BMW Concept Active E - EXCLUSIVE REPORT
With Concept Active E, BMW shows it can make a proper EV By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MUNICH - December 16, 2009: With just a dozen German colleagues, I had a preview of the ActiveE Concept, BMWâs second car that is prepared under Project-i. The ActiveE will be unveiled at the North American Internationa ... Continue reading
Coherix Receives Henry Ford Technology Award
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Coherix, a high-tech firm based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, was honored by Ford Motor Company with its prestigious Henry Ford Technology Award at its annual gala on November 19, 2009. Coherix was honored for its development of ShaPix 3D High Definition Holography for measurement addressing a strong Powert ... Continue reading
2010 Ultimate Aero Unveiled, Features World's First One-Piece Carbon Wheel
Industry professionals, affiliates, and friends, I hope this email find you well. Attached is the press release regarding the 2010 Ultimate Aero unveiling in Dubai featuring the World's first one-piece carbon wheel. Please contact me with any questions. ... Continue reading
Activ8 Drivers Spread Cheer for the Holiday Season, 2009 Stocks-For-Tots Charity Benefit a Success
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AutoWeek and Dodge Partner to Reveal Custom Dodge Challenger
--AutoWeek: WHAT: Custom Dodge Challenger Reveal WHEN: Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. WHERE: Bob’s Big Boy – 4211 W Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505 HIGHLIGHTS: AutoWeek Magazine and Dodge will partner to reveal a custom Dodge Challenger at Bob’s Big Boy this Friday night during their Classic Ca ... Continue reading
Ford Doubling Availability of Pioneering Radar-Based Crash-Avoidance Technologies in 2010
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 17 -- -- In 2010, Ford Motor Company will double the number of models that offer its advanced radar-based forward collision warning system that integrates Adaptive Cruise Control and Collision Warning with Brake Support -- One in four buyers of the 2010 Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT hav ... Continue reading
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Jim Russell Racing Drivers School, Future Driver Search "2010 Selection"
The Jim Russell Racing Drivers School's Future Driver Search "2010 Selection" process takes place at the Infineon Raceway beginning on Saturday (19 Dec) and concluding Tuesday (22 Dec). Double Le Mans 24 Hour race winner Allan McNish heads the Selection Panel which also includes Chip Pankow, President of the Jim Russel ... Continue reading
"Lucas Oil...On the Edge!" Show 6 Airs This Weekend on SPEED
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The stockings are hung by the fire with care! Nope, they're not waiting for Santa, they are drying off from another wet race on "Lucas Oil...On the Edge!". Be sure to check out show 6 this weekend on SPEED! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
Navistar’s MaxxForce Big Bore Engines Garner Rave Reviews
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--With a full year in the marketplace and more than 5,200 units built, Navistar’s MaxxForce® 11- and 13-liter big bore heavy-duty diesel engines are providing customers with a new level of performance, drivability and fuel efficiency. “Since delivering the first units in 2008, we’ve consistently ... Continue reading
OSRAM SYLVANIA and College for Creative Studies Announce LED Lighting Design Winners
Top three winners chosen in first automotive LED student design contest HILLSBORO, N.H., Dec. 17 -- OSRAM SYLVANIA, the world's leading manufacturer of automotive lighting and College for Creative Studies (CCS), one of the world's preeminent schools of transportation design have announced the winners of the first OSRAM ... Continue reading
Radio Host Dave Moody to Wave Green Flag at The Rock's Polar Bear 150
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Re: Mitchell Selected by Elephant Auto Insurance
Yes. Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -----Original Message----- From: Steve Baumer <submit@theautochannel.com> Date: Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:34:19 To: <kdavid144@aol.com> Subject: FW: Mitchell Selected by Elephant Auto Insurance Dear Mark Davidson, Steve Baumer has forwarded this email to you with the following me ... Continue reading
Sloan to Succeed Cizek at Chicago Dealer Association
CHICAGO, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) has named David Sloan to succeed Jerry Cizek as president of the dealer group following Cizek's retirement from the position he has held since 1988. The change takes place January 1, 2010. (Logo: http:/ ... Continue reading
SMSC Announces Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Earnings Conference Call
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.--SMSC today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss third quarter fiscal year 2010 results on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. ET. Results will be released after the market closes. A webcast of the call, along with presentation materials, will be accessible via the investor relat ... Continue reading
Three Suspects Arrested; More Arrests Pending WESTWOOD, Mass., Dec. 17 -- In the last ten days, LoJack Corporation's Stolen Vehicle Recovery System has led South Carolina police to recover two stolen motorcycles and discover two chop shops located in Charleston and Clarendon Counties. In total, the recovery of the LoJa ... Continue reading
Thor Repurchases Stock From The Estate of Wade F. B. Thompson
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Dec. 17 -- Thor Industries, Inc. (Thor) announced today that it purchased shares of its common stock from the Estate of Wade F. B. Thompson (the "Estate") in a private transaction. The Estate currently holds all of the stock of the late Wade F. B. Thompson, Thor's former Chief Executive Officer. P ... Continue reading
Tommy Baldwin and Al Heinke Form Heinke-Baldwin Racing, Announce 2010 Short Track Program Plans
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OSHKOSH, Wis.--The U.S. Army’s conclusion that Oshkosh Corporation proposed the lowest price and has the capability and experience to build the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) was unchallenged by the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) decision, released in redacted form today. The decision significa ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo Named to Drive Extreme Motorsports Ferrari GT in ALMS 2010
For Immediate Release Contact: John Thawley johnt@c2group.com (for Guy Cosmo) EXTREME SPEED MOTORSPORTS NAMES TEAM DRIVERS: SCOTT SHARP, JOHANNES VAN OVERBEEK, ED BROWN AND GUY COSMO New Ferrari F430 GTC Completes First Test Yesterday at Sebring WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (December 17, 2009) – Extreme Speed Motorsports, t ... Continue reading
Industry-Leading Technologies Help Ford Top Toyota and Honda in Key Measures of Quietness
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 17 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury have higher interior quietness customer satisfaction scores than Asian competitors, including Toyota and Honda, according to RDA's Global Quality Research System (GQRS) -- One standout is the new Ford Fiesta, which is quieter than the leading B-cars and C-cars in ... Continue reading
Lawsuit On Auto Insurance Claim Proceeds Even Though Amount Being Sought Is...Who Knows?
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Dec. 17 -- United Automobile Insurance Company, a property and casualty insurer focusing on automobile insurance and premium finance, recently launched the United Auto Courts Report (http://www.unitedautocourtsreport.com/blog) for the purpose of reporting on how South Florida courts are misused in ... Continue reading
Motorcoach Bus Safety Bill Wins U.S. Senate Committee Approval
Families of crash victims and safety groups praise major highway safety victory, urge Congress to swiftly send bill to President WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Safety advocates and families of victims of motorcoach bus crashes today heralded a U.S. Senate committee's approval of long-sought legislation ... Continue reading
New 'Noise Vision' Technology Allows Ford to See and Eliminate Unwanted Interior Sounds
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 17 -- Ford Motor Company is using a new technology that allows engineers to actually see unwanted sounds and eliminate them during vehicle development to ensure new vehicles have the quietest interior cabins. Ford is the first automaker in North America to use the new "Noise Vision" tool, which is ... Continue reading
NGA Comments on ASHRAE Standard 90.1 Public Review
Having trouble viewing this message? Click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Walker 866/342.5642, ext. 153 NGApress@glass.org (mailto:NGApress@glass.org) NGA COMMENTS ON ASHRAE STANDARD 90.1 PUBLIC REVIEW WASHINGTON, DC (December 17, 2009) - The National Glass Association (NGA), the leading business organizati ... Continue reading
Polar Bear 150 January 1, 2010
> > > > Tickets for the Polar Bear 150 are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 the > day of the race. ... Continue reading
Racing West 13th Annual Christmas Page
HO HO HO! Merry Christmas! Welcome to RacingWest's 13th Annual Christmas Page We would love to invite you to share <http://www.racingwest.com/specials/christmas/form.php> with the RacingWorld how you will be celebrating/spending the holidays this year. We at RacingWest celebrate Christ and his birth, but if you celebra ... Continue reading
SAE International Partners With Knovel to Showcase Online Technical Information
WARRENDALE, Pa., Dec. 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To better serve its corporate and academic markets, SAE International is teaming with Knovel, an online resource that helps engineers find reliable technical information faster. Under the agreement, engineers worldwide can access SAE's mobility engineering technical t ... Continue reading
LaCrosse Four-Cylinder Engine Offered in 2010 Q1
Vehicle Priced at $26,995 DETROIT, Dec. 17 -- Buick will offer its LaCrosse CX model with a new fuel-efficient, direct injected Ecotec 2.4L four-cylinder engine priced at $26,995. The 4-cylinder is the third engine choice in the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse luxury sedan. Backed by a fuel-saving six-speed automatic trans ... Continue reading
Sweeney Appointed Buick GMC General Manager; Costabile Named General Sales Manager
DETROIT, Dec. 17 -- Susan E. Docherty, GM vice president of Sales, Service and Marketing, today named Brian K. Sweeney general manager of Buick GMC, effective immediately. Sweeney had been general sales manager of Buick GMC since June 2008. "Brian has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Buick and GMC brands thro ... Continue reading
Cytec Engineered Materials Congratulates Boeing on 787 Dreamliner First Flight
TEMPE, Ariz.--Cytec Industries Inc. and Cytec Engineered Materials (CEM), a division of Cytec Industries congratulates The Boeing Company on the first flight of the 787 Dreamliner in Everett, Washington earlier this week. “Cytec congratulates Boeing on this historic first flight of the 787 Dreamliner,” stated CEM P ... Continue reading
Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Now Offering Personal Auto Coverage Under the Allianz Brand
NOVATO, Calif.--Fireman’s Fund announces the launch of the Allianz Personal Auto Policy now offered in eleven states with plans to sell in even more states by the end of 2010. This new auto policy offers affordability, precision pricing, and quality claims service to customers. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the All ... Continue reading
Fremont Insurance Offers Michigan Winter Driving Advice
FREMONT, Mich., Dec. 17 -- The rapid onset of winter caught many people - particularly motorists - off guard. Icy road conditions and unsafe driving practices lead to hundreds of fatalities each year. In fact, 70 percent of winter weather-related deaths in the United States are caused by icy road conditions(1). Fremont ... Continue reading
Dealers Who Follow Up after a Sale May Positively Impact Overall Satisfaction with the Sales Experience WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 17 -- Overall satisfaction with the motorcycle ownership experience increases for a seventh consecutive year to its highest level yet, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Mo ... Continue reading
Radio Host Dave Moody to Wave Green Flag at The Rock's Polar Bear 150
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LONDON, December 17 -- Niscayah has today announced its decision to replace its 335 strong fleet with new, low emission vehicles, significantly reducing the company's carbon footprint. Niscayah, one of the UK's leading integrators of CCTV, access control, intruder detection and fire alarm systems has a fleet of 335 veh ... Continue reading
Ad Council and NHTSA Continue Buzzed Driving Campaign with New PSAs in Time for Holidays
Sixth Annual TVB Roadblock Will Include New TV Spots to Broaden Campaign Focus to Women WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- The Ad Council and the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are continuing their drunk driving prevention effort with a new series of televisi ... Continue reading
ASA ANNOUNCES THE NATIONAL AFRICAN SUPERSERIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE December 17, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
Autoliv Announces Annual General Meeting of Stockholders
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) – the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems – today set May 6, 2010, as the date for the Annual General Meeting of Stockholders (AGM). The AGM will be held in Chicago, IL, USA. Only holders of record at the close of business on ... Continue reading
Cdn. Motorsports Expo - Matt Kenseth is coming to the CME!
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CTIA Road Tests Safe Driving Technology at International CTIA WIRELESS 2010®
WASHINGTON--International CTIA WIRELESS 2010® today announced the addition of a Safe Driving Pavilion, educational session and vehicle demonstrations to highlight safe driving solutions and polices. International CTIA WIRELESS 2010 will place March 23-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. As part of an ongoing effort ... Continue reading
Partnership Between Two Entities Extends Additional Five Years DAYTONA BEACH Dec. 17, 2009: Following one of the most competitive seasons in its 10-year history, GRAND-AM Road Racing continues to combine growth stability in announcing today a five-year extension with longtime partner Featherlite Trailers. The renewal m ... Continue reading
Interactive Player Available: 2009 Los Angeles Auto Show Overview
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17 -- The Los Angeles Auto Show is one of the top automotive events worldwide and brings together the latest new vehicles from auto manufacturers around the world. It features more than 900 vehicles from sports cars and sedans to crossovers and minivans. This year, the LA Auto Show had more than 30 Wo ... Continue reading
Online Car-Hire Search Drops Consecutively From June Through to September
LONDON, Dec. 17 -- The number of car-hire related searches made by UK-based consumers online, dropped between June-September, reveals a new report by Greenlight, the UK's leading independent search marketing agency. According to the report 'Car Hire Sector Report - Q3 2009', of the 5.8 million searches for car-hire rel ... Continue reading
Overstock.com Announces Week Two Winner of Its 'Hybrid Holiday' Sweepstakes
The website will give away one 2010 Toyota Prius car a week through the end of December 2009. SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 17 -- Overstock.com, Inc. today announced that Janice Gooding from Clarksville, Texas is the week two winner of its "Hybrid Holiday" sweepstakes. Overstock.com will continue to give away one 2010 Toyota Pr ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries Reports Improved Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2010
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the leading United States motor home manufacturer, today reported improved financial results for the Company’s first quarter of fiscal year 2010. Revenues for the first quarter of fiscal 2010 ended November 28, 2009 were $81.0 million, an increase of 16.7 percent, versu ... Continue reading
GENT, Belgium--Tele Atlas, a leading global provider of digital maps and dynamic content for navigation today announced a new version of Tele Atlas® Logistics® is now available in Europe with hazardous materials and truck speed limit content to enable optimal planning and routing for fleets. Tele Atlas Logistics, a s ... Continue reading
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) has completed its License Agreement with Great Wall Alternative Power Systems Ltd. to advance the development and production of Cycloneâs Schoell Cycle heat-regenerative external combustion engines for the China market. Under the terms of the ... Continue reading
State’s Transportation Investment Deficit Costs Californians $40 Billion a Year
WASHINGTON--A report issued today by a Washington-based transportation think tank demonstrates that California’s decades of neglect of its transportation infrastructure amount to an annual burden of $40 billion a year for the motoring public. TRIP, a national transportation research organization, estimates that roadw ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin Jr's successful sophomore season ends with first victory
Year in Review: Troy Coughlin Jr. Coughlin’s successful sophomore season ends with first victory DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 17) – Using his abbreviated 2008 rookie campaign to learn the finer points of the highly competitive NHRA Super Comp class, Troy Coughlin Jr. was primed for a breakout season in 2009 and t ... Continue reading
2010 North American Car Of The Year Nominees
NORTH AMERICAN CAR AND TRUCK OF THE YEAR NOMINEES By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Good news for GM and Ford came out of a press conference at the Automotive Press Association in Detroit yesterday as four of the six finalist were from the Detroit manufacturers. An exceptionally large group of journalist ... Continue reading
Six Students, Three Months, 100,000 Apps: Ford Embraces Mobile App Innovation For Sync
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 17 -- -- Ford enlisted students from the University of Michigan-Dearborn for first use of new SYNC application programming interface (API) to spur innovation around future of in-car voice-controlled mobile apps -- Six students were granted use of Ford's Developers' License, becoming world's first ... Continue reading
NAIAS 2010 Exhibitor Press Conference Schedule
TROY, Mich, Dec. 17 -- Press conferences will be held on exhibitor stands unless otherwise noted. THIS SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Please visit www.naias.com often for the most current schedule. ... Continue reading
Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec 17, 2009 - Chrysler Group LLC will debut Fiatâs 1.4-liter, in-line four-cylinder Fully Integrated Robitized Engine (FIRE) featuring Multiair in the Fiat 500 starting in 2010. The engine, well-suited for a small car application, delivers 100 horsepower (75 kW) at 6,750 rpm and 95 lb.-ft. (1 ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 17 -- -- Company Is Delivering on the Promise of the Fiat-Chrysler Strategic Alliance, says Chrysler Group CEO Marchionne -- A Significant Step to Grow and Diversify State's Economy, says Michigan Governor Granholm Chrysler Group LLC will invest $179 million to launch production of an advanced ... Continue reading
SEE ALSO: Exclusive Coverage of BMW Concept ActiveE Press Conference SEE ALSO: Is The Electric Car Push Oversold? Asks CNBC Woodcliff Lake, NJ â December 16, 2009, 6pm EST⦠Introducing the BMW Concept ActiveE, the latest electric vehicle project under BMW Groupâs initiative to produce vehicles that explo ... Continue reading
Cameron Steele Wins 2nd Consecutive SNORE Title on Yokohama Tires
FULLERTON, Dec. 17, 2009: Cameron Steele, a longtime Yokohama Tire Corporation-sponsored off-road racer, captured his second consecutive SNORE Unlimited Truck Class championship by winning the BMS Rage at the River season finale, December 12-13 in Laughlin, Nevada. Steele and his Desert Assassins teammate Josh Daniel b ... Continue reading
Gullwing Wins the "iF Product Design Award 2010"
The new SLS AMG is to receive an internationally renowned design award, the "iF product design award 2010". The iF product design award was first presented in 1953, and ranks among the most important design awards of all. The 24-member jury chose 778 entries from around 2500 candidates in 16 categories; the SLS was up ... Continue reading
Dawning of an exciting new Opel era
First the Insignia, then the new Astra, and now the Ampera: the new Opel models and prototypes are making a habit of collecting awards, amassing 40 international honors in the last 12 months. ... Continue reading
Tesla Motors Opens South Florida Store
DANIA BEACH, Fla.--Tesla Motors, the only automaker producing highway-capable EVs will open its doors in Dania Beach on Thursday and offer test drives of the worldâs leading electric vehicle throughout the weekend. âSouth Florida is a strong market and strategic base for Tesla,â said Tesla CEO Elon Musk. ... Continue reading
Atlantic Championship News & Notes
Brownsburg, December 16, 2009, After a history-making 2009 Atlantic Championship season in which she became the winningest woman in series history, Simona De Silvestro had a successful two-day test in an HVM Racing/Team Stargate Worlds IndyCar at Sebring International Raceway last week with an eye toward a possible run ... Continue reading
Coughlin's Successful Sophomore Season Ends With First Victory
DELAWARE, Dec. 17, 2009: Using his abbreviated 2008 rookie campaign to learn the finer points of the highly competitive NHRA Super Comp class, Troy Coughlin Jr. was primed for a breakout season in 2009 and the 19-year old third generation racer delivered. Driving his JEGS.com dragster, Coughlin showed marked improvemen ... Continue reading
LOUDON, December 17, 2009: With distributions and fundraising totaling over $125,000, Christmas came early for several children-related charities as the result of the New Hampshire Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities (SCC) and the Annual Governor's Breakfast during the LENOX Industrial Tools 301. Grants totaling $ ... Continue reading
Beautiful Earth Group Builds New York's First Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station
NEW YORK, December 16 - Beautiful Earth Group, a New York-based sustainable energy company, today announced it has built New York's first solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The solar-powered charging station is the first in New York City and one of only a few in the world. The charging station sits o ... Continue reading
GrandAm, Featherlite Extend Commercial Relationship
DAYTONA BEACH Dec. 17, 2009: Following one of the most competitive seasons in its 10-year history, GRAND-AM Road Racing continues to combine growth stability in announcing today a five-year extension with longtime partner Featherlite Trailers. The renewal maintains a relationship that began during GRAND-AM's inaugural ... Continue reading
R-Line equipment is already offered on seven Volkswagen models. Now the Passat CC is getting a sportier touch. Orders are now being taken for the four-door coupé with R-Line package. ... Continue reading
Montreal, December 17, 2009 - Octane Racing Group is pleased to announce that as of today, Wednesday December 16, tickets for the 2010 FORMULA 1 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX are now on sale. As previously announced, those who wish to attend the FIA Formula One World Championship round which will take place June 11-13, 2010 at P ... Continue reading
The New Audi A8 - With Google at the Leading Edge of Connectivity
In early 2010 Audi will be bringing the next generation of the A8 to the starting line. The new flagship and its online services further demonstrate the brandâ's proverbial Vorsprung durch Technik, by bringing a variety of Google services and information to the luxury sedan via the internet. The services will be avail ... Continue reading
The Freelander 2 'White & Black' Special Editions for 2010
The Freelander 2 'White & Black' Special Editions are new entry-level additions to the Freelander 2 range for the 2010 model year, and will be on sale in January 2010, priced from £19,495 on-the-road. ... Continue reading
Volvo Builds an Electric Test Fleet
Volvo Cars will unveil the next-generation battery electric powered Volvo C30 at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2010. The C30 on display will present a step further in the development process from the driveable electric prototype which was presented in September 2009. The new battery electric C30 features a complete ... Continue reading
SEAT and Shakira Get Together Again
SEAT and Shakira have signed a collaboration agreement which sees the sporty Spanish car manufacturer become the main sponsor of the international pop star's forthcoming European tour. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Passat Named as Large Used Car of the Decade
The fifth generation Passat, produced between 1996 and 2005, has been awarded the coveted title of Large Used Car of the Decade by the used car valuation specialists, CAP. ... Continue reading
2010 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Electric Vehicles, According to Pike Research
BOULDER, Colo.--Hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) will be driving the worldâs roadways within the next five years. While the full effects of this automotive revolution will take years to be realized in the mainstream market, its impact on auto manufacturers, battery makers, utilities, and smart grid ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 G Sedan and Coupe
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 16 -- Infiniti today announced pricing on the 2010 Infiniti G37 Sedan and G37 Coupe, which are on sale now at Infiniti retailers nationwide. For 2010, the G Sedan, Infiniti's top-selling model, features revised exterior styling, an enhanced interior treatment and upgraded technology features. The ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the new vehicle sales tax deduction nears its expiration date, shoppers looking to take advantage of the incentive should familiarize themselves with vehicle financing, says the Americans Well-informed on Auto Retailing Economics (AWARE). The Internal Revenue Service an ... Continue reading
2010 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix Tickets on Sale (05-25)
Press News For Immediate Release June 11, 12 and 13, 2010 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve 2010 FORMULA 1 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX: Tickets and Corporate Package Now Officially on Sale Montreal, December 16, 2009 - Octane Racing Group is pleased to announce that as of today, Wednesday December 16, tickets for the 2010 FORMULA 1 ... Continue reading
AutoChina Comments on Share Price Activity; Affirms Positive Outlook
SHIJIAZHUANG, Heibei Province, China--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina” or the “Company”) , a leading one-stop commercial vehicle sales and leasing company in China offering its customers affordable lease-to-own options, today announced that it believes the recent decline in the price of its common s ... Continue reading
Coughlin's 2009 season highlighted by NHRA-best seven victories (NHRA/JEGS)
Year in Review Coughlin's 2009 season highlighted by NHRA-best seven victories DELAWARE, Ohio (Dec. 16) -- Five-time NHRA World Champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. added seven Pro Stock victories to his total in 2009, becoming one of just 10 drivers in the 58-year history of the sport to compile 60 or more wins. After driving hi ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Two Executive Appointments
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. today announced that Rich Freeland has been named the next President of the Company’s Engine Business. Freeland, currently President – Components Business, will succeed Jim Kelly whose planned departure from his current role was announced by the Company yesterday. Anant Talaulicar will ... Continue reading
MAUMEE, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced today that the company's Board of Directors has extended John Devine's contract as Executive Chairman through 2010. Devine was appointed Executive Chairman of Dana in February 2008 and has led the company's focus on rebuilding the management team, improving op ... Continue reading
MAUMEE, Ohio, Dec. 16 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced today that it has signed an agreement to sell its global Structural Products business to Metalsa, S.A. de C.V., the largest vehicle frame and structures supplier in Mexico. The operations and assets to be sold generated consolidated revenues of approximately $ ... Continue reading
Datalliance Announces New Collaborative Special Pricing Reconciliation Service
CINCINNATI--Datalliance, a leading provider of collaborative commerce services, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and others, today announced immediate availability of Datalliance SPR, a new special pricing reconciliation service. Offered via the web using the Software as a Service (SaaS) approach, Datalliance S ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Improves Fuel Efficiency of Fleet
40 percent of vehicles rated over 30 mpg TULSA, Okla., Dec. 16 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that it expects a significant improvement in the fuel efficiency of its fleet in 2010 based on its previously announced fleet diversification efforts. Over 40% of the Company's 2010 model year purchas ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Addressing growing national concerns about distracted driving, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (www.oli.org) is promoting awareness of rail safety for motorists with two new video public service announcements (PSAs) targeted to younger drivers. The 30-second spots illustrate how ... Continue reading
New Line Offers More Power to Meet the Demands of Today's Vehicles BETHEL, Conn., Dec. 16, 2009 -- Duracell today announced a line of batteries that address the new power needs of automotive, marine and RV vehicles. With more electronic devices in these vehicles creating a greater drain on batteries, today's consumer d ... Continue reading
ECOtality, Inc. Announces the Appointment of New Independent Board Members
PHOENIX--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today the addition of three new board members: Mr. Dave Kuzma, former President of Sempra Energy Resources and Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer of three Fortune 500 companies; Mr. Jack Smith, Inventor ... Continue reading
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16 -- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® has introduced eZsign, a new claims settlement option for their customers with total loss claims. It is currently approved in the states of Washington, Oklahoma, and Illinois. Farmers is anxiously awaiting approval in all other states. (Logo: http://www.new ... Continue reading
Fiesta Continues To Shine Online With New Role in New Series If I Can Dream
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 16 -- -- The 2011 Ford Fiesta has been cast as a key personality on If I Can Dream, a new genre of programming that will stream live 24/7 on www.ificandream.com and will be broadcast weekly on Hulu -- Ford's relationship with If I Can Dream builds on the groundbreaking Fiesta Movement that launche ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 16 -- Ford engineers replicate human touch with robot named RUTH Ford has a secret weapon for bringing lifeless interiors to life - a robot named RUTH, short for Robotized Unit for Tactility and Haptics. RUTH enables engineers to refine touchpoints around the vehicle's interior to meet a wide rang ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Dec. 16 -- Fuelman, the company that pioneered fuel management solutions that help businesses control fuel and maintenance expenses, today announced that it is releasing an eight-page fuel savings guide. The guide, based on research conducted by Havill & Company, uncovers the expensive waste that plagues busin ... Continue reading
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 16 -- Frost & Sullivan recently named Interstate Batteries the 2009 U.S. Automotive Technicians' Choice: Overall Best Brand of Automotive Batteries award winner. An emerging leader in this category, Interstate Batteries tested high among U.S. automotive technicians based on Frost and Sulliva ... Continue reading
Interactive website from Volkswagen Parts and Service that features a fun driving game and discounts on key winter parts HERNDON, Va., Dec. 16 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. is excited to offer customers a fun and playful way to get discounts on essential winter season parts. Drivers who visit Volkswagen's "It's A VW W ... Continue reading
JAMA UPDATE NEWS: Environment Report 2009 / Automotive Technologies in Japan
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KAR Auction Services, Inc. Announces Preliminary Results of Tender Offer for Outstanding Notes
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced preliminary results of its previously announced cash tender offer for its 10% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 (CUSIP No. 48238QAF2) (the “First Priority Notes”), its 8¾% Senior Notes due 2014 (CUSIP No. 48238QAE5) (the “Second Priori ... Continue reading
Lawsuit Targets Allegedly Fraudulent Houston Towing Companies
Filing Focuses on Family of Alleged Fraudsters HOUSTON, Dec. 16 -- Three family members operating Houston automobile towing, storage and repair companies lead a list of seven defendants accused of over-charging for routine tow services and disassembling vehicles belonging to unsuspecting Harris County accident victims. ... Continue reading
Metalsa to Acquire Dana Holding Corporation's Structural Products Business
Metalsa will become a top global supplier of structural components to the automotive and commercial vehicle markets MONTERREY, Mexico, Dec. 16 -- Metalsa, S.A. de C.V. has announced that it has agreed to purchase the structural products business of Dana Holding Corporation . This acquisition strengthens Metalsa's posit ... Continue reading
Navistar Financial Renews Bank Credit Facility
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Navistar International Corporation , has successfully refinanced its bank credit facility with a new three-year revolving credit facility and term loan totaling $815 million. In conjunction with this refinancing, Navistar Financial ha ... Continue reading
Nearly 2.7 Million Michiganians Plan Year-End Holiday Travel, Reports AAA
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 16 -- Nearly 2.7 million Michigan residents - up from last year's projected 2 million -- will travel 50 miles or more from home during the upcoming Christmas holiday period, according to AAA's latest travel survey. Nationwide, AAA predicts 87.7 million Americans will travel, up 3.8 percent from a ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In a letter to the Obama Administration and Congress, the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) outlined several immediate, necessary measures to help restore access to credit and promote technology development in order to ensure a strong domestic motor vehicl ... Continue reading
Patrick Industries, Inc. Completes New Amendment of Its Credit Agreement
ELKHART, Ind., Dec. 16 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a fourth amendment (the "Fourth Amendment") to its senior secured credit agreement dated May 18, 2007 (the "Credit Agreement"). The Fourth Amendment includes the modification of certain definitions, terms and reporting requireme ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--In response to growing consumer demand, PowerGenix, developer and manufacturer of nontoxic, high performance Nickel-Zinc (NiZn) rechargeable batteries, announced today an agreement with Canada-based Ingram Micro, one of the world’s leading technology distributors, to stock PowerGenix’s AA batteries at re ... Continue reading
Report: Overcoming the 10 Biggest Mistakes Sales Managers Make
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The Pasha Group Closes Deal in Aberdeen, WA
CORTE MADERA, Calif.--The Pasha Group, a diversified global transportation services and logistics company, has successfully closed a new business opportunity at the Port of Grays Harbor in Aberdeen, WA. Chrysler Group LLC will utilize Pasha Automotive’s facilities and services to support their export vehicle requirem ... Continue reading
TransUnion Forecasts Auto Delinquencies to Fall and Rise in 2010
CHICAGO, Dec. 16 -- TransUnion released its annual auto loan forecast today indicating national auto loan delinquencies (the ratio of borrowers 60 or more days past due) will increase approximately 7 percent at the end of 2010 to 0.92 percent from an expected 0.86 percent at the conclusion of 2009. Only one state - Cal ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *Skip Anderson anderson.skip@epa.gov 202-564-9551 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* December 16, 2009 *EPA Hosts Video Competition to Promote 'Three Rs' of Consumer Waste* *WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring a video contest that challenges filmmakers to produce short, crea ... Continue reading
Urban Science Announces Record Number of U.S. Dealership Closures
Dealer Networks Undergo Unprecedented Change in 2009, Increased Partnerships with OEMs and Dealers Needed DETROIT, Dec. 16 -- Global automotive retail consulting firm Urban Science has announced that 1,467 U.S. dealerships closed from January 1 to November 1, leaving 18,617 stores remaining. The closures represent the ... Continue reading
Woody M. McGee Named President and CEO of FleetPride, Inc.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 16 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, has announced the appointment of Woody M. McGee as President and CEO. McGee has a 40-year track record of success in industries such as heavy manufacturing, electronics, tel ... Continue reading
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