Adopt-an-Auto Program Allows LeMay Supporters to Get More Involved
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Holly Wood, LeMay – America’s Car Museum® P: 253.779.8490 ext 100 F: 253.779.8499 holly.wood@lemaymuseum.org LeMay names new board directors as national momentum grows (Tacoma, WA) – LeMay - America’s Car Museum continues ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts Elects Frances Frei to Its Board of Directors
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc., , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories, and maintenance items, today announced that Frances Frei, UPS Foundation Professor of Service Management in Harvard Business School’s Technology and Operations Management Department, has been elected ... Continue reading
American Axle & Manufacturing Announces Pricing of $425 Million in Senior Secured Notes
DETROIT, Dec. 10 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. ("AAM"), has priced its previously announced offering of $425 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.25% senior sec ... Continue reading
Azure Shuttle Bus Employed on Pristine Grand Island
OAK PARK, MI, Dec. 10 -- Azure Dynamics Corporation (TSX: AZD) - ("Azure" or the "Company"), an industry leader in the development of hybrid electric and electric technologies for commercial vehicles, announced today that a Balance(TM) Hybrid Electric shuttle bus will serve tourist needs on beautiful Grand Island in La ... Continue reading
Bosch, DEUTZ, and Eberspaecher Set up Joint Venture for Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment
ESSLINGEN, Germany--Robert Bosch GmbH, DEUTZ AG, and Eberspaecher GmbH & Co. KG announced yesterday, (Dec. 9, 2009), they have signed an agreement to set up a joint venture in the area of diesel exhaust aftertreatment. The joint venture is to be known as “Bosch Emission Systems GmbH & Co. KG” and to be headquartere ... Continue reading
Commercial Vehicle Group Announces Planned Closure of Norwalk, OH Facility
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. today announced the planned closing of its Norwalk, Ohio truck cab assembly facility. This action comes as a result of Navistar's decision to insource the cab assembly operations performed at Norwalk into their existing assembly facility in Escobedo, Mexico. T ... Continue reading
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Dec. 10 -- When an automotive battery fails, it usually happens at an inconvenient time and place, according to the experts at DieHard®. Whether it's on a remote road far from home or during a snowstorm when you have a car-full of children, a car battery failure can quickly turn into a stressful ... Continue reading
Dodge Targets Road Racing Enthusiasts With 2010 Viper SRT10 ACR-X
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 10 -- -- Turn-key, spec-series racer aimed at continuing Dodge Viper's storied racing history -- Dodge and Street and Racing Technology (SRT) team combine best performance attributes of Viper ACR with Viper Competition Coupe -- Latest special-edition Viper ACR offers improved on-track performance an ... Continue reading
“Drive It Now” Launches Lending Gateway to Help Auto Dealers Finance and Lease More Cars
CINCINNATI--Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), the leader in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing and financing, recently launched the DriveItNow.net Lending Gateway giving auto dealers access to financing and leasing sources. DriveItNow.net helps alleviate the problem dealers are having with a tightened credi ... Continue reading
HARTFORD, Conn.--Driving means freedom and independence for many people – and provides opportunities to be spontaneous, social and vital. To help drivers of all ages carefully consider their driving skills, driving choices and their car’s safety, The Hartford Financial Services Group has developed a free guide -- Y ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* Dale Kemery kemery.dale@epa.gov 202-564-7839 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* December 10, 2009 *Limited EPA Study Finds Low Level of Concern in Samples of Recycled Tires from Ballfield and Playground Surfaces* *WASHINGTON *- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released results of a limited fiel ... Continue reading
Federal Signal Acquires Diamond Consulting Services
Accretive Acquisition Adds Detection and Classification Technology to Federal Signal's Intelligent Transportation Systems Platform OAK BROOK, Ill., Dec. 10 -- Federal Signal Corporation , a leader in environmental, safety and transportation solutions, today announced it has acquired Diamond Consulting Services Ltd. (DC ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company's Quick Lane(R) Fastest-Growing Service Brand in the Industry
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 10 -- -- Quick Lane® remains the fastest-growing service brand in the country, approaching 600 stores nationally -- Quick Lane Tire and Auto Centers on track to open 100 new stores in 2009 -- Quick Lane tire and battery sales are up 7 percent and 13 percent respectively year-over-year as a result ... Continue reading
Free iPhone Application From SYLVANIA Helps Drivers Find Replacement Headlight Bulbs for Vehicles
HILLSBORO, N.H., Dec. 10 -- OSRAM SYLVANIA, the world leader in automotive lighting solutions, is making it easier for drivers to find the correct replacement headlights, signal bulbs and almost all other auto bulbs for their car, truck, van or SUV with a new iPhone application that virtually replicates the company's a ... Continue reading
GEICO GloveBox iPhone app packed with useful features
WASHINGTON--GEICO packed lots of functionality into its new iPhone app – GEICO GloveBoxTM – to give users, both customers and non-customers alike, handy features right at their fingertips. The GEICO GloveBox app allows customers to pay their bill and view their insurance card. Even non-GEICO customers can take adva ... Continue reading
Technology May Revolutionize Muffler Design for Internal Combustion Engines LINDEN, Mich., Dec. 10 -- Green Bridge Technologies International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: GRBT), announced today that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Vapor Technologies has tested 6 prototype muffler systems that utilize its multiple encapsu ... Continue reading
Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 10 -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.10 per share for the fourth quarter of 2009. The dividend is payable December 31, 2009 to the holders of record of the Company's common stock on December 21, 2009. Company Background Harley-Davidson, I ... Continue reading
ISCARS SANCTIONED BY ASA UNVEILS NEW CAR AT PRI
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE December 10, 2009 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
JEGS to leave a mark on PRI show
JEGS to leave a mark on PRI show ORLANDO (Dec. 10) - It's easy to get lost in the cacophony of sights, sounds, and colors at the annual Performance Racing Industry show in Orlando, but the familiar yellow-and-black of high performance parts industry leader JEGS Mail Order will remain in the forefront thanks to three mu ... Continue reading
Jervis B. Webb Company Announces New President & Co-CEO
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--Jervis B. Webb Company — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daifuku Co., Ltd. and leading provider of material handling solutions — today announced the appointment of Brian Stewart as President & Co-CEO. Stewart replaces Ryuichi Kitaguchi who is retiring from the company. Prior to his appointment ... Continue reading
KAR Auction Services Announces Amendment of Tender Offer for Outstanding Notes
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that it has amended its previously announced cash tender offer for its 10% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015 (CUSIP No. 48238QAF2) (the “First Priority Notes”), its 8¾% Senior Notes due 2014 (CUSIP No. 48238QAE5) (the “Second Priority ... Continue reading
L-1 Identity Solutions Introduces Self-Service Kiosks for Driver’s License Renewals and Replacements
STAMFORD, Conn.--L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc. , a leading provider of identity solutions and services, today introduced new automated kiosks for processing driver’s license renewals and replacements. With more than half of all license transactions relating to replacements and renewals, the self-service kiosks streaml ... Continue reading
- Industry Leader Believes the Most Recent Data Should Dispel Ongoing Myths - PITTSBURGH, Dec. 10 -- Pittsburgh-based Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier provider of tire recycling services in the United States, is praising the findings of a recently released U.S. Environmental Protection Agency study on crumb rubber i ... Continue reading
"Lucas Oil...On the Edge!" Show 5 Airs This Weekend on SPEED
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Winter has officially hit most of us in the Midwest, so here at NeWave Video Productions, we've decided pass along the love and HIT you with another great episode of "Lucas Oil...On the Edge!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
One-Time Driving Record Search Now Available Online in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb.--The Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is offering citizens of Nebraska the opportunity to go online to obtain their driving record. The requests for driving records continue to increase on an annual basis. The DMV currently handles 15,000 in office requests annually for individuals needing a co ... Continue reading
Patrick Sheltra Comments On Upcoming Danica Patrick ARCA Entrance
Patrick Sheltra Comments On Upcoming Danica Patrick ARCA Entrance INDIANTOWN, Florida (December 10, 2009) - - The question has been answered. After months of speculation, IZOD IndyCar Series star Danica Patrick announced this week her plans to run a limited stock-car schedule with the primary focus being on the NASCAR ... Continue reading
PPG joins U.S. Department of Energy Save Energy Now LEADER Program
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries has joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Save Energy Now LEADER Program, reinforcing the company’s voluntary efforts to significantly reduce its industrial energy intensity. In a Washington, D.C., ceremony on Dec. 2, Victoria M. Holt, PPG senior vice president, glass and fiber glass, an ... Continue reading
PPG’s Board of Directors Authorizes Shares for Repurchase
PITTSBURGH--PPG Industries announced today that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional 5 million shares of outstanding common stock. The new authorization is effective immediately, does not expire and gives management discretion in determining the conditions under which shares may be purc ... Continue reading
Subaru and Meals on Wheels Executives to Volunteer at the JCC Stiffel Senior Center
- Companies to Participate as Part of the 'Subaru Share the Love' Event - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 10 -- WHAT: Subaru of America and The Meals on Wheels Association of America executives as well as Subaru employees will donate time to the JCC Stiffel Senior Center to pack food pantry bags for local senior citizens and h ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Dec. 10 -- WHAT: As part of the second-annual Subaru "Share the Love Event", which runs from November 21, 2009 - January 4, 2010, Subaru will host the ASPCA and National Wildlife Federation at Navy Pier during Winter WonderFest. ASPCA will be on location with an expert behaviorist on Friday, December 11, who w ... Continue reading
Sprint Nextel CorporationSprint Nextel Corporation has added a news release to its Newsroom website. Title: Techies, Mommy Bloggers, Treehuggers and Talk-Show Hosts All Touting the Eco-Friendly Samsung Reclaim from Sprint This Holiday Season Date(s): 12/10/2009 10:04:09 AM For a complete listing of our news releases, p ... Continue reading
Titan International, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter Cash Dividend
QUINCY, Ill.--The Board of Directors of Titan International, Inc. has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $.005 (one half cent) per common share for the fourth quarter of 2009. The cash dividend is payable January 15, 2010, to stockholders of record on December 31, 2009. Titan International, Inc., a holding company, ... Continue reading
TruckProtect Honoured with the Killspills Annual Safety Award
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Water News Release (HQ): EPA Releases Final Specification for WaterSense New Homes
*CONTACT:* Enesta Jones jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *December 10, 2009 *EPA Releases Final Specification for WaterSense New Homes* * * "This will help homeowners increase water efficiency and save on their utility bills " *WASHINGTON** --* The U.S. Environmental Protection Agen ... Continue reading
WFORadio.com On Location at PRI
*For Immediate Release* ** *WFORadio.com on location at PRI* *Joe Castello Broadcasts from Red Line Oil Exhibit (Booth 2935)* ORLANDO, FL (December 10, 2009) - WFORadio.com with Joe Castello, the internet's preeminent motorsports radio show, will broadcast on Friday, December 11, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., on location from the ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nation’s top-selling motor home manufacturer, will host a conference call on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 9 a.m. Central Time (CT) to discuss the financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2010 ended November 28, 2009. The Company will release its financial ... Continue reading
Bronx Hydrogen Station Completes Cluster for Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Drivers
New York December 10, 2009; With today’s opening of a Shell Hydrogen station in the Bronx, drivers of the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles now have a third New York City area location to fill their pollution-free crossovers. General Motors, Shell Hydrogen and the Department of Sanitation in New York C ... Continue reading
The engineering and technology company also named former Chrysler executives Tom LaSorda and Steven Landry to its Board BLOOMFIELD, Mich., Dec. 10 -- ALTe LLC, the Michigan-based engineering and technology company dedicated to advancing sustainable mobility, is featured in the latest issue of Forbes (http://tinyurl.com ... Continue reading
All-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty Pickup Named Motor Trend 'Truck of the Year'
All-new 2010 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups recognized by editors for setting a new benchmark in heavy-duty truck segment All-new 2010 Ram Heavy Duty pickup beats the competition in a series of rigorous tests AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 10 -- The editors of Motor Trend today named the all-new 2010 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy D ... Continue reading
IRL Launches ROAD TO INDY Development System
ORLANDO, December 10, 2009: Seeking to create a defined path for young, career-minded race drivers to reach the IZOD IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis 500, the Indy Racing League has launched the "Road To Indy," a developmental ladder system that includes Firestone Indy Lights, The Star Mazda Championship presented b ... Continue reading
Sarah Moore Awarded Club Driver Of The Year
London, December 10, 2009: Sixteen-year-old racing driver Sarah Moore was awarded the British Club Driver of the Year award at the highly-prestigious Autosport Awards, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, on 6 December 2009. Moore was in good company, as Formula One Champion Jenson Button, World Rally Championshi ... Continue reading
World Recognized Motorsports Personality to Provide Driver Advancement Opportunity for CKI Karters
Phoenix, December 10, 2009: Among the background of the Performance Racing Industry Tradeshow today, home of the 2009 PRI CKI All-Star Karting Classic, Championship Karting International and Derek Daly Academy announced an alliance to provide Driver Development and Management Programs for CKI participants interested in ... Continue reading
Toyota's Ontario Operation to Boost RAV4 Production in Spring 2010
Over 800 to be hired, second shift started CAMBRIDGE, Ontario, Dec. 10 -- Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. (TMMC) will add a second shift to build more RAV4s at its Woodstock, Ontario facility in March 2010. TMMC, which also builds the Corolla, Matrix, and the Lexus RX350, will add more than 800 jobs and increase ... Continue reading
AFS RACING/ANDRETTI AUTOSPORT SIGNS CHARLIE KIMBALL
INDIANAPOLIS, December 10, 2009: AFS Racing/Andretti Autosport announced today it has signed driver Charlie Kimball to the team's 2010 Firestone Indy Lights lineup. Kimball, a 24-year old native of Camarillo, Calif., ended his 2009 rookie campaign with a ranking of 10th in the Firestone Indy Lights standings. Kimball p ... Continue reading
New Buick Chief Steps Down After 9 Days on Job
Buick head leaves as shakeup at GM continues Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:26am EST Stocks Ford Motor Company F.N $9.05 +0.19+2.14% 3:01pm EST * Michael Richards held the post for just nine days * Decision linked to change in role of Bob Lutz DETROIT, Dec 10. 2009; (Reuters) - The head of GM's [GM.UL] Buick and GMC brands has re ... Continue reading
Tis the Season to Prepare Your Vehicle for the Cold
ROANOKE, Va.--The holiday season is upon us and Advance Auto Parts knows the last thing on your mind is getting your vehicle ready for the winter to come. You have a long list of people to shop for, food to prepare and decorations to hang. But in order to accomplish most of these tasks you rely on your vehicle, which i ... Continue reading
Autoliv Develops Next Generation Alcohol Sensing System to Prevent Impaired Driving
STOCKHOLM--Regulatory News: Autoliv Inc. (STO:ALIVSDB) – the global leader in automotive safety systems – today announced it has been selected as a partner to participate in the recently announced alcohol sensing feasibility project co-sponsored by the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS) and the Na ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Ranks Highest in Owner Retention WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 10 -- Resale value and vehicle quality have become increasingly important reasons for new-vehicle buyers to remain loyal to an automotive brand, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Customer Retention Study(SM) released today. (Log ... Continue reading
Land Rover LR4 Claims Top Honors from Bloomberg's Inaugural Car of the Year
All-Around SUV title for Land Rover's versatile off-road vehicle MAHWAH, N.J., Dec. 10 -- Land Rover is proud to announce that the new LR4 has been named the All-Around SUV category in Bloomberg's first-ever Car of the Year. The LR4 beat out 20 sport utility and crossover vehicles to win in its class. To qualify for Bl ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 53.2% increase in November global sales
NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Choo ( <mailto:cdore@kia.co.kr> mjc@kia.co.kr), International Communications Manager, Kia Motors Corporation, Tel: +82-2-3464-5663 Kia Motors posts 53.2% increase in November global sales - 152,826 Kia vehicles sold globally in November - November sales in China, Korea, Europ ... Continue reading
New king of Pro Street, Coughlin Celebrates First National Championship
DELAWARE, December 9, 2009: After nearly two decades behind the wheel of a wide variety of race cars, Troy Coughlin claimed his first championship in 2009 when he drove his JEGS.com Pontiac GXP to the National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) Pro Street title. Coughlin posted two victories during the season in Chicago and ... Continue reading
Kia Forte named 'Car of the Year' by NADAguides.com at LA Motor Show
Kia Motors America (KMA) has announced that the recently launched Kia Forte (known as 'Cerato' in Australia) has been named 'Car of the Year' by NADAguides.com, a well-respected online automotive source. The announcement comes on the heels of being named 'Car of the Month' for August by the same consumer resource for i ... Continue reading
Daytona - Grand Am Test Days - December 10, 2009
Two dozen GRAND-AM Rolex Sports Car Series presented by Crown Royal Cask No. 16 teams came away from a two-day test at Daytona International Speedway impressed with the Pirelli tires they will be using in 2010 competition. Their season begins with the Rolex 24 At Daytona on Jan. 30-31. A primary reason for the two-day ... Continue reading
Danica Patrick - IndyCar Star To Compete In NASCAR Nationwide Series For JR Motorsports
MOORESVILLE, December 2009: DANICA PATRICK (What are your feelings after this announcement?) – “We’re all really excited to finally announce our partnership of me driving for JR Motorsports in the GoDaddy.com car. We’ve obviously had to sidestep these questions for quite a while, so it’s really ... Continue reading
Buy A Ticket To Talladega This Friday and Help A Needy Child
TALLADEGA, December 10, 2009: In the spirit of the holiday season, Talladega Superspeedway is offering a chance to both help out local area children in need and give the gift of racing for that special someone in your life. This Friday, December 11th from 7 a.m. till 6 p.m., 10% of each ticket purchased from www.tallad ... Continue reading
Land Rover is proud to announce today that it has achieved the 5th highest score in the industry for customer sales satisfaction, in the recent J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) StudySM. Land Rover finished above the industry average for luxury brands, ahead of manufacturers such as BMW, Por ... Continue reading
Kia Carnival is People's Choice for Best People Mover of 2009
Australia's most popular people-mover, the Kia VQ Carnival range, has been named as the 2009 People's Choice people mover in the Carsales Network 2009 People's Choice awards ... Continue reading
Lotus Omnivore Engine - 10% Better Fuel Economy Than Current Leading Gasoline Engines
Initial phase of Omnivore development achieves 10% improvement in fuel consumption compared to stratified direct injection engines, also with ultra low emissions. The research signals a potential paradigm shift with engine 'upsizing' for increased fuel economy. ... Continue reading
The Better Place Plan for Denmark...and the World - EXTENSIVE HD VIDEO
COPENHAGEN - December 10, 2009: Timed to coincide with the meetings in Copenhagen on "Global Warming" Better Place, the innovative company that is suggesting some great ways to "electrify the auto world" has released two new videos to explain how their system works. Then, there's a third video with Better Place's CEO S ... Continue reading
Molly Maid Opts for Toyota Clean Machines
When MOLLY MAID turn up to clean a customer's home, they're likely to be taking all their equipment and materials from the back of a Toyota Yaris ... Continue reading
Company Car Drivers to Pay C-Zero in Tax
Citroen customers can be amongst the first to enjoy the benefits of tax-free motoring, in 2010 - in a car specifically created as an electric vehicle. Following Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget Report earlier today, the introduction of incentives for electric vehicles is good news for company car buyers considering the CI ... Continue reading
Clarion's Savvy Satellite Cab Companion
New truck-specific portable navigation system banishes route roulette ... Continue reading
0 - 80 In 30 Minutes: Mitsubishi Motors UK - The First In Europe To Fast Charge The I-Miev
Mitsubishi Motors UK is the first company in Europe to be showcasing the fast charge function of the all-electric i-MiEV city car ... Continue reading
Renault Welcomes Chancellor's Support for Electric Vehicles
Renault welcomes Alistair Darling's announcement in today's Pre-Budget Report that electric cars will be exempt from company car tax from April 2010 for five years, with electric vans also benefiting from van benefit charge exemption over the same period, plus a 100 per cent first year allowance towards the purchase of ... Continue reading
BMW X6 M Arrives with all the Hallmarks of BMW M
BMW has brought the performance character of its famous BMW M division to bear on the segment of X models for the very first time. ... Continue reading
Honda has continued its winning form in the United States taking home multiple trophies in the 2009 ALG Residual Value Awards. ... Continue reading
VW and Suzuki Enter Comprehensive Partnership
Volkswagen AG and Suzuki Motor Corporation have reached a common understanding to establish a comprehensive partnership. A framework agreement has been signed by representatives of both companies today ... Continue reading
EV Innovations, Inc. Promising Results Achieved With Lithium Truck Highway Test Reaching 72MPH
MOORESVILLE, NC December 9, 2009; EV Innovations, Inc., 21st Century Design & Engineering of emission-free automotive propulsion systems using the latest lithium battery technology, is pleased to announce the engineering team has released its first all electric 13,000 lb. GVWR cab and chassis to the Test and Tune Depar ... Continue reading
UPS Leases Fleet of ZAP Electric Trucks for Third Consecutive Year, Totaling 92 Vehicles Since 2007
SANTA ROSA, CA December 9, 2009; TheAutoChannel.Com reported that for the third year in a row, UPS has leased a fleet of electric trucks from ZAP (OTC.BB:ZAAP - News) to help with deliveries to urban and residential communities in the Bay Area. The 25 ZAP electric trucks are enabling UPS drivers to more easily schedule ... Continue reading
North American International Auto Show Announces 2010 Poster Contest Winners
TROY, Mich., Dec. 8 -- The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced the winners of its annual high school poster contest in conjunction with the upcoming 2010 show taking place at Cobo Center in Detroit, January 11-24. The grand prize, the Chairmen's Award of $1,000, was presented to Philip Hernande ... Continue reading
Five Important Snowmobile Safety Tips from Allstate
Indiana Riders Need to Prepare for Upcoming Season FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Dec. 9 -- Before Indiana residents take their snowmobiles to the snow-covered trails this winter, Allstate Insurance Company is encouraging riders to consider these five important safety tips: 1. Take a Snowmobile Safety Course -- Many local or ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing on the 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition
- Limited Production Z(R) Coupe, Set for Early Spring On-sale, Priced at $38,860 USD - FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 9 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition, which is scheduled to go on sale in early spring 2010. Created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the origin ... Continue reading
Cyclone Power Technologies to Build Engine for Steam Car Land Speed Record Attempt
POMPANO BEACH, Fla.--Cyclone Power Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets: CYPW) has been selected by the U.S. Land Steam Record Team to provide the high performance racing engine for its streamliner vehicle, which will attempt to break the world land speed record for steam vehicles in Bonneville, UT, as early as next August. ... Continue reading
Farmers Insurance Offers Holiday Shopping Safety Tips
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9 -- Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® reminds holiday shoppers to be "safety-wise" during the heavy shopping time from now through New Year's Day. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080605/LATH062) "Shoppers will be busy this holiday season buying small and large gifts, and wrapping an ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Announces Changes to Its Agency Roster
- Appoints new agency to handle media planning and buying - Expands existing agency relationship to include CRM activities AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 9 -- Chrysler Group LLC announced today that UM will be the company's new agency of record for media planning and buying for the Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram brands in ... Continue reading
Cadillac, Buick and Chevrolet Ranked "Among the Best" in JD Power Study
Detroit December 9, 2009; According to the latest J.D. Power and Associates Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study, Chevrolet, Buick, and Cadillac all were rated “Among the Best†for the overall new vehicle purchase experience. All GM brands ranked above the industry average and were rated “Better than Mos ... Continue reading
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