ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 2, 2010. “Our fiscal 2009 results exceeded our expectations strategically and financial ... Continue reading
Chicago Auto Show Helps Feed Area Hungry
Hunger is a year-round problem that needs year-round attention, and for the past 15 years the organizers of the Chicago Auto Show have helped stock the shelves of those in need of food with a special discount admission promotion. This year, those who bring three cans of food Wednesday, Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 19 w ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 17 -- Ford dealers go green Ford's commitment to sustainability is expanding to its dealers with a new Go Green Dealership Sustainability Program. By collaborating with dealers to implement cost-effective ways to improve the energy efficiency of their facilities, Ford will see a long-term reductio ... Continue reading
Good News For Toyota Owners Affected By Safety Recalls: Discount Offered On Evenflo Child Car Seats
MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- In a rare bit of good news for Toyota owners facing numerous safety recalls, Evenflo is offering a $10 discount, through March, on its Serenade, Triumph Advance, and Generations65 lines of car seats on Evenflo.com/safecarseat. "The last thing Toyota owners affected by recent recalls need to ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 17 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , today announced Mr. James R. Gober, Chairman, President and CEO will speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Insurance Investor Conference in New York on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 11:45 a.m. (ET). A live webcast will be available at http ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Named to '2010 Top Cars for Families' List by MotherProof.com
Urban Passenger Vehicle Named Best Overall Value - Top parenting site recognizes Soul for family-focused features - Kia hatchback offers versatility, safety features, styling and value IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 17 -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) resident halo car, the 2010 Soul urban passenger vehicle, continues to accumulate ... Continue reading
TORONTO, Feb. 17 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Magna will hold its quarterly conference call on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. EST. The previous notice of conference ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 17 -- H.E.A.T. (Help Eliminate Auto Thefts) responded today to 2008 statistics released by the Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) in its annual report, which indicated a continued decrease in the number of traditional vehicle thefts in Michigan. "We expected and are pleased to see the con ... Continue reading
Subaru Sponsors the Philadelphia International Flower Show for Ninth Year
- Company Celebrates the Culture of Japan in Themed Garden Displays - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 17 -- Subaru of America, Inc., premiere sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show, has joined the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in celebration of world cultures with the "Passport to the World" theme. As the Subaru brand ha ... Continue reading
- Daimler Board of Management again consists of six members - Dr. Bernhard assumes responsibility for Mercedes-Benz Cars Production and Procurement and for the Mercedes-Benz Vans division STUTTGART, Germany, Feb. 17 -- In its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) extended ... Continue reading
US Postal Service Awards ZAP Engineering Contract for Electric Mail Truck
SANTA ROSA, Calif., Feb. 17 -- The United States Postal Service (USPS) has awarded electric car pioneer ZAP (OTC Bulletin Board: ZAAP) an engineering contract for the design and development of an electric version of its Long Life Vehicle (LLV). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20070130/SFTU060LOGO) ZAP will c ... Continue reading
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Introduces Two New Unique Side Skirt Designs
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif.--Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, the #1 manufacturer of trailers in North America in 2009, designs two new U.S. EPA SmartWay® verified side skirts that have a unique bracing system unlike any other design in the industry. “After extensive structural testing at Utility’s state-of-the ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Operating Results
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today reported revenues of $135.7 million for the fourth quarter, compared to $164.4 million for the prior year period. Operating loss for the fourth quarter was ($41.2) million and net loss was ($23.7) million, or ($1.08) per diluted share, for the same perio ... Continue reading
Cummins Chief Technical Officer John Wall elected to National Academy of Engineering
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Vice President and Chief Technical Officer John Wall has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, the organization announced today. “His passion is infectious and is reflected in the world-class technical team he has built.” Election to the Academy is one of the highest professio ... Continue reading
Green Parts International, Inc. Issues Shareholder Update
LAS VEGAS--Green Parts International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GNPT) and its board of directors are pleased to announce the company's progress and outlook for the current quarter. A statement from the President & CEO of Green Parts International. “Our January results are in and we have experienced significant gains in prod ... Continue reading
Morgan's Mustang gallops towards Firebird at an impressive clip
Morgan's Mustang gallops towards Firebird at an impressive clip PHOENIX (Feb. 17) -- Larry Morgan's performance in Southern California at last weekend's 50th annual Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals turned more than a few heads. His semifinal run in the Pro Stock class of the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series be ... Continue reading
Prominent Automotive Industry Practice Group Joins Arent Fox
Six Los Angeles Attorneys from Venable Make the Move to Arent Fox's Automotive Practice WASHINGTON and LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17 -- Arent Fox LLP announced today that six attorneys are joining the firm's automotive practice. Aaron H. Jacoby, John D. Bronstein, and Richard D. Buckley, Jr. join Arent Fox as partners. Kenneth ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Names Randall J. Adleman Vice President of Sales & Marketing
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology, Inc. , a leading international energy system manufacturer, today announced that Randall J. Adleman has been named its new vice president of sales and marketing, effective March 1, 2010. “We are proud to welcome RJ Adleman to Valence Technology” In this role, Adleman will lead the ... Continue reading
AHF: Merck’s AIDS Drug Pricing Focus of S.F. Protest During Medical Conference at Moscone Center
SAN FRANCISCO--AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): “We’re here to let people know that Merck is causing great harm to people with HIV/AIDS with its unwarranted pricing of Isentress” WHAT: PROTEST Re: Merck’s Pricing of AIDS Drug, Isentress, the most expensive first line AIDS treatment in the US WHEN: WEDNESDAY, F ... Continue reading
Engines Revving For RM's Fort Lauderdale Collector Car Auction
- RM Auctions' annual 'Collector Cars of Fort Lauderdale' sale returns March 26th - 28th, 2010 - Eclectic range of over 400 cars on offer, including NASCAR Cup Cars and Detroit muscle FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 17 -- Calling all NASCAR fans! Following the excitement of the NASCAR season opener on the weekend, RM Aucti ... Continue reading
GM Announces Investments In U.S. Manufacturing for Next-Generation Ecotec Engine
Date: February 18, 2010 When: Tonawanda Plant Bay City Plant Defiance Plant 10 a.m. EST 10 a.m. EST 2:30 p.m. EST 2995 River Road 1001 Woodside Ave. 26427 State Route 281 Tonawanda, NY Bay City, MI Defiance, OH Media Call In: 866-297-2024 AC: 7140130 **Media are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to event start ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., Feb. 17 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. will reiterate guidance today for its second quarter of fiscal year 2010 and its planning assumptions for full fiscal year 2010, during its presentation at Barclays Capital Industrial Select Conference in Miami, Fla. The presentation by ArvinMeritor will be simultaneously webc ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Profit
Reports 2010 Outlook TULSA, Okla., Feb. 17 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. Net income for the 2009 fourth quarter was $11.5 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $72.2 million, or $3.36 loss per diluted sha ... Continue reading
Eric Schmidt, Mobile World Live Keynote Excerpts
BARCELONA, Spain--At 17:45 CET today Dr. Eric Schmidt, Google Chairman and CEO, addressed a capacity crowd at the GSMA’s Mobile World Congress. The keynote was also live streamed to thousands of people on Mobile World Live and is now available on demand. Here are some excerpts from the session, downloadable in broadc ... Continue reading
German-Engineered Kalkhoff Electric Bicycles Now Available in the United States
PORTLAND, Ore.--Greenlight Bikes, LLC, today announced the immediate availability of Kalkhoff bicycles and e-bikes to the North American market. Kalkhoff is one of Europe’s largest and most recognized bicycle brands, and offers a broad range of conventional and high-performance electric models ideal for urban transpo ... Continue reading
Intermap and Waze Partner for Road Product Updates Featuring European User-Generated Content
DENVER & MUNICH--Intermap Technologies, the foremost worldwide 3D digital mapping and geospatial solutions company, today announced a collaboration with Waze, the first worldwide provider of community-generated live maps and real-time traffic information. Waze will provide Intermap with live data, consisting of anonymo ... Continue reading
ALK Technologies: CoPilot® Live™ Mobile Navigation App Adds Local Search as Standard
BARCELONA--Leading mobile GPS navigation developer ALK Technologies has announced that its CoPilot® Live™ v8 GPS navigation mobile app will now include integral access to local Internet search as standard across all supported smartphone platforms. Previously available as a premium option, CoPilot Live v8’s integra ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Skagit Speedway Hopes to build on 2009 Success
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 17, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
MAUMEE, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jim Yost will participate in the upcoming J.P. Morgan Global High Yield and Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Mr. Yost will present from 8 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. EST on Monday, Marc ... Continue reading
Pep Boys Continues to Strengthen Industry-Leading Corporate Governance Policies
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation's leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced the amendment of its bylaws to give shareholders holding 15% of the Company’s stock the right to call a special meeting. “With the input of our shareholder, John Chevedden, the Bo ... Continue reading
Progressive Reports January Results
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--The Progressive Corporation today reported the following results for January 2010: (millions, except per share amounts and ratios) January January Change 2010 2009 Net premiums written1 $ 1,336.7 $ 1,217.3 10 % Net premiums earned $ 1,329.7 $ 1,302.2 2 % Net income $ 71.2 $ 98.2 (27)% Per share ... Continue reading
Magna International Inc. - Notice of conference call for fourth quarter and year end 2009 results
TORONTO, Feb. 17 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Magna will hold its quarterly conference call on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. EST. The number to use for this call is ... Continue reading
TRW To Launch Integrated Remote Keyless Entry and Tire Pressure Monitoring System
LIVONIA, Mich., Feb. 17 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. the global leader in automotive safety systems, today announced it has secured its first production contract with a major Asian auto manufacturer for an integrated Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) and Direct Tire Pressure Monitoring system (TPMS) receiver. "The integra ... Continue reading
Cities Prepare for Life with the Electric Car
Washington DC February 17, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that the San Francisco building code will soon be revised to require that new structures be wired for car chargers. Across the street from City Hall, some drivers are already plugging converted hybrids into a row of charging stations. According to the New Y ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company and Hyundai Shine in Latest Performance Ratings From Experian Automotive
Ford makes strong showing in brand loyalty; Hyundai sees sharp gains in new vehicle registration and overall market share SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 17 -- Ford Motor Company vehicles accounted for four of the top five vehicles for customer brand loyalty, according to recent industry analysis from Experian Automotive. The a ... Continue reading
Guess Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession
Considering one of these careers? Better consider some great car insurance, too CLEVELAND, Feb. 17 -- If you're both an expert at the law and an expert at getting stopped by the law, you might be a dangerous driver. So says a recent insurance.com study listing the Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession. Attorneys ... Continue reading
Beaudry RV Company Announces 2010 Vacation Trends
Tucson, AZ ââ¬â 2009 brought words such as ââ¬ËSavecation,â&acir c;¬â¢ or inexpensive vacations close to home and ââ¬Ëglampingââ& #130;¬â¢ or glamorous camping for those who want luxury in the backcountry. RV rentals increased last year as families looked for ways to s ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle News Weekly - EDTA
Hydrogen highways: the concept becoming reality Automotive World February 12, 2010 --The hydrogen highway is simply a linked network of hydrogen filling stations suitable for fuel cell vehicles or H2 combustion engine vehicles. The examples of such highways around the world are growing, with the latest addition being t ... Continue reading
Plane owned by Tesla exec crashes; 3 employees killed
According to Automotive New's Mark Rechtin, three Tesla Motors employees were killed when a private plane owned by a Tesla executive crashed this morning near Palo Alto, Calif., press reports said. The identities of the occupants were not disclosed. According to SFGate.com and other reports, the plane was owned by Doug ... Continue reading
Yokohama Tire Corporation Once Again Sponsoring Two Premier NBA Teams
FULLERTON, February 17, 2010: Itâs a âthree-peatâ for Yokohama Tire Corporation. As part of its 2010 marketing program, the Fullerton, California-based tire maker is sponsoring two of the National Basketball Associationâs (NBA) top teams â the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs â for the ... Continue reading
New Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible is Flex-Fuel E-85 Capable - VIDEO ENHANCED
FlexFuel technology now standard across Continental model range The Continental Supersports Convertible is the fastest, most potent drop-top Bentley ever built â 0-60mph in just 3.9 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds) and a top speed of 202mph (325km/h). It is also the fastest four-seat convertible in the world. Th ... Continue reading
McClenathan looks for third win at Arizona Nationals
Now that the cobwebs are gone after completing the season-opening event of the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series in Pomona, Calif., last Sunday, Cory McClenathan and the FRAM Top Fuel Dragster team look towards winning at the NHRA Arizona Nationals this weekend. ... Continue reading
Ashley Continues To Lead Barber Series Points After Double Win
SEBRING, February 17, 2010: Ashley Freiberg began her 2010 racing season in impressive fashion last weekend at the legendary Sebring International Raceway. Freiberg, the 18-year-old racer from Homer Glen, Ill., performed a clean sweep in the Skip Barber Southern Regional events last Saturday and Sunday on the famed 3.7 ... Continue reading
Antron Brown, Memo Gidley, Alex Job and Andreas Ericksson Tonight at 8pm EST
Indianapolis, February 17, 2009: Tonight on Tech House & Speed, its another fast-paced hour as Bill Wood chats with NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racer Antron Brown about going fast in a straight line and his thoughts about another form of motorsport he's in to: rally racing. Former open wheel talent Memo Gidley stops by and talk ... Continue reading
Mario Andretti Launches New Show Hosted by Derek Daly Tonight at 9pm EST!
Indianapolis, February 17, 2009: Mario Andretti Launches New Show Hosted by Derek Daly Tonight at 9pm EST! Open Wheel Legend MARIO ANDRETTI Joins DEREK DALY's Complete Champion Former F1 / IndyCar driver and longtime media personality Derek Daly will join the RaceFanRadio weekly line-up with his new show debuting tonig ... Continue reading
Looking at options to offload stake in finance: Tata Motors
Tata Motors said it is looking to offload stake in its finance arm, Tata Motors (Q,N,C,F)* Finance, amid report that the country`s largest lender SBI may be buying into it, reports agency sources. `...definitely we have already announced that we are looking at various options of offloading our stake,` Tata Motors Vice- ... Continue reading
Honda unveils CB Twister in Kerala
Kerala remains one of the best markets for Honda motorcycles in the country and the company enjoys more than 24 per cent market share in the State, according to Mr A. Mohindroo, Vice-President (Purchase), Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd. This year the company plans to sell 65,000 units in the State through a ... Continue reading
Honda unveils slew of bike models in AP
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), the 100 per cent two-wheeler subsidiary of the Honda Motor Company Ltd, announced, on Monday, the launch of its first mass segment bike, CB Twister, in Hyderabad. Honda expects this to contribute to its growing volumes and increase its market share. The bike, featuring a 110 cc ... Continue reading
Tata Motors bids for light bullet-proof vehicles
Tata Motors, which is participating in a Government bid to supply almost 1,000 light bullet proof vehicles to the armed forces, on Tuesday announced the launch of a mine protected vehicle as part of its strategy to enhance the scope of its defence business. âThere are several other domestic companies also particip ... Continue reading
Jaguar Unveils the Ultimate XKR Special Edition - VIDEO ENHANCED
LONDON - February 17, 2010: Jaguar will unveil the latest dramatic evolution of its supercharged XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. The stunning new XKR Special Edition delivers a significantly raised maximum speed â 174mph (280km/h) â and bold exterior styling changes that create the ultimate supercharged J ... Continue reading
First Drive and Review: 2011 Audi A8 - VIDEO ENHANCED
2011 Audi A8 Review By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor CASARES, Spain. February 12. 2011 Audi A8 Review What can you do to improve a car in the premium class that basically has it all..? Everytime when there is a new model out, be it a Lexus LS 600, a Mercedes S Class or a BMW 7 Series, I am pleasantly surprised. T ... Continue reading
THINK, the Scandinavian EV maker, today publically welcomes a new Electric Transport Project subsidy from Amsterdam City Council, designed to encourage local corporations and entrepreneurs to electrify their vehicles and help reduce emissions and improve air quality in the city. ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Details Of Actions On Quality-Related Issues
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announced details of a number of quality-related matters at a press conference in Tokyo today ... Continue reading
Get in Quick for the Ultimate Shannons Road Trip
With less than two weeks to go, motoring enthusiasts should get in quick to win the ultimate road trip experience. Specialist insurer Shannons, in partnership with Route 66 Tours, is offering one lucky person a holiday for two along the most famous highway in the world, Route 66 in the USA. ... Continue reading
Toyota Launches Redesigned 'Passo'
Tokyo, Feb 15, 2010; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces the launch in Japan today of the redesigned "Passo" compact hatchback. The second-generation Passo further refines the highly maneuverable compact body, spacious interior and class leading1 fuel efficiency and environmental performance of the popular first-g ... Continue reading
Toyota Details Quality Related Matters
Tokyo, Feb 17, 2010 - (JCN Newswire) - TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that, at a press conference in Tokyo today on quality-related matters, it disclosed the following: - Japan-market recall progress - The company has completed preparations for recall repair for the Toyota "Sai" and Lexus "HS250h", and its de ... Continue reading
The Lotus Elise revolutionised the sportscar market 14 years ago when the small lightweight agile 2-seat mid engine sportscar was introduced. By ensuring that the Elise stuck rigidly to Lotus' core values of performance through light weight, the Elise was able to produce supercar performance with city car economy. ... Continue reading
TOKYO February 17, 2010; Chang-Ran Kim and Nobuhiro Kubo writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp said on Wednesday it would trinstall a system to ensure braking umps acceleration for all new car models as it seeks to limit the damage from its vast recall woes. But in a statement unlikely to appease U.S. law ... Continue reading
It's Time To Check How Your Vehicle Is Coping With The Coldest Winter In Over 30 Years
As the UK continues to face the coldest winter in over three decades, UK motorists need to check their vehicles are in a fit condition to face the unusually harsh weather that seems set to continue. ... Continue reading
New Sunday Times Report Smacks Down Global Warming Theory, Again
LONDON - February 17, 2010: This past Sunday, February 14th, the London Sunday Times published a new article challenging the veracity of man-made global warming. The story, written by Jonathan Leake, states, "...new research, including work by British scientists, is casting doubt on such claims. Some even suggest the w ... Continue reading
Flexfuel Technology Now Standard Across Bentley Continental Model Range
The Continental Supersports Convertible further strengthens Bentley's supercar range, following the introduction of the Continental Supersports Coupe in 2009. The new Supersports Convertible, with the same 630PS (621bhp/463kW) twin-turbocharged W12 engine, is the fastest, most potent drop top Bentley has ever built, of ... Continue reading
Tesla Roadster Takes Switzerland by Storm
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland--Leading electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla Motors is offering test drives this weekend in St. Moritz, the world's oldest and most prestigious winter resort. âThe Roadster gives you uncompromised, high-performance driving all year round -- without the hassle of conventional cars.â Pro ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Celebrates 30 Years Of Astra Sales In UK
After 30 years, nearly three million UK sales and six generations, Vauxhall's Astra can now lay claim to be one of the Britain's best loved cars, accounting for almost one in 20 of all vehicles currently registered in the UK ... Continue reading
The New BMW M3 Coupe With Competition Package
BMW has introduced a Competition Package for its class-leading BMW M3 Coupe to enhance the model's unparalleled driving dynamics. He package will go on sale 20 March, 2010. ... Continue reading
SEAT Looking for a Love Match for its New Ibiza
SEAT's radical Cupid character - created as the star of a new Ibiza Cupra advertising campaign that aired for the first time on TV just before Christmas - is now aiming to put his fans in control via a new Facebook page. ... Continue reading
New-Look Mazda2 Hatch and Sedan Heads for Australia
An updated version of the 2008 World Car of the Year, Mazda2, will hit Australian showrooms in May in both hatch and sedan body styles boasting a dynamic new look and equipment upgrades ... Continue reading
The world's number one cars and driving program, Top Gear, is moving to Channel 9 and Shannons is set to remain firmly in the passenger seat. Shannons' has announced that it will continue its commitment as a lead sponsor of this highly popular program following the move to the Nine Network ... Continue reading
Road & Track Reveals Five Types of Hybrid Car Buyers
From 'Statement Makers' to 'Techies,' the Magazine's March Issue Offers Insight Into Who Buys Hybrids and Why NEWPORT BEACH, CA February 16, 2010In its March 2010 issue, Road & Track reveals five types of hybrid car buyers, each with their own distinct attraction to hybrid car ownership. The article, "Hybrids: Percepti ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's New High-Voltage Cabin Heater Warms MINI E
BorgWarner's High-Power Electric Cabin Heater Provides Safety and Comfort for Drivers and Passengers of Electric Vehicles AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 -- MINI E cars equipped with a new generation of electric cabin heaters from BorgWarner BERU Systems are currently being tested in rental vehicles in the United States, ... Continue reading
Viper Club of America Agrees to Acquire Parts for Iconic Exotic Directly from Dodge
Reinforcing Dodge brand's leadership in customer focus and performance vehicles, new agreement preserves historic and excess Viper-specific parts inventory FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Feb. 16 -- The Viper Club of America, the Dodge Viper ownership group that has represented over 25,000 members and countless other Viper ow ... Continue reading
Source Interlink Media Announces the Motor Trend Automotive Group
LOS ANGELES--Source Interlink Media, LLC. (SIM) today announced the creation of the Motor Trend Automotive Group. âThe unique personality, opinion and perspective of our well-known editorial-driven brands will not change. This is about leveraging behind-the-scenes resources between those brands where appropriate, ... Continue reading
MESA, Ariz., Feb. 16 -- Teenage driving statistics are no joke and should be a real concern for parents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car crashes involving teen drivers are the leading cause of death for teenagers. We should also mention the $40 billion economic impact of aut ... Continue reading
AAA Chicago: February Gas Prices Decline
AURORA, Ill.--Fuel prices have decreased in Illinois and northern Indiana, over the past month largely due to the decline in the price of oil and the strengthening of the U.S. dollar. AAA Chicagoâs most recent Fuel Gauge Report estimates that in Illinois, regular unleaded gasoline has decreased 15 cents during the ... Continue reading
Ethanol Continues to Provide Unmatched Future Economic Opportunities For U.S.
Washington February 15, 2010; While not unscathed by the tumultuous economic climate that gripped the U.S. and the world in 2009, American ethanol producers continued to press forward contributing generously to the economy of the U.S. In the annual analysis, âThe Economic Contribution of the Ethanol Industry to th ... Continue reading
Ethanol Feed Replaces Need for Millions of Corn, Soybean Acres
Washington February 15, 2010; The U.S. ethanol industry exported 5.64 million metric tons (mmt) of distillers grains worth nearly $1 billion in 2009, shattering the previous record set in 2008, according to data released last week by the Foreign Agriculture Service. Exports in 2009 were 24 percent above 2008 levels and ... Continue reading
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