NICO ROSBERG TO DRIVE FOR MERCEDES IN FORMULA 1
NICO ROSBERG TO DRIVE FOR MERCEDES IN FORMULA 1 Stuttgart - From the 2010 season, German driver Nico Rosberg (24) will drive for the new Mercedes team in the Formula 1 World Championship, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport announced today. Three years after his father Keke had won the Formula 1 World Championship, Nico Rosberg w ... Continue reading
As the Holiday Driving Season Begins, Sprint Urges Customers to Focus on Driving
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--Whether you are driving across the country or just across town for the holidays, Sprint urges you to keep this in mind: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2008 distracted driving was responsible for 16 percent of all traffic fatalities and 21 percent of all traffic ... Continue reading
As the Holiday Driving Season Begins, Sprint Urges Customers to Focus on Driving
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: As the Holiday Driving Season Begins, Sprint Urges Customers to Focus on Driving Date: 11/23/2009 12:39:00 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here --------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Brendan Langlois' "First 100 Club" An Ideal Holiday Gift For Any Race Fan
BRENDAN LANGLOIS' "FIRST 100 CLUB" AN IDEAL HOLIDAY GIFT FOR ANY RACE FAN Unique marketing program will help young Canadian driver advance to NASCAR (Kamloops, BC - November 23, 2009) - Looking for a great gift for your favorite auto racing supporter? How about considering a holiday gift certificate that will help a yo ... Continue reading
Capitol Auto Group continues backing Bailey
Capitol Auto Group continues backing Bailey SALEM, Ore. (Nov. 23) -- Capitol Auto Group will support Rich Bailey’s Top Alcohol Dragster team in 2010, stretching the sponsorship to 10 years. Bailey attributes the long-standing partnership to his full-time effort in promoting the Salem, Ore,-based auto dealership. ... Continue reading
Tele-presser Nov 24th 12noon ET Washington, DC -- At a press Tele-conference at 12:00 pm November 24th, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) will make a major announcement about consumer demands for fuel economy in the midst of economic downturn. New data to be released: -- Economic analysis of the Obama Administra ... Continue reading
ECOtality Receives Approval for Immediate Reverse Stock Split and Changes Ticker to “ETLE”
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLY), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that the company received final approval for a 1-for-60 reverse stock split of its common stock. The reverse stock split will be effective for trading purposes on November 24, 2009. Base ... Continue reading
A New Frontier of FMX Opens January 2, 2010 for 15-City Tour AURORA, Ill., Nov. 23 -- Feld Motor Sports(SM) announced today the launch of the inaugural Nuclear Cowboyz(SM) 15-City tour, featuring the world's top freestyle motocross riders in a never-before-seen action packed, record-breaking theatrical freestyle motocr ... Continue reading
'Great Pretenders' Drink Recipes Help Promote Driving Safety During Holidays
DEARBORN Mich., Nov. 23 -- For the first time, AAA's popular "Great Pretenders Party Guide" is available as a digital publication to help all party hosts plan festive holiday gatherings - including tips on how to help reduce drinking and driving deaths and injuries. AAA-Diamond rated hotels and restaurants across the a ... Continue reading
Pep Boys' Third Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Investorcalendar.com
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, will broadcast its third quarter earnings conference call live on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be broadcast over the Internet at http://www.investorcalendar.com ... Continue reading
POWER Sri Lanka 2010 International Expo - Colombo, Sri Lanka
CEMS-Global presents and invites you to participate in the ONLY exhibition of Sri Lanka on Power Generation & Transmission, PV Power, Energy & Renewable Energy: 2nd POWER Sri Lanka 2010 International Expo Sri Lanka's premier International Exhibition on Power Generation & Transmission, PV Power, Energy & Renewable Energ ... Continue reading
Raceway Distributes More Than 5,500 Pounds of Food
ATTACHED PLEASE FIND TWO IMAGES: IMG-0401: This image is of Infineon Raceway employees unloading food at FISH on Monday. FISHDONATION: This image is of (l-r) Sherman Bielfelt of FISH, Jerry Wheeler of Infineon Raceway and NASCAR West Series driver P.J. Pedroncelli, of Sonoma, unloading food at FISH. Thanksgiving Food D ... Continue reading
Rod Hall Racing and HUMMER H3 Capture Stock Class Victories at 2009 Baja 1000
H3 Alpha first stock class vehicle to finish in 3rd consecutive Baja 1000 H3 Alpha captures stock full class win; H3 captures stock mini class win Rod Hall, 72, earns record-setting 21st Baja 1000 class win DETROIT, Nov. 23 -- Rod Hall Racing once again demonstrated the inherent off-road capability of the HUMMER H3 as ... Continue reading
State Auto Recognized for Leadership in Agency Technology
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The State Auto Insurance Group has been awarded the 2009 Interface Partner Award by insurance technology company Applied Systems. In acknowledging State Auto’s leadership and innovation, Applied Systems also cited State Auto’s commitment to providing agents with download, real-time inquiry and real- ... Continue reading
TomTom Unveils Two New GPS Devices For Black Friday
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom provided further details today on the full range of features available in two new TomTom devices highlighted in Walmart’s Black Friday specials. Both devices are designed for effortless navigation from A to B, guiding drivers door to door with spoken instructions, including “text to speech” ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin goes deep at stacked Street Car Super Nationals
Troy Coughlin goes deep at stacked Street Car Super Nationals LAS VEGAS (Nov. 23) -- World champion drag racer Troy Coughlin knew he'd have his hands full at the Street Car Super Nationals V presented by Chassisworks at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. But he had no way of knowing just how tough it would be spend ... Continue reading
TRW Completes $250 Million 8.875% Senior Unsecured Notes Offering
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 23 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , today announced its wholly-owned subsidiary, TRW Automotive Inc. ("TAI"), has completed its previously announced offering of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2017 (the "Notes"). The Notes will have an interest rate of 8.8 ... Continue reading
Venice Port Authority Debuts AS&E OmniView Gantry Cargo X-ray Inspection System
PORT OF VENICE, Italy--American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced that the Venice Port Authority, a leading Mediterranean port in Italy, in conjunction with Nethun S.p.A. — the Port Authority’s private provider for security, logis ... Continue reading
Victory Interview with Kyle Busch from NASCAR Nationwide Series at HMS
Attached is the audio file of the interview with NASCAR Nationwide Series champ Kyle Busch along with a transcript and a link to all the pictures we shot this weekend http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationwide/sets/72157622736752711/ We are already looking forward to the 2010 that opens Feb. 13 in Daytona. I will be in to ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on December 29, 2009, to shareholders of record December 15, 2009. This marks the 168th consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a public c ... Continue reading
11.23 2009 Guangzhou auto show opens today
2009 Guangzhou auto show opens today http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1013064/2009-Guangzhou-auto-show-o pens- today.html Shanghai, November 23 (Gasgoo.com) The 2009 Guangzhou Auto Show kicked off today. As China's third-largest auto exhibition (after those in Beijing and Shanghai), the show is seen as a barometer ... Continue reading
11.23 Guangzhou Honda nearing '09 sales target
Guangzhou Honda nearing '09 sales target http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1013060/Guangzhou-Honda-nearing-09 -sale s-target.html Shanghai, November 23 (Gasgoo.com) Guangzhou Honda (Guangqi Honda), a joint venture between Guangzhou Auto and Honda Motor, has sold more than 310,000 vehicles this year to date, reaching ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's November U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich., Nov. 23 - Ford Motor Company will release its November U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Tuesday, December 1. At 1 p.m. ET, George Pipas, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. Conferen ... Continue reading
Driving Safely Controls the Cost of Auto Insurance Rates
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 23 -- Auto insurance is a vital part for every car owner. It is a great place to save money since it comes with many variations and different levels of coverage, including liability, comprehensive, collision, and more. Of course, with all these choices, it can be overwhelming for consumers as they ... Continue reading
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Media Release: Champions return with HPD in 2010
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Miniature Cars Designed with Autodesk Inventor Are Serious Business for Nimrod Racing
SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--Nimrod Racing uses Autodesk Inventor software to create customized radio controlled (RC) cars—many of them 1:10 scale models of classic vintage cars—for customers worldwide. Autodesk, Inc. , a world leader in 2D and 3D design, engineering and entertainment software, has named the Hungary-based c ... Continue reading
New Auditing Feature in Save-a-Deal 2010 Designed to Protect Dealerships From Fraud and Theft
HOUSTON, Nov. 23 -- Automotive Software Designers, Inc., a leading provider of software and services for the automotive retail industry and a wholly owned subsidiary of Optical Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: OPSY) today announced the addition of an all-new fraud and theft audit (FTA) report to the latest version of the Co ... Continue reading
Company: SmoothWall (http://www.smoothwall.net/) Release summary: Internet security specialist SmoothWall, congratulates World Champion Jenson Button on his move to Mclaren and announces that it is supporting F1 in Schools in its search for a future F1 champion. Date of issue: 23rd November, 2009 Contact: James Delves, ... Continue reading
"Recovery at Risk" Warns Road Haulage Association
LONDON, November 23 -- - The pump price for both petrol and diesel are now at their highest this year with fears of even more hikes before the end of the year. Combine this with the re-establishment of the 17% VAT rate on 1 January and things will be looking very gloomy indeed; for the economy as a whole and for essent ... Continue reading
The Chevrolet Volt Electric Car Stars in a Nationwide School Assembly
Middle School Students Lead the Charge From Los Angeles, but Classrooms Across the U.S. Can Participate in Live Web Cast DETROIT, Nov. 23 -- In what may be the world's largest school show-and-tell, nearly 800 middle school students and teachers in Los Angeles - joined via the web by thousands of their peers from across ... Continue reading
Winter Rod and Speed Show to benefit ailing teen
Winter Rod and Speed Show to benefit ailing teen ALBANY, Ore. (Nov. 23) -- The third annual Winter Rod and Speed Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Ore. Â Proceeds from this year's event will benefit 14-year-old Cherokee Pizano, a Salem, Ore., resid ... Continue reading
Don't Be A Turkey - Buckle Up America. Every Trip. Every Time.
LITTLE ROCK, AR November 23, 2009 Area traffic safety officials expect highway travel during the 2009 Thanksgiving holiday week to be heavy in Arkansas as families pile into their cars and head off for holiday destinations. But there's one sure recipe that can turn a joyful holiday into a tragedy: failure to buckle up. ... Continue reading
Encore Energy Systems Introduces Bio-Diesel Processors to Its Product Range
RENO, NV November 23, 2009 Encore Energy Systems; announced today the introduction of the BioPro(TM) bio-diesel processors to further enhance the Company's range of energy efficient technologies. The small-scale, fully automated BioPro(TM) bio-diesel processors line is offered in three sizes (40, 50 and 100 gallons) an ... Continue reading
H.E.A.T. Provides Important Tips to Help Keep Shoppers Safe This Holiday Season
LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 23 -- Help Eliminate Auto Thefts (H.E.A.T.) is aiming to keep safety high on shoppers' lists as the height of the holiday season fast approaches. Unfortunately, it is easy for consumers to become preoccupied with endless errands this time of year, and as a result, find themselves unknowingly and un ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--Strategic Vision announces its 2009 Total Value Index⢠(TVI) to help customers and automotive manufacturers understand what parts of the value equation are key motivators in the consumersâ new car shopping process. Results show a revolution in buyer perceptions as, for the first time ever, Toyota M ... Continue reading
New Study Reveals America's Families Save $26 Billion Annually in Vehicle Repairs
Research Demonstrates Need for Right to Repair Legislation BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Data revealing the economic importance of the automotive aftermarket to consumers shows why Congress needs to pass legislation to ensure a competitive repair market. The data is now available on the Motor Vehicl ... Continue reading
2009 LA Auto Show: More than 30 World and North American Debuts Unveiled at the Show
<p>LOS ANGELES â November, 2009 â The Los Angeles Auto Show, one of the top automotive events worldwide, opens Dec. 4-13 as optimism begins to return to the auto industry and vehicle sales show signs of recovery. The annual event, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will host more than 30 significant W ... Continue reading
ALLENTOWN, Pa.--International Battery (www.internationalbattery.com), a U.S. manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, today announced that it will supply the battery plant for the super fuel-efficient car that team BDCOTSRUS has built for the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZ ... Continue reading
Cosma International awarded frame for GM's next-generation full-size pick-up and SUV platform
AURORA, ON, Nov. 23 -- Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International Inc. and a leading global automotive body and chassis systems supplier, announced today that it will supply the frame assembly for General Motors' next generation of full-size light-duty pickups and SUVs. This is the third generation o ... Continue reading
Camp Jeep Makes First Appearance at Arizona International Auto Show Beginning Thanksgiving Day
-- Unique indoor driving course will demonstrate capability of Jeep(R) vehicles -- Consumers can experience the Jeep product line in Arizona Nov. 26-29 PHOENIX, Nov. 23 -- Jeep® is bringing Camp Jeep®, a unique driving experience, to consumers attending the 2009 Arizona International Auto Show, Nov. 26-29, at the Pho ... Continue reading
Ribbon Shows Public Support for MADD's Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving; Over 74,000 arrests for DWI were made in North Carolina in 2008 North Carolina Ranks 5th in the Country for Alcohol Related Traffic Deaths RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by MADD: What: Media Ev ... Continue reading
Lexus Announces Pricing for All-New 2010 GX 460
- On Display for the First Time in North America at the 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show - New 4.6-Liter Engine and 301-hp V8 with Six Speed Transmission - New Standard Power Fold-Flat Third Row and 10 Airbags TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 23 -- Lexus today announced the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the all-new ... Continue reading
Lexus Engages ATTIK to Support Global Launch of Much-Anticipated LFA Supercar
Launch Website's 3D Configurator Instantly Renders Millions of Possible Options in Real-Time for Customized Downloads SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23 -- Attendees of the recent 2009 Tokyo Motor Show (which ran Oct. 24 to Nov. 4) and automotive enthusiasts worldwide were thrilled to witness the launch of the Lexus LFA. The brand ... Continue reading
10-Minute Vehicle Check Can Ensure Stress-Free Thanksgiving Weekend Driving
BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With 38.4 million Americans expected to travel over Thanksgiving weekend, those who take 10 minutes to make sure their car is ready for long-distance travel will be truly thankful for stress-free weekend driving, according to the Car Care Council. "One way to ensure you ... Continue reading
Toyota, Honda and Volkswagen Take Top Spots in ALG's Fall 2009 Perceived Quality Study
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--ALG, a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that Toyota and Honda were the top performers among mainstream brands in ALGâs Fall 2009 Perceived Quality Score (PQS). They ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leader in providing online consumer leads and marketing services to the auto industry, today announced the expansion of its New Car Leads Program to include Inventory-based leads powered by Vast.com, a leading automotive search and advertising platform. The expansion of the New Car Le ... Continue reading
Quick Decision By Ford's 30,000th Scrappage Customer
Quick Electrical Services have ordered Ford's 30,000th scrappage vehicle - a new Ford Transit - and are among 1,100 customers who have bought Ford commercial vehicles on the scheme. ... Continue reading
Subaru Outperforms Rivals in Major Crash Test Programme
Subaru vehicles are among the safest on the road, according to a new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in America. ... Continue reading
Ford Presents 2009 'Wise' Prize to Zoe Burton
Engineering student Zoe Burton is the seventh winner of the FORD WISE (Women Into Science and Engineering) prize, the annual award that recognises exceptional women studying engineering and promotes engineering as a career ... Continue reading
75 Years Of Racing Car Carriers for Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows
The Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows are celebrating their 75th anniversary this year, having first blazed to victory on the worldâs racetracks back in 1934 ... Continue reading
Dig Deep for a Minor and Help Children in Need!
When a classic Morris Minor Traveller was traded in under the scrappage scheme at Chelmsford Hyundai, the owner of the dealership - Bill Cook - could not bear to see the car sent to the crusher. So he paid out of his own pocket to cover the £2,100 scrappage allowance and save the 'woody' Minor. ... Continue reading
Upgraded Audi A3 2.0 TDI Cleans Up in the Premium Sector
Latest version of common rail diesel A3 with engine start-stop technology becomes the most efficient and economical option at its level in the sector ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Van Centres Ready to Take Transporter Orders Now
The new Volkswagen Transporter range, with new styling, a range of quieter and more economical Euro5 common rail TDI engines and reduced running costs, sets new standards of quality and refinement in the LCV sector, and is now available to order ahead of its official launch at Volkswagen Van Centres in January 2010. ... Continue reading
Ford Vans Top UK Reliability Survey
Ford has been named as Britain's most reliable van manufacturer in an authoritative survey of more than one million vehicles. ... Continue reading
Honda Heroes Help Hearing-Impaired
The lives of hearing-impaired children and their families assisted by community organisation Taralye will be made easier, thanks to the support of the "Honda Heroes" program by The Honda Foundation ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Continues Long-Term Growth Strategy
The Volkswagen Group's Automotive Division will invest around â¬25.8 billion in the coming three years ... Continue reading
What do the MINI and street art have in common? MINI has always been a defining feature of the streetscapes of major cities and itself constitutes a part of urban street culture. Exceptional design has traditionally been an aspiration of the brand - a passion shared by the champions of creative street art. ... Continue reading
Impreza WRX Smashes New Sales Record
Subaru's iconic Impreza WRX has passed the 30,000 sales mark in Australia. ... Continue reading
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe: New Sports Coupe Is Cadillac's Most Dramatic Design
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 23 -- Cadillac today unveiled the 2011 CTS Coupe, the latest and most dramatic of the brand's series of new designs to reach production. Slated to arrive in Cadillac showrooms in the spring of 2010, the CTS Coupe is a new luxury sports coupe designed to become the centerpiece of the brand's revised li ... Continue reading
Consumers Driving Hybrid Auto Sales to New Heights, According to ABI Research
OYSTER BAY, N.Y.--Over the last decade, the benefits (and limitations) of hybrid vehicle ownership have become much better understood, which has led to the rapid broadening of the market. However, the economic meltdown of recent years has hurt the global auto industry, and the consumer hybrid sector has fared no better ... Continue reading
Honda Best In U.S. EPA Fuel and Polution Results
WASHINGTON, Nov 20 - Japan's Honda Motor Co Ltd (7267.T) has again produced the most fuel efficient and least polluting vehicles on American roads, the U.S. government projections for 2009 showed on Friday. South Korea's Hyundai-Kia (005380.KS) and Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T), also based in Japan, followed closely behin ... Continue reading
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