Friday's Brownell Race Postponed
HANDY RACING PROMOTIONS OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 21, 2010 12:15 p.m. MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Sullivan: bsullivan@handyracingpromotions.com  Wet Weather forces Silver Dollar Speedway to postpone Friday's race Much anticipated Bill Brownell memorial rescheduled for Friday Night, June 4th  CHI ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup & Safety-Kleen Systems Team Up
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jeremy Riffle (310) 210-1336 jeremyriffle@sbcglobal.net Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup & Safety-Kleen Systems Team Up For ³Earth Week² Season-Opener at VIR -- ³Green² Racing at its Best in Virginia as 25 Young, Up-and-Coming Drivers Hit the Track Herndon, Va. (April 21, 2010) This weeken ... Continue reading
International Automakers Appoint New Director of State Relations
ARLINGTON, Va., April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. (AIAM) today announced that Gordon Fry has been appointed the Association's new director of state relations. Fry brings a career of corporate and trade association experience in state government affairs t ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors Holdings Announces Acquisition By Affiliates of TPG Capital
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--American Tire Distributors Holdings, Inc. ("American Tire Distributors"), owned by affiliates of Investcorp, Berkshire Partners LLC and Greenbriar Equity Group LLC, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by affiliates of TPG Capital in a transaction valued at approxima ... Continue reading
AmeriCredit Reports Third Quarter Operating Results
FORT WORTH, Texas--AMERICREDIT CORP. today announced net income of $63 million, or $0.45 per share, for its fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2010. The Company reported a net loss of $2 million, or $0.02 per share, for the same period a year earlier. For the nine months ended March 31, 2010, AmeriCredit reported net ... Continue reading
Austin Dillon Tests NASCAR Camping World Series Truck At North Wilkesboro Speedway
Austin Dillon Tests NASCAR Camping World Series Truck At North Wilkesboro Speedway FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (April 21, 2010) – One week before Austin Dillon's 20th birthday, Richard Childress' grandson tested his NASCAR Camping World Series truck at North Wilkesboro Speedway, a track he once ... Continue reading
Cory Mac to appear on Wind Tunnel with Dave Despain on Sunday, April 25
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2010 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CORY MAC TO APPEAR ON WIND TUNNEL WITH DAVE DESPAIN ON SUNDAY, APRIL 25 BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 21, 2010) - Cory McClenathan, driver of the FRAM Top Fuel ... Continue reading
Craig Goess: Talladega Superspeedway Preview
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Elster's EnergyAxis(R) Provides Smart Grid Backbone to Burlington Hydro Electric Vehicle Project
Smart Grid Solution Enables GridSmartCity(TM) Electric Vehicle Fleet Integration BURLINGTON, Ontario, and RALEIGH, N.C., April 21 -- Elster and Burlington Hydro announced today that Elster's EnergyAxis® Smart Grid solution will power the electric vehicle (EV) fleet for GridSmartCity(TM), Burlington Hydro Inc.'s dynami ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- SYNC AppLink brings voice control for smartphone apps Customers have spoken - asking for safe, convenient access to their smartphone apps while in the vehicle - and Ford is delivering with its new SYNC® AppLink software. This downloadable upgrade will allow hands-free voice control of popu ... Continue reading
KAR Auction Services, Inc. to Announce First Quarter 2010 Earnings
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. announced today that it will be releasing its first quarter 2010 earnings on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010. KAR Auction Services, Inc. is the holding company for ADESA Inc., Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. and Automotive Finance Corporation. KAR Auction Services, Inc. will also be host ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing: VIR GRAND-AM Pre Race
Krohn Racing: VIR GRAND-AM Pre-Race Round 4 on the 2010 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series calendar is the Bosch Engineering 250 on April 24-25 at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. The No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola with owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn and teammate Nic Jönsson will pilot the 530 ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing: VIR GRAND-AM Pre-Race
Krohn Racing: VIR GRAND-AM Pre-Race Round 4 on the 2010 GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series calendar is the Bosch Engineering 250 on April 24-25 at VIRginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia. The No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola with owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn and teammate Nic Jönsson will pilot the 530 ... Continue reading
NHRA TV UPDATE -- LUCAS OIL SERIES SHOW FROM LAS VEGAS RESCHEDULED
NHRA Lucas Oil Series TV Schedule Update The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series TV show from the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals in Las Vegas has been rescheduled with a new start time of 2 p.m. (ET) on Sunday, April 25. The show will now air from 2 - 3 p.m. (ET) / 11 a.m. - noon (PT) on ESPN2 / ESPN2 HD. The NHRA Lucas ... Continue reading
Parallel Petroleum Names Three Vice Presidents
MIDLAND, Texas--Parallel Petroleum LLC announced today that the Company has promoted three of its employees to the executive position of Vice President. Tom Hanna, CPA Vice President and Controller Tom Hanna joined Parallel Petroleum in April 2003 as Controller of the Company. Prior to his employment with Parallel, he ... Continue reading
SSP Test & Tune Postponed Until Thursday, April 22
The Wednesday Night Test & Tune is Postponed Until Thursday, April 22 The Wednesday Night Test & Tune session scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 21 has been postponed due to rain until Thursday night, April 22 at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. It is open to any type of racecars capable of competing on the 4/10 mi ... Continue reading
The Pepsi Super Late Models Return To Toyota Speedway Saturday Night
Indian Guides Night at Toyota Speedway AKA: “Stop Nick Joanides Saturday” April 24 Irwindale, Calif. - - Honestly it’s not the official name of the evening’s racing program this Saturday night at Toyota Speedway (that’s "Indian Guides Night"), but it might as well be. Nick Joanides, double 2009 champion (Supe ... Continue reading
Top Fuel Driver Cory Mac and Pit Crew Member David McCombs Showcase Easy Do-It-Yourself Maintenance
Please see attached media advisory: FRAM Top Fuel dragster driver Cory McClenathan and pit crew member David McCombs showcase easy Do-It-Yourself Maintenance, April 22, 2010. ... Continue reading
8000Inc Racing (EIGH.pk) Commences Climb on the Motor Sport Ladder
MANASSASS, Virginia, April 21, 2010 -- - 8000inc Launches Racing Team Starting with the F2000 Championship Series Following their successful involvement with the CARIFTA games with the AAAB team (Barbados), a prelude to the 2012 Olympics, 8000inc through its new subsidiary 8000inc Racing is excited to announce that it ... Continue reading
Hello, APR Motorsport driver Kevin Stadtlander enters VIR 2nd in Continental Challenge Rookie of the Year points standings! APR Motorsport is proud of the accomplishments made by Kevin Stadtlander and we are extremely excited to share the news with you! With such exciting news, APR was wondering if your company would l ... Continue reading
Contact Information: Andrea Schnoor Communications Ph: (310) 878-4812 E-Mail: aschnoor@andreaschnoor.com ARTIST STEVE MALONEY MOTORS INTO MICHIGAN WITH WORKS OF NASCAR METAL AT THE GILMORE CAR MUSEUM NEAR KALAMAZOO Eight pieces from This is Where the Rubber Meets the Road to headline museum¹s White Lightn¹ & Rollin¹ ... Continue reading
Brandon McReynolds Talladega Superspeedway Preview
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Cody Coughlin - ASA Car Images
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Cody Coughlin coming on (JEGS/ASA)
Cody coming on Fresh off a championship-winning season in his JEGS.com .25 Midget, 14-year-old third-generation racer Cody Coughlin already is working towards a future in a Stock Car. Under the guidance of oval track veterans Gary St. Amant and Clay Filson, Coughlin recently climbed behind the wheel of a JEGS.com-brand ... Continue reading
DMB Realty Network Showcases Rare Mercedes AMG SLS Gullwing
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--DMB Realty Network, a premier international sales and marketing company, partnered with Schumacher Mercedes for an exclusive Arizona debut of the Mercedes AMG SLS Gullwing on April 10. “Silverleaf is an ideal location in which to showcase both our magnificent homes and home sites in conjunction wit ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary of Sponsoring Zoo Atlanta
DEARBORN, Mich., April 21 -- Ford Motor Company proudly continues its 25 year relationship with Zoo Atlanta and returns as the Beastly Feast presenting sponsor. "The Silverback Gorilla Gala," is the 2010 theme for the annual Beastly Feast fundraiser benefiting Zoo Atlanta, taking place on May 15, 2010. This black tie e ... Continue reading
HUNT CLAIMS 2010 USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR OPENER IN ROSEVILLE
Steven Blakesley Email: steven@norcalmedia.com Phone: (916) 316-4854 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  HUNT CLAIMS 2010 USAC WESTERN SPRINT CAR OPENER IN ROSEVILLE  SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA (April 21, 2010) – The USAC Amsoil Western Sprint Car Series debuted its 2010 season with Tony Hunt of Lincoln, Calif. taking the 50 ... Continue reading
Robertson Motorsports Turns Up the Heat at Caraway: Ready for Season Opener at the Mad House
Below and attached is a press release announcing the results for Robertson Motorsports this past weekend at Caraway. If you have any questions or need more information please feel free to contact me. Robertson Motorsports Turns Up the Heat at Caraway: Ready for Season Opener at the Mad House Winston-Salem, NC: The Robe ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure (http://www.coulombtech.com) today announced that South Coast Plaza is the first shopping center in the United States to install the ChargePoint® Networked Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EV). The ChargePoi ... Continue reading
Amerityre Announces Shipment of Flame Retardant Packaging Foam
BOULDER CITY, Nev., April 21 -- Amerityre Corporation (OTC:AMTY) (BULLETIN BOARD: AMTY) --Amerityre, a leading manufacturer of polyurethane flat proof tires, today announced it has begun shipping its Amerifoam G45 fire retardant packaging foam to a large aeronautical company for use in manufacturing plants. The Amerifo ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- -- First financial results published since Chrysler Group began operations on June 10, 2009. -- Net Revenues for the June 10 - December 31, 2009 period were $17,710 million, including $9,434 million in Q4. -- Operating Loss(a) of $895 million in the 2009 reporting period, of which $267 ... Continue reading
Eurocar Expands Vehicle Offering Into Founder's Homeland
Eurocar, the West Coast's largest independent retailer of luxury and exotic vehicles, has expanded its vehicle offering into Germany via mobile.de. ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., April 21 -- Eurocar, the West Coast's largest independent retailer of luxury and exotic vehicles, has expanded its vehicle offering into Germany via ... Continue reading
JEGS team prepares for annual Indy assault (NHRA/JEGS)
JEGS team prepares for annual Indy assault INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 21) – The familiar yellow and black colors of the JEGS Mail Order Team will be prominent during this weekend’s North Central Division NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing series event at historic O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis. Broth ... Continue reading
Kimmel Eyes a Return to Victory Lane at Talladega Superspeedway
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Loop PR: Zipcar Acquires Streetcar, Expanding World's Largest Car Sharing Service
LONDON--Zipcar, Inc., the world's largest car sharing service, today announced it has acquired Streetcar, the UK's fastest growing car club. This deal brings together these two companies to create a single, global brand focused on offering more convenience and variety to members in the UK, as well as a foundation for e ... Continue reading
SPX To Report First Quarter 2010 Financial Results on May 5
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 21 -- SPX Corporation today announced that it will release its first quarter 2010 financial results on Wednesday, May 5, 2010. Chris Kearney, Chairman, President and CEO, and Patrick O'Leary, Executive Vice President and CFO, will hold a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. Those interested ... Continue reading
Zipcar Acquires Streetcar, Expanding World's Largest Car Sharing Service
Combination benefits members immediately in the UK, provides foundation for longer term European growth to create first truly global car sharing network CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and LONDON, April 21 -- Zipcar, Inc., the world's largest car sharing service, today announced it has acquired Streetcar, the UK's fastest growing car ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Reports Financial Results for the Period Ended March 31, 2010
Financial Results for Q1 2010 Show Chrysler Group Achieved a Positive Operating Profit of $143 Million and Positive Cash Flow of $1,490 Million, Further Strengthening Cash Position to $7,367 Million as of March 31, 2010 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 21 -- -- Net Revenues in Q1 2010 increased to $9,687 million, up from $9, ... Continue reading
Frost & Sullivan: Geely Pins High Hopes on Volvo
LONDON â 21 April, 2010 - Better known for in-expensive and small cars in its domestic market, Chinaâs Geely now has a premium European brand in its stable thanks to which it can access Volvoâs quality and cutting-edge technology, enhance product line-up and increase domestic brand differentiation. This ... Continue reading
Properly Inflated Tires Help Consumers Be Green, Save Green!
WASHINGTON, April 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumers can be green and save "green" for Earth Day just by checking their vehicle's tire pressure. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the national trade association for tire manufacturers in the U.S., says that properly inflated tires can improve vehicle fuel ... Continue reading
2010 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro MT6 Review
THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: 2010 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro MT6 Engine: 2.0-liter TFSI DOâHC turbocharged four Horsepower/Torque: 211 hp @ 4,300-6,000 rpm/258 lb.-ft. @ 1,500-4,200 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 110.6 in. Length/Width/Height: 185.2 x 71.9 x 56.2 in. Tires: P245/40 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Within Reach of Sales Targets, Reports Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reports that Chrysler is within reach of its sales targets for the year. âIt is important to consider Chryslerââ¬â¢s cash positionâ à ââ¬ÅFiat/Chrysler deserves a lot of credit for the progress m ... Continue reading
Tesla Announces Japan Will Be First Destination in Asia
PORT HUENEME, Calif.--Responding to growing demand, Tesla Motors - the Silicon Valley-basedà automaker of the worldââ¬â¢s fastest highway-capable electric vehicle - today shipped a dozen Japan Signature Series Roadsters from Port Hueneme, California. The well-appointed right-hand drive Roadsters will arri ... Continue reading
Car Care Council and Demandforce Partner to Promote 'Car Care' Education
'Be Car Care Aware' content now available for distribution via online communication platform SAN FRANCISCO and BETHESDA, Md., April 21 -- The Car Care Council, automotive aftermarket's non-profit consumer education organization, and Demandforce, the leader in consumer demand creation for small-business, announced today ... Continue reading
Free Admission for Carlisle, Newville, Elizabethtown & Bainbridge Residents at SSP this Saturday
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Admission for All Residents of Carlisle, Newville, Elizabethtown and Bainbridge at SSP on Saturday, April 24 Newberrytown, PA (April 20, 2010) - This Saturday night, April 24 will be the next "Hometown Heroes" Night for the towns of Carlisle, Newville, El ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., April 20 -- AAA Michigan today (April 20) saluted members of the Michigan House for their vote that bans all motorists from sending and reading text messages while driving in Michigan. Today's 74-33 vote was approved as a primary enforcement bill, meaning a police officer can pull a driver over if he o ... Continue reading
ASCS Midgets to debut at Silver Dollar Speedway
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 20, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Sullivan (916) 969-7484 bsullivan@handyracingpromotions.com - www.handyracingpromotions.com  Exciting ASCS Midgets make season debut Silver Dollar Friday night  New division brings affordability and versatility to midget racing in Northern Ca ... Continue reading
Canadian GP Press Conference Release (05)
News Update for Immediate Release For the Sainte Justine University Hospital Center UHC Foundation and Hôpital Sacré-Coeur de Montréal Foundation Bernie Ecclestone and Michael Fortier, Named Honorary Co-Chair of "The Grand Evening" Presented by Mercedes-Benz at the Canadian Grand Prix Montréal, April 20, 2010 - On ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's April 27 Briefing on 2010 First Quarter Financial Results
DEARBORN, Mich., April 20 -- Ford Motor Company will release its preliminary 2010 first quarter financial results at 7 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, April 27. The following briefings will be held after the announcement: At 9 a.m. EDT, Alan Mulally, Ford president and CEO, and Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice president and chief f ... Continue reading
Earnhardt Ganassi Racing/ Talladega Superspeedway 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> Talladega Superspeedway Advance Notes Race: Aaron's 499 on Sunday, April 25 Track: Talladega Superspeedway (2.66-mile Superspeedway) Lo ... Continue reading
FORCE, DIXON, BYRD ON WFO RADIO NHRA TUESDAY
* FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE * * FORCE, DIXON, BYRD ON WFO RADIO NHRA TUESDAY * HOLLYWOOD, FL (April 20, 2010) - 14-time Funny Car champion John Force, two-time Top Fuel champion Larry Dixon, and Christian Byrd of ZMax Dragway will be on WFO Radio NHRA Tuesday with Joe Castello, live tonight at 7 p.m. ET. To listen live or ... Continue reading
Gunnar Jeannette Joins American Le Mans' Green Dream Team STAMFORD, Conn., April 20 -- Green Earth Technologies (Pink Sheets: GETG) is pleased to announce that their newly formed Green Earth Team Gunnar (GETG), the first ALMS team to run on environment-safe oil, G-OIL(TM), took top honors in the LMPC class at the Ameri ... Continue reading
Intersport Racing Long Beach Report
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: johnt@c2group.com Intersport Racing Charges To The Front on the Mean Streets of Long Beach In a stunning comeback, Intersport Racing reasserted themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the flagship prototype division of the American Le Mans Series present by Tequila Patron at the Long ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
BELLEVUE, Wash.--PACCAR’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of nine cents ($.09) per share, payable June 7, 2010, to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 19, 2010, according to Mark C. Pigott, PACCAR chairman and chief executive officer. PACCAR is a global tech ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra; Buffalo Wings & Rings Accelerates Momentum To Talladega
Patrick Sheltra; Buffalo Wings & Rings Accelerates Momentum To Talladega TALLADEGA, Alabama (April 20, 2010) - - Fresh off his fourth consecutive top-10 finish in just as many starts in the ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by RE/MAX and Menards driver Patrick Sheltra is looking to accelerate his momentum with a win i ... Continue reading
PPG Wins 2010 Automotive News PACE Award for Super High Throw Electrocoat
TROY, Mich., April 20 -- PPG Industries , the world's leading manufacturer of transportation coatings, was named a 2010 Automotive News PACE Award winner at the PACE Award Ceremony on April 12 in Detroit. The prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and busine ... Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: High Desert Trails Congratulates the 2010 Winners!
PRESS RELEASE High Desert Trails Rally Ridgecrest, California rally@highdeserttrails.com Release Date: 4/20/2010 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Event Announcement – Presented by Kristopher & Christine Marciniak NASA RallySport Event, RallyMoto™ Event California Rally Series Championship Photos: Mike Malsed ************* ... Continue reading
Auto Racing Analysis is pleased to present the 2009 Auto Racing Analysis Dominators results, a winning percentage index honoring dominating drivers produced from analyzing the results of 306 racing series worldwide. The leading Dominators of the Series of Less Than 15 Races category in 2009: the Duller Motorsport Itali ... Continue reading
USARacing Pro Cup Series Credential Request Deadline for Hickory
Good Afternoon ~ The deadline to submit a media credential request for the USARacing Pro Cup Series race at Hickory Motor Speedway in Hickory, NC on May 1 is noon on *Monday, April 26*. Media credentials will be provided to accredited media representatives only. Please submit your name and affiliation with the request ... Continue reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 20 -- BW Fuel, manufacturer and distributor of BioWeapon Green Racing Fuel, is pleased to have been invited by Rich Christensen from the hit SPEED TV show PINKS ALL OUT to participate in the Media Day celebrating Earth Day 2010. The four-wide racing showcase will take place on Wednesday April 21, ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel Corporationhas added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: CEO Dan Hesse Profiles Environmental Leadership and Growing Portfolio of Green Products at Earth Day Event Co-hosted by Rep. Markey Date(s): 20-Apr-2010 11:47 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------- ... Continue reading
Coughlin to take on world's best sportsman racers this weekend in Bristol
Coughlin to take on world's best sportsman racers this weekend in Bristol BRISTOL, Tenn. (April 20) -- Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. will fill his brief off time from the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series by competing in this weekend's inaugural K&N Filters Spring Fling 20's presented by Sparco
at ... Continue reading
EPA News Release (HQ): Statement from EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson on Dr. Dorothy Height
*CONTACT: *EPA Press Office press@epa.gov 202-564-6794 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *April 20, 2010 *Statement from EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson on Dr. Dorothy Height * *WASHINGTON* - I join our nation in mourning the passing of Dr. Dorothy I. Height, a bold and compassionate voice for women and people of color across o ... Continue reading
Experts Inspecting Deadly Toyota as Minnesota Prisoner Awaits Results
ST. PAUL, Minn., April 20 -- Automotive experts today are inspecting a Toyota Camry driven by Koua Fong Lee prior to a 2006 crash that killed three people and landed Mr. Lee in prison. The two-day inspection began this morning at the St. Paul Police Department impound lot, and is being handled by an automotive expert h ... Continue reading
Ford is Making Greener Vehicles Through Increased Use of Renewable and Recyclable Materials
DEARBORN, Mich., April 20 -- -- Ford is making its vehicles, which are 85 percent recyclable by weight, more eco-friendly through increased use of renewable and recyclable materials; the 2010 Ford Taurus is the latest model to use eco-friendly bio-based seat cushions -- In 2009, Ford reduced the amount of automotive-re ... Continue reading
***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Special Decals ON SHELL-PENNZOIL and 3M CARS part of larger initiative to SUPPORT "call 811" and NATIONAL SAFE digging month WHO/WHAT: Two top race teams and the Governor of Alabama are among those supporting "Call 811" and National Safe Digging Month surrounding the upcoming April 25 race in Talla ... Continue reading
Affinia Group to Release First Quarter 2010 Financial Results on May 6, 2010
Company Will Hold Conference Call and Webcast on May 7, 2010 ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 20 -- Affinia Group Inc., an innovative global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of industrial grade products and services, will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2010 on Thursday, May 6 ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Local Heroes & Mentors Available at ASA Tracks/Series
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE April 20, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Selects Alcoa Forged Aluminum Wheels for 2011 Cruze Eco
CLEVELAND--Alcoa Automotive Wheels, a division of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, announced today that it has been awarded the wheel program for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Eco. The lightweight wheels help the vehicle to achieve outstanding fuel efficiency. Chevrolet recently announced a segment-leading estimated ... Continue reading
Garmin Selects NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) for First European Connected PND Traffic Service
German Garmin nuvi(R) 1690 customers to benefit from NAVTEQ real-time traffic CHICAGO, April 20 -- NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, has been selected by Garmin to provide its real-time traffic ser ... Continue reading
LAKE GENEVA, Wis.--Its 1,300 rolling acres were formed by glacial deposits millions of years ago. Now, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is about to become home to the 21st century’s hottest automotive technology. The AAA Four Diamond Grand Geneva will celebrate Earth Week 2010 by becoming the first resort in the Midwes ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
Company Generates Earnings Per Share of $0.29 from Continuing Operations Harley-Davidson Financial Services Returns to Profitability Retail Harley-Davidson(R) Motorcycle Sales Decline Moderates MILWAUKEE, April 20 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. reported first-quarter 2010 income from continuing operations of $68.7 million, o ... Continue reading
Hertz Takes Special Measures to Help European Customers Affected by Volcanic Ash Crisis to get Home
LONDON, April 20, 2010 -- - International One-Way Drop Off Fees Waived for Driving Cars Back to Country of Registration, or to the Direction of the Country - Extending Rentals for Customers With Disrupted Departures and Honouring Reservations for People With Delayed Arrivals - Prepaid Customers Offered 100% Refund for ... Continue reading
Independents Team with National Power Supply to Challenge Goliaths of Remanufactured Diesel Engines
YAKIMA, Wash.--Demand for remanufactured diesel engines doubled in first quarter of 2010, as witnessed by National Power Supply (http://nationalpowersupply.com). Larry Pryor, President, noted, “We have seen an upsurge of inquiries with the recovery of durables. Our marketing activities had effect, but we are appr ... Continue reading
PACCAR Announces Improved First Quarter Revenues and Earnings
BELLEVUE, Wash.--“PACCAR reported improved revenues and net income for the first quarter of 2010,�?? said Mark C. Pigott, chairman and chief executive officer. “PACCAR’s results reflect the benefits of stronger truck sales in North America and an improvement in financial services profits and par ... Continue reading
PATRICK SHELTRA TO PILOT NO. 09 FORD FUSION FOR RAB RACING AT TALLADEGA
********************FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE******************** PATRICK SHELTRA TO PILOT THE NO. 09 FORD FUSION FOR RAB RACING AT TALLADEGA Concord, NC (4-20-2010) – ARCA Racing Series (ARS) presented by RE/MAX and Menards veteran driver Patrick Sheltra will pilot RAB Racing’s No. 09 Ford Fusion in Saturday ... Continue reading
Safety-Kleen Expands Trackside Environmental Services for National Hot Rod Association
PLANO, Texas, April 20 -- Safety-Kleen announced today that it has signed agreements to become the Official Trackside environmental service provider for all drag strips owned by the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) across the U.S. Safety-Kleen will provide environmental services for the Gainesville (FL) Raceway, NHR ... Continue reading
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.--Stratus Media Group, Inc. (OTCBB:SMDI), a live entertainment company, today announced that it will be sponsoring the 5th Annual Santa Barbara Concours D’ Italiano (meaning ‘competition among Italians’) honoring the design and engineering of sleek and powerful Italian automobil ... Continue reading
Wheels, Inc. Announces EcoWheels Green Driver Challenge
DES PLAINES, Ill.--Wheels, Inc., a leader in the multi-billion-dollar fleet-leasing industry, today announced the inaugural EcoWheelsâ„¢ Green Driver Challenge. Corporate fleet drivers will learn about and pledge to adopt sustainable driving practices that will minimize the environmental impact of their driving. Th ... Continue reading
Bennett Racing Ready for GRAND-AM Rolex Series Debut This Weekend at VIR
ANNAPOLIS, April 21, 2010: The ride toward the 2011 Rolex 24 At Daytona begins this weekend for Bennett Racing as the team will make its GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series Presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 debut on Saturday afternoon in the Bosch Engineering 250 at Virginia International Raceway. The race will be tele ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON--The American Automotive Policy Council issued the following statement today: The American Automotive Policy Council is pleased to note the announcement by General Motors that the company is making an early repayment of its remaining $5.8 billion received in U.S. federal and Canadian government loans last ye ... Continue reading
GM Pays Back Government Loans in Full, Announces Investment in Fairfax, Detroit Hamtramck
GM pays back its loans from U.S. Treasury and Export Development Canada Strong sales, confident outlook enable payback ahead of schedule $257 million investment for Malibu at Fairfax, Kansas, and Detroit Hamtramck EDITOR'S NOTE: Now, they just have to figure out how to make the GM shareholders whole. KANSAS CITY, KANSA ... Continue reading
Geely GS: 2010 Beijing Auto Show
BEIJING â At the 2010 Beijing Auto Show this week, Geely will unveil another new sports car, this one called the GS (Geely Star), to be sold under its Gleagle (Global Eagle) sub-brand. The GS Lucky Star follows last year's GT (for Geely Tiger), which debuted at the 2009 Shanghai Auto Show and will be marketed unde ... Continue reading
Auto industry on target for improved sales
AFTER an extremely difficult year, the South African automotive sector is on target for an improved domestic sales environment during 2010 as well as higher levels of production on the back of continued recovery in demand in export markets, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa says in it ... Continue reading
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd launched here on Tuesday its mini-truck, Maxximo, according to a company release. The ex-showroom price (with BS 3 compliance) in the city has been fixed at Rs 2.9 lakh, the release adds. ... Continue reading
Kirloskar Brothers relists with sharp gains
After capital reduction and transfer of investment assets, Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL) resumed trading on Tuesday, pumped up gain and created its 52-week high at Rs 370 on the BSE and Rs 375 on the NSE. It closed at Rs 334.25, with a gain of 28 per cent on the BSE. The Rs 2 face-valued stock closed at Rs 261 on its pr ... Continue reading
Nicolas Cage Makes a New Car Movie - in 3D
HOLLYWOOD, California â As you read this, somewhere in darkest Louisiana, a production company lured there by aggressive state subsidies is making a car movie starring Nicolas Cage. No it's not called Gone In 59 Seconds or even Gone In 61 Seconds. But it is called Drive Angry and promises to be a high-velocity, ha ... Continue reading
Audi Most Valued Premium Brand for U.S. Car Dealers
- U.S. car dealers say Audi models are "exactly what customers want" - Expect greatest increase in value from Audi franchise - Marketing and Sales Board Member Schwarzenbauer: "Dealers invest in Audi as a brand with best prospects for the future" INGOLSTADT, Germany, Apr 21, 2010 - U.S. car dealers see Audi as the ... Continue reading
ZAP Introduces Electric Taxi at Beijing Motor Show - VIDEO ENHANCED
Production Set for China BEIJING, April 21 -- ZAP (OTC: ZAAP), the U.S. electric vehicle pioneer, today introduced its design and engineering expertise to the Chinese media and outlined production plans to bring all-electric vehicles to the Chinese market. The company is displaying its all-electric ZAP Taxi targeting t ... Continue reading
Subaru Impreza WRX and STI now even Better Value
From April Subaru's highly acclaimed Impreza WRX and STI Type UKwill be offered with complimentary optional upgrades worth over £3,200 at participating dealers. The free items include the Prodrive Performance Pack, which further improves acceleration , and stylish new 18-inch alloy wheels and tyres. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Demonstrates Excellence in Eco2fficiency
Peugeot is running a unique event at Durham University (Queens Campus) to showcase its prowess in eco-efficient technology, design and expertise in electric and hybrid vehicles. ... Continue reading
Increase in Windscreen Size and Technology Hits Drivers' Pockets
The introduction of tints, heating, solar reflection and GPS technology into the windscreens of modern production cars as standard has led to replacement costs increasing by as much as 68% in only 10 years, reports Auto Windscreens ... Continue reading
Mazda Sales Up In 14 European Countries In March
Mazda Motor Europe closed out a challenging fiscal year last month (April 2009 through March 2010) with 14 countries achieving year-on-year growth in difficult market conditions. ... Continue reading
Fiat to Sponsor Mountain Bike World Cup
Further evidence of the success of Fiat Group Automobiles UK's agreement as official car supplier to British Cycling can be seen this weekend (23-25 April) at the 2010 UCI Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup. ... Continue reading
Svelte Looks, More Equipment for Nissan DUALIS Urban Hatch
Nissan's successful European-designed, British-built DUALIS compact hatch is evolving with the release of a Series II range that boasts a more refined, premium look and valuable improvements in specification and efficiency. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Australia Appoints New Head of Corporate Communications
BMW Group Australia has appointed Piers Scott to the position of PR & Corporate Communications Manager, effective mid May ... Continue reading
Australian Rally Champion to Drive Mazda6 Diesel at Targa
Former Australian rally champion Ed Ordynski will drive a Mazda6 turbodiesel hatch in next week's Targa Tasmania. ... Continue reading
Unique Sculpture "The Dwelling Lab": BMW Meets KVADRAT
Ground-breaking interpretation of the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo / Textile manufacturer KVADRAT, star designers Patricia Urquiola, Giulio Ridolfo, BMW designers and light company Flos create a design installation for the Salone del Mobile Milano 2010. ... Continue reading
Mazda to Drive Fuel Efficiency with Australian Launch of First Sky Concept Engines
Mazda Australia has confirmed that it will introduce the first of its next generatio'Mazda SKY Concept' powertrains next year ... Continue reading
WyoTech-Sacramento Hosts 6th Annual Car Show on May 8, 2010
WyoTech-Sacramento Hosts 6th Annual Car Show on May 8, 2010 On Saturday, May 8, starting at 8:00 a.m., over 300 cars, trucks and motorcycles are expected to arrive at WyoTech Sacramento campus for their 6th Annual Car Show. Enthusiasts from all over the country, along with local and national car clubs, will compete for ... Continue reading
Saleen S281 Convertible to Debut at Fabulous Fords Forever!
PONTIAC, Mich., April 20 -- Saleen Performance Vehicles' new 2010 S281 convertible will make its first public appearance this coming Sunday at the 25th Annual Fabulous Fords Forever!, hosted at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. The black S281 production convertible will be making its debut accompanied by a ... Continue reading
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