Accuride Expanding Forged Aluminum Wheel Production Capacity in Camden, Kershaw County, S.C.
Accuride Corporation , a leading supplier of components to the commercial vehicle industry, today announced plans to expand aluminum wheel production capacity at its Kershaw County plant. The company will invest at least $8.73 million to add two machine lines as part of the expansion, which will generate at least 25 ne ... Continue reading
GM Financial to Host Conference Call on First Quarter Operating Results
GENERAL MOTORS FINANCIAL COMPANY, INC. will release its first quarter 2012 operating results on Thursday, May 3, 2012. A conference call for fixed income investors to discuss the results will begin at noon ET. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 877-548-7905 (U.S. and Canada) or 719-325-4876 (International) ... Continue reading
Alcoa Earnings Rebound Over Prior Quarter on Higher Productivity, Improved Market Conditions
Alcoa today reported income from continuing operations of $94 million, or $0.09 per share, in first quarter 2012, a $287 million improvement over fourth quarter 2011, led by strong productivity growth and improved market conditions. 'We are successfully executing on our aggressive strategy to move down the cost curve i ... Continue reading
Linde Hydrogen Station Begins Operating in Emeryville, California
Linde's newest hydrogen fueling station has officially begun operating at AC Transit's Emeryville, California, municipal bus operating division, fueling 12 fuel cell buses and up to 20 passenger cars a day. âWe applaud the efforts of Governor Brown's Administration to encourage additional investment in hydrogen fu ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced that the company and its dealers will commit $1.3 million in 2012 to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, a charitable organization that supports projects in the U.S. to improve the lives of youth through the power of sports, to fund coaches in five U.S. cities -- Chicago ... Continue reading
Hertz and ITL Partner in Vietnam on Outbound Car Rentals
The Hertz Corporation , the world's largest general use car rental company, has appointed ITL, a premier logistics, transportation and aviation services provider, as its General Sales Agent (GSA) representative for international and business travelers from Vietnam. Through this partnership, travelers from Vietnam can b ... Continue reading
Program to promote new Ford Focus Electric representing unique marketing approach to electric vehicle market Casting is now under way in 10 U.S. cities Ford and Yahoo! , the premier digital media company, today announced a new program to promote the launch of America's most fuel-efficient five-seat car, the Focus Elect ... Continue reading
Leading Automotive CRM DealerSocket Creates Buzz With MobileCRM
Leading auto dealer CRM DealerSocket is creating a buzz with the recently released MobileCRM, which allows users to access its industry-leading CRM tool in a mobile application. "This advanced mobile solution is designed to take your key daily activities and make them available in a simple, easy-to-use mobile applicati ... Continue reading
CarMax Provides Tips to 'Spring' Your Car into Shape
National Car Care month is in full swing and CarMax , the nation's largest used car retailer, wants to make sure you're ready for the road with these tips for keeping your car in top shape. âSalted roads, tire pressure changes, ice damage, and heavy brake usage all take their toll. Following a few simple steps can ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: 2012 Automotive Market Tracker
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2012 Automotive Market Tracker" subscription to their offering. Quarterly Tracker for all semiconductor products found in automotive applications. New product announcements, design trends, application trends and market statistics. Automotive electronics are gainin ... Continue reading
Turn Your Car into a Mean, Green Driving Machine
Driving technique and proper vehicle maintenance can go a long way toward protecting the environment and conserving fuel. The Car Care Council suggests five easy ways to turn your car into a mean, green driving machine -- for your wallet and the environment. Drive Green -- Recognize that how you drive has a lot to do w ... Continue reading
Sprint Cup - Newman Schools The Field
KANNAPOLIS, April 10, 2012: Hereâs a quick true-or-false question: Ryan Newmanâs favorite subject in college was calculus. (Read through to find your answer.) The driver of the No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) prides himself not just on his success on the racetrack, but on his accompli ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Super Chevy Show At Memphis International Raceway
Memphis, April 9, 2012: Memphis International Raceway is excited to announce the Super Chevy Show the weekend of April 13-15 presented by Chevrolet Performance. The heartbeat of America will resonate throughout the crowd as Chevrolet enthusiasts and families experience the thrill of racing and enjoy the American herita ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Air Racers 3D With Paul Walker Released In IMAX Video
3D Entertainment Distribution is pleased to announce that its new theatrical release Air Racers 3D narrated by actor Paul Walker (The Fast and the Furious franchise, Takers) opens this weekend at select IMAX theatres, including the Naval Aviation Museum (Pensacola, Florida), Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center (Hutchin ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Andretti Autosports Long Beach Preview
Long Beach, Apr. 9, 2012: The Andretti name is prominent in the 38-year history of the Grand Prix of Long Beach. Andretti Autosport has won the last two IZOD IndyCar Series races at Long Beach, powering Ryan Hunter-Reay (2010) and Mike Conway (2011) into the winner's circle. Mario Andretti won the race when it was a Fo ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Barrichello Gets Extra Time At Select Tracks
Long Beach, Apr. 9, 2012: Rubens Barrichello, who has competed in two IZOD IndyCar Series races, isn't eligible for Rookie of the Year honors but will receive some benefits accorded to first-year drivers the remainder of the season. Barrichello's status has been "re-evaluated based on team request," INDYCAR president o ... Continue reading
IndyCar - Pit Rules Under Caution Change Beginning At Long Beach
Long Beach, Apr. 9, 2012: Pit road will be open from the outset of non-emergency full-course cautions on road and street courses, potentially cutting the number of laps under yellow, INDYCAR president of competition Beaux Barfield announced. The procedure begins at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 15 and wi ... Continue reading
Teens face special risks associated with impaired driving, reckless driving and distracted driving during this time of year The Governors Highway Safety Association reports a slight upward trend in teen traffic fatalities during the first six months of 2011, the most recent data available $100,000 in new Ford grants su ... Continue reading
SmartDrive Releases New Eco-Driving Training Video for Public Transit Fleets
SmartDrive Systems, a leader in fleet safety and operational efficiency, announced the release of its new Public Transit Eco-Driving Training Video. Based on breakthrough research and analysis of actual transit fleet driving recorded by SmartDrive, the video provides operators with specific tips and techniques for redu ... Continue reading
Transportation Secretary LaHood Urges Parents to 'Choose the Right Seat' for Children in Cars
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced the launch of new public service announcements (PSAs) to raise awareness about the importance of choosing the right child safety seat and making sure it is installed properly. The ads, released in partnership with the Ad Council, promote car seat safety among par ... Continue reading
New Porsche Cayenne GTS Set for World Premiere in Beijing
Porsche is set to unveil the second-generation Cayenne GTS at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, also known as Auto China, on April 24, 2012. Based on the Cayenne S, this new model is equipped with 20 additional horsepower, a 20 mm lower ride height and a lower final drive ratio for improved driving dynam ... Continue reading
Infiniti M Sedan Wins 'Best Premium Car' Award From Automan Magazine
Infiniti's M Sedan has won 'Best Premium Car' from the Automan Magazine Car of the Year awards in Oman. Automan has instituted the Car of the Year awards to celebrate its twelfth anniversary in print. "In a segment filled with highly competitive products, it is an accolade for the Infiniti M to have been judged the bes ... Continue reading
Michelin to Build New Earthmover Tire Plant in South Carolina and to Expand Another
Michelin North America will again expand its operations in South Carolina, it was announced today by Michelin North America's Chairman and President Pete Selleck. Michelin, the largest manufacturing employer in the state, is breaking ground next week on a new Earthmover tire manufacturing plant in Anderson County, S.C. ... Continue reading
Coulomb Technologies today announced the completion of more than 2400 shipments of its public and commercial charging stations for electric vehicles through its ChargePoint America program. Coulomb has seen exceptional demand in all 10 regions of the program and is finalizing the installation of charging stations withi ... Continue reading
With April recognized as National Car Care Month and the upcoming celebration of Earth Day, Universal Lubricants is taking this opportunity to send a message to fleet operators, automotive service shops and individual drivers alike - now is the time to consider engine maintenance options that are both good for the envi ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Diesel Technologies - Forecasts to 2026
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Diesel Technologies - Forecasts to 2026" report to their offering. âGlobal Market Review of Diesel Technologies - Forecasts to 2026â This greatly expanded latest version of the popular just-auto report provides a comprehen ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Global Market Review of Connected Vehicle Technologies - Forecasts to 2026
DUBLIN--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Market Review of Connected Vehicle Technologies - Forecasts to 2026" report to their offering. 'Global Market Review of Connected Vehicle Technologies - Forecasts to 2026' This brand-new just-auto report provides a comprehensive overview of the glob ... Continue reading
Auto Dealer Group Says Used Car Prices in 2012 Set to Peak in April
Trade-in values on used cars are expected to peak over the next few weeks, said Jonathan Banks, executive automotive analyst with the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Used Car Guide. "While prices for all used-vehicle segments will remain stable over the next two months, compact and mid-size cars will app ... Continue reading
WASHINGTON Apr 10, 2012; The National Association of Convenience Stores newslettr reported that a new NACS study found that drivers are paying 6 to 10 cents a gallon in hidden bank fees every time they gas up. To make matters worse, the banks' swipe fee goes up inexorably with the price of gas, even though your bank is ... Continue reading
This year marks the 20th anniversary for Ferrari in China since the first Ferrari, a 348 TS, was ordered in Beijing. To celebrate this historical milestone, in a few weeks time Ferrari will inaugurate its first ever permanent brand exhibition outside of Maranello at the Italia Center of Shanghai World Expo Park ... Continue reading
Prius Plug-In: Less Charge For Your Power
Prius Plug-in, which reaches showrooms in July, offers all the familiar virtues of Prius, and then some. ... Continue reading
Seven New Locations Added To The Ssangyong Dealer Map - And More On The Way
SsangYong Motor UK, the new importer of Korean SsangYong cars, has added a further seven locations to its dealer map. This brings the network strength to 51. 40 sales & service dealerships and 11 service centres. ... Continue reading
New GTS Underlines Sporting Credentials Of The Porsche Cayenne
The new Porsche Cayenne GTS builds on the Cayenne model's reputation as the most sporting SUV, offering a more powerful engine, increased dynamic power development and a tauter chassis with lower ride height. ... Continue reading
Motorists Question Proposed Fine Increase
Half of motorists disagree with a government proposal to increase fixed penalty notices from £60 to £90, according to research by the IAM. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Introduces Special Edition Santa Fe 'Trail'
A special edition of the award winning Hyundai Santa Fe range will be available in showrooms from early April. As well a high levels of performance and efficiency, seven-seat Santa Fe 'Trail' benefits from a raft of new features including new entertainment and safety equipment. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Journey Of Discovery - Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan
With its toughest border crossing behind it the Journey of Discovery rolled into Uzbekistan at 2.30am with the need for sleep at the top of everyone's agenda. ... Continue reading
New Hatchback To Be Produced In Sunderland
Today Nissan, and UK Prime Minister David Cameron, announced an all-new midsized model will be produced in Sunderland Plant, UK in 2014. ... Continue reading
Arsenal Players Show Their Graceful Side In Unique Ballet Campaign For New Citroen DS5
Four members of Arsenal's first team have swapped studs for soubresaut, the pitch for plie and goalposts for glissade in the latest Citroen campaign promoting the stylish new flagship DS5. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Forges Ahead In Q1 Sales
Hyundai is continuing its growth in the UK following record first quarter results for the manufacturer outside of the scrappage scheme. Hyundai registered a total of 17,761 vehicles in the first three months of 2012 with a market share of 3.15%. ... Continue reading
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