AAA Michigan Applauds Legislators for First Step in Banning Texting While Driving
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 22 -- AAA Michigan today (October 22) applauded legislators for their vote which would ban all motorists from text messaging while driving in Michigan. Today's bill was passed by the House Transportation committee and will be sent to the full house for consideration. "AAA Michigan strongly support ... Continue reading
Dodge Challenger's Gone Plum Crazy
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 22 -- -- Plum Crazy returns from the Dodge car paint code archive for an exclusive production run -- Adding even more throwback style, Dodge Challenger R/T Classic in Plum Crazy Pearl Coat is available with matte black or new bright white dual-wide R/T body-side stripes -- Limited-edition Dodg ... Continue reading
Ford F-150 Texas Edition Lassos PickupTrucks.com's Consumer's Choice Award
CHICAGO, Oct. 22 -- Votes have been tallied and the Ford F-150 Texas Edition moseyed away with PickupTrucks.com's first Consumer's Choice award. Over the past three weeks, voters flocked to the PickupTrucks.com site to select their favorite Texas edition pickup truck from the Texas State Fair. The F-150 received over h ... Continue reading
DE PERE, Wis., Oct. 22 -- MEGTEC Systems Inc. announced today that they plan to open a regional service center in Michigan to support their customers in the lithium-ion battery manufacturing market. The center will provide services and parts for MEGTEC's coating and drying equipment, as well as their NMP and other solv ... Continue reading
New College Going Solar with Cruise Car
PRESS RELEASE New College Going Solar with Cruise Car Sarasota, FL (MMD Newswire) October 22, 2009 -- Cruise Car Solar Electric hybrid vehicles will transport the New College Charter Class during their 45th Anniversary celebration (October 23-24, 2009) at the New College campus. The vehicles, which transport from four ... Continue reading
Northeast Utilities Expands Efforts Supporting Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
Collaborative Discussions Ongoing to Assess Infrastructure Approaches HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 22 -- Northeast Utilities today announced its participation in two utility industry initiatives supporting plug-in electric vehicles (EVs). NU is participating with its peers nationwide in the Edison Electric Institute's Plug-In ... Continue reading
Rhys Millen Racing Converts Genesis Coupe Into Premier Sports Car With Mid-Engine V8 for SEMA
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 22 -- As the centerpiece of this year's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show, Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) fabricated a Genesis Coupe with the award-winning 4.6-liter Tau V8 powerplant to develop the RM460 Genesis Coupe. The mid-engine configuration and enhancements create a 500- ... Continue reading
Russia-China cooperation a step closer to LaRouche's Four Powers agreement
Citizens Electoral Council of Australia Media Release 22nd of October 2009 Craig Isherwood‚ National Secretary PO Box 376‚ COBURG‚ VIC 3058 Phone: 03 9354 0544 Fax: 03 9354 0166 Email: cec@cecaust.com.au Website: http://www.cecaust.com.au Russia-China cooperation a step closer to LaRouche’s Four Powers agreemen ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's November 2 Briefing for Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results
NOTE TO EDITORS: Go to http://media.ford.com for news releases and high-resolution photographs. DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Ford Motor Company will release its preliminary third quarter 2009 financial results at 7 a.m. EST, Monday, November 2. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. EST, ... Continue reading
Federal Grants Spur Adoption of New Transportation Technologies in Northwest
SEATTLE, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When it comes to moving America's transportation system away from oil, here in the Northwest you'll find the dawn of a new age. That new age, which brings together proponents of reducing America's dependence on foreign oil in transportation, cutting greenhouse gas emissions a ... Continue reading
Firestone Complete Auto Care(TM) Holds Student Video Contest on the Issue of Senior Hunger
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Firestone Complete Auto Care(TM), is proud to announce the launching of Together For Life, a student video competition aimed at addressing the issue of senior hunger in America. Ten finalists will be awarded a set of Bridgestone or Firestone tires, and three winner ... Continue reading
Intersport Racing Pioneers New American Le Mans Prototype Challenge Class
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com Intersport Racing Pioneers New American Le Mans Prototype Challenge Class As the American Le Mans Series' longest running privateer team, it is only fitting that Intersport Racing would step up and purchase the first-ever American Le Mans Prototype Challenge (LMPC) chass ... Continue reading
Iteris, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Revenue of $14.9 Million
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today reported financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2009. For the quarter ended September 30, 2009, Iteris, Inc. (the “Co ... Continue reading
JEGS to Once Again Support Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, U.S. Athletes
DELAWARE, Ohio, Oct. 22 -- For the second year in a row, JEGS High Performance will have a big presence at the Lucas Oil Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge presented by Whelen Engineering, which takes place Jan. 8-10 at the Olympic course on historic Mount Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, N.Y. Five-time world champion drag r ... Continue reading
Navistar Prices $1.55 Billion Debt Offerings
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation announced today that it has priced a public offering of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2021. Navistar announced also the pricing of its public offering of $550 million of its senior subordinated convertible notes due 2014. The converti ... Continue reading
Polaris Declares Regular Cash Dividend
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the declaration of a regular quarterly $0.39 per share cash dividend payable on November 16, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 2, 2009. About Polaris With annual 2008 sales of $1.9 billion, Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures an ... Continue reading
Ryan Robinson ready for new RB Outlaws season
  Lil’ Feed RYAN ROBINSON  OFFICIAL TEAM PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, OCTOBER 21, 2009  Ryan Robinson is geared up for new Red Bluff Outlaws season  Media Contact: Bill Sullivan / sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net  FORESTHILL, CA (10-22-09) – Nine year old Ryan Robinson of Foresthill, Cal ... Continue reading
Solera Holdings, Inc. Schedules First Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 22 -- Solera Holdings, Inc. , the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended September 30, 2009 on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 after the market close. A conf ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive Executives to Speak at Investor Conference
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 22 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, announced that Company executives will present at the 33rd Annual Gabelli & Company Automotive Aftermarket Symposium. The presentation will cover Sonic's operating strategy and financial results. The Company's presentation will be at ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Announces Common Stock Offering
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it intends to offer shares of its common stock in a public offering. Piper Jaffray & Co. is acting as the sole book-running manager for the offering and Thomas Weisel Partne ... Continue reading
Fowlerville Proving Ground to Provide Special Drivers Training Program for Local Students
Proving ground partners with Fowlerville High School to promote safe, smart driving FOWLERVILLE, Mich., Oct. 22 -- A local Tier One automotive supplier is making it possible for Fowlerville High School students to take advantage of a program intended to help save lives through better driving. FT Techno of America, an A ... Continue reading
Media Alert: Shannon Anderson Wins IMCA's 2009 Hobby Stock Division Title With EQR Cylinder Heads
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 22, 2009 Shannon Anderson Wins IMCA's 2009 Hobby Stock Division Title With EQ(r) Cylinder Heads Driver captures record setting 43 wins on his way to the national point championship (ATLANTIC, IOWA) - Defending champion Shannon Anderson of Atlantic, Iowa has captured the 2009 N ... Continue reading
Technipower Previews Patented Electric Transaxle(TM) Technology
DANBURY, Conn., Oct. 22 -- Technipower Systems, Inc. (TECZ.PK), formerly Solomon Technologies, Inc., today provided a detailed overview of its Electric Transaxle(TM) in a white paper posted on its web site, www.technipowersystems.com/et-whitepaper. The Electric Transaxle encompasses patented technology that provides a ... Continue reading
Autobytel Reports 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive marketing services company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The company reported a net loss of $799,000, or $0.02 per share, for the 2009 third quarter, which included approximately $642,000 of income from discontinu ... Continue reading
10.22 Audi to increase dealerships in China to 200 in '13
Audi to increase dealerships in China to 200 in '13 http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012663/Audi-to-increase-dealershi ps-in -China-to-200-in-13.html Shanghai, October 22 (Gasgoo.com) Audi, a premium car division of Volkswagen AG, will expand its sales network in China from 146 licensed dealerships in August this ... Continue reading
3RD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE INVITATION...CONNERS FOUNDATION
Greetings, You are cordially invited to a conference which shall hold as follows Date: 21st – 30th November 2009 Venue: Abba Queens Gate Hotel, 31-34 Queens Gate London SW7 5JA, United Kingdom Theme:: "Issues pertaining to the welfare of NGO's  This is a Call for Participation in an INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Lina Younes younes.lina@epa.gov 202-564-9924 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *October 22, 2009 *Administrator Lisa P. Jackson to Address EPA Beyond Translation Forum on Expanding the Idea of Environmentalism* * * "Congressman Pedro Pierluisi and Department of Housing Assistant Secretary Mercedes Marquez ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Latisha Petteway petteway.latisha@epa.gov 202-564-3191 202-564-4355 * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Oct. 22, 2009 *EPA Recognizes Organizations for Improving Chemical Safety in Schools* * * *WASHINGTON** -* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is honoring 11 organizations for promoting responsible chemical m ... Continue reading
Briggs & Stratton Corporation Reports Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2010
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22 -- Briggs & Stratton Corporation Briggs & Stratton Corporation today announced fiscal 2010 first quarter consolidated net sales of $324.6 million and a net loss of $8.7 million or $0.18 per diluted share. Consolidated net sales decreased $133.5 million or 29% from the prior year while the net loss wa ... Continue reading
Cal Poly Welcomes Zipcar Car Sharing Program to Campus
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Cal Poly will welcome Zipcar, the world's largest car-sharing service, to campus today. The program will help the university reduce traffic congestion and demand for parking and further extend Cal Poly's commitment to sustainability while offering students and faculty a convenient, e ... Continue reading
Carfax Earns Fourth Straight Distinction as Great Place to Work
Benefits, Family Focus and Fun Help Secure Spot On Biennial List CENTREVILLE, Va., Oct. 22 -- The Washingtonian today named Carfax as one of the 'Great Places to Work' for 2009-2010. This marks the fourth time in a row Carfax is recognized on the biennial list of top area employers. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bi ... Continue reading
CPSC Announces ANPR for Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) to Address Rising Death Toll
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Furthering its commitment to improve the safety of Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs) and reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries nationwide, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) to addr ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Today, a new standard has been set for Web sites that deliver photography and videography. InsideLine.com, the most-read automotive enthusiast Web site, has been redesigned and optimized for 1280x1024 screen resolution. “We anticipate that ESPN.com, NationalGeographic.com and other image-oriente ... Continue reading
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October 2009 Issue Features Unique Cover Debuting Porsche's Panamera DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO AND PHOTO STILLS AT: www.magicbulletmedia.com/MNR/fastcompany/MOD (site goes live Thurs, 10/22 at 10am ET) NEW YORK, Oct. 22 -- WHAT: On October 21st at Chelsea Art Museum in New York, Fast Company will reveal their annual October M ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Sprint for Product Strategy Leadership in Wireless Navigation
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Frost & Sullivan Recognizes Sprint for Product Strategy Leadership in Wireless Navigation Date: 10/22/2009 10:55:00 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------ ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Electronic Toll Collection Systems on Tuesday, 3 November, 2009 at 16:00 GMT London – 22 October 2009 – The year 2009 witnessed a sharp spike in demand for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems on motorways and highways worldwide. In response, market participants have ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Electronic Toll Collection Systems on Tuesday, 3 November, 2009 at 16:00 GMT LONDON, Oct. 22 -- The year 2009 witnessed a sharp spike in demand for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems on motorways and highways worldwide. In response, market participants have been prepar ... Continue reading
GfK Malaysia first ever retail audit of passenger car engine oils in August 09 reported close to 3,820,000 liters of car engine oil traded at retail level, with sales worth more than RM 75 million KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- GfK Asia releases the first ever retail measurement report of aftermar ... Continue reading
Ghostbikes Race Into the European Biking Market
PRESTON, England, October 22 -- Company bosses are celebrating after their long awaited website has launched across Europe - taking their shop front to bike lovers across the globe. Chairman Adam Patel says the decision to use the internet to reach several major countries as well as the UK will keep his company moving ... Continue reading
Interstate All Battery Center Debuts Its New Fall Franchise Podcast Series
DALLAS, Oct. 22 -- Interstate All Battery Center (IABC) today announced its weekly podcast series offering potential franchisees insightful tips and expert advice on franchise and business opportunities. Building on the incredible growth the brand is continuing to experience, the nearly 60-year-old company is proud to ... Continue reading
JEGS to once again support Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, U.S. athletes (1.1MB)
JEGS to once again support Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge, U.S. athletes DELAWARE, Ohio (Oct. 22) -- For the second year in a row, JEGS High Performance will have a big presence at the Lucas Oil Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge presented by Whelen Engineering, which takes place Jan. 8-10 at the Olympic course on historic ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Receives 2008 Parts Vendor of the Year From Advance Auto Parts
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22 -- Johnson Controls Power Solutions has received the 2008 Parts Vendor of the Year Award from Advance Auto Parts. The award was given to Johnson Controls based on programs developed for Advance Auto for consumer education along with merchandising and promotions that supported increased sales and marg ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Reports 2009 Third Quarter Results
AKRON, Ohio--Myers Industries, Inc. today reports results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Highlights include: Net sales from continuing operations for the third quarter were $165.4 million, a decrease of 17% compared to $199.9 million in the comparable quarter of 2008. The decrease is primarily the resu ... Continue reading
Polaris Industries Inc. to Present at Wells Fargo Securities Consumer Growth Conference
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will present at the Wells Fargo Securities Consumer Growth Conference to be held at the New York Palace Hotel in New York City on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 8:00 AM ET. Mike Malone, Vice President of Finance and CFO of Polaris will provide a review of the C ... Continue reading
PPG Breaks Ground for Its First Resin Plant in China
ZHANGJIAGANG, China--PPG Industries today held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first resin production facility in mainland China at the Zhangjiagang Yangtze International Chemical Industrial Park, Jiangsu province. Resins are key raw materials for paints and coatings, and the Zhangjiagang plant will supply other PPG ... Continue reading
Bekaert DLC coatings help restore racing history to former glory for participation in historic rallies Belgium-based Renoprotec and A.V.R.acing apply Bekaert DLC coatings to tune historic cars' engine - boasting performance and reliability by decreasing wear and friction Bekaert Diamond-Like Coatings, the worldwide lea ... Continue reading
Quattro Wireless Helps Ford Motor Company Make the Most of Mobile
New Campaign Will Engage with Consumers and Provide Instant Access to Information about Ford and Lincoln Vehicles Anytime, Anywhere WALTHAM, Mass., Oct. 22 -- Quattro Wireless (www.quattrowireless.com), mobile's largest premium ad network, today announced multiple milestones in the company's ongoing work to create and ... Continue reading
Raser Vice President Speaks at Washington D.C. Military Energy & Alternative Fuels Conference
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, today announced that Raser Vice President, David West was a featured speaker at the Military Energy & Alternative Fuels Conference in Washington D.C. October 20-21 put on by the Technology Training Corporation. Raser was invited to speak on the poten ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Automotive Batteries – Forecasts to 2016
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8b75d6/global_market_revi) has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Automotive Batteries - Forecasts to 2016" report to their offering. Manufacturers are pushing back the technical boundaries of batteries used for hybrid electric ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/15f9f7/green_regulation_o) has announced the addition of the "Green Regulation of Auto Sector Spreads and Deepens Worldwide - Management briefing" report to their offering. The auto industry is one of the most globally integrated manufacturing ind ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d3367e/analyzing_automoti) has announced the addition of the "Analyzing Automotive Telematics" report to their offering. The advent of any technology always brings with itself an equally strong supporting wave of academic study on the safety, ease ... Continue reading
EcoPower now available to consumers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint PLANO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- Safety-Kleen today announced that Perkins Oil, a large distributor of Shell, Pennzoil, Quaker State and Citgo products in the United States, has agreed to distribute EcoPower, Safety-Kleen's high-quality recycled motor ... Continue reading
- Earth-Friendly Plastics and Waterless Hand Cleaner Perfect for Automotive Cleanup - LAS VEGAS, Oct. 22 -- Continuing expansion of its innovative family of products to the U.S. market, Jig-A-Loo USA, Inc. (www.jigaloo.com) is showcasing two of its newest products at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Market Association's (S ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Oct. 22 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced results for its 2009 third quarter highlighted by continued profitability as a result of the swift actions taken by the company to aggressively realign its cost structure to current volume levels. Net earnings for the quarter were $0.8 million, or $0.02 ... Continue reading
The Harley-Davidson Museum and MIAD Partner to Retool the Art and Design of Helmets
The Harley-Davidson Museum's First Feature Exhibition 'The Helmet Project' Open to the Public from Oct. 23 - Nov. 8 MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22 -- In a unique partnership with the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) - Wisconsin's only college devoted exclusively to the education of professio ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--International Fuel Technology, Inc. (“IFT”) (OTCBB: IFUE) announced that Tide Water Oil Company (India) Ltd (“Tidewater”) made another purchase of IFT’s DiesoLIFTTM 10. Tidewater makes bulk purchases of DiesoLIFTTM 10, repackages the product under their own label and sells the product to its custom ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. to Report Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results on October 29, 2009
CARSON, Calif., Oct. 22 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. announced today that it will report financial results for the third quarter ended October 3, 2009, on Thursday, October 29, 2009, after the market close. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results the same day. Participating in the call will b ... Continue reading
Verizon Business Signs IT Infrastructure Agreement With Nissan North America
Wide Range of Managed and IT Consulting Services Included in New Contract With Automaker's North American Unit BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Oct. 22 -- Nissan North America Inc. has selected Verizon Business to manage the company's end-to-end IT network infrastructure services, under a multiyear outsourcing agreement. Verizon B ... Continue reading
Volvo Veteran Bill Gaudreau Joins IMN as Vice President of Strategic Automotive Relationships
WALTHAM, Mass.--IMN, provider of Loyalty Driver™, the most widely-used e-communication service for automotive dealerships, is pleased to announce the addition of industry veteran Bill Gaudreau as vice president of strategic automotive relationships. The former vice president of retail operations for Volvo will bring ... Continue reading
Wireless Matrix Announces General Availability of TechDirect
HERNDON, Va.--Wireless Matrix (TSX:WRX) announced today the release of its TechDirect™ solution for representing work orders on a map, now available for general subscription. TechDirect is an easy-to-use tool within FleetOutlook® for marrying workforce management data to the real-time locations of mobile assets. Tec ... Continue reading
SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Zero Motorcycles announced today its partnership with AMPLE World to expand the Zero Motorcycles brand throughout Asia. Following the popularity and sales success of Zero Motorcycles in North America and Europe, Zero Motorcycles will now be sold in Singapore and greater Asia with the addi ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Releases New Safe Driving Software for Blackberry Phones
RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer, the leading provider of innovative solutions to prevent distracted driving announced today that it has released the next version of its patented safe driving software helping motorist’s focus on the road and not their mobile phones. “This new release delivers a truly simple and innovative sa ... Continue reading
Mazda's H1 China sales rise to record 91,000 units
Mazda's H1 China sales rise to record 91,000 units http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012664/Mazda-s-H1-China-sales-ris e-to- record-91-000-units.html By George Gao From:Gasgoo.comOctober 22, 2009 Shanghai, October 22 (Gasgoo.com) Mazda Motor sold a record number of vehicles in China during the fiscal first half as ... Continue reading
Feeling Ford's Sync GM Partners With Autonet Mobile
SAN FRANCISCO--Autonet Mobile and GM are creating the connected car. Autonet Mobile, the worldâs first WiFi hotspot certified for vehicles, today announces that it is now a GM OFFICIAL LICENSED PRODUCT for select Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC automobiles. Beginning this month, participating GM dealerships nat ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Becomes First Auto Manufacturer To Launch a Car Exclusively on a Mobile Device
Free Real Racing GTI Game Brings Volkswagen All-New 2010 GTI to iPhone(R) and iPod touch(R) Six U.S. Players Will Each Win One of Six Customized Limited-Edition GTI MkVI Vehicles Through December 2 HERNDON, Va., Oct. 22 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced the launch of the all-new 2010 GTI via the App Store ... Continue reading
DriverSide.com to Provide Lead Generation for GM Dealers
SAN FRANCISCO--DriverSide.com, the first and only website dedicated to the car owner, today announced a new relationship with General Motorsâ Service and Parts Operations that will increase visibility of its franchise dealer network, by providing tools for its customers to access maintenance and tire services at G ... Continue reading
Utility Companies in the Northeast Launch Regional Electric Vehicle Initiative (REVI)
HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 22 -- A group of utility companies that provide electricity to customers in several Northeast states have formed the Regional Electric Vehicle Initiative (REVI) to encourage collaboration among entities interested in advancing electric transportation. Participating utilities are: Connecticut Munic ... Continue reading
Lawmakers Pass Amendment to Exclude Auto Dealers From New Federal Agency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The House Financial Services Committee approved a key amendment, 47-21, to keep automobile dealers under the already effective federal and state laws which govern vehicle financing. The amendment, sponsored by Rep. John Campbell, R-Calif., will not subject auto retailers t ... Continue reading
Track Chic Launches Direct Sales Division for Female Motorsport Fans
<b>âGirls Garage Partiesâ first home business geared exclusively for motorsportsâ female fans</b> Atlanta, GA â October 22, 2009 - Track Chic, Inc., the only on-track/off-track social community targeted to 240 million female motorsport fans worldwide, announces their new direct sales division, Girls ... Continue reading
INDIANAPOLIS October 21, 2009: Heâs made it clear all along. The only thing that matters right now is winning races. Thatâs what has driven three-time and defending World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint car series champion Donny Schatz through another campaign with âThe Greatest Show on Dirt.â Consistency t ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin Wins NMCA Pro Street Championship
MEMPHIS, October 21, 2009: For nearly three decades, drag racer Troy Coughlin has chased his dream of winning a national title. Sunday at Memphis Motorsports Park, the 45-year-old Coughlin finally realized his goal, taking the top division in the National Muscle Car Association by racing his JEGS.com Pontiac GXP Pro St ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Allan McNish, Cap Henry and PKE2010 Update
Indianapolis, October 21, 2009: Audi TDI Driver ALLAN McNISHTuesday night, "PitFit Presents the Next Level" and legendary road racer, Allan McNish was our special guest with a phone-in from Monte Carlo. McNish is a former winner of the "24 Hours of LeMan's" as well as the "Petit LeMans" and spoke about "the Jim Russell ... Continue reading
A Statement From Newman Wachs Racing
Chicago, October 21, 2009: On the heels of Newman Wachs Racing Team Owner, Eddie Wachsâ statement made earlier this week regarding NWRâs future, it has become apparent that a few things need to be clarified. Team Manager, Brian Halahan explains: âThe team has plans to move forward with John Edwards and w ... Continue reading
PKE2010 Adds Partnership With Go Racing Magazine To Build Media Coverage
Las Vegas, NV, October 21, 2009 â To round out or event media coverage, Go Racing Magazine has become our official print media partner. PKE2010 has chosen Go Racing to add to our interactive media push to reach both prospective exhibitors and attendees for what will be the largest performance karting exposition in ... Continue reading
2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe Review and Historic Comparisons
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS Coupe It took a while longer than expected to make it to the street, but the latest version of the Chevrolet Camaro makes that wait worthwhile. It's the strongest, fastest, baddest, and most powerful ever -- and also the most sophisticated. If anyone was wo ... Continue reading
ClipperCreek Announces New Under $1K EV Charging Station Available Immediately
AUBURN, Calif.--ClipperCreek, Inc. announced today that it is introducing a new model electric vehicle charging station available for under $1,000. âThis product is to answer the call by our customers to start installing cost effective public charging stations nowâ, said Dave Packard, President of ClipperCree ... Continue reading
Infiniti Creates a 'Forest Retreat' in the Urban Jungle
- All-New 2011 Infiniti M to Offer Innovative Forest Air System - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 22 -- Infiniti is making driving in the urban jungle a little more tolerable - with a breath of fresh air. The all-new 2011 Infiniti M, which is scheduled to arrive at Infiniti retailers beginning in spring 2010, will be equipped wi ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Invites Public to Name Volt Paint Color
Winner to be among the first to drive a Chevy Volt pre-production car DETROIT, Oct. 22 -- -- Contest begins today. Enter at chevroletvoltage.com -- Vote for finalists November 16 through December 1, 2009 -- Three finalists and their guest awarded a trip to Los Angeles -- Winning color name announced on December 1 The i ... Continue reading
The One Millionth Visitor to Mercedes-Benz World Can Meet Lewis Hamilton
Celebrations are already underway as Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge prepares to welcome the millionth visitor passing through its doors. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Sets Transeurasia World Record
A Volkswagen Caddy Maxi has set a new world record by travelling 9,630 miles non-stop across the Transeurasia route from the Atlantic coast in Portugal to the Pacific coast in Russia in eight days, 13 hours and 30 minutes. ... Continue reading
Mugen Euro Confirms Production of Ultimate Civic Type R
MUGEN Euro has confirmed a limited production run of the Civic Type R MUGEN, following huge interest in the concept version from the UK and overseas. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles Offer Four Times Greater Value
Visitors to Vauxhall Commercial Vehicle retailers on or before December 2nd will be able to take part in a fantastic new deal designed to significantly reduce the cost of buying and running a new Vauxhall van over the first four years of its life. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Creates a Forest in the Urban Jungle
Infiniti is making driving in the urban jungle a little more tolerable - with a breath of fresh air from the forest. ... Continue reading
Ford Thailand's Third Quarter Sales Up More Than 21%
Ford Thailand's new vehicle sales rose more than 21 percent during the third quarter from the previous quarter. September sales rose almost 8 percent from August, representing its best monthly sales this year and marking four consecutive months of increasing sales. ... Continue reading
RoSPA's Summer Time Campaign Continues as Clocks Goes Back
The heightened danger faced by pedestrians when the clocks go back must be taken more seriously, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. ... Continue reading
Cars That Drive Themselves Can Become a Reality Within Ten Years
A new EU project named SARTRE is being launched to develop and test technology for vehicles that can drive themselves in long road trains on motorways. This technology has the potential to improve traffic flow and journey times, offer greater comfort to drivers, reduce accidents, and improve fuel consumption and hence ... Continue reading
Next - Generation Kia Sorento SUV
The first-generation Kia Sorento was a 'landmark' vehicle which took the Korean brand into a whole new section of the automotive market all around the world. Introduced in 2002, it marked a huge step for Kia, challenging many established brands and starting the process of changing public perception of Kia as just a 'ma ... Continue reading
Performax's Industry-Leading Technology Key To Quality In First RHD Chevy Camaro
PERFORMAX International, Australia's leading importer of US-built passenger vehicles, has employed industry-leading technology to produce the world's first right-hand drive version of the all-new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. ... Continue reading
All-New Chevy Camaro Heads Mouth-Watering American Car Line-Up On Nikon SuperGP Track
THE striking new Chevrolet Camaro SS is set to excite spectators with its Australian public debut at this weekend's Nikon SuperGP on the Gold Coast. ... Continue reading
Never a Better Time to Buy a Classic Than at the 2009 Classic Motor Show
Enthusiasts in the market for a classic are spoiled for choice at this year's Classic Motor Show, with a host of internationally-renowned dealers bringing along a range of exciting cars of all types and ages, and all looking for new owners. ... Continue reading
Caterham Seven to Feature in Top Gear Live World Tour
The iconic Caterham Superlight R500 will make its debut in the Top Gear Live show when the Top Gear Live World Tour gets underway next month at the MPH Prestige and Performance Motor Show in Earls Court, London. ... Continue reading
BOULDER, Colo.--The ability to capture and store energy for later use is an elusive goal that utilities and other companies in the power generation business have long pursued. Energy storage will be especially important in compensating for the intermittent nature of wind and solar energy sources, which is often out of ... Continue reading
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