LIVE Hyundai Sonata Introduction - WATCH HERE - Starts at 12 Noon EST
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - February, 18, 2010: Join John Krafcik, Hyundai Motor America CEO, live from the driver's seat of the 2011 Sonata, before joining a webcast of the product presentation, Q&A session, and vehicle walk-around. John will give his insights into the driving dynamics of the dramatically designed new Sonat ... Continue reading
Allstate Announces Dave Perewitz Custom Pro Street Motorcycle Giveaway
Participants can register to win bike at AllstateGarage.com, select motorcycle rallies and other events throughout the country NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 18 -- Allstate Insurance Company announced today it will be giving away a custom motorcycle designed by legendary bike builder Dave Perewitz during its "Allstate Pro Stre ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Updated TV Schedule for ASA Free State 500
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 18, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
DULLES, Va.--Concert Technologies today announced the release of its new podcast, entitled “Concert Close: Maximize the Green Efficiency of Multi-Site National Rollouts of Technology.” The interview-style podcast acknowledges the concerns of the Information Technology Systems industry, lead by the international non ... Continue reading
Coughlin to salute young cancer patient in Phoenix (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin to salute young cancer patient in Phoenix PHOENIX (Feb. 18) -- World champion drag racer Jeg Coughlin Jr. will have a little extra motivation this weekend at the 26th annual Arizona NHRA Nationals as he races with the support of his new friend, Jacob Valencia. Jacob is a young drag racer who enjoys boxing, ska ... Continue reading
Driver News: Mike Vincec 2010 Florida Winter Tour - Round Two
Vincec heads to round two of Florida Winter Tour Stouffville teen looks to build on double podium in season opener Stouffville, Ontario (February 17, 2010) Round two of the Florida Winter Tour takes place this coming weekend at the Palm Beach International Raceway and Mike Vincec with the Pserra Racing team are fired u ... Continue reading
eLEAD Enhances AutoPilot; Proves Profitable To Auto Dealer Service Departments
DALLAS--The industry leading automotive CRM and marketing provider, eLEAD, announced aggressive plans to replace the system’s automated IVR reminders with live agent calls. The announcement coincides with the company’s upcoming March release that enhances their comprehensive cross-media service-marketing product, A ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Corporation Schedules Conference Call and Audio Web Cast for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Results Date(s): 2/18/2010 11:36:48 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------- ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 18 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation today announced that the Company's fourth quarter and full-year 2009 financial results conference call and audio Web cast will be held on Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00 a.m., ET. To participate in the call: Domestic calls: 888-713-4216 International calls: 617-213- ... Continue reading
Female drag racing star Troxel trains her attention on Phoenix
Female drag racing star Troxel trains her attention on Phoenix PHOENIX (Feb. 18) -- The NHRA's season-opening 50th annual NHRA Winternationals last weekend in Pomona, Calif, was filled with unique sights and sounds as drag racing celebrated a milestone event. Among the major draws, which included a bevy of classic cars ... Continue reading
Integrated Dual APIX(R) High-Speed Serial Interface Makes the Fujitsu MB86R02 'Jade-D' Ideal for Full Range of Modular Automotive Display Designs SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 18 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA) today introduced the MB86R02 "Jade D" SoC, which incorporates the Fujitsu MB86296 "Coral" graphics ... Continue reading
JEREZ TEST - DAY TWO Date Thursday 18 February 2010 Track Circuito de Jerez Driver Nico Rosberg No of Laps 71 laps Best Lap Time 1:28.515 Kilometres Covered 314kms Track Length 4.428kms Weather Wet and windy with frequent showers Ambient Temperature Maximum 13°C Track Temperature Maximum 13°C Nico Rosberg was back in ... Continue reading
John Force, Austin Coil, Mike Neff Ford Racing Teleconference Transcript
 NHRA's winningest driver, John Force, driver of the Castrol GTX High Mileage Ford Mustang, made his return to the winner's circle after a 40-race drought on Sunday when he defeated Ron Capps, at the 50th Annual NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. The victory marked Force's 127th win and the 186th win for John For ... Continue reading
Last year's event champ Capps pumped up for Phoenix race
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net LAST YEAR'S EVENT CHAMP CAPPS PUMPED UP F ... Continue reading
PURCELLVILLE, Va., Feb. 18 -- Lowers & Associates (L&A) was pleased to announce its new Human Capital Management Advisory Service at the 93rd Annual National Auto Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Orlando, Florida on February 13-15, 2010. The foundation of every business is its people. It goes without say ... Continue reading
NEWARK, Calif.--Morpho Detection, Inc., part of the Safran group’s security business, today announced a contract worth up to $50 million to supply the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) with its “System of Systems,” the most advanced checked baggage explosives detection system (EDS) available. “The IAA is a leader ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Greg Anderson Pre Race: Anderson Headng to Phoenix on a Mission
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Anderson Heading to Phoenix on a Mission Mooresville, N.C., February 17, 2010 – Motivation has never been a problem for Summit Racing GXP pilot Greg Anderson. Despite posting the highest elimination round win percentage in NHRA history, a comb ... Continue reading
NHRA Summit Racing Jason Line Pre Race: Line is Ready to Rise to the Top in Phoenix
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Line is Ready to Rise to the Top in Phoenix Mooresville, N.C., February 17, 2010 – A key element in a race team’s long-term success is having a short memory. Whether winning or losing, it is more beneficial to concentrate on what lies a ... Continue reading
OCZ Technology Launches Vertex Limited Edition Solid State Drive (SSD)
SAN JOSE, Calif.--OCZ Technology Group, Inc. (OTCBB:OCZT), a worldwide leader in innovative, ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and flash-based storage as an alternative to hard disk drives (HDDs), has unveiled the Company’s highly anticipated Vertex Limited Edition (LE). Based on the Company’s cutt ... Continue reading
Rep. Fattah Cites Fed Report, GM Jobs to Show the Obama Recovery is Working
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA) issues the following statement in response to continued signs of improvement in the U.S. economy: "On Day One of Year Two for President Obama's increasingly successful Recovery and Reinvestment program, those of us who are rooting for Amer ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that its Chief Executive Officer, William G. Rankin, will present at the Kaufman Bros., L.P. Second Annual Green Technology Conference on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at 3:15 p.m. The conference w ... Continue reading
ALL NEW U.S. PREMIERE SEASON OF TOP GEAR SHIFTS INTO ACTION IN MARCH
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Thursday, February 18, 2010 Devin Johnson, 212 339 1709 Sarah Takenaga, 212 705 9422 www.press.bbcamerica.com <http://www.press.bbcamerica.com> ALL NEW U.S. PREMIERE SEASON OF TOP GEAR SHIFTS INTO ACTION IN MARCH The world's biggest car show, Top Gear, returns for a brand new U.S. premiere s ... Continue reading
American Railcar Industries, Inc. Announces Formation of US Railcar Company, LLC Joint Venture
ST. CHARLES, Mo.--American Railcar Industries, Inc. (ARI) and Ohio-based US Railcar, LLC (USR) announced the formation of a joint venture to be named US Railcar Company, LLC (US Railcar Company). The joint venture is being formed to design, manufacture and sell Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs), which are self-propelled pas ... Continue reading
Annual Car show to held June 5 2010 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Annual Car show to held June 5 2010 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin By Carshownationals.com Dated: Feb 18, 2010 Portion of the proceeds go to: The We Care Program which supports Wisconsin troops currently deployed overseas. Location: Classic Lanes 7501 S. Howell Avenue Oak Creek, WI 53154 Time: Registration is from 9:00am unti ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Hartford Motor Speedway Continues to Improve
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 18, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
Attorney Graham Esdale of Beasley Allen Law Firm Calls for Recall of 2002-2006 Toyota Camrys
Safety Research & Strategies, Inc., (SRS) report released yesterday links 8 more deaths to 2002-2004 year model Toyota Camrys which have been completely ignored by Toyota in its recalls MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 18 -- Safety Research & Strategies, Inc., (SRS) has released an addendum (http://www.safetyresearch.net/Library ... Continue reading
Castle In The Clouds car show to be held on July 10 2010 in Moultonborough, New Hampshire
Castle In The Clouds car show to be held on July 10 2010 in Moultonborough, New Hampshire By Carshownationals.com Dated: Feb 18, 2010 Antique & Classic cars 25 years and older Welcome! Castle In The Clouds Location: Route 171 Moultonborough, New Hampshire 03254 Time: Gates open at 8am-Open to the Public at 10 AM Antiqu ... Continue reading
DMC Racing Products Press Release: DMC Racing Products Finds New Home in New Lebanon
*DMC Racing Products Finds New Home in New Lebanon **Race Parts Company Starts 9th Year in Business in New Location* *New Lebanon, NY* – DMC Racing Products (DMC) has found a new home for its retail store, and it is 5.5 miles from the Lebanon Valley Speedway. The company, established in 2002, has built a reputation o ... Continue reading
Drew Industries to Acquire Rights to New RV Components Including Innovative Wall Slide
Wall Slide and Other RV Products WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 18 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., agreed in principle to acquire certain intellectual property and other assets from Michigan-based Schwintek, Inc. The purchase would include several pro ... Continue reading
Eldelbrock Presents the 5th Annual Rev'ved up 4 Kidz Charity Car Show on April 25th, 2010
Eldelbrock Presents the 5th Annual Rev'ved up 4 Kidz Charity Car Show on April 25th, 2010 By Carshownationals.com Dated: Feb 18, 2010 Eldelbrock Presents the 5th Annual Rev'ved up 4 Kidz Charity Car Show. 100% of the Funds raised support The Center for Learning Unlimited Eldelbrock Presents Presents the 5th Annual Rev' ... Continue reading
Factory Five Racing, Inc. Notches Big Win Against Carroll Shelby's Automobile Coupe
WAREHAM, Mass., Feb. 18 -- Carroll Shelby has failed in his second attempt this decade to halt Factory Five Racing from manufacturing and selling kit cars which resemble vintage 1960's Shelby automobiles. In a ruling issued yesterday by the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, the Court dismi ... Continue reading
TEMPE, Ariz.--First Solar, Inc. today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 26, 2009. Quarterly revenues were $641.3 million, up from $480.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and up from $433.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Revenues for the fisca ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--GreenHouse Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: CTMQ), an innovative green solutions provider, announced today a partnership with TEECO International, a Nevada-based, green-convergence (wind, solar, bio-fuel) solutions provider. The two companies have agreed to deploy the “Energy Tree,” a revolutionary new technology w ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Retirement of General Counsel Thomas A. Wooters
WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 18 -- LoJack Corporation announced today that Thomas A. Wooters has retired from the position of Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Mr. Wooters will remain with the company in a part time capacity as Vice President of Regulatory Strategy. He is succeeded by Kathleen P. Lundy as Vice Pre ... Continue reading
WOODBRIDGE, Va., Feb. 18 -- The ownership of The Smart Car Wash, which is expected to be the world's first full-service car wash with US Green Building Council's LEED Certification, was invited to the White House and attended President Obama's speech Wednesday on the one-year anniversary of the Economic Recovery Act. T ... Continue reading
RC2 Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results and Provides Preliminary Outlook for 2010
OAK BROOK, Ill.--RC2 Corporation , today announced improved results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, and a preliminary 2010 full year net income outlook. Net income for the fourth quarter 2009 was $8.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, as compared with a net loss of $212.4 million, or $12.32 ... Continue reading
Telogis® Announces Brand Revision, Launches New Web Site
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--Telogis, Inc., the platform for location intelligence, announces a new Web site and rebrand of its suite of solutions to highlight the power of its integrated product offering and global capabilities. “Telogis has the most comprehensive suite of enterprise location based services products in the ... Continue reading
Tire Factory Names Kreidel CEO
PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 18 -- Tire Factory has named John Kreidel as its new Chief Executive Officer. Kreidel will assume the CEO position effective February 25, bringing over 20 years of executive leadership to the Portland, Oregon based member-owned company that is comprised of over 200 leading independent tire retailer ... Continue reading
Boulder Based Green Garage is Open For Business
Launch Party Draws Local Politicians and Business Leaders Setting the Stage for a New Kind of Auto Service BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 18 -- Green Garage launches a new kind of auto service that eliminates the typical uninviting repair shop with door-to-door valet service, energy & wallet saving new products and all while mak ... Continue reading
Car Sharing -- Driving the Way to a Greener Future, Says Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, Feb. 18 -- As the population swells and clusters increasingly in urban centers, appetites for personal convenience surge and the environment suffers. The increasingly urgent need to address consequent issues, and especially the pressing need to mitigate climate change, have fueled interest in alternative transp ... Continue reading
Complete Innovations Partners with Garmin to ‘Get the Message Out’ with Fleet Complete 3.0
TORONTO--Complete Innovations Inc., a leading global provider of operational solutions for mobile workforce and transportation-related companies, today announced the availability of Fleet Complete 3.0, the latest version of the company’s flagship fleet and mobile resource operations management and tracking solution. ... Continue reading
Fellow Pioneers From Categories of Advertising & Marketing, Biotechnology, Energy, Film & Television, Food, Media, Healthcare, Music, and Sports Include Facebook, Disney, GE, Google, and HP LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18 -- Fast Company magazine has ranked BMW Group DesignworksUSA as the world's "#1 Most Innovative Company in De ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Higher Sales, Profit in 2009 Fourth Quarter
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- -- Sales up 7% on higher tire unit volume -- Segment operating income of $249 million, up $408 million from prior year -- Goodyear net income of $107 million (44 cents per share) -- 62 new product launches in 2009 surpass full-year target -- Cost savings plan meets 4-year goal of $2.5 billion, n ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Center Urges Consumers to Take Advantage of One Tank Trips
Phoenix, AZ – http://www.pedatarvcenter.com/ [Pedata RV Center] urges consumers to increase their recreational pursuits while simultaneously decreasing their gas consumption with trips that take one tank of gas or less. The economic downturn has not decreased interest in the recreational vehicle lifestyle. To ac ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Electric Two-Wheel Vehicles
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2c7026/electric_twowheel) has announced the addition of the "Electric Two-Wheel Vehicles" report to their offering. Electric bicycles and electric scooters have seen substantial growth in sales around the world in recent years, while outside China ... Continue reading
Sears Auto Centers Introduce Franchise Business
Signs Coleman Auto Group as First Independent Franchise HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Feb. 18 -- Sears Holdings Corp. today announced the launch of a new strategic initiative for the Sears Automotive business. The Independent Sears Auto Center franchise program offers automobile dealers the opportunity to operate licensed Sea ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Adds Depth, Names New Chairman of Board of Directors
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 18 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. , the leading manufacturer of specialty chassis and vehicles, today announced a planned leadership transition and new appointment to the Board of Directors aimed at continuing to strengthen the Company's governance and board depth. The moves include the planned retireme ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Dividend
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 18 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced that its board of directors has declared its semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock. The Charlotte, Mich.-based manufacturer of custom chassis and emergency-rescue vehicles reported its semi-annual dividends will be payable on June ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results; Completes Acquisition of Utilimaster
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 18 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. today announced results for its 2009 fourth quarter and full year, which included the completion of the Company's acquisition of Utilimaster on Nov. 30, 2009. Fourth-quarter highlights: -- Net sales of $100.5 million -- Gross margin of 14.9 percent of sales -- Operating ... Continue reading
State Auto Financial Reports Fourth Quarter and Year 2009 Results
COLUMBUS, Ohio--State Auto Financial Corporation today reported fourth quarter 2009 net income of $14.4 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, versus a net loss of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter 2008. Net income from operations* per diluted share for the fourth quarter 2009 was $0.36 ver ... Continue reading
TomTom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
AMSTERDAM--TomTom (AEX:TOM2): “We ended a challenging year with a robust operating result and cash flow. On top of that, we made further steps in the integration and streamlining of our operations, which contributed to significant progress in our organisation, products and services.” Normalised1 (unaudited) Normali ... Continue reading
USHLI to Present Ford Motor Company Fund With 2010 Corporate Visionary Award
CHICAGO, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) -- one of the most powerful nationally and internationally recognized Latino organizations in the country -- will present the 2010 Corporate Visionary Award to Ford Motor Company Fund. The award will be presented during the 28th ... Continue reading
VANCOUVER, Canada--BlueLeaf Inc. of Drummondville, Quebec, Canada and Dynamotive Energy Systems Corp. (OTCBB: DYMTF) announce results today from two years of agricultural field trials of BlueLeaf using CQuest™ biochar from DynaMotive as a soil amendment. These trials were undertaken to experiment with biochar in a co ... Continue reading
Chesapeake Energy Corporation Reports Financial Results for the 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year
OKLAHOMA CITY--Chesapeake Energy Corporation today announced financial results for the 2009 fourth quarter and full year. For the 2009 fourth quarter, Chesapeake reported a net loss to common shareholders of $530 million ($0.84 per fully diluted common share) and operating cash flow (defined as cash flow from operating ... Continue reading
2011 Hyundai Sonata Named 'Top Safety Pick' by IIHS
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 18 -- Today, the all-new 2011 Hyundai Sonata joins an elite group of motor vehicles as a "Top Safety Pick" of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091001/HYUNDAILOGO) This award is only given to those vehicles that do a superior jo ... Continue reading
Milestone Part of 10-Year, $565 Million Investment to Deploy Cleaner Fleet Vehicles DALLAS, Feb. 18 -- AT&T* today announced the deployment of its 1,000th alternative-fuel vehicle in its corporate fleet. The deployment is part of a $565 million commitment announced in March 2009 to replace more than 15,000 fleet vehicl ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ef7f81/china_automob ile_i) has announced the addition of the "China Automobile Industry - 2013" report to their offering. As per a recently published report on China's Automobile Industry China Automobile Industry - 2013, China has accounted for n ... Continue reading
- Further improvement in EBIT from ongoing business to Euro 0.6 billion in fourth quarter of 2009 - Net loss of euro 2.6 billion for 2009 (2008: net profit of euro 1.4 billion) - No dividend for 2009 due to net loss - Group revenue of euro 78.9 billion (2008: euro 98.5 billion) - Free cash flow from industrial business ... Continue reading
Look! Look! It’s a Tata Nano with a Gulf paintjob!
We have very little more to add to this. This Gulfised blueânâorange Nano is being driven more than 4,000 miles across India by car sales site CarWale.com to, er, prove important stuff about the little carâs role in mobilising developing nations. Or something like that. An interesting trip, weâd ima ... Continue reading
SEAT is launching a nationwide five-a-side tournament which offers the overall winners a football trip of a lifetime. The official presenting sponsor of the UEFA Europa League has set up the inaugural SEAT FIVES tournament to put amateur teams to the test. VIP hospitality at the UEFA Europa League Final, accommodation ... Continue reading
The 80th Geneva International Motor Show: The "future" Becomes the "Present" in Geneva!
The 80th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show, which runs from March 4-14, 2010, will focus once again on what is new and on what is evolving ... Continue reading
Clarion Cuts Cost But Not Corners
Despite the continued call to scrap older cars, Clarion is hoping to coax motorists keen on pepping up their tired interior and stereo system rather than splashing out on an all-new one, with the launch of the CZ100E providing a stylish, seamless way to enhance any audio experience, at minimal expense ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces i45 Will Arrive in 2nd Quarter
Hyundai Motor Company Australia will launch i45, the all-new mid-sized sedan, in the 2nd quarter of 2010. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Announces dr. Ralf Speth as Chief Executive Officer
Jaguar Land Rover today announced the appointment of Dr. Ralf Speth as the Chief Executive Officer with overall responsibility for the Company's operations. He will report to Mr Carl-Peter Forster, the recently appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Tata Motors. ... Continue reading
Aygo: Toyota's Got You Covered
Tired of talking dogs, comedy admirals, and Iggy Pop's lived-in face? Toyota is taking the pain out of finding car insurance by offering one year's Toyota Motor Insurance cover for free on its Aygo range ... Continue reading
World Premiere Geneva Motor Show 2010 The Shape Of Things To Come: Vauxhall Flextreme GT/E Concept
Vauxhall will unveil a dramatic concept car at this year's Geneva Show that is set to boost its credentials as a leader in environmental vehicles. The Flextreme GT/E illustrates how extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) technology can be plugged into large or mid-sized vehicles, as well as compact cars, like the upco ... Continue reading
Common Rail Diesel Technology Makes Superb Even More Attractive
The multi-award winning Skoda Superb range is now even more desirable thanks to the addition of the new 2.0 TDI CR 140bhp DPF ... Continue reading
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Mitsubishi Motors releases RVR compact SUV
TOKYO February 18, 2010; Japan Today reported that Mitsubishi Motors Corp on Wednesday rolled out the new RVR sport utility vehicle featuring a compact body, ââjet fighterââ front grille design and affordable prices that start at 1,785,000 yen. The 4.3-meter-long, 1.8-liter SUV has a fuel economy of ... Continue reading
U.S. Rep Raps Toyota's Toyoda's Decision to Skip Congress Testimony
WASHINGTON DC February 18, 2010; Japan Today reported that a spokesman of U.S. House of Representatives lawmaker Darrell Issa on Wednesday criticized Toyota Motor Corp President Akio Toyodaâs decision to skip congressional testimony, saying he is âânot eagerââ to give an account of the problems ... Continue reading
Canard moving to top tier of Supercross in Indianapolis; Barcia, Metcalfe join fray
Canard moving to top tier of Supercross in Indianapolis; Barcia, Metcalfe join fray INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 17) -- Winning two of the last three races on the Monster Energy Supercross Lites series has solidified 19-year-old GEICO Powersports Honda rider Trey Canard as one of the true rising stars in motocross. Beginning thi ... 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. “John possesses a rare combination of scientific intellect and practicality that allows him to effectively lead a technical organization that is charg ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing/Auto Club Speedway Advance Notes
NEWS RELEASE Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates 8500 Westmoreland Drive * Concord, NC 28027 USA Phone (704) 662-9642 www.earnhardtganassi.com <http://www.earnhardtganassi.com> Auto Club Speedway Advance Notes Race: Auto Club 500 on Sunday, February 21 Track: Auto Club Speedway (2 miles) Location: Fontana, Cali ... Continue reading
FC CHAMPION HIGHT WANTS FIRST 2010 WIN IN PHOENIX
TEAM CASTROL/JFR25THANNIVERSARY SEASON ROBERT HIGHTPre-Race Package for the 26th annual NHRA Arizona NationalsFeb. 19-21, 2010Firebird International RacewayChandler, Ariz. (Phoenix)Second event in the Countdown to the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Championship * * * * Celebrate 25 years of JFR and Castrol at www.castro ... Continue reading
FEBRUARY 25: NASCAR Star Tony Stewart To Sign Autographs At Las Vegas-Area Office Depot
[cid:image002.jpg@01CAAFC5.062A1600] MEDIA ALERT WHO: NASCAR star Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and team owner at Stewart-Haas Racing. WHAT: Stewart will sign autographs for fans at the local Office Depot store in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Office Depot is ... Continue reading
Hagan has sights set on Arizona victory
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 2 of 23 26th annual NHRA ARIZONA NATIONALS Firebird International Raceway Chandler, Ariz. Feb. 19-21, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN HAS SIGHTS SET ON ARIZONA VICTORY C ... Continue reading
Langdon fired-up about Phoenix drag race
Langdon fired-up about Phoenix drag race PHOENIX (Feb. 17) -- A successful drag racing season is often measured with small steps and small victories that take place along the way during the 10-month-long season. Heading into this weekend's 26th annual Arizona NHRA Nationals, Shawn Langdon, sophomore driver of the Lucas ... Continue reading
Legendary driver Derek Bell as Grand Marshal of SCX Track Event
Below is the press release announcing legendary race car driver Derek Bell as the Grand Marshal for the Supercar Experience Track Event. In addition, there is also a calendar of events for SCX Palm Beach in which media will be granted access-all attaending press must be pre-approved for each event by emailing rachel@al ... Continue reading
Miller American Racing - Luke Hines for 2010
Miller Barrett Racing will have two young, fast drivers behind the wheel of the No. 48 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car this season. Luke Hines of Essex, England, will join Bryce Miller of Summit, N.J., to contest the 11 upcoming races in the 2010 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series. Their GT-class Porsche will carry the colors of ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - Luke Hines for 2010
I apologize for the incorrect subject line on the previous release. Miller Barrett Racing is the correct team name. (Miller American Racing is the corporate name.) sp Miller Barrett Racing will have two young, fast drivers behind the wheel of the No. 48 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car this season. Luke Hines of Essex, England, ... Continue reading
Starting Today, Renew Your Vehicle Tag Online at CARS.OK.GOV
OKLAHOMA CITY--Renewing your vehicle registration tag just got quicker and easier because Oklahomans can now renew online through the state’s official Convenient Auto Renewal System (CARS). The secure online service is available at http://CARS.OK.gov, providing access for Oklahomans’ commercial, non-commercial and ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Team Carry Pomona Momentum into Phoenix
Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 26th Annual NHRA Arizona Nationals Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, AZ February 19-21, 2010 Race 2 of 23 TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE CARRY POMONA MOMENTUM INTO PHOENIX DE ... Continue reading
Win This Car! Sweepstakes to Highlight JEGS' 50th Anniversary
DELAWARE, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- In honor of its 50th anniversary celebration, JEGS Mail Order will be giving away a beautiful 2010 Chevrolet Camaro in the mail order giant's familiar yellow and black trim. "Our customers are car people so the best thing we could think of to give away was this great American-made hot rod," s ... Continue reading
Fast, Clean and Sharper Than Ever: New Polo GTI Unveiled
The new Polo GTI has been unveiled, promising to be the fastest, most focussed and cleanest performance Polo yet produced. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Racing Launches First One Makes Series in UK
Aston Martin Racing has launched the Aston Martin British GT4 Challenge, the first time there has been an official factory one make series for the British marque in the UK. ... Continue reading
Citroen Offers A Ten-Plate For Affordable Motoring This March
Citroen's stylish, award-winning and technology-packed small car range is even more accessible this March - with customers able to get behind the wheel of a brand new 10-plate model, thanks to an enticing selection of retail offers ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Launches RVR Compact Crossover
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that its all-new compact crossover RVR went on sale at Mitsubishi dealerships throughout Japan from February 17 ... Continue reading
New Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible
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
SX-Fore! - Suzuki Sponsors Longest Drive Contest
Suzuki Australia is joining the hunt to find Australia's biggest hitter as the official sponsor of the RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship Australia. The quest to find who can drive a golf ball longer than any other Australian is open to all players. ... Continue reading
General Cody's Special Delivery: A Vette Fit for a Vet
General Cody's Special Delivery: A Vette Fit for a Vet Bowling Green KY February 17, 2010; Former U.S. Army Vice Chief of Staff General Richard Cody is now in possession of his 10th Chevy Corvette, but instead of driving the 2010 Torch Red Grand Sport Convertible off a dealership lot, he recently picked it up at the Na ... Continue reading
FREMONT, Calif.--Oorja Protonics, the leader in ultra-powerful liquid methanol fuel cell technology, adds OorjaPacTM Model 1 to its product line. This addition to the OorjaPac family is 50 times more powerful than other direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) products available in the market. With a 4.5kW power output, Model ... Continue reading
Honor Code on the Roads? Are You Kidding?
New Data from Allstate Reveals America's 'Hit While Parked' Collisions NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 17 -- The likelihood of drivers stopping or leaving a 'sorry' note on your windshield if they hit your car is not very good according to new Allstate claims data released today. 69% of the country's hit-and-run collisions invo ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ohio--GE and Juice Technologies announced a joint development agreement to create intelligent plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging devices for U.S. and global markets. The chargers integrate GEâs smart meters with Juice Technologyâs Plug Smart⢠engine to help consumers charge their cars duri ... Continue reading
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