Shoppers Likely to Buy Used for Their Next Vehicle Purchase, According to CarMax Survey
RICHMOND, Va.--More Americans say they will buy a used car once their current vehicle is no longer running, according to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. , the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. “Buying a used car is a smart way to spend in any type of economy†“Buying a use ... Continue reading
T. Boone Pickens to Deliver Keynote Address at the National Natural Gas Vehicle Fleet Summit
Summit to discuss natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucking. LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 23 -- T. Boone Pickens, Founder and Chairman of BP Capital Management and author of "The Pickens Plan" will be in Louisville, KY on March 24 to address the National Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) Fleet Summit. Mr. Pickens, arguably the n ... Continue reading
Allstar Coaches Reports Florida RV Rentals at Highest Level in Years
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 23 -- Florida RV rentals are approaching the highest levels since 2006, according to Florida based RV rental dealer Allstar Coaches. "Compared to the past few years, RV rentals across the board are way up and at the highest levels we've seen in quite some time," said CEO Rob Tischler. Allst ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *Latisha Petteway petteway.latisha@epa.gov 202-564-3191 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *March 23, 2010 *EPA Recognizes Partners for Major Waste and Chemical Reductions * *WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is recognizing 71 universities, government agencies, and private companies for ... Continue reading
Capps excited but wary of running four-wide in Concord
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 Inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals ZMax Dragway Concord, N.C. March 26-28, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS EXCITED BUT WARY OF RUNNING FOUR-WIDE IN CONCORD CARLS ... Continue reading
[http://mms.businesswire.com/bwapps/mediaserver/ViewMedia?mgid =47481&vid=2]<http://www.convergys.com> Convergys News Release "Show Me the Value," Say Recession-Weary Consumers, According to New Convergys Consumer Research (Cincinnati; March 23, 2010) - The late '90s mantra of "Show me the money" has morphed into "Show ... Continue reading
ESI Announces the Virtual Performance Educational Package
PARIS--With the release of a Virtual Performance Educational Package, ESI makes its Virtual Performance Solution accessible to students in a special version to perform structural analyses and impact simulations. “The Virtual Performance Educational Package is an extremely useful teaching tool which ties very well wit ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 23 -- -- Five-day contest asked participants to correctly "Tweet" answers to Jeep®-branded trivia questions, hosted on the Jeep Brand Twitter page, www.twitter.com/jeep -- Chrysler Group LLC is the first auto maker to offer a chance to win a vehicle on Twitter -- Details on next phase of thi ... Continue reading
Illume Software and Alert Notification Partner on Advanced Mobile Safety Solution
LAS VEGAS--CTIA Wireless 2010--Illume Software, the industry leader in location-based mobile safety solutions has teamed up with Alert Notification, the market leader for personalized emergency notification and health records services. Together, the companies will widen the product category by developing an enhanced ve ... Continue reading
Last year's Concord champ McClenathan ready to go four-wide
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 Inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals ZMax Dragway Concord, N.C. March 26-28, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net LAST YEAR'S CONCORD CHAMP MCCLENATHAN READY TO GO FOUR-WIDE ... Continue reading
Last year's Concord runner-up Hagan not sold o four-wide racing
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 4 of 23 Inaugural NHRA Four-Wide Nationals ZMax Dragway Concord, N.C. March 26-28, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net LAST YEAR'S CONCORD RUNNER-UP HAGAN NOT SOLD ON FOUR-WIDE RA ... Continue reading
Maguire Properties Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results
LOS ANGELES--Maguire Properties, Inc. , a Southern California-focused real estate investment trust, today reported results for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. Quarterly and Full-Year Highlights Balance Sheet We had $218.2 million of cash as of December 31, 2009 (excluding restricted cash related to Properties in D ... Continue reading
Moments in JEGS 50-Years / Jeg wins Indy for third time as a Pro
Jeg wins Indy for third time as a Pro www.jegs50years.com Drag racing's crown jewel always has been the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. From it’s earliest days as the sport's only true national event through the era of double points to modern day comparisons to the Daytona 500, "the Big Go" is the one race every ... Continue reading
Pioneer Brings DJ-ing to Everyone with New Easy-to-Use DJ Digital Media Player and Mixer Combination
LONG BEACH, Calif.--As the popularity of remixing music continues to increase, Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. Professional Sound and Visual Division is making it easy for anyone to engage in the art of DJ-ing with the introduction of the CDJ-350 digital media player and DJM-350 2-channel mixer. Both units combined enab ... Continue reading
Polaris Schedules First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. announced today that it will release its first quarter 2010 financial results on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, and will hold a conference call and webcast at 9:00 am Central Time on the same day to discuss the release. The call will be hosted by Scott Wine, CEO, Bennett Morgan, Preside ... Continue reading
Racing for the Troops heads back to Placerville for GSC
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MARCH 22, 2010 Media Contact: Bill Sullivan: bill@racingforthetroops.com Team Information: www.racingforthetroops.com  Racing for the Troops sprint team heads back to Placerville for GSC By Bill Sullivan, Racing for the Troops WEST SACRAMENTO, CA – In the season to come, the Racing fo ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/99749d/automotive_afterma) has announced the addition of the "Automotive Aftermarket in Europe" report to their offering. Automotive Aftermarket in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Autom ... Continue reading
TONIGHT: PREVIEW OF FOUR-WIDE RACING ON WFO RADIO NHRA TUESDAY
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* * * * TONIGHT: PREVIEW OF FOUR-WIDE RACING ON WFO RADIO NHRA TUESDAY* *Alan Reinhart, Matt and Angie Smith Join Host Joe Castello* HOLLYWOOD, FL (March 23, 2010) - *WFO Radio NHRA Tuesday with Joe Castello*is live tonight at 7 p.m. ET with a preview of this weekend's NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at ... Continue reading
AAA Releases Its Top Vehicle Picks for Commuters
With commuters spending 41 minutes a day driving to/from work, having the right vehicle is key to saving money and providing comfort and safety on the road ORLANDO, Fla., March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA released its top vehicle picks for commuters today. Long commutes have become an increasingly common daily ac ... Continue reading
China XD Plastics Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results
HARBIN, China, March 23 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Ltd. ("China XD Plastics" or the "Company"), , the largest Chinese manufacturer in the development, manufacture, and distribution of modified plastics primarily for use in the automotive applications in China, today announced it will host ... Continue reading
Cinterion Wireless Modules Adds Automotive LGA Technology to its Market Leading M2M Portfolio
LAS VEGAS--Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication modules, today announced its new AGS3 automotive module at CTIA Wireless 2010. The new module strengthens Cinterion’s market-leading M2M product portfolio, adding land grid array (LGA) technology to its automot ... Continue reading
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that it has further enhanced its strategic relationship with Manheim. Through a new integration, subscribers to DealerT ... Continue reading
Kyocera Reveals the Human Side of Android with the Kyocera Zio M6000 Smartphone
LAS VEGAS--Kyocera Communications Inc., provider of Kyocera- and Sanyo-branded wireless devices, today added a human touch to the high-tech smartphone market with the introduction of the Kyocera Zio™ M6000 Android™ smartphone at the CTIA Wireless 2010 trade show. Zio blends an elegant design with an ultra-intuitive ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/67ccaa/strategic_orientat) has announced the addition of the "Strategic Orientation Mapping - Key European Truckmakers - Daimler, Volvo, MAN, Scania" report to their offering. “Strategic Orientation Mapping - Key European Truckmakers - Daimler, ... Continue reading
STOCKHOLM & MUNICH--Cinterion Wireless Modules, the global leader in cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, and Telenor Connexion today announced their collaboration on an M2M tracking and tracing platform for Hitachi construction and mining machinery. The customized solution combines Cinterion’s reliable H ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., March 23 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today announced the results and proration of its previously announced tender offer for up to $175 million aggregate principal amount of its 8-3/4% Notes due 2012. The offer commenced on February 23, 2010 and expired at 11:59 p.m. New York City time on March 22, 2010 (the "Exp ... Continue reading
ST. LOUIS--International Fuel Technology, Inc. (IFT) (OTCBB:IFUE) announced today that it made another sale of DiesoLIFTTM 10 to a Missouri-based operator of heavy-duty off-road equipment in the construction and aggregate mining business. This represents the third purchase order by this company since December 2008. “ ... Continue reading
Infiniti Becomes an Official Sponsor and Global Automotive Partner of Cirque du Soleil
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 23 -- Infiniti today announced that it has partnered with the world-renowned Montreal-based entertainment group, Cirque du Soleil®, to become an Official Sponsor and exclusive Automotive Partner. The sponsorship marks a first for both Infiniti and Cirque du Soleil. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/ ... Continue reading
Latest Map Database from Tele Atlas Delivers Broadest Global Coverage Available
LAS VEGAS--Tele Atlas, the world leader in high quality digital maps and dynamic content, today unveiled the latest version of its database, MultiNet® 2010.03. With more than 32 million kilometers (20 million miles), Tele Atlas maps cover more roads, more countries and more people than any other available map, with ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing Launches New X5
New Model includes 4,000 new parts Spartanburg, S.C. – March 23, 2010… More dynamic, efficient, and luxurious than ever, the new BMW X5 continues to strengthen its leading position within the four-wheel drive, premium vehicle segment. The new BMW X5 has a fresh new look and features new engines, drive trains, ... Continue reading
New York Police Agree Driver Error Caused Prius Crash
<p>Washington DC March 23, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that police who investigated the crash of a Toyota Prius in the New York suburbs said Monday they agreed with federal regulators that driver error caused it. According to USA Today, the investigation found that the driver, Gloria Rosel, never braked before ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces I-Miev (UK) Pricing and Specifications
Mitsubishi Motors (UK) is pleased to announce the on-sale price of the Mitsubishi innovative Electric Vehicle - the i-MiEV. ... Continue reading
NOAH STARK and KEVIN WILLIAMS Tuesday Night at 9pm Eastern
Indianapolis, march 23, 2010: Tuesday night, is "National Kart Night" on RaceFanRadio and this week, we'll criss-cross the country as we talk with Pittsburgh's Noah Stark, fresh from a double win at the "WKA National Roadracing Series" event at Kershaw. Also on the show: Updates from CKI Director of Operations Kevin Wi ... Continue reading
ROGER BAILEY and TONY GEORGE, JR. Wednesday Night at 9pm Eastern
Indianapolis, March 23, 2010: Wednesday night, "the Next Level" welcomes the Firestone Indy Lights Director of Operations, Roger Bailey and Indy Car Ladder Series Director, Tony George, Jr. as they preview the opening weekend for both series on the Streets of St. Petersburg..... "PitFit Presents the Next Level" is a sh ... Continue reading
Infiniti Becomes An Official Sponsor And Global Automotive Partner Of Cirque Du Soleil
Infiniti today announced that it has partnered with the world-renowned Montreal-based entertainment group, Cirque du Soleil, to become an Official Sponsor and exclusive Automotive Partner. The sponsorship marks a first for both Infiniti and Cirque du Soleil. ... Continue reading
Opening Night Year Twelve ... Toyota Speedway at Irwindale!
Irwindale, March 23, 2010: “We came up with that slogan in 1998, almost a year before we opened,†said track VP/GM Bob De Fazio. “Of course we all had high hopes for the facility, and we all felt that we had a winner … that we were bringing something very special to the greater Los Angeles area. Thi ... Continue reading
Tech House & Speed Every Wednesday Night at 8pm EST
Indianapolis, March 22, 2010: Every Wednesday night, "road racing, rally and drifting expert" Bill Wood talks with the biggest names in the sport during our sixty minute show "Tech House & Speed"...but did you know you can also see some of the coolest exclusive videos covering these same stars as well? Go inside the sh ... Continue reading
TY MAJESKI, JACK KICKLIGHTER and SPENCER DAVIS Return Tuesday Night at 8pm Eastern
Indianapolis, March 22, 2010: Tuesday night, "This Week In Dirt" will bring back to the spotlight, three young hot shoes making their way up through the ranks of the dirt karting tracks around the country. Fifteen year old karting champ and Wisconsin native, Ty Majeski, has one Late Model Stock car test under his belt ... Continue reading
NHRA Audio Blog - Bob Tasca - Motorcraft/Quicklane Funny Car
<p>Indianapolis, March 19, 2010: Bob Tasca driver of the Motorcraft-Quicklane Funny car offers his weekly comments on the RaceFanNetwork.</p> <p>To listen click here: http://www.racefanradio.com/mp3s/download.php?file=_BobTasca/2010~0318- BobTasca~CharlottePreview.mp3 Bob Tasca-3-19-2010</p> <p>The RaceFanNetwork is a ... Continue reading
Tatas to set up truck plant in Myanmar
NEW DELHI: THE country's largest automaker Tata Motors on Monday said it has signed an agreement with the Myanmar government for setting up a heavy truck plant in the South-East Asian nation with an installed capacity of up to 5,000 units annually. The plant at Magwe, near Yangon, will be funded by a line of credit fro ... Continue reading
Tata Motors probes latest Nano fire case
Tata Motors is investigating the latest incident in Mumbai of a new Nano catching fire, less than an hour after it was driven out of the showroom. Mr Satish Sawant, an insurance agent, picked up the car from Concorde Motors at Prabhadevi. It literally went up in flames barely 45 minutes into the drive. “This is a ... Continue reading
One aspect of the Toyota recall you might not have considered. The company is developing a more comprehensive ‘black box' data recorder to be installed in every car. Like the ones in aircraft, these will record exactly what's happening in key systems up to a crash. They'll keep an eye on speed, throttle, brakes an ... Continue reading
Carbon Motors To Buy BMW Diesels
WASHINGTON — BMW will supply 240,000 inline six-cylinder turbodiesel engines and automatic transmissions to Carbon Motors, a startup that plans to produce the E7 sedan, a purpose-built police car, at a former Visteon plant in Connersville, Indiana. Carbon Motors announced plans for the E7 18 months ago and has sin ... Continue reading
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Lineup Rolls Out
NEW YORK — Subaru of America is rolling out its 2011 Impreza WRX with a wide-body design similar to that on the flagship WRX STI. The automaker calls it a "wide and low" look; Executive Vice President Tom Doll says the change makes the WRX into "an even more compelling all-wheel-drive performance package." The new ... Continue reading
Seat Fuels British Gas Push For Greener Driving
The first of 500 new, ultra-green SEAT Leon Ecomotives ordered by UK energy giant British Gas have been handed over. ... Continue reading
New Skoda Retailer Launches In Croydon
SG Smith brings the 'Manufacturer of Happy Drivers' to Croydon with the launch of its Skoda showroom. In addition to offering the full range of Skoda models, including the recently unveiled Superb Estate, the retailer has also created 17 new jobs in the area, helping to boost the local economy. ... Continue reading
The Peugeot 3008 Prepares for Australian Debut
Due to be launched on Australian shores in early June 2010, the 3008 represents a new and innovative proposition, not only in the Peugeot range but also in today's automobile market as a whole. Manufactured in Eastern France at the Sochaux manufacturing plant, its concept and specification has drawn from 200 years of P ... Continue reading
Exclusive MINI to Make Public Event Debut at F1 GP
MINI John Cooper Works World Championship 50 #273 will make a guest appearance at this year's Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, in Melbourne this week. ... Continue reading
The BMW Group has received a major order from the American law enforcement vehicle manufacturer, Carbon Motors Corp., to supply more than 240,000 diesel engines. ... Continue reading
Ford Recognized as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
DEARBORN, Mich., March 22 -- Ford Motor Company has been recognized as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a leading business ethics think tank. Ford is among 100 global companies chosen for the designation from a field of thousands of companies in more than 100 countries and 36 indus ... Continue reading
Newly-independent Saab Resumes Car Production
TROLLHATTAN, Sweden, March 22 -- -- Production resumes at Saab Automobile's Trollhattan plant -- First cars manufactured by Saab as an independent company -- All-new Saab 9-5 sedan was first car down the line -- Saab CEO, Spyker CEO, and Trollhattan Plant Director in attendance The production lines at Saab Automobile's ... Continue reading
- New WRX 4-Door and 5-Door Models Adopt Wide-Body Design - Wider Track and Tires Enhance Grip NEW YORK, March 22 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today introduced the new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX models, which now use a wide-body design like the brand's iconic WRX STI® performance flagship model. The wider body designs give ... Continue reading
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