ADRL Race Team on Display at Atlanta Diabetes Expo
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us *ADRL Race Team on Display at Atlanta Diabetes Expo* O'FALLON, MO (Mar. 25, 2010) --- American Drag Racing League (ADRL) star Bennie McDonald Jr. will attend this Saturday's (Mar. 27) American Di ... Continue reading
American Traffic Solutions Now Serving Nine Tennessee Cities
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--Medina and Millington are the two newest Tennessee cities to add life-saving intersection safety cameras as part of their efforts to improve road safety for residents. Both cities selected American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (ATS) to install and administer their programs. “We expect the cameras will b ... Continue reading
A To Z Equipment Honda Generator Sale
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Axion Power(TM) Announces Dates of Its Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2009 Results and Conference Call
NEW CASTLE, Pa., March 25 -- Axion Power International Inc (OTC:AXPW) (BULLETIN BOARD: AXPW) , announced plans to release its fourth quarter and year-end 2009 results on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. The Company will hold a conference call that same day at 11:00 am ET. Interested parties should call 866-804-6922 (domestic) ... Continue reading
Best Western and Michael Waltrip Racing Unveil Stockcar Racing’s First-Ever “Tweet Crew Team”
CORNELIUS, N.C.--Best Western, The World’s Largest Hotel Chain®, in conjunction with Michael Waltrip Racing has developed stockcar racing’s first-ever “Tweet Crew Team,” with three Twitter correspondents selected to cover the NASCAR race in Phoenix on April 10, 2010. “With our newly formed Tweet Crew Team, w ... Continue reading
Cosmo and Extreme Speed A Force To Be Reckoned With at Sebring
For Immediate Release Contact: johnt@c2group.com COSMO AND EXTREME SPEED A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH AT SEBRING Guy Cosmo along with Extreme Speed Motorsports, debuted a new team and two new Ferrari F430 GTs at the 58th Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida. The week-long event kicked off the 2010 ... Continue reading
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jarrod England at Earnhardt Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, 704-662-9642 MCDONALD'S(r) USA TO PAIR WITH 2010 DAYTONA 500 WINNER JAMIE McMURRAY AS SPONSOR OF EARNHARDT GANASSI RACING'S NO.1 CHEVROLET CONCORD, N.C. (March 25, 2010) - Earnhardt ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1,119,700 units, a 30.9 percent increase from March 2009 and a 43.9 percent increase from February 2010, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. “What a difference a month makes fo ... Continue reading
FLW Outdoors Announces Extension of Chevrolet Sponsorship
Chevrolet Will Continue to Serve as the Official Vehicle of FLW Outdoors MINNEAPOLIS, March 25 -- FLW Outdoors announced Thursday that Chevrolet has extended their partnership with FLW Outdoors. Chevrolet, a longtime partner and supporter of tournament fishing, has been involved with FLW Outdoors since its inception in ... Continue reading
Goodyear Names Oregon Truck Driver as Highway Hero
LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 25 -- The 27th annual Goodyear North America Highway Hero is an Oregon truck driver who helped save the lives of three people involved in a fiery traffic accident, including one driver who was trapped in his burning vehicle. Junichi Shimizu accepted the award and a $10,000 U.S. Savings Bond durin ... Continue reading
Green Retrofitting Trend Creating Need for Reliable Materials Comparisons
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--A trend toward retrofitting existing buildings with green features is creating demand for reliable ways to accurately evaluate the carbon footprint left by building materials and production processes. “Knowing that the LCA proved alternative building materials like WPC decking, brick, fib ... Continue reading
Kia Motors, LPGA and Michelle Wie Tee Off for Inaugural Kia Classic at La Costa Resort and Spa
First LPGA Tour Stop of the Year on U.S. Soil Begins Today in Kia Motors America's Backyard of Southern California - La Costa Resort and Spa Golf Course hosts LPGA tour event for first time - Wie, official golf ambassador for Kia Motors, dons Kia-logoed golf bag SAN DIEGO, March 25 -- Building on momentum established i ... Continue reading
LEO Motors Inc Enters into Sales Contract with M&M in Korea
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors, Inc (OTC:LEOM) has entered into a sales agreement with M&M Corp to act as Leo’s sales agent for the Republic of Korea. Leo, which is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of electric vehicles (EV’s and EV components) now seeks to begin large scale consumer sale of its electric ... Continue reading
Moonblink and Kavveri Telecom Products Limited sign American Reseller Distribution Agreement
OTTAWA--Kavveri Telecom Products Limited is pleased to announce the signing of a reseller distribution agreement with Moonblink Communications to carry the TIL-TEK Antennae Inc. full suite of products. TIL-TEK is a North American subsidiary of Kavveri Telecom Products Ltd. “TIL-TEK's quality and broad antenna line wi ... Continue reading
NUMMI to Provide Video of Final Truck Production at Fremont Plant
--Due to overwhelming media interest, NUMMI will provide pool feed video footage through video provider PACSAT of the last car and truck coming off the assembly line. Still photographs of the last vehicles and material appropriate for radio broadcast will also be available. Pre-recorded video interviews with NUMMI team ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Launches Fuller UltraShift® PLUS Transmissions for Vocational and on-Highway Models
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Today, Peterbilt Motors Company announced immediate availability of the Fuller UltraShift® PLUS Linehaul Active Shifting (LAS), Vocational Construction Series (VCS) and Vocational Multipurpose Series (VMS) transmissions for Peterbilt Models 389, 388, 587, 386, 384, 367 and 365. “Both UltraShift PLUS ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Launches New Extended Day Cab
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Today, Peterbilt announced the availability of an extended day cab for its complete lineup of Class 8 vehicles. “With nearly 5 cubic feet of additional storage space in an easily accessible rear wall three compartment module, the new Peterbilt day cab was designed with customer comfort and productivi ... Continue reading
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Peterbilt Motors Company launched its SmartSound package today, designed to reduce cab noise and driver fatigue while enhancing driver comfort and safety. “The Peterbilt product line is renowned for high levels of quality and comfort, and now driver safety will be enhanced with the improved acoustic ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Launches the Model 382
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Today, Peterbilt Motors Company unveiled the all-new Model 382 for regional and shorter haul applications during its press conference at the Mid-America Trucking Show. “The combination of advanced aerodynamics and the Cummins ISL9 engine ensures a low cost of operation, highly fuel efficient regional ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Launches the New PACCAR 2010 MX Engine
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Today, Peterbilt Motors Company announced the availability of the highly anticipated new PACCAR MX engine for Class 8 vehicles at their press conference at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The PACCAR MX engine delivers design excellence and industry leading performance, reliability and fuel efficiency fo ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Offers Bendix® Wingman® ACB – Active Cruise with Braking
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Today, Peterbilt Motors Company announced that it offers Bendix® Wingman® ACB – Active Cruise with Braking, a radar-based collision mitigation technology, on its Class 8 models at its press conference at the Mid-America Trucking Show. “The Bendix Wingman ACB system is a revolutionary new feature ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 25 -- The auto industry has undergone a major transformation during the past two years. More automakers are trying to become global at a time when some of the largest countries are struggling with their economy and worldwide new-vehicle sales are down. In addition, some of the largest au ... Continue reading
Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival: On the Road and On the Track, the Cars Are the Stars
SONOMA, Calif.--The cars have been chosen – 375 of them, in fact, from a pool of over 500 seeking entry – and it is clear that this summer’s Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival will be as significant as ever in the line-up of vintage motorsport events held this year. The event takes place over the weekend of Jun ... Continue reading
St. Angelo to Lead Toyota's North American Quality Assurance
Chief Quality Officer will oversee new Task Force in concert with President Akio Toyoda's Special Committee for Global Quality Regional Product Safety Executive Dino Triantafyllos will also play key North American role in recall and other safety decisions ERLANGER, Ky., March 25 -- Toyota announced today that it has fo ... Continue reading
UTC Power Fuel Cell Part of New Hybrid Electric Vehicle on Display in Munich
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., March 25 -- BMW Forschung und Technik (Research and Technology) today displayed a new hybrid electric vehicle that uses a UTC Power fuel cell system. The vehicle was unveiled at the 25th anniversary BMW ZT celebration in Munich, Germany. UTC Power, a United Technologies Corp. company, has been wor ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Instructor To Make Debut In Firestone Indy Lights Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * Photos available upon request CONTACT: Jeremy Riffle (310) 210-1336 jeremyriffle@sbcglobal.net Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Instructor To Make Debut In Firestone Indy Lights Series -- Jan Heylen Signs with Neil Enerson and Team E Racing for Event in St. Petersburg Herndon, Va. (March 24, 2010) Th ... Continue reading
BAE Systems to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus for SunLine Transit
THOUSAND PALMS, Calif.--BAE Systems plans to develop a zero-emissions bus for a Southern California regional transit agency under a project to demonstrate the commercial feasibility of fuel cell technology. Under a planned work effort, the company will serve as systems integrator to deliver the vehicle to SunLine Trans ... Continue reading
Coughlin looking for gold-medal weekend in Charlotte (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin looking for gold-medal weekend in Charlotte CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 24) -- Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will be welcoming the U.S. men's bobsled team to zMax Dragway for this weekend's inaugural NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and he's hoping his friends bring some of the Olympic magic they used to win the f ... Continue reading
Department of Energy Reaches Decision on the V-Vehicle Company's Loan Applications
SAN DIEGO, March 24 -- V-Vehicle Company (VVC), a new American car company, announced today that it has been informed that the Program Office of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will not recommend approval of VVC's two loan applications for $321.1 million from the Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing Loan Progr ... Continue reading
Derek Thorn All American Preview
> > FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE > > > Thorn Ready for SRL Campaign > Northern California Driver Joins Strandwold Racing for Championship > Run in the Southwest Tour > > > BAKERSFIELD, CA (March 23, 2010) Derek Thorn, driver of the Le Rivage > Hotel Chevrolet in the SPEARS SRL Southwest Tour Series, is set to > start a new ch ... Continue reading
Express-1 Named NASSTRAC Carrier of the Year
SAINT JOSEPH, Mich.--Express-1 Expedited Solutions, Inc. is proud to announce that for the second year in a row, its subsidiary Express-1, Inc. was named Carrier of the Year in the expedited category by NASSTRAC (National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council). Sponsored by NASSTRAC and Logistics Management magazin ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., March 24 -- Ford SYNC popularity rises, hits 2 million mark If you've been talking to your car, you're not alone: Ford has officially added SYNC to more than 2 million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. The popular voice-activated communications and infotainment system reached the 2 million mark only ... Continue reading
Ford To Conduct Sell-Side Analyst Meeting
DEARBORN, Mich., March 24 -- On Tuesday, March 30, Ford Motor Company will conduct a meeting with sell-side auto analysts. Alan Mulally, president and CEO, Bob Shanks, vice president and controller, and David Brandi, assistant treasurer will host the meeting, which will consist of a question-and-answer session. The mee ... Continue reading
Ford to Participate in Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 New York Auto Summit
DEARBORN, Mich., March 24 -- On Wednesday, March 31, Bob Shanks, vice president and controller, Ford Motor Company , will participate in a presentation for auto analysts at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 New York Auto Summit. Mr. Shanks is scheduled to present from 9:55 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. EDT. A listen-only aud ... Continue reading
Formula 1600 Series Returns to the Canadian Grand Prix (02)
NEWS UPDATE For Immediate Release Two Races Added to the Weekend Schedule Close to 40 drivers from the North East Are Expected for the Return of the Formula 1600 Series at the Canadian Grand Prix Montréal, March 24, 2010 - One of the Quebec crowd favorite open-wheel series, Formula 1600, is returning to the Canadian G ... Continue reading
HIGHT EAGER TO TAKE ON FOUR-WIDE RACE AT CHARLOTTE
TEAM CASTROL/JFR25THANNIVERSARY SEASON ROBERT HIGHTPre-Race Package for the inaugural NHRA 4-Wide NationalsMarch 25-28, 2010Zmax Dragway at ConcordCharlotte, N.C.Fourth race in the Countdown to the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Championship * * * *Become a fan of John Force Racing on FaceBook at www.facebook.com Follow ... Continue reading
Inaugural event winner Beckman targets repeat in Concord going 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 INAUGURAL EVENT WINNER BECKMAN TARGETS REPEAT IN CONCORD GOI ... Continue reading
Lazydays RV Named One of the Top Work Places in Tampa Bay
SEFFNER, Fla., March 24 -- Lazydays RV was recently named one of Tampa Bay's Top Work Places 2010 by the St. Petersburg Times. Lazydays was nominated by its employees, who were then surveyed about a variety of topics. One of only 20 mid-sized companies to achieve such an honor, the survey was designed to objectively as ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz of Pittsburgh Welcomes Sprinter Brand
Opens as Authorized Mercedes-Benz Sprinter retailer in the Pittsburgh region MONTVALE, N.J., March 24 -- Mercedes-Benz of Pittsburgh opens its doors as a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter dealer. Mercedes-Benz of Pittsburgh is now an authorized retailer of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans and is pleased to offer service by Mercedes-Be ... Continue reading
NORWOOD, Mass.--Analog Devices, Inc. announced today that Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Mitsubishi Motors) has adopted ADI’s iCoupler® digital isolators to develop a safe, reliable and efficient Li-ion battery power system for the next-generation EV, the “i-MiEV” all-electric vehicle. Mitsubishi Motors describe ... Continue reading
National Truck Protection Signs Strategic Agreement with Lone Mountain Truck Leasing
CRANFORD, N.J.--National Truck Protection Inc. (NTP), North America’s leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the trucking industry, announced today that the company has signed an agreement with Lone Mountain Truck Leasing, a class 8 truck retailer. Lone Mountain will offer NTP and ATP truck ... Continue reading
Navistar Continues to Build for the Future
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--This week at the Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., Navistar, Inc. introduced the new International® ProStar®+, the latest in a long line of groundbreaking products from the company. “While others in our industry have cut back product development and retracted in the market, we continue ... Continue reading
Next-generation axle sets new standard for linehaul market LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 24 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc. today unveiled an all-new Meritor 14X tandem drive axle. The new drivetrain component is an advanced evolutionary axle system built on the legacy of the RT145, one of the industry's most successful tandem axles. W ... Continue reading
Ram Truck Brand Launches Marketing and Advertising Campaign for Ram Heavy Duty Pickup
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 24 -- -- First comprehensive marketing and advertising campaign for the Ram Truck Brand -- Campaign focuses on the American spirit and delivers a realistic view of how Ram Heavy Duty pickups are used for both recreational and vocational purposes The Ram Truck Brand has continued to establish ... Continue reading
Scout RIDE, the Newest Vehicle Technology for Law Enforcement
CHICAGO, Mar. 24 -- GLOBAL MOTOR SERVICES, announces the Scout RIDE, the newest vehicle technology engineered for law enforcement and security applications. On three wheels and 100% battery powered, the RIDE allows an officer the ability to focus on the task at hand without having to worry about balance or vehicle stab ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Anderson Hopes to Get that Hometown Feeling at zMAX Dragway Mooresville, N.C., March 24, 2010 – NHRA Pro Stock standout Greg Anderson is a Concord resident, living within minutes of zMAX Dragway, site of this weekend’s Four-Wide Nationa ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line NHRA Pre Race: Line Determined to Double Up at Four-Wide Nationals
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Line Determined to Double Up at Four-Wide Nationals Mooresville, N.C., March 24, 2010 – A win in the NHRA’s Full Throttle Drag Racing Series comes with several benefits. First and foremost is the coveted “Wally�?? winner†... Continue reading
TravelCenters of America LLC Renews Agreement with Target Media Partners
WESTLAKE, Ohio--TravelCenters of America LLC announced today that it has entered into a new agreement with Target Media Partners Operating Company (Target Media) to distribute Target Media’s trucking newspaper The Trucker along with a variety of driver publications such as Trucker’s Connection and TruckJobSeekers.c ... Continue reading
SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 24 -- Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in electric motorcycle manufacturing, today announced that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, an avid motorcycle enthusiast, received a personal demonstration of Zero's all-new 2010 product line. The press conference, held at the State Capitol ... Continue reading
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Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Centers Adds New Monroe Location to Michigan
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., March 22 -- Auto-Lab Franchise Management Corporation, DBA Auto-Lab Complete Car Care Centers, announced the opening of a new store located at 15396 S. Dixie Hwy in Monroe, MI. The store is owned and operated by Auto Repair USA, LLC, and brings the number of Michigan locations to 29. Auto-Lab i ... Continue reading
PLYMOUTH, Mich., March 22 -- Offering friction-reducing and fuel-saving benefits for commercial truck and trailer customers, Simrit's MileMaker(TM) seals are being globally introduced for both OE (original equipment) and aftermarket heavy duty truck and trailer wheel and axle applications. Designed and developed by Sim ... Continue reading
Hot San Jose Nights car show will be held on July 9,10 & 11, 2010
Hot San Jose Nights car show will be held on July 9,10 & 11, 2010 By Carshownationals.com Dated: Mar 22, 2010 The Hot San Jose Nights car show benefits Ronald McDonald House at Stanford. Hot San Jose Nights Location: At the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd., San Jose, CA 95111. Time: Show hours: Friday noon ... Continue reading
Inspire Motorsports Dominates Sebring Opener
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Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results
EXETER, Pa., March 22 -- Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. (the "Company"), a leading distributor and marketer of automotive aftermarket accessories and equipment in North America, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2009 which ended January 2, 2010. Fiscal Year Highlights: -- Fo ... Continue reading
L.A. Street Summit 2010 Convenes to Transform City Streets for Biking, Walking, and Beyond
PASADENA, Calif.--In the spirit of “walking the talk and bike riding it too,” more than 500 Southern California public space advocates, city planners, bicyclists, transit riders, urban gardeners and involved residents came together at the L.A. Street Summit 2010 on Saturday March 20 to brainstorm ideas and approach ... Continue reading
National Toyota Litigation Symposium Scheduled on Eve of Judicial Hearing
SAN DIEGO--The national Toyota Litigation Symposium is being held March 24th at the Westin hotel in San Diego, CA. The event, which is being chaired by Attorneys Richard J. Arsenault and Jimmy Faircloth of Alexandria, LA and Elizabeth Cabraser of San Francisco, will draw attorneys from some of the earliest-filed cases ... Continue reading
NHTSA Administrator David Strickland Scheduled to Speak at SAE International World Congress
DETROIT, March 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- David Strickland, Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, will provide the keynote address on Thursday, April 15 at the SAE International 2010 World Congress at Cobo Center in Detroit. Strickland will speak at 10 a.m. (EDT) in the AVL Technology Leader ... Continue reading
Nissan GT-R Victorious in Opening Round of Super GT
SUZUKA, Japan, March 22 -- The HIS Advan Kondo GT-R team with Joao Paolo de Oliveira and Hironobu Yasuda behind the wheel avoided all the spins and collisions created by heavy rainstorms at the beginning of the race to claim victory at the opening round of the Super GT series yesterday. This marks the second year in a ... Continue reading
NJ Automotive Dealer Pays Over $97,200 to Settle Claims of Unlicensed Software Use
WASHINGTON, March 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Business Software Alliance (BSA), the voice of the world's commercial software industry, today announced a settlement with Pine Belt Automotive, Inc. of Toms River, NJ. Pine Belt Auto paid $97,218 to BSA to settle claims that it had unlicensed copies of Microsoft and ... Continue reading
Opening Night Year Twelve ... Toyota Speedway at Irwindale!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THIS SATURDAY! Opening Night: Year Twelve: “LA’s Half-Mile Super Speedway” Toyota Speedway + NASCAR = ACTION Irwindale, Calif. - - “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, an ... Continue reading
Oshkosh Defense and General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada Team for Canadian Wheeled Vehicle Programs
OSHKOSH, Wis. & LONDON, Ontario--Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation , and General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada have finalized an agreement that will team the two companies in pursuit of two Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) wheeled vehicle programs, the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes - NHRA Four Wide Nationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA Four Wide Nationals zMax Dragway Concord, N.C. (March 25-28) Jeg Coughlin enters this week’s NHRA Four Wide Nationals as the tenth-ranked driver in the NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock standings. At the most recent event in Gainesville, Fla., Jeg qualified his JEGS.com Cobalt in the N ... Continue reading
USARacing: WIX Filters Renews Challenge Program for 2010
*WIX FILTERS RENEWS CHALLENGE PROGRAM FOR 2010,* *ADDS HARD CHARGER AWARD IN USARACING PRO CUP SERIES* * * ** *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Concord, N.C. (March 19, 2010) – WIX Filters, a member of the Affinia Group family of brands, will increase its sponsorship involvement in the USARacing Pro Cup Series this season, the ... Continue reading
Wide-eyed and ready, Coughlins arrive in Charlotte looking for sportsman gold
Wide-eyed and ready, Coughlins arrive in Charlotte looking for sportsman gold CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 22) -- Multi-time drag racing champion Mike Coughlin has been tearing down quarter-mile strips since 1985, long before his current JEGS.com teammate and nephew Troy Coughlin Jr. was even born. Yet when the two roll into ... Continue reading
Wynnefield Urges Motorcar Parts of America Board to Explore Strategic Alternatives
NEW YORK--Wynnefield Capital, a long-term investor in Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (“the Company”), today released a letter urging the Board of Directors to commence a “process to explore strategic alternatives in order to enhance shareholder value including, but not limited to, a potential sale of the Company ... Continue reading
Photo of Risi-Krohn Ferrari_SebringRace
PHOTO CAPTION: The No. 61 Risi-Krohn Ferrari of Tracy W. Krohn, Nic Jonsson and Eric van de Poele race around the Sebring International Speedway with eventual GT2 class race winners and sister car, the No. 61 Risi Competizione Ferrari 430 GT team. If you wish to be removed from the list, please reply to this release an ... Continue reading
Soaring steel prices continue to dictate the direction of the auto industry.
Soaring steel prices continue to dictate the direction of the auto industry. And it’s starting from the bottom. Steelmakers are raising prices because their own raw materials have grown more expensive. Mining companies around the world have raised spot prices for coal, iron ore, manganese and other key steel-making i ... Continue reading
Earth Day Houston to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
HOUSTON--Houstonians are set to go green at Earth Day Houston, presented by TXU Energy. More than 10,000 patrons are expected to attend the City’s largest celebration of Earth Day scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Discovery Green. Festivities kick off with the Earth Day Houston 5K at 8 a.m. followe ... Continue reading
Eliminations begin at JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Eliminations begin at JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals BELLE ROSE, La. (March 20) – Final eliminations began today for the sixth annual JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La. After a busy day of qualifying on Friday, event organizers made the decision to set the fields early and ... Continue reading
Fuller takes two of three match races on day two of Yas Drag Festival
News From Don Schumacher Racing and Yas Marina Circuit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ted Yerzyk, Don Schumacher Racing yerzykt@shoeracing.com <mailto:yerzykt@shoeracing.com> (760) 207-9767, cell FULLER TAKES TWO OF THREE MATCH RACES ON DAY TWO OF YAS DRAG FESTIVAL The inaugural Yas Drag Festival a great success as bot ... Continue reading
JaguarRSR TAKES GREEN FLAG IN SEBRING, COOLING ISSUE ENDS RACE EARLY
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JFR LAUNCHES FACEBOOK PAGE WITH SPECIAL OFFER TO FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS
JFR LAUNCHES FACEBOOK PAGE WITH SPECIAL OFFER TO FOUR-WIDE NATIONALSYORBA LINDA, CA (March 18, 2010) --- John Force Racing has been one of the leading teams in promoting itself over the internet and through social media, mainly Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. Today they launched an official JFR team Facebook page that wil ... Continue reading
JOHN FORCE RACING TEAMS UP WITH TOWN & COUNTRY FORD
JOHN FORCE RACING TEAMS UP WITH TOWN & COUNTRY FORDCharlotte, North Carolina- Town & Country Ford is providing John Force Racing team vehicles March 24-28, 2010 for the Inaugural Four Wide Nationals as a part of a multi faceted marketing partnership. As if the four lane racing at zMax Dragway didn’t offer the ... Continue reading
Media Release: Highcroft in command after 6 hours
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES JEGS CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS NO PROBLEM RACEWAY, BELLE ROSE, LA. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 Contact: Eric Lotz NHRA (626) 688-8646 FIELDS SET; SPECIALTY RACE WINNERS CROWNED AT CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS BELLE ROSE, La. (March 20, 2010) - In the final rounds of qualifying ... Continue reading
Risi-Krohn Ferrari Sebring - 6 Hour Report
Risi-Krohn Ferrari Sebring Race Notes – 6 Hour Report The No. 61 Risi-Krohn Ferrari 430 GT2 started today’s 12 Hours of Sebring from the rear of the field, in the 31st position and 9th in the GT2 class, after the team changed all four tires following a brief spin in Friday’s qualifying session. Sta ... Continue reading
Risi-Krohn Ferrari Sebring - 6 Hour Report
Risi-Krohn Ferrari Sebring Race Notes – 6 Hour Report The No. 61 Risi-Krohn Ferrari 430 GT2 started today’s 12 Hours of Sebring from the rear of the field, in the 31st position and 9th in the GT2 class, after the team changed all four tires following a brief spin in Friday’s qualifying session. Sta ... Continue reading
2010 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX - PREVIEW
2010 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX MELBOURNE 26 - 28 MARCH PREVIEW The second race of the 2010 Formula One season will take place in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday 28 March. Albert Park, a street circuit which uses the public roads surrounding the man-made Albert Park lake just south of Melbourne city centre, hosts the Austral ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Member Tracks in Action This Weekend
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 19, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Illiana Motor Speedway Enjoying the Benefits
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 19, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
Audi Returns as a Sponsor of Prestigious Tavistock Cup Golf Tournament in Florida
- Elite competition pits professional golfers from Isleworth and Lake Nona golf communities in central Florida - Audi to display 18 cars, including eight for test drives - A golfer who sinks a hole in one at the designated par 3 challenge hole wins an Audi R8, plus nine Audi A5 Cabriolet models for his teammates HERNDO ... Continue reading
Automakers Applaud Copper Brake Pad Agreement
Washington State Legislation to Serve as Nationwide Model OLYMPIA, Wash., March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Governor Chris Gregoire signed into law SB 6557, a bill that will lead to the eventual banning of copper in vehicle brake pads. The final legislation received support from a wide range of stakeholders in ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Receives Highest Environmental Award for Michigan Facility
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 19 -- -- Trenton South Engine Plant first automotive engine manufacturing facility to receive LEED Gold certification -- Engine plant establishes a new industry benchmark for automotive facility design -- Award demonstrates Chrysler Group's dedication to the environment and surrounding commun ... Continue reading
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Increases Ownership at CCT Joint Venture
FINDLAY, Ohio, March 19 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company today announced that it received final approval from the government of the People's Republic of China to increase its ownership to 65 percent from the existing 51 percent at Cooper Chengshan Tire Company (CCT). The cost of the additional shares is approximately $1 ... Continue reading
Daimler AG and Investor Consortium Continue Agreement on EADS
- Continuation of agreement of 2007 - No change in ownership structure or other arrangements - Bodo Uebber, CFO of Daimler AG and Supervisory Board Chairman of EADS N.V.: "The confirmation of the voting-rights structure gives EADS stability to consistently pursue its strategic goals." BERLIN and STUTTGART, Germany, Mar ... Continue reading
MAUMEE, Ohio, March 19 -- Dana Holding Corporation announced today that President and Chief Executive Officer Jim Sweetnam will participate in the upcoming Bank of America Inaugural New York Auto Summit in New York. Mr. Sweetnam will present from 11:40 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 31, discussing Dana's re ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil and Corvette Racing Extend Partnership
SEBRING, Fla.--Continuing a motorsports alliance showcasing the performance benefits of world-class synthetic motor oil technology, ExxonMobil and Corvette Racing have extended their partnership in which ExxonMobil provides its Mobil 1 lubricant technology and engineering support to the Corvette Racing team. “Partner ... Continue reading
GM Launches Ad Campaign in Opposition to Special Dealer Rights in Kentucky
HB 217 Endangers Taxpayers and Thousands of Auto Jobs DETROIT, March 19 -- General Motors announced today that it will be taking out advertisements in several Kentucky newspapers on Sunday, March 21 to alert taxpayers and lawmakers about the negative impact that H.B. 217 will have on Kentucky's economy. The $50,000 ad ... Continue reading
Hess Racing Renews Sponsorship with USARacing Pro Cup Series
*Hess Racing Renews Sponsorship with USARacing Pro Cup Series* * * *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* Concord, NC. (March 18, 2010) -- USARacing officials announced today that Hess Racing, a long-time supporter of the Pro Cup Series, has renewed its contingency sponsorship role for the 2010 season. “We are pleased to have Hess ... Continue reading
JaguarRSR OVERCOMING OBSTACLES FOR A SUCCESSFUL QUALIFYING RUN IN SEBRING
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Johnson Jr. outduels Fuller in day one of Yas Drag Festival
(digital image attached) News From Don Schumacher Racing and Yas Marina Circuit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ted Yerzyk, Don Schumacher Racing yerzykt@shoeracing.com (760) 207-9767, cell JOHNSON, JR. OUTDUELS FULLER IN DAY ONE OF YAS DRAG FESTIVAL ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (March 19, 2010) Tommy Johnson, Jr. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Unveils Sorento SX Trim at Atlanta Auto Show
New Trim Level Conveys a More Athletic, Luxurious Side to All-New CUV - The first vehicle built(1) at KMMG adds new trim level to an already successful line - New SX trim will offer a bolder, more sophisticated exterior design with additional standard convenience, comfort and technology features ATLANTA, March 19 -- Fo ... Continue reading
Lifetime Contract for ADRL Pro Jr. Dragster Driver
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us <http://www.ADRL.us> *Lifetime Contract for ADRL Pro Jr. Dragster Driver * BAYTOWN, TX (Mar. 19, 2010) -- In an unprecedented move for drag racing, 10-year-old American Drag Racing League (ADRL) ... Continue reading
Media Release: Highcroft on the pace in Sebring testing
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Media Release: Marino Franchitti puts Highcroft on LMP2 pole
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Mopar(R) to Team Up with Custom-Car Designer Rich Evans at 5th Annual Chrysler Spring Festival
- Evans to use Mopar parts and create a custom Dodge Challenger for the 2010 SEMA Show - SoCal automotive designer is also named as a judge for new 'Top Eliminator' tuner category AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 19 -- Mopar® is joining forces on two projects with renowned custom-car builder Rich Evans at the 5th Annual Chr ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA LUCAS OIL DRAG RACING SERIES JEGS CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS NO PROBLEM RACEWAY, BELLE ROSE, LA. Friday, March 19, 2010 Contact: Eric Lotz, NHRA (626) 688-8646 JEGS CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS KICKS INTO GEAR BELL ROSE, La. (March 19, 2010) - In the first rounds of qualifying at No Problem Raceway and t ... Continue reading
Prepared for Competition Thanks to More Sustainable Technologies
BURSCHEID, Germany, March 19, 2010 -- - Johnson Controls Plans to Acquire a Business Division of Benecke-Kaliko Johnson Controls, a leading global supplier of automotive interior systems and electronics, today announced plans to acquire Benoac Fertigteile GmbH in Peine, Germany. Benoac Fertigteile GmbH is a joint ventu ... Continue reading
Qualifying begins for JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Qualifying begins for JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals BELLE ROSE, La. (March 19) – A field of more than 500 of the nation’s best sportsman drag racers has packed the pit area at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, La., for the opening day of the sixth annual JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals. The first of thr ... Continue reading
Ram 1500 Named Trailer Boats Magazine 2010 Tow Vehicle of the Year
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 19 -- Editors cite Ram's powerful 5.7-liter HEMI engine, innovative storage ideas and the "unparalleled ride comfort" from Ram's coil-spring, multi-link rear suspension. Trailer Boats magazine today announced that it has chosen the Ram 1500 as its 2010 Tow Vehicle of the Year. The magazine's ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Analysis of Toyota Motor Corporation
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d58980/analysis_of_toyota) has announced the addition of the "Analysis of Toyota Motor Corporation" company profile to their offering. Analysis of Toyota Motor Corporation. A complete and comprehensive analysis of Toyota Motor Corporation, include ... Continue reading
Risi-Krohn Ferrari Post-Qualifying Notes
Risi-Krohn Ferrari Post-Qualifying Notes The Risi-Krohn Ferrari team of Tracy W. Krohn, Nic Jönsson and Eric van de Pole, have been at Sebring International Raceway all week in preparation for the 58th Annual 12 Hours of Sebring race. Testing sessions on Monday and Tuesday and practice Wednesday and Thursday all led ... Continue reading
Risi-Krohn Ferrari Post-Qualifying Report
Risi-Krohn Ferrari Post-Qualifying Notes The Risi-Krohn Ferrari team of Tracy W. Krohn, Nic Jönsson and Eric van de Pole, have been at Sebring International Raceway all week in preparation for the 58th Annual 12 Hours of Sebring race. Testing sessions on Monday and Tuesday and practice Wednesday and Thursday all led ... Continue reading
Superior Industries International, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
VAN NUYS, Calif.--Superior Industries International, Inc. announced today that it will distribute a regular quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of the Corporation in the amount of $0.16 per share payable April 23, 2010 to shareholders of record as of April 9, 2010. About Superior Industries Superior supplies al ... Continue reading
The Houston Airport System will host the Aeros & Autos at Ellington Airport on May 8th, 2010
The Houston Airport System will host the Aeros & Autos at Ellington Airport on May 8th, 2010 By Carshownationals.com Dated: Mar 19, 2010 Proceeds from this show will benefit the Texas Lions Camp an organization focused on assisting physically disabled, hearing/vision impaired and diabetic children from the State of Tex ... Continue reading
The Ram Truck Brand to Present Marketing and Advertising Campaign for the Ram Heavy Duty
WHAT: Fred Diaz, Ram Truck Brand President and CEO and Olivier Francois, Lead Executive for Marketing, Chrysler Group LLC will present the marketing and advertising campaign for the award-winning Ram Heavy Duty Pickup. Since the separation from the Dodge Brand, the Ram Truck Brand has continued to establish its own ide ... Continue reading
Transamerica Tour 2010 Arrives in Los Angeles 'Driving Across the World Without a Drop of Gasoline'
Rainer Zietlow and the "Transamerican Team" make pit stop in Los Angeles during the world's longest natural gas tour. CENTURY CITY, Calif., March 19 -- Legendary long-distance natural gas driver Rainer Zietlow made a pit stop in Los Angeles yesterday at the Century Plaza Hotel to speak with journalists and alternative ... Continue reading
SHANGHAI, March 19 -- TRW Asia Pacific Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. today signed a joint venture agreement with Xi'an Dong Fang Group Co., Ltd, a division of China North Industries Group Corporation, to set up an airbag inflator and seat belt pretensioner manufacturing facility in Xi'an, Shan ... Continue reading
Volker Mornhinweg to Become New Head of Mercedes-Benz Vans at Daimler AG
- Ola Kaellenius to succeed Volker Mornhinweg as Managing Director of Mercedes-AMG GmbH STUTTGART, Germany, March 19 -- The Board of Management of Daimler AG has made the following personnel decisions: Volker Mornhinweg (50), currently managing director of Mercedes-AMG GmbH in Affalterbach, Germany, will take over as h ... Continue reading
2010 Civil War will not be a cake walk for champ Becker
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MARCH 17, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: bsullivan@handyracingpromotions.com Steve Lamothe Photo Defending champion Becker looks to bring A-game for third title quest By Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Inc. Media Relations PLACERVILLE, CA - Only a handful of drivers have ... Continue reading
ADRL Competitors Ready to Resume Racing at Houston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: American Drag Racing League Contact: ADRL Communications (404) 375-4895 or (636) 272-2375 www.ADRL.us <http://www.ADRL.us> *ADRL Competitors Ready to Resume Racing at Houston * O'FALLON, MO (Mar. 18, 2010) -- With just one day remaining before the American Drag Racing League (ADRL) opens its 2010 ... Continue reading
Alcoa and National Renewable Energy Lab Testing New Innovative Concentrating Solar Power System
PITTSBURGH--Alcoa announced today that it is jointly testing an advanced solar technology with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), with the goal of making Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) technology competitive in the United States by lowering its cost to generate energy. “After lis ... Continue reading
Amy and Ken Faulk to Serve as Grand Marshals for the 2010 JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals
[cid:045082020@18032010-08E0] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Field Marketing, (626) 914-4761 Amy and Ken Faulk to Serve as Grand Marshals for the 2010 JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals Belle Rose, La. - Amy and Ken Faulk have been selected by JEGS to serve as Grand Marshal/Honorary Starter for the 7th Annual JEGS NHRA Ca ... Continue reading
ASA Bondurant Championship Race Series Press Release
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 18, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: McCullough Public Relations 330.244.9980 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
Bringing one's walls to life with sleek, beautiful design and state-of-the-art picture and sound ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., March 18 -- Bang & Olufsen, the Danish provider of high-end audio and video products, announces the arrival of BeoVision 10-40" in North America. BeoVision 10 is the company's third video product to ... Continue reading
Charles Carpenter Racing ADRL Universal Technical Institute Dragpalooza VI Preview
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Charles Carpenter Racing ADRL Universal Technical Institute Dragpalooza VI Preview Carpenter Aims to Remain Atop Pro Nitrous Standings in Houston (3-18-2010) BAYTOWN, TX – After clawing his way back into contention at the end of 2009, Charles Carpenter is aiming to remain atop the American Drag ... Continue reading
Commercial Truck Dealers Gear Up for ATD Convention in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla., March 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The No. 1 issue facing the commercial truck industry heading into the American Truck Dealers (ATD) convention next month is credit availability for dealers and their customers, says Kyle Treadway, ATD chairman. "Dealers are facing critical floorplan financing and opera ... Continue reading
National "Call Before You Dig" number, 811, to be featured on Biffle's No. 16 3M Ford Fusion WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the nation's leading organization focused on protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig near them, today announced it has collaborated with CG ... Continue reading
COMP Cams Street/Strip Dual Vale Spring Press Release
Below and attached is the latest information from COMP Cams on their NEW Street/Strip Dual Valve Spring. #26925 Street/Strip Dual Valve Springs Cutting edge valve spring design from COMP CamsR reduces stress and increases harmonic frequency for improved power potential, particularly in GM LS1 applications Since the beg ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline’s Direct Torque Flow (DTF) Technology - A First for Audi’s New A8 Luxury Saloon
RÖSRATH, Germany--The global debut of Audi's entirely new 2010-model A8 high-performance luxury saloon, sees the launch of a new, leading-edge technology propeller-shaft solution from GKN Driveline at the heart of the vehicle's Quattro™ four-wheel- drive system. “GKN Driveline, the global leader in propshaft te ... Continue reading
IBM Leads Energy Technologies Institute Study Into the Impact of Electric Vehicles on UK Power Grid
Project to assess infrastructure upgrades required and regulatory issues LONDON, March 18 -- IBM today announced an agreement with the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) to evaluate the potential impact of electric vehicles on the UK electricity grid. The project will also assess the infrastructure required to achieve ... Continue reading
IR Introduces Rugged, Reliable 600V IC for General Purpose Automotive Drive Applications
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--International Rectifier, IR® , a world leader in power management technology, today introduced the AUIRS2301S 600V IC for automotive motor drives, micro inverter drives and general purpose three-phase inverter applications. “The AUIRS2301S expands IR’s portfolio of 600V ICs designed specificall ... Continue reading
Joel Ewanick Named VP Nissan Marketing
Ewanick Joins Nissan from Hyundai FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 18 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that Joel Ewanick has been named vice president, Marketing, Nissan Division, effective March 22. He succeeds Christian Meunier, whose appointment as president, Nissan Brazil, was announced Feb. 5. (Logo: http ... Continue reading
Kantar Media Reports U.S. Advertising Expenditures Declined 12.3 Percent in 2009
NEW YORK--Total advertising expenditures fell 12.3 percent in 2009 to $125.3 billion as compared to 2008, according to data released today by Kantar Media, the leading provider of strategic advertising and marketing information. Fourth quarter 2009 ad spending was off 6.0 percent against the year ago period, with nearl ... Continue reading
LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING DISPLAYS T/A CONCEPT CAR AT RM AUCTIONS AMELIA ISLAND PREVIEW PARTY DECATUR, Ind. - The Lingenfelter T/A - a modified 2010 Camaro concept car developed by the experts at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering - was on display during the recent duPont Registry and RM Auction Preview Pa ... Continue reading
Moments in JEGS 50-years / THE GREAT JEGS CAR GIVEAWAY!
THE GREAT JEGS CAR GIVEAWAY! _www.jegs50years.com_ (http://www.jegs50years.com/) Drag racing fans love to be involved in the sport at every level but nothing compares with the interest they have in real quarter-mile memorabilia. Perhaps that's why JEGS Mail Order founder Jeg Coughlin Sr.'s unprecedented giveaway of the ... Continue reading
Navistar Receives EPA Emissions Certification for 2010 MaxxForce DT
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar, Inc. announced today it has received certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its 2010 MaxxForce® DT Advanced EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) mid-range diesel engines. “We anticipate receiving additional EPA certifications for our other engine families in the ... Continue reading
Nuance Brings Natural Language Speech Recognition to Audi A8’s In-Car MultiMedia Interface System
BURLINGTON, Mass. & AACHEN, Germany--Nuance Communications, Inc. , today announced that its One-Shot Destination Entry and multilingual media command and control speech technology are now featured as part of the 2010 Audi A8 models. Nuance’s innovative speech technology has been integrated into the Audi MultiMedia In ... Continue reading
Pirelli Presents Scorpion Verde the First "Green" Tyre for SUV Drivers
BARCELONA, Spain, March 18, 2010 -- Pirelli presents Scorpion Verde, the first high-performance eco-friendly tyre for SUVs and Crossovers at the Idiada International Testing Circuit in Barcelona (Catalonia). Scorpion Verde boasts new materials and a new structure guaranteeing steady performance throughout the tyre's li ... Continue reading
ROUSH AND BARRETT-JACKSON TO OFFER LIMITED EDITION MUSTANG WITH CUSTOM PAINT AND MONSTER HORSEPOWER
For Immediate Release ROUSH AND BARRETT-JACKSON TO OFFER LIMITED EDITION MUSTANG WITH CUSTOM PAINT AND MONSTER HORSEPOWER Concept Car for New Limited Edition Series to be Sold at Palm Beach Auction LIVONIA, Mich. – March 18, 2010 – ROUSH Performance® and Barrett-Jackson have teamed together to offer a ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Honors Supplier Performance Excellence
CHARLOTTE, Mich., March 18 -- Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. recognized its top-performing suppliers at its 8th Annual Supplier Conference yesterday in Charlotte, Mich. "Spartan strives to procure high quality products and services that are delivered on time to support daily operatio ... Continue reading
Student Teams Prepare For the Ultimate Extracurricular Activity
Fifty vehicles from across the Americas will soon arrive for the 2010 Shell Eco-marathon Americas(TM) in Houston HOUSTON, March 18 -- As most high school and college students are busy tackling tests or taking it easy during spring break, student teams from across the Americas are preparing for the ultimate extracurricu ... Continue reading
The NSCRA Car Show: SPRING BASH! on April 11th at Palm Beach International Raceway
The NSCRA Car Show: SPRING BASH! on April 11th at Palm Beach International Raceway (Formerly Moroso Motorsports Park) The NSCRA is the home of the World's Fastest Sport Compact Drag Cars. Come see what all the excitement is about as new records are set at Palm Beach International Raceway! All Payouts have been increase ... Continue reading
Upscale Car Wash, Detail Center and Lube Facility Scheduled for Auction
Tuesday, March 30th @ 11:00am at the Loudoun County Courthouse CHANTILLY, Va., March 18 -- National Commercial Auctioneers (www.natcomauctions.com) announces the auction of a high quality, like new commercial property on Tuesday, March 30th @ 11am, in Chantilly, Va. National Commercial Auctioneers will be selling at au ... Continue reading
U.S. News Media Group and Allstate Insurance Company Release 2010 Best States for Teen Drivers
WASHINGTON, March 18 -- In an effort to raise awareness for teen driver safety, U.S. News Media Group today published its first ranking of the Best States for Teen Drivers, available online at www.usnews.com/teendrivers and also featured in the April issue of U.S. News & World Report magazine. The Best States for Teen ... Continue reading
LEXINGTON, Ky., March 18 -- Valvoline Instant Oil Change® service centers have been named in an independent survey as the most trusted, highest quality and overall highest ranked automotive service center by global market research firm Harris Interactive. Harris Interactive, one of the world's leading custom market re ... Continue reading
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 18, 2010 -- Visteon Corporation, a leading supplier of a full range of automotive climate products, has developed an innovative "zero leak" fitting that is designed to eliminate refrigerant leakage in vehicle air conditioning systems. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/ ... Continue reading
Yas Drag Racing Festival to kick off on March 19
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of the Yas Marina Circuit Top Fuel dragster team arriving at the Yas Drag Racing Centre. Additional images are available upon request.) News From Don Schumacher Racing and Yas Marina Circuit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ted Yerzyk, Don Schumacher Racing, yerzykt@shoeracing.com , ... Continue reading
Yas Marina dragsters make full runs in first day of testing at Yas Drag Centre
(Digital action images attached) News From Don Schumacher Racing and Yas Marina Circuit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ted Yerzyk, Don Schumacher Racing yerzykt@shoeracing.com <mailto:yerzykt@shoeracing.com> (760) 207-9767, cell YAS MARINA CIRCUIT DRAGSTERS MAKE FULL RUNS IN FIRST DAY OF TESTING AT YAS DRAG CENTRE ABU ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Thunderhill Raceway Plans to Play a Key Role in 2010
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 17, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
Azure Dynamics Outlines Lead Customer Strategy For Ford Transit Connect Electric
- Azure Dynamics previously announced AT&T as its first lead customer for the Ford Transit Connect Electric - The exclusive supply of 2010 Transit Connect Electric vans will be allocated to Azure's lead customers for delivery in the fourth quarter - Each lead customer will also commit to a minimum of ten 2011 Ford Tran ... Continue reading
LONDON--The first of the hybrid electric systems that will power 56 clean, green and efficient double-decker buses in Oxford and Manchester have been delivered by BAE Systems to bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL). “These new hybrid vehicles are part of a package of measures to make our operations more su ... Continue reading
Chubb is Named Exclusive Insurance Sponsor for Greenwich Concours d'Elegance
WARREN, N.J., March 17 -- Chubb Personal Insurance has been named the exclusive insurance sponsor for the Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, the annual collector car event. More than 300 American and foreign cars will be on display at the Concours in Greenwich, CT, on June 5-6. Bringing together thousands of car enthusiast ... Continue reading
Evergreen Energy Raises Approximately $9.3 Million Through a Registered Direct Offering
DENVER--Evergreen Energy Inc. (NYSE Arca:EEE) entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors in a registered direct offering of its Series C Convertible Preferred Stock (“preferred stock”) with gross proceeds of approximately $9.3 million. Evergreen expects to receive net proceeds of approximately ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul's Breakthrough in Crankshaft Seal Design Offers Fuel Savings and Reduced CO2 Emissions
New MicroTorq(TM) seals can directly replace existing seals to provide significant improvement in fuel economy and CO2 emissions SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 17 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation , a leading global supplier of technologies that enhance safety and improve powertrain efficiency, has developed an innovative new sea ... Continue reading
Ferrari Challenge Series Returns to GP of Canada (zen02)
NEWS UPDATE For Immediate Release The Tradition Continues in Montréal The Ever Spectacular Ferrari Challenge Series Returns June 11th-13th to the 2010 Grand Prix du Canada on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve Montréal, March 17, 2010 - In keeping with Grand Prix du Canada tradition, two exciting support races featuring the b ... Continue reading
Ferrari to Auction 458 Italia to Benefit CMMB
FERRARI AUCTION TO BENEFIT CMMB AND CLINTON FOUNDATION North American Unveiling of the Ferrari 458 Italia Will Feature Auction To Benefit Haiti Relief March 17, 2010/New York, N.Y. Ferrari North America has named CMMB as the major beneficiary of an auction of the first Ferrari 458 Italia to arrive in North America. The ... Continue reading
First-Ever Cat® On-Road Trucks to Be Launched in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia--The first-ever Cat® on-road trucks will be launched in Australia later this year by NC2 Global LLC, the global joint venture between Caterpillar Inc. and Navistar International Corporation . “These products will also be powered by Cat engines, which have a legendary reputation for reliability, ... Continue reading
FLUIDYNE Joins USARacing Contingency Program
FLUIDYNE Joins USARacing Pro Cup Series Contingency Program *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* CONCORD, N.C. (March 16, 2010) – USARacing announced today FLUIDYNE High Performance has joined its family of Pro Cup Series contingency sponsors. “We welcome FLUIDYNE High Performance to the USARacing Pro Cup Series,” said Jimmy ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 2010 a Big Year for Team Aruba; Ready to Battle at Houston
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Live Image Group, LLC Contact: Live Image Group (636) 447-0336 or lindsay@liveimagegroup.com www.liveimagegroup.com 2010 a Big Year for Team Aruba; Ready to Battle at Houston SAINT LOUIS, MO (MARCH 17, 2010) — Look out, Houston! Team Aruba is set to explode the Houston Raceway track this year a ... Continue reading
For Mike and T.J. Coughlin, 2010 season begins in Belle Rose (NHRA/JEGS)
For Mike and T.J. Coughlin, 2010 season begins in Belle Rose BELLE ROSE, La. (March 17) – For Mike Coughlin and his nephew, T.J., the 2010 season will begin at one of their favorite events, the sixth annual JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals which will be held this weekend at No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose, ... Continue reading
Gilmore Car Museum Appoints New Board Members
Gilmore Car Museum Appoints New Board Members The Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI, is pleased to announce the appointment of four members to its Foundation's Board of Trustees; Dr. William C. Richardson, Jon Bowers, Larry Baum and Chris Maloney. Each have overseen successful businesses, have strong ties to thei ... Continue reading
JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals means good times and great racing (NHRA/JEGS)
JEGS Cajun SPORTSnationals means good times and great racing BELLE ROSE, La. (March 18-21) – The party in Louisiana that began with the New Orleans Saints Super bowl victory and continued through Mardi Gras, will continue this weekend as No Problem Raceway Park in Belle Rose plays host to the sixth annual JEGS N ... Continue reading
Pedata RV Center Cites LoJack Theft Recovery Statistics
Phoenix, AZ – http://www.pedatarvcenter.com/ [Pedata RV] Center cites the LoJack Auto Theft Recovery Report indicating that installing LoJack in vehicles provides consumers with access to the indicated 90% recovery rate. Pedata RV Center sees increased consumer interest in protecting the investment in the recrea ... Continue reading
Happy St. Patty's Day! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEAM FALKEN TIRE PREPARES FOR DEBUT ASSAULT WITH NEW PORSCHE AND TEAM DRIVERS FOR SEBRING IN GT2 CLASS FONTANA, CA (Mar. 17, 2010) - Porsche Works Drivers Wolf Henzler and Patrick Pilet and returning Falken Driver Bryan Sellers will lead Team Falken Tire's expanded race prog ... Continue reading
The Hertz Corporation Joins NICB
PARK RIDGE, N.J. and DES PLAINES, Ill., March 17 -- The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental brand, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) announce that Hertz has joined the NICB as its newest member. Hertz joins the nearly 1,100 member companies currently working with the NICB. Hertz ... Continue reading
UL to Help Taiwan Manufacturers Meet Global Safety Standards and Accelerate Global Market Access TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 17 -- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), a world leader in product safety testing and certification services, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwan's globally renowned Industri ... Continue reading
USARacing Pro Cup Series Credential Request Deadline for Gresham
Good Morning ~ The deadline to submit a media credential request for the USARacing Pro Cup Series season-opener at Gresham Motorsports Park in Jefferson, GA. on March 27 is *noon on Monday, March 22. *Media credentials will be provided to accredited media representatives only. Please submit your name and affiliation wi ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17 -- The Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, Mich., will host a specialty vehicle presentation by Walt McCall, 9:30 a.m. - noon Saturday, April 17. One of North America's best known and most prolific authors on the subject of motor fire apparatus, McCall's two-part program - How I Go ... Continue reading
Accuride Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Information
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: ACUZ) will announce its 2009 fourth quarter and fiscal year-end results on March 23, 2010, after close of the financial markets. In conjunction, the Company will conduct a conference call on March 24, at 10 a.m. Central Time. The telephone number to access the conference c ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Member Track National Championship Announcement
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 16, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
Bill Auberlen - record pace for BMW
Bill Auberlen has driven BMW cars in more races than any other driver in the world. Of his 404 professional auto-racing starts, 247 have been in BMW-powered cars. But he is not content to rest on his record – he is aiming for an even greater margin in 2010. The Redondo Beach, Calif., driver will compete in 30 races i ... Continue reading
Custom Chopper Art for Green Sprinkler Controllers From Baseline - 'It's Just Sick'
MERIDIAN, Idaho, March 16 -- When Baseline, the leader in green irrigation control technology, wanted to create some excitement about their new controller lineup, they turned to Custom Bike Builder Chris Olson. Little did they know just how edgy the art and design of custom cycles really are. What resulted may be the " ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Acquires Rights to New RV Components Including Innovative Wall Slide
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., March 16 -- Drew Industries Incorporated today reported that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., completed the previously announced acquisition of certain intellectual property and other assets from Michigan-based Schwintek, Inc. The purchase included several products for which pa ... Continue reading
Driver News: Wilkins to compete in 12 Hours of Sebring
Mark Wilkins to compete in 12 Hours of Sebring Canadian joins Bouchut and Tucker in the Level 5 Oreca FLM09 LMPC Toronto, Ontario (2010.03.15) It was announced today that twenty-six year old Mark Wilkins of Toronto, will join Christophe Bouchut and Scott Tucker in the Level 5 Motorsports No. 55 FLM09 in the LMPC class ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing/ Bristol Motor 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> Bristol Motor Speedway Advance Notes Race: Food City 500 on Sunday, March 21 Track: Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-Mile Oval) Location: ... Continue reading
HAYWARD, Calif., March 16 -- Envia Systems announced today that it was awarded a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) newly formed Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) and $1 million from the California Energy Commission (CEC). The grants are an important catalyst for Envia's develop ... Continue reading
Evergreen Solar Panels Powering Five-Megawatt Solar Power Plant in Italy
MARLBORO, Mass.--Evergreen Solar, Inc. , a manufacturer of STRING RIBBON™ solar power products with its proprietary, low-cost silicon wafer manufacturing technology, announced today that a five-megawatt power plant in Apulia, Italy, that uses Evergreen Solar panels is now online. It is the largest installation of Eve ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced awards to help states facilitate health information exchange and advance health information technology (health IT). Funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, today’s awards are part of the $2 billi ... Continue reading
International Battery Honored by AlwaysOn as a GoingGreen East Top 50 Company
ALLENTOWN, Pa.--International Battery (www.internationalbattery.com), a U.S. manufacturer and developer of large-format lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the GoingGreen East Top 50 Private Companies. The company was one of five winners chosen in the Energy ... Continue reading
Intersport Racing Sebring Statement
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com INTERSPORT RACING OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO SEBRING TEST CRASH (Sebring, Fla. March 16, 2010) As reported, the #37 AER-powered Lola B06/10 LMP1 race car got airborne and flipped several times on the straight between Turns 9 and 10 of the 3.7-mile, 17-turn Sebring Internationa ... Continue reading
Martino Motorsports Prepped For First Full Season in ADRL Competition
Media Release March 16, 2010 For Immediate Release Martino Motorsports Prepped For First Full Season in ADRL Competition 2010 Extreme Pro Stock Championship Chase Begins in Houston, Texas This Weekend for Mark Martino Stoney Creek, ON. – With an uncertain future for quarter-mile Mountain Motor Pro Stock racing follow ... Continue reading
Media Release: Highcroft on the pace in Sebring testing
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Moments in JEGS 50-Years / Jeg wins 2000 NHRA Pro Stock championship
Jeg wins 2000 NHRA Pro Stock championship _www.jegs50years.com_ (http://www.jegs50years.com/) Jeg Coughlin Jr. earned the title of best Pro Stock driver of the "aughts" after the easy-going Ohioan collected four world titles in the first decade of the millennium. It all started in Y2K when, in just his third year in th ... Continue reading
PHILLIPS SAYS HE WOULD LOVE TO DOUBLE-DIP ONCE AGAIN AT JEGS NHRA CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Field Marketing, (626) 914-4761 PHILLIPS SAYS HE WOULD LOVE TO DOUBLE-DIP ONCE AGAIN AT JEGS NHRA CAJUN SPORTSNATIONALS BELLE ROSE, La. - When Tommy Phillips held two Wallys in the winner's circle last year at the JEGS NHRA Cajun SPORTSnationals, he knew at the time that he had just ... Continue reading
Placerville opener brings regional Dwarf Car Clash with Civil War
Placerville opener will be a big night for area Dwarf Car competition Silver-Gold Series brings nearly 40 cars to EDCO and the Flyin' Roofer out of retirement by Bill Sullivan, Handy Racing Promotions Media Relations HRP Photo by Chad Fletcher PLACERVILLE, CA (3-16-10) - Saturday night will bring nearly one thousand or ... Continue reading
Scania Increasing Production − Will Resume Five-Day Week in April
STOCKHOLM, Sweden--Regulatory News: “There is a need to increase production mainly because demand remains very high in Brazil, but some recovery is also occurring in Europe. By efficiently utilising our global production structure, we are boosting our manufacturing rate in Europe so that we can supply South American ... Continue reading
SCHUMACHER, LINE, KRAWIEC TONIGHT ON WFO RADIO
* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** SCHUMACHER, LINE, KRAWIEC TONIGHT ON WFO RADIO HOLLYWOOD, FL (March 16, 2010) - *NHRA Full Throttle Series event winners Tony Schumacher (Top Fuel), Jason Line (Pro Stock) and Eddie Krawiec (Pro Stock Motorcycle) will appear on "WFO Radio NHRA Tuesday with Joe Castello" tonight at 7 p.m. ET. ... Continue reading
smart USA Appoints New Dealer to Serve Philadelphia
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA Distributor LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc., , today appointed a new smart dealer in southeast Pennsylvania to serve the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys, including Philadelphia. The dealership, to be named smart center Trevose, will open on April 1 and be managed by the ... Continue reading
Statement by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Regarding VSA Modulator Recall
TORRANCE, Calif., March 16 -- Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the U.S. to modify the Vehicle Stability Assist(TM) (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel "soft" or that gradually exhibit a pedal hei ... Continue reading
Thomas Motorsports announces schedule and sponsors for 2010
Steven Blakesley Email: steven@norcalmedia.com Phone: (916) 316-4854 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Thomas Motorsports announces schedule and sponsors for 2010  PENRYN, CALIF. (March 16, 2010) – 17 year-old NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Late Model driver Tyler Thomas has announced he will compete in a minimum 16 ... Continue reading
BADA Announces Two Major Wheel Weight Line Expansions
2010 BADA ANNOUNCES TWO MAJOR WHEEL WEIGHT LINE EXPANSIONS Launches Medium- and Heavy-duty Steel Truck Wheel Weights, New Steel Tape-A-Weights(tm) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - BADA(r) has launched a line of steel wheel weights for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and several new styles of steel Tape-A-Weights as part of an expans ... Continue reading
Beckman bumped out in Gators opening round
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 BUMPED OUT IN OPENING ROUND AT GATORS GAINESVILLE, Fla. ... Continue reading
Capps' semifinal Gators finish earns him second in points
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 CAPPS' SEMIFINAL GATORS FINISH EARNS HIM SECOND IN POINTS GAINE ... Continue reading
DISAPPOINTING DAY AT GATORS FOR JFR
TEAM JFR RACE REPORT3rd of 23 races in the NHRA Full Throttle Series 41st annual Tire Kingdom NHRA GatornationalsMarch 11-14, 2010Gainesville RacewayGainesville, Fla. * * * *Professional Results for 41st annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville RacewayFUNNY CAR – Tim Wilkerson, Springfield, Ill ... Continue reading
Hagan sets national speed record at Gatornationals
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 HAGAN SETS NATIONAL SPEED RECORD AT GATORS GAINESVILLE, Fla. (M ... Continue reading
Jason Line Drives to Third Gatornationals Win
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: (7... J2Racing@aol.com Jason Line Drives to Third Gatornationals Win Gainesville, Fla., March 14, 2010 – Jason Line scored an exciting and emotional win on Sunday, capturing the Pro Stock title at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, FL. Starting from the s ... Continue reading
Lebanon Valley Pays Out Record $100,000 Point Fund!
$100,000 Point Fund Doled Out at Lebanon Valley Sunday March 14, 2010 West Lebanon, NY: Legendary Upstate New York Dirt Track breaks the record books by handing out more than $100,000 in point fund money in four divisions. The ½ dirt speedway perched alongside NY Route 20 in West Lebanon New York awarded their 2009 ch ... Continue reading
McClenathan aced in the quarterfinals at the Gators
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 McCLENATHAN ACED IN THE QUARTERFINALS AT GATORNATIONALS GAINESV ... Continue reading
MONSTER ENERGY TEAMS UP WITH MERCEDES GP PETRONAS
Bahrain 14 March 2010 MONSTER ENERGY TEAMS UP WITH MERCEDES GP PETRONAS On the day of the first race of the highly-anticipated 2010 Formula One season, the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team is pleased to confirm a new partnership with the energy drinks brand, Monster Energy. As an integral part of Monster's ongoing global push ... Continue reading
Promising start comes to abrupt halt for Coughlin (NHRA/JEGS)
Promising start comes to abrupt halt for Coughlin GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 14) -- After a strong third-place qualifying effort and a big first-round win over Phoenix finalist Bob Yonke, four-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. thought his team had finally sorted out his JEGS.com Chevrolet Cobalt. But a disappointing R ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Reach Finals; Finish Weekend as Gatornationals Runner-Up
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 BOB TASCA III AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE RACING REACH FINALS; FINISH WE ... Continue reading
March 14, 2010 Contact: Darren Jacobs, (248) 553-4566, Cell: (313) 530-9910 E-mail: djacobs@jrthompson.com <mailto:djacobs@jrthompson.com> TEAM MOPAR(r) PRO STOCK RACE REPORT 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 3 of 23 March 11-14 41st Annual Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals Gainesville Raceway FOR IMMEDIA ... Continue reading
Transcript of Michael Waltrip and Ron Capps press conference at NHRA Gatornationals
(EDITORS: Attached is a digital image of Joe Castello (left), host Joe Castello¹s Total Motorsports Radio Show on WFOradio.com, Michael Waltrip and Ron Capps during an interview at the 41st annual NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville (Fla.) Raceway on Saturday, March 13. Photo credit: AutoImagery.) DON SCHUMACHER RACING ... Continue reading
Treble races to the PSM semis at the Gatornationals
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 Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TREBLE RACES TO THE SEMIS AT TH ... Continue reading
PARIS, March 11, 2010 -- Alcan Specialty Sheet, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - introduces a comprehensive product portfolio of Automotive Body in White sheet specifications to meet the growing and increasingly complex demands of the European automotive industry. With the successful i ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., March 11 -- Ford Customer Service Division brands Motorcraft, Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center and FordParts.com know what its consumers need - from quality products and service centers to the internet. As one of the leaders in innovation and technology, Ford Customer Service Division delivers premium bra ... Continue reading
Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance Celebrates Mercedes-Benz Marque
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla., March 11 -- Mercedes-Benz, founding sponsor of The Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, celebrates 15 years of supporting one of the nation's most innovative vintage car shows featuring over 250 rare classics from seldom-seen private collections nationwide. The Concours takes place on the grounds of ... Continue reading
Applied Materials Expands Display, Solar Equipment Manufacturing Capability in Taiwan
TAINAN, Taiwan--Applied Materials, Inc., the world’s largest supplier of equipment to the semiconductor, flat panel display (FPD) and solar photovoltaic (PV) industries, today announced the opening of its newly expanded Tainan Manufacturing Center in Tainan, Taiwan. The nearly 15,000 square meter facility will enhanc ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - East Bay Prepares for its Season Opener
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 11, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Automakers today cited new, lifesaving technology as one of the primary factors in driving down the nation's vehicle fatality rates. Traffic deaths fell to the lowest level in 56 years in 2009, with fewer than 34,000 people killed, according to U.S. Transportation Secreta ... Continue reading
BorgWarner eGearDrive(TM) Transmission Propels 2011 Ford Transit Connect Electric
BorgWarner Partners with Azure Dynamics to Deliver Lower Costs and Zero Emissions for Ford's First All-Electric Production Vehicle AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 11 -- BorgWarner's 31-03 eGearDrive(TM) transmission will propel the 2011 Transit Connect Electric, Ford's first all-electric production vehicle based on the glob ... Continue reading
Brazilian Sugarcane Ethanol to Power IZOD IndyCar Series in 2010
SAO PAULO--The Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA) has renewed its fuel supply agreement with the Indy Racing League for the 2010 IZOD IndyCar Series season, which opens on Sunday, March 14, with a race in Brazil's largest city, São Paulo. Under the new agreement, the IZOD IndyCar Series will continue to ... Continue reading
Capps sets record at March Meet
DON SCHUMACHER RACING FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS SETS RECORD AT MARCH MEET CARLSBAD, Calif. (March 11, 2010) - His teammate won the 52nd annual March Meet at Auto Club Famoso Raceway, the season-opener of the NHRA Hot Rod Heritage Racing Se ... Continue reading
Flying Dutchman Off-Road - Lucas Oil Off-Road Race Series - Las Vegas
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Flying Dutchman Gets Grounded in Vegas Appleton, WI (March 10, 2010) - At the "11thHour" veteran off-road racer Dan Vanden Heuvel made the decision to bring his Maxxis Tire PRO Unlimited 2 Chevy race truck to Las Vegas for the opening wee ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Live Image Group, LLC Contact: Live Image Group (636) 447-0336 or lindsay@liveimagegroup.com www.liveimagegroup.com Barklage Racing Welcomes ZOOMMO as a Sponsor in 2010; Set to Test at Dallas Raceway SAINT LOUIS, MO (March 5, 2010) - Barklage Racing will be testing and tuning their Pro Extreme ca ... Continue reading
Hagan focused on first win in 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 HAGAN FOCUSED ON FIRST WIN IN GAINESVILLE CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. ( ... Continue reading
Horsepower Driven by Star Power: 2010 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Drivers Announced
2009 Celebrity Winner Keanu Reeves Returns to Compete with the Pros; Other Stars Behind the Wheel include Adrien Brody, Tony Hawk, Christian Slater, Jesse McCartney, and Adam Carolla LONG BEACH, Calif., March 11 -- An eclectic group of Hollywood's stars from film, television, music and sports will put their freshly hon ... Continue reading
JACK ARUTE to Host IndyCar Chassis Design Forum Tonight on RaceFanRadio!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: INDIANAPOLIS (March 11, 2010) – As an important program update, RaceFanRadio.com wants to remind all fans that IndyCar veteran reporter JACK ARUTE, the award-winning commentator and Pit Strategist for Versus TV's coverage of the IZOD IndyCar Series coverage, will host a one hour roundtable disc ... Continue reading
There's Still Time to Help Jiffy Lube Raise More Funds for Go Red For Women HOUSTON, March 11 -- Jiffy Lube® reached its $1 million national fundraising goal for the 2010 Maintenance Partners for Life campaign that benefits the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women movement, with four days still remaining in t ... Continue reading
Kraft Foods To Replace U.S. Sales Fleet With Ford Vehicles for Efficiency, Quality
DEARBORN, Mich., March 11 -- -- Kraft Foods, the world's second-largest food company, takes delivery of 2,500 2010 Ford Fusions for its national sales staff -- Kraft Foods cites total cost of ownership, including fuel economy benefits, as the driving force in replacing U.S. sales fleet with new Ford vehicles -- Ford's ... Continue reading
SPARKS, Md.--McCormick & Company, Incorporated is expanding a March 5, 2010 recall to include additional “Best By” dates of products manufactured with HVP (hydrolyzed vegetable protein) supplied by Basic Food Flavors of Las Vegas, Nevada, because the ingredient has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. ... Continue reading
Mopar(R) Gives Hemi-powered Dodge Challenger Buyers Powerful Boost To Customize Their Rides
$2,000 in "Mopar Bucks" good toward the purchase of select Mopar(R) performance parts, accessories or customer-care packages AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 11 -- -- Customer may use "Mopar Bucks" to buy Dodge Challenger's new factory-installed Mopar Appearance Packages, which include the unique body-color T/A hood with sco ... Continue reading
Natural Gas: An Economic and Environmental Solution to Meeting Growing Energy Demand
HOUSTON--The development of natural gas resources from around the world will play an important role in the future global economy, Tom Walters, president of ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing Company, said today at a plenary session during the CERAWeek 2010 conference in Houston, Texas. “We expect global energy demand t ... Continue reading
New Q & A Research Survey Shows Toyota Image Hard Hit by Recent Recall
NOVATO, Calif.--Nearly 4 in 10 Americans (38%) have a more negative opinion of Toyota in the aftermath of their now widely-publicized recall announcement, according to a national survey conducted by San Francisco Bay Area’s Q & A Research, Inc. And the bad news for the automaker doesn’t stop there. “They will und ... Continue reading
NFI Fuel Efficiency ‘Czar’ Spearheads Sustainability Initiatives
CHERRY HILL, N.J.--With fuel prices remaining unpredictable in this uncertain economy, New Jersey-based NFI, a national leader in the transportation and logistics industry, has created a senior management position specifically tasked with guiding the company to improve fuel efficiency while reducing emissions. “This ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Senior Management Changes at Nissan Design Americas and Nissan Design Europe
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 11 -- Nissan today announced changes in leadership at Nissan Design America and Nissan Design Europe. Alfonso Albaisa, currently vice president, Design, Nissan Design Europe, will return to NDA as vice president. Albaisa succeeds Bruce Campbell, vice president, Design, NDA, and Victor Nacif, vice ... Continue reading
Novelis Selected as Leading Supplier of Aluminum Sheet for New Audi A8
ATLANTA, March 11 -- Novelis announced today that it has been selected as the main supplier of aluminum sheet for the redesigned Audi A8 luxury sedan. Audi has long been a pioneer in incorporating lightweight design into its vehicles and is taking this to a new level with the aluminum-intensive A8. The latest model, wh ... Continue reading
Opinion Editorial: Jim Tarbox, Owner of Tarbox Motors: I was Robbed by the U.S. Government
A Chrysler Dealership Owner Speaks Out The following is a statement from Jim Tarbox, Owner of Tarbox Motors NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., March 11 -- At one time, in this great country of ours, it was illegal to take a person's property and give it to someone else. I want to report a crime, a crime of great magnitude. This cr ... Continue reading
Paramore Takes the 2010 Honda Civic Tour Full-Throttle on the Hottest Coast-to-Coast 'Green' Tour
Paramore's Customized Honda Civic Si Coupe to be Won by Lucky Fan NEW YORK, March 11 -- Paramore jump-starts the hottest music scene this summer as the headliner for the 2010 Honda Civic Tour. American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced the participation of the 2008 and 2009 Grammy-nominated band today. The tour will kick ... Continue reading
[RealWire] New F1 Season Sparks Sales of Driving Experience Days
Company: Experience Mad (http://www.experiencemad.co.uk/) Release summary: With the start of each new Formula 1 season, Experience Mad sells more driving days to budding Lewis Hamiltons and Jenson Buttons, keen to share in the thrill of this high octane sport. Date of issue: 11th March, 2010 Contact: Ali Cort, Browser ... Continue reading
Reigning NMCA champ returns to NHRA Pro Mod competition (NHRA/JEGS)
Reigning NMCA champ returns to NHRA Pro Mod competition GAINESVILLE, Fla. (March 11) -- Fresh off his world championship run at the top level of National Muscle Car Association competition, veteran drag racer Troy Coughlin will return to Pro Mod in 2010 beginning with this weekend's season-opening 41st annual Tire King ... Continue reading
Tomorrow's Car Interior Re-Imagined in Student Design Competition
Ward's Automotive Group and the College for Creative Studies encourage future vehicle designers to envision 'sustainable style' in interiors SOUTHFIELD, Mich., March 11 -- Vehicle interiors that double as environmentally friendly gardens and seats that slide in virtually any configuration to meet passenger needs might ... Continue reading
Toyota Signs New Three-Year Deal With AFC Champion Indianapolis Colts
INDIANAPOLIS, March 11 -- After a successful one-year partnership this past football season, the AFC champion Indianapolis Colts and Toyota have signed a new three-year contract which maintains the automaker's status as "Official Vehicle of the Indianapolis Colts." The contract was signed earlier this week and expires ... Continue reading
WFO RADIO LIVE FROM NHRA GATORNATIONALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ** *WFO RADIO LIVE FROM NHRA GATORNATIONALS* * Guests Include Kurt Busch, Ashley Force Hood, Darrell Gwynn ** GAINESVILLE, FL (March 11, 2010) - *Race fans have the opportunity to experience more unprecedented coverage of the NHRA Full Throttle Series when *WFO Radio with Joe Castello *broadcasts ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation's top-selling motor home manufacturer, will host a conference call on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 9 a.m. Central Time (CT) to discuss the financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2010 ended February 27, 2010. The Company will release its financial res ... Continue reading
Citi Increases Contributions to the New 'CauseWorld' App from shopkick, Inc.
NEW YORK--Citi announced today that it will expand its support of shopkick, Inc.'s successful CauseWorld application by providing an additional $350,000 in financial support for CauseWorld causes. Citi's total contribution now stands at $700,000. About half has already been given to the causes by Citi on behalf of Caus ... Continue reading
FW: Champion Raceway to Host NHRA Northwest Division Final
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: NHRA Field Marketing, (626) 914-4761 Champion Raceway to Host NHRA Northwest Division Final GLENDORA, Calif. (March 9, 2010) - Champion Raceway, Medford, Ore., will once again host the final event in the 2010 NHRA Northwest Division Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The event is the fifth of ... Continue reading
FW: PRESS RELEASE: BARKLAGE RACING WELCOMES 2010 SPONSOR; TEST AT DALLAS RACEWAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Live Image Group, LLC Contact: Live Image Group (636) 447-0336 or amanda@liveimagegroup.com www.liveimagegroup.com Barklage Racing Welcomes ZOOMMO as a Sponsor in 2010; Set to Test at Dallas Raceway SAINT LOUIS, MO (March 5, 2010) - Barklage Racing will be testing and tuning their Pro Extreme car ... Continue reading
New Alliance AutoGas Partners in Indiana Bring Propane Vehicle Conversions and Fueling to Midwest
ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 9 -- The national propane vehicle conversion and fueling network Alliance AutoGas has announced partnerships with Donahue Gas and Productive Concepts, Inc. to bring alternative vehicle fuel solutions to public and private fleets in the Midwest. As Alliance AutoGas partners, these companies will w ... Continue reading
Photo of HSR - IMSA Historic GT Race Start at Sebring
PHOTO CAPTION: The IMSA Historic GT class feature race gets underway at Sebring International Raceway during the Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) weekend. # # # If you wish to be removed from the list, please reply to this release and type “REMOVE�?? in all caps in the subject heading. Thank you. ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Big Changes Coming for I-25 Speedway
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE March 8, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~ ... Continue reading
Fallbrook Technologies Inc. and Hodyon Sign Joint Development Agreement
- Companies to develop air conditioner compressor application using NuVinci(R) CVP technology - SAN DIEGO, March 8 -- Fallbrook Technologies Inc. (Fallbrook), a technology company dedicated to improving the performance and flexibility of transmissions for engine- and human-powered devices, announced today that it has s ... Continue reading
FNGA to Co-Sponsor Nationwide Natural Gas Conference
PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla.--Known for its recent involvement in cross-market events and new partnerships, the FNGA’s next support initiative is for natural gas’ own. A proud co-sponsor of the Natural Gas Marketing & Sales Trends & Training Conference, FNGA will have a chance to tap into a national pool of resources and ... Continue reading
Fw: HIGHT AND FORCE TAKE IN WORLD OF OUTLAWS IN TULARE
-----Original Message-----From: "Elon Werner - JFR Public Relations" <elon@johnforceracing.com>Sent 3/8/2010 2:32:07 PMTo: "elon.werner" <elon.werner@mindspring.com>Subject: HIGHT AND FORCE TAKE IN WORLD OF OUTLAWS IN TULAREÂ HIGHT AND FORCE TAKE IN WORLD OF OUTLAWS IN TULAREYORBA LINDA, CA (March 8, 2010) --- Late la ... Continue reading
MINNEAPOLIS--THQ Wireless Inc., a subsidiary of THQ Inc. , today announced that an iPhone version of the critically acclaimed de Blob® video game franchise is now available for download worldwide on iTunes for $2.99 and will soon be available for the iPad. An addictive puzzle-action maze game with more than 4,000 uniq ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto to Present at ROTH 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference
JINZHOU CITY, China, March 8 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or the "Company"), a leading supplier of automotive electric parts, suspension products and engine components in China, will be presenting at the ROTH Capital Partners 22nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference, which wi ... Continue reading
LOORS Round #1 SuperLite Race Report
logo For Immediate Release Follow us on Twitter: <http://www.twitter.com/Speedtechteam> Twitter/SpeedTechTeam Follow us Facebook: <http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1676761&id=670473038& comments=&alert= #/pages/Speed-Technologies/132240884782?ref=ts> Facebook/Speed Technologies See our videos on Youtube.com http:/ ... Continue reading
Becker and Racing for the Groups ready for Chico opener
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 Media Contact: Bill Sullivan: bill@racingforthetroops.com Team Information: www.racingforthetroops.com  Becker looks to bring Racing for the Troops to Chico victory  By Sullivan Images Media  WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (3-7-10) - In a matter of days, the Sacramento based ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing: Homestead-Miami Post Race Report
Krohn Racing: Homestead-Miami Post Race Report Round 2 of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series at Homestead-Miami Speedway didn’t produce the strong results for which the Krohn Racing team had hoped. The No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola finished 13th overall on the 2.3-mile South Florida superspeedway. T ... Continue reading
Miller Barrett Racing - Homestead race
Miller Barrett Racing didn't get to see the checkered flag at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday night. The team was running 10th in the GT class when a gearbox failure zapped its No. 48 Porsche 911 GT3 Cup out of the GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series race presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16. Luke Hines of Essex, Eng ... Continue reading
Photo of Krohn Racing at Homestead
PHOTO CAPTION: Tracy W. Krohn drives the No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola at Homestead-Miami Speedway If you wish to be removed from the list, please reply to this release and type “REMOVE�?? in all caps in the subject heading. Thank you. ... Continue reading
NORCROSS, Ga.--Suniva, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells and modules, today announced that The Wall Street Journal has ranked the company second in its list of the “Top 10 Venture-Backed, Clean Technology Companies.” “We are honored to be recognized by The Wall Stree ... Continue reading
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 4 -- For those who thought things in the automotive world couldn't get any wilder, a look at recent headlines about Toyota and other auto manufacturers' woes suggests that turmoil and change may be the industry's only constants, going forward. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Names Rawls Auto Auction 2009 Auction of the Year
FORT WORTH, Texas--AMERICREDIT CORP. has named Rawls Auto Auction in Leesville, S.C., as its 2009 Auction of the Year as part of the Company's nationwide Auction of Excellence program. “We value our relationship with AmeriCredit, and appreciate this recognition.” Every year, AmeriCredit representatives review the p ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--During a meeting with the investment community today, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company will provide a comprehensive business overview, highlight positive pipeline developments and provide 2013 minimum non-GAAP earnings per share guidance. “We have fundamentally differentiated ourselves from our peers as a focus ... Continue reading
China XD Plastics to Expand into the Eastern Chinese Market with New Distributor Agreement
HARBIN, China, March 4 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Ltd. ("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 the signing of a one-year non-exclus ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Announces Executive Appointments
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 4 -- In a continued effort to focus on core competencies and efficiencies, Chrysler Group LLC today named two appointments within its executive ranks. Steve Williams has been named Head of Advance Engineering, Planning and Regulatory Affairs. In that role, Williams continues his responsibilit ... Continue reading
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Announces 2010 Record Date and Annual Stockholder Meeting Date
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. announced today that it has set the close of business on March 29, 2010 as the record date for determining the stockholders entitled to receive notice of and vote at its upcoming Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, ... Continue reading
Colson Hicks Eidson Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Toyota
MIAMI--Leading Coral Gables-based trial law firm Colson Hicks Eidson filed a class action complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on March 3rd on behalf of Plaintiffs: Sharlene Cohen-Goldberg, Tiffany Jones, Thelma Reid and other Florida and national class members and similarly situate ... Continue reading
Cytec Engineered Materials Honored With Alenia Aeronautica Innovation Award
WOODLAND PARK, N.J.--Cytec Industries Inc. announced that its Cytec Engineered Materials business unit was honored with the Alenia Aeronautica Special Award for innovation for Research. The team composed by Alenia Aeronautica (Structures and Materials & Processes departments), Salerno University and Cytec received the ... Continue reading
Fitch: Seasonality Results in Higher Losses for U.S. Prime Auto ABS
NEW YORK--Seasonal weakness drove U.S. prime auto loan ABS losses slightly higher in January versus prior months, according to Fitch Ratings. Despite high unemployment and pressure on loss frequency, losses in January were over 20% lower on an annual basis for the third consecutive month. 'Tax refunds and credits will ... Continue reading
SANTA ANA, Calif.--Iteris, Inc. (NYSE Amex:ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today announced that, following the successful introduction of a 511 traffic information system for the Inland Empire, the Riverside County Transportation ... Continue reading
JEGS New Products and/or Features
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Nelson Piquet Jr. Teams Up with Eddie Sharp Racing for ARCA events
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Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: New 'FMSmartChoice.com' Web Site Offers Valuable Information to Consumers Facing Common Automotive Repairs Date(s): 3/4/2010 9:43:17 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ---------------------------- ... Continue reading
PINKS AND PICKS TONIGHT ON WFO RADIO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PINKS AND PICKS TONIGHT ON WFO RADIO HOLLYWOOD, FL (March 4, 2010) - Rich Christensen of PINKS: All Out and Las Vegas handicapper Bob Smith highlight tonight's edition of WFO Radio with Joe Castello, live at 7 p.m. ET. To listen live or to access the show on demand, go to www.wforadio.com Christen ... Continue reading
Superfund & Brownfields News Release (HQ): EPA Announces Superfund Cleanup Progress for FY 2009
*CONTACT:* Latisha Petteway petteway.latisha@epa.gov 202-564-3191 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 4, 2010 *EPA Announces Superfund Cleanup Progress for FY 2009* *WASHINGTON* - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released today the annual summary of the Superfund program's fiscal year (FY) 2009 progress. T ... Continue reading
--Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO): WHAT: The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) will host a roundtable discussion with advanced biofuel and biobased chemical companies to discuss the potential job creation and economic impact of deploying their industrial biotechnology applications. The participating c ... Continue reading
Toyota Purchase Intent Soars Nearly 40 Percent After Incentives Announcement, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Toyota’s announcement of zero-percent financing and special lease deals generated nearly a 40 percent spike in purchase intent by visitors to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information.* “The Toyota recall saga allowed other automakers to snag some market share, and no ... Continue reading
CARS program created significantly more incremental automobile sales than previously reported ST. LOUIS, March 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, March 9, Maritz, a leading global provider of automotive research, will hold a press conference call to announce new research findings that reveal that the Car Allowanc ... Continue reading
Warrantech Recognizes Vehicles with Fewest Repairs in 2009
BEDFORD, Texas--Warrantech Corporation, a leading independent provider of service contracts and after-market warranties for the automotive, consumer electronics, computer, furniture and home industries announced today the results of a study the company conducted on the performance reliability of vehicles in 2009. “An ... Continue reading
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: ACUZ) recently debuted a line of OEM-quality chrome wheel accessories, consisting of ABS chrome front and rear wheel hub and nut covers. Designed to fit most class 7 and 8 trucks, trailers, and recreational vehicles, the accessories feature innovative designs and enhanced ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Announces Webcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 4 -- Miller Industries, Inc. intends to release its results for the fourth quarter and full-year ended December 31, 2009 on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, after the close of the market. In conjunction with this release, the Company will host a conference call on the following day that will be simu ... Continue reading
NGA Announces Transfer of Auto Glass Standards
Having trouble viewing this message? Click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Walker 866/342.5642, ext. 153 dwalker@glass.org (mailto:dwalker@glass.org) NGA ANNOUNCES TRANSFER OF AUTO GLASS STANDARDS; NWRA TO SERVE AS ROLAGS SECRETARIAT; AGRSS TO TAKE UP DEVELOPMENT OF ARGULA WASHINGTON, DC (March 4, 2010) - Th ... Continue reading
New Toyota safety recall video by David Taylor with re-involt technologies
Greetings- I am sending our newest video (remember the remanufactured (recycled) hybrid car batteries by re-involt technologies). This video shows people how to stop if their gas pedal sticks in their Toyota Prius. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TficlBPKONg For more information, you can contact David Taylor at 919-774- ... Continue reading
-- Technology partnership for a new electric vehicle suited to the Chinese market -- New brand to be created by Daimler and BYD -- Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG: "We continue to push ahead as a global leader in electric mobility. Daimler's know-how in electric vehicle architectur ... Continue reading
EPA Names Nissan 2010 Energy Star(R) Partner of the Year
Nissan earns award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 1 -- Nissan has been named a 2010 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for outstanding energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Nissan's accomplishments ... Continue reading
LONG BEACH, Calif. & PALO ALTO, Calif.--Apriso®, a leading provider of adaptive software solutions for global manufacturing operations management, and HP today announced General Motors has selected and is implementing an Apriso solution to expand visibility into and control over battery manufacturing and supply chain ... Continue reading
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia accelerates European market expansion through UEFA EUROTOP 2010-2017 sponsorship - UEFA EUROTOP partnership will strengthen Kia's brand image ... Continue reading
Native New Yorker Announces 2010 'Battle of the Bone' Chicken Wing Eating Contest
Award-Winning Restaurants Bring Back the Wings with Third Annual Battle for Big Eaters GILBERT, Ariz., March 1 -- Native New Yorker, the sports-themed family restaurant franchise, has announced the launch of the 2010 Battle of the Bone, the third annual contest in which contestants attempt to top each other by eating t ... Continue reading
NESSARA Uncovers Right To Repair Coalition’s Arguments as Flawed and Misleading
BOSTON--Today, the New England Service Station and Automotive Repair Association (NESSARA), the leading organization representing independent auto repairers in Massachusetts, urges the Massachusetts Senate to carefully scrutinize S. 2268, the “Right to Repair” bill, currently under consideration in the Massachusett ... Continue reading
Technical Relationship with Pennzoil Helps Team Develop Winning Motor Oil Formulations HOUSTON, March 1 -- In 2010, Richard Childress Racing will run with Pennzoil's cutting edge Hyper Cleansing Technology(TM). When Pennzoil and Shell Oil Company began a multi-year agreement in 2007 with Richard Childress Racing as the ... Continue reading
News Release: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Online Store is Officially Open for Business
AUBURN CORD DUESENBERG AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM NEWS RELEASE - 03/01/10 For Immediate Release CONTACT: Marcia Doell, Museum Store Product Manager and Developer March - 2010 260-925-1444 / marcias@automobilemuseum.org Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Online Store is Officially Open for Business AUBURN - The Auburn Cord ... Continue reading
Porsche Presents Super-Sports Car in Geneva
GENEVA, March 1, 2010 -- - Record-Breaking Emissions and Fuel Economy - Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge under: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/9820/?keygroup=bild Today Michael Macht, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Porsche, pr ... Continue reading
TAG Heuer and Tesla Motors Launch Worldwide Partnership
GENEVA--Pioneering luxury Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer and electric carmaker Tesla Motors have teamed up in a worldwide partnership as the iconic Swiss brand celebrates its 150th anniversary. “We believe that high-performance drivers are increasingly searching for products that are efficient, socially responsible and s ... Continue reading
Could a ban on smoking in cars happen? The influential Royal College of Physicians has called for smoking to be banned in cars. 'Passive smoking and children', a major new report launched today by the RCP's Tobacco Advisory Group has reinforced its view that child health is being undermined by passive smoking. About 2 ... Continue reading
Cadillac Coy About Reports of 2012 Cadillac XTS in Works
DETROIT â Cadillac on Wednesday tiptoed around a new report from Motor Trend that says GM has given the green light to a production version of the big XTS Platinum sedan concept that debuted at the 2010 Detroit Auto Show and would ostensibly become the brand's new flagship for the 2012 model year. It was clear whe ... Continue reading
Mahindra First Choice looks at IPO in three years
Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, the company that was created by Mahindra & Mahindra for trading in used cars and is currently jointly owned by M&M, HDFC and a PE fund, is looking at an IPO in about three years, according to Mr Rajeev Dubey, President (HR, After-market & Corporate Services), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. H ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Crosstour Incentives
2010 Accord Crosstour Featured Special Lease - Zero Due at Lease Signing $0 down payment, $0 security deposit, $0 first month's payment, $0 due at lease signing. Excludes taxes, titles and fees. Lease Example with $0 due at lease signing for $390.00 a month for 36 months. For well-qualified buyers. FEATURED SPECIAL LEA ... Continue reading
Cadillac resurrecting Art & Science ad campaign
When the first-generation Cadillac CTS went on sale in 2003, the brand-revitalizing sedan incorporated a new design language that General Motors called "Art & Science." The idea behind the new design language was to ""incorporates sharp, sheer forms and crisp edges - a form vocabulary that expresses bold, high-technolo ... Continue reading
Tell your best Yugo story, win a signed copy of the Yugo book
Everyone loves free stuff, right? Everyone also loves (and loves to hate) the Yugo. Well then, have we got a contest for you. Yesterday we posted our review of The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History and many of you commented that you'd like to read the book. Friends, comrades, fellow travelers-now is y ... Continue reading
Ford Is Winning More New Customers From Competing Brands, Fueling Market Share Gains
DEARBORN, Mich., March 25 -- -- New trade-in data show Ford is increasingly winning new customers from competing brands, a key reason the company has gained retail U.S. market share for 16 of the past 17 months -- For the Ford brand, the rate of customers who traded in competitive brand vehicles rose 18 percent from th ... Continue reading
2010 New York International Automobile Show Fact Sheet
NEW YORK, March 25 -- Public Information/Events Public Sneak Preview Friday, April 2 Auto Show Dates Friday, April 2 - Sunday, April 11 Charity Preview Thursday, April 1 Gala www.eastsidehouse.org (tickets required) Public Show Hours Sundays: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Location Jacob K. Ja ... Continue reading
The Hottest 'It' Cars of 2010 Roll Into NYIAS
NEW YORK, March 25 -- As New York becomes the center of the automotive universe for the 10-day run of the New York International Automobile Show, it's time to celebrate our area's love of the car. For starters, there are the press conferences where thousands of journalists from all over the world come to see the latest ... Continue reading
Don Romano Appointed Chief Marketing Officer for Mazda North American Operations
IRVINE, Calif., March 25 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that Don Romano has been appointed to the newly created position of chief marketing officer (CMO), MNAO. Romano will continue his responsibilities as president, Mazda Canada, Inc. (MCI), in addition to leading North America's marketing e ... Continue reading
Porsche Voted 'Coolest' Brand in the United States
Kelley Blue Book Presents Multiple Brand Image Awards ATLANTA, March 25 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), a leading provider of new- and used-car information, announced today that Porsche has won three 2010 Brand Image Awards, including Coolest Brand, Best Performance Brand and Best Exterior Design - Luxury Brand. Por ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts March Auto Sales
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 1,119,700 units, a 30.9 percent increase from March 2009 and a 43.9 percent increase from February 2010, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. âAlthough this SAAR sounds promi ... Continue reading
2010 Accord Coupe Featured Special Lease - Zero Due at Lease Signing $0 down payment, $0 security deposit, $0 first month's payment, $0 due at lease signing, Excludes taxes, titles and fees. Lease Example with $0 due at lease signing for $280.00 a month for 36 months. For well-qualified buyers. FEATURED SPECIAL LEASE: ... Continue reading
Power Aims For Second Victory Of The Season
: Will Power, who won the season-opening IZOD IndyCar Series race on the streets of Sao Paulo, Brazil, on March 14, will challenge 23 other drivers for the winner's trophy in the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg this weekend. Power, driver of the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske car, was a guest on the Indy Racing League t ... Continue reading
Montréal, March 25, 2010: One of the Quebec crowd favorite open-wheel series, Formula 1600, is returning to the Canadian Grand Prix as a support series for the June 11-13 weekend of activities on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Octane Racing Group, promoter of the event, is happy to announce today that close to 40 drivers ... Continue reading
Brittnay Vorster - Life Has Moments!
Sao Paulo, March 24, 2010: Life has moments that are so special, you wish you could share it with everyone you care for. Moments where dreams comes true , moments where the effort pay back, moments that fill up your energy tank so you can dream even further. Britt had one of those moments on March 12 2010, she drove a ... Continue reading
USF2000 Season-Opening Doubleheader Saturday and Sunday at St. Pete GP
PALMETTO, March 25, 2010: The Road to Indy starts on the streets of St. Petersburg, Fla. this weekend. History will be made on Saturday and Sunday at the Honda Grand Prix of St. Petersburg when the revitalized USF2000 National Championship opens its 2010 season. ... Continue reading
Toyota Commitment To Action Yields Results
Toyota continues to make strong progress with its UK recall programme with more than two thirds of the total vehicles affected successfully fixed in just six weeks. At the same time sales of new Toyota vehicles remain healthy and an overwhelming majority of customers have declared themselves satisfied with the recall p ... Continue reading
Two New Dealers Join The Growing Volvo Network
Volvo has made two additional dealer appointments as it aims to grow its network to 110 sites by the end of 2010. Snows Motor Group in Poole and North City in Chigwell have been confirmed as Volvo dealers with immediate effect. ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Twin Scroll Turbocharger Enhances Fuel Economy of Powerful New Gasoline Engine
Six-cylinder Direct Injection Engine with Variable Valve Train and BorgWarner's Twin Scroll Technology Delivers Same Performance as a V8 with Lower Fuel Consumption AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 25 -- BorgWarner supplies twin scroll turbochargers for the BMW 535i Gran Turismo featuring a newly developed 3.0-liter six-cyli ... Continue reading
Accuride Showcases New Products and Service Offerings at Mid-America Trucking Show
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--Accuride Corporation (OTCBB: ACUZ), one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America, will showcase a line of new products and service offerings at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, from March 25 â 27 ... Continue reading
Navistar Introduces Next Generation Class 8 Truck, International ProStar+
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Navistar, Inc. today took the Mid-America Trucking Show by storm once again, introducing the all-new International® ProStar®+ (Plus). âWith the aerodynamic and weight-saving enhancements, the re-engineered and highly functional interior and the no-hassle emissions technology of our MaxxForce ... Continue reading
Clean Energy to Assume Management of 13 Existing Retail CNG Fuel Stations
SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has contracted with National Grid , an international energy delivery company, to assume the management of 13 existing National-Grid owned compressed natural gas (CNG) retail vehicle fueling stations in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. âWe expect to officially t ... Continue reading
New Citroen C4 Drives Down Emis Fleet Costs & Co2 Emissions
By specifying new Citroën C4 1.6HDi 90hp VTR hatchbacks, Egton Medical Information Systems Ltd (EMIS) has taken another step to drive down emissions and to improve the fuel efficiency of its car fleet. The company is currently taking delivery of 30 of these highly efficient and well equipped cars, which combine CO2 em ... Continue reading
The Definitive Porsche Roadster - The New Boxster Spyder
A lightweight version of the mid-engined Porsche Boxster roadster, the Spyder represents the true, purist form of the Porsche sports car - light, powerful, open-roofed, and very efficient. ... Continue reading
Mazda Embarks on a 'Green' Fleet Revolution
A 'green' revolution is being staged by Mazda that will mean upper medium sector company car drivers by 2015 will be at the wheel of models with fuel economy and emissions equivalent to today's supermini standards ... Continue reading
Aussies Turning Household Rubbish and Trash Into Ethanol A High Tech Fuel For Tomorrow's Cars
The consortium - which also includes Holden, Caltex, Veolia, Mitsui and Coskata - will investigate the viability of establishing Australiaâs first ethanol plant capable of turning materials such as household rubbish and building waste into more than 200 million litres of ethanol a year. This ethanol will be blende ... Continue reading
GM Unveils EN-V Concept: A Vision for Future Urban Mobility
Radical Change in Mobility to Address Growing Urbanization Issues Convergence of Electricity and Connectivity Redefines Automobile DNA EN-V Concepts to be Showcased at World Expo 2010 Shanghai Shanghai â By 2030, urban areas will be home to more than 60 percent of the worldâs 8 billion people. This will put t ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's 2010 Brand Image Awards
Award Winners Named Based on a Year's Worth of Consumer Perception Data from Brand Watch Study IRVINE, Calif., March 25 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new- and used-car information, today announces the winners of the 2010 Brand Image Awards. These awards, based on consumer perception data, sho ... Continue reading
Win Kenwood's Multimedia And Audio Subaru Impreza WRX STI At The Gadget Show Live
Visitors to this year's The Gadget Show Live could win a 280bhp Subaru Impreza WRX STI complete with the hottest Kenwood audio, multimedia and navigation system in a high-end custom install. ... Continue reading
Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle at Ever Monaco 2010
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, will display its all-electric LEAF hatchback at the EVER Monaco 2010 automotive show devoted to Ecological Vehicles and Renewable Energies ... Continue reading
Sharper Handling, Sweeter Sounds For 2010 Lexus Is F
Sharper handling, new high-tech features and a cool new all-white interior lead the list of improvements and changes for Lexus's ultra-high-performance IS F for 2010 ... Continue reading
New Mondeo Diesel Wagon Headlines Revised Ford Model Range
The introduction of a new, fuel efficient diesel powertrain for the Mondeo wagon range headlines a number of upcoming changes to Ford Australia's vehicle line-up ... Continue reading
Honda: Acclaimed Aussie Ad Now in Europe
The creative partnership between Honda Australia and acclaimed director Kris Moyes of Revolver Films, has led to the European debut of the cutting edge 'Imagination' Honda Jazz television commercial ... Continue reading
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