Penske Automotive Group to Host Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, will host its fourth quarter and full-year financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 230-1096 International, p ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Qualifies Buyers For Highest Available Federal Tax Credit - $3,400
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 28 -- Customers eager to purchase America's most fuel-efficient mid-size sedans, the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Mercury Milan Hybrid, can take advantage of a $3,400 tax credit from the federal government. Buyers of a new 2010 Fusion Hybrid or Mercury Milan Hybrid this year will qualify for the $3 ... Continue reading
eBay Motors Ramps Up Free eDealer Training Program for Franchised Dealers
SAN JOSE, Calif. January 28, 2009; At the National Automobile Dealers Association's convention, eBay Motors announced it has significantly ramped up the number of seminars it offers via the eDealer education program for franchised dealerships and franchised dealer groups. Officials said eDealer will expand upon the pop ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Examines Efficiency of Automakers' Web Sites
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. January 26, 2009; Despite significant declines throughout the industry, one automaker, in particular, has stood out above the rest when it comes to Web-site usefulness, according to Wave 1 of the 2009 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study from J.D. Power and Associates. Earning the highest Web ... Continue reading
The latest celebrity to buy a Volkswagen campervan is none other than the British entertainment legend Sir Jimmy Savile. He bought his new Volkswagen California from the Volkswagen Van Centre (West Yorkshire) at Cleckheaton near Leeds, who fixed it for Jim to take delivery of his new pride and joy just before Christmas ... Continue reading
Solomon Awarded New Patent for Electric Drive Technology
DANBURY, Conn., Jan. 28 -- Solomon Technologies, Inc. (OTC:SOLM) (BULLETIN BOARD: SOLM) announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Patent No. 7,481,730, titled Multiple Input, Dual Output Electric Differential Motor Transmission System, which is adjunct to the Solomon's existing Electric Trans ... Continue reading
INDYCAR SERIES NOTES - January 28, 2009
1. Competing on the biggest stage: Indy 500 veterans offer advice to Super Bowl rookies: Nearly 75,000 people will fill the seats of Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., and millions of viewers will tune in on television to watch the Super Bowl match-up between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on Feb. ... Continue reading
80% of Vehicles Need Service & Parts, Reports Car Care Council
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Results of vehicle check-up events at community car care events across the country in April and October 2008 revealed that 80 percent of vehicles need service or parts, the Car Care Council reported today. The unsatisfactory condition of vehicles also reinforces the con ... Continue reading
International Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Plans Finalized
<B><i>Tickets On Sale Now</b></i> TALLADEGA, Ala. January 27, 2009: Tickets are now available for the 2009 International Motorsports Hall of Fame (IMHOF) Induction Ceremony, scheduled for April 23, 2009 at the SPEED Channel Dome in Talladega, Ala. This yearâs black-tie optional ceremony begins with a reception at ... Continue reading
ALMS CLARIFICATION ON 2009 CLASSIFICATION EVOLUTION FOR GT1
Braselton, GA. January 27, 2009: From comments made during Winter Test Media Day: <P> The GT1 class is not going away. The American Le Mans Series is still a four-class series; it follows the ACO rules and remains affiliated with the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Series encourages competitive entries to GT1 class; however i ... Continue reading
2009 Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge Preview
January 27th 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Red Line Oil Partners with Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge for 2009California based company will provide product to every series entrantJanuary 27th, 2009 Benicia, CA The Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge announced today that Red Line Oil would be the offic ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin hunting for two titles in 2009
DELAWARE, Ohio January 27, 2009: Veteran drag racer Troy Coughlin will race for two world championships in 2009 and with a massive 830 cubic inch powerplant under the hood of his brand-new Jerry Haas-built JEGS.com Pontiac GXP, he's certainly going to have the horsepower to get it done. Coughlin plans to contest the Na ... Continue reading
Bosch Group: Difficult year expected in 2009
The Bosch Group expects 2009 to be one of its most difficult years in living memory. This is due to the strained situation of the global economy, which is placing an especially heavy burden on the automotive industry. "From today's perspective, we cannot yet say what fiscal 2010 will be like," said Franz Fehrenbach, ch ... Continue reading
The Autocar Tyre Test - Chinese quality lags behind
Tyres are a distress purchase for many car owners, so when the time comes to replace them it's no surprise that many motorists shop on price. But Autocar's latest tyre test reveals that fitting budget Far Eastern tyres can seriously affect the way a car copes in wet weather. ... Continue reading
FORCE WINS SECOND ANNUAL COMPETITIONPLUS.COM WAR STORIES SHOWDOWN
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFORCE WINS SECOND ANNUAL COMPETITIONPLUS.COM WAR STORIES SHOWDOWNSPARTANBURG, S.C. (January 28, 2009) ââ¬â Twenty-nine stories, tens of thousands of votes cast and four rounds of competition narrowed down to just one champion on Monday.The readers of CompetitionPlus.com voted fourteen-t ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Safety Recall on Select Vehicles
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. will launch a Safety Recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) involving approximately 134,900 Yaris vehicles sold in the United States. The Yaris is equipped with driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners that retract the ... Continue reading
Navman Wireless Expands OnlineAVL 2.0 Advanced Fleet Tracking
Business-Class Global Imaging Technology Now Provides Mapping, Monitoring And Traffic Update Capabilities for 100,000 Mobile Units On Three Continents GLENVIEW, Ill., Jan. 28 -- Navman Wireless, a global leader in GPS-based fleet tracking and management solutions, today announced it is expanding the presence of Microso ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Chemical Develops Exxtral Performance Polyolefin to Meet VW Bumper Fasciae Specifications
HOUSTON--An ExxonMobil Chemical Exxtral⢠performance polyolefin has been specified for the front and rear bumper fasciae of the new globally available VW Golf VI. Exxtral BMU130 polyolefin was developed specifically to meet the performance targets set by Volkswagen (VW). VW is the first German original equipment m ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Dana Holding Corporation will announce its 2008 fourth-quarter and full-year financial results on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009. At 10 a.m. ET, on that date, members of the company's senior management team will host a conference call and supporting webcast to discuss these results and answer related ... Continue reading
Harman International to Announce Fiscal 2009 Second Quarter Results
STAMFORD, Conn.--Harman International Industries, Inc. will announce results for its fiscal 2009 second quarter on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. At 4:40 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 Harmanâs management will host an analyst and investor conference call to discuss the second quarter results. Those who wish ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Presents Webcast of Fourth Quarter Conference Call on February 12
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Jan. 28 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a White Plains, NY-based manufacturer of components for the recreational vehicle and manufactured housing industries, will release its fourth quarter 2008 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Drew Industries also will ho ... Continue reading
Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable February 27
CLEVELAND--The Board of Directors of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today declared a quarterly dividend of $.50 per common share payable on February 27, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 9, 2009. Eaton has paid dividends on common shares every year since 1923. E ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies to Hold Conference Call Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Alternext US: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, will hold a conference call with members of the investment community on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the call dial 1-866-322-2356 approximately 10 minutes before ... Continue reading
PHOENIX--The UTI Foundation, in conjunction with NASCAR Angels, NASCARâs reality TV show that gives deserving individuals a transportation fix, have selected high school senior Matthew Kyle Butts of Clarksville, Tenn., for a $25,000 scholarship to NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C. Butts will begin cl ... Continue reading
Johannesburg Buying 143 Scania Buses for New Transport System
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Now that Johannesburg is making a major investment in the development of an efficient, environmentally sound public bus concept in the run-up to hosting the 2010 World Cup in football, the city has selected Scania (STO:SCVA) (STO:SCVB) to supply all 143 buses in the first phase of it ... Continue reading
Cavotec to Supply Remote Controls to Goldhofer’s Heavy Transport Vehicles
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Global engineering group Cavotec MSL has reached an agreement with German heavy transport manufacturer Goldhofer to provide advanced radio remote controls (RRC) for the next three years. âThis arrangement will be mutually beneficial for Cavotec and Goldhofer. Both companies are experiencing a go ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Breaks Ground on New Chennai Operations Facility
New plant will help Allison expand its global reach, better serve its Indian OEM's and other international customers CHENNAI, India, Jan. 28 -- Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, broke ground today on a new India facil ... Continue reading
Black Horse Taxi Finance Has Competitive Rates And Is Still Lending To Drivers
LTI's financial arm, Black Horse Taxi Finance, is still helping drivers buy new Taxis. While many banks have stopped lending or reduced the amount that they will lend to borrowers, Black Horse Taxi Finance has continued to provide specialist loans and its business as usual for drivers looking for a new deal in 2009. ... Continue reading
BMW M1 Hommage Set To Be A Show Stopper
BMW's stunning M1 Hommage will be the centrepiece of the BMW stand at the 75th annual Melbourne Motor Show, which opens on 27 February at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Australia Records Annual Sales Boost In 2008
With a total of 4,320 retails in 2008, Land Rover achieved its third consecutive year of growth in Australia. In fact, Land Rover was one of the few automotive brands to actually better its 2007 retail result, with a 16.5% increase over the previous year. ... Continue reading
Renault Kangoo Be Bop, A Unique, Richly Equipped Version
Available in a single version, Kangoo be bop delivers all the features that contribute to its unique personality as standard, including its two-tone metallic paint finish, glazed roof, 16- inch alloy wheels and modular seat layout. Moreover, it offers a lot of safety and comfort equipments. ... Continue reading
Audi And Hamburger SV On The Ball Together
Audi has added a prominent member to its list of successful partnerships in national and international soccer. Effective immediately, the manufacturer from Ingolstadt is the official vehicle partner of the Hamburger Sport -Verein (HSV). In addition, the brand will support the 'The Hamburg Way' a social initiative of th ... Continue reading
Group Lotus Response to the UK Government Support Announcement for the Motor Industry
Group Lotus plc welcomes the government's investment boost into green and low carbon vehicle projects in addition to increasing the funding for training of employees in the motor industry. ... Continue reading
Nissan Production, Sales And Export Results For December And Calendar Year 2008
2008 saw global vehicle demand decline sharply due to the global financial and economic crisis. In response, Nissan has made continuous production adjustments in order to manage inventory levels and ensure a balanced production supply. ... Continue reading
New Ford Fiesta Econetic Is UK's Greenest Family Car
The Ford Fiesta ECOnetic has arrived in dealership showrooms with a growing order bank in place for what is the UK's greenest family car, according to independent analysts. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for December 2008 and for the 2008 calendar year. ... Continue reading
All-New Ford Ka Comes with Low Cost of Ownership
Ford's new Ka is now on sale with lower insurance groups across the range, which, together with significantly improved residual values, offers customers minimised cost of ownership. ... Continue reading
Bentley Biofuel Sneak Peek Coming This Afternoon - VIDEO ENHANCED
BOSTON, MA - January 28, 2009: Late Tuesday, Bentley Motors released preview information that they will be unveiling details regarding their all new biofuel supercar at 4PM EST today. The material will include a teaser video, promoting the vehicles full introduction at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show this March. Needless to ... Continue reading
DENSO Develops Remote Touch Controller
Kariya, Jan 28, 2009; DENSO Corporation today announced that it has developed a remote touch controller that is mounted in the vehicle's center-console and allows drivers to remotely control cabin equipment such as the car navigation system, audio system, and air conditioning system. This is the world's first such cont ... Continue reading
Study Says Ford Technology Innovation Most Important
DEARBORN, Jan. 28, 2009 â A new study by the worldâs leading patent analyst, The Patent Boardâ¢, found that Ford Motor Company outperformed all other automakers in the quality and significance of its technology patents. âFordâs patented technologies are closer to the cutting edge than its compet ... Continue reading
Ford Appoints A New Ford at Ford
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 27, 2009 â Ford Motor Company today announced changes to its Global Marketing organization to create a more consistent and compelling connection with customers worldwide, while better leveraging the companyâs global assets and capabilities. Leading the effort will be Elena Ford, 42, who ... Continue reading
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