Solar-Powered Ferries to Sail Hong Kong Harbor - VIDEO STORY
HONG KONG - October 14, 2009: Hong Kong waters will soon be home to four new solar-powered hybrid ferries being built by a local shipyard using a design and expertise provided by an Australian company called Solar Sailor. The vessels are being purchased by the Hong Kong Jockey Club as part of a HK$350 million (US$45 mi ... Continue reading
Ford's Strong Hybrid Sales Buck Industry Trend - VIDEO ENHANCED
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 14 -- -- Ford Motor Company's year-to-date hybrid sales are 73 percent higher than the same period in 2008, fueled by the introduction of hybrid versions of the 2010 Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan -- More than 60 percent of the sales of Fusion Hybrid are by non-Ford owners - with more than 52 perce ... Continue reading
NADA Convention: Industry Leaders to Discuss the Future of Auto Retailing
Keynote speakers: Volkswagen's Stefan Jacoby and energy activist T. Boone Pickens, NADA's John McEleney and Ed Tonkin, AutoNation's Mike Jackson and adventurer Alison Levine McLEAN, Va., Oct. 14 Industry leaders will discuss the future of auto retailing at the National Automobile Dealers Association's 93rd annual Conve ... Continue reading
Nissan Americas Earns Prestigious ENERGY STAR
Building identified as one of the most energy efficient in the nation FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct 14 -- The Nissan Americas building's innovative energy-saving features has earned it the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's prestigious 2009 ENERGY STAR®. The award signifies the building's energy performance rates in the to ... Continue reading
Japanese Automakers Increase Investment and R&D in America
WASHINGTON--Japanese automakers increased investment in the U.S. by more than $1 billion in 2008 to a total of $33.67 billion, according to a new report, âContributing to the Future of the American Automobile Industry,â published today by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). âOur member ... Continue reading
Get an Eiffel of the New Citroen C3!
To celebrate 90 years of Citroenn and 120 years of the world famous Eiffel Tower, the two are joining forces again, after 75 years, in a stunning display of â'Creative Technologie' ... Continue reading
After an absence of 18 months, Subaru has come back on the island of Guernsey. ... Continue reading
Joel Miller Finished Championship In Top 5
Hesperia, October 13, 2009: The final Star Mazda presented by Goodyear Championship race showed that Joel Miller has the speed and aggression to drive to the front. In a very foggy and cold qualifying session Miller posted a time good enough for 4th. He mentioned that the car was descent but with a few changes it would ... Continue reading
Cody Coughlin Captures USAC's 'Generation Next' .25 Champion
XENIA, October 12, 2009: Cody Coughlin may be one of the youngest members of Team JEGS, but the 13-year-old, third-generation racer holds the distinction of being the first family member to clinch a championship in 2009. Racing in USAC's Heavy Modified division, Coughlin scored a runner-up finish in the season-ending e ... Continue reading
Steel Construction Under Way For MIS Infield Project
BROOKLYN, October 13, 2009: Construction crews have begun erecting steel at the site of Michigan International Speedwayâs $17 million suite and media center building project. âFirst steel is always an important landmark in a project like this because everyone gets a better sense of the size and scope of what ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Preview - Brazil - October 13, 2009
The Brazilian Grand Prix, Round 16 of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship, takes place on Sunday 18 October at the Autodromo José Carlos Pace in the city of Sao Paulo. Known as Interlagos from its location between the two man-made lakes that provide water and electricity to Sao Paulo, the track first hosted th ... Continue reading
Wolfgang Durheimer, Executive Vice-President R&D Talks About New Porsche 911 Turbo - VIDEO ENHANCED
STUTTGART - October 14, 2009: The new car features a power unit displacing 3.8 litres and delivering maximum output of 500 bhp (368 kW). The first entirely new engine in the 35-year-history of the Turbo comes with features such as Direct Fuel Injection and Porsche's exclusive turbocharger with variable turbine geometry ... Continue reading
Corona, October 13, 2009: The Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is returning to SpeedWorld Off Road Park in Surprise, Arizona this weekend, October 17th and 18th. The host of Rounds 3&4 in May, SpeedWorld's short course off road racing debut hosted enthusiastic, standing room only crowds. With its signature high banked ... Continue reading
Ford Taps Universities for Insights on Future of In-Car Connectivity and What's Next for SYNC
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Ford announced today that it has broadened its Advanced Research and Innovation community through open collaboration with local university professors and students on its industry-leading in-vehicle connectivity system, Ford SYNC. Through the open innovation model, Ford is deepening its colla ... Continue reading
10.13Ford Q3 China sales surge 79% to 119,338 units
Ford Q3 China sales surge 79% to 119,338 units http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012511/Ford-Q3-China-sales-surge- 79-to -119-338-units.html Shanghai, October 13 (Gasgoo.com) Ford Motor sold 119,338 vehicles in China in the third quarter (ended Sept. 30), up 79% from a year earlier, the company said in its press re ... Continue reading
10.13Shell plans to open 100 gas stations in Shaanxi province
Shell plans to open 100 gas stations in Shaanxi province http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012509/Shell-plans-to-open-100-ga s-sta tions-in-Shaanxi-province.html Shanghai, October 13 (Gasgoo.com) Royal Dutch Shell Plc announced on Monday plans to build 100 gas stations in Shaanxi province with its Chinese partners, ... Continue reading
2009 Brazilian Grand Prix - Preview
2009 BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX INTERLAGOS 16-18 OCTOBER PREVIEW The Brazilian Grand Prix, Round 16 of the 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship, takes place on Sunday 18 October at the Autodromo José Carlos Pace in the city of Sao Paulo. Known as Interlagos from its location between the two man-made lakes that provide wa ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Oct. 13 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will host a telephone conference call and Web cast to discuss the company's fourth-quarter and full-year results for fiscal year 2009 on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at 9 a.m. (ET). To participate, call (617) 213-4837 ten minutes prior to the start of the call. Please reference par ... Continue reading
Audiovox Corporation Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter and Six Month Results
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Oct. 13 -- Audiovox Corporation , today announced results for its fiscal 2010 second quarter and six months ended August 31, 2009. Net sales for the fiscal 2010 second quarter were $124.9 million compared to net sales of $147.2 million reported in the prior year period, a decrease of 15.2%. Accessories ... Continue reading
Dark Void Fans Will Now Get a Chance to Pilot More Than a Jet Pack with a Chance to Win a Tesla Roadster SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 13 -- Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, and Tesla Motors have partnered to bring gamers the Dark Void(TM) Tesla Roadster Giveaway. The sweepstakes, which b ... Continue reading
Career Changes & Children Likely to Prompt Women to Purchase a Car, According to CarMax Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAREER CHANGES AND CHILDREN LIKELY TO PROMPT WOMEN TO PURCHASE A CAR, ACCORDING TO CARMAX SURVEY RICHMOND, Va. (October 13, 2009) ? For women, purchasing a car can often be triggered by major life events, particularly changes in employment and family, according to a recent survey conducted for Car ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced that the Company's third quarter 2009 financial results conference call and audio Web cast will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., EDT. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081002/FEDERALMOGULLOGO ) To participate in the ca ... Continue reading
Ford and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement on Labor Contract Modifications
Editor's Note: The following statement is attributable to Joe Hinrichs, group vice president, Global Manufacturing and Labor Affairs, Ford Motor Company. Dearborn, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Ford and the United Auto Workers union have reached a tentative agreement on additional modifications to the 2007 UAW-Ford national labor ... Continue reading
TD Insurance is the Presenting Sponsor of the 22nd Annual Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV & Powersports Show Market leader in recreational vehicle insurance and world's largest Snowmobile, ATV and Powersports Show a perfect fit TORONTO, October 2009 - TD Insurance Home and Auto, the market leader in recreational ... Continue reading
Gamers Can Test Their Driving Skills with New Online Game from Progressive
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--A quick trip around town becomes an important lesson in safe driving for online gamers when they play Progressive’s new, online game Route-rageous! on Facebook or Yahoo! Games. Route-rageous! is the second online game developed by the car insurance company. The first, Special Investigations Un ... Continue reading
Gates Unveils NaviGates – Drives Parts Cataloging Online
DENVER--Gates Corporation today unveiled NaviGates, an innovative new online parts application database that enables users to easily search Gates complete line of OE quality aftermarket parts by vehicle category, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), or part description – all that is required is an Internet connection ... Continue reading
Genesee & Wyoming Inc. Reports Traffic for September 2009 and the Third Quarter of 2009
GREENWICH, Conn., Oct. 13, 2009 -- Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (GWI) today reported traffic volumes for September 2009 and the third quarter of 2009. GWI's traffic in September 2009 was 63,607 carloads, a decrease of 1,250 carloads, or 1.9 percent, compared with September 2008. GWI's traffic in the third quarter of 2009 was ... Continue reading
LINDEN, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Green Bridge Technologies International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GRBT), is pleased to announce that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Vapor Technologies, ran its initial sequence of testing on its proprietary vapor technology for diesel engines this past weekend. The test results were very suc ... Continue reading
World's Largest Automaker Reduces Energy Consumption and Costs Using Advanced Energy Management Techniques ARMONK, N.Y., Oct. 13 -- IBM today announced the results of a collaborative effort with Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) and Southern California Edison to reduce energy costs and consumption in the TMS data ... Continue reading
ICW Group Insurance Companies Continues To Deliver Strong Financial Performance
SAN DIEGO--Consistently strong financial performance by ICW Group Insurance Companies garnered the carrier several prestigious honors this year, including the most recent from industry rating watchdog A.M. Best. In May, Insurance Journal Magazine identified ICW Group as one of 149 “Super Regional Property/Casualty In ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Intertek (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, has won a contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, for the Enforcement Test Program for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108, covering automotive headlamps, t ... Continue reading
Karbon Kinetics Displays 12.9kg Electric Gocycle(R) at London Cycle Show
LONDON, October 13 -- Karbon Kinetics Limited (KKL) today at the Cycle Show in London displayed its Gocycle(R) BlackR model weighing 12.9kg - the lightest electric bicycle ever produced by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The Gocycle BlackR uses KKL's breakthrough Magflow(R) technology, sharing the same frames ... Continue reading
KVH Industries to Host Third Quarter Conference Call on October 22, 2009
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Oct. 13 -- KVH Industries, Inc., will announce its financial results for the third quarter that ended September 30, 2009, on Thursday, October 22, 2009. In conjunction with the release, the company will conduct its investor conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Mr. Martin Kits van Heyningen, chi ... Continue reading
Lithia Motors Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for October 29, 2009
MEDFORD, Ore.--Lithia Motors, Inc. today announced that its third quarter 2009 earnings will be released on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. PT. CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION A conference call to discuss the earnings results is scheduled for the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: DOMESTIC CALLS: 800-254 ... Continue reading
Matt Scott wins All American Open Showdown at Roseville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Matt Scott wins All American Open Showdown at Roseville  Steven Blakesley / Matt Scott Racing  Pine Grove, Calif. – 17 year-old Matt Scott earned his fourth and arguably biggest Western Late Model win of his career Sunday, winning the 100 lap “All American Open Showdown No. 2â ... Continue reading
Melexis Opens the Door on a New World of Automotive High Voltage Integration
YPRES, Belgium, October 13 -- Melexis extends its product portfolio of ASSPs with a new generation of system solutions for different smart actuator applications, like window lifter, roof control, engine flaps as well as seatbelt retractors and others. The MLX81150, developed with the industries most cost efficient 0.18 ... Continue reading
Melexis Opens the Door on a New World of Automotive High Voltage Integration
YPRES, Belgium, October 13 -- Melexis extends its product portfolio of ASSPs with a new generation of system solutions for different smart actuator applications, like window lifter, roof control, engine flaps as well as seatbelt retractors and others. The MLX81150, developed with the industries most cost efficient 0.18 ... Continue reading
* **Morgan Earns Third Consecutive Top-Five in USARacing Chase for the Championship; Moves into Second in Points with One Race to Go * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Rockingham, N.C. (October 10, 2009) – At the beginning of the 2009 USARacing Pro Cup Series season, who would have thought that J.P. Morgan, in only his second ... Continue reading
For web version of this email, visit http://www.admail.net/view/185235d/689aad/ Official Invitation Letters For The 16th Asian Games To Be Presented At One-Year Countdown GUANGZHOU, China - October 13, 2009 - The 16th Asian Games (www.gz2010.cn/en), part of the worldwide Olympic movement and governed by the Olympic Cou ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES &Â SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Nationally respected plaintiff’s product liability and personal injury law firm Greene Broillet & Wheeler is pleased to announce the launch of its Tire Defects website http://www.tire-defect-law.com/. The Tire Defects website focuses on the dangers of defective tire design and ma ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Acquire Orlando Service and Tire Chain
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and assume the property leases of Florida Tire, a trusted service and tire provider to customers in Orlando since ... Continue reading
Recaptured Energy Technologies Partners With Ricardo
Ricardo to Serve as Resource Partner CHICAGO, Oct. 13 -- Recaptured Energy Technologies and Ricardo, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting services to the automotive, transport and energy industries, have partnered on a joint development agreement to create "Green Solutions" to the fuel and emissions prob ... Continue reading
Rural Communities Stranded Without Right to Repair Act
Bill ensures full access to repair information for owners of cars, trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Without the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057), vehicle owners in rural communities could be left stranded without full access to the repair ... Continue reading
Sidley Austin Advises Sinotruk in Cooperation Project with MAN SE
HONG KONG--International law firm Sidley Austin LLP has announced that it recently advised Sinotruk (Hong Kong) Limited, one of the largest manufacturers of heavy trucks in China, in its cooperation project with MAN SE, a German industrial group. This transaction, which involved an equity deal and a technology licensin ... Continue reading
Spartan Chassis Announces First Ambulance Chassis Orders From Braun Industries
Spartan's FurionRT Chassis Transforms Ambulance Market from Commercial to Custom CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 13 -- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced several new orders from OEM Braun Industries for its FurionRT ambulance cab and chassis. Leading ambulance maker Braun is pro ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--An exciting development in the field of emissions testing and measurement was announced today with the formal alliance between Sensors, Inc., one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of emissions analyzers for mobile testing applications, and Emisstar LLC, a leading emissions and energy technology consulti ... Continue reading
The TAS Group Perspectives Q4 2009 - You're Running Out of Time, 2010 Starts Now!
US: +1 866 570 3836 UK:+ 44 (0) 1189 253 251 INT'L: +353 (0) 1 631 6140 In This Issue: *Get Ready for 2010 Now! *White Paper Library *Sales 2.0 Network *Next Webinar *Follow Us on Twitter *The TAS Group News *New Blog: Dealmaker Tips You're Running Out of Time, 2010 Starts Now! If your business is subject to fairly lon ... Continue reading
New CC11x1-Q1 family provides increased visibility for vehicle safety and maintenance with simple RF design and an easy-to-use SPI interface DALLAS, Oct. 13 -- Consumers demand timely visibility into their vehicle status to ensure their car is properly maintained resulting in today's vehicle architecture containing a w ... Continue reading
TOMORROW: NASCAR star Tony Stewart to donate 5,000 backpacks to Charlotte-area children
[cid:image001.jpg@01CA4BF3.CBF86430] CONTACT: Lisa Schmitz Edelman for Office Depot Racing 312-240-2604 (office) 773-459-5337 (mobile) lisa.schmitz@edelman.com<mailto:lisa.schmitz@edelman.com> MEDIA ALERT WHO: Tony Stewart, NASCAR star and driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala SS in the NASCAR Sprint ... Continue reading
Veolia Transportation Wins Stanford University Shuttle Contract
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Veolia Transportation has been awarded a contract to operate Stanford University’s bus shuttle service known as the Marguerite Shuttle. The contract is for three years with a one-year extension option. The announcement was made this week by Veolia Transportation’s Regional Vice President for Nort ... Continue reading
WSM Wins Star Mazda Expert Championship
September 28th, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~World Speed Wins the 2009 Star Mazda Expert ChampionshipChris Cumming wins third major title in as many yearsOct 13th, 2009 Sonoma, CA Chris Cumming, who won the 2007 Star Mazda West Coast Championship and the 2008 Star Mazda presented by Goodyear Expert ... Continue reading
Blue in Philly, Diesel in Denver: Study Shows Top Markets for Ford Vehicle Colors, Options
Ford sales data shows which vehicle colors, options and powertrains are most popular on Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles in the 22 top U.S. metropolitan areas Climate plays a key role in vehicle option choice. For example, customers in Phoenix choose the highest percentage of white vehicles; Denver residents buy the ... Continue reading
Ford Switch Recall Expanded by 4.5 mln Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Oct 13, 2009; John Crawley writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co (F.N) is expanding its largest ever recall -- involving faulty cruise control deactivation switches that have caused fires -- by 4.5 million vehicles, regulators and company officials said on Tuesday. The action effectively closes ou ... Continue reading
SAN MATEO, Calif.--Brand.net, the online advertising network for Brand advertisers, today announced the companyâs entrance into the Automotive category. Brand.net brings its proven approach to successful online Brand advertising to the Autos category, including its industry-first web-wide measurement capabilities. ... Continue reading
Mclaren Automotive Communication Team Takes Shape
McLaren Automotive's global communication team has begun to take shape with the recent appointments of an Events Co-ordinator, Press Officer and Marketing Assistant. The three roles take a global brief and each supported the successful September 9 launch of the first in the range of McLaren Automotive's high performanc ... Continue reading
RMI (Retail Motor Industry) Appoints First Mot Chairman
The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has appointed its first MOT Chairman to represent the interests of RMI members with MOT testing facilities, and negotiate with Government bodies on their behalf. ... Continue reading
Motor Finance Sales Show First Increase in More Than a Year
Sales of new cars bought by consumers using dealer finance have grown for the first time since July 2008, according to figures published today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA). ... Continue reading
Take a leaf out of our book: make autumn checks on your car says IAM
Leaves on the line, slippery streets and endless hours sweeping the driveway. They may look pretty but autumn leaves can interfere with getting around. They can also have a devastating effect on the electronics of many modern cars, and the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is advising simple autumn checks to preven ... Continue reading
Better Value Footballers' Drives at Autoquake.Com
Cars and footballers go together like commentators and cliches, so to celebrate the England team's qualification for the 2012 World Cup, Autoquake.com has named the perfect cars for Capello's men to put on their driveways. ... Continue reading
Irresponsible Drivers Identified by Tyresafe
Drivers in East Anglia and the North West are among the most likely to be involved in a tyre related car accident according to safety organisation TyreSafe. The warning has been issued following research which revealed that nearly one in four drivers in these regions have never checked the depth of their tyre tread. Dr ... Continue reading
Streets Ahead! Fleet Director Upgrade Sets New Industry Standards
Trafficmaster, the leading provider of intelligent driving solutions, has just upgraded its Fleet Director fleet management system to include a range of enhancements that help both fleet managers and drivers. These improvements reflect Trafficmaster's ongoing commitment to provide the latest technology for the fleet ma ... Continue reading
Peugeot Introduces the New Bipper Tepee
The Bipper Tepee is the latest addition to Peugeot's growing multi-space range of family vehicles. Practical, easy to drive, compact and economical, it offers unrivalled versatility. Its innovative, friendly and dynamic style will appeal to young families in search of a car that has multiple uses and is a little non-co ... Continue reading
Mazda UK Stalwart Buys Mazda Dealership
Mazda national sales manager Floyd Timms liked the company and products so much he decided to invest in the brand and bought Lodge Garage in Kingswood, Aylesbury. Mr Timms, 55, worked for Mazda UK for 13 years, rising through the ranks to lead the marque's team of business managers and has now demonstrated his faith in ... Continue reading
2010 BMW 760Li Review: Luxury Meets Big Power in a Big Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED
By Marty Bernstein Second in a series of three reviews of new BMW vehicles. The others can be accessed by clicking BMW 5 Series GT and BMW X6M. In the fall of 2008 I had the pleasure of driving the then new 7 Series V8 and its diesel version through the rolling country outside Dresden, Germany. It was a national holida ... Continue reading
2010 BMW X6 M Review: Big, Bad and Bodacious - VIDEO ENHANCED
By Marty Bernstein Last in a series of three reviews of new BMW vehicles. The others can be accessed by clicking BMW 5 Series GT and BMW X6 M. Prior to driving a new vehicle its manufacturers conduct product review and reveal sessions for the media. In these sessions the major attributes, benefits, features along with ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. to Provide $75,000 for Students with Financial Need
Subaru of America, Inc. to Provide $75,000 for Students with Financial Need Gift to Support Current Use and Endowed Scholarships at Montgomery College Subaru of America, Inc., renewed its commitment to Montgomery College by pledging an additional $75,000 over the next five years for student scholarship support. Montgom ... Continue reading
~ New Finance Program Powered by Woodside Credit ~ SANT'AGATA BOLOGNESE, Italy, Oct. 13 -- Today Lamborghini America LLC announced a new Lamborghini Retail Finance Plan for its most exclusive vehicles on the market, the Murcielago LP640 Coupe and Roadster (model years 2009 and 2010). The super sports car company is par ... Continue reading
PHOENIX, Oct. 13 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , a leading provider of automotive technician training, announced today that effective Dec. 18, 2009, Audi of America, Inc. and Volkswagen of America, Inc. have discontinued the Audi Academy Technician Recruitment Program (AATRP) and the Volkswagen Academy Technic ... Continue reading
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