WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- -- 370,000 metric ton annual reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) is approximately equal to the annual CO2 output of four large manufacturing plants or 71,000 automobiles -- Chrysler Group's Environmental Leadership Award (ELA) program results in $50 million annual savings -- Company's 2009 ELA reco ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. Named Official Online Vehicle Auction of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA)
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. , is proud to announce that the company has been named the Official Online Vehicle Auction of the National Hot Road Association (NHRA). The agreement follows Copart’s announcement last September that it would be the primary sponsor of Kenny Bernstein Racing’s Top Fuel dragster driven ... Continue reading
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--GPS Insight, a leading supplier of GPS tracking hardware and software solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, announced today that it has been awarded the statewide contract for GPS tracking for the state of Oklahoma. The award was given to GPS Insight for all four GPS tracking categories whic ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Ready for Rolex 24 At Daytona
Krohn Racing Ready for Rolex 24 At Daytona Krohn Racing returns this week to the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida for the Grand-Am Rolex Series’ Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance sports car race. The 48th running of the twice-around-the-clock historic enduro will be held January 30-31, 2010. ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - Rolex 24 preview
The Miller Barrett Racing drivers and crew are ready for the team's first Rolex 24 At Daytona. Bryce Miller of Summit, N.J., leads the strong driver contingent of Luke Hines of Sedge Green, England; Peter Ludwig of New Paltz, N.Y.; and Kevin Roush of Upland, Calif. They will share driving duty in the No. 48 Porsche 911 ... Continue reading
Solera Holdings, Inc. Schedules Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25 -- Solera Holdings, Inc. , the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced that it will release its financial results for the second quarter ended December 31, 2009 on Thursday, February 4, 2010, after the market close. A co ... Continue reading
Ford To Add 1200 Jobs at Plant in Chicago
DETROIT January 25, 2010; Tom Krisher writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. will add 1,200 jobs at its Chicago assembly plant later this year to build the new Explorer sport utility vehicle, a person briefed on the matter said Monday. The company and Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn are scheduled to make the announcem ... Continue reading
New 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo Goes on Sale This Week
Porsche Icon Boasts 500 Horsepower, Delivers 25 mpg ATLANTA, Jan. 25 -- Porsche Cars North America announced today that the 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo will arrive at its U.S. dealers this week and go on sale on January 30. This is only three months after the debut of the highly acclaimed Panamera, Porsche's first Gran Turi ... Continue reading
Seven Lots Sold for More Than $1 Million Each and Two New World Records Achieved Gooding & Company Donated a Significant Portion of its Proceeds to the American Red Cross and Hosted a Donation Center to Raise Funds for the International Response Fund Relief Efforts in Haiti SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 25 -- Gooding & Compa ... Continue reading
Entech Solar Launches the Entech Tubular Skylight
FORT WORTH, Texas--Entech Solar, Inc. (OTC BB: ENSL.OB) (the âCompanyâ, âEntech Solarâ) is pleased to announce the launch and immediate availability of its new Entech⢠Tubular Skylight, a state-of-the-art tubular skylight developed based on Entech Solarâs patented Solar Collimator⢠te ... Continue reading
Belkin TuneCast® Auto LIVE Now Available for Purchase in North America
COMPTON, Calif.--The Belkin TuneCast Auto LIVE FM transmitter is now available for purchase. Additionally, the ClearScan LIVE iPhone App is now available for free download via the iTunes store. TuneCast Auto LIVE lets you listen to your iPhone music through your car stereo. Together with the ClearScan LIVE App, you can ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results and Conference Call
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. today announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2009 financial results after the market closes on February 23, 2010. A conference call will be hosted by Mark F. O'Neil, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Eric Jacobs, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial an ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's January U.S. Sales Conference Call
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 25 - Ford Motor Company will release its January U.S. sales results at approximately noon ET Tuesday, February 2. 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. Conferenc ... Continue reading
GE Sensors Reduce Ventilation Costs by 20% and Increase Energy Conservation
BILLERICA, Mass.--The new Ventostat 8000 series, from GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies, monitors temperature, carbon dioxide (CO2) and humidity via one cost effective transmitter unit. This allows building managers to easily control indoor air quality within a building management system. Through monitoring, energy ... Continue reading
Get Mileage Out of One's Insurance Quotes at InsuranceQuotesUS.com
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 25 -- Consumers have their hands full with this bill and that bill in a tough economy. If consumers find themselves in need of auto insurance, a drive over to InsuranceQuotesUS.com gives them the opportunity to save money on their auto insurance and be properly covered at the same time. In ... Continue reading
GM Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre to Provide Business Updates
DETROIT - General Motors Chairman and CEO Ed Whitacre will host a press conference on Monday, January 25, to provide updates on GM business activities. The press conference will begin at 11:30 a.m. EST in the Renaissance Conference Center located in Tower 300, Level 2, of the Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit. The ... Continue reading
GPS Insight Reveals Posted Speed Limit Report Feature to Its GPS Tracking Software
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--GPS Insight, a leading supplier of GPS tracking hardware and software solutions for commercial and government fleets, has announced the release of its Posted Speed Limit Report as well as Posted Speed Graphs and histograms to help identify reckless driving patterns for their customers. This enhanced ... Continue reading
Greg Miall Appointed Commercial Director for Volvo Ocean Race
ALICANTE, Spain, January 25 -- - With Photo Greg Miall (36) has joined the Volvo Ocean Race, due to start on its 11th race around the world in the autumn of 2011, as Commercial Director. Miall is the former Managing Director of Sport magazine in the UK, and Global Sales Director of newspaper group Metro International. ... Continue reading
Momets in JEGS 50-Years / MIKE WINS FIRST NHRA NATIONAL EVENT AS A PRO
MIKE WINS FIRST NHRA NATIONAL EVENT AS A PRO _www.jegs50years.com_ (http://www.jegs50years.com) When the Pro Stock Truck category was introduced as a professional class in 1998, Mike Coughlin saw it as a perfect opportunity for him to compete in a unique professional category where he could benefit from his extensive e ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Jan. 25 -- Vari-Form, one of the world's largest producers of hydroformed structural components for the automotive industry, received the prestigious Ford Q1 Award, Ford Motor Company's highest recognition for supplier quality, on December 15th, 2009. Vari-Form's Liberty plant (located in Liberty, MO) is a thi ... Continue reading
Bosch Showcases Clean Diesel, Collision Mitigation Solutions at Washington Auto Show, SAE Event
- Bosch discusses powertrain efficiency and advanced safety technologies at SAE Government Industry Meeting, Jan. 27-29 - Bosch encourages open dialogue as automotive industry begins to rebound FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- Bosch continues to show its wide variety of automotive systems, including its advanced cle ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce 4th-Quarter/Year-end 2009 Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its 4th-quarter/year-end 2009 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, March 2. Company management will discuss the financial results in a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Standard Time that same day. (Logo: http://www.newscom ... Continue reading
Kidz Gear Launches Wireless Car Headphones for Kids
Photos: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/kidzgearwirelesscarheadphones.html http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/kidzgearlogo.html KIDZ GEAR LAUNCHES FIRST WIRELESS CAR HEADPHONES FOR KIDS 100% Compatible with All U.S. Cars Features Rich Sound Quality, Independent Volume Control, Automatic Power Off Child-Sized Headb ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Ready for Rolex 24 At Daytona
Krohn Racing Ready for Rolex 24 At Daytona Krohn Racing returns this week to the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida for the Grand-Am Rolex Series’ Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance sports car race. The 48th running of the twice-around-the-clock historic enduro will be held January 30-31, 2010. ... Continue reading
Navistar Selects Continental Tires as Standard Equipment for Severe Service and Medium Duty
FORT MILL, S.C., Jan. 25 -- Navistar International Corporation and Continental Tire North America, Inc. ("Continental") announced today that Continental truck tires are the standard fitment for all International® PayStar®, WorkStar®, and DuraStar® severe service and medium duty vehicles as of January 1, 2010. Navis ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Corporation Receives Orders Valued at $325 Million for M-ATV Parts, Repair Kits
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced its Defense division received two delivery orders valued at more than $325 million from the U.S. Army Tank- automotive and Armaments Command Life Cycle Management Command (TACOM LCMC) to supply spare parts and repair kits for the MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV). “Th ... Continue reading
PACCAR Launches PACCAR MX Engine
BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR today announced the introduction of the PACCAR MX engine to be installed in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks this summer. The PACCAR MX engine is designed to deliver industry leading performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency to Kenworth and Peterbilt customers worldwide. “PACCAR’s 50 years ... Continue reading
www.MySpace.com/racerswhocare P R E S S R E L E A S E 2007 GRAND AM CHAMPION, AND RACING INSTRUCTOR, SWARTZBAUGH, TO STEER KIDS ONTO RIGHT ROAD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOLLYWOOD, CA SCBA # 725708-692 PU WHO: Racer Who Care spokesracer and 2007 IMSA Rolex Grand Am GT3 Champion, Nathan Swartzbaugh, is set to share his pers ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. , a leader in the development and production of advanced propulsion systems, energy storage technologies, and alternative fuel vehicles and applications including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative fuel vehicles, today reported ... Continue reading
TROXEL HEADLINES NHRA TUESDAY ON WFORADIO.COM
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *TROXEL HEADLINES NHRA TUESDAY ON WFORADIO.COM <http://wforadio.com/>* *HOLLYWOOD, FL (January 25, 2010) -* NHRA Full Throttle Series star Melanie Troxel will headline this week's WFO Radio NHRA Tuesday with host Joe Castello, live at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 26. To listen, go to http://www ... Continue reading
Wright Express to Release Fourth-Quarter 2009 Financial Results on Wednesday, February 10
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Wright Express Corporation announced today that it will report fourth-quarter 2009 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Michael Dubyak, chief executive officer, and Melissa Smith, chief financial officer, will host a conference call that morning at 10:00 a.m. ... Continue reading
2nd Annual Dave Graves Memorial Corvette / Mustang Rally June 12, 2010, Oahe Speedway in Pierre,SD.
2nd Annual Dave Graves Memorial Corvette / Mustang Rally Location: Oahe Speedway in Pierre South Dakota Time: See flyer for details email info@oahespeedway.com Website: www.oahespeedway.com Other Info: The "2nd Annual Dave Graves Memorial Corvette / Mustang Rally", scheduled for June 12, 2010, in Pierre,SD. Dave was a ... Continue reading
Arctic Cat to Webcast Fiscal 2010 Third Quarter Conference Call on January 27
MINNEAPOLIS--Arctic Cat Inc. announced today that it will webcast its fiscal 2010 third quarter conference call on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. CT (11:30 a.m. ET). The company will release its fiscal third quarter results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009, before the stock market opens that day. To ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Canada Completes Acquisition of Trade Tracker, Inc.
TORONTO--DealerTrack Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the automotive retail industry, today announced that it has acquired Trade Tracker, Inc. for approximately $1.2 million (CDN) in cash. Trade Tracker, a privately held company b ... Continue reading
Exciting Race Night at Charlotte Checkers Game
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Glad’s Response to Automotive Repair Settlement
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--On Monday, January 25, 2010 Midas franchisee Mike Glad settled the actions with the State of California. In the interest of Glad’s 130 employees and other Midas dealers throughout the State, Glad decided to settle rather than continuing to incur the significant financial losses that resulted from ... Continue reading
JEGS' commitment to racers continues in 2010 (NHRA/JEGS)
JEGS' commitment to racers continues in 2010 Continuing it's longstanding support of Professional and Sportsman racers competing in the Full Throttle Drag Racing Series and the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, JEGS Mail Order has posted more than $200,000 in NHRA Contingency prize money for the 2010 season. In addition, J ... Continue reading
Kaydon Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Earnings Conference Call
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Kaydon Corporation will hold its conference call for fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings on Thursday, February 25, 2010. The conference call will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time and will follow the Company’s release of fourth quarter and full year 2009 earnings prior to the call on that same ... Continue reading
MICHAEL SELF GEARS UP FOR 2010 TOYOTA ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN
Steven Blakesley Email: steven@norcalmedia.com Phone: (916) 316-4854 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  MICHAEL SELF GEARS UP FOR 2010 TOYOTA ALL-STAR SHOWDOWN  PARK CITY, UTAH (January 25, 2010) – 2010 NASCAR K&N Pro Series West rookie Michael Self makes his 2010 season debut this weekend at the Toyota All-Star Showdow ... Continue reading
Midas Acquires 22 Northern California Midas Shops from Franchisee
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. has acquired 22 Midas automotive service shops in Northern California from franchisee Maurice I. Glad. The transition was completed this weekend, and the shops opened today under Midas’ management. There was no interruption in services for consumers. “All repairs and service are performed ... Continue reading
Rockford Corporation and Best Buy End 10-Year Relationship in Car Audio
A strategic shift in sales strategy TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 25 -- Rockford Corporation announced today that it plans to discontinue shipping its Rockford Fosgate line of car audio products and accessories to big box retailer Best Buy. Operations between the two organizations are planned to wind down in May 2010. Bill Jackso ... Continue reading
Superior Crankshaft to sponsor Philpott in Toyota All-Star Showdown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Superior Crankshaft to sponsor Philpott in Toyota All-Star Showdown  Steven Blakesley / Superior Crankshaft  Tracy, Calif. – Superior Crankshaft and Pepper Jack Kennels will sponsor Ryan Philpott of Tracy, Calif. in the Super Late Model portion of this weekend’s Toyota All-Sta ... Continue reading
National Sport Compact Racing Association new season begins on February 21st 2010 @ PBIR.
National Sport Compact Racing Association new season begins on February 21st 2010 @ PBIR. By carshownationals.com Dated: Jan 25, 2010 National Sport Compact Racing Association new season begins on February 21st the SEASON OPENER! The National Sport Compact Racing Association new season begins February 21st 2010 ! We wa ... Continue reading
SRL Announces Legends Car Championship
Austin Reed will be racing for the championship in the new SRL Legends Tour!!!!! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2010 SRL Announces Legends Car Championship Bakersfield, CA - 2010 will mark the inaugural season of the SRL Legends Tour. At eight of the ten SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour Series events of 2010, the new SRL L ... Continue reading
Jada Inventory Update 1/25 - 1/29/2010
Jada Toys http://www.ymctoys.com/products.list.index.cfm?product=1DCMJD&produ ct2=&cat_sname=&start=1 Weekly InStock Report For The Week of 1/25 - 1/29/2010 1:18 Scale "BIGTIME KUSTOMS" Series Master Unit ETA / Case Item No. UPC Description (Window Box) Pack Price Note Qty. 92297-BLACK 801310 - 922972 2010 Chevy Camaro ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire to Adjust Prices on Light and Medium Commercial Truck Tires
FULLERTON, January 25, 2010: Due to continued increases in the cost of raw materials and energy-related expenses, Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will increase prices on its light and medium commercial truck tires by up to 7%, effective March 1, 2010. The last commercial truck tire price increase from Yokohama w ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars LLC Remains Segment Leader in Industry
Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) has sold more than 40,000 electric vehicles worldwide, logging almost a half billion emissions-free miles -- GEM vehicles have saved more than 19.5 million gallons of gasoline and reduced CO2 emissions by more than 93,000 metric tons -- CO2 reduction is equivalent to planting nearly a ha ... Continue reading
Carl Haas Automobile Imports to Service USF2000 National Championship Series
PALMETTO, January 25, 2009: Last Wednesdayâs announcement that Carl Haas Automobile Imports, Inc. (CHA) will distribute products manufactured by Ãlan Motorsports Technologies (EMT) had an immediate and very positive impact on the USF2000 National Championship presented by Cooper Racing Tires and powered by Mazd ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to Showcase Expertise at 2010 EDTA Conference and Exposition
BorgWarner's eGearDrive(TM) Systems and High-Power Electric Cabin Heaters Boost Performance, Provide Security and Comfort for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 25 -- BorgWarner's electric propulsion expertise in eGearDrive(TM) systems, high-power electric cabin heaters, and coolant pumps will be sh ... Continue reading
Clean Energy to Build, Maintain New Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Station at DFW
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has awarded a 10-year contract to Clean Energy Fuels Corp. to build and operate a new CNG fueling station to support the DFW Rental Car Centerâs new fleet of 46 CNG-powered courtesy shuttle buses. The final contract is in process of completion. â ... Continue reading
Chevrolet at the Washington D.C. Auto Show
- Washington D.C. joins California and Michigan as a Chevrolet Volt lead retail market - Simultaneous rollout of Volt in lead retail markets - Chevrolet partners with D.C.-area utilities Dominion and Pepco in development and demonstration program - Chevrolet presents growing family of fuel-efficient small and compact c ... Continue reading
Better Place Secures $350 Million Series B Round Led by HSBC Group
LONDON--Almost two years to the day after announcing its first car partnership and its first country deployment in Israel, Better Place today announced that it has signed an agreement with an HSBC led investor consortium for new equity financing of $350 million. The deal marks one of the largest clean tech investments ... Continue reading
Ed Whitacre to Continue as GM CEO
- GM commits to paying back US and Canadian government loans by June DETROIT, Jan. 25 -- Edward E. Whitacre, Jr., has agreed to continue as chairman and CEO of General Motors, it was announced today. Speaking at a press conference at GM's headquarters, Whitacre also expressed the GM board's commitment that the company ... Continue reading
Daly Tops Time Sheets at First Official Series Test with Juncos Racing,
SEBRING, January 25, 2010: Conor Daly drove the #22 Juncos Racing machine to the top of the time sheets in three of the six sessions that took place during the first official series test at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida this weekend. With a best lap time of 2:00.588, the 18-year-old not only set the pace ... Continue reading
Sheltra Motorsports Focuses On New Beginning
MOORESVILLE, January 25, 2010: In an effort to improve their performance for the 2010 racing season, Sheltra Motorsports officially announced today the completion of the teamâs move to Mooresville, North Carolina from Whitesville, Kentucky. The veteran ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards team also a ... Continue reading
Boston Consulting Group Report Argues That Without a Major Breakthrough, Battery Cost and Technological Challenges Will Make a Mass Market for All-Electric Cars Unlikely by 2020; Market Share of Around 3 Percent Is Forecast WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- As policy makers, automotive industry officials, and media converge on th ... Continue reading
Atlanta Motor Speedway Encourages Fans to Act On $5 Discount Ending Feb. 5
HAMPTON, January 21, 2009: Race fans have until Feb. 5 to take advantage of a $5 built-in discount for select tickets to Georgia Power Qualifying Night and the Atlanta 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway in March. Frontstretch General Admission tickets for Friday and Saturday and Upper ... Continue reading
Goosens Back At The Wheel For Jaguar-RSR IN 2010
Braselton, January 21, 2009: The JaguarRSR race team confirmed today that Marc Goossens will return to the cockpit of its Jaguar XKR GT cockpit for the full 2010 American Le Mans Series in the intensely difficult GT class. He will share the seat with team owner Paul Gentilozzi in the nine-round championship. âIt i ... Continue reading
Grand-Am Pirelli P Zero Club Members Eligible For Lucrative "Rollover" Awards
DAYTONA BEACH, January 22, 2010: The payday for first-time winners in 2010 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 got larger today when officials from GRAND-AM and Pirelli Tire North America announced the P Zero Bonus program for members of the Pirelli P Zero Club. Teams that finished ins ... Continue reading
New MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team with Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher
Stuttgart, 25 January 2010, Today, the new Silver Arrows Formula One works team MERCEDES GP PETRONAS was presented at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart. Nico Rosberg and seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher along with team management Ross Brawn, Nick Fry and Norbert Haug were introduced to guest ... Continue reading
Bobby Waltrip's - This Week On Dirt Part Two, Tuesday Night at 8pm EST!
Indianapolis, January 25, 2009: Last Tuesday, RaceFanRadio welcomed another new show to our 2010 broadcast line-up as we got "down and dirty" in the world of dirt kart racing with "This Week On Dirt"! Former karter and longtime racer Bobby Waltrip will pilot the show every Tuesday night at 8pm Eastern as RaceFanRadio d ... Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Saab Appears to Be Going to Spyker But No Deal Yet Says GM - VIDEO ENHANCED
Saab Goes to Spyker By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor Amstrerdam January 25, 2010; Just two hours before the announced business update by GM CEO Ed Whitaker, we got news about the Saab take over. Spyker Cars that placed a new bid for Saab on January 7, is said to be accepted by GM as the buying party. The European ... Continue reading
EDTA Promotes Action Plan to 'Fast Track' Electric Drive Future
-- Plan details keys to achieving the energy security and sustainability benefits of electrified transportation -- WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) today outlined an action plan for Congress and the Obama Administration to build on their historic commit ... Continue reading
ASTON MARTIN RACING runs once again with ITT KONI dampers
Dear all, please find following and in attachment a press release regarding the agreement extension between ITT Koni and Aston Martin Racing Team. In attachment also a picture of Frits Altrof (left), KONI's sales engineer, car OE & racing and George Howard Chappell (right), Team Manager of Aston Martin Racing. I am ava ... Continue reading
Concept Car is Unveiled & Engines Roar This Evening at 5:30!
CONCEPT CAR IS UNVEILED & ENGINE'S ROAR AT 5:30 THIS EVENING! Photo Opportunities at Northwood University Student-Run Auto Show Rare Hyundai Equus Concept Car is Unveiled, NASCAR Racer Revs Engines! [cid:image007.jpg@01CA99BE.46C741A0] [cid:image009.jpg@01CA99BE.46C741A0] Mark Koch, a Northwood University Michigan camp ... 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. “Waste energy recovery systems like those being developed by entrepreneuria ... Continue reading
Enova Solidifies Market Leadership at Three Major Upcoming Trade Events
TORRANCE, Calif.--Enova Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX:ENA) (AIM:ENV) (AIM:ENVS), a leading innovator of proprietary hybrid and electric drive systems propelling the alternative energy industry, today announced that it will be participating and presenting in three major trade events over the next few months: “While helping ... Continue reading
Porsche 997 Turbo - ADV5.1 Photo Shoot
After months of tedious work, the 2010 ADV.1 website is now complete! Please take some time to enjoy it. Feel free to call us any time to discuss pricing and information. http://www.advance1wheels.com We are always seeking new dealers to represent ADV.1, to receive our 2010 Dealer Package please email or call us any ti ... 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. “Most consumers choose the Toyota brand because of its reputation, but ... Continue reading
Today's Vehicle Exhaust Systems Do More
BETHESDA, Md., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Your car's exhaust system has come a long way from the old days of exhaust pipes and mufflers. Today, the exhaust system is safety and emissions control rolled into one. Your vehicle's exhaust system consists of one or more mufflers, one or more oxygen (O2) sensors, one ... Continue reading
USAR- Clay Rogers Joins L & R Racing
* **USARacing Champion Clay Rogers Joins L & R Racing* * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* ** CONCORD, NC. (January 21 2010) – The Champ has a new home! Defending USARacing Pro Cup Series Champion and three-time title holder Clay Rogers will team with L & R Racing for the 2010 series season. Rogers will pilot the No. 16 USG ... Continue reading
Brabham Helping To Build The Next Generation Of British Racing Champions
Media Release: Brabham Helping To Build The Next Generation Of British Racing Champions London, UK - Friday 22 January, 2010; David Brabham (Henley-on-Thames) has long been regarded as one of motorsport's leading sportscar drivers but the Le Mans 24 Hours winner and American Le Mans Series Champion is also an establish ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces '360-Degree' College Men's Basketball Campaign with ESPN, NABC and Others
- New Multi-Media Marketing Initiative Focuses on "Inspired Stories" to Help Launch the All-New 2011 Infiniti M Performance Luxury Sedan - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Jan. 22 -- Infiniti today announced details of the most comprehensive marketing initiative in its 20-year history - a multi-level, multi-platform agreement with ESP ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Meet the ASA Drivers Heading to South Africa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE January 23, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
Consumer Activists, Teamsters Take Fiat/Chrysler Protest to Detroit Auto Show
For Immediate Release January 23, 2010 Contact: Galen Munroe (202) 624-6911 gmunroe@teamster.org Consumer Activists, Teamsters Take FIAT/CHRYSLER Protest to Detroit Auto Show Move to Cut-rate Carhaulers Destroys Jobs, Can Cause Hidden Car Damage (DETROIT) – Today, members of Teamster Local 299 and consumer activ ... Continue reading
John Force Racing First Day of Testing in Phoenix Results
John Force Racing First Day of Testing in Phoenix ResultsPHOENIX (January 23, 2010) --- Saturday was a true shake down day for John Force Racing. The goal of the day was to knock the rust off the teams and begin to put the pieces together to win an unprecedented 17th team Full Throttle Funny Car world championship. 200 ... Continue reading
Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction Re-opens to the Public Sunday at 8 a.m.
Consignors cleared to view collector cars on Saturday during breakfast briefing SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 23 -- Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions will open to the public on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 8 a.m. to resume its collector car auction following the severe storm that hit Scottsdale on Thursday night causing t ... Continue reading
Canard extends GEICO Powersports Honda team's streak of podium finishes
Canard extends GEICO Powersports Honda team's streak of podium finishes ANAHEIM (Jan. 24) -- Rain may have pounded Angel Stadium for a week leading up to Saturday's Monster Energy AMA Supercross event but the focus of the GEICO Powersports Honda team was clearly intact as they successfully put a rider on the podium for ... Continue reading
Darren Law will return to Daytona International Speedway this week to defend his biggest success of the 2009 season - victory in the Rolex 24 At Daytona. Law and his Brumos Racing co-drivers and crew celebrated the closest-ever finish in last year's endurance race, topping the field of 49 cars by just 0.167 seconds aft ... Continue reading
Media Note from American Speed Association
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
New Renault Master: The Large Van Market's New Benchmark for Comfort and Fuel Efficiency
After a successful career spanning more than 12 years, with more than one million units sold in 45 markets worldwide, Renault is renewing its Master range. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Unveils the New 408 at its World Premier in Beijing.
A decisive step in the Lion's offensive on the world's foremost automobile market. Presented today, as a world premier on the Chinese market, to around 300 Chinese journalists and more than 700 network representatives by Jean-Marc Gales the Marque's Managing Director, the new Peugeot 408 marks a further step in the Mar ... Continue reading
BMW X5 named luxury used car of the decade
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Rolls-Royce Appoints Dealership In Kuala Lumpur
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is pleased to announce the appointment of Quill Motorcars Sdn Bhd as its authorised dealer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ... Continue reading
Combat the Corrosive Effects of Road Salt
Motorists are being urged to give their car some serious TLC following one of the coldest spells of winter weather in the UK in living memory. Leading car care brand Autoglym has highlighted that the huge quantity of salt deposited on road surfaces over recent weeks - averaging 60,000 tonnes per day across the UK - wil ... Continue reading
The new Ford Ka celebrates its first birthday with a revised model line-up, including new Individual variants. ... Continue reading
Astra-Nomical Ecoflex Is Vauxhall's New Fuel-Miser
With CO2 emissions of just 109g/km and combined fuel consumption of 67.3mpg, the new Astra ecoFLEX brings even greater efficiency to Vauxhall's recently launched compact hatch range, which has already seen a 13.3 per cent average improvement over the previous model. ... Continue reading
BEN's new website launches Wednesday 27 January 2010 with a fresh design and many new features ... Continue reading
Trade & Upgrade Or Happy Returns - Hyundai Set to Shock The Industry Once Again
Hyundai is set to build on its industry-leading scrappage success with ground-breaking schemes which will help even more customers afford a new Hyundai ... Continue reading
Eli's New Honda Civic Type R Arrives in OZ
To most people, December 25 is when they receive that long awaited present, but for Melbourne rally driver Eli Evans, a bleak rainy January day in Melbourne was like Christmas Day. ... Continue reading
MINI JCW Dressed for the Challenge
More performance. More customisation. More MINI. Introducing the new and exclusive race-inspired MINI John Cooper Works Challenge Edition - bringing the MINI John Cooper Works even closer to the track ... Continue reading
BMW Announces Prices and Expanded Line-up for New X1
BMW's youthful, versatile and efficient X1 will join the Bavarian luxury brand's line-up in Australia with a starting price of $43,500 ... Continue reading
More Safety Features for 2010 Honda Accord
The 2010 Year Model Honda Accord is to receive curtain airbags as standard across the entire range. ... Continue reading
Narva's Extension to the Family - Model 46 L.E.D Reverse Lamp
Narva's popular Model 46 range of L.E.D rear lighting has announced an extension to the family. ... Continue reading
Japanese automakers gearing up in fast growing Chinese market
TOKYO January 25, 2010; Japan Today reported that Japanese automakers are shifting into a higher gear to capture larger shares in China, which replaced the United States as the worldâs largest car market in 2009. Nissan Motor Co, which saw an increase of nearly 20% in sales in April-September 2009 in China, plans ... Continue reading
Hyundai Sonata and Accent Blue Recognized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Sonata Listed as a 2010 "Greener Choice" and Accent Blue as a "Greenest Vehicle" FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif January 20, 2010; For the third consecutive year, the 2010 Hyundai Sonata was recognized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) on its annual "Greener Choices 2010" list for earning the highe ... Continue reading
2010 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS: Model: 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Limited Engine: 4.0-liter V6 Horsepower/Torque: 251 hp @ 6,000 rpm/259 lb.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic with manual mode Wheelbase: 121.2 in. Length/Width/Height: 202.5 x 76.9 x 68.9 in. Tires: P225/65R17 Cargo volume: 3 ... Continue reading
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