down 4.5 percent 1 May 08, 13:06 ET Reuters - Toyota Motor Co (7203.T) on Thursday reported a 4.5 percent fall in April U.S. auto sales to 217,700 vehicles after adjusting for two more selling days in the month compared with the same month a year earlier. more Ford's U.S. sales drop 12 pct led by trucks 1 May 08, 12:18 ET Reuters - Ford Motor Co on Thursday said its U.S. vehicle sales for April dropped 12 percent, including an 18-percent decline in truck sales. more Tweedy Browne Value Fund missed $64359 on Dollar Thrifty ... 1 May 08, 11:10 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more As Automotive Loan Delinquencies Rise, TowerGroup Underscores Need for Lenders to Rethink ´Status Quo´ on Debt ... 1 May 08, 11:03 ET Similar to other areas of U.S. consumer lending, delinquency rates for automotive loans are on the more As Automotive Loan Delinquencies Rise, TowerGroup Underscores Need ... 1 May 08, 10:58 ET NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Similar to other areas of US consumer lending, delinquency rates for automotive loans are on the rise, with the 60 days ... more As Automotive Loan Delinquencies Rise, TowerGroup Underscores Need for Lenders to Rethink 'Status Quo' on Debt ... 1 May 08, 10:57 ET NEEDHAM, Mass.----Similar to other areas of U.S. consumer lending, delinquency rates for automotive loans are on the rise, with the 60 days past due category rising 25 percent between the second and fourth quarters of 2007. more Bank Of America Corp missed $-3293188 on Trw Automotive Hldgs Corp ... 1 May 08, 10:54 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more Basix Capital Llc missed $-393250 on Trw Automotive Hldgs Corp (TRW) 1 May 08, 10:53 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more (AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-01 15:31 U.S. automotive parts suppliers under pressure, outlook negative - Moody's 1 May 08, 10:53 ET MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - Moody's Investors Service said United States automotive parts suppliers remain under pressure from declining vehicle output, North American market-share losses, weak pricing power and added the outlook for fundamental credit conditions in the sector over the next 12 to 18 months is negative. more US automotive parts suppliers under pressure, outlook negative ... 1 May 08, 10:36 ET MUMBAI (Thomson Financial) - Moody's Investors Service said United States automotive parts suppliers remain under pressure from declining vehicle output, ... more Gunn Automotive agrees to sell Dodge dealership 1 May 08, 10:22 ET Gunn Automotive officials said Wednesday that they are selling their Gunn Dodge dealership to Lone Star Chrysler/Jeep. Financial terms were not disclosed. ... more Feinberg Stephen missed $-670150 on Trw Automotive Hldgs Corp (TRW) 1 May 08, 10:22 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more Automotive Portfolio missed $-59908 on Ener1 Inc (EF8.F) 1 May 08, 10:02 ET Note: All amounts are based on price of stock at date reported versus the current price! The do not represent actual profit/loss! ... more Automotive industry to lead green revolution? 1 May 08, 08:53 ET The automotive industry is placed to pioneer ground-breaking environmental technology that can be rolled-out to other business sectors, according to a ... more Automotive : Gentex Mirrors Featured on New Hyundai Luxury Vehicle 1 May 08, 08:17 ET (SkyNewswire.com)--ZEELAND, MI--Gentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX), the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the worldwide automotive ... more UK: Automotive industry could be leader in clean technology 1 May 08, 07:33 ET A senior Ricardo executive believes that the automotive industry can be a global leader in terms of delivering 'clean energy' technologies. ... more Automotive ‘will lead the green tech revolution’ 1 May 08, 06:59 ET The auto industry has long cleaned-up its act in terms of regulated exhaust emissions through the implementation of advanced electronics and control ... more GM loses $3.3 billion in first quarter; lowers sales outlook 1 May 08, 04:41 ET AP - Bowing to grim reality, General Motors Corp. followed Ford's lead and cut its U.S. sales forecast Wednesday after a tough first quarter that saw a $3.3 billion loss. more Tomkins Says U.S. Housing, Automotive Market Weakened (Update2) 1 May 08, 04:33 ET May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Tomkins Plc , a U.K. maker of auto parts and building materials, said housing and automotive markets have weakened in the past two months and management plans is taking action to lessen the effect on earnings. more MG Strategies: TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. Review in Progress 1 May 08, 04:06 ET May 01, 2008 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- TRW | news | PowerRating | PR Charts -- MaybachFinancial.com is one of the fastest growing independent and ... more Tomkins Says US Housing, Automotive Market Weakened (Update2) 1 May 08, 03:37 ET By Brian McGee May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Tomkins Plc, a UK maker of auto parts and building materials, said housing and automotive markets have weakened in the ... more Aluminium in the Automotive Industry – Aluminium Parts and ... 1 May 08, 03:33 ET Capral Aluminium Limited is a premium supplier of aluminium extrusion and sheet products in Australia. Capral is an industry leader offering innovative ... more Tomkins Says US Housing, Automotive Market Weakened (Update1) 1 May 08, 03:08 ET By Brian McGee May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Tomkins Plc, a UK maker of auto parts and building materials, said housing and automotive markets have weakened in the ... more Tomkins Says U.S. Housing, Automotive Markets Have Weakened 1 May 08, 02:50 ET May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Tomkins Plc , a U.K. maker of auto parts and building materials, said automotive and housing markets have weakened in the past two months and management plans to take action to lessen the effect on earnings. more Tomkins Says US Housing, Automotive Markets Have Weakened 1 May 08, 02:37 ET By Brian McGee May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Tomkins Plc, a UK maker of auto parts and building materials, said automotive and housing markets have weakened in the ... more LDOs are made for automotive 1 May 08, 01:54 ET Low-dropout regulators integrate robust protection circuitry, operate over a wide 5 to 40V supply range and withstand load-dump transients up to 45V. ... more Automotive Advertising Agencies Panic - AdAgencyOnline.Net ... 1 May 08, 01:44 ET AdAgencyOnline.Net has been deluged with applications by auto industry vendors & automotive advertising agencies hoping to survive record drops in sales. ... more Giant Automotive Investment May Take Place In Turkey, Caglayan 1 May 08, 00:00 ET ISTANBUL - Turkish Industry & Trade Minister Zafer Caglayan said on Wednesday that a 800-million euro automotive investment might take place in Turkey. ... more

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