ASA Press Release - Madison International Speedway Enters It's Sixth Year
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 25, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
BARCELONA TEST - DAY ONE Date Thursday 25 February 2010 Track Circuit de Catalunya Driver Nico Rosberg No of Laps 107 laps Best Lap Time 1:22.514 Kilometres Covered 498 kms Track Length 4.655 kms Weather Fine Ambient Temperature Maximum 20°C Track Temperature Maximum 22°C The final test before the start of the 2010 F ... Continue reading
car2go Gains Momentum With Addition of LIVESTRONG(R) as New Beta Partner
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 25 -- car2go today announced the addition of LIVESTRONG as a new beta partner. Through the partnership, LIVESTRONG employees are able to register for and have access to car2go's fleet of 200 smart fortwo vehicles. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080409/NYW017LOGO ) "LIVESTRONG employees ... Continue reading
HANOVER, Germany, ZURICH, and SAO PAULO, Feb. 25 -- -- Tire manufacturer holds to long-range marketing strategy for passenger and light truck tires -- Positioning of premium Continental brand to be further strengthened -- Tickets and hospitality remain key cornerstones of activation -- Sponsoring of Major League Soccer ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Declares 152nd Consecutive Quarterly Dividend
FINDLAY, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per share on common stock, payable March 31, 2010, to stockholders of record at the close of business March 2, 2010. This will mark the 152nd consecutive quarterly dividend paid by Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. (Lo ... Continue reading
Ever Wonder "What Can You Do With 4G?"Find Out in New Marketing Campaign From Sprint
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Ever Wonder "What Can You Do With 4G?"Find Out in New Marketing Campaign From Sprint Date(s): 2/25/2010 9:05:44 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------------------------- ... Continue reading
New Case Study Details Benefits of APIX(R) High-Speed Serial Link Interface, Includes Specific System Architecture Configurations SUNNYVALE, Calif., Feb. 25 -- Fujitsu Microelectronics America, Inc. (FMA), the industry leader in advanced graphics processor technology for automotive display applications, has issued a ne ... Continue reading
HarrisMartin's Toyota Recall Litigation Conference Set for March 24 in San Diego
SPRINGFIELD, Pa., Feb. 25 -- HarrisMartin Publishing, a leading provider of continuing legal education, has announced that its Toyota Recall Litigation Conference will take place March 24 at The Westin San Diego hotel in San Diego, Calif. The conference has been scheduled to coincide with a San Diego meeting of the fed ... Continue reading
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 25 -- Millions of consumers who are looking for the right replacement parts to help ensure improved vehicle performance, reliability and safety in the face of current economic conditions can now rely on several special offers available through Federal-Mogul Corporation's innovative "Smart Choice ... Continue reading
LoJack Corp. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 Results Webcast and Conference Call
WESTWOOD, Mass., Feb. 8 -- LoJack Corporation announces the following webcast and conference call for its fourth quarter and year end 2009 results on Wednesday, March 3: (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080512/NEM054LOGO ) What: LoJack Corp. to report fourth quarter and year end 2009 results When: Wednesday ... Continue reading
MetroPCS Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2009 Results
DALLAS--MetroPCS Communications, Inc. , the nation’s leading provider of unlimited, flat-rate wireless communications service, today announced financial and operational results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. MetroPCS reported full year 2009 growth in consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and consolidated ne ... Continue reading
National Federation of the Blind Urges Chairman Waxman to Move Forward with Safety Legislation
Pedestrian Safety Bill Gains Two-Hundredth Cosponsor WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pedestrian Safety Enhancement Act, H.R. 734, gained its two-hundredth cosponsor today. The bill, which has been championed by the National Federation of the Blind, is intended to protect blind and other pedestrians f ... Continue reading
Parkmobile USA, Inc. Introduces Pay by Phone Parking in Albuquerque
With the launch of Parkmobile, residents and visitors to Albuquerque are now able to conduct their parking transactions by mobile phone. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 25 -- Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today a revolutionary new service that will allow residents and visitors to Albuquerque to save time and money by using th ... Continue reading
SAE International and Eurospan Group Announce Sales Agreement
WARRENDALE, Pa., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mobility engineers and general enthusiasts across Europe, Africa and the Middle East will now have more access to SAE International's most popular authored books through a new sales agreement with Eurospan Group. Eurospan Group is Europe's fastest-growing independent ... Continue reading
SAM Rates Johnson Controls as a Gold Class Sustainability Leader
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 25 -- Johnson Controls today announced its recognition as a 2009/2010 Gold Class Sustainability Leader by SAM. A leading global asset manager for sustainability investments, SAM annually rates more than 2,000 companies based on their sustainability performance. Johnson Controls is recognized as one of t ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *Cathy Milbourn milbourn.cathy@epa.gov <ryan.dave@epa.gov> 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *February 25, 2010 *EPA Awards $7.8 Million in Grants to Combat Greenhouse Gases ** *"Twenty communities receive funds to combat climate change, save consumers money "*" "*" "*WASHINGTON - *The U.S. Env ... Continue reading
Army Appoints Alcoa Defense to Fuel-Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) Project
WASHINGTON--Alcoa announced today that it has been appointed by the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) to collaborate on the Army’s Fuel-Efficient Ground Vehicle Demonstrator (FED) project. In partnership with Ricardo Inc., Alcoa Defense will produce a tactical wheeled veh ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - John Mickel...In His Own Words
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 25, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
Autobytel Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leader in providing online consumer leads and marketing resources to auto dealers and manufacturers, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. “During 2009, our focus was on recovering Autobytel’s leadership position by returni ... Continue reading
China XD Plastics Announces Production Capacity Increases to 100,000 Tons
HARBIN, China, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Limited ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), , the largest Chinese developer, manufacturer, and distributor of modified plastics primarily for use in the automotive applications in China, today announced that it has expanded its modified ... Continue reading
Intermap Technologies Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results
DENVER--(TSX: IMP) – Intermap Technologies Corporation (“Intermap” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. A conference call will be held today, February 25, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. “Existing cash resources, together with t ... Continue reading
Lawson Products, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Lawson Products, Inc. (the "Company"), a distributor of products and services to the MRO and OEM marketplaces, today announced fourth quarter and full year results for the period ended December 31, 2009. 2009 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Summary: Net sales were $89.3 million for the quarter, and $378 ... Continue reading
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation , announced today that it will present at the ISI Industrial Conference being held at the Metropolitan Club in New York City on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. The presentation is scheduled to start at 8:00 a.m. EST and will be webcast. To access the webcast, please visit www.oshkoshcorporati ... Continue reading
Strategy Analytics: Automotive Bluetooth Strategy Key to Infotainment Success
BOSTON--Strategy Analytics forecasts global automotive Bluetooth to grow from 7.6M units in 2008 to 54.7M units in 2016, representing a CAGR of 28% over the forecast period. “Bluetooth is not just for hands-free calling” The Strategy Analytics Automotive Mulltimedia and Communications Service (AMCS) report, “Auto ... Continue reading
Tirex Authorizes Increase in Common Shares
WESTPORT, Conn.--The Tirex Corporation (Pink Sheets:TXMC), owner of a patented tire recycling technology, the TCS System, recently raised its authorized common shares from 1.5 billion to 2 billion. “significant interest in the TCS System specifically in two European markets and anticipates a definitive commitment imm ... Continue reading
Worthington Industries Declares Quarterly Dividend
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The board of directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share. The dividend is payable on March 29, 2010, to shareholders of record March 15, 2010. This marks the 169th consecutive quarter that Worthington has paid a dividend since it became a public company ... Continue reading
Wright Express Extends Its Existing Fuel-Price Risk Management Program
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--Wright Express Corporation announced today that it has extended its existing fuel-price risk management program through the third quarter of 2011. On February 22, 2010, the Company purchased instruments to cover its anticipated fuel-price-related earnings exposure for the first three quarters of ... Continue reading
GM and the GM Foundation's Support for Haiti Earthquake Relief Exceeds $1 Million
DETROIT, Feb. 25 -- Two fund-raising drives raised more than $35,000 in contributions for the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Development Fund, bringing the combined current total from Chevrolet, GMC, General Motors, and the GM Foundation to more than $1 million for Haitian earthquake relief efforts. "The outpourin ... Continue reading
Los Angeles Ranks 19th in Best and Worst US Cities for Auto Repair
AutoMD.com Report Measures Affordability, Price Disparity Range and Shop Integrity CARSON, Calif., Feb. 25 -- Los Angeles, California ranked 19th overall in AutoMD.com's Advocacy for Repair Shop Fairness Report, the first study ever to analyze how the top-50 most populated US cities stack up when it comes to providing ... Continue reading
New York City Ranks 20th in Best and Worst US Cities for Auto Repair
AutoMD.com Report Measures Affordability, Price Disparity Range and Shop Integrity CARSON, Calif., Feb. 25 -- New York City ranked 20th overall in AutoMD.com's Advocacy for Repair Shop Fairness Report, the first study ever to analyze how the top-50 most populated US cities stack up when it comes to providing consumers ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4c93e9/automotive_industr) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Industry in Australia" report to their offering. The IBISWorld Automotive Industry in Australia report includes car manufacturers, parts suppliers, car dealers and mechanics. ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor Announces Pricing and Increased Size of Common Stock Offering
TROY, Mich., Feb. 25 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced that it priced an underwritten public offering of 17,350,000 shares of common stock, par value $1 per share, at a price of $10.50 per share. The size of the offering was increased from the previously announced 15,000,000 shares. In connection with this offering ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif.--Six statewide trade organizations representing California’s automotive service and repair industry have called on the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to issue a retraction over misleading statements made to the media relative to “widespread fraud” in the state’s smog check program and ... Continue reading
Copart, Inc. to Webcast Second Quarter Fiscal 2010 Results
FAIRFIELD, Calif.--Copart, Inc. announced today that it will release earnings for the second quarter of fiscal 2010 after the close of market on Tuesday, March 2, 2010. On Wednesday, March 3, 2010 a conference call will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8 a.m. Pacific) to discuss the results and answer questions rega ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company to Host MESA 2010 North American Conference
June Conference to focus on unlocking untapped potential in Operations CHANDLER, Ariz., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) announced today that Ford Motor Company will host MESA's North American Conference, June 21 to 23, 2010 at the Ford Conference and Events C ... Continue reading
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 25 -- Infinity Property and Casualty Corporation , today announced Mr. James R. Gober, Chairman, President and CEO will speak at the 35th Annual AIFA Conference in Naples, Florida on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11:35 a.m. (ET). A live webcast will be available at http://ir.ipacc.com/. A replay of th ... Continue reading
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today reported its fourth quarter and annual financial results for the period ended December 31, 2009. For the fourth quarter of 2009, the company reported revenue of $417.9 million as compared with fourth quarter 2008 revenue of $396.2 million, an increase of 5%. Adjusted EBI ... Continue reading
New K&N Intake - 2008-10 Subaru STi 2.5L
K&N High-Flow Intake System Adds 17.52 Horsepower to the 2008-10 Subaru STI 2.5L Riverside, CA, - The K&N High-Flow Intake System for the 2008-10 Subaru WRX STI, (part no. 69-8005TTK<http://www.knfilters.com/search/product.aspx?Prod=69-8005 TTK>) increases horsepower by 17.52 hp at 5260 rpm over the stock intake config ... Continue reading
Target Race Carts Set to Debut at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
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> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Shayna Keller at Earnhardt Ganassi Racing, (704) 902-8381 Target Race Carts Set to Debut at Las Vegas Mot ... Continue reading
The Blackstone Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
NEW YORK--The Blackstone Group L.P. billion for 2008; Economic Net Income of $329 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, was up from a negative $(764) million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Net Fee Related Earnings for 2009 were down slightly to $410 million from $428 million for the full year 2008; Net Fee Related E ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results
- Fourth quarter diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.15 - Fourth quarter results reduced $0.03 per share by tax items - Year-over-year growth in same-store new light vehicle retail revenues (4%) and gross profit (17%) for the first time since 2007 - Year-over-year growth in same-store used light vehicle retail ... Continue reading
China Yuchai International Announces Unaudited 2009 Financial Results
SINGAPORE, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Yuchai International Limited ("China Yuchai" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer and distributor of diesel engines in China, announced today its unaudited consolidated financial results for 2009 and selected key financial data for the fourth quarter of 200 ... Continue reading
WAYNE, Pa.--AssetWorks, a leading provider of fleet management software and automated fuel management systems announced today that the City of Norwalk, Connecticut has signed a contract to deploy FleetFocus™ and FuelFocus™. “The fact that FuelFocus integrates all the fueling data right into FleetFocus’ maintena ... Continue reading
Magna announces fourth quarter and 2009 results
AURORA, ON, Feb. 25 -- Magna International Inc. (TSX: MG.A; NYSE: MGA) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- -- THREE MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31, -------------------- ------- ... Continue reading
Maxwell Technologies Shipping K2 Series Large Cell BOOSTCAP(R) Ultracapacitors
Enhanced Third-Generation Design Optimized for High-Volume Manufacturing; Designed to Meet Automotive Reliability Standards SAN DIEGO, Feb. 25 -- Maxwell Technologies, Inc. a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative, cost-effective energy storage and power delivery solutions, today introduced its new K2 Series ... Continue reading
NXP and IBM Announce Results of Landmark Road Pricing Trial
Netherlands trial demonstrates how advanced road pricing technology can incentivize drivers to change their behavior and reduce traffic congestion EINDHOVEN, Netherlands, Feb. 25 -- NXP Semiconductors and IBM today announced the final results of a landmark road pricing trial conducted in the Netherlands, which demonstr ... Continue reading
OnlineAutoInsurance.com Communications Secured by VeriSign(R) SSL Certificate
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25 -- Security and trust is an important aspect of any business transaction whether online or off; as a provider of free online auto insurance quotes, OnlineAutoInsurance.com has added the security of a VeriSign® SSL Certificate to help ensure that visitors feel comfortable when providing the necessa ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Extended Warranties for New and Used Cars in Europe
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dda3e4/extended_warrantie) has announced the addition of the "Extended Warranties for New and Used Cars in Europe" report to their offering. “Extended Warranties for New and Used Cars in Europe” Finaccords report titled Extended Warranties for ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: In-Vehicle Entertainment and Communication Technologies - An In-Depth Look
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/bc285b/invehicle_enterta) has announced the addition of the "In-Vehicle Entertainment and Communication Technologies - An In-Depth Look" report to their offering. “In-Vehicle Entertainment and Communication Technologies - An In-Depth Look” Pre ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e60889/manufacturerbrand) has announced the addition of the "Manufacturer-Branded and Dealer-Intermediated Motor Insurance and Assistance in Europe" report to their offering. “Manufacturer-Branded and Dealer-Intermediated Motor Insurance and Ass ... Continue reading
Tesla Offers Leasing Option for Iconic Roadster
SAN CARLOS, Calif.--Tesla Motors, producer of the world's only highway-capable EV, is now offering the option of leasing the groundbreaking Roadster and Roadster Sport. Tesla Motors Leasing will allow more people to enjoy the Roadster's uncompromising design, engineering, and service with the benefits that leasing prov ... Continue reading
Titan International Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International Inc. : “Titan also completed a $172.5 million convertible senior subordinated note offering in December 2009. These seven-year convertible notes give Titan financial flexibility and liquidity for the coming years.” Fourth quarter summary: Sales for fourth quarter 2009 were $146.5 m ... Continue reading
TRW Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Financial Results
- Fourth-quarter sales of $3.4 billion -- an increase of 20%; full-year sales of $11.6 billion -- a decrease of 23%. - Fourth-quarter GAAP net earnings of $1.18 per diluted share; full-year GAAP net earnings of $0.51 per diluted share. - Fourth-quarter free cash flow (cash flow from operating activities less capital ex ... Continue reading
AutoChina International Announces Guidance for 2010
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina” or the “Company”) , China’s largest one-stop commercial vehicle sales, leasing, and support network, today announced certain operating and financial guidance for the year ending December 31, 2010. AutoChina leased 7,564 commercial vehicles in 2 ... Continue reading
Kaydon Corporation Announces First Quarter Dividend
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Kaydon Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $.18 per common share. The dividend is payable on April 5, 2010 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2010. Kaydon Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of ... Continue reading
Kaydon Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Kaydon Corporation today announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. “Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Conference Call” Consolidated Results Sales in the fourth quarter of 2009 were $108.9 million, compared to $132.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2008. W ... Continue reading
Arie Ouimet awarded coveted 2010 top karter scholarship of $45,000 ALTON, Va., Feb. 25 -- Volkswagen Motorsport is proud to announce Arie Ouimet of Plymouth, Massachusetts as their 2010 Karting Qualifier award winner. Ouimet competed against thirty karters for the top prize--a $45,000 scholarship towards the 2010 Jetta ... Continue reading
NADA Chairman Emphasizes Frontline Role of Auto Dealers During Recalls
Tonkin: Toyota dealers are working overtime to fix recalled vehicles WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With congressional hearings on the Toyota recall underway, about 100 Toyota executives, manufacturing employees and dealers from around the country arrived in the nation's capital to show their support fo ... Continue reading
Drivers Beware! The Peril of Potholes Are Upon Us
BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the ravages of winter subside and temperatures rise, there is probably a pothole out there with your name on it, cautions the Car Care Council. Record cold temperatures, snow and rainfall in many parts of the country have created the perfect storm for the motorists' ... Continue reading
Walking a Mile or Driving While Using a Cell Phone Are Riskier PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25 -- Toyota has recently made headlines due to a problem with the accelerator sticking on certain vehicles. Nineteen fatalities have been linked to the issue, and Toyota has recalled 2.3 million cars in the U.S. for repairs, which has caus ... Continue reading
2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Leads Heavy-Duty Trucks in Capability, Now Fuel Economy, Too
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25 -- -- The most capable heavy-duty pickup in America - the Ford F-Series Super Duty - also is the most powerful and fuel efficient for the 2011 model year, offering customers their choice of either gas or diesel engines -- Fuel economy on the all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty equipped with t ... Continue reading
Latest Official Toyota and Lexus Recall Information: Toyota Recalls and Lexus Recalls
Official Toyota Recall Information For Owners</a></p> <p>Auto Central February 5, 2010; During major events there are lots of auto sites that pass on misinformation, so if you are caught up in the Toyota Recall we have given you a link to the official Toyota Recall Site. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Launches Integrated Marketing Campaign for All-New 2010 Kizashi
- Comprehensive campaign includes television, print, digital and outdoor promotional elements. - Suzuki touts Kizashi as near-luxury alternative for more than just 'Rich Guys.' - All-wheel-drive Kizashi takes on 'Wicked Weather' in cold weather markets across the U.S. - Suzuki plans to launch first-ever Facebook applic ... Continue reading
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2011 Kia Sorento Preview When I first drove a Kia Sorento, back in 2003, I was surprised. Impressed, even. It was a solid, well-designed and well-built small midsize SUV that, even with traditional body-on-frame construction felt like a car-based crossover. It compared favorably wi ... Continue reading
Jeep Wrangler - The Ultimate 4x4!
Jeep has launched a new special edition Wrangler in the UK - the Wrangler Ultimate - which will make this iconic 4x4 stand out from the crowd. ... Continue reading
J.D. Power: February New-Vehicle Retail Sales Projected to Increase Slightly From February 2009
Economic Growth and Improved Credit Drive Stronger Outlook for 2010 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 25 -- February new-vehicle retail sales are expected to increase marginally compared with February 2009, according to J.D. Power and Associates, which gathers real-time transaction data from more than 8,900 franchisees ac ... Continue reading
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Vauxhall Beats Porsche, Audi & Jag As Car Choice Of Lotto Winners
There's no doubt that Vauxhall has raised the bar when it comes to producing premium cars at sensible prices, but an Ipsos MORI survey has now revealed that even lucky National Lottery winners are keen to splash their cash on models from one of the UK's most popular brands ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors UK Customers In Prime Postion For £5,000 'Plug-In-Car Grant' On I-Miev
Following Lord Adonis, Transport Minister's announcement today, Mitsubishi Motors UK customers will be in a prime position to enjoy the benefits of £5,000 off of the purchase of the multi award winning all electric i-MiEV. ... Continue reading
Ampera is Charged Up for Geneva
The first prototype of the production Ampera today received its initial charge of electricity from the newly installed recharging station at Opel/Vauxhall's European headquarters. ... Continue reading
Nissan Welcomes UK Government Announcement On Incentives For Electric Vehicle Buyers
Nissan has welcomed a 230 million scheme announced today by the UK Government, that will offer financial incentives of up to £5,000 to drivers and companies that buy electric vehicles. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Debuts Latest Vehicle Range and Towing Innovations at the Boat & Caravan Show
Land Rover will be showing its exciting new range of vehicles, including the award winning Discovery 4 and the latest in towing technology at The Boat and Caravan Show held at the NEC, Birmingham from 23 to 28 February. ... Continue reading
Nissan, Suzuki, Daihatsu to recall cars in Japan
TOKYO February 25, 2010; Yumiko Nishitani and Chang-Ran Kim writing for Reuters reported that Nissan Motor Co (Tokyo:7201.T - News) will recall 76,415 cars across 10 models in Japan due to a possible defect that may cause engine failure, a filing with the transport ministry showed. A Nissan spokesman said it would also ... Continue reading
Tesla Offers Leasing Option for Iconic Roadster
SAN CARLOS, Calif. February 25, 2010; Tesla Motors, producer of the world's only highway-capable EV, is now offering the option of leasing the groundbreaking Roadster and Roadster Sport. Tesla Motors Leasing will allow more people to enjoy the Roadster's uncompromising design, engineering, and service with the benefits ... Continue reading
Skoda Shows New Faces Of Fabia And Roomster
Skoda Auto is unveiling the new-look Fabia and Roomster at this year's Geneva Motorshow.Skoda's compact cars have been given an exciting exterior redesign, plus a fresh range of engines, packed with new technology. ... Continue reading
New Commercial Vehicles Director For Ford Of Britain
Ford of Britain has announced the appointment of Steve Clary as its new commercial vehicles director, effective 1st March. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Has Ann Summers Party Organisers Purring With Delight
Perhaps it is the allure of the 'Motion & Emotion' ad campaign or the sheer animal magnetism of the Lion's supple new form, but the exclusive supply of 80 new Peugeot cars to Ann Summers - the UK's leading purveyor of all things sexy - has the Party Organisers who'll be driving the cars, purring all over them ... Continue reading
Radical i-flow Concept Showcases Hyundai's 80 MPG Diesel-electric Technology
Hyundai Motor Company has today revealed the first photo of the all-new concept car i-flow (HED-7), ahead of its international debut at the Geneva Motor Show next week ... Continue reading
New Generation Mazda3 MPS to Make Global Rally Debut
Mazda Australia will unleash its brand new Mazda3 MPS race car on this year's Targa Tasmania, marking the global rally debut of the company's acclaimed New Generation performance model. ... Continue reading
Classic 'Z' for No Reserve at Shannons
Classic cars that elicit a strong emotional response are bringing big prices at classic auctions today. ... Continue reading
Biomechanical Data Collection Informs Latest Advances, Detailed in New Report from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A research report released today by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHO ... Continue reading
CODA Automotive Selects goodness Mfg as Advertising Agency of Record to Launch All- Electric Car
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 24 -- CODA Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, announced today the selection of goodness Mfg as its Agency of Record. Goodness Mfg's role will be to support the launch of the CODA all-electric car in late 2010 and CODA's on-going strategic and creative brand devel ... Continue reading
Toyota to Provide Additional Services to New York Customers Affected by Recent Recalls
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 24 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it would provide additional services for New York Toyota and Lexus customers who are affected by Toyota's recent recalls. These services are available to Toyota and Lexus owners in New York affected by current recalls involving sticking ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies Announces iPhone App for ChargePoint Networked Charging Stations
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies, the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure, today announced that the ChargePoint® iPhone App is now available in the iTunes App Store. The ChargePoint iPhone App gives electric vehicle owners the ability to not only easily locate ChargePoint® Networked C ... Continue reading
Autometrics Pulse Shows Toyota Continues Decline In Demand For All Models
-- Four weeks after Toyota's suspension of sales, models impacted by the recall down an average of 26%. -- Demand for models not impacted by recall, down 16%. NEW YORK, Feb. 24 -- Autometrics Pulse(TM), a strong predictor of sales based on over 100 data sources, reveals that four weeks after the Toyota sales suspension ... Continue reading
AutoMD.com(TM) Ranks Best and Worst Cities for Auto Repair
Car Owner Fears About Unfair Repair Shop Quotes Confirmed Advocacy Report Measures Affordability, Price Disparity Range and Shop Integrity CARSON, Calif., Feb. 24 -- AutoMD.com (www.automd.com), the most comprehensive and unbiased free online auto repair resource, today released its Advocacy for Repair Shop Fairness Re ... Continue reading
Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil Announce Start of Operations of Al Khaleej Gas Project Phase 2
IRVING, Texas--Qatar Petroleum and Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced the Al Khaleej Gas-Phase 2 (AKG-2) project, with 1,250 million cubic feet per day (mcfd) of sales gas capacity, initiated operations in December 2009. âWorking in partnership, Qatar Petroleum and ExxonMobil are successfully commercializing ... Continue reading
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