HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 NISSAN 370Z REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE 370Z VEHICLE Is there a letter in the alphabet cooler than the letter "Z"? Nissan seems to know this and has built an automotive history stretching over 40 years around the character, combined with a simple formula â keep a car sh ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2009 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE REVIEW
<p>HEELS ON WHEELS <br>By Katrina Ramser <br>San Francisco Bureau <br>The Auto Channel </p><p> <b>INTRO TO THE MINI VEHICLE</b> <br>MINI Coopers are so hip an entire generation of followers has emerged to celebrate its cuteness. To own a Cooper is to own a piece of coolness â but to own a MINI Convertible is to be ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 HYUNDAI GENESIS 3.8 REVIEW
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE GENESIS VEHICLE The 2010 Hyundai Genesis coupe offers muscle car aficionados a trifecta other competitors cannot match â cheap, fast and good. The Genesis has a 312-horsepower V6 engine under her hood, a sleek design, and generous ... Continue reading
EDTA Applauds Utility Industry Pledge for Electric Vehicles
Washington, DC--October 21, 2009--The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA), the trade association accelerating battery, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fuel cell electric drive technologies and infrastructure, applauds the collective pledge by the nation's electric utilities to aggressively create infrastructur ... Continue reading
Life Cycle Assessment approach comprehensively evaluates material selection decisions and their effect on greenhouse gas emissions DETROIT, Oct. 21 -- Through the collaborative efforts of the North American steel industry and automotive manufacturers, significant advancements are being made in fuel economy and vehicle ... Continue reading
American Railcar Industries, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call
ST. CHARLES, Mo.--American Railcar Industries, Inc. (“ARI”) announced today it will host a conference call on November 5, 2009, at 10:00 am (Eastern Time) to report the Company’s third quarter financial results. The Company expects to release its financial results after the close of business on November 4, 2009, ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21 -- Ford, U of M join forces to fast-track hybrid development By combining the brains of Ford Motor Company and the University of Michigan, future hybrid vehicles will be to market even faster, thanks to new research to speed development of advanced hybrid vehicle technology. By working with U o ... Continue reading
Ford Launches 'Drive One For Your HBCU' Initiative
- Ford, in partnership with the Tom Joyner Foundation, will challenge students, alumni, faculty and friends to conduct test drives at local dealerships to support their alma mater. - Each validated test drive will result in a $25 donation to the Tom Joyner Foundation up to $250,000 - The "Drive One For Your HBCU's" ini ... Continue reading
TSX-V Trading Symbol: FSN CALGARY, Oct. 21 -- FRANCHISE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA INC. ("FSNA" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into franchise agreements for locations servicing LaGuardia Airport in New York, and McCarran Airport in Las Vegas. The Company also reported that their master franchisee ... Continue reading
GM Chairman Ed Whitacre to Speak at Texas Lutheran University
SEGUIN, Texas--In his first public address in Texas since taking over as chairman of General Motors, Ed Whitacre will speak on the American automobile industry and the global economy at Texas Lutheran University (TLU) on Tuesday, November 10. Whitacre, who taught at TLU after retiring from AT&T, will speak in Jackson A ... Continue reading
Goodyear Engineered Products Carbon-Fiber Belt Available for Your Snowmobile
LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 21 -- Reactive belt is snow bound - Goodyear® Gatorback® Sport carbon-fiber CVT belt helps prevent "hour-glass" wear in snowmobiles and is built in specific sizes to match individual sleds. As outdoor enthusiasts gear-up for winter, one equipment upgrade will help them get out into the cold - and ... Continue reading
John Thuestad and Jean-Pierre Gilardeau Elected Vice Presidents of Alcoa
NEW YORK--Alcoa announced today that its board of directors has elected John Thuestad, 49, and Jean-Pierre Gilardeau, 57, as vice presidents of Alcoa. Thuestad is Chief Operating Officer for Global Primary Products Worldwide, focusing primarily on reducing the cost of aluminum production within Alcoa’s worldwide alum ... Continue reading
Lexus of Richmond Introduces the Hybrid Experience
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 21 -- While the Lexus HS 250h debuted in September, Lexus of Richmond introduced it in typical Lexus style so clients could see firsthand the amazing technology of the new Lexus HS 250h. Lexus of Richmond hosted the "Lexus of Richmond Hybrid Experience" at the Foundry Golf Club in Fine Creek, Virgin ... Continue reading
Media Alert - Risk of Deer-Vehicle Collisions Escalates
Recent rains have delayed harvesting activities for many farmers across many areas of the United States. Now, after a short period of dryness, farm fields across the nation have become busy places. One result of this increased harvesting activity is that deer are being flushed out of farm fields. Drivers should always ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Fatalities Take Big Drop in First Six Months of 2009
Training, Increased Awareness of Problem Cited SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 21 -- During the first six months of 2009, motorcycle fatalities in California have declined, reversing a troubling 11-year trend. From January through June of 2009, 198 persons were killed in motorcycle related crashes, compared to 264 for the sam ... Continue reading
Optical Systems, Inc. Issues Shareholder Update to Outline Key Milestones and Growth Initiatives
HOUSTON, Oct. 21 -- Optical Systems, Inc., (Pink Sheets: OPSY) a leading provider of software and services for the automotive retail industry today released the following letter to shareholders from B.J. Grisaffi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: Dear Shareholders, I am proud to be able to report that our company ... Continue reading
PPG Appoints Beuke Vice President, Silica Products
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today Richard A. Beuke has been appointed vice president, silica products, effective Nov. 1. He will be based at the company's Monroeville, Pa., chemicals center and report directly to Richard C. Elias, senior vice president, optical and specialty materials. Beuke is currently PPG v ... Continue reading
PPG Appoints Kenny Vice President, Corporate Marketing
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today that Patrick J. Kenny has been appointed vice president, corporate marketing, effective Nov. 1. He will continue to be based at the company's global headquarters here and will report directly to J. Rich Alexander, PPG senior vice president, performance coatings. In this role, ... Continue reading
Reportlinker Adds Rubbers Market Research
NEW YORK--Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Reportlinker Adds Rubbers Market Research http://www.reportlinker.com/p0152404/Reportlinker-Adds-Rubbers-Market-R esearch.html The objective of this review is to analyse the international and CIS markets for rubbers an ... Continue reading
Robertson Debuts Make-A-Wish(r) Car At Hickory
Below and attached is a press release outlining the first race for the Make-A-Wish team with driver Ryan Robertson. If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me. Robertson Debuts Make-A-Wish(r) Car At Hickory [cid:image001.jpg@01CA524B.6FC385B0] Hickory, NC : Ryan Robertson official ... Continue reading
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of 9 Cents Per Share
CONCORD, N.C.--Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 9 cents per share of common stock. The quarterly dividend will be payable on December 11, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2009. Speedway Motorsports is a leading marketer and promoter of ... Continue reading
Textron Declares Quarterly Dividend
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--The Board of Directors of Textron Inc. today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.02 per share on the company’s Common Stock. The Board of Directors also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.52 per share on Textron’s $2.08 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, Series A, and $0.35 per share on the ... Continue reading
TomTom XXL Mounts Easily in Your Vehicle with a Device Mount from ProClip USA Inc.
CHICAGO--ProClip USA, Inc. today announced a variety of device holders designed to securely mount the TomTom XXL to car, truck and SUV dashboards and consoles. These holders, designed and manufactured by Brodit AB in Sweden, are custom made and attach to vehicle specific ProClip dashboard mounts. Once this two part sol ... Continue reading
- Lexus' First Supercar Redefines the Segment for the 21st Century - 4.8L V10 Engine Generates 552 Horsepower for Powerful Rear-Wheel Drive Performance - Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer Helps Provide a Light and Strong Structure TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 21 -- The highly anticipated LFA supercar, which just made its globa ... Continue reading
In Joint Pledge, Utilities Ramp Up Efforts to Make Electricity a Crucial Transportation Fuel
DETROIT, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Declaring an urgent imperative to prepare for the use of electricity as a crucial transportation fuel in the future, the nation's electric utilities today collectively pledged to move forward aggressively to create the infrastructure to support the full-scale commercializatio ... Continue reading
Oncor Supports Industry Pledge to Jump Start Electric Vehicle Industry
DALLAS--Oncor enthusiastically supports the announcement today by Edison Electric Institute, the national trade association for electric utilities, to accelerate full-scale commercialization of electric vehicles and make electricity a vital transportation fuel. EEI Chairman Tony Earley, Ford Motor Company Chairman Bill ... Continue reading
10.21 China-made BYD cars to run on Qatar roads soon
China-made BYD cars to run on Qatar roads soon http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012637/China-made-BYD-cars-to-run -on-Q atar-roads-soon.html Shanghai, October 21 (Gasgoo.com) Cars made by BYD Auto, a foremost Chinese automaker, will run on the roads of Qatar soon after a BYD vehicle model was launched in the gas-r ... Continue reading
10.21 China's annual auto sales to hit 20M units by 2015
China's annual auto sales to hit 20M units by 2015 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012640/China-s-annual-auto-sales- to-hi t-20M-units-by-2015.html Shanghai, October 21 (Gasgoo.com) China's annual auto sales will likely reach 20 million units by 2015 as demand will be growing with rising family income, Dongfeng M ... Continue reading
Admiral Group Trumpets the Arrival of Elephant Auto Insurance in Virginia
US Operation Launched in Virginia - Elephant Brings Big Coverage, Big Savings to the US Auto Insurance Market RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 21 -- Admiral Group plc, a leading auto insurer in the UK, is proud to announce the launch of Elephant Insurance, its first operation in the United States. Elephant will follow Admiral's suc ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Announces Results of Annual Meeting
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 21 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation : Briggs & Stratton Corporation announced the following results of its Annual Meeting held today: Shareholders reelected Robert J. O'Toole, John S. Shiely and Charles I. Story as directors to terms expiring in 2012. Shareholders ratified the selection of Pricewaterhou ... Continue reading
LUTHERVILLE, Md., Oct. 21 -- Mathew Zuckerman, Ph.D. of Alkane, Inc., "Alkane" (Pink Sheets: ALKN) has been selected as a winner of The Daily Record's 2009 Innovator of the Year Awards. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091021/PH96301LOGO ) The Daily Record began the Innovator of the Year Awards in 2002 as a ... Continue reading
ENER1 Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Call Scheduled for November 9
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- ENER1, Inc. will release its third quarter results for 2009 on Monday, November 9, 2009 after the market close. Management will conduct a conference call on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss the company's results and strategic outlook for the remainder of 2009. The call is ... Continue reading
CONCORD, Mass.--Illume Software, a developer of location-critical software solutions, today announced that the company has raised $1 million in additional funding after previously closing $2.4 million in investment in February 2009. All funds have been raised from a syndicate of industry experts and private investors. ... Continue reading
Satcon Supplies Solar PV Inverter Platforms for Canada’s Largest Solar Power Plant
FREMONT, Calif.--Satcon Technology Corporation (NASDAQ CM: SATC), a leading provider of utility scale power solutions for the renewable energy market, announced today that their PowerGate Plus 500 kW solar PV inverters were selected for and are now fully operational at First Light, Canada’s largest solar farm develop ... Continue reading
Shell and City of Houston to Announce Plans for 2010 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas(TM)
Student Fuel Efficiency Challenge to Take Place Spring 2010 WHAT: In 2010, students will design, build, and test cars capable of thousands of miles per gallon. Shell Oil Company President Marvin Odum and Houston City Council Member James Rodriguez, District I, to announce plans for the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas, ... Continue reading
Town Fair Tire Outfits All Retail Stores with Haweka Wheel Balancer Tooling
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 21 -- Town Fair Tire completed installation and training of the Haweka Universal System in all of its stores this October. Purchased through Mohawk Rubber Sales, the Haweka Universal System provides better balancing results by improving wheel mounting accuracy. Town Fair Tire increases customer ... Continue reading
2009 Tokyo Motor Show: Honda CR-Z Concept Makes World Debut
Stylish hybrid coupe will arrive in North America in 2010 as 2-seat model TOKYO, Oct. 21 -- Honda today debuted the much-anticipated CR-Z Concept 2009, the second concept version of the stylish, sporty hybrid coupe, at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. While the vehicle displayed at the show is a global concept with a rear se ... Continue reading
Poll Shows Australian Motorists Ready to Embrace Electric Cars
The surprising results of a poll by leading Australian automotive news site, The Motor Report, shows that the impending release of electric cars into the Australian market may not meet the buyer resistance some may be expecting. ... Continue reading
Ford, U of M Explore New Ways To Speed Development of Future Hybrid Vehicles
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21 -- -- Ford and the University of Michigan are conducting pioneering new research to speed the development of advanced hybrid vehicle technology -- Through virtual testing, researchers are conducting as many as 175,000 design simulations of hybrid control systems a week to further improve fuel e ... Continue reading
Study: Longer Restyling Cycles Explain U.S. Auto Industry's Loss of Market Share
RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A failure to introduce new products at the same rate as foreign manufacturers explains the dwindling market share of United States auto companies, according to a new Virginia Commonwealth University study to be published in the Journal of Business Research. "Non-Price D ... Continue reading
Ford Looking For 2010 Fusion Owners For Unique Consumer Program
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 21 -- -- Ford is seeking 2010 Fusion and Fusion Hybrid owners to participate in Fusion 41, an automotive relay race designed to build awareness and excitement around the all-new Fusion; the Fusion owner of the winning team will have their vehicle paid off, and team members will win free gas for on ... Continue reading
AAA Captures Important AAA.NET Domain Name in Federal Court Ruling
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A federal court in Pennsylvania has entered a judgment on behalf of The American Automobile Association, Inc. (AAA), transferring the valuable AAA.NET domain name to AAA and permanently enjoining a known cybersquatter from registering, trafficking, or using domain names ... Continue reading
California congressman, and former auto dealer, offers amendment that would benefit donors and his own tenants at six different properties WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Rep. John Campbell (R-Calif.), whose official congressional website touts his work in the auto industry for over 25 years, introduced ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz GL BlueTEC Wins Best SUV of Texas
Texas Auto Writers Association Recognizes 2010 GL350 BlueTEC with Two Awards MONTVALE, N.J., Oct. 21 -- The 2010 seven-passenger Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC clean diesel wins awards for best Full-Size Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle, and best SUV of Texas at this year's annual Texas Truck Rodeo(TM), held by the Texas Auto ... Continue reading
Survey Shows Generation Y Frequently Multitasking While Driving
TUSTIN, October 22, 2009: Willing to embrace new brands, new technology and alternative powertrains, Generation Y will redefine the automotive market. A just released study on Generation Y new vehicle buyers in the United States shows Generation Y consumers are more likely than the generations before them to consider p ... Continue reading
Car Incentives Skyrocketing; Edmunds.com Lists Deals of the Month
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Incentives on cars and trucks are shooting up as dealer inventory, decimated by Cash for Clunkers, is piling up again, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. âThis year has been a wild ride for automakers, and itâs not over yet,â observed E ... Continue reading
2010 Lincoln MKT AWD Luxury Crossover Review
Lincolnâs was Henry Lelandâs dream in 1921. The cost of his vision was too high for the market and his company was taken over by Henry Ford for 8 million dollars. Henry Ford and his son Edsel took the dream of luxury and performance to heights that few automakers were able to do. Today William Clay Ford Jr. h ... Continue reading
World Challenge Round Nine from Road Atlanta Airs Tuesday
TOPEKA, Kan. October 21, 2009: The SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Toyo Tires Road Atlanta Grand Prix Presented by Dish Network, Round Nine of the 2009 season, will air Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. (EDT) on SPEED. The program kicks off with the World Challenge Touring Car race, which was due to have James Clay sta ... Continue reading
Integrated Automotive Group: Volkswagen Will Take a 49.9 Per Cent Stake in Porsche AG in First Step
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft will take a 49.9 per cent stake in Porsche AG in a first step towards an integrated automotive group with Porsche. ... Continue reading
Kraig Kinser Shoots for Texas-Sized End
INDIANAPOLIS October 21, 2009: Another race, another chance. Thatâs how Tony Stewart Racingâs (TSR) Kraig Kinser views this weekendâs World of Outlaws (WoO) event in the great state of Texas. Kinser and the traveling Sprint car stars have circled the United States and even ventured to Canada during the l ... Continue reading
U.S. F2000 National Championship Is Being Revived with IRLs Sanction
PALMETTO, October 21, 23009: Dan Andersen, co-founder and co-owner of the popular U.S. F2000 National Championship in the nineties, announced today that he is re-establishing that series and has reached an agreement for it to be sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body for the IndyCar Series and Fires ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts 40.4% Increase in September Global Sales
Kia Motors Corporation sold a total of 155,223 units of its passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales, and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs), and commercial vehicles globally during September 2009. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 40.4%. ... Continue reading
Kia Reveals All-New luxury Sedan Will be Named Cadenza
Kia Motors Corporation has unveiled the first official picture and export market name of the production version of its KND-5 concept car - an all-new sedan designed to satisfy drivers' desire for refinement, safety and emotional satisfaction by creating 'ideal' driving conditions. ... Continue reading
Next-generation Kia Sorento diesel takes on the Eco Challenge
The next-generation Kia Sorento with all-new R-series common rail turbo diesel engine will be taking on some fuel-sipping competitors this weekend when the 2009 Global Green Challenge kicks off in Darwin ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show 2009: Speech by Honda's President and CEO, Takanobu Ito
Since Honda's foundation, creating personal mobility as a means to provide basic transportation for people has been the primary focus of our business. By continuing to provide more freedom and the fun of mobility and help people lead more convenient and comfortable lives, last year, we provided some 23 million motorcyc ... Continue reading
Tokyo Motor Show 2009 Press Pack
The latest version of Honda's sporty hybrid concept takes centre stage at Tokyo Motor Show. The CR-Z Concept 2009 is the most recent prototype of a compact, agile coupe using Honda's IMA technology, and should have a close resemblance to the production model which goes on sale in summer 2010. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Confirms Plan for a Zero Emissions Vehicle
Mr Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, announced at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show that Infiniti plans to introduce an electric vehicle - one that will be true to the Infiniti brand's promise of "Inspired Performance". ... Continue reading
New Head of Operations Arrives for Launch of New Transporter
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed Matthew Bowden as Head of Operations responsible for new and used vehicle sales and managing the development of the Volkswagen Van Centre network ... Continue reading
The new LFA marks an important moment in both the history of Lexus and the development of the supercar. A true "clean-sheet" design, the LFA was created by a small, passionate and dedicated team of engineers whose achievement has been to push the boundaries of technologies materials and engineering at every stage to pr ... Continue reading
Land Rover Launches New Iphone APP For Guinness Premiership
Land Rover is delighted to announce the launch of the first Official Guinness Premiership iPhone app. The long awaited application provides the latest rugby news, fixtures, scores and results about one of the world's most competitive leagues as soon as the action happens. ... Continue reading
Mazda in the 41st Tokyo Motor Show
Mazda Motor Corporation today revealed its next-generation engine line-up and automatic transmission at the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. On display is the 'Mazda SKY-G' direct injection gasoline engine, the 'Mazda SKY-D' clean diesel engine and the 'Mazda SKY Drive' high-efficiency automatic transmission. This year's Tokyo M ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Information in the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
On June 5 2009, World Environment Day, Mitsubishi Motors unveiled the i-MiEV zero CO2 emission 1 new-generation electric vehicle, and started delivering the vehicle to customers in July 2009 ... Continue reading
Skoda Australia and TopGear Australia are Teaming up for the Global Green Car Challenge
Å koda Australia and TopGear Australia are teaming up to prove that amazing fuel efficiency is not limited to the range of small vehicles competing in the Global Green Car Challenge. ... Continue reading
The Veritas RS III. A Dream Sports Car Goes into Production.
The Veritas RS III Roadster super sports car, which has been presented to the public as a prototype over the past year and which immediately won the public award of "Best Super Car 2009" at London's Salon Privé, is now going into series production. However, the words "series production" are not entirely true. Firstly, ... Continue reading
Integrated Automotive Group: Volkswagen Will Take a 49.9 Percent
Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft will take a 49.9 percent stake in Porsche AG in a first step towards an integrated automotive group with Porsche. ... Continue reading
2009 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Launches Redesigned 'Mark X'
Tokyo, Oct 19, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the redesigned "Mark X", which furthers the series' "sporty and luxurious" concept by offering enhanced quality in an authentic rear-wheel-drive sedan.The Mark X features a dynamic low center of gravity that is combined with powe ... Continue reading
2009 Tokyo Motor Show: Toyota Unveils Luxury Hybrid 'SAI'
Tokyo, Oct 20, 2009; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the unveiling today in Japan of the compact luxury sedan "Sai", which is planned to go on sale in Japan on December 7. The Sai is based on a concept derived from the Japanese word sai - which means "talent" and "coloration" - as a hybrid-only sedan "combinin ... Continue reading
Replacing Steel Bodies with Aluminum in Electric Cars can Reduce Overall Consumer Costs DETROIT, Oct. 20 -- Opting for high-strength, low-weight aluminum over heavier steel structures for plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles can cut vehicle price overall by reducing the battery energy requirements and the associated co ... Continue reading
2009 Tokyo Motor Show Opens With Focus on Electric Cars
Tokyo October 21, 2009; Japan Today reported that the Tokyo Motor Show opened to the press Wednesday as Japanese automakers roll out their new concepts for nifty, fully-electric vehicles in a testament to the imminent arrival of the long-awaited dream car. With no high-profile foreign players present and even domestic ... Continue reading
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