AflacRacing.com to Offer Exclusive Fan Experience While Driving Definition of Aflac Products and Services COLUMBUS, Ga., Feb. 12 -- Aflac, primary sponsor of Carl Edwards and the No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion, is putting race fans in the driver's seat for the 2010 NASCAR season with the re-launch of its Aflac Racing Web sit ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Fuel-Injected Engine Makes Successful Debut in ASA Free State 500
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 11, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
Audi to Produce Daily Behind-the-Scenes Webcasts for U.S. Ski Team During 2010 Winter Games
HERNDON, Va., Feb. 12 -- -- U.S. Ski Team members TJ Lanning and Resi Stiegler to host webcast -- Extends story of Truth in Motion: The U.S. Ski Team's Road to Vancouver -- Webisodes to stream on the Audi Page on Facebook, Justin.tv, and U.S. Ski Team websites As part of its continued support of the U.S. Ski Team, Audi ... Continue reading
-- Winfrey lends her signature to Chrysler 300 and names car a "No Phone Zone" -- Chrysler 300 signed by hundreds of celebrities to be auctioned on Saturday, Feb. 20, at Leake Car Auction for American Red Cross Haiti relief efforts CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- On Friday, Feb. 12, a Chrysler 300, signed by hundreds of celebritie ... Continue reading
HEI Reports Lower Earnings for 2009 and Flat Earnings for the Fourth Quarter
HONOLULU--Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. today reported consolidated net income for common stock for the full year of 2009 of $83.0 million, or $0.91 per share, compared to $90.3 million, or $1.07 per share for 2008. In both years, the earnings were affected by losses related to specific strategic transactions at t ... Continue reading
BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan--International Launch Services (ILS), a world leader in providing mission and launch services to the commercial space industry, successfully carried the Intelsat 16 satellite to orbit for Intelsat S.A., the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, on an ILS Proton. The ILS ... Continue reading
ParkerTech Racing's New Direction for 2010
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LEVITTOWN, N.Y.--Parayil & Mann Dealer Services Inc. (PMDS), a leading retail automotive consulting and technology provider, today announced the release of DealerUps Mobile, a fully functional mobile CRM that allows auto dealers to view and update any part of the CRM on a mobile device as if they were using the system ... Continue reading
Sea Ray(R) and MarineMax(R) Launch National Effort to Bring More Women into Boating
Financial Expert Suze Orman Takes Ownership of 280 Sundeck(R) MIAMI, Feb. 12 -- Sea Ray Boats announced the launch of its national initiative to get more women into boating at the Miami International Boat Show with a little help from friend Suze Orman. America's top financial expert took delivery of a new Sea Ray 280 S ... Continue reading
DECATUR, Ind., Feb. 12 -- Fleetwood RV, Inc., a leading producer of Class A and Class C recreational vehicles, was recognized as the number one manufacturer of Class A motor homes in calendar year 2009 by Statistical Surveys, Inc., a reporting service based in Grand Rapids, Mich. Statistical Surveys, Inc. has been trac ... Continue reading
Dynamic design and power package allow dealer customers to build their own custom vision ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 12 -- You might want to keep your eye out for some HAVOC the next time you visit your Chevy dealership. The team at Innovative Vehicle Solutions (IVS) in metro Detroit is launching its HAVOC Camaro Aero Kit for ... Continue reading
CARCHEX Teams Up with NASCAR Star Dale Earnhardt Jr. & JR Motorsports
HUNT VALLEY, Md.--CARCHEX, the industry-leading provider for Extended Vehicle Protection, today announced a multi-faceted sponsorship agreement with Dale Earnhardt Jr. and JR Motorsports, his racing management enterprise. Earnhardt Jr. will endorse the CARCHEX brand exclusively in the Extended Vehicle Protection catego ... Continue reading
Audi to Advertise in 2010 Winter Games
- Spots to debut during the Opening Ceremony on February 12, 2010 - New creative follows success of Green Car ad in Super Bowl XLIV - Ads are entitled 'Spell' and 'Friendly Competition' HERNDON, Va., Feb. 11 -- Audi today announced that it has developed two new creative spots that will air throughout the 2010 Winter Ga ... Continue reading
Temperatures Rise at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
SLS AMG & E-Cabriolet Exclusive Market Debut for Bryant Park Season Finale NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- Despite snowy conditions for the start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this February 11-18, 2010, the Bryant Park tents are red hot with the New York debut of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and E-Class Cabriolet. While not on s ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Nissan LEAF Purchase Process; Gives First Glimpse at Marketing Campaign
Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour Culminates in New York NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- The Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour culminated today with an appearance in New York City. The three-month tour, which made 63 stops in 24 cities, offered the opportunity for interested drivers, media, civic partners, businesses and university stu ... Continue reading
Suzuki Vehicle Lineup Qualifies for Gold Medal
All-new Kizashi with AWD joins Japanese team SX4 Crossover competes in Biathlon with AWD platform, Italian design SX4 SportBack speeds through Slalom with FWD and sport suspension BREA, CA - February 12, 2010: On the eve of this yearâs Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Team Suzuki brings a complete arsenal of winter s ... Continue reading
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina” or the “Company”) , China’s largest one-stop commercial vehicle sales, leasing, and support network, today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. The audit of the Company's consolidated ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 11 -- -- Fourth quarter revenue increased 8%, new vehicle unit sales rose 7% over the prior year -- Fourth quarter adjusted EPS from continuing operations more than doubled compared to the prior year to $0.29 from $0.13 -- Fourth quarter GAAP EPS from continuing operations was $0.36 versus $ ... Continue reading
- Audio Web Cast to Begin at 8:30 AM EST - SINGAPORE, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), announced today that it will be releasing its unaudited fourth quarter and full year 2009 financial results on Thursday, February 25, 2010 before the market ... Continue reading
ENER1 Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Call Scheduled for March 11
NEW YORK, Feb. 11 -- ENER1, Inc. will release its fourth quarter results for 2009 on Thursday, March 11, after the market close. Management will conduct a conference call on the same day at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time to discuss the company's results and strategic outlook for 2010. The call is being webcast by Thom ... Continue reading
Fitch Downgrades Berkshire Hathaway's IDR to 'AA-'; IFS to 'AA+'
CHICAGO & NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings has removed the following ratings on Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and BRK's key insurance subsidiaries from Rating Watch Negative and downgraded the ratings as follows: Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. --Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'AA-' from 'AA+'; Berkshire Hathaway Finance Corporation --IDR t ... Continue reading
Garmin-Asus Lets You Navigate Work and Life With nüvifone M10
BARCELONA, Spain--Garmin-Asus, a co-branded alliance between Garmin® Ltd. , and ASUSTeK® Computer Inc. (TAIEX: 2357), today announced the Garmin-Asus M10, a full-touch, all-in-one smartphone powered by the latest version of Windows Mobile® from Microsoft Corp. The M10 keeps professionals connected with business and ... Continue reading
Gracenote Powers Album Cover Art and Enhances Voice Control in Next Generation of Ford SYNC
Gracenote's Playlist Plus and MediaVOCS Help System Recognize More Media Search Commands with Better Accuracy; Drivers Can Navigate Their Music with an Integrated Cover Art Database EMERYVILLE, Calif., Feb. 11 -- Gracenote® today announced three of its products are powering the next generation of Ford Motor Company's ... Continue reading
JEREZ TEST - DAY TWO Date Thursday 11 February Track Circuito de Jerez Driver Michael Schumacher No of Laps 124 laps Best Lap Time 01:21.083 Kilometres Covered 549 km Track Length 4.428 km Weather Fine Ambient Temperature Maximum 18°C Track Temperature Maximum 23°C Michael Schumacher joined the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS t ... Continue reading
Loop PR: Car Club Streetcar Expands in Camden
LONDON--Rapid take up of the Streetcar.com service by Camden residents has led to the operator and council adding 19 new locations, to be launched next month. “I am delighted with Streetcar in Camden. It is cheaper, greener and more convenient than owning a car.” Streetcar, which hires BMWs, VW Golfs, Polos and Tra ... Continue reading
Nelson Piquet, Jr. Humbled by ARCA Racing Series Debut
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PROFNET EXPERT ALERTS: Haitian Assistance / Toyota Recall / Genetic Testing
___________ TOPIC ALERT Haiti Earthquake (continued, 1 expert) _____________ EXPERT ALERTS 1. Law: Toyota Recall: Product Liability Lawsuits 2. Law: Legal Trends and Issues in Genomics and Personalized Medicine HAITI EARTHQUAKE (continued) We've added the following to items posted previously at http://budurl.com/haitie ... Continue reading
Sears Reaches Agreement With Schumacher Electric to Sell DieHard(R) Brand Products
DieHard Power Accessories to be Available at Additional Retail Outlets HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 11 -- Sears Brands Management Corporation announced a trademark license agreement with Schumacher Electric Corporation today which will enable DieHard-branded power accessories to be sold to retailers in the U.S., Puerto ... Continue reading
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) announces that all flight hardware for the debut launch of the Falcon 9 vehicle has arrived at the SpaceX launch site, Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40), in Cape Canaveral, Florida. “We expect to launch in one to three months after completing full vehicle inte ... Continue reading
Tim George Jr. Makes His Debut as an RCR Development Driver
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Vision Industries Joins Congressman Levin in Support of Heavy-Duty Truck Federal Tax Credit
Combined with Other Incentives, Credit Could Make Hybrids Cheaper Than Standard Fuel Trucks LOS ANGELES, Feb. 11 -- Vision Industries Corp. (OTC:VIIC) (BULLETIN BOARD: VIIC) , producer of the zero emission electric/hydrogen hybrid Tyrano(TM) truck, is pleased to announce that it has joined a list of companies that incl ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Reports Its Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
JINZHOU CITY, China, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of automotive electric parts, suspension products and engine components in China, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 20 ... Continue reading
Beasley Allen Files Class Action Complaint on Behalf of Toyota Prius, Lexis Hybrid Owners
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 11 -- Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C., has filed a complaint on behalf of more than 500,000 Toyota Prius and Lexus Hybrid owners whose vehicles have been recalled by Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court Middle District of Ala ... Continue reading
Interstate Title Solutions Announces Carfax Integration for DMV Nationwide
New Partnership Allows Dealers to Access Carfax Directly from DMV Nationwide DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Feb. 11 -- DMV Nationwide (www.dmvnationwide.com), the newest web solution that allows dealers to instantly calculate fees and taxes for all 50 states through their secure website, has integrated access to Carfax Vehicle Hi ... Continue reading
Feb. 11, 2010 Contact: Darren Jacobs, (248) 553-4566, Cell: (313) 530-9910 E-mail: djacobs@jrthompson.com <mailto:djacobs@jrthompson.com> TEAM MOPAR(r) PRO STOCK QUALIFYING REPORT 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 Feb. 11-14 50th Annual Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Dragway at Po ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil racer Langdon finds redemption with big opening pass in Pomona
Lucas Oil racer Langdon finds redemption with big opening pass in Pomona POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 11) -- Top Fuel racer Shawn Langdon kicked off his sophomore season in the professional ranks Thursday evening with a stellar pass down Auto Club Raceway in Pomona. Langdon, a native of nearby Mira Loma, posted a 3.847-second ... Continue reading
MARIO ANDRETTI to be First Guest on New Show Hosted by DEREK DALY!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: INDIANAPOLIS (February 11, 2010) – Former F1 / IndyCar driver and longtime media personality Derek Daly will join the RaceFanRadio weekly line-up with his new show debuting Wednesday night, February 17th at 9pm EST / 6pm PST. "Derek Daly's Complete Champion" will discuss what it takes to become ... Continue reading
McClenathan grabs provisional Thursday pole in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 23 50th ANNUAL NHRA WINTERNATIONALS Auto Club Raceway at Pomona (Calif.) Feb. 11-14, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net McCLENATHAN GRABS PROVISIONAL THURSDAY POLE IN POMONA ... Continue reading
New Engine, New Mustang and New Teams; Ford Ready for 2010 Season of NHRA Pro Stock
[image: ?ui=2&view=att&th=126bec920f6172bd&attid=0.1&disp=attd& amp;realattid=ii_126bec920f6172bd&zw] Contact: Susan Pollack 313-203-7162 spollack@pcgcampbell.com * NEW ENGINE, NEW MUSTANG AND NEW TEAMS; FORD READY FOR 2010 SEASON OF NHRA PRO STOCK * DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 11, 2010 – It has been one of the most common ... Continue reading
SAE International and Findlay Media Team to Produce New European Automotive Design Magazine
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new publication focusing on the design and engineering elements of the automotive industry will soon be in the hands of professionals across Europe. Automotive Design magazine, a collaborative project between SAE International and Findlay Media, will offer design en ... Continue reading
Season starts with Coughlin second on the Day 1 grid (NHRA/JEGS)
Season starts with Coughlin second on the Day 1 grid POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 11) -- Five-time world champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. had a great beginning to the 2010 season after cruising down legendary Auto Club Raceway in Pomona Thursday afternoon in 6.591 seconds at 209.59 mph, good enough for second place on the ... Continue reading
Tysinger Promotions Celebrates Tenth Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MVCarpenter, Inc. - design.media.communication on behalf of Tysinger Promotions, Inc. Contact: Mike Carpenter (704) 737-2299 www.mvcarpenter.com TYSINGER PROMOTIONS CELEBRATES TENTH ANNIVERSARY TPI reflects on a decade of success while preparing for the future (2-11-10) NEW BERN, NC - Wendy Tysin ... Continue reading
Yellow and Black will ride with Danica Patrick (NASCAR/JEGS)
Yellow and Black will ride with Danica Patrick One of the most highly anticipated Nationwide Series debuts in NASCAR history is that of Indy car standout Danica Patrick, who is taking to the track in the No. 7 GoDaddy.com Chevrolet for JR Motorsports. Of note, Patrick's ride also will be accented with the familiar yell ... Continue reading
Reynolds Announces CAR Research XRM as Newest Partner in Third Party Access Program
Enabling safe, secure, and verified access to dealership data DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a leading provider of software and services to automotive retailers, today announced that CAR Research XRM is now participating in the Reynolds third party access program, which provides a platform ... Continue reading
CHICAGO & ROCHESTER, N.Y.--With car buyers scrutinizing purchasing decisions more than ever before, auto dealers are relying on customized marketing programs to drive demand and differentiation. “With the iGen4 press we can deliver color consistency and turnaround a direct-mail piece in the same day the order was pla ... Continue reading
Cybercom Group: Cybercom Turns Cars into Entertainment Machines
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: “Right now we’re working on a promising system with several leading automotive manufacturers – a product that has the potential to transform a car into a mobile platform” Cybercom (STO:CYBE) will demonstrate how cars will provide consumer services that are currently available via you ... Continue reading
DealerTrack AAX Adds New Market Insight and Sourcing Functionality
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 it has enhanced the DealerTrack AAX inventory management solution with the addition of new “MarketDriver” func ... Continue reading
DrivingSales Announces Winners of 2009 Vendor Ratings Awards
Award Winners Received Highest Dealer Satisfaction Ratings in 9 Categories, including Websites, CRM, SEO, 3rd Party Leads, Vehicle Classifieds/Listings ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 12 -- DrivingSales (www.drivingsales.com), the auto industry's leading social media platform and largest online community, today announced award win ... Continue reading
FirstEnergy and Allegheny Energy to Combine in $8.5 Billion Stock-For-Stock Transaction
AKRON, Ohio & GREENSBURG, Pa.--FirstEnergy and Allegheny Energy, Inc. today announced that both companies’ boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive agreement in which the companies would combine in a stock-for-stock transaction. “Simply put, it provides a far better platform for growth than either ... Continue reading
Kia Forte Koup Selected to 'Top 10 Cars for 2010' List by www.PregunteARicardo.com
Forte Koup Selected by Panel of Hispanic Automotive Influencers - Forte Koup selected as best value in the two-door segment - Forte Koup chosen for its modern styling, high level of content and great value IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced its popular Forte Koup was selected by www.Pre ... Continue reading
Reynolds Announces ERA Enhancements for More Secure Systems Access
Latest Enhancements Add Better System Performance and Protection for Consumer Information in the ERA DMS DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- Reynolds and Reynolds today announced a number of advancements from the past 18 months to enhance the functionality of the ERA® dealership management system (DMS) and apply industry-standar ... Continue reading
US Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Sixth District Santa Rosa) Scheduled to Tour ZAP Electric Vehicle Facility February 16 in Santa Rosa, California SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 12 The United States Postal Service has awarded Bay Area electric car pioneer ZAP an engineering prototype contract for the design and development of ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla.--Automotive dealers can now prove that they have fair prices on their used vehicles with the release of RealDeal,SM “The Pre-Owned Price Check,” an innovative price validation and delivery system powered by vAuto. “RealDeal offers great value for every potential customer who walks, calls, or e-mails ... Continue reading
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced the agenda for the tenth Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF) program. IESF is a full one-day conference that has become one of the leading forums for electrical and electronic systems design, network design, wire harness engineering, simulation and ... Continue reading
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. Announces ATV Production Transfer Strategy
Yamaha Transferring Worldwide ATV Production to United States by 2013 CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) today announced plans to transfer its all-terrain vehicle (ATV) production currently in Japan to the United States. With this transfer, the production capacity of YMC's Japanese subsidiary - Ya ... Continue reading
New Nissan Juke Heads For Success
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor PARIS, February 11, 2010. Wednesday night, Nissan unveiled the Juke, its new small crossover for a group of European media. The concept car for the new model was shown at the Geneva Salon a year ago as the Qazana, which already promised some unique styling features. In that respec ... Continue reading
EIB Approves Loan to Saab Automobile Ab
ZEEWOLDE, The Netherlands - February 12, 2010 - The EIB has today approved a loan to Saab Automobile for â¬400 million. A statement on the EIB's website readss: à The EIB has confirmed the authorisation to conclude the EUR 400 million loan to SAAB Automobile AB in accordance with the terms and conditions approve ... Continue reading
With Yokohama's New ENVigor Tire - Size Matters
FULLERTON, Frbruary 12, 2009: Yokohama Tire Corporationâs all-new AVID® ENVigor⢠â the first tire to combine high-performance, superior comfort, eco sensibilities and long treadlife â will hit the market March 1 in 69 sizes for a wide variety of vehicle applications, making it one of the largest ... Continue reading
Force India launches VJM03 for 2010 F1 championship
Force India: The Little Team That Could. After decades of racing as Jordan Grand Prix, the team changed hands several times over the past few years, first as Midland, then Spyker before Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya stepped in and took over. No one thought the tumultuous outfit had much fight left in it, but last sea ... Continue reading
To ramp-up tyre supply, dealers ask Govt to remove import curbs
Right after the commercial vehicle (CV) makers announced that a shortage mainly in radial tyres, was leading to a drop in production levels at factories, the CV tyre aftermarket said on Wednesday that it was facing similar constraints in supply. According to a letter sent by the All India Tyre Dealers' Federation (AITD ... Continue reading
Toyota starts fixing Priuses recalled in Japan
TOKYO: Prius owners in Japan are rushing to dealers Wednesday, a day after Toyota's president announced a global recall. Instead of screwdrivers and wrenches, what the mechanic is using to tackle the fix is a small laptop-like device that rewrites programming for the brakes. Some 400,000 Prius vehicles globally, about ... Continue reading
Toyota to suspend output of Lexus, Sai hybrids from Saturday
TOKYO: Toyota will suspend production of Lexus HS250h and Sai hybrids at the weekend after it announced a recall of hundreds of thousands of hybrid vehicles globally, a company spokesman said Wednesday. It will stop producing the two models from Saturday through to February 20, a Toyota spokesman told AFP. The company ... Continue reading
Citroen Ds High Rider Concept: Dynamic, Compact And Exclusive
Citroen has released first details of a striking new concept design that will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show. DS HIGH RIDER is the second concept associated with Citron's innovative and distinctively styled DS line. ... Continue reading
PENDLETON, Ind., Feb. 11 -- Remy International, Inc. and Allison Transmission, Inc. announced today the signing of a long-term electric motor supply agreement. This 10-year agreement will provide Allison with Remy HVH410(TM) electric motors to be used in the new Allison Transmission Commercial Hybrid Truck Program. All ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Extends Swappage Programme To Three More Models
Due to the astonishing success of its Swappage Programme, where buyers can trade in cars over seven years old to obtain a discount worth at least £3000, Vauxhall has extended the scheme to three more of its best-selling models: the Insignia, Meriva and Zafira ... Continue reading
Toyota Has a "Systems" Problem Not Just a Quality Problem
NEW YORK--Professor Hess is available for comment on what likely caused Toyota's current crisis and what it can do to rebuild its business and regain customer trust. He is also the author of Smart Growth: Building an Enduring Business by Managing the Risks of Growth (Columbia University Press, 2010). What: Professor He ... Continue reading
DETROIT, Feb. 11 -- In the month of January, 99.3 percent of the 1.8 million Chevrolet vehicles enrolled in OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics reported that there were no issues with the key components of their engine and transmission systems. The Chevrolet Malibu's engine and transmission systems reported no issues in 99.7% o ... Continue reading
Report Says Former NHTSA Regulators Hired by Toyota Helped Halt Investigations
New York Feb. 12, 2010; Bloomberg reported that former regulators hired by Toyota Motor Corp. helped end at least four U.S. investigations of unintended acceleration by company vehicles in the last decade, warding off possible recalls, court and government records show. Christopher Tinto, vice president of regulatory a ... Continue reading
World Debut For Lexus CT 200h At Geneva Motor Show
Six months after revealing the LF-Ch concept, Lexus is set to unveil its new CT 200h model at the Geneva motor show. ... Continue reading
G Is For Generous: Infiniti's Enhanced 2010 G Line
An enhanced interior offering more of what Infiniti does best - distinctiveness, craftsmanship, functionality - is the main change for the luxury brand's sporting two-door cars, the G Coupe and G Convertible, for Model Year 2010. The move brings the V6-powered performance cars into line with the third G Line member, th ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Welcomes Low Carbon Vehicle and Engineering Announcement
Jaguar Land Rover warmly welcomes the news that the Midlands has been declared a low carbon economic area for advanced automotive engineering and the confirmation by Advantage West Midlands of a £19.5m investment in a Low Carbon Vehicle Technology (LCVT) Programme to promote the development of specialist low carbon en ... Continue reading
Peugeot's Partner Van Benefits From Added Grip Control
Peugeot's Partner van can now be specified with Peugeot's Innovative Grip Control system on L1 HDi 90 850 kg van and crew van models ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo dealership helps to set new world record
To celebrate the start of the Alfa Romeo centenary year, Allams Alfa Romeo in Epsom, Surrey has attempted to make history by setting a new Guinness World Record T, for the largest ever parade of Alfa Romeo cars. ... Continue reading
Something for Everyone in Shannons Sydney Sale
The health of the Australia classic auction market will be tested this Monday (February 15) at Shannons annual Sydney Summer sale in which a wide range of affordable vehicles is going under the hammer - many with no reserve price ... Continue reading
Zero-emission Van: The Battery-powered Mercedes-Benz Vito
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a prototype of a battery-powered van based on the Mercedes-Benz Vito at the informal EU Competitiveness Council meeting in San Sebastián, which was held from 7 to 9 February ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced that subsidiary Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada (MMSCAN) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Transport Canada, a part of the Canadian national government that is responsible for transportation policies and programs, for feasibility testing of the zero-emissions ... Continue reading
New Hyundai ix35 Re-Imagines the Compact SUV
Inspired by the concept of an urban nomad, new ix35 is a sleek crossover with athletic proportions, featuring advanced weight-saving technology, eco-efficient power trains, class- leading safety equipment, and outstanding value for money ... Continue reading
New Home for Audi in Launceston
On Thursday 11 February 2010, the new home of Audi in Launceston will be officially opened by director and shareholder, Bruce Stevenson, and Audi Australia's Head of Sales, Andrew Doyle. ... Continue reading
2010 PASSAT - Revised Range with New Entry Model and Additional Features
The 2010 Passat has taken yet another step forward. This time in the form of a revised engine range, additional features, and most significantly, a new entry price, thereby setting a new benchmark amongst the large well-appointed cars. ... Continue reading
2010 Geneva Motor Show: 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Set for World Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Porsche Intelligent Performance to make Race Cars even More Efficient ATLANTA, Feb. 11 -- 110 years after Ferdinand Porsche developed the world's first hybrid, the Lohner-Porsche, Porsche engineers are now expanding this visionary drive concept with a production-based GT race car: Over the past 45 years, Porsche 911 ra ... Continue reading
Major National Motoring Event for Echuca-Moama!
A major national event for all motoring enthusiasts designed ultimately to attract up to 5,000 vehicles and their owners, will be staged in the rapidly-growing Murray River border town of Echuca-Moama ... Continue reading
Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour Culminates in New York NEW YORK - February 12, 2010: The Nissan LEAF Zero-Emission Tour culminated yesterday with an appearance in New York City. The three-month tour, which made 63 stops in 24 cities, offered the opportunity for interested drivers, media, civic partners, businesses and u ... Continue reading
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