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DUI Lawyers Find Internet as an Emerging Business Source, DUI Defenders Survey Finds

DUI Lawyers Find Internet as an Emerging Business Source, DUI Defenders Survey Finds

CALABASAS, Calif., Aug. 11 -- A recent survey conducted by DUI Defenders at www.dui1.com indicates a rise in the number of DUI/DWI defendants using the internet to research and find a DUI lawyer. Results from the 300 attorneys polled indicated that as much as 40% of their clients use the web to find DUI attorneys, with ... Continue reading

AIM Autosport: Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen race report

AIM Autosport: Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen race report

AIM Autosport gambles on cautions Seventh place finish tightens up the points race (2009.08.06) Starting from the outside of the second row for Friday night's Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen International, Burt Frisselle quickly had the AIM Autosport No. 61 Ford Riley up into third place and running down the leaders. A ... Continue reading

August, 2009 - Hennessey Performance Newsletter

August, 2009 - Hennessey Performance Newsletter

To continue receiving the Hennessey Performance Newsletter, Please confirm http://visitor.constantcontact.com/c.jsp?t=1102667485240.8817.74331293. 2&m=1101717479567&wl=F your continued interest in receiving email from us. Thanks! John Hennessey You may unsubscribe http://visitor.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?v=001_vy7Mr9Zh ... Continue reading

Black River Stages Rally - August 6, 2009 - Press Release

Black River Stages Rally - August 6, 2009 - Press Release

For Immediate Release - Raleigh, North Carolina, August 6, 2009 RALLY RACING RETURNS TO UPSTATE NEW YORK * Black River Stages is returning to Lewis County, New York * New opening ceremonies in Croghan, New York * Night racing makes event more challenging The Black River Stages rally race returns to Lewis County, New Yo ... Continue reading

COMP Cams Ultra Pro Magnum Rocker Arms Press Release

COMP Cams Ultra Pro Magnum Rocker Arms Press Release

Below & attached is the latest information from COMP Cams on their NEW Ultra Pro Magnum Rocker Arms. COMP CamsR Ultra Pro MagnumT Rocker Arms Industry's top selling steel rocker arms have been completely redesigned for reduced weight and greater strength, yielding increased valve train stability The original Pro Magnum ... Continue reading

Continental Exceeds SmartWay(R) Transport Partnership Goal

Continental Exceeds SmartWay(R) Transport Partnership Goal

FORT MILL, S.C., Aug. 11 -- Continental Tire North America, Inc. ("Continental") has officially exceeded its goal of increased compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's SmartWay Transport Partnership in only its first year of participation. Continental first joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership in ... Continue reading

Countdown Hopes Alive and Well as Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Head to Brainerd

Countdown Hopes Alive and Well as Tasca and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Head to Brainerd

[image: MC-QL_NewsReleaseHeader.jpg] *Bob Tasca III* *Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang* *Nitro Funny Car class* *NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series* * * *28th Annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals* *Brainerd International Raceway * *August 13-16, 2009* *Race 16 of 24* * * *COUNTDOWN HOPES ALIVE ... Continue reading

COURTNEY CONTINUES TO CLIMB - #99 Finishes 6th at Mid-Ohio

COURTNEY CONTINUES TO CLIMB - #99 Finishes 6th at Mid-Ohio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COURTNEY CONTINUES TO CLIMB #99 Finishes 6th at Mid-Ohio Lexington, Ohio (August 9, 2009) - Jeff Courtney, driver of the No. 99 KENDA Tires/Woodhouse Performance/Dodge Viper Competition Coupe locks in his season's best finish this weekend in round seven of the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge ... Continue reading

Cyclone Power Files Quarterly Report And Releases Letter to Shareholders

Cyclone Power Files Quarterly Report And Releases Letter to Shareholders

POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets:CYPW) announced that it has filed with the Pink Sheets its Quarterly Report for the period ended June 30, 2009, and has released the following Letter to Shareholders: Dear Valued Shareholder, Thank you for your support of Cyclone Power Technologies. In the fi ... Continue reading

Datalliance Celebrates 10 Years of Delivering VMI via ‘Software as a Service’ (SaaS)

Datalliance Celebrates 10 Years of Delivering VMI via ‘Software as a Service’ (SaaS)

CINCINNATI--Datalliance, the leading independent provider of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and other e-commerce services, today announced the 10-year anniversary of providing their Vendor Managed Inventory service via the ‘Software as a Service’ (SaaS) model. Datalliance VMI was launched in 1999. Carl Hall, Datall ... Continue reading

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Turns to OPENLANE to Sell Off-Rental Vehicles Faster

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Turns to OPENLANE to Sell Off-Rental Vehicles Faster

MENLO PARK, Calif.--OPENLANE, a leading online auction company in North America for automotive dealers to buy and sell wholesale vehicles, today announced that it has teamed with Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. to pre-sell its rental vehicles at OPENLANE’s online auction site, www.openlane.com. OPENLANE’s Ord ... Continue reading

DriveCam Closes $19 Million in Capital Financing Following Breakout Year

DriveCam Closes $19 Million in Capital Financing Following Breakout Year

SAN DIEGO--DriveCam Inc., a global Driver Risk Management (DRM) company, announced today it has secured $19 million in Series D capital financing. Led by new investor Triangle Peak Partners, the financing includes full participation by existing investors Menlo Ventures, JMI Equity, Insight Venture Partners and Integral ... Continue reading

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Michigan International Speedway Advance Notes

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Michigan International Speedway Advance Notes

<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Michigan International Speedway Advance Notes Race: Carfax 400 on Sunday, Aug. 16 Track: Michigan International Speedway (2.0-mile oval) Location: Brooklyn, Mich. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Michigan International Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarrod England No ... Continue reading

EDIT / The Racing Chef - Brainerd, MN (Race 16 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (439KB)

EDIT / The Racing Chef - Brainerd, MN (Race 16 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (439KB)

Snack-Time: Tart Pickling Brine Brainerd, MN 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, ... Continue reading

Fitch Affirms Capital One Auto Finance Trust 2007-C

Fitch Affirms Capital One Auto Finance Trust 2007-C

CHICAGO--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the ratings on all outstanding notes in Capital One Auto Finance Trust 2007-C. The rating affirmation is based on available credit enhancement and loss performance. Under the current credit enhancement structure, the notes can withstand stress scenarios consistent with the current ra ... Continue reading

Fitch Upgrades 2 & Affirms 6 Classes of Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2007-A

Fitch Upgrades 2 & Affirms 6 Classes of Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2007-A

NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has upgraded two and affirmed six classes of Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2007-A notes as part of its on going surveillance process. The upgrades are a result of continued available credit enhancement in excess of stressed remaining losses. The collateral continues to perform within Fitch's base ... Continue reading

Flying Dutchman Off-Road Race REport - Bark River II

Flying Dutchman Off-Road Race REport - Bark River II

INCREDIBLE COMEBACK LANDS FLYING DUTCHMAN A TOP 5 RESULT Appleton, WI ? When you see Dan Vanden Heuvel Sr. you would not know he had major surgery a month ago. Just after the last TORC visit to Bark River, the Flying Dutchman went under the knife to take care of a health issue. The doctors reminded him he could try goi ... Continue reading

Hagan hanging on the edge of Countdown heading into Brainerd

Hagan hanging on the edge of Countdown heading into Brainerd

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 24 28th annual NHRA NATIONALS Brainerd (Minn.) International Raceway Aug. 14-16, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN HANGING ON THE EDGE OF COUNTDOWN HEADING INTO BRAI ... Continue reading

Harman International to Announce Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

Harman International to Announce Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

STAMFORD, Conn.--Harman International Industries, Inc. will announce results for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter and full year on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. At 4:40 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 Harman’s management will host an analyst and investor conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and year-end r ... Continue reading

Jiffy Lube(R) Puts Drivers on the Road to Savings with New Rewards Program

Jiffy Lube(R) Puts Drivers on the Road to Savings with New Rewards Program

Jiffy Lube Rewards Program Delivers Exceptional Vehicle Maintenance Value HOUSTON, Aug. 11 -- Jiffy Lube today announced the launch of Jiffy Lube Rewards(SM), a new program that reinforces the company's appreciation of customers who rely on Jiffy Lube for their vehicle maintenance needs. The program provides added valu ... Continue reading

Keith Steele Takes TORC Limited Truck Championship!

Keith Steele Takes TORC Limited Truck Championship!

Eight Straight Wins Give Keith Steele & Monster Energy the 2009 TORC Limited Truck Championship Continues PRO-2WD Double Duty with Same Truck Madison, WI (August 11, 2009) ? The incredible season continues for Keith Steele and his #29 Monster Energy Kumho Tire Chevy Limited Truck, as the team clinched the season champi ... Continue reading

KEN GRODY FORD AND AUTO CLUB ALL FORD CAR SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS

KEN GRODY FORD AND AUTO CLUB ALL FORD CAR SHOW A HUGE SUCCESS

 KEN GRODY FORD AND AUTO CLUB ALL FORD CAR SHOW A HUGE SUCCESSYORBA LINDA, CA (August 11, 2009) --- After a full day of Fords, family and fun John Force Racing car show manager Craig Hoelzel pronounced the Ken Grody Ford and Auto Club All Ford Car Show held last Sunday, August 9th a huge success.“It was a great ... Continue reading

'Made in Germany' Formula 1 Helmet: Pure High-Tech!

'Made in Germany' Formula 1 Helmet: Pure High-Tech!

MAGDEBURG, Germany, Aug. 11 -- Helmet manufacturer Schuberth, based in Magdeburg, proved once again the importance of using sophisticated, high-tech materials and fabrics: The T 1000 carbon fibre protected Brazilian Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa from serious injury during his accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Schub ... Continue reading

News Release: Special 1931 Willys-Knight to be sold at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Benefit Extravaganza

News Release: Special 1931 Willys-Knight to be sold at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Benefit Extravaganza

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 8/11/2009 For Immediate Release August 2009 CONTACT: Matt Short Executive Vice President (260) 925-1444 ext. 29 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum to Auction 1931 Willys-Knight with special significance at the Fourth Annual Benefit Extravaganza. AUBURN -The ... Continue reading

News Release: Special 1931 Willys-Knight to be sold at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Benefit Extravaganza

News Release: Special 1931 Willys-Knight to be sold at Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Benefit Extravaganza

AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 8/11/2009 For Immediate Release August 2009 CONTACT: Matt Short Executive Vice President (260) 925-1444 ext. 29 Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum to Auction 1931 Willys-Knight with special significance at the Fourth Annual Benefit Extravaganza. AUBURN -The ... Continue reading

NSK Reports Corporate Social Responsibility Achievements

NSK Reports Corporate Social Responsibility Achievements

Bearings manufacturer continues to lead by example in CSR and environmental management ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 11 -- NSK Corporation, a member of the NSK Ltd. Group of Companies, is preparing its annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, due for release in September, and celebrating the past year's environmental su ... Continue reading

Oorja Protonics Reduces Refueling Time for Material Handling Vehicles to Less than a Minute

Oorja Protonics Reduces Refueling Time for Material Handling Vehicles to Less than a Minute

FREMONT, Calif.--Oorja Protonics, the leader in ultra-powerful liquid methanol fuel cell technology, today announced general availability of its Model H OorjaPac™ on-board battery charging system. The Model H can be refueled in less than one minute, 60% faster than its predecessor. By achieving a significant engineer ... Continue reading

Panther Expedited Services Unveils New Brand; Services Include Ground, Air, Ocean, & Logistics

Panther Expedited Services Unveils New Brand; Services Include Ground, Air, Ocean, & Logistics

SEVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- Panther Expedited Services President and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Clarke announced today the unveiling of a new brand identity positioning Panther as a full-service transportation and logistics provider, offering domestic and international ground, air, ocean, and logistics services. (Log ... Continue reading

Power Sports Factory Orders its First Bike Sharing Systems to be Deployed at a Major University

Power Sports Factory Orders its First Bike Sharing Systems to be Deployed at a Major University

PENNSAUKEN, N.J.--Power Sports Factory, Inc. (OTCBB:PSPF) announced today that it has placed an order for Bike Sharing Systems to be deployed at a major educational facility on the East Coast. Each solar powered station consists of 14 bicycles and features fully automated bike release, activated by cell phone technolog ... Continue reading

Progressive Reports July Results

Progressive Reports July Results

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for July 2009: (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) July July Change 2009 2008 Net premiums written $ 1,365.8 $ 1,383.8 (1)% Net premiums earned $ 1,325.0 $ 1,314.2 1% Net income $ 114.9 $ 81.8 40% Per share $ .17 $ .12 ... Continue reading

Regaining points lead on Capps' hit list for Brainerd

Regaining points lead on Capps' hit list for Brainerd

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 16 of 24 28th annual NHRA NATIONALS Brainerd (Minn.) International Raceway Aug. 14-16, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net REGAINING POINTS LEAD ON CAPPS' HIT LIST FOR BRAINERD CA ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Recreational Vehicle Dealers

Research and Markets: Recreational Vehicle Dealers

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e077b5/recreational_vehic) has announced the addition of the "Recreational Vehicle Dealers" report to their offering. First Research is the leading industry intelligence company that helps sales teams perform faster and smarter, open doors, and cl ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Seat 2009 Company Profile Edition 2 - Order Now

Research and Markets: Seat 2009 Company Profile Edition 2 - Order Now

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2b5153/seat_2009_company) has announced the addition of the "Seat 2009 Company Profile Edition 2" company profile to their offering. This latest edition just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that will provide you with conv ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: The Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing Industry's Revenue for the Year 2008 was approximately $29.7 Billion USD, With an Estimated Gross Profit Of 24.56%

Research and Markets: The Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing Industry's Revenue for the Year 2008 was approximately $29.7 Billion USD, With an Estimated Gross Profit Of 24.56%

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/76a68a/other_engine_equip) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]" to their offering. The just published Other ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: The Total Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing Domestic Demand for the Industry in 2008 Was $18.4 Billion USD

Research and Markets: The Total Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing Domestic Demand for the Industry in 2008 Was $18.4 Billion USD

DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e9250f/motor_vehicle _seat) has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade [Q2 2009 Edition]" to their offering. The Moto ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: The Vision for In-Car Entertainment Is Here - Order Now

Research and Markets: The Vision for In-Car Entertainment Is Here - Order Now

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/eda15d/the_vision_for_in) has announced the addition of the "The Vision for In-Car Entertainment Is Here" report to their offering. Do you need to develop a product strategy for market growth or are you looking for the trends in next-generation en ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG 2009 Company Profile

Research and Markets: ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG 2009 Company Profile

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c19058/thyssenkrupp_autom) has announced the addition of the "ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG 2009 Company Profile Edition 2" company profile to their offering. This latest edition just-auto company profile is part of a major series of reports that wil ... Continue reading

Richard Petty 2010 Amelia Island Honoree - Press Release

Richard Petty 2010 Amelia Island Honoree - Press Release

*High-res image available upon request* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contacts: Breanna Buhr/Sanaz Bakhtiari JMPR Public Relations (818) 992-4353 sbakhtiari@jmprpublicrelations.com NASCAR LEGEND Richard "THE KING" Petty Announced as Honoree for 2010 Amelia IslanD Concours D'Elegance NASCAR Great to Serve as Key Note Spe ... Continue reading

Second feature win and fourth pole position for 17 year-old Matt Scott

Second feature win and fourth pole position for 17 year-old Matt Scott

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Second feature win and fourth pole position for 17 year-old Matt Scott  Steven Blakesley / Matt Scott Racing  Pine Grove, Calif. – 17 year-old NASCAR Whelen All-American Series rookie Matt Scott parlayed his fourth pole qualifying of the season into his second main event win, Saturda ... Continue reading

Speedemissions, Inc Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Speedemissions, Inc Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

ATLANTA--Speedemissions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SPMI - News), a leading vehicle emissions testing and safety inspections company with testing stores in Atlanta, Houston, St. Louis and Salt Lake City today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Second Quarter Highlights: Revenue i ... Continue reading

Sprint Supports Utility Smart Grid Initiatives across America

Sprint Supports Utility Smart Grid Initiatives across America

Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Supports Utility Smart Grid Initiatives across America Date: 8/11/2009 12:00:09 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ----------------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading

The Racing Chef - Brainerd, MN (Race 16 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (439KB)

The Racing Chef - Brainerd, MN (Race 16 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (439KB)

Snack-Time: Tart Pickling Brine Brainerd, MN 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, ... Continue reading

TruckPartSurplus.com Website Makes It Easier and Faster for Distributors to Sell Surplus Heavy Duty Truck Parts

TruckPartSurplus.com Website Makes It Easier and Faster for Distributors to Sell Surplus Heavy Duty Truck Parts

GREAT FALLS, Mont.--Companies who sell heavy duty truck parts face a dilemma with what to do with slow-moving inventory. Parts that don’t sell quickly take up valuable warehouse space, eat into the profitability of faster-selling heavy duty truck parts, and soak up money that could be invested elsewhere in the busine ... Continue reading

TRW Prices Public Offering of Common Stock at $17.50

TRW Prices Public Offering of Common Stock at $17.50

LIVONIA, Mich., Aug. 11 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced the pricing of its registered public offering of 14,000,000 shares of its common stock at $17.50 per share. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,100,000 shares of its common stoc ... Continue reading

vAuto and Carfax Strengthen Partnership

vAuto and Carfax Strengthen Partnership

Please see the news regarding the expanded partnership between vAuto and Carfax in the attached press release. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks! Michelle Black Sr. ... Continue reading

8.11Austria dealer to import Geely and BYD cars from 2010

8.11Austria dealer to import Geely and BYD cars from 2010

Austria dealer to import Geely and BYD cars from 2010 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011696/Austria-dealer-to-import-G eely- and-BYD-cars-from-2010.html Shanghai, August 11 (Gasgoo.com) The Austrian car dealer Denzel said it plans to import cars made by Chinese manufacturer Geely Holding Group Co and BYD Auto fr ... Continue reading

8.11Hybrid buses to serve Summer Davos in Dalian

8.11Hybrid buses to serve Summer Davos in Dalian

Hybrid buses to serve Summer Davos in Dalian http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011703/Hybrid-buses-to-serve-Summ er-Da vos-in-Dalian.html Shanghai, August 11 (Gasgoo.com) A new type of hybrid power bus that can cuts fuel use by 30% will go into service during the upcoming Summer Davos Forum starting September 10 in ... Continue reading

8.11Official says vehicle tax cut won't be extended to next year

8.11Official says vehicle tax cut won't be extended to next year

Official says vehicle tax cut won't be extended to next year http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011701/Official-says-vehicle-tax- cut-w on-t-be-extended-to-next-year.html Shanghai, August 11 (Gasgoo.com) A senior official from China's industry regulatory body said it the government would reform the current vehicle p ... Continue reading

Frost & Sullivan Accolade Underlines VMT Ecopack Group's Growth Strategy Leadership

Frost & Sullivan Accolade Underlines VMT Ecopack Group's Growth Strategy Leadership

LONDON, Aug. 11 -- The 2009 Frost & Sullivan Growth Strategy Leadership of the Year Award is presented to VMT Ecopack Group in the European automotive packaging market. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081117/FSLOGO) "The commitment to reduce the logistics costs of its customers through innovative packaging ... Continue reading

Harbin Electric Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Harbin Electric Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

HARBIN, China, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Second Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights -- Total revenues were $38.36 million, up 60% from 2Q08 and 25% from 1Q09 -- Adjusted net income was $7.42 million, up 19% and 22% compared with $6.23 million and $6.08 million in 2Q08 and in 1Q09, respectively -- Operating p ... Continue reading

Interstate Batteries Offers Unique Fundraising Idea

Interstate Batteries Offers Unique Fundraising Idea

Company helps fundraising groups nationwide raise money through battery sales DALLAS, Aug. 11 -- Boy Scout troops, sports teams, cheerleaders and youth groups are earning substantial amounts of money for special trips, programs and education through Interstate Batteries' powerful battery fundraising program. This ideal ... Continue reading

"Made in Germany" Formula 1 Helmet: Pure High-Tech!

"Made in Germany" Formula 1 Helmet: Pure High-Tech!

MAGDEBURG, Germany, August 11 -- Helmet manufacturer Schuberth, based in Magdeburg, proved once again the importance of using sophisticated, high-tech materials and fabrics: The T 1000 carbon fibre protected Brazilian Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa from serious injury during his accident at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Sch ... Continue reading

Milestone Record Earns Ulsch Flowmaster Bounty

Milestone Record Earns Ulsch Flowmaster Bounty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us <http://www.adrl.us/> *Milestone Record Earns Ulsch Flowmaster Bounty * O'FALLON, MO (Aug. 10, 2009) --- When Chuck Ulsch covered the eighth mile at Gateway International Raceway in 3.98 seconds ... Continue reading

Motorist Choice Awards Reveal Vehicles That Please Both Hearts and Minds

Motorist Choice Awards Reveal Vehicles That Please Both Hearts and Minds

Awards Show Consumers Enjoy Luxury and Size CAMPBELL, Calif. and TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 11 -- Right brain, left brain; the practical versus the emotional - an age-old dilemma often at the center of decision making when buying a new car or truck. The 2009 Motorist Choice Awards recognize new cars and trucks that give thei ... Continue reading

NADA Commends Congressional Leaders for Extending 'Cash for Clunkers' Program

NADA Commends Congressional Leaders for Extending 'Cash for Clunkers' Program

Washington DC August 11, 2009; Both the House and Senate leadership were critical to keeping the “Cash for Clunkers” program up and running. And NADA, recognizing that the popular “clunkers” program was almost out of cash, was first to notify government officials and Congress that something needed t ... Continue reading

Large Majority of Drivers 55 and Older Unaware of Potentially Dangerous Combination of Medications and Driving, Says New AAA Foundation Study

Large Majority of Drivers 55 and Older Unaware of Potentially Dangerous Combination of Medications and Driving, Says New AAA Foundation Study

78% Take Medications, Yet Just Over 1 in 4 are Aware of Potential Impacts on Driving WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a new study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 95 percent of respondents 55 and older have had one or more medical condition and 78 percent use one or mo ... Continue reading

Save Money By Keeping and Caring for Your 'Clunker'

Save Money By Keeping and Caring for Your 'Clunker'

"Cash for Clunkers" Not for Everyone; Keeping Current Vehicle Running Efficiently the Best Economic Alternative BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There's been a lot of talk about "Cash for Clunkers," but for the majority of motorists, purchasing a new car under the "Cash for Clunkers" program is not an ... Continue reading

BorgWarner to Build Turbochargers and EGR Valves for First Automotive Works (FAW) in China

BorgWarner to Build Turbochargers and EGR Valves for First Automotive Works (FAW) in China

China's Largest Vehicle Maker Relies on BorgWarner's Proven Turbo Technology to Lower Emissions, Increase Fuel Economy and Improve Performance AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 11 -- BorgWarner has been selected to supply turbochargers and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves for various cars and light commercial vehicles ma ... Continue reading

2009 MOTORIST CHOICE AWARDS: Vehicles that Please Both Hearts and Minds

2009 MOTORIST CHOICE AWARDS: Vehicles that Please Both Hearts and Minds

Tustin, August 11, 2009: Right brain, left brain; the practical versus the emotional – an age-old dilemma often at the center of decision making when buying a new car or truck. The 2009 Motorist Choice Awards recognize new cars and trucks that give their owners both economic and emotional satisfaction, helping new ... Continue reading

Plugin2009 Unplugged

Plugin2009 Unplugged

Long Beach California August 11, 2009; It may seem like an SNL skit but just as an executive with southern california's power company was abut to speak at this years Plug-in conference, the lights went out! Not only was the Long Beach convention center affected but according to The Auto Channel's Marc Rauch who is head ... Continue reading

A New GM Kicks Into High Gear at Product and Technology Event

A New GM Kicks Into High Gear at Product and Technology Event

'New GM' 2010 General Motors Product Guide Chevrolet Volt estimated city fuel economy is 230 mpg / 25 kilowatt hours per 100 miles (press release) Media and consumers preview 25 new models coming between now and 2011 Cadillac confirms new entry-level luxury sport sedan is under development GM’s four brands launch ... Continue reading

Chevrolet Volt Expects 230 mpg in City Driving

Chevrolet Volt Expects 230 mpg in City Driving

First mass-produced vehicle to claim more than 100 mpg composite fuel economy Tentative EPA methodology results show 25 kilowatt hours/100 miles electrical efficiency in city cycle Plugging in daily is key to high-mileage performance WARREN, Mich. - The Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle is expected to achi ... Continue reading

GM Claims 200+ MPG City Rating for Chevrolet Volt (Electric Hybrid)

GM Claims 200+ MPG City Rating for Chevrolet Volt (Electric Hybrid)

DETROIT August 11, 2009; Kevin Krolicki and Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that the Chevrolet Volt -- the electric vehicle General Motors Co is counting on to recharge its image with consumers -- is on track to hit an unprecedented fuel economy rating of 230 miles per gallon in city driving, the automaker sai ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz to Debut New 'PGA Performance Center' at 91st PGA Championship

Mercedes-Benz to Debut New 'PGA Performance Center' at 91st PGA Championship

MONTVALE, N.J., Aug. 11, 2009; In conjunction with its inaugural year as an Official Patron of The PGA of America, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) will debut its PGA Performance Center, a state-of-the-art facility displaying the defining moments in the evolution of golf in comparison with the innovations that have led up to ... Continue reading

Interest in Cash for Clunkers Declining According to Edmunds.com

Interest in Cash for Clunkers Declining According to Edmunds.com

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Cash for Clunkers, which officially launched on July 27 and received an additional two billion dollars in funding on August 7, just days ago, is already seeing interest in the program waning according to Edmunds.com purchase intent data. Edmunds.com, the premier resource for online automotive cons ... Continue reading

Toyota Abandons Goal of 15% Global Market Share

Toyota Abandons Goal of 15% Global Market Share

Washington DC August 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that new Toyota President Akio Toyoda has abandoned the goal of grabbing a 15 percent share of the global market as part of a back-to-basics focus on quality over quantity. According to Automotive News, the target was set in 2002 by then-President Fujio Cho a ... Continue reading

Who wants the Cup? Championship lead flip flops at Mid-Ohio - Again

Who wants the Cup? Championship lead flip flops at Mid-Ohio - Again

Mid-Ohio, August 11, 2009: Scott Dixon might have entertained a thought that he'd gain some traction in the IndyCar Series championship race with the commanding victory Aug. 9 in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio presented by Westfield Insurance. But that doesn't follow the season's script. Team Penske's Ryan Briscoe was ... Continue reading

Kroger Stays In Driver's Seat With Title Sponsorship

Kroger Stays In Driver's Seat With Title Sponsorship

MEMPHIS, August 11, 2009: Kroger is returning for three more years as the title sponsor of the fall NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Memphis Motorsports Park on Oct. 24. The race will officially be entitled the “Kroger On Track for the Cure 250” and will again benefit breast cancer awareness organizations. â ... Continue reading

JEGS Preview - August 11, 2009

JEGS Preview - August 11, 2009

Jeg Coughlin enters this weekend’s NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals in Brainerd as the top ranked Pro Stock driver in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. He has claimed five wins in 15 events this season and currently holds a 60-point lead over second place Mike Edwards. Jeg was the first racer to officially clinch ... Continue reading

Clunkers Program is Rolling Along

Clunkers Program is Rolling Along

Washington DC August 11, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to the Detroit News, through Monday morning, the nation's auto dealers had submitted vouchers for 273,077 vehicles totaling $1.147 billion under the "cash for clunkers" program. Since Friday, that's another $116 million and nearly 28,000 vehicl ... Continue reading

Autosport's Seventh place finish tightens up the point’s race

Autosport's Seventh place finish tightens up the point’s race

Watkins Glen, August 11, 2009: Starting from the outside of the second row for Friday night's Crown Royal 200 at Watkins Glen International, Burt Frisselle quickly had the AIM Autosport No. 61 Ford Riley up into third place and running down the leaders. AIM Autosport came to this race as defending champions having lead ... Continue reading

LED Light Control Units from Continental

LED Light Control Units from Continental

Light-emitting diodes are making inroads into car and truck headlights. Whereas LEDs were previously used primarily for secondary functions, like daytime running lights, taillights, or flasher signals, they are now also increasingly used for low-beam and high-beam driving lights. Unlike conventional halogen light bulbs ... Continue reading

Record Sales as New Toyota Prius Launches

Record Sales as New Toyota Prius Launches

The launch of all-new third-generation Toyota Prius has helped propel the world's best-selling hybrid car to an all-time sales record in Australia. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Drivers Website Gives Users Unique Web Offering

Vauxhall Drivers Website Gives Users Unique Web Offering

The benefits of being a Vauxhall owner extend far beyond the driving experience thanks to a unique website dedicated entirely to them. All Vauxhall owners – and there are over 4 million in the UK today – can enjoy a number of exclusive offers ranging from money off MOT servicing to a chance to dine in some of ... Continue reading

Toyota RAV4 Gains 15th Birthday "Edge"

Toyota RAV4 Gains 15th Birthday "Edge"

The "baby" of Toyota's extensive SUV range - RAV4 - is marking its 15th birthday in Australia with a special-edition model that adds substantial value. ... Continue reading

Toyota Boxes Clever With New Verso D-Cat 150 Automatic

Toyota Boxes Clever With New Verso D-Cat 150 Automatic

Toyota’s seven-seat Verso gains added dynamic appeal with the introduction of a 2.2 D-CAT 150 clean diesel engine with a slick, smooth and intelligent six-speed automatic transmission. ... Continue reading

The World's Most Expensive Dummies Save Lives

The World's Most Expensive Dummies Save Lives

The Crash-Test Dummy family does invaluable work in the development of tomorrow's ever-safer cars. The dummies may cost anything up to 1.5 MSEK, and at Volvo Cars there are more than 100 members of this tough family ... Continue reading

The Newly Designed Škoda Pavilion in Autostadt in Wolfsburg Reopens

The Newly Designed Škoda Pavilion in Autostadt in Wolfsburg Reopens

On Saturday, August 8, 2009, visitors of Autostadt in Wolfsburg could again walk through the door of the newly redesigned pavilion of the Å koda Auto company. This refurbished stand of the traditional Czech car manufacturer was officially opened by Reinhard Jung, Å koda Auto a.s. Chairman of the Board of Directors, a ... Continue reading

Isuzu Appoints New Dealer (Bob Gerard Ltd)

Isuzu Appoints New Dealer (Bob Gerard Ltd)

Bob Gerard Ltd is a family run, independent motor dealer who started out as a motor vehicles repair operation more than 70 years ago. His team of five experienced and friendly staff now oversee a range of new and used, niche brand products based on London Road, Great Glen, Leicester. ... Continue reading

Berlingo First Wraps Up Fire Service Deal for Citroën

Berlingo First Wraps Up Fire Service Deal for Citroën

A fleet of 28 new Citroën Berlingo First vans has been specified by West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (WYF&RS) for fire prevention duties. With the delivery of these Berlingo First vans, there are now 90 Citroëns in the 420 strong WYF&RS vehicle fleet. ... Continue reading

kbb.com Names 10 Most Fun Clunker Replacements

kbb.com Names 10 Most Fun Clunker Replacements

Editors Name 10 Exciting New Cars Eligible for Purchase Under Federal 'Cash for Clunkers' Program IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 11 -- The 10 Most Fun Clunker Replacements, www.kbb.com/funclunkerreplacements, today were named by the expert editors from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car i ... Continue reading

India's Tata Secures Private Funding for Jaguar

India's Tata Secures Private Funding for Jaguar

London August 11 2009; Jim Pickard writing for the Financial Times reoported that Tata, the Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has dropped its demands for a large bailout by the British government after obtaining private sector funding for the struggling carmaker. The group said it had secured direct bank loans as well ... Continue reading

A New Definition of Maximum Security: The New BMW 7 Series High Security

A New Definition of Maximum Security: The New BMW 7 Series High Security

A new definition of maximum security: The new BMW 7 Series High Security. Munich. With the launch of a new generation of high-security sedans based on the BMW 7 Series, the leading supplier of premium vehicles meets the most stringent safety requirements for persons at risk while travelling in their vehicles. Both, the ... Continue reading

New Dealers Around the Country Add Strength to Proton Push

New Dealers Around the Country Add Strength to Proton Push

Proton has announced it's successfully recruited a number of new dealers in key regional and metropolitan areas around the country as part of its program to rebuild its national network. ... Continue reading

Volvo's Three-Point Safety Belt Celebrates 50 Years of Saving Lives

Volvo's Three-Point Safety Belt Celebrates 50 Years of Saving Lives

Thursday 13 August marks the 50th anniversary of the life-saving V-shaped three-point seat belt, invented by Volvo Engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959, and Volvo's visionary open patent which granted free use of the design to all other car manufacturers. ... Continue reading

4th July Global Celebrations at Hyundai Australia

4th July Global Celebrations at Hyundai Australia

Hyundai Motor Company has posted a 36.6 percent rise in global sales for July compared to the same month last year, moving up the ranks to hold fourth place year to date overall according to global industry figures. ... Continue reading

GM Shoppers in California To Have Online Access to the New Car Showroom

GM Shoppers in California To Have Online Access to the New Car Showroom

Our Best Cars, Your Best Offer: eBay Motors and General Motors Make Shopping For a New Vehicle Online as Easy as 'Click and Buy' from California Dealers Shoppers now have online access to the new car showroom and can ask questions, negotiate price and make buying arrangements online from participating dealers SAN JOSE, ... Continue reading

EBay, GM to Start Trial Program to Sell New Cars

EBay, GM to Start Trial Program to Sell New Cars

SAN FRANCISCO Aug 10, 2009 Rachel Metz writing for the AP reported that hundreds of General Motors' California dealers will let consumers haggle over the prices of new cars and trucks through the eBay online marketplace under a trial that begins Tuesday. About 225 of California's 250 GM dealers are set to take part in ... Continue reading

California Car Buyers Can Shop for Lowest GM Car Prices On eBay

California Car Buyers Can Shop for Lowest GM Car Prices On eBay

DETROIT August 10, 2009; Soyoung Kim writing for Reuters reported that General Motors Co and eBay Inc are launching a test program in California that will allow consumers to negotiate with dealers and buy new vehicles online, the companies said on Monday. The car shopping website -- gm.ebay.com -- marks a departure fro ... Continue reading

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Cargo-Moving Tractor to be Tested at Port of Long Beach Shipping Terminal

Plug-In Hybrid Electric Cargo-Moving Tractor to be Tested at Port of Long Beach Shipping Terminal

PALO ALTO, Calif.--A plug-in hybrid electric “terminal tractor” used to move shipping containers and cargo within the port will be tested at a Port of Long Beach shipping terminal. If this heavy-duty application of hybrid electric technology proves successful at Long Beach and other ports then it could replac ... Continue reading

Auto Europe Experiences a Shift in Car Hire Demand From the UK to Hot Holiday Destinations

Auto Europe Experiences a Shift in Car Hire Demand From the UK to Hot Holiday Destinations

LONDON, August 10 -- - http://www.auto-europe.co.uk Leading international car hire brokerage Auto Europe, http://www.auto-europe.co.uk, reports a shift in consumer demand from UK reservations to bookings across hot holiday destinations such as the USA, Spain, France, and Portugal, following the Met Office's summer 2009 ... Continue reading

DENSO to Exhibit New Technologies at IAA 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

DENSO to Exhibit New Technologies at IAA 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show

MUNICH, Germany, August 10 -- DENSO Corporation will present its advanced technologies at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show September 17-27, 2009. DENSO's new technologies and products, with a focus on the environment, safety, comfort and convenience, will be on display in Hall 4.0, booth B09. DENSO will exhibit its Integra ... Continue reading

A Guide to ... Hybrid Cars

A Guide to ... Hybrid Cars

A Guide to ... Hybrid Cars We are witnessing what the industry calls the gradual electrification of the motor car. That is, petrol engines are going to get smaller and electric motors will get bigger as battery technology and public recharge points improve ... Until, eventually, the petrol engine can disappear from som ... Continue reading

Palisades Announces New Jersey Highway Art Gallery Winners

Palisades Announces New Jersey Highway Art Gallery Winners

Works by Local Artists Selected by Public for New Jersey's First-Ever Highway Gallery BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., Aug. 10 -- More than 110,000 votes have been tallied and the results are finally in. Palisades, the Nice New Jersey Car Insurance Company, proudly announced today the winning artwork of the first-ever New Jerse ... Continue reading

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