2010 K&N Pro Series rookie Michael Self comments on signing of K&N
Steven Blakesley Email: steven@norcalmedia.com Phone: (916) 316-4854 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  2010 K&N Pro Series Rookie of the Year candidate Michael Self comments on signing of K&N as title sponsor of the series  PARK CITY, UTAH (January 22, 2010) – Michael Self will compete in the newly re-named K&N Pro Ser ... Continue reading
ALMS CEO Scott Atherton to headline Alternative Fuels Forum at the CME
Motorsports has long been at the leading edge when it comes to innovation and the development of automotive technologies. These days, environmental issues are front of mind in many spheres, including the auto industry and motorsports. The escalating cost of traditional energy has only heightened awareness of the need f ... Continue reading
AutoChina International Completes Redemption of All Warrants
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 has completed the previously announced redemption of its ... Continue reading
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eLead Reports a Record Year; Poised for Continued Innovation in 2010
DALLAS--The industry leading automotive CRM and lead management provider, eLead, today reported that the 2009 calendar year produced the company’s top year in sales since 2005. “This year we made the decision to invest heavily in account management. We’re so committed to assembling the top CRM talent in the indus ... Continue reading
Honda Premieres “Living with Robots” Short-Film Documentary at Sundance Film Festival
TORRANCE, Calif.--As part of the “DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE” Documentary Series, today Honda debuted its sixth short-film documentary, “Living with Robots,” at the Sundance Film Festival and at http://dreams.honda.com. “Honda’s new film takes a fresh look at mobility through stories on one of Honda’s most chal ... Continue reading
Intel Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Intel Corporation's board of directors has declared a 15.75 cents per share quarterly dividend on the company's common stock, reflecting the previously announced 12.5 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2009. The dividend will be payable on March 1, 2010 to stockholders of record on Feb. 7, ... Continue reading
LowCVP Webinar: Accessibility of CO2 information on car makers' websites - 27 January 2010 ()
<http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/images/bulletin/header.jpg> LowCVP Webinar: Accessibility of CO2 information on car makers' websites - 27 January 2010 <http://www.lowcvp.org.uk/images/bulletin/featimagetop.gif> LowCVP webinar - Jan 27, 2010: Internet Survey - How accessible is CO2 information on car manufacturers' websites? ... Continue reading
New York Life Launches Interactive Microsite That Offers Consumers Custom-Made Solutions
NEW YORK--New York Life Insurance Company today announced the launch of GuaranteesMatter.com, a rich media experience that offers consumers educational and planning materials to help them navigate the changing financial landscape. The site offers insights and solutions to help consumers understand how their financial n ... Continue reading
PACCAR Donates $250,000 to Haiti Relief Effort
BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR today announced it was making a $250,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support Haitian relief efforts. In addition, the company was donating a Kenworth vehicle equipped with a dump body to assist in the clean-up efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake. Coordinating with other relief a ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/28c6e5/passenger_car_oem) has announced the addition of the "Passenger Car OEM Quarterly Data Book: Q4 2009" report to their offering. “Passenger Car OEM Quarterly Data Book: Q4 2009” The Passenger Car OEM Quarterly Data Book (formerly Automot ... Continue reading
SCX 2010 - Supecar Announces Celebrity Host
Attached is the press release announcing race car driver Guy Cosmo as the official celebrity host of Supercar Experience events. Please let me know if there is any additional info I can supply. Kind regards, Rachel RACHEL BRIGGS Events & Media Relations _____ 410 Evernia St. ... Continue reading
Super Chevy Show Series: Shoebox rules release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *Super Chevy Show: **Shoe Box Class* Kansas City (Jan. 22, 2010) - To help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Super Chevy Show, the series ownership group, SCSW, Inc., has finalized the details of its new “Shoebox Shootout” class for 2010. The heads-up class is designed to attract sedans, coupe ... Continue reading
Toyota and Its Minnesota Dealers Sponsor the 'Drive For Education' Contest
Minnesota's High Schools Are Eligible To Win $50,000 In Grant Money ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 22 -- Toyota and the Minnesota Toyota Dealers are supporting secondary education in Minnesota by sponsoring the "Drive For Education" contest. To commemorate its twenty-first year of involvement with Minnesota high school students ... Continue reading
PRESCOTT, Ariz., Jan. 22 -- The U-Haul Company of Western Arizona is offering 30 days of free storage to residents who have been evacuated or need to move their belongings due to recent storms and flooding. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090622/LA34860LOGO-b) In addition to the 30-days-free self-storage a ... Continue reading
Urban Signals Takes Love Back to the Streets
NEW YORK--No more seeing someone on the street, sharing a smile, feeling a spark and then walking away wishing you would have said hello...no more missed connections. Urban Signals is a social networking, location-based mobile application that allows you to see people around you, if they’re available, interested and ... Continue reading
Carbon Day Automotive Announces Installation of 1st Totally Green Electric Vehicle Charging Station
CHICAGO--Carbon Day Automotive, Chicago, Illinois, announced the installation of the first truly “green†electric car charging station in the continental United States. The Carbon Day Automotive ChargePoint® Networked Charging Station, powered by Coulomb Technologies ChargePoint® Network and located in ... Continue reading
Victory Motorcycles Launches "True American Road Trip"
MEDINA, Minn.--Today Victory Motorcycles kick-started the True American Road Trip on the floor of the International Motorcycle Show (IMS) at New York City’s Javits Center. The program collects short videos documenting a rider’s idea of the best motorcycle road trip in America. “Victory understands the po ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Reports 2009 Results
Full-Year Company Revenue, Profits Decrease from Continuing Operations Fourth Quarter Loss Reflects Previously Announced Reduction in Motorcycle Shipments and Restructuring Activities Company's Efforts in 2010 Remain Focused on Extending Harley-Davidson Brand, Continuous Improvement and Strengthening Core Business MILW ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson "Forty-Eight" is a Raw and Radical Ride
New Sportster(R) Model Brings Brawn as Chiseled Custom with Power and Performance MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22 -- The new Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight motorcycle is a factory custom in the legendary tradition of the hot rod Sportster line with the raw, elemental appeal of the Dark Custom(TM) bikes. Riding low with a slammed suspe ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Educational Series Student Excels
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE January 22, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22 -- For the first quarter of fiscal 2010, Johnson Controls reported a double-digit increase in sales as well as record quarterly earnings. The company also increased its estimate for 2010 earnings. Highlights for the company's first quarter of 2010 include: -- Net sales of $8.4 billion vs. $7.3 billio ... Continue reading
New Allen Johnson blog on Moparspeed.com
Check out a new blog from Team Mopar driver Allen Johnson on www.moparspeed.com. Darren Jacobs Team Mopar P.R. J.R. Thompson Co. ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/b67783/2010_worldwide_new) has announced the addition of the "2010 Worldwide New Car Dealers Industry Report" report to their offering. “2010 Worldwide New Car Dealers Industry Report” The New Car Dealers Industry report, published annually, c ... Continue reading
The 2010 Washington Auto Show Press Timeline
Public Policy Days January 25-26 Public/Consumer Days, January 27-31 Green Car Summit, Cannon House Office Building, Caucus Room Monday, Jan. 25 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Stefan Jacoby, CEO, Volkswagen Group of America Brian Wynne, President, Electric Drive Transportation Association Jason Wolf, Vice President, Better Plac ... Continue reading
Favorable Inventory Levels and Recovering Demand Boost North American Production WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 22 -- The new-vehicle retail selling rate in January is expected to decline compared with both December 2009 and one year ago, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data ... Continue reading
Big Final Weekend Set for 2010 NAIAS
Detroit, MI - January 22, 2010 - Exciting new vehicles and a look into the future have contributed to outstanding attendance at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center. The final weekend for one of the world's premier events promises a full lineup of activities and experiences. "This past ... Continue reading
2010 Mercedes-Benz Gullwing SLS AMG At 2010 Detroit Auto Show
Bruce Hubbard and Bradley Hubbard Auto Advisor Group Motoring Times The Auto Channel The new Mercedes-Benz Gullwing SLS AMG will arrive in spring 2010 and offers the highest levels of automotive passion and advanced technology. This super sports Gullwing car dazzles with its clean lines, intelligent lightweight constru ... Continue reading
Man Attempts World Record by Painting his Entire Car With Nail Polish
LONDON, January 22 -- - With Photo A dedicated British man is attempting to make it into record books by hand painting an entire car with nail varnish. David Sheath, 28, will painstakingly cover an entire Fiat 500 in pink polish for his gruelling Guinness World Record attempt. David is living and sleeping in a special ... Continue reading
New Audi A1: An All-Around Successful Design: Episode 4 - VIDEO FEATURE
Audi moves into subcompact segment for first time with A1 New design: The shoulder line appears to clasp the A1 • The color-contrasted roof arch is an important distinguishing feature Episode 4 in a multi-part video series on the design and production of the new Audi A1 INGOLSTADT - January 22, 2010: The new Audi ... Continue reading
First Drive: 2011 BMW 5 Series Sedan
By Henny Hemmes, European Senior Editor LISBON, January 21, 2010. Last November, BMW already showed the media its new 5 Series Sedan. and even if you know what to expect model wise, it is always exiting to see and feel a new car in daily circumstances. During this week (and two more to come), BMW is organizing the firs ... Continue reading
TAFE plans to roll out 1.2 lakh tractors in 2010-11
TAFE Ltd, together with its associate company Eicher, plans to produce 1.20 lakh tractors next financial year, the company's President, Mr R.C. Banka, said today. He said this at a function held to commemorate the completion of 25 years of existence of Nelcast Ltd, a foundry company that supplies castings to TAFE. He s ... Continue reading
NEW DELHI: INDIA: Jan 21, 2010: US car maker Ford on Thuesday launched a new variant of its entry-level sedan Ikon priced at Rs 5.17-5.77 lakh (ex-showroom New Delhi). The new Ford Ikon Plus will be available in both petrol and diesel options and comes with added security features, Ford India said in a statement. "The ... Continue reading
M&M Financial net more than doubles to Rs 93 crore
Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Service's profit for the three-month period ended December 31 more than doubled to Rs 93.27 crore on a year on year basis. The financial service arm of the Mahindra Group has reported a net income of Rs 409 crore for the period, a 13 per cent growth over the year ago period. Mr Ramesh Iyer ... Continue reading
India's Mahindra & Mahindra Looking To Launch in U.S.
MUMBAI, India: Jan 21, 2010 — Indian utility-vehicle specialist Mahindra & Mahindra has charted out plans to increase its presence in the Europe market, also adding the U.S. as a top target, according to Mahindra boss Pawan Goenka. Goenka plans to launch in the U.S. later this year with a heavily re-engineered versio ... Continue reading
Tata Ramping Up European Launches
MUMBAI, India: Jan 21, 2010 — Tata Motors has set its sights on huge expansion in both Europe and the U.S. with a rash of new models designed to appeal to those markets. Tata Motors boss Ravi Kant says that selling a rash of new models in the U.K. is in the planning. "We need to be selective, but seven or eight types ... Continue reading
General Motors India on Tuesday said it plans to roll out the first light commercial vehicle (LCV) from its Halol plant in Panchmahals district of Gujarat in 2011. The plant, having production capacity of 85,000 vehicles a year, is expected to produce three variations of one-tonne LCVs, which will be manufactured along ... Continue reading
New Fiat Punto Evo - Evolution of the Species
Think small cars and a string of super-successful Fiats should spring to mind: the ground-breaking 600, the trend-setting 127, the innovative Uno, and progressive Punto. ... Continue reading
The New 6th Generation BMW 5 Series Sedan - VIDEO ENHANCED
The Perfect Symbiosis of Modern Design and Dynamic Performance WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ - January 22, 2010: The new BMW 5 Series Sedan marks the epitome of modern design and driving pleasure in the world of premium midsize sedans. Through its athletic and executive looks, driving dynamics typical of BMW, and innovative comfo ... Continue reading
Passat CC Now Offers Space for Five
The Passat CC is making an elegant appearance on our roads with its coupé lines and sporty note. Effective now, the Passat CC - previously designed to carry four persons - is available with an optional new rear bench that turns it into a five-seater. ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Has Begun Commercial Supply to Chrysler North America
WUHAN, Hubei, China, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or "the Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, announced today at a Company ceremony that its first global OEM customer, headquartered in North America, is the Chrysler Group LLC ("C ... Continue reading
Audi R8 Race and Road Cars Prepare to Take the Heat
As the first examples of the scalp-bronzing Audi R8 Spyder head for the UK to enliven spring 2010, two rather more knuckle-whitening versions of the celebrated Audi supercar are preparing to compete in the 2010 FIA GT3 European Championships in the hands of a new home-grown racing team. ... Continue reading
New MINI Countryman: Fun Has No Limits - VIDEO ENHANCED
WOODCLIFF LAK, NJ - January 22, 2010: A year ahead of its launch in the US, MINI Countryman is confirmed to expand the MINI lineup to four variants. Note: U.S. product specifications are different from those announced in markets outside North America. All specifications presented in this press kit are provisional. The ... Continue reading
Exclusive Press Pass Coverage of the 2010 Detroit Auto Show: "It's As If You Were Here"
It's Back, the North American International Auto Show: One of America's Most Important Automobile Expositions Once again, The Auto Channel is presenting extensive, unmatched coverage of the Detroit Auto Show. And once again, with TACH's Press Pass Coverage, you'll be able to experience the Media Days as if you were a c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Builds the Vehicles with the Highest Value Retention
Four Mercedes-Benz models have the lowest depreciation in their segment, and can justifiably call themselves the "Value retention champions 2010" - the E, C, S and R-Class. These are the findings of analyses carried out each year by the Saarbrücken-based market research institute Bähr & Fess Forecast on behalf of t ... Continue reading
Audi Tradition: Online Shop for Spare Parts
To keep fine classic cars looking good in the future: "Audi Tradition Parts" today launched its online parts shop for the Audi brand and those that preceded it. The range offered by Audi Tradition is intended to help dealers, members of Audi Club International - and of course all other customers too. To find the shop o ... Continue reading
Citroën's Lightweight Seat Structure Achieves High Levels of 'Perceived Quality'
A lightweight seat structure offering a 2.2kg reduction in weight and increased levels of 'perceived quality' has been launched in Citroën's new C3. Using ARPRO allowed engineers to replace a heavy and costly steel structure with a strong, light and recyclable material. Material properties such as deformation resilien ... Continue reading
Kia Looks to the Plug-In Future With "Ray" Concept at Chicago Show
As Governments and motorists keep up the interest levels in an electric-car future Kia Motors Corporation has revealed the first preview rendering of its latest concept car - called Ray - which will make its global debut at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show next month. ... Continue reading
Opel Intends to Close Antwerp Facility
As Opel moves quickly on its way towards a viable future, the company announced today the intent to wind down its manufacturing plant in Antwerp, Belgium in the course of 2010. ... Continue reading
From Carpet to Car: Ford's Focus on Material Recycling
To find out what happens to discarded household carpets, old jeans or empty bottles, take a closer look at the Ford Focus. ... Continue reading
Ferrari.com debuts today with its new Japanese language version. After the launch last year of the completely redesigned site, in English and Italian, the world of Ferrari has now been further enriched by the addition of this new online tool dedicated specifically to its clients, enthusiasts and fans in the great Asian ... Continue reading
Warsaw Welcomes the London Taxi
Warsaw is about to play host to a very special new arrival in the form of the world famous London Taxi. The vehicle, which is being promoted by a local Polish company called Dufort London Taxis, is to get its first public unveiling in the capital city, Warsaw on the 26th January. ... Continue reading
With class-leading load capacity, enhanced practicality, greater fuel efficiency and low emissions from just 150 g/km the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate, on sale from 21 January 2010, has set a new benchmark for the premium estate sector. ... Continue reading
Toyota UK Takes Environmental Lead in 2009
Analysis of the CO2 output for all cars sold in the UK in 2009 reveals that Toyota is top of the low emission charts. ... Continue reading
Škoda Octavia 1.2 TSI and 1.6 TDI CR DSG: Two More Reasons to be Happy
The Škoda Octavia family hatchback and estate range is now even more attractive thanks to the addition of two new engines. A new, downsized 1.2 TSI 105bhp petrol engine is now offered along with the very latest 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp diesel engine with DSG dual-clutch transmission. ... Continue reading
Ford Mondeo Named Top Fleet Car
The Ford Mondeo is the most popular fleet car according to recent poll. ... Continue reading
Honeywell's Small Gasoline Turbochargers to Be Launched on the Chevy Cruze in the US
New and rapidly growing smaller displacement engine segment to reach 4-6% of North America market by 2014 TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 21 -- Honeywell is taking the lead in turbo technologies designed specifically for small gasoline engines (1.4L) destined for the US, with the breakthrough launch of GM's Chevy Cruze - foresh ... Continue reading
January Car Sales Low as Expected, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--An early look at January auto sales indicates a Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate, or SAAR, of about 10.5 million, according to Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information. “The discount opportunities between Christmas and New Year’s have become legend. The story is so com ... Continue reading
Wyoming Used Car Dealer Convicted in Federal Court for Odometer Tampering
Odometer Rollbacks Often Exceeded 100,000 Miles WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- After a two-week trial, a federal jury in Cheyenne, Wyo., today convicted Randy Lee (aka Jimmy Lee) on eleven of fourteen felony counts with which he was charged, the Justice Department announced. The jury convicted Lee of co ... Continue reading
Sticking Accelerator Causes Toyota to Recall 2.3 Million Vehicles; Edmunds.com Comments
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Toyota announced today that it would voluntarily initiate a recall of 2.3 million vehicles due to a problem with sticking accelerator pedals. Over 60 percent of the vehicles Toyota sold last year are affected by this recall. “Aside from the safety concerns, I think the other issue is -- and w ... Continue reading
State and Local Economic Development Incentives Total $69.9 Million INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 21 -- Lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnerDel announced today it will invest $237 million in a new manufacturing plant near its Indianapolis headquarters in order to meet anticipated demand for advanced battery systems used in both ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Supports Tax Credits for Waste Energy Recovery Systems
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced its support of House Bill 4144, which would expand the Investment Tax Credit for waste energy recovery systems like those currently being developed by Cyclone. “To help systems like ours compete effectively with a ‘do nothingâ ... Continue reading
2010 North American International Auto Show to Host Detroit Tigers Q&A as Part of Winter Caravan
DETROIT, Jan. 21 -- (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090903/DE70318LOGO ) WHO: Tigers players include: Front office & coaching staff: Brennan Boesch Jim Leyland - Manager Miguel Cabrera Gene Lamont - Third Base Coach Audy Ciriaco Lloyd McClendon - Hitting Coach Adam Everett Jeff Jones - Bullpen Coach Alfred ... Continue reading
U.S. Drivers Not The Speed Demons You May Think
CONCORD, Mass.--TomTom, the world’s leading provider of navigation solutions and digital maps, today revealed the first fully detailed view of which interstate highways are the fastest and slowest in the United States. Although the average speed on some U.S. roads slightly exceeded the speed limit, data from GPS u ... Continue reading
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