Alert Truck Drivers Prevented Further Devastation in Crash in Detroit
ARLINGTON, Va., July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A fiery crash near Detroit yesterday shows the need for greater automobile driver safety awareness and education that is advocated in the American Trucking Associations' 18-point safety agenda. The crash also revealed the skills and safe practices that are common among ... Continue reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--The Alliance for a Safe Alternative Fuels Environment (AllSAFE), which speaks for manufacturers on fuel-related legislation representing 400 million products that over 250 million Americans own and operate, including recreational boats and marine engines, chainsaws, lawnmowers, motor vehicles, motorcyc ... Continue reading
AutoChina International Limited Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
BEIJING--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina” or the “Company”) (formerly Spring Creek Acquisition Corp.) (OTCBB: AUCLF, AUCWF, AUCUF), a leading one-stop commercial vehicle financing company in China, today announced the appointment of Jason Wang as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective July 1 ... Continue reading
'CCC Insight' Thought Leadership Publication Assesses Influence of Major Demographic Changes
'A Changing Horizon' reveals impact of age, ethnicity on industry CHICAGO, July 16 -- An aging population and an increase in the percentage of immigrants driving recent U.S. population growth stands to impact the automotive claims and collision repair industries. These factors receive close examination in "A Changing H ... Continue reading
China XD to Conduct Non-Deal Roadshow in the United States
HARBIN, China, July 16 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Ltd. ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), (OTC:CXDC) (BULLETIN BOARD: CXDC) , as the largest Chinese manufacturer engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of modified plastics primarily for use in automotive applications ... Continue reading
Fans Can Win a VIP NASCAR Experience at Craftsman.com HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., July 16 -- Craftsman, the official tools of NASCAR, is offering fans the thrill of a lifetime. Craftsman and NASCAR have teamed up on a sweepstakes that will bring fans behind the scenes, into the garage, and along pit row to experience all th ... Continue reading
Cytec Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
WOODLAND PARK, N.J.--Cytec Industries Inc. announced today a net loss for the second quarter 2009 of $24.8 million or $0.52 per share on net sales of $685 million. Included in the quarter are several special items that total $24.2 million of expense after-tax or $0.51 per share and are outlined further in this release. ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's July 23 Briefing for Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
DEARBORN, Mich., July 16, 2009 - Ford Motor Company will release its second quarter 2009 financial results at 7 a.m. EDT, Thursday, July 23. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. EDT, Alan Mulally, Ford president and chief executive officer, and Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice presiden ... Continue reading
Federico Racing TORC Report - Bark River
Federico Racing Has Tough Bark River Weekend Wilmette, IL (July 15, 2009) ? After finishing on the podium at the Spring Crandon Run, Steven Federico had a quiet sense of confidence going into the inaugural Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL weekend of racing at Bark River International Raceway. The technical chang ... Continue reading
TSX-V Trading Symbol: FSN CALGARY, July 16 -- Franchise Services of North America Inc. ("FSNA" or the "Company") announced today the sale of four franchises under the Rent-A-Wreck/PractiCar brand. The franchises are located in the Greater Toronto Area: North Central, Eglington/Yonge, North Mississauga, and Vaughan. The ... Continue reading
Free to Keep Your Hands on the Wheel
New Gadget Turns Car Radio Into Hands-Free Phone FAIRFIELD, N.J., July 16 -- There's a brand-new and ultra-convenient solution for the millions who are still guilty of using a cell phone while driving. TELEBrands is introducing the Jupiter Jack(TM), an easy-to-use cell phone accessory that turns a car radio into a hand ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, July 16 -- Genuine Parts Company reported sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Thomas C. Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales totaling $2.5 billion were down 12% compared to the second quarter of 2008. Net income for the ... Continue reading
Green Building Potential Guide from TAG International
Are you maximizing your Green Building Potential? One of the most important factors in creating a sustainable future is the way we build. Integrating sustainability concepts and green practices into your building endeavors is no longer a question of "if" or "when" – it’s a matter of "how." TAG International introdu ... Continue reading
Hyundai Genesis Receives a J.D. Power and Associates 2009 APEAL Award
Owners Recognize Genesis for Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 16 -- J.D. Power and Associates designates Hyundai Genesis as its most appealing midsize premium car in the 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM). The J.D. Power and Associates ... Continue reading
IMS announces nationwide availability of iLane at Bell Mobility stores
Voice-controlled iLane(TM) brings Canadians hands-free access to their inboxes and smartphones WATERLOO, ON, July 16 -- Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Inc. (IMS), a world leader in telematics and mobile media solutions, and Bell Mobility today announced the nationwide availability of iLane, the first in-car device tha ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Announces I-Buy FastSM
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. the leading hybrid model salvage auto auction company announced today the future launch of I-Buy Fast, a new method for buyers to purchase an available vehicle. I-Buy Fast will be a buying option accessible through their online IAA Auction Center that allows qualified bu ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Motor Industry of Japan 2009
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J. B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Payment of Dividend
LOWELL, Ark.--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the regular quarterly dividend on its common stock of $.11 (eleven cents) per common share, payable to stockholders of record on July 31, 2009. The dividend will be paid on August 14, 2009. ... Continue reading
J.D. Power and Associates to Release 2009 Vehicle Launch Index on Wednesday, July 22
WestlakeVillage, Calif., July 16 -- J.D. Power and Associates will release the results of the inaugural 2009 Vehicle Launch Index (VLI) at 8 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 22. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050527/LAF028LOGO-a) The inaugural Vehicle Launch Index quantifies how well new vehicle models perform ... Continue reading
JULY 23: NASCAR star Tony Stewart to donate backpacks to Indianapolis-area kids
CONTACT: Lisa Schmitz Edelman 312-240-2604 (office) 773-459-5337 (mobile) lisa.schmitz@edelman.com MEDIA ALERT WHO: Tony Stewart, NASCAR star and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice "Back-To-School" Chevy Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, headlines a very special event at a local Indianapolis Office De ... Continue reading
KCS and WWL Announce Agreement to Establish Houston Metro Distribution Center for Nissan
KANSAS CITY, Mo.--Kansas City Southern (KCS) and Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement to establish a finished vehicle distribution center adjacent to the CenterPoint Intermodal Center-Houston Metro (CIC-HM) hub for its regional automotive distribution services ... Continue reading
Keith Steele TORC Race Report - Bark River
Steele Continues Monster Performance ? Makes it Four Straight in Limited 2 Two Top-10 finishes in PRO-2WD as well Madison, WI (July 15, 2009) - In a nearly identical performance from the Spring Crandon Run, Keith Steele sweeps the weekend of racing in TORC Sportsman Limited 2 truck division, and then bolts on a set of ... Continue reading
Medical Claim Adjudication System Used by Majority of U.S. Automobile Insurance Companies Adds Standardized Electronic Billing and Provider Connectivity to Meet the Nation's First Auto Medical Transaction Compliance Requirements SAN DIEGO, Calif. and CONCORD, Calif., July 16 -- Mitchell AUTOEXPRESS(TM), the leading inf ... Continue reading
Navistar Recognizes Corning as a Diamond Supplier
CORNING, N.Y.--Corning Incorporated was named a 2008 Diamond Supplier for the second consecutive year by Navistar Inc. This award recognizes Navistar’s suppliers for meeting or exceeding Navistar's performance expectations for quality, delivery, and cost. Navistar’s Diamond Supplier award is given to suppliers who ... Continue reading
Obama's Automotive Task Force Leader to Address Suppliers at Automotive Industry Conference
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governments are playing a critical role in the restructuring of the global automotive industry. In the United States, President Obama's Automotive Task Force has presided over the successful emergence of General Motors and Chrysler from bankruptcy, and has provided c ... Continue reading
Paul Newman’s Legendary Racing Partner Joins In Control Team
WILMINGTON, Mass.--In Control Advanced Driver Training, Massachusetts’ first state-certified crash prevention program, announces the addition of legendary race car driver Robert J. Sharp as Chairman of its Board of Directors. With his business and racing experience, Sharp has big plans to help the company grow and fu ... Continue reading
PPG Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries today reported sales for the second quarter of $3.1 billion, a decline of 30 percent versus the prior year’s second quarter including a 6 percent decline resulting from a business divestiture in 2008. The company reported net income of $146 million, or 89 cents per share. Adjusted net incom ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c6d231/selected_nort h_ame) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Selected North American Filters Aftermarket" to their offering. This research deliverable N309 is an analysis of the North American filters aftermarket. The st ... Continue reading
RTD Motorsports, Inc release for 7-16-09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Portland race the next challenge for rookie Phil Dugan  Steven Blakesley / RTD Motorsports Inc.  North Highlands, Calif. – 2009 Drive for Diversity participant Phil Dugan will pilot his #34 Oregon Tool & Supply / RTD Motorsports Chevrolet this Saturday and Sunday at Portland Internat ... Continue reading
San West USA Inc.: Rated ‘Speculative Buy,’ by Beacon Equity Research
DALLAS--San West USA Inc. (OTCBB: HBSY) has been rated “Speculative Buy,” by Beacon Analyst, Victor Sula, Ph.D. The full report is available at http://www.beaconequity.com. Anyone interested in receiving alerts regarding HBSY research should e-mail members@beaconequity.com with “HBSY” in the subject line. In th ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Schedules Release of Second Quarter Results and Conference Call
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 16 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it will release fiscal 2009 second quarter financial results on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 7:30 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call on July 28, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). To access the live broadcast of the conference call ov ... Continue reading
Speedemissions, Inc. Opens 4th Safety & Emissions Store in Greater St. Louis Area
ATLANTA--Speedemissions, Inc., the largest vehicle emissions and safety inspection company in the U.S., announced today that it opened its fourth store in the St. Louis market in June 2009. The Atlanta based company has expanded its “One Stop Safety & Emissions Inspection” model in Glendale, MO. The opening of this ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Greg Anderson Seattle Pre Race: Anderson Relaxes to Regain Winning Form in Seattle
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Anderson Relaxes to Regain Winning Form in Seattle  Mooresville, N.C., July 16, 2009 – Greg Anderson’s son Cody is a huge fan of the New York Yankees baseball team. Therefore, it is somewhat ironic that a quote by one of that fra ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line Seattle Pre Race: Line Looks to Continue his Forward Surge in Seattle
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Line Looks to Continue his Forward Surge in Seattle  Mooresville, N.C., July 15, 2009 – Jason Line is a man on the move. With a win and runner-up finish in his last two races, the Summit Racing Pontiac racer has not only gained ground o ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jesse Ghiorzi, 614.793.4620, jghiorzi@midohio.com Dan Davis, 216.299.2194, dan_p_davis@keybank.com THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL AND KEYBANK OFFER FREE 'KEY TO SAFE TEEN DRIVING' AT HILLIARD DAVIDSON HIGH SCHOOL COLUMBUS, OH (July 16, 2009) - KeyBank and The Mid-Ohio School, with support from Kumho ... Continue reading
The Racing Chef - Seattle, WA (Race 14 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (382.3KB)
Garden Relish / Seattle, WA 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, athletes, fel ... Continue reading
Tirex Announces Progress on Patented “Fracturing Mill” with Simpro S.p.A. of Italy
WESTPORT, Conn.--The Tirex Corporation (OTCBB:TXMC) today announced that Simpro S.p.A.’s manufacturing of Tirex’s “fracturing mill” section of its tire recycling technology – the TCS System – in Simpro’s Brazilian factory is now 70% finished and is expected be completed in Italy before the fourth quarter ... Continue reading
Earnings Drop Reflects Impact of Lower Shipments, One-Time Reclassification of Finance Receivables and Goodwill Write-Off Related to HDFS Decline in Retail Motorcycle Sales Prompts Shipment Reduction, Additional Workforce Reduction UPDATED July 16, 2009, 8:00 A.M. CDT to correct hourly workforce reduction numbers and r ... Continue reading
USARacing Here to Stay as the Series Marks Its Halfway Point
*USARacing Here to Stay as the Series Marks Its Halfway Point * * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Concord, N.C. (July 16, 2009) – Five months after rebirthing the former Hooters Pro Cup Series under the USARacing banner, the Series will mark its midway point of the season this Saturday at Motor Mile Speedway in Radford, VA ... Continue reading
Winner Receives All-New Kia Forte Compact Sedan IRVINE Calif., July 16 -- Kia Motors America (KMA), the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA, declared Vasili Spanos the 2009 Kia Motors Performance Challenge winner on Sunday, July 12 at the final NBA Nation, presented by T-Mobile USA and Kia Motors, tour stop in Dalla ... Continue reading
Mallory CT Pro Ignition Systems Flawless in ARCA Competition
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mallory CT Pro Ignition Systems Rated 100% at 100 ARCA RE/MAX Series Race Events ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ TOLEDO, Ohio (July 16, 2009) --560,828 Laps. 657,475.45 Miles. Zero in-race ... Continue reading
Fwd: One Wild Ride for Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team in Seattle
[image: MC-QL_NewsReleaseHeader[1].jpg] One Wild Ride for Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team in Seattle *Bob Tasca III * *Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang* Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series *22nd Annual NHRA Northwest Nationals* Pacific Raceway in Kent, ... Continue reading
One Wild Ride for Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team in Seattle
[image: MC-QL_NewsReleaseHeader[1].jpg] One Wild Ride for Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team in Seattle *Bob Tasca III * *Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang* Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series *22nd Annual NHRA Northwest Nationals* Pacific Raceway in Kent, ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Earns Well Deserved; Hard Fought Top-10 At Kentucky
Patrick Sheltra Earns Well Deserved; Hard Fought Top-10 At Kentucky “Mr. Showtime Recovers From Mishaps To Notch Solid Finish Under The Lights�?? SPARTA, Kentucky (July 20, 2009) - - Hard work shall be rewarded. Veteran ARCA RE/MAX Series (ARS) driver Patrick Sheltra earned a well deserved top-10 finish in S ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Greg Anderson Race Wrap Up: Anderson Has an Uncharacteristically Early Exit in Seattle
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Anderson Has an Uncharacteristically Early Exit in Seattle  Event:  NHRA Northwest Nationals Location: Pacific Raceways, Kent, Washington Day/Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009  After dealing with unseasonably warm temperatures throughout qualifyi ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Line Reaches Third Final in a Row, Posts Runner-Up Finish in Seattle  Event:  NHRA Northwest Nationals Location: Pacific Raceways, Kent, Washington Day/Date: Sunday, July 19, 2009  One day after clinching his spot in the NHRA’s playof ... Continue reading
Wild ride for Coughlin ends his day in quarterfinals (NHRA/JEGS)
Wild ride for Coughlin ends his day in quarterfinals SEATTLE (July 19) -- Jeg Coughlin Jr. has made thousands of passes down the drag strip but even the five-time world champion and current Pro Stock points leader wasn't ready for what happened Sunday in his second-round race against Jason Line. After beating Larry Mor ... Continue reading
Allstate Challenges Indianapolis Teens with Distracted Driving Course
NASCAR Driver Elliott Sadler to Give Teens Safe Driving Advice WHAT: To help save teen lives, the Allstate Insurance Company is bringing a distracted driving course to Indianapolis for local teens to navigate. A select group of Indianapolis-area teens will drive through the course, trying to avoid obstacles and focus o ... Continue reading
A Stretch Limo Stretches the Truth
DES PLAINES, Ill, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Special agents with the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and authorities in Texas, New York and California teamed up recently to recover a stolen 2007 Cadillac Escalade sport utility vehicle that had been "stretched" into a limousine. This case provides a vivid ... Continue reading
[RealWire] New JCB Volkswagen Van Centre In Ashford Creates 20 New Jobs
Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.vwcv.co.uk/) Release summary: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk) is proud to announce that its dedicated VW Van Centre network is growing again with the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Van Centre in Ashford, Kent which represents a £1.6m in ... Continue reading
Having problems viewing this email? View it online here. Rohan Day Newsletter July 2009 New Prints Range of new prints from Pro Street Diecast. Excellently printed on gloss card stock. Some of these are of pieces never printed before in any medium. Available directly from ProStreet Diecast. ... Continue reading
Wild Winged Wednesday is here PR
PRESS RELEASE PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY, PLACERVILLE, CA. FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MONDAY, JULY 20, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net             Its time for Wild Winged Wednesday at Placerville Speedway Civil War Sprint C ... Continue reading
DALLAS--Idearc Media LLC, home to Superpages.com® and publisher of the Verizon® Yellow Pages, today announced that its Internet site EveryCarListed.comSM has launched one million vehicle videos on its free automobile listing site. The videos are provided to each listing for free, and by year end, EveryCarListed.c ... Continue reading
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. & CHICAGO--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its eco-chic Element Hotels brand today announced a partnership with Carbon Day Automotive to install a ChargePoint™ Networked Charging Station at Element Lexington, Starwood’s first Element property which opened in July, 2008. The ChargePo ... Continue reading
High Point Launches Free 'Get Home Safe' Program
Innovative Customer Benefit Can Save Lives RED BANK, N.J., July 22 -- High Point Auto Insurance, a group of New Jersey car insurance companies, announced today that it is launching a free, first-in-the-industry customer safety benefit called Get Home Safe. Get Home Safe will offer High Point policyholders up to $50 for ... Continue reading
Alvaro Parente looks at Hungaroring's podium (Press-Release)
Alvaro Parente looks at Hungaroring's podium 23 July, 2009 At Nurburgring Alvaro Parente reached the podium for the first time this season, something that left him stronger and more motivated, expecting that at Hungaroring, where in the next weekend will be held the sixth round of this GP2 season, he may keep the good ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Optimizes Turbo Technology for New 1.8l GDI Engine From Fiat Powertrain Technologies
New Turbocharged Engine Offers Improved Driving Dynamics and Fuel Economy Plus Lower Emissions AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 23 -- Achieving yet another advancement in turbocharging technology, BorgWarner has designed an optimally tuned turbocharger for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) new high-torque, 1.8-liter direct- ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter Racing ADRL NATIONALGUARD.com U.S. Drags II Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Charles Carpenter Racing ADRL NATIONALGUARD.com U.S. Drags II Preview Carpenter continues to refine rebuilt ’55 heading into Richmond (7-23-2009) DINWIDDIE, VA – After making the long haul to the ADRL Hardee’s Independence Drags III in Topeka, KS without a full run on his rebuilt Pro Nitrou ... Continue reading
Ford Credit Earns $413 Million in the Second Quarter of 2009*
DEARBORN, Mich., July 23 -- Ford Motor Credit Company reported net income of $413 million in the second quarter of 2009, an improvement of $1.8 billion from a net loss of $1.4 billion a year earlier. On a pre-tax basis, Ford Credit earned $646 million in the second quarter, compared with a loss of $2.4 billion in the p ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Sonoma Preview
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2009 1:39 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Sonoma Preview [cid:image001.jpg@01CA0B99.22DB7530] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.romack@pmgincorporated.com<mailto:je ... Continue reading
Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max Tires Selected for Ford Fusion
AKRON, Ohio, July 23 -- The Ford Motor Company has selected Goodyear's new fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max, as a key original equipment fitment for the 2010 Ford Fusion S. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The standard tire fitment for the popular Fusion model will be Goodyear Assuranc ... Continue reading
Himfr.com Reports on the Trend of Miniaturization in Automobiles
BEIJING, July 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Himfr.com ( http://www.himfr.com/ ), one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, reports on the miniaturization trend in cars. In addition to the development of new energy vehicles, the trend in cars is towards miniaturization, w ... Continue reading
Media Alert: Yeager, Alvarado Top Sweetwater Foes in EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 23, 2009 Yeager, Alvarado Top Sweetwater Foes in EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Tour ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (July 17-18) - Two familiar faces were back in victory lane when the EQ Cylinder Heads Wild West Northern Tour traveled to Sweetwater Speedway. Current IMCA Modified series point ... Continue reading
2009 Hungarian Grand Prix - Race
2009 HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX HUNGARORING 26 JULY RACE Brawn GP's Jenson Button finished in seventh position at the Hungarian Grand Prix today with team-mate Rubens Barrichello bringing his Brawn-Mercedes car home just outside the points in 10th place. Jenson had a reasonable getaway from eighth on the grid and had maintai ... Continue reading
Comprehensive Fleet and car Rental Management Solution:
Dear Manager, Let me take this Opportunity to introduce us Information Dynamics LLC as the Technology and Application Partner of Oracle Corporation in Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai with offices in India, South Africa, Egypt, Oman and Saudi Arabia, our valued clientele spread across more than 52 countries. We spec ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event @ National Trail Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION NATIONAL TRAIL RACEWAY; HEBRON, OHIO SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2009 Contact: BRETT LYONS (626) 483-8242 Thacker, Foster Victorious at National Trail Raceway HEBRON, Ohio. (July 26, 2009) - Eliminations are complete from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Raci ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  All-Summit Final Nets Anderson a Runner-Up Finish in Sonoma  Event:  Fram Autolite NHRA Nationals Location: Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, California Day/Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009  Summit Racing Pontiac driver Greg Anderson came to Sonoma in s ... Continue reading
7.28Geely rolling out Emgrand EC7 model today
Geely rolling out Emgrand EC7 model today http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011488/Geely-rolling-out-Emgrand- EC7-m odel-today.html Shanghai, July 28 (Gasgoo.com) Geely Holding Group Co will hold be rolling out the first model of its Emgrand EC7 series today, gasgoo.com said. As the company's another all-new brand ... Continue reading
7.28GM appoints 14 new execs to GMIO in Shanghai
GM appoints 14 new execs to GMIO in Shanghai http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011493/GM-appoints-14-new-execs-t o-GMI O-in-Shanghai.html Shanghai, July 28 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors Co. on July 24 named more than a dozen new executives to top international posts, as the automaker's sweeping shake-up of top manage ... Continue reading
Ceradyne, Inc. Reports Second Quarter, Six-Month 2009 Financial Results
COSTA MESA, Calif.--Ceradyne, Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Sales for the second quarter 2009 were $95.3 million, compared with $185.0 million in second quarter 2008. Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $11.2 million, or $0.44 per basic shar ... Continue reading
Fanfare abounds for Tribute to Al Hinds race PR1
PRESS RELEASE, PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY, PLACERVILLE, CA FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MONDAY, JULY 27, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net    Family Chevrolet gears up for gigantic Tribute to Al Hinds car show and BBQ  More than 20 drivers to app ... Continue reading
Textron Names Frank Connor Chief Financial Officer
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Textron Inc. today announced that Frank T. Connor, a former Goldman, Sachs & Co. corporate finance executive, has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective August 1st. Connor is a 22-year veteran of Goldman, Sachs & Co. where, most recently, he was managing director an ... Continue reading
Accuride Introduces Brillion Farm’s Folding Soil Builder II
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Today, Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) announced that Brillion Farm Equipment will debut its Folding Soil Builder II at the industry’s FarmFest in Redwood County, Minnesota, August 4-6. The Soil Builder II, Brillion’s predecessor to the Folding Soil Builder II, was named a 2008 FinOvation Award ... Continue reading
NEW YORK & CHINA--Alcoa and CIMC Vehicles (Shandong) Co., Ltd., a leading specialty truck manufacturer in China, announced today that they have formed a strategic partnership, to design and develop a new, energy-efficient, aluminum fuel tanker trailer for the Asian market. Kevin Kramer, President, Alcoa Growth Initiati ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Appoints Kevin Nowlan Vice President and Treasurer
Lehmann to Assume Expanded Role Leading the Company's Strategic Initiatives TROY, Mich., July 28 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that Kevin Nowlan is appointed vice president and Treasurer, effective immediately. In this role, Nowlan will assume responsibility for the company's global capital market and treasury ... Continue reading
Audyssey MultEQ® XT Sound Technology Hits High Note with Car Manufacturers
LOS ANGELES--Audyssey® is pleased to announce that Jaguar Cars is the first auto manufacturer to introduce a car tuned with the industry defining Audyssey MultEQ XT technology. MultEQ is an innovative acoustical correction technology that enables Jaguar to easily calibrate the sound system in the newly announced Jagua ... Continue reading
Bobby Hodges gets another win in Late Model competition at Roseville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Hodges gets another win in Late Model competition at Roseville  Steven Blakesley / Bobby Hodges Racing  Carson City, NV – 19 year-old Bobby Hodges won his second career Late Model feature on Saturday night over a field of 24 cars at All American Speedway in Roseville, Calif.  The N ... Continue reading
Boston Mobile Audio Now Shipping New Performance Speaker Series
Good afternoon! Boston Mobile Audio is pleased to announce they are now shipping the new SC Performance Speaker Series. Available in two component and four coaxial models, the SC Series offers superior sound quality and simple drop-in installation for enthusiasts looking for excellent performance from factory locations ... Continue reading
CJM Racing Looking Forward to Inaugural Iowa Race
Scott Lagasse Jr. Iowa Speedway Sponsor: America’s Incredible Pizza Company Owners: Tony & Bryan Mullet Nationwide Crew Chief: Paul Wolfe Nationwide Chassis: 012 Manufacturer: Toyota Engine Builder: TRD Scott Lagasse Jr. Quick Facts: • This race will mark the first ever NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) event at Iowa ... Continue reading
TOLEDO, Ohio, July 28 -- David P. Trucano, a Managing Director of Centerbridge Partners, L.P., has been appointed to the Dana Holding Corporation Board of Directors, Executive Chairman John Devine announced today. Trucano's appointment follows the resignation of former Dana Board member Stephen J. Girsky, who was recen ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Pocono Raceway Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Pocono Raceway Advance Notes Race: Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 on Sunday, August 2 Track: Pocono Raceway (2.5-mile oval) Location: Long Pond, Pa. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Pocono Raceway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarrod England No. 1 Bass Pro Shops / Tracker ... Continue reading
Grand Prize Hino Truck to be Raffled at 2010 Florida Tow Show
NOVI, Mich., July 28 -- Hino Trucks has teamed up with Miller Industries to provide one lucky tow operator a chance to win a fully loaded 2010 Hino model 258ALP with a Century 12 Series LCG Carrier. The truck will be a part of a giveaway that benefits The Professional Wreckers of Florida (PWOF) Education and Legislatio ... Continue reading
NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 28 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that the hearing to approve the disclosure statement with respect to its proposed plan of reorganization (the "Plan") has been adjourned to August 18, 2009. The Plan and disclosure statement were filed with the Un ... Continue reading
Icom North America Predicts Expansion of OEM Propane Use
NEW HUDSON, Mich.--Icom North America, a leading supplier of alternative fuel systems and tanks for commercial and passenger vehicles, believes there will be an increase in “green collar” jobs in Michigan as vehicle manufacturers embrace liquefied propane, natural gas and other alternative fuels. Ralph Perpetuini, ... Continue reading
ISSI Announces Third Fiscal Quarter 2009 Results
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 28 -- Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. today reported its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009. Revenue in the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009 was $38.9 million, a 24.5% increase from revenue of $31.3 million in the March 2009 quarter and a 33.5% decrease f ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results Webcast and Conference Call
WESTWOOD, Mass., July 28 -- LoJack Corporation announces the following webcast and conference call for its second quarter 2009 results on Wednesday, August 5: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080512/NEM054LOGO ) What: LoJack Corp. to report second quarter 2009 results When: Wednesday, August 5 -- 09:00AM ED ... Continue reading
Mitch Dorr Race Report - TORC Oshkosh
* DORR IS RUNNER-UP IN OSKHOSH ROUND 6 /Only 2 Points Behind Championship Leader/ / / Rockford, IL (July 27, 2009) ? Mitch Dorr was looking to recover from the Round 4 wreck that took his #817 Fabricated Steel Products Goodyear Tires Ford F-150 out of the race before he could clear the first turn. Now with the front su ... Continue reading
MV Transportation Moves 5,000+ Vehicles to DriveCam Managed Services
SAN DIEGO--DriveCam Inc., a global Driver Risk Management (DRM) company, announced today that MV Transportation, Inc. is transitioning its entire fleet of 5,000+ vehicles to DriveCam’s Managed Services Program. This move is a result of the positive ROI the company has seen in the last five years on DriveCam’s self- ... Continue reading
NASCAR Canadian Tire Series: Pierre Bourque set for mid-week outing in the Aaron's Dream Machine
Pierre Bourque set for mid-week outing in the Aaron's Dream Machine OTTAWA, ONTARIO (July 28, 2009) - The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series is set for a night of firsts on Wednesday evening at Saskatoon's Auto Clearing Motor Speedway, and Pierre Bourque and No. 29 Aaron's Dream Machine Dodge will be part of the history-makin ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Voice(TM) Now Available for Mexico and Puerto Rico
Incorporating Local Pronunciations Enables More Intuitive Navigation System Guidance CHICAGO, July 28 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, announced today the availability of voice phonemes for its NAVTEQ map for Me ... Continue reading
Off-Road Enthusiast Tours for a Cure in Pink RANGER RZR
MINNEAPOLIS--Off-Road Enthusiast CJ Rena Johnson is on a mission, a mission to cure. Johnson, along with her Pink Polaris RANGER RZR, is visiting private, public, local, state and federal ATV and OHV parks around the country to spread the word and raise money for various charities including American Cancer Society, Ame ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Second Quarter Revenues and Earnings
BELLEVUE, Wash.--“PACCAR reported lower revenues and net income for the second quarter of 2009,” said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. “These results reflect the impact of a recessionary economy on freight shipments and truck purchases worldwide. I am very proud of our 16,000 employees who ha ... Continue reading
Phil Dugan to appear on Quintin Crye Racing Report tonight!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Dugan to appear on Quintin Crye Racing Report tonight  Steven Blakesley / Quintin Crye Racing  Gridley, Calif. – 21 year-old NASCAR Whelen All-American Series rookie Quintin Crye, host of the Quintin Crye Racing Report on Speed Scene Live TV, will welcome guest Phil Dugan for tonight ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. today reported fiscal 2009 third quarter revenue of $1,010.8 million, down 31 percent compared to $1,475.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. Currency translation contributed 5 percentage points to the decline, partially offset by 1 percentage point of growth from acquisit ... Continue reading
SnatchLatch's New Heavy Trucking Security Device to Protect Container Seals from Theft and Pilferage
AUSTIN, Texas--SnatchLatch (http://www.snatchlatch.com), the manufacturer of trailer security devices being used by the FBI and U.S. Air Force, today announced the release of two new trailer door security and shipping container security devices designed to meet the needs of the heavy trucking industry. These new Snatch ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Sequential Growth in Second Quarter Earnings
Continued Profit Improvement Driven by Rising Used Vehicle Volume, Parts and Service Margin Growth and Ongoing Cost Reductions CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 28 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , the nation's third-largest automotive retailer, today reported that 2009 second quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $9 ... Continue reading
SportSouth Originals Production Spotlights NASCAR's Kevin Harvick
<http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/templates/P9.jht ml?itemId=cat 5890737&parentId=cat7190734&masterId=cat000059&cmCat=&v iew=&page=2&filte r1Type=&filter1Value=&filter2Type=&filter2Value=&filter Override=&sort=&a ltFilter=> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2009 SPORTSOUTH ORIGINALS PRODUCTION SPOTLIGHTS NASCAR' ... Continue reading
Tech/Ops Sevcon Reports Third Quarter Results
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Tech/Ops Sevcon, Inc. (NASDAQ symbol TO) reported a third quarter net loss of $300,000, or $0.09 per share. Third quarter fiscal 2009 compared to third quarter fiscal 2008 Revenues in the third fiscal quarter were $4.1 million compared to $10.0 million last year. The 59% decrease in reported revenu ... Continue reading
Textron Reports Second Quarter Results
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Textron Inc. today reported a second quarter 2009 loss of $0.22 per share. Excluding special charges, income from continuing operations was $0.08 per share. Revenues in the quarter were $2.6 billion, down 29 percent from the second quarter of 2008. Managed receivables at the company’s finance busine ... Continue reading
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of lithium iron magnesium phosphate energy storage solutions, today congratulated its customer, Smith Electric Vehicles, on the delivery of the newest and largest fully-electric fleet truck in North America. The 120-kilowatt electric truck ... Continue reading
Victory Interview with Carl Edwards from NASCAR Nationwide Series at ORP
Two items this week: · Audio file is attached and the transcript is below. This is yours to use and post with the links to the pictures. http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationwide/sets/72157621724048165/ · NASCAR’s Kyle Petty and drivers Brad Keselowski and Michael Annett will be at Nationwide in downtown Des ... Continue reading
Wandahsega Earns First Career Pro-2 Podium
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ben Wandahsega Off-Road Racing Team _www.benwandahsega.com_ (http://www.benwandahsega.com/) 7/22/09 Wandahsega Earns First Career Pro-2 Podium Team Wandahsega rolled into it's home track early with high expectations for the weekend. Friday's practice went well as the new truck really worked good o ... Continue reading
Wandahsega Scores Another Podium Finish
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ben Wandahsega Off-Road Racing Team _www.benwandahsega.com_ (http://www.benwandahsega.com/) 7/27/09 Wandahsega Scores Another Podium Finish Team Wandahsega headed to Oshkosh, WI for a weekend of Sportsman racing under the lights at Speed Zone. The Forest County Potawatomi/General Tire Limited 2 tr ... Continue reading
Air Media Alert (HQ): EPA Sets Public Hearing Dates on Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide
*CONTACT: *Cathy Milbourn milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *July 30, 2009 * EPA Sets Public Hearing Dates on Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide * *WASHINGTON* -EPA will hold two public hearings on the agency's proposal to strengthen the nation's nitrogen dioxide (NO2) stan ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
FORT SMITH, Ark., July 30 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs and manufactures industrial electric motors, mechanical power transmission products, drives and generators. Today, Baldor announced unaudited results for second quarter 2009. John McFarland, Chairman and CEO, commented on the Company's results. "For ... Continue reading
Fine Print Contains Hidden Penalties, Taxpayer Costs SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The billionaire chairman of Los Angeles-based Mercury Insurance Company is sponsoring a ballot measure that would legalize surcharges of hundreds of dollars for automobile insurance, penalize good drivers for a ... Continue reading
Dealer Summit Launches Four Dynamic Sessions for Automotive Dealers
Four Innovative One Day Seminars Help Auto Dealers Boost Sales FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 30 -- The automotive industry continues to go through some tough and challenging times. Dealers are responding in many creative ways and are turning to new technologies in the hope of increasing efficiency in all aspects of their ... Continue reading
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Jim Dunn Racing Signs Cash4Gold MEDIA RELEASE
Jim Dunn Racing Signs Cash4Gold, media release and image attached. ... Continue reading
NEW DIAMOND FORGINGS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL 454-502 CHEVROLET ENGINES
Ladies and Gentlemen: Bob Fox is a man of rare ability. Larry Clarke, proprietor of Custom Race Engines of Knoxville, TN said, "When I first met Bob he was a telephone tech guy at Diamond, now he owns it!" Fox not only bought Diamond Pistons but also created Trend Performance, the company whose pushrods, piston pins, a ... Continue reading
Replace Your Brakes and Save Before Winter Through Monroe Brakes(TM) Mail-In Rebate
MONROE, Mich., July 30 -- Tenneco Inc. has announced a $20 mail-in rebate offer for consumers who purchase qualifying Monroe Brakes(TM) premium brake pads this summer and fall. The Monroe Brakes "Brake for this Offer!" promotion will run August 1 through October 31, 2009. To qualify for a $20 mail-in rebate, consumers ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce - Resilient Results and Investing for the Future
LONDON, July 30 -- In an interim results interview Rolls-Royce Chief Executive Sir John Rose talks about the company's record order book, diversified business model and the early actions it took on costs as underpinning another set of resilient results. He also discusses the significant investments Rolls-Royce is makin ... Continue reading
Stronger Action Needed to Accelerate Lifesaving Safety Belt Laws in States
Today 20 States - Nearly 25 Percent of U.S. Population - Still not Covered by Primary Belt Laws a Quarter Century after First State Law Adoption WASHINGTON, July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- More work is needed if lifesaving primary safety belt enforcement laws are to continue spreading across the United States, said ... Continue reading
Subaru Rally Team USA to Compete in ESPN X Games 15
- Pastrana Will Look to Repeat as Rally Gold Medalist - CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 30 -- Subaru Rally Team USA will once again compete in this year's ESPN X Games 15. The team will look to build upon their success in 2008, when Travis Pastrana won X Games Rally Gold. The ESPN X Games 15 will take place July 30-August 2, i ... Continue reading
Tony Hunt Racing release for 7-30-09
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Hunt climbs to sixth in USAC standings with Roseville on tap  Steven Blakesley / Tony Hunt Racing  Lincoln, Calif. – Tony Hunt used a fifth place finish at Rocky Mountain Raceway in Salt Lake City, UT to move into sixth in the 2009 USAC Western States Sprint Car Series standings. Thi ... Continue reading
Union Leasing Announces Alliance with Innovative Funding Services
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., July 30 -- Union Leasing, based in Schaumburg, Illinois has announced a strategic alliance with Innovative Funding Services (IFS) to provide remarketing and financing for clients and employees of those clients who purchase their company fleet vehicles. Union Leasing started serving commercial fleets 5 ... Continue reading
Affinia Reports Continued Profitability Improvement on Lower Sales for the Second Quarter of 2009
ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 30 -- Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on and off-highway replacement products and service industry, today reported its preliminary financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Second Quarter Net sales were $519 million for the quarter compared to $603 million for the s ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Profitable 2009 Second Quarter Results
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., July 30 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes, today reported net income of $2.6 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net income for the second quarter of 2008 was $9.2 mill ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Reports Profitable Second Quarter
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. announced today that net income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2009 was $4.1 million or nineteen cents per diluted share, compared to net loss from continuing operations of $201.2 million, or $10.02 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2008. As disclosed in ... Continue reading
Providence TQ-Midget Indoor Auto Racing News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COFFEE CUP UP FOR GRABS AT DUNKIN' DONUTS CENTER PROVIDENCE, RI – Three-Quarter Midget auto racing is returning to Rhode Island one more time before 2009 comes to an end. Based on the success last March of the first auto racing event held in the Ocean State in 50 years, the roar of engines ... Continue reading
T.J.T., Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal Year 2009
EMMETT, Idaho--T.J.T., Inc. (the Company), (Pink Sheets:AXLE), a major supplier of axles, tires, and set-up supplies to the manufactured housing industry announced a net loss of $261,000, or $.06 per diluted share, for the third quarter of fiscal year 2009. Net sales decreased 37 percent in the three month period endin ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Reports First Quarter Operating Results
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net loss for the first quarter declined 37 percent to $629,116, or $0.02 per common share on total revenue of $2,129,319, versus a net loss of ... Continue reading
Connors #1 Fans Blog on racing website
Click on the link below to read a cool blog from the man whose son Connor met this past weekend. It's so nice to hear nice things about your kids. It makes you feel you have done a good job raising them to be a good person. ... Continue reading
July 30th, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Weaver Wins at Wild Willows RaceSeries points co-leader O'Donovan caught up in multi-car incidentJuly 30, 2009 Willows, CA This past weekend was round ten for the Standard Formula Mazdas that are competing for the Molecule Formula Mazda Challenge Championship ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. to Report Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results on August 6, 2009
CARSON, Calif., July 30 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. announced today that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended July 4, 2009, on Thursday, August 6, 2009, before the market open. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results the same day. Participating in the call will be Sh ... Continue reading
7.30Beijing Auto to take over Fujian Daimler by Sept
Beijing Auto to take over Fujian Daimler by Sept http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011531/Beijing-Auto-to-take-over- Fujia n-Daimler-by-Sept.html Shanghai, July 30 (Gasgoo.com) After it failed in the bid for GM's Opel brand last week, Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Corp (BAIC) is focusing on a deal to buy a 50 ... Continue reading
7.30Over 20 automakers to attend Gasgoo seminar on chassis tech
Over 20 automakers to attend Gasgoo seminar on chassis tech http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011530/Over-20-automakers-to-atte nd-Ga sgoo-seminar-on-chassis-tech.html Shanghai, July 30 (Gasgoo.com) The "Electrification & Integration Applications Technology Seminar on Chassis Systems 2009 & Gasgoo Automotive Chassi ... Continue reading
7.30State-owned Guangzhou Auto signs JV deal with Chinese private automaker
State-owned Guangzhou Auto signs JV deal with Chinese private automaker http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011532/State-owned-Guangzhou-Auto -sign s-JV-deal-with-Chinese-private-automaker.html Shanghai, July 30 (Gasgoo.com) China state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) has signed a framework agreement with ... Continue reading
DULUTH, Ga., July 30 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Income from continuing operations for the second quarter was $6.0 million, or $0.18 per diluted shar ... Continue reading
A UK First - Caravan Insurance Policy that Offsets your towing emmissions
Towergate Bakers, the caravan insurance specialist, has announced its plans to launch the UK's first and only Caravan Insurance policy that promises to offset the carbon emissions generated from towing your caravan on holiday. UK caravan owners are amongst the most "Green" aware groups of people and Towergate Bakers be ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Profitable Second Quarter With Positive Net Income and Cash Flow
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Reports Profitable Second Quarter With Positive Net Income and Cash Flow Date: 7/30/2009 7:15:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here -------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric Prices $100 Million Public Offering of Common Stock
HARBIN, China, July 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Harbin Electric, Inc., ("Harbin Electric" or the "Company"; Nasdaq: HRBN), a leading developer and manufacturer of a wide array of electric motors in the People's Republic of China, today announced that it has priced a public offering of 6,250,000 shares of its comm ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Reports Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation , a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, today reported fiscal 2009 third quarter net sales of $1.2 billion and a loss from continuing operations of $22.0 million, or $0.30 per share, compared with net sales of $1.9 billion and income from continuing operatio ... Continue reading
Osmetech’s eSensor XT-8 System wins ‘R&D 100 Award’
LONDON--Osmetech plc (OMH.L) (LSE:OMH), the international molecular diagnostics company, announces that its eSensor XT-8 System has been selected by an independent judging panel and editors of R&D Magazine as a recipient of a 2009 R&D 100 Award. This award, also called the “Oscars of Invention”, recognizes the 100 ... Continue reading
Ideal for military applications using active antennas CHANDLER, Ariz., July 30 -- Radiall USA, Inc., is proud to introduce the addition of its new range of SMP bullet female-to-female spring-loaded adapters to their extensive offering of cost effective SMP solutions. Radiall's SMP-Spring adapters make it easy for the d ... Continue reading
China XD Plastics to be Covered by Standard & Poor's Market Access Coverage
HARBIN, China, July 30 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Ltd. ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), (OTC:CXDC) (BULLETIN BOARD: CXDC) , as the largest Chinese manufacturer engaged in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of modified plastics primarily for use in automotive applicatio ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today reported lower sales and profit in the second quarter 2009 compared to its record performance during the same period in 2008 as the global recession continued to dampen demand around the world. Compared to the first quarter, the Company increased its profit and improved cash flow on e ... Continue reading
Innovative GPS product gives 'peace-of-mind' to consumers and dealers concerning the growing reality of vehicle theft crimes LIBERTY, Texas, July 30 -- Current Technology Corporation (OTCBB: CRTCF) reports its 62% owned Texas-based subsidiary Celevoke, Inc. ("Celevoke") has entered into a partnership agreement with Col ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio, July 30 -- -- Continued weak global tire industry demand impacts results -- Sales of $3.9 billion, down 25% from last year -- Price/mix improvements more than offset raw material cost increases -- Segment operating income of $24 million, improved from loss in first quarter -- Goodyear net loss of $221 mill ... Continue reading
IBM Rolls Out New Branch Management System
IBM develops and implements central branch management system for 19 BMW Group sites in Germany MUNICH, July 30 -- IBM today announced that it has completed a two-year design, implementation and training project for BMW. IBM's system integration will centralize customer service and retail processes for 19 branches acros ... Continue reading
Porsche Revs for Grand Opening at Chrin Commerce Centre in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley
EASTON, Pa.--The only things Charles Chrin loves more than farming are his family and the satisfaction of a deal well done. And that is why he is all smiles when describing how Porsche Cars of North America, about to hold its grand opening in his Chrin Commerce Centre, steered its way into his heart and his new, 800-ac ... Continue reading
Texaco Hits the Road for Cross Country Trip With Automotive Journalist Jeff Bressler
Bressler will blog 3,000-mile journey to launch major promotion ATLANTA, July 30 -- Chevron today announced that automotive journalist Jeff Bressler will help launch the Texaco Everyday Performance Instant Win Game by driving more than 3,000 miles cross country to meet Texaco customers along the way. Bressler will blog ... Continue reading
2008 a Tough Year for M2M, But the Worst May Be Over, According to ABI Research
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ABI Research has been tracking shipments of cellular M2M (machine-to-machine) modules since 2003, and for four years shipments increased on average 25-30% annually. In fact in 2007, growth peaked at 37%. However the final shipment numbers for 2008 have just been added to the firm’s M2M Market Forec ... Continue reading
A Green Boost for Detroit: Conservation Leadership Corps Provides Jobs to 110 Detroit Students
Johnson Controls partners with Student Conservation Association and The Greening of Detroit for innovative green jobs program DETROIT, July 30 -- The city of Detroit is getting a much-needed "green" boost this summer, as more than 100 Detroit public high school students are participating in the Conservation Leadership ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE, PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY FROM THE OFFICE HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: placervillespeedway@yahoo.com  El Dorado County readies for sixth annual Family Chevrolet Tribute to Al Hinds race Saturday  $3000 to win Civil War race is p ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter Racing Update
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Charles Carpenter Racing Update DMP Awnings & Charles Carpenter Racing team up for unique awning giveaway (7-30-2009) CHARLOTTE, NC – Charles Carpenter Racing has teamed with DMP Awnings, a division of Minnesota-based Dubbin Motorsports Products, and Drag Illustrated Magazine to bring both race ... Continue reading
MUNICH & LITTLETON, Colo.--Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular M2M communication modules, and PassTime USA, a leading provider of payment assurance solutions for the specialized finance industry, have teamed up to launch PassTime Elite II, a miniaturized M2M device for payment reminders and vehicl ... Continue reading
Harman International Continues Leadership in Automotive Audio and Infotainment
STAMFORD, Conn.--Harman International Industries, Incorporated said today that the Company has successfully launched a record 13 major audio and infotainment platforms for leading global automakers in less than 24 months. This is believed to be the largest such project backlog ever implemented by a supplier in the auto ... Continue reading
IEPER, Belgium, July 30 -- SENT protocol for Engine Management devices gains support with launch of first fully integrated SENT rotary position sensor IC, MLX90324 by Melexis High temperature performance and integrated support for the SENT (Single Edge Nibble Transmission) characterize the new MLX90324. Under-hood posi ... Continue reading
O’Neil & Associates Part of Winning Team for the M-ATV Program
MIAMISBURG, Ohio--O'Neil & Associates, Inc. announced they are being awarded a multimillion dollar subcontract from Oshkosh Corporation for integrated logistics support services on the MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) program. On June 30, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) awarded Oshkosh Corporation the M-ATV contr ... Continue reading
Tenneco Reports Second Quarter Financial Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco Inc. : Global OE industry production declines negatively impact revenue and EBIT year-over-year Gross margin improves year-over-year and sequentially over first quarter 2009; strongest quarterly performance since 2006 Working capital improvements deliver strongest second quarter operating cas ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Launches New Unique Stability Systems - VIDEO ENHANCED
STOCKHOLM - July 30, 2009: In 2008, Volvo Trucks was the first manufacturer in the world to present a further-enhanced ESP (Electronic Stability Program) system that stabilises both rigid trucks and trailers. Now a new version is being launched which can also handle 6x2 and 4x2 rigid trucks with one or more trailers. V ... Continue reading
Communities and camera contractors should prepare WASHINGTON, July 30 -- A recent Supreme Court ruling has raised questions as to whether technicians who calibrate photo enforcement cameras or perform back-room processing can be required to testify if the accused violators challenge the citations in court. The Melendez ... Continue reading
DOVER, July 30, 2009: Miss America 2009 Katie Stam will perform the national anthem prior to the âSunoco 150â NASCAR Camping World Series East race at Dover International Speedway on Friday, Sept. 25, 2009. The race â the East Series season finale for NASCARâs top developmental series â will ta ... Continue reading
CARFAX, MIS lower gas prices in Livonia in support of CARFAX 400
BROOKLYN, July 30, 2009: People in Michigan havenât seen gas prices at 99 cents per gallon since the early 1990âs. However, with the help of CARFAX and Michigan International Speedway, a gallon of gas was less than a buck Thursday morning in Livonia, Mich. For three hours (6 to 9 a.m.) thousands of area resid ... Continue reading
- One full day of heart-pounding, jaw-dropping, hands-on Subaru driving fun - CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 30 -- Subaru of America, Inc. will hold the ultimate Subaru driving experience at The Fairplex, Pomona, Calif., on August 1, 2009. The Fairplex will play host to the fanfare and festivities that put you behind the whee ... Continue reading
Ford Kicks Off High-Energy Taurus Ad Campaign Focusing on Technology, Innovation, Style
- 2010 Ford Taurus advertising campaign debuts Aug. 4, targeting discerning consumers with a high-tech, detail-oriented focus on technology, innovation and style - Five demonstration Webisodes pit the Ford flagship sedan's technology features and quality against more expense luxury sedans from Audi, Lexus, Acura and In ... Continue reading
NHTSA, DOT Announces Decision on Non-Qualified Turn-ins
SANTA MONICA, Calif. Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive consumer information, pressed the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) yesterday for an answer on a common issue facing consumers from the Cash for Clunkers program. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has ruled that ... Continue reading
Van Der Steur Radical Back For More At Mid-Ohio
With a podium finish in its first American Le Mans Series race of the season, van der Steur Racingâs Radical SR9-AER is bound for Mid-Ohio and next weekâs Acura Sports Car Challenge. The LMP2 challenger placed third in class two weeks ago at daunting Lime Rock Park and will go up against the likes of Acura, M ... Continue reading
SCCA Beat the Boss Runoffs Foot Race to Raise Money for Foundation
TOPEKA, July 30, 2009: In a move straight off of playgrounds across the United States, Sports Car Club of America President & CEO Jeff Dahnert has challenged the Club members to a foot race. On September 25, after the first day of racing at the SCCA National Championship Runoffs, Dahnert will resurrect the âBeat t ... Continue reading
Suzuki Reveals New 2010 Kizashi Sedan
- Kizashi concept series culminates with world introduction of all-new Suzuki sport sedan. - Chic Kizashi production model to deliver Japanese quality and European flair. - North American Car of the Year contender to serve as halo vehicle for maturing Suzuki lineup. - Kizashi's exhilarating performance and driving expe ... Continue reading
Ford Says Cash For Clunkers Increasing Sales Sharply
DEARBORN, Mich., July 30 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co (F.N) has seen a sharp increase in sales over the past week since its dealers began accepting trade-ins under the U.S. government's "cash for clunkers" incentive program, the automaker's U.S. sales chief said on Thursday. "We were having a strong month before (cash for ... Continue reading
On September 15, 2009, IAA Frankfurt Motor Show opens its gates to the press. A first for BMW Group: This year, all three brands are presented under one roof - in Hall 11 which today was officially opened by Frankfurt's Lord Mayor Petra Roth. Europe's most state-of-the-art exhibition hall can be reached directly from t ... Continue reading
Rain Dampens Streets But Not Spirit for Record 409 Porsches
Oxford, July 29, 2009: Thunderstorms and scattered rain washed the Oxford streets clean for much of the morning and afternoon, but the sun came out late in the day on Saturday July 25th to brighten the mood. Despite the unfavorable forecasts and less than ideal weather, a record 409 Porsches from 19 states and Canada s ... Continue reading
BMW to Exit Formula One at End of 2009 Season - VIDEO ENHANCED
The BMW Group will not continue its Formula One campaign after the end of the 2009 season. Resources freed up as a result are to be dedicated to the development of new drive technologies and projects in the field of sustainability. BMW will continue to be actively involved in other motor sports series. The landmark dec ... Continue reading
Kinser, Tony Stewart Racing's Bass Pro Shops Team Venture to Canada and Ohio
INDIANAPOLIS, July 28, 2009: The travel itinerary of a World of Outlaws (WoO) racer includes a little bit of everything. This week, WoO star Kraig Kinser and the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) teams travel into Canada for the first of two 2009 events north of the border. After competing all across the United States, Kinser ... Continue reading
RacersIMC Offers Yellow Book For Motorsports
Bellevue, July 28, 2009 â The Racers International Motorsports Connection, LLC recently launched one of the most innovative and simplistic motorsports websites to hit the internet in years. The RacersIMC.com. is changing the way the world of motorsports connects by globally networking motorsports related companies ... Continue reading
Options added to improve IndyCar Series competition
Indianapolis, July 29, 2009: IndyCar Series teams will have option of adding aerodynamic pieces to their cars as well as bursts of additional horsepower in an effort to increase passing opportunities. Rear tire ramps, sidepod extensions and wheel backing plates used together, or in any combination will be optional item ... Continue reading
Firestone Indy Lights Q&A - July 29, 2009
Indianapolis, Roger Bailey, executive director of the Firestone Indy Lights, participated in a Q&A session this week, discussing the 100th Firestone Indy Lights race under the Indy Racing League banner. Below is his interview. Q: This weekend marks the 100th Firestone Indy Lights race under the Indy Racing League sanct ... Continue reading
Florida Flexible Fuel Vehicle Awareness Project Announced at Farm-to-Fuel Summit
Florida selected as Pilot Project to Mobilize Millions of FFV Owners ORLANDO, Fla., July 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A national consumer awareness campaign aimed at owners of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) was officially launched here today at the Farm-to-Fuel Summit. The project is a cooperative effort between key Fl ... Continue reading
Cash For Clunkers Funds Remaining As Of July 30, 2009
$854M Estimated funds remaining for all vehicles except for CAT3 Trucks. $75M Estimated funds remaining for CAT3 Trucks. Last update 7/30/2009 at 10am eastern time. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today announced its sales and financial results for the first quarter of the 2009 fiscal year ending March 31, 2010. ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Profitable Second Quarter With Positive Net Income and Cash Flow
Profitable Q2 2009 Demonstrates Success of Global Restructuring To Offset Economic and Market Downturn SOUTHFIELD, Mich., July 30 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation today reported positive net income and cash flow(2) on improved sales versus the first quarter 2009, as the company's restructuring and cost reduction initiative ... Continue reading
Research to be Centered at Argonne National Lab in Chicago INDIANAPOLIS, July 30 -- Advanced lithium-ion automotive battery producer EnerDel and the Nissan Motor Co. of Japan are teaming up to research a new generation of electrical conductive material intended to reduce cost and improve the performance of electric and ... Continue reading
Porsche Prepares Sale of Options
Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart, is in advanced talks on the sale of the cash settled options with respect to Volkswagen shares to one or several investors. Amongst these investors is especially Qatar Holding LLC (QH) with whom talks about an investment in Porsche SE also is underway. ... Continue reading
Renault Announces First-Half Year Results
With markets worldwide in free fall, including in emerging countries, Group revenues stood at EUR 15,991 million in first-half 2009, down 23.7% (21.5% excluding currency effects) on the same period in 2008. ... Continue reading
Rediscovered After 70 Years: Opel Kadett Roadster
With an automotive history spanning 110 years, Opel is one of the most tradition-rich brands in the industry. Over so many years, some developments are forgotten along the way and reappear again much later down the road. As the company prepares the start of the 10th compact class generation with the new Astra, pictures ... Continue reading
Yokohama's New ADVAN Sport ZPS (Zero Pressure System) Runflat Tire Goes on Sale Aug. 1
FULLERTON, July 30, 2009: Yokohama Tire Corporation now offers drivers ultra high-performance and security with the debut of its all-new runflat tire, the ADVAN Sport ZPS® (Zero Pressure System), which goes on sale August 1, according to Shawn Denlein, Yokohama director of sales, Consumer Products. âConsumers w ... Continue reading
Driving in Canada By John Heilig After returning from a two-week driving vacation through Eastern Canada, I feel eminently qualified to comment on negotiating the streets and highways of our northern neighbor. Itâs not that Canadians drive on the wrong side of the road or anything (that would be too weird), itâ ... Continue reading
Pop-Up Gallery And Art in Urban Areas: Smart Urban Stage in Sao Paulo
Following the Brazilian launch of the two-seater car in April of this year, smart provides local artists with an unconventional platform: the smart Urban Stage will take place in Sao Paulo from 27 August to 10 September 2009. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Has the Most Satisfied Customers in the Premium Segment
Mercedes-Benz has the most satisfied customers in the premium segment: In the Service Satisfaction category of the latest J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Germany VOSS Study, the brand with the star ranks highest among the premium brands. ... Continue reading
Elektromotive Secures Major Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deal With Saudi University
Saudi Arabia is currently the world's leading oil producer and exporter, but that doesn't mean the country is being left behind in the shift towards emission-free motoring. On the contrary, one of the Kingdom's leading universities has just signed one of the world's biggest-ever electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure dea ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd Announces the Expansion of Huadu Plant in Guangzhou
Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd (DFL), Nissan's local partner in China, today announced the expansion of the Huadu passenger vehicle plant in Guangzhou City, China, with acquisition of the land for building an additional production line. ... Continue reading
'Fortis' - Kumho's Eco-Friendly SUV with Previously Unattained Levels of Off/On-Road Capability
Kumho is a tyre manufacturer with a conscience. It produces millions of tyres for today's SUVs, but is acutely aware that such vehicles will have to change dramatically if they are to survive ever greener vehicular legislation. They will also have to provide a better balance of on- and off-road ability. The company has ... Continue reading
Outdoor Adventure On The X-TRAIL
The special limited production X-TRAIL Adventure Edition is based on an enhanced X-TRAIL ST 2.5 litre petrol model. It offers a choice of either six-speed manual or CVT automatic transmission. ... Continue reading
Honda Named UK's Most Reliable Used Car Brand
Honda has been named the UK's most dependable used car brand for 2009 by the nation's leading independent automotive insurance specialist, Warranty Direct. ... Continue reading
Extra Value in Limited Edition Swifts
Suzuki is offering customers the choice of more style and value - or increased safety - with the addition of two limited edition versions of the award-winning Swift. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Releases First Images of All-New Model
The new model, currently known by its code name VG, was shown in concept form at the Seoul Motor Show earlier this year and is set to replace the existing Opirus model in Korean, North American and European markets. ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Motor Unveils 1st Self-developed Sedan
It is the first time that Dongfeng Motor achieves the mass production of its self-developed sedans. The S30, composed of five different car models, is featured with the PSA 307 1.6-litre engine and the automatic transmission made by Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
Cadillac Launches Two New Vehicles This Summer: SRX Crossover and CTS Sport Wagon - COMPLETE VIDEO
⢠All-new SRX Crossover starts at $34,155 ⢠CTS Sport Wagon strengthens CTS model lineup DETROIT â Cadillacâs model lineup expands with two dramatically-designed new luxury vehicles that also bring new dimensions of versatility and efficiency to the marketplace. Cadillac announced today that the 201 ... Continue reading
Luxury Crossover Vehicles Gain Momentum in Growing Automotive Segment - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - July 30, 2009: As consumers start heading back into showrooms, automakers continue to introduce new crossover models. To compete with overseas competition, General Motors has unveiled the Cadillac SRX. The new SRX will go head to head with crossovers from BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi. Industry experts expect t ... Continue reading
Beijing Gives Geely Go-Ahead to Buy Volvo Cars
Beijing gives Geely go-ahead to buy Volvo Car unit Geely Holding Group has been given the go-ahead by China's main economic planning agency on its bid for Ford Motor Co.'s Volvo unit, the Shanghai Securities Journal reports Wednesday. The report said Geely has received the confirmation letter from the National Developm ... Continue reading
Nationwide Insurance Supports National Ban on Texting While Driving (DUH!)
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company today stated its support for the enactment of a national ban on texting while driving. In Washington D.C., United States Senators Chuck Schumer, D-New York; Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey; Mary Landrieu, D-Louisiana; and Kay Hagan, D-North Carolina, on Wednesday unveil ... Continue reading
Judge Strikes Claim on Who Can Be Declared a Founder of Tesla Motors
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--A judge has struck down a claim by Martin Eberhard, who asked to be declared one of only two founders of electric car company Tesla Motors Inc. The ruling Wednesday in San Mateo County Superior Court is consistent with Teslaâs belief in a team of founders, including the companyâs current ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces Pricing On New 2010 Impreza
Record-breaking model prices largely unchanged for 2010 Premium model price now $1,000 lower CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 29 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has announced pricing of the 2010 model year Impreza line-up, including a new Special Edition Package available on the Impreza 2.5i Premium. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cg ... Continue reading
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