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Sonic Automotive Announces Pricing Of $300 Million Of Senior Subordinated ... PR Newswire (press release) CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) today announced the pricing of its private offering of $300 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.00% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2023 to qualified institutional ... Sonic Automotive prices $300 Mln private senior notes offeringRTT News all 14 news articles »

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Behind the Wheel: 2013 Ford Taurus SHO automotive.com (blog) The 2013 Ford Taurus SHO is the automaker's top-of-the-line full-size sedan, vying in a class that is far more refined than the clunky sedans that used to dot the segment. The Taurus is tall, wide, and commanding, and pulls power from a 3.5-liter V-6 ...

New cars donated for automotive program WAND This morning the college's automotive program was presented with two 2012 Volkswagon Passats. The program's aspiring technicians will get to study and work with the new cars hands-on. Performing under car service, and working on the brakes, steering, ...

The characters in AMC’s hit drama scored big with a fictitious deal with Jaguar. But with the knowledge of history, the show’s viewers know they’re trading down with Chevrolet.

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CODA Automotive Collapses - It's What We Have Always Said About Today's ... Autochannel (press release) AUTO CENTRAL - May 6, 2013: CODA Automotive filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection last week. Their electric 4-door 5-passenger sedan was perhaps the least glamorous of all electric vehicles presented over the past few years as illustrative of the ... Coda Automotive files bankruptcy - EcoSeedEcoSeed all 6 news articles »

After outage, Fisker Automotive website hints at positive future - AutoblogGreen Autoblog (blog) The official, revamped website for Fisker Automotive appears to be more of an homage to the company's focus on style rather than an accurate snapshot of the struggling automaker's actual troubles. When you click on the homepage, you'll see red, white ... Bob Lutz Says V-8-Powered Karma Plans Are Safe Despite Fisker WoesMotor Authority Will Fisker Karma be saved by a V8?Fox News all 6 news articles »

Sonic Automotive Announces Pricing Of $300 Million Of Senior Subordinated ... The Herald | HeraldOnline.com Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, N.C., is one of the nation's largest automotive retailers. Sonic can be reached on the web at www.sonicautomotive.com. Included herein are forward-looking statements, including ... and more »

Group 1 Automotive Beats on Both Top and Bottom Lines DailyFinance For the quarter ended March 31 (Q1), Group 1 Automotive beat expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share. Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue grew significantly. Non-GAAP earnings per share increased significantly. and more »

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The 2014 Chevrolet Spark to Get Continuously Variable Automatic Transmission automotive.com (blog) For the 2014 model year, Chevrolet's smallest U.S. vehicle will feature some mechanical changes. Instead of its current four-speed automatic, the 2014 Chevrolet Spark will offer a continuously-variable automatic transmission (CVT). Other transmission ... 2014 Chevy Spark Getting CVT, Says Goodbye to Four Speed AutomaticAutomotive Discovery all 2 news articles »

Like the heroine of her well-received new novel, “The Flamethrowers,” Rachel Kushner is drawn to worlds she does not completely understand.

What's The Most Suggestive Automotive Term? - Jalopnik Jalopnik (QOTD is your chance to address the day's most pressing automotive questions and to experience the opinions of the insightful insiders, practicing pundits, and gleeful gearheads that make up the Jalopnik commentariat. If you've got a suggestion for a ...

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Green Automotive Works on Electric Buses, But Still Plans 1000-Mile EV PluginCars.com Hobday is C.E.O. of Liberty Electric Cars Ltd., a U.K.-based company, and simultaneously a director of Newport Coachworks Inc., a bus maker in the U.S. Both companies are now held under the umbrella of Green Automotive Company, Inc., which is based in ...

As it seeks to improve the federal government’s vehicle safety evaluation standards, N.H.T.S.A. is asking for public comment to guide its development of new rules.

Weather at the Talladega Superspeedway was frightful Sunday, but David Ragan and David Gilliland found the sunny side of the race.

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Is less more with the 2014 Acura MDX? TFLcar.com Easily amused by anything with four wheels, Nathan Adlen reviews vehicles from the cheapest to the most prestigious. Wrecking yards, dealer lots, garages, racetracks, professional automotive testing and automotive journalism – Nathan has experienced a ... and more »

Metalsa Finalizes ISE Automotive Acquisition PR Newswire (press release) MONTERREY, Mexico, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Metalsa, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Grupo Proeza, today announced the company has finalized its acquisition of ISE Automotive from Nordwind Capital. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. and more »

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Metalsa Finalizes ISE Automotive Acquisition - The Auto Channel Autochannel (press release) Integration of the two companies, which begins immediately, brings ISE Automotive's robust product offering, including body and chassis structures and modules, hinges and transmission components and safety ROPS systems into Metalsa's product portfolio, ... and more »

Automotive Compliance Consultants Launches Online Training Certification to ... PR Web (press release) Automotive service department personnel handling hazardous materials, including waste motor oil and antifreeze, must undergo this new standard certification training by Dec. 1. Automotive Compliance Consultants' online training helps dealership staffs ... and more »

Fairchild Semiconductor's Automotive 3-Phase Variable Speed Inverter Power ... The Herald | HeraldOnline.com SAN JOSE, Calif. — Automotive engineers are constantly looking for ways to reduce fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions, while at the same time lowering overall system costs. To help designers meet these challenges, Fairchild Semiconductor (NYSE: ... and more »

Metalsa Finalizes ISE Automotive Acquisition Wall Street Journal (press release) MONTERREY, Mexico, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Metalsa, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of Grupo Proeza, today announced the company has finalized its acquisition of ISE Automotive from Nordwind Capital. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. and more »

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LG Chem plans to begin Michigan production of automotive lithium-ion battery ... WDIV Detroit An advanced battery maker plans to launch commercial production of automotive lithium-ion battery cells in southwestern Michigan in July. LG Chem Michigan Inc. announced plans for its Holland facility on Sunday night. The subsidiary of South Korean ... LGCMI to Commence Commercial Production of Automotive Lithium-Ion Battery ...Azom.com LG Chem to produce automotive battery cells in USAutomotive Business Review LG Chem to Start Battery Production at Holland PlantWWMT-TV Ct Post all 15 news articles »

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Johnson Controls Wins Automotive Innovations Award 2013 - AZoM Azom.com Johnson Controls received the Automotive Innovations Award 2013 in the Interiors Supplier category. Pictured (from left to right): Professor Stefan Bratzel (Center of Automotive Management), Han Hendriks (Vice President Technology & Innovation, Johnson ...

Sonic Automotive Announces Offering $300M Of Senior Subordinated Notes Benzinga Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) today announced it intends to commence a private offering of up to $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act ... and more »

International Automotive Components: Growing internationally, bringing jobs to ... MLive.com SOUTHFIELD, Mich.- Not many in the U.S. automotive industry can look back on 2008-2009 fondly. Two of Detroit's automakers went into federally-backed bankruptcies and numerous suppliers were forced to lay off employees and even shutter their facilities.

PrimeRevenue, Supply Chain Finance Leader, to Participate at 4th Annual ... PR Web (press release) Robert Kramer, vice president of working capital solutions at PrimeRevenue, Inc. and Paul Frankenberger, Strategic Account Executive, will attend the 2013 OEM Purchasing Summit organized by the Society of Automotive Analysts (SAA), held at American ... and more »

Coda Automotive files bankruptcy - EcoSeed EcoSeed The assets of Coda Automotive are up for sale and the company expects the sale process to take 45 days to complete. According to Bloomberg, a possible buyer would be the Fortress Investment Group LLC for about $25 million. Coda Automotive listed ... and more »

ASOLA Automotive Solar Deutschland GmbH files for insolvency pv magazine (press release) Volker Reinhardt, the provisional insolvency administrator appointed at Erfurt Local Court, is continuing one of the most important manufacturers of solar roofs for the automotive industry in order to secure the long-term preservation of the company ...

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How Much Does a Chinese Automotive CEO Earn? China Car Times It's a well known fact that Chinese labor is somewhat cheaper than what is available in the West, however in recent years Chinese salaries have sky rocketed at a rapid pace for the average white collar worker. Entry level jobs for a recent graduate in ...

Microsoft wants to become key player in auto software - Automotive News Automotive News "The part we want to play in the future," says Pranish Kumar, group program manager for the Seattle-area software giant's Windows Embedded Automotive business, "is creating a unifying experience -- bringing together all the features and technologies ...

Green Park Automotive in Mehlville Is Not Closing Patch.com Green Park Automotive, known for its service, is going nowhere. A Patch reader was concerned when she saw the work now going on in front. "I have had my cars serviced by them for many years," she said. "They always did a first class job!" The Mehlville ...

Alcoa plans to expand Tenn . plant to meet automotive demand Automotive News Alcoa announced in September 2011 it would spend $300 million to expand the automotive-products capacity at its Davenport, Iowa, facility. Work there is expected to be finished this year, the company said in today's statement. Alcoa permanently closed ...