Raser Technologies, Inc. Announces First Quarter Financial Results
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , a leading energy technology Company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. First Quarter and Subsequent Highlights: The Thermo No. 1 geothermal power plant (the Hatch Plant) in Beaver County, UT, began delivering clean, renewable electricit ... Continue reading
Ener1 Reports First Quarter 2009 Results
NEW YORK, May 11 -- Ener1, Inc. , developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries to power the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles, today reported its first quarter 2009 financial results. The following highlights significant events that occurred since the end of the fourth ... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America LLC Announces First Quarter 2009 Results
WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America LLC (NYSE Amex: TA), or TA, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. In addition to the historical financial results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and presented in this press release, TA is furnishing su ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--First Acceptance Corporation today reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2009 of its fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. Operating Results Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2009 were $67.1 million, compared with $84.0 million in the same period ... Continue reading
BIO Asks Congress to Examine Regulatory Impact of Renewable Fuel Standard Provisions
WASHINGTON--Regulatory rules on land use change issued for the Renewable Fuel Standard could set a precedent for regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under future U.S. legislation and international treaties. The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) thanked Tim Holden (D-Pa.), Chairman of the U.S. House Agricultu ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces First-Quarter 2009 Results
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., May 11, 2009 -- First Quarter Summary -- Product sales of $1.30 billion, down 53 percent from first quarter 2008 -- Net income of $2 million, compared with a loss of $105 million in first quarter 2008 -- Cash used by operating activities of $275 million -- Quarter-end cash balance of $767 mil ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Public Offering of 300 Million Shares of Common Stock
DEARBORN, Mich., May 11 -- Ford Motor Company announced today a registered public offering of 300 million shares of its common stock at a par value of $0.01 per share. Ford said it also expects to grant to the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 45 million shares of common stock. Net proceeds to Ford from th ... Continue reading
ALBANY, N.Y., May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) New York delivered nearly 7,000 petitions to Governor Paterson's office today showing support for MADD's Campaign to Eliminate to Drunk Driving. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030421/MADDLOGO) A key part of MADD's Campaig ... Continue reading
Drag racing leader Jeg Coughlin still wants more in Bristol
BRISTOL, May 11, 2009: The most successful racer on the NHRA tour this year with three wins and a 20-4 race day record, Pro Stock racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekend's ninth annual Thunder Valley Nationals hoping to get better in his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt. Perhaps Coughlin's drive to push himself, even when ... Continue reading
AAA Releases Transportation Survey Results
Motorists Recognize Highway Funding Shortage and Support Teen Driver Measures HARRISBURG, Pa., May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania AAA Federation today released the results of a transportation issues survey of AAA members in Pennsylvania. At a press conference in the Capitol, Federation Executive Directo ... Continue reading
Virtual Concept Sims Heads West to Miller Motorsport Park with Kester Racing with Team 3G
Henderson, May 11, 2009: As Round 3 of the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear draws nearer, so does another chance for drivers to perfect their skills on Virtual Conceptâs flagship RS1 Xtreme M3 race car simulator. This time around, the Virtual Concept team will be heading to Tooele, Utah for the Larry ... Continue reading
Familiar starting spot for Franchitti in Indianapolis 500 return: They say familiarity breeds contempt, but don't tell that to Dario Franchitti. The 35-year-old Scotsman is happy to be starting third in the Indianapolis 500, the same position he started in 2007 when he won The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. "It's very s ... Continue reading
'Main Street' Bondholders Gather in Philadelphia
Seniors and Retirees Left Out of GM Bankruptcy Negotiations Rally to Save Pensions and Keep GM Solvent PHILADELPHIA, May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- GM "Main Street" bondholders, who stand to be financially hurt by the impending bankruptcy of the Fortune 500 Company, will gather on Tuesday, 9:15 a.m., May 12th, to vo ... Continue reading
Fluge Global Adventures Named Sponsor of Portland Trans-Am Race
TOPEKA, May 11, 2009: Fluge Global Adventures and Sports Car Club of America, Inc. announced today a partnership that names Fluge Global Adventures the title sponsor of Round Five of the Muscle Milk® SCCA® Trans-Am® Series at Portland International Raceway, June 12-14. The race will be badged the Fluge Global ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit to Webcast Investor Presentation
FORT WORTH, Texas--AMERICREDIT CORP. will be presenting at The Eighth Annual JMP Securities Research Conference in San Francisco, Calif., on Monday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m. Pacific time. Dan Berce, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting on behalf of the Company. The presentation will be broadcast live ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Agrees Vehicle Assembly in Indonesia
Volkswagen AG is expanding its commitment in Southeast Asia as part of its 2018 growth strategy. In cooperation with the Indonesian partner company 'Indomobil', local vehicle assembly operations are to be set up as a first step towards the long-term development of ASEAN markets. An agreement on assembling Volkswagen mo ... Continue reading
Latest Green Hybrid Engines to Battle BMW for the International Engine of the Year Title
BMW has a fight on its hands as it guns for a record-breaking fifth consecutive International Engine of the Year title. The German marque, which has scooped more trophies for engine excellence than any other company in the Awards' 11-year history, faces tough competition from over 60 new entrants to the Awards in 2009. ... Continue reading
Jimmy Mizen Foundation Provides Citroen Minibuses For Scouts
Two Citroen Relay minibuses will make a lasting tribute to a young man from south-east London who tragically died in an assault in May last year. Two Ready to Run Relay L3H2 17 seat, wheelchair accessible minibuses have been donated to the local 21st Lewisham North and Sidcup District Scout Groups by the Jimmy Mizen Fo ... Continue reading
SSE suspends share trading of Changhe Auto
SSE suspends share trading of Changhe Auto http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010406/SSE-suspends-share-trading -of-C hanghe-Auto.html Shanghai, May 11 (Gasgoo.com) The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) has suspended trading in shares of Jiangxi Changhe Automobile Co starting today until further notice, Chinese newspape ... Continue reading
China ups 2009 vehicle sales target to 10.2 mln
China ups 2009 vehicle sales target to 10.2 mln http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010410/China-ups-2009-vehicle-sal es-ta rget-to-10-2-mln.html Shanghai, May 11 (Gasgoo.com) China Association of Automobile Manufacturers(CAAM) raised 2009 domestic vehicle sales target to 10.2 million units, increasing by 350,000 uni ... Continue reading
FAW to boost hybrid vehicle manufacturing
FAW to boost hybrid vehicle manufacturing http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010407/FAW-to-boost-hybrid-vehicl e-man ufacturing.html Shanghai, May 11 (Gasgoo.com) FAW started construction of its new-energy vehicle manufacturing base at the end of 2008, a project that is expected to be completed in 2012, with an annu ... Continue reading
Niemela Does "REV" Episode For Oncars.com - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dana Point, May 9, 2009: Three weeks ago Markus participated as a featured Atlantic driver in an episode of Rick Graves' OnCars.com series, entitled "Rev." ... Continue reading
Conor Daly And The Zen Of Race Driving: Don't Think About It - Just Do It - VIDEO ENHANCED
Austin, May 8, 2009: It's a statistical fact that when listening to radio calls from military pilots who are about to auger in, the typical last words heard are "Ah Crap." Usually this phrase is uttered when a jet driver has gotten him/herself in a situation that is so dire that they stop thinking, and simply give in t ... Continue reading
NAPA AUTO PARTS Spotlights Key Brake-Related Warning Signs, Encourages Preventive Maintenance
ATLANTA--Pressing down on the brakes and not knowing how well theyâll perform can be an unnerving situation. Given that Americans spend 4.2 billion hours a year constantly using their brakes in traffic, it's obvious proactive brake maintenance is important. However, since brake replacement timeframes vary anywhere ... Continue reading
Indianapolis 500 - 1 - 22 Qualifying Results - May 10, 2009
INDIANAPOLIS - Qualifying Sunday for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar Series event on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with starting position, car number in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine and speed: <p> 1. (3) Helio Castroneves, Dallara-Honda, 224.864 2. (6) Ryan Briscoe, Dallara-Honda, 224.083 3. (10) Dario ... Continue reading
Indianapolis 500 - Second Day Qualifying Quotes - May 10, 2009
PAUL TRACY (No. 15 GEICO/KV Racing Technology): âIâm not really happy with the laps we qualified on, so Iâm disappointed. But weâre⦠just out of miles and need to get some full-tank running in. We wanted to be in the 223s today. We achieved that on the first lap, then started sliding the front ... Continue reading
Sharp Qualifies In Last Minute
INDIANAPOLIS May 10, 2009: The third time was the charm for Scott Sharp. The 1996 IndyCar Series co-champion qualified for the 2009 Indianapolis 500 on his final attempt of the day with a dramatic last-minute run that bumped E.J. Viso out of the provisional grid of 22 cars. Sharp, who withdrew his first run and was bum ... Continue reading
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., and WAREGEM, Belgium, May 11 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) and Enfinity, NV today announced plans to co-develop a portfolio of rooftop solar installations throughout the U.S., as well as in numerous European countries, including Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Czech Rep ... Continue reading
MOC® and CalAmp Partner to Market GPS-Based Stolen Vehicle Recovery Solution to New-Car Dealerships
PACOIMA, Calif. & OXNARD, Calif.--MOC Products Company, Inc. (âMOCâ) and CalAmp Corp. today announced a partnership to market a vehicle monitoring and tracking system for Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR) applications through new-car dealerships. This unique partnership leverages MOCâs extensive automotive d ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Technology Announces June 12 as Date of its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
JINZHOU CITY, Liaoning, China, May 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that its 2009 annual stockholders meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. China Standard time (UTC +8) ... Continue reading
CARFAX Selects Crescendo Networks to Accelerate and Optimize Web Applications
TEL AVIV, Israel & MENLO PARK, Calif.--Crescendo Networks, Ltd., the recognized performance leader in accelerating and optimizing application delivery for Web properties, today announced that CARFAX is using AppBeat⢠DC to ensure the performance, efficiency and availability of its Web applications for used car buy ... Continue reading
Iteris, Inc. 4th Quarter Operating Results Conference Call
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex:ITI) will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors following the release of its operating results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2009, on Thursday, May 28, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. PDT (4:30 p.m. EDT). The conference call will be conducted by Abbas Mohaddes, chi ... Continue reading
CARLSTADT, N.J.--NTP Inc., North Americaâs leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the trucking industry, is proudly marking a milestone this month as the company celebrates twenty-five years providing warranties to the used truck market. âThis milestone anniversary is a testament to ... Continue reading
(Editors Note: This is an advance story for your planning and use. Gas prices for the calculator and all tips on the website will be updated prior to May 19 with new annual gas price projections.) WASHINGTON, May 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the Memorial Day holiday weekend and heavier summer driving season appro ... Continue reading
- Market Headwinds Continue, Cutting Back Costs and Production - Company Maintains Focus on Demand Creation, Positioning for Future Growth ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., May 11 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated a ... Continue reading
Fleetwood Holds Top Spot for 21st Year RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 11 -- Fleetwood Enterprises' RV Group was recognized as the number one manufacturer of Class A motor homes in calendar year 2008 by Statistical Surveys, Inc., a reporting service based in Grand Rapids, Mich. Statistical Surveys, Inc. has been tracking the RV ... Continue reading
European Consumers Are Ready to Embrace Low Cost Navigation Systems, Finds Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, May 11 -- More than 60 percent of European consumers are extremely interested in location-based vehicle-centric services like eCall, bCall, stolen vehicle tracking and real-time traffic information. However, they clearly indicate that the current price of such systems is more than they are willing to pay. (Logo ... Continue reading
Comment By Frost & Sullivan Automotive & Transportation Senior Research Analyst Anjan Hemanth Kumar Frost & Sullivan estimates that the European market for electric vehicles (EVs) could potentially grow to 480,000 units by 2015. Although vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, utilities and other businesses have jumped onto ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES--Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RTK) announced today a plan to build a plant in Rialto, California for the production of ultra-clean synthetic fuels and electric power from renewable waste biomass feedstocks. The Rialto Renewable Energy Center (Rialto Project) is designed to produce approximately 600 barrels per ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty to Webcast Annual Shareholders' Meeting
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 11 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation invites you to listen to the live Internet broadcast of its 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 11:00 ET. To listen to the live broadcast, go to Infinity's website, http://www.ipacc.com/, click on Investor Relations and fo ... Continue reading
Learn about the World Diesel Engines Market to 2012
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. World Diesel Engines Market to 2012 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0118619/World-Diesel-Engines-Market-to-201 2.html Global diesel engine demand is forecast to rise 3.5 percent annually through 2012. The Asia/Pacific reg ... Continue reading
UK Debut for Jaguar XKR and XFR at London Motorexpo 2009
Jaguar will showcase the new XFR and XKR in the heart of Canary Wharf at this year's London Motorexpo. Between 8 - 14 June, this bespoke motor show promises to attract more than 350,000 visitors, making it an ideal venue for the UK debut of Jaguar's range-topping models. ... Continue reading
Euro Luxury Brands Expect Low Sales of Their Hybrids in U.S.
Washington DC May 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that European luxury-car makers are expected to launch several hybrid models in North America this year, but say they expect them to sell in low volumes. Automotive News reports that Mercedes will launch two hybrids this year, but company executives don't expect ... Continue reading
President Obama Kills Development of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
Washington DC May 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that George W. Bush's $1.2 billion plan to develop cars powered by hydrogen fuel cells was eliminated by President Barack Obama on Thursday, with the intention of saving the government $100 million a year. Citing the high costs and technical issues associated wi ... Continue reading
May 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Detroit News reports that Toyota Motor Corp. is coping with recent financial losses with plans to focus on ways to make more money by selling small cars. Company executives outlined their back-to-basics approach with a plan to begin formulating ways to produce small ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--ExxonMobil Chemical continues to extend its technology leadership with the development of two new grades of V series co-extruded battery separator films. These new developmental grades will help make lithium-ion batteries (LIB) safer than ever before for hybrid and electric vehicles, power tools and electronic ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo Mito - It's Mighty Near!
Alfa Romeo has confirmed that its all-new MiTo model will arrive in Australia in July providing the Australian car market with a unique compact performance car that sets new standards for style, performance and technology. ... Continue reading
New Holland's Energy Independent Farm Concept
New Holland's triple win at SIMA for NH2⢠hydrogen powered tractor, EasyDrive⢠transmission and Intelligent User Interface New Holland Agriculture has won both Gold and Silver medals at the SIMA Innovation Awards 2009 for the impressive NH2⢠hydrogen-powered tractor and the advanced EasyDrive⢠trans ... Continue reading
The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Pacemaker in Automotive Development
After four years in production and sales of 270,000 units, Mercedes-Benz is now presenting the 2009 S-Class. With an even more dynamic design, even more comfort and pathfinding innovations, this extensively updated new series of the world's most successful luxury saloon is reiterating its claim to be the standard for a ... Continue reading
25 Years of BMW Mobile Service: Committed to Sheer Driving Pleasure.
Concept unique the world over ensures highly qualified assistance round the clock in the event of a breakdown. Innovative services from BMW ConnectedDrive for even more efficient and faster trouble-shooting. ... Continue reading
On the occasion of the Audi brand's 100th anniversary, the company is launching an apprenticeships campaign. Contrary to the trend in the industry, AUDI AG is celebrating its anniversary year in 2009 by offering an additional 100 apprenticeships. These additional apprentices will mainly be working in fields such as ele ... Continue reading
New Parking Sensors From Vauxhall Relieve Stress
As more and more cars take to the busy city streets, parking spaces are at a premium. How many times have we all overlooked tight parking spaces for fear of damaging our cars under the gaze of impatient drivers? Thanks to the new rear parking sensor systems from Vauxhall Accessories, those days of problem parking could ... Continue reading
Landmark Achievement for Honda Insight in Japan
Honda's new Insight ranked as the entire industry's best-selling new car in Japan for April 2009, with sales of 10,481 units. It is the first time that a hybrid model has topped the new car sales tables in Japan. ... Continue reading
Intelligent Automotive Air Conditioning Based on Positional Awareness Yields Dramatic Fuel Savings
The Sentience project - which aims to demonstrate the significant advantages of extending the electronic automotive horizon through the integration of automotive systems, mobile telecoms and advanced mapping technology - today announced the results of extensive climatic testing of an intelligent air conditioning contro ... Continue reading
Trainees Get Their Car of the Year!
Trainee vehicle mechanics in Bedfordshire have been given the chance to hone their engineering skills on the 2009 Car of the Year thanks to Vauxhall. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet UK Sales Ahead in April
At a time when the whole of the country is watching its pennies, consumers are more aware of how much they're spending than ever before. And when it comes to new cars, it appears that value for money is king - in April, Chevrolet saw its overall sales increase by 17.84 per cent compared to the same month in 2008. ... Continue reading
Extra Special- The Hyundai i10 and i30 ES
The Hyundai i10 and i30 already offer exceptional style and value. But now they have got Extra Special with the addition of the ES edition. These limited editions are based on the entry level cars in the ranges, but have extra style, more luxury and even more money off for customers wanting to make the most of the scra ... Continue reading
Mazda Launches Refined Verisa in Japan
Mazda Motor Corporation has launched the freshened Verisa compact car for sale in Japan. The newly refined model features high quality interior and exterior improvements and goes on sale today at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealerships nationwide. Manufacturer's suggested retail prices (including taxes) s ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Sedan Named a "Best New Model" in Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
Hyundai's luxury flagship Genesis sedan recently was named a "Best New Model" in the Sedans $30,000 - $45,000 category by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. The magazine named the top new models in 11 categories and Genesis sedan topped competitors such as the Acura TL, Audi A4 and Nissan Maxima to earn the distinction. ... Continue reading
All-New 2009 Nissan Cube On Sale Now
Franklin TN May 10, 2009; The all-new 2009 Nissan cube® went on sale last week at Nissan dealers nationwide, sporting an engaging asymmetrical exterior design, socially oriented lounge-style interior, a powerful and fuel-efficient 1.8-liter engine, six standard air bags, a full catalog of innovative accessories, a s ... Continue reading
US Senator Annoyed by Spam Call About Car Warranty Policies
car warranty calls, which come even if a person has signed up for the national Do Not Call registry. U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer wants a federal investigation into what he calls "robo-dialer harassment." "Not only are these calls a nuisance, but they tie up land lines and can eat up a user's cell phone minutes, possibly ... Continue reading
Mazda Researchers to Receive JSAE Awards
Six researchers from Mazda will be honored for their research achievements at the 59th annual Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan (JSAE) awards presentation. The researchers will receive the Outstanding Technical Paper and the Technological Development awards. The Outstanding Technical Paper Award recognizes indiv ... Continue reading
Reborn Fiat Confronts Past Littered With Breakdowns as It Prepares for Chrysler Alliance
MILAN May 10, 2009; Colleen Barry writing for the AP reported thatg in a perfect world, so the joke goes, the Germans are the mechanics, the Swiss are the timekeepers and the Italians are the lovers. With Fiat snapping up a 20 percent stake in Chrysler LLC and bidding for General Motors Corp.'s European car-making busi ... Continue reading
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