HERNDON, Va., Feb. 16 -- Four models from Volkswagen's 2010 lineup - the brand-leading Jetta, the stylish and sporty CC, the versatile Tiguan, and the family-ready Routan - have been ranked by Consumer Guide® Automotive as some of the best vehicles for consumers to consider and purchase this year. Consumer Guide Autom ... Continue reading
New GPS mobile tracking devices announced by Locate Mobiles and Mobile Locators.com
Company: Locate Mobiles (http://www.mobilelocators.com) Release summary: One of the United Kingdom's top mobile phone tracking service providers Locate Mobiles (http://www.mobilelocators.com) have today announced the launch of three new personal mobile GPS location tracing products. Date of issue: 16th February, 2010 C ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Announces Best in Class Comfort Seat The Bostrom Pro RideTM
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: AURDQ) today announced the availability of The New Bostrom Pro RideTM seat designed for best in class comfort. “We conducted pressure point mapping which helped us identify areas to increase both lower and mid back support so that the pressure on a driver’s shoulders w ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor To Present at Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference
TROY, Mich., Feb. 16 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. , today announced that Jay Craig, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in the Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at The Loews Miami Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. A live Web cast of the company's presentation wil ... Continue reading
Copart Becomes Exclusive National Provider for Major Insurance Company
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. , a leading online vehicle auction, announced today Allstate Insurance Company has selected Copart as its exclusive national provider of vehicle sales and auction services. “We believe that Copart's proven method of auctioning vehicles provides us with the best opportunity to maximize ... Continue reading
ECOtality, Inc. Announces Filing for NASDAQ Listing
PHOENIX--ECOtality, Inc. (OTCBB: ETLE), a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies, announced today that the Company has filed an application to list its common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market. “We believe the move to the NASDAQ Capital Market is the next logical step in the Company’s fut ... Continue reading
MAD Maps Re-Envisions the Digital Map with the Launch of Harley-Davidson® iPhone App
SAN FRANCISCO--Digital maps are traditionally designed to help you find addresses or the shortest route from A to B. But with its latest iPhone app designed especially for Harley-Davidson® riders, MAD Maps is turning that idea on its head. “Instead of relying on satellites in the sky, our development depends on real ... Continue reading
Beijing Fire Department Order Largest Ever From China for Spartan Motors
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 16 -- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , today announced a new order for 22 Metro Star(TM) Pumper chassis for the Beijing Fire Department. The order is the largest ever from China since the company first began doing business there in 2002. Under the terms of the ... Continue reading
Best Buy Mobile Announces Launch and Pre-Sale of Motorola DEVOUR™ with MOTOBLUR™
MINNEAPOLIS--Consumers who are looking to purchase the new Motorola DEVOUR™ can do so at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile standalone stores beginning February 25. The Motorola DEVOUR™ is the third smartphone from Verizon Wireless that runs on Google’s innovative Android operating platform and the first Verizon Wirele ... Continue reading
Ford, ACH Donation Adds 240 Acres of Wetlands to Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 16 -- -- Ford and Automotive Component Holdings LLC (ACH) have donated the Ford Marsh coastal wetlands in Monroe County, Mich., to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, adding 242 acres to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge -- The donation and preservation of Ford Marsh has been hailed ... Continue reading
GEICO Gecko Hits the New York Fashion Show Scene
NEW YORK--What’s the next step for a beloved Gecko who for over 10 years has captivated America and was even voted America’s favorite advertising icon? “We thought it seemed like the perfect way to illustrate the connection between clothing and business and are proud to be included.” For the next month at least ... Continue reading
ATLANTA, Feb. 16 -- Genuine Parts Company reports sales and earnings for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081002/CLTH108LOGO ) Tom Gallagher, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, announced today that sales in 2009 were $10.1 billion, down 9% c ... Continue reading
GPS Insight’s Fleet Tracking Software Sends out Its Millionth Alert
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--GPS Insight, a leading supplier of GPS tracking hardware and software solutions for commercial and government fleets, has sent out its millionth GPS-based alert. GPS Insight alerts allow fleet managers to send proactive email or SMS messages to themselves, their supervisors or directly to drivers whe ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. Discusses Business Outlook
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., (IAAI) a wholly owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today discussed that in the ordinary course of business, Allstate, one of its insurance customers, has chosen to transition the remainder of its business to a competitor who already has t ... Continue reading
ITW Formex® Electrical Insulation Material Meets Requirements of Electric Vehicle Battery Covers
GLENVIEW, Ill.--ITW Formex® announced the suitability of its Formex™ brand electrical insulation material for electric-vehicle battery applications. Automotive battery covers made from Formex polypropylene electrical insulation meet the demanding requirements of electric vehicle design and manufacture. Battery syste ... Continue reading
Owego, N.Y., Feb. 16 -- Lockheed Martin has completed, ahead of schedule, production of its first two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), both new six-passenger Infantry Carrier variants. The vehicles will be delivered to the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps for a year-long testing period as part of the Technology Dev ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Management Succession
Richard T. Riley to retire and Ronald V. Waters to become Chairman of the Board WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 16 -- The Board of Directors of LoJack Corporation announced today that Richard T. Riley will retire as Chairman of the Board of Directors, a position he has held since 2006, effective May 20, 2010. Mr. Riley will rema ... Continue reading
NASCAR Star Tony Stewart & His Mom Recognized By Office Depot Foundation
[cid:image002.jpg@01CAAF06.6899E0A0] OFFICE DEPOT FOUNDATION HONORS TONY STEWART AND HIS MOTHER WITH ‘LISTEN LEARN CARE AWARD’ Program Recognizes Exceptional Creativity and Innovation in Community Service BOCA RATON, Fla., February 16, 2010 – The Office Depot Foundation – the independent, non ... Continue reading
Navistar Stockholders Elect Three Incumbents to the Board of Directors at Annual Meeting
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar International Corporation announced that stockholders at its annual meeting today elected three incumbent directors to the board of directors, ratified the selection of KPMG as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm and approved amendments to the company’s performanc ... Continue reading
BARCELONA, Spain & BELLEVUE, Wash.--During a press conference at Mobile World Congress today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced the creation of a comprehensive mobile entertainment experience for the upcoming HTC HD2, available exclusively in the U.S. from T-Mobile this spring. Offering the largest touch screen on a smartph ... Continue reading
Eaton to Participate in the ISI Annual Industrial Conference on March 2, 2010
CLEVELAND--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that the company’s Vice Chairman and Chief Financial and Planning Officer, Richard H. Fearon, will present at the ISI Annual Industrial Conference in New York City on March 2 from 1:40 to 2:20 p.m. Eastern time. The purpose of Eaton’s ... Continue reading
EnPro Industries to Present at the Gabelli Pump, Valve and Motor Symposium
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 16 -- EnPro Industries, Inc. will present at the Gabelli Pump, Valve and Motor Symposium on Thursday, February 25, 2010. The symposium will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel at Grand Central Station in New York. The company's presentation is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and will be made by Don Washingto ... Continue reading
[RealWire] RealVNC's Mobile Solution chosen by Cybercom for new generation of automotive technology
Company: RealVNC (http://www.realvnc.com/) Release summary: RealVNC announced today that Cybercom is the latest company to support VNC Mobile Solution for Automotive, specifically targeted to enable automotive manufacturers and equipment suppliers to provide remote control and access to mobile devices directly from in- ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/487fdb/service_stati on_re) has announced the addition of the "Service Station Retailing in Italy" report to their offering. Based on essential market data and insight into the country's leading fuel retailers, this brief provides you with an up-to ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Reports Fourth-Quarter 2009 Results
-- Continued positive operating income -- Liquidity remains strong WARREN, Ohio, Feb. 16 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced net sales of $133.8 million and a net loss of $0.2 million, or $(0.01) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. Net sales decreased $24.2 million, or 15.3%, to $133.8 mi ... Continue reading
- New Larger, More Powerful V6 and V8 Engines Produce Improved Fuel Economy Numbers - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 16 -- Infiniti today released official Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy estimates for the 2011 Infiniti M performance luxury sedan, showing increases of up to four miles per gallon versus 2010 M ... Continue reading
GM Seeking More U.S. Ethanol Fueling Stations
Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:29pm EST* GM spends $100 million a year on flex-fuel vehicles KISSIMMEE, Fla., Feb 16, 2010; Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported General Motors Co's GM.UL growing output of vehicles capable of running on ethanol-gasoline blends won't help cut polluting emissions or U.S. dependence on foreign ... Continue reading
Get Rev'd Up For The Snowbombing Road Trip, Driven By Volvo
Snowbombing is motoring to the mountains of Mayrhofen with the Snowbombing Road Trip -Driven by Volvo ... Continue reading
BMW Team Beats Panorama Drama to Win Bathurst 12 Hour
THERE was rain, fog and the even the ultimate unpredictability of a large fallen tree, but the Eastern Creek International Karts BMW 335i of Gary Holt, Paul Morris and John Bowe survived every challenge Mount Panorama could produce to win the Armo All Bathurst 12 Hour at Mount Panorama today. ... Continue reading
Extra Style, Practicality And Safety: Vauxhall Accessories For All-New Astra Give You More Choice
What will your all-new Astra be doing today? Ferrying your young ones to nursery or school? Load lugging from the DIY store? Perhaps it'll be living the highlife and transporting you off to your favourite restaurant or on a weekend break ... Continue reading
Toyota's Loss Is Ford and Chevrolet's Gain
Toyota's recent product recall has consumers moving product consideration toward Ford and Chevrolet models - Toyota Corolla consideration down 13%, Chevrolet Cobalt consideration up 11% CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 16 -- CarGurus® (http://www.cargurus.com/), a leading online automotive community, today announced the results ... Continue reading
Nissan At The 80th Geneva International Motor Show
The global premiere of Nissan's all-new Global Compact Car and the Juke small Crossover will take place at this year's Geneva International Motor Show. And for the first time in Europe, Nissan's Leaf Electric Vehicle will also be presented, all of which underlines Nissan's ambition for growth, its strategy of product i ... Continue reading
The "5 By Peugeot" Concept Car
The '5 by Peugeot' concept car is another indication of the changing face of Peugeot and provides an insight into the Marque's future ambitions in the large luxury vehicle segment. Its pure and elegant lines blend with subtle technical detailing to create an overall effect of a timeless, exclusive and modern design. ... Continue reading
Low Mileage Fiat Service Plan Introduced - And It's Free For 500 And Punto Evo
A range of service plans for low mileage Fiat users has been launched by Fiat Group Automobiles UK. ... Continue reading
Porsche Adds New Panamera Models to its Gran Turismo Lineup - VIDEO ENHANCED
Sporting a new 300-horsepower V6 engine, the Panamera and Panamera 4 deliver Porsche driving excitement, high comfort, and excellent fuel efficiency ATLANTA, Feb. 16 -- Porsche Cars North America today announced the addition of two new Panamera models, just three months after successfully launching the first four-door ... Continue reading
Mazda6 Leads Key Fleet Rivals in Value Retention Stakes
The multi-award winning Mazda6 is worth more at the fleet benchmark replacement period of three-years/60,000 miles than any of its key company car rivals, according to latest residual value data ... Continue reading
Northern Ireland Dealers Boost Mazda Sales To New Heights
Mazda's Northern Ireland dealers made a storming start to 2010, lifting the company's market share to 3.43%, its highest level since October 2008 and well above 2009 levels. Sales in the all important retail sector were up a spectacular 105 percent at 178 units in January from a year ago as the overall retail market re ... Continue reading
Record 200 Million Page Views In 9 Months For Redesigned Ferrari.Com Site
The Ferrari S.p.A Board of Directors met today under the chairmanship of Luca di Montezemolo to examine the end of year results for 2009. ... Continue reading
Toyota At The Geneva Motor Show
Hybrid Technology Development and Enhanced Product Appeal are the leading themes for Toyota's presentation at the Geneva motor show, represented by a range of concept and production models that will be making their first appearance in Europe. ... Continue reading
466 Million Electric Two-Wheel Vehicles to Hit the Road by 2016, Forecasts Pike Research
BOULDER, Colo.--While the electrification of the automobile has captured strong attention over the past few years, a significantly higher volume market opportunity lies with a different kind of EV â the electric two-wheel vehicle. According to a new report from Pike Research, unit sales in this category, which inc ... Continue reading
Rinspeed Combines Cars, Trains and the Web in a New Mobility Concept - VIDEO ENHANCED
Filled with emotions and new ideas - that is the signature feature of the concept cars from Swiss car visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht that have added colorful bright spots to the Geneva Motor Show for many years. ... Continue reading
New MINI Countryman UK Prices Announced - VIDEO ENHANCED
In September this year MINI will launch its latest and largest model, and the first to offer four-wheel drive, to the UK market ... Continue reading
Seat Searches for Soccer Stars of Today, and Tomorrow
SEAT is searching for the next Beckham, Ronaldo, Gerrard, Lampard and Walcott as it kicks off a nationwide five-a-side tournament which offers the overall winners a football trip of a lifetime. ... Continue reading
Chevrolet At The Geneva Motor Show 2010
At the 80th international motor show in Geneva, Chevrolet will give a glimpse of what customers will see in European Chevrolet show rooms in the next few years. ... Continue reading
American Excess for Sale at Shannons
Some of most outrageous American cars from the late 1950s and early 1960s era are amongst the 'barnfind' private collection of vehicles going under the hammer at Shannons Melbourne Autumn Classic Auction on March 15 ... Continue reading
"And Still They Prospered" - Series Examines Automotive, Labor Developments in the 1930s
And Still They Prospered: Series Examines Automotive, Labor Developments in the 1930s Packard. Nash. Hudson. Ford. They were common names in the Detroit of the 1930s, but now, only one of those automobile companies survives. ... Continue reading
80 Percent of Car Buyers Say They'd Buy American on the Heels of Toyota Crisis
Survey by Jumpstart Automotive Group Reveals New Sales Opportunities for Domestic Automakers SAN FRANCISCO, CA February 15, 2010 In a recent survey by Jumpstart Automotive Group, 80 percent of car buyers say they'd consider buying a Ford, Chrysler or GM brand on the heels of the Toyota crisis. An overwhelming 48 percen ... Continue reading
Tonkin stresses importance of NADA; Urges automakers to craft new relationships with dealers ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The nation's new-car dealers and the trade organization that represents them have much to look forward to in 2010 as the industry rebounds after a tough year that brought many c ... Continue reading
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