Michigan Sprint Cup Debut Anniversary for Coleman
Charlotte, August 13, 2009: One year ago this weekend then 20 year-old Brad Coleman was called up from the NASCAR Nationwide Series to try and save struggling Hall of Fame Racing. The No. 96 Sprint Cup car had not been qualifying for a number of races and Coleman was asked to get the car in the race. âIâll ne ... Continue reading
Laperle To Compete At The NAPA Auto Parts 200
Montréal, August 13, 2009: Stock-Car Montréal, the organizing body of the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge, is pleased to announce that it has concluded an agreement with the Quebec Dodge Dealer Association whereby stock-car specialist Patrick Laperle will make his first-ever start on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve ... Continue reading
MX-5 Cup Round Seven Heads to Road America
ELKHART LAKE, Aug. 13, 2009: With the end of summer now within sight, so too is the conclusion of the 2009 SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup season. Round Seven of the 10-race schedule is nearly underway as the teams head to Elkhart Lake, Wis., and historic Road America. Look up dominance in the dictionary and you ... Continue reading
MotoGP Preview: GP Of Czech Republic - August 13, 2009
U.S. TV: MotoGP: 6-7 p.m. (ET), Sunday, Aug. 16, SPEED. 250cc: 2-3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16, SPEED. THE AMERICANS: U.S. riders Colin Edwards (Houston, Yamaha Tech 3) and Nicky Hayden (Owensboro, Ky., Ducati Team) will compete in this race. ... Continue reading
Atlantic Championship Battle Moves North of the Border to Grand-Prix de Trois-Rivieres
BROWNSBURG, August 13, 2009: After eight rounds of the 12-race 2009 Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda â all of which were contested in the U.S. â the series now moves north of the border for a pair of races beginning with this weekendâs Grand Prix de Trois-Rivieres. The ann ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Introduces New Tire Pressure Monitoring System at the IAA
BURSCHEID, Germany, August 13 -- - Greater Safety, Less Fuel Consumption With Auto-Train/Auto-Learn TPMS Picture is available via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/19526/johnson_controls_gmbh/?keygroup=bil d "Greater safety, less fuel consumption" wi ... Continue reading
Affinia Completes $225 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering and Replaces Existing Credit Facilities
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 13 -- Affinia Group Inc., a global leader in the on and off-highway replacement products and service industry, announced today that it has closed its previously announced offering of $225 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due 2016. The notes accrue interest at a rate of 1 ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--America’s 911 Foundation is announcing today their 9th annual commemorative 911 Motorcycle Ride taking place August 21-22, 2009. The goal of the ride is to remember fallen heroes from the 9/11 attacks and their families, and also to raise funds for the Foundation’s college scholarship program to benefit ... Continue reading
Bryce Miller - Road America preview
Bryce Miller will return to the site of his first American Le Mans Series victory this week, driving the No. 87 Marquis Jet / IPC Systems Porsche 911 GT3 RSR at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wis. The Summit, N.J., driver combined with Dirk Werner of Kissenbrück, Germany, and Richard Westbrook of London, England, to wi ... Continue reading
SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Ritar Power Corp. (the "Company" or "China Ritar"), a leading Chinese manufacturer of lead acid batteries, today announced that the Company has received an order worth approximately $4 million for its nano gel lead acid batteries to be used in a new subway s ... Continue reading
WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J., Aug. 13 -- (Coates International, Ltd. (OTC:COTE) (BULLETIN BOARD: COTE) - Coates International, Ltd. (The "Company") has received confirmation that Well to Wire Energy, Inc. of Canada has received a firm order for 200 CSRV Industrial Natural Gas (CNG) Electric Power Coates Generators for delivery ... Continue reading
Daniels Ready to Race at Lime Rock
Below and attached is a release outlining Tiff Daniels returning to race in the Camping World Series East after knee surgery. If you have any questions or would like any additional information please let me know. Daniels Ready to Race at Lime Rock Davidson, NC: Tiff Daniels, driver of the #94 Love$B!G(Bs Travel Stops ... Continue reading
Groups Demand That GM Fulfill Its Obligation to Recover Mercury From Old Vehicles
DETROIT, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, environment groups expressed concern and dismay with the "new" General Motors (GM) claim that it's not responsible for funding the recycling of mercury switches from its old vehicles. The groups are demanding that the company continue meeting its obligations to fund le ... Continue reading
Hickok Incorporated Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
CLEVELAND, OH, Aug. 13 -- Hickok Incorporated (OTC Bulletin Board: HICKA), a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for the automotive, emissions testing, locomotive, and aircraft industries, today reported operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2009. For the quarter ended Jun ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Carmel Car and Limousine Service announced today that Carmel is now featured on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines as the ground transportation company for all of KLM's scheduled passengers. KLM is the oldest airline in the world still operating under its original name. KLM operates worldwide passenger servi ... Continue reading
Lockheed Martin Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Exceeds 50,000 Miles of Operational Testing
OWEGO, N.Y., Aug. 13 -- Lockheed Martin's first four operational Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) prototypes, featuring at least one prototype in each vehicle category and including two variants of the Category B model, have successfully exceeded 50,000 combined miles of testing. To best simulate mission conditions, ... Continue reading
MacLean Power Systems Selects Datalliance to Expand Vendor Managed Inventory Program
CINCINNATI--Datalliance, the leading independent provider of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and other e-commerce services, announced today that MacLean Power Systems, a premiere manufacturer of products for electric utility and telecommunication markets, has selected the Datalliance VMI service. Tom MacDonald, VP Sales ... Continue reading
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 13, 2009 EngineQuest(r) (EQ(r)) Small Block Chevy Performance Cylinder Heads Now Machined for Dome or Flat Top Pistons (LAS VEGAS, NV) - EngineQuest(r) (EQ(r)), a leading supplier of new stock and performance cylinder heads, now offers its small block Chevy performance cylinder ... Continue reading
Oberg Motorsports- TORC Race Report - Bark River II
Oberg Has Solid Finish on Saturday ? Gets Back in the Pinball Machine on Sunday Eagle River, WI (August 12, 2009) - Ever wonder what it would be like to have a truck race inside a pin ball machine? Well after the second TORC visit to Bark River, Mike Oberg has a pretty good idea what that race would feel like. Except i ... Continue reading
Parker Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
CLEVELAND , Aug. 13 -- Parker Hannifin Corporation , the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 25 cents per share of common stock to shareholders of record as of August 24, 2009. The dividend is payable September 4 ... Continue reading
Patrick Laperle to compete on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (40)
NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT For Immediate Release A first on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve for THE stock-car specialist in Quebec WITH BACKING FROM THE DODGE DEALERS OF QUEBEC, FANS OF PATRICK LAPERLE WILL BE ABLE TO CHEER HIM ON AT THE NAPA AUTO PARTS 200 PRESENTED BY DODGE Montréal, August 13, 2009 - Stock-Car Montréal, the orga ... Continue reading
PennDOT Reminds Motorcyclists to Take Free Motorcycle Safety Courses
Riders Have Opportunity to Learn, Hone Skills HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PennDOT today reminded motorcycle riders of all experience levels there is still time to take advantage of two free motorcycle safety courses offered through Pennsylvania's Motorcycle Safety Program. Classes are conducted ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2e761b/egypt_retail_repor) has announced the addition of the "Egypt Retail Report Q3 2009" report to their offering. Israel Retail Report provides industry professionals and strategists, corporate analysts, retail associations, government departme ... Continue reading
Ross Hoek Motorsports- Bark River II Race Report
* ROUND 10 PERFORMANCE SETS UP HOEK FOR STRONG RUN IN CRANDON! Holland, MI ? As TORC PRO competitors begin the second half of the season, Ross Hoek is showing signs of the success his team had during the same time frame in 2008. Unfortunately missing Perris and having to start in the back half of the field all season h ... Continue reading
SAE International Standard Tests Corrosion of Commercial Vehicle Parts
WARRENDALE, Pa., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new SAE International recommended practice addresses the issue of corrosion in commercial vehicle parts. Recommended practice J2721, "Recommended Corrosion Test Methods for Commercial Vehicle Components," offers procedures to validate acceptable corrosion performanc ... Continue reading
GARDENA, Calif.--The Carroll Shelby Foundation and DenBeste Vineyards are teaming up to fuel the philanthropic dream of Carroll Shelby by offering a limited edition wine from the California vintner. Available through the Carroll Shelby Merchandise web site, the Shelby Wine Collection features the 2007 DenBeste Vineyard ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI) a live entertainment company announces the 24th Annual Santa Barbara Concours d’ Elegance. Stratus Rewards VISA is the Presenting Sponsor of the automobile festival that celebrates a unique fusion of live music, exquisite food and fine wine vintage along w ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line NHRA Update: Line Pulls Double Duty to Help a Friend in Brainerd
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Line Pulls Double Duty to Help a Friend in Brainerd  Brainerd, Minn., August 13, 2009 – At this weekend’s Lucas Oil Nationals, Summit Racing Pontiac driver Jason Line will once again return to the site of the start of his NHRA dra ... Continue reading
Suzuki rider Smith seeks second straight win in Brainerd
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 10 of 17 - Pro Stock Motorcycle 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 SUZUKI RIDER SMITH SEEKS SECOND S ... Continue reading
The Toro Company to Announce Fiscal 2009 Third Quarter Results
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--The Toro Company today announced it will release its fiscal 2009 third quarter results on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at approximately 7:30 a.m. Central Time (CT). The company will also hold its investor conference call on that day. The full text of Toro’s earnings release will be available on www. ... Continue reading
Toyota Named Official Vehicle of Indianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 13 -- Toyota today became the Official Vehicle of the Indianapolis Colts for the 2009 - 2010 football season. "Our Central Indiana Toyota dealers are thrilled to join the Indianapolis Colts in this joint promotion," said Mike Rocco, general manager of Toyota's Chicago Region. "It's a great opportunit ... Continue reading
8.13Geely's Volvo deal may be finalized this month
Geely's Volvo deal may be finalized this month http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011731/Geely-s-Volvo-deal-may-be- final ized-this-month.html Geely's procurement of Swedish auto giant Volvo is approaching the final stage, the National Business Daily learned from Sweden. Volvo and its owner Ford Motor Company are ex ... Continue reading
8.13GM to export Wuling mini-vans under Chevy brand
GM to export Wuling mini-vans under Chevy brand http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011745/GM-to-export-Wuling-mini-v ans-u nder-Chevy-brand.html Shanghai, August 13 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors said today that it will sell mini-commercial vehicles made by SAIC-GM-Wuling, one of its joint ventures in China, to emergin ... Continue reading
8.13Hyundai Motor Jan-Jul China sales up 66%
Hyundai Motor Jan-Jul China sales up 66% http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011735/Hyundai-Motor-Jan-Jul-Chin a-sal es-up-66.html Shanghai, August 13 (Gasgoo.com) Hyundai Motor said today that its sales in China surged about 66% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2009 mainly thanks to stimulus measures by the ... Continue reading
ARA Calls on 'New' GM to Continue Partnership in ELVS Program
GM's Withdrawal Could Jeopardize Program & Environment MANASSAS, Va., Aug. 13 -- The Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program has been deemed a huge success for the automotive industry with over 700,000 trade-ins marked for automotive recycling facilities across the United States. With the trade-ins come environmenta ... Continue reading
Lockwood an icon of Hangtown Derby
PLACERVILLE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Sullivan (sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net) WEBSITE: www.hangtowncops.org   It’s All About tradition; Rich “Blaze�?? Lockwood returns to flag 36th annual derby   By Bill Su ... Continue reading
1st Annual Workshop on Micro Power Technologies October 22, 2009 8AM -- 5PM Radisson Hotel San Jose, CA MEMS Investor Journal and MEPTEC, the MicroElectronics Packaging and Test Engineering Council, will hold the 1st Annual Workshop on Micro Power Technologies on October 22, 2009 at the Radisson Hotel, San Jose, CA. Sp ... Continue reading
Pointer Telocation Reports $32 Million Revenue in H1 2009
Gross Margin Increased to 43% From 39% in H1 2008; EBITDA - $5.7M in H1 2009; Strong Cash Flow - Outstanding Debt Decreased by $4.2M Since 31.12.08; Non-Cash Impairment Charge of ~$3M in Q2 2009 ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, August 13 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. (Nasdaq Capital Market: PNTR, Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange: PNTR) - a le ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 13 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation Briggs & Stratton today announced fiscal 2009 fourth quarter consolidated net sales of $482.8 million and consolidated net income of $5.3 million or $0.11 per diluted share. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 had consolidated net sales of $581.1 million and consolidate ... Continue reading
China XD Plastics Announces Record Second Quarter Revenue
HARBIN, China, Aug. 13 /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
Core Molding Technologies Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- Core Molding Technologies, Inc. (AMEX:CMT) today announced results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. The Company recorded a net loss for the second quarter of 2009 of $867,000, or $.13 per basic and diluted share, compared with net income of $1,716,000, or $.25 per ba ... Continue reading
Hexion Specialty Chemicals Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc., today reported its results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009. Results for the second quarter of 2009 include: Revenues of $947 million in the second quarter of 2009 compared to $1.67 billion during the prior year period as the sales decline refle ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
-- 2Q09 Gross Margin Increased 130 Basis Points YoY to 28.3% -- ZHEJIANG, China, Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "The Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves as well as related auto parts in China, announced financial results for t ... Continue reading
Chrysler Unsecured Creditors' Committee Launches Bankruptcy Website
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Chrysler LLC (n/k/a Old Carco LLC) announces the launch of its new bankruptcy information website: www.chryslercommittee.com. On April 30, 2009, Chrysler LLC and certain of its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, "Old Chrysler") filed for chap ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Black Most Popular Car Color in Online Searches
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, reports that black remains the most popular color for used vehicle searches conducted on carmax.com. This mirrors a similar account from February 2008 when black was first reported to be the most popular vehicle color search choice. Used car ... Continue reading
Shell Lubricants Maintains Leadership Position as Number One Lubricants Supplier in Turbulent Year
HOUSTON, Aug. 13 -- For the third consecutive year, Shell Lubricants has been named the number one global lubricants supplier selling more lubricants in 2008 than any other supplier in the world. The research, conducted by Kline & Company(1), gives Shell Lubricants 13% of the market by volume, and a two per cent lead o ... Continue reading
Lux Innovation Grid Ranks Advanced Battery Companies
New analytic tool from Lux Research provides guide to increasingly complex battery space Advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles, the power grid, and other applications provide a breakthrough opportunity, addressing an energy storage market that will grow to $60 billion in 2013. However, they also present a ... Continue reading
NADA Update on 'Cash for Clunkers' Claims Submission Issues
NADA and Automotive Trade Association Executives (ATAEs) from all over the country participated in a conference call on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding the "Cash for Clunkers" (CARS) program. NADA and the ATAEs reiterated a number of dealer concerns about th ... Continue reading
Washington DC August 13, 2009; The NHTSA reported that they have heard that dealers are asking consumers to sign agreements with contingencies when they participate in the CARS program. CONSUMERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SIGN CONTINGENCY AGREEMENTS TO PAY BACK THE DEALER SHOULD THE CARS CREDIT BE REJECTED. Weâve also h ... Continue reading
Big Jump in New Car Fuel Efficiency
Washington DC August 13, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that cars and light trucks sold in July got more miles per gallon than those sold in previous months, say researchers, who credit the Cash for Clunkers program. According to MSNBC, the average mileage for new vehicles rose from 21.4 miles per gallon in June t ... Continue reading
Jaguar Kicks Off Pebble Beach Weekend With All-New Luxury Car Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
The all-new Jaguar XJ brings a bold new spirit to automotive luxury MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 13 -- The all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ will make its North American debut at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Thursday Night Kick-Off Event, held today at Pebble Beach in Monterey, Calif. The debut will be the first shot in ... Continue reading
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in charging station infrastructure, today announced that the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is the first municipality in the State of Tennessee to install and deploy ChargePoint⢠Networked Charging Stations for plug-in electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Battery Manufacturer Electrovaya Gets Boost from Ontario, Canada
TORONTO--Ontario, Canada is helping to bring batteries to market for the next generation of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The Ontario government investment in Electrovaya, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, will help create 240 jobs and support 50 existing positions. The company's patented battery technolog ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces Lower Pricing for Fuel-Efficient 2010 Elantra Touring
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Hyundai Motor America has announced lower prices and a revised model range for its Elantra Touring five-door compact, now starting at $15,995 for a very well-equipped entry-level GLS model and $18,995 for the top-of-the line SE model. The Elantra Touring is a sportier, functional var ... Continue reading
Volvo to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Three-Point Safety Belt - VIDEO STORY
GOTHENBURG - August 4, 2009: On August 13, 2009, Volvo Cars will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the standard-fit three point safety belts, which appeared for the first time on a Volvo PV544 delivered Thursday August 13, 1959 to a Volvo dealer in the Swedish town of Kristianstad. Over the next 50 years, the V-shaped ... Continue reading
Kia Soul awarded 'Top Safety Pick' from IIHS in the US
Kia Soul awarded 'Top Safety Pick' from Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the US - Recognized for good performance in crash safety tests - Offering drivers the entire package with safety features, value, style and personalization options (Seoul) August 13, 2009 -- With less than a year on the global market, the ... Continue reading
IIHS 2009 Crash Ratings: 3 Small Cars Earn Top Safety Pick Award
The 2010 Honda Insight, 2010 Kia Soul, and 2010 Toyota Prius are the Institute's newest Top Safety Pick award winners. To qualify for Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are toug ... Continue reading
12 Year After The Auto Channel's 4 Car Comparagraph; Honda Launches New Car Comparator
Honda (UK) has launched a brand new car comparison tool online, that enables any customer or potential customer to compare Honda cars against any other car in the market and calculate the potential savings on offer. ... Continue reading
In 2008, the share of newly registered passenger cars in Germany equipped with the ESP electronic stability program rose by two percentage points to 81 percent. Year on year, according to the data now available, the figures for Europe showed a five percentage-point rise to 55 percent. ... Continue reading
Changes in the Supervisory and Executive Boards of Continental AG
In its special meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Continental AG agreed upon the following changes in the Supervisory Board and Executive Board ... Continue reading
New Opel Astra to offer Practical, Time-Saving FlexFix Bike Carrier
In line with Opel's philosophy of easy and comfortable flexibility, the new Astra hatchback will be available with the integrated FlexFix carrier system - the optimal transport solution for bicycles. Opel is the only manufacturer to offer the innovative FlexFix system which requires no installation or removal -- it sim ... Continue reading
Ford Ups Vehicle Production as Customers Demand More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 13 -- -- Ford is increasing North American production by another 10,000 units to 495,000 units in the third quarter as it builds more fuel-efficient vehicles to meet "Cash for Clunkers" demand. Ford's planned third quarter production now exceeds year-ago production levels by 18 percent -- Ford, th ... Continue reading
CYPRESS, Calif. August 10, 2009; Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) announced pricing for its newest addition to the multiple award-winning Lancer lineup - the versatile five-door 2010 Lancer Sportback GTS and Ralliart. The Lancer Sportback carries with it similar distinctive and aggressive styling as the rally-ins ... Continue reading
In August 2009, greentomatocars will take delivery of the very first third generation Toyota Prius in London, which boasts improved driving performance and comfort, combined with even lower carbon dioxide emissions. greentomatocars founders Tom Pakenham and Jonny Goldstone have decided to mark the occasion with a nod t ... Continue reading
General Motors Company announced today that its SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture signed a framework agreement with GM's former Latin America, Africa and Middle East operations and distribution agreements with individual countries to export and distribute two of its most popular mini-commercial vehicles from China to market ... Continue reading
GM Daewoo Labor and Management Signed the Agreement on 2009 Wage Negotiation
GM Daewoo Labor and Management Signed the Agreement on 2009 Wage Negotiation ... Continue reading
'Core' Domestic Brands Continue to Show Consumer Interest Strength IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 13 -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the results of the latest analysis by Kelley Blue Book Market Intelligence of recent kbb.com Web traffic patterns, includ ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Phantom 1 and Aston Martin DB2 to Be Auctioned
Building upon the success of their recent record-breaking Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event in Maranello, Italy, RM Auctions, in association with Sotheby's, will proudly return to England on October 28th for the distinguished Automobiles of London event at Battersea Park. ... Continue reading
Ford Powershift Combines Auto Ease With Manual Efficiency
Ford's new six-speed PowerShift automatic transmission delivers the performance and fuel economy of a manual gearbox with the comfort and convenience of an auto. ... Continue reading
Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy rev up for the Summer Driving Challenge
The school holidays are upon us, and so is the Summer Driving Challenge at Mercedes-Benz World, Weybridge. Fun driving activities will take place throughout August, with the Top 100 challengers competing for a place in the Grand Finale on 2 September to beat the score set by current Formula One World Champion, Lewis Ha ... Continue reading
Hyundai i20 Passes The Test! Bill Plant Driving School Takes Delivery Of Hyundai Fleet
Learning to drive can be a daunting prospect. Whether you are 17 or 77, getting behind the wheel for the first time can be a nerve-wracking experience. ... Continue reading
Audi CEO Rupert Stadler Chosen as a 2009 Eurostar
Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, has received a 2009 Eurostar Award from international trade periodical Automotive News Europe. This year's awards recognize top European auto executives who have managed to succeed despite the global recession. ... Continue reading
Carbon Motors Files for $310 Million Federal Loan
CONNERSVILLE, Ind.--Today, on the heels of announcing jointly with Governor Mitch Daniels, before thousands of Americans, law enforcement officials, and local, state, and federal authorities, that it would locate its operation in Connersville, Indiana at a shuttered automotive plant, Carbon Motors Corporation filed its ... Continue reading
The 2010 BMW ActiveHybrid X6 - American Market Version
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, 13 August 2009; BMW announced today the production version of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6. The BMW ActiveHybrid X6 will make its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA) in September and will reach US BMW Centers in fourth-quarter 2009. ActiveHybrid technology provides a glimpse into the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Creates Historical Silver Arrow Display To Mark 75th Anniversary
- Five Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows Take Center Stage at Pebble Concours d'Elegance - The Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss Honors One of the Greatest Silver Arrow Drivers - Nine Generations of E-Class Exhibit Spans from the First Generation Model 170 through the Ponton and Fintail Models, to the All New 2010 E-Cl ... Continue reading
Himfr.com Compares Mercedes-Benz SLK280 Against Audi TTR
Himfr.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms with more than 30 B2B industry websites to its name, compares Mercedes-Bens SLK289 with the Audi TTR. Both positioned as entry-level sport cars, Himfr's analyst compares these top vehicles in all aspects, including the outlook, performance, as well as pricing. The ... Continue reading
Customers Remain Loyal To Same Car Brand Less Frequently Than Years Past
MIAMI, Aug. 12 -- Customer retention studies have been widely used in the auto industry but what does the picture look like without dealer incentives or Cash for Clunker promotions? When shopping decisions aren't based on aggressive showroom incentives, LeaseTrader.com believes customer retention for many brands is act ... Continue reading
Plug-In 2009 Conference and Exposition that electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) manufacturers CabAire, eVco and Plug Smart⢠Intelligent Energy Solutions have joined the GridPoint smart charging network. GridPointâs EVSE integration partnerships, which already include Coulomb Technologies, have been estab ... Continue reading
Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races
MONTEREY, Calif.--Every year at the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, attendees look forward to indulging in Rolexâs award-winning âMoments in Timeâ display, which honors six different historic racing cars and their most significant achievements. This year, at the vintage motorsports event's 36th ... Continue reading
J.D.Power: The Auto Industry Recovery: One Vehicle Launch at a Time
Q&A with J.D. Power and Associatesâ Gary Dilts: The Auto Industry Recovery: One Vehicle Launch at a Time WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 12 August 2009 â These days, for many folks, the Business Section is becoming the first part of the newspaper that they read as the nation struggles to right its economy. And few, ... Continue reading
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