APRIL 14: NASCAR Star Tony Stewart To Sign Autographs At Office Depot In Grapevine, Texas
[cid:image002.jpg@01CAD0BD.39F67550] MEDIA ALERT WHO: NASCAR star Tony Stewart, driver of the No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and team owner at Stewart-Haas Racing. WHAT: Stewart will sign autographs for fans at the local Office Depot store in Grapevine, Texas. Office Depot is the Of ... Continue reading
Kia Soul Commercial Named Automotive TV Ad of the Year
Music-Loving Hamsters Showcased Kia's New Five-Door Hatchback as 'A New Way To Roll' -- Spot featured four different and downloadable music tracks -- Soul hamster campaign contributed to strong sales for Kia's affordable halo car NEW YORK, March 31 -- Already a recipient of numerous accolades including a "2010 Automoti ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz no New York International Auto Show 2010
- Premiere mundial da nova geração R-Class e ofensiva de modelos no mercado dos Estados Unidos NOVA YORK, 31 de março -- Cross reference: Foto é distribuída via Agência Européia de Fotojornalismo (EPA, sigla em inglês) e pode ser baixada gratuitamente em: http://www.presseportal.de/pm/68912 - (Foto: http://www. ... Continue reading
Networkfleet Low Cost GPS Vehicle Tracking System Now Available With Simple One Plug Installation
SAN DIEGO--Networkfleet, Inc. today announced the availability of simple one plug installation for its Networkfleet 4200 low cost GPS vehicle tracking system. Most GPS tracking systems require wire splicing for installation in light duty vehicles, but the Networkfleet 4200 plugs directly into the OBD-II diagnostic port ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: A Comparative Analysis on the Development of Motor Vehicles Industry in China
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3b7b47/china_motor_vehicl) has announced the addition of the "China Motor Vehicles Industry Profile - ISIC3410" report to their offering. “China Motor Vehicles Industry Profile - ISIC3410” Provides key data and concise analyses, presents a com ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, March 31 -- A New Dimension of Scion was unveiled today with two new production vehicles - the all-new 2011 iQ premium micro-subcompact and the second-generation 2011 tC sports coupe - at the New York International Auto Show. The tC is scheduled to arrive in dealerships later this fall, while the iQ will go o ... Continue reading
“Second NASCAR Opening Night” For Toyota Speedway AUTO CLUB LATE MODELS HEAD HOT SHOW APRIL 3 Irwindale, Calif. - - Celebrating the beginning of it’s twelfth year in the business of providing high-quality, high-excitement motorsports entertainment Toyota Speedway at Irwindale has become the textbook example of a ... Continue reading
Calls it a 'Victory for Consumers' PORTLAND, Maine, April 1 -- Adam Lee, President of Lee Auto Malls, which consists of 20 dealerships selling domestic and foreign cars, issued this statement: "Today is a victory for American consumers and the auto industry. Every day customers walk into my stores asking for the same t ... Continue reading
NUMMI Releases Video of Final Car Production at Fremont Plant
--Video footage of the last car coming off the assembly line, still photos and audio for radio broadcast are available now. The material can be accessed at the following link: host name: www.ctnsnews.com/clients/nummiuser name: mediapassword: pool Foreign broadcast media can contact PACSAT for feed requests and applica ... Continue reading
27th annual Fiesta Days Car Show we be held on July 11th, 2010 in Peterson Park in McHenry, IL
27th annual Fiesta Days Car Show we be held on July 11th, 2010 in Peterson Park in McHenry, IL By Carshownationals.com Dated: Apr 03, 2010 Hosted by the Northern Illinois Streetrod Association Fiesta Days Car Show: On July 11th, 2010, the McHenry Chamber of Commerce will be sponsoring its 27th annual Fiesta Days Festiv ... Continue reading
Alvaro Parente leaves Silverstone in the 2nd place (Press-Release)
Good evening, Attached to this email you can find, for publishing purposes, the press-release: Alvaro Parente leaves Silverstone in the 2nd place Alvaro Parente was one of the contenders of the Superleague Formula by Sonangol's first round and left Silverstone in the Championship's second place, showing that, with him ... Continue reading
Blake Koch launches faith outreach to Sprint Cup community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 4, 2010 Media Contact: Bill Sullivan: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net Team Contact: Koch Management 561.683.6614 Website: www.blakekoch.com NASCAR Driver Blake Koch addresses the Sprint Cup racing community with powerful faith based outreach campaign By Bill Sullivan, Blake Koch Racing Outreac ... Continue reading
Driver Kevin Harvick Wins $25,000 in Nationwide Insurance’s Dash 4 Cash Bonus
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Kevin Harvick took home more than the Gibson Les Paul Trophy guitar after winning Saturday’s race at Nashville Superspeedway – thanks to Nationwide Insurance’s “Dash 4 Cashâ€??? bonus. “We’re proud to make Victory Lane a little swe ... Continue reading
Koch and GGRT ready for strong run at Phoenix
For  Immediate Release, April 5, 2010 Media Contact: Bill Sullivan: sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net Team Information: www,goldengateracingteam.com    Koch ready to drive GGRT Daystar Television Network #21 to victory in Jimmie Johnson 100 at Phoenix International  By Bill Sullivan, GGRT Media Relations  AVONDA ... Continue reading
Martino Motorsports Headed Back to Quarter-Mile Competition
*Media Release * *April 5, 2010* * * */For Immediate Release/* * * * * * Martino Motorsports Headed Back to Quarter-Mile Competition* */Will Be Gunning For First Win of 2010 at Inaugural Mountain Motor Pro Stock Association Event/* * * *Stoney Creek, ON *-- Two weeks ago at ADRL Dragapalooza VI, just outside of Houston ... Continue reading
The most expensive and luxurious golf car ever made
Dear Auto Channel, The Garia Edition Soleil de Minuit is priced at $52,000 / €39,000 and will be revealed in Monaco in April 2010. Designed exclusively for the world’s greatest luxury show Top Marques Monaco 2010, The Garia Soleil de Minuit is the most expensive golf car ever made by a manufacturer. The Ga ... Continue reading
Release of Comprehensive Macroeconomic Analysis of Electrification Policy Proposals WASHINGTON - On Thursday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m. in the National Press Club's Zenger Room, NRG Energy President & CEO David Crane, a member of the Electrification Coalition (EC), will release the results of a detailed macroeconomic anal ... Continue reading
2011 Ford Super Duty Marketing Demonstrates Truck's Class-Leading Capability, Fuel Economy
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7 -- -- Bold new marketing campaign for all-new 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty begins with Webisodes, online chats, television and print ads all demonstrating class-leading towing and payload capability, fuel economy and productivity -- Ford unveiled its new Super Duty marketing campaign at th ... Continue reading
AAA Gives Senate President John J. Cullerton “Steering Wheel Award�??
AURORA, Ill.--AAA has awarded Illinois Senate President John J. Cullerton with its prestigious Steering Wheel Award for his longstanding dedication to improving traffic safety laws in Illinois. Over the course of his 31-year career in Illinois public office, Cullerton has championed numerous traffic safety bills includ ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Educational Series Meetings at MIS and Dells on Sat.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE April 7, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~ ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Speednet Direct Assists with ASA Member Track Nat. Champ.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE April 7, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~ ... Continue reading
SHIJIAZHUANG, China--AutoChina International Limited (“AutoChina�?? or the “Company�??) , China’s largest commercial vehicle sales, servicing, leasing, and support network, today announced that the Company leased 2,505 commercial vehicles in the first quarter of 2010, compared to 251 in the ... Continue reading
Beasley Allen Law Firm and Investigators Fire Back at NHTSA Proposed Penalty Against Toyota
MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 7 -- Yesterday the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) finally decided to get tough with automaker Toyota for safety problems involving almost all of the carmaker's models. The problem is Sudden Unintended Acceleration (SUA), in which vehicles race out of control despite drive ... Continue reading
Brandon McReynolds Salem Speedway Preview
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 7 -- The Ram Truck Brand today unveiled a 140-foot tall and 120-foot wide building wrap on the tower of the Chrysler Group LLC headquarters. The building wrap pays tribute to the 2010 Ram Heavy Duty Motor Trend "Truck of the Year" win. "We are proud of the numerous awards given to the 2010 Ra ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO--San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and SunEdison, North America’s largest solar energy services provider and a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials , celebrated today the activation of the 945kW solar power plant at San Diego’s Otay Mesa water treatment facility. “San Diego has more power gener ... Continue reading
Craig Goess Salem Speedway Preview
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Earnhardt Ganassi Racing - Phoenix International Raceway Advance Notes
<<Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)>> Phoenix International Raceway Advance Notes Race: Subway Fresh Fit 600 on Saturday, April 10 Track: Phoenix International Raceway (1.0- mile tri-oval) Location: Avondale, Ariz. Earnhardt Ganassi Media Contacts at Phoenix International Raceway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series (NSCS) Jarro ... Continue reading
F2000 Series Set to Open 2010 at VIR
Series Media Contact: Monty Mathisen - 914 419 1070 - [1]f2000@mathisenmedia.com Links: 1. mailto:f2000@mathisenmedia.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7 2010 =F2000 SERIES SET TO OPEN 2010 AT VIR= Audette is a favorite heading into VIR. (click for high-res) New York, NY – The F2000 Championship Series heads to V ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., April 7 -- Ford Fiesta shows big-car quiet possible in a small-car package Buyers have long known the rules of the road - small cars are sporty and fuel-efficient, but big cars ruled in terms of quietness inside the cabin. Well, the rules are changing, with the 2011 Ford Fiesta ending the stereotype by ... Continue reading
Frank Kimmel "At Home" in Salem
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Frost & Sullivan comments on the Daimler-Nissan-Renault Partnership
Frost & Sullivan's Programme Manager, Vigneshwaran Chandran, comments on the Daimler-Nissan-Renault Partnership LONDON - 7 April, 2010 - History is made in the Automotive Industry with the coming together of the French, Japanese and German Auto brands Renault-Nissan and Daimler to make better cars for the future. With ... Continue reading
AKRON, Ohio, April 7 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has announced that Pierre Jambon has been named vice president of the company's off-highway business. In his new role, Jambon will run Goodyear's global aviation and off-the-road businesses as well as its North American racing and motorcycle/ATV businesses. He ... Continue reading
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 23 23rd Annual NHRA Spring Nationals Houston Raceway Park Baytown, Texas April 9-11, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net HAGAN HUNGRY FOR HOUSTON WIN CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (Apr ... Continue reading
Investing in a High Performance Oil Filter Will Help Your Car Go That 'Extra Mile'
NEW YORK, April 7 -- The longer you plan on keeping a vehicle, the more vital it is to have regular oil and filter changes on your car's maintenance schedule. Clean, filtered oil lubricating the engine and its components ensures smooth and efficient operation for as long as the vehicle remains in service. However, if y ... Continue reading
Kayne Anderson Energy Development Company Announces Results for the Quarter Ended February 28, 2010
HOUSTON-- Kayne Anderson Energy Development Company (the “Company�??) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended February 28, 2010. HIGHLIGHTS The Company announced a quarterly distribution of $0.30 per share Net asset value: $17.03 per share Net investment loss: $0.2 million Net realized ga ... Continue reading
Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Urges Community - 'Don't Text and Drive'
Marianjoy rolls out awareness campaign to educate drivers on dangers of distracted driving WHEATON, Ill., April 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Texting is a simple and effective form of communication that many of us use on a daily basis. It may seem like an innocent task, yet when texting while driving, it delays reaction ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Enters Into New Revolving Credit Facility
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 7 -- Miller Industries, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a new $20.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility with First Tennessee Bank National Association. The Company's new facility replaces its previous senior secured credit facility that was scheduled to mature in June 201 ... Continue reading
NASCAR Star Tony Stewart Encourages Fans to "Grow Greener" At Phoenix International Raceway
[cid:image003.jpg@01CAD654.4075CF60] MEDIA ALERT NASCAR® STAR TONY STEWART ENCOURAGES FANS TO ‘GROW GREENER’ AT PHOENIX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice Chevy Impala Will Feature Special Green-Themed Paint Scheme In Celebration of 40th Anniversary of Earth Day And New Partnership Betw ... Continue reading
NYAutogiant.com Awards $30,000 for Slap Shot
UNIONDALE, N.Y., April 7 -- NYAutogiant.com hit the ice Saturday afternoon at the Nassau Coliseum during the New York Islanders game against the Ottawa Senators. The NYAutogiant.com Puck Shoot contest offered big excitement and difficulty, which for one lucky fan proved not only surmountable, but also drivable. Mike Ma ... Continue reading
Parkmobile USA, Inc. Launches Pay by Phone Parking in Downtown and Midtown Atlanta
With the launch of Parkmobile, residents and visitors in the downtown and Midtown Atlanta area are now able to conduct their parking transactions by mobile phone. ATLANTA, April 7 -- Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today their revolutionary new service will be implemented in eight Lanier Parking Solutions lots located i ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Prepared To Defend Salem Title
Patrick Sheltra Prepared To Defend Salem Title “Indiantown Native Has Sights Set On Domination, Three Times Over�?? SALEM, Indiana (April 7, 2010) - - ARCA Racing Series (ARS) driver Patrick Sheltra returns to Salem (Ind.) Speedway this weekend ready to do more than just defend his Kentuckiana Ford Dealers 2 ... Continue reading
Points leader McClenathan heads to Houston with revamped FRAM dragster
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 23 23rd Annual NHRA Spring Nationals Houston Raceway Park Baytown, Texas April 9-11, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net POINTS LEADER McCLENATHAN HEADS TO HOUSTON WITH REVAM ... Continue reading
Racing Round Up Show - 26th season of motorsports program starts this Monday, April 12
*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* *The Racing Round Up Show Returns To The Airwaves This Monday, April 12* *Locally-Produced Motorsports Radio Program Commences 26th Straight Season* *Milwaukee, Wis. (April 7, 2010)* - The Racing Round Up Show, a popular weekly motorsports radio program based in the Milwaukee area, begins its 26 ... Continue reading
San Diego Hosts North American Competitiveness, Innovation & Clean Energy Conference
SAN DIEGO--As the global marketplace becomes increasingly competitive and environmentally sensitive, representatives from the U.S., Canada and Mexico are coming to San Diego April 14 to collaborate at the North American Competitiveness, Innovation and Clean Energy Conference. The creation of new, sustainable, high-payi ... Continue reading
SAN DIEGO, April 7 -- Solera Holdings, Inc. , the leading global provider of software and services to the automobile insurance claims processing industry, today announced that it has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Market Scan Holding B.V. ("Market Scan"). Market Scan is a leading data analytics and software ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Signs New Contracts in Agricultural and Light-Truck Sector
ZHEJIANG, China, April 7 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. ("SORL" or "The Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake systems as well as related auto parts in China, today announced new contract awards in the agricultural and light vehicle markets. SORL Auto Par ... Continue reading
Stratus Media Group Acquires the Exclusive Rights to Mille Miglia Tribute in North America
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI), a live entertainment company, today announced the acquisition of the exclusive rights to produce the Mille Miglia Tribute in North America from MAC Group and the Automobile Club of Brescia, Italy. Stratus will host a Mille Miglia mini-tribute in 10 cities t ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Anderson Sees Houston as Site to Accelerate Learning Curve Mooresville, N.C., April 7, 2010 – Participation in the NHRA’s Full Throttle Drag Racing Series is a continuous learning process. Whether a rookie in his or her first race or a ... Continue reading
Summit Racing Jason Line NHRA Pre Race: Having Fun in Houston on Line's To Do List
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com Having Fun in Houston on Line’s To Do List Mooresville, N.C., April 7, 2010 – In the last two races, Summit Racing driver Jason Line has been among the best in the Pro Stock category, with his win and final round appearance allowing him ... Continue reading
Testing of Scuderi Engine at Part Load Shows Consistent Combustion
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - March 15, 2010 - Independent laboratory test results of the Scuderi Engine prototype at part load show a coefficient of variability (COV) of 2.5 - 4 percent, it was announced today. This range, which measures the variance between each combustion cycle, proves that the Scuderi Cycle's combustio ... Continue reading
USARacing Pro Cup Series Credential Request Deadline for New Smyrna
Good Morning ~ The deadline to submit a media credential request for the USARacing Pro Cup Series race at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna Beach, FL on April 17 is *noon on Monday, April 12*. Media credentials will be provided to accredited media representatives only. Please submit your name and affiliation with the r ... Continue reading
Ford Announces New Investment in Argentina for New Product, Plant Improvements, Quality Upgrades
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, April 7 -- Alan Mulally, president and chief executive officer of Ford Motor Company , today announced a new ARS 1.000 billion (U.S. $250 million) investment in its operations here during a meeting with Argentina President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. The investment, which will be made betwe ... Continue reading
BMW Manufacturing Exports 1 Million Vehicles
BMW Manufacturing Announces New Milestone: Exports over One Million Vehicles in first 15 years of South Carolina Plant Spartanburg, S.C. - April 7, 2010... Since announcing its arrival in South Carolina in 1992, BMW Manufacturing announced today that it has surpassed the export of over one million vehicles, 85% of whic ... Continue reading
MBtech Is An Innovator at the SAE 2010 World Congress
Technology competence for a new era SINDELFINGEN, Germany, April 7 -- The SAE 2010 World Congress from April 13-15 in the Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, USA is fully focused on the new mobility era - and all of the resulting challenges. The motto of the event, "Ecollaboration", implies that sustainable solutions can ... Continue reading
Exciting Designs Fuel New Car Interest
Shoppers Returning to New and Used Car Market Drive All-Time Traffic Record of 16.5 Million Unique Monthly Visitors to AutoTrader.com in March ATLANTA, April 7 -- During the month of March, the Chevrolet Camaro once again became the most-viewed new vehicle on AutoTrader.com. Meanwhile, Hyundai's new Sonata midsize seda ... Continue reading
Nu? The New New GM Completes Fresh-Start Accounting
DETROIT, April 7 -- General Motors Company announced that it had completed fresh-start accounting, and would be filing its third quarter 2009 Form 10-Q and 2009 Form 10-K with the SEC today. "We are building the foundation that will allow us to return to public ownership," said Chris Liddell, GM vice chairman and CFO. ... Continue reading
BURBANK, Calif., April 7 -- A VIP event marks the historical delivery of the first Barris Kustom 2010 Chevrolet Camaro "Spirit" to a Chevrolet dealership in the USA. This long awaited event is Saturday, April 10th from 1 to 3PM at Community Chevrolet, one of the oldest Chevrolet dealerships in California. George Barris ... Continue reading
Dallas Region Remains Subaru of America Inc.'s Top Performer
-- Automaker Breaks Sales Records for First Quarter and for Nine Consecutive Months -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 6 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced another month of record-breaking sales for the Dallas region with an astonishing 118-percent increase in March 2010 sales over March 2009. The top-performing regio ... Continue reading
Industry experts lead second RRDC/FIA Young Drivers Symposium in Long Beach
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net INDUSTRY EXPERTS LEAD SECOND RRDC/FIA YOUNG DRIVERS SYMPOSIUM IN LONG BEACH HILLIARD, Ohio (April 6, 2010) - The list of panelists that will conduct the second RRDC/FIA Young Drivers Symposium in Long Beach, Calif., has ... Continue reading
Two small convertibles and three sporty cars also tested YONKERS, N.Y., April 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Infiniti G37, Lexus IS 250, and Audi A5 convertibles all posted "Very Good" overall scores topping Consumer Reports tests' of three four-seat convertibles for the May 2010 issue. Two less expensive small conve ... Continue reading
Henkel Presents the Latest in Automotive Technology at SAE World Congress
Technical presentations will demonstrate Henkel's advances in product technology MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 6 -- Henkel technical experts will deliver technical sessions on the latest advances within the automotive industry. Henkel presentations will feature the environmental advantages of zirconium oxide conversion ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG Announce Wide-Ranging Strategic Cooperation - COMPLETE VIDEO
BRUSSELS, Belgium - April 7, 2010: The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG today announced a broad strategic cooperation that will enable both groups to already realize benefits quickly from a range of concrete projects as well as sharing of best practices. The two groups also announced an equity exchange that will ... Continue reading
Dealix's UsedCars.com Launches Tool to Help Auto Buyers Shorten Their Search for the Right Used Car
New Feature Caps Year of Significant Growth and Improvement for Leading Car Buying Site REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 7 -- Dealix, a division of Cobalt, has launched the "My Account" feature on UsedCars.com, designed to make the process of finding a used car faster and easier for auto shoppers. With this new feature, buy ... Continue reading
Ford's Police Car of the Future on Display at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
DETROIT, April 7 -- Fleet managers from throughout North America will get the opportunity to view Ford's new Police Interceptor at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit, April 24-27. The Police Interceptor, which was first unveiled in March, will exceed the durability, safety, performance, and fuel economy of Ford's ... Continue reading
General Motors Commits to Biodiesel
Detroit April 6, 2010; The National Biodiesel Board's The Biodiesel Bulletin reported that General Motors is the latest OEM to show support for a 20 percent blend of biodiesel (B20) in its diesel vehicles. Company officials announced to biodiesel supporters at the National Biodiesel Conference & Expo that its 2011 mode ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: Top 5 2010 Cars For Women Under $25K
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel With the state of our economy and finances still awaiting recovery, it matters more than ever exactly how our driving dollars are spent. If you're not sure you're getting the best standard interior tech out there in a compact â or need to know ... Continue reading
Beckman heads to "home away from home" Texas?
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 23 23rd Annual NHRA Spring Nationals Houston Raceway Park Baytown, Texas April 9-11, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN HEADS TO ŒHOME AWAY FROM HOME¹ TEXAS? NORCO ... Continue reading
Bill Auberlen - 250 races with BMW
Bill Auberlen will reach two milestones this week, driving the No. 96 Turner Motorsport BMW M3 in the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Ala. The race, scheduled for Saturday, April 10, will be Auberlen's 250th professional race with BMW power and his 150th GRA ... Continue reading
Koons Reveals Preliminary Designs for the BMW M3 GT2 NEW YORK, April 6 -- In the spirit of Calder, Stella, Lichtenstein, Warhol, and Holzer, BMW announced today that the 17th Art Car created by Jeff Koons will race where the first rolling pieces of art by legendary artists raced - at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France, ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Preview: Barber Grand-Am Race
Krohn Racing Preview: Barber Grand-Am Race As spring flowers bloom in the South and the Masters Golf Tournament is played a few hours away, the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Racing teams travel to the scenic Barber Motorsports Park for the Porsche 250 in Birmingham, Alabama April 9-10, 2010. Krohn Racing, which is based in ... Continue reading
LeMay Club Auto and Club Auto Sport Join Forces
Dear The Auto Channel, PO Box 1117 Tacoma, WA 98401 This message was intended for: submit@theautochannel.com You were added to the system December 10, 2008. ... Continue reading
One Fan To Ride Shotgun With Kevin Harvick in Third Annual Pennzoil Ultra(TM) Victory Challenge
Online Fan Sweepstakes and New Format Wrinkle Announced for May 22nd Event CONCORD, N.C., April 6 -- Once again, Pennzoil is taking its role in the Pennzoil Ultra(TM) Victory Challenge to the ultimate level by allowing one lucky fan the chance to ride shotgun with Kevin Harvick during the 2010 event. The third annual P ... Continue reading
Pro Mod driver Coughlin working hard to close gap on leaders (NHRA/JEGS)
Pro Mod driver Coughlin working hard to close gap on leaders HOUSTON (April 6) -- The second stop of the season for the Get Screened America Pro Mod Drag Racing Series takes place this weekend during the 23rd annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park. For world champion Troy Coughl ... Continue reading
Robert Thiele Awarded BMW Sports Trophy For Second Consecutive Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6 2010 _PR Contact: _ MathisenMedia Monty Mathisen (212) 986-1025 pr@mathisenmedia.com Additional photos and interviews available upon request. BMW Awarded SCCA Racer Robert Thiele BMW Sports Trophy For Second Consecutive Year Robert Thiele scored 11th place in the global BMW privateer driv ... Continue reading
Ron Capps: "Having lane choice in Houston is key"
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 5 of 23 23rd Annual NHRA Spring Nationals Houston Raceway Park Baytown, Texas April 9-11, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net RON CAPPS: "HAVING LANE CHOICE IN HOUSTON IS KEY" CAR ... Continue reading
SELF WINS LATE MODEL FEATURE AT ROSEVILLE AND PREPARES FOR PHOENIX
Steven Blakesley Email: steven@norcalmedia.com Phone: (916) 316-4854 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  SELF WINS LATE MODEL FEATURE AT ROSEVILLE AND PREPARES FOR PHOENIX  PARK CITY, UTAH (April 6, 2010) – 19 year-old Michael Self won his second career stockcar race by winning the season opening 50 lap feature for the N ... Continue reading
SGL Group and BMW Group: New Carbon Fiber Plant to be Built in Moses Lake, WA
- US$ 100 million investment for the initial phase of production - 80 new jobs to be created in Moses Lake for the initial phase - Green energy source is the critical decision factor SEATTLE, April 6 -- SGL Group and BMW Group jointly announced today at an event in Seattle that their joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbo ... Continue reading
Tasca and Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing Seek to Build Consistency at Houston
Bob Tasca III Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford Shelby Mustang Nitro Funny Car class NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series 23rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals Houston Raceway Park in Baytown, TX April 9-11, 2010 Race 5 of 23 TASCA AND MOTORCRAFT/QUICK LANE RACING SEEK TO BUILD CONSISTENC ... Continue reading
The Spears SRL Race from All American Speedway in Rosevile Ca
The Spears SRL Southwest Tour Season Opener is up for viewing. Ron Nava and Dave Reed call the race. This is an outstanding race. 33 cars battle it out for the checkers, see all your favorites at All American Speedway from Roseville Ca. Click on the link below to view the race http://rpmtvonline.com/ > > The first Inte ... Continue reading
This Saturday at Toyota Speedway ...
Toyota All-Star Showdown Phenom Pena Returns To Drive King Taco’s NASCAR Super Late Model At Toyota Speedway This Saturday, April 10, 2010 BUT WAIT … THERE’S (LOTS) MORE … Sergio is a big story, but not the whole story at Toyota Speedway … Woodland Hills’ own Nick Joanides, will lead the Super Late Models b ... Continue reading
TIM GEORGE JR. READY FOR SALEM SHORT TRACK ACTION
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ASA Press Release - Yakima Speedway Celebrates 45 Years This Season
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE April 6, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~ ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Files Audited Financials; Releases Progress Report to Shareholders
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets:CYPW) has filed with the OTC Markets its Annual Report for 2009 which presents for the first time audited financial statements prepared in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). The rigorous accounting standard ... Continue reading
GEICO’s Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally will rock Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.--The fifth annual Bikers for Tykes & Troops Motorcycle Rally and Concerts, sponsored by GEICO Powersports, is rocking the area for a good cause April 9 - 11. A parade of bikes for the USO Freedom Ride, band performances, pro wrestling demonstrations, and contests will benefit Children’s Hospi ... Continue reading
New capabilities offer the most sophisticated, customizable ways to generate immediate cost savings REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., April 6 -- GreenRoad, the world's leader in driver safety and efficiency, today announced its next-generation GreenRoad 360(TM) service. GreenRoad has applied its extensive in-field experience--th ... Continue reading
Interstate National Launched as Powerhouse Holding Company
ATLANTA, April 6 -- The formation of Interstate National, a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital, was announced this week as an umbrella holding company to house a family of seven powerful industry-leading brands. Interstate National Corporation (IN) is comprised of Interstate National Dealer Services, National War ... Continue reading
Polaris Awarded Contract with Educational and Institutional Cooperative Purchasing
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today announced the company was awarded a new competitively solicited contract with Educational and Institutional Cooperative Purchasing (E&I). The contract makes Polaris vehicles available to all E&I Cooperative members comprised of more than 1,700 colleges, universities, prep scho ... Continue reading
-Data are 100-percent-populated with Vehicle Identification Number, validated for marketing, and fully compliant with driver privacy protection laws- SPRINGFIELD, Va., April 6 -- Telematch, Inc., has announced a new marketing intelligence product called Auto ID to support U.S. marketing and customer acquisition activit ... Continue reading
Textron Names Vicente Perez President & CEO of Kautex
PROVIDENCE, R.I.--Textron Inc. today announced that Vicente Perez has been named president and CEO of its Kautex business unit, effective immediately. Perez succeeds Lothar Rosenkranz who is retiring after 22 years of outstanding service to Textron. Rosenkranz will remain with Kautex through the end of the year as Chai ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Announces Upward Revised Guidance for its First Quarter Operating Results
For 1st quarter of 2010, Company Pre-announces an upward revised organic growth rate of 57% and 40% for revenue and net income, respectively (non-GAAP) JINZHOU, China, April 6 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and eng ... Continue reading
Gates Alternator Pulley Enhances Engine Efficiency
DENVER--Gates Corporation today announced the availability of Gates Alternator Decoupler Pulleys (ADP) for the Automotive Aftermarket that will allow technicians to repair vehicles equipped with these unique pulleys. Replacing the pulley eliminates the need to replace the entire alternator when just the pulley has fail ... Continue reading
AAIA Forecasts 3.8 Percent Increase in Aftermarket Sales for 2010
Preliminary Factbook Report BETHESDA, Md., April 6 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. motor vehicle aftermarket sales are expected to increase 3.8 percent in 2010, according to preliminary analysis being compiled for the Aftermarket Factbook to be released in May by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA). ... Continue reading
Valence Technology Ready To Power Mercedes-Benz eVito Plug-in Taxi Fleet
AUSTIN, Texas--Valence Technology today announced it is pleased to provide the safe lithium phosphate energy storage systems for the new plug-in electric Mercedes eVito Taxi. This prototype is a tailpipe-free cab designed to fulfill the zero pollution vision of London mayor Boris Johnson. Road testing will begin immedi ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces Updated Estimate of First Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 6 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced an updated earnings estimate for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. The Company now expects earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2010 to be in the range of $0.32 to $0 ... Continue reading
ExxonMobil Creates Award to Promote Minority Engineers
TORONTO--Exxon Mobil Corporation and the National Society of Black Engineers announced a new award to recognize university programs focused on retaining minority engineering students. âThis grant will allow us to reward successful university retention programs and help share best practices to increase the number o ... Continue reading
Roaming Times Announces the Green RV of the Year Award - 2010
PHOENIX, April 6 -- Roaming Times, the world's leading RV review and RV consumer report website for more than 10 years (www.roamingtimes.com), has announced the 3rd annual Roaming Times Green RV of the Year Award. The purpose of the Roaming Times' Green RV of the Year selection is to recognize and highlight innovation ... Continue reading
Thought this might be something that interests you. I can arrange for you to test ride the bike. It is quite amazing! Let me know if this interests you. Hope to see you at the show. I can be reached at the numbers listed below Colleen Canadian Debut of the new 2010 Zero Electric Motorcycles April 2010 (Toronto) - "Zero ... Continue reading
Toyota Incentives: Toyota Extends U.S. Sales Incentives
By DETROIT, April 6, 2010; Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) has extended broad U.S. sales incentives by a month and widened a maintenance program as the automaker tries to continue a sales rebound in the wake of safety recalls. Toyota offered record U.S. incentives for the aut ... Continue reading
Toyota Introduces the 2010 RAV4
Toyota's RAV4 gets a fresh new look for 2010, with a redesign that blends contemporary urban style with the durability for which Europe's original recreational compact SUV is renowned. ... Continue reading
The Efficiency Standard - The Audi A8 Hybrid
Audi presents the A8 hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Nissan: Keeping Small Cars Simple
Carlos Ghosn, Chief Executive Officer, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, today unveiled the company's all new Micra, the fourth generation of the iconic city car, at the 80th International Geneva Motor Show. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Takes Worry Out Of Buying With All-New Offer
From tomorrow Vauxhall will offer customers a new and innovative way to drive their latest cars. Based on a Personal Contract Hire (PCH) scheme, buyers can take advantage of a low initial outlay followed by affordable monthly payments. ... Continue reading
Peugeot 207 Gets New 6-Speed Gearbox and New Euro 5 HDi Diesel Engine
The Peugeot 207 hatchback and SW now have extra "six appeal" with the introduction of a new 6-Speed manual gearbox and a new Euro 5 HDi diesel engine. ... Continue reading
Hyundai i30 Best Selling Small Car in March
Hyundai's multi-award winning i30 range has continued to win fans, leading its segment for the first time in March with a sales result of 3,678 units and a 16.4% segment share. ... Continue reading
Mazda Core Models Bolster Massive March
It was a double delight for Mazda Australia last month with the company celebrating its second-best ever March sales result and best ever end to a Japanese financial year. ... Continue reading
FG Falcon Upgrade Delivers More Equipment and Better Fuel Economy
Ford Australia today announced a significant upgrade to its award-winning FG Falcon, with the new range boasting more equipment and better fuel economy, as well as compliance with the upcoming Euro IV emissions regulations. ... Continue reading
BMW has recorded its best first quarter sales result ever to post 4,316 registrations in the first three month period of 2010. This is the largest quarter one result since 2007 and 16 per cent up on the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Subaru achieved record March sales of 3679 vehicles, according to official VFACTS figures released today ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi's i-MiEV Electric Vehicle - on Track in Australia
Mitsubishi's innovative electric vehicle, the i-MiEV, has been the centre of attention for the company over the last twelve months, both here in Australia and on the global automotive stage. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reveals Hybrid and Turbo Versions of New i45
At the New York Auto Show in North America, Hyundai Motor Company has announced that its all-new i45 sedan - known as Sonata in North America - will be the first vehicle in that market to offer customers a choice of petrol direct injection (GDI), full-hybrid and twin-scroll turbocharged powertrains. ... Continue reading
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