GM Desert Proving Ground-Yuma Officially Open For Business
Ribbon Cutting Marks Unprecedented Cooperation between Army and GM Download Photography YUMA, AZ â General Motors and the U.S. Army officially opened GMâs new test facility in the southwest on the Armyâs Yuma Proving Ground. The ceremony marked the end of most construction activity and the beginning of a ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA to Reconsider Monitoring Requirements for Airborne Lead
*CONTACT: *Cathy Milbourn milbourn.cathy@epa.gov <ryan.dave@epa.gov> 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *July 22, 2009 *EPA to Reconsider Monitoring Requirements for Airborne Lead ** "The agency seeks to protect the nation's children "* *WASHINGTON* - To ensure the most vulnerable Americans are adequately ... Continue reading
Engagements Validate Technology's Powerfully Advanced, Real-time Functionality & Accelerated Return on Investment. SALT LAKE CITY, July 22 -- Alpha Bay today announced it has signed two major Fortune 500 clients in recent months for its Adaptive Integrated Retail System - AIRS . One client is an automotive parts suppli ... Continue reading
American Railcar Industries, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
ST. CHARLES, Mo.--American Railcar Industries, Inc. (“ARI”) announced today it will host a conference call on August 6, 2009, at 10:00 am (Eastern Time) to report the Company’s second quarter financial results. The Company expects to release its financial results after the close of business on August 5, 2009, and ... Continue reading
Autonet Mobile’s CEO Sterling Pratz Named to United States Auto Club Board of Directors
SAN FRANCISCO--Autonet Mobile’s CEO and co-founder, Sterling Pratz, has been named to the United States Auto Club’s (USAC) board of directors. Pratz joins nine members on the USAC board including: Tony George, member of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; Ricky Johnson, 7-time winner of AMA motorcross championships, a ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* July 22, 2009 *EPA Invites Public to Vote in the Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest* * * *WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency invites the public to vote for their favorite submissions in the third an ... Continue reading
BRITS ON THE LAKE - PORT PERRY - AUGUST 9th
I would like to inform you of an event that will take place in downtown Port Perry, Ontario on August 9th. The event is the first annual BRITS ON THE LAKE - all British Car/Motorcycle/Bus Show. The Brits will be staged on the main street (Queen Street) of Port Perry, in the heart of the restored historic shopping area. ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Commences Durability Testing of Waste Heat Engine
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets:CYPW) announced today that it has commenced durability testing of its award winning Waste Heat Engine (WHE), the final stage prior to on-site beta installation. Over the next month, Cyclone will run its WHE for a minimum of several hundred hours under the loa ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Hire 19 Information Technology Positions
DTG to host on-site Job Fair on Mon., Aug. 3, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. TULSA, Okla., July 22 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that it is hiring 19 key information technology (IT) management positions. The positions are part of an effort to strengthen Dollar Thrifty's internal management team responsible ... Continue reading
Eric Medlen Golf Tournament in Indy looking for players, sponsors
Eric Medlen Golf Tournament in Indy looking for players, sponsors INDIANAPOLIS (July 22) -- Top Fuel driver Morgan Lucas is looking for players and sponsors to join him for the inaugural Eric Medlen Memorial Golf Tournament benefitting the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital at St. Vincents in Indianapolis. The tourname ... Continue reading
FRONT PAGE - DJ Louis Dee + Johny Ramirez
the mokai family CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO ATTEND FRONT PAGE THURSDAY JULY 23, 2009 WITH RESIDENT DJ LOUIS DEE spinning pure house music AND SPECIAL GUEST Johny Ramirez Hosted by Kristine Hall Entertainment by Beau Beasley & Krazy Eddy Produced by Full Circle Events Click Here to view the E-vite: www.mokaimiami.info/fly ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Receives Daimler Trucks' 'Masters of Quality' Award
NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 22 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that its Akron, Ohio facility has been selected as one of the elite Daimler Trucks North America suppliers to achieve the Masters of Quality Award for 2008. The award demonstrates Daimler's recognition of the Comp ... Continue reading
Hoping To Write His Own Piece of History at Indianapolis
KANNAPOLIS, July 22, 2009: “You have to know the past to understand the present.” – Dr. Carl Sagan When NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman walks through the garage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he can’t help but think about the drivers who have come before him and whose footsteps he might be walking ... Continue reading
The Makers of Crown Royal Canadian Whisky and NASCAR Driver Hit the Streets with 'Safe Rides Home' Program to Stress the Importance of Responsible Drinking INDIANAPOLIS, July 22 -- Before hitting the bricks at one of the most historic tracks in all of motorsports, NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray will show off his skills o ... Continue reading
Media Alert - Farm Progress Show and Monsanto Team to Stock Foodshelves
Click to view this email in a browser [http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/208859/1f87c2f3bc/375000949/035331a 780/] www.FarmProgressShow.com [http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FarmProgress/1f87c2f3bc/035331a780/cf81c55654] [http://cts.vresp.com/c/?FarmProgress/1f87c2f3bc/035331a780/ef96f73f92] *********************************** ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2009 microGreen(tm) Extended Performance Oil Filter Drives SMARTfleet Solutions' Green Fleet Conversion Program Patented filter part of EcoSMART fleet program reducing expense and time of periodic oil changes (Valhalla, New York) - SOMS Technologies, LLC, developer and manufacturer of the ... Continue reading
MIKE NEFF LOOKING TO EXTEND JFR SONOMA STREAK
John Force RacingMike Neff Pre-Race PackageEvent: 22nd annual FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, 15th of 24 events in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.Site: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif.Dates: July, 24-26 2009* * * *NEFF LOOKING TO EXTEND JFR SONOMA STREAK“(My Mustang) has been running good early (in ... Continue reading
Hello: Sending you today's release from eXteresAuto--naming a new National Sales Director, Russell Grant...with hopes that you could run the news at The Auto Channel. I wanted to keep eXteresAuto on your radar: more and more dealers are adopting the company's SEO and search solutions--they're reporting incredible resul ... Continue reading
Optical Systems, Inc. Completes Re-Engineering of Business Development Center
Dealerships enrolled in ASDI's BDC report increase in profitability and reduction in overhead HOUSTON, July 22 -- Optical Systems, Inc., (Pink Sheets: OPSY), a leading provider of software and customer service solutions for the automotive industry and developers of their Flagship Product Save-A-Deal, today announced th ... Continue reading
Parts Pro Performance News 7-22-09
[http://www.partspro.com/index.php] [http://www.partspro.com/index.php] Join the Parts Pro Team You fight for your business every day. Who is there to help you address the real battles you face; Competitive Pricing, Identity that sets you apart from your competitors, Marketing Support, and National Exposure? Participat ... Continue reading
Pre-Race Video News Release Available: Berlin Raceway
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wolverine Power Systems 200 presented by Generac Berlin Raceway Saturday, July 25, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Members of the News Media with access to the ARCA Media Site [http:/ ... Continue reading
READY TO ROLL - Courtney and Woodhouse Performance Prepare for Autobahn Grand Prix
Courtney and Woodhouse Performance Prepare for Autobahn Grand Prix Milwaukee, WI (July 22, 2009) - Jeff Courtney is anxious to return to the driver's seat of his #99 KENDA Tires Woodhouse Performance Dodge Viper Competition Coupe for round six of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championship series at Harrah's ... Continue reading
RTD Motorsports, Inc. release for 7-22-09
Photo courtesy of The 909 Group FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Dugan to compete in Gordon Celebrity Bowl in Indianapolis  Steven Blakesley / RTD Motorsports, Inc.  North Highlands, Calif. – 2009 Drive for Diversity participant Phil Dugan of Boise, ID will take part in the Jeff Gordon Foundation “Gordon Celeb ... Continue reading
SONOMA SUCCESS ON HORIZON FOR HIGHT
John Force RacingRobert Hight Pre-Race PackageEvent: 22nd annual FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, 15th of 24 events in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series.Site: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, Calif.Dates: July, 24-26 2009* * * *SONOMA SUCCESS ON HORIZON FOR HIGHT“We have always done well in Sonoma. We won it l ... Continue reading
Sprint-Branded Ford F-150 Provides Hands-On Experience with Broadband-Enabled Mobile Office
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Field personnel are getting a chance to see for themselves that a truck can be both a brawny work vehicle and a brainy Internet-connected mobile office that helps them operate faster and more efficiently virtually wherever the job happens to be. As part of its involvement with Ford Motor Company's ... Continue reading
TEAM CASTROL/JOHN AND ASHLEY PRE-RACE FOR SONOMA
TEAM CASTROL JOHN FORCE/ASHLEY FORCE HOOD Pre-Race Package for the 22nd annual FRAM/Autolite NHRA Nationals July 24-26, 2009 Infineon Raceway at Sears Point Sonoma, Calif. 15th event in the Countdown to the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Championship * * * * follow John Force Racing at _www.twitter.com/jfr_racing_ (http://www ... Continue reading
The Racing Chef - Sonoma, CA (Race 15 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (433.5KB)
Red Wine and Peaches / Sonoma, CA Team JEGS chef Nicky Morse -- brings his unique recipes to NHRA fans each race with a new installment of "Quarter-mile Cuisine." Morse takes readers step-by-step through many of his award-winning recipes, the same ones he's prepared for countless racers, movie stars, musicians, athlete ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--ThingMagic, Inc. (www.thingmagic.com), a leading developer of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology, today announced the ThingMagic Vega RFID reader and Development Kit. Designed around ThingMagic’s UHF RFID Mercury5e embedded reader module, Vega’s superior RFID performance, rugged encl ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--United Components, Inc. will report financial results for the second quarter of 2009 on Monday August 17, 2009. Following the earnings release, the Company will conduct its quarterly conference call for investors and other interested parties on Tuesday August 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Bruce ... Continue reading
U.S. Postal Service Opens First Green Roof
Agency Cements Role as an Environmental Leader NEW YORK, July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Postal Service celebrated another example of its environmental leadership as it dedicated its first and New York City's largest green roof high atop the Morgan mail processing facility. Built in 1933, the 2.2 million sq ... Continue reading
PARIS, July 22 -- The European Investment Bank (EIB) will grant financing of up to 300 million euros to Valeo for its current research projects aiming to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of cars and improve active safety. The total research investment of Valeo for these projects is 645 million euros over f ... Continue reading
Visteon's New Pulse Count HVAC Control Reduces Overall System Cost in Vehicles
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., July 22, 2009 -- Visteon Corporation, a leading supplier of a full range of cockpit electronics products for vehicles, has developed a second-generation pulse count system for automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) controls. The new system provides a significant reduction ... Continue reading
What Makes a Great Car Show? Cars? Girls? Giveaways?
The AmericanMuscle.com Car Show had it all, plus a $9,000+ to Homes for Our Troops Charity MALVERN, Pa., July 22 -- Most car shows involve an hour of frantic polishing, followed by an hour of aimlessly checking out the competition, and then finally, a good nap. But with 150 of the sweetest 'Stangs ever to hit the road ... Continue reading
7.22Beijing Auto eyes Fujian-Daimler CV venture
Beijing Auto eyes Fujian-Daimler CV venture http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011403/Beijing-Auto-eyes-Fujian-D aimle r-CV-venture.html Shanghai, July 22 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC) is in talks with Fujian Motor Industry Group in southeast China to replace it as the local partner in ... Continue reading
7.22Tengzhong plans offshore agency for Hummer bid
Tengzhong plans offshore agency for Hummer bid http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011414/Tengzhong-plans-offshore-a gency -for-Hummer-bid.html Shanghai, July 22 (Gasgoo.com) China's Tengzhong, the surprise leading bidder for the General Motors' Hummer brand, is likely to establish an offshore investment vehicle (= a ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, July 22 -- The presidential limousine from the Somoza family dictatorship, a 1957 custom built Mercedes 300D, is up for auction on eBay, item #180384545649, beginning August 7, 2009. MotoringInvestments.com is making this heirloom, specifically built to suit the ego of Luis Somoza Debayle, available to the p ... Continue reading
Autodesk Helps Bring Automotive Design Data from CAD to Ad
Photorealistic Virtual Models of More Than 240 BMW Group Vehicles Will Be Created for Use in Wide Range of Marketing Materials SAN RAFAEL, Calif., July 22 -- Autodesk, Inc. announced that the BMW Group has contracted Autodesk Consulting to automate the transformation of design data into marketing assets and create phot ... Continue reading
Automotive Website Targets Hispanic Car Buyers and Sellers
AutosAhora.com helps Hispanic consumers and dealerships targeting Hispanics to list their cars for sale. SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 -- AutosAhora.com, the one-stop online resource for Hispanic new and used car buyers now offers consumers and dealerships the ability to sell their cars online. Consumers can list their cars f ... Continue reading
Carfax to Sponsor Its First-Ever NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race Aug. 16
CARFAX 400 Caps "Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend" at Michigan International Speedway CENTREVILLE, Va., July 22 -- Carfax and its dealer customers are treating NASCAR fans to another historic event next month at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080507/CARFAXLOGO ) Carfa ... Continue reading
CARQUEST and Gates Form Fleet Solutions Sales Force
CARQUEST and Gates Form Fleet Solutions Sales Force RALEIGH, N.C., July 22, 2009 - CARQUEST Auto Parts and the Gates Corporation announced today a strategic partnership that will create a CARQUEST/Gates Fleet Solutions Sales Force that will represent CARQUEST Fleet and Heavy-duty product lines under the CARQUEST Fleet ... Continue reading
**Earnhardt Ganassi Racing Media Advisory**
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY MARTIN TRUEX JR., DEPLOYED TROOPS GO HEAD-TO-HEAD IN GUITAR HERO VIDEO GAME CHALLENGE AT THE BRICKYARD Drivers to compete against America's heroes and their families in Activision and Pro vs. GI Joe Showdown WHAT: Activision Publishing (www.ac ... Continue reading
Eberspaecher Expanding Production in Michigan
NOVI, Mich.--Production of new commercial-vehicle exhaust aftertreatment systems is scheduled to begin later this year at Eberspaecher North America’s manufacturing facilities in Brighton, Michigan. The company recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation of its Brighton facility, retooling 80 percent of the ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Hyundai Genesis Ranks Highest in Inaugural Vehicle Launch Index
Getting New Vehicles Right from the Start is Critical, as Automakers Will Pour $50 Billion Into U.S. Launches During the Next Four Years WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., July 22 -- The 2009 Hyundai Genesis ranks highest in launch performance among vehicle models introduced during the first ten months of 2008, according to the ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend
MILWAUKEE, July 22 -- The Directors of Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) have authorized a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share. The dividend is payable October 2, 2009 to shareholders of record September 11, 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081030/AQTH055ALOGO) Johnson Controls has pa ... Continue reading
Preh Supplies New Control System for 2010 Lincoln MKT
NOVI, Mich., July 22 -- Preh, a leading supplier of automotive driver controls, sensors and electronic control units, has been awarded the contract to develop and produce the rear climate control system and the remote climate control module for the 2010 MY Lincoln MKT. In the development requirements for the interior, ... Continue reading
QNX and TeleCommunication Systems Bring Off-Board Navigation to QNX CAR Application Platform
OTTAWA and ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 22 -- QNX Software Systems, the global leader in operating systems and middleware for the automotive market, today announced that TCS Navigator, an innovative off-board navigation product from TeleCommunication Systems (TCS), has been integrated into the QNX CAR application platform. TCS ... Continue reading
The Toro Company Authorizes Repurchase of Additional 5 Million Shares
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--The Toro Company today announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 5 million shares of common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. As of July 21, 2009, approximately 850,000 common shares remained available under a previous author ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Receives Four Awards in 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) HERNDON, Va., July 22 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that they have received the most segment-level awards from the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) S ... Continue reading
Team Stargate Worlds Lime Rock Race Report
Lime Rock, July 22, 2009: Team Stargate Worlds Lime Rock Race Report Simona De Silvestro and her Team Stargate Worlds teammate Frankie Muniz entered this weekend's race, Round #5 of the 2009 Cooper Tires Atlantic Championship Powered By Mazda season, at Lime Rock Park with visions of a pair of successful finishes and i ... Continue reading
Team Molleker Sweeps Packwood ProSolo
PACKWOOD, July 22, 2009: Just a week after the Tire Rack® SCCA Packwood National Tour event, Soloists had the opportunity to test their reaction times at Hampton Mills for the Packwood ProSolo. Following their success at the National Tour event, husband and wife team Stacey and Laura Molleker, of Granite Falls, Wash., ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Under the Lights in Lake Elsinore - Online Tickets Still Available
Corona, July 22, 2009: As the sun goes down the racing will be heating up as the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series returns to the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Complex for rounds 7&8. With the July 25th and 26th events kicking off in the evening, the fans at the Lake Elsinore short course track will be treated to some of th ... Continue reading
Red Line Oil to Debut New 8,000hp Dragster in Sonoma
Benicia, July 22, 2009): Top Fuel racer Doug Kalitta will debut the all-new Red Line Oil Top Fuel dragster this weekend at the 22nd Annual NHRA Fram Autolite Nationals in Sonoma to help the Northern California â based company celebrate its 30h anniversary. The thundering 8,000 horsepower, 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters ... Continue reading
KANNAPOLIS, July 21, 2009: The tune âHow Far Weâve Comeâ by Matchbox 20 was used by NASCAR to promote its 2008 marketing efforts, showcasing the sportâs 60-year growth from its grassroots upbringing to its current mainstream appeal. The track is also an appropriate song for Tony Stewart, driver of t ... Continue reading
CARFAX 400 Caps Show Me the CARFAX Race Weekend at Michigan International Speedway
CENTREVILLE, July 22, 2009: Carfax and its dealer customers are treating NASCAR fans to another historic event next month at Michigan International Speedway (MIS). Carfax will be the title sponsor of its first-ever NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race, the CARFAX 400, on Sunday, Aug. 16. The event follows the NASCAR Nationwid ... Continue reading
Lamb Prepares to Re-Write the MX-5 Record Books at Autobahn
JOLIET, July 22, 2009: As the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup heads to Autobahn Country Club for Round Six, the question on everyoneâs mind is: Can anybody stop Todd Lamb? The driver of the No. 84 AMG/Traqmate/Luna-C Racing MX-5 has won each of the last four races from the pole and his margin of victory see ... Continue reading
Honda Generators NamedOfficial Generator Of Talladega Superspeedway
TALLADEGA, July 22, 2009: Honda Power Equipment today announced a new sponsorship agreement with Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama. Hondaâs series of portable generators has been named the trackâs âOfficial Generatorâ, joining a distinguished list of products offered by select sponsors of the facil ... Continue reading
Brad Coleman to Drive Gibbs's Game Plan for Life Car
Charlotte, July 22, 2009: The Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Nationwide Series No. 20 entry will take on a new look at the Kroger 200 at OâReilly Raceway Park this weekend. The car will be themed for the launch of Coach Joe Gibbsâ new book titled Game Plan for Life: Your Personal Playbook for Success, which includes ... Continue reading
2009 Allstate 400 At The Brickyard Notebook
Friday fan activities grow with more autographs, driver Q&Aâs, free Pit Walk INDIANAPOLIS, July 22, 2009: Fan activities continue to be added to the schedule for Chevy Day at the Brickyard on Friday, July 24 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the opening day of the 16th Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. A Fan Pit Wa ... Continue reading
SAE Automotive Resources Institute to End Services by Close of 2009
DETROIT, July 22 -- In the face of a difficult economy, SAE International will phase out its consulting service, the SAE Automotive Resources Institute (ARi) by the end of 2009. The phase-out will be conducted in an orderly manner to ensure that all current projects are completed to the satisfaction of clients and cust ... Continue reading
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 22 -- J.D. Power and Associates announced today that the Hyundai Genesis is the highest ranked 2009 all-new or redesigned vehicle in the inaugural Vehicle Launch Index(SM) (VLI). This result comes after the Hyundai Genesis significantly contributed to Hyundai's high marks in the J.D. Power ... Continue reading
Nissan cube Featured in NBC's Heroes Booth at Comic-Con
- Nissan Partners with Popular NBC Program at the 40th Annual Comic-Con Convention, Activities Include Chances to Win Four Personalized 2009 Nissan cubes(R) FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 22 -- Nissan has partnered with NBC's Heroes television show at the 40th annual Comic-Con Convention, hosting a series of activities, sweepst ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline's Viscodrive Coupling for New Compact Seven-Seaters
TOCHIGI, Japan--GKN Drivelineâs Viscodrive® coupling technology has been launched on two new models, both compact seven-seater all-wheel-drive (AWD) vehicles, unveiled in Japan. Toyota and Daihatsu combined their product-planning know-how in the new vehicles. The Toyota Passo Sette and the Daihatsu Boon Luminas ... Continue reading
When gas first climbed to nearly $4 per gallon in 2008, Small Car - Economy class market share had returned to the same level it was at $3 per gallon SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 22 -- An analysis of vehicle sales and gas prices by Experian Automotive has found that while higher gas prices may create an immediate demand for ... Continue reading
Buy America Provision Buried in Energy Bill Small Print Triggers Rebuke
Washington DC July 22, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that a one-sentence amendment benefiting domestic automakers quietly inserted into a $33 billion spending bill approved Friday has reverberated across the Atlantic, marking another flashpoint in the continuing "Buy America" debate. CongressDaily reports that th ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Announces the 2010 Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition
DETROIT - Fans of the new Camaro and the blockbuster TRANSFORMERS movies can now combine their love of the car and the films with the Chevrolet Camaro TRANSFORMERS Special Edition announced today at Comic-Con in San Diego. "When the first TRANSFORMERS movie was setting box office records, we had countless customers ask ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers Dealer's Side From AIADA
10 Things Dealers Need to Know about Cash for Clunkers After months of dismal sales numbers, the Consumer Allowance Rebate System Program â better known as Cash for Clunkers, couldnât come at a better time.The program will stimulate car sales by offering consumers up to $4,500 to put toward a new vehicle when ... Continue reading
Last week, I spent time meeting with the American International Automobile Dealers Associationâs (AIADAâs) executive committee. I enjoyed the opportunity to spend time picking the brains of my fellow colleagues who are some of the most influential and successful dealers in the country. But, as often happens w ... Continue reading
Arpro Packaging Protects Navigation Units on Their Longest Journey
A new packaging solution is helping Alpine Electronics, producers of original-fit navigation systems for Mercedes-Benz vehicles, to protect the parts on their very first journey. ... Continue reading
Further Jobs Boost For Sunderland Plant
Nissan's Sunderland Plant is recruiting an additional 100 manufacturing staff to meet continued strong demand arising from pan-European scrappage schemes. ... Continue reading
Ferrari Announces New, Free Roadside Assistance Service For All Cars Not Covered By Warranty
Ferrari is pleased to announce the launch of the new 'With You' roadside assistance service to be provided free of charge to owners of all Prancing Horse cars built since 1947 and not covered by either existing factory or POWER warranties. ... Continue reading
Edmonton Indy Beckons Hinchcliffe
Toronto, July 22, 2009 The second leg of the 2009 Firestone Indy Lights Series Canadian tour takes place this weekend with Edmontonâs temporary Rexall Speedway playing host to Round 10 and Torontoâs James Hinchcliffe on Saturday 25th July as well as the Rexall Edmonton Indy the following day. The 22-year-old ... Continue reading
Columbus provides familiar surroundings for JEGS team
COLUMBUS, July 21:, 2009: Continuing a tradition that began more than 40 years ago, the familiar yellow and black JEGS Mail Order colors will once again be flying down the historic quarter-mile at National Trail Raceway as the North Central Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series makes its annual visit to central Ohio. T ... Continue reading
Continental Brings Together Four Strategies to Reduce Emissions and Cut Fuel Consumption
Lowering the fuel consumption and emissions of cars and commercial vehicles is one of the most important issues for the future of sustainable individual mobility worldwide. The Automotive Group of the international automotive supplier Continental is bringing together four strategies to reduce fuel consumption, and will ... Continue reading
ADAC Members vote: Continental Tyres Offer Best Price/Performance Ratio
Nearly one in four ADAC members would choose Continental tyres, according to the latest 'Tyre Monitor 2009' survey carried out among 4,000 ADAC members. Continental was also the best known tyre brand, taking first place. The corporation's Uniroyal and Semperit brands also achieved good rankings among the best known tyr ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Confirms its Investment Program for Mexico
In the presence of Mexican President Felipe Calderón, Volkswagen de México yesterday confirmed its plans to invest one billion US dollars in expanding the Puebla plant. This had already been announced by the Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, in February of last year at ... Continue reading
The New Exeo ST is the 'Company Car 2009' in Germany
No less than four SEAT models can be found in the leading positions of the Company Car 2009 list after a thorough evaluation made by 150 fleet car managers of the German trade publication 'Firmenauto' and the prestigious DEKRA vehicle inspection experts. The new Exeo ST was the brilliant winner in its category, while t ... Continue reading
J. D. Power APEAL study 2009: The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the best car in the USA
Mercedes-Benz and smart drivers are particularly satisfied, according to the latest J. D. Power APEAL survey about the best vehicle concept. In this exhaustive customer survey the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was awarded the highest number of overall points for the third time running, and is therefore not only the best car in ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces New "Double CA$H For Your Old Car" Incentive Program
Every consumer shopping for a new vehicle qualifies Consumers can receive up to $4,500 for the purchase of an eligible, new 2009 Model Year Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle Chrysler Group incentive is in addition to the U.S. Government âCARSâ program. Consumers with an eligible trade-in under the CARS program ... Continue reading
As the inventor of the automobile, Mercedes-Benz also accepts responsibility for its future. The Stuttgart premium car maker is underscoring this conviction with its 'Road to emission-free Mobility', which is intentionally structured to pursue a number of avenues. The three core aspects of development work are the opti ... Continue reading
Shaping the future of transport on a sustainable basis is more than just an economic or technical challenge for Daimler and its well-known brands as the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer - it is a social responsibility. "Shaping Future Transportation" is the name of an initiative that takes a comprehensiv ... Continue reading
BlueEFFICIENCY and BlueTEC technologies, efficient engines, even more attractive appointments, all-new body elements and an upgraded interior will make the Mercedes-Benz GL even more appealing. In its new model year, the world's top-class luxury SUV will consume up to 8 percent less fuel (preliminary value) and be even ... Continue reading
AAA Calls for the EPA to Reject Petition to Increase Ethanol Content in Gasoline to 15 Percent
Still unknown are the long-term potential consequences of an increased ethanol blend in gasoline on vehicle engine performance, fuel efficiency and emissions WASHINGTON, July 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA, the nation's largest automobile club, is calling for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a pet ... Continue reading
Company: Cenex (http://www.cenex.co.uk/) Release summary: A new £1million Infrastructure Grant Programme (IGP) to encourage the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles and facilities to supply alternative transport fuels is now open for business. The programme is being managed by Cenex, the UK's Centre ... Continue reading
Volvo Engineers Union Rejects Acquisition by Geely
Volvo engineers union repulses acquisition by Geely http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011417/Volvo-engineers-union-repu lses- acquisition-by-Geely.html Shanghai, July 22 (Gasgoo.com) Head of Volvo Car Corporation engineers union said that although Geely appears to be a serious buyers for Volvo, it can not change th ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Launches iPhone GPS Navigation for North America
HAMBURG, Germany--NAVIGON AG, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced the availability of a North American version of its on-board navigation software in the iPhone App Store. The MobileNavigator transforms any iPhone 3G, equipped with the new Apple OS 3.0 operating system, and any iPhone 3G S i ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies Sign Definitive Merger Agreement
Field Engineering and Technical Capabilities of Combined Organizations to Enhance Customer Experience ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., LOS ANGELES, Calif., and LONDON, July 22 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and ... Continue reading
Four Brands, Four Clubs, One Trophy - The Audi Cup
They are the measure of all things in world soccer: the winner's trophies of international soccer tournaments. The trophies are coveted; those who hold them in their hands have ascended to the soccer throne - and the artistically designed cups, sculptures and bowls go down in the annals of history. Audi Design has now ... Continue reading
Volvo is on the Case in "Midsomer Murders"
Volvo Car UK has joined Causton CID's leading crime-fighters in a mission to rid the fictional village of Midsomer of its murderous reputation. ... Continue reading
BMW 5 Series to Showcase Technology and Piece of Mind
BMW is pleased to announce a significant product offering on all 5 Series models to showcase the latest BMW technology and offer customers 3 years servicing for no additional cost. ... Continue reading
NADA Response to Comments by the Head of the White House Auto Task Force
WASHINGTON, July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today's characterization by the head of the White House Auto Task Force with regard to the position of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) on the question of dealer cuts is inaccurate. In comments at a hearing before the House Judiciary Commercial and Admini ... Continue reading
HOT IMPORT NIGHTS Presents: Tuner Cars, Music and Girls! What's Not to Like?
ORANGE, Calif.--Digital Age Motorsports, LLC (DAMS) presents HOT IMPORT NIGHTS 2009 Tour (HIN Events). For the tenth stop on its 18-city tour, Hot Import Nights heads to Pleasanton, California on Saturday, July 25th from 4pm to 11pm at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Tickets are available online at www.HINevents.com. H ... Continue reading
Ford's Global Product Plan Delivering Even More Fuel-Efficient, High-Quality Vehicles to Customers
Dearborn, Mich., July 21 -- -- 2010 model lineup is "freshest" in Ford history -- Among the new and substantially upgraded 2010 model vehicles are: -- All-new 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO -- 2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost(TM) -- 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor -- 2010 Ford Transit Connect -- 2010 Lincoln MKS with EcoBoost ... Continue reading
In-Vehicle Text-by-Voice Application Introduced by ATX to Automotive Market
Hands-free Texting Latest Innovation ATX Brings to Connected Vehicle Services DALlAS, July 21 -- As text messaging rapidly continues to be adopted as a mainstream communication method among all ages of consumers, concerns are also growing about instances of users using handheld devices to text while driving and the pot ... Continue reading
Former Chrysler CEO Nardelli returns to Cerberus
DETROIT, July 21, 2009; Reuters reported that former Chrysler Chief Executive Bob Nardelli has returned to Cerberus Capital Management [CBS.UL] as an adviser, the private equity company said on Tuesday. Nardelli, who left Chrysler in June after the automaker emerged from bankruptcy, will oversee and supervise the manag ... Continue reading
Automakers Against More Ethanol in US Gasoline
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2009; Tom Doggett writing for Reuters reported that major automakers asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency not to approve higher blends of ethanol in gasoline until the agency has adequate test results showing the fuel would not damage vehicles. Ethanol is now approved to make up 10 percen ... Continue reading
Biofuel Leader Qteros Achieves Major Breakthrough in Performance of Its Q Microbe Process
MONTREAL--Massachusetts-based biofuel company Qteros, whose breakthrough Q Microbe™ technology turns biomass into cellulosic ethanol, today announced at an industry conference in Montreal that it has achieved unprecedented laboratory results in the performance of its proprietary, game-changing technology known as “ ... Continue reading
Columbus provides familiar surroundings for JEGS team (NHRA/JEGS)
Columbus provides familiar surroundings for JEGS team COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 21) – Continuing a tradition that began more than 40 years ago, the familiar yellow and black JEGS Mail Order colors will once again be flying down the historic quarter-mile at National Trail Raceway as the North Central Division Lucas Oi ... Continue reading
H&R: New Coil Over for Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG
Your email client cannot read this email. ... Continue reading
Jessica Brannam Honered for the sixth year in a row
Please see attached press release. Best Regards, Diane Brannam 847-727-8180 _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Store, access, and share your photos. See how. ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS--Office Depot® , a leading global provider of office products and services, and the Office Depot Foundation announced today that NASCAR star Tony Stewart, an Indiana native and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevrolet Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™, will join the Foundation on T ... Continue reading
NHRA rookie Hagan makes first Sonoma appearance this weekend
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 15 of 24 FRAM-Autolite NHRA Nationals Infineon Raceway Sonoma, Calif. July 24-26, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net NHRA ROOKIE HAGAN MAKES FIRST SONOMA APPEARANCE THIS WEEKEND ... Continue reading
Porsche Appoints New Manager, Media Relations for the United States
ATLANTA--Today, Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) announces the appointment of Steve Janisse (38) as Manager, Media Relations, effective August 1, 2009. Reporting to Bernd Harling, General Manager, Public Relations, Janisse will oversee all media related activities of Porsche in the U.S. market. “We are very excited ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Ambassador John Bruton, Head of the European Commission Delegation to the United States, issued the following statement today to raise concerns about "Buy American" provisions included in the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 and similar provisions found in House Resolution 3183: The House of R ... Continue reading
Tickets On Sale Now for USAC & ARCA at Illinois & DuQuoin State Fairs!!!!
Contact Track Enterprises at 217-764-3200 or Jay Hardin at jhardin3@verizon.net Tickets Are on Sale Now for 4 Days of Racing at Illinois & DuQuoin State Fairs Race fans throughout the country can purchase tickets now for four big days of auto racing on the two one mile dirt tracks of the state fairs of Illinois, the 15 ... Continue reading
FedEx Expands Hybrid-Electric Fleet by 50 Percent With Groundbreaking Conversion Program
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--FedEx Corp. today announced the addition of 92 hybrid-electric trucks to its delivery fleetâthe first standard FedEx delivery trucks converted to hybrid-electric systems. The addition of the 92 trucks increases the FedEx fleet of hybrid-electric vehicles by more than 50 percent, from 172 to 264. F ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel content library (since 1996) has grown to become the world’s most extensive and complete interactive archive of automotive centric news, articles, reviews and intense event coverage, presented to viewers as Text, Video and Images.
Vehicle manufacturers and alt fuels.
