Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce First Quarter 2009 Financial Results
TULSA, Okla., April 22 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce first quarter 2009 financial results prior to market open on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) A conference call to review the Company's first quarter 2009 results will be held at 10:00 a.m. ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Moves Up in the FORTUNE 500
MILWAUKEE, April 22 -- Johnson Controls saw its ranking increase to number 58 in this year's just-released FORTUNE 500, up from number 72 in 2008 and its highest ranking ever on this list. The rankings were released this week in the May 4 issue of FORTUNE magazine, and marks Johnson Controls' 32nd consecutive FORTUNE 5 ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides Update on Exposure to Chrysler and GM
TULSA, Okla., April 22 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. provided an update on its credit exposure to Chrysler LLC and General Motors Corporation. The Company announced that it has no credit exposure to GM and has potential exposure to Chrysler, its principal supplier, comprised of the following: -- Approximatel ... Continue reading
CEDAR PARK, Texas, April 22 -- EEStor, Inc. announces relative permittivity certification of their Composition Modified Barium-Titanate powders. The third party certification tests were performed by Texas Research International's Dr. Edward G. Golla, PhD., Laboratory Director. He has certificated that EEStor's patented ... Continue reading
Ford's MyKey Teen-Safety Technology Honored, Praised for Potential Life-Saving Benefits
- Ford's new MyKey(TM) named first on AAA's list of top-10 picks for new auto technologies - MyKey technology honored at New York International Auto Show's World Traffic Safety Symposium - MyKey allows parents to set top speed and audio limits to help encourage their teen-agers to drive safer, more fuel efficiently, an ... Continue reading
An Interview with Sarah Fisher - Indianapolis - April 22, 2009
IndyCar Series driver Sarah Fisher participated in a Q&A session this week, discussing the upcoming races at Kansas, Indianapolis and more. Below are select quotes from her interview followed by âFive Questions with Sarah Fisher.â The complete transcript and audio MP3 file are posted at www.indycar.com/media. ... Continue reading
Miami, April 21, 2009: GGI European Tuning recently unveiled a brand new website at www.ggituning.com to function as a one-stop resource for their Carlsson, Sportec, Hartge, and ABT Sportsline brands. As the exclusive North- and Central-American importer for these premium European brands, GGI had a vision of offering o ... Continue reading
New Online Resource, FindFastPartsFast.com, Directs Enthusiasts to Local Performance Parts Stores
Palm Desert, April 22, 2009: FindFastPartsFast.com, a new website dedicated to helping automotive enthusiasts find local retailers of performance parts, offers a solution to consumers who prefer to purchase performance parts face-to-face with a knowledgeable expert. According to Nielsen data, in the past six months 35 ... Continue reading
Ferrari California unveiled at Shanghai show
Ferrari California unveiled at Shanghai show http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010132/Ferrari-California-unveile d-at- Shanghai-show.html Shanghai, April 22 (Gasgoo.com) The Ferrari California has made its Asian market debut at the Shanghai auto show this week, sina.com said today. Unveiled amid fanfare and expecta ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Honda debuts two models at SH show
Dongfeng Honda debuts two models at SH show http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010135/Dongfeng-Honda-debuts-two- model s-at-SH-show.html Shanghai, April 22 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Honda Auto Co. Ltd (Dongfeng Honda) displayed four models including a new upper-end sports sedan and an upgraded Civic hybrid and at the 13 ... Continue reading
Daimler Holding Talks With China Wealth Fund
Daimler holding talks with China wealth fund http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010127/Daimler-holding-talks-with -Chin a-wealth-fund.html Shanghai, April 22 (Gasgoo.com) Daimler is holding talks with Chinese sovereign wealth fund CIC over a possible investment by Beijing, reported Reuters, citing a German newspaper ... Continue reading
Brawn GP - Bahrian Grand Prix - Sakhir - April 22, 2009
PREVIEW Taking place just one week after the Chinese Grand Prix, Round Four of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship sees the sport arrive in the Middle East for the first of two visits this season for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday 26 April. Located 30km south of the Kingdom's capital Manama, the Bahrain Inter ... Continue reading
London, April 22, 2009: After one of the most exciting A1GP World Cup of Motorsport races to date, Vodafone A1GP Algarve, Portugal, momentum for Brands Hatch continues to build while the A1GP drivers have been keeping busy on the pitch and the race track. Brands Hatch has joined forces with military charity Help for He ... Continue reading
Coughlin family revved up for Lucas Oil Series opener
INDIANAPOLIS, April 22, 2009: After a long off-season, Team JEGS racers John Coughlin and his nephew, Troy Coughlin Jr., will finally hit the track for the first time in 2009 at this weekendâs NHRA North Central Division opener at OâReilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. John will once again be pulling double d ... Continue reading
SunTrust RACING - Bosch Engineering 250 Preview
ALTON, April 22, 2009: Yes, Virginia, there is a racing season in progress. Considering the high-powered racing prototypes and GT cars of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series have been nowhere to be seen over the last three months, the 2009 Rolex Series is very much alive and well, thank you very much. An uncharacteris ... Continue reading
General Motors Joins World Challenge GT Manufacturers Championship
TOPEKA, April 22, 2009: WC Vision is pleased to announced that General Motors has joined the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Manufacturersâ Championship Presented by RACER Magazine. Thanks to support from its competitors fielding Chevrolet Corvettes and Pontiac GTOs, General Motors has been added to ... Continue reading
Primetime Race Group Expands Into Open Wheel
Fort Lauderdale, April 22, 2009: As the 2009 racing season begins to unfold, Primetime Race Group has decided to spread its diversity into the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda with the addition of a two-car effort aimed at the $1 million series championship. American Le Mans Series Team ... Continue reading
Phoenix, April 22, 2009: After a vast improvement from a difficult weekend in Nashville, handling issues and late-race damage contributed to a 19th place finish at Phoenix International Raceway for Scott Wimmer. The finish bumped the No. 40 StopRepairBills.com Chevrolet up two more spots in the NASCAR Nationwide Series ... Continue reading
Key Motorsports Discontinues Full-Time Truck Series Schedule, To Run Selected 2009 Races
MOORESVILLE, April 22, 2009: Curtis Key, owner of Key Motorsports, has announced today he has cancelled his team's full-time championship effort in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and will pursue only a limited schedule with Mike Bliss behind the wheel for the remainder of the 2009 season. Key cites lack of spon ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Interactive Feature - April 22, 2009
IndyCar have kindly given TACH an interactive information application associated with the up-coming Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. To active the various features please click on any of the highlighted "blue ball" options on the active page. Once you have the video or text window open, right-click and Zoom In. ... Continue reading
Snap-on Announces First Quarter 2009 Results
KENOSHA, Wis.--Snap-on Incorporated , a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics, equipment, software and service solutions for professional users, today announced operating results for the first quarter of 2009. Net sales of $572.6 million in the quarter declined 20.6% from 2008 levels ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Group to Host First Quarter Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, will host its first quarter financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Tuesday, May 5, 2009 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 230-1096 International, please call (612) 332- ... Continue reading
Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable May 22, 2009
CLEVELAND--The Board of Directors of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today declared a quarterly dividend of $.50 per common share payable on May 22, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 4, 2009. Eaton has paid dividends on common shares every year since 1923. Eaton Corpo ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C., April 22 -- Tire performance plays a significant role in reducing the nation's environmental footprint. This month, Michelin is teaming up with the "Clean Air Green Tour" to educate consumers on the benefits of products designed to lessen the environmental impact. The 60-city tour promises to reach an ... Continue reading
FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 22 -- The Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced that Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the nation's largest energy-research center, is partnering with Nissan in Tennessee to promote the development of zero-emission vehicles and a complementary charging infrastructure. This expands the scope ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces First Quarter 2009 Results Webcast and Conference Call
WESTWOOD, Mass., April 22 -- LoJack Corporation announces the following webcast and conference call for its first quarter 2009 results on Thursday, April 30: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080512/NEM054LOGO ) What: LoJack Corp. to report first quarter 2009 results When: Thursday, April 30 -- 09:00AM EDT H ... Continue reading
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 22 -- E-Clips Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTC:ECET) (BULLETIN BOARD: ECET ) and CPI Holdings, LLC, dba Champion Parts, ( Champion ) have signed a 'Letter of Intent' ( LOI ) regarding prospective development of specifications for prototype fuel efficiency systems for gasoline engines, using H- ... Continue reading
Alcoa Transportation Products Wins 2009 Automotive News PACE Award
CLEVELAND--Alcoa Transportation Products was awarded a 2009 Automotive News PACE Award. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance. Alcoa Transportation Products was recognized for its Alcoa Vacuum Die Casting (AVDC) for Lightweight ... Continue reading
New Federal Legislation to Prod Each State to Enact Model Laws to Curb Teen Driving Deaths
Free live satellite feed and live webcast to carry congressional STANDUP Act news announcement and Saferoads4teens.org campaign kickoff. WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Marking the start of the high school prom season, members of Congress, parents, pediatricians, police, and safety advocates will hold a news conference to anno ... Continue reading
"First Mile--The Porsche Experience Drive" Signs Up About 3,000 Drivers to Get Behind the Wheels of Porsches ATLANTA, April 22 -- While competitors are offering everything from large cash rebates to layoff guarantees, Porsche is simply inviting potential customers to get behind the wheel of its cars and drive. The resu ... Continue reading
Gilbarco’s DiNoia Speaks about Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) at the SIGMA Spring Convention
GREENSBORO, N.C.--Greg DiNoia, vice president and general manager for North America Sales at Gilbarco Veeder-Root, will speak at the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of Americaâs (SIGMA) Spring Convention at the Westin La Cantera Resort in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, April 24, 2009. The expert panel dis ... Continue reading
Budget 09 - "A Double Hammer Blow to Hauliers" Says Road Haulage Association
LONDON, April 22 -- There may be good news for some in today's Budget but hauliers face a severe double hammer blow as a direct result of yet another tax hike - 2 pence per litre next September, followed by a revised fuel duty escalator effective next March of inflation plus half a pence per litre. "This will further d ... Continue reading
Schmidt, a former student of Prof. Pischinger, cited for excellence in powertrain engineering innovation DETROIT, April 22 -- FEV, Inc.(FEV), a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that the inaugural SAE Franz F. Pischinger Powertrain Innovation Award was presented to Dr. G ... Continue reading
International Female Ride Day - May 1
` FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Female Ride Day: A Planetary Event Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 (Toronto, Canada) - Women motorcyclists from all around the world are getting ready to participate in the third International Female Ride Day, occurring this year on May 1st. This event is now a not-to-be-missed day to ... Continue reading
Henkel Wins 2009 Automotive News PACE Award
Henkel's TecTalis coating reduces costs while streamlining the paint pretreatment process MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 22 -- Henkel Corporation received a 2009 Automotive News PACE Award for its new conversion coating process, TecTalis, at an awards ceremony on April 20 in Detroit. The prestigious award recognizes aut ... Continue reading
Scrap the Policy and Update the Law
BLACKPOOL, England, April 22 -- - Budget Comment From: Tony Wilson, Chairman of Klarius Group Editors note: Tony Wilson is Chairman of The Klarius Group, the UK's largest exhaust and catalytic converter manufacturer with a turnover in excess of EUR100m. He purchased the company from the American owners in August 2007 a ... Continue reading
Chrysler Celebrates Earth Day by Revealing All-New Electric Minivan Concepts to U.S. Postal Service
- Chrysler exhibits flexibility of its electric vehicle portfolio with a new Chrysler minivan EV concept, targeted for postal delivery use - Chrysler intends to submit an application under the U.S. Department of Energy's Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant that would enable a nationwide ... Continue reading
QNX Expands Support for Automotive Hardware Platforms
OTTAWA, April 22 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the automotive market, today announced several board support packages (BSPs) for automotive reference boards and development platforms. Building on extensive support for platforms from Freescale, Fujitsu, Intel, Renesas, ... Continue reading
Renault will Make the New Alliance 1.6 dCi Engine in Cleon, France
Renault will start manufacturing the future 1.6 dCi diesel engine at its plant in Cléon, France in 2011. The Group has efficient, flexible, modern industrial facilities in France and around the world. By choosing Cléon, Renault is optimizing its investments. The plant's flexible production lines, which can be used to ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Protects Consumers with its Guaranteed Car Payment Program
LeaseCompare.com Protects Consumers with its Guaranteed Car Payment Program Program protects consumers who finance or lease new and used vehicles through LeaseCompare.com and become unemployed. Cincinnati, OH ââ¬â April 22, 2009. LeaseCompare.com, a leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing and finan ... Continue reading
University of Idaho Receives Gage Fuel Economy Award
HOUGHTON, Mich.--The University of Idaho in Moscow was the winner of the Gage Products Company Award for Best Fuel Economy in the 10th annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge, held recently at Michigan Technological University (MTU) in Houghton. The University of Idahoâs snowmobile recorded an average of 13.43 miles ... Continue reading
Boston-Power Founder Shares Insights into Clean Technology and Energy Industries at Upcoming Events
WESTBOROUGH, Mass.--Boston-Power, Inc., the rapidly growing provider of next-generation Lithium-ion batteries, today announced that its founder and chief executive officer, Dr. Christina Lampe-Onnerud, will address a range of important technology, environmental and economic trends at a number of upcoming conferences an ... Continue reading
LeaseCompare.com Protects Consumers with its Guaranteed Car Payment Program
CINCINNATI--LeaseCompare.com, a leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing and financing, today announced a program to help protect consumers with car payments who lose their jobs. LeaseCompare.comâs Guaranteed Payment Program is the first of its kind that covers any new or used vehicle model, from any deale ... Continue reading
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--On a typical day, the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the products we buy will likely have traveled with the help of trucks. Tens of millions of schoolchildren will travel aboard school buses. And on Earth Day, weâre reminded that each mile these vehicles travel provides another opportunity ... Continue reading
NEEDHAM, Mass.--PTC , The Product Development Company®, today announced that âSophia Racing,â the Sophia University Japan formula SAE racing team, has standardized on Pro/ENGINEER® for the design of all its formula racing vehicles. Sophia Racing began using Pro/ENGINEER in 2005 and quickly achieved prom ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--On Earth Day, drive into a Santa Monica automotive business and get your tire pressure checked. The city is seeking the Guinness World Record for number of tires checked and properly filled in a day, and attempting to educate local residents about the importance of this simple task. âOur stud ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Reveals Use of Navigation Systems Has Positive Environmental Impact
Study shows drivers would decrease their CO2 emissions by over .9 tons (metric) CHICAGO, April 22 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, has revealed the results of a proprietary research study designed to assess the ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Snapshots Germany Trucks 2009 - Includes Historical Data and Future Forecasts
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0ecaf0/snapshots_germany) has announced the addition of the "Snapshots Germany Trucks 2009" report to their offering. Snapdata's Snapshots Germany Trucks 2009 provides 2008 year-end market size data, with 2009 estimates, 5 years of historical data ... Continue reading
AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet to Meet With U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood
Leader of nation's largest motoring organization will discuss the future of the country's transportation system with nation's lead transportation administrator WASHINGTON, April 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA President and CEO Robert L. Darbelnet will meet today with U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood to discu ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: A Complete Report on the Automotive Industry in Southeast Europe
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/204aa8/automotive_industr) has announced the addition of the "Automotive industry in Southeast Europe" report to their offering. Only few months ago, automotive industry in Southeast Europe seemed poised to follow the success of the industry in Ce ... Continue reading
BRUSSELS, April 22 -- WABCO Holdings Inc. (http://www.wabco-auto.com/home) , a global technology leader and tier-one supplier to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced that during 2008 and Q1 2009 WABCO won contracts with customers globally totaling more than $530 million of expected cumulative incremental bu ... Continue reading
Contributes to reduced costs, lighter wiring harness, and higher fuel efficiency SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 22 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced the world's first 1394 Automotive controller that transmits high-definition video over the 1394 in-vehicle multimedia network. The new Fujitsu MB8 ... Continue reading
- Save money on auto insurance by driving less, and tips to maximize gas mileage - ATLANTA, April 22 -- Earth Day serves as an excellent reminder to re-evaluate one's personal driving habits in an effort to reduce energy consumption. Owning a car remains necessary for many people, but they can still endeavor to live a ... Continue reading
Additional Personnel Reductions within the Volvo Group
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: As a result of the sharp decline on world markets for heavy vehicles, the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVA) (STO:VOLVB) is being forced to implement new personnel reductions within its Swedish operations. A total of 1,543 employees are affected when Volvo Trucks, Volvo Construction Equipment, ... Continue reading
Audi R8 is "Classic of the Future 2009"
With its win in the sports car category of the readers' poll "Classics of the Future 2009," the Audi R8 mid-engine sports car underlines just what a positive impact it has on the Audi brand's image, as perceived by classic car fans. The majority of the over 16,000 participating readers of the magazine 'Motor Klassik' c ... Continue reading
Audi AG: New Q3 SUV Generation to be Produced in Martorell, Spain as of 2011
A production site for the Audi Q3 was chosen today: the SEAT site in Martorell, Spain. Manufacture will begin in 2011 with an annual production capacity of up to 80,000 units. The total investment will amount to around EUR 300 million. ... Continue reading
Malcolm Ward Appointed Director of Exterior Design
Malcolm Ward has been named Director of Exterior Design for General Motors Europe, effective immediately. In this capacity, he will be charged with overseeing the exterior design of the Opel/Vauxhall brand vehicles. Ward succeeds Phillip Zak, who has left the company. ... Continue reading
The New Citroen Nemo Multispace
Whether it's the 60+ mpg, or sub £10,000 price tag; its 119g/km CO2 emissions or its 2,500 litre load space, the new Nemo Multispace is a surefooted response by Citroën to recent market evolutions - where customers are increasingly looking for good value for money and fuel consumption in environmentally friendly and ... Continue reading
Volkswagen to Produce the New Small Family in Slovakia
Europe's largest carmaker, Volkswagen, has set its course for the future. Yesterday, a decision on the production location for the future New Small Family was taken. ... Continue reading
New Tracks for JLS at Mercedes-Benz World
X-Factor runners up JLS took to the Handling Circuits at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey last weekend on a day out to celebrate lead singer Aston's 21st birthday. ... Continue reading
Aberdeenshire Council Elects to Buy Superb
Aberdeenshire Council has just taken delivery of a new Skoda Superb GreenLine. The keys for the new car - which delivers low emissions and great fuel economy - were handed over to Mr Bill Howatson, Provost of Aberdeenshire Council, by Alan Robertson, Dealer Principal for Specialist Cars Aberdeen Skoda. ... Continue reading
Here's Why I'm Happy I Drive a Ford
Diane Rogers on Seeking Alpha April 22, 2009 I drive (only) Fords, mostly because my sister works for them. But I like my Fords, especially our two compact Focuses, and I still have hopes to someday be able to buy a hybrid Escape without the waiting list and with the family discount. Of course, I could just buy a regul ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz at Auto China 2009: "Green Luxury" Redefined
At Auto China, Mercedes-Benz presents the 2009 S-Class, thus delivering another automobile that combines fascination and responsibility at the highest level. The flagship of the Stuttgart premium brand has been extensively updated and, at its world premiere in Shanghai, sets new benchmarks in terms of safety, comfort a ... Continue reading
The class-leading and award-winning Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been enhanced with the addition of a limited edition model to its popular ranks. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Package is now on sale and offers customers even greater value, and is available in both four-cylinder C-Class models: the supercharged 135kW C ... Continue reading
The Chevrolet Cruze WTCC To Star In French TV Movie
The Chevrolet Cruze WTCC is soon to become a movie star in France, as it will feature in a spectacular stunt to be included in "Aveuglement" ('Blindly', in English), a TV movie produced by French TV channel TF-1 and currently being shot. ... Continue reading
Haima Brings New Strategy and New Models to Shanghai Auto Show
The 13th Shanghai International Automobile Exhibition will open on April 20, 2009. "Science & Technology Drive Blue Future" is the theme for Haima on this show. Haima brings the new strategy "Blue Engine" and new models with several platforms to the auto show, which indicates Haima's technical strength and advanced dev ... Continue reading
FAW Exhibits New Products at Auto Shanghai 2009
FAW Group Corporation is displaying a total of 22 home-grown vehicles, including both production and concept vehicles, at the 13th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2009). The exhibition is held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from April 20 to 28. ... Continue reading
Great Wall at Auto Shanghai 2009
Great Wall Motor Co. introduced three new high-end models at the Auto Shanghai Show. ... Continue reading
'LF-A' Prototype to Again Enter 24-hour Nurburgring Race
Tokyo, Apr 21, 2009; Lexus announces plans to again enter its "LF-A" premium two-seater sports car in the 24 Hours Nurburgring1 endurance race in Nurburg, Germany, from May 21 to 24, 2009. Based on a prototype of the LF-A being developed with an eye toward commercial release, the race vehicle, entering the Nurburg even ... Continue reading
O'Reilly Auto Parts Introduces "Buy Online, Pick Up In Store"
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.--OâReilly Auto Parts is proud to be the only national auto parts retailer to offer our customers the convenient option of âBuy Online, Pick Up In Storeâ at OReillyAuto.com. This new feature pairs the convenience of browsing and shopping online with the benefit of quick, efficient access ... Continue reading
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