Titan International, Inc. Announces Executive Management Changes
QUINCY, Ill.--Titan International, Inc.’s board of directors has announced changes to its executive management team. Kent W. Hackamack, vice president of finance and treasurer, has been named executive vice president of corporate development. “Titan has been in various negotiations to increase its w ... Continue reading
Phoenix Motorcars Introduces Electric AWD Phoenix SUT at FedFleet 2010
ONTARIO, Calif.--Phoenix Motorcars, a California based electric vehicle company, will present its newly configured Sports Utility Truck at the FedFleet 2010 Conference in Phoenix, Arizona. The event will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center on July 13-15, 2010. “The FedFleet 2010 conference provides an ideal o ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1787e4/hybrid_truck_marke) has announced the addition of the "Hybrid Truck Market Analysis to 2020 - Favorable Regulations and Fleet Purchases to Buoy the North American Market" report to their offering. “Hybrid Truck Market Analysis to 2020 ... Continue reading
Automotive Recyclers Association Urges Congress to Pass Right to Repair Act
BETHESDA, Md., July 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) strongly urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (S 3181/HR 2057), according to Michael E. Wilson, CEO of ARA. "Passage of the Right to Repair Act will ensure that the automotive repair industry rem ... Continue reading
Khosla Ventures and Bill Gates Invest in EcoMotors' Revolutionary opoc® Engine
Securing 'Series B' funding from two prominent investors represents a major advance in the global commercialization of the opoc® technology TROY, Mich., July 12 -- EcoMotors International CEO Don Runkle announced today that the Company has secured substantial Series B funding - sufficient to complete engineering and t ... Continue reading
Valeo Presents Visibility and Driving Assistance Technologies at the eSafety Challenge 2010
PARIS, July 12, 2010 -- Valeo is taking part in the eSafety Challenge 2010 in Millbrook (UK) on July 13, 2010. On this occasion, the Group is presenting a selection of its latest visibility and driving assistance technologies, including advanced lighting and detection systems. In the area of lighting, the new Valeo cam ... Continue reading
China Automotive Systems Won New Contract for Electric Power Steering
WUHAN, Hubei, China, July 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or "the Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, announced today that its subsidiary, Wuhan Jielong Power Steering Co. Ltd., has received a purchase order from Changan Automobile Compa ... Continue reading
Volare JETS Offer Outstanding Aircraft Travel Deals For Motorsports Business!
New York, July 10, 2010: Volare JETS is a full-service air charter brokerage offering premier aircraft supported by world-class customer service. Whether you require a private jet charter on-demand, recurrent private aircraft travel based on one of our jet card memberships, or require the development of a comprehensive ... Continue reading
Lower Gas Prices Make Fuel Efficient Vehicles an Endangered Species on Top 20 New, Used and CPO Lists ATLANTA, July 12 -- The Toyota Sienna minivan rode a sleek new design and a clever marketing campaign featuring the nerdy-chic and sometimes-rapping "Sienna Family" to No. 5 on the list of the most-viewed new vehicles ... Continue reading
2010 Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler Recalled
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): DODGE / NITRO 2010 DODGE / RAM 2010 JEEP / LIBERTY 2010 JEEP / WRANGLER 2010 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Mfr's Report Date: JUL 07, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V315000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Poten ... Continue reading
2010 Ford Transit Connect Recall
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / TRANSIT CONNECT 2010 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUL 06, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V316000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS Potential Number of Units Affected: 33728 Summary: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL ... Continue reading
Hella and Samsung Partner to Introduce New Rear-View Camera
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--Hella, a global supplier of automotive electronics and lighting, has developed a smaller, lighter-weight rear-view camera for cars and trucks of all types. “The new camera, named RVC3, can be easily integrated into any vehicle due to its small size†To develop its new rear-view camera system ... Continue reading
Jeep® Blazes New Trails and Adds Even More Adventure with TripCast Free iPhone App
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 12, 2010; TripCast(TM) application allows Jeep® fans and everyone with a sense of adventure to plan their next journey and share with friends in real time via the Web (www.jeeptripcast.com) and mobile interfaces -- "Points of Adventure" feature offers Jeep-centric locations and points of inte ... Continue reading
Annual auto industry benchmarking study measures how each brand's dealerships treat car shoppers MONTEREY, Calif., July 12 -- Mercedes-Benz dealerships ranked highest in the newly released 2010 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index® (PSI®) U.S. Auto Industry Study, one of a series of unique national benchmarking stu ... Continue reading
Second and Third Prize Kudos Go to Los Angeles Area Locals IRVINE, Calif., July 12 -- Kelley Blue Book, http://www.kbb.com/, the leading provider of new and used car information, today announces the winners of its $10,000 Video Car Review Contest. Launched in May, the contest encouraged all interested gear-heads and na ... Continue reading
Tasca Exits Seattle In First Round
KENT, July 12, 2010: Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing looked to bring some of their East Coast success to the West Coast Swing this weekend in Seattle. Unfortunately those hopes were dashed in the first round after an ignition malfunction. During Friday’s qualifying second session, Tasca posted a ... Continue reading
Coughlin's Focus Moves To Sonoma
SEATTLE, July 12, 2010: An uncharacteristic red light by Jeg Coughlin Jr. on Sunday led to his early departure from the NHRA Northwest Nationals. Coughlin fouled out in the first round of eliminations against Rodger Brogdon by .007 seconds, a rare red light from a driver who is normally an ace on the Christmas tree in ... Continue reading
Thunderhill Raceway Schedule of Events - July 16 and 17
*THUNDERHILL RACEWAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JULY 16 & 17, 2010 Friday, July 16—4:00 p.m.–Dark—Open Practice—Tech Opens—Tire and fuel sales will close at 7:00 p.m. Weekend Pit Passes AvailablE! Get unlimited garage/pit access throughout the weekend—without having to wait for ... Continue reading
Leo Motors Begins Marketing 120kW EV Power Train
LAS VEGAS--Leo Motors Inc. (Pink Sheets: LEOM) announced today that it has developed and begun marketing of its 120kW power train, which is equivalent to a 5,000cc Internal Combustion Engine (ICE). Power trains of this size are used in the bigger passenger cars, middle-sized buses and trucks. Consisting of a proprietar ... Continue reading
Sour Finish Overshadows Strong Showing For Patrick Sheltra At Iowa
NEWTON, July 10, 2010: Patrick Sheltra entered Saturday night’s Prairie Meadows 200 at Iowa Speedway as the ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards points leader but a motor failure 46 laps into the 200-lap contest resulted in a disappointing 29th finish for the Indiantown, Florida native. Sheltra was m ... Continue reading
Chicago, July 11, 2010: Office Depot/Old Spice Driver Scores Eighth Top-10 in 10th Chicagoland Start Tony Stewart drove his No. 14 Office Depot/Old Spice “Back-to-School†Chevrolet Impala to a solid ninth-place finish in Saturday night’s LifeLock.com 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speed ... Continue reading
Silverstone, July 11, 2010:Nico Rosberg achieved his third podium finish of the season at the British Grand Prix today with an excellent drive from fifth position on the grid to take third place at the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team's home race at Silverstone. After an early pit stop, Michael Schumacher was also looking in ... Continue reading
Kia Wins Fleet Deal To Supply 120 Cee'd SW Ecodynamics
Kia Motors (UK) Limited has secured a deal to supply 120 vehicles over three years to leading building technologies group. ... Continue reading
Fleet Demand For Mazda3 And Mazda6 Send Corporate Sales Soaring
Fleet demand for the Mazda3 and continuing strong Mazda6 registrations have contributed to the marque's corporate sales rising significantly in the first half of 2010. ... Continue reading
Horsepower Meets Flower Power - Subaru Backs Heart Of England In Bloom
Judgement day beckons for the shortlisted entries in the Heart of England in Bloom competition - a key part of the national Britain in Bloom initiative that recognises urban gardening projects that 'clean up and green up' local communities. Subaru is giving its backing by providing vehicles for the team of judges that ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Develops Race Touareg 3 For The 2011 Dakar Rally
New design, proven technology: Volkswagen is developing an evolution model of the Race Touareg that has been victorious twice in a row for the 2011 Dakar Rally in South America. ... Continue reading
Pret-a-MINI At The Life Ball In Vienna
As part of its involvement in Europe's biggest AIDS charity event, MINI was able to enlist three absolute style icons for the design of its hotly coveted Life Ball MINIs: Diane von Furstenberg, Kenneth Cole and Calvin Klein Collection's award-winning Women's Creative Director Francisco Costa are all doing their bit for ... Continue reading
It was 1953 when Peugeot became a household name in this country after a stunning victory in the very first Redex Trial. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Now With Presence In Epping, VIC
Bayford Volkswagen in Epping - situated in one of the fastest growing areas in Victoria - commenced trading yesterday after an official opening ceremony at the newly built premises. Volkswagen Group Australia Managing Director, Ms Anke Koeckler, as well as Hugh Bayford, Managing Director of the Bayford Group, both atte ... Continue reading
BMW Group Retail Grows 13.1% In First Half Year
The BMW Group has ended the first half-year with substantial growth in sales. ... Continue reading
Honda Has Most Fuel Efficient Cars
Five of the top ten most fuel-efficient cars produced since 1984 are Honda vehicles with the first-generation Honda Insight taking out the top honour, according to a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) study. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Fuel-Saving Technologies
Drivetrain advances focus on improved engine and transmission efficiencies ... Continue reading
The BMW M5 Ends Its Production Lifespan With A New Record High
After being on sale on the global automotive market for five successful years, the BMW M5 has ended its production lifespan with a new record high ... Continue reading
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