Beckman upset in Memphis first round
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 BECKMAN UPSET IN MEMP ... Continue reading
Capps is oh-so-close in Memphis semis
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 IS OH-SO-CLOSE ... Continue reading
FORCE HOOD RACES TO 3RD CONSECUTIVE COUNTDOWN SEMI; GRABS POINTS LEAD
TEAM JFR RACE REPORT3rd race of Countdown to 121st of 24 races in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 22nd annual O’Reilly NHRA Mid-south NationalsMemphis Motorsports ParkMemphis, TNOct. 1-5, 2009 * * * * FORCE HOOD RACES TO 3RD CONSECUTIVE COUNTDOWN SEMI; GRABS POINTS LEADMEMPHIS –- Ashl ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Memphis/Final Results
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Monday, October 05, 2009 6:16 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Memphis/Final Results [cid:image001.jpg@01CA45E6.C35D0B90] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.romack@pmgincorporated.com w ... Continue reading
Lucas slays the giants, wins third NHRA race of the year
Lucas slays the giants, wins third NHRA race of the year MEMPHIS (Oct. 5) -- Morgan Lucas has been saying all year he can beat any given driver at any given time in his GEICO Powersports/Lucas Oil Top Fuel dragster. Monday at Memphis Motorsports Park he proved it again, beating three higher-ranked opponents -- includin ... Continue reading
McClenathan's Memphis Monday ends in quarterfinals
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 MCCLENATHAN'S MEMPHIS ... Continue reading
Rookie Hagan avoids mishap in Memphis second round
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 ROOKIE HAGAN AVOIDS M ... Continue reading
Smith takes Nitro Fish Suzuki to semifinals in Memphis
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of five Countdown to 1 Playoffs events for Pro Stock Motorcycle class Round 15 of 17 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 ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Post Solid First Round Run but Fall Short 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
URG Sees Opportunity for Independent Auto Recyclers in LKQ Purchase of Greenleaf
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Oct. 5 -- Representing the nation's independent auto recyclers and consolidators, United Recyclers Group sees new opportunities for their members to grow and expand with the recent announcement that LKQ Corporation (Chicago, IL), the nation's number one automobile recycling company, has acquired the ... Continue reading
AutoCheck Tops Carfax in Reported Accidents - VIDEO ENHANCED
Independent research study demonstrates that vehicle history reports are not created equal, finding that AutoCheck(R) reports two times the accidents compared with Carfax(R) SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 8 -- An ever-struggling economy has many car buyers shopping for used vehicles. However, with a used vehicle purchase come ... Continue reading
New York Giants' Eli Manning Says It's a 'Great Time to Sign'
Behind the Scenes of The Quarterback's New Toyota Ad Campaign Commercial Spots, Eli Interview and Stills Available at: http://www.greattimetosign.com/elimanning_exclusives NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning heads back to the Toyota dealership for this years' "Great Time to Sign" ad campaign fo ... Continue reading
BURGER KING CORP. AND TONY STEWART GEAR UP FOR NATIONAL PROMOTION FEATURING MULTI-TIERED CAMPAIGN WHOPPER(r) Sandwich Gets Driver's Endorsement; Sweepstakes Winner to Spend Day with Stewart MIAMI - Sept. 8, 2009 - Burger King Corp. today announced its September national racing promotion with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series dr ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Publication of the 2009 Edition of the JAMA ASEAN Brochure
*: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: ------------------------------------------------------------- JAMA UPDATE NEWS [ http://www.jama-english.jp/ ] ------------------------------------------------------------- *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: *: September 15, 2009 +------------------------------- ... Continue reading
RACEALERT - 4th ANNUAL ROAD TO THE RESCUE RETURNS TO THE GLEN ON SEPTEMBER 15
Special invitation to atThe Auto Channel 4thANNUAL ROAD TO THE RESCUE RETURNS TO THE GLEN ON SEPTEMBER15 AllPotential Blood and Marrow Donors to Receive Goody Bag and Thunder RoadTour WATKINS GLEN, NY(SEPTEMBER 14. 2009)– With the passing of the eight year anniversary of September 11thlast week; Watkins Glen Internat ... Continue reading
Ruppel Motorsports - TORC Crandon II Race Report
Ruppel Ends Season One Point from Stock Truck Championship Takes Williams? Limited 2 Ride to a Third Place finish. please see attached. ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: September Fuel Prices Decrease as Fall Looms
AURORA, Ill.--Fuel prices have decreased during the last month in Illinois and northern Indiana, giving more relief to consumers as fall draws near. AAA Chicago’s most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 12 cents during the past month, forecasting an average co ... Continue reading
Accuride Announces Extended Waiver with Lenders
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURD) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the lenders of its Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement that effectively extends the temporary waiver period granted by the lenders as of July 1, 2009, until September 30, subject to certain early ter ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 15 -- Two of Michiganders' favorite autumn activities - enjoying a leisurely drive with stops for dining and entertainment and basking in the season's changing colors - are highlights of the seventh annual Acorn Tour, a day-long motoring excursion slated for 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. ... Continue reading
Aflac Earns a Spot on 2009 InformationWeek 500 List of Top Technology Innovators Across America
Insurer's Client Central 2.0 Application Improves Customer Relations Experience COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 15 -- Aflac, the leading provider of guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States, today announced that it has been named to the 2009 InformationWeek 500 list of the nation's most innovative users of business tec ... Continue reading
AIAM Applauds Newly Released GHG and CAFE Regulations
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) released the following remarks by Michael J. Stanton, President and CEO, regarding the newly released EPA greenhouse gas and NHTSA CAFE regulations for 2012-2016. "AIAM and its member companies hav ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* EPA: Cathy Milbourn milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 * * DOT: Rae Tyson 202-366-9550 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* September 15, 2009 * * *DOT Secretary Ray LaHood and EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson Propose National Program to Improve Fuel Economy and Reduce Greenhouse Gases* * * "New Interagenc ... Continue reading
Americans Choose Charity Cars as Winner of $100,000 Grant
The Allstate Foundation awards non-profit grand prize to benefit domestic violence survivors NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 15 -- The Allstate Foundation Economics Against Abuse Program (EAA) announced Charity Cars as the winner of a $100,000 grant through its ClickToEmpower campaign on www.ClicktoEmpower.org. Charity Cars, w ... Continue reading
Capps excited to begin Countdown run in Concord
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS EXC ... Continue reading
Car Toys Launches AT&T CruiseCast(SM) in 52 Retail Locations
DALLAS and SEATTLE, Sept. 15 -- Car Toys Corporation will feature AT&T CruiseCast service in all its stores across Texas, Colorado, Oregon and Washington beginning September 1. Now, car enthusiasts can easily purchase the live satellite TV product and enjoy its 42 channels of in-car entertainment from RaySat Broadcasti ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter Racing ADRL Flowmaster Dragstock VI Wrap-up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Carpenter qualifies in top half of quickest Pro Nitrous field in history, makes quarterfinal exit (9-15-2009) CHARLOTTE, NC – It was easily Charles Carpenter’s most successful weekend at Rockingham Dragway in recent memory. Brushing aside years and years of frustration and bad luck at his hom ... Continue reading
Cytec and Mitsubishi Rayon Announce Strategic Business Collaboration
TEMPE, Ariz. & TOKYO--Cytec Engineered Materials (CEM), a business unit of Cytec Industries Inc. and Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. (MRC) today announced they have entered into a strategic business collaboration to advance carbon fiber reinforced composite materials technology. Both CEM and MRC will have the opportunity to ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Provides Update on Closure of Non-Strategic Locations
TULSA, Okla., Sept. 15 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today provided an update on its previously announced location closure plans. As previously announced, as part of the Company's strategy of maximizing return on assets, certain corporate-owned stores that did not meet minimum return on asset and profitabili ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Unveils iClaims Application for Customers
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15 -- Meeting the needs of its customer's mobility, Farmers Insurance Group today unveiled its new iClaims application for customers who use an iPhone or iTouch . The new iClaims app allows Farmers customers to immediately file an insurance claim, no matter where they may be - even at the scene of a ... Continue reading
F&I Administration Announces SCS Auto Integration with Impact Group
CHICAGO--F&I Administration Solutions, North America’s leading provider of software solutions for the administration of automotive F&I products is pleased to announce the launch of the integration of its SCS Auto administration platform with the Impact Group’s FUSION menu. This connectivity will enable dealers work ... Continue reading
Ford Researchers Look to Mother Nature for Clues on How to Create Greener, Lighter Plastics
DEARBORN, Mich., Sept. 15 -- SUMMARY: -- Ford's industry-leading soy-based polyurethane foam seat cushions and seatbacks are now on more than 1.5 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles on the road today, representing a reduction in petroleum usage of approximately 1.5 million pounds -- Ford extends its soy-foam por ... Continue reading
EAST LANSING, Mich., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A conference to explore how the future of the American auto industry could affect United Auto Workers (UAW) patients and their physicians and dentists will be presented by the Michigan State Medical Society and the Michigan Dental Association on Thursday, Sept. 1 ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--It was a record-breaking fundraising year for GEICO, as associates at the company’s headquarters in Chevy Chase, Md., and those is in Fredericksburg, Va., and the Tower Oaks office in Rockville, Md., joined forces with GEICO’s Philanthropic Foundation to donate $185,000 to the Children’s National Medi ... Continue reading
GKN Extends China Joint Venture for 50 Years
LONDON--GKN Driveline has extended its joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) for another 50 years at a recent ceremony in London. The first automotive industry component-manufacturing joint venture in China, Shanghai GKN Drive Shaft Company (SDS) was formed in 1988. Other Chinese partners i ... Continue reading
Goodyear Tires Selected for 2010 Ford Taurus
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The Ford Motor Company has selected a variety of Goodyear tires as key original equipment fitments for the 2010 Ford Taurus. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO) The standard tire fitments for the popular and restyled Taurus model include the Goodyear Eagle RS-A, Assuranc ... Continue reading
Inaugural Concord event champ Beckman ready to repeat
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net INAUGURAL ... Continue reading
International Automakers Oppose 'Right to Repair' Legislation
Information is Already Available to Shop Owners ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a hearing today on so-called "right to repair" legislation, a representative of international automakers cautioned Massachusetts lawmakers against burdening dealers and automakers with additional costs to correct a pr ... Continue reading
Jeep(R) Showcases 'Moparized' Wrangler Unlimited at 2009 International Motorshow (IAA) in Frankfurt
- Mopar outfits Jeep Wrangler Unlimited - Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, the brand's four-door icon, features class-leading off-road capability and everyday practicality - Jeep Wrangler owners spend approximately $325 on Mopar parts and accessories for their vehicles - Complete list of accessories and performance parts at ww ... Continue reading
LeMay - AMERICA’S CAR MUSEUM selects JTM Construction as general building contractor
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Local N.C. Rider Matt Smith Shoots for Concord Win
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (five in total for PSM class) Round 13 of 17 for season - Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243- ... Continue reading
Mercedes S 400 Blue HybridParking Heaters Only at the FBS Webasto Service Center
FRANKFURT--The FBS Webasto Service Center in Frankfurt am Main is the only automotive aftermarket installer in Germany that can retrofit parking heaters in the new Mercedes S-Class Hybrid model. In this respect the company is able to draw on more than 20 years of experience as a specialist provider of aftermarket produ ... Continue reading
Midas to Present at CL King Conference
ITASCA, Ill.--The presentation by Midas, Inc. , at the CL King “Best Ideas” Conference at the Omni Berkshire Place Hotel in New York will be available via webcast on Thursday, Sept. 17, beginning at 10:45 a.m. EDT. The 25-minute presentation by Alan D. Feldman, Midas’ chairman and chief executive officer, and Wil ... Continue reading
MIKE NEFF, FORD DRIVE ONE TEAM FOCUSED FOR COUNTDOWN
John Force RacingMike Neff Pre-Race PackageEvent: 2nd annual NHRA Carolina Nationals, 1st race of Countdown to 1 and 19th of 24 events in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Site: zMax Dragway, Charlotte, NC Dates: September 18-20, 2009* * * *MIKE NEFF, FORD DRIVE ONE TEAM FOCUSED FOR COUNTDOWN “John ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Connect Showcases Open Collaboration Of Location-Aware Technology
NAVTEQ presents ground-breaking navigation experience with key industry players CHICAGO, Sept. 15 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions is showcasing a new connected navigation experience at IAA 09: called NAVTEQ Conn ... Continue reading
Fast changing mobile technology and services to be made accessible through in-car systems CHICAGO, Sept. 15 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data together with Nokia and automotive systems and components specialist, Magneti Marelli, are demonstrating for the first time technol ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Traffic.com Helps Student Commuters Get to Class on Time
A growing number of students are opting to live at home and commute to school to save money CHICAGO, Sept. 15 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, provides time-saving tips for student commuters who are living at ho ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) Selected by Michigan Department of Transportation
Drivers in Michigan can make smart routing choices with accurate real-time traffic CHICAGO, Sept. 15 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, announced today that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has sel ... Continue reading
Novelis Selected as Sole Supplier of Aluminum Sheet for New Jaguar XJ
ATLANTA, Sept. 15 -- Novelis announced today that it has been selected as the sole supplier of aluminum sheet for the all-new Jaguar XJ sedan. Like its predecessor, this redesigned version of Jaguar's flagship vehicle features a lightweight structure and body panels made primarily of aluminum sheet. (Logo: http://www.n ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of nine cents ($.09) per share, payable December 7, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2009, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive officer. PACCAR is a global t ... Continue reading
*CONTACTS: EPA * *Brendan Gilfillan (Dubuque)* 202-564-2081 *DOT * *Maureen Knightly (Chicago)* 202-366-0100 *HUD * *Caroline Hughes (Denver)* 202-246-3633** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *September 15, 2009 *UPDATED: EPA, DOT, HUD and White House Office of Urban Affairs Announce Three-City Sustainable Communities Tour Septem ... Continue reading
FRANKFURT--Today at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, Pilkington Group Limited announced that it has acquired a new license from Research Frontiers Inc. to offer SPD-Smart automotive end-products globally. Research Frontiers is the developer and licensor of patented VaryFast™ SPD-Smart™ light-control film tec ... Continue reading
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill., Sept. 15 -- PIPS Technology, a Federal Signal Company, today announces that its Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology has enabled the E-470 tollway in Denver to move to a totally cashless, All Electronic Tolling (AET) solution. On July 4th, the E-470 tollway celebrated an Independ ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Pittsburgh Relies on Sprint and Its Powerful Networks as World Leaders Converge for G-20 Global Economic Summit Date: 9/15/2009 9:00:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------- ... Continue reading
- Sports Fans and Collectors Can Bid on One of the Most Unique Sports Memorabilia Items Ever Produced While Raising Money for Pretend City - IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 15 -- Pretend City Children's Museum today announced its upcoming online auction and fundraiser featuring a one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia item, a T3 Serie ... Continue reading
SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass.--Protonex Technology Corporation (LSE: AIM: PTX and PTXU), a leading provider of advanced fuel cell power systems, today announced that it has partnered with Cummins Onan, a business group of Cummins Inc. , a global leader in power generation and distribution, to cooperate in the promotion of advanc ... Continue reading
REVISED: Inaugural Concord event champ Beckman ready to repeat
REVISED: The benchmark for setting a national record at 1000 feet is Ron Capps¹ 4.023-second ET, set in Phoenix this year (not 4.203 as originally stated in this press release). DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season ... Continue reading
Rockingham Speedway to Host ARCA RE/MAX Media Day Sept. 23
******MEDIA ADVISORY****** CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 andy.cagle@rockinghamracewaypark.com ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (September 15, 2009) – The Rockingham Speedway will hold a media day on September 23, 2009 in conjunction with the ARCA RE/MAX Series practice for the upcoming Carolina 200. Drivers will be on track from ... Continue reading
Rookie Hagan aims for victory in Concord
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMax Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net ROOKIE HA ... Continue reading
Rookie Langdon excited about first trip to new Charlotte track
Rookie Langdon excited about first trip to new Charlotte track CHARLOTTE (Sept. 15) -- Although he's a rookie in the Top Fuel class, Shawn Langdon has been drag racing since he was 12 and has therefore seen plenty of drag strips around the country. But even the experienced three-time world champion will encounter somet ... Continue reading
Safe Kids PA and Partners Host Free Child Safety Event September 17, 2009
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safe Kids Pennsylvania, PennDOT, Lawrence Chevrolet and Silver Spring Township Police are teaming up for child safety. The organizations are urging parents and caregivers to make sure their child safety seats are properly installed in their vehicles and receive a Chi ... Continue reading
Sage Automotive Interiors Created from Former Milliken Automotive Division
SPARTANBURG, S.C.--Sage Automotive Interiors announced today that it has become a separate entity from Milliken & Company. The announcement means that the approximately 1,000 associates worldwide who worked for Milliken Automotive will keep their jobs under the new Sage umbrella. Sage will continue to provide its clien ... Continue reading
Sage Automotive Interiors Created from Former Milliken Automotive Division
Attached is information about the newly-assembled Sage Automotive Interiors. They were created from Milliken's Automotive Division. Please let me know if you need more information or have any questions. Thanks! melea mauldin pr account representative ---------------------------------------------------------- jackson ma ... Continue reading
Schreiner ProTech Applies Award-Winning Automotive Airbag Cover Concept to Thorax Airbags
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Schreiner ProTech today announced it is expanding the application of its laser-based, airbag cover manufacturing process to include automotive thorax airbags. Previously only applicable to side inflatable curtain airbag wraps, Schreiner’s new and customizable Miniature Thorax Airbag Wraps can now b ... Continue reading
smart USA Launches Online Store: www.smartUSAgearstore.com
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA Distributor LLC announced today that it has launched www.smartUSAgearstore.com, a new e-commerce store that features the official smart USA branded merchandise collection, which includes smart t-shirts, jackets, hats, key chains, model cars and other merchandise. “The smart fortwo l ... Continue reading
Special Weekend for Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team in Charlotte
[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* * * *Second Annual NHRA Nationals* *zMAX Dragway in Concord, NC* *September 18-20, 2009* *Race 19 of 24* *1st Race in Countdown to 1* * * ... Continue reading
State Farm(R) Friday Night Feats Turns Big Gridiron Moments Into Cash for Schools
National Fan-Fueled Video Contest to Find Best Plays from This Year's High School Football Season BLOOMINGTON, Ill., Sept. 15 -- State Farm Insurance Companies today kicks off Friday Night Feats, a national contest on YouTube to find the biggest moments from this year's high school football season. Fans and athletes ca ... Continue reading
Statement From NADA Regarding Release of the Proposed Fuel Economy Standard Regulation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from the National Automobile Dealers Association: "NADA strongly supports continuous improvements in fuel economy for passenger vehicles and light trucks pursuant to a single national standard. A single, national fuel economy standard is the b ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Anderson Calls on Carolina Resources for Continued NHRA Success  Mooresville, N.C., September 15, 2009 – Greg Anderson has always been a drag racer. From helping his father Rod at the races as a young boy in Minnesota to working as the cre ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line NHRA Pre Race: Line Set to Kick off NHRA Championship Chase at Home Track
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Line Set to Kick off NHRA Championship Chase at Home Track   Mooresville, N.C., September 15, 2009 – This weekend, the NHRA’s Full Throttle Drag Racing Series will travel to the heart of NASCAR country, heading to the magnificent ... Continue reading
The Racing Chef - Concord, NC (Race 19 of 24) JEGS/NHRA (580KB)
Sweet Potato Fries w/ Chili Lime Mayonnaise Concord, NC 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, ... Continue reading
Tongxin International, Ltd. to Ring Nasdaq Opening Bell on September 18, 2009
CHANGSHA, China, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of engineered vehicle body structures ("EVBS" or "truck cabs") and stamped parts for the commercial automotive industry, announced today that CEO of Hunan Tongxin, Duanxiang Zhang, will ring the Nasdaq openi ... Continue reading
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TRW Announces up to 50 Percent Weight Reduction in Airbag Modules
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 15 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is presenting its latest passenger and curtain airbag modules - designed to reduce weight by up to 50 percent compared with previous generations and provide several further advantages. The weight saving has been achieved by using advanced materials and produ ... Continue reading
TRW Green Button Concept Highlights Fuel Efficiency Potential Beyond Powertrain
FRANKFURT, Germany, Sept. 15 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. is demonstrating a number of ways in which it is supporting vehicle manufacturers to reduce fuel consumption and emissions - beyond powertrain solutions. In addition to developing fuel efficient steering, braking and heating ventilation and air conditioning ... Continue reading
TRW Outlines Next Stages of Value Through Integration
FRANKFURT, Sept. 15 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. will demonstrate how it can offer customers greater value through sensor integration and simplifying electronics architecture within vehicles at the 2009 IAA Exhibition. Martin Thoone, vice president engineering, Electronics said: "Integration is a core part of TRW's ... Continue reading
Uncorked Mazdas Get Loud in Monterey
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9.17BYD aims to overtake Toyota as world's No 1 carmaker by 2025
BYD aims to overtake Toyota as world's No 1 carmaker by 2025 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012208/BYD-aims-to-overtake-Toyot a-as- world-s-No-1-carmaker-by-2025.html Shanghai, September 17 (Gasgoo.com) BYD Co, China's largest rechargeable battery maker and an ambitious automaker, said yesterday that it is aimin ... Continue reading
9.17Saab may build cars in China in future, executive says
Saab may build cars in China in future, executive says http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012211/Saab-may-build-cars-in-Chi na-in -future-executive-says.html Shanghai, September 17 (Gasgoo.com) Saab Automobile, the carmaker being sold by General Motors Co., might produce cars in China in the future, the company's Ch ... Continue reading
9.17SAIC may inject $147 mln into GM's IPO in 2010
SAIC may inject $147 mln into GM's IPO in 2010 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012212/SAIC-may-inject-147-mln-in to-GM -s-IPO-in-2010.html Shanghai, September 17 (Gasgoo.com) China's largest automaker SAIC Motor is expected to support its U.S. partner General Motors' initial public offering (IPO) plan in 2010 by ... Continue reading
DENVER, Sept. 17 -- Access Capital Investment Group (ACIG) has just facilitated a $50 million loan participation sale at a 3.25% pass-through rate. This transaction is the largest participation deal of the year for ACIG and the 3.25% pass-through rate is the lowest observed since the firm was established in 2001. "The ... Continue reading
ACC: U.S. House Passes Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009
Research and Development to Spur Innovation, Increase Energy Efficiency through Plastic and Composite Materials ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act of 2009. American Chemistry Council President and CEO Cal Dooley issued t ... Continue reading
New lightweight advanced high-strength steels are stronger and more cost-efficient DETROIT, Sept. 17 -- To help automakers meet stringent fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards proposed this week by President Barack Obama, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation, AISI's ... Continue reading
American Driveline Systems Appoints Marc Graham as New CEO
HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 17 -- American Driveline Systems, Inc. announced today that is has appointed Marc Graham as President and CEO of the company, and its subsidiary corporations AAMCO Transmissions Inc. and Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC. Mr. Graham brings over 35 years of senior management experience in the automot ... Continue reading
A. Schulman Appoints Oliver Stahl to Head Its North American Engineered Plastics Business
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- A. Schulman, Inc. announced today that Oliver Stahl has been named General Manager - Engineered Plastics, North America, effective immediately. "Oliver is uniquely qualified to lead our Engineered Plastics business in North America," said Joseph M. Gingo, Chairman, President and Chief Executive ... Continue reading
- Showcasing the System in New York, Audiovox will be a Supplier of FLO TV's Auto Entertainment System, Delivering an Unparalleled Live TV Experience - NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Audiovox Corporation and FLO TV Incorporated, provider of the award-winning FLO TV(TM) live mobile TV service and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qua ... Continue reading
Autoliv Updates its Financial Guidance
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. – the global leader in automotive safety systems – revises its financial guidance from July 21. The Company now expects its operating margin excluding restructuring charges to approximate 4% for the third quarter 2009. Consolidated sales for the quarter is expected t ... Continue reading
Website Empowers Consumer With Real-time Access To Millions of New and Used Car Prices SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 17 -- CarZoom LLC, a Florida based corporation, has launched its all-new online automotive marketing system in an exclusive partnership with WROC TV and WUHF FOX in Rochester, N.Y. WROC TV is owned by the Dallas ... Continue reading
Children's Museum To Auction T3 Motion Vehicle Signed by Kobe Bryant
Media Contact: Dave Holscher KCOMM 949-295-5515 dave@kcomm.com EDITOR: A photograph to accompany this release can be downloaded from the following link: www.hightech-pr.com/press/t3_kobe.jpg Caption: Ki Nam (seated at left), founder and CEO of T3 Motion, observes as Los Angeles Lakers Star Kobe Bryan autographs T3 Seri ... Continue reading
CLOCE GRABS HIS SECOND TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP AND VAULTS TO THE TOP OF THE JOE GIBBS DRIVEN RACING OIL ASA MEMBER TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP By: Kevin Ramsell http://www.asa-racing.com/StoryPics/Sendbinary.asp?path=ASA_ChampionAwa rd_lo go(9).jpg&width=200 DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Wednesday, September 16, 2009) – Tommy Cloce wrapped u ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Analyzes September Auto Pricing and Sales Trends: Predicts SAAR
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--As the auto industry recovers from perhaps the biggest aberration in its sales history, Edmunds.com analysts are watching closely. “The best month of the year for car sales is being quickly followed by what could be the worst month of the year,” noted Edmunds.com CEO Jeremy Anwyl. “Cash for ... Continue reading
Liam Flanagan, an eight-year-old resident of Williamstown, NJ, designed the winning "Stars and Stripes - 'Take a Walk in Our Shoes'" paint scheme that will appear on the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car during the NHRA Carolinas Nationals in Concord, NC. Ford Customer Service Division's Funny Car de ... Continue reading
Elantra Blue Model Leads Hyundai's Move Toward Fuel Efficiency Leadership
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 17 -- The award-winning Elantra enters 2010 an improved weapon against volatile gas prices with the all-new "Blue" model achieving a highway fuel economy rating of 35 miles per gallon. Smart engineering enhancements to the rest of the 2010 Elantra lineup improve fuel efficiency by up to f ... Continue reading
Electric Drive Axle for New PSA Peugeot Citroen HYbrid4 Technology
FRANKFURT--IAA -- GKN Driveline will supply the electric drive axle for PSA Peugeot Citroën’s new HYbrid4 technology. PSA Peugeot Citroën HYbrid4 technology will be launched in 2011 on the Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 (displayed at the Frankfurt Motorshow) and on the Citroën DS5 HYbrid4. The technology, which is at the he ... Continue reading
Encore Saturday!! Do Bulk REO Deals With No Money or Credit
Hi there, If you missed our Webinar last Wed. on buying and selling Bulk REO's with no money or credit you're in luck. One of the top guys at a prominent hedge fund has agreed to do an encore training with us this Saturday, 9/15/09 at 1:00 PM East, 10:00 AM West. It was the best training we've presented in a long time ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- ENER1, Inc. , developer and manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries to power the next generation of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and pure electric vehicles, is teaming-up with Volvo Car Corporation to provide American-made lithium-ion batteries for the Volvo C30 Battery Electric Vehicle prototype ... Continue reading
Geving entered into 2009 NASCAR Diversity Combine
MOTORSPORTS TEAM PRESS RELEASE - ALISSA GEVING-CHICKO-MOTORSPORTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009 TEAM CONTACT: ggeving@aol.com WEBSITE INFORMATION: www.chick-o-motorsports.com *Â GRAPHICÂ EDITION AND PRESSÂ PHOTOS ATTACHED Â Alissa Geving is accepted into 2009 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Combin ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline’s Helical LSD Helps refine all-new Mégane Renault Sport Cup
FRANKFURT--IAA -- GKN Driveline’s unique torque-sensing Helical limited slip differential (LSD) has been chosen by Renault for the “Cup” version of it’s latest and most powerful Mégane Renault Sport unveiled at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. Succeeding the much praised Mégane F1 Team R26 and Mégane R26. ... Continue reading
G-OIL(R) SAE 5W-30 is the World's First Bio-Based Motor Oil to Achieve American Petroleum Institutes' Highly Coveted "SM" Certification STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 17 -- Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets: GETG) announced today that their G-OIL Ultimate Biodegradable green motor oils has started to ship and will official ... Continue reading
Harman International to Provide Next-Generation Infotainment System for BMW
STAMFORD, Conn. & KARLSBAD, Germany--Harman International Industries, Incorporated announced today that it has been selected by BMW AG to provide the next generation high-end “Professional” infotainment system for all new vehicle platforms. The new Harman system is multimedia driven and will offer a sophisticated s ... Continue reading
Hyundai's John Krafcik to Address AIADA's 40th Annual Meeting in Orlando
International Auto Dealers Reflect on the Past, Look to the Future ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) announced today that John Krafcik, president and chief executive officer of Hyundai Motor America, will provide the keynote address at ... Continue reading
I Legacy Announces Pricing for Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Mustang
LOS ANGELES--I Legacy, the team responsible for introducing the stunning Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang, in concert with Galpin Ford, announced today that pricing on the iconic, limited edition cars will start at $89,950. Built by Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters, a company known for building some o ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In the wake of President Obama's visit to a General Motors (GM) plant earlier in the week, his Administration and key states were warned today that GM would be excluded from the country's automotive mercury recycling program at the end of this year. The national administr ... Continue reading
Make Your Plans Now to Attend the Inaugural Business of Plugging InSM Conference in Detroit
The Business of Plugging InSM MotorCity Hotel and Conference Center October 19-21, 2009 Detroit, Michigan, USA Make Your Plans Now to Attend the Inaugural Business of Plugging InSM Conference in Detroit Register today to receive complimentary media registration* for the Business of Plugging Insm, Detroit$B!G(Js inaug ... Continue reading
Matt Merrell joins Activ8 Communications roster, planning full assault at Salem
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001wkbUjC86ySCVdKHldNgVIKz AgFDg93ExCW4_dyV2cC1uKotzS_rknhEfQgEyedaryV_grZit5lLoHFnYmrf71k4u_WaOpR ocQA1qZKRaKg_BIRglzQGljQ%3D%3D ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Merrell joins Act ... Continue reading
'Moparized' Jeep(R) Liberty Debuts at 2009 International Motorshow (IAA) in Frankfurt
- Mopar showcases popular accessories for Jeep(R) Liberty - Mopar offers more than 160 performance parts and accessories for Jeep Liberty owners - Complete list of Mopar accessories and performance parts at www.mopar.com FRANKFURT, Sept. 17 -- Two days after revealing a "Moparized" Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Jeep showcas ... Continue reading
NAVIGON Announces Traffic Live Feature for iPhone Navigation App
HAMBURG--NAVIGON AG, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced live traffic capabilities for its iPhone navigation app. The feature, Traffic Live, will be available in October for the North American version of the MobileNavigator for the iPhone. It utilizes real-time traffic information as well as ... Continue reading
New Magellan RoadMate Brings the 'Big Screen' to Car Navigation
The New Magellan(R) RoadMate 1700 Combines Power-Packed GPS Features, a 7-inch Screen And Ease Of Use To Provide A Safe And Stylish Navigation Experience NEW YORK and SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 17 -- Magellan, one of the leading GPS brands, today unveiled the new Magellan RoadMate 1700, the latest addition to its award ... Continue reading
New Scania R-series Improves Total Operating Economy
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Scania AB (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB): Today, 17 September, Scania unveils the new R-series. The new trucks will strengthen Scania’s leading position in the vital long-haulage segment. “Our customers can now invest in improved total operating economy. The new R-series truck combined with Scania ... Continue reading
New Survey Results: Stop Anyone Impaired by Alcohol From Driving Any Vehicle, Public Says
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- People are ready to prevent any driver from starting a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol, even though the technology to do it isn't available yet. Responding to a new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety survey, people across the nation said they like the idea ... Continue reading
OEConnection Recognized as One of the Best Workplaces in Northeast Ohio for Sixth Consecutive Year
RICHFIELD, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- OEConnection LLC, the leading Online Parts & Service Exchange in the automotive industry, announced today its recognition as a NorthCoast 99 award winner for the sixth consecutive year. Sponsored by the Employers Resource Council (ERC) - Northeast Ohio's leading and largest professional org ... Continue reading
Custom applications for customer inquiries, arbitrations, collections, and more, all built using Force.com and created to meet OPENLANE's growth trajectory and specific business needs SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17 -- Salesforce.com , the enterprise cloud computing company, today announced that OPENLANE, Inc., an industry lea ... Continue reading
* * * * * * * * * * *CONTACTS:* press@epa.gov 202-564-6794 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* September 17, 2009 * * * * *Administration Officials Visit Chicago, Dubuque on Sustainable Communities Tour* * * "EPA, DOT, HUD and White House Urban Affairs officials learn from local efforts and announce proposals to support sustainabl ... Continue reading
Partnerships and Stewardship News Release (HQ): HUD and DOT to Partner with EPA
* * * * *CONTACTS:* Dave Ryan Ryan.dave@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* September 17, 2009 * * *HUD and DOT to Partner with EPA* *in Assisting Communities with Growth Management, Environmental Challenges* * * *WASHINGTON* - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa P. Jackson tod ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Eyeing Salem Sweep For Team; Buffalo Wings & Rings
Patrick Sheltra Eyeing Salem Sweep For Team; Buffalo Wings & Rings SALEM, Indiana (September 17, 2009) - - Without hesitation, April 5, 2009 was one of the greatest days of ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Patrick Sheltra’ s life. After surviving and recovering from a vicious incident in the season-opener at Daytona In ... Continue reading
PowerGenix Adds Former Fortune 50 Exec from UTC Power
SAN DIEGO--PowerGenix, a manufacturer of nontoxic, high performance rechargeable Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) batteries, today announced the addition of Richard J. Brody as vice president of business development and strategic marketing. In his new position, Mr. Brody will cultivate demand for PowerGenix’s NiZn batteries in eme ... Continue reading
Remy and Phoenix International Collaborate on Innovative Hybrid Motors & Controls to Reduce Costs
PENDLETON, Ind., Sept. 17 -- Remy International and Phoenix International Corporation have reached an agreement to work together in the production of a standardized platform of high performance motors and controls for hybrid and electric vehicles. This new approach to motor/inverter design was an integral part of the $ ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ba16d0/global_market_revi) has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Automotive Roof Systems - New Updated Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. Since just-auto's last edition of automotive roof systems was published in Aug ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Automotive Wiper Blades – Forecasts to 2016
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fd8b3a/global_market_revi) has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Automotive Wiper Blades - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. The average wiper blade wipes the windscreen over 1m times in a year, and travels 800 mile ... Continue reading
ROUSH INTRODUCES A PAIR OF 540 HORSEPOWER MUSTANGS LIVONIA, Mich. (September 17, 2009) – ROUSH® introduces a pair of new 2010 Mustang models, each with 540 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque ready to be unleashed by the touch of the throttle. The 2010 ROUSH Stage 3™ Mustang will once again take its rightful plac ... Continue reading
ROUSH INTRODUCES A PAIR OF 540 HORSEPOWER MUSTANGS
For Immediate Release ROUSH INTRODUCES A PAIR OF 540 HORSEPOWER MUSTANGS LIVONIA, Mich. (September 17, 2009) – ROUSH® introduces a pair of new 2010 Mustang models, each with 540 horsepower and 510 lb.-ft. of torque ready to be unleashed by the touch of the throttle. The 2010 ROUSH Stage 3™ Mustang will ... Continue reading
HOUSTON--Safety Vision, a global provider of mobile digital video solutions, made headlines on ABC, CNN, and FOX News when a Safety Vision PatrolRecorder™ 4C RHD police mobile digital video recorder (MDVR) captured a bizarre near-miss with a runaway tire. Safety Vision client Sgt. Matthew Davidson of the Harris Count ... Continue reading
Satcon to Present at Jefferies 8th Global Clean Technology Conference on September 30
BOSTON--Satcon (NASDAQ CM: SATC), a leading provider of utility scale distributed power solutions for the renewable energy market, announced today that the company will be presenting at the Jefferies 8th Global Clean Technology Conference in London on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. local time (9:00 a.m. ET) ... Continue reading
Scania Going for Pole Position
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: At its Capital Markets Day on 17 September (today), Scania presented its preparations for the next market upturn phase. “We believe that the downturn has levelled off, even if the activity level remains low among our customers,” said Leif Östling, President and CEO of Scania. At ... Continue reading
smart USA Names Coulomb Technologies as Preferred Supplier of Charging Stations for EV
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in networked charging station infrastructure, today announced that smart USA has selected Coulomb Technologies as its preferred supplier of charging stations for the company’s smart fortwo electric drive vehicles. Coulomb’s ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations ... Continue reading
SMSC Announces Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Conference Call
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--SMSC today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss second quarter fiscal year 2010 results on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. ET. Results will be released after the market closes. A webcast of the call, along with presentation materials, will be accessible via the investor relat ... Continue reading
SolarCity Finalizes Acquisition of Assets of Clean Fuel Connection Inc.’s SolSource Energy Business
FOSTER CITY, Calif. & CULVER CITY, Calif.--SolarCity® today announced that it has finalized its acquisition of the SolSource Energy Business of Clean Fuel Connection Inc., a provider of renewable energy and electric vehicle charging infrastructure based in Los Angeles. SolarCity is expanding its EV charging installati ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 17 -- Solera Holdings, Inc. , the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase up to 100% of the capital stock of AUTOonline GmbH Informationssyteme, a leading European eSal ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Prices Concurrent Offerings of Class A Common Stock and Convertible Senior Notes
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 17 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it has priced its previously announced concurrent public offerings of Class A common stock and convertible senior notes. The offerings were made pursuant to Sonic Automotive's registration statement (including a prospectus and related preliminary prosp ... Continue reading
Stater Bros. Announces America's Largest Supermarket Chain Sponsored Event
With Over 600,000 Expected to Attend The 20th Annual Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous Will Run from Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, September 20, 2009 SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., Sept. 17 -- Stater Bros. Supermarkets is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the biggest car show on the West Coast and the larges ... Continue reading
Student Design Talent Shines Through Auto Industry Gloom
FRANKFURT, Germany, September 17 -- - Coventry Student Wins Top Prize in Global Awards Ceremony The automotive design community celebrated the industry's top future designers at a glamorous awards ceremony during the Frankfurt motor show last night. An alpine sports vehicle from Coventry University student Philip Woodm ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces 9 More Zone Offices
- Record-Setting Sales are Backdrop for New Organization - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 17 -- On the heels of three months of record-setting sales, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) has announced it will introduce nine new "Zone Offices" to its U.S. operations in the coming months, bringing the total number of SOA zone offices ... Continue reading
Underwriters Laboratories to Release Requirements for Electric Vehicle Batteries
New Safety Requirements for Large Battery Cells and Packs To Help Address Industry's Concerns Regarding Public Safety NORTHBROOK, Ill., Sept. 17 -- Underwriters Laboratories (UL), a world leader in safety testing and certification, announced today its intent to release a new set of requirements for large batteries in e ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today announced a proposed exemption that, if granted, would allow the General Motors Co. (GM) to transfer company securities including common stock, preferred stock and a $2.5 billion promiss ... Continue reading
700,000 new reasons to do what's best LEXINGTON, Ky., Sept. 17 -- If you're the lucky owner of one of those 700,000 new vehicles purchased in the government's "cash for clunkers" program, there's no time like the present to take advantage of another terrific offer. Why not protect your major new investment with Valvoli ... Continue reading
Webasto Named 'Best Brand' for Air Conditioning/Heating in Commercial Vehicles
Reader survey of top magazines honors Webasto for fifth consecutive time FENTON, Mich., Sept. 17 -- For the fifth time in a row the readers of top German magazines have voted Webasto as the best brand for air conditioning and heating systems for commercial vehicles. With 67.3 percent of the votes, Webasto had a clear l ... Continue reading
Wellman Products Group Recognized by Eaton Corporation as a Premier Supplier
SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 17 -- Wellman Products Group, a division of Hawk Corporation, has earned Eaton Corporation's prestigious Premier Supplier Award. As part of the company's annual supplier recognition program, Eaton Corporation honored its premier suppliers last month. Companies receiving this award represent the top 0 ... Continue reading
Cars.com Survey Shows Cash for Clunkers Drove Incremental Buyers Into Market
Close to a Third of Cash for Clunkers Participants had no Intentions of Buying a Car Prior to the Program Launch CHICAGO, Sept. 18 -- According to a new Cars.com survey, 30 percent of consumers who purchased a new car during the recent Cash for Clunkers program had no intentions of buying a car, but said they bought on ... Continue reading
Natural Gas Vehicles Offer More Incentives to "Drive Green"
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Clean, green and readily available, experts are calling natural gas the smart and feasible solution for Americaâs mid-term transportation needs. However, with over 150,000 natural gas vehicles (NGVs) on American roads, over 1,100 NGV fueling stations, and one-in-five of all new transit buses bei ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for 2010 ES 350
- New Exterior Styling Includes Revised Front Fascia and Taillights - Interior Enhancements Include New Console and Trim Choices - New Subscription-Based Lexus Enform(TM) with Safety Connect(TM) Telematics System TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 18 -- Lexus today announced Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the r ... Continue reading
9.18Brilliance aims to launch plug-in hybrid in '13
Brilliance aims to launch plug-in hybrid in '13 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012230/Brilliance-aims-to-launch- plug- in-hybrid-in-13.html Shanghai, September 18 (Gasgoo.com) Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Co said it is on track to launch a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) by 2013, Jinghua newspaper ... Continue reading
9.18BYD Auto sells less than 100 F3DM EVs in 8 months
BYD Auto sells less than 100 F3DM EVs in 8 months http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012228/BYD-Auto-sells-less-than-1 00-F3 DM-EVs-in-8-months.html Chinese automaker BYD Auto Co., Ltd. is reported to have sold less than 100 F3DM (dual-mode) EVs (electric vehicles) by the end of this August, and Morgan Stanley thoug ... Continue reading
9.18Volvo China Jan-Aug sales up 42% to 12,000 units
Volvo China Jan-Aug sales up 42% to 12,000 units http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012235/Volvo-China-Jan-Aug-sales- up-42 -to-12-000-units.html Shanghai, September 18 (Gasgoo.com) Volvo Cars Corp, which Chinese carmaker Geely Group wants to buy from Ford Motor, saw its sales in China surge by 42% from a year earli ... Continue reading
Electric Motors Corporation’s CEO Wil Cashen Awarded ‘Key to the City’ of Nappanee
NAPPANEE, Ind.--The key to turning the Northern Indiana economy around could be electric vehicle technology and the man who’s leading that job creation effort was honored with a token of the community’s appreciation. Wil Cashen, CEO of Electric Motors Corporation (Pink Sheets:EMCO), received a key to the city of Na ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/Friday Qualifying/NHRA Carolinas Nationals
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Friday, September 18, 2009 8:01 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/Friday Qualifying/NHRA Carolinas Nationals [cid:image001.jpg@01CA3899.A4346790] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.romack@pmg ... Continue reading
Gearbox frames Alvaro Parente (Press-Release)
Gearbox frames Alvaro Parente September 18th, 2009 Alvaro Parente's weekend started in the worst possible way, after an electronic problem prevented him of doing any timed lap in the qualifying for the first Portimao GP2 race, something that puts him in the grid's last position. The day started with rain, which forced ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Names John Olin Chief Financial Officer
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. has named John Olin Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Olin, 48, has served as interim CFO of Harley-Davidson, Inc. since May 1, 2009, and as Harley-Davidson Motor Company's Vice President and Controller since joining the organization i ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Realigns Global Operations
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that effective September 1, 2009, the Company realigned its global operational sites into three regions. Fred Bentley, President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "The purpose of the realignment is to become m ... Continue reading
Hazardous Waste News Brief (HQ): Recycling and Land Reuse Practices Can Help Fight Climate Change
CONTACT: Cathy Milbourn Milbourn.cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 18, 2009 Recycling and Land Reuse Practices Can Help Fight Climate Change WASHINGTON - There is much potential to reduce the nation's greenhouse gases through recycling, waste reduction, smart growth, and by reusing for ... Continue reading
HIGHT CONTINUES HOT PACE AT CAROLINA NATIONALS
TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT 2009 NHRA Friday Qualifying Summary 1st race of the NHRA Countdown to 1 19th of 24 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series2nd annual NHRA Carolina Nationals zMax Dragway Charlotte, NC Sept. 18-20, 2009Â * * * *Â HIGHT CONTINUES HOT PACE AT CAROLINA NATIONALS-JFR Mustangs all Top Half of Fiel ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Results of Offer to Exchange Its Convertible Notes
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. today announced the final results of its previously announced offer to exchange any and all of its outstanding 6.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2012 (the "Convertible Notes") for a cash payment and shares of its common stock (the "Convertible Notes Exchange Offer"). The C ... Continue reading
Martin Truex Jr. to Pilot the No. 1 Rain-X(R) Chevrolet at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 18 -- Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates and Shell Lubricants announce today that the Rain-X brand will make its debut as the primary sponsor on the No. 1 Chevrolet of Martin Truex Jr. for the Sept. 20 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H. For ... Continue reading
Matt Scott completes thrilling rookie season in NASCAR Late Models
9.18.09: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Matt Scott completes thrilling rookie season in NASCAR Late Models  Steven Blakesley / Matt Scott Racing  Pine Grove, Calif. – 17 year-old honor student Matt Scott just recently put the wraps on his Rookie of the Year season in the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Western L ... Continue reading
Menard, Crafton and Gordon Make a Quick Pit Stop to Learn More About Lighting From SYLVANIA
LOUDON, N.H., Sept. 18 -- NASCAR Driver Paul Menard admires the new 2010 Ford Mustang, while helping kick off the race weekend Friday night in the SYLVANIA hospitality tent at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 2010 Ford Mustang, provided by AutoFair Ford in Manchester, NH, showcases a story about lighting innovation. A ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, La.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION NO PROBLEM RACEWAY, BELLE ROSE, LA. Friday, September 18, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 MANNERS, BARTONE EARLY LEADERS AT NO PROBLEM RACEWAY BELLE ROSE, La. (September 18, 2009) - In the first rounds of qualifying at No Prob ... Continue reading
NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Friday from Heartland Park Topeka
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals Heartland Park Topeka, Topeka, Kan. Friday, September 18, 2009 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA, (626) 278-1956 NHRA WEST CENTRAL DIVISION SUMMIT RACING SERIES FINALS GET UNDERWAY AT HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 18, 2009) – The top br ... Continue reading
*CONTACTS: EPA Press Office *press@epa.gov 202-564-6794 *DOT Press Office *202-366-4570 *HUD Press Office *202-708-0980 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *September 18, 2009 * * *Administration Officials Wrap Up Sustainable Communities Tour with Denver Visit* * * "EPA, DOT, HUD and White House Urban Affairs officials announce add ... Continue reading
Playoffs off to a quick start for Morgan Lucas Racing drivers
Playoffs off to a quick start for Morgan Lucas Racing drivers CHARLOTTE (Sept. 18) -- Morgan Lucas Racing Top Fuel racers Morgan Lucas and Shawn Langdon weathered the first day of the 2009 Countdown to 1 playoffs with some decent, if not spectacular, passes down beautiful zMax Dragway. After some early-morning showers, ... Continue reading
RaceFanRadio Launches “Ticker Updates”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (September 18, 2009) – RaceFanRadio President and CEO Charlie Brown announced today that another new promotional element has been added to the RFR site…..a scrolling “News Update Ticker”. Much like all of the “news tickers” and “crawlers” associated with moto ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: ASEAN Automotive Market - Management Briefing
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/02294a/asean_automotive_m) has announced the addition of the "ASEAN Automotive Market - Management Briefing" report to their offering. The six-nation ASEAN trading bloc has suffered in line with the global economic downturn, with overall vehicle s ... Continue reading
Revised - NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, La.
Revised -- Sportsman Motorcycle qualifying added. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION NO PROBLEM RACEWAY, BELLE ROSE, LA. Friday, September 18, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 MANNERS, BARTONE EARLY LEADERS AT NO PROBLEM RACEWAY BELLE ROSE, La. (September 18, 20 ... Continue reading
STMicroelectronics to Demonstrate Leading-Edge Automotive Technology at ITS 2009
ST to highlight role as IC partner to influential safety, security and infotainment projects, presenting highly integrated solutions for navigation processing, machine vision, and car-to-car data communications ITS, Stockholmsmassan, Stockholm, September 21-25, 2009 - ST Booth: J30 GENEVA, Sept. 18 -- At the 16th ITS ( ... Continue reading
ST PR: STMicroelectronics to Demonstrate Leading-Edge Automotive Technology at ITS 2009
Hi, The following announcement was released today, September 18, 2009. KEY MESSAGES: * ST to demonstrate its leading-edge automotive technologies at ITS 2009 * Wide range of demos, including navigation processors, high-performance vision-processing engine IC and microcontrollers for safety applications. URL for PR on s ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Fourth on Friday in Charlotte, Line Looks to Pick Up the Pace on Saturday  Event:  Carolina NHRA Nationals Location: zMAX Dragway, Concord, North Carolina Date: September 18, 2009  Although morning rain at zMAX Dragway threatened to cut sho ... Continue reading
USAR Pro Cup Series Returns To Iowa In 2010 As Companion Race To Nationwide Series
USAR Pro Cup Series Returns To Iowa In 2010 As Companion Event To NASCAR Nationwide Series FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONCORD, N.C. (September 18, 2009) – For the first time in USARacing Pro Cup Series history, the highly competitive short-track circuit will be a companion event to NASCAR's Nationwide Series when it ... Continue reading
Visteon Names Michael K. Sharnas Vice President and General Counsel
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 18 -- Visteon Corporation (OTC:VSTN) , a global automotive supplier based in Van Buren Township, Mich., has named Michael K. Sharnas vice president and general counsel, with responsibility for the company's global legal activities. He replaces John Donofrio, who is leaving Visteon to pu ... Continue reading
Capps takes No. 6 spot in Concord qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS TAK ... Continue reading
Coughlin hoping for repeat of Indy win in Charlotte (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin hoping for repeat of Indy win in Charlotte CHARLOTTE (Sept. 19) -- Pro Stock point leader Jeg Coughlin Jr. ended the NHRA's regular season with a big win at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, where he emerged from the No. 12 slot to score his NHRA-leading seventh victory of the year. Two week's later Coughlin ... Continue reading
Countdown begins with Langdon and Lucas in favored top half of field
Countdown begins with Langdon and Lucas in favored top half of field CHARLOTTE (Sept. 19) -- A big Saturday at the second annual Carolina NHRA Nationals ended with Top Fuel teammates Shawn Langdon and Morgan Lucas occupying top-half spots in a cutthroat elimination field. This marks the 13th time this season that the d ... Continue reading
Defending champ Beckman bags No. 8 in Concord qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net DEFENDING ... Continue reading
DOT it(R) Dude Lights Up the Crowd at the SYLVANIA 300
LOUDON, N.H., Sept. 19 -- The SYLVANIA DOT it Dude celebrates with Katy Kalevitch of Goffston, NH who won a prize for her lighting and NASCAR knowledge at the SYLVANIA 300 this weekend in Loudon, NH. DOT it Dude is working the crowd at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway all weekend giving away SYLVANIA products that offe ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson qualifies No. 3 for the 2nd annual Carolinas Nationals/NHRA Charlotte
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Saturday, September 19, 2009 5:43 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson qualifies No. 3 for the 2nd annual Carolinas Nationals/NHRA Charlotte [cid:image001.jpg@01CA394F.8AF76870] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 j ... Continue reading
Hagan on a string, qualifies No. 13 in Concord
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN ON ... Continue reading
Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Realigns Global Operations
NORTHVILLE, Michigan, September 18 -- Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. ("Hayes" or the "Company") announced today that effective September 1, 2009, the Company realigned its global operational sites into three regions. Fred Bentley, President and Chief Operating Officer, stated, "The purpose of the realignment is to b ... Continue reading
JOHN FORCE ROARS TO NO. 2 AT CHARLOTTE
TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT2009 NHRA Saturday Qualifying Summary1st race of the NHRA Countdown to 119th of 24 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series 2nd annual NHRA Carolina NationalszMax DragwayCharlotte, NCSept. 18-20, 2009 * * * * JOHN FORCE ROARS TO NO. 2 AT CHARLOTTE-14-time Champion Leads JFR Contingent at F ... Continue reading
McClenathan will start No. 9 in Sunday's eliminations in Concord
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net McCLENATH ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - Utah qualifying
Miller Barrett Racing will start the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race at Miller Motorsports Park from 11th on the GT class grid. The race will be the first for the rookie team on the 4.486-mile road course in Tooele, Utah. Kevin Roush of Upland, Calif., qualified the team's No. 48 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, carrying ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - Utah race
Miller Barrett Racing survived a wild race and a mechanical failure to earn a top-10 GT class finish in the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series at Miller Motorsports Park on Saturday. The team started 11th iin class, raced as high as fifth and finished eighth in the two-hour 45-minute race on the 4.486-mile road course in ... Continue reading
[image: MC-QL_NewsReleaseHeader.jpg] * * *MOTORCRAFT AND QUICK LANE TIRE & AUTO CENTERS ANNOUNCE CONTRACT EXTENSION IN NHRA SPONSORSHIP OF BOB TASCA III* DEARBORN, Mich., September 19, 2009 – On the eve of his first race as a championship contender in NHRA’s Countdown to 1, Motorcraft and Ford’s growing national ... Continue reading
[image: MC-QL_NewsReleaseHeader.jpg] * * *MOTORCRAFT AND QUICK LANE TIRE & AUTO CENTERS ANNOUNCE CONTRACT EXTENSION IN NHRA SPONSORSHIP OF BOB TASCA III* DEARBORN, Mich., September 19, 2009 – On the eve of his first race as a championship contender in NHRA’s Countdown to 1, Motorcraft and Ford’s growing national ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Friday from Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, Calif.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION AUTO CLUB FAMOSO RACEWAY, BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. Friday, September 18, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 RACING UNDERWAY AT FAMOSO BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (September 18, 2009) - Jim Whiteley and Sean O'Bannon took full advantage of opening d ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, La.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION NO PROBLEM RACEWAY, BELLE ROSE, LA. Saturday, September 19, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 NO PROBLEM FOR LUCAS OIL TOP QUALIFIERS BELLE ROSE, La. (September 19, 2009) - In the final rounds of qualifying for the NHRA Lucas Oi ... Continue reading
NHRA North Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Saturday from O'Reilly Raceway Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA North Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis, Indianapolis Saturday, September 19, 2009 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA, (626) 278-1956 SUMMIT RACING SERIES COMPETITORS TACKLE THE QUARTER-MILE AT O'REILLY RACEWAY PARK INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 19, 2009) - More ... Continue reading
NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Saturday from HPT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals Heartland Park Topeka, Topeka, Kan. Saturday, September 19, 2009 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA, (626) 278-1956 TEAM CORDOVA PUTS THREE RACERS IN THE FINAL ROUNDS OF THE RACE OF CHAMPIONS AT HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKA TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 19, 2009) - Ra ... Continue reading
Smith snags No. 8 in Concord qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (five in total for PSM class) Round 13 of 17 for season - Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243- ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Starting Fifth in Charlotte, Line Looks for Consistency on Race Day  Event:  Carolina NHRA Nationals Location: zMAX Dragway, Concord, North Carolina Day/Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009  The competition in the Pro Stock Car category is ar ... Continue reading
USARacing Pro Cup Series Announces 2010 Schedule
USAR Pro Cup Series Announces 2010 Schedule; Will Visit 11 Tracks In 8 States, Add 5 New Venues FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONCORD, N.C. (September 19, 2009) – A companion race with NASCAR's Nationwide Series at Iowa Speedway, a return to Bristol Motor Speedway, and the addition of five tracks highlight the 2010 USAR ... Continue reading
USW Ratifies 4-Year Contract with Goodyear
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 19 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that a new, four-year master labor contract has been ratified by members of the United Steelworkers union today. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) "This agreement reflects the commitment of Goodyear and the USW to con ... Continue reading
A fourth place to celebrate (Press-Release)
A fourth place to celebrate September 20th, 2009 Alvaro Parente ended his GP2 homeweekend with a good fourth place, giving something to celebrate to the Portuguese fans present at Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, after a good recuperation that ended in the fourth place. In Saturday's race the Portuguese driver was, ... Continue reading
Allison Legacy Series Rolls Into Little Rock Speedway Sept. 26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 Allison Legacy Series Rolls Into Little Rock Speedway ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (September 18, 2009) – The cars of the Allison Legacy Series are set to take on the Little Rock Speedway Saturday, Sept. 26. With the initial Allison Legacy event at the track being rained out ... Continue reading
ART Motorsports - Press Release 20092009
Dear All, You may find attached the new Press Release (20/09/2009): "Fired up Asia Racing Team heads to Singapore Asia Racing Team (ART Motorsports) Formula BMW Pacific squad heads to a new Formula BMW Pacific venture next weekend, the glamorous Singapore Grand Prix, after six consecutive wins in the Asian Formula Rena ... Continue reading
Beckman finishes Carolina Nationals in the quarters
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN F ... Continue reading
Capps upset in Concord opening round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS UPS ... Continue reading
Coughlin relinquishes point lead at first playoff race (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin relinquishes point lead at first playoff race CHARLOTTE (Sept. 20) -- After leading the Full Throttle points for the last 14 races of the regular season, Jeg Coughlin Jr. relinquished the top spot Sunday at zMax Dragway in the first of six playoff events that will decide the 2009 champion. Coughlin posted his ... Continue reading
Dropped Cylinder in Second Round Ends Day for Tasca in Charlotte
[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* * * *Second Annual NHRA Nationals* *zMAX Dragway in Concord, NC* *September 18-20, 2009* *Race 19 of 24* *1st Race in Countdown to 1* * * ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Carolinas Nationals Results
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Sunday, September 20, 2009 6:23 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Carolinas Nationals Results [cid:image001.jpg@01CA3A1E.56F224A0] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.romack@pmgincorporat ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN IS ... Continue reading
Koch and GGRT ready for NASCAR West Finale
PRESS RELEASE - GOLDEN GATE RACING TEAM FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 TEAM WEBSITE/CONTACT: Jim Offenbach, www.goldengateracingteam.com GGRT MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Sullivan,  sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net GRAPHIC EDITION AND PRESS PHOTOS ATTACHED  Koch and GGRT locked and loaded for NASCAR West finale  Te ... Continue reading
Lofton leads ESR to sixth victory this season; Goess, George caught up in short track troubles
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001wkbUjC86ySCVdKHldNgVIKz AgFDg93ExCW4_dyV2cC1uKotzS_rknhEfQgEyedaryV_grZit5lLoHFnYmrf71v2Cw2q-bx c6YqxbpkvDNgj1PqeSMwkd4w%3D%3D ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Lofton leads ESR ... Continue reading
Lofton leads the way to sixth race win, points lead at Salem
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001wkbUjC86ySCVdKHldNgVIKz AgFDg93ExCW4_dyV2cC1uKotzS_rknhEfQgEyedaryV_grZit5lLoHFnYmrf71gkaDQqHC8 wL7pMoEoBAJPUvxp0OmlvG4g%3D%3D ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Lofton leads the ... Continue reading
McClenathan wins NHRA Carolina Nationals, takes points lead
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (six in total) Round 19 of 24 for season NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net McCLENATH ... Continue reading
Merrell battles problems under the hood, bounces back to 13th at Salem
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001wkbUjC86ySCVdKHldNgVIKz AgFDg93ExCW4_dyV2cC1uKotzS_rknhEfQgEyedaryV_grZit5lLoHFnYmrf71uiH3-x31r TYEdQztEgDiyg0nnUlzptNQA%3D%3D ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Merrell battles p ... Continue reading
Morgan Out-Duels Herring For 1st USAR Pro Cup Series Victory
Morgan Out-Duels Tenacious Herring For 1st-Ever USAR Pro Cup Series Victory NEWTON, Iowa (September 19, 2009) – J.P. Morgan out-dueled a tenacious Drew Herring in the final laps of Saturday's Pork 200 presented by Cookies Sauces and Seasonings at Iowa Speedway to claim his first career victory in the USARacing P ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Saturday from Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, Calif.
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Auto Club Famoso Raceway Update: Late rounds of racing are continuing into the night. Final results will be sent out on Sunday morning. Eric Eric Lotz NHRA Dir. ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from Auto Club Famoso Raceway, Bakersfield, Calif.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - PACIFIC DIVISION AUTO CLUB FAMOSO RACEWAY, BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. Saturday, September 19, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 WHITELEY, BELLEMEUR WIN; FATHER/SON ALSO SCORE BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (September 19, 2009) - In the final rounds of competition for t ... Continue reading
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Sunday from No Problem Raceway, Belle Rose, La.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - SOUTH CENTRAL DIVISION NO PROBLEM RACEWAY, BELLE ROSE, LA. Sunday, September 20, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 LEWIS, BARTONE WIN IN BELLE ROSE BELLE ROSE, La. (September 20, 2009) - In the final results from No Problem Raceway and the NHRA Lucas ... Continue reading
NHRA North Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Final results from ORP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA North Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals O'Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis Sunday, September 20, 2009 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA, (626) 278-1956 MILAN DRAGWAY OUTLASTS SUMMIT MOTORSPORTS PARK FOR TEAM TITLE AT NORTH CENTRAL DIVISION SUMMIT SERIES FINALS INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 20, 2 ... Continue reading
NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals-Final results from HPT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA West Central Division Summit Racing Series Finals Heartland Park Topeka, Topeka, Kan. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009 Contact: Jerrie Foss, NHRA, (626) 278-1956 THE SQUAD FROM HPT TAKES HOME THE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP FROM THE DIVISION'S SUMMIT SERIES FINALS TOPEKA, Kan. (Sept. 20, 2009) - The legend of th ... Continue reading
Oregon's Zimmerly takes Petaluma Civil War
PRESS RELEASE –HOOSIER TIRES CIVIL WAR SPRINT CAR SERIES FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net            Oregon’s Zach Zimmerly leads every lap of Petaluma Civil ... Continue reading
ROBERT HIGHT TAKES CHARLOTTE WIN; MAKES BIG JUMP IN POINTS
TEAM JFR RACE REPORT1st race of Countdown to 119th of 24 races in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series2nd annual NHRA Carolinas NationalszMax DragwayCharlotte, NCSept. 18-20, 2009* * * *Â ROBERT HIGHT TAKES CHARLOTTE WIN; MAKES BIG JUMP IN POINTS-Mike Neff wins four wide funny car exhibition; Ashley Force Ho ... Continue reading
Runner-up finish powers Langdon into championship mix
Runner-up finish powers Langdon into championship mix CHARLOTTE (Sept. 20) -- Rookie of the Year candidate Shawn Langdon raced to the first final round of his professional career Sunday, taking runner-up honors to veteran Cory McClenathan in a thrilling finale of the second annual Carolina NHRA Nationals. The strong fi ... Continue reading
SSP Race Results from Sat. September 19
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Knaub's (Husband and Wife) Both Win at SSP on Saturday Night; Track Champions Crowned Newberrytown, PA (September 19, 2009) - Dover's Gene Knaub won the 25-lap Late Model feature on Saturday night at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Orrtana's Marshall McMull ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com  Short Day in Charlotte has Anderson Determined to Bounce Back  Event:  Carolina NHRA Nationals Location: zMAX Dragway, Concord, North Carolina Day/Date: Sunday, September 20, 2009  The magnificent zMAX Dragway is a ten-minute drive from Sum ... Continue reading
Suzuki rider Smith's Concord day ends in first round
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of Countdown to 1 Playoffs (five in total for PSM class) Round 13 of 17 for season - Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA CAROLINA NATIONALS zMAX Dragway Concord, N.C. Sept. 18-20, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243- ... Continue reading
Team News: AIM Autosport Utah 250 Race Report
AIM Autosport Utah 250 race report No. 61 Ford Riley records a solid run to fifth place and moves up in points. Tooele, Utah (2009.09.19) In a race that featured some tight battles, three cautions that bunched up the field and some bumping and banging, Mark Wilkins and Burt Frisselle put in a very solid drive in the Ut ... Continue reading
ARCA RE/MAX Series Teams Looking to Tame The Rock in Season-Ending American 200
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (Sept. 23, 2009) - Once mother nature stepped aside Wednesday morning, 23 teams of the ARCA RE/MAX took to the Rockingham Speedway with the goal of learning everything they could to help them get around the famed one-mile oval faster in the October ... Continue reading
Copart Reports Fourth Quarter Financial Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. today reported the results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. For the three months ended July 31, 2009, revenue, operating income and income from continuing operations were $184.3 million, $55.4 million and $34.6 million, respectively. These represent decreases i ... Continue reading
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jarrod England at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704.662.9642 Vaseline PR Contact: Michelle Sabari, M Booth & Associates, 212.539.3231 Vaseline(r) MEN Lotion Teams with Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates for NASCAR Sprint Cup ... Continue reading
Changes Include Debut of Wrigley's Doublemint(R) Gum and COMBOS(R) Shift to Nationwide Series HACKETTSTOWN, N.J., Sept. 23 -- Mars, Incorporated announced today its 2010 NASCAR paint scheme schedule for the No. 18 Toyota Camry piloted by Kyle Busch in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, which includes the addition of Wrigley ... Continue reading
Dana Holding Corporation Announces the Upsizing and Pricing of Common Stock Offering
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 23 -- Dana Holding Corporation today announced that it has priced a public offering of 34 million shares of its common stock at $6.75 per share. The size of the common stock offering has been increased from the previously announced 27 million shares. In conjunction with the offering, Dana has grante ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes - JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals National Trail Raceway Columbus, Ohio (Sept. 24-27) This weekend, the Coughlin family will field seven individual entries in the JEGS NHRA Northern SPORTSnationals. John Coughlin will race in Top Dragster and Super Stock. Mike Coughlin will run in Top Sports ... Continue reading
Government Summit Set to Explore Solutions to Prevent Distracted Driving
RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer, the leading provider of innovative solutions to prevent distracted driving will gather at the inaugural Distracted Driving Summit with Secretary of Transportation Ray Lahood, senior transportation officials, safety advocates, law enforcement representatives and academics to identify ways to redu ... Continue reading
New Marine Sliding Roofs Bring Unprecedented Quality and Function
Webasto applies 100+ years of automotive experience and opens whole new marine industry business segment FENTON, Mich., Sept. 24 -- Webasto, the world's leading manufacturer of roof systems for the automotive industry, is introducing a new line of power sliding roofs to the marine industry. The Series 60 marine roof, w ... Continue reading
UC Davis Brings Zipcar Car Sharing to Campus
New program aims to reduce parking demand by offering convenient, cost effective and environmentally friendly option to owning a car DAVIS, Calif., Sept. 24 -- The University of California at Davis (UC Davis) and Zipcar, the world's largest car sharing service, today announced the launch of Zipcar's car-sharing program ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors, Inc. to Offer 4 Million Shares of Class A Common Stock
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. (the "Company") , a leading operator of automotive franchises and retailer of new and used vehicles and services, today announced that it has commenced a public offering of 4,000,000 shares of Class A common stock. The Company also intends to grant to the underwriters for the public o ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - Homestead preview
Miller Barrett Racing will complete its 2009 test program at the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Oct. 10. Newlywed Bryce Miller of Summit, N.J., and Kevin Roush of Upland, Calif., will drive the No. 48 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car for Marquis Jet, IPC Systems and Total Lubricants. The ne ... Continue reading
FIAT is on track for 2011 rollout of new car at plant outside of Belgrade
*Serbian Deputy P**rime** M**inister** s**ays** FIAT is on track for 2011 rollout of new car at plant outside of Belgrade* /FIATâs $1.2 billion investment highlights Serbiaâs reputation as gateway to customs-free market of 800 million consumers/ *Belgrade, Serbia â September 25, 2009* â Final prepar ... Continue reading
HARBOR CITY, Calif.--Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), an emerging developer and manufacturer of zero emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles for Class 7 and Class 8 applications, today announced the release of its lithium-ion battery powered heavy-duty electric truck designed for use in on-highway short haul applicatio ... Continue reading
"EcoDrivingUSA(TM)" Partners with Employers to Promote Safe, Smart and Efficient Driving
Partnership with NETS to launch with "Drive Safely Work Week" October 5-9 WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- EcoDrivingUSA is proud to announce a new partnership with the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) during "Drive Safely Work Week" (DSWW), recognized nationally October 5-9. The partnership ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--Enterprise Holdings, Inc. (“Enterprise”), announced today the early participation results for the previously announced tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) by its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, ARG Funding Corp., a special purpose Delaware corporation (the “Company”) to purchase for cash any and ... Continue reading
Late-season test has Lucas prepped for last big push
Late-season test has Lucas prepped for last big push MEMPHIS (Oct. 1) -- Morgan Lucas knows his GEICO Powersports/Lucas Oil dragster can be the baddest hot rod in the Top Fuel class. On several occasions this year he's ripped down the 1,000-foot drag strip with the quickest elapsed time of the round, a feat that tells ... Continue reading
Message to Motorists: Don't Hope So, Know So
Allstate Survey: Many Drivers Are Unsure About What Their Auto Insurance Covers NORTHBROOK, Ill., Oct. 1 -- Does your auto policy cover you if your laptop is stolen out of your car? How about if you leave your car running while you run into a store and it gets stolen? Or you hit a pothole and it causes the frame of you ... Continue reading
NDN Panel Event and Live Webcast: Insights into the Future of Clean Transportation
--NDN: What: The NDN Green Project will host a panel discussion on the future of clean transportation and the auto industry. As the global auto industry retools and re-emerges following the financial crisis, new technologies, players and business models are promising to reinvent not only how we drive, but also one of t ... Continue reading
Overcoming Roadblocks to Next Generation Low Emission Vehicles
New Report: Industry experts weigh in SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 1 -- In advance of California's upcoming zero emission vehicle (ZEV) policy review and update, an influential group of venture capitalists, vehicle entrepreneurs, policy makers, and industry experts gathered from across the nation to assess technological, market ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Opens New Service and Tire Center in Elgin, IL
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, announced that it recently opened a new service and tire center located at 1020 Summit Street in Elgin, IL. “We are very excited to be expanding Pep Boys by leading with our service business,” sa ... Continue reading
An efficient way to put a dealership's inventory in front of more consumers; An effective way to put more consumers in touch with more cars DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- Reynolds and Reynolds announced today the nationwide roll-out of a new product for automotive dealers and the car-buying public: CarLocate.com, a car search ... Continue reading
TRICO Products Offers Rebate to Help Save Money & See Clearly
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich.--Trico Products, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wiper blades and systems, understands the importance of excellent driver visibility and control. And in these challenging economic times, drivers need a clear view of the road. Trico Products is offering the opportunity to save up to ... Continue reading
Green Interactive Hybrid Corvette to Be Featured in Corvette Magazine
CALGARY, Alberta--Neohydro Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:NHYT), a Company focused on âGreenâ technologies in the automotive, transportation, and power generation sectors, is pleased to announce that Corvette Magazine test-drove the Corvette upfitted with the companyâs licensed Green Interactive Hybrid System ... Continue reading
Roundarch and Tesla Highlight Next-Generation Driving Experience at Adobe MAX 2009
LOS ANGELES--Executives and engineers from interactive software pioneer Roundarch and leading electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors will outline the next-generation driving experience at Adobe MAX 2009, one of the worldâs most popular developer conferences. Roundarch, a leader in digital design and implementa ... Continue reading
GLENDALE, Calif.--On Sunday, October 11, Caruso Affiliated will host the Concours dâElegance presented by the renowned Petersen Automotive Museum at The Americana at Brand in downtown Glendale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will get a rare first-hand look at the most striking automobiles ever created whose perfor ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Defense Exhibits Latest Vehicles, Technologies and Donation Effort at AUSA
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation , is displaying the latest in tactical wheeled vehicles and technologies in Washington D.C. today through Wednesday at the annual Association of United States Army (AUSA) meeting and exposition, including the new MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), the Osh ... Continue reading
International Speedway Corporation Unveils New Logo
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Oct. 5 -- International Speedway Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: ISCA; OTC Bulletin Board: ISCB) ("ISC") today unveiled its new corporate logo. ISC's new modernized logo, redesigned for the first time since 1997, retains the key element of its previous logo - the emphasis on the entertain ... Continue reading
AA Travel Insurance Guidance to Tourists Affected By Typhoon Parma
BASILDON, England--Tropical Storm Ketsana caused severe flooding in low lying areas of Metro Manila and Luzon on 26 September 2009 and authorities are still dealing with flooding from Typhoon Ketsana. You can access the latest information on the National Disaster Coordinating Council's website at: ndcc.gov.ph. The Phil ... Continue reading
Alcan Automotive Creates JV to Capture Strong Growth of Greener Products in China
PARIS, October 5 -- Alcan Engineered & Automotive Solutions (EAS), part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - has signed an agreement with Changchun Engley Automobile Parts Co. Ltd. (Engley) to create a joint venture (JV). The JV company will be based in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchu ... Continue reading
BEIJING--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina” or the “Company”) , a leading one-stop commercial vehicle sales and leasing company in China offering its customers affordable lease-to-own options, today announced that the Company’s securities commenced trading this morning on the NASDAQ Capital Market u ... Continue reading
-- http://DriveSmarterChallenge.org/contest -- WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Which of these wacky yet enlightening videos would you vote the best? The animated rapper, or the old-timey one with black and white images of vintage cars? Or maybe the 1950's Leave It to Beaver-style entry with a surprise end ... Continue reading
Carbon Motors E7 Answers the Call: Country First
DENVER--Today, Carbon Motors Corporation’s E7 purpose-built patrol vehicle makes its 42nd stop on its nationwide Pure Justice Tour at the 116th Annual International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference & Exposition in Denver, Colorado. The Carbon E7 has received overwhelming praise from law enforcement agencies ... Continue reading
CARFAX Names Zimmerman Advertising Agency of Record
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 5 -- Today Zimmerman Advertising announces that, after six successful months of working with CARFAX on a project basis, it has been named the vehicle history information company's Agency of Record. Zimmerman, the nation's leading retail expert and brand builder, will now be responsible for al ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI & ATLANTA--CDC Software Corporation , a global provider of enterprise software applications and services, today announced it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire a provider of business intelligence solutions for manufacturing that it believes will help expand the market share of CDC Software solutions in ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Named to Hispanic Business Magazine's Diversity Elite 60
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- -- Prestigious list of leading organizations promoting hispanic diversity in the workplace -- Company ranked 18th of 60 leading organizations, the highest ranked automaker in 2009 -- Recognition validates Company's enterprise-wide approach to diversity Chrysler Group LLC has been named to ... Continue reading
Corning® DuraTrap® AT Filters Selected by Ford of Europe for Clean Diesel Passenger Cars
CORNING, N.Y.--Corning Incorporated announced today that Ford of Europe is equipping several models of its European market diesel passenger cars with the Corning® DuraTrap® AT filter. Corning has already begun shipping the product to Ford of Europe. This announcement represents yet another customer for Corning’s in ... Continue reading
Crum Wins Country's Biggest Late Model Race Of The Year
Below and attached is a press release outlining the performance of Jake "The Snake" Crum at the Martinsville Speedway Late Model Race. If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me. Crum Wins Country's Biggest Late Model Race Of The Year [cid:image005.jpg@01CA45BB.C9AF24E0] Martinsvi ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Adds Red Flags Reporting to Its Compliance Solution
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that it has enhanced the DealerTrack Compliance Solution to help dealers better track their identity theft prevention p ... Continue reading
MIAMI, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Florida will take the next step to mobilize owners of flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) as it will launch a driver education campaign in Miami this Thursday October 8th at 10:30 am. The FFV rally begins with a press conference at the Midway U-Gas location at 210 NW 79th Avenue, Miam ... Continue reading
First Oshkosh M-ATVs on the Ground in Afghanistan Protecting Warfighters
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation announced today that the first MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) are on the ground and in theater in Afghanistan. The vehicle’s fielding comes just three months after Oshkosh was awarded the M-ATV contract. Oshkosh designed the combat vehicle based on a battle-proven platform, incor ... Continue reading
Ford's Social Media Expert to Speak at Oct. 22 IABC Detroit Breakfast
DETROIT, Oct. 5 -- "Put Social Media To Work For Your Organization" is the topic of IABC Detroit's breakfast meeting from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, on the University of Michigan's Dearborn campus. Scott Monty, global digital and multimedia communications manager at Ford Motor Company, will talk about social med ... Continue reading
Honigman and Faegre & Benson Form International Automotive Legal Team
Honigman possesses more than 50 years automotive industry experience, and Faegre & Benson 40 years collective experience representing businesses in China DETROIT, Oct. 5 -- Detroit-based Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP (Honigman) and Minneapolis-based Faegre & Benson LLP have formed an International Automotive Le ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 5 -- In the face of mounting industry, regulatory and economic challenges, vehicle interiors suppliers and automakers are responding to the call for new and innovative interior solutions. This was the subject of a keynote address today opening SPE Detroit Section's annual Automotive TPO Global Con ... Continue reading
KVH mini-VSAT Broadband Coverage for Internet and Voice Soon to Include Africa
KVH's new mini-VSAT coverage area to support broadband Internet and voice services for maritime and aeronautical applications MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Oct. 5 -- The crews working the offshore oilfields of western Africa and maritime visitors to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will have a powerful new means of staying in to ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Financial Launches 'The coolest way to pay' with New Apple iPhone App
- First automotive finance company to launch iPhone App with account management feature - Secure functionality enables customers to view accounts - Mobile payment technology allows users to pay anytime, anywhere FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Mercedes-Benz Financial is the first automotive financial services compan ... Continue reading
Meritrust Credit Union Joins Wolters Kluwer Financial Services' AppOne Platform
BATON ROUGE, La.--Meritrust Credit Union, the largest Kansas-based credit union, is expanding its relationship with Wolters Kluwer Financial Services by joining the company’s AppOne platform. AppOne automates the indirect lending, credit approval and compliance processes for lenders and the auto, RV and marine dealer ... Continue reading
Monday's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event @ Atco Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION ATCO RACEWAY; ATCO, N.J. Monday, October 5, 2009 Contact: Brett Lyons, NHRA (626) 483-8242 New Jersey Racers Dominate Atco ATCO, N.J. (October 5, 2009) - After an extended weekend of competition at Atco Raceway, the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing ... Continue reading
New Pre-Trip Training Manual for Commercial Drivers
LOVETTSVILLE, Va.--Former truck driver-turned-author Robert C. Robinson has written a step-by-step manual for the CDL pre-trip inspection in his new book, Commercial Drivers License Pre-Trip Inspection Training Manual: A no nonsense approach to passing the CDL pre-trip inspection on the first try.(published by AuthorHo ... Continue reading
OnlineAutoInsurance.com Helping Californians Find the Right Auto Insurance
LOS ANGELES--Comparison shopping is the most effective way to find the best price on automobile coverage. OnlineAutoInsurance.com is proud to provide a service specifically designed to help Californians find the lowest possible rates available. By providing visitors with instant quote comparisons from multiple companie ... Continue reading
PPG to Announce Third Quarter 2009 Results Oct. 15
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announces the following details for its third quarter earnings release and teleconference call. Earnings release: Thursday, Oct. 15, before U.S. stock markets open Teleconference: Thursday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. ET PPG participants: Charles E. Bunch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William H. ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds Research Report on Chinese Tire Export, 2008-2010 Report
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Research Report on Chinese Tire Export, 2008-2010 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0151232/Research-Report-on-Chinese-Tire-Ex port-2008-2010.html In the evening of September 11th, 2009, (local time of America), Obama decid ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds Research Report on Top 50 of Global Tire Manufacturers, 2009-2010 Report
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Research Report on Top 50 of Global Tire Manufacturers, 2009-2010 http://www.reportlinker.com/p0151236/Research-Report-on-Top-50-of-Globa l-Tire-Manufacturers-2009-2010.html Rankings in this report are achieved from To ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: 2009 Vehicles & Parts - New Report Highlights UK Key Corporate Changes
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/76c48c/2009_vehicles_pa) has announced the addition of the "2009 Vehicles & Parts - UK Key Corporate Changes" report to their offering. The Mandis 2009 Key Corporate Changes report for Vehicles & Parts Sector will put you ahead of your competition ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/0c1d14/materials_for_next) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Materials for Next Generation Automobiles" to their offering. This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Materials for Next Generation Automobiles provides ... Continue reading
Smith System Offers Free Video Supporting Message of National Distracted Driving Summit
$140 Value DVD offered FREE for a limited time ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 5 -- In response to last week's National Distracted Driving Summit held in Washington DC, Smith System is offering its Distracted Driving video free of charge to organizations interested in promoting safety for their employees. * The video, entitled ... Continue reading
Students and Staff get Connected by Hertz on Brunel University Campus
LONDON, October 5 -- - Global Car Sharing Club Connect by Hertz Announces First University Contract Signing in Europe Connect by Hertz, The Hertz Corporation's global car sharing club based in London, New York City and Paris, today announced its first contract with a university in the United Kingdom. Brunel University, ... Continue reading
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Oct. 5 -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a special dividend of 50 cents per share which will be paid in addition to its regular quarterly dividend of 7 cents per share, on October 27, 2009 to shareholders of record on October 16, 2009. Thor is the world' ... Continue reading
Tongxin International Ltd. to Present at the Roth China Conference on October 14 at 2:00 pm ET
CHANGSHA, China, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Tongxin International Ltd. , a China-based manufacturer of engineered vehicle body structures ("EVBS" or "truck cabs") and stamped parts for the commercial automotive industry, announced today that it will present at the Roth China Conference, to be held October 12 ... Continue reading
Twin Disc, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2010 First-Quarter Earnings Conference Call and Press Release
RACINE, Wis.--Twin Disc, Inc. , today announced that it will release its fiscal 2010 first-quarter financial results before the market opens on October 19, 2009. In conjunction with the earnings release, Twin Disc will be hosting a conference call to discuss these results and to answer questions at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Ti ... Continue reading
Victory Interview with Joey Logano from NASCAR Nationwide Series at KS
I will be at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana Friday and Sunday. If you will be there, give me a shout. I will be twittering for @Nationwidenns Attached is the audio file of the interview with race champ Joey Logano along with a transcript and a link to all the pictures we shot this weekend http://www.flickr.com/photo ... Continue reading
WIX Challenge Award at $15,000 for USAR Pro Cup Championship Series Event at Rockingham
Drivers Hungry For USAR Pro Cup Series WIX Challenge Award In 3rd Championship Race FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONCORD, N.C. (October 5, 2009) – A potential payout of $23,000 to the winner of Saturday's Aaron's 150 presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service at Rockingham Speedway, makes the third event in the four-ra ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto to Present at ROTH China Conference in Miami
JINZHOU CITY, China, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that the Company will participate in the investor conference as below: ROTH China Conference in Miami Beac ... Continue reading
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA'S PREMIER AUTO SHOW TO FEATURE 2010 VEHICLES FROM THE WORLD'S MAJOR MANUFACUTURES SAN FRANCISCO, CA (October 5, 2009) â The San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 52nd Annual International Auto Show, presented by AutoTrader.com, northern California's premier, largest and most spectacular auto show, ... Continue reading
San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 52nd Annual International Auto Show
52nd ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 26 â DECEMBER 2, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO, CA â October 1, 2009 -- The Bay Area's largest and most prestigious auto exposition, the San Francisco Chronicle|SFGate.com 52nd Annual International Auto Show presented by AutoTrader.com, is scheduled for Thursday ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's 2010 Triton - More Power, More Safety, and Greater Load Capacity
On the back of unprecedented sales throughout 2009, Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) today announces the arrival of its 2010 model year Triton utility line-up. The 2010 Triton offers a new, high powered turbo-diesel engine with class leading power, industry-leading safety standards including stability control ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Superior Network, Customized First Responder Solutions Make Sprint the Provider of Choice for Law Enforcement Date: 10/2/2009 12:36:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ----------- ... Continue reading
TEAM CASTROL/JOHN AND ASHLEY PRE-RACE PACKAGE FOR MEMPHIS
TEAM CASTROL NHRA COUNTDOWN TO 1 PLAYOFFS Race 3 of 6 O’REILLY AUTO PARTS MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, Tenn. Oct. 2-4 Key elements: Track is the first in the Countdown with a combined concrete/asphalt surface which will create new problems for crew chiefs and drivers. The first 530 feet ... Continue reading
AUTO CLUB'S ROBERT HIGHT HOLDS ONTO TOP SPOT IN MEMPHIS
TEAM JFR QUALIFYING REPORT2009 NHRA Saturday Qualifying Summary3rd race of the NHRA Countdown to 121st of 24 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series22nd annual O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South NationalsMemphis Motorsports ParkMillington, TNOct. 1-4, 2009 * * * * HIGHT HOLDS ONTO TOP SPOT IN MEMPHIS-Ashley Force Hood A ... Continue reading
Beckman rocks to No. 2 in Memphis qualifying
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 BECKMAN ROCKS TO NO. ... Continue reading
Capps will start from No. 9 in 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 WILL START FROM ... Continue reading
For first time, it will be Langdon versus Lucas on the racetrack
For first time, it will be Langdon versus Lucas on the racetrack MEMPHIS (Oct. 3) -- Top Fuel teammates Shawn Langdon and Morgan Lucas will open eliminations for the 22nd annual O'Reilly Midsouth Nationals with a familiar foe in the opposite lane as for the first time the two longtime pals will face one another in comp ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Memphis Qualifying Results
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Saturday, October 03, 2009 5:13 PM To: Jeff Romack Cc: krkweeks@cs.com Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Memphis Qualifying Results [cid:image001.jpg@01CA444B.94CE8980] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.r ... Continue reading
George Jr. 15th in Kansas; Pulling Double Duty with Grand-Am Run at VIR
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001wkbUjC86ySCVdKHldNgVIKz AgFDg93ExCW4_dyV2cC1uKotzS_rknhEfQgEyedaryV_grZit5lLDjK3a7aHbdtBbbdcENB FvUfCA729B9VUS_9EXahdDXg%3D%3D ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ George Jr. 15th i ... Continue reading
Hagan "steals" bonus points, qualifies No. 12 in 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 HAGAN ³STEALS² BONU ... Continue reading
JOHN AND ASHLEY FORCE CHAT WITH AREA GIRL SCOUTS
 JOHN AND ASHLEY FORCE CHAT WITH AREA GIRL SCOUTSMEMPHIS, TN (October 3, 2009) --- 14-time NHRA Funny Car champion John Force and his championship contending daughter Ashley Force Hood spent some time on Saturday morning at Memphis Motorsports Park talking about a wide range of topics with a Memphis area girl scout t ... Continue reading
McClenathan nails down No. 4 in Memphis qualifying
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 MCCLENATHAN NAILS DOW ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Gives to a McDreamy Cause
Making a Difference at The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing with Mercedes-Benz BlueTEC Clean Diesel Donation MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz donates an R320 BlueTEC clean diesel vehicle to The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Lewiston, Maine during the inaugural Dempsey Challe ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series, Saturday from South Georgia Motorsports Park, Cecil, Ga.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Southeast Division Summit Racing Series Finals South Georgia Motorsports Park, Cecil, Ga., Saturday, October 3, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 688-8646 WILLIAMS, STITES DOUBLE; ACKLES & RIDGE ALSO SCORE BIG CECIL, Ga. (Oct. 3, 2009) - Troy Williams Jr. and Steve Stites continued their w ... Continue reading
Ragin' Cajun Hot Again at Kansas
Below and attached is a release outlining Hal Martin's performance at Kansas Speedway in the ARCA RE/MAX series. If you have any questions or would like any additional information please let me know. Ragin' Cajun Hot Again at Kansas: Hal Martin Posts Another Top Ten Finish in ARCA Series Kansas City, KS: Hal Martin has ... Continue reading
Saturday's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event @ Atco Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION ATCO RACEWAY; ATCO, N.J. Saturday, October 3, 2009 Contact: Brett Lyons, NHRA (626) 483-8242 Rainout Winners Crowned at Atco ATCO, N.J. (October 3, 2009) - Day two is in the books at the season's final Northeast divisional race hosted at Atco ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Greg Anderson Qualifying Report: Anderson Steps Up, Starts Second in Memphis
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com   Anderson Steps Up, Starts Second in Memphis  Event:  O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals Location: Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, TN Day/Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009  Greg Anderson and his Summit Racing team completed a very ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line Qualifying Report: Line Keeps Pace in Memphis, Qualifies Third
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com   Line Keeps Pace in Memphis, Qualifies Third  Event:  O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals Location: Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, TN Day/Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009  After posting the third quickest time during the opening d ... Continue reading
Suzuki rider Smith sails to No. 2 in Memphis qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of five Countdown to 1 Playoffs events for Pro Stock Motorcycle class Round 14 of 17 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 ... Continue reading
Walker takes Friday night prelim win
PRESS RELEASE –HOOSIER TIRES CIVIL WAR SPRINT CAR SERIES FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net    Walker earns pole with Friday night Fall Nationals prelim victory  By Bill Sullivan, Handy ... Continue reading
2009 Japanese Grand Prix - Race
2009 JAPANESE GRAND PRIX SUZUKA 4 OCTOBER RACE Brawn GP moved a step closer to securing the 2009 Constructors' Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka today. Points-scoring finishes for Rubens Barrichello and Jenson Button in seventh and eighth positions sees the team requiring half a point from the remaining ... Continue reading
Becker wins 18th Annual Fall Nationals
PRESS RELEASE –HOOSIER TIRES CIVIL WAR SPRINT CAR SERIES FROM THE OFFICE OF HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS INC. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net            Becker gambles on tires to win 18th Annual Fall Nationals in Chic ... Continue reading
Deere & Company Notified of Contract Ratification by United Auto Workers
MOLINE, Ill., Oct. 4 -- Deere & Company has been notified by the United Auto Workers that a new six-year master agreement has been ratified today by UAW-represented employees at 15 Deere locations. The new agreement is in effect from October 5, 2009 until the first day of October 2015. "To continue building and growing ... Continue reading
Final round finish moves Coughlin a step closer to Top Sportsman title (NHRA)
Final round finish moves Coughlin a step closer to Top Sportsman title WEST POINT, Ky. (Oct. 3) – Following a runner-up finish at this weekend’s 35th annual Doorslammer Nationals at Ohio Valley Raceway, Mike Coughlin has moved one step closer to his second Dart Top Sportsman Series title in the last three ... Continue reading
Inaugural Season of Force Inc. Super Late Model Championship Challenge Closes 2009 Chapter
*Inaugural Season of Force Inc. Super Late Model Championship Challenge Closes 2009 Chapter* *Sammy Stile Captures Dual Track Championship and Banks $16,000; Challenge Looks Towards 2010* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (INDIANA, PA/October 4, 2009) -- 2009 was a history making season for Super Late Model racing across Western P ... Continue reading
Jack Beckman notes and quotes: NHRA Mid-South Nats postponed to Monday
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 RAIN POSTPONES NHRA M ... Continue reading
Matt Hagan notes and quotes: NHRA Mid-South Nats postponed to Monday
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 RAIN POSTPONES MEMPHI ... Continue reading
Matt Smith notes and quotes-rain postpones Mid-South Nats to Monday
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of five Countdown to 1 Playoffs events for Pro Stock Motorcycle class Round 14 of 17 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 ... Continue reading
McClenathan Notes and Quotes: Rain postpones NHRA Mid-South Nationals
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 RAIN POSTPOINES NHRA ... Continue reading
Memphis, Tennessee Signs Contract with American Traffic Solutions for Red-Light Camera Program
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--American Traffic Solutions™ (ATS) is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract with the City of Memphis, Tennessee to administer a life-saving red-light camera program to improve safety on Memphis’ roadways. Similar programs around the country have resulted in a decrease in red-light runn ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series, Saturday from Firebird Int'l Raceway, Chandler, Ariz.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Pacific Division Summit Racing Series Finals Firebird Int'l Raceway, Chandler, Ariz. Saturday, October 3, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 688-8646 CANNAVO, KADAR LEAD WINNERS; ADVANCE TO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CHANDLER, Ariz. (Oct. 3, 2009) - Carl Cannavo was all but perfect in taking the ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Series, Sunday from Firebird Int'l Raceway, Chandler, Ariz.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Pacific Division Summit Racing Series Finals Firebird Int'l Raceway, Chandler, Ariz. Sunday, October 4, 2009 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA, (626) 688-8646 INFINEON RACEWAY TAKES SUMMIT SERIES TEAM TITLE CHANDLER, Ariz. (Oct. 4, 2009) - Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., captured its second Team C ... Continue reading
RAIN POSTPONES ELIMINATIONS AT MEMPHIS
RAIN WASHES OUT ELIMINATIONS IN O’REILLY MID-SOUTH NATIONALS Countdown to 1 Racing Re-Scheduled for Monday at Memphis Motorsports Park MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Persistent and unexpected day-long rain forced NHRA officials to postpone final eliminations in the 22nd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Mid-South Natio ... Continue reading
Ron Capps notes and quotes: Mid-South Nationals postponed until Monday
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 RAIN POSTPONES NHRA M ... Continue reading
SSP Race Results from October 2 & 3
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jason Miller Lays Claim to the 4th Annual Susquehanna Showdown on Saturday Night at SSP Newberrytown, PA (October 3, 2009) - Germansville's Jason Miller made his first-ever visit to the Susquehanna Showdown a memorable one by winning the 50 lap Cumberland Truc ... Continue reading
Summit Racing NHRA Sunday Memphis Update: Rain Postpones Memphis Eliminations until Monday
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704. 662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com   Rain Postpones Memphis Eliminations until Monday  Event:  O’Reilly NHRA Mid-South Nationals Location: Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, TN Day/Date: Sunday, October 4, 2009  Continuous rains that enveloped Memphis Motorsports Par ... Continue reading
Sunday's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event @ Atco Raceway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES - NORTHEAST DIVISION ATCO RACEWAY; ATCO, N.J. Sunday, October 4, 2009 Contact: Brett Lyons, NHRA (626) 483-8242 Manzo, Bourke Win at Atco Raceway ATCO, N.J. (October 4, 2009) - Atco Raceway's June NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event was forced to complete this ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov <ryan.dave@epa.gov> 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* September 16, 2009 *" "* *Small Businesses and Congregations Fight Climate Change through Energy Efficiency and Innovation * *" "* *"EPA names 11 Energy Star Award Winners "* " " *WASHINGTON** - *The U ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Sept. 16 -- HORIBA Automotive Test Systems has been awarded a subcontract by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) to be the sole supplier helping to design, build and support a dynamometer system that will be used to develop, test and validate hybrid and other advanced powertrains for a wi ... Continue reading
Salem short track welcome stop for Lofton
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George Barris Signing Autographs at Mecum St. Charles Auction
Barris' 1969 AMC AMX-400 Coupe Featured in 'Banacek' to Cross the Block Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009 MARENGO, Ill., Sept. 28 -- "King of the Kustomizers" George Barris will be onsite to sign autographs and share stories at Mecum's St. Charles Auction at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill., on Oct. ... Continue reading
Wards Reports August Light-Vehicle Sales Achieve Record Fuel-Efficiency Rating
By John Sousanis WardsAuto.com Detroit MI Sep 25, 2009; Consumers went for miles-per-gallon in a big way in August, as U.S. light-vehicle sales achieved a record fuel-efficiency rating, the Wardâs Fuel-Economy Index shows. The index, which measures the average miles-per-gallon per LV sold, hit a 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 ... Continue reading
Mazda to Raise $1.1B to Contend with Hybrid Leaders
Washington DC October 5, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Japan's Mazda Motor Corp. said it would raise up to $1.1 billion in a share sale and invest most of the funds to develop hybrid and other technologies in what analysts said was a long-overdue bid to close the gap with rivals. According to Automotive News ... Continue reading
De Ferran Makes Final Race As Driver, Lowe's Duo Seeks Record-Tying Victory
MONTEREY, October 5, 2009: Drama and celebrations will highlight the four-hour American Le Mans Series finale set for this Saturday, October 10, at the famed Laguna Seca Raceway with the Monterey Sports Championships beginning at 2:45 p.m. [PDT]. The drama will be the battle for the coveted LMP1 driver and team titles ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Engine and Drivetrain Technologies for 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan
BorgWarner Technologies Deliver Fuel Economy and Performance for the "Most Fuel Efficient Mid-sized Sedans in America" AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct 5 -- A key supplier to Ford Motor Company, BorgWarner is proud to support the Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan mid-sized sedans, thoroughly updated for MY 2010. Engine and drivetr ... Continue reading
New Clickstream Tracking Capability Captures Actual Automotive Web Site Usage Patterns Of New-Vehicle Buyers WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Although new-vehicle buyers visit automotive manufacturer Web sites and third-party automotive Web sites at the same rate during the shopping process, buyers rely on each type ... Continue reading
New Subaru Dealership Appointed in Modesto California
-- Modesto Subaru is Now Open for Business -- MODESTO, Calif., Oct. 5 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the opening of Modesto Subaru, located at 230 Auto Center Court in Modesto. Situated right off McHenry Avenue, Subaru is the newest member of the Ted Stevens Organization and will offer added convenience and ... Continue reading
$250 Million Will Save Saturn, 13,000 Jobs
DETROIT, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A $250 million grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), could easily resolve the late breaking issues that prompted the unexpected, last minute collapse of the proposed Penske Automotive Group (PAG) purchase of Saturn, according to Todd Ingersoll, Saturn's ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Announces New Appointments
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 5 -- Chrysler Group LLC today announces brand and commercial organization changes. "The brand-focused strategy has been refined further with the unbundling of the Dodge Brand which now consists of the Dodge RAM Brand and the Dodge Car Brand organizations. This reorganization will allow us to p ... Continue reading
Energy Conversion Devices Announces 4.8-Megawatt Solar Project in Spain
ECD Selected by Recurrent Energy for Eight ProLogis Solar Rooftop Installations Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , the leading global manufacturer of thin-film flexible solar laminate products for the building integrated and commercial rooftop markets, today announced it has been selected by Recurrent Energy to de ... Continue reading
Economic Improvements Will Help Drive 11.2 Million Light Vehicle Sales in 2010, According to Polk
2009 year-end vehicle sales projected to be down 23 percent from last year SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 5 -- The outlook for U.S. light vehicle sales is beginning to improve, according to a recent R. L. Polk & Co. analysis. Polk estimates new light vehicle sales in 2010 will be up 9.6 percent over 2009, to 11.2 million unit ... Continue reading
2010 Toyota Prius Review, DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Toyota Prius Review A decade ago, it was hailed as the car of the future. Today, the Toyota Prius defines the gasoline-electric hybrid genre, and is the benchmark against which every other hybrid is compared. And if the majority of cars sold are not h ... Continue reading
Nissan NV200 IS 'VAN of the Year 2010'
A winning combination of value and versatility has made Nissan's NV200 unbeatable in the eyes of the Institute of Transport Management (ITM). Crowning the new model as the Van of the Year 2010, the ITM has confirmed that there is simply no other LCV to beat the NV200. ... Continue reading
Kent Takes Wild MX-5 Cup Season Finale
ALTON, October 4, 2009: Lyonel Kent, of Powell, Tenn., survived a wild race at VIRginia International Raceway to win Round 10 of the SCCA Pro Racing Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup, part of the Bosch Engineering Oktoberfest Weekend. Justin Piscitell, of Patterson, N.Y., and Mark Jenkins, of Fairview, Texas, completed the podium ... Continue reading
Gue, Seafuse Win Grand-Am Koni Challenge
DANVILLE, October 4, 2009: James Gue and Bret Seafuse did what they set out to do - win the 2009 Grand-Am KONI Sports Car Challenge Grand Sport (GS) season-ending Bosch Engineering Octoberfest on Sunday at Virginia International Raceway. However, Ken Wilden's sixth-place finish was enough to keep the points lead and ta ... Continue reading
Lorenzo Slices Rossi's Lead To 18 Points
INDIANAPOLIS, October 5, 2009: After a dominant victory by Jorge Lorenzo on Oct. 4 in Portugal, the race is back on in MotoGP. 2009 Red Bull Indianapolis GP winner Lorenzo started from pole and led all 28 laps of the Grand Prix of Portugal at the Estoril Circuit for his fourth victory of the season. Lorenzo pulled to w ... Continue reading
Coughlin A Step Closer To Top Sportsman Title
WEST POINT, October 5, 2009: Following a runner-up finish at this weekendâs 35th annual Doorslammer Nationals at Ohio Valley Raceway, Mike Coughlin has moved one step closer to his second Dart Top Sportsman Series title in the last three years. Coughlin entered the event as the points leader and added to his total ... Continue reading
500 Takes Greenfleet Awards City Car of the Year Prize
It's nearly two years since it first went on sale in the UK, but the popular Fiat 500 supermini is still winning awards. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Caprice Reports for Law Enforcement Duty in North America
An Australian-built Chevrolet Caprice Police Patrol Vehicle (PPV) will be offered to join the ranks of law enforcement departments across North America. ... Continue reading
Bayley House Sets Out on Odyssey
The Honda Foundation and Robert Lane Honda in Melbourne, have delivered the residents of Bayley House's Lubrano Street accommodation with a new set of wheels - a Honda Odyssey. ... Continue reading
New Volvo C30 And C70 Prices Announced
Volvo Car UK has announced prices for the new C30 SportCoupe and C70 coupe/convertible. The Volvo C30 starts from only £14,495 OTR for the 1.6 S, while customers can purchase a new Volvo C70 2.0D S for £25,995 OTR. ... Continue reading
The Ibiza Ecomotive Sets a New Fuel-Saving Record Of 2.34 L/100 Km
Once again, the SEAT Ibiza ECOMOTIVE has proven its ecological merits and driving efficiency by covering no less than a distance of 1,910 km on a single tank of fuel, resulting in an average consumption figure of 2.34 l/100 km. This incredible repeat performance was carried out magnificently by Austrian Gerhard Plattne ... Continue reading
Nano Technology Developed by Honda Opens New Potential in Electronics
Microscopic carbon nanotubes a hundred thousand times thinner than a human hair may have the potential to transport electricity faster and over greater distances with minimal loss of energy, according to new research that will be published today in Science magazine. ... Continue reading
Mazda Sets Sales Record in Scotland
Mazda's sales in Scotland soared to new heights in September with a record-breaking 1,556 units. ... Continue reading
Honda Sponsorship Announcement - Media Call
Honda Australia and TL Sports will announce the launch of the inaugural 2009 Honda Hybrid Women's Tour, to be held in conjunction with the 2009 Jayco Herald Sun Tour, Australia's oldest cycling road race. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Opens Plant in Czech Republic
Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea's largest automaker, officially opened its AUD$1.7 billion manufacturing plant in Nosovice, Czech Republic, this week. ... Continue reading
Suzuki's environmental champion - the stunning new Alto sub-light car â will headline the company's campaign to win this month's Global Green Challenge ... Continue reading
Triple Success for the BMW Group
Triple success for the BMW Group in the 2009 Internet Auto Award competition. This year the new BMW Z4 Roadster, the Sports Activity Coupe BMW X6 and the MINI E received the CAROLINA trophy awarded by the online portal Autoscout24. The Internet Auto Award competition was held for the eighth time as a European-wide onli ... Continue reading
Small Cars for a Big Future at Tokyo
Combining its worldwide expertise in small-car production with the latest environmental technologies, Suzuki will have a major presence at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show starting later this month. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Helps Young Lives Evolve
The Honda Foundation and Darryl Twitt Honda in Shepparton has delivered a brand new Honda CR-V for use by community organisation Evolve at Typo Station (Evolve), to assist young people affected by the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show
Mitsubishi Motors Lineup at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show Tokyo, Oct 1, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show in October. Among cars on display at the Mitsubishi Motor stand include two concept cars developed to a "The EV(!): Its dawn and futur ... Continue reading
Las Vegas, NV, October 4, 2009 â Organizers for the SCCA Pro Racing Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup series have determined that one of the best places to find qualified candidates for their program will be at the largest exposition dedicated to all things karting, PKE2010. A significant number of VWâs top series dri ... Continue reading
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