http://caropinion.info News and Reviews from the auto world. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:00:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fiat has introduced two new ‘Dynamic’ versions of its family size Ritmo hatchback into the range featuring revised trim and equipment levels. The Dynamic specification models offer a lower price point into the Fiat Ritmo range, joining the existing Sport and Emotion equipment packages already offered in Australia. Read more… ... http://caropinion.info/2307/fiat-ritmo-dynamic-eco-performance.htm AFPGM's global auto sales down 5 percentAFP - 2 hours agoDETROIT, Michigan (AFP) — General Motors on Wednesday posted a five percent drop in global sales in the second quarter as a sharp drop in its home market ... http://www.caropinion.info/ http://caropinion.info/2307/gm39s-global-auto-sales-down-5-percent-afp.htm Modesto BeeState Accuses 22 Midas Auto Franchises Of FraudCBS 13, CA - 2 hours agoThe state Office of Consumer Affairs says it has recorded 105 violations of the Auto Repair Act at 22 Midas franchises owned by Maurice Irving Glad. ...Oscar-nominated producer target of investigation San Jose Mercury NewsAuto repair outlets cited ... http://caropinion.info/2307/state-accuses-22-midas-auto-franchises-of-fraud-cbs-13.htm AFPPeugeot A Bright Light For European Auto MakersForbes, NY - 2 hours agoLONDON - Soaring oil and raw material prices, along with a slowdown in consumer spending should mean the future is bleak for European carmakers, right? ...Peugeot-Citroen: French 08 Auto Market Seen Better Than Europe EasyBourse.comFRANCE: Auto division recovery boosts PSA ... http://caropinion.info/2307/peugeot-a-bright-light-for-european-auto-makers-forbes.htm O'Reilly Auto 2Q profit rises on sales growthForbes, NY - 3 hours agoAP 07.23.08, 8:03 AM ET Auto parts retailer O'Reilly Automotive Inc. said Wednesday its second-quarter profit rose 7.5 percent on an increase in same-store ...O'Reilly Automotive quarterly profit up ReutersO'Reilly Automotive Q2 net income up Trading Markets (press release)O'Reilly Automotive ... http://caropinion.info/2307/o39reilly-auto-2q-profit-rises-on-sales-growth-forbes.htm ABC NewsAuto, Electricity Sectors Collaborate on Plug-in HybridsEnvironment News Service - 6 hours agoHowever, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Chinese automaker BYD Auto, California startups Fisker Automotive and Aptera Motors, and Volkswagen have announced ...Electric Cars Are Inevitable - And Essential Wired NewsGM Teams With Dozens Of Utilities on Plug-In Cars Wall ... http://caropinion.info/2307/auto-electricity-sectors-collaborate-on-plug-in-hybrids-environment-news-service.htm China's Zhongxing Auto delays $300 mln Mexico plantReuters - 9 hours agoHe said the company, a mid-sized Chinese automaker, had terminated its partnership with Chamco Auto, a US-based vehicle importer, earlier this year, ... http://www.caropinion.info/ http://caropinion.info/2307/china39s-zhongxing-auto-delays-300-mln-mexico-plant-reuters-2.htm Asahi Glass Auto Stigma Hides 89% Jump in Flat-Panel EarningsBloomberg - 9 hours agoBy Masumi Suga July 23 (Bloomberg) -- Asahi Glass Co. shareholders, shortchanged by a struggling US auto industry, may have a brighter future in television ... http://www.caropinion.info/ http://caropinion.info/2307/asahi-glass-auto-stigma-hides-89-jump-in-flat-panel-earnings-bloomberg-2.htm Autos Face More Woes, Ghosn SaysWall Street Journal - 11 hours agoChief Executive Carlos Ghosn said the auto industry is entering a global slowdown, now that European auto sales are starting to decline and sales growth in ...Ford mass plug-ins at least 5 years away Reutersall 16 news articles http://www.caropinion.info/ http://caropinion.info/2307/autos-face-more-woes-ghosn-says-wall-street-journal-2.htm AFPUPDATE 1-Nissan's Ghosn sees no 2009 US auto recoveryReuters - 17 hours agoT: Quote, Profile, Research) does not expect US auto sales to bounce back in 2009 after a sharp decline this year, Nissan Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn said ...Nissan's Ghosn sees no 2009 US auto recovery Washington PostCarlos Ghosn to ... http://caropinion.info/2307/update-1-nissan39s-ghosn-sees-no-2009-us-auto-recovery-reuters-2.htm