- Class victory for 140 PS and 170 PS TSIs with twin charging
- Second place for the newest 122 PS TSI in its first competition

Wolfsburg, 07 May 2008 - The winning streak continues: for the third time, Volkswagen's dual charged TSI engines have won the "International Engine of the Year Award" in the category "1 litre to 1.4 litres". It is no coincidence that the 103 kW (140 PS) and 125 kW (170 PS) TSIs, which are charged by both a turbocharger and a supercharger, are among the most efficient petrol engines in the world.

Bogotá, Colombia, 2008-05-08 - General Motors Corporation (GM) and Isuzu Motors Limited announced their new joint venture, GM-Isuzu Camiones Andinos de Colombia Ltda., today. The purpose of which is to strengthen their strategic partnership and expand their truck and bus sales in Colombia.

The joint venture builds on the long-standing partnership that GM and Isuzu have enjoyed in the region by establishing a company that is dedicated to the marketing, sales, service and after-sales of commercial vehicles. The new partnership is the successful result of a 2007 agreement that studied the potential of a JV and will focus on strengthening the leadership that GM and Isuzu have built in this segment.

55 Dealers countrywide by 2012 to reach 80 percent market coverage

TOKYO, May 9, 2008 – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML), today announced the appointment of Hover Automotive India Private Ltd. (Hover) as its service partner for marketing, sales, after-sales service and dealer development in India, effective May 8, 2008. Under the service provision agreement, Hover will undertake the implementation of Nissan’s marketing and sales strategy, and support dealer development in India, with the aim of establishing 55 dealers by 2012.

DETROIT, 2008-05-08 -- General Motors continues to make training available for its large van consumers. For several years, Coaching Systems® LLC, which designed a unique course for GM large van consumers, has teamed up with GM to offer training at a 40 percent discount to GM’s large van consumers. This training is designed to reinforce information that may be helpful for drivers of large vans.

Coaching Systems developed this course for GM’s large van consumers, building on van driver training that started in 1991 in conjunction with the National Safety Council. This web-based interactive coaching course reviews topics of interest to drivers of large vans:

BENALUP, Spain, 07 May, 2008 -- One of the unsung heroes of the motor racing world has been recognised. Rab MacDonald was presented with the Jim Clark Memorial Award for 2008 in recognition of his commitment to the sport.

In a career spanning more than four decades Rab has travelled the world as the MSA Scrutineer and FIA Technical Delegate. Alongside his wife Sheila, Rab from Lasswade, near Edinburgh, was presented with the trophy at a ceremony in Benalup, Spain, on Saturday night.

Ford launches Operation Goodwill in Arizona, increasing 2008 funding to more than $1 million for the company’s philanthropic and community works in the state

DEARBORN, Mich., May 7, 2008 - Ford Motor Company and the Ford Motor Company Fund announced today that they plan to invest more than $1 million in Arizona community programs and charities in 2008, an increase of more than $600,000 over last year.

Highlights:
* Ford is partnering with its area dealers in new ways to increase the focus on the needs of local communities
* Education and automotive safety related programs, including the award winning Driving Skills for Life, which targets teen driving safety, are planned for Arizona

LISBON, May 8, 2008 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has announced the creation of the new Infiniti Business Unit (IBU), which will be based in Atsugi city, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. The IBU will be headed by Akihiro Otomo, corporate vice president, who will be responsible for the brand’s global operation.

The new IBU was established in April 2008 to enhance the global operation of the Infiniti luxury brand. The aims of this business unit are to solidify global business operations for Infiniti, ensure consistent development of the Infiniti brand globally, and drive profitable growth for Infiniti around the world. The IBU encompasses the fields of product planning, technical development, purchasing, quality, manufacturing, marketing, sales and aftersales.