Dealer Synergy, Automotive Internet Sales and Technology Experts Launch New IT Initiatives
Mike Morsby joins the Dealer Synergy team to lead dealer IT projects PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 23 -- Recognizing how critical information technology is for auto retailers, Dealer Synergy, an award winning training, consulting and technology company has expanded its dealer services to provide a high level of IT support and gui ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Appoints Deutsch LA as Advertising Agency of Record In U.S.
HERNDON, Va., Oct. 23 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced today that it has selected Deutsch LA as its new advertising agency of record for the U.S. In this capacity, Deutsch LA will have full advertising responsibility for the Volkswagen brand and its family of products. Effective November 1, 2009, Deutsch LA rep ... Continue reading
STRUT Introduces Custom Cadillac CTS Grille Collection
Media Contact Lucette Nicoll Nicoll Public Relations lucette@nicollpr.com 781-762-9300 PRESS RELEASE STRUT Introduces Cadillac CTS Collection San Clemente, CAâOctober 22, 2009âSTRUT www.strutwear.com has released a new collection designed exclusively for the Cadillac CTS mid size luxury sports sedan. The Cadi ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle "mycar" Makes First Journey in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and EuAuto Technology Limited (EuAuto) today jointly announced the official launch of their home-grown electric vehicle mycar in Hong Kong. The launching ceremony was held at PolyU campus with Mr John Tsang Chun-wah, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, Prof. Timothy ... Continue reading
American Coach Completes First Factory Delivery Under New Ownership
DECATUR, Ind., Oct. 23 -- American Coach, the luxury motor home division of Fleetwood RV, Inc., today announced it retailed its first VIP factory delivery - an optional service available to all American Coach customers - since American Industrial Partners, Inc. acquired the company in July. VIP factory delivery is uniq ... Continue reading
Autorama & World of Wheels Announce New Drag City USA attraction
(Please note: Drag City USA logo attached in JPEG format. JPEG pictures of Swamp Rats III, IV & VIII available upon request.) Contact: Jon Knapp J2Racing Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 J2Racing@aol.com Autorama & World of Wheels Announce New Drag City USA attraction Auburn Hills, MI, October 23, 2009 – Over the last fe ... Continue reading
Clean Tech Company Emission & Power Solutions Announces Purchase Order for FX Reactor
LONDON, Oct. 23 -- Emission & Power Solutions, Plc ("EPS", "the Company") announced today that it has received a purchase order for its FX Reactors. Erik Ulsteen, CEO & Chairman of EPS stated, "We are very excited to receive this new order from our distributor, this order will service several new Fortune 500 customers. ... Continue reading
Coughlin looking for third Las Vegas title in a row, sixth overall (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin looking for third Las Vegas title in a row, sixth overall LAS VEGAS (Oct. 23) -- Reigning back-to-back Pro Stock champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. admits his chances for capturing three world titles in a row is all but over, but the 61-time national event winner can still post another "threepeat" at The Strip at Las V ... Continue reading
Daniels Leads Dutch Classic HEMI Challenge Field With Record Run
October 23, 2009 Contact: Michael Smith (734) 347-9871 E-mail: msmith@jrthompson.com <mailto:msmith@jrthompson.com> MOPAR(r) HEMI(r) CHALLENGE QUALIFYING REPORT 2009 NHRA Dutch Classic October 22-25 Maple Grove Raceway, Mohnton, Pa. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Daniels Still Driver to Beat at Dutch Classic Mopar(r) HEMI(r) Ch ... Continue reading
DBI Helps SafeAuto Insurance Improve Customer-Facing DB2 Database Performance and Reduce IT Costs
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 23 -- DBI (Database-Brothers, Inc.), a software company providing professional grade datacenter performance management tools, today announced another success - we helped SafeAuto Insurance improve performance, optimize their IT assets and lower energy consumption. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-b ... Continue reading
Eaton to Participate in Goldman Sachs Industrials Conference November 5
CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that Richard H. Fearon, Eaton vice chairman and chief financial and planning officer, will participate in the Goldman Sachs Global Industrials Conference in New York City on November 5 from 10:45 to 11:10 a.m. Eastern time. The purpose of ... Continue reading
eFleetDirect Offers Banks and Finance Companies New Remarketing Programs
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 23 -- eFleetDirect has expanded their operations to include remarketing programs for banks and other financial institutions with aggressive marketing and services not often available in the industry. They are able to process fleet, end of term lease vehicles as well as repossessed vehicles. Inventory ... Continue reading
Enova Confirms Delivery of 229 Systems in 3rd Quarter
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: ENA) (AIM: ENV) (AIM: ENVS), a production company in the emerging alternative energy industry and a leading developer of proprietary electric, hybrid and fuel cell digital power management systems, confirmed today that it has delivered 229 systems in the 3rd Quarter 200 ... Continue reading
Exotic Sports Car Brings Championship Heritage To Dawsonville, Ga
DAWSONVILLE, October 23, 2009: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing clinched its second Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Team and Driver Championships less than two weeks ago at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and primary team sponsor GAINSCO Auto Insurance hasn’t slowed down one bit. The No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance racing show ... Continue reading
FATHER & DAUGHTER DUO EXCITED TO BE A PART OF THE AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION SOUTH AFRICAN ADVENTURE
FATHER & DAUGHTER DUO EXCITED TO BE A PART OF THE AMERICAN SPEED ASSOCIATION SOUTH AFRICAN ADVENTURE By: Kevin Ramsell / Photo Credit - Orange Show Speedway DAYTONA BEACH, FL (Friday, October 23, 2009) - Rick McCray, General Manager of Orange Show Speedway, an ASA Member Track, in San Bernardino, CA knows a little abou ... Continue reading
Johnson Controls Announces Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call Webcast
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 23 -- Johnson Controls, Inc. announces the following webcast: What: Johnson Controls Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call When: Tuesday, October 27, 2009, at 11 a.m. Eastern time How: Live over the Internet -- Log on to the Web at www.johnsoncontrols.com/investors. Note: A slide presentation wil ... Continue reading
- AMPLE to Debut New Partnership with Zero at the Sustaining Electric Vehicle and Green Technology Expo Held in Conjunction with 2009 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in Singapore - SINGAPORE, Oct. 23 -- AMPLE (www.ampleworld.com), a global marketing and distribution leader providing a full suite of products an ... Continue reading
Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic Information
There will be no decision made until 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23, concerning the status of the Miller's Racing Parts Fall Classic to be held at the Susquehanna Speedway Park on Oct. 23 & Oct. 24. The "changes or no changes" will be updated on the website (www.sspracing.net<about:blank>) or the SSP hotline (717) 938 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Star Tony Stewart and Office Depot Announce Winners of ‘Show Us Your 14’ Online Photo Contest
BOCA RATON, Fla.--Office Depot® and two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series™ champion Tony Stewart are pleased to announce the winners of the new Office Depot “Show Us Your 14” online photo contest. Office Depot is the Official Office Products Partner of NASCAR® and co-primary sponsor of Stewart and the No. 14 Office ... Continue reading
Relatives to respond to NTSB report on 2008 fatal motorcoach crash
MEDIA ALERT: Transportation Safety Board to issue final report recommendations on 2008 Texas fatal motorcoach crash; Relatives and safety advocates to warn unsuspecting Americans about motorcoach dangers, call for swift federal action to protect nation’s bus passengers. WHAT: MEDIA AVAILABILITY with relatives of ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f20f7d/2010_u_s_automobi) has announced the addition of the "2010 U.S. Automobile Gas Engine & Engine Parts Manufacturing Report" report to their offering. The Automobile Gas Engine & Engine Parts Manufacturing report, published annually, contains ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Light Commercial Vehicles Market in Portugal to 2013
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2eef70/light_commercial_v) has announced the addition of the "Light Commercial Vehicles Market in Portugal to 2013" report to their offering. This report includes data on the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market in Portugal allowing the reader to ... Continue reading
SPX Completes Sale of Filtran Business Unit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Oct. 23 -- SPX Corporation today announced that it has completed the sale of its Filtran business unit, a global leader in automotive filtration solutions, to Madison Capital Partners, for an undisclosed price. SPX Corporation has reported this business unit as a discontinued operation since the fourt ... Continue reading
Standard Motor Products, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. , an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009 on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 before the opening of the stock market. Management will hold a conference call ... Continue reading
The End of Parking Tickets New game for motorists - Ticket Trap / Parking Ticket Game.com
Dear Auto Channel: Press release below. I would like to share with you some information about a new game I created that I feel may greatly help travelers who rent vehicles and visit cities or places with parking regulations. The game is called Ticket Trap - Parking Ticket Game, for all who travel to cities and places w ... Continue reading
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 23 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the latest addition to its Krom specialty vehicles lineup, the 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom edition, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in December 2009. The new Rogue Krom edition is designed to offer a unique dimension t ... Continue reading
On-campus celebration of the Volkswagen Automotive Innovation Laboratory (VAIL) includes next-generation autonomous vehicle demonstrations and introduction of the Pikes Peak Audi TTS PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 23 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (VWGoA) and Stanford University's School of Engineering today unveiled th ... Continue reading
Auto Dealers Service Company Cobalt, Ranked on Deloitte's 2009 Technology Fast 500 for Ninth Time
Company attributes 216 percent revenue growth to innovation and strong customer relationships SEATTLE, Oct. 23 -- Seattle-based Cobalt retains its place in the ranks of the Technology Fast 500(TM) - for the ninth time. On Thursday, October 22nd, Cobalt was named to the 2009 Technology Fast 500(TM), Deloitte LLP's ranki ... Continue reading
New Ad-ology Automotive Survey: Shows Car Buyers Influenced By All Media - Some More Than Others
WESTERVILLE, Ohio--Thirty-eight percent of U.S. auto buyers are willing to drive more than an hour for their best deal, highlighting the importance of aggressive advertising by dealers. The Fall 2009 Ad-ology Media Influence on Consumer Choice survey also found online media is now more influential than social or tradit ... Continue reading
NADA Testifies in Support of a Single, National Fuel Economy Standard
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Automobile Dealers Association, at a hearing on Friday, urged the federal agencies in charge of finalizing fuel economy and greenhouse gas rules for motor vehicles to work toward a unified and consistent single, national standard that clearly rejects the "flawed ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Oct. 23 -- October new-vehicle retail sales are expected to decline only 6 percent compared with one year ago--the first single-digit decline since May 2008, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 franchisees across the United Stat ... Continue reading
Pricing for All-new 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty to Start at $28,165
New Crew of Heavy Duty Pickups Offer More Content, Lower Price AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 -- -- With more standard features and a lower Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) than the 2009 model it replaces, the all-new 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 regular cab 4x2 ST with the 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 gives consumers more va ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Transmission Components for Hyundai's New Six-Speed Automatic Transmissions
BorgWarner and Hyundai/Kia Continue 20-Year Partnership AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 -- BorgWarner supplies collated friction packs and roller one-way clutch assemblies for the new generation of six-speed front-wheel drive automatic transmissions from the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group. Consisting of five variants, the n ... Continue reading
Electric Cars - Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) Media Watch
Automakers focus on affordable electric cars San Francisco Chronicle October 23, 2009 --There's more than one path to the electric car. Ford Motor Company's first mass-marketed, all-electric car is a battery-powered Focus. In order for electric cars finally to win public acceptance, they'll need to be affordable, said ... Continue reading
Far East Beckons For Trio Of Series Teams
Braselton, October 23, 2009: The 2009 season isnât quite over for a trio of teams from the American Le Mans Series. Drayson Racing, Robertson Racing and BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team are eight days away from the first practice session of the inaugural Asian Le Mans Series Race on October 31-November 1 at the Oka ... Continue reading
JR Motorsports & No. 5 Crew Chief Agree To Contractual Release
MOORESVILLE, October 23, 2009: JR Motorsports announced today it has mutually agreed to release Brian Campe from his contractual duties as crew chief of the No. 5 team in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, effective immediately. Tony Eury Jr. will serve as the teamâs crew chief this weekend in the Kroger âOn Track ... Continue reading
JEGS To Again Support Geoff Bodine Bobsled Challenge
DELAWARE, October 23, 2009: 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 ... Continue reading
Exotic Sports Car Brings Championship Heritage To Dawsonville, Ga
DAWSONVILLE, October 23, 2009: GAINSCO/Bob Stallings Racing clinched its second Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series Team and Driver Championships less than two weeks ago at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and primary team sponsor GAINSCO Auto Insurance hasnât slowed down one bit. The No. 99 GAINSCO Auto Insurance racing sh ... Continue reading
Coskata Inc. Unveils Semi-Commercial Feedstock Flexible Ethanol Facility in Madison, PA
Facility represents successful scale-up of company's technology and showcase for the world's first commercially-viable flex ethanol process Madison, PA - Coskata Inc., a leading developer of next-generation biofuels, today announced the successful start-up of its semi-commercial flex-ethanol facility located in Madison ... Continue reading
Golden Gate-RCR re-sign Koch as primary west driver PR
PRESS RELEASE - GOLDEN GATE RACING TEAM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, OCTOBER 19, 2009 TEAM WEBSITE/CONTACT: Jim Offenbach, www.goldengateracingteam.com GGRT MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Sullivan, sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net *GRAPHICS AND PHOTOS ATTACHED  Golden Gate Racing, RCR sign Koch for 2010 NASCAR West ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Supports National Teen Driver Safety Week
RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer, the leading provider of innovative software solutions to prevent distracted driving, announced today that it has released a fully original music video entitled “Little Words” to help promote National Teen Driver Safety Week. “Distraction from the use of mobile phones is causing an increase ... Continue reading
A Historic Moment and World First in Recycling Technology - 21st of October 2009 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 21 -- Magnum D'Or Resources, Inc. (OTC:MDOR) (BULLETIN BOARD: MDOR) , a next generation rubber recycling Solutions Company, announced today the Magnum SRI custom compound light truck tires were installed onto th ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d61db1/china_heavy_truck) has announced the addition of the "China Heavy Truck Industry Report, 2009" report to their offering. Chinese heavy truck market has developed rapidly since 2005, but slowed down after the international financial crisis i ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Dates For Nissan LEAF Zero Emission Tour - VIDEO ENHANCED
LEAF makes first U.S. appearance in Los Angeles Nov. 13 FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 22 -- Nissan North America announced that the Nissan LEAF zero-emission, all-electric car will make its North American debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 13. The Los Angeles showing will be the first time people in the United States will be able to ... Continue reading
Two BMW Models Set for North American Debut in Miami
Hello: Attached are two press releases from BMW announcing that the BMW 760Li Sedan and the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo will make their North American debuts at the South Florida International Auto Show in Miami October 23-November 1. The BMW 760Li Sedan, which takes the top position within BMW's model portfolio, deliver ... Continue reading
ECOtality's Don Karner to Present at "Beyond Oil"
PHOENIX & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, has announced that Don Karner, President co-founder of ECOtalityâs subsidiary, eTec (Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation), will speak to fellow industry innovators at âBe ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors to Open Colorado Gallery
BOULDER, Colo.--Tesla Motors will open a gallery in Boulder on Friday and offer test drives of the worldâs leading electric vehicle throughout the weekend. Colorado is a strong regional market and strategic base for Tesla, the only automaker producing and selling highway-capable EVs. The centennial state aims to b ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Editors Honor the Best of the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show
The AutoWeek Editors' Choice Awards recognize Best in Show, Best Concept, Most Significant and Most Fun DETROIT, Oct. 22 -- The AutoWeek editorial staff announced today its 2009 Tokyo motor show Editors' Choice Award winners. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090610/DE30482LOGO ) For more than a decade, the ... Continue reading
Quantum Announces Advanced High Performance All-Wheel Drive Diesel Hybrid Electric Drive System
IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 22 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. today announced that it has introduced a fuel efficient, high performance diesel hybrid electric powertrain, "Q-Force," after six (6) years of development. This advanced, proprietary 4-wheel drivetrain can be configured for specialized militar ... Continue reading
Congressional Support Growing for Fair Competition in Auto Repair Industry
Reps. Capuano, Carney, Conaway, Meeks, Miller Support Right to Repair Act BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Five more members of Congress declared their support of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 2057). Reps. Michael E. Capuano (D-MA), Christopher P. Carney (D-PA), Gregory W. Meeks (D- ... Continue reading
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