Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Pep Boys' Fourth Quarter Results Conference Call to Be Broadcast on Investorcalendar.com

PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, will broadcast its fourth quarter earnings conference call live on Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. ET. The conference call will be broadcast over the Internet at http ... Continue reading

Markel American Insurance Company Launches 'Markel Dream Ride' Contest

PR Newswire WAUKESHA, Wis., March 22, 2011 WAUKESHA, Wis., March 22, 2011 -- Markel American Insurance Company announced today the launch of their 2011 Markel Dream Ride contest. The contest, which runs through October 31, 2011, will award one winner the ride of their dreams for themselves and a friend for three days a ... Continue reading

GM Prices $1.0 Billion Sale of Ally Preferred Shares

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 22, 2011 DETROIT, March 22, 2011 -- General Motors Company today announced the sale of all of its shares of Fixed Rate Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, of Ally Financial Inc. in a registered public offering for a total of $1.0 billion. The shares, which represent 100 percent of the Ally S ... Continue reading

The Hartford Celebrates Founding Partnership With U.S. Paralympics Through Multi-Year Campaign

HARTFORD, Conn.--Building on its 16-year commitment to U.S. Paralympic athletes, today The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc., launches Achieve Without Limits, a multi-year campaign that champions these athletes and their dedication to achieve. The campaign kickoff includes new television spots, digital advertisin ... Continue reading

Research and Markets: Opportunities in Indian Automobile Sector

DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d913c1/opportunities_in_i) has announced the addition of the "Opportunities in Indian Automobile Sector" report to their offering. Since the de-licensing in 1991, India has emerged as the second largest automobile market in the world in terms of s ... Continue reading

Navistar Introduces New International WorkStar with Sloped Hood Option, Enhanced Interior Features

LAS VEGAS--At a press event at this week’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG construction industry trade show, Navistar today introduced several new features for its International® WorkStar® line of severe service trucks. Along with an all-new high visibility sloped hood option, the new WorkStar model will a ... Continue reading

Goodyear Outlines Strategic Path to Record Profitability

PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 22, 2011 NEW YORK, March 22, 2011 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company at an investor conference here today will discuss its strategies to capitalize on industry and economic trends to achieve record levels of profitability. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20050204/GTLOGO ) Goodyea ... Continue reading

Norwegian Post Becomes First Customer for Ford Transit Connect Electric in Europe

PR Newswire OSLO, Norway, March 22, 2011 OSLO, Norway, March 22, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company and Azure Dynamics announce that Norwegian Post becomes the first European customer of the Ford Transit Connect Electric with order of 20 units The all-electric, zero-emission Ford Transit Connect Electric van has a targeted ran ... Continue reading

First Transit Commits to DriveCam 5-Year Managed Services Contract

SAN DIEGO--DriveCam, Inc., a global Driver Risk Management Company, today announced that FirstGroup’s First Transit has committed to a 5-year agreement to deploy up to 6,000 vehicles on DriveCam’s Managed Services Program. In addition, First Transit has committed to implementing DriveCamà ... Continue reading

Lost Campers USA Adds Fleet of Modern Campervans for Affordable California Travel

SAN FRANCISCO--Consumers seeking economical travel options will be pleased to know that Lost Campers USA, the leader in California campervan rentals, announced the addition of ten modern, roomy campervans in time for summer. Created from 2008 (and newer) Dodge Grand Caravans and Chrysler Town and Countries, Lost Camper ... Continue reading

17-Year Corvette Chief Engineer, Dave McLellan, Among Adds to New Motor Advisors, LLC for Automotive Product Development

PR Newswire DETROIT, March 22, 2011 DETROIT, March 22, 2011 -- In a continued effort to enhance and diversify their expert network, New Motor Advisors (a Michigan-based LLC; http://newmotoradvisors.com ) has added Dave McLellan and Sheryl Adams to its Extended Expert Network to assist firms with automotive product deve ... Continue reading

Visteon to Showcase Innovative Vehicle Technology at Auto Shanghai 2011

PR Newswire SHANGHAI, March 22, 2011 SHANGHAI, March 22, 2011 -- Visteon Corporation , a leading global automotive supplier, will showcase its latest automotive climate, electronics, interiors, and lighting innovations at the 14th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2011) at the Shangha ... Continue reading

Ford Teams With AT&T to Wirelessly Connect New Ford Focus Electric

PR Newswire DALLAS and DEARBORN, Mich., March 22, 2011 DALLAS and DEARBORN, Mich., March 22, 2011 -- Ford Motor Company and AT&T* today announced an agreement to wirelessly connect the Ford Focus Electric, Ford's first all-electric passenger car. Announced in January at the 2011 International CES, the new Focus Electri ... Continue reading

China Automotive Systems Provides Update on Electric Power Steering Outlook for 2011

PR Newswire HUBEI PROVINCE, China, March 22, 2011 HUBEI PROVINCE, China, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. ("CAAS" or the "Company"), a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Wuhan Jielong Power Steering Co. Ltd., ... Continue reading

Audi Names T-Mobile as the Wireless Carrier for Advanced Audi Connect Systems in the U.S.

HERNDON, Va. & ORLANDO, Fla.--Audi today announced that T-Mobile USA, Inc. will serve as the U.S. wireless carrier for its Audi Connect systems in the company’s newest Audi luxury vehicle lines. Available with the arrival of the 2012 Audi A7 in April, the Audi Connect services include voice-activated Goo ... Continue reading

Ford Dethrones Toyota as 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend Full Line Automotive Brand of the Year

PR Newswire NEW YORK, March 22, 2011 NEW YORK, March 22, 2011 -- Continuing their steady climb back into the hearts and minds of consumers, domestic brands Ford and Chevrolet nabbed the top two spots in the 2011 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study while last year's highest ranked brand, Toyota, fell to fourth in the rankin ... Continue reading

Ricardo Wins Gold with Ford's World Excellence Award for Cost Reduction Achievement

PR Newswire VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 22, 2011 VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., March 22, 2011 -- The World Excellence Awards recognize suppliers that have aligned themselves with the values and operating practices of Ford while reaching the highest quality, technology, cost and delivery standards. The winning compani ... Continue reading

Daly's Transatlantic Race Program Starts With St Petersburg

Indianapolis, March 22, 2011: Mazdaspeed driver Conor Daly will have his bags packed again for two different continents. Within hours of the finish of the opening round of the Firestone Indy Lights race in St, Petersburg, Florida, March 25th – 27th, Daly will be on a plane to England for three days of GP3 testing ... Continue reading

Gretchen Wilson To Perform Saturday Night Infield Concert At Talladega

TALLADEGA, March 22, 2011: The party continues as Grammy Award-winning artist Gretchen Wilson performs a free Saturday night infield concert for Talladega Superspeedway race fans. The April 16th concert will be open to all infield guests and any race fan presenting a Sunday Aaron’s 499 race ticket. “The socia ... Continue reading

Volvo: Update on the Situation in Japan

GÖTEBORG, Sweden--Regulatory News: A little more than a week after the devastating earthquake and the resulting tsunami in Japan, the Volvo Group (STO:VOLVB) (STO:VOLVA) has been able to shape a preliminary impression of the consequences for the Group. The fatalities after the catastrophe include two Japanese ... Continue reading

IMS Invites 269 Indianapolis 500 Veterans To Return This May

INDIANAPOLIS, March 22, 2011: Indianapolis 500 fans will be treated to a reunion with many of their favorite drivers Saturday, May 28, as many of the 269 living veterans of the race plan to return for the spectacular, fan-friendly event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The "World's Largest Autograph Session" is one ... Continue reading

Tracy Returns To Dreyer & Reinbold For Indy 500 With WIX Filters

Indianapolis, March 22, 2011: Paul Tracy will pair with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing for the fourth time to compete in the Indianapolis 500 on May 29 in a car with primary sponsorship from WIX Filters. WIX, whose highly-engineered filtration products have become a staple in auto racing around the country, also will be an a ... Continue reading

Kanaan Lands Ride With KV Racing Technology - Lotus

Indianapolis, March 22, 2011: Tony Kanaan's off-season of discontent is over. The 2004 IZOD IndyCar Series champion will contest the 2011 season in the No. 82 GEICO KV Racing Technology -Lotus car. The No. 82 is in honor of the 1965 Indianapolis 500-winning Lotus driven by Jim Clark. ... Continue reading

Johnny Van Doorn Aiming For Three-Peat - Prepares For Climb Up

COOPERSVILLE, March 22, 2011: Johnny Van Doorn otherwise known as “JVDâ€� is patiently leaving his legacy in short track racing. That legacy has the chance to build momentum as the Coopersville, Michigan native announced that he will return to the Champion Racing Association (CRA) aiming for a third conse ... Continue reading

Weekly NHTSA Recalls - March 22, 2011

Tasca Starts Motorcraft Mustang On Frontstretch At Jeff Byrd 500

BRISTOL, March, 22, 2011: A kaleidoscope of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series crew members huddled on the pit wall, waiting to see Bob Tasca III’s Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang Funny Car unleash the horsepower of 10 stock cars combined. He may as well have been in the pits of an NHRA National event with fans pa ... Continue reading

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Issue 101ZL SmartSolution Challenge at Mid-America Trucking Show

FULLERTON, March 22, 2011: “Take the challenge.â€� That’s what Rick Phillips, Yokohama Tire Corporation’s director of commercial sales, will be telling fleet owners at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky, March 31-April 2. Phillips is referring to the “101ZL™ S ... Continue reading

Newman's New Army Program Promotes Soldiers Searching For Civilian Jobs

FORT KNOX, March 21, 2011: Ryan Newman's No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet at this weekend's Auto Club 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup race in Fontana, Calif. will pay tribute to the Army's Partnership for Youth Success (PaYS), a program which gives Soldiers from the Army and Army Reserve a leg up on civilian employment. Under the PaYS ... Continue reading

Ryan Wilson Gaining Momentum At Caraway Speedway

ASHEBORO, March 21, 2011: Ryan Wilson driver of the No. 12 Randolph Bank Toyota Camry delivered two top-10 finishes at Caraway (N.C.) Speedway Saturday night but for the Randleman, North Carolina native the finishes weren’t good enough. Wilson rebounded nicely after a mechanical malfunction resulted in a 14th plac ... Continue reading

Bryan Silas Rockets To Top-Five At New Smyrna In USAR Competition

NEW SYMRNA BEACH, March 21, 2011: Stuart, Florida native Bryan Silas wowed the crowd in the USARacing Pro Cup Series season-opener at New Smyrna (Fla.) Speedway last Saturday night after he drove his Bryan Silas Racing (BSR) machine to a stout fifth place finish in the USARacing Pro Cup 250 presented by Kangaroo Expres ... Continue reading

Darlington And NASACAR Hall Of Fame Partner To Offer Special Showtime Southern 500 Ticket Package

DARLINGTON, March 21, 2011: Darlington Raceway and the NASCAR Hall of Fame have partnered to bring fans a special ticket package for the SHOWTIME Southern 500, honoring 2011 Hall of Fame inductees and South Carolina natives David Pearson and Bud Moore. Each package includes a seat in the Pearson grandstand for the SHOW ... Continue reading

Australian Rookie Ellery Wins Round Two At Sebring International Raceway

MINNEAPOLIS, March 21, 2011: The 2011 edition of the Cooper Tires presents the USF2000 National Championship powered by Mazda commenced in superb fashion for JDC MotorSports this past week (March 17-18), as the Minnesota-based squad made a trip to victory lane and added two top-five finishes at Sebring International Ra ... Continue reading

2011 Mazda 3 Earns 2011 Top Safety Pick Award From IIHS

Arlington VA March 21, 2011; After earning the top rating of good for roof strength in rollover crashes, the 2011 Mazda 3 sedan/hatchback qualifies as a Top Safety Pick among small cars. The 3 previously earned good ratings for front, side, and rear crash protection. It is the first Mazda to be designated a Top Safety ... Continue reading

New Contract Hire Programme From Suzuki

Suzuki GB PLC is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its Corporate Sales business with the launch of Suzuki Contract Hire ... Continue reading

Continued Success For Maruti Suzuki India - Production Reaches 10 Million Units

Suzuki Motor Corporation is pleased to announce that car production at its Indian subsidiary, Maruti Suzuki India, has recently passed the 10 million units milestone, 27 years and three months after production began. ... Continue reading

Ever-Popular Peugeot 207 Tops European Reliability Survey

Warranty Direct has revealed that the most reliable car made by a European car company is the Peugeot 207. ... Continue reading

Rolls-Royce Seeks New Apprentices To Join Super Luxury Success Story

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the start of recruitment for the company's new intake of apprentices. The successful applicants will join the apprenticeship programme at the end of August 2011 working alongside skilled craftspeople in the paint, wood, leather, motor vehicle, engineering and business areas. ... Continue reading

Willen Hospice Receives Wheel Support From Mercedes-Benz

At a time when charities are finding it tougher than ever to meet their funding needs, Willen Hospice, a Milton Keynes charity providing specialist care for people whose illness no longer responds to curative treatments, has received support from Mercedes-Benz UK. ... Continue reading

'Two In A Week' Awards Double Whammy For Skoda

Skoda's multi-award winning line-up has secured two category wins in a week from highly respected motoring titles on both the consumer and corporate sides of the publishing industry. ... Continue reading

Vauxhall Astra To Be Installed With Toughbook Rugged PCS

Vauxhall is taking its technology offerings to the next level, by offering fleet customers the option of a built-in Panasonic Toughbook in its Astra model. The Toughbook CF-19, market-leading, rotating screen, convertible notebook, which sets a benchmark in rugged mobile computing, is aimed at field-based professionals ... Continue reading

Skoda Sales Increase By 25% In The First Two Months Of 2011

With growth of 24.6%, Skoda has increased its sales by almost 25% in the first two months of 2011, when compared to the same period last year. In total, the Czech manufacturer delivered over 132,000 vehicles to customers throughout the world in the months of January and February ... Continue reading

Infiniti Luxury Car Brand Confirmed For Australia In 2012

Infiniti, the luxury automotive brand from Japan, today announced that it plans to begin sales of its range of sedans, coupes and cross-overs in Australia starting in 2012. ... Continue reading

Award Winning Honda 'Dream Wall'

Honda Australia's interactive 'Dream Wall' has won the 'Best Entertainment' trophy at the 17th annual Australian Interactive Media Industry Association (AIMIA) Awards. ... Continue reading

New Website Helps P-Platers Know What's Banned

P-plate drivers can find out what sorts of vehicles they can and can't drive in a new section of VicRoads' website. ... Continue reading

Testing Time For Mazda Motorsport

With just over two weeks remaining before Targa Tasmania 2011 kicks off, the Mazda Motorsport team is putting the finishing touches to its turbo-charged trio. ... Continue reading

The Honda Foundation Gives Big For Special Needs Children

The Honda Foundation and Sunshine Coast Honda have made a large donation to Nambour Community Kindergarten and Preschool, providing for the installation of a wheelchair-friendly bathroom for their special needs children. ... Continue reading

Skoda Australia - Premier Partner of Tour Down Under for Next Three Years

The Tour Down Under, Australia's largest cycling competition, is again going to be supported by Skoda Australia. ... Continue reading

Hawaii's Ohana Road Television Show Returns for a New Season...with New Hosts

Popular Magazine-Format Automotive Show to Air on KHON-2 Starting April 3 HONOLULU - March 22, 2011: Hawaii's original automotive TV magazine, Ohana Road, is set to return to the airwaves when it re-launches on Sunday, April 3, 2011, on KHON-2. Hosted by American Idol's Jordan Segundo and actress-model Rachel Pacarro, ... Continue reading

Japan After the Quake: Shocked Hawaii Tourism Reps Scramble As Japanese Visits Drop Sharply

Special report from TheCuttingEdgeNews.com By Martin Barillas Senior Correspondent TheCuttingEdgeNews.com HOUSTON, TX - March 22, 2011: Fears emerged in tourist-dependent Hawaii following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on March 11. Just hours after the monumental quake in Japan, tens of millions ... Continue reading