#44 Ansell/Menards Ford - Frank Kimmel Daytona Preview
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AmeriCredit Announces $600 Million Senior Subordinate Asset-Backed Securitization
FORT WORTH, Texas--AMERICREDIT CORP. today announced the pricing of a $600 million offering of automobile receivables-backed securities through lead managers Barclays Capital and Deutsche Bank Securities. Co-managers are Credit Suisse, UBS Investment Bank and Wells Fargo Securities. AmeriCredit uses net proceeds from s ... Continue reading
DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and year-end financial results before the market opens on February 25, 2010. President and CEO Charles R. Oglesby, Senior Vice President and CFO Cr ... Continue reading
ATP Oil & Gas, Blue Ocean Technologies Set Multiple New Industry Records in Subsea Well Intervention
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--ATP Oil & Gas Corporation and Blue Ocean Technologies LLC have set multiple new industry records in subsea well intervention by working over two production gas wells in 2950 feet (900m) of water and approximately 9,000 feet downhole without a riser. Blue Ocean Technologies’ Interchangeable Riser ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company Announces Fourth Quarter and YTD 2009 Results
FORT SMITH, Ark., Feb. 4 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs and manufactures industrial electric motors, mechanical power transmission products, drives and generators. Today, Baldor announced unaudited results for fourth quarter 2009. John McFarland, Chairman and CEO, commented on the Company's results, "Sales ... Continue reading
Beasley Allen Files Class Action on Behalf of Toyota Owners Affected by the Massive Recalls
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 4 -- Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C., has filed a complaint seeking class action status on behalf of over 5 million Toyota owners whose vehicles have been recalled by Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court Southern District of ... Continue reading
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that Doug Hadden, Senior Manager, Inventory Solutions, DealerTrack AAX, will conduct a workshop on used vehicle invento ... Continue reading
JL Audio Exclusive Provider of Audio Gear for Unique Autosports: Miami TV Series
News from JL Audio - press release attached (copy below) and digital image. Media Contact: Lucette Nicoll Nicoll Public Relations, Inc. 781-762-9300 / lucette@nicollpr.com JL Audio Exclusive Provider of Audio Gear for Unique Autosports: Miami, TV Series Miramar, FL—February 4, 2010—JL Audio (www.jlaudio.com), the w ... Continue reading
"Lucas Oil...On the Edge!" Show 11 Airs This Weekend on SPEED
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We are all about extremes in this episode of "Lucas Oil...On the Edge!". From the desert to the ice, we're giving race fans something to shout about! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ "Lucas ... Continue reading
Luxury Armored Vault Limo Fleet Arrives in Miami
DALLAS--Dallas-based Vault Services announced today the arrival of its fleet of armored limousines for Super Bowl XLIV weekend. The meticulously maintained VAULT is more personal than a cab, more spacious than a stretch, and offers interiors and electronics that will keep the party going while in transit. The VAULT mov ... Continue reading
Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index - January 2010
The January 2010 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index numbers and commentary will be posted on the link below at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, Feb. 5. You can access the Index by visiting www.manheim.com/consulting and clicking the "Used Vehicle Value Index" link. _________________________________________________ ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Drives To Top-10 Practice Effort At Daytona
Patrick Sheltra Drives To Top-10 Practice Effort At Daytona DAYTONA BEACH, Florida (February 4, 2010) - - Patrick Sheltra steered his No. 60 PowerTrac Machinery Dodge Charger to the sixth fastest time overall during Thursday’s four hour and fifty minute practice session giving his Mooresville North Carolina-base ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Group to Host Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, will host its fourth quarter and full-year financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Friday, February 19, 2010 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 230-1092 International, please call ... Continue reading
Raser Technologies Closes Up to $19 Million Financing with Fletcher International
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, announced today the sale of $5 million of convertible preferred stock plus an additional $14 million in certain investment rights, in a transaction that closed on February 3, 2010. The shares are being sold to Fletcher International, Ltd. (“Fletche ... Continue reading
Schreiner ProTech Introduces New, Intelligent Pressure Compensation Seal for the Solar Industry
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Schreiner ProTech today announced the introduction of an innovative, rugged, self-adhesive Pressure Compensation Seal (PCS) specially designed to provide solar module junction boxes with long-lasting protection against severe environmental conditions, preventing damage to sensitive electrical compone ... Continue reading
Solera Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Results
Second Quarter Revenue of $163.3 million, up 24.4% on a GAAP Basis and up 15.2% on a Constant Currency Basis; GAAP Diluted Net Income Attributable to Solera Holdings, Inc. Per Common Share of $0.33, up 13.5%; Adjusted Net Income per Diluted Common Share of $0.54, up 38.5%; Company Increases Fiscal 2010 Guidance; Compan ... Continue reading
Trubiquity Solution Certified for OFTP2 Compliance by Odette
ROCHESTER HILLS, Michigan, February 4 -- Trubiquity, a leading international provider of global managed data exchange (MDE) and business process integration solutions, announced today that its B2B communication product TRUeurex-c has been certified by Odette International Ltd, the European automotive standards organiza ... Continue reading
Media Release: Highcroft headed for Le Mans 24 Hours debut
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NASA and GM Create Cutting Edge Robotic Technology
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- NASA and General Motors are working together to accelerate development of the next generation of robots and related technologies for use in the automotive and aerospace industries. Engineers and scientists from NASA and GM worked together through a Space Act Agreement at the agency's Johnson Space ... Continue reading
NICK HEIDFELD TO BE RESERVE RACE DRIVER & TEST DRIVER FOR MERCEDES GP PETRONAS
NICK HEIDFELD TO BE RESERVE RACE DRIVER & TEST DRIVER FOR MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Stuttgart/Brackley, 4 February 2010 MERCEDES GP PETRONAS is pleased to confirm that Nick Heidfeld will join the team as Reserve Race Driver and Test Driver for the 2010 Formula One season. Nick will therefore complete the MERCEDES GP PETRONA ... Continue reading
SAE International to Host Vehicle Battery Summit in Shanghai
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, February 3 -- Menahem Anderman, Ph.D., will serve as chairperson for SAE International's Vehicle Battery Summit, scheduled 1-3 September 2010. The event will bring together the world's most highly regarded engineers, scientists and corporate decision makers from the battery, automotive, utilit ... Continue reading
4CS to Provide Warranty Management Solution to Auto-Sleepers Limited
WARWICK, U.K., Feb. 4 -- 4CS, a leading warranty and service lifecycle management software provider, announced today that Auto-Sleepers Limited, an innovative UK manufacturer of coach-built RVs and van conversions, has selected the 4CS iWarranty OnDemand solution to manage their entire warranty process. "After deciding ... Continue reading
Activ8 Communications to Handle PR for Ansell/Menards ARCA Program
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Aftermarket Alley custom car show - Baltimore February 11-14, 2010. By carshownationals.com Dated: Feb 04, 2010 Looking for the hottest custom cars and trucks in the Baltimore area! At the 2010 Motor Trend International Auto Show - Baltimore www.AutoShowBaltimore.com We're looking for the hottest custom cars and trucks ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (AMEX: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that the all-electric medium duty ZeroTruck powered by a UQM® PowerPhase® electric propulsion system is now available for purchase by U.S. government agencies on General Services Agency (GSA) schedule ... Continue reading
Bankrupt Kroymans’ Ferrari Collection Sold
GREENWICH, Conn.--What was once one of the most important collections of vintage and collector Ferraris in the world has been salvaged from bankruptcy wreckage and sold by Hamann Classic Cars of Greenwich, Connecticut. “We are thrilled to be a part of the salvation of this very important collection of vintage Ferrari ... Continue reading
Burg Simpson Files Class Action Suit Against Toyota
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 4 -- Attorneys at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C. filed a lawsuit in Colorado Federal Court this week against Toyota Motor Corporation, alleging that Toyota has known for several years about the unexpected acceleration problems that recently led Toyota to temporarily stop selling and ... Continue reading
CarMax’s Car Giveaway Contest on Twitter is Pretty Tweet
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. the nation’ largest retailer of used cars, is reporting that its “Tweet Yourself to a New Ride” contest on the popular social networking website Twitter, has been increasing in popularity with just four weeks left to enter. CarMax has more than tripled its Twitter audience with over 5, ... Continue reading
CAR-Research XRM to Unveil 'The New Face of CRM' at NADA
Houston-based company promises streamlined, more cost-efficient approach with new XRM platform HOUSTON, Feb. 4 -- CAR-Research XRM will introduce its new portfolio of customer relationship and communication solutions at the upcoming NADA convention in Orlando, Florida. Branded as "XRM, Exceeding CRM", this dramatic new ... Continue reading
Cheapcarinsurance.net Launches Its 25 Ways to Get Cheap Car Insurance Page
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 4 -- Cheapcarinsurance.net has always been an insurance site with helpful information; however they have also taken customer feedback very seriously. They originally started with a page that gave three very helpful tips on how to get cheap car insurance, such as raising your deductible and asking fo ... Continue reading
Darren Law had a strong start to the 2010 Rolex 24 At Daytona, but a broken axle and engine failure stopped the Phoenix driver's charge to repeat his 2009 overall win. Law qualified the No. 59 Brumos Racing Porsche-powered Daytona Prototype seventh on the 45-car grid. His lap time of one minute 41.513 seconds on the 3. ... Continue reading
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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 4 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 17, 2010. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) A conference call to review the Company's fourth quarter and full year 200 ... Continue reading
EDF launches Fleet Efficiency: The Movie
Hello, I would like to introduce to you The Environment Defense Fund's latest initiative - a short, entertaining and high-tech video on the importance of fleet efficiency and how small changes can make a huge difference. The video is entitled, "The Power of Scale". It's already received over 3,000 views on YouTube! You ... Continue reading
FIRST TIME EVER | Car Show inside Baltimore Auto Show NEXT WEEK!!
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Fitch: Autos & Auto Suppliers Should See Improvement in 2010 but European Region Will Be Challenged
NEW YORK--Following up on its 2010 outlook press releases issued last November, Fitch Ratings has released its full 2010 outlook reports for the global automotive industry and U.S. & European auto suppliers. According to Fitch, the auto industry's weakened condition is set to improve in 2010 after global auto sales lik ... Continue reading
LADSON, S.C.--Force Protection, Inc. today announced that Michael Moody, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Charles Mathis, Chief Financial Officer, will present to investors at Cowen and Company’s 31st Annual Aerospace/Defense Conference being held at The InterContinental Barclay in New York, NY on Thursday, F ... Continue reading
Certified Pre-owned Vehicles equipped with SIRIUS to now include a three-month trial subscription to the "SIRIUS Everything" package NEW YORK, Feb. 4 -- SIRIUS XM Radio and Ford Motor Company today announced that Ford and Lincoln Mercury customers across the United States will receive an introductory three-month trial ... Continue reading
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DETROIT, Feb. 4 -- Advisory firm says suppliers must position themselves in 2010 for change: -- By 2014, two-thirds of General Motors and Ford vehicles in North America will be built from global platforms, up from 10 percent today. -- Chrysler is following suit, but is off to a late start. -- Total North American produ ... Continue reading
Green Police Audi Super Bowl: What Anteaters, Styrofoam and Green Car of the Year Have in Common
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 4 -- Green Police, the Audi Super Bowl ad, provides an uncommon avenue for green advocates, anteaters, Styrofoam, the legendary rock band Cheap Trick and the 2010 Green Car of the Year to find their inner connectivity. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://m ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo Rolex 24 Race Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com Orbit Porsche Suffers a Fiery Finish at Daytona As hard as they tried, when the checkered flag fell on the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 Roxlex 24 at Daytona, Guy Cosmo and Orbit Racing's No. 88 GT3 Porsche came up a few hours shor ... Continue reading
Jaguar returns to iconic Le Mans
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JaguarRSR XKR GT2 confirmed for 24 hours of Le Mans in 2010 - the 75th year of Jaguar MAHWAH, N.J., Feb. 4 -- The year 2010 marks 75 years of the Jaguar name on both road and race cars. As a continuation of this great heritage, Jaguar will return to the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans sports car endurance race. With seven wi ... Continue reading
KMS & Streetwise Drift Series Round #1 of the Formula Drift ProAM Televised Event on March 13 2010
KMS & Streetwise Drift Series Round #1 of the Formula Drift ProAM Televised Event on March 13 2010 By carshownationals.com Dated: Feb 04, 2010 Round 2 of our Amateur Points Series and Round #1 of the SWD Formula Drift ProAM Qualifier Events. Televised Event!! KMS & Streetwise Drift Series Car show,Sound Off & Drift Eve ... Continue reading
Maryland Upholds Smart, Green & Growing Initiative with Ice B'Gone(R) Natural Road De-Icer
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Feb. 4 -- The state of Maryland recently upheld their commitment to green procurement with the purchase of Ice B'Gone®, an all-natural road de-icing product. The state asked for bids for the treated salt category and chose Ice B'Gone because it met Maryland's environmental guidelines under it's new Sma ... Continue reading
Mike Calinoff to Spot for Nelson Piquet, Jr. in Daytona for ARCA and NCWTS Races
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Pacific MobileT announces 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series team sponsorship
FOR RELEASE - February 4, 2010 Pacific Mobile(tm) Announces 2010 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series Team Sponsorship TORONTO, CANADA - Pacific Group Inc., has begun announcements around its 2010 motorsports sponsorship initiatives, beginning with the confirmation that it will be entering the NASCAR Canadian Tire series with a ... Continue reading
PPA and Lease Financing for Renewable Energy Projects
I am a renewable energy financial consultant with Black Mountain Financial. We facilitate financing for Commercial Renewable Energy projects. We have available three Structured Funds with over $20 Billion for financing Commercial Renewable Energy projects in the U.S. and most "U.S. friendly" countries. We provide finan ... Continue reading
Progressive Launches Mobile Web Site
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--Nearly a third of mobile phone owners browse the mobile Web at least once a month, but most mobile Web sites fall short of delivering the best experience, according to connectivity consulting firm Yankee Group. “We want to give our customers the easiest and best possible mobile Internet experi ... Continue reading
GREENVILLE, S.C.--Proterra Inc., which develops and assembles drive and energy storage systems for heavy-duty vehicles, including their ground-breaking BE-35 fast-charge battery-electric transit bus, today announced that it will locate a facility in Greenville County at the Clemson University International Center for A ... Continue reading
[RealWire] Amarok Successfully Completes Dakar Rally Endurance Test
Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/) Release summary: A fleet of 35 new Volkswagen Amarok<https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/amarok/> pick-ups<https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/amarok/> successfully fulfilled their role as support vehicles to the winning Volkswagen motorsport team ... Continue reading
[RealWire] Volkswagen Campers Recognised At Awards Ceremonies
Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/) Release summary: Two motorcaravan magazines have officially recognised the Volkswagen California campervan<http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk> and the Transporter van<http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk> base vehicle in their annual awards. Date of ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/56b5c9/honda_motor_compan) has announced the addition of the "Honda Motor Company Limited - SWOT Analysis" company profile to their offering. “Honda Motor Company Limited - SWOT Analysis” Honda Motor Company Limited - SWOT Analysis company pro ... Continue reading
Solaris Mobile Announce Corporate Partnership with Europcar
DUBLIN--Solaris Mobile Ltd, the Dublin based operator of new hybrid satellite and terrestrial wireless networks across Europe today announced a major new partnership with Europcar. “The partnership with Europcar gives Solaris Mobile the opportunity to showcase the potential of delivering next generation broadband and ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of Fourth Quarter and Full Year Conference Call on February 18
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 4 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2009 results prior to the market opening on February 18, 2010. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional invest ... Continue reading
SunEdison Activates First Phase of its 16MW North Carolina Solar Farm
BELTSVILLE, Md.--SunEdison, North America’s largest solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials , has activated the first phase of its 16-megawatt solar farm in Davidson County, N.C. “Having financed and completed this initial installation, we have mobilized resources for the next p ... Continue reading
Tenneco Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--Tenneco Inc. : “Going forward, the cost structure changes and operational improvements we have institutionalized will help us leverage significant new business opportunities beginning later this year as well as a strengthening global production environment.” Fourth quarter earnings up significant ... Continue reading
The Big Thaw KMS & Streetwise Drift Series Car Show, Sound Off & Drift Event on February 13 2010
The Big Thaw KMS & Streetwise Drift Series Car Show, Sound Off & Drift Event on February 13 2010 By carshownationals.com Dated: Feb 04, 2010 The Big Thaw KMS & Streetwise Drift Series Car Show, Sound Off & Drift Event on February 13 2010 The Big Thaw KMS & Streetwise Drift Series Car Show, Sound Off & Drift Event Quad ... Continue reading
Wilson's D-rails for fuel injected competition engines
Ladies and Gentlemen of the media: Rolex 24-hours of Daytona presents two splendid race wins to race-induction specialists Wilson Manifolds Both V8 Daytona Prototype Porsches, Joao Barbosa's car and that of his Porsche team mate who set the fastest lap time, were equipped with full Wilson Manifolds' intake systems. The ... Continue reading
Ford To Update Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan Hybrid Brake Software
Ford is proactively announcing a customer satisfaction program to update the software of the regenerative brake system of some 2010-model Ford Fusion Hybrids and Mercury Milan Hybrids. Dearborn, Mich., Feb. 4, 2010 â Today, we are announcing a customer satisfaction program to update the software of the regenerativ ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: Toyota considering Prius recall in Japan, U.S. over brake problems
NAGOYA February 5, 2010; Japan Today reported that Toyota Motor Corp is considering a recall in Japan and the United States over complaints of brake problems with the Prius hybrid, sources close to the matter said Friday. The worldâs biggest automaker had already been planning to carry out voluntary repairs for fr ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Financial Results
- Fourth quarter net loss of $5.0 billion; full-year net loss of $10.3 billion - Fourth quarter net loss from continuing operations of $3.9 billion; full-year net loss from continuing operations of $8.0 billion - Strategic actions expected to reduce further effects from the legacy mortgage business - Strengthened suppo ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: Toyota Seeks Repair to Brand As Well As Cars
For decades, Toyota has been a squeaky clean brand, providing motorists a quality automobile at a competitive price. It, among a handful of firms, was largely responsible for turning the once derisive phrase "made in Japan" to one denoting quality. But the recent recall of Toyotas to fix a design flaw in the accelerato ... Continue reading
Volvo to ramp-up dealership network in India
Mumbai: Automobile major Volvo Auto India plans to ramp-up its dealership network in the country from seven to 12 by end-December, a top company official said. "At present, we are covering seven cities through our dealers and are planning to increase the number of dealers to 12 by end of 2010," Volvo Auto India Managin ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: Updated Statement From Toyota Regarding Prius Brake Issue
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 4 -- Toyota is aware that NHTSA has opened a Preliminary Evaluation centered on owner complaints of a braking issue with the 2010 model year Prius. Toyota will cooperate fully with NHTSA's investigation. Some customers have complained of inconsistent brake feel during slow and steady application ... Continue reading
China overtakes Japan as world's No.1 auto maker : report
China overtook Japan as the world's biggest auto producer in 2009, after Japan's production fell 31.5% to 7.93 million units, according to data released by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, sources reported. However, in the past year, China's auto production jumped 48.3% to 13.79 million units, and the U. ... Continue reading
Mercedes sells 403 units in Jan
January has been the best month for Mercedes Benz India with the company seeing sales of 403 units. These include 130 C-Class, 245 E-Class and 22 S-Class cars. The balance was made up of completely built imported units. The Managing Director and CEO, Dr Wilfried Aulbur, said, âWe have revitalised our product line ... Continue reading
Toyota confirms vehicles for UK recall
Toyota has identified the vehicles in the UK that are to be recalled to rectify an accelerator safety problem. The 180,865 vehicles affected will be fixed at Toyota-approved centres across the country. Toyota is working with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to identify the owners and registered keepers of ... Continue reading
Mahindra Maxximo priced at Rs 2.79 lakh
India Feb 3, 2010 - Mahindra & Mahindra commercially launched its 0.9 tonner light truck Maxximo at a price range starting from Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom Navi Mumbai). Tata Motors' light truck Ace, which has 90 per cent of the sub-tonne market, is priced in the Rs 2.79-3.55-lakh range. However, Mahindra claims more car ... Continue reading
Bridgestone to pump in Rs 168-cr in India to expand capacity
MUMBAI: Feb 3, 2010 - Japanese tyre-maker, Bridgestone Corporation, today said it will invest about USD 36.7-million (over Rs 168-crore) in its Indore manufacturing unit to meet the burgeoning demand of truck and bus radial tyres in the country. The world's biggest tyre-maker will expand operations at its plant to prod ... Continue reading
New-Car Incentives - List of Best From Forbes
<p>Washington DC February 4, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Forbes, when selling cars, incentives can be beneficial to consumers. A little extra cash can make all the difference: The $26,320 Nissan has a $4,000 cash rebate that is 15.2 percent off its MSRP. Even with its Assurance program attache ... Continue reading
International Car Brands See Mixed Start to 2010
As the new year began, international automakers experienced mixed results in Januaryâs sales figures. While international nameplates maintained their share of the U.S. market â averaging a 1.5 percent improvement over January 2009 â some, such as Toyota, saw sales decline. âJanuary was a mixed bag f ... Continue reading
Kelley Earnhardt, President and co-owner of JR MOTORSPORTS - the hottest team in NASCAR.
Atlanta, February, 3, 2009: Kelley Earnhardt has proven, motorsports is no longer just a "Good olâ Boys Club". Itâs fitting that another woman is credited for crafting Danicaâs NASCAR deal and creating biggest story in motorsports for 2010. Considered one of the most prominent businesswomen in NASCAR tod ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: Statement From Toyota Regarding Prius Brake Issue
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 4 -- Toyota is aware of NHTSA's intention to begin a Preliminary Evaluation centered on owner complaints of a braking issue with the 2010 model year Prius. Toyota will cooperate fully with NHTSA's investigation. ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: NHTSA Addresses Toyota Safety Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. February 4, 2010 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that it is opening a formal investigation of the Toyota Prius Hybrid model year 2010 to look into allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over an uneven road surface, pothole or bump. ... Continue reading
BIOFUEL: EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Program
SEE ALSO: Complete EPA BIOFUEL Details Washington DC February 3, 2010; EPA, under the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), is responsible for revising and implementing regulations to ensure that transportation fuel sold in the United States contains a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The Renewable Fuel ... Continue reading
BIOFUEL: The White House Blog Speaks
Posted by Heather Zichal on February 03, 2010 at 07:05 PM EST In his State of the Union Address last month, the President promised that this Administration would move aggressively to catalyze American innovation and economic growth, especially in a competitive global environment -- and he pointed out that, "no area is ... Continue reading
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal
WASHINGTON â President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its promise of new industries and millions of jobs. At a meeting with a bi ... Continue reading
BIOFUEL: NRDC Says EPA Biofuel Rule Keeps Real Renewables in Energy Mix
WASHINGTON February 3, 2010; President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency finalized the countryâs renewable fuel standard today. The following is a statement from Nathanael Greene, NRDCâs director of renewable energy policy: âThe final rule confirms that some biofuels reduce global warming and ... Continue reading
"Van-Tastic" Start to the New Year For Peugeot Lcv Sales
Peugeot's strong LCV sales performance in 2009 has continued with a "van-tastic" result in January and a record market share of 9.54%. ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: RFR Driver Cap Henry
Indianapolis, February 4, 2009: Cap Henry put in a solid performance with the "All-Star Circuit of Champions" at Ocala Speedway last Friday. The 19 year old Bellevue, Ohio native will take on the best in the sprint car business during his Rookie season with the All-Stars and proved he was up to the task. Cap qualified ... Continue reading
In Case You Missed It: ALMS CEO Scott Atherton On The Next Level
Indianapolis, February 4, 2009: Panoz Motorsports Group and ALMS CEO & President Scott Atherton, is one of the busiest guys in motorsports and he joined us to speak about the impact the automobile industry has on the sport and why the ALMS is taking the point in the "Green Initiative" as well as the numerous changes an ... Continue reading
Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal WASHINGTON February 3, 2010; â President Barack Obama today announced a series of steps his Administration is taking as part of its comprehensive strategy to enhance American energy independence while building a foundation for a new clean energy economy, and its ... Continue reading
In a blistering start to its bicentenary year, Peugeot UK has rounded off a momentous January with some excellent sales figures. ... Continue reading
FamilyCar.com.au Hits the Mark
FamilyCar.com.au is the first media avenue in Australia to cater for the needs of family car buyers. Launched on 1 December 2009, by industry veteran Melissa Pye, the site has been incredibly well received by consumers and advertisers. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz to Display Guinness World Record Truck
If you have never seen a world record-setting truck then you have the chance at the 2010 Melbourne International Truck, Trailer and Equipment Show from March 18th-20th, 2010 ... Continue reading
'Record-Breaking' Success at Auction
The National Motor Museum Trust at Beaulieu is delighted to announce a significant addition to its world famous Photographic Collection. ... Continue reading
Toyota Recall: Toyota Statement On Prius Braking Issue
Toyota GB PLC can confirm that there have been no reported problems in the UK or Europe with the braking performance of the current, third-generation Prius, since its launch in August 2009. ... Continue reading
Citroen Puts Arsenal in the Driving Seat
Arsenal's season just got a whole lot better with the inauguration of luxury new pitch-side seats at Emirates Stadium courtesy of Citren, the team's official car supplier. ... Continue reading
Kia Records Best-Ever UK January Sales
Kia Motors (UK) Ltd., recorded its best-ever January sales with more than 5,000 vehicles delivered to customers during the first month of 2010. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Third-quarter Financial Results
Tokyo, Feb 4, 2010; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC; TSE: 7203; NYSE: TM) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2009. On a consolidated basis, net revenues for the third quarter totaled 5.3 trillion yen, an increase of 10.2 percent compared to the same period last fiscal year. Operati ... Continue reading
Volvo Car UK Is Pleased To Announce Partnership With Snowbombing 2010
Volvo Car UK is pleased to announce their partnership with Snowbombing - "the world's biggest show on snow" which takes place in the winter sports resort of Mayrhofen, Austria, 5th-10th April 2010. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Off to a Strong Start in 2010
Mercedes-Benz has made a strong start to 2010 with January sales up almost 57 percent over last year ... Continue reading
Off Road Award: Mercedes-Benz Unimog is 2010 Cross-Country Vehicle of the Year
For the sixth time running, readers of "Off Road" magazine have voted the Mercedes-Benz Unimog the year's best cross-country vehicle in the "Special-Purpose Vehicles" category ... Continue reading
Suzuki has emerged from the gloom of 2010 with a record January sales result ... Continue reading
Off the back of a record breaking December, Mazda Australia has started 2010 with its second best January on record. A total of 6,658 retails in January equated to a 1.9pc year-on-year increase and an overall market share of 8.9pc according to January VFACTS figures ... Continue reading
Lotus Elise Club Racer to Make Australian Debut
Special Edition Elise combines performance, efficiency and style. ... Continue reading
Historic Galveston Island Unveils Coulomb Technologies Networked Charging Stations for EV
HOUSTON--Coulomb Technologies today announced that the Galveston Historical Foundation has installed the first of twelve publicly accessible ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations for electric vehicles (EV). The official unveiling of the stations will take place at the Historical Foundationâs headquarters in ... Continue reading
Cummins Announces Multiyear Agreement with Chrysler Group LLC
COLUMBUS, Ind., Feb. 3 -- Cummins Inc. today announced a multiyear extension of its current agreement with Chrysler Group LLC. Cummins will supply 6.7-liter Turbo Diesel engines for Ram Heavy Duty pickups and Chassis Cab trucks while continuing to grow its partnership with Chrysler, which began 21 years ago. Cummins ha ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Ships Engine Model For Land Speed Record Steam Car
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets:CYPW) has completed and shipped a full scale model of the engine it is building for the U.S. Land Steam Record Team. The high performance Cyclone LSR Engine will power the streamliner vehicle which will attempt to break the world land speed record for st ... Continue reading
Infiniti Releases U.S. Pricing on All-New 2011 M Sedan Six Weeks Ahead of Launch
- Greatly Enhanced Content, Special Introductory Lease Programs and Early Order Availability Expected to Build Momentum Toward March On-Sale - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 3 -- In response to strong consumer interest, Infiniti released pricing for the all-new 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan more than a month ahead of ... Continue reading
Green Police Audi Super Bowl Ad Spotlights 2010 Green Car of the Year Winner A3 TDI
Ad Highlights How Fun-to-Drive Nature Needn't be Sacrificed in an Increasingly 'Green' World LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3 -- Green Police focused on 'protecting and conserving the Earth' are now a part of modern life, or at least that's what a series of tongue-in-cheek public service announcements by Audi would have us believe. ... Continue reading
Tesla Launches Right-Hand-Drive Roadster in London Showroom
LONDON--Tesla Motors has announced production of the right-hand-drive version of its iconic Roadster sports car, the only highway-capable electric vehicle for sale worldwide. âTesla is dramatically expanding its retail footprint in Europe, we look forward to building our community of owners and fans throughout the ... Continue reading
Tesla Hires Toyota Manufacturing Expert
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors announced today that former Toyota production engineering general manager Gilbert Passin will lead Tesla's vehicle manufacturing operations. âGilbertâs proven ability to successfully develop and produce quality vehicles at the world's top automakers makes him a critical additi ... Continue reading
GM Certified Used Vehicles Offers Nationwide 3.9% GMAC Financing on Pontiac G6
Attractive Financing for Terms up to 60 Months Offered for Qualified Buyers DETROIT February 3, 2010; GM Certified Used Vehicles, a leading manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand, today announced a new nationwide incentive program on all GM Certified Pontiac G6 models. Effective February 2 â March 31, GMAC Fina ... Continue reading
Sierra Pickups to Arrive in Miami for NFL Haitian Relief Effort DETROIT, Feb. 3 -- The General Motors Foundation is donating 30 GMC trucks to the Haitian relief effort to assist victims and aid workers in the aftermath of the January 12 earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation, following President Bill Clinton's rec ... Continue reading
RFR Driver Cap Henry Eyes Round 3 Tonight at Volusia!
Cap Henry put in a solid performance with the All-Star Circuit of Champions on Night #1 at Ocala Speedway last Friday. The 19 year old Bellevue, Ohio native will take on the best in the sprint car business during his Rookie season with the All-Stars and proved he was up to the task. Cap qualified 23rd out of the 30 dri ... Continue reading
SAE International to Host Vehicle Battery Summit in Shanghai
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Menahem Anderman, Ph.D., will serve as chairperson for SAE International's Vehicle Battery Summit, scheduled 1-3 September 2010. The event will bring together the world's most highly regarded engineers, scientists and corporate decision makers from the battery, automot ... Continue reading
LOUGHBOROUGH, United Kingdom & LONDON--Intelligent Energy, the leading clean power systems company, and the Suzuki Motor Corporation today jointly unveiled the Suzuki Burgman Fuel Cell Scooter in London’s Living Room, City Hall, London. “The zero-emissions Fuel Cell Burgman scooter is the latest product of the succ ... Continue reading
CarInsurance.com Expands Car Insurance Options in 2010
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla.--CarInsurance.com recently added Infinity Insurance in California and Starr Indemnity & Liability Company in Arizona. In 2010, CarInsurance.com is the only site needed for online car insurance. Click, compare, and save by comparing the rates of multiple insurance companies through a single onlin ... Continue reading
Facu Regalia signs with Eifelland Racing for 2010 (Press-Release)
Good evening, Attached to this email you can find, for publishing purposes, the press-release: Facu Regalia signs with Eifelland Racing for 2010 Facu Regalia will take part in 2010 in the Formula BMW Europe, where he will try to fight for the top positions and show in the track the experience that he gathered in the la ... Continue reading
Heartland RV Acquires Towable Trademarks From Fleetwood Enterprises
Heartland RV's Brand Portfolio Significantly Enhanced by Addition of Fleetwood's Renowned Towable RV Brands ELKHART, Ind., Feb. 3 -- Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC ("Heartland"), the fastest growing manufacturer of towable RVs in America, today announced that it has acquired the remaining active trademarks of the ... Continue reading
Latest tour winner Canard confident as Supercross series arrives in San Diego
Latest tour winner Canard confident as Supercross series arrives in San Diego SAN DIEGO (Feb. 3) -- GEICO Powersports Honda rider Trey Canard isn't letting his victory at last weekend's AMA Monster Energy Supercross Lites race go to his head. He just doesn't have the time. Canard and the rest of team GEICO Powersports ... Continue reading
National Oilwell Varco Announces Fourth Quarter and 2009 Earnings
HOUSTON--National Oilwell Varco, Inc. today reported that for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 it earned net income of $394 million, or $0.94 per fully diluted share, compared to third quarter ended September 30, 2009 net income of $385 million, or $0.92 per fully diluted share. Transaction and restructuring ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Announces Pricing of Secondary Common Stock Offering
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced the pricing of a secondary offering of 5.0 million shares of PAG common stock at $14.50 per share. The selling stockholder is Penske Corporation (see information below). Penske Corporation also has granted the ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute to Present at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Small and Mid Cap Conference
PHOENIX, Feb. 3 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. , the leading provider of automotive technician training, will be presenting at the Deutsche Bank 2010 Small and Mid Cap Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Resort in Naples, Fl. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at 10:40 a.m. Eastern time. Eugene Putnam, executive vice preside ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): Statement on Today's Energy Press Conference Call
*Statement on Today's Energy Press Conference Call * * * EPA Press Secretary Adora Andy issued the following statement regarding today's press conference call: Administrator Jackson misspoke on today's call. Corn ethanol, based on EPA's updated modeling, meets the 20 percent GHG reduction requirement qualifying it for ... Continue reading
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