Cruise Nights Return to Walter P. Chrysler Museum with NEW Day, Time, Partners
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 28 -- Shift your summer cruise calendar a day ahead for Cruise Nights at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, in Auburn Hills, as the fun returns on Wednesday evenings for 2010. Shift the time, too, to 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. The five themed events - June 9 and 23, July 7 and Aug. 4 and 18 - are presented ... Continue reading
Saline High School Seniors Are Michigan's Best Young Auto Techs
DEARBORN, Mich., April 28 -- Andrew Michaluk and Ryan Hastings, both of Milan and students at Saline High School in Saline, took first place in the Michigan state final of the 17th annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition, held today at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren. The victory over nine ot ... Continue reading
PARIS, April 28, 2010 -- Alcan Extrusions and Automotive Structures, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto, has received orders from VOLGABUS of Volzhsky, Russia, for 164 units of the EcoRange(R) system for the Moscow and St. Petersburg bus operators who have ordered 82 buses each. Alcan is s ... Continue reading
2010 NASCAR SPRINT PIT CREW CHALLENGE RETAINS SAME EXCITING FORMAT
[cid:image003.jpg@01CAE641.C0A03CF0]FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Crystal Emerick ASPIRE Communications Crystal.emerick@aspirecommunications.org<mailto:Crystal.emerick@aspi recommunications.org> 704.361.5230 Kerry Tharp NASCAR ktharp@nascar.com<mailto:ktharp@nascar.com> 704.634.1814 2010 NASCAR SPRINT PIT CREW ... Continue reading
AMD Expands AMD Changing the Game Initiative to Silicon Valley with Fifth 2010 AMD Foundation Grant
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--AMD today announced the AMD Foundation has awarded a $35,000 grant to Schmahl Science Workshops. The grant will be used to develop a sustainable fishing video game to communicate “the danger of over fishing to long-term human survival.�?? This is the fifth grant the AMD Foundation has awar ... Continue reading
Another top ten for McMahan at Ocean GSC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 26, 2010 Media Contact: Bill Sullivan: bill@racingforthetroops.com Team Information: www.racingforthetroops.com            Steve Lamothe Photo  McMahan survives Ocean Speedway GSC feature with 8th place finish  By Bill Sullivan, Racing for the Troops  WEST SACRAM ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Orange Show Speedway Showing it in Southern California
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE April 28, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 28 -- BMW continues to modernize its dealership network in the U.S. with state-of-the-art facilities. The latest addition is BMW of Minnetonka located just outside of Minneapolis, MN. The 223,000 square foot, multi-level facility is big enough to park 500 vehicles indoors, house 80 work bays ... Continue reading
Carolina 200 Double-Header Coming to Rockingham May 15
Carolina 200 Double-Header Race Coming to The Rock ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (April 27, 2010) – Three stock car races come roaring into Rockingham Speedway, with the Carolina 200 presented by Black's Tire Service May 13-15. Fans can get far more than their money’s worth with action starting at 2:30 on Thursday afternoon whe ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Dave Ryan (News Media Only) Ryan.dave@epa.gov 202-564-7827 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* April 28, 2010* * *EPA Launches Online Map Tracking Enforcement Actions in Chesapeake Bay Watershed* * * *WASHINGTON** -- *The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched an online map that shows the locatio ... Continue reading
The following interview was conducted by Composites Manufacturing Magazine with Kevin Bialas, Product Development and Engineering Manager at Composite Resources and former USF1 Composites Manager. Q&A: Composites Replace Steel and Aluminum in Motorsports<http://www.compositesmanufacturingblog.com/2010/04/qa-co mposites ... Continue reading
DENSO Announces Year-end Financial Results
-- Income back to the black in 12 months -- KARIYA, Japan, April 28 -- DENSO Corporation today announced global financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2010: -- Consolidated net sales totaled 2,976.7 billion yen (US$32.0 billion), a 5.3 percent decrease from the previous year. -- Consolidated operating i ... Continue reading
Eaton, Takaoka Electric Manufacturing Company Announce Collaboration on Electric Vehicle Charging
PITTSBURGH--Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corporation today announced that it will collaborate with Takaoka Electric Manufacturing Company, Ltd. to develop and launch DC Quick Chargers, a key component in the charging of electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. The collaboration will enable Eaton to provide a c ... Continue reading
FedEx CEO Smith Testifies on Energy Security, Electrification
Brings FedEx All-Electric Delivery Vehicle to Capitol Hill WASHINGTON, April 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Frederick W. Smith, Chairman, President and CEO of FedEx Corporation, co-Chairman of the Energy Security Leadership Council, and a member of the Electrification Coalition, testified today at a hearing of the House ... Continue reading
FLASH ... TOYOTA SPEEDWAY ANNOUCES MONEY-BACK GURANTEE
Toyota Speedway Makes “Money Back May” Guarantee “You Don’t Like The Show … You Get Your Money Back” Irwindale, Calif. - - (April 28, 2010) Yes, you read that headline correctly, Toyota Speedway in Irwindale, California, the place that everyone calls, “LA’s Half-Mile Superspeedway”, the place where ma ... Continue reading
Genta Incorporated to Present at the 2010 BIO International Convention
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J.--Genta Incorporated (OTCBB: GETA) announced today that the Company will provide an overview of corporate activities at the BIO Business Forum during the 2010 BIO International Convention. The presentation by Dr. Raymond P. Warrell, Jr., Genta’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is sche ... Continue reading
J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Announces Share Repurchase
LOWELL, Ark.--J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. announced today that the Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of its common stock. The specific timing and amount of repurchases will vary based on market conditions, cash flows, securities law limitations, and other factors. The repurch ... Continue reading
Lexus of Richmond 15th Annual Pursuit of Perfection Leadership Award
RICHMOND, Va., April 28 -- An educated, vibrant population keeps our country strong. Recognizing this fact, Lexus of Richmond has once again committed to participate in an educational scholarship program for the 15th Annual Pursuit of Perfection Leadership Award. A $10,000 Scholarship will be awarded to one of 30 local ... Continue reading
Magnalight.com Adds Tripod Mounted Explosion Proof Metal Halide Lights
Please see attached press release on tripod mounted explosion proof lights. ______________________ If you would rather not receive future communications from Larson Electronics, please go to http://LarsonElectronics.pr-optout.com/OptOut.aspx?523700x19828x9369x2x 472868x24000x6&Email=submit%40theautochannel.com. ... Continue reading
Crown Royal Presents the Heath Calhoun 400 RICHMOND, Va., April 28 -- When the 43 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers hit the track this weekend at Richmond International Raceway, they will all be racing to honor one man - Heath Calhoun. As the grand-prize winner of the Crown Royal® "Your Name Here" contest, Calhoun was ... Continue reading
White box car kit fits easily into vehicle cigarette lighter and honors OEM warranty SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 28 -- Parrot, the market leader for wireless mobile phone devices, announces the availability of the PS7-Aux, a white box, hands-free car kit for automotive installers and dealers, a new edition to the Parrot P ... Continue reading
PUMA(R) Revs Its Engine For Gumball 3000
Sportlifestyle Brand Returns as Official Partner of 2010 Rally WESTFORD, Mass., April 28 -- After two successful partnerships with Gumball 3000 Rally in 2008 and 2009, PUMA® hits the pavement for round three as the exclusive sportlifestyle sponsor of this year's rally. From May 1st through May 7th, the 3000 mile route ... Continue reading
Recent Southern Champion Scores Second In Tough National Event
ALTON, April 27, 2010: Ashley Freiberg continued her next step to the top of the podium in the fifth round of the 14-race BFGoodrich/Skip Barber National Series presented by Mazda last weekend (April 24-25) at Virginia International Raceway. The 18-year-old female from Homer Glen, Ill., scored the best Barber National ... Continue reading
Siemens PLM Software Named China’s #1 PLM Solution Supplier by Leading Industry Analyst
PLANO, Texas--Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced its ranking as the number one PLM solution supplier in China based on 2009 overall market presence, according to lead ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin braces for battle under St. Louis Arch (NHRA/JEGS)
Troy Coughlin braces for battle under St. Louis Arch ST. LOUIS (April 28) -- Troy Coughlin has one of the quickest nitrous-powered Pro Mod racecars in the country, a fact that has the reigning NMCA world champion extremely excited as he heads to Gateway International Raceway for this weekend's 14th annual AAA Insurance ... Continue reading
Automobile, Scooter Makers Take Top Honors in the Taiwan Excellence Gold Awards for First Time
TAIPEI, Taiwan--The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) today announced the eight winners of the prestigious Taiwan Excellence Gold Awards at a gala ceremony in Taipei, hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Republic of China (Taiwan) and attended by Taiwan industry leaders. “I liked the toys†... Continue reading
Black Car and Limousine Drivers Can Now Keep Hands on the Wheel and Eyes on the Road with Prompt(TM)
The Connected Car Platform from IMS Uses Simple Voice Commands to Keep Drivers in Business as Hands-Free Legislation Sweeps Across North America NEW YORK, April 28 -- Intelligent Mechatronic Systems (IMS) today announced the forthcoming availability of Prompt(TM), a voice activated dispatch solution to enable the For-H ... Continue reading
Crash ends strong run for Strange
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, APRIL 26, 2010 MEDIA CONTACT: Bill Sullivan / sullivanimages@sbcglobal.net WEBSITE: www.billystrangejr.com  Steve Lamothe Photo  Feature event crash casts shadow on strong Placerville run for Billy Strange  By Bill Sullivan/Sullivan Images Media  ELK GROVE, CA (4-24-10) –  ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Reports Another Strong Quarter of Improved Earnings and Cash Flow in Q1 2010
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Reports Another Strong Quarter of Improved Earnings and Cash Flow in Q1 2010 Date(s): 28-Apr-2010 7:31 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here -------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Study Tracks More Than 20,000 Commercial Drivers and more than 3 Million Video Events SAN DIEGO, April 28 -- SmartDrive Systems, a leader in fleet safety and operational efficiency, today released its latest SmartDrive Distracted Driving Index, a quarterly benchmark of commercial fleet driving distraction rates. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reports Strong Results for 2010's First Quarter
AKRON, Ohio, April 28 -- -- Kramer optimistic about industry, company as he assumes CEO role -- Sales increase 21% from last year on higher tire unit volume -- Segment Operating Income up $416 million from last year -- Net loss of 19 cents per share includes 41 cent charge for Venezuela devaluation -- Cost reduction pr ... Continue reading
HIGHT LOOKING TO USE TEAMWORK TO TURN AROUND ST LOUIS LUCK
TEAM CASTROL/JFR 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASONROBERT HIGHTPre-Race Package for the 14th annual AAA Insurance Midwest Nationals April 30-May 2, 2010 Gateway International Raceway Madison, Ill. (St. Louis)7th event in the Countdown to the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Championship * * * * follow John Force Racing at www.twitter. ... Continue reading
LINE-X(R) Protective Coatings to Showcase Fire Retardant Mining Products at Coal Prep 2010
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 28 -- LINE-X Protective Coatings (LINE-X) is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Coal Prep 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky, April 27-29, 2010 (booth #8). During the show, LINE-X will be featuring their mine-specific, fire retardant product XS-252. Ideal for the mining and military sect ... Continue reading
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver Marcos Ambrose Joins Team At Blundstone Safety Boots
HOBART, Australia--Two Australian imports have teamed up in America. NASCAR driver Marcos Ambrose, one of American motorsport’s rising stars, and Blundstone Australia, have signed a marketing and promotion agreement for the balance of the NASCAR Sprint Cup 2010 season, both camps announced today. “If anyone kn ... Continue reading
Peterbilt Model 384 Awarded American Truck Dealers (ATD) Class 8 Commercial Truck of the Year
DENTON, Texas--American Truck Dealers (ATD) named the Peterbilt Model 384 as the “2010 ATD Commercial Truck of the Yearâ€??? during ATD’s 2010 annual Convention and Exposition in Orlando, Florida. “Our team listens to the voice of the customer along with our dealer network, and works with our supplier ... Continue reading
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , an energy technology company, announced today that it is nearing completion and start-up of the bottom cycle project at its Thermo No. 1 plant in southern Utah. The changes re-direct a portion of the geothermal water coming out of the top cycle units and run it through PureCycle ... Continue reading
Success for PREMO at the SAE 2010 World Congress
Good morning, Find attached the PR about PREMO´s success at the SAE 2010 World Congress. BR Rocio ROCÍO ARRUPE cid:003401c97498$5a5b6580$38c9c8c8@nave1 MARKETING & COMMUNICATION PREDAN S.A C/SEVERO OCHOA 33 PARQUE TECNOLÓGICO DE ANDALUCÍA 29590 CAMPANILLAS MÁLAGA (SPAIN) Tel.: +34951231320 Fax.: +34951231321 email ... Continue reading
*CONTACT: *EPA Press Office press@epa.gov 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *April 28, 2010 *Statement of Lisa P. Jackson Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ** **Legislative Hearing on Clean Energy Policies That Reduce Our Dependence on Oil ** **House Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment ** WAS ... Continue reading
FINALLY...Cape Wind, First U.S. Offshore Wind Farm, Approved - MUST SEE VIDEO
SEE ALSO: WASHINGTON - April 28, 2010: After years of opposition, most notably from the Kennedy family (typically "supporters" of environmentally conscious projects), U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar finally signed off on the 130-turbine, 420-megawatt Cape Wind project in Horseshoe Shoal, Nantucket Sound. Supporters ... Continue reading
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2010
Featuring the Leading Fuel and Technology Neutral Experts in the Nation Las Vegas, NV - Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute (AFVi) presents the 16th annual Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo, May 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada. International fleet, government and industry professionals will gather for fo ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Names David Reuter as New Communications Director
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 28 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA), today announced that David Reuter has been appointed director, Corporate Communications, succeeding Fred Standish who retired as of April 1 after 18 years with the company. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) Reuter, wh ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., April 28 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall on approximately 50,000 early-2003 Model-Year Toyota Sequoia sport utility vehicles to upgrade program logic in its Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system. The VSC system can help control a lo ... Continue reading
Robin Hood Rally Donates $1000 To Gear Up For Life - Girls and Gears Youth-Development Program
Monroe, NC., April 26, 2010: Producers of the Robin Hood Rally, a first of its kind closed-road racing competition has donated $1000 to the Girl Scouts affiliated Gear Up For Life youth-development program. The check was delivered to Bill McCutcheon President of Gear Up For Life and Bobby Waltrip Director of Promotions ... Continue reading
TextArrest Offers Free Safe Driving App in Support of National Youth Traffic Safety Month 2010
LAS VEGAS & WASHINGTON--TextArrest (www.TextArrest.com), the safe driving solution designed to prevent distracted driving, announced today its support of May 2010 as National Youth Traffic Safety Month with a special promotion. In support of National Youth Traffic Safety Month TextArrest is offering completely free sub ... Continue reading
TOKYO, April 28 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. Financial Results for the 4th Quarter and the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2010 Honda's consolidated net income attributable to Honda Motor Co., Ltd. for the ... Continue reading
Dacia Duster, The Affordable Off-Roader - VIDEO ENHANCED
Dacia, Dacia Duster ... Continue reading
Renault: 2010 First Quarter Results
In Europe, Group sales (passenger car and LCV) grew by 37.7% (including a 32.7% rise in France) in a market that rose by 9.7%. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi: Sales Of Fuso Trucks Up Sharply In Southeast Asia
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) today announced the launch of the latest generation Fuso Canter light-duty truck in Malaysia and the Philippines ... Continue reading
Grand ambitions at Beijing car show
An employee polishes a car on the BYD stand in Beijing, China (23 April 2010) Chinese car-makers are keen to compete globally There were few private cars on China's roads two decades ago. Even in the capital Beijing, pedestrians were more likely to be knocked over by a bicycle than by someone behind the wheel of their ... Continue reading
Yamaha unveils all new YBR 110
KOCHI: Targetting the middle class, Yamaha India launched its new motorcycle, YBR 110 in Kerala market. The new bike comes with a stylish design and is targeted at middle income class, who want to have a stylish and comfortable commuter bike, Roy Kurian, Zonal Business Head, told reporters here last night after the lau ... Continue reading
Porsche recalls all Panameras in embarrassing move
FRANKFURT: Performance sports car maker Porsche AG's sterling reputation for quality took a severe dent on Tuesday, when it recalled every Panamera it built only months after the model line was launched to much fanfare. The announcement comes on the heels of a quality scandal at Toyota and serves as a bitter pill for M ... Continue reading
Be A Part Of Alfa Romeo's 100-Year History
As part of Alfa Romeo's Centenary celebrations, the marque is asking UK owners and Alfisti alike to help commemorate its 100-year history by getting involved in a unique work of art. ... Continue reading
The Colour Of Money Isn't Green
Cash strapped Brits are shelving environmental concerns when it comes to purchasing their next car, with only a fifth even considering green credentials, research by Carmony.co.uk has revealed. ... Continue reading
Performance Boosting Plug and Play Unichip Ecu Now Available For Nissan 350z
Unichip Europe is pleased to unveil a new plug and play 'U-connect' Unichip piggy back ECU for the Nissan 350Z. The Nissan coupe is a popular choice for tuning enthusiasts and the Unichip Uni-Q provides the perfect engine management solution on a vehicle that cannot be remapped using OBD flash programming. ... Continue reading
The first ever Police-spec XF is about to go on patrol across the Midlands. The Central Motorway Police Group, which patrols motorways across Staffordshire, Mercia and the West Midlands has bought seven high performance Police vehicles based on the award-winning Jaguar XF Diesel S model. ... Continue reading
Coffs Harbour - First Taste of Dirt for Team Hyundai Rallye's i30
Hyundai Motor Company Australia will hit the dirt for the first time in Coffs Harbour next month, competing in the NSW round of the Australian Rally Championship. ... Continue reading
Updated Mazda3 Boosts Value, Safety
Mazda3, Australia's best-selling small car, is to receive a host of equipment upgrades and price reductions making it even safer and better value. ... Continue reading
The Honda Foundation Aides Local Animal Care Program
Community organisation Menzies Inc. in Victoria can now upgrade its facilities for participants in its animal care program, thanks to a generous donation of $6,000 from The Honda Foundation and Travis Honda in Frankston. ... Continue reading
Mazda Steady Does it at Targa Prologue
Mazda Australia got its 2010 Targa Tasmania campaign off to a promising start today, with both race cars completing a clean and tactical Prologue in George Town. ... Continue reading
Body repairs and paintwork together in Hall 11: new concept given a very good reception Great demand for exhibition space: registrations received from the sector's key players The new concept of bringing together the body-repair and paintwork segments in the same exhibition hall has been given a very good reception by ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies Receives Fourth U.S. Patent for its Green Engine
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW) announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a Notice of Patent Allowance on the reversing and timing control mechanism of the Companyââ¬â¢s heat regenerative external combustion engine. âWe believe that many of ... Continue reading
Quantum Affiliate Fisker Automotive Closes $529 Million DOE Loan
IRVINE, Calif., April 27 -- Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. announced today that Fisker Automotive, the plug-in Hybrid Premium American car company that Quantum co-founded, closed a Department of Energy loan for $529 million on Friday. The $528.7 million DOE loan to Fisker will be used for the develop ... Continue reading
ZAP Alias Electric Car Qualifies for Shakedown Stage of Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE
Alias to Take Part in X PRIZE Kick-Off Slated for April 29th at Michigan State Capitol LANSING, Mich., April 27 -- The Alias, a prototype electric sports car from ZAP (OTC:ZAAP) (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) , has qualified for the Shakedown stage of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE (PIAXP) competition for 100 MPG ... Continue reading
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