Even if you have the means, Ferris would not recommend picking up his Ferrari California movie-prop
5diggsdigg We reported just a couple of weeks ago that the replica Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder â built atop an MG for use in the cult classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off â was heading to the auction block. But with the auction fast approaching, the man who played Ferris has publicly discouraged anyone from ... Continue reading
Geely set to reveal modified Rolls-Royce aping limousine in Beijing
Never underestimate the power of a nose job. After getting in hot water with Rolls-Royce for the design of its GE limousine, Geely Automobile has reworked the majority of the car into what you see above. The Chinese automaker originally unveiled the GE at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show, and the car looked like it had rai ... Continue reading
Accurately Estimating EV Efficiency for Consumers Proving Elusive
DETROIT â Experts from industry and government ask how to measure the efficiency of electrified vehicles, especially compared with traditionally powered cars and trucks, and arrive at this consensus â itâs impossible. âIt is an astonishing challenge,â says Michael Tamor, executive technical lea ... Continue reading
SERBIA: Koreans buy local auto electrics supplier
South Korea's Yura Corporation has bought ailing Serbian Zastava Elektro, which makes electrical installations for cars, for about EUR3m (US$4.1m), reports said. Yura Corporation, whose customers include Hyundai and Kia, also pledged to invest around EUR8m and increase the number of employees to 1,000, AFP reported, ci ... Continue reading
Daimler Annual General Meeting: Important Strategic Actions Have Been Taken for a Successful Future
- Board of Management Chairman Dr. Dieter Zetsche affirms earnings forecast for 2010 - Global sales of the Mercedes-Benz brand up by 27 percent in the first quarter - Additional growth and more efficiency through cooperation with strong partners - Playing an active role in the technological change of the automotive ind ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--The American Public Gas Association (APGA), NGVAmerica, and Hybrid Kinetic Motors Corporation (HK Motors) announced today the formation of a strategic collaboration to promote the mass production and sales of natural gas-powered hybrid passenger vehicles. âNatural gas provides an immediate, responsible ... Continue reading
Busting Fuel-Saving Myths at NAFA's Institute & Expo
PRINCETON, N.J., April 14 -- We've all seen the claims, "Just put this in the tank and you'll get 5 more miles to the gallon," or "Install this widget to the thing-a-ma-bob and increase your mileage by 10 percent." If these claims sound too good to be true for the average car owner, just imagine how they sound to a fle ... Continue reading
Aussie Importer Celebrates Camaro World's-Best Design Award
THE highly-acclaimed new Chevrolet Camaro, recently introduced to Australia exclusively by Performax International, has received the ultimate accolade for its heritage-inspired coupe styling by winning the 2010 World Car Design of the Year award. ... Continue reading
4-15-10 INTERNATIONAL RACING STAR, DAVID BRABHAM, TEACHING KIDS TO WIN
www.MySpace.com/racerswhocare P R E S S R E L E A S E LE MANS 24-HOURS AND AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES CHAMPION TO TEACH KIDS TO WIN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HOLLYWOOD, CA SCBA # 168010-934 PI WHO: Racers Who Care spokesracer, David Brabham, will share with troubled kids his personal Quick Tips on Winning in Life, at Los Ange ... Continue reading
JAGUAR XKR GT TO MAKE ITS DEBUT ON THE STREETS OF LONG BEACH
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. & GREENWICH, Conn.--L-3 MPRI, a global leader in airport ramp, ground vehicle, and maritime simulator products as well as training services and turnkey training facilities, and United Rentals, Inc. , the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced that they have kicked off a driver ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Aiming For Lone Star Trophy
Patrick Sheltra Aiming For Lone Star Trophy “Sheltra To Be Powered By Toyota Camry For First Time In 2010�?? JUSTIN, Texas (April 13, 2010) - - On the heels of three consecutive top-10 finishes in the ARCA Racing Series (ARS), Patrick Sheltra invades Texas Motor Speedway looking to keep his early season mome ... Continue reading
Bayer MaterialScience Leads Way to Advanced Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Advanced materials for the plug-in vehicle charging infrastructure: Coulomb Technologies keeps plug-in stations charging ahead with Bayer MaterialScience materials Pittsburgh, April 13, 2010 - Coulomb Technologies <http://www.coulombtech.com/#http://www.coulombtech.com> has developed the ChargePoint(r) Networked Chargi ... Continue reading
Alkane Files for Patent on New Synthetic Fuel
BALTIMORE--Alkane, Inc. (ALKN.PK) announced today it has filed for a patent for a newly developed synthetic fuel for use as an additive, blend or fuel in gasoline powered engines. The fuel is not petroleum based, so it requires no crude oil to produce. It delivers more power to the engine than gasoline and is expected ... Continue reading
Dr. Cynthia A. Telles joins the GM Board of Directors DETROIT, April 13 -- General Motors Company today announced the appointment of Dr. Cynthia A. Telles to its board of directors. Dr. Telles, 57, has been on the faculty of the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry since 198 ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Wins Three 2010 Automotive News PACE(TM) Awards
Company honored for its DuraBowl®, HPEEM and Bayonet Wiper Blade Connection System innovations SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 13 -- Federal-Mogul Corporation was the recipient of three 2010 Automotive News PACE Awards at a ceremony on April 12 in Detroit. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior in ... Continue reading
Kramer Takes Wheel as Goodyear's President & CEO
- 19th person to lead Goodyear as president or CEO - Keegan remains with Goodyear as executive chairman AKRON, Ohio, April 13 -- Richard J. Kramer took the wheel of North America's leading tire maker today as he became president and chief executive officer of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company . Robert J. Keegan, Krame ... Continue reading
RAF Chooses Latest Ford Transit Minibus
A new Transit 17-seat minibus has gone into operation to support RAF personnel and their families at the Odiham base, Farnborough, Hants. ... Continue reading
Vauxhall: Corsavan Continues to Bring in the Silverware With I-Van Award
Corsavan has been voted best Car Derived Van by online magazine i-Van with the coveted trophy presented at the 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operators Show, NEC on Tuesday 13 April. ... Continue reading
Punto Owners Benefit From Greater Value Services
Fiat Punto owners running cars registered before 2006 can now benefit from a range of 'value' offers designed to encourage them to use Fiat dealer parts and expertise. ... Continue reading
The Public Has Voted - Hyundai's i30 Is The Most Satisfying Car In Britain
Hyundai isn't just turning sales charts on their heads - the company has now caused shockwaves by winning another satisfaction and reliability survey. ... Continue reading
Bentley Mulsanne Unrivalled Craftsmanship
When Bentley's craftsmen and women begin this summer to create the very first production examples of the new Mulsanne's beautiful cabin, it will represent the culmination of an extraordinary four-year journey for the Crewe-based company ... Continue reading
Prices And Specifications Announced for the All-New Volvo S60
Prices and full specification details have been announced for the all-new Volvo S60 models. Prices range from £23,295 for the D3 ES (163PS) up to £36,745 for the top-of-the-range T6 AWD SE Lux Geartronic Premium. Orders can be placed now ahead of the car's arrival in dealer showrooms in July, with first customer deli ... Continue reading
Vauxhall: Twist And Turn Your Way Around The UK With The VXR Rollercoaster Challenge
Calling all thrill-seekers: would you like to go on a journey of adrenaline-pumping fun? Then sign up to the VXR Power Events Rollercoaster Challenge for the ultimate combination of exhilarating driving and spine-tingling rollercoaster rides! ... Continue reading
"All-Wheel-Drive Car of the Year": Two Wins for Audi
It was a double win yet again for Audi with two models voted "All-wheel drive car of the year" for the fifth time. ... Continue reading
Mazda RX-8 SP Goes E85 at Targa
Mazda Australia will use ethanol blend fuel to power its turbo rotary Mazda RX-8 SP at the upcoming Targa Tasmania rally ... Continue reading
Ford Announces $20M Green Upgrade to Create Jobs, Retain Skills
A $20 million environmental and technical upgrade to Ford's Geelong Casting Plant will increase the size of its workforce by 50 per cent and ensure vital automotive manufacturing skills remain in Australia. ... Continue reading
Audi Sells Most All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Worldwide
No other premium car manufacturer sells as many vehicles with all-wheel drive throughout the world as Audi. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC and NASA to Share Knowledge on Advanced Technologies
Chrysler Group LLC and NASA today announced a three year alliance to share information related to advanced technologies in several areas of mutual interest. The alliance allows Chrysler Group and NASA to tap into existing and emerging space exploration and automotive technologies. The shared knowledge will be used in t ... Continue reading
Lexus' Statement Regarding the 2010 GX 460 Suspension of Sales
From Mark Templin, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager âFor more than 20 years, Lexus has made customer safety and satisfaction our highest priorities. We are taking the situation with the GX 460 very seriously and are determined to identify and correct the issue Consumer Reports identified. At this tim ... Continue reading
Auto Financial Group Signs with Frankenmuth Credit Union
HOUSTON--Auto Financial Group ("AFG"), an online provider of residual-based financing products for credit unions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Frankenmuth Credit Union ("FCU"). Under the agreement, FCU will offer AFG’s DrivingSense as both a direct and an indirect lending option. “We ar ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON, April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers today announced that it has joined Safe Kids USA and more than 40 other organizations in efforts to increase awareness and urge parents and caregivers to never leave a child alone in a vehicle. In an attempt to make 2010 a year whe ... Continue reading
Bosch Earns Automotive News PACE(TM) Award for Innovation Partnership
Recognized in the Innovation Partnership Category for Collaboration on the Can-Am Spyder FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., April 13 -- -- Bosch Engineering and Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. received one of four innovation partnership awards -- Vehicle Stability System (VSS) is the first stability system designed and eng ... Continue reading
CarMax Provides “Spring Cleaning�?? Advice for Your Car
RICHMOND, Va.--Has the harsh weather taken a toll on your vehicle? With a little love and some tender care, your car can be ready for spring in no time. CarMax, Inc. , the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, and its master technicians, offer advice on how to spruce up your car for spring during National Car ... Continue reading
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 13 -- CODA Automotive, a California-based electric car and battery company, hired K. Forrest Beanum as Vice President of Public Affairs & Communications. A cross-functional executive with experience engaging international and domestic elected officials and opinion leaders, Beanum will design ... Continue reading
Coming off a big win, Coughlin looking to add to past Vegas successes (NHRA)
Coming off a big win, Coughlin looking to add to past Vegas successes LAS VEGAS (April 13) -- It's not often when four-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. arrives at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway that he doesn't leave a winner. Coughlin, driver of the JEGS.com Chevy Cobalt in Pro Stock, is the defending champi ... Continue reading
Continental Earns 2010 Automotive News PACE Award for Smart NOx Sensor
Sensor enables adjustment of key engine parameters such as exhaust gas recirculation, air/fuel ratio and after-treatment injection to reduce nitric oxide (NOx) emissions. Continental is the world's leading supplier of NOx sensors. AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 -- Continental, one of the world's top automotive suppliers ... Continue reading
Craig Goess: Texas Motor Speedway Preview
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DIXON, COUGHLIN, HAGAN, HINES ON WFO RADIO NHRA TUESDAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DIXON, COUGHLIN, HAGAN, HINES ON WFO RADIO NHRA TUESDAY Winner's Circle Interviews with Full Throttle Series Spring Nationals Champions HOLLYWOOD, FL (April 13, 2010) - All four event winners from last weekend's NHRA Full Throttle Series Spring Nationals at Houston Raceway Park will be guests on W ... Continue reading
DURA Automotive Systems Is Automotive News PACE Award Winner
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., April 13 -- DURA Automotive Systems, Inc. today announced it has won the prestigious Automotive News PACE Award in the Product Category for its Heated Power Rear Sliding Window. In addition, DURA also was a joint recipient of the publication's PACE Innovative OEM Collaborator Award along with it ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing/ Texas 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> Texas Motor Speedway Advance Notes Race: Samsung Mobile 500 on Sunday, April 18 Track: Texas Motor Speedway (1.5 miles) Location: Fort ... Continue reading
Earth Day Turns 40, the Electric Bicycle Turns 115
SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 13 -- More than one billion people in 190 countries will be taking action for Earth Day 2010. ELV Motors, Inc is doing its part by offering practical and affordable zero emission vehicles in the form of electric bicycles. Every year a growing number of people help expand Earth Day from once a ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Wins Three 2010 Automotive News PACE(TM) Awards
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Wins Three 2010 Automotive News PACE(TM) Awards Date(s): 13-Apr-2010 1:46 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ If you are u ... Continue reading
Najt recognized for exceptional innovation in the design and development of homogeneous-charge compression-ignition DETROIT, April 13 -- FEV, Inc.(FEV), a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that the second annual SAE Franz F. Pischinger Powertrain Innovation Award will be ... Continue reading
First GM Ride and Drive Event Hosted by Hartford Church in Detroit
The newest Chevrolets, Buicks, GMCs and Cadillacs will be available for a ride and drive at the Hartford Memorial Baptist Church on Sunday, April 18 following worship services. Organizers say this will be the first event of its kind to be held at a Detroit-area church. Hartford members and the general public will have ... Continue reading
Ford Customers Benefit From Higher Resale Values, Fewer Warranty Repairs
DEARBORN, Mich., April 13 -- -- Ford's dramatic gains in quality are contributing to a 23 percent year-over-year improvement in resale value of Ford vehicles with one to five years on the road - outpacing the industry average by 4 percentage points -- On average, the redesigned 2010 Ford Taurus is selling 50 percent hi ... Continue reading
Frank Kimmel Ready for ARCA Return to Texas Motor Speedway
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GE Announces Breakthough Result on Hydrocarbon Lean NOx Catalyst Technology
NISKAYUNA, N.Y.--GE today announced a key milestone in the development of a proprietary silver-based Hydrocarbon Lean NOx Catalyst (HC-LNC) aftertreatment solution designed to reduce harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from diesel engines. Through a joint development with GE, Tenneco Inc and Umicore (headquartered i ... Continue reading
GE Oil & Gas Signs MOU Agreement with Petrovietnam
WASHINGTON--GE Oil & Gas, a world leading provider of advanced-technology equipment and services to the oil and gas industry, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Vietnam National Oil and Gas Group (Petrovietnam), the Government of Vietnam wholly owned company responsible for all oil and gas resource ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services Offers Consumers Financial Education
-- Consumers can learn more about managing personal finances free online -- Company reaches milestone educating 200,000 consumers in person nationwide and drawing more than 1 million visits to Web tutorials -- Tips offered via Twitter during financial literacy month DETROIT, April 13 -- In recognition of financial lite ... Continue reading
Guy Cosmo / Extreme Speed Motorsports Taking It To The Streets
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com Guy Cosmo and Extreme Speed Motorsports Taking It To The Streets After a successful inaugural run at the 2010 Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring, Guy Cosmo and teammate Ed Brown will put the Patrón Extreme Speed Motorsports No. 2 Ferrari F430 GT2 car through its paces on the s ... Continue reading
Intel Reports Record First Quarter
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Intel Corporation today reported first-quarter revenue of $10.3 billion. The company reported operating income of $3.4 billion, net income of $2.4 billion and EPS of 43 cents. “These leadership products combined with growing worldwide demand and continued outstanding execution resulted in Intelâ ... Continue reading
Interstate National Corporation Announces Ken Shirilla as a Star Executive Addition
ATLANTA, April 13 -- Interstate National Corp., a portfolio company of Golden Gate Capital and umbrella corporation for Interstate National Dealer Services (INDS), RpmOne and National Warranty Corporation / Payment Insured Plan, Inc. (NWC), announced today the addition of a key executive to their current team of indust ... Continue reading
Lexus' Statement Regarding Consumer Reports' Testing of the 2010 GX 460:
TORRANCE, Calif., April 13 -- From Mark Templin, Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager "For more than 20 years, Lexus has made customer safety and satisfaction our highest priorities. We are taking the situation with the GX 460 very seriously and are determined to identify and correct the issue Consumer Report ... Continue reading
Original Wraps Inc. Brings First On-Demand Vehicle Customization to Auto Industry
GOLDEN, Colo.--Original Wraps Inc., the leading international provider of vehicle personalization and customization products, announces the launch of its vehicle graphics personalization technology providing drivers, auto manufacturers, car dealers, automotive retailers and wholesalers with a complete, on-demand vehicl ... Continue reading
Park Electrochemical Corp. Announces Appointment of Susan E. Macaluso as Director of Engineering
MELVILLE, N.Y.--Park Electrochemical Corp. announced the appointment of Susan E. Macaluso as Director of Engineering of the Company. In this position, Ms. Macaluso will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s global Engineering Optimization, New Product Introduction, Customer Process Review and Program Manag ... Continue reading
Pennzoil Motor Oil Ranks Highest in Harris Interactive Study
Pennzoil Highest Ranked Motor Oil Brand According to 2010 Harris Poll EquiTrend® Results This is a significant increase after being third in the category last year New York, N.Y. -- April 13, 2010 -- Leading global market research firm Harris Interactive continues to examine the results of its 2010 results of EquiTr ... Continue reading
PPG Appoints J. Craig Jordan as Vice President, Human Resources
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries has announced that J. Craig Jordan, PPG director, labor compensation and employee relations, will succeed Charles W. “Bud�?? Wise as vice president, human resources, effective Aug. 1, when Wise will retire from the company. Jordan will become a member of PPG’s operating comm ... Continue reading
Ram Trucks to Offer Factory-Installed Spray-On Bedliners
- New spray-on bedliner option opens for dealer ordering today - Bedliner offered with 3-year, 36,000-mile factory warranty - New spray-on bedliner saves weight versus drop-in liner AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 -- The Ram Truck Brand today announced that it would begin offering customers a spray-on bedliner option for ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c1ff1b/noise_vibration_a) has announced the addition of the "Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in Electric Vehicles" report to their offering. “Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in Electric Vehicles” The advent of cars with electric powe ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f6ba29/induction_charging) has announced the addition of the "Induction Charging for Electric Vehicles" report to their offering. Induction Charging for Electric Vehicles takes the industrys pulse on the practicality, technology and issues associa ... Continue reading
Rosetta Selected by Pirelli Tire North America as Interactive Agency of Record
PRINCETON, N.J., April 13 -- Rosetta, the largest independent digital advertising agency in the United States, announced today that it has been selected by Pirelli Tire North America as its first interactive Agency of Record. Rosetta will be advising Pirelli Tire North America on matters related to interactive marketin ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Announces Webcast of First Quarter 2010 Conference Call on April 27
CHARLOTTE, Mich., April 13 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. will announce its first quarter 2010 results prior to the market opening on April 27, 2010. The Company will also host a webcast of its conference call on the same day at 10 a.m. ET to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors: What: Spart ... Continue reading
Note: This is kind of a complex story about how retailer sites can sort out from the zillions of ad tags on their sites which ones produce the best live leads. TagMan acts as a single, universal tag and interface through which tracking tags and pixels can be deployed to an advertiser's web site, online marketers can sa ... Continue reading
Contact: Jon Knapp Summit Racing PR Ph: 704.662.3121 J2Racing@aol.com A Resolute Anderson Wants to Win One for the Boss Mooresville, N.C., April 13, 2010 – As one of the most competitive drivers in the NHRA’s Full Throttle Drag Racing Series, Summit Racing Pontiac driver Greg Anderson approaches every rac ... Continue reading
Three divisions converge at Placerville Sat. (PR)
  PLACERVILLE SPEEDWAY PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 13, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: BILL SULLIVAN: bsullivan@handyracingpromotions.com   All three Red Hawk Series divisions converge at Placerville Saturday Dirt Solutions Late Models, Winged Sprint Cars join return Pure Stocks for weekly series  By Bill ... Continue reading
TI Automotive Earns Back-to-Back Automotive News PACE Innovation Awards
-- New automotive fuel pump technology called DCSS - Dual Channel Single Stage (pump turbine impeller) design. -- Delivers broad dynamic performance of high flow at high pressure, for improved fuel economy in gasoline and flex-fuel vehicles. -- Performance flexibility allows for use in multiple engine applications, fro ... Continue reading
Toyota Stages Sustainable Mobility Seminar
- Explores Future Mobility with Global Experts in Energy, Science and Economics - Launches Environmental, Safety & Quality Communications Web Site - Provides First Drive of Prius Plug-in Hybrid Demonstration Vehicle - Announces PHV Demonstration Program Details and Partnerships LA JOLLA, Calif., April 13 -- Toyota Moto ... Continue reading
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services Expands Relationship with First Advantage CREDCO
BATON ROUGE, La.--Wolters Kluwer Financial Services has expanded its relationship with First Advantage CREDCO, a leading provider of automotive specialty credit reporting solutions, to provide credit reports to marine, recreational vehicle (RV), motorcycle and powersports dealerships directly through its AppOne platfor ... Continue reading
NASA and Chrysler Establish Partnership to Explore Advanced Technologies
WASHINGTON, April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new agreement between NASA and Chrysler may put rocket science on the road and automotive technologies in space. The collaboration seeks to use technologies originally developed for human spaceflight to enhance future vehicles and adapt advanced automotive technology fo ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Presents Drivetrain and Engine Expertise at 2010 SAE World Congress
BorgWarner's Latest Advancements Featured at 'Innovators Only' Exhibition and Ride and Drive Event AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 -- BorgWarner will feature its drivetrain and engine expertise at various events during the 2010 SAE World Congress held in Detroit, Michigan, on April 13-15. -- At the new and exclusive "Inn ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC and NASA to Share Knowledge on Advanced Technologies
- Chrysler Group LLC and NASA launch collaboration that facilitates technology and resource sharing - Newly formed alliance will focus on new and emerging technologies for Chrysler Group and NASA - Alliance proudly builds upon past successes AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 13 -- Chrysler Group LLC and NASA today announced a ... Continue reading
Goodyear Directors Re-Elected at 2010 Annual Meeting
AKRON, Ohio, April 13 -- Shareholders of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today re-elected 12 members of the company's Board of Directors. Re-elected were: -- James C. Boland, former president, chief executive officer and vice chairman, Cavaliers Operating Company, LLC; -- James A. Firestone, executive vice president ... 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 a strategic partnership with Meritor WABCO Vehicle Control Systems in Troy, MI, to allow information captured by Meritor WABCO’s Sm ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Thefts Down 13 Percent in 2009
DES PLAINES, Ill., April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The latest report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) shows that motorcycle thefts in 2009 are continuing their downward trend. A total of 56,093 motorcycles were reported stolen to law enforcement in 2009, down from 64,492 reported in 2008, a 13 percen ... Continue reading
New CEO Kramer Confident in Goodyear's Ability to Grow
AKRON, Ohio, April 13 -- In his address at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's 2010 Annual Shareholder Meeting today, President and Chief Executive Officer Richard J. Kramer said he is confident in Goodyear's ability to grow as global economies recover. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Foll ... Continue reading
AAA Recycles Four Million Auto Batteries, 90 Million Pounds of Lead
ORLANDO, Fla., April 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA has recycled more than four million automotive batteries and continues to promote the environmental importance of recycling this essential automotive part that 100 million U.S. motorists replace each year. Approximately 97 percent of all the lead in spent automotiv ... Continue reading
Pulstar and E-Fuel Announce Pulse Plugs for Ethanol
High-power sparkplug promises to improve combustion efficiency in ethanol-fueled vehicles with fuel provided by E-Fuel equipment ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 13 -- Ignition products company ENERPULSE, Inc. announced that their proprietary Pulstar(R) pulse plugs have been adopted by E-Fuel of Los Gatos, California. The Puls ... Continue reading
Henkel Wins 2010 Automotive News Pace Award
Henkel's Aquence(R) Co-Cure Process Reduces Energy While Streamlining the Paint Shop Process MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., April 13 -- Henkel Corporation received a 2010 Automotive News PACE Award for its new Aquence® Co-Cure coating process, at an awards ceremony on April 12 in Detroit. The prestigious award recognizes aut ... Continue reading
SPENCER, Iowa--Cycle Country Accessories Corp. (AMEX:ATC) announced that the US Patent Office has issued a patent for the Company’s design for the industry’s first and only all-poly snow blade product line. Introduced initially at the 2009 Dealer Expo Show in Indianapolis, Cycle Country expanded its line ... Continue reading
Dealer Concepts Adds Three New Dealer Groups to Expanding Client Roster
KEEGO HARBOR, Mich., April 13 -- Dealer Concepts, a leader in providing innovative customer retention and marketing programs, today announced the addition of three new dealer groups to its client roster. The dealer groups include: -- Castlegar Dealer Group, Castlegar, British Columbia -- GM, Hyundai and Toyota store -- ... Continue reading
GEICO and NABC Recycled Ridesâ„¢ provides free vehicles to three local families
WOODBURY, N.Y.--GEICO recently partnered with the national program, Recycled Ridesâ„¢, to provide used vehicles to three local families (two from Long Island and one from Brooklyn) who could use the reliable transportation. The vehicles were presented to the three families during a recent ceremony attended by New Y ... Continue reading
Goodway Group Experiences Robust Growth
JENKINTOWN, Pa., April 13 -- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, downturns in the economy, slashed budgets, and lost accounts are common in the advertising industry - leading to the closing or merging of agencies and significant layoffs. To attract and maintain clients in 2010 and beyond, agencies need to dive ... Continue reading
KVH Industries to Host First Quarter Conference Call on April 22, 2010
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., April 13 -- KVH Industries, Inc., will announce its financial results for the first quarter that ended March 31, 2010, on Thursday, April 22, 2010. In conjunction with the release, the company will conduct its investor conference call at 10:30 a.m. ET, hosted by Mr. Martin Kits van Heyningen, chief ex ... Continue reading
Next Generation of Ford's EcoBoost Engines Promise Even More Power, Better Fuel Economy
DETROIT, April 14 -- -- Ford's award-winning EcoBoost(TM) gasoline engines use many of the same technologies found in today's state-of-the-art diesels, including direct injection and turbocharging -- The next generation of EcoBoost engines will move even closer to diesels as Ford introduces cooled EGR (exhaust gas reci ... Continue reading
More Than 230 Exhibitors Are Ready for NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
PRINCETON, N.J., April 13 -- With NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo less than two weeks away, exhibitors are anxiously awaiting their opportunity to meet face to face with hundreds of fleet professionals - an audience worth millions of dollars in products and services for these companies. This year's I&E is being held at th ... Continue reading
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