Indianapolis Motor Speedway Statement - May 27, 2009
At a regular meeting of the board of directors of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday, May 26, board members asked Tony George, chief executive officer of the IMS companies, to devise a plan for management of Hulman & Company, the Indy Racing League, Clabber Girl and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that would al ... Continue reading
Aussie ace to race for SPL Champions Rangers Football Club in 2009
Queensland, May 27, 2009: One of Australiaâs most promising young racing drivers John Martin has been signed up to race for newly crowned Scottish champions Rangers FC in this yearâs Superleague Formula. The 24-year-old from Queensland graduates to Superleague Formula after a meteoric rise through junior cham ... Continue reading
Paul Tracy and A.J. Foyt Teleconference - May 27, 2009
were the guests on today's Indy Racing League teleconference. About the speakers: Paul Tracy and A.J. Foyt discussed their pairing for this weekend's ABC Supply Co./A.J. Foyt 225 at the Milwaukee Mile. Tracy will drive the famed No. 14 for A.J. Foyt Racing in place of the injured Vitor Meira. Paul Tracy · Open-wheel c ... Continue reading
TOPEKA, May 27, 2009: Television programming for the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup season has commenced. Race fans will have plenty of opportunities to view each exciting one-hour program produced by Carolinas Production Group, with several new cable and satellite affiliates added to the channel lineup th ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Grand Opens First Speed Shop in Downtown LA
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys â Manny, Moe & Jack , the nationâs leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that its new Speed Shop, located at 1200 West Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles, will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. The Speed Shop, which i ... Continue reading
New GMAC Board of Directors is Established
Non-Executive Chairman, Independent Directors Named DETROIT, May 27 -- GMAC Financial Services today announced that Michael A. Carpenter, Mayree C. Clark and Franklin (Fritz) W. Hobbs were named as independent directors to GMAC's board of directors, effective immediately. Hobbs was also elected to serve as non-executiv ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces Pricing on 2009 EX35
Around View Monitor (AVM) Offered at No Charge with Bose(R) and Navigation Package FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 27 -- Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2009 Infiniti EX35 luxury SUV, which is scheduled to go on sale May 29th at Infiniti retailers nationwide. Among the highlights of the 2009 EX are new standard content an ... Continue reading
AMSTERDAM--365-Energy Group today announced that the city of Amsterdam has selected the ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations of world leading infrastructure provider Coulomb Technologies to fuel the electrical cars in the city. The 45 charging stations are part of a two-year public demonstration project. The C ... Continue reading
Bosch Generated 13 Percent of Global Sales in North America
- Sales of Bosch in North America amounted to $8.6 billion in 2008 - Company continues to invest into renewable energy technologies - Bosch balances savings and investments to better navigate difficult 2009 FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., May 27 -- In 2008, the Bosch Group generated sales of $8.6 billion in the U.S., Canada a ... Continue reading
Mark IV Receives Final Court Approval of $90 Million DIP Financing Agreement
Business Operates Smoothly During First 27 Days of Restructuring AMHERST, New York, May 27 -- Mark IV, a leading diversified manufacturer of highly-engineered systems and components for the worldwide automotive OEM, automotive aftermarket, heavy duty, and transportation markets, announced today that it has received fin ... Continue reading
Central Parking and Zipcar Announce Agreement
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Central Parking System, Inc. (âCentral Parkingâ), the nationâs largest parking management company and Zipcar, Inc., the worldâs largest car-sharing service, announced an agreement for designated parking spots for Zipcar vehicles in New York City and the surrounding New Jersey marke ... Continue reading
EB Expands Support for Microsoft Auto Platform
NOVI, Mich.--EB (Elektrobit), a leading developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries, is now supporting Microsoft Live Search for Devices on Microsoft Auto. Demonstrated at EB's exhibit at the 9th annual Telematics Detroit 2009 conference (June 2-3 at the Rock Financial ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS--Power Efficiency Corporation (OTCBB: PEFF), a clean tech company focused on energy efficiency technologies for electric motors, announced today that Kenneth Dickey was appointed to the Companyâs Board of Directors, as of May 14, 2009. Mr. Dickey was previously a senior advisor for sales and marketing ma ... Continue reading
California Receives Highest Marks For Traffic Safety Laws In National Survey
SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 27 -- California was the only state in the nation to receive consistently top marks across the board on a recent ranking of traffic safety laws conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The study examined the strength of traffic safety laws in six key areas, including: DUI/ ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
ELKHART, Ind.--The Board of Directors of CTS Corporation announced the second quarter dividend of $0.03 per share, payable July 31, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 26, 2009. About CTS CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of electronic components and sensors and a provider of elect ... Continue reading
New Director at Kwik Fit Financial Services
UDDINGSTON, Scotland, May 27 -- Leading UK insurance intermediary Kwik Fit Financial Services has appointed Stevie Sutherland as business development director from Banco Santander. Stevie, who also worked at GE Capital with Kwik Fit Financial Services group managing director Brendan Devine, will join the Uddingston-bas ... Continue reading
Indy 500's Better Late Than Live At WRTV
<b>By Arthur Greenwald - TVNEWSDAY</b> Indianapolis, May 26, 2009: ABC's live broadcast of the Indianpolis 500 over the Memorial Day weekend wins its time period in nearly every market. Among the few it doesn't is DMA 25 â Indianapolis itself, where the Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials require ABC to black ou ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series Notes - May 26, 2009
Tracy to replace Meira at Milwaukee:A.J. Foyt has hired veteran driver Paul Tracy to replace injured Vitor Meira in the No. 14 ABC Supply Co. car in the May 31 ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225 at The Milwaukee Mile. "I'm excited to get an opportunity to drive albeit as a fill-in for Vitor as I know it's a short-term thing," sa ... Continue reading
Ducote/Merchant Services Racing Signs PRRACEwire To Handle Press Services
Miami, May 26, 2009: Ducote/Merchant Services Racing has signed Austin Texas' PRRACEwire to handle press services for this year's ALMS LMP1 campaign. Under the agreement PRRACEwire will develop, promote and manage all press-related programs for the team. "PRRACEwire is excited to be associated with Chapman Ducote and D ... Continue reading
FULLERTON, May 27, 2009: Three Yokohama Tire Corporation- sponsored off-road drivers who captured class championships in last yearâs SCORE Baja 500, are heading back to dusty Ensenada, Mexico, June 5-7, to compete in the storied event. Heidi Steele, who took the Class 7SX title in â08, has moved up in class t ... Continue reading
No Rest For Brabham, Sharp After Utah
Braselton, May 27, 2009: Patrón Highcroft's David Brabham took part in a 30-hour endurance test with Peugeot only a few days after placing second in Utah with Scott Sharp. There wasnât much time for David Brabham and Scott Sharp to catch their breath after a runner-up finish in the Patrón Highcroft Racing Ac ... Continue reading
Foton Motor, steelmaker ink mutual sourcing deal
Foton Motor, steelmaker ink mutual sourcing deal http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010666/Foton-Motor-steelmaker-ink -mutu al-sourcing-deal.html Shanghai, May 27 (Gasgoo.com) Beiqi Foton Motor, a commercial vehicle subsidiary of Beijing Auto, has recently signed an agreement for wide-ranging strategic cooperation w ... Continue reading
Shanghai vehicles to meet China IV standards
Shanghai vehicles to meet China IV standards http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010661/Shanghai-vehicles-to-meet- China -IV-standards.html Shanghai, May 27 (Gasgoo.com) Starting November 1, 2009, buses, sanitation vehicles and postal vans, as well as all light gasoline-powered vehicles, will have to meet the China I ... Continue reading
SAIC-Fiat Powertrain Hongyan starts making diesel engine
SAIC-Fiat Powertrain Hongyan starts making diesel engine http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1010660/SAIC-Fiat-Powertrain-Hongy an-st arts-making-diesel-engine.html Shanghai, May 27 (Gasgoo.com) Saic Fiat Powertrain Hongyan Co., Ltd. (SFH) launched volume production of diesel engines at its Chongqing facility on May 2 ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's May U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich., May 27 - Ford Motor Company will release its May U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Tuesday, June 2. At 1 p.m. ET, George Pipas, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. Conference Call Ac ... Continue reading
GreenRoad Wins Fleet World Honours Technology Award
LONDON--GreenRoad, a global pioneer in improving driving behavior, today announced that it has won the Technology Award in the 2009 Fleet World Honours. The trophy was presented at a special ceremony held at the Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Wednesday, May 20th. This award follows GreenRoadâs previous succes ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Investor Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 27 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the Stephens Inc. Spring Investment Conference. The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and financial results. The Company's presentation will be at 9:30 AM Eastern on J ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Names James E. Sweetnam President & Chief Executive Officer
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 27 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that James E. Sweetnam, 56, has been named president and chief executive officer, and will be appointed to the Dana Board of Directors. Sweetnam comes to Dana after more than 11 years at Eaton Corporation , where he most recently served as president of th ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Automotive Brake Friction Products - Global Strategic Business Report
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d66072/automotive_brake_f) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Brake Friction Products - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Automotive Brake Friction Products in US$ ... Continue reading
Capacity Announces Plans to Offer the Navistar MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engines
LONGVIEW, Texas, May 27 -- Capacity of Texas, a leading manufacturer of terminal tractors worldwide, announced today the availability of the Navistar MaxxForce 7 Diesel Engine in their terminal tractor product line beginning this fall. The Navistar MaxxForce 7 engine utilizes the MaxxForce Advanced Exhaust Gas Recircul ... Continue reading
P R E S S R E L E A S E For Immediate Release Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing llc, (860) 399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com Marketing Contact: Lindsay Bradshaw, MFG.com, 678-556-2973, lbradshaw@mfg.com Link to Press Release: http://www.mfg.com/en/news/press_releases/stand_alone/MFGWatch-Survey-T ... Continue reading
In Sixth Gear (ISG) Is Now an Authorized Seller of HRE Wheels
HRE Wheels is highly notable in the vehicle aftermarket parts industry and has chosen ISG to resell its wheels on their website, which is the authoritative source for all sorts of aftermarket vehicles parts an automotive enthusiast needs IRWINDALE, Calif., May 27 -- For more than 30 years, HRE Performance Wheels has be ... Continue reading
Volvo Group Selects PTC as Strategic Partner for Future PLM Solutions
NEEDHAM, Mass.--PTC , The Product Development Company®, today announced that Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, drive systems for marine and industrial applications, aerospace components and services, has, in a directional decision, selected PTC as a st ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Chosen by Navman as Its Preferred Map Supplier in Australia
NAVTEQ maps now powering Navman and Mio devices SYDNEY, May 27 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, today announced an agreement that Navman will utilize the NAVTEQ(R) map of Australia in its entire range of portabl ... Continue reading
Virginia DMV Certifies Commonwealth's Newest Driver Improvement Programs
RICHMOND, Va.--The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has recently certified the Commonwealth's newest approved Driver Improvement Clinics, VirginiaDriverImprovementClinicOnline.com, providing a new alternative to Virginia motorists who want to remove points from their driving records or obtain an insurance di ... Continue reading
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 27 -- Based on its recent analysis of the Class 6-8 emission reduction market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. (CDTI) with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology of the Year Award. Fleet managers have raised their demand for technologies ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., May 27 -- Amerigon Incorporated , a leader in developing products based on advanced thermoelectric (TE) technologies for a wide range of global markets and applications, today announced that President and CEO Daniel R. Coker and CFO Barry G. Steele are scheduled to present and participate at the KeyB ... Continue reading
RepairPal and Belo Interactive Corp. Announce Content Distribution Partnership
EMERYVILLE, Calif.--RepairPal (www.RepairPal.com), the award-winning destination for free auto repair estimates, and Belo Interactive, Inc. (www.belointeractive.com), one of the nation's leading media interactive companies, today announced a content distribution partnership. RepairPalâs proprietary content, includ ... Continue reading
Kia Soul awarded 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Soul awarded 5-Star Euro NCAP safety rating - Results place Soul among safest B-Segment cars in Europe (SEOUL) May 27, 2009 - The all-new Kia ... Continue reading
An Open Letter To Vice-President Biden From Ohio BioSystems Cooperative
Dear Mr. Vice President, Please forgive and allow this intrusion, we offer our sincere apologies, as we understand âthingsâ are a little busy in and around the beltway. However, Over the last 14 or so months, the Ohio BioSystems Cooperative has researched the National Transportation Energy issues to understan ... Continue reading
NADAguides.com Uncovers 'Hidden Gems' of the Auto Industry
- Five New Makes and Models that May Surprise Consumers - COSTA MESA, Calif., May 27 -- Several automotive brands automatically conjure up images of distinctive style, luxurious interiors and advanced technological features that consistently flow throughout their entire product lines. However, each model year there are ... Continue reading
Audi - Leader of The Left-Hand-Drive Revolution
When Audi production first began 100 years ago, the company was instantly a specialist in making right-hand-drive cars. Every Audi car was right-hand-drive until 1921, when the brand first publicly demonstrated its now famous flair for 'Vorsprung durch Technik' by pioneering left-hand-drive 16 years before Germany offi ... Continue reading
Want to Drive The Volvo S60 Concept? Now You Can...Virtually
Volvo is giving an insight into the driving characteristics of the Volvo S60 Concept with the release of an innovative new PC-based racing challenge called Volvo - The Game. Available to download for free now from www.volvocars.co.uk/S60concept, it features five of Volvo's racing legends as well as the new Volvo S60 Co ... Continue reading
Fresh Looks For Kangoo Expression And Kangoo Privilège
A year and a half after the launch of New Renault Kangoo, upgrades of the Expression and Privilège versions featuring enhanced styling have been introduced. The most significant evolution concerns the fitment of Kangoo be bop front and rear bumpers for the Privilège version. ... Continue reading
2010 Detroit Auto Show: You Can See the World from Here
New Global Automotive Industry, North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) Prepare for 2010 in Detroit Detroit, MI - May 26, 2009 - The tongue-in-cheek phrase "predictable as Michigan weather" is a good way to describe the rollercoaster known as the global automotive economy. But for 2010, economic forecasters have ... Continue reading
Eventing Legend Is a Crowd Pleaser at Subaru Houghton International
New Zealand rider Mark Todd, one of Eventing's sporting greats, proved a popular winner on Sunday of the CCI at this year's Subaru Houghton International. ... Continue reading
Ford Kinetic Design Stars in New TV Advert
Ford's award winning 'kinetic design' styling is the star of the company's new pan-European brand TV commercial. Shot in a London studio, the commercial marks an evolution in Ford's advertising strategy, adding multi-model brand commercials to complement its traditional model-specific campaigns. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Europe Appoints New Sales Director
Philippe Saillard (43) has joined Infiniti Europe in the new position of Sales Director. Saillard will be responsible for Infiniti's further development in Europe as the premium, automotive brand continues to grow its presence with launches in the UK and Germany due for later this year and more new product on the way, ... Continue reading
Infiniti Europe Opens the Doors to its 18th Centre, in the City of Geneva
Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, today opens its first Infiniti Centre in French Switzerland, conveniently situated just 10 minutes from Geneva airport. The Geneva opening brings the number of operational Infiniti Centres across Europe to 18. Here for the first time French-speaking Swiss can inspect th ... Continue reading
Want to Drive the Volvo S60 concept? Now You Can... Virtually
Volvo is giving an insight into the driving characteristics of the Volvo S60 Concept with the release of an innovative new PC-based racing challenge called Volvo - The Game. Available to download for free now from www.volvocars.co.uk/S60concept, it features five of Volvo's racing legends as well as the new Volvo S60 Co ... Continue reading
Nissan and Europcar form A Zero-Emission Vehicle Partnership
Nissan and Europcar - the European leader in passenger car and light utility vehicle rentals - are forming a partnership to market electric vehicles by 2010 and advance zero-emission mobility on a global scale. ... Continue reading
GM Offers Biofuel (Ethanol) Vehicles in Thailand
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia May 27, 2009; Eileen Ng writing for the AP reported that General Motors Corp. plans to launch vehicles that can run on biofuel later this year in Thailand, which is offering incentives to cut reliance on gasoline, a senior official said Tuesday. David J. Tulauskas, director of public policy for G ... Continue reading
GM says debt-for-equity offer to bondholders falls short; bankruptcy filing almost certain
DETROIT May 27, 2009; The AP reported that General Motors Corp. says not enough of its bondholders agreed to swap their debt for company stock, meaning the troubled automaker is almost certainly headed for bankruptcy protection. GM has until Monday to finish restructuring or file for Chapter 11. But the company said We ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles Are Becoming a Major Focus for Fleet Operators, Says Pike Research
BOULDER, Colo.--As companies and governments grapple with ways to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions, their vehicle fleets represent a significant opportunity to achieve both goals, and an increasing number of fleet managers are utilizing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as a solution. According to a new study from P ... Continue reading
GM Exchange Offers for Outstanding Public Debt Expire
DETROIT, May 27 -- General Motors Corp. today announced the expiration of its exchange offers for $27.2 billion of its unsecured public notes and the related consent solicitations that were commenced on April 27, 2009. No further tenders of notes will be accepted and any notes previously tendered pursuant to the exchan ... Continue reading
New Smaller Cars Widen Safety Choice for Consumers
Euro NCAP, the organisation that assesses the safety of new cars, today releases the results for six new cars. Five out of the six cars received Euro NCAP's maximum five star award. Euro NCAP is pleased to note that a number of less expensive cars were among these high performers. In these economically challenging time ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Launches 5-Year / £2,000 Scrappage Scheme
Shortly after the UK Government's vehicle scrappage scheme went in to operation1, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has extended its participation to include vehicles of 5 through to 10 years old to maximise its already impressive success with the scheme. ... Continue reading
Performance Jaguar XF In Police Pursuit
Jaguar UK has launched a high performance Police pursuit vehicle based on its award-winning XF Diesel S model. The first ever Police-spec XF is currently being evaluated by Police forces across the country. ... Continue reading
Another Feather in Its NCAP - Hyundai's i20 Leads the Class for Safety
It's hats off to Hyundai at Euro NCAP after the i20 was awarded the maximum five-star score in the first round of tests using the organisation's new rating system. Setting a new standard in the supermini segment, the i20 five-door model scored exceptionally well in all four categories assessed - adult occupancy, child ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP 5-Star Award for Kia Soul
The new Kia Soul urban crossover has been awarded the maximum 5-Star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash test results. The Soul's safety ratings - with scores of 87 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection, 86 per cent for Child Protection and 86 per cent for Safety Assist equipment - place the Kia among the safe ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Vivaro Voted Best Medium Van 2009 by Van Fleet World
The Vauxhall Vivaro has once again seen off all competition and claimed the top award for Best Medium Van at the 2009 Van Fleet World Awards. ... Continue reading
Honda Fit Hybrid To Roll Out in Autumn 2010
TOKYO, May 27, 2009; Taiga Uranaka writing for Reuters reported that Honda Motor Co (7267.T) plans to roll out a gas-electric hybrid version of its Fit subcompact car in the autumn of 2010, about a year and a half ahead of the original schedule, to tap growing demand for low-emission vehicles, the Nikkei business daily ... Continue reading
Mazda Delivers First Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Iwatani Corporation
Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Iwatani Corporation, an energy development company based in Japan. The Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid is Mazda's latest hydrogen rotary engine (RE) vehicle which uses hydrogen as a fuel and features a unique hybrid system.The Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid can run on both hydrogen and ... Continue reading
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