U.S. Senate Energy Committee Approves $3.5 Billion To Hurry Electric Vehicles Along
Washington DC July 21, 2010; Simon Lomax writing for Bloomberg reported that A U.S. Senate panel today approved a $2 billion program that aims to put 400,000 electric cars on the road in three years. The legislation from the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee also authorizes a $1.5 billion research program t ... Continue reading
Debut of First Factory-Built Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Coincides With ADA 20th Anniversary
The Vehicle Production Group Showcases MV-1 ("First Mobility Vehicle") at The National Council on Independent Living Conference WASHINGTON, July 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), The Vehicle Production Group (VPG), a new Ame ... Continue reading
ASHLAND, Ore., July 20 -- Brammo, Inc. announced today that former AMA champion Aaron Gobert will be riding their Empulse RR race bike in the forthcoming FIM e-Power race on July 25th. The Empulse RR is a purpose built, race ready, version of the recently announced Brammo Empulse, featuring Brammo Power(TM) and Brammo ... Continue reading
Barona Speedway Race Results for 7/17/2010
Next Race July 31st IMCA Modifieds, Pro Stocks, Pure Stocks, Pony Stocks, Street Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Mini Dwarfs, Junior Sprints Barona Speedway Race Results for 7/17/2010 Pure Stock 42 jr trent 34 patti rebello 09 paula yungs 11e dave white 35 wayne rebello 26 cory evangelou 38 mike thing 99 richard coulson 33 mark re ... Continue reading
Polaris Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
MINNEAPOLIS--Polaris Industries Inc. today reported second quarter net income of $25.6 million, or a record $0.75 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. By comparison, 2009 second quarter net income was $17.5 million, or $0.53 per diluted share. Sales for the second quarter 2010 totaled $430.9 million, ... Continue reading
Are You Smarter Than a Greenville County Schools Fifth Grader?
Michelin teams with school district to raise funds for critical supplies GREENVILLE, S.C., July 20 -- Faced with deep budget cuts that directly impact the operational performance of local schools, Greenville County Schools has teamed with Michelin for an innovative approach to raising money for basic supplies such as P ... Continue reading
Celebrated Jewelry Designer Neil Lane Partners with Kay Jewelers to Launch Bridal Collection
AKRON, Ohio--Celebrated jewelry designer Neil Lane and Kay Jewelers today announce the launch of Neil Lane Bridalâ„¢, a collection of 36 vintage-inspired engagement and wedding rings. Each ring is designed by Neil Lane and hand crafted, assembled, and finished by skilled artisans, with diamonds that were hand selec ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group to Announce Second Quarter 2010 Financial Results
TULSA, Okla., July 20 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. will announce second quarter 2010 financial results prior to market open on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020412/DTGLOGO) A conference call to review the Comp ... Continue reading
Fleet Veteran Jack Pierce Joins Hourglass Management Corporation Team
DENVER, July 20 -- Hourglass Management Corporation (HMC), an industry leader focused on strategic consultation and best practices within the Automotive Remarketing, Financing and Fleet Management industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jack Pierce to Vice President, Business Development. In this role, Pi ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson Second-Quarter 2010 Results Show Continued Improvement in Key Areas
Company Generates Earnings Per Share of $0.59 from Continuing Operations Results Reflect Benefits of Restructuring and Continued Improvement in HDFS Performance Retail Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle Sales Decline Continues to Moderate MILWAUKEE, July 20 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. reported second-quarter 2010 income from co ... Continue reading
Independent Auto Repairers Oppose “Right to Repair�?? Legislation
BOSTON--NESSARA, New England Service Station Auto Repair Association, is the leading organization for the independent auto repair industry in Massachusetts; and, with over 400 members, NESSARA has more independent repair business members than any other organization in Massachusetts. “What this bill will do is create ... Continue reading
New Partnership Launched to Improve Road Safety for Employers
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 20 -- With nearly 25% (1,215) of US occupational fatalities attributable to highway accidents (BLS CFOI 2008), and one in five licensed drivers (38 million) now lacking the necessary knowledge to pass a written driving test (GMAC 2010), US roadways are a dangerous place. Couple these statist ... Continue reading
Polar Bear 150 Street Stock Race Rescheduled for Nov. 27, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Andy Cagle 910-995-2122 Polar Bear 150 Street Stock Race Rescheduled for Nov. 27, 2010 ROCKINGHAM, N.C. (July 20, 2010) – For those race fans eagerly anticipating the third installment of the Polar Bear 150 Frank Kimmel Street Stock Nationals race at the Rockingham Speedway, the wait ju ... Continue reading
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes - NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Team JEGS / Pre-race Notes NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals Bandimere Speedway Denver, Colo. (July 23-25) Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this weekend’s NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals in Denver on a high note after winning the Pro Stock title at the most recent NHRA national event, the Fram Autolite Nationals in Sonoma la ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Heads to Autobahn Country Club
MEDIA CONTACT: Jeremy Riffle (310) 210-1336 jeremyriffle@sbcglobal.net Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Heads to Autobahn Country Club -- The Second Half of the 2010 Season Kicks-Off in Joliet Race Information 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Cup Round 6 Circuit: Autobahn Country Club Joliet, Illinois (21 Turns, 3.56 miles) Dat ... Continue reading
Anna Engine Plant Celebrates a Quarter Century of Powering Honda and Ohio
ANNA, Ohio--Government and community leaders joined with Honda associates at Honda of America Mfg.ââ¬â¢s engine plant today to celebrate 25 years of manufacturing at Hondaââ¬â¢s largest auto engine plant in the world. In addition to producing the engines that power many Honda and Acura automobiles ... Continue reading
MELVILLE, N.Y. & CAMPBELL, Calif.--Leviton Manufacturing, Co and Coulomb Technologies today announced an OEM, product and marketing partnership for the Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) market. Through the agreement with Coulomb, Levitonââ¬â¢s EVSE product family including home and public charging sta ... Continue reading
GENIVI Alliance Announces Hyundai Motor Company as Sixth OEM Member
Additional Nine New Core Members Continues Impressive Alliance Growth SAN RAMON, Calif., July 21 -- The GENIVI Alliance, an automotive and consumer electronics industry association driving the development and adoption of an open In-vehicle Infotainment (IVI) reference platform, announced today that Hyundai Motor Compan ... Continue reading
I-CAR Announces the I-CAR Professional Development Program to the Inter-Industry
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--I-CAR, the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, introduced the I-CARî Professional Development Programâ⢠to the inter-industry today. The performance-focused training program offers the best in collision repair training for todayââ¬â¢s professional. â ... Continue reading
House Committee Leaders Join In Call For Immediate Action In Congress WASHINGTON, July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the August Congressional recess nears, family members victimized by faulty cars that accelerated out-of-control gathered on Capitol Hill with key auto safety leaders, House Energy and Commerce Committ ... Continue reading
SunPods EV Plug-N-Go solar platform fuels electric vehicles at the Clean Tech Open
SunPods EV Plug-N-Go solar platform fuels electric vehicles at the Clean Tech Open San Jose, California - SunPods Inc will showcase their solar powered SP-300 EV Plug-N-Go electric vehicle charging station for their return to the Clean Tech Open in San Jose on July 22. The Cleantech Open runs the world's largest clean ... Continue reading
BROOKLYN, Mich., July 21 -- Electric vehicle pioneer ZAP (OTC:ZAAP) (BULLETIN BOARD: ZAAP) rolled through the knockout stage of the Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE with its Alias automobile piloted by Al Unser Jr. and will move onto the finals which run through July 29, thanks in part to the latest generation ... Continue reading
Hyundai to Supply Live Feed of National Dealership Certified Pre-Owned Inventory to Cars.com
CHICAGO and FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21 -- Cars.com and Hyundai Motor America today announced that Hyundai Motor America will supply a live feed to Cars.com of all certified pre-owned Hyundai automobiles currently available at more than 790 Hyundai retailers nationwide. All Hyundai CPO vehicles available at local ... Continue reading
Dongbu HiTek to Manufacture Automotive Ethernet ICs
SEOUL, South Korea--Dongbu HiTek today announced that it has been qualified by Micrel Inc. to manufacture automotive Ethernet ICs in concert with the rigorous ISO/TS16949 quality standard. The Korean foundryââ¬â¢s initial support will focus on Micrel-designed chips at the 0.18-micron node for automotive netw ... Continue reading
EC Applauds Energy Committee for Bipartisan Passage of Electrification Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Robbie Diamond, president of the Electrification Coalition (EC), released the following statement following the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's bipartisan 19-4 approval of legislation designed to jump start the deployment of electric vehicles and infrastruc ... Continue reading
Titan Tire Announces Completion of Denman Tire Machinery and Equipment Purchase
QUINCY, Ill.--On Wednesday, July 21, 2010, Titan Tire Corporation, a subsidiary of Titan International Inc., closed on the Denman Tire machinery and equipment purchase that was previously approved by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District in Ohio. The machinery and equipment, including other inven ... Continue reading
2011 MINI Design and Technology Changes Summary
2011 Model Year Design and Technology Changes â Summary Exterior updates* All models will have new bumper fascias, tail lamp assemblies and larger fog lights. * There is a new Adaptive Xenon headlight option ($100), and black headlight housings are newly available for Cooper and Cooper S (no charge option).* Sunro ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d97394/analysis_of_the_ma) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Analysis of the Market for Carsharing in North America" to their offering. âCarsharing organizations are actively seeking fuel efficient, low emission, lo ... Continue reading
Inteva Products CIO Dennis Hodges Named to InfoWorld's CTO25 List
TROY, MICH., July 21 -- Inteva Products, LLC Chief Information Officer (CIO) Dennis Hodges was recently named one of InfoWorld's CTO25, an honor given to technology leaders. Hodges demonstrated leadership in Information Technology (IT), and directed the restructuring of Inteva's information systems and data management ... Continue reading
BMW Motorrad USA Introduces Roadside iPhone Application
Innovative app provides customized experience for BMW Motorcycle Riders. Woodcliff Lake, NJ â July 20, 2010⦠BMW Motorrad USA today introduced a personalized iPhone application for its BMW Motorrad USA Roadside Assistance service in the United States. BMW Motorrad USA Roadside Assistance comes standard for th ... Continue reading
On Cash For Clunkers Anniversary Leading Auto Dealer Sees Proof of Stimulus:
Paragon Honda-Acura Selling Cars and Hiring Employees After a Year of Innovative Stimulus Efforts NEW YORK, July 21 -- On the first anniversary of the Cash For Clunkers program, Paragon Auto Group, one of the largest and most successful car retailers in America, announced the launch of its own auto stimulus plan. Parag ... Continue reading
GKN Driveline Opens Manufacturing Plant in Turkey
ESKIà žEHIR, Turkey--GKN Driveline recently opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Eskià Ÿehir, Turkey. âLocating this facility in Eskià Ÿehir will enable us to more efficiently serve major customers located in Turkey, including Tofas-Fiat, Ford-Otosan, Oyak-Renault, Honda and Toyot ... Continue reading
Jeep® Rocks the Way on a Road to Columbus
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 21 -- -- On- and off-road driving course demonstrates legendary 4x4 capability of Jeep® vehicles -- Consumers can experience the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the iconic Jeep Wrangler and the entire Jeep brand vehicle lineup The Jeep® brand is bringing the "Jeep Rocks & Road Tour," an on ... Continue reading
PALO ALTO, Calif.--HP Enterprise Services today announced it has been awarded a multiyear applications and infrastructure services contract valued at more than $2 billion to help General Motors Company maintain focus on its business goals in a highly competitive market. âHP has been one of our most long-term, reli ... Continue reading
Giebler Takes Overall TaG Senior Honors
Shawano, July 21, 2010: Phil Giebler drove to victory in the TaG Senior main event Saturday (July 21) and finished third Sunday in the Mothers Polish SummerNationals at USA International Raceway in Shawano, Wis., the second stop of the Superkarts! USA Pro Tour championship. Giebler was the top point scorer in TaG Senio ... Continue reading
Online Maintenance Recommendations, Service Scheduling and Streamlined Dealer Communication All Offered Through a Single Portal FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 21 -- Hyundai Motor America today completed the first of a multiphase program to provide customers with more convenience and assurance when planning and schedulin ... Continue reading
Noblesville, July 20, 2010: It was announced today that Callcap, the preeminent call capture, call tracking, call evaluation and reporting service in North America, would support Conor Dalyâs racing activities for the remainder of the 2010 racing season and beyond. It will be Callcapâs first time to use motor ... Continue reading
Juncos Racing Featured As Team Focus On F1Prospects.com
Vero Beach, July 20, 2010: Star Mazda Championship team Juncos Racing has been featured as the F1 Prospects Team Focus in a story now available for viewing on www.f1prospects.com. The feature, put together by F1 Prospects Publisher Mark Boudreau, follows Juncos Racing Team Owner Ricardo Juncos as he talks about racing ... Continue reading
Hollis Takes Super Challenge at Toledo SCCA ProSolo
SWANTON, July 20, 2010: Using the grippy concrete of the Toledo Express Airport as the course surface, 245 Tire Rack® SCCA ProSolo® National Series competitors entered the Toledo ProSolo, July 17-18. Coming all the way from Austin, Texas, was the correct decision for Andy Hollis, who returned home as the Gumout Super ... Continue reading
Tasca Looking Forward To Denver
DEARBORN, July 20, 2010: Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane team may have left Sonoma early by just a few inches, but they plan to take those inches and get at least one more round win this weekend in Denver. Tasca and the team returned to the strong performance they exhibited earlier this season with a semifi ... Continue reading
Hyundai Unveils an Interior Shot of All-New Avante - VIDEO ENHANCED
Hyundai Motor Company unveils an interior shot of its all-new Avante (badged as Elantra in markets outside Korea), codenamed MD, ahead of the car's official launch in the Korea domestic market in August. ... Continue reading
All-New 2011 Kia Sportage Hits the Streets of San Francisco in Style - VIDEO ENHANCED
Compact CUV Continues Kia's Design-Led Transformation New design and AWD system for longest-running Kia nameplate Sportage boasts more refinement, power, fuel efficiency, technology and convenience features than its predecessor SAN FRANCISCO, July 20 -- The all-new 2011 version of Kia's venerable Sportage CUV takes its ... Continue reading
MPH Brings Back 70s Motoring Style
It was perhaps one of the most unlikely partnerships of the 70s, but in 1978 Coca-Cola and Triumph came together to give us the "TR7 Coke Car". ... Continue reading
A Unique Suzuki Prize for One Lucky Clothes Show Winner
In a UK-wide prize draw run at this year's Clothes Show at Earls Court, London, one lucky winner has won a unique one-off design, brand new Suzuki Alto Pepe Jeans. The prize car was handed over to Cheryl McQueen last week at Romford Suzuki. Cheryl entered the prize draw on the Suzuki stand at the Clothes Show and was p ... Continue reading
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi Unveils its Attractions
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveils today its exciting attractions, designed to tell the Ferrari story, passion, excellence, performance and technical innovation to families and fans of all ages. More than 20 rides will offer thrills and amusement for a complete Ferrari experience. ... Continue reading
Michelin Man Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Jim Rickard, managing director, Michelin Tyre PLC, has been presented with a lifetime achievement award by the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) in recognition of his exceptional services to the tyre industry, and in particular in the field of tyre recovery. Rickard is the first ever recipient of this award from the asso ... Continue reading
2010 Set to be a Record Year For koda UK
koda UK continues to go from strength to strength in the UK as it announced record sales for the first half of 2010. In the first six months of the year koda sold 23,248 vehicles. Despite the withdrawal of the scrappage scheme earlier this year, v UK sales have continued to grow. ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Bespoke Design at Salon Privé - A Return to the Golden Age of Picnicking
"The most exciting thing for me is that an automotive company has embraced a project like this. It's very non-automotive for car designers to be given the opportunity to sit down and focus on something like a bespoke picnic set. It shows a vibrancy in the brand and makes us unique." Alex Innes - Rolls-Royce Motor Cars ... Continue reading
The New Electronically Adjustable BRABUS Ride Control Suspension for all G-Class Models
Many owners of a Mercedes G-Class long for a smoother ride without compromising the high level of driving safety: The new innovative push-button Ride Control Suspension from BRABUS combines exceptional ride comfort with sporty handling and ample safety reserves. ... Continue reading
Audi Celebrates 2 Million U.S. Sales
The momentum that propelled Audi to record U.S. sales in the first half of 2010 also helped it achieve the benchmark of 2 million vehicles sold to American luxury car consumers. ... Continue reading
To the Point: German Engineering - Volkswagen Presents the New Jetta
Of all the European brand saloons in America, the Jetta is the most successful. What's more: with 9.6 million units sold, it is a world bestseller. Now, there is a new generation Jetta. Larger and more comfortable, sustainable and dynamic - with entirely new styling. As a tribute to the US market, in June Volkswagen in ... Continue reading
DENSO Expands Engineering Center in Germany
In an effort to strengthen its European capability to design, develop, engineer and test from a vehicle-wide perspective, DENSO AUTOMOTIVE Deutschland GmbH, a subsidiary of Japan-based DENSO Corporation, has expanded its Aachen Engineering Center (AEC) in Wegberg, Germany. The newly expanded AEC has the capacity to ser ... Continue reading
BMW 3.0 CSi Premieres at the BMW Welt
Wednesday, 7 July 2010 was a red-letter day. The 1972 BMW 3.0 CSi which had been completely restored by the BMW Classic Center's new Customer Workshop was handed back to its owner at BMW Welt. There was twofold cause for celebration: the BMW Classic Center was pleased at having successfully completed its first full res ... Continue reading
Luscombe Suzuki Joins the Dealer Network in the UK
Suzuki (GB) PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Luscombe Suzuki to its dealer network, which is currently at 151 across the UK. ... Continue reading
Fiat Board Approves the Demerger of its Capital Goods Businesses
On April 21 2010 Fiat S.p.A announced its intention to separate its capital goods businesses by way of a demerger. Today its Board of Directors approved a partial and proportional demerger pursuant to art. 2506 and ff. of the Italian Civil Code whereby Fiat S.p.A. intends to transfer to a newly incorporated company, Fi ... Continue reading
The BMW Group Idea Contest "Tomorrow's Urban Mobility Services" is the first open innovation project which is launched within BMW Group's latest innovation approach â The Co-Creation Lab of the BMW Group. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces Two World-First Steering and Braking Technologies
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced two world first technologies - "Electro-hydraulic Power Steering system" and "Electric Driven Intelligent Brake" systems. They will be mounted on the Nissan Fuga Hybrid, which goes on sale in Japan this fall, and Infiniti M Hybrid, a luxury hybrid model scheduled to be launched in ... Continue reading
Pierre Garnier appointed Peugeot's Director of International Business Sales
Pierre Garnier has been appointed Director of International Business Sales, reporting to Vincent Rambaud, Peugeot's managing Director. Marc Giulioli takes over from Pierre Garnier as Director of Marketing for Peugeot in France. ... Continue reading
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