IBM Global Trucking Study: Fuel Efficiency, High-Tech Features More Important than Brand Name
Fleet Owners Turning to Hybrid Vehicles, Telematics, to Improve Sustainability ATLANTA, Oct. 28 -- IBM today announced the findings of a new global study, which shows that trucks will become more fuel efficient, environmentally sound and safer due to the adoption of new technologies throughout the vehicle. The use of t ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Oct. 28 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today reported revenues of $110.8 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to revenues of $192.9 million for the third quarter of 2008. Net loss was ($15.9) million for the quarter, or ($0.73) per diluted share, compared to ($2.6) milli ... Continue reading
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. , a leading online vehicle auction company, and Dealer Services Corporation (DSC), a leading independent used-car financing company, have made it easier for Copart members to access more purchasing power. Copart has integrated DSC into its website at www.copart.com, allowing members to s ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Prices Common Stock Offering
TULSA, Okla., Oct. 28 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. announced today that it has priced a public offering of 5,750,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $19.25 per share. The underwriters will have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 862,500 shares of common stock from the Com ... Continue reading
DRIVER/CREW CHIEF MIKE NEFF NOT A LONGSHOT AT LAS VEGAS
John Force RacingMike Neff Pre-Race Package Event: 9th annual NHRA Las Vegas Nationals5th race of Countdown to 123nd of 24 events in the 2009 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing SeriesSite: The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las VegasDates: Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2009 * * * *DRIVER/CREW CHIEF MIKE NEFF NOT A LONGS ... Continue reading
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 28 -- Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. (ECD) , the leading global manufacturer of UNI-SOLAR® thin-film flexible solar laminates, and CertainTeed Corporation, a leading North American building products manufacturer, today announced the installation of EnerGen(TM), a breakthrough solar roof system, o ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *EPA Press Office Press@epa.gov 202-564-6794 * FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *October 28, 2009* Administrator Jackson Visits Raleigh, Announces $200 Million Investment to Develop Smart Electric Grid in Carolinas, Florida **" "*"Part of $3.4 billion in smart grid recovery act funding announced by President Obama yeste ... Continue reading
In Addition To Championship, Lofton Shot-Caller Rette Wins Crew Chief of the Year
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[RealWire] Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Sets Transeurasia World Record
Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/) Release summary: A Volkswagen Caddy Maxi <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/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 Russ ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 28, 2009 -- Visteon Corporation (OTC:VSTN) has filed a motion with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware seeking approval of up to $150 million in debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing from a consortium of its term loan lenders. The DIP facility will provide Visteon with additional liquid ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer and FiveMobile Help Canadians Comply with New Cell Phone Laws
RESTON, Va. & TORONTO--ZoomSafer, the leading provider of patented solutions to prevent distracted driving, and Five Mobile, it’s Toronto-based software development partner have created an innovative application for BlackBerrys that offers Canadians a simple and inexpensive way to comply with Ontario’s new hands-fr ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 28 -- BorgWarner Inc. reported third quarter U.S. GAAP earnings of $0.15 per diluted share today compared with $(1.12) per diluted share in the third quarter of 2008. The sequential gain in income from second quarter 2009 is attributable to continuous improvement in operational efficiency in c ... Continue reading
Making Fuel Efficiency Fun http://DriveSmarterChallenge.org/contest WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Don't you loathe those irritating, know-it-all backseat drivers -- unless, of course, you're the smart, knowledgeable one in the backseat? Playing off that concept in "Backseat Smart Driver," David Markus of Beverly Hills, Calif. ... Continue reading
Geometric SAS Adds HyperWorks Suite as a Preferred CAE Tool Set
HyperWorks platform helps to drive efficiency for engineering services companies TROY, Mich., Oct. 28 -- Altair Engineering, a leading global provider of technology and services that empower client innovation and decision-making, announced today that Geometric SAS, the French, subsidiary of Geometric Limited, a leader ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--November 16th marks the beginning of the four-day 8th Annual Light Armored Vehicles & Stryker Summit being held in Vienna, VA at the Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner. Leading military and industry experts are set to convene and discuss a series of key issues pertaining to Light Armored Vehicles (LAVs). “A ... Continue reading
More 'Moparized' Chrysler, Jeep(R), Dodge Car and Ram Truck Vehicles Headed for SEMA
-- Mopar(R) Releases First Photos of Dodge Challenger 1320 Street Pak and Ram Bianco Image Vehicles AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 28 -- Mopar® continues to prep accessorized vehicles for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas next week. In addition to the brand's image vehicles that were annou ... Continue reading
Volvo XC60 Drive Drives Down Running Costs for Company Car Drivers
The Volvo XC60 DRIVe is ideal for company car drivers who want all the benefits of a comfortable, raised driving position, but like the idea of lower tax and fuel consumption benefits of two-wheel-drive. ... Continue reading
2010 Buick LaCrosse CXL AWD Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Buick LaCrosse AWD CXL Engine: 3.6-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 280 hp @ 6,300 rpm/259 lb.-ft. @ 4,800 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 111.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 197.0 x 73.1 x 59.2 in. Tires: P45/45R18 Cargo volume: 13.3 cu. ft. ... Continue reading
Lexus Debuts Revised LS 600h L Hybrid With New Telematics Systems for 2010
⢠New Exterior Styling for Flagship Hybrid Sedan Includes Revised Front Fascia, Bumpers and Taillights⢠Reconfigured Battery Pack Yields Increased Trunk Capacity⢠New Telematics, USB Connectivity and Updated Navigation Add Convenience The Lexus LS 600h L sedan, the first vehicle to bring fuel-efficient g ... Continue reading
Toyota Dealers Invest $3.3 Billion in Dealership Improvements
TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 28 -- While the auto market is going through one of its worst downturns in years, Toyota dealers are putting their money on the future. So far this year, Toyota dealers have invested $800 million in new facilities designed to meet the high expectations and growing needs of customers. Over the pas ... Continue reading
Mazda, BMW, Acura, Suzuki in This Month's Letter From Europe
By Andrew FranklEuropean Bureau ChiefThe Auto Channel I had a call from a nice lady at Mazda. In all the years of testing cars this is the very first time someone from a company had taken the trouble to phone and ask what Iâd thought about their product. Well, there wasnât too much to complain about. There wa ... Continue reading
SEMA '09: '34 Ford Hot Rod 'Replaces Displacement' in Favor of 400-HP 3.5L Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V-6
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28 -- -- Ford Powertrain, Detroit Street Rods and Experi-metal team up to showcase classic '34 Ford 3-Window Coupe hot rod boasting "first" rear-wheel-drive application of EcoBoost(TM) V-6 -- The first production rear-wheel-drive 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6 model launches next year in the Ford F-150, f ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Announces Expanded Roles for Its Executive Editorial Staff
Three leaders promoted as brand continues to migrate to other media DETROIT, Oct. 28 -- AutoWeek, a Crain Communications Inc. media property, announced the promotions of Dutch Mandel, Wes Raynal and Roger Hart, as America's most passionate consumer car media brand continues to expand. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi- ... Continue reading
10.28 Ministry says China's auto industry not overheated
Ministry says China's auto industry not overheated http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1012731/Ministry-says-China-s-auto -indu stry-not-overheated.html Shanghai, October 28 (Gasgoo.com) In response to public concerns about the rapidly growing Chinese auto output, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (M ... Continue reading
2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Preview
2009 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX YAS MARINA 30 OCTOBER - 1 NOVEMBER PREVIEW The inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final round of the 2009 Formula One season, takes place this weekend at the new Yas Marina Circuit on the eastern side of Abu Dhabi. The spectacular 5.554km track, designed by renowned Formula One architect Herm ... Continue reading
SAN JOSE, Calif. & SINGAPORE--Avago Technologies , a leading supplier of analog interface components for communications, industrial and consumer applications, today announced a pair of automotive-grade high speed, low power, digital CMOS optocouplers for use in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. The ACPL-M71T single channel hig ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 28 -- AVL today launched the latest version of its intuitive and versatile engine applications testing software and hardware package, "bobcat." The company has also created the battery testing version, code-named "Lynx." Specifically designed to offer a simple and straightforward user-interface, b ... Continue reading
AVL's Smart Sampler 478 Enhances Engine Emission Testing
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Oct. 28 -- AVL today announced the release of a new emission measurement tool that will help vehicle manufacturers and engine makers meet changing emissions regulation. The Smart Sampler 478, a partial-flow dilution system that effectively measures particulate pollution, is a global tool for certificat ... Continue reading
BRAWN GP & QTEL AGREE PARTNERSHIP FOR ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX
ABU DHABI 28 OCTOBER 2009 BRAWN GP & QTEL AGREE PARTNERSHIP FOR ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX Brawn GP is pleased to confirm a one-race partnership with Qatar Telecom for the final race of the 2009 Formula One season, the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, which takes place at the spectacular Yas Marina circuit this weekend. Qatar ... Continue reading
CBI Organizes Global & China EV Power Battery Summit 2009
SHANGHAI--World economy recession has led the world automobile industry into a gloomy situation. Together with high-running energy prices, ever-severe air pollution and deep awareness of environment protection, more and more automobile companies have focused on new-energy vehicles. The development of those vehicles, re ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter Racing LenMar Motorsports ADRL World Finals V Wrap-up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Carpenter Starts 2010 with Runner-Up Finish (10-28-2009) ENNIS, TX – After making it through a roller coaster 2009 season, Charles Carpenter ignited his 2010 campaign with a runner-up finish at the LenMar Motorsports Nationl Guard ADRL World Finals V at famed Texas Motorplex just outside Dallas ... Continue reading
BEIJING, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The China Economic Monitoring Center of the China National Bureau of Statistics and Sinotrust International Information & Consulting (Beijing) Co., Ltd. jointly release the "2009 Q3 China Automotive Industry Climate Index". 1. The Comprehensive China Automotive Industry Climate Ind ... Continue reading
ELKHART, Ind., Oct. 28 -- Coachmen Industries, Inc. (OTC:COHM.PK) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. "Despite many predictions in the popular and trade press that the housing market would turn in the second half of this year, through the third quarter, our Company saw ... Continue reading
Datalliance VMI Included in AMR Research Report on Vendor Managed Inventory
CINCINNATI--Datalliance, the leading independent supplier of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) services, was recently included in an October 2009 AMR Research report titled “The Resurgence of Vendor Managed Inventory: A Landscape”, by David Aquino, AMR Research Director. AMR Research is the world’s leading independe ... Continue reading
Dennis Rodman on "Judge Jeanine Pirro"
EX-NBA STAR DENNIS RODMAN FINDS HIMSELF ON A DIFFERENT COURT AS HE SUES BEST FRIEND ON "JUDGE JEANINE PIRRO" October 26, 2009 - Former New York District Attorney and County Court Judge Jeanine Pirro will be calling the shots as she referees a legal match-up between five-time NBA Champion Dennis Rodman and his good frie ... Continue reading
Douglas Motorsports - 2009 TORC Photo Review
Take a look back at Todd Kaho's great photography work with Douglas Motorsports during the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. ... Continue reading
Drive Smarter Challenge Winner's announced!
For Further Information For Immediate Release Rozanne Weissman 202-530-2217; rweissman@ase.org <mailto:rweissman@ase.org> 4 Wacky Yet Enlightening Videos Highlighting Money-Saving Gas Tips 'Walk Off' with Top Prizes In Drive Smarter Challenge Video Contest - Making Fuel Efficiency Fun - - http://DriveSmarterChallenge.o ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Talladega Superspeedway Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Talladega Superspeedway Advance Notes Race: Amp Energy 500 on Sunday, Nov. 1 Track: Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-mile oval) Location: Talladega, Ala. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarrod England No. 1 Bass Pro Shops / ... Continue reading
Eaton Quarterly Dividend Payable November 27, 2009
CLEVELAND--The Board of Directors of diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today declared a quarterly dividend of $.50 per common share payable on November 27, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 9, 2009. Eaton has paid dividends on common shares every year since 1923. E ... Continue reading
Flying Dutchman TORC Race Report - Las Vegas
* * VANDEN HEUVEL TAKES PODIUM IN FINAL ROUND /FIFTH PLACE IN TORC PRO-2WD CHAMPIONSHIP/ Dan Vanden Heuvel and his Flying Dutchman Team continued his incredible season with a third place podium finish in the final round of the Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL. The performance at the Dirt Track at Las Vegas Motor ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Las Vegas
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:41 AM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing/NHRA Las Vegas [cid:image001.jpg@01CA57A9.245D8A40] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jeff.romack@pmgincorporated.com www.ACDelc ... Continue reading
Garmin Nuvifone G60 Mounts Easily in Your Vehicle with a Vehicle Mount Adapter from ProClip USA Inc.
CHICAGO--ProClip USA, Inc. today announced a Vehicle Mount Adapter designed to securely mount the Garmin Nuvifone G60 to car, truck and SUV dashboards and consoles. Vehicle Mount Adapters, designed and manufactured by Brodit AB in Sweden, are custom made and attach to vehicle specific ProClip dashboard mounts. To attac ... Continue reading
Geely Named Preferred Bidder for Volvo Car Corporation
HANGZHOU, China, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. Ltd., a privately-owned Chinese automotive company, today welcomed Ford Motor Company's decision to name it as the preferred bidder for Volvo Car Corporation. Geely, having built one of the fastest growing automotive car companies in China, ... Continue reading
Genesis Sedan to Receive Custom Paint Graphic Live at SEMA
Street Concepts and Designer Courtney Mason Bring an Artistic Display to the Show Floor FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 28 -- Hyundai Motor America and Street Concepts, one of the leading developers of auto show vehicles, bring custom vehicle design live to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show with a pa ... Continue reading
Goodyear Announces Plan to Produce 63-Inch Earthmover Tires
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 28 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it plans to begin production of 63-inch, 12,000-pound off-the-road (OTR) tires in the fourth quarter of 2010. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Demand for high performing quality tires in the 63-inch size, used ex ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Improved Third Quarter Earnings; Company Sees Opportunities as Markets Recover
AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 28 -- -- Sales of $4.4 billion, up 11% from second quarter -- Segment Operating Income of $275 million, up from prior year and second quarter -- Inventories reduced by more than $1 billion from year-end 2008 -- Cash and liquidity improve on continued positive cash flow -- Year-to-date cost savings tot ... Continue reading
Technology Application is the First of Its Kind in the Automotive Industry LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 28 -- Honeywell has partnered with Toyota Motor Europe in a project to further improve the environmental leadership of the car manufacturer's operations across Europe. Toyota will implement Honeywell's HC900 Hybrid Control ... Continue reading
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--Good news for those consumers trying to make their current car last longer or for the die-hard enthusiast looking for maximum performance or even the weekend Do-it-Yourselfers trying to cut auto repair bills by purchasing parts themselves – the new Streetperformance.com is dedicated to making t ... Continue reading
LINE-X(R) Protective Coatings Joins AAA's Show Your Card & Save Program
AAA Members Save when Purchasing a LINE-X Spray-On Truck Bedliner SANTA ANA, Calif., Oct. 28 -- LINE-X Protective Coatings, the nation's leading developer and provider of high performance protective coatings, is one of the latest businesses to join the exclusive Show Your Card & Save® discount program offered by AAA. ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Green Planet Group, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPG), an emerging leader in environmentally safe products and services, announced today that Long Island based L&M Bus Company has completed its successful trial of XenTx™ Extreme Diesel Treatment and will begin treating all diesel fuel for its school bus fleet with ... Continue reading
Meals On Wheels Association of America and Bridgestone Retail Operations Announce Partnership
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Every day in America, one in nine seniors - an astonishing 5 million people - are facing the threat of hunger. It's projected that 75 percent more seniors will be facing the threat of hunger by 2025. In an effort to combat this growing problem, Meals On Wheels Associa ... Continue reading
Modine to Present at Baird 2009 Industrial Conference
RACINE, Wis.--Modine Manufacturing Company , a diversified global leader in thermal management technology and solutions, announced today that it will participate in the Baird 2009 Industrial Technology Conference in Chicago on Wednesday, November 11 at 8:20 A.M. CT. Modine’s President and Chief Executive Officer Thom ... Continue reading
Oberg Motorsports - TORC Las Vegas Race Report
* OBERG FINISHES SEASON WITH MOMENTUM FOR 2010 Eagle River, WI (October, 28, 2009) - After his best weekend of the year in Perris, Mike Oberg and his #80 AMSOIL BFGoodrich Tires Chevy continued to build momentum for the 2010 season. The final round of the year saw Mike take the gray and black PRO-2WD truck to a fifth p ... Continue reading
- Integrated solution from Aperta and Parascript reduces labor costs associated with check processing, achieves amount recognition rates of over 90 percent - BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 28 -- Parascript, LLC, the image analysis and pattern recognition technology provider, today announced that Quebec Automobile Insurance Corpo ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8a41f3/advanced_automotiv) has announced the addition of the "Advanced Automotive Energy Storage Report" report to their offering. This report examines the technology and market for advanced energy storage systems (ESS) in automotive applications. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4d8928/service_station_re) has announced the addition of the "Service Station Retailing in the UK" report to their offering. Based on this essential market data and insight into the country's leading fuel retailers, this profile provides you with ... Continue reading
Rookie of the Year finalist Langdon desires strong finish
Rookie of the Year finalist Langdon desires strong finish LAS VEGAS (Oct. 28) -- The only true rookie in this year's freshman class, Top Fuel driver Shawn Langdon, is hoping strong outings at this weekend's ninth annual Las Vegas NHRA Nationals and the season-ending 45th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals will push his bid f ... Continue reading
Taylor Racing-TORC Finale @ Las Vegas Report
* SCOTT TAYLOR FINISHES SIXTH OVERALL IN TORC PRO-2WD CHAMPIONSHIP Belvidere, IL (October 28, 2009) - The final weekend of the 2009 Traxxas TORC Series presented by AMSOIL had Scott Taylor and the #8 Miller Electric Skyjacker Suspensions BFGoodrich Tires Ford F-150 look to end on a strong note. During both rounds Scott ... Continue reading
Test & Tune at SSP Postponed to Thursday, October 29
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Wednesday Night SSP Test & Tune Postponed to Thrusday, October 29 Newberrytown, PA (October 28, 2009) - The October 28 Wednesday Night Test & Tune has been postponed to Thursday, October 29 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park due to overnight rains and a high ... Continue reading
TW Steel to Partner Renault F1 Team
AMSTERDAM, October 28 -- TW Steel (http://www.twsteeluk.com), the international Dutch watch brand specializing in oversized watches, is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with the Renault F1 Team in which the brand becomes the Enstone-based squad's 'Official Timing Partner'. To view the Multimedia News Releas ... Continue reading
UQM Technologies Announces Exercise of Over-Allotment Option and Closing of Common Stock Offering
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM Technologies, Inc. (NYSE Amex:UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, today announced that the underwriters of the Company’s recent public offering of common stock exercised in full their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s common sto ... Continue reading
Voice on the Go: Handsfree Email & Texting Makes Driving Safer
TORONTO--Voice on the Go, the originator of true handsfree mobile email and texting, today announced that Voice on the Go is the first application that enables drivers to listen to their email as well as compose email and SMS hands free, all by voice – while keeping their hands on the wheel and their eyes on the road ... Continue reading
Important Halloween Safety Tips
Here's a little something you might be able to use in the next few days that people probably haven't thought about in regards to Halloween. Contact: Allison Hatcher 615-874-7629 (Office) 615-478-4099 (Cell) Ghosts and Goblins aren't the only Things to Think about on Halloween Nashville, TN (October 28, 2009) - Accordin ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Shows New Tennessee Built VW Mid-size Sedan
The Above is a sketch of Volkswagen's forthcoming New Mid-size sedan, which will be produced in their all-new production facility in Chattanooga, TN. NMS market introduction is late 2011. WOLFSBURG â July 16, 2008: Volkswagen is setting out to build a plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where vehicle production will ... Continue reading
Myers Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
AKRON, Ohio--The Board of Directors of Myers Industries, Inc. today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share payable January 4, 2010, to shareholders of record as of November 30, 2009. Myers Industries, Inc. is an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, c ... Continue reading
Green Earth Technologies to Showcase G-OIL and New Biodegradable Product Categories at AAPEX Show
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 28 -- Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets: GETG), a leading manufacturer and marketer of "green" environmentally safe consumer packaged goods and products, announced today their third consecutive showcase at The AAPEX Show at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, November 4-6. In the previous two ... Continue reading
New Study Underscores Why Location May Be Advertising's Next Big Trend
Research shows NAVTEQ's LocationPoint(TM) ad network provides a more direct way for advertisers and consumers to connect CHICAGO, Oct. 28 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of digital map, traffic and location data for in-vehicle, portable, wireless and enterprise solutions, today released results of a new survey t ... Continue reading
Visteon Announces Third-Quarter 2009 Results
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Oct. 28, 2009 -- Third Quarter Summary -- Product sales of $1.67 billion -- Up 13 percent from second quarter 2009 -- Down 17 percent from third quarter 2008 -- Operating performance continues to improve -- Third straight quarterly improvement -- Gross margin of $116 million, up 170 percent f ... Continue reading
CTIA Statement on Senate Commerce Committee Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009”
WASHINGTON--Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement in response to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller's (D-WV) introduction of âDistracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009â (S. 1938): "CTIA welcomes introduction of Chairman Rockefel ... Continue reading
New Polo, Golf and Passat BlueMotion: Volkswagen Radically Reduces Fuel Costs
"BlueMotion" is the best known German automotive environmental label. It debuted in 2006 with the first generation of the Polo BlueMotion, and its combined fuel con sumption figure of just 3.9 litres per 100 kilometres was the best in the world for a five-seat car. ... Continue reading
Audi in China: Prior year's Results Already Exceeded in October
AUDI AG is continuing on its growth curve in China: Yesterday the company already exceeded last year's unit sales volume. This makes 2009 the most successful year in Audi's 21-year history in China. Since January, Audi has delivered 118,196 cars in China, an increase of 22 percent over the corresponding prior-year peri ... Continue reading
The European automobile industry is proceeding at full pace to reduce further CO2 emissions from its vehicles and is confident to meet legislative targets if a supportive policy and legislative framework is secured. The legislative proposal for limiting CO2 emissions from light commercial vehicles, adopted today by the ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Andy Kiker and Zach Skolnick
Indianapolis, Octoner 28, 2009: 5-Time Superkart Champion ANDY KIKERTuesday night, Karting News Live hosted two karting veterans: Five-time U.S. Superkart Champion Andy Kiker just returned from Hockenheim, Germany after competing in a European Superkart Challenge series on the full Grand Prix course with 60 entries and ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: Bobby Rahal, Alexander Rossi, Peter Dempsey and Ricado Juncos
Indianapolis, October 28, 2009: "PitFit Presents the Next Level" and Tuesday night, we had guests on three continents! Headlining the show was 1986 Indy 500 Winner Bobby Rahal calling in just before boarding a jet for Japan. The IndyCar / ChampCar legend spoke about the Road Racing Drivers Club (R.R.D.C.) and his plans ... Continue reading
Driver Derek Johnston To Test Daytona Prototype At VIR
DAYTONA BEACH, October 27, 2009: Fresh from winning the inaugural 2009 Rolex 24 At Daytona Driver Challenge presented by Sunoco, British champion Derek Johnston will test a Daytona Prototype on Nov. 3-4 at Virginia International Raceway to begin his preparation to drive in the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona. Johnston won a c ... Continue reading
Tasca And Motorcraft/Quicklane Looking To Run The Tables
DEARBORN, October 27, 2009: A return trip to Las Vegas could only mean the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series is approaching the end of the season. But with two races still remaining, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team seek to build on its momentum from earlier in the season, perhaps with an ass ... Continue reading
PKE2010 Attendees Get Super Low Rates
Las Vegas, NV, October 27, 2009 â Everyone planning to compete, exhibit or attend PKE2010 presented by VW Jetta TDI Cup over SuperBowl weekend, February 5-7, 2010 can now book one of the South Point Hotelâs amazing rooms online through the www.PKE2010.com website. Hundredâs of rooms have been blocked esp ... Continue reading
TW Steel to Partner Renault F1 Team
Amsterdam, October, 28 2009: TW Steel, the international Dutch watch brand specializing in oversized watches, is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with the Renault F1 Team in which the brand becomes the Enstone-based squadâs âOfficial Timing Partnerâ. While the deal is effective from 2010 thro ... Continue reading
Brawn GP - Abu Dhabi - October 28, 2009
The inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final round of the 2009 Formula One season, takes place this weekend at the new Yas Marina Circuit on the eastern side of Abu Dhabi. The spectacular 5.554km track, designed by renowned Formula One architect Hermann Tilke, is located on Yas Island just thirty minutes from Abu Dhab ... Continue reading
It's Back to School for Actor Tom Chambers - In His New Car!
Actor and reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion Tom Chambers celebrated his return to television this week by collecting a new Fiat 500C. ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Partners With Barcelona to Promote Zero-Emission Mobility
The RenaultâNissan Alliance and the city of Barcelona today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote the development of zero emission mobility in the Catalan capital. The two organizations will work together to identify areas of co-operations in promoting the use of zero emission vehicles in the city. ... Continue reading
Ford Confirms Geely as its Preferred Bidder for Volvo Cars
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28 -- Ford Motor Company [NYSE: F] announced today that a consortium led by Zhejiang Geely Group Holding Co. Ltd. is its preferred bidder in the ongoing discussions concerning the possible sale of Volvo Car Corporation. Ford said that while it will be engaging in more detailed and focused negotiat ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Given '2010 Automotive Excellence Award' By Popular Mechanics
Prestigious Publication Recognizes All-New Kia Five-Passenger Hatchback - Soul honored for smart pricing, extensive standard features and impressive fuel economy - Kia five-door one of only 10 vehicles acknowledged on 2010 list IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 28 -- Already a recipient of numerous accolades including a "Top Safety ... Continue reading
50mpg for £5k at Autoquake.Com
Going green costs less at Autoquake.com: Britain's largest online used car retailer has a selection of cars which achieve 50 miles to the gallon with prices starting well below £5,000 ... Continue reading
Andrew Wady Appointed As Citroen UK Fleet Director
Citroen UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Wady as the Company's new Fleet Director. Andrew will take up his new post, based in Citroen's UK Headquarters in Slough, on 18th November, 2009 ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presents World's Most ECO-Friendly One-Make Cup
Following the successful debut of the compressed natural gas-powered Scirocco GT24-CNG at the Nürburgring 24-hour race, Volkswagen is launching a one-make Bio-CNG-powered race series in 2010. With a CO2 reduction of 80 per cent being achieved in combination with Bio-CNG, the Scirocco Cup will demonstrate that major in ... Continue reading
Male Motorists Must Be Brighter When it Comes to Breakdowns
Male motorists are almost three times more likely to be killed or injured on the hard shoulder than women, according to new research from car care specialists, Comma. ... Continue reading
Ferrari Board Examines Third Quarter Financial Results
The Ferrari Board of Directors chaired by Luca di Montezemolo examined today the company's financial results for the first nine months of 2009. ... Continue reading
John Mayer to cast his unique spell on Kia Soul Live at the Chapel
Seven-time Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter John Mayer will appear in a red-hot live performance in Sydney for the fourth concert in the Kia Soul Live at the Chapel on Wednesday 4 November. ... Continue reading
Lotus appoints Director of Motorsport
Group Lotus is pleased to announce the appointment of Claudio Berro to the new role of Director of Motorsport for Lotus, reporting directly to Dany Bahar, Group Lotus CEO. ... Continue reading
Global Green Challenge Day 4 - Alice Springs to Coober Pedy
Today was the longest day of the Global Green Challenge and after nine and a quarter hours in the cars, the novelty was starting to wear off. ... Continue reading
Australia's Most Popular Combination Tail Lamp is Now More Versatile Than Ever - Thanks to Narva
Australia's most popular combination tail lamp has been further enhanced with a series of unique and clever engineering developments from Narva. It is now more versatile than ever, ensuring it retains its position as the consumer's choice for trucks, utes, caravans, motor homes, camper vans and trailers of all types ... Continue reading
On a Night of Fun and Frights, Pedestrian Safety Should Be the Primary Focus
This Halloween - drivers, parents and children should slow down for safety WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On a night when many children spend hours in close proximity to cars as they navigate through neighborhoods gathering candy, pedestrian safety should be a top priority for both drivers and parents. ... Continue reading
Fox's 400hp IS C heads to SEMA 2009
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Ford Wins the Most Automotive Excellence Awards in History From Popular Mechanics Magazine
DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 28 -- -- Ford sets a precedent in the Popular Mechanics 2010 Automotive Excellence Awards, winning more categories by a single brand than any other automaker in the history of the awards -- Ford vehicles winning this year's awards are the 2010 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 in the Performance category, ... Continue reading
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