Sep

Hyundai Skips Tokyo Motor Show

Posted by Brian Published in Business, Cars, Hyundai

The Tokyo Motor Show officially opens on October 24, hosting a wide roster of automakers to show off their latest vehicles set to be released in the market. And just when many people were looking forward to the event, Hyundai has begged off from the Tokyo Motor Show despite having paid a non-refundable reservation fee of $122,000.

There were no definitive reasons given for Hyundai’s pull out but it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that it has something to do with expenses. If Hyundai participated, they would have to address other costs that include outlays, staffing and other support materials for any new model they would be unveiling as well as the space rental for the duration of the event. as well as the space rental for the duration of the event.

With their pull-out, the Tokyo Motor Show looms like a showdown among Japan’s familiar car brands. Only two other foreign car companies remain for the event and these are Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen and Lotus. With 3 weeks to go, will they stay or will they go?

(Source) NY Times

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Jun

Aston Martin Racing Armed with Xenon Headlights from Hella

Posted by Brian Published in Accessories, Cars

For the coming 2009 season, Aston Martin Racing has turned to Hella for reliable illumination needs as far as their headlights is concerned. Already an established brand in the world of car lighting needs, Aston Martin Racing will be equipped with Xenon headlights for the duration of various events which include the Le Mans racing series.

“Aston Martin’s use of Hella headlights in the demanding Le Mans series and the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans says a great deal about the quality of our lighting technology,” said Visconti. “Their choice also is a good recommendation for all drivers.”

Hella’s lighting system consists of the Rallye 1000 FF spotlights, 90 mm xenon modules and LED side marker lights.

Hence, whether for racing needs or rational consumer driving, Hella is your brand. It has proven its quality visual aids for some time now and will continue to do so.

(Source) Press

Tags: 24 hours of le mans, Aston Martin, car lighting, duration, illumination, lighting system, lighting technology, rallye, side marker, visual aids, xenon headlights

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May

Ford Plant in Russia Halted

Posted by Brian Published in Business, Cars, Ford

Due to slumping demand, Ford Motors has halted operations for its plant in Russia. For now, it seems that workers will have to make do with the one-third pay from their normal wages for the duration of the shutdown phase. Operations are said to continue in June although this will only be for a four-day work week until October.

“We have suspended production at the Vsevolozhsk factory because of the market situation and forecasts for falling sales in the automobile industry,” spokeswoman Yekaterina Kulinenko

Ford’s assembly line in Vsevolozhsk, near Russia’s second city, has produced the Focus and Mondeo models for sale on the Russian market since 2002 and employs about 200,000 people.

The highest selling vehicle of Ford in Russia is the Ford Focus. However, due to the spreading economic turmoil, Ford is also experiencing a sales slump thus the need to make the necessary preventive measures to avoid adding more loses for the embattled U.S. car making giant.

(Source) AFP