Hybrids lead the way in 2010 The 2010 fuel economy ratings prove that hybrids have gone mainstream. Not only are 9 of the top 10 vehicles on EPA's best fuel economy list hybrids, but there's now a hybrid for everyone. It's not either a Prius or and Insight any more. The thirty-two 2010 models offer car buyers the choic ... Continue reading
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15 -- Due to cost-cutting measures such as renegotiation of union and supplier contracts, the "breakeven point" for the domestic automotive industry will decrease by more than 2 million units when comparing current industry conditions to those forecasted in 2010, according to Gary Dilts, senior vice pre ... Continue reading
Falcon Heene Found at Home...SAFE - EXTENSIVE AIRBORNE SEARCH VIDEO
"Awright, awright, break it up, everybody go home. There's nuthin' to see here." That's what the cops used to say when a crowd would form. Anyway, Six-year old Falcon Heene was found safe at home, after all. Appearently, the family are sort-of newshounds and minor celebrities, as indicated by the photo on the top of th ... Continue reading
UPDATE #2: Balloon Down...Falcon Heene Missing
After a slow descent, followed by a convoy of vehicles, the hot air ballon, supposedly carrying a 6-year old boy, landed in the middle or a field. Rescuers found the small cabin empty. A search is now on for the boy. ... Continue reading
UPDATE: 6-year-old Falcon Heene Floats Away in balloon - FIRST VIDEO
From KMGH-TV's Newsroom FT COLLINS, CO - October 15, 2009: A 6-year-old boy is missing after floating over northeastern Colorado in a homebuilt balloon and touched down about 2 hours after lifting off. The balloon touched down about 2 miles east of Prospect Reservoir at 1:35 p.m., but the boy was not inside. The balloo ... Continue reading
VARESE, Italy, Oct. 15 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. today announced its third quarter financial results and unveiled key elements of its go-forward business strategy to drive growth through a single-minded focus on the unique strengths of the Harley-Davidson® brand. As part of this strategy, the Company will divest its MV ... Continue reading
Can Electric Vehicles Save Detroit?
That's just one of many questions The Business of Plugging In will address October 19-21 DETROIT, Oct. 15 -- The first of billions of dollars from the federal government are making their way to local companies working on plug-in electric vehicles, which could help retain tens of thousands of U.S. jobs. The implications ... Continue reading
2010 BMW 5 Series GT Review: One Vehicle Combining Multiple Personas - VIDEO ENHANCED
By Marty Bernstein Finding a market for a new car today are daunting tasks for all auto manufacturers no matter if its inexpensive vehicles or expensive exotics and everything in between. Yet BMW, the iconic ultimate driving machine brand, in the past couple of months has introduced three different, yet definitely new ... Continue reading
2010 Subaru Outback Named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year
- Subaru First Automaker with two consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year Titles - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 15 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the Subaru Outback has been named MOTOR TREND's 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) The Sub ... Continue reading
The Evolving Changes of Transportation Habits in America
NEW YORK--The success of the U.S. governmentâs Cash for Clunkers program will be debated for some time. While it gave the auto industry a boost, the impact it had on September vehicle sales has widely been referred to as a âhangover period.â However, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Tran ... Continue reading
Russia Issues Patent on Cyclone Power Technologies; Green Engine
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced today that Russia has granted the company a patent on its award-winning, heat regenerative external combustion engine. Russia initially issued a notice of allowance in January 2009, but this recent event marks the official approval and issuan ... Continue reading
10.14China '09 auto sales to hit 10 mln in mid-Oct
China '09 auto sales to hit 10 mln in mid-Oct http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012525/China-09-auto-sales-to-hit -10-m ln-in-mid-Oct.html Shanghai, October 14 (Gasgoo.com) On the back of robust growth in the first three quarters, China's auto sales in 2009 are expected to reach 10 million units in the middle of th ... Continue reading
10.14Dongfeng to recall vehicles on faulty steering system
Dongfeng to recall vehicles on faulty steering system http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012527/Dongfeng-to-recall-vehicle s-on- faulty-steering-system.html Shanghai, October 14 (Gasgoo.com) Dongfeng Motor Co., Nissan Motor's Chinese venture with Dongfeng Motor Group, will recall 51,813 vehicles in China due to a pr ... Continue reading
10.14GM sales in China to continue to grow in 2010-executive
GM sales in China to continue to grow in 2010-executive http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012530/GM-sales-in-China-to-conti nue-t o-grow-in-2010-executive.html Shanghai, October 14 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors Co's China president said on Wednesday he expects GM sales in Chinese market to continue to grow next year ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: * Cathy Milbourn milbourn.cathy@epa.gov <ryan.dave@epa.gov> 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* October 14, 2009** * * *Cap and Trade Program Lowers Smog Levels in Eastern United States* "Market based program allows cost-effective reductions of harmful air pollution**" * * *WASHINGTON** *- EPA r ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *Dave Ryan** ryan.dave@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355** * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* October 14, 2009 * * * * *EPA Report: Clean Diesel Program Protects Health and the Environment, Saves Communities up to $1.4 Billion * * * "Health benefits, operating costs make clean diesel a cost-effective program to prot ... Continue reading
Alcoa Executive Emphasizes Aluminum Advantages for Commercial Vehicle Market at SAE Conference
NEW YORK--Low weight aluminum offers real-world fuel economy and emissions benefits to manufacturers of commercial vehicles. That was the key message Todd Summe, Division Manager, Product Design & Development for Alcoa , told attendees at the SAE Commercial Vehicle Engineering & Exhibition held last week in Illinois. S ... Continue reading
Auto-Supplier KEMET to Expand Production Capacity in U.S.
DETROIT--KEMET Corporation (KEME.OB) has been awarded a $15.1-million Department of Energy (DOE) grant to support the development of electric-drive vehicles in the United States. Headquartered in Simpsonville, S.C., KEMET is a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, film and electrolytic capacitors – all critical ... Continue reading
BlogWorld & New Media Expo 2009 Announces Ford Motor Company as a Silver Sponsor
LAS VEGAS--BlogWorld & New Media Expo today announced that Ford Motor Company will be a silver sponsor at the 2009 conference in Las Vegas, which runs October 15 to October 17. Ford’s participation in the conference demonstrates its commitment to continuing its ongoing conversation in social media as a means to conne ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: A world-leading truck manufacturer chose Cybercom (STO:CYBE) to supply the control electronics for trucks that will be test driven in a unique environmental project during 2010-2012. Cybercom will develop and deliver the control electronics for several trucks. The trucks will be evaluated in ... Continue reading
MAUMEE, Ohio, Oct. 14 -- Dana Holding Corporation will announce its 2009 third-quarter financial results on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. At 10:30 a.m. EST, on that date, members of the company's senior management team will host a conference call and supporting webcast to discuss these results and answer related questions ... Continue reading
Dealers Embrace Dealix Quality Pledge(TM) and Hassle Free Lead Return(TM)
Satisfaction High with All Aspects of Newly Introduced Program REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 14 -- Dealix, a division of Cobalt and the leading provider of quality sales leads from independent auto sites, announced today that its customers - the nation's auto dealers - have quickly adopted its new Quality Pledge and Hassl ... Continue reading
Digium® Announces Winners of 2009 Innovation Awards
GLENDALE, Ariz.--Digium®, creator and primary developer of Asterisk®, the leading open source telephony platform, is proud to announce the winners of the 2009 Digium Innovation Awards. The company announced the winners today at AstriCon, the official conference for Asterisk, the world's leading open source PBX, telep ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Lowe's Motor Speedway Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Lowe's Motor Speedway Advance Notes Race: NASCAR Banking 500 only from Bank of America on Saturday, Oct. 17 Track: Lowe's Motor Speedway (1.5-mile quad-oval) Location: Concord, N.C. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Lowe's Motor Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarrod E ... Continue reading
EPA Uses Webasto as Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle Heating Partner
One of the world's leading vehicular heating specialists to provide cab heating for high-efficiency hydraulic hybrid off-highway container tractor prototype used at ports FENTON, Mich., Oct. 14 -- The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) uses Webasto as its partner to provide ultra-low emission cab heating for its ... Continue reading
ESR Caps Off Season With Championship, Other Honors After Challenging Rockingham Outing
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Gabelli & Company’s 33rd Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
RYE, N.Y.--Gabelli & Company, Inc. will host its 33rd Annual Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, November 2-4, at The Bellagio in Las Vegas. The three-day investment research meeting will feature presentations from senior management at leading automotive parts suppliers, retailers, and dealers, and will highlight opportu ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo / John Baker Monterey Sports Car Championships Post Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo and John Baker Take The Season Finale In American Le Mans GT Challenge Class In what Guy Cosmo described as "the toughest race I've ever driven," the Orbit Racing No. 47 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car came home a winner for the American Le Mans Challenge class at the ... Continue reading
HEB Expands Additech “Fuel System Tune-up” Offering to Remaining Stores
HOUSTON--Additech (www.additech.com), North America’s leading outsourced operator of at-the-pump interactive merchandising systems, and San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B today announced the roll-out of Additech’s tune-up at the pump program to the remainder of HEB’s Fuel Centers. “H-E-B is known for its inn ... Continue reading
NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge Benefits NASCAR Day and Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Crystal Emerick JHE Production Group Inc. cemerick@gojhe.com<mailto:cemerick@gojhe.com>; 704.361.5230 NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge Benefits NASCAR Day and Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma Team and Individual Champions Celebrate Pit Crew Honors CONCORD, N.C. – Oct. 14, ... Continue reading
New ContiRV20 Ideal for Airport Ground Service
FORT MILL, S.C., Oct. 14 -- Continental Tire North America, Inc. ("Continental") is supplying a new benchmark for airport ground service industrial tires with the recently released ContiRV20. The ContiRV20 is the first pneumatic industrial tire developed with the durability, speed characteristics and comfort needed for ... Continue reading
PennDOT Announces Record Number of Motorists Buckling Up
HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nearly 88 percent of motorists on Pennsylvania roads are making the often life-saving decision to obey the law and buckle up. The 2009 seat belt use rate for Pennsylvania reached a record of 87.9 percent, an increase from the previous high of 86.7 percent reported in ... Continue reading
Pioneer’s FitFotos Empowers Retailers to Showcase Installation Capabilities Directly to Consumers
LONG BEACH, Calif.--Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today announces the official launch of FitFotos, which adds new functionality to the mobile entertainment category areas of the pioneerelectronics.com website by highlighting installations of car electronics products by authorized Pioneer retailers. FitFotos enable dea ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Defense today announced an award for the purchase of Polaris RANGER 800 CREW Side-by-Sides by the National Guard Bureau, the federal organization that oversees equipment purchases for the National Guard. The $2.4 million purchase of the Side-by-Sides will support the critical role the Army National ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/309b1a/uk_vehicle_re ntal) has announced the addition of Global Markets Direct's new report "UK Vehicle Rental, Leasing and Fleet Management Industry Outlook to 2010: Supplier Marketing and Sales Strategies and the Impact of Recession and Recovery" ... Continue reading
RSC Ferrari 430 Sport Exhaust System
Despite being described by Jeremy Clarkson as possibly the best car he had ever driven, the 430 has a major shortcoming as far as the exhaust is concerned. The OE exhaust is cumbersome, bulky and heavily baffled, and has been criticised as having particularly uninspiring tips. Due to flaws in its design and constructio ... Continue reading
Below and attached is a press release announcing the Make-A-Wish race team with driver Ryan Robertson in the UARA Series. If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me. Ryan Robertson to Run Make-A-Wish(r) Car in UARA Series - Unveiling at Lowes Motor Speedway This Weekend - Winston- ... Continue reading
Safety Insurance and Safe Roads Alliance Launch Public Service Campaign: 'Bucks for Hang-Ups'
Organizations Partner to Reward Drivers for Hanging Up Cell Phones when Behind the Wheel BOSTON, Oct. 14 -- Safety Insurance, a leading provider of auto, home and commercial insurance in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and Safe Roads Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to driver safety, announce the official ... Continue reading
Valeo wins Gold International "Grand Prix" Award for Automotive Innovation at Equip'Auto
PARIS, October 14 -- At the International Grands Prix Awards for Automotive Innovation ceremony held last night, Valeo won the Gold award for BeamAtic(R) Premium in the Original Equipment category. BeamAtic(R) Premium, Valeo's adaptive front lighting system, revolutionizes driving in the dark, offering drivers optimal ... Continue reading
Waterfield Bank Launches Good Sam Club Banking Center
IRVINE, Calif.--Waterfield Bank, a Waterfield Group company, today announced it has launched the Good Sam Club Banking Center to offer premier on-the-road banking solutions for recreational vehicle (RV) owners and families. As service provider for the Good Sam Club Banking Center, Waterfield will provide customers with ... Continue reading
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 14 -- As hundreds of thousands of students returned to campus this fall, their school provided them with a set of wheels - Zipcar - in addition to room and board. Driven by approximately 75 percent growth year over year in the university segment, Zipcar already is on or near more than 140 campuse ... Continue reading
Caterham Shows Eastern Promise With Tokyo Motor Show Exhibition
Caterham Cars will be one of just three European manufacturers exhibiting at this month's Tokyo Motor Show (Oct 24-Nov 4). ... Continue reading
Motorsports Initiative Gains Momentum
Terre Haute, October 13, 2009: Indiana State University is expanding the Motorsports Studies Initiative with the addition of two racing professionals to its advisory board and two ISU departments developing student coursework related to motorsports. ISU in August announced that the Motorsports Studies Initiative - whic ... Continue reading
Renault Announces Specification for Megane Renaultsport 250
Renaultsport has a rich heritage in high-performance cars and the latest, the Mégane Renaultsport 250, has been eagerly awaited since its unveiling in March in Geneva ... Continue reading
Juncos Racing Heads Overseas to Formula Ford Festival in Search of Young Talent for 2010
VERO BEACH, October 15, 2009: Team Owner Ricardo Juncos and Engineer Ernesto Gonella of Juncos Racing will head overseas tomorrow to attend this weekend's Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch in Kent, England. In its premier season with the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear, Juncos Racing proudly became vi ... Continue reading
De Phillippi, Smrz Complete Their First Day of Testing at Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch, October 15, 2009: The latest pair of Team USA Scholarship drivers, Connor De Phillippi and Brett Smrz, today completed a successful first test session at Brands Hatch, where they will make their European racing debuts in this weekendâs Formula Ford Festival. After an overnight flight from Boston to D ... Continue reading
Allan McNish And Jim Russell Racing Drivers School Announce 2010 Future Driver Search
Sonoma, October 15, 2009 â Allan McNish and the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School join to announce the 2010 Future Driver Search. Allan McNish will lead the judging panel for the global driver search for young racing talent. The search will culminate in a competition held at Infineon Raceway on December 19 â ... Continue reading
PKE2010 Launches Online Outdoor Racing Registration
Las Vegas, NV, October 15, 2009: The much anticipated outdoor racing for more than $15,000.00 in total cash prizes has opened the online registration as of this morning for the three classes HPV Jr., Rotax Senior and TaG Senior. PKE2010 is the largest performance karting exposition in North America and the only event t ... Continue reading
Haidlmair introduces new HAI E3 electric car (German press release)
Der Werkzeugbauer Haidlmair entwickelte das erste Elektroauto Oberösterreichs. Bei der Fertigstellung des HAI E3 waren weitere österreichische Firmen mit dabei ... Continue reading
Darren Payne Joins Renault UK As New Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations Director
Renault UK has appointed highly-regarded fleet specialist, Darren Payne, as its new Fleet and Commercial Vehicle Operations Director with immediate effect ... Continue reading
Attractive Solutions Finance Offers Announced For New Volkswagen Polo in United Kingdom
As the first new Polo customers prepare to take delivery of their cars tomorrow, Volkswagen is pleased to announce a number of finance offers from Volkswagen Finance on Polos purchased between 1 October and 31 December 2009. ... Continue reading
Enco Gladiator 700 GT Biturbo Based on the Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Until the year 2002, it was completely unthinkable to most people in Germany, and especially to sports car fans, that Porsche would at some point in time make a sports utility vehicle. The name Porsche has always been synonymous with thoroughbred sports cars, in most cases rear or mid-engined. However, the Cayenne prov ... Continue reading
Enhances the Porsche Panamera. The specialist for exclusive refinement of premium automobiles turns the four-door Gran Turismo into a power pack which is even more dynamic and exclusive and most of all has a significantly more distinct appearance ... Continue reading
Tata Motors Launches the Next Generation All-New Indigo Manza in India
Tata Motors today launched its new generation sedan, the Tata Indigo MANZA. Built on its new car platform, the Indigo MANZA succeeds the highly successful Tata Indigo, which became a best-seller in the very first year of its launch in 2003 and has since then sold close to 275,000 nos of the range. ... Continue reading
"Rain, Rain Go Away..." Europcar's Top Tips for Keeping Boredom at Bay this Half Term
Europcar, the UK's leading vehicle hire provider is offering families its top tips for keeping boredom at bay this half term. Catriona Lougher, Marketing Director said: "Huddling in the car out of the wind and rain is not everyone's idea of a perfect holiday and can give rise to frayed tempers and frustrated kids. But ... Continue reading
Nissan Financial Services Australia Celebrates First Anniversary
Nissan Financial Services, the new financial services arm of Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty Ltd., today celebrates its first birthday having posted impressive growth in its premier year. ... Continue reading
Jeep Patriot Continues to Deliver Best-in-class Capability
The Jeep Patriot combines the packaging and interior flexibility of a sport-utility vehicle with the performance, handling, fuel economy and price of a compact car. Safety features, such as standard side-curtain air bags and standard Electronic Stability Program (ESP), add to Jeep Patriot's tremendous value. ... Continue reading
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