Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Chrysler Group Names Laura Soave to Lead Fiat Brand for North America

Chrysler Group LLC today appointed Laura J. Soave to serve as the Head of the Fiat Brand for North America. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 10 -- Soave will lead the reintroduction of the Fiat Brand in North America, beginning with the Fiat 500. She holds full profit and loss responsibility for the Fiat product portfolio in ... Continue reading

Kia Motors Posts 39.5% Increase in February Global Sales

Kia Motors Corporation announced today its global sales figures for passenger cars (export sales, domestic sales and sales from overseas plants), recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles for February 2010, recording a total of 143,267 units sold. This figure represents a year-on-year increase of 39.5%. In Fe ... Continue reading

2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty Power Stroke Diesel is Cleanest Ever; Fuel Economy Greatly Improved

ST. LOUIS, March 9 -- -- The all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty features all-new diesel and gas powertrains that deliver best-in-class torque and horsepower as well as class-leading fuel economy -- The Ford F-Series Super Duty equipped with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke® V-8 turbocharged diesel engine averages an 18 p ... Continue reading

Air News Brief (HQ): EPA Seeks Public Comment on the 15th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory

*CONTACTS:* Cathy Milbourn milbourn.Cathy@epa.gov 202-564-7849 202-564-4355 Dave Ryan ryan.dave@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *March 9, 2010 * **EPA Seeks Public Comment on the 15th Annual U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory** WASHINGTON *- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking ... Continue reading

ASA Press Release - Wilmot Raceway to Get Bigger and Better in 2010

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 9, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~ ... Continue reading

AT&T Becomes Lead Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric

Vehicle is Powered by Azure Dynamics ForceDrive(TM) electric drivetrain ST. LOUIS, MO, March 9 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation today announced AT&T has agreed to purchase two of the first Ford Transit Connect Electric vans, the latest addition to AT&T's growing fleet of alternative-fuel vehicles. The Ford Transit Connect ... Continue reading

Beckman relishes "team to beat" status heading into Gainesville

DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 41st annual NHRA GATORNATIONALS Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway March 12-14, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN RELISHES 'TEAM TO BEAT' STATUS HEADING INTO GAINESVILLE ... Continue reading

CarMax Announces Twitter Contest Grand Prize Winner

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, has concluded its “Tweet Yourself to a New Ride” contest on the social networking site Twitter. The Grand Prize winner of $25,000 from CarMax is Stephanie Beck from Pensacola, Florida. “I was so excited to win the Grand Prize that my husban ... Continue reading

Chevrolet is on a Mission to Support Communities Across Illinois

Illinois Chevy: Your Mission. Our Drive. Call For Applications. CHICAGO, March 9 -- Chevrolet invites Illinoisans from across the state to submit community service Missions - tangible actions that make a positive difference and benefit communities - for the 2010 Illinois Chevy: Your Mission. Our Drive. ... Continue reading

Chevrolet to Evaluate Emerging Social Media Technologies at South by Southwest

Chevrolet to learn about the best practices for connecting with customers in a digital age DETROIT, March 9 -- On March 12, Chevrolet will launch three social-media applications at South by Southwest, as a pilot test of emerging technologies that will help Chevrolet connect with consumers. During the interactive, music ... Continue reading

ESP Adds Specialized Service Techs for Lifts, Tire Changers, Wheel Balancers

EAST GRANBY, Conn.--Environmental Systems Products (ESP), a leading vehicle emissions testing equipment provider for more than 30 years, today announced that it is expanding its garage equipment service by bringing on new, specialized service technicians. These skilled workers will service items such as garage lifts, t ... Continue reading

GE and Navistar Announce U.S. Financing Alliance

NORWALK, Conn.--GE , Navistar International Corporation , a leading global manufacturer of trucks, buses and diesel engines, and Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Navistar, jointly announced today an expanded financing relationship under which GE Capital will become Navistar’s preferr ... Continue reading

Harman International and German utility company RWE are working together on the development of an infrastructure for electric cars

KARLSBAD, Germany--Harman International and German utility company RWE are working closely together on the development of an infrastructure for electric cars. The two companies launch a number of innovations at the 80th Geneva Motor Show, using two electric cars, a Micro Vett 500 and a Tesla Roadster, demonstrating for ... Continue reading

Jeg Coughlin Jr / Pre-race Notes - Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals (NHRA/JEGS)

Jeg Coughlin Jr / Pre-race Notes Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Gainesville Raceway Gainesville, Fla. (March 11-14) Jeg Coughlin enters this week’s Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals as the ninth-ranked driver in the NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock standings. At the most recent event in Phoenix Ariz., Jeg qualified ... Continue reading

Maritz Research Findings: Cash for Clunkers Created Significantly More Incremental Automobile Sales Than Previously Reported

Research concludes that the job-generating CARS program attracted new buyer profile without stealing sales from the future ST. LOUIS, March 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Comprehensive consumer research released today by Maritz, a leading global provider of automotive research, demonstrates that the Cash for Clunkers pro ... Continue reading

PROBST NEW TRUCK SHOWS SPEED

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PROBST NEW TRUCK SHOWS SPEED The 2010 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing series officially started with Rounds 1 and 2 in Las Vegas over the weekend. The track was fantastic and the crowd was thrilled by the action on the motocross style track. Th ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Strategic Analysis of the North American Heavy-Duty (Class 4-8 Truck) Repair Industry

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/17120e/strategic_analysis) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Strategic Analysis of the North American Heavy-Duty (Class 4-8 Truck) Repair Industry" to their offering. “Strategic Analysis of the North American Heavy-Dut ... Continue reading

Sonic Automotive Announces Offering of Senior Subordinated Notes

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 9 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. today announced it intends to commence a private offering of up to $210 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and in offshore transactions pursuant to ... Continue reading

Suspension Systems Joins USARacing Pro Cup Series Contingency Program

Suspension Systems Joins USARacing Pro Cup Series Contingency Program *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* HUNTERSVILLE, NC. (March 9, 2010) – Suspension Systems, a multi-faceted shock and suspension builder and consulting provider announces another expansion to an already growing offering of services and products. Conveniently l ... Continue reading

Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Seek to Defend No. 1 Performance in Gainesville

Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 41st Annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, FL March 12-14, 2010 Race 3 of 23 TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE SEEK TO DEFEND NO. 1 PERFORMANCE IN GA ... Continue reading

Tasca And Motorcraft/Quicklane Seek To Defend NO. 1 Performance InN GAINESVILLE

DEARBORN, March 9, 2010: One year ago, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Shelby Mustang were confident heading into the Gainesville. That confidence, hard work and consistent performance enabled them to leave Gatornationals with their first No. 1 Qualifying position, but they also left with something a little ... Continue reading

THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL BEGINS 18TH SEASON OF OPERATION LATER THIS WEEK FOR DRIVERS AND RIDERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jesse Ghiorzi, 614.793.4620, <mailto:jghiorzi@midohio.com> jghiorzi@midohio.com THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL BEGINS 18TH SEASON OF OPERATION LATER THIS WEEK FOR DRIVERS AND RIDERS Brand New Fleet of 2010 Acura TSXs Arrives DUBLIN, OH (March 9, 2010) - The Mid-Ohio School, owned and operated by Tru ... Continue reading

Toyota Recognizes Top North American Suppliers for 2009

DENSO, Johnson Controls and MAHLE earn highest honors ERLANGER, Ky., March 9 -- DENSO, Johnson Controls, Inc. and MAHLE, earned top recognition from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) at its Annual Supplier Business Meeting (ABM) today. The awards recognize suppliers who exceeded the co ... Continue reading

USARacing Series Director Jimmy Wilson, Corey LaJoie, Timothy Peters, Frank deiny JR, Matt McCall & Michael McGuire Tonight on Kickin' Asphalt

*USARacing Series Director Jimmy Wilson, * *Drivers Timothy Peters; Matt McCall; Frank Deiny Jr; Michael McGuire & Corey LaJoie* *This Week on the Kickin’ Asphalt Internet Radio Show Powered By NOS Energy Drink * * *** *Rural Hall**, NC** (March 9th, 2010) – Kickin’ Asphalt Powered By NOS Energy Drink roars back ... Continue reading

Winnebago Industries Offers New Ability Equipped 2010 ERA

FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , has developed and manufactured a new Ability Equipped design for the fuel-efficient ERA Class B motor home. Perfect for those wishing to downsize, enjoy weekend travel or anyone looking for a full service recreation vehicle in a compact size, the ERA now has an additional ... Continue reading

Asbury Automotive Group to Present at Upcoming Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Consumer Conference

DULUTH, Ga.--Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Craig T. Monaghan, will present at the upcoming Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Consumer Conference in New York at 11:30 a.m ... Continue reading

Callon Petroleum Company Reports Results For Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2009

NATCHEZ, Miss.--Callon Petroleum Company today reported results of operations for both the three and 12-month periods ended December 31, 2009. “We exited the year 2009 with a new strategy and two new onshore assets in the Permian Basin in Texas and the Haynesville Shale play of northern Louisiana” The company repor ... Continue reading

Craig Treble returns to DSR to ride Valvoline Motorcycle Oils Suzuki in Gainesville

(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of Craig Treble at the Don Schumacher Racing shop in Brownsburg, Ind.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 17 - Pro Stock Motorcycle category 41st annual NHRA GATORNATIONALS Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway March 12-14, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE C ... Continue reading

Historic Sportscar Racing Has Stellar Season Opener at Sebring

Historic Sportscar Racing Has Stellar Season Opener at Sebring Historic Sportscar Racing’s (HSR) season-opener at Sebring International Raceway (SIR) got off to a great start with nearly 200 vintage and classic cars featured in nine classes, competing over three days. Lots of track time and exciting, close racin ... Continue reading

VON SMITH & BARWA RACING PRO MOD TEAM SET FOR GSA NHRA PRO MOD DEBUT AT GATORNATIONALS

Al-Anabi Racing Group March 9, 2010 Contact: Wes Buck, 660.216.9779 cell; wesbuckinc@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VON SMITH & BARWA RACING PRO MOD TEAM SET FOR GSA NHRA PRO MOD DEBUT AT GATORNATIONALS (3-9-10) OAK RIDGE, Tennessee – Just weeks after finishing out the 2009-10 Arabian Drag Racing League series at th ... Continue reading

The Next Frontier in Auto Safety is Behind Us, Says Mercedes-Benz USA Executive

For National Sleep Awareness Week, Mercedes-Benz Explains Why Preventing Drowsy Driving Accidents Before They Happen Is Next Safety Frontier MONTVALE, N.J., March 10 -- It's no secret that Americans do not get enough sleep. This isn't just a health issue; it's also a public safety issue. Recent studies show that drowsy ... Continue reading

Car Wreck - Chapter 2: The Car Salesman’s Language, Why They Keep Using It, Even Though You Hate It

The Car Salesman's Language: Why They Keep using it, even though You Hate It By Mark Ragsdale "Language is the source of misunderstandings." -Antoine de Saint-Exupery Aviator & Writer (1900 -1944) The Hills arrived at the dealership in Jack's Mustang. Oh, how he loved that car! He'd graduated technical college, landed ... Continue reading

Historic Grand Prix To Showcase Impressive Field At 2010 Grand Prix du Canada

on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Montréal, March 10, 2010 - Thirty or so of the open wheel cars that made history in the Formula 1 World Championship from the late sixties through the mid-eighties period, will be competing next June 11-13 at the Grand Prix of Canada, at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Octane Racing Group, prom ... Continue reading

Statement from Jack Roush Regarding Carl Edwards' Penalty

Livona, March 10, 2010: “We are satisfied that NASCAR fairly considered all the circumstances in its decision to discipline Carl (Edwards). We look forward to meeting with NASCAR, Roger (Penske) and Brad (Keselowski) in Bristol next weekend and it is our hope to put this behind us at that time. ... Continue reading

David Ostella returns with AIM Autosport for 2010

Woodbridge, March 10, 2010: AIM Autsoport is pleased to announce that Ontario native David Ostella is returning for a second season in 2010 to contest the Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. The eighteen-year old Ostella will be driving the AIM Autosport / Global Precast No 16 Formula Mazda and he is looking ... Continue reading

Trans-Am Series Adds Autobahn Date to 2010 Schedule

TOPEKA, March 10, 2010: SCCA Pro Racing and Autobahn Country Club announced today that the SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series will make its inaugural appearance to the Joliet, Ill. track for Round Seven of the 2010 series calendar. The Trans-Am Series becomes a featured event on the Mazda-organized July 30-Aug. 1 weekend, ... Continue reading

Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing Sao Paulo Race Preview

Sao Paulo, March 10, 2010: Coming to a new race track is always going to produce some challenges but you pair that up with a new driver and the challenges become much more, however, Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing and its driver Simona De Silvestro are more than up to the task and are eagerly looking forward to what's ... Continue reading

Maritz Research Findings: Cash for Clunkers Far Better Than Previously Reported - COMPLETE AUDIO

Research concludes that the job-generating CARS program attracted new buyer profile without stealing sales from the future ST. LOUIS - March 10, 2010: Via a telephone press conference, Maritz Automotive Research Group revealed study findings the Cash for Clunkers program succeeded in creating significantly more increme ... Continue reading

IndyCar Design Competitor 5 - About BAT Engineering

Bruce Ashmore&#8232;&#8232;As Chief Designer at Lola, Ashmore was responsible for four consecutive IndyCar championships as well as the 1990 Indianapolis 500-winning car. The latter has been described as possibly the most efficient IndyCar design to date. He went on to become President of Reynard North America as Reyna ... Continue reading

Dallara Offers Three Innovative Designs

March 10, 2010: Chassis constructor Dallara has released images illustrating its interpretation of the 2012 IndyCar Series car, based on the criteria set forth by the Indy Racing League. Discussions with league officials have resulted in a much lighter, more efficient car with less drag and more downforce. The design r ... Continue reading

Swift Forms Key Partnerships to Attract Indycar Business

San Clemente, March 10, 2010: American race car company, Swift Engineering, Inc. is proud to announce key motorsport partnerships with industry leading companies to further its bid to design and build the next generation race car chassis for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series ®. “Given Swift is the leading US race ca ... Continue reading

Alabama's Premier Racing Facilities Team Up 6 Days of Racing For Only $99

TALLADEGA, March 10, 2010: April is a good month to be a race fan in Alabama. Both IndyCar and NASCAR make stops in the state, with only two weeks and 30 miles separating the events. Best of all, $99 buys admission to all the racing action. The $99 package, created by Talladega Superspeedway and Barber Motorsports Park ... Continue reading

Ford launches hatchback Figo priced at Rs 3.5-4.48 lakh

NEW DELHI: US carmaker Ford today launched its much anticipated global small car 'Figo' in the Indian market, priced at Rs 3.5 lakh to Rs 4.48 lakh. The company said it will be exporting the car from India to various markets across the globe, with South Africa being the initial target. "For years, we have been seen as ... Continue reading

Daimler exit drives down Tata Motors

The Tata Motors stock slipped 2.5 per cent on Tuesday following the exit of Daimler AG. After touching a low of Rs 777.85, the stock closed at Rs 776.05 against Monday's close of 797.65. Daimler sold its entire 5.34 per cent stake in Tata Motors, at a time when the stock was ruling near a 52-week high of Rs 842 on the ... Continue reading

Brembo unveils ‘Bybre' brand

Italian auto component manufacturer Brembo has unveiled Bybre, a new global brand of components dedicated to the braking systems of motorcycles and scooters under 600 cc that will be manufactured exclusively in India as of now. The range of products, engineered in Italy, will be produced at the manufacturing facility o ... Continue reading

Bosch declares ‘lock-out' at Naganathpura plant

Bosch Ltd has declared a ‘lock out' with effect from March 8, at its Naganathpura plant in Bangalore. A company press release said the decision was taken considering the ‘safety of employees, machineries and installations, as a result of workmen associates of the plant resorting to physical intimidation of ma ... Continue reading

Texas Two-Step Weekend Next Opportunity for Tony Stewart Racing

INDIANAPOLIS (March 9, 2010) – After a weekend of mixing it up in California, the World of Outlaws (WoO) Sprint Series schedule points to the state where everything is bigger for a pair of races in the second annual Texas Two-Step weekend. And it doesn’t get any bigger than the Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) tande ... Continue reading

Rick Humphrey Named ISC Managing Director of Business Operations

TALLADEGA, Ala. – International Speedway Corporation (“ISC”) today announced it has named Rick Humphrey as Managing Director of Business Operations. Humphrey accepts the role from his most recent position as president of Talladega Superspeedway. W. Grant Lynch Jr., Chairman of Talladega Superspeedway and ... Continue reading

Historic Sportscar Racing Has Stellar Season Opener at Sebring

Sebring, March 10, 2010: Historic Sportscar Racing’s (HSR) season-opener at Sebring International Raceway (SIR) got off to a great start with nearly 200 vintage and classic cars featured in nine classes, competing over three days. Lots of track time and exciting, close racing were part of the weekend fare. Fourtee ... Continue reading

Hayden Duerson Signs With Juncos Racing For Sebring And St. Petersburg Events

VERO BEACH, March 10, 2010: Hayden Duerson, 18, has signed with Juncos Racing for the first two races of the 2010 Star Mazda Championship presented by Goodyear. The St. Petersburg native has competed in many regional racing events over the past few years, including finishing second at the 2008 Sebring-opener in the Ski ... Continue reading

2012 Lola IndyCar Concepts Revealed

Lola USA has revealed new advanced technology and capturing the legendary IndyCar spirit with practical affordability, Lola USA today announce additional detail and present the first images of the proposed Lola B12/00 and B12/01 IndyCars for the 2012 IZOD IndyCar Series. The ‘total solution’ package will deli ... Continue reading

Chrysler's Future Rests on Global Platforms

Washington DC March 10, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to The Detroit News, under new leadership, Chrysler is beginning to following the industry trend of fewer, larger, more global platforms for its vehicles. The strategy improves quality, allows the cost of engineering to be spread over more vehic ... Continue reading

Saab Starts Shipping to U.S. Dealers as it Rolls Back Prices

Washington DC March 10, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that Saab Cars North America, seeking sales momentum under new ownership, is lowering prices for its 2010 9-3s by 4 to 12 percent. According to Automotive News, Saab’s 218 U.S. dealers are expecting 9-3s this month after a half-year delivery hiatus. The b ... Continue reading

BCA Pulse: Fleet And Nearly-New Values Improve In Static February Market

BCA's Pulse report shows that average used car values rose marginally in February, increasing by under half a percent compared to January's figure to £5,959. Average values rose in the fleet/lease and nearly-new sub-sectors, with values falling by just £10 in the part-exchange market. ... Continue reading

Automobili Lamborghini Announces 2009 Full Year Figures

After another historic sales record year in 2008, Automobili Lamborghini saw a decline in turnover in 2009. In the wake of the crisis on car markets worldwide, turnover decreased from 478.8 million euros to 281.0 million euros. Deliveries from January to December 2009 reduced by 37.7% from 2,430 to 1,515 units worldwid ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Releases Special Edition Outlander RX

Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited (MMAL) has announced the release of an Outlander RX special edition model. With unique interior and exterior specifications, the Outlander RX is a stylish new vehicle offering exceptional value for money. ... Continue reading

Kia Motors: Surrey Named As UK's Pothole Capital

Surrey has been named as the pothole capital of the UK in new research released today. The county has topped the league table of regions most blighted by damaged road surfaces, with some 1,998 potholes afflicting Surrey's 450,000 motorists. ... Continue reading

Toyota Manufacturing UK Employees To Return To Full-Time Working

Toyota Manufacturing UK has announced that its employees at Burnaston, Derbyshire & Deeside, North Wales will return to full time working from April 1st 2010. ... Continue reading

Record February Sales For Prius

The Toyota Prius February sales total of 538 units serves as further proof that UK motorists have faith in Toyota quality and reliability and acknowledge the real-world benefits delivered by Hybrid Synergy Drive ... Continue reading

Audi Group: Strong Key Earnings in Difficult Global Market

The Audi Group ended the 2009 fiscal year with a clearly positive operating profit and only a slight downturn in vehicle deliveries, despite the major effects of the global financial and economic crisis. ... Continue reading

FamilyCar.com.au Survey Results on Child Safety

1 in 3 parents are confused about the child restraint laws, according to a recent survey conducted by FamilyCar.com.au. ... Continue reading

2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Limited Edition

Taking track-to-street technology to a new level DETROIT - March 10, 2010: When the 2006 Corvette Z06 was introduced, it represented the closest connection to the Corvette race cars ever. The 2009 Corvette ZR1 closed the gap between racing and production even further. This year, Corvette continues its tradition of trac ... Continue reading

New 2011 GMC Sierra Heavy-Duty Trucks Deliver Best-in-Class Diesel Torque and Horsepower

PONTIAC, Mich., March 10 -- -- New 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel rated at 397 hp (296 kW) and 765 lb.-ft. of torque (1,037 Nm) -- Segment-best diesel power complemented by up to 11-percent improved fuel economy and up to 63-percent reduced NOx emissions -- Small-block 6.0L gas V-8 enhanced for greater low-rpm torque, while ... Continue reading

Rent A Toll, LTD. Announces Launch of Pass24 Prepaid Tolls in San Francisco and Oakland with Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental

CARROLLTON, Texas, March 9 -- Rent A Toll®, LTD (RTL) announces expansion of Pass24® Prepaid Toll Service in the San Francisco and Oakland markets with Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. Dollar Rent A Car and Thrifty Car Rental already offer the Pass24 service in Texas, Colorado and Florida. (Logo: http://www.news ... Continue reading

Toyota Responds to Inaccurate Reports of Future Prius Recall for Floormat Entrapment

TORRANCE, CA - March 10, 2010: Media reports, citing a Wall Street Journal article, have incorrectly reported that Toyota plans to announce a new recall for the 2004-2009 Prius to address the potential risk for floor mat entrapment of accelerator pedals. There is no new recall being planned for the Prius to address thi ... Continue reading