Bentley Mulsanne Releases First Official Driving Footage - HD VIDEO
AUTO CENTRAL - May 6, 2010: At last...you can almost hear the way that Etta James sings those words..."At last"...Bentley Motors has made the first on-the-road video of the fabulous new Mulsanne, their Grand Bentley. The Auto Channel began chronicling the introduction of the new Mulsanne many months ago, when it was st ... Continue reading
Affinia Reports Improved Sales and Profitability for the First Quarter of 2010
Company to Hold Conference Call on May 7, 2010 ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 6 -- Affinia Group Inc., an innovative global leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and marketing of industrial grade products and services, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. First Quarter Net s ... Continue reading
Air News Release (HQ): EPA Challenges Manufacturing Industry to Improve Energy Efficiency
*CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *May 6, 2010 * * *EPA Challenges Manufacturing Industry to Improve Energy Efficiency * " " "10 percent savings within 5 years set as industry goal; several facilities show early results" *WASHINGTON** -* The U.S. Environmental ... Continue reading
Alcoa Releases 2009 Sustainability Report, Outlines New Environmental Goals
NEW YORK--Alcoa today published its 2009 Sustainability Report, the 8th consecutive year the company has reported its financial, environmental and social impact results. The 2009 report outlines the Company’s progress on the sustainability of its products, resources and operations. “Since 1993 we have set goal ... Continue reading
AMA Press Luncheon set for May 12
West Coast Moto Jam Press Luncheon, May 12 You are invited to the West Coast Moto Jam press luncheon, Wednesday, May 12, at Fior d'Italia Restaurant in San Francisco's historic North Beach. The event is hosted by Infineon Raceway. RIDERS: * Jake Zemke (National Guard Jordan Suzuki): San Francisco native and current Ame ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Welcomes State Park Speedway
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE May 6, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~~~~ ... Continue reading
Audi Recognizes 58 Dealers with 2009 Magna Society Awards
- Magna program honors the best of the best among all U.S. Audi dealers - To earn the award, dealers must meet customer service and business objectives - Magna Society fits alongside Audi dealer plans to spend $1 billion on franchises HERNDON, Va., May 6 -- Audi identified its top performing U.S. dealerships throughout ... Continue reading
OAK PARK, MI, May 6 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD)(OTC:AZDDF) a leading developer of hybrid electric and electric technologies for commercial vehicles, will announce first quarter 2010 earnings on Wednesday, May 12th at approximately 4:30 p.m. eastern time. The company will also host a conference call at 5:00 ... Continue reading
EPIC Technologies Named Volkswagen Group Award Winner
JUAREZ, Mexico--EPIC Technologies received the Volkswagen Group Award, 2010 in recognition of its achievements and support of Volkswagen de Mexico. “We are exceptionally honored to be recognized by a customer who epitomizes the highest standards of quality. It is also a tribute to the hard work and dedication of our ... Continue reading
Federal-Mogul Extends Its Range of Powder Metallurgy Materials for Bushings and Guides
Federal-Mogul Corporation has added a news release to its Investor Relations website. Title: Federal-Mogul Extends Its Range of Powder Metallurgy Materials for Bushings and Guides Date(s): 6-May-2010 1:03 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------- ... Continue reading
Flat Track Racing Comes to Sonoma
Legendary Rider Eddie Mulder Brings Flat Track Racing to Sonoma SONOMA, Calif. (May 6, 2010) - By his account, legendary rider Eddie Mulder had a "pretty good year" in 1966. Pretty modest words for the only man in AMA Pro Racing history to win all three Grand National TT events in the same year. "I had some great equip ... Continue reading
Insurance Auto Auctions Hosts Big Bad Bike Sales at 14 U.S. Locations
WESTCHESTER, Ill.--Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., the leading hybrid model salvage auto auction company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. , today announced 14 locations that will host the 2010 IAA Big Bad Bike Sales throughout the U.S. The national campaign is geared toward motorcycle buyers a ... Continue reading
"Lucas Oil...On the Edge!" Show 22 Airs This Weekend on SPEED
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Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index - April 2010
The April 2010 Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index numbers and commentary will be posted on the link below at 9 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, May 7. You can access the Index by visiting www.manheim.com/consulting and clicking the "Used Vehicle Value Index" link. ____________________________________________________ ... Continue reading
Navistar Continues to Strengthen Dealer Network by Adding New Dealers in Key Markets
WARRENVILLE, Ill.--Navistar, Inc. announced today five changes in its dealer network that will significantly strengthen its already industry-leading distribution and service channel. “Solidifying our customer support capabilities in these important markets has been a priority for Navistar” “As conditions in t ... Continue reading
Penske Automotive Group Announces $200 Million Senior Subordinated Notes Offering
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, today announced that it intends to offer $200 million aggregate principal amount of fixed rate Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 (the “2020 Notes�??) in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers in the ... Continue reading
PROVO, Utah--Raser Technologies, Inc. , announced today that management will present at the following upcoming investor conferences: What: Â Â The Ninth Annual JMP Securities Research Conference, May 10-12, 2010 Where: The Ritz-Carlton 600 Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108 Presentation: May 11, 2010 Time: 10 a ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Research Report on Global Tire Industry, 2010-2011
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/688a2e/research_report_on) has announced the addition of the "Research Report on Global Tire Industry, 2010-2011" report to their offering. “Research Report on Global Tire Industry, 2010-2011” In the Asian tire market, the overall situation is ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (May 3, 2010) – Robert ‘Robbie’ Johnson, son of legendary NASCAR driver and team owner Junior Johnson plans on taking the green flag to start the Sonoco National Tour race in the Carolina 200 presented by Black’s Tire Service at Rockingham ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (May 3, 2010) – Robert ‘Robbie’ Johnson, son of legendary NASCAR driver and team owner Junior Johnson plans on taking the green flag to start the ASA Challenge series race in the Carolina 200 presented by Black’s Tire Service at Rockingham ... Continue reading
Shell Rotella SuperRigs(r) Revs up with NASCAR and NTPA
Hello: We want to update you on some exciting news about Shell Rotella SuperRigs. Please let me know if you need additional information or would like to attend SuperRigs. Best regards, Blair Blair Hefty Coyne PR Direct: 973-939-2834 Main: 973-316-1665 bhefty@coynepr.com Shell Rotella SuperRigs(r) Revs up with NASCAR an ... Continue reading
Sprint Statement on Federal Communications Commission's Proposed Broadband Framework
Sprint Nextel Corporationhas added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Sprint Statement on Federal Communications Commission's Proposed Broadband Framework Date(s): 6-May-2010 3:50 PM For a complete listing of our news releases, please click here ------------------------------------------------------------ I ... Continue reading
Starcraft RV Reopens Topeka Plant
TOPEKA, Ind., May 6 -- In a move brought on by improved economic conditions, the Starcraft RV division of Jayco, Inc. today announced that it has resumed production in its Topeka, Indiana plant. The Starcraft facility had previously been closed and production of Starcraft products had been consolidated into Jayco's Mid ... Continue reading
FREDERICK, Colo.--UQM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (NYSE Amex: UQM), a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that the Northern Colorado Business Report has selected the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, William G. Rankin, as a Bravo! Entrepreneur Award winner for the northern Colorad ... Continue reading
VINtek Endorsed as Electronic Lien and Title Provider by Nebraska Bankers Association
PHILADELPHIA--VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management and electronic lien and title (ELT) services for automotive finance lenders, announced it has been named as the endorsed electronic lien and title (ELT) provider of the Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA). “After looking at other ELT vendors, the boa ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid Review
An Exciting and Affordable Hybrid Drive Finally Exists HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE FUSION HYBRID VEHICLE Any search done on Fordâs all-new hybrid sedan has probably netted you endless kudos from auto critics. What makes the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid so darn gr ... Continue reading
All-New KBB Market Intelligence Data Reports Each Automotive Brand's Strength Over Time and Relative to Competition IRVINE, Calif., May 6 -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com today announces the latest results from the company's all-new 'Automotive Brand Indicator' (ABI), showing Toyota dropping from the top spot among all ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Reports 88% Revenue Growth in 2010 First Quarter
- Q1 diluted EPS $0.34, up 302% YoY - WUHAN, China, May 6 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. (the "Company"), , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced record financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. 2010 First Quarter Highlights ... Continue reading
Garmin Reports First Quarter 2010 Results with Strong Margins and Pro Forma Earnings Growth
CAYMAN ISLANDS--Garmin Ltd. today announced results for the fiscal quarter ended March 27, 2010. “The first quarter of 2010 provided mixed results but we view the overall trends in the business as positive indicators for the remainder of the year” First Quarter 2010 Financial Summary: Total revenue of $431 million, ... Continue reading
H&E Equipment Services Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
BATON ROUGE, La.--H&E Equipment Services, Inc. today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. “With the continuation and acceleration of these positive trends in the utilization of our fleet since the end of the first quarter, we expect sequential improvement in our rental business moving forward ... Continue reading
MERCEDES GP PETRONAS EXTENDS AGREEMENT WITH STL
Brackley/Stuttgart 6 May 2010 MERCEDES GP PETRONAS EXTENDS AGREEMENT WITH STL MERCEDES GP PETRONAS and STL Communications Limited are pleased to confirm an extension to their team partnership agreement which has seen the communications company work with the Brackley based Formula One team since its establishment in 199 ... Continue reading
Midas Reports First Quarter Results
ITASCA, Ill.--Midas, Inc. : “We launched a ‘Midas Way’ pilot in Philadelphia last November, where comparable retail sales in participating shops have increased by 13 percent from December through March over the same period a year ago, with brake sales up 11 percent” Earnings per share of $0.05 after $0 ... Continue reading
National Glass Exchange Announces Open Enrollment Campaign
HOEHNE, Colo., May 6 -- The National Glass Exchange has announced an Open Enrollment Campaign for Auto Glass Replacement (AGR) shops to become NGE affiliates. A statement released by CEO Jim Pruce explains the renewed efforts by stating, "Shops are under extreme pressure and are looking for new opportunities to expand ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Reports Its Record First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
JINZHOU CITY, China, May 6 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. ("Wonder Auto" or "the Company"), a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010. Operation ... Continue reading
First-Ever Los Angeles Motorexpo Takes Over Downtown LA Monday, May 10
Hottest New Cars and Motorcycles, Debut of New Lamborghini, Ride & Drives and More - FREE to Attend LOS ANGELES, May 6 -- WHAT: For the first time ever the Los Angeles Motorexpo, in association with Brookfield Properties Corp, will fill the Bank of America Plaza in downtown LA with the hottest vehicles and motorcycles ... Continue reading
Algae Companies to Discuss Potential for Biofuels Products June 27-30 - VIDEO ENHANCED
WASHINGTON--Industrial biotechnology companies are exploring algae as a potential source of biofuels, chemicals, oils, animal feed and food ingredients. Executives from companies commercializing algae technology will discuss the status of the industry, market acceptance, and the need for government policy during the se ... Continue reading
Record-Breaking Action at Talladega Superspeedway Equals More Great Deals
TALLADEGA,May 6, 2010: To celebrate the NASCAR record breaking 29 leaders in the Aaronâs 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, track officials have unveiled a new $29 two-day ticket in the Allison Grandstands for the Oct. 29-31 AMP Energy 500 weekend. The $29 two-day ticket will be available for a limited time so race f ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Leaving An Impact In Hometown Again
INDIANTOWN, May 6, 2010: ARCA Racing Series (ARS) driver Patrick Sheltra continues to make a difference off the track as the 23-year old rising star donated several items to the upcoming Boys & Girls Club annual âSend A Kid to Summer Campâ Golf tournament at the Indianwood Golf & Country Club in his hometown ... Continue reading
Jaguar's new City Takeover campaign supports the highly-anticipated launch of the all-new 2011 Jaguar XJ and marks a milestone in the transformation of the traditional brand into a modern high performance icon. - Los Angeles marketing blitz includes more than 500 outdoor billboards - Public relations and marketing even ... Continue reading
Volvo Museum Celebrates 15th Anniversary - THREE VIDEOS
GOTHENBURG - May 6, 2010: The Volvo Museum will celebrate its 15th anniversary on Saturday 8 May. Over the past 15 years, the first-class collection of historic Volvo vehicles has grown steadily and currently encompasses more than 100 cars, trucks, buses and construction vehicles, as well as a large number of marine an ... Continue reading
TONY STEWART Toughing It Out At The Track Too Tough to Tame
KANNAPOLIS, May 6, 2010: Heading into a venue with the moniker âToo Tough to Tameâ always proves daunting, but itâs even more so when youâve dropped 10 point positions in the last five races because your average finish in that span is 24th. Such is the plight of Tony Stewart and the No. 14 Old Spice ... Continue reading
Troy Wins Historic $50,000 Winston Showdown
Delaware, May 6, 2010: One of the most memorable high-dollar races in NHRA history took place at Bristol Dragway in 2000 when officials lined up Top Fuel dragsters against Funny Cars to determine the real kings of the sport. At the same event, series sponsor Winston put up a whopping $50,000 for an all-star cast of Pro ... Continue reading
Washington DC May 6, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that U.S. car sales reported a whopping 20 percent gain last month over April 2009. According to Forbes, the increases came thanks in part to recent growth in national gross domestic product, analysts say, but also thanks to buyer incentives â generous cash- ... Continue reading
Mercedes GP Petronas Extends Agreement With STL
Brackley, May 6, 2010: MERCEDES GP PETRONAS and STL Communications Limited are pleased to confirm an extension to their team partnership agreement which has seen the communications company work with the Brackley based Formula One team since its establishment in 1998. STL supports voice and data communications services ... Continue reading
Electrifying Times at the Shell Eco-marathon Europe With Debut of E-mobility Demonstration run
LAUSITZ, Germany, May 5, 2010 -- - 06-07 May Event at EuroSpeedway Lausitz, Germany Will See Introduction of E-mobility Demonstration run; First Step to Possible Introduction of new E-mobility Category at Future Editions - 17 Teams Scheduled to Participate - In Total, 213 Teams From 22 European Nations and Beyond are U ... Continue reading
Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series to Make CBS Debut
Corona, May 6, 2010: This Saturday, May 8th, the door to door, fender mashing action of the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series is making its CBS debut at 5pm Eastern Time (2pm Pacific). This premier national short course off road racing organization features eight hundred horse powered, purpose built trucks racing door t ... Continue reading
Graham Rahal Joining Legendary Father's Team For Indy 500
INDIANAPOLIS, May 6, 2010 â Talented young star Graham Rahal will team up with his father, 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, for the first time in an IZOD IndyCar Series car in the 2010 edition of âThe Greatest Spectacle in Racing.â Graham Rahal, from New Albany, Ohio, will drive the No. 30 Rahal ... Continue reading
Franchitti Joins Forces With VisitScotland To Launch Personalized Driving
Indianapolis, may 6, 2010: Itineraries For Scotland Tourism: Two-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion Dario Franchitti has teamed up with Scotland's national tourism organization VisitScotland to launch "Dario Franchitti's Great Drives" three car-touring itineraries highlighting routes from Edinburgh to Inverness, the Wes ... Continue reading
IZOD IndyCar Series Q &A - Paul Tracy, Barry Green, Jimmy Vasser - May 6, 2010
Q. First for Paul, talk about yesterday's announcement that you would be working with Barry Green in the 2010 Indy 500. Was it as simple as making a call and saying, "Let's get this band back together?" PAUL TRACY: Well, it really kind of was. Obviously, Jimmy and I have been discussing what our plans have been, are go ... Continue reading
GM Names Joel Ewanick Vice President, U.S. Marketing
DETROIT May 6, 2010; General Motors announced yesterday that Joel Ewanick has been appointed vice president, U.S. Marketing, effective May 24. Ewanick, 49, will report to Mark Reuss, president, GM North America. "Joel is highly regarded in industry and marketing circles and his track record speaks for itself,â sai ... Continue reading
New Audi A1 Gets the Green Light For UK Ordering - VIDEO ENHANCED
The Audi A1 becomes available to order today (May 6) with a UK specification that further emphasises the fact that its more diminutive dimensions are its only half measure. ... Continue reading
Eicher Trucks April sales up 97%
Eicher Trucks and Buses has posted a 97 per cent growth in sales for April at 3,045 units, its highest-ever monthly sales. According to the company, the recently launched heavy-duty trucks called âVE Series' have recorded a robust 290 per cent sales growth in the month, which is much more than the commercial vehic ... Continue reading
Growth in manufacturing sector accelerates April truck sales
Truck sales in April have more than doubled at 104.36 per cent over last year, according to Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training (IFTRT). However, sales fell 33.16 per cent over March 2010 due to confusion over the implementation of the new emission norms. Sales figures for April stood at 22,469 units a ... Continue reading
Growth in manufacturing sector accelerates April truck sales
Truck sales in April have more than doubled at 104.36 per cent over last year, according to Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training (IFTRT). However, sales fell 33.16 per cent over March 2010 due to confusion over the implementation of the new emission norms. Sales figures for April stood at 22,469 units a ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Crash-Test Laboratory Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary
Volvo Cars' crash-test laboratory in Torslanda, Sweden, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and the 3,000 full-scale tests that have been carried out during the high-tech facility's first decade have helped give Volvo owners even safer cars. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Announces Partnership With Arts & Business
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that the company will be the principal sponsor of the Arts & Business South East Awards 2010. The prestigious awards ceremony will be held at The Cass Sculpture Foundation, Goodwood, West Sussex on Wednesday 14 July 2010. ... Continue reading
New And Upgraded Engines in Volvo's 2011 Models
The Volvo range has been enhanced with a range of new engine additions and enhancements for the 2011 Model Year update ... Continue reading
Mazda Boosts Small Fleet Focus With New Sales Drive
Mazda is boosting its small fleet focus with a major new programme that will see selected dealers working in tandem with an outsourced specialist sales team. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Ghost Design App Now Available On App Store
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announced today that its first app for iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. The app allows potential customers and enthusiasts to configure their own Ghost, the new model from Rolls-Royce. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Records Sharp Growth in Earnings
First-quarter revenues, sales volume and earnings of the BMW Group all improved sharply compared to the previous year. ... Continue reading
Jeep Sales Continue to Climb in 2010 - April Sales Up 58 Percent
Jeep sales continue to climb in 2010 with outstanding results from key models and a new record set for the multitalented Dodge Journey. ... Continue reading
Volvo Launches Best-in-Class Eco-Warrior: the C30 DRIVe
Volvo Car Australia has launched the C30 DRIVe onto the Australian market, boasting best-in-class fuel consumption and emissions. ... Continue reading
Ford Australia Reports Profit for 2009
Ford Motor Company of Australia Ltd (Ford Australia) today reported a net after-tax profit of $13 million for 2009, an improvement of $287 million on 2008. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Class-Leaders Deliver April Record
Mazda Australia continued to gain traction last month achieving its best ever April with 6,805 new vehicle sales, reclaiming its position as the fourth best-selling brand for the month. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Presents Golf blue-e-motion Concept to German Chancellor
German Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel had a close look at a concept of the future Golf blue-e-motion in Berlin. Volkswagen is forging new links to the era of electric mobility with this pure electric drive version of the most successful European car ever produced. In 2013, after the debut of the Up blue-e-motion (a new c ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Extends its Design Activities
The portfolio of the newly established "Mercedes-Benz Style" division will comprise not only transport-related products, but also furniture and lifestyle products and industrial design. ... Continue reading
Propane AutoGas: American-Made Alternative Fuel Powers Pittsburgh Paratransit Fleets
Proud father, American veteran and business owner Bob Delucia is answering his country's call to action, again. Only this time he gets to do so right here on U.S. soil. Delucia began Star Limousine Service, Inc. in 1985 with the help of his daughter Angela - they had one car. Now, with a quartet of Pennsylvania taxicab ... Continue reading
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