Luxury Limousines of Sacramento Becomes a Climate Leader
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Luxury Limousines of Sacramento is pleased to announce that it is one of the first five limousine companies in the nation to have qualified for partnership in the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Leaders Program. âVery few companies from the transportation industry are part of t ... Continue reading
Skerlong to Build on New Jersey Victory at Miller
Mukilteo, Washington September 18, 2008 â Carl Skerlong became the sixth different race winner in the fiercely competitive 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda last Sunday at New Jersey Motorsports Park and a return to the top step of the podium in this weekendâs penultimate r ... Continue reading
NHRA Sportsman racers gear up for JEGS Northern SPORTSnationals
COLUMBUS, Ohio Sept. 18-21 â For the fourth-straight year several hundred of the best sportsman drag racers from all over the country will descend on National Trail Raceway near Columbus for the JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals. Designed as a showcase for racers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, the SPOR ... Continue reading
MX-5 Cup Resumes at Miller Motorsports Park
TOOELE, Utah Sept. 18, 2008 â Following a five-week break, the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup heads to Miller Motorsports Park for Round Six with the Driversâ Championship wide open. MX-5 Cup teams have a busy schedule ahead of them as practice, qualifying and racing are squeezed into two days at Mill ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Preview for the Miller Motorsports Park Grand-Am Finale
Salt Lake, UT., Sept. 18, 2008 - The Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series will end its 2008 season this weekend at Miller Motorsports Park in suburban Salt Lake City, Utah, with the Sunrichgourmet.com 1000 K race on Saturday, September 20th. The Grand-Am finale driver line-up is expected to feature Krohn Racing team owner/ ... Continue reading
JEGS ProMod Challenge announces Steve Engel Award
DALLAS Sept. 17, 2008 - On the eve of the JEGS ProMod Challenge event to be held at this weekend's 23rd annual O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Nationals at the Texas Motorplex, series organizers have announced the creation of a new and perpetual award to honor the memory of Pro Mod racer Steve Engel, who died Sunda ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - Sept. 18, 2008
1. Honda to sponsor IndyCar Series race in Toronto: Andretti Green Toronto has signed a multi-year agreement with Honda Canada for the title sponsorship rights to the Toronto-based IndyCar Series event that will debut July 10-12, 2009. "This is a great day for everyone that is a fan of IndyCar racing in Toronto,â ... Continue reading
Hinchcliffe Moving on Heading to Miller
Toronto, Ontario September 18, 2008 â The penultimate round of the 2008 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda also marks the second straight race at a track new to the series as Utahâs Miller Motorsports Park hosts Round 10 this weekend, Friday 19th â Sunday 21st September. For ... Continue reading
NADA's Energy Star Challenge Recognizes 20 Dealerships
New Car Dealers Cut More Than 1,200 Tons of Carbon Dioxide Emissions McLEAN, Va., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) recognized 20 dealerships that took part in the NADA Energy Star Challenge. Each dealership reduced electricity or natural gas consumption by at least ... Continue reading
GINETTA-ZYTEK LMP1 FOR TEAM LNT AT PETIT LE MANS
Braselton, GA., Sept, 18, 2008 - Team LNT will make its American Le Mans Series return - and first foray into prototype competition in North America - with a Ginetta-Zytek LMP1 entry for Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New MAZDA6, team officials announced today. It joins Corsa Motorsports' P1 entry for two Zyteks ... Continue reading
Eleven Drivers Vie for at Least Share of Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series GS Point Lead
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Sept. 18, 2008 - Consistency has kept several drivers near the front of the Grand-Am KONI Challenge Series Grand Sport (GS) point standings in 2008, while others have rested on victories to keep them in the championship hunt. The answer to "Which has been the most beneficial?" will become more clear ... Continue reading
Coughlin clan ready to charge in JEGS SPORTSnationals
DELAWARE, Ohio Sept. 18 â From the ultra quick Top Dragster and Top Sportsman classes to the Jr. Drag racing series designed to give youngsters an introduction to drag racing, there will be lots of yellow and black on display at National Trail Raceway during this weekendâs JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals a ... Continue reading
ANDRETTI GREEN TORONTO SIGNS HONDA CANADA TO MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR EVENT NAMING RIGHTS
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada (September 18, 2009) - Andretti Green Toronto (AGT) announced today it has signed a multi-year agreement with Honda Canada for the title sponsorship rights to the company's Toronto-based IndyCar Series event. The announcement was delivered at a media conference held today at the Direct Energy C ... Continue reading
36 Solo National Champions Added to the Record Books
TOPEKA, Kan. Sept. 17, 2008 â The first 36 Solo National Champions of 2008 have been determined, as the opening rounds of competition for the Tire Rack® SCCA Solo National Championships came to a close Wednesday at Heartland Park Topeka. Some of the sweetest victories are the ones that require a driver to pull ... Continue reading
Coughlin filled with optimism heading into Dallas
DALLAS Sept. 17, 2008 - With just a handful of passes on his brand-new, Tommy Mauney-built Pro Mod '68 Camaro racecar, Troy Coughlin couldn't be happier with its performance. That's why the veteran racer is more than a little excited to resume racing this weekend in the JEGS ProMod Challenge at the 23rd annual Super St ... Continue reading
R2B2 Motors sponsors Kate Harker for return to competition in Dallas
Ennis, TX., Sept. 17, 2008 â It has been six long months since 25 year old Australian Top Alcohol Dragster driver Kate Harker has been behind the wheel in competition. At this weekends OâReilly Auto Parts Supper Start batteries NHRA Fall Nationals Harker will take the seat of the Randy Meyer Racing, R2B2 Moto ... Continue reading
Iowa Kick Off for Kenney's Second Half
Sterling, Virginia September 17, 2008 â Liam Kenney returns to action this weekend as the 2008 VW Jetta TDI Cup Series heads into a frantic second-half of the season with Round 5 hosted at Iowa Speedway on Saturday 20th September, the first of four races over the next three weekends to determine the outcome of the ... Continue reading
Students Unveil 'Green Steel' Concept Vehicles at the American Iron and Steel Institute
Students offer glimpse of vehicles of 2040 DETROIT, Sept. 18 -- The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) is helping Detroit-based College for Creative Studies (CCS) students lead the way in designing environmentally friendly vehicles of the future. CCS design students unveiled their "Green Steel" concept vehicles, ... Continue reading
GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing Ready to Close out
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah September 17, 2008 â Ready to end an up-and-down season on a victorious high note in Saturday's SunRichGourmet.com 1000 (Live on SPEED at 1 p.m. ET), GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing's Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty will be joined by Jimmy Vasser in the No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance Pontiac Riley as ... Continue reading
Halloween at The Henry Ford Returns with More Spooky Fun for Boys and Ghouls of All Ages
DEARBORN, Mich.--This annual autumn event is back again with even more frightful fun for the entire family. Join us October 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26 as The Henry Ford presents a turn-of-the-20th-century Halloweâen celebration in Greenfield Village unlike any other. Time slots are available every half hour, from 6:30 ... Continue reading
FRANCHITTI BACK IN ACURA FOLD AT ROAD ATLANTA
Braselton, GA., Sept. 18, 2008 - Dario Franchitti will return to the American Le Mans Series for Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. Another of motorsports' marquee drivers is set to compete in Petit Le Mans powered by the Totally New MAZDA6 with former Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti joining the line ... Continue reading
Panoz Group Tracks Join iRacing Service: Sebring Available Now; Road Atlanta & Mosport to Follow
BEDFORD, MA., September 17, 2008 - Three of North America's classic road-racing circuits will be represented in the iRacing.com motorsport simulation and internet racing service. Sebring International Raceway, home of the famed annual 12-hour sportscar endurance race, will be made available to iRacing subscribers begin ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition brings together, in one place, a global assembly of both on and off-road professionals, providing three days of solid, profitable interaction with engineers, supply managers and executives. And, all of these expe ... Continue reading
2009 Ford F-150 is Definitive Capability Leader
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 18 -- The new 2009 Ford F-150 remains the most capable full-size pickup on the market, delivering towing capability of 11,300 pounds across all cab configurations and payload of 3,030 pounds. Ford built upon the F-150's capability by strengthening the frame while making it lighter, improving hors ... Continue reading
New 2009 Ford F-150: Most Pickup for the Money
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 18 -- After setting the standard for capability, reliability and quality for 31 years, Ford is now offering even more truck for the money with the new 2009 Ford F-150 -- including unsurpassed fuel economy. "No other truck offers more capability with better fuel economy than the 2009 Ford F-150," ... Continue reading
Toyota Donation Supports Environmental, Education and Safety Programs for Grand Canyon National Park
$500,000 and five hybrid vehicles donated by Toyota to Grand Canyon National Park GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz., Sept. 18 -- Toyota is providing $500,000 and five hybrid vehicles to the Grand Canyon Association to support a number of environmental, education and safety programs for visitors to the park and high sch ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls-Saft Awarded Grant for Development of Hybrid Battery Technology
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18 -- As a part of Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle's Clean Energy Wisconsin Plan, Johnson Controls-Saft was awarded a $500,000 Bio Energy Grant. The company was chosen for this grant due to its leadership in developing innovative, clean energy projects, specifically for the advanced technology R&D and com ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Saab (STO:SAABB) has taken note of the published information regarding the Governmentâs working groupâs proposal for reducing the budget for defence material. âThe Government has already earlier pointed out its firm, long-term ambition to further develop Gripen as a ba ... Continue reading
Dodge Brand Launches Game-changing Dodge Ram With Game-changing Marketing Launch
Proves the All-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 'Never Backs Down From a Challenge' - Leverages consumer fascination with reality television and creates first campaign based on reality show genre - Partners with three key networks - NBC, FOX and Yahoo! - and renown Hollywood director to launch all-new 2009 Dodge Ram - Capitaliz ... Continue reading
Cars.com Offers Advice for Consumers Still Interested in Leasing a Car
CHICAGO--In recent months, many manufacturers have announced they are cutting back on the car-leasing business or getting out of it altogether. Instead of asking the question, âShould I lease my next car?â many consumers are asking, âCan I lease my next car?â âUnfortunately, given the current r ... Continue reading
2009 Ford F-150 Unsurpassed in Fuel Economy, Capability
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 18 -- America's best-selling pickup, the Ford F-Series, is raising the bar once again -- this time with unsurpassed fuel efficiency on the new 2009 F-150, thanks to significant miles per gallon improvement across the entire F-150 lineup. On sale in October, the new F-150 offers fuel economy that ... Continue reading
Chrysler LLC Makes Employee Pricing Available for Key Customer Groups
-- Employee pricing offered to eligible military personnel, returning lessees, supplier and affiliate employees; and current incentives apply -- Chrysler U.S. employees and retirees receive one additional employee price discount for a friend or neighbor -- Nearly all 2008 and 2009 model-year vehicles in stock are eligi ... Continue reading
Plug-in Your Truck; Envia FORD F150 Hybrid Conversion Gets 48 MPG
Plug-in Your Truck; Envia¹s REV-H Plug-in FORD F150 Hybrid Conversion Gets 48 MPG, While Reducing Carbon Emissions by 63% Sept 18, Today Electric Vehicle conversion company Envia announced that it¹s REV-H Plug-in FORD F150 Hybrid conversion offers fleet customers up to 48 miles per gallon, while reducing carbon emiss ... Continue reading
Navevo Unveils Sat-Nav Solution for the Disabled Driving Community
LETCHWORTH, England, September 18 -- Navevo, the UK's leading specialist GPS software developer, has today announced the launch of BBNav, the first dedicated Blue Badge sat-nav solution, specifically designed to support disabled drivers and those caring for the disabled, such as their families or carers. To assist Blue ... Continue reading
OAK PARK, MI, Sept. 18 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD, LSE: ADC & OTCQX: AZDDF) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric powertrains for commercial vehicles, announced today it has received an order from one of the largest baking companies in the USA for two Balance(TM) ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 18 -- Opening in 63 days, the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show will feature more than 20 world premieres of production and/or concept vehicles from global automakers during the show's Press Days on Nov. 19 and 20. To date, world debuts are confirmed from Buick, Cadillac, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lam ... Continue reading
CHICAGO and HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Sept. 18 -- CCC Information Services Inc. today announces its third year of offering the CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship Program. Administered by the I-CAR Education Foundation, the scholarships were initiated to address the collision repair indust ... Continue reading
Xoft to Launch Axxent Xpress Transportable Electronic Brachytherapy Vehicles at ASTRO Meeting
Company Collaborates with Leading Mobile Medical Vehicle Provider Medical Coaches to Expand Access and Outreach for Non-Isotopic Radiation Therapy BOSTON, Sept. 18 -- Xoft, Inc., developer of the Axxent(R) Electronic Brachytherapy System (eBx), which delivers non-radioactive, X-ray-based radiation treatment directly to ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America Unveils Major Educational Philanthropic Effort
HERNDON, Va.--Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. today announced a five-year, $2.1 million comprehensive education initiative designed to support students and teachers interested in advanced automotive technology and next generation automotive engineering. The company announced its âPartners in Educationâ prog ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America Celebrates New U.S. Corporate Headquarters in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.--Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, along with state, local, community and business leaders and Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, and other Volkswagen Group officials today celebrated the grand opening of Volkswagen Group of Americaâs U.S. corporate headquarters in H ... Continue reading
Engine and Transmission Exchange Rebrands Itself as ETE REMAN
MILWAUKEE, Wis.--Engine and Transmission Exchange, Inc. announced today that the company has adopted ETE REMAN as its new trade name. This change better communicates ETE REMANâs product concentrationâ remanufactured transmissions and transfer cases. Customers and the market will immediately begin seeing the E ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2008 LEXUS GX470 REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE LEXUS GX470 The mid-size Lexus GX 470 is a fully capable SUV using the same platform as the Toyota 4Runner, but looks and feels tighter and lighter. Some of its competitors are the BMW X3, Volvo XC90, and Infiniti QX56. First introduce ... Continue reading
AA Great Way to Explore Your Destination
SOUTHAMPTON, England, September 18 -- Global leader in personal satellite navigation, Garmin has joined forces with travel experts the AA to produce a series of premium travel guides for your sat-nav, combining welcome inspiration and guidance with simple turn-by-turn directions. The new guides are based on the popular ... Continue reading
Country's Largest Motorcycle Insurer Becomes Official Sponsor of Women's Motorcyclist Foundation
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--For 25 years, the Womenâs Motorcyclist Foundation (WMF) has been promoting the safe enjoyment of motorcycling among women. WMF has also dedicated itself to the fight against breast cancer, raising more than $2 million for Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the worldâs largest grassroots netw ... Continue reading
OEConnection Named to NorthCoast 99 for 5th Consecutive Year
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- OEConnection LLC, the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange (OPSX) in the automotive industry, announced today that the company was named as a NorthCoast 99 winner for the fifth consecutive year. Sponsored by the Employers Resource Council (ERC), this award honors the 99 best workplaces i ... Continue reading
World Premiere Of The Ferrari California To Take Place In Maranello And Los Angeles Live On
The world premiere of the new Ferrari California takes place this evening in the build-up to its official unveiling at the Paris Auto Show on October 2nd next. ... Continue reading
Kia Moves 100,000 Cars From Killingholme In Just Three Years
In August 2005 Kia moved its UK import operation to a massive site at Killingholme on the Humber and in just three years 'thanks to the brand's growing UK presence' the facility has processed 100,000 vehicles. ... Continue reading
Volvo Partners Up With The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship
For the second year running Volvo Car UK will be the Official Partner of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, which takes place from 2-5 October 2008. Alongside providing a fleet of cars to transport the players in style, Volvo will also be running a hole-in-one competition on Sunday's final where players will have a ... Continue reading
FAW-VW, Changan Ford give discount on some models
FAW-VW, Changan Ford give discount on some models http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007782/FAW-VW-Changan-Ford-give-discou nt-on -some-models.html Shanghai, September 18 (Gasgoo.com) FAW-VW and Changan Ford Mazda,Volkswagen and Ford's respective joint venture in China, have cut the price of some of their models sold in ... Continue reading
Global auto glass giant launches Foshan facility
Global auto glass giant launches Foshan facility http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007788/Global-auto-glass-giant-launche s-Fos han-facility.html Shanghai, September 18 (Gasgoo.com) Japan's Asahi Glass Co., Ltd, a global giant maker of automotive glass, has kicked off the operation of its wholly-owned facility in Foshan ... Continue reading
SEE ALSO: Jaguar Specs, Prices and Comparisons - Jaguar Buyers Guide DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2009 Jaguar XF If Jaguar made its reputation with fast, luxurious, and beautiful sports cars exemplified by the XK series from the original XK 120 of 1949 through today's XK, it has also built some fine sedans to ... Continue reading
Hella and Gutmann Start Cooperation With Mega Macs 42
The corporate cultures fit together well, and Hella and Gutmann are together setting themselves ambitious targets. With the new joint venture Hella Gutmann Solutions, the founding of which was announced on August 17, 2008, the partners are aiming for a decisive role in future on the European market for diagnostic syste ... Continue reading
The Right Ingredients For a Safe Car: It's Always What's In It That Counts
Take four tires and a car body and the car's finished. That sounds nice but unfortunately the ingredients for making a road-safe car are not so plain. On the contrary, the demands for driving and traffic safety are even growing. Yet, safety technology means more and not less driving enjoyment. Intelligent brake systems ... Continue reading
Following the approval of the antitrust authorities, Continental AG, headquartered in Hanover, took over all parts of the Finnish spike manufacturer TIKKA Spikes Oy mid-September. ... Continue reading
Daimler Financial Services Opens Business in Romania
With the launch of business operations in Romania, Berlin-based Daimler Financial Services AG has entered yet another growth market for financial services in Central and Eastern Europe. Under the brand name Mercedes-Benz Financial Services the company officially opened its business on September 18th, 2008 in Bucharest. ... Continue reading
SunTrust RACING SunRichGourmet.com 1000 Preview
TOOELE, Utah Sept. 18, 2008 â All thatâs left to do is win. So simple and to-the-point is the game plan for the No. 10 SunTrust Pontiac Dallara team of Wayne Taylor Racing as it heads to Utahâs scenic Tooele Valley to drop the curtain on another Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series season with Saturdayâ ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID: The CO2 Champion in the Luxury Class
Mercedes-Benz is launching its first passenger car model equipped with a hybrid drive system in summer 2009 - the S 400 BlueHYBRID. The combination of a modified V6 petrol engine and a compact hybrid module makes the S 400 BlueHYBRID the world's most economical luxury saloon with a spark-ignition engine. The NEDC combi ... Continue reading
FAW-VW cuts Magoton, Sagitar output for New Bora
FAW-VW cuts Magoton, Sagitar output for New Bora http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1007790/FAW-VW-cuts-Magoton-Sagitar-out put-f or-New-Bora.html Shanghai, September 18 (Gasgoo.com) The second plant of FAW-Volkswagen (FAW-VW) has began cutting jobs and the production of the already high-stockpiled Magoton and Sagitar car ... Continue reading
Majority of Illinois Parents Don't Know How to Correctly Use a Child Safety Seat
AURORA, Ill.--As Illinois commemorates the 25th anniversary of its first child passenger safety seat law this year, an alarmingly high number of Illinois parents with children under 8 years old are still unsure of how to correctly use a child seat and what Illinois child restraint law requires, according to a new surve ... Continue reading
Zipcar Announces Growth Plans for Philadelphia
After a summer of robust membership growth and increased usage among city employees, Zipcar plans fleet expansion PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 18 -- Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing company, today announced plans to grow its presence in the Philadelphia market. Following a strong first six months of operation, Zipcar loo ... Continue reading
A historic race in honour of Tazio Nuvolari: the Gran Premio Nuvolari is taking place from September 19 to 21 in Italy. The race starts and finishes in Mantua, Nuvolari's birthplace. Over 200 classic cars will be taking to the road to commemorate the "Flying Mantuan", as this legendary racing driver was known. ... Continue reading
Coca-Cola is Investing Heavily in Green Cars From Volvo
Almost 200 new company cars, primarily Volvo V70 2.0 Flexifuel models but also V70 2.0D models, will be delivered over the next few days to employees of soft-drinks producer Coca-Cola in Sweden. ... Continue reading
Ford Launches Major Marketing Drive For All-New Fiesta
The all-new Ford Fiesta, Britain's best loved small car, is poised to go on sale next month, backed by the most ambitious and integrated marketing campaign from Ford yet. ... Continue reading
2008 Paris Motor Show: Saab 9-X Air BioHybrid Concept Redefines Convertible Design
The 9-X Air BioHybrid concept, to be revealed at next month’s Paris Motor Show, is an innovative design study exploring what a future open-air Saab could look like. ... Continue reading
FIRESTONE FS400 Truck Tires Recalled
Report Date : September 18, 2008 at 09:15 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 08T024000 Make / Models : Model/Build Years: FIRESTONE / FS400 9999 Manufacturer : BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE Mfr's Report Date : SEP 12, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08T024000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: TIRES:MARKINGS ... Continue reading
Do Americans Want the Same as Consumers in Europe When It Comes to Plug-In Hybrids?
ROCHESTER, N.Y.--A new Harris Interactive® study has uncovered significant consumer demand for energy efficient technologies in the automotive sector in Europe. Comparison research in the U.S. mimics this trend. Figures from the annual AutoTECHCAST Europe study, undertaken by global market research organization Harris ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Chief Financial Officer Charles Farrell Named "CFO of the Year"
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Charles Farrell, was named âCFO of the Yearâ by the Los Angeles Business Journal at its September 9 award luncheon. âCharlie is the consummate CFO, with the experie ... Continue reading
Wizzard Media Signs First Automotive Ad Program with GM's Saturn
PITTSBURGH--Wizzard Media (AMEX:WZE), the worldâs largest podcasting network, announced today that it has signed its first automotive advertising initiative, with General Motorsâ Saturn Division. Saturn will sponsor 29 female-targeted audio and video podcasts that are part of the Wizzard network in a campaign ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America to Unveil Major Philanthropic Effort
HERNDON, VA (Sept. 17, 2008) - Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine, along with other state, local, community and business leaders will join Professor Dr. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group, and Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, to celebrate the grand ... Continue reading
JEGS ProMod Challenge announces Steve Engel Award (NHRA)
JEGS ProMod Challenge announces Steve Engel Award DALLAS (Sept. 17) -- On the eve of the JEGS ProMod Challenge event to be held at this weekend's 23rd annual O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Nationals at the Texas Motorplex, series organizers have announced the creation of a new and perpetual award to honor the memo ... Continue reading
Toliver seeks strong performance in Texas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 24 Round 2 of six in Countdown to 1 Playoffs 23rd NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 19-21, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bill Walters, 561-964-2195; cell 561-632-5713; plus320@aol.com Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell, 203 ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Promotions to Drive Global Expansion
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation , a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, announced today two key executive officer promotions. Thomas D. Fenner has been promoted to the newly created position of executive vice president of Global Manufacturing Services for Oshkosh Cor ... Continue reading
Fuel Waivers: EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for Parts of Kentucky and Texas
News Brief If you need more information on this subject, call the listed Press Officer. For release: (Washington, D.C. - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008)* ** EPA Approves Hurricane-Related Waivers for Parts of Kentucky and Texas * Contact Information: Dave Ryan, (202) 564-4355 / ryan.dave@epa.gov As the result of the disrupt ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Automotive Connectivity Device Rates Soar
BOSTON--According to Strategy Analytics, 73% of new cars and light vehicles produced will have Bluetooth with USB by 2015. The study, "Vehicle-Device Connectivity: Mainstream Products Have Arrived, Software is Critical Cost Challenge," highlights the rapid growth in availability and adoption of automotive connectivity ... Continue reading
Customer Satisfaction with Dealer Service for Four- and Five-Year-Old Vehicles Increases Slightly
Fostering Personal Connections between Service Advisors and Customers Is Key to Generating Customer Loyalty WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 17 -- Customer satisfaction with dealer service has increased slightly among vehicle owners, compared with 2007, in part due to a continuing increase in the proportion of maintenan ... Continue reading
TK Carsites Teams up with Dealer Synergy
ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 17 -- TK Carsites, an award winning marketing and technology company announced today an alliance with Dealer Synergy, one of the top ranked training organizations in North America. Richard Valenta, CEO of TK Carsites said, "Our company has made a commitment to our dealer clientele to provide "best ... Continue reading
Coughlin filled with optimism heading into Dallas (NHRA)
Coughlin filled with optimism heading into Dallas DALLAS (Sept. 17) -- With just a handful of passes on his brand-new, Tommy Mauney-built Pro Mod '68 Camaro racecar, Troy Coughlin couldn't be happier with its performance. That's why the veteran racer is more than a little excited to resume racing this weekend in the JE ... Continue reading
OPENLANE to Speak at Association of Consumer Vehicle Lessors Conference
DEARBORN, Mich.--OPENLANE, Inc., a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced that Nagi Palle, vice president of analytics, will speak at the Association of Consumer Vehicle Lessors (ACVL) Conference. Mr. Palleâs presentation, âIn ... Continue reading
Three-time Top Fuel Dallas champ Scelzi looks to add Funny Car win to tally
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 20 of 24 Round 2 of six in Countdown to 1 Playoffs 23rd annual NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 19-21, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net THREE-TIME TOP FUEL DAL ... Continue reading
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