Detroit News Story Goes Overboard in Slamming Ethanol
Is this canard the latest effort by the gasoline lobby to derail alternative fuel initiatives? By Marc J. Rauch On Monday, September 28th, David Shepardson of the Detroit News' Washington Bureau published a story titled "Carmakers fight hike in ethanol at pump.†(http://detroitnews.com/article/20090928/AUTO01/9092 ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--Today the National Safety Council (NSC) and CTIA-The Wireless Association® announced a joint education campaign – focused on teens – to explain the dangers of distracted driving and to tell them when they’re “On the Road, Off the Phone.” This campaign includes a television public service announce ... Continue reading
City of Inglewood Chooses REV to Transform Fleet Vehicles to 100 Percent Electric
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Electric fleet vehicle solution provider Rapid Electric Vehicles (REV) today announced the City of Inglewood, Calif. has chosen REV to transform their existing fleet vehicles to 100 percent electric with their fast-install AC drive technology, integrated data management and networked charging stat ... Continue reading
All-Electric Truck Unveiled on Capitol Hill
all-electric commercial truck from Navistar, Inc. that does not depend on foreign oil, is already generating jobs, and offers real potential to usher in a new wave of U.S.-led clean vehicle technologies. With the help of a $39 million U.S. Department of Energy grant announced by President Obama in August, Navistar will ... Continue reading
Daniels Has First Top Fifteen Finish at the Monster Mile: Next Stiop to see Girls Scouts in Kansas
Below and attached is a press release for NASCAR's Camping World Series East driver Tiffany Daniels. If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me. Daniels Has First Top Fifteen Finish at the Monster Mile: Next Stop to see Girl Scouts in Kansas Dover, DE: Tiff Daniels, driver of the ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Develops Ground-Breaking Product for Rail Industry
Eco-Turn Seal Improves Fuel Economy and Reduces Emissions; Earns Prestigious R&D Award SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation has collaborated with a Tier 1 supplier to the rail industry to produce a revolutionary seal for the rail industry that significantly improves fuel economy, reduces emissions a ... Continue reading
Fitch: U.S. Auto ABS Delinquencies Jump 10% on Rising Unemployment
NEW YORK--60+ day delinquency levels on U.S. prime auto loan ABS rose over 10% to 0.85% in August as consumers continue to struggle with rising unemployment and reduced access to credit, according to Fitch Ratings. "With loss frequency remaining the biggest driver of loss rates on auto ABS, Fitch expects losses to rise ... Continue reading
Genuine Parts Company Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
ATLANTA, Sept. 30 -- Genuine Parts Company plans to release Third Quarter Earnings on October 16, 2009. Management will also conduct a conference call on this date at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. You are invited to join the call, which will be hosted by Chairman, President and CEO Tom Gallagher and Vice Chairman and CFO Je ... Continue reading
Goodyear Appoints John 'Jack' D. Fish as Senior Vice President of Global Operations
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced the appointment of John "Jack" D. Fish as senior vice president of global operations. Fish replaces Christopher W. Clark, senior vice president of global sourcing, who in June announced his intention to retire after 36 years with Goodyear. (Log ... Continue reading
Illume Software Unveils New Mobile Solution at Distracted Driving Summit
WASHINGTON--Illume Software is pleased to announce the upcoming release of its flagship product, iZUP™, a new mobile solution to cell phone-related distracted driving. iZUP, available in fall 2009, helps drivers stay focused by holding text messages, e-mails and calls while driving. For parents of teen drivers, busin ... Continue reading
Logo and Subaru of America, Inc. Partner on the 'Logo Legacy Campaign'
On-air and Online Campaign to Center Around Notable Gay and Lesbian Artists, Entertainers and Leaders on What Legacy Means to Them Campaign Launches in Conjunction with the Redesigned 2010 Subaru Legacy NEW YORK, Sept. 30 -- Logo, a unit of Viacom's MTV Networks , and Subaru of America have begun an on-air and online c ... Continue reading
Impressive customer solutions will feature NAVTEQ map data and content CHICAGO, Sept. 30 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, will be showcasing its unique products that support the Mobile Resource Management and Lo ... Continue reading
Novelis Officially Opens New Investment at Nachterstedt in Germany
ZURICH, September 30 -- - Increased aluminum sheet capacity for automotive and can markets Novelis today marked the official start-up of a major investment at its Nachterstedt plant in Germany, with an opening ceremony attended by customers and other stakeholders. The new specialist finishing capacity enhances Novelis' ... Continue reading
LONDON, United Kingdom--Dozens of lives could be saved and hundreds of accidents avoided in the UK each year for just 20p according to TyreSafe as it launches October’s Tyre Safety Month. Throughout the month hundreds of garages across the country will be encouraging motorists to check the depth of their tyre tread b ... Continue reading
Car Coach(R) Lauren Fix: Site Delivers What Survey Says Buyers Want, Need CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 30 -- Buying new tires may never make your Top 10 list of favorite things to do, but a newly launched Web site called TireBuyer.com brings car owners a new level of convenience, control, and confidence that a new national s ... Continue reading
Zeus: Dedicated to Advancing Biomaterial Technology with Enhanced Capabilities
Armed with more than 40 years of polymer and material science experience, Zeus is blazing a new trail in the field of bioabsorbables with enhanced capabilities and a new high-tech 5,000 sq ft advanced materials laboratory ORANGEBURG, S.C., Sept. 30 -- Zeus Inc., a global leader in material science and the manufacture o ... Continue reading
1CTI Announces SIP based Advanced Messaging INNOVATOR® SVR
PONTE VEDRA, Fla.--First Computer Telephony Innovators, LLC (1CTI), an industry leader in providing voice messaging and unified messaging platforms throughout the world, today has announced the Innovator SVR, the latest in their line of advanced messaging systems. ROBUST PERFORMANCE WITH VERSATILE FUNCTIONALITY INNOVAT ... Continue reading
Accuride Announces Extended Waiver with Lenders and Extended Forbearance with Bondholders
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today reported that it continues to have constructive discussions with key constituents in regards to an expected restructuring transaction. As a result, the Company has entered into a new agreement with each of the holders of its 8 ½ percent Senior Subordinated Not ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Aha Mobile Inc., a company that keeps drivers informed about the world around them by safely connecting them to both crowd-sourced and web-based road and destination information, today announced that its free Aha App on the App Store now provides national traffic coverage. With the Aha App, drivers s ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *Cathy Milbourn 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 milbourn.cathy@epa.gov * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *September 30, 2009* **New EPA Rule Will Require Use of Best Technologies to Reduce Greenhouse Gases from Large Facilities ** *"Small businesses and farms exempt " *LOS ANGELES - *U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson wi ... Continue reading
*CONTACTS: *EPA Press Office press@epa.gov *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *September 30, 2009 *TODAY: EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to Hold Press Conference Call to Discuss Climate Announcement ** LOS ANGELES *- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson will hold a press conference call TODAY, Wednesd ... Continue reading
Alliance Presents Recommendations at DOT Distracted Driving Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today told officials at the U.S. Department of Transportation's Distracted Driving Summit that appropriate laws with high-visibility enforcement, increased consumer education and continuing research are all needed to enhance driver ... Continue reading
Alternative Fleet Technologies on Display, Renowned Leaders to Speak
ALTWHEELS Creating a Sustainable Transportation & Energy Vision for the 21st Century www.AltWheels.org <http://www.altwheels.org/> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2009 Contacts: Event Founder: Alison Sander 617-868-1582 info@altwheels.org <mailto:Alison%20Sander%20%3cInfo@AltWheels.org%3e> Event Media: Jeremy Marin ... Continue reading
America's Most Dependable 3G Network Easily Handles Traffic from America's Most Popular Sport
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: America's Most Dependable 3G Network Easily Handles Traffic from America's Most Popular Sport Date: 9/30/2009 4:00:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------------------- ... Continue reading
Audi of America Selects New CRM Agency of Record
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 30 -- -- Agreement signed with RTC Relationship Marketing of Washington, D.C. -- RTC will assist Audi in enhancing its vehicle owner and prospective customer communications -- Selection of RTC fits with the Audi Hometown Strategy to increase its profile in the Washington, D.C. region Audi has engage ... Continue reading
BEIJING--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina” or the “Company”) (OTCBB: AUCLF, AUCWF, AUCUF), a leading one-stop commercial vehicle sales and leasing company in China offering its customers affordable lease-to-own options, reported revised financial results for its second quarter and six months ended Ju ... Continue reading
Auto Insurers Satisfy Consumers’ Driving Needs
CHICAGO--People may not be happy with auto manufacturers, but they sure are satisfied with auto insurers. A new survey from Mintel Comperemedia, a service that provides direct marketing competitive intelligence, reveals one in two people (50%) have been with their current auto insurance provider for more than five year ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Announces Eight CitiBus Sales to Howard County
OAK PARK, MI, Sept. 30 -- 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 dealer, Colonial Equipment Co., has been awarded a bi ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 3rd Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
FORT SMITH, Ark., Sept. 30 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, mechanical power transmission products, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Baldor will report its 3rd quarter 2009 financial results after the market closes on Thursday, October ... Continue reading
Capps and NAPA team regroup for Memphis
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of six in Countdown to 1 Playoffs Round 21 of 24 for season NHRA MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Memphis Motorsports Park Oct. 2-4, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS AND NAPA TEAM R ... Continue reading
Cattanach to race for Superior Crankshaft at Shasta Raceway this weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Cattanach to race for Superior Crankshaft at Shasta Raceway this weekend  Steven Blakesley / Kyle Cattanach Racing  Mooresville, NC – 24 year-old Kyle Cattanach will return to the West Coast to drive the Superior Crankshaft Chevy in the “I-5 Tire Company 125�?? at Shasta R ... Continue reading
Court Orders Toyota Not to Destroy Vehicle Safety Evidence
Attorney Todd Tracy Obtains Restraining Order in New Fraud Case DALLAS, Sept. 30 -- A federal judge in Texas issued a sweeping Temporary Restraining Order today to prevent the Toyota Motor Corporation, its subsidiaries, and members of its in-house legal team from destroying any documents about the crashworthiness of al ... Continue reading
CTIA–The Wireless Association Statement on Panel Participation at the Distracted Driving Summit
WASHINGTON--Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement on his participation in the “Technology and Distracted Driving” panel discussion at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Distracted Driving Summit. “On behalf of the wireless industry, I am pleas ... Continue reading
Don't Let the Irritating Hum of Traffic Ruin Your Calls With the New, Feature-rich Jabra CRUISER
SINGAPORE, October 1 -- - Jabra Leads the way in Bluetooth(R) In-car Speakerphones With the Introduction of Dual Microphone Technology With unrivalled expertise in creating innovative Bluetooth(R) devices for in-car use, Jabra today announces the launch of its latest in-car speakerphone: the Jabra CRUISER. Packed with ... Continue reading
Flying Dutchman Off-Road Race Report - TORC PerrisII
* * VANDEN HEUVEL TAKES TWO TOP-5 FINISHES AT PERRIS II /Round 13 ? 5th Place, Round 14 ? Runner-Up Podium/ / / Appleton, WI ( September 29, 2009) - Dan Vanden Heuvel and his Flying Dutchman Off-Road Race Team had their #77 Maxxis Tire ATD Chevy Silverado truly flying high all weekend during Rounds 13 and 14 of the Tra ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Texas two-step: New Super Duty, Power Stroke diesel unveiled All-new powertrains, led by the Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbo-diesel engine, highlight the reveal of the 2011 Ford Super Duty. The new Power Stroke engine is the first diesel prod ... Continue reading
Foreigner's Lou Gramm Selling Cars, Signing Autographs at Mecum St. Charles Auction
MARENGO, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Legendary rock star Lou Gramm, lead singer of the band Foreigner, will make an appearance to sign autographs at Mecum's St. Charles Auction at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill., on Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, where four of his classic automobiles will go up for auction. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Taps Carfax for Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Program
Shoppers Get No-Cost Carfax Reports with All Hyundai Certified Cars CENTREVILLE, Va., Sept. 30 -- Hyundai Motor America today named Carfax as the official vehicle history report provider for its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program. Hyundai pre-owned vehicle shoppers get the assurance of a no-cost Carfax Vehicle History R ... Continue reading
Langdon's goals are clear as playoffs roll on
Langdon's goals are clear as playoffs roll on MEMPHIS (Sept. 30) -- Twenty races into his first professional campaign, Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon and his Lucas Oil/Dixie Chopper team have two clearly defined goals for the last four races of the year -- do enough to earn Langdon the coveted Auto Club Rookie of the Ye ... Continue reading
Leading Economist Addresses GlassBuild America
Having trouble viewing this message? Click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Walker 866/342.5642, ext. 153 GBApress@GlassBuildAmerica.com LEADING ECONOMIST ADDRESSES GLASSBUILD AMERICA® DIETRICH OFFERS LATEST FORECAST, IMPLICATIONS FOR GLAZIERS WASHINGTON, DC (September 30, 2009) - All eyes were on Jeff Dietr ... Continue reading
Luke Johnson Makes Sucessful PRO-Lite Debut
* * LUKE JOHNSON MAKES SUCCESSFUL PRO-LITE DEBUT IN PERRIS Trabuco Canyon, CA (September 29, 2009) - After a successful rookie season, finishing second in points, in the TORC Sportsman Limited 2 division, Luke Johnson entered his next stage of his short-course off-road racing career, competing in the PRO-Light ranks. L ... Continue reading
Media Registration is Open for SAE 2009 Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition
The SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering Congress and Exhibition successfully brings together, in one place, a global assembly of both on- and off-road professionals, providing three days of solid, profitable interaction with engineers, supply managers and executives. The event features forums, presentations, and discuss ... Continue reading
Michael Varacins named recipient of Mark Donohue Award at SCCA Runoffs
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of the Formula Vee driven by Michael Varacins to victory at the Runoffs last weekend. Photo courtesy of Mark Weber. Two additional images of Varacins and the Patron Highcroft Racing Acura from which the wheel for the RRDC Mark Donohue Award will be used will follow) ROAD RACING DRI ... Continue reading
Navman Wireless Expands OnlineAVL2 Support for Large Fleets With Enhanced Vehicle Grouping Upgrade
Latest Upgrade to Widely Adopted Vehicle Tracking and Logistics System GLENVIEW, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Navman Wireless North America today announced the addition of enhanced vehicle grouping to its OnlineAVL2 vehicle tracking and logistics system to support the reporting needs of larger fleets. Groups and subgroups can now ... Continue reading
GPS Device with Street Level Truck Routing Now Available at U.S. Retailers SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 30 -- Rand McNally, the trusted leader in trucking industry navigation, today announced the availability of the new IntelliRoute® TND(TM) 500, the first truck navigation device built from the ground up for professional truck ... Continue reading
Oberg Motorsports - TORC Perris2 Race Report
* * MIKE OBERG RUNS STRONG ALL WEEKEND AT PERRIS II Eagle River, WI (September 29, 2009) - All season Mike Oberg has been fighting for his respect during the 2009 TORC season and it seemed like whenever he would make progress through the PRO-2WD field, something would happen to wipe a good run. At the second visit to P ... Continue reading
Okuma CNC Lathes, Late Model For Sale
Great American Equipment CompanySpecial DealsOkuma Macturn 350W 2SC-1500 Multi AxisOkuma LU-25- 1000Okuma Captain L-470 Big Bore OSP E100L CNC, B-Axis, Y-Axis, C-Axis, (2) Turret, Sub-Spindle, Live Tooling, 12" Chuck, 44 ATC, Low Hours, 2004. Was $349,500, Now $250,000.Okuma U100L CNC, 25.59" Swing, 4-Axis, Twin Turret ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va.--Owens & Minor, Inc., is pleased to announce that it has joined the SmartWaySM Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the freight industry. The SmartWay Transport Partnership is designed to increase energy efficiency, while at the same ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Terminates Discussions with General Motors to Acquire Saturn
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. an international automotive retailer, today announced that it has terminated its discussions with General Motors Company (“GM”) to acquire the Saturn brand, citing concerns directly related to the future supply of vehicles beyond the supply period it had negoti ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Attend Investor Conferences
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it plans to attend several investor conferences and hold investor and analyst meetings over the next few months. During these meetings, CEO Mike Odell and CFO Ray Arthur will p ... Continue reading
PHH Corporation Announces Completion of Offering of Convertible Senior Notes
MT. LAUREL, N.J.--PHH Corporation ("PHH" or the "Company") announced today the closing on September 29, 2009, of an offering of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2014 (the “notes”). The aggregate principal amount of the notes issued reflects the full exercise of the $3 ... Continue reading
Private Italian Car and Driver Expands Transportation Services and Safe Travel to Southern Italy
Kordas Bogdan Piotr has a reputation for providing safe, first class transportation services in Rome and surrounding areas. Phoenix, AZ - September 30, 2009 – There are about 270,000 auto accidents in Italy each year injuring 190,000 with 6,230 people killed. Those statistics come as no surprise considering the ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7d0925/electric_hybrid) has announced the addition of the "Electric, hybrid & Fuel Cell Commercial Vehicles" report to their offering. This report provides detailed analysis of the various types of electric, hybrid & fuel cell Commercial Vehicles ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: New Research Report on A123Systems Released
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fdf1ac/a123systems_the_g) has announced the addition of the "A123Systems: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" report to their offering. A couple of years ago, Research 2.0 hosted a panel at a prominent technology conference on the West Coast that incl ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Safety Vision, the leading global provider of mobile digital video surveillance solutions, has unleashed its rugged SafeDrive MiniDVR™ mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) system for public and private sector fleet vehicles. Installing directly to the windshield and incorporating both a forward-facing road-v ... Continue reading
SecureUSA Develops All Electric K12 Bollard Security System
SecureUSA announced today they will be releasing an all electric K12 bollard system in the first quarter of 2010 to complete their product line of perimeter security bollards. ATLANTA, Sept. 30 -- SecureUSA, Inc. the leading provider of perimeter defense solutions, announced today that they have developed an entirely e ... Continue reading
State Farm(R) Continues to Attract Diverse Professionals
Insurance industry leader is recognized by LATINA Style(R), HISPANIC BUSINESS(R), and PODER Magazines for its innovative diversity programs and efforts BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 30 -- North America's largest insurer of homes and automobiles remains committed to hiring and retaining talented professionals from diverse ba ... Continue reading
Subaru Launches One-of-a-Kind Infomercial
- 'Spokes Skunk' Reveals a Sparkling New Spot with Outback Detergent - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 30 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has debuted a unique communication to support the launch of the company's 2010 Subaru Outback. The work features an infomercial on Outback detergent and a spokes skunk. (Logo: http://www.newscom ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Looking to Take Care of Business in Memphis
[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 ** *22nd Annual O’Reilly Mid-South Nationals* Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, TN October 2-4, 2009 Race 21 of 24 3rd Race in Countdown to 1 ... Continue reading
Third photo: Michael Varacins named recipient of RRDC Mark Donohue Award at SCCA Runoffs
Digital image of Michael Varacins to go with the "Michael Varacins named recipient of RRDC Mark Donohue Award at SCCA Runoffs" release. Photo courtesy of Michael Varacins. ... Continue reading
U.S. EPA's Rg. 2 Awards $1.2 Million in Recovery Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs
U.S. EPA's Region 2 Awards $1.2 Million in Recovery Funding to Reduce Diesel Emissions and Create Jobs (New York, N.Y. – Sept. 30, 2009) In a move that stands to create jobs, boost local economies, reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment for people of New Jersey and New York, the U.S ... Continue reading
2009 Japanese Grand Prix - Preview
2009 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX SUZUKA 2-4 OCTOBER PREVIEW Just one week after racing around the floodlit streets of Singapore, Round 15 of the 2009 Formula One World Championship takes the Brawn GP team over 5000kms north-east to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. Situated on Honshu, the largest of the Japanese islands, the ... Continue reading
AIAM Supports Bans on Texting and the Use of Hand-Held Phones While Driving
International Automakers laud DOT for hosting Summit on Distracted Driving ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) today announced its support for restrictions on the use of hand-held electronic devices for phone calls and text messaging ... Continue reading
Former Race Car Driver CEO Demos State-of-Art Product BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 30 -- The inventor of the world's first seat video and imaging apparatus, CruiseCam International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CCMC), impressed companies that manage the largest fleets in North America, which attended the annual Vermont Captive Insuran ... Continue reading
Delticom: Scrapping bonus - winter tires quo vadis?
HANOVER, Germany--Many people have scrapped their cars. The old vehicle was scrapped at a profit and a new one is now in its place – with summer tires. In the automotive industry, the winners of the scrapping premium were mainly small and mini cars¹*. Insiders now fear that many tire dealers have not reacted flexibl ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Develops Ground-Breaking Product for Rail Industry
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Develops Ground-Breaking Product for Rail Industry Date: 9/30/2009 9:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If you are ... Continue reading
Finding Low Down Payment Auto Insurance in a Time of Need
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30 -- Effectively shopping for auto insurance is the key to locating a policy with a low down payment. Unfortunately, many consumers are unaware of the importance of properly comparing payment options in order to locate a carrier offering low start up costs for the coverage desired. First off, it is ... Continue reading
SARANAC, Mich., Sept. 30 -- Green Bridge Industries, Inc.'s (OTC PK: GRBG) Board of Directors has approved a $2.5 Million common stock dividend for shareholders of record as of today, September 30, 2009. As previously announced, Green Bridge Industries shareholders will receive one share of Green Bridge Technologies In ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Tokyo Motor Show 2009 / August 2009 Statistics
*: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: ------------------------------------------------------------- JAMA UPDATE NEWS [http://www.jama-english.jp/] ------------------------------------------------------------- *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: September 30, 2009 Update 1: Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Op ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Center Looks to Trade Shows for Signs of Economic Recovery
Summary: Pedata RV Center sees positive response and increased attendance at RV shows. All across the country and the world, RV Trade Shows are seeing an increase in attendance with people ready and willing to buy. While the first half of 2009 started out slowly, increased rentals and motorhome sales at RV dealers were ... Continue reading
Powersport Innovations Announces Nick Lee, World Burnout Tour Record Holder, Endorses Safe Ride!
FORT MYERS, Fla., Sept. 30 -- Powersport Innovations is proud to announce that Nick Lee - World Burnout Tour (WBT) endorses Safe Ride. Paul Grzebielucha, president and CEO, states, "We at Powersport Innovations are excited to have Nick Lee as a spokesperson for Safe Ride - a true lifesaving device. Nick brings exciteme ... Continue reading
Sprint SIP Trunking Provides Immediate Cost Savings and ROI for Businesses
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint SIP Trunking Provides Immediate Cost Savings and ROI for Businesses Date: 9/30/2009 9:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ----------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Standard & Poor's Initiates Factual Stock Report Coverage on China XD Plastics Co Ltd.
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor’s announced today that it has commenced Factual Stock Report coverage on China XD Plastics Co Ltd. China XD Plastics Company Ltd. (OTC:CXDC), through its indirectly owned subsidiary, Harbin Xinda Macromolecule Material Co., Ltd., engages in the development, manufacture, and distribution of m ... Continue reading
Reconfigurable 12.3-inch Full Color TFT Display with an Advanced Graphics Interface SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 30 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), the industry leader in advanced graphics processor technology for automotive display applications, announced that the Fujitsu MB86R01 'Jade' system-on-chip (So ... Continue reading
The Racing Chef - Memphis, TN (Race 21 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (410 KB)
Inside Out Potato Salad Memphis, TN Team JEGS chef Nicky Morse brings his unique recipes to NHRA fans each race with a new installment of "Quarter-mile Cuisine." Morse takes readers step-by-step through many of his award-winning recipes, the same ones he's prepared for countless racers, movie stars, musicians, athletes ... Continue reading
OriginOil Announces New Algae Growth System for Use in Wastewater Facilities
LOS ANGELES--OriginOil, Inc. (OOIL), the developer of a breakthrough technology to transform algae, the most promising source of renewable oil, into a true competitor to petroleum, today announced an innovative production system using a type of algae that attaches itself to growth surfaces. The new system helps pursue ... Continue reading
GM to Shut Down Saturn After Penske Walks Away
September 30, 2009: General Motors has announced it would shut down its Saturn brand after an agreement with Penske Automotive Group Inc. to acquire it fell apart. Today we learned that Penske Automotive Group (PAG) has decided to terminate discussions with General Motors to acquire Saturn. This is very disappointing n ... Continue reading
- Nissan's Best-Selling Nameplate, With Refined Exterior and Interior Treatments and Advanced Navigation System, Set For October 5th Debut - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 30 -- The popular Nissan Altima, ranked number one in segment in the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS), enters the 2010 model year ... Continue reading
Compare 11 Toyota Camry Models
Auto Central September 30, 2009; When most car buyers say that they are considering a Toyota Camry for purchase, very few realize that there are now more that 11 2010 Toyota Camry trim levels. ... Continue reading
Maryland-Based Genovation Cars Unveils "Old" New Electric Car: the G1
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 30 -- Genovation Inc., a Maryland designer and custom builder of environmentally friendly automobiles, recently unveiled its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHeV), the G1. [Visit Genovation Cars at booth 1125 Oct. 10 and 11 at the Washington Green Festival at the Washington Convention Cente ... Continue reading
A Special Farewell For De Ferran
Braselton, September 30, 2009: Two-time IndyCar Champion and 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran is preparing for a very special send-off when the Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca venue in California plays host to the final round of the 2009 American Le Mans Series – the Monterey Sports Car Championships on Octobe ... Continue reading
IndyCar Series - Franchitti Seeking Second Title, September 30, 2009
It was drifting toward 10 p.m. and Dario Franchitti - after a long day in which he subjected the No. 10 Target Chip Ganassi Racing car and himself to the 11 tight turns of the Long Beach street circuit multiple times in practice and three rounds of qualifications - was walking the 1.968-mile layout. "I take notes. Not ... Continue reading
Bowyer's Team Claims Tissot Pit Road Award in Dover
Dover, September 30, 2009: Clint Bowyer’s crew took top honors at Dover International Speedway, winning the Tissot Pit Road Precision Award in Sunday’s (Sept. 27) AAA 400 Sprint Cup race. The No. 33 crew, out of the Richard Childress Racing stable, picked up its second Tissot win of the season and became the ... Continue reading
Despite Solid Chase Start, Newman Says it Needs to Get Better
KANSAS CITY, September 30, 2009: Though he has produced solid top-10 results and a very respectable 8.5-finishing average in the first two Chase races, Ryan Newman feels his U.S. Army/Haas Automation team needs to step it up even more in the final eight Sprint Cup events. "Consistency is good, but it looks like it's go ... Continue reading
Brawn GP - GP Of Japan - September 30, 2009
Just one week after racing around the floodlit streets of Singapore, Round 15 of the 2009 Formula One World Championship takes the Brawn GP team over 5000kms north-east to Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix. Situated on Honshu, the largest of the Japanese islands, the 5.897km track is owned by the Honda Motor Company a ... Continue reading
Toyota/Lexus Consumer Safety Advisory Potential Floor Mat Interference with Accelerator Pedal
TORRENCE, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. takes public safety very seriously. It believes its vehicles to be among the safest on the road today. Recent events have prompted Toyota to take a closer look at the potential for an accelerator pedal to get stuck in the full open position due to an unsecured ... Continue reading
Citroen DS3 Uk Premiere: In Top Gear Live Spectacular at Mph Show
Citroen's radically-styled DS3 supermini is to make its UK debut with a special appearance in the all-action Top Gear Live stage-show at the MPH Prestige & Performance Motor Show in November. ... Continue reading
The New Discovery 4 Scoops Multiple Awards at the Caravan Club Towcar of the Year Awards 2010
The new Discovery 4 has taken home two accolades at the Caravan Club's Towcar of the Year Awards 2010, which took place at the Royal Automobile Club in London last week. These are the first awarded to the new Discovery 4, which went on-sale in UK dealerships earlier this month ... Continue reading
MAZDA BT-50 Now Even More Value-Packed
Mazda's award-winning BT-50 is now one of Australia's best value light commercial utes thanks to improved safety, comfort, convenience and style. Existing price points have remained static while significant equipment upgrades have been added across the whole BT-50 range. ... Continue reading
Aluminium A5 Coupe Prototype Shows The Lighter Side Of Audi
A lightweight Audi A5 Coupe prototype has jettisoned over 100kg by swapping steel for advanced aluminium and carbon fibre construction in the interest of fuel economy, emissions reduction and handling agility. The A5 project is the latest example of the pioneering work undertaken by the Vorsprung durch Technik brand to ... Continue reading
Skoda Henry's Launches 24 Hour Customer Service System
Henry's Skoda in Glasgow has today launched a brand new state-of-the-art 24 hour customer service system. ... Continue reading
Honda To Display Latest CR-Z Concept At Tokyo Motor Show
The latest version of Honda's sporty hybrid concept will be revealed at October's Tokyo Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Ford Bridgend Production Accelerates Past 15,000,000 Engines
Increased output at Ford Bridgend has propelled the Welsh engine plant past its 15 millionth engine milestone. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Production, Sales and Export Figures For August 2009
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation today announced global production, as well as domestic sales and export figures for August 2009. ... Continue reading
Principal Mugen stockist and leading Japanese tuning house Torque Developments International Plc is pleased to announce that the full range of Honda Civic Type R FN2 upgrades are now available for the performance aftermarket ... Continue reading
Citroen Berlingo Crew Van: Institute Of Transport Management Lcv of the Year 2009
Citroen's Berlingo continues its award-winning ways with the announcement on 29th September that the new Berlingo Crew Van has been voted the Institute of Transport Management's LCV of the year. ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Display Overview for 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its lineup of production and concept-model automobiles, motorcycles, power products and other highlights for its display at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show 2009. Organised by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, the event will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan, betwee ... Continue reading
Subaru Hybrid Concept for Tokyo
Subaru will unveil a hybrid tourer concept car at next month's Tokyo Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Vehicle Safety Campaign: Seat Belt Reminder
A car crash in Redland City, Brisbane, in which a young girl lost her life, is a tragic reminder of the importance of wearing a seat belt. ... Continue reading
October Is Fall Car Care Month
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As autumn descends, the Car Care Council would like to remind motorists of the many benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair. October is Fall Car Care Month and a great opportunity to make sure that your vehicle is ready for winter and up-to-date on all ... Continue reading
Korea Approves Patent on Cyclone Power Technologies; Green Engine
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced today that the Korean Intellectual Property Office has issued a notice of decision to grant the company a patent on its award-winning, heat regenerative external combustion engine. Cyclone’s invention is a high-efficiency modern steam en ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces Pricing on 2010 Tribeca
-- 3.6R Models Include a New Touring Model, 7-Passenger Only for 2010 -- -- The Tribeca 3.6R comes well-equipped and is priced $500 less than the 2009MY seven-passenger model -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 29 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2010MY Subaru Tribeca 3.6R models. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance Announces 2009 Show Winners
1929 Isotta-Fraschini Takes Best of Show - 1926 Miller Sprint Car Voted People's Choice MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 29 -- The Judging Committee of the Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance announced the class winners of the 13th Annual 100 Motor Cars of Radnor Hunt, including a 1929 Isotta-Fraschini Tipo 8A Limousine by Castagna for ... Continue reading
Minor Dents and Scratches Can Cost You at Trade In or Lease Return
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--"How much is that going to cost to fix?" That's often the first thing you wonder when your car's had a minor scrape or a fender bender. Automobile insurance provides coverage, but many drivers have a high deductible and potentially face higher premiums, so they tend to live with it. But that's not ... Continue reading
First Production Electric Motorcycle Stolen While Touring The Country With Veggie Van
- Thief Makes Off With a High Performance Zero S - SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sept. 29 -- WHAT: One of Zero Motorcycles' early production high performance Zero S electric motorcycles has been stolen. Secured by a thick cable lock in the back of a van, it was taken during the dead of the night. The motorcycle was donated by Ze ... Continue reading
Honda China JV recalls 9,464 Accords over airbag defects
Honda China JV recalls 9,464 Accords over airbag defects http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012381/Honda-China-JV-recalls-9-4 64-Ac cords-over-airbag-defects.html Shanghai, September 29 (Gasgoo.com) Guangzhou Honda Automobile Co. Ltd, Honda Motor Co's Chinese joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group Co ... Continue reading
TOKYO September 29, 2009; Yuri Kageyama writing for the AP reportrd that South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it's skipping the Tokyo Motor Show, joining a string of foreign automakers that have decided to miss one of Asia's major auto shows. Hyundai's decision comes just three weeks before the biennial event o ... Continue reading
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