RoadTrip: 2010 BMW Z4 Roadster - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
SEE ALSO: BMW BUYERS GUIDE Mark Fulmer and RoadTrip are back in Southern California for this latest episode. In this show, Mark attends the live Internet introduction of the new Z4 and then is joined by Nadya Arnaout, the vehicle's Interior Designer, and Martin Birkmann, Manager of Product Planning and Motorsports for ... Continue reading
Carmakers Rush to Replenish Depleted Dealer Inventory
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. August 6, 2009; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that under normal circumstances, it would take Ford Motor Co. about a month to replace a Focus sold at one of Richard Bazzy's two Pittsburgh-area dealerships. Today, with customers across the country clamoring to trade in old gas guzzlers unde ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results for 2009
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD), a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. The Company reported results of $135.2 million in net sales for the second quarter of 2009, compared to $244.9 mil ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Reports Second-Quarter 2009 Results
-- Achieved break-even net income in the second quarter of 2009 -- Reported quarterly EBITDA of $94 million despite a 49-percent decrease in sales from the same period last year -- Achieved second-quarter financial covenants -- Generated positive free cash flow of $73 million -- Reduced debt by 10 percent, primarily th ... Continue reading
LINDEN, Mich., Aug. 6 -- DirectView Technology Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: DVWG), is pleased to announce that the Company has appointed Leonard Baxter as its new Chairman, President, and CEO. He will be heading up the Company that has recently undergone reorganization and is applying to FINRA for a name and symbol change ... Continue reading
Harbin Electric Completes the Repurchase of 2010 Notes
HARBIN, China, Aug. 6 /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 completed the repurchase of $6 million aggregate principal ... Continue reading
Infinity Property and Casualty Reports Strong Underwriting Results
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 6 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , a national provider of personal automobile insurance, today reported results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009: Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, -------- -------- (in millions, except per share amounts and ratio ... Continue reading
Magnum/SRI Next Generation and Revolutionary Rubber Recycling Solutions FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 6 -- Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. (OTC:MDOR) (BULLETIN BOARD: MDOR) , a next generation rubber recycling solutions company releases new information on breakthrough technology. CEO of SRI, Gopi Sekhar, commented, "Magnum/S ... Continue reading
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. reported net earnings of $0.4 million—or $0.03 per diluted share for the second quarter ended July 4, 2009, compared to $2.2 million—or $0.16 per diluted share—in the second quarter of 2008. The second quarter 2009 results include $0.09 of non-cash special items, primarily related to the ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Expands Environmental Leadership with New Initiatives and Debut of Eco-Friendly Samsung Reclaim Date: 8/6/2009 8:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here -------------------- ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Results
- Adjusted EBITDA $3.2 million. - Net sales were $43.8 million. - Gross margin 36.2%. CARSON, Calif., Aug. 6 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , the largest online provider of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories, today reported net sales for the second quarter ended July 4, 2009 of $43.8 million, an increase of ... Continue reading
Chevron Wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award
Chevron Becomes First Energy Company Recognized for its Road Safety Programs SAN RAMON, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Chevron Corporation has been awarded the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award in recognition of its work engaging governments and nonprofits worldwide to help save lives through improved road safety in co ... Continue reading
HARBIN, China, Aug. 6 /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 application ... Continue reading
CORRECTED: AUTO CLUB AND KEN GRODY FORD HOST ALL FORD CAR SHOW AT JFR
CORRECTION: Robert Hight will not be attending event and the 2010 Ford Fiesta test drive will not be taking place.AUTO CLUB AND KEN GRODY FORD HOST ALL FORD CAR SHOW AT JFRYORBA LINDA, CA (August 6, 2009) --- John Force Racing’s Yorba Linda headquarters will be the site of the Automobile Club of Southern Califor ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today reported financial results for the second quarter and the six months ended June 30, 2009. GAAP Results for the Second Quarter 2009 Revenue for the quarter was $57.9 million, as compared to $63.2 million for the second quarter of 2008. GAAP net income for the quarter ... Continue reading
Drag Racing Legends' Story Revealed in New SAE International Book
WARRENDALE, Pa., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The exclusive story behind the Ramchargers - a team of young engineers who forever changed the course of drag racing - is told for the first time in SAE International's latest book. Authored by original team member Dave Rockwell, "We Were the Ramchargers: Inside Drag R ... Continue reading
Ener1 Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- Ener1, Inc. , developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries to power the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles, today reported its second quarter 2009 financial results. The following highlights significant events that occurred since the end of the first ... Continue reading
Explorer Auto Insurance Announces New Enhancements to Its Florida Universal Program
SANTA CLARITA, Calif.--Explorer Insurance, the growing auto carrier and member company of ICW Group Insurance Companies, is launching expanded Florida coverage options, in many cases with lower premiums. The new changes give Florida’s independent agents the ability to offer reduced rates and a wider range of coverage ... Continue reading
Fapco, Inc. Makes Private Labeling and Parts Fulfillment Process Easier
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Ford Further Accelerates Product Rollout, Leverages Efficiencies Across Global Markets
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- -- Global Product Acceleration: By 2012, Ford plans to replace or refresh 70 to 90 percent of its vehicle lineups by volume in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific and Africa. By 2014, Ford plans to replace 140 to 160 percent of its lineup by volume in those regions. -- Leaner, more ef ... Continue reading
Freedom Financial Group Loss Narrows in Second Quarter
SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Aug. 6 -- Freedom Financial Group, Inc. (OTC:FFGR) (BULLETIN BOARD: FFGR) announced a $91,460 net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 compared to a $292,608 net loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The Company reported a profit of $1.1 million in the second quarter 2008 resulting from the l ... Continue reading
FW: Defending Brainerd Pro Stock champ Kurt Johnson talks about the upcoming Lucas Oil Nationals
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Hino Trucks Conducts National Service Skills Competition
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Hino Trucks held their first ever National Service Skills Competition at their training facility in Novi, Michigan. The Skills Competition brings together Hino dealer service technicians from across the country that have achieved Master Elite Technician designation and puts them head-to-head agai ... Continue reading
John Force on the Countdown to the Countdown, No Excuses
 Countdown to the Countdown, No ExcusesBROWNSBURG, IND (August 6, 2009) --- On Wednesday 14-time Funny Car champion John Force spent the day at his Brownsburg, Ind., racing complex filming segments with motorsports journalist Dave Despain for an upcoming episode of Wind Tunnel on SPEED TV. Following the all-day filmi ... Continue reading
Krystal Steel Manufacturer of Stainless Steel Seamless & Welded Tubes & Pipes
Dt: 6th Aug 2009, To, Purchase Department, Greetings for the day, Dear Sir / Madam, We are Manufacturer of Stainless Steel Seamless & Welded Tubes & Pipes. - ASTM A213/A269/A270/A312/A249/TP430 Material Grade : 304, 304L, 310S, 316, 316L, 316Ti, 317, 347H, 321 & 410. Others Grade - Alloy Steel - P11/T11, P12/T12, P22/T ... Continue reading
NMCA Pro Street leader Troy Coughlin enjoying view from the top (NMCA/JEGS)
NMCA Pro Street leader Troy Coughlin enjoying view from the top CHARLOTTE (Aug. 6) -- For the first time in his 22-year career, Troy Coughlin will enter a drag race as the No. 1 driver in the country when he takes his class-leading JEGS.com Pontiac GXP Pro Street racecar into this weekend's inaugural Nitto Tire All Sta ... Continue reading
PACCAR Honored for Environmental Leadership
BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR’s Corporate office and its Kenworth Truck Company manufacturing facility in Renton were recently named as leaders in King County, Washington’s 2009 Best Workplaces for Recyclers. “PACCAR is honored to receive this prestigious environmental award,” said Richard Bangert, PACCAR vice presid ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Dave Ryan dave.ryan@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* August 6, 2009 *EPA Helps Supermarkets Save Money, Reduce Greenhouse Gases * *WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has quadrupled the number of participants in its voluntary program designed to reduce the use of o ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , a leading energy technology company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Second Quarter and Subsequent Highlights: The Company’s Thermo No. 1 Plant has been selling approximately 5 megawatts (MW) to the city of Anaheim, which represents ... Continue reading
Raybestos Powertrain Commits to Ongoing Research and Development Investment
CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind.--Raybestos Powertrain, a leading US manufacturer and supplier of premium OE and aftermarket transmission parts, has committed to investment in research and development (R&D), despite the difficult economy. This commitment builds on the company’s long tradition of product, materials and process in ... Continue reading
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Snap-on Incorporated Declares Quarterly Dividend
KENOSHA, Wis.--The Snap-on Incorporated board of directors declared today a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.30 per share payable September 8, 2009 to shareholders of record on August 17, 2009. Snap-on has paid consecutive quarterly cash dividends, without interruption or reduction, since 1939. About Snap-on Snap- ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Schedules Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call
ZHEJIANG, China, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves as well as related auto parts in China, announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009 on August 13, 200 ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Second-Quarter 2009 Results
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Aug. 6, 2009 -- Second Quarter Summary -- Product sales of $1.48 billion -- Up 14 percent from first quarter 2009 -- Down 47 percent from second quarter 2008 -- Gross margin of $80 million -- Up 78 percent from first quarter 2009 -- Down 65 percent from second quarter 2008 -- Net loss of $112 ... Continue reading
AURORA, Ill.--AAA Chicago applauds Governor Quinn and Illinois legislators for their commitment to keep Illinois roads safe by passing HB0071 into law, which bans text messaging while driving for all drivers. With the passage of this bill into law, Illinois joins thirteen other states and the District of Columbia to ex ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich.--Acument Global Technologies, Inc. (“Acument”), a leading global supplier of mechanical fastening systems, today announced it advised management to initiate insolvency plan proceedings according to the German Insolvency Code for its business in Germany, Acument GmbH & Co. OHG ("Acument Germany"), headqu ... Continue reading
AIM Autosport: Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen Qualifying
Grand Am: Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen Strong qualifying for the No 61. Returning Champions to start race from fourth (2009.08.06) After setting third fastest time of the day in early practice, the AIM Autosport crew went to work with notes from Burt and Mark to prep the No 61 Ford Riley for this afternoon's qualify ... Continue reading
Cooper-Standard Automotive Obtains Interim Approval of Debtor in Possession Financing
- May Immediately Access Up to $50 Million in Debtor-in-Possession Financing in the U.S. and Canada, of $175 Million Facility - All "First Day" Motions Approved - Employees Will Continue to be Paid as Normal - Operations Continue Without Interruption; No Impact on Customers NOVI, Mich., Aug. 6 -- Cooper-Standard Holdin ... Continue reading
Fitch Affirms AutoZone's Long-Term IDR at 'BBB'; Outlook Stable
CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has affirmed AutoZone, Inc.'s (AutoZone) ratings as follows: --Long-term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) 'BBB'; --Bank credit facility 'BBB'; --Term loan 'BBB'; --Senior unsecured notes 'BBB'; --Short-term IDR 'F2'; --Commercial paper 'F2'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. AutoZone had $2.4 billion in d ... Continue reading
Kyle Busch Press Conference Release (40)
NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT For Immediate Release A First Visit to Montreal for the Prodigal Son of Las Vegas Current 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Points Leader Kyle Busch To Competed in the NAPA Auto Parts 200 Presented by Dodge Montreal, August 6, 2009 - Stock-Car Montreal, the event organizing body of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - Watkins Glen qualifying
Miller Barrett Racing will start its first Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race - at Watkins Glen International - from the top half of the GT class grid. Kevin Roush of Upland, Calif., will drive the first stint of the two-hour race on Friday evening and Bryce Miller of Summit, N.J., will finish the race. Roush qualif ... Continue reading
MotorCity Casino Hotel Hosts Newest Group Representing Detroit on CarsAndCoffee.info
"11th Official Group on Social Media Car Enthusiast Site Launches One Week before Famous Woodward Dream Cruise" WESTMINSTER, Calif., Aug. 6 -- CandCDetroit.com is the latest social media site on the Internet gathering car owners and enthusiasts in the Detroit, Michigan area. Members and enthusiasts can connect through ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Announces Pricing of Equity Offering
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced that it has successfully priced its public offering of 13,000,000 shares of common stock at $25.00 per share to the public. The company has also granted the underwriters of the offering an option for 30 days to purchase up to 1,950,000 additional shares of common stock ... Continue reading
Quantum Receives Nasdaq Notice Related to Late Filing of Form 10-K
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that it received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market ("Nasdaq") on July 31, 2009, notifying the Company that it is currently not in compliance with the Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 5250(c)(1) because it had not filed its Form 10-K ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Financial Results
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , a leading U.S. based, international manufacturer and supplier of lithium iron magnesium phosphate energy storage solutions, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2010 first quarter ended June 30, 2009. “We started our new fiscal year with progress in a number of are ... Continue reading
WIX Challenge Award Goes To Pole-Race Winner
WIX Challenge Award Creates Extra Cash For Pole-Race Winner CONCORD, N.C. (August 6, 2009) – A new program known as the WIX Challenge Award will bring an extraordinary twist to the USARacing Pro Cup Series championship races that begin Sept. 5 at Concord [N.C.] Speedway, it was announced Thursday by Managing Par ... Continue reading
8.6Brilliance Auto to mass-produce $8,800 taxis
Brilliance Auto to mass-produce $8,800 taxis http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011628/Brilliance-Auto-to-mass-pr oduce -8-800-taxis.html Shanghai, August 6 (Gasgoo.com) Chairman of China's Brilliance Auto said at a press conference last Friday that the company plans to mass produce 60,000 yuan ($8,800) to 70,000 yu ... Continue reading
8.6China starts mass-producing auto-battery packs
China starts mass-producing auto-battery packs http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011631/China-starts-mass-producin g-aut o-battery-packs.html Shanghai, August 6 (Gasgoo.com) China's first production line of auto battery packs for new energy vehicles started to roll out products at Hunan Copower EV Battery Co., Ltd. ... Continue reading
8.6Kia Sorento import to China hit by Korea strike
Kia Sorento import to China hit by Korea strike http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011629/Kia-Sorento-import-to-Chin a-hit -by-Korea-strike.html Shanghai, August 6 (Gasgoo.com) Kia Motors recently said that the upcoming summer strike by its workers will affect Hyundai and Kia's vehicle export supply, and the newly l ... Continue reading
Pointer Telocation's Q2 2009 Results Release & Conference Call Scheduled for Aug 13th, 2009
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, August 6 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. - develops, produces and markets high-end technology and products for AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) solutions providers for stolen retrieval, fleet management, car & driver safety, public safety, vehicle security and asset management, and a leading RSA (Road S ... Continue reading
Renault F1 Team Cuts Development Time for Composite Diffuser by 50%
Editorial Contact: Jeff Grossman Corporate Communications Manager VISTAGY, Inc. +1.781.250.6895 jeff.grossman@vistagy.com VISTAGY’S FiberSIM® Software Helps Cut Time in Half to Design and Produce Diffuser for ING Renault F1 Team’s R29 Race Car VISTAGY’s industry-leading composites software enhan ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation Announces Second Quarter and Year to Date 2009 Profit
TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 6 -- Rockford Corporation today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $0.3 million compared to net income of $0.8 million for the comparable period in 2008. Net income for the six month period ended June 3 ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation Announces Voluntary NASDAQ Delisting and SEC Deregistration
TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 6 -- Rockford Corporation today announced its voluntary decision to delist its shares from the NASDAQ Stock Market and deregister its shares with the SEC. Rockford has given notice to the NASDAQ Capital Market that it will voluntarily delist its common stock and withdraw the registration of its stock ... Continue reading
Mid-Ohio, August 6, 2009: Eager to add to Patrón Highcroft Racingâs championship lead, David Brabham set the fastest time in Thursdayâs test session for the Acura Sports Car Challenge at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The reigning overall winner from the 24 Hours of Le Mans set a fast lap of 1:11.826 (113.174 ... Continue reading
August 6, 2009 â The United States Senate voted today to extend the government's Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), better known as Cash for Clunkers. The Senate joined the House of Representatives in approving an additional $2 billion in funding for the overwhelmingly successful program. Dealers are free to cont ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Applaud $2B Congressional Funding of 'Cash for Clunkers'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 Car shoppers and dealers across the country breathed a sigh of relief today when the Senate approved a House measure adding $2 billion to the wildly successful "cash for clunkers" initiative. The additional funds will allow dealers to continue offering consumers up to a $4,500 incentive to trade-in a ... Continue reading
Toyota Advanced Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle Completes Government Field Evaluation - VIDEO ENHANCED
FCHV-adv achieves 431 mile estimated range TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) announced today the results of a recent collaborative fuel cell hybrid vehicle range and fuel economy field evaluation. The Toyota Highlander Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicle - Advanced (FCHV-adv) achieved an estimated ... Continue reading
U.S. Senate Approves Additional $2 Billion To Keep Cash For Clunkers Rolling
Senator McCain Suggests that Cash for Golf Clubs is as important as reinvigorating the auto industry. After Republican naysayer's tried to add an amendment that would kill the bill and other speeches and anti-Cash for Clunkers rhetoric including Senator McCain's(R-AZ) bad joke suggesting that Cash for Golf Clubs would ... Continue reading
WATKINS GLEN, Aug. 6, 2009: After struggling with brake problems throughout practice, Jon Fogarty went out and shattered the Watkins Glen International short course qualifying record Thursday, capturing the pole position for the Crown Royal 200. Round 9 of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal C ... Continue reading
Tough practice day doesn't stop No. 99 GAINSCO team from setting new track record
WATKINS GLEN, August 6, 2009: Once again answering the call when the pressure was on, GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racingâs championship-winning pit crew didnât let a complete brake system change just before qualifying stop driver Jon Fogarty from winning the teamâs second consecutive pole Thursday for tomorrow ... Continue reading
De Silvestro and Muniz Seek to Keep Team Stargate Worlds On Top
Mid-Ohio, August 6, 2009: Now that the Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda points chase has tightened up the Team Stargate Worlds duo of Frankie Muniz and Simona De Silvestro are looking forward to this weekend's event, the Acura Sports Car Challenge/Honda Indy 200 being held at Mid-Ohio Sp ... Continue reading
KRASL CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE SATURDAY
Beautiful Cars on the Bluff By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Last week we spent a long day at the Meadow Brook Concours dâElegance, one of the most prestigious classic and collector car shows in the country. A week from Sunday the Pebble Beach show in California, universally acknowledged as the pre ... Continue reading
Venturini's Arpin on Motorsports Power Hour On RaceFanRadio Tonight
Indianapolis, August 6, 2009: Tonight at 9pm EST, Steve Arpin makes it "two-in-a-row" as he headlines this weekâs edition of the "Venturini Motorsports Power Hour". Following his debut for the team at Pocono last weekend, Arpin tells all about his first several days in the shop, racing Parker Kligerman to the end ... Continue reading
Ford Accelerates New Product Rollout, Leverages World Wide Resources
Global Product Acceleration: By 2012, Ford plans to replace or refresh 70 to 90 percent of its vehicle lineups by volume in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific and Africa. By 2014, Ford plans to replace 140 to 160 percent of its lineup by volume in those regions. Leaner, more efficient operations: By the end of 2009 ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Congratulates ECOtality's eTec on $100 million DOE Grant for EV Infrastructure
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies congratulates Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality (OTCBB:ETLY), on the award of their U.S. Department of Energy grant of approximately $99.8 million. The grant will allow eTec to undertake the largest deployment of electric vehicles (E ... Continue reading
Automotive X PRIZE Announces Team of Automotive Experts to Lead Technical Operations for Competition
Automotive Experts Will Lead Judging Process in Multimillion Dollar Competition for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles PLAYA VISTA, Calif., Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE, a multimillion dollar competition to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient vehicles, t ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3ddc47/electric_vehicles) has announced the addition of the "Electric Vehicles & Battery Technology Report" report to their offering. Electrification has been thrust into the spotlight as a means of reducing vehicle emissions at a time when concer ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Aug. 6 -- For teenagers, getting their driver's license is one of life's most exciting moments. For a parent, it's one of the most distressing. New technologies promise to alleviate parents' worries by keeping tabs on their teen drivers, but the use of these tools raises an ethical question: Do they cross the ... Continue reading
De Silvestro and Edwards Ready For Atlantic Championship Battle at Mid-Ohio
BROWNSBURG, August 6, 2009: The Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda returns to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for the first time since 2003 and the âprime timeâ race on Saturday night is sure to put the spotlight on the battle for 2009 title honors between Simona De Silvestro and John ... Continue reading
Ford Cites Energy Policy as Critical Factor in Shaping Future Vehicle Fleet
- Ford executive Sue Cischke cites need for continued cooperation between the automotive industry and the federal government in pursuit of greener transportation vision, noting the significant role of government in shaping the transportation fleet of the future - Ford remains committed to delivering affordable fuel eff ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Market Report: Cash for Clunkers to Cause Used-Car-Value Bubble
August Kelley Blue Book Market Report Offers Forecast of Used-Car Industry After Cash for Clunkers IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 6 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today reveals possible effects of the Cash for Clunkers program on the used-car industry as reported in th ... Continue reading
NMCA Pro Street leader Troy Coughlin enjoying view from the top
CHARLOTTE Aug. 6, 2009: For the first time in his 22-year career, Troy Coughlin will enter a drag race as the No. 1 driver in the country when he takes his class-leading JEGS.com Pontiac GXP Pro Street racecar into this weekend's inaugural Nitto Tire All Star Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, N.C. "This is really n ... Continue reading
"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
Pass Time Joins Ganassi With Felix Sabates Grand-Am Sponsorship Lineup
INDIANAPOLIS, August 6, 2009: Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates (CGRFS) announced today that high-tech auto payment assurance & GPS solution company PassTime will join its sponsorship lineup on the No. 01 TELMEX Daytona Prototype for the remainder of the 2009 racing season. In addition, PassTime will have access t ... Continue reading
SPEED World Challenge Takes Round Seven to Mid-Ohio
LEXINGTON, Aug. 6, 2009: As the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships prepare for the Toyo Tires World Challenge Mid-Ohio Grand Prix Presented by Dish Network, the point standings continue to get tighter. In both classes, a win this weekend could lead to a new leader in the Driversâ Championship, whi ... Continue reading
Another Major Industry Honour For Eco:Drive
Fiat has just been honoured with another award for its innovative eco:Drive technology - picking up Auto Express's Special Award at the magazine's New Car Awards 2009 earlier this week. ... Continue reading
299,990 Ideas to Improve Economic Efficiency
Last year, Continental's employees came up with roughly 299,900 ideas - or more than 1,000 ideas each working day - to improve the efficiency and economy in their company. ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports Electric Vehicle & Infrastructure Deployment Project
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure ever undertaken. Nissan is supporting the lead grant applicant, Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. (eTec), by pledging to make available up to 1,000 Nissan LEAF zero-emission el ... Continue reading
U.S. EPA Joins Government, Industry and Academic Consortium to Develop Next Generation EcoCARs
WASHINGTON--EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge today announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has joined the EcoCAR consortium of government, industry and academic leaders who are helping to develop the next generation of automotive engineers who will design and build the environmental vehicles of the futu ... Continue reading
Ssangyong Sales up for Fourth Consecutive Month
For the fourth month in succession, SsangYong has outperformed the UK car market in July with a sales increase over the same month last year of 167.57 per cent. ... Continue reading
British-Built Honda Civic Type R to Be Sold in Japan
The acclaimed 3-door hot hatch, manufactured at Hondaâs plant in Swindon, is to be shipped to Japan where it will go on sale during 2010 ... Continue reading
New Toyota Prius an Instant Hit
The British motoring public has shown itself eager to embrace the latest advances in cleaner, fuel efficient, full hybrid power by signing up in their thousands to buy the all-new Toyota Prius. ... Continue reading
2009 Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Conference As prepared for: Akio Toyoda President, Toyota Motor Corporation Center For Automotive Research (CAR) Conference Traverse City, Michigan Aug 5, 2009 âReinventing the Automobileâ Good morning! ...and thank you Dave... It is great to be back in America...and ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Evaluates Cash for Clunkers Determines Program is Working
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--As the Senate considers a âCash for Clunkersâ extension, Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, today released some initial analysis about the programâs results to date. âMost reports on this program lack context,â remarked Edmunds.com CEO Jer ... Continue reading
Cash for Clunkers Program Scorecard Update
NEWS FLASH: C.A.R.S. Program Statistics August 5, 2009 Dealer Transactions Number Submitted: 184,304 Dollar Value: $775.2M Top 10 New Vehicles Purchased 1. Toyota Corolla 2. Ford Focus FWD 3. Honda Civic 4. Toyota Prius 5. ... Continue reading
New Buick Crossover Will Feature Plug-In Hybrid System
-- Five-passenger crossover arrives in 2010 with family of fuel-efficient direct-injected gas engines -- Plug-in hybrid model debuts in 2011 -- Expected to be first commercially available plug-in hybrid SUV produced by a major automaker TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug. 6 -- General Motors' plug-in hybrid technology will be i ... Continue reading
Sally Livingstone Joins Seat’s Fleet Team
SEAT UK is strengthening its growing fleet operation with the appointment of Sally Livingstone as the Spanish brandâs new National Fleet and Business Sales Manager. ... Continue reading
Laps For Life 2009: A Blood Drive For Alabama
TALLADEGA, August 6, 2009: The fourth annual Laps For Life: A Blood Drive For Alabama, returns to Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, Sept. 11, at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum. As an added donor recognition gift, track officials are offering up Talladega goodies and track tours. The blood drive ... Continue reading
Added tools serve as wildcard to road course races
Indianapolis, August 6, 2009: Ryan Briscoe and Ed Carpenter used their allotment of 20 presses of the Honda overtake assist button during their duel to the checkers at Kentucky Speedway on Aug. 1. The option, which incorporates a 200 RPM increase (to 10,500) and a 5-20 horsepower gain based on fuel setting for a durati ... Continue reading
Torrid Month of Money Pace As World of Outlaws Invade St. Louis for Inaugural Iron Man 55
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 6, 2009: Every win is important. Ask three-time and defending World of Outlaws (WoO) champion Donny Schatz which victory is the most important and heâll tell you the next one. A Sprint car racerâs schedule is a marathon that begins in February and ends in November, but thereâs a stretc ... Continue reading
Portland General Electric to Participate in Largest Electric Vehicle Project in U.S. History
PORTLAND, Ore.--Portland General Electric welcomed news today that PGE was named a strategic participant and the state of Oregon was named one of five test markets for the largest rollout of electric vehicles and an associated charging station network in United States history. PGE was selected by Electric Transportatio ... Continue reading
Shoot to Be The Last Ones Standing in Outlaws' Longest Feature
INDIANAPOLIS Aug. 6, 2009: Sprint car races are often described as being fast and furious. The feature events rarely are longer than 15 miles in distance and sometimes can be completed in less than eight minutes. This weekend, that will change as Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser and the rest of the World o ... Continue reading
SCCA Solo Takes Advantage of Once in a Lifetime Opportunity for Vail Valley Tour
VAIL VALLEY, Aug. 6, 2009: Soloists were treated to what was likely the smoothest concrete of their careers, as the Edwards Regional Airport hosted the Tire Rack® Vail Valley SCCA Solo National Tour, Aug. 1 â 2, also serving as the Western States Championship. With the main runway undergoing re-paving and the a ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, August 5 -- Bumpers on 2009 models of the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, and Nissan Maxima performed better than their 2007 predecessors in low-speed crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Bumpers on the 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Ford Fusion did worse than earlier mo ... Continue reading
The Top Ten for i10 - Hyundai Storms The Charts!
Hyundai has charted new waters â the top ten of the UK sales chart! The Korean companyâs i10 has been a massive hit with British buyers, with 3084 finding homes last month, making the i10 the ninth most popular car in July ... Continue reading
Audi AG: Global Sales Rise in July by 2.1 Percent
AUDI AG sold 2.1 percent more vehicles worldwide last month than in July 2008. Some 85,000 customers opted for a new Audi (2008: 83,210). From January through July, the company sold approximately 551,000 vehicles 8.1 percent less than one year earlier (2008: 599,429). As the market's leading premium brand, Audi benefit ... Continue reading
Auto Express awards the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as Best Luxury Car
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been crowned Best Luxury Car at the prestigious Auto Express New Car Awards for the fourth consecutive year ... Continue reading
U.S. Senate Expected To Approve Additional Cash For Clunkers Funding Today
cash for clunkers" auto sales incentive bill after an agreement with Republicans, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said. Speaking on the Senate floor late on Wednesday, Reid said the accord provided for votes on seven possible amendments, all of which aides said were expected to be defeated. That would clear the way f ... Continue reading
Another "Best Roadster" Award for Mazda MX-5
Mazdaâs range of âZoom-Zoomâ vehicles continues to impress automotive experts, with the iconic Mazda MX-5 roadster once again selected for critical acclaim in the 2009 Auto Express New Car Awards, announced in the weekly magazine today (Wednesday). ... Continue reading
The Cult of Personality: Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Edition 63
German sports car maker Mercedes-AMG has enhanced its model arsenal with a more focussed version of its compact sledgehammer. Its name: the C 63 AMG Edition 63. ... Continue reading
Mazda Australia has increased its market share by an impressive 0.59 percentage points year-to-date, selling just over 6,000 new vehicles in July. ... Continue reading
WATERTOWN, Mass.--A123Systems announced today that it was awarded a $249 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energyâs (DOE) Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative. Under the terms of the $249 million grant, A123 will be required to match the funds over time as they are used. Th ... Continue reading
Renowned Fraud Expert Offer Simple Tips to Avoid Scams When Shopping Online
ATLANTA, Aug. 5 -- The car is for sale at a ridiculously low price because the owner, a soldier, is being shipped off to Iraq. The new computer must sell quickly because a widow needs the money to pay her rent. A shipping company with a recognized name will ship the item (any item) once payment is received. These are s ... Continue reading
For Kia Motors; All-New Soul, Total Immersion Creates Augmented Reality Application on Facebook
LOS ANGELES--Set your mouse aside, thereâs a new rodent at the keyboard â and this oneâs got legs. Kia Motorsâ first taste of augmented reality in the social media arena pits consumers in a race with the Kia Soul hip-hop hamsters in a game created for Facebook® â and, appropriately enough, o ... Continue reading
Stimulus Award Plants Roots of Critical Industry Firmly in American Soil, Will Help Double Manufacturing Capabilities at Indianapolis, Indiana Factories INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5 -- The White House today announced that Indiana-based automotive lithium-ion battery maker EnerDel, Inc., will receive $118.5 million in federal g ... Continue reading
Remy International, Inc. Will Receive Department of Energy Grant for $60.2 Million
PENDLETON, Ind., Aug. 5 -- The United States government today announced $2.4 billion in grants to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of U.S. batteries and electric vehicles. Remy International, Inc. was among the grant winners and will receive $60.2 million to establish a standardized pl ... Continue reading
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