Auto Suppliers Urge Congress to Support Move to Greater Fuel Efficiency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), a trade association representing motor vehicle parts suppliers, the nation's largest manufacturing sector, is urging Congress to pass legislation that would assist the industry's transition to more fuel efficient techn ... Continue reading
Maxwell Technologies Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
Ultracapacitor Revenue Up 76% as Top Line Grows by 44% vs. Q2 2007 CONFERENCE CALL & WEBCAST AT 5 P.M. (EDT) TODAY, - DETAILS BELOW SAN DIEGO, Aug. 6 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. today reported revenue of $19.6 million for its second quarter ended June 30, 2008, an increase of 44 percent over the $13.6 million recorde ... Continue reading
RENNTECH Wheels for SL and CLS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jo. A. Borras RENNtech 1369 N KIllian DR. Lake Park, FL 33403 561.845.7888 561.845.6777 fax http://www.renntechmercedes.com Lake Park, FL - 05AUG2008 - RENNTECH SIGNATURE WHEELS AVAILABLE FOR SL | CLS Florida-based Mercedes tuner RENNTECH recently introduced it's new-for-2008 Signature li ... Continue reading
Avis Budget Group Reports Results For Second Quarter 2008
- Second quarter revenue increased 4%, to a record $1.6 billion. - Generated EBITDA of $77 million and pretax income of $25 million. - Off-airport revenue grew 10% and cost-savings program accelerated as planned. - Provides additional details on 2008 outlook. PARSIPPANY, N.J., Aug. ... Continue reading
Hyundai's New Genesis at Center of Financial District
National Marketing Program shatters premium automobile paradigms NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- On Friday, Aug. 8, Hyundai will offer visitors in New York's Financial District an opportunity to take a luxurious break in the new Genesis premium sports sedan -- a serious competitor to the likes of Lexus ES, Cadillac CTS and Chrysle ... Continue reading
Noble International Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
TROY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Noble International, Ltd. ("Noble" or the "Company") reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS: -- Diluted earnings per share of $0.35 versus $0.13 a year ago -- Net sales of $314.9 million, up 72.4% versus a year ago -- Operating profit of $ ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2008 Results
PENDLETON, Ind., Aug. 6 -- Remy International, Inc., a leading worldwide manufacturer, remanufacturer, and distributor of heavy duty systems, starters and alternators, locomotive products and hybrid technology, announced today its operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Sales for the quarter were ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Aug. 6 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that it has asked the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to provide a declaratory judgment confirming that the existing supply agreement between Dana and Chrysler LLC will conclude on Dec. 31, 2008. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Ready for Late-Season Rally
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (August 6, 2008) â Undeterred by an uncanny run of bad luck and equally determined to end the 2008 season on a high note, defending Crown Royal 200 race winners and reigning Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Champions GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing, and drivers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty, return t ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Rolex Series Competitors Look for Another Close Finish in Friday's Crown Royal 200
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Aug. 5, 2008) - Close racing and close finishes have been more than evident in Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 racing. Just ask Scott Pruett, Memo Rojas, Mark Wilkins or Brian Frisselle how they've felt after winning three of the closest five races in Rolex Ser ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Preview for the Watkins Glen 200
A short turn around in the 2008 Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Seriesâ schedule resulted in most teams moving directly from Montreal, Canada for Round 10 to Watkins Glen, New York for Round 11 this week without returning to their home shops. This weekâs race will be held on Friday, August 8th at the historic Watki ... Continue reading
JACK ROUSH, VALVOLINE COLLABORATE ON NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE ROUSH MOTOR OIL FAMILY
LIVONIA, Mich. (August 6, 2008) - It's no secret that Jack Roush knows how to make power out of engines. It's also no secret that Valvoline knows how to make oil, the lifeblood of an engine. So it makes sense that these two giants in their respective fields would collaborate to create ROUSH Motor Oil, the ultimate engi ... Continue reading
SPEED IS No. 1, IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE
Scott Speed may have had a rough start when returning to the states to race at the beginning of 2008, however it didn't take the talented rookie long to put that behind him. After a wreck in his Red Bull Toyota Camry at the season-opening Daytona race, the youngster buckled down and rallied towards the front each race ... Continue reading
KENTUCKY SPEEDWAY ON PACE FOR FIRST INDYCAR SERIES EVENT SELLOUT
Two Thousand Grandstand Tickets Remain for the August 9 âMeijer Indy 300 Presented by Pepsi and Edyâsâ SPARTA, Ky. â Kentucky Speedway announces approximately 2,000 grandstand tickets remain for its Aug. 9 IndyCar Series âMeijer Indy 300 Presented by Pepsi and Edyâsâ event. Brisk sale ... Continue reading
OFFICIAL SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED FOR 35TH ROLEX MONTEREY HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE RACES
PRESENTED BY TOYOTA Field of 450 Vintage Cars and Appearances by Celebrated Drivers Highlight Anticipated Weekend MONTEREY, Calif. â History will descend on Californiaâs coast as more than 450 historic automobiles take the track during the 35th Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races presented by Toyota on A ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Announces Reporting Date for Second Quarter 2008 Earnings Results
ZHEJIANG, China, Aug. 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves and other auto parts in China, today announced that the Company will report its second quarter 2008 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, Augus ... Continue reading
Randon Discloses the Second Quarter and First Half 2008 Results
CAXIAS DO SUL, BRAZIL, Aug 6 -- Randon S.A. - Implementos e Participacoes (Bovespa RAPT3; RAPT4), the holding controller of eight companies operating within the road equipment (trailers/ semi-trailers), railroad (wagons) and specialty vehicle segments as well as auto parts, automotive systems and services, discloses it ... Continue reading
KVH Taps Industry Veteran to Manage Growth of Global Mobile Broadband Satellite Network
Former SES AMERICOM executive Brent Bruun, KVH's new Vice President of Business Development, to focus on expanding mini-VSAT Broadband coverage MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Aug. 6 -- KVH Industries, Inc., has hired Mr. Brent Bruun as its new Vice President for Business Development. Mr. Bruun, formerly of SES AMERICOM, is expected ... Continue reading
VIASPACE Signs Second Deal for Fuel Cell Test Stations
PASADENA, Calif., Aug. 6 -- VIASPACE Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: VSPC) , a company that transforms proven space and defense technologies from NASA and the Department of Defense into hardware and software solutions, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement for Fuel Cell Test Stations with SciTech, a m ... Continue reading
Affinia Establishing New Brake Facility in Mexico
Juarez Location Newest Element in Expanding Global Footprint ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 6 -- As part of its transformation plan, Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on- and off-highway replacement parts and services industry, is establishing a brake production and distribution facility in Juarez, Mexico. The new 200 ... Continue reading
AAA Urges Motorists to Slow Down, Stay Alert as Kids Head Back to School
Safety campaign aims to curb unsafe driving in school zones, neighborhoods ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fifty-six million children across the country begin heading back to school this month, and AAA is urging motorists to slow down and stay alert in neighborhoods and school zones with its 75th annua ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Sponsors the Premiere of the Movie 'Stratagem'
COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 6 -- NADAguides.com, a vehicle pricing and information website, today announced it is the official sponsor of a movie premiere featuring 'Stratagem', a two-year independent film project produced and directed by the company's own lead software engineer, Jeremy Dean. 'Stratagem', a sci-fi adventu ... Continue reading
August 8-10 Racing Weekend Provides Ferrari Owners and Fans With a Showcase of Rare Modern Ferrari Vehicles ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 6 -- The North American Ferrari Challenge Series 2008 continues on with its sixth race of the season on August 8-10 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Northern California. This event will ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- BorgWarner received a 2008 Global Innovation Award from Nissan in recognition of its innovative dual-clutch technology, used in the all-new 2008 Nissan GT-R. Launched in December in Japan and last month in the United States, the eagerly anticipated sports car is the first GT-R engineered ... Continue reading
TRW to Webcast Presentation at the 11th Annual JPMorgan Automotive Conference on August 14, 2008
LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 6 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will simultaneously webcast its upcoming presentation at the 11th Annual JPMorgan Automotive Conference in Dearborn, Michigan, on Thursday, August 14, 2008. The presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:10 a.m. (EDT), and is expected to run for approximately forty m ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems to Announce 2008 Second Quarter Financial Results on August 12
Teleconference to be held at 8 A.M. EDT WUHAN, Hubei, China, Aug. 6 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that it will issue financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008 on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 befor ... Continue reading
Alpine Electronics of America, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America, Delphi Corp. and Clarion Corp. of America Rank Highest in Vehicle Multimedia Quality WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Growth in consumer demand for high-tech features supplied in new vehicles has led to a significant increase in market p ... Continue reading
Political Talk About Tire Pressure Serves as Important Reminder to Motorists
Significant Fuel Savings and Safety Benefits Realized Through Properly Inflated Tires and Nitrogen Tire Inflation LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Aug. 6 -- Recent political talk about tire pressure serves as an important reminder to motorists about the fuel saving benefits of properly inflated tires. The U.S. Department of Energy ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens: The Man and The Plan with EXCLUSIVE TACH VIDEO
AUTO CENTRAL - August 6, 2008: The closer we get to the election the more the political talk turns to the need for a dynamic Federally mandated energy plan...a real plan, not just something that makes rich oil people richer. T. Boone Pickens has a good plan, one that relies heavily on wind, which the U.S. has plenty of ... Continue reading
Key Moment For Seat's First DVLA Winners
The first lucky winners of the new Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency online prize draw, run in association with SEAT, have been presented with the keys to their prizes; each one scooping a smart new Ibiza Ecomotive. ... Continue reading
Top Spec Citroen Relays For Integra Utility Services
Integra Utility Services is now putting 11 new Citroën Relay 35 L3H2 160 vans into service. The new Relays are specified with the 3.0HDi 160hp engine to suit them for use with Integra's external metering teams, an operation which involves towing 2.0 tonne gross plant trailers. ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports July Sales In Europe
Nissan has reported 53,162 sales in Europe in July representing an increase of 11% year on year. A total of 393,965 units have been sold since January 2008, up by 22% compared to the previous year. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Vans Enhance EDF Energy's Low Carbon Vehicle Fleet
Peugeot is supporting EDF Energy in meeting strict CO2 emission reduction targets with the supply of 87 brand new Partner Origin vans to its fleet in the South West of England. The new vans will assist the energy company in reducing emissions from its transport activities of some 20% by 2012. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Cars Delivers 105,100 Vehicles to Customers Worldwide in July
Sales at the Mercedes-Benz Cars division continue to increase. Since the beginning of the year, sales of Mercedes-Benz, AMG, smart and Maybach brand vehicles have risen by seven percent to 773,200 units (January - July 2007: 721,400 units). In July, the division increased deliveries by one percent to 105,100 vehicles ( ... Continue reading
Style icon, global player, "value master" and now already a classic. Now that around 164,000 units have been produced, the MINI Convertible of the current generation has reached the end of its production period. As planned, the MINI plant in Oxford ceased production of the open-top four-seater. ... Continue reading
Audi: July Sees Continued Strong Sales Growth in Asia and Eastern Europe
Audi continues to show strong growth in the Asia/Pacific region with 12,037 automobiles sold in July, a 7.6 percent increase compared to the prior-year month (11,189). In China (including Hong Kong), 9,403 new automobiles were sold (up 7.1 percent). ... Continue reading
The Board of Directors of Pirelli Approves 1H 2008 Financial Statements
The first half of the year was characterized by completion of the plan announced by the Group following the sale of Olimpia and based on three main points: refocusing on core businesses, distribution of resources to shareholders and optimizing equity structure. In the January - June period, in particular, the Group rea ... Continue reading
Nickelodeon is coming to Woburn Safari Park on 16th and 17th August, for an exciting, fun-packed weekend with Vauxhall Zafira and Meriva. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen is unveiling its most important automotive secret of the year: the new Golf. The car - Europe's most successful with more than 26 million sold - was improved in all areas. "This sixth generation of Golf cars will completely redefine the quality and comfort level of its class over broad categories, offering m ... Continue reading
Chrysler Presents 16 Scholarships to Local Students for Telling Their Story of Metro Detroit
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 6 -- - Sixteen students from 10 schools were selected as winners; total awards equal $29,000 - First-place high school winner is from Cranbrook Schools in Bloomfield Hills; undergraduate school winner is from Marygrove College in Detroit and graduate school winner is from the University of Mic ... Continue reading
Lotus introduces "Safe & Sound" Hybrid
External sound technology enhances pedestrian safety for quiet vehicles August 6, 2008: Lotus Engineering, the world renowned automotive consultancy division of Lotus, has developed technologies to synthesise external sound on electric and hybrid vehicles to counteract the growing concern these âquietâ vehicl ... Continue reading
Chery Hybrid Vehicles Co-Developed with Ricardo Debut at Beijing Olympics
VAN BUREN TWP., Mich., Aug. 6 -- As part of the transportation arrangements for the Beijing Olympics, 50 hybrid vehicles co-developed with Ricardo are being provided by Chery Automobile Company Ltd. Known as the "Olympics Green Messengers," these vehicles are some of China's first hybrid vehicles and will go into full ... Continue reading
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