Allstate Recognized as a Top Company for Working Mothers
Working Mother Magazine Names Allstate to its Top 100 List for 19th Consecutive Year NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 24 -- For the 19th consecutive year, Allstate Insurance Company, the nation's largest publicly held personal lines insurer, has been recognized as one of America's top 100 companies for working mothers by Workin ... Continue reading
American Honda Recognizes Top Suppliers for 2009
TORRANCE, Calif.--American Honda Motor Co., Inc. President and CEO Tetsuo Iwamura today presented the company’s Premier Partner Award to 15 American Honda suppliers for demonstrating excellence in quality, value and customer service. This year’s award recipients were selected from among 46 suppliers nominated by Am ... Continue reading
Audi Social Media Covers Petit Le Mans Endurance Race
Extensive coverage on AudiR15TDI.com, Facebook and Twitter begins today HERNDON, Va., Sept. 24 -- Audi Sport returns to Petit Le Mans this weekend to defend its unbeaten streak in the Atlanta race with Audi enriching coverage of the action through key social media outlets. The Audi Sport Le Mans racing dynasty hasn't l ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Wins Michigan Department of Transportation Contract
OAK PARK, MI, Sept. 24 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), a leading developer of state-of-the-art green technologies that address environmental and cost issues for the commercial transportation industry, today announced that its Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric technology has been approve ... Continue reading
Butzel Long Advises Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. in Acquisition by Balfour Beatty plc
NEW YORK--Butzel Long is acting as special counsel to Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. in connection with the merger agreement recently announced with Balfour Beatty plc. Balfour Beatty has agreed to buy Parsons Brinckerhoff for approximately $626 million. Parsons Brinkerhoff, which is employee-owned, is an engineering, strat ... Continue reading
Charity Auction E-Books for Your Clients
Enchance your reputation as a benefit auctioneer by giving your clients a copy of one of our two great books We have now produced E-Book copies of our two books on charity auctions and offer them to you at 50% off the printed price. What are the advantages of E-Books for you: E-books are immediately downloadable -- no ... Continue reading
Chrysler Bankruptcy Court Approves $24 Million Payout In Wrongful Death Action
SAN FRANCISCO--Charles D. Naylor of the Law Offices of Charles D. Naylor and Robert J. Nelson of Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP, announced today that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the payment of $24 million for the wrongful death of longshoreman Richard Mraz. The settlement is believed to be one of the la ... Continue reading
Dealix’s Anna Zornosa Is Awarded 2009 Market Leadership Award from TARGUSinfo
LAS VEGAS--Today, TARGUSinfo, the leading provider of On-Demand InsightSM about prospects and customers, announced that Anna Zornosa, executive vice president of The Cobalt Group and general manager of its Dealix division, the leading supplier of sales leads to dealers from independent auto sites, has been awarded the ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--Enterprise Holdings, Inc. (“Enterprise”), announced today that its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, ARG Funding Corp., a special purpose Delaware corporation (the “Company”), has increased the consideration offered for certain tranches of its fixed rate rental car asset backed notes (the “Fixed R ... Continue reading
Fall Finale at SSP Outback Track on Saturday, Sept. 26
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fall Finale at SSP Outback Track This Saturday, September 26 Newberrytown, PA (September 24, 2009) -Action returns to the SSP Outback Track on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 p.m. featuring quarter midgets, karts and Speedcars racing action. The pit gates will open ... Continue reading
Hella Reports Positive Operating Results for 2008-2009 Year
LIPPSTADT, Germany--Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., a leading supplier of OEM lighting and electronics products to the automobile industry and one of the top players in the automotive parts and accessories aftermarket, released its preliminary results for the past 2008-2009 fiscal year (June 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009). Owing to ... Continue reading
NADA Elects Oregon Dealer Ed Tonkin as 2010 Chairman
Utah dealer Stephen Wade elected as vice chairman WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has elected Edward C. Tonkin as chairman for 2010. Tonkin is vice president and general counsel of Ron Tonkin Dealerships in Portland, Ore. "It's humbling to be elected by ... Continue reading
Nation's fallen firefighters the focus of Payne's FireIce Funny Car
Nation's fallen firefighters the focus of Payne's FireIce Funny Car DALLAS (Sept. 24) -- Champion drag racer Jay Payne will carry a special message on his FireIce Top Alcohol Funny Car at this weekend's 24th annual O’Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals to honor the 122 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the ... Continue reading
Nationwide Insurance Donates Bait Cars to the Charleston Police Department
CHARLESTON, S.C.--According to statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a car is stolen in the United States every 25 seconds. To catch auto thieves and protect local residents from theft, Nationwide Insurance has provided bait vehicles to the Charleston Police Department. “If you are thinking about steal ... Continue reading
Paul Brown - Tiger Racing Press Release
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release - Please See Attached If you would like to be removed from this mailing list, please send an e-mail with the word "Remove" in the subject line. We apologize for any inconvenience. ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Declares Quarterly Dividend
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, announced that its Board of Directors approved the payment of the next quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share payable on October 26, 2009 to shareholders of record on October 12, 2009. The annual di ... Continue reading
Snap-on Tools Wins Four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2009 Innovation Awards
KENOSHA, Wis., Sept. 24 -- Snap-on Tools stole the show by winning four Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) 2009 Innovation Awards, including taking top honor - 2009 Tool of the Year Award for the Dodge Hub Removal Adapter (DHP1), which was the highest-rated tool by the judges, regardless of category, for its new ... Continue reading
Winnebago Via Showcased at Washington, DC, Event
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, recently showcased the all-new high-mileage Class A Winnebago Via motor home for participants in the Forum on Stimulating Economic Vitality and Resource Conservation, a gathering of top national and state tourism and par ... Continue reading
Yamaha - National Hunting & Fishing Day Sweepstakes Runs Through October
Reminding Outdoorsmen to Enter for a Chance to Win a Grizzly 550 FI EPS ATV CYPRESS, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A., a leading maker of ATV and Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles, reminds outdoorsmen and women that National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day is coming up on September 26. Yamaha is a proud sponsor o ... Continue reading
9.24Beijing Auto mulling China production of Saab cars
Beijing Auto mulling China production of Saab cars http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012309/Beijing-Auto-mulling-China -prod uction-of-Saab-cars.html Shanghai, September 24 (Gasgoo.com) Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. (BAIC) is mulling local production of Saab brand cars in China, media reported yesterday, ... Continue reading
9.24Geely may use Goldman funds for Volvo bid
Geely may use Goldman funds for Volvo bid http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012308/Geely-may-use-Goldman-fund s-for -Volvo-bid.html Shanghai, September 24 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese auto maker Geely Automobile Holdings, whose parent is considering a bid for Volvo Car Corp, said on Wednesday that it may use some of the fu ... Continue reading
Altair ProductDesign's Crashworthiness Expertise Emphasized by smart fortwo Crash Test Performance
TROY, Mich., Sept. 24 -- Altair Engineering, Inc., a leading global provider of technology and services that empowers client innovation and decision-making, announced today that Altair ProductDesign has successfully collaborated with Daimler to achieve crashworthiness performance targets on the smart fortwo passenger v ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Expands Engineering Expertise with New Technical Center in India
Offers Advanced Product Design & Development, Computer-Aided Engineering and Benchmarking and Testing Capabilities BANGALORE, India, Sept. 24 -- At an event held today in Bangalore, India, ArvinMeritor officially opened a new technical center which will lead the company's advanced product development initiatives for it ... Continue reading
Audi of America Takes 1st Place on Worldwide Stage in the Audi Twin Cup Challenge
- Annual event tests the world's best Audi service and technical experts - Some 3,000 Audi teams participated this year with 61 teams in finals - Categories include skilled diagnosis of an Audi A8 and the mechanical repair of a transmission NECKARSULM/INGOLSTADT, Germany, Sept. 24 -- Audi of America took 1st place in t ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Award-Winning Instinct Lineup Expands with Samsung Instinct HD from Sprint Adding High Definition Camera and Camcorder, HDTV Capabilities and Opera Mobile Web Browser Date: 9/24/2009 9:00:00 AM For a complete lis ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Announces eGearDrive(TM) Transmission Application on All-Electric 2010 Coda Sedan
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 24 -- BorgWarner announces another eGearDrive transmission application on the all-electric CODA sedan, scheduled for introduction in California in 2010. Ideally suited for full performance electric vehicles on either front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive transverse driveline applications, the ... Continue reading
China XD Plastics Obtains Eight Additional New Product Certifications during the Third Quarter 2009
Eight Product Certifications for newly launched products were granted by the FAW Group Corporation HARBIN, China, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Ltd. ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), (OTC: CXDC) (BULLETIN BOARD: CXDC) , the largest Chinese manufacturer in the development, manuf ... Continue reading
Datalliance Expands Staff to Support Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Growth in Consumer Goods
CINCINNATI--Datalliance today announced the addition of several key people to support the continued growth of Datalliance VMI in the consumer goods industry. Doug Bethea, Scott Kleinert, and Steve Kemen bring extensive experience in sales, information technology, vendor managed inventory, and category management from t ... Continue reading
ECOtality’s eTec Awarded Patent for Bridge Power Manager
PHOENIX--Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in the clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today it has been awarded a patent for its Bridge Power Manager (BPM) by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The BP ... Continue reading
Foley's impressive Charlotte run should attract sponsors
Foley's impressive Charlotte run should attract sponsors SEWELL, N.J. (Sept. 23) -- Top Fuel driver Doug Foley proved he hasn't missed a beat despite skipping most of the 2009 season when he raced to an impressive semifinal finish Sunday at the second annual Carolina NHRA Nationals. The event was just the second start ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--FPL Group, Inc. and Duke Energy today announced a commitment to transition their company cars and trucks to plug-in hybrid or all-electric vehicles. The announcement was made during the Clinton Global Initiative’s (CGI) fifth annual meeting in New York City. The joint commitment represents more than 10,000 ... Continue reading
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.; Sept. 24 -- Based on its recent analysis of the North American radio frequency identification (RFID) market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Leadership of the Year for its superior performance, innovatio ... Continue reading
Hagan heads to Texas on a high
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 20 of 24 for season NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 25-27, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN HEADS ... Continue reading
Hexagon Metrology Press Release - September 24, 2009 - Hexagon Metrology Releases New CMM Options
*N E W S R E L E A S E* /For Immediate Release/ Hexagon Metrology Press Contact: Belinda Jones, HiTech Marketing llc , (860) 399-1147, belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com <mailto:belinda.jones@hitechmarketing.com> Hexagon Marketing Contact: Bill Fetter, Hexagon Metrology, Inc., (920) 906-7514, william.fetter@hexagonmetro ... Continue reading
IAC Presents Weight and Mass Reduction Initiatives at 2009 ITB Automotive Interior Conference
IAC expert to address lightweight strategies to improve fuel efficiency DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 24 -- International Automotive Components (IAC) will discuss strategies and solutions for weight and mass reduction at the 2009 ITB Automotive Cockpit and Door Conference today at the Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel in Novi, Mich ... Continue reading
ICP Solar Sees Initial Demand for Energizer® Line
MONTREAL--ICP Solar Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: ICPR.OB, FRANKFURT: K1U.F), a developer and marketer of innovative, proprietary solar panels and products, today announced that the Company has received positive feedback from two of its largest customers and several new retail prospects regarding the launch of its upcoming ... Continue reading
Inc. Magazine Taps Zipcar CEO Scott Griffith to Be Keynote Speaker at Inc. 500/5000 Conference
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 24 -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's largest car sharing service, announced today that its CEO and Chairman Scott Griffith will be a keynote speaker at the Inc. 500|5000 Conference, a three-day event in Washington D.C. Griffith will speak today during a general session and will discuss the emergence ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corporation to Host 2009 Third Quarter Results Conference Call
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 24 -- International Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC") will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fiscal 2009 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate, dial (888) 69 ... Continue reading
Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Dallas
[cid:image001.jpg@01CA3D0F.3A41E040] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.romack@pmgincorporated.com www.ACDelco.com<http://www.ACDelco.com> Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Texas Motorplex DALLAS, Sept. 24, 2009 - ... Continue reading
CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing and financing, released a list of the top 10 most requested vehicles from its popular auto leasing website www.LeaseCompare.com. Information was collected during the first half of 2009 from over one million lease ... Continue reading
Monday's Concord test encourages rider Smith for Texas
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (five in total for PSM class) Round 14 of 17 for season - Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA FALL NATIONALS Texas Motorplex Ennis, Texas Sept. 25-27, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-24 ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Center Sees New Indications of Economic Recovery
Summary: Pedata RV Center looks to Fleetwood RV Inc, Northwest RV show and RV units shipped to retailers for signs of a turn in the economy. Every day seems to bring more positive news for the RV industry. The latest encouragement comes from Fleetwood RV Inc, the Northwest RV Show and a rise in units shipped to retaile ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds Car Traction Batteries - the New Gold Rush 2010-2020
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Car Traction Batteries - the New Gold Rush 2010-2020 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0149600/Reportlinker-Adds-Car-Traction-Bat teries---the-New-Gold-Rush-2010-2020.html New market for batteries that pro ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds Hybrid And Pure Electric Cars 2009-2019
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Hybrid And Pure Electric Cars 2009-2019 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0149593/Reportlinker-Adds-Hybrid-And-Pure- Electric-Cars-2009-2019.html Electric vehicles just became exciting. For 111 years, elec ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line NHRA Pre Race: Line Looks to Cement his Championship Chances in Dallas
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Line Looks to Cement his Championship Chances in Dallas  Mooresville, N.C., September 24, 2009 – Five days after the completion of the last race in Charlotte, NC, the NHRA’s Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will return to action on ... Continue reading
Tasca and Wilkerson Extend Alliance Through 2010
[image: MC-QL_NewsReleaseHeader.jpg] *Contacts: * Susan Pollack – spollack@pcgcampbell.com Bob Wilber – bwilber5@earthlink.net *TASCA AND WILKERSON EXTEND ALLIANCE THROUGH 2010*** DEARBORN, Mich., - September 23, 2009 – Bob Tasca III, owner/driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang Funny Car and Tim Wilk ... Continue reading
Unite Rejects Jaguar Attempts to Make Workers pay for Management Failures
LONDON, September 24 -- Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) of its new plan for the future of the business, Unite national secretary for the automotive sector, Dave Osborne said: "Earlier this year, this company and our union agreed a framework agreement intended to support JLR th ... Continue reading
NovaCast Technologies AB: New Camito Order to NovaCast from Schweikert
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: NovaCast Technologies AB (STO:NCASB): The Camito order includes two Camito die shoe castings for a medium-sized trim die. The trim die will be used in the production of structural components for a leading vehicle manufacturer. This is a continuation of the business relation that was establis ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/11ef12/uk_vehicle_rental) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "UK Vehicle Rental, Leasing and Fleet Management Industry Outlook to 2010: Buyer Spend and Procurement Strategies and the Impact of Recession and Recovery" ... Continue reading
Sewell Launches Green Program With Fort Worth's First Building With Gold-Level LEED Certification
Celebration at Fort Worth Lexus Location on Thursday, Sept. 24 FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 24 -- Sewell Automotive Companies has kicked off a new green building program with Fort Worth's first-ever structure earning Gold-level LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Certification from the U.S. Green Building Co ... Continue reading
Wagner Race Products Sponsors RoboPong 200
Minneapolis, September 24, 2009: Wagner Race Products will be sponsoring the 2009 Mazda RoboPong 200 Presented by Bridgestone Endurance race at New Castle Motorsports Park this weekend, September 26th - 27th. WRP will be awarding the top 20 drivers a www.racesimsrus.com $1,000 Certificate that can be used towards one o ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota 4Runner Adds to Rich Heritage With More Power, Better MPG
World Debut Today at the State Fair of Texas TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., introduced the all-new 2010 Toyota 4Runner today at the State Fair of Texas. When the first Toyota 4Runner sport utility vehicle (SUV) was launched back in 1984 it was a revolutionary new vehicle based on the ... Continue reading
- NADAguides.com Helps Consumers Find the Best Deals on Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles - COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 24 -- NADAguides.com, the leading online provider of vehicle pricing and information, announced today that it has launched a Certified Pre-Owned car incentives and rebates tool at its website to help online ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Mustang V6 Premium Convertible Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Ford Mustang V6 Premium Convertible Is there another car that can compare to the Ford Mustang in longevity and long-term success? While it has changed with the times over the years since its 1964 1/2 introduction, the Mustang has, for the most part, stayed true to its roots: s ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Fusion SEL I4 Review
2010 FORD FUSION SEL I4 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The mid-size sedan market constitutes the largest segment of the car market and is perhaps the most competitive. Think of the new Malibu, Altima, Camry, Accord, Sebring . . . on and on. Even Suzuki is entering the market with a slick new offering. ... Continue reading
Richard Petty Driving Experience And NASCAR Extend Partnership
CONCORD, September 24, 2009: Few names are more intertwined than Petty and NASCAR. Fewer, still, have been as connected in the public consciousness for more than 50 years. With the announcement that Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE) and NASCAR have extended the term of their licensing agreement thru 2012, these i ... Continue reading
NWR Drivers Start 1-2 At Road Atlanta
Braselton, September 24, 2009: Newman Wachs Racing drivers Jonathan Summerton and John Edwards made it the third time this season that the pair will start 1-2 for an Atlantic Championship race when they qualified this afternoon at Road Atlanta. In a show-stopping performance from the duo, Summerton claimed his 5th pole ... Continue reading
RaceFanRadio - In Case You Missed It: Michael Politis and Paul Martin
Brooklyn, September 24, 2009: Karter MICHAEL POLITISTuesday night on Karting News Live, New Yorker Michael Politis called in and talked about returning for his second RoboPong 200 this weekend and the frustration of finding a good karting tracks near his Brooklyn home. Also on the show, we spoke with Paul Martin from M ... Continue reading
Indianapolis, September 24, 2009: Firestone Indy Lights Driver Wade Cunningham"PitFit Presents the Next Level" Tuesday nights at 8pm EST / 5pm PST and this week we welcomed 2005 Firestone Indy Lights Champion Wade Cunningham, who is currently 4th in points heading into the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway in t ... Continue reading
2009 RoboPong 200 Live This Weekend!
Indianapolis, September 24, 2009: For the fourth straight year, RaceFanRadio will broadcast coverage of the 2009 RoboPong 200 live from New Castle Motorsports Park. Join us Saturday at 3pm EST for the live call of qualifying with five minute updates throughout the day beginning at Noon Eastern. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Officially Opens 1 Billion Manufacturing Plant in Noovice, Czech Republic - VIDEO ENHANCED
1 billion investment ⢠300,000 units per year and 11,000 jobs by 2011 NoÅ¡ovice, Czech Republic - September 24, 2009: Hyundai Motor Co., South Koreaâs largest automaker, officially opened its 1 billion manufacturing plant in Noovice, Czech Republic, today. With mass production having started in Novemb ... Continue reading
Glamour at Renault London West As Miss England Collects Her Coupe-Cabriolet
There was extra glamour at Renault London West recently when the newly-crowned Miss England visited the dealership to collect a stylish convertible which she will drive for the coming year. It was an extra surprise for Rachel Christie, aged 21, from Kensington, as she thought she was collecting a Renault Clio! ... Continue reading
Wittmer Tops Speed Chart in SPEED Touring Car Practice at Road Atlanta
BRASELTON, September 24, 2009: Canadian Kuno Wittmer was fastest in both SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Touring Car practice sessions today at Road Atlanta, in preparation for this Fridayâs Toyo Tires Road Atlanta Grand Prix Presented by Dish Network. Wittmerâs teammate and defending series Champion Pe ... Continue reading
Tasca And Wilkerson Extend Alliance Through 2010
DEARBORN, September 24, 2009: Bob Tasca III, owner/driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang Funny Car and Tim Wilkerson, owner/driver of the Levi, Ray & Shoup Shelby Mustang Funny Car, have announced the extension of their successful technical alliance, on the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing circuit, through t ... Continue reading
Race Fans Top Priority Of Dover International Speedway
DOVER, September 24, 2009: As thousands of race fans make their final preparations to attend this weekendâs NASCAR tripleheader at Dover International Speedway, officials have already put their security procedures in action to ensure the safety and security of all patrons visiting the track. While the FBI and Depa ... Continue reading
Summerton Quickest in Practice Day at Road Atlanta
BRASELTON, September 24, 2009: In the first official practice day for Friday's Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda race at Road Atlanta, Jonathan Summerton led another one-two sweep of the top two positions for Newman Wachs Racing. Summerton posted the day's fastest lap at 1:15.446 (121.199 ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation's Grassroots Program Includes Three Upcoming Car Shows
FULLERTON, Sept. 23, 2009: Yokohama Tire Corporation is continuing to reach out to enthusiasts through grassroots programs, such as its involvement in three upcoming car shows: the Z Car Convention in San Antonio, Texas; BMW Oktoberfest in Braselton, Georgia; and Japanese Classic Car Show in Irvine, California. âC ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passat Named Used Car of The Year by What Car?
Volkswagen has been honoured with two class victories and the Passat has been named overall Used Car of the Year by What Car? magazine. ... Continue reading
Green Motion Supports the Green Fleet Capital Arrive and Drive 2009
Green Motion, the pioneers of low CO2 car and van rental, is pleased to support, for the third year running, Green Fleet's Capital Arrive and Drive event at the Guild Hall, London ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Triumphs at Towcar Awards With New Golf
Volkswagen has won the top prize at The Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards, with the sixth-generation Golf, which went on sale in January this year, claiming the £16,000-£20,000 price category as well as the prestigious title of Caravan Club Towcar of the Year 2010. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Vivaro Is Top Scorer With Talksport
Football fans across the UK can now listen to live broadcasts of talkSPORT's popular 'Fan in a Van' feature thanks to a new mobile broadcast unit supplied by Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Plans a Greener and Sustainable Business Future
Jaguar Land Rover today confirmed a new business plan designed to increase its global competitiveness significantly, drive growth and sustained profitability, and respond to the challenges of climate change. ... Continue reading
Small Range Rover Confirmed For Production
Land Rover has confirmed today that a production version of its exciting LRX concept car will be built. The new car will debut next year and join the Range Rover line-up in 2011. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Introduces Fixed Price Repairs
Mercedes-Benz has become the first prestige car manufacturer to offer a fixed price replacement parts and fitting service covering its most popular models, regardless of age. ... Continue reading
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--With growing demand for natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in the United States, Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has signed a purchase and sale agreement to acquire BAF Technologies, Inc. of Dallas, Texas, the leading provider of natural gas vehicle systems and conversions in the United States. The acquisition wi ... Continue reading
Skoda Superb Honoured in Towcar of the Year Awards 2010
The Skoda Superb 3.6 V6 260bhp 4x4 DSG has won the All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Under 1800kg category in the 2010 Towcar of the Year awards. This is the second year running that the Superb has been honoured, with the 2.0 TDI proving itself a capable towcar by taking top prize in the 2009 contest ... Continue reading
Kia Soul wins at Towcar of the Year Awards
The Kia Soul has made it into winning ways once more - this time taking a class victory in the 2010 Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards, announced today. ... Continue reading
Maserati GB Supports the Revival Of Queen Charlotte's Ball
Maserati GB and its London retailer HR OWEN Sports Cars were extremely proud to support the revival of the Queen Charlotte's Ball, returning to London for the first time in 12 years ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG to Appear in Gran Turismo®5
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG which celebrated its world premiere during the 2009 International Motor Show (IAA), is the highlight in the latest version of the PlayStation®3 video game Gran Turismo®5. And just as with the visitors to the IAA, it is expected to excite gamers worldwide with its breathtaking performance. ... Continue reading
Honda Motor Co. has won the prestigious Grove Medal at the 11th annual Grove Fuel Cell Symposium in London for its FCX Clarity hydrogen powered car ... Continue reading
BMW Group DesignworksUSA: Premium Design in all the Right Places
From Starbucks to Disneyland to the hushed cabin of the Dassault Falcon 7X premium business jet, the global creative tour-de-force of DesignworksUSA is bringing great design to consumers' fingertips. ... Continue reading
New Series 51 Bentley Continental Range Debut at Frankfurt Show
Bentley Motors previewed an exciting new design direction for the company's Continental GT and GTC models at the 2009 Frankfurt Show. ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Wins at Towcar of the Year Awards - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON - September 24, 2009: The Kia Soul has made it into winning ways once more â this time taking a class victory in the 2010 Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards, announced today. The Soul was victorious in the highly competitive under £16,000 category. Entrants to Towcar of the Year awards are tested at ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Educates Teens on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 24 -- -- Ford Motor Company, through its nationwide Ford Driving Skills for Life initiative, has created a special training module designed to help teens recognize and avoid driving distractions. These methods will be demonstrated in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 29 -- Research shows that d ... Continue reading
Quail Lodge Prepares for The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering 2010
Hotel Closing Will Not Affect the Automotive Event CARMEL, Calif., Sept. 24 -- Amidst news of the Hotel closing in November, Quail Lodge announces that preparations have begun for The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering, scheduled for August 13, 2010. The event brings together a collection of the world's rarest sports and r ... Continue reading
Battery Maker A123 IPO Raises $380 Million
NEW YORK, Sept 23, 2009; Phil Wahba writing for Reuters eportede that Lithium-ion car battery maker A123 Systems Inc (AONE.O) increased the number of shares in its initial public offering and priced them for $13.50 apiece, above the estimate range. The upsized deal helped the Massachusetts company raise $380.4 million, ... Continue reading
Honda Develops New Personal Mobility Device
TOKYO--Pursuing the concept of âharmony with peopleâ Honda has developed a new personal mobility technology and unveiled U3-X, a compact experimental device that fits comfortably between the riderâs legs, to provide free movement in all directions just as in human walking â forward, backward, side-t ... Continue reading
Honda Safety Institute Opens its Doors
Barcelona, Sept 17, 2009; The Honda Safety Institute, or Honda Instituto de Seguridad in Spanish, is a center dedicated to the training of motorcycle riders. This facility is the first in Europe joining many similar facilities around the world, particularly in Asia and South America, Honda has chosen Santa Perpetua de ... Continue reading
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