Corporate News

Monday, 06 July 2009

• Formation of New Chrysler Group Board Is Completed

Sunday, 05 July 2009

• Formation of Chrysler Group LLC Board Is Completed

Saturday, 04 July 2009

• Glock and Load: Timo Takes the Camera - VIDEO STORY
• Fairtheworld Comments on Auto Industry: China's Automobile Enterprises Are Expanding Amidst an Adverse Market Under the Economic Crisis
• Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Files Proposed Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement

Friday, 03 July 2009

• Bluff City, Tennessee Signs Contract for Speed Camera Program with American Traffic Solutions
• Leoni Buys American Robotics Specialist Valentine Robotics
• Garmin Expands Relationship with Motorcycle OEM and Announces New Product
• New Highway Fatality Data Shows 1268 Fewer Families Devastated by Drunk Driving Deaths in 2008
• Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Files Proposed Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement
• LeaseTrader.com Sees Rate of Vehicle Downsizing Easing
• ICL and Volkswagen Have Reached an Agreement; Volkswagen Transferred its Shares in Dead Sea Magnesium to ICL and Ceased to be a Shareholder in DSM
• NADAguides.com Partners With AutoTrader.com to Support Nationwide Launch of 'Cash for Clunkers' Program
• Online Voting Begins for Ford Customer Service Division's Second Annual Funny Car Design Contest to Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• Ford Takes Four of Top Five Spots in AutoTrader.com's June Most-Viewed New Vehicles List
• Saturn of Raleigh and Saturn of Cary to Participate in $4,500 'Cash for Clunkers' Program
• Recharge Mower: Beautifying Your Landscape without Damaging the Environment
• ICP Solar Secures Licensing Agreement with Energizer
• Continental Tire The Americas Announces Investment to Strengthen Presence in Latin America
• Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Automotive Tyres – Forecasts to 2016
• NMobile Speed Trap App for iPhone Launches at No Cost with the Start of GPS-Based Coupon Engine
• County of Sonoma Installs Coulomb Technologies Electric Vehicle Charging Station Infrastructure for Fleet and Consumers
• Ford, The Suburban Collection, Food Agencies Join Forces to Deliver 575,000 Meals This Summer to Southeastern Michigan's Hungry
• Bentley Meets POP Art
• Volvo Secures Record Truck Order in India
• International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
• AAA Joins Roadway Infrastructure Safety Coalition

Thursday, 02 July 2009

• Top 5 Summer Road Trip Tech Tips
• Volvo: Investment in Volvo's Fuel-Cell Technology to Create 100 New Positions (And The U.S. Has Stopped Funding H2 Cars-Hmmmm?)
• Cars.com: American-Made Index Crowns Toyota the Most 'American' Manufacturer
• Hyundai Takes First Trade-In for the Government's 'Car Allowance Rebate System'
• kbb.com and Ford Launches (Not Quite Accurate) 'Cash for Clunkers' Calculator
• CarInsurance.com Premium Index Shows Significant Decreases in Car Insurance Premiums
• Daimler AG Reports a Total of 16,271 Cars Sold for the Mercedes-Benz Cars Division in the U.S. for June 2009
• TransUnion Announces New Automotive Financing Solutions
• IXYS Announces Taking Delivery of the Tesla Electric Car
• Hillsboro, Oregon Announces Plans to Rollout Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint Charging Station Infrastructure for Plug-In Vehicles
• Farmers Insurance Acquisition of 21st Century Insurance Finalized
• Summer Driving Tips for a Safe Traveling Season
• ZoomSafer Acquires Important Safe Driving Technology Patent
• CT&T Announces Plans for U.S. Electric Vehicle Production
• Insurance.com RateWatch Reports Car Insurance Prices Increased in June
• More than Half of Highway Fatalities Are Related to Deficient Roadway Conditions
• Volkswagen Named a Full-Line Corporate Leader in Strategic Vision's Total Quality Index
• Trailways Outsources Fuel Management to Sokolis Group
• 'Dispenser' Poised to Elevate Dealer Sales to New Heights

Wednesday, 01 July 2009

• Big 10 Tire Stores Completes Sale to an Affiliate of Sun Capital Partners
• Ford E-News - July 1, 2009
• Lear Reaches Agreement In Principle On Consensual Debt Restructuring
• Eaton To Announce Second Quarter 2009 Earnings On July 20; Live Webcast Scheduled For 10 a.m.
• A. Schulman Appoints Nancy Lauwers as Europe Human Resources Manager
• Red Bull Formula 1 Team Races to 1-2 Finishes at Chinese and British Grands Prix using FieldViewâ„¢ CFD Post-Processing as Critical Engineering Tool
• The Lubrizol Corporation July 30 Earnings Teleconference
• Fill Up For a $1.49 Per Gallon at Hyundai Fuel Fill Up Event in Los Angeles
• Research and Markets: Two Volume Automotive Active Safety Systems Report Covers Active Safety Systems in Light Duty Vehicles including Passenger Cars, Light Trucks, SUVs and MPVs
• 25th Anniversary of Record-Setting Solar Car - VIDEO ENHANCED
• Federal-Mogul's Proprietary Liquid Elastomer Molding (LEM)(TM) Technology Offers Innovative Solution in Fuel Cell Development
• Research and Markets: Automotive Active Safety Systems Report - Volumes II
• Ford Customers Drive Higher Share, Production
• Fill Up for a $1.49 Per Gallon at Hyundai Fuel Fill Up Event in Chicago
• SBA’s New Pilot Loan Program for Dealer Floor Plan Financing Begins Today
• Fill Up for a $1.49 Per Gallon at Hyundai Fuel Fill Up Event in New York
• Hyundai Motor America Reports June 2009 Sales
• Mazda Reports June 2009 Sales
• Audi Reports U.S. Sales - Best Sales Month of 2009
• Porsche Reports June Sales in U.S. - Stinks VS 2008
• Mitsubishi Motors Reports June Sales
• Subaru of America Has Best June Sales Ever
• Mercedes-Benz Reports June Sales of 15,155
• Toyota Reports June and First-Half Sales
• Chrysler Group Increases Retail Market Share, Reports June 2009 U.S. Sales
• American Suzuki June 2009 Sales
• Clean Diesel Fuels Volkswagen's June Sales
• Nissan North America Announces June Sales
• Acura Announces June Sales Results - TL Sales Star
• BMW Group U.S. Division Reports June 2009 Sales
• American Honda Reports June Sales
• Kia Motors America Announces June Sales - 4th Consecutive Month Up
• Suzuki Announces FREE GAS FOR SUMMER Sales Event
• Insure.com Announces the Most and Least Expensive SUVs & Minivans to Insure
• Kbb.com Names Most-Researched New-Vehicles for First-Half of 2009
• Factory & Dealership Closures Concern Car Owners About Auto Parts Availability
• U-Haul Adds Fast Pay-at-the-Pump Service for Propane

Tuesday, 30 June 2009

• TRW Automotive Earns Top Echelon Ford World Excellence Award
• Preh Supplies Electronic Remote Climate Control Module for 2010 Ford Taurus and Ford Flex
• Spartan Motors Names Joseph M. Nowicki as Chief Financial Officer
• DriverSide.com and ASE Announce Cooperation to Help Consumers Find Certified Professionals
• ITW Announces Conference Call Information for 2009 Second Quarter Earnings
• AT&T Announces Dallas Company to Upfit Vehicles With Alternative-Fuel Technology
• Cover-All Technologies Inc. releases Massachusetts Commercial Auto for My Insurance CenterTM
• Ford Motor Company Extends Logistics Contract With UPS
• SkyBitz(R) Protects Assets Through Expanded Portfolio of Tank and Tire Pressure Sensors
• Chrysler Financial Restructures its Business Operations
• 13 States Adopting California Clean Car Standards Would Reap Significant Economic and Environmental Benefits
• Sokolove Blasts GM Bankruptcy Plan
• NADA Says EPA Decision to Grant Calif. Waiver is Troubling
• Oshkosh Corporation Awarded $1.05 Billion Delivery Order to Supply M-ATV to Soldiers, Marines
• Navistar Defense Disappointed with M-ATV Selection
• Protect Your Motorcycle and Save Money With Progressive and LoJack
• NADAguides Names 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid 'Car of the Month' for June
• China Yuchai International Announces Unaudited 2008 Consolidated Financial Results and Updates on 2008 20-F Filing
• WABCO Identified by The Smart Cube as One of the Five Strongest and Most Financially Stable Companies in the U.S.
• RoadCare Plus Announces an 'Independence Celebration With a 3 Million Giveaway' - 1 Million Meals, 1 Million Gallons of Gasoline and 1 Million Dollars to Charities
• Schnitzer Steel Reports Third Quarter Results
• Getting Your Vehicle Ready for Vacation and Cost Saving Tips
• EPA Gives Green Light to California Clean Car Standards
• T3 Motion Unveils the 'First Look' at the 'CT3' Vehicle
• Clean Energy Opens World's Largest LNG/CNG Truck Fueling Station At Long Beach/Los Angeles Ports Complex to Support Clean Air Goals
• Hyundai Tackles High and Uncertain Fuel Prices With Assurance Gas Lock -- $1.49 Per Gallon Guaranteed for a Year
• AutoPacific Survey Reveals Jeep Liberty and Dodge Challenger Owners Are Driving Their Ideal Vehicle
• Strategic Vision 2009 Total Quality Index Ranks Dodge Ram 1500 Top of its Class
• Consumer Reports Rates Small Hatchbacks and Wagons, Pans Honda Insight for Its Ride, Handling, Noise, and Rear Seat
• Hyundai Genesis and Elantra Named AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners - VIDEO ENHANCED

Monday, 29 June 2009

• Jaguar and Land Rover Vehicles Both Recognized as Leaders in Total Quality
• OpenGate Capital Acquires Autoparts Leader Gabriel North America From ArvinMeritor
• Tire Manufacturer Disappointed in Protectionist Decision by International Trade Commission
• 49-Year Auto Industry Veteran Takes Top Honor at One of the Nation's Largest Automotive Dealers
• ArvinMeritor Divests Additional Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Business
• Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA Figures for 2010 Outback
• Guidepoint Launches New Services for Dealerships
• Continental Improves Regional Steer Tire With Advanced Technologies For Longer Life
• NAVTEQ Traffic.com Upgrades Mobile Website for Real-Time Traffic Delays
• Congressional Support for 'Right to Repair Act' Reaches 30
• CITAC Urges Administration to Tread Lightly on Penalties for Tires from China
• Fourth of July Travel Means More Distracted Drivers
• Aero Performance Products, Inc. Director Comments on Company Status
• Navistar Offers an Innovative Approach with Their First Ever Virtual Parts Conference and Expo
• DealerTrack Connects 750th Financing Source to Its Industry-Leading Network
• Rand McNally Helps Families Spend Quality Time Together In the Car
• DealerTrack Schedules Release of Second Quarter 2009 Results and Conference Call
• Autoliv Awarded by Maruti-Suzuki for first Local Airbag Project in India
• Car Buyers Reveal Quality, Innovation and Love Produce Sales - Strategic Vision's 2009 Total Quality Index
• Research and Markets: Indian Automobile Sector Analysis - Passenger, Commercial, Utility, Multi-Purpose, Two Wheeler and Three Wheeler Vehicles Explored
• Renault Chooses Dassault Systèmes Full V6 PLM to Improve the Company’s Productivity and Product Quality
• Ontario, Canada Lauded as North American Wind Power Leader
• Jaguar Announces an All-New XF Supercharged Model for the North American Market - 4 VIDEOS
• Dorel Juvenile Group Introduces Ground-Breaking Car Seat Safety Technology - VIDEO ENHANCED
• First Jaguar Land Rover Showroom Opens in India - VIDEO ENHANCED
• Kia Sportage Awarded Top Ranking in AutoPacific 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards
• U.S. Auto Makers Score Most Wins in Meeting Consumer Expectations According to AutoPacific's 2009 Ideal Vehicle Awards
• Motorists are Reminded to Drive Safely Around Law Enforcement and Other Emergency Personnel

Sunday, 28 June 2009

• Scania delivering 85 ethanol buses to Stockholm suburbs

Friday, 26 June 2009

• ClipperCreek, Inc. to Supply Power Control Stations to BMW
• SAE International Standard to Define Electric-Vehicle Charging Coupler
• Genuine Parts Company Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
• Cars.com Launches Consumer Guide to Cash for Clunkers Law
• Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) Champions Access to Repair Parts Act, Preserves Consumer Choice and Competition in the Automotive Aftermarket
• BorgWarner Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Webcast
• Research and Markets: Hybrid Car Market Forecast to 2012 Report Anticipates That Global Hybrid Car Sales Will Grow of around 20% During 2009-2012
• Research and Markets: European Automotive Original Equipment DAS ESP Passive Safety and Rain Sensors Market
• Americans Deserve Proper Functioning Airbags in Their Vehicles
• Research and Markets: An Update on European Heavy and Medium Commercial Vehicle Telematics Market
• Research and Markets: Strategic Analysis of the South Korea Commercial Vehicles Market - Order Now
• TRW Amends Its Primary Credit Facility
• Finder's Keepers! Papa John's Founder Ups Ante To $250,000 As Search Continues for Original'Z28 Camaro
• Ford Motor Company Fund and Governors Highway Safety Association Bring Teen Driving Summer Camp to Minnesota
• SmartAuction Remarketing Sales on Record Pace
• Reportlinker Adds Hybrid Car Market Forecast to 2012
• California Mandates Use of Fuel-Saving, Emissions-Reducing Infrared (IR) Reflective Glass on All New Cars & Trucks
• The National Business Group on Health Recognizes Chrysler Group LLC for Promoting Healthy Employee Lifestyles
• RouteOne and InterActive Financial Marketing Group Announce Integration
• Consumer Watchdog to Obama: No 'Cash for Clunkers' Without Compensation for GM Victims
• Automobile Giants File For Bankruptcy; Where Are the Down Stream Suppliers Going Next?
• New York Auto Dealers Expect New Car Sales Boost from Cash for Clunkers Program
• Here They Come! - smart USA Customizes Offer for Car Allowance Rebate System

Thursday, 25 June 2009

• WARNING! Cash for Clunkers Registration Websites Are BOGUS
• Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
• Fleetwood Enterprises Receives Court Approval to Sell Motor Home Assets to American Industrial Partners
• GM Retirees Call for Congressional Protection of Benefits
• CCAGW Members Urge Defeat of Waxman-Markey
• Eurospeed, Inc. Announces Western Europe Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Parallel Intelligent Transportation, LLC for Gasoline and Electric-Powered Motor Scooters/Cycles
• Top Parking Spots: Winners of 2009 International Parking Institute’s Awards of Excellence Competition Announced
• MGE Plans Electric Vehicle Charging Network
• SAE International Standard to Define Electric-Vehicle Charging Coupler
• Kia Motors Announces Exclusive Automotive Partnership With the 2009 Vans Warped Tour(R)
• KLD Energy Technologies Announces New Scooter Powered by High-Performance Motor System
• Alkane, Inc. Announces U.S. Patent Filing on High Energy Synthetic Fuel
• Edmunds.com Forecasts June Auto Sales: SAAR Climbs over 10 Million
• Honeywell to Release Second Quarter Results and Hold Its Investor Conference Call on Monday, July 27
• Carlson Hotels Worldwide goldpoints plus(SM) Hotel Rewards Program Adds Avis and Budget Rent A Car
• “Fuel Duel” Confirms 5 Percent Higher Fuel Efficiency for Cummins Tier 4
• Auto Market Volatility Causes Company Car Challenges for Corporations; Runzheimer Provides Four Recommendations for CFOs to Manage Cost and Risk
• Capitol Insurance Companies Speeds Into the Fast Lane With Commercial Automobile
• Amerigon and Classic Soft Trim Form Partnership to Provide Heated and Cooled Seats to Automotive Aftermarket Nationwide
• ArvinMeritor Divests Ownership Stakes in Two Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Businesses
• Progressive Wins Voice Of The Customer Award
• J.D. Power and Associates Reports: June New-Vehicle Retail Sales Demonstrate Marked Improvement; Total Sales Remain Stable With May Levels
• Frost & Sullivan Projects Strong Growth for European Commercial Vehicles Telematics Market Despite Current Economic Slowdown
• Test Demonstrates Texting While Behind The Wheel Can Be Even More Dangerous Than Impaired Driving
• PRI Trade Show Ramps up for 22nd Event This December
• Freshened Mazda Biante on Sale in Japan
• ArvinMeritor Divests Ownership Stakes in Two Light Vehicle Systems Chassis Businesses

Wednesday, 24 June 2009

• Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving Honored as a Top 100 Business in Chandler
• Telogis Launches Portal for Enterprise Mapping and Navigation Application Development
• Zipcar Announces Annual Low-Car Diet 'Call For Participants'
• Rentech Advances Bio-Energy Strategy Through Acquisition of SilvaGas and Investment in ClearFuels
• Pointer Announces Negotiations by Shagrir for Formation of a Joint Venture With a Third Party for the Provision of Services to Insurance Companies in the Field of Dental Care
• Direct General Auto Insurance Research Indicates High “Intent to Drive” among Uninsured Motorists
• Textron to Release Second Quarter Results on July 28, 2009
• Alkane, Inc. Announces U.S. Patent Filing on High Energy Synthetic Fuel
• Pep Boys Holds Annual Meeting
• Spartan Motors Expands Leadership Team, Names Tom Gorman as Chief Operating Officer
• Savvy Consumers Saving Money on Auto Repairs by Buying Parts Themselves
• Two Iconic Concept Vehicle Models Temporarily Join the Walter P. Chrysler Museum's Exhibitions
• Reynolds Announces Michigan Automobile Dealers Association Endorsement of LAW(R) 553 Universal Retail Sale Contract
• NADAguides.com Now Exclusively Offers Daily Updated and Regionally-Specific Incentives and Rebates
• Research and Markets: LCV Security: Understanding the European Market
• Mercedes AMG Driving Academy Races to the U.S.
• Audi TDI To Reduce Carbon Emissions With The Nature Conservancy
• AAA Predicts Slight Decrease in Fourth of July Travel, Bargains Available for Budget-Conscious Travelers
• Terminated Chrysler Dealers Offered Free “Rebound” Training Package
• Connect by Hertz Announces Pilot With Xerox
• Newly-Enacted State of Texas Legislation to Increase Natural Gas and Other Alternative Fuel Vehicle Use in Both State and Private Fleets
• Valvoline Instant Oil Change Simplifies Industry-First 300,000 Mile Engine Guarantee
• Fisker Plug-In Hybrid Wins North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Category - VIDEO ENHANCED
• 1 Million Michiganians Have July 4 Travel Plans, Says AAA
• DENSO Names New President and CEO of North American Headquarters
• How a Cup of Coffee, and Some Safety Tips, Could Save Your Life
• All-New Special Edition 2010 Kia Soul
• Kia Soul'ster Awarded 2009 Concept Truck of the Year
• 2009 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners Announced

Tuesday, 23 June 2009

• Research and Markets: Collecting and Distributing Traffic Information in China
• Rabbit Named One of the '2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000' by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
• Research and Markets: Latest Report on the Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade now Available
• Parman Lubricants Corp. Introduces First Environmentally Friendly, Green Motor Oil to Tennessee
• Cars.com Expands Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program With Nissan Partnership
• Comdata Corporation Enters into Agreement with 360FuelCard.com
• National CTE Research Center Announces “Green” Programs of Study Technical Assistance
• Wright Express Announces Hosting Agreement with CSC for International Fuel Card Processing
• Volvo Group Begins Selling Trucks That Meet EPA2010 Emissions Standards
• Arthur D. Little: The Global Truck and Bus Industry Will Experience Market and Technology Challenges after Today’s Financial Crisis
• China Yuchai International Announces Hybrid Engine Developments
• DIAS Holding Notes Significant Growth by China in Supplying the World's Auto Manufacturers
• CSR introduces its highly integrated and cost effective RoadTunes ROM solution for PNDs and aftermarket in-car devices
• Hertz Ensures its Customers Are NeverLost(R)
• AVL Employs PBS GridWorks for Powertrain Engineering and Development
• J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Honda Ranks Highest Among Manufacturer Web Sites in Satisfying New-Vehicle Shoppers
• The Auto Industry is Charging Its Batteries!
• ExxonMobil and Electrovaya Launch Electric Car Program in Baltimore
• Nissan's Plan for Zero-Emissions Vehicles Advances With U.S. Department of Energy Loan - VIDEO ENHANCED
• Tesla Gets Loan Approval from US Department of Energy
• Ford, Chevy Lead kbb.com Share of Market Interest as Toyota, Honda Decline
• ZF and ISE Corporation Agree to a Strategic Partnership to Supply Electric Hybrid Drive Systems and Components to North American Vehicle Market
• More than 5 Million Electric Vehicle Charging Stations to be Installed Worldwide by 2015, Says Pike Research
• Lee Iacocca Unveils Limited Edition Mustang

Monday, 22 June 2009

• Continental Products Used Extensively in the New Mercedes-Benz E-Class
• Johnson Controls Receives 2008 Supplier of the Year Award from General Motors Corp.
• Motorcycle Riders Foundation Urges Congress to Swiftly Pass 'Right to Repair'
• Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Certificate of Achievement for Quality
• MERCEDES-BENZ Launches All-New 2010 E-Class: 'Everything We Know, Everything We Are: This is Mercedes-Benz'
• Volkswagen Tiguan and CC Receive Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards From Edmunds.com
• Hyundai is the Highest Ranked Non-Premium Nameplate in the J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
• Ford Brand Quality Improves for the 8th Straight Year in 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study
• Toyota and Lexus Earn Ten Segment Awards in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study
• MINI USA to Expand U.S. Dealerships by 20 Percent to Support Double Digit Sales Growth Targets
• U.S. Automakers Make Substantial Gains in Initial Quality, Outpacing Industry-Wide Improvement
• Fixing Detroit: How Far, How Fast, How Fuel Efficient?
• EcoDriving Pays Off During the Busiest Driving Time of the Year
• Concept Vehicles Enhance Second Cruise Night at Walter P. Chrysler Museum
• Major agreement for Volvo Buses in China
• Grant Thornton LLP Says Transplant Manufacturers Will Out-Build Detroit in 2012, Creating New Opportunities for North American Suppliers
• BorgWarner Receives Two Honda Awards for Quality and Delivery
• Nissan GT-R and 370Z Capture Edmunds' Inside Line '2009 Readers' Most Wanted(SM) Awards'
• David Knowles Joins Myers Industries as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
• China Yuchai International Appoints New President
• Volvo IT Signs New Agreement with City of Göteborg
• ATX Provides Connected Vehicle Services to Sixt Rental Car Customers in Germany
• EnerDel Awarded $3.3 Million For Safety Research on Auto Lithium-ion Battery
• First US Built Electric Truck Enters Production - New Era For Trucks

Saturday, 20 June 2009

• Number of States Banning Texting While Driving Doubles in '09
• Shelby Automobiles to Honor Carroll Shelby as Triple Crown Winner of Le Mans
• Lawsuit Dismissed Against American Traffic Solutions in Texas; Another Court Win in Favor of Red-Light Camera Programs
• Goodyear Moves to Align Capacity with Weak Industry Demand
• City of Santa Monica Continues Its 'Clean Leadership'
• The March Group Announces Acquisition of Able Tire by Liberty Tire, Scrap Tire Recycling
• Teachers' Insurance Plan of NJ Introduces New Customer Benefit Free First Class Roadside Assistance
• Spartan Stores Offers GM Auto Workers Support with MICHIGAN PROUD Card
• Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Certificate of Achievement for Quality
• Auto Group Comments on Cash for Clunkers Legislation

Friday, 19 June 2009

• Nissan cube Named a '2009 Top 10 Coolest New Car Under $18,000' by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com
• All-New Infiniti G Convertible on Sale Now for the Official Start of Summer - VIDEO ENHANCED
• Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com Names 2009 Subaru Impreza a Top 10 Coolest New Car Under $18,000
• CTS Electronics Manufacturing Solutions Selected for Long-Term Manufacturing Contract by Coulomb Technologies, Inc.
• Congress Passes Cash For Clunkers Bill, Offers $4,500 Stimulus Vouchers to Car Owners
• MISCOR Group Appoints Michael Topa as Interim CFO
• Navistar Names Diane Gulyas to Its Board of Directors
• Porsche Presents Its Nine-Month Interim Report
• U.S.-based Export Business a Bright Spot in the Beleaguered Auto Industry
• Adura Systems Attains Frost & Sullivan 2009 Technology Innovation of the Year Award
• KORE Telematics Honored as an Enabler for Multiple 2009 M2M Magazine Value Chain Awards
• KUKA Robotics Demonstrates Four Innovative Solutions for the Plastics Industry at NPE 2009
• Bonal International, Inc. Holds Its Own in Challenging Economic Times
• Research and Markets: North American Gaskets Market Report - Gaskets Market Buoyed by Revenues from the Aftermarket
• CarMax Reports First Quarter Results
• Volkswagen of America Supports Government Fleet Modernization Program 'Cash for Clunkers'
• Edmunds Announces Winners of the 2009 Readers Most Wanted Awards
• GM Reassures Vehicle Owners of Their Ability to Honor Warranties During Restructuring Period - VIDEO STORY

Thursday, 18 June 2009

• Subaru of America, Inc. Announces EPA figures for 2010 Legacy
• Howard Hughes Lincoln Sells for $1 Million at Tulsa Auction
• Recession Fuels Auto Insurance Direct Marketing
• Volkswagen Group of America Officially Opens New State-of-the-Art Parts Distribution Center
• Azure Dynamics Announces Additional Order of 50 Vehicles from Purolator
• New Study Confirms That Today’s Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines Are 90% Cleaner Than Required by EPA’s 2007 Emissions Standards
• GM Comment Re: UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust Selection of Stephen J. Girsky to the Board of Directors of New GM
• NADA Applauds Congressional Passage of Cash-for-Clunkers Bill
• Mazda's CEO Applauds 'Cash For Clunkers' Bill Passage
• SmogTips.com Launches New User Friendly Website, Offers Free Advocacy, Advice and Discounts
• Cars.com Dad Makes Father's Day Car Suggestions for Practical and Performance-Inclined Dads
• Zero Motorcycles Announces European Expansion With New Headquarters in Amsterdam
• New Research Findings Show New Diesel Truck and Bus Engines Dramatically Cleaner Than Expected
• Kia Borrego Awarded Edmunds.com Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Award
• Extensive Emissions Tests of Newest Diesel Truck and Bus Engines Finds Dramatically Lower Emissions of Key Pollutants
• AutoTrader.com Adds Three New Featured Listings to New Model Showcase Page
• Scrappage Programs Boost Passenger Vehicle Registrations in Western Europe
• TSYS Provides Toyota Finance with Prepaid Payments
• Averna's Proligent(TM) 5.0 responds to important needs of manufacturing and test with three new products
• Hard Work Deserves Big Rewards - NADAguides.com Picks the Best Cars for Dads and Grads
• Ford Heightens Support of the 2009 SEMA Show
• Autoliv Evaluates Autonomous Braking System - Could Eliminate 40% of Pedestrian Fatalities
• Frost & Sullivan Presents European Automotive Safety Systems Product Innovation of the Year Award to NAVTEQ
• Japanese Manufacturers Grab Top Spots in ALG’s Spring 2009 Perceived Quality Study
• MicroBilt Launches Support Program for Newly Independent Auto Dealer
• Research and Markets: Car Aftermarket in Romania - Country Overview 2009 Provides Market Sizes and Forecasts, over the Period 2008 to 2012
• ALK Selects Tele Atlas Maps to Power Location-Based Services and Navigation Solutions
• Chrysler to Resume Production This Month

Wednesday, 17 June 2009

• Research and Markets: Snapshots Singapore Commercial Vehicles - An Instant Overview Of The Singaporean Commercial Vehicle Market, Covering Trucks And Buses
• AISI Underscores Importance of Steel in Future Vehicles to Meet Fuel and Emissions Regulations at Congressional Steel Caucus Hearing
• Ford F-Series and Chevy Silverado Led as Top Selling Vehicles for the Month of May - What Does This Have in Common With the NADAguides.com Most Researched List?
• Evanston Subaru to Relocate to Skokie, Illinois
• Pennsylvania DEP Accepting Applications for Nitrogen Tire Inflation Grants Through August 28
• GPS Insight Sponsors Aberdeen Group Report on Service Workforce and Fleet Management
• R. L. Polk Launches Online Solutions for National Vehicle Population Profile(R) Information
• Research and Markets: New Cars - North America Industry Guide, Examines Future Problems, Innovations And Potential Growth Areas Within The Market
• Research and Markets: Medium & Heavy Trucks - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide
• Jesse James Shatters a Land Speed Record for a Hydrogen Powered Vehicle
• Telogis Announces Release of GeoBase 3.0 – Enterprise Mapping and Navigation SDK
• Networkfleet, BLS Trucking and Technology Partners Win M2M Value Chain Silver Award for Fleet Management
• Maxwell Technologies and ISE Corporation Agree to Form Strategic Alliance to Develop and Market Ultracapacitor-Based Energy Storage Solutions for Hybrid Buses and Trucks
• Connecticut Drivers Can Now Save Big Bucks Based on How They Drive as Progressive Launches One-of-a-Kind Car Insurance Program
• Research and Markets: New Cars - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide - Available Today
• Research and Markets: The UK Retail Car Finance Market Report Contains the Most Comprehensive and Detailed Analysis of the Market With Forecasts to 2014
• HiQ Signs New Framework Agreement with Volvo Cars
• JC Whitney Says Do-It-Yourselfers Rely on One-Stop-Shop for Auto Parts Online
• New-Car Shoppers up Purchase Timeframe Spurned by Awareness of 'Cash-for-Clunkers' House Approval
• Volvo Globetrotter Truck Cab Celebrates 30th Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED
• Platinum Equity Statement Regarding Prospective Auction of Delphi Assets
• Nissan Announces Pricing on 2009 NISMO 370Z
• Horizon's Fuel Cells Power the World's First Affordable Hydrogen Car

Tuesday, 16 June 2009

• AAA Launches New Senior Safety and Mobility Web Site
• Minnesota Team Places First In National Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition
• Better Understand Vehicle Maintenance Considerations With New Oil Filter Rating System
• General Motors and Koenigsegg Group AB Reach Tentative Agreement on Saab - VIDEO ENHANCED
• Investigation into Saab Closed
• Research and Markets: This Latest Tenneco Company Profile is Available Today
• IC Bus on Track with 2010 Engines; Bus Prices to Increase $6,000
• Zoombak Launches Vehicle Speed and Direction Tracking for Mainstream Consumers
• NAVTEQ Announces Availability of Next Generation 3D Visual Content
• Volvo Unveils Proprietary Medium-Heavy Engine
• AutoVantage Road Rage Survey Reveals Best, Worst Cities
• Research and Markets: China Sourcing Reports: Automotive Parts Gives an Account of Company Profiles of 20 Suppliers, 96 Top Selling Export Products
• Research and Markets: Snapshots Mexico Commercial Vehicles 2008 - Order Now
• XM Satellite Radio Now Available as Factory-Equipped Option on America's Best-Selling Passenger Car
• Autoliv Introduces High Performance Reversible Seatbelt System - Shows Significant Advantages in Multiple Collision Impacts
• Research and Markets: Car Aftermarket in Russia - Country Overview 2009 - Order Now
• AAA Launches AAASeniors.Com New Senior Safety and Mobility Web Site
• More New-Car Shoppers Expect Gas Prices To Skyrocket, $3-A-Gallon Gas May Be New Threshold in Current Economy
• Electric Vehicle Company Myers Motors Receives JumpStart Ventures Investment
• New 2010 Ford Taurus: America's Smartest Full-Size Sedan Delivers Style, Substance - VIDEO ENHANCED

Monday, 15 June 2009

• Making Fuel-Efficient Cars with Advanced High-Strength Steel Now Easier with New Toolkit
• BorgWarner's New Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Technology Reduces Commercial Diesel Vehicle Emissions
• Top CEOs Declare America's Manufacturing Sector Requires Pro-Industry Policies, Capital Management and Innovation to Maintain Economic Leadership
• Audatex Directions Examines the Impact of Asian Vehicles on Repair Costs
• TransUnion.com: National Auto Loan Delinquency Rates Experience Seasonal Drop in First Quarter 2009
• GEICO and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Set Out Bait to Catch Auto Thieves
• Nova Bus' Plattsburgh plant officially open
• Volvo Car Corporation First to Introduce NAVTEQ MapCare(TM) Program
• City Council President Eric Garcetti, Hollywood Businesses Launch Hollywood Hail-a-Taxi Sign Program
• GreenRoad Wins San Francisco Business Times’ Green Business Award
• Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Central Europe Confers Two Awards on Johnson Controls for Innovative Technologies
• Affinia Issues Brake Rotor Safety Public Awareness Message
• Volkswagen Group of America Opens New Parts Distribution Center in Jacksonville
• Bosch Calls for Mutual Support to Address Energy, Environment and Mobility Challenges
• Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Final Court Approval of Postpetition Secured Financing, Setting of Bar Date and Other Matters
• Driver’s Alert Wins State of Georgia Contract
• Johns Hopkins APL Selects GS Yuasa Lithium Power Solutions for Radiation Belt Storm Probes Mission
• Mack Truck Demonstrates Diesel-Electric Hybrid Technology for Federal Officials

Sunday, 14 June 2009

• PPG Aerospace Fastener Sealant Caps Improve BAE Systems’ Productivity
• Technology and Performance Converge in Pioneer's Flagship Navigation System

Saturday, 13 June 2009

• Pioneer Reinvigorates the In-Dash Navigation Category with an Affordable and Feature Rich System
• X Marks the Spot with Pioneer’s New AVIC-X Series Navigation Systems
• PPG Aerospace Launches ALTEOS Interactive Window Systems Brand

Friday, 12 June 2009

• Motorcycle Safety Foundation Presents its Rules of the Road for Ride To Work Day…And Every Workday
• The Motorcycle Industry Council Celebrates 18th Annual Ride to Work Day
• PHH Corporation and Pennant Capital Management Jointly Announce Certified Results of 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
• NADA Welcomes Congressional Oversight of Dealership Closures
• The Fox is Now Guarding the GM Henhouse
• Chery to Fund New-Energy Vehicles, Opens 4th Plant
• Trimble Acquires Accutest for Vehicle Diagnostics and Telematics to Expand Its Fleet Management Solutions
• DIAS Holding's Asia Forging Supply Subsidiary Names Two New Sales Vice Presidents
• Volvo Powertrain Sweden Signs Agreement on Shortening of Work Hours for Salaried Employees in Skövde
• MTA New York City Transit selects Nova Bus articulated buses
• HUGHES Telematics, Inc. Announces Intention to Offer Exchange Common Stock for Outstanding Warrants
• Research and Markets: New Cars: Global Industry Guide Providing Detailed Data on Market Size, Segmentation, Key Trends, Competitive Landscape and Leading Company Profiles
• Providence Drivers Wasting Gas, Risking Safety
• Volvo Invites Customers to Cut Their Service Bills, While Supporting Pediatric Cancer Research
• SEMA Wins Protection for Collector Cars and Parts
• ArvinMeritor Hybrid Dual-Mode Drivetrain Participates in HTUF Truck Convoy
• PLF Lawsuit Targets Caltrans’ Race- and Sex-Based Quotas on Road, Highway Projects
• ATVs on South Carolina Train Tracks Cost Money and Lives
• Progressive Announces Election of Lawton W. Fitt to Board of Directors and Share Repurchase Authorization
• Midas Reaches out to Displaced Service Customers, Dealers and Employees of Closing Auto Dealerships
• Siemens To Bring Answers For Industry Event To Houston, Exploring Additional Locations
• Toyota Selects A&D Technology to Supply New Transmission Test Cell
• Arrow Electronics and Atmel Launch Design Contest with AVR® Processor
• Kenworth Expands Award-Winning Product Line with Introduction of Kenworth T470
• Azure Dynamics Announces Order from Metro Mobility
• More New-Car Shoppers Expect Gas Prices to Skyrocket, $3-a-Gallon Gas May Be New Threshold in Current Economy
• Ford Statement on Transformation Plan
• Edmunds Provides List of Vehicles Eligible for "Cash for Clunkers" Rebate
• World's Rarest, Most Valuable Corvettes Coming to Chicago Area for Bloomington Gold Corvette Show
• AAA Chicago: June Monthly Fuel Prices Highest of 2009

Thursday, 11 June 2009

• Honda Commemorates 50 Years of Innovation in America - VIDEO ENHANCED
• Raser Technologies Invites Governors to Take a Spin in Electric Hummer
• Edmunds.com Announces Consumers' Top Rated Vehicle Awards
• Research and Markets: The France Biodiesel Market Analysis with Forecasts to 2013 Report is Available Today
• International Battery Submits Proposal to Department of Energy - Grant Application Highlights the Company's Unique Environmentally-Friendly Manufacturing Process
• PPG Aerospace Signs Global Sales and Distribution Agreement with Farécla
• A. Schulman's Nashville Plant Ratifies New Labor Agreement
• Research and Markets: 2009 U.S. General Automotive Repair Industry Report Contains 2009 Current and 2010 Forecast Estimates on the Size of the Industry
• Titan Machinery Acquires Dealership: Valley Equipment, Inc.
• Research and Markets: Market Analysis of the North American Exhaust Components Aftermarket
• Research and Markets: The Essential 2009 Market Investigation Report on China's New Energy Automobile Industry is Available Today
• First Propane Injected Ford F-250 Hits the Road - VIDEO ENHANCED
• Survey Shows Public Wary of Government Running Auto Companies
• Mazda Launches All-New Axela in Japan

Wednesday, 10 June 2009

• GM Statement Re: Recent Changes in GM Stock Price and Volume
• Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Update on Chrysler Exposure
• Volvo Technology Selected to Lead New York CVII Development Program
• Platinum Equity Comments on Delphi
• SIRIUS XM Radio to Broadcast 24 Hours of Le Mans Live June 13-14
• Alliance Inspection Management (AiM) Inks Deal with Major Auto Finance Company for Wholesale Audit and Vehicle Inspection Business
• Land Rover South Dade and North Dade Receive High Honors
• Fitch Withdraws Chrysler's Ratings
• Pelosi Statement on Administration's Purchase of Fuel-Efficient Vehicles for Federal Fleet
• Clean And Green DesignLine Hybrid Bus Rolls Into Service In Baltimore
• Environmental Solutions Worldwide, Inc: Receives Orders for XtrmCatâ„¢ Locomotive Diesel Engine Emission Reduction Catalysts
• Navman Wireless Wins Telematics Award for Online AVL2, GPS-Based Tracking & Management System for Vehicle Fleets
• Thor Announces Sales, Net Income, E.P.S. for Quarter, Nine Months Increases Market Share in Both RV and Bus
• Chrysler Group LLC Announces Organizational Structure Focused on Chrysler, Jeep(R), Dodge and Mopar(R) Brands
• Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Company Starts Production of Cummins ISF Light-Duty Engine
• GreenChek Technology Inc. Announces Green Fleet ERD Pilot Program Launched
• Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Finalize Global Strategic Alliance; New Chrysler Emerges as a Stronger, More Competitive Global Company
• Alcoa Selects SumTotal TotalLMS for Training and Compliance
• Titan International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Cash Dividend
• Advance Auto Parts to Webcast a Portion of Its Investor and Analyst Conference on June 18, 2009
• Ford and AAA to Crown Country's Next Great Young Auto Techs
• Preh Wins GM Supplier of the Year Award for Fourth Consecutive Year
• Young Adults Navigate Economic Challenges, Auto Financing Options on Their Own
• Lexus Names Xtime the 'Approved Supplier' of Service CRM and Online Scheduling
• "Filling Station of the Future"
• LINE-X(R) Protective Coatings and Truck Covers USA Partner to Offer the New American X-Box
• Research and Markets: Car Aftermarket in Belgium Report - Includes Market Sizes and Forecasts From 2008 to 2012.
• Cobra Electronics Expands AURA Camera & Driving Hazard Database Line of Products
• Research and Markets: The Essential 2009 U.S. Motorcycle & Bicycle & Parts Manufacturing Industry Report is Now Available
• Toyota Awards $1 Million in Scholarships to 100 High School Seniors
• Highlander Reveals an Ecologically Friendly Car Maintenance Solution at SIS Tokyo Special Import-Car Show 2009
• AIAM Applauds Passage of 'Cash for Clunkers' Legislation

Tuesday, 09 June 2009

• A&D Technology, Inc. Selected as Supplier For World’s Largest and Most Advanced Battery Test Lab
• Maxim Selects Teradyne's New DC80 for Automotive Sensor Test
• Pelosi: 'Cash for Clunkers' Bill a Benefit to Our Economy and to Our Environment
• J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2009 Initial Quality Study Results at the Detroit Athletic Club on Monday, June 22
• Progressive Reports May Results
• PHH Corporation Announces the Closing of $1.0 Billion of TALF-Eligible Asset Backed Notes Issued by Chesapeake Funding LLC
• New Audi Q5 Named 2009 Top Safety Pick by IIHS, Earns Highest NHTSA Grades in Front and Side Impact Crash Testing
• Safety-Kleen Signs G.H. Berlin Co. to Market EcoPower 'Green Motor Oil' in Four State Service Area
• Tenneco in Compliance with NYSE Listing Standards
• Struggling Economy, Stricter Lending Criteria Push More Consumers to Used Vehicle Market, According to Experian Automotive
• Edmunds.com Comments on Today’s Auto News: Chrysler Dealers to Close; Cash for Clunkers to be Decided; New GM Chairman Announced
• Valeo: 2009 Combined Annual General Shareholders' Meeting
• National Truck Protection Awarded Highest Possible Accreditation from Better Business Bureau for Customer Service and Ethical Business Practices
• Yardney & Coda Automotive Announce Plans to Build U.S.-Based Battery Production Facility
• Teen Driving Summer Camp to be Held in St. Paul
• NAVTEQ Expands Map Coverage in Caribbean Islands
• International Battery Names Power and Energy Veteran Dr. Ake Almgren President and CEO
• CompassCom AVL Solution Manages Multiple Vehicle Fleets for City of Thornton
• NADA Statement on GM's Revised Participation Agreement
• Gooding & Company Announces Sale of 1938 Bugatti, Formerly the Property of Ettore Bugatti Offered at No Reserve for Pebble Beach Auctions on August 15 - 16, 2009
• Research and Markets: World Auto Report Reveals - China Becomes the World's Second Largest Market after the USA after Selling 9.2 Million Units
• Research and Markets: Trucks: Global Industry Almanac
• Research and Markets: Accuride Corporation
• Navistar Reports 2Q Profit under Historically Weak Market Conditions Not Seen since 1962
• Autoliv chooses Texas Instruments for its world's first night vision system with pedestrian detection
• KVH Expands Versatile TracPhone V7 System with New Crew Calling Solution
• New Michelin Tire Shatters Compromise Between Fuel-Efficiency, Performance
• Buehler Motor, Inc., Significantly Expands Customer and Partner Support in North America
• Worthington Industries Announces Completion of Tender Offer For Its Outstanding 6.70% Notes Due December 1, 2009
• Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Announces Expiration and Final Results of the Previously Announced Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer for Debentures
• CTS Awarded Production Program for Accelerator Pedal Modules with a Major Japanese Automotive Manufacturer
• Baltimore County Partners With AutoReturn
• Aero Performance Products, Inc. Announces Changes to Board of Directors
• National Safety Council Praises Minnesota for New Primary Seat Belt Law
• Toyota France Uses Pivotal CRM for Managing Sales Activity of Its Reseller Network
• Research and Markets: The European Bus & Coach Operators Industry Analysis
• Fuel Cells – A Technology We Can All Agree On
• Ride Hard, Ride Local: The All-New Zero MX Gives Aggressive Riders a Silent and High-Performance Alternative for the Track
• New "Auto Europe Car Rental Roadmap" Launches
• National Car Rental Offering Special Low One-Way Discounts, No Drop Charges and Unlimited Mileage
• Titan Machinery Inc. Announces Fiscal First Quarter Ended April 30, 2009 Results
• Walnut Creek Becomes 3rd Bay Area City to Install Coulomb Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
• Volkswagen Routan to Feature WiFi from Autonet Mobile
• Citroën’s Clean 'Green' Winning Streak - Grand C4 Picasso's Unbeaten Run as 'Best Green MPV' At 2009 What Car? Green Awards

Monday, 08 June 2009

• Hawk Corporation Announces Repurchase of $13.2 Million Under Stock Repurchase Program
• Pep Boys Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
• U Car Share - the Alternative to Car Ownership - Coming to Eugene, Ore.
• CarMax Makes Finding a Crossover Vehicle on carmax.com as Easy as a Click of the Mouse
• Azure Dynamics shuttle bus added to BlueCross(R) BlueShield(R) of Tennessee Headquarters
• Webasto Product North America, Inc. Appoints Dr. Rolf Haag as President and CEO
• 'Right to Repair' Gains Momentum as Seven More Members of Congress Co-Sponsor Bill
• Volkswagen CC Earns TOP SAFETY PICK Award from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
• Sweden Seeks Investment and Collaboration on Vehicle and Energy Storage Batteries
• YRC Worldwide Recognized by EPA's SmartWay(TM) Transport Partnership for Fuel Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability
• GreenChek Manufacturing Update
• HUGHES Telematics Announces Ticker Symbol Change to HUTC
• Research and Markets: China Listed Car Companies Report, 2008-2009 - Order Now
• Mazda3 Gets Best Retained Value Award
• Philadelphia Drivers Wasting Gas, Risking Safety
• Millions of Drivers Wasting Gas, Risking Safety
• Portland Drivers Wasting Gas, Risking Safety
• PennDOT Offers Tire Safety Tips As Part of National Tire Safety Week
• Norfolk Airport, ACS and MasterCard Worldwide Introduce Contactless Payments to Airport Parking
• CARPOD(R) Delivers Cargo-Carrying Solutions in Time for Summer
• Yardney & Coda Automotive Announce Plans to Build U.S.-Based Battery Production Facility
• Weber Shandwick Named Agency of Record for Brammo, Manufacturer of Plug-In Electric Motorcycles
• Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Wins Significant New Business
• Johnson Electric Holdings Limited Changes to Board Composition
• Large Majority of Drivers Who Own Cell Phones Use Them While Driving Even Though They Know This Is Dangerous
• Colorado Drivers Can Now Save Big Bucks Based on How They Drive as Progressive Launches One-of-a-Kind Car Insurance Program
• Despite Bankruptcy, General Motors Tops New ABI Research Global OEM Telematics Vendor Matrix Ranking