Overwhelming Response Extends FansFirst Four Pay Payment Plan
LOUDON, N.H. February 11, 2009: Due to the overwhelming and enthusiastic response by fans, New Hampshire Motor Speedway will continue the "FansFirst Four Pay" program for the LENOX Industrial Tools 301 on Sunday, June 28 and the SYLVANIA 300 on Sunday, September 20. Speedway officials created this new, innovative inter ... Continue reading
Engine Malfunction Forces Newman to Rear of Field for Thursday's Qualifying Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. February 11, 2009: Ryan Newman's No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet suffered an engine malfunction in today's (Wednesday) first practice session at Daytona International Speedway. The team was forced to change engines for the afternoon practice session, and under NASCAR rules, an engine change will require ... Continue reading
Drew Industries Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Results
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb. 11 -- Drew Industries Incorporated , a leading supplier of components for recreational vehicles (RV) and manufactured homes (MH), today reported its operating results for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2008. For the fourth quarter of 2008, Drew reported a net loss of $9.2 millio ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Acura TSX V-6 Debuts - COMPLETE VIDEO
More Powerful TSX Blows into the Windy City CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Acura debuted an all-new V-6 model for its TSX sports sedan line-up at the Chicago Auto Show today. Scheduled to go on sale this summer, the 2010 TSX V-6 will be equipped with a powerful 3.5-liter engine, exclusive suspension tuning, larger diameter wheels ... Continue reading
RoadTrip: Ford Escape Hybrids as San FranciscoTaxis
Have you ever hailed a taxi and had a hybrid show up? On this edition of RoadTrip, you will. First, we'll hear from Brett Hinds, Advanced Engine Design Manager for Ford Motor Company as he walks us around the Escape Hybrid. Then it's off to climb the hills of San Francisco with Paul Gillespie, SF Taxi Commission Presid ... Continue reading
AMA Ice Race Grand Championships moved to Feb. 21-22
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 11, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Connie Fleming Phone: (614) 856-1910, ext. 1258 E-mail: cfleming@ama-cycle.org [mailto:cfleming@ama-cycle.org] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Appoints Dennis Cuneo to Board of Directors
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 11 -- BorgWarner announced today that Dennis C. Cuneo has been named to its board of directors. Mr. Cuneo was formerly senior vice president of Toyota Motor North America and is counsel with the Washington DC law firm of Arent Fox LLC. Mr. Cuneo, 59, fills a vacancy on the company's board due ... Continue reading
In this episode of RoadTrip, you'll meet Bill Fink and visit his shop in Bodega, along the picturesque north coast of California. Bill imports Morgons, the classic English roadster and, for some customers, replaces the engine with a V8 from a Corvette. The result must be driven to be believed. <p> <small><i>To view the ... Continue reading
Mack Trucks and Volvo Trucks North America Select HUSS for Retrofit Diesel Particulate Filters
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Feb. 11 -- Mack Trucks, Inc. and Volvo Trucks North America, as part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses and construction equipment, select HUSS for their new retrofit diesel particulate filter solution to allow operators of older-model Mack and Volvo truc ... Continue reading
MUSTANG FR500CJ COBRA JET RETURNS TO DRAG RACING WITH A WIN AT NHRA WINTERNATIONALS
Contact: Brent Maurer 313-203-7185 bmaurer@pcgcampbell.com <mailto:bmaurer@pcgcampbell.com> MUSTANG FR500CJ COBRA JET RETURNS TO DRAG RACING WITH A WIN AT NHRA WINTERNATIONALS POMONA, Calif., February 11, 2009 - They say history often repeats itself, and in the case of the Mustang Cobra Jet, it has. John Calvert, drivi ... Continue reading
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Suspends Dividend
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 11 -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. , a leader in automotive retailing, today announced that its Board of Directors has decided to suspend the Company's quarterly dividend. Previously, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share. In addition, the Company has retained Moelis & Company as fina ... Continue reading
Advance Auto Parts to Report Fourth Quarter and Annual Results on February 18, 2009
ROANOKE, Va.--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, will report its fourth quarter 2008 and annual financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 18, 2009. The company will detail its results on a conference call schedul ... Continue reading
Jetta TDI also takes "Best Eco Friendly Vehicle" honors too CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- The Jetta TDI clean diesel was named "Best of the Year" by MotorWeek in its 2009 Drivers' Choice Award competition, taking the top spot in the annual contest. The honor was bestowed on the Jetta TDI clean diesel in ceremonies at the Chicago ... Continue reading
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 11, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com [mailto:peter.terhorst@sympoint.com] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Th ... Continue reading
IMG AND JOHN FORCE RACING TEAM UP FOR EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE MARKETING AND REPRESENTATION PACT
IMG AND JOHN FORCE RACING TEAM UP FOR EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE MARKETING AND REPRESENTATION PACT Will Pursue Endorsement and Publishing Opportunities for Drivers and Serve as Exclusive Sales Agent for New Team Sponsorships NEW YORK, February 11, 2009-IMG Sports & Entertainment and legendary racing family John Force Racing ( ... Continue reading
AIAG Offers Substantial Cost Savings to Suppliers by Now Providing Online MMOG/LE Training
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 11 -- The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) is saving companies substantial dollars by offering Material Management Operations Guideline Logistics Evaluation (MMOG/LE) training to suppliers electronically through the AIAG website. MMOG/LE, a global guideline for material processes that red ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Ford's Interactive Display Designed to Turn Show-Goers into New Customers
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- The F-150 SVT Raptor simulator offers a rollicking taste of Baja. The Mustang Garage buzzes with the "Pimp my Ride" crew hard at work, and the Taurus opens like a clamshell to reveal the technology and features hidden under the sheet metal. The extensive interactive exhibits at the Ford stand at the ... Continue reading
AMA calls for motorcycles to be included in economic stimulus proposal
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Feb. 11, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Pete terHorst Phone: (877) 877-8969 E-mail: peter.terhorst@sympoint.com [mailto:peter.terhorst@sympoint.com] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ AM ... Continue reading
Teen driver safety site launched at Chicago Auto Show
Today, Think Before You Drive arrived on the Web for parents, students and teachers. Please see below and contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. Best, Arden Health. Safety. Happiness. ... Continue reading
"Think Before You Drive" platform from Bridgestone Americas promotes driver safety education
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS, INC. Contact: Media Center (877) 201-2373 "Think Before You Drive" Arrives At Chicago Auto Show Bridgestone Americas' new online platform promotes driver safety education CHICAGO, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2009) - Start your engines and rev up your computers: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) today officiall ... Continue reading
NASCAR Fans Treated to Special Offers, Activities from Sprint
News Release Media Contacts Becky Cox, 704-634-5899 Rebecca.cox@sprint.com<mailto:Rebecca.cox@sprint.com> Kimberly Meesters, 704-634-3637 Kimberly.meesters@sprint.com<mailto:Kimberly.meesters@sprint.com> NASCAR Fans Treated to Special Offers, Activities from Sprint Series sponsor drops price for fan-favorite NASCAR Spr ... Continue reading
Carfax to Sponsor Driver Scott Wimmer at Daytona
CENTREVILLE, Va., Feb. 11 -- Carfax today announced it will sponsor the No. 40 Key Motorsports Chevrolet and driver Scott Wimmer for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Camping World 300 at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 14. The race marks the first time that Carfax is a primary sponsor during the opening weekend of t ... Continue reading
“Think Before You Drive” Arrives at Chicago Auto Show
CHICAGO--Start your engines and rev up your computers: Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM) today officially unveiled its new online driver safety program at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. With the launch of the new Web site, all of Bridgestone Americasâ consumer road safety programs are unified under a single banner â ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Presents All New Forte - COMPLETE VIDEO
Kia's New Compact Sedan Makes its Debut at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show Kia Motors debuts sporty and fuel-efficient compact sedan New Forte blends impressive new style with Kia Motors quality and value CHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2009 â On the heels of announcing the widely acclaimed, all-new Kia Soul, Kia Motors America (KMA ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Bridgestone Brand Ecopia EP100 Debuts at Chicago Auto Show-VIDEO ENHANCED
CHICAGO--The Chicago Auto Show, North Americaâs largest consumer auto show, set the stage today for the Bridgestone brandâs official launch of its new environmentally friendly tire, the Ecopia EP100, which provides drivers with improved fuel economy without sacrificing wet handling performance. âWe know ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Dodge Introduces "New Crew" of Ram Heavy-Duty Pickups - COMPLETE VIDEO
New 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500: Ultimate Heavy-Duty Pickup Trucks CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- -- The New Crew: the 2010 Dodge Ram Heavy Duty is available for the first time in a crew-size cab model -- providing Dodge with a formidable entry in the highest-volume part of the heavy-duty pickup segment (approximately 50 percent ... Continue reading
Diesel Retrofits Funded in Economic Stimulus Bills
WASHINGTON--As Congress crafts the final text of its economic stimulus package, diesel vehicle and equipment owners are anticipating the benefits of upgraded equipment and cleaner air thanks to the inclusion of $300 million in funding for the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) in both the House and Senate versions o ... Continue reading
Kubota Announces Drop-in Fire Suppression Unit for RTV900 Worksite Utility Vehicle
TORRANCE, Calif.--Kubota Tractor Corporation has partnered with E.J. Metals, Inc. of Hortonville, Wis., to launch an exclusive drop-in high pressure fire suppression system, which is performance-matched and hydraulically-powered by Kubotaâs RTV900 Worksite Utility model. The new unit, named âAssault Force 70, ... Continue reading
<b><i>By Chi-Chu Tschang and Hiroko Tashiro</b></i> Washington DC February 11, 2009: The AIADA newsletter reported today that the plunge in oil prices since their highs last July may have relieved some of the anxiety drivers feel when pulling up to the gas pump, but automakers are still betting on consumers favoring mo ... Continue reading
VW Will Keep Growth Aims Despite Poor January 2009 Sales
<B><I>Paul McVeigh</B></I> Washington DC February 11, 2009: The AIADA newsletter reported today that Volkswagen will keep its long-term growth targets despite poor January sales, but the company sees no improvement soon in the dire global automotive market. Detlef Wittig, VW group head of sales and marketing, said the ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester Wins MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Award for Best Small Utility
- Award Joins Growing List of Accolades for Subaru of America's Most Popular Model - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 11 -- The 2009 Subaru Forester has been recognized with the MotorWeek Driver's Choice Award for Best Small Utility. The team at MotorWeek, a weekly magazine series produced by Maryland Public Television, evaluat ... Continue reading
Goodyear Gatorback Automotive Belts and NASCAR Extend Relationship
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 11 -- Goodyear Gatorback automotive belt manufacturer Veyance Technologies and National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) today announced a 3-year extension of an agreement keeping Goodyear Gatorback as an exclusive NASCAR Performance partner and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race continge ... Continue reading
AutoWeek Offers Free Virtual Tour of the 2009 Chicago Auto Show
The guided tour, hosted by AutoWeek editors, is available for download on autoweek.com DETROIT, Feb. 11 -- The editors at AutoWeek released today a virtual tour of the 2009 Chicago Auto Show, which is available, along with a map of the show floor, for free download at www.autoweek.com/chicagotour. The audio podcast can ... Continue reading
MISCOR Group Announces Departure of CFO
SOUTH BEND, Ind., Feb. 11 -- Industrial services provider MISCOR Group, Ltd. (OTC:MIGL) (BULLETIN BOARD: MIGL) announced today that Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Richard Mullin has resigned his position to pursue other business opportunities. His duties will be assumed by Vice President of Finance Mary Hun ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- When the colors of your new turbocharged rear-wheel-drive sport coupe are named after international racing circuits, you'd better have the performance and confidence to back it up. Now, Hyundai is upping the ante by announcing an R-Spec version of the all-new 2010 Genesis Coupe, designed to appeal t ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai Announces 2010 Genesis Coupe Pricing
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Hyundai Motor America announced pricing for the new Genesis Coupe, starting at $22,000 for a well-equipped 210-horsepower, 2.0-liter, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine 2.0T model and $25,000 for the 306-horsepower, 3.8-liter, V6 engine model. Genesis Coupe will begin arriving at Hyundai dealerships ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- With enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the upcoming launch of the 2010 Genesis Coupe, Hyundai is adding to the excitement by teaming with Rhys Millen Racing and Red Bull Energy Drink to campaign the car in the high-energy sport of drift racing this year. At the Chicago Auto Show, Hyundai unveiled its mot ... Continue reading
Jiffy Lube International Adds Seasoned Marketing Executive to Leadership Team
John Sanfacon Appointed Head of New Marketing and Innovations Group HOUSTON, Feb. 11 -- Jiffy Lube International (JLI) today announced that John Sanfacon has joined the Fast Lubes organization as marketing and innovations manager. As the leader of the newly created Marketing and Innovations Group, Sanfacon is responsib ... Continue reading
Pointer Telocation's 2008 Results Release and Conference Call Scheduled for February 25th, 2009
ROSH HAAYIN, Israel, February 11 -- Pointer Telocation Ltd. , - a leading RSA (Road Side Assistance) and AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) solutions provider for stolen retrieval, fleet management, car & driver safety, public safety, vehicle security and asset management, will release its financial results for 2008 on W ... Continue reading
Universal Technical Institute to Present at the Credit Suisse 11th Annual Global Services Conference
PHOENIX, Feb. 11 -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. will be presenting at the Credit Suisse 11th Annual Global Services Conference at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain time. Kim McWaters, President and Chief Executive Officer and Eugene Putnam, E ... Continue reading
ServiceMaster Clean Yellow Flag Caution Period to Debut at Daytona 500
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 11 -- ServiceMaster Clean, the first-ever official sponsor of the caution period during races at International Speedway Corporation (ISC) and Speedway Motorsports Incorporated (SMI) race tracks, will make its official debut this Sunday at the 51st annual Daytona 500. When there is a problem on the ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Taurus SHO returns with twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 The Taurus SHO returns as the sporty version of Ford Motor Company's new flagship with premium performance and updated interior and exterior design. Unveiled today at the Chicago Auto Show, the all-wheel drive vehicle comes equipped with a 3.5- ... Continue reading
GM Powertrain Uzbekistan Announces Leadership Team
General Motor’s new joint venture engine manufacturing operation, GM Powertrain Uzbekistan, today announced its leadership team that will oversee the manufacture of small, fuel-efficient engines. ... Continue reading
Coughlin's Long Wait Yields Quarterfinal Finish, Fifth-place Ranking
POMONA, Calif. February 10, 2009: After five days of watching it rain at Auto Club Raceway, back-to-back series champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. finally got to race Tuesday, going one up and one down to post a quarterfinal finish that ranks him fifth in the Pro Stock points after the season-opening event. After qualifying six ... Continue reading
DROPPED CYLINDER IN SECOND ROUND ENDS DAY FOR TASCA
Pomona, CA., February 10, 2009: Mother Nature finally cooperated with the season opening NHRA Winternationals after five days of rain. Bob Tasca III, driver of the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Shelby Mustang was eager to race in the second round elimination that took place on Tuesday morning. Racing resumed on Tuesday mo ... Continue reading
New Fiesta Powers Ford of Europe to Highest January Market Share Since 2004
-- Ford of Europe January market share increased 0.5 percentage points to 9.3 percent -- the highest January share since 2004 -- Ford one of only three manufacturers to see market share gains in Euro 19 markets -- New Fiesta is best-selling Ford car in January in the main 19 European markets COLOGNE, Germany, Feb. 11 - ... Continue reading
To Repair or to Replace - That Is the Question
AAA offers advice for motorists debating costly major repairs vs. new vehicle purchase ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With the downswing in the economy and the country in a recession many motorists have delayed the purchase of a newer vehicle. But as existing vehicles continue to age, major component ... Continue reading
Unique 'K-bag' Feature Helps Ford F-150 Outperform Competition In New IIHS Side-Impact Crash Tests
- The new 2009 Ford F-150 - America's safest full-size pickup - outperformed top segment challengers in new Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) side-impact crash tests - F-150 includes a state-of-the-art crash pressure sensor that deploys unique side "K-bags" - named for their shape - up to 30 percent faster ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Signs Long-Term Vehicle Supply Agreement With Ford Motor Company
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 11 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that it has executed a secondary vehicle supply agreement with Ford Motor Company that will allow the Company to source a portion of its annual vehicle purchases through Ford until August 2012. The multi-year agreement will supplement the Co ... Continue reading
NAVTEQ Traffic Selected by Major Market Television Stations
Real-time 2D and 3D NeXgen graphics launched by KTVK, KOMO and WTVD CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, announced today the launch of NAVTEQ Traffic(TM) 2D and 3D NeXgen(TM) graphics by three major market television stations for ... Continue reading
Stoneridge Reschedules Fourth-Quarter 2008 Earnings Announcement and Conference Call to February 25
WARREN, Ohio, Feb. 11 -- Stoneridge, Inc. today announced that it is rescheduling its fourth-quarter 2008 earnings release and conference call from February 12, 2009 to February 25, 2009, to allow time to complete an analysis of asset impairment including goodwill. The Company is also reaffirming its full-year earnings ... Continue reading
Toyota Aims To Boost China Sales By 20% In '09
Toyota aims to boost China sales by 20% in '09 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009312/Toyota-aims-to-boost-China-sale s-by- 20-in-09.html Shanghai, February 11 (Gasgoo.com) Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. expects to raise its auto sales in China by 20% to more than 700,000 units this year, said sina.com today. As ... Continue reading
Window World Sponsors NASCAR Champion Terry Labonte in Daytona 500
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 11 -- Window World, Inc., the nation's largest replacement window company, announced today a full sponsorship of two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Terry Labonte and his Toyota Camry for the 2009 "Daytona 500". Labonte is fielded by newly-formed Prism Motorsports. Todd Whitworth, CEO of Wi ... Continue reading
Fujian '08 Auto-parts Export-import Slows Down
Fujian '08 auto-parts export-import slows down http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009316/Fujian-08-auto-parts-export-imp ort-s lows-down.html Shanghai, February 11 (Gasgoo.com) Data from local customs authorities show that Fujian province of southeast China exported and imported $840 million worth of auto parts in 2008, ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Nissan Announces 2009 cube Starting Price of $13,990
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced that the all-new 2009 Nissan cube(R) 1.8 will feature a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)* of $13,990 when it goes on sale in early May. Nissan also debuted a specialty vehicle model -- the cube 1.8 Krom(TM). The new cube Krom, dev ... Continue reading
US Power Generating Company Appoints Chief Executive Officer Mark R. Sudbey Chairman of the Board
NEW YORK--US Power Generating Company (âUSPowerGenâ), announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Mark R. Sudbey Chairman of the Board of Directors in addition to his current role as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Sudbey has been CEO since his appointment in September, 2008, replacing former Chair ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group And Core Brand Extend Market Share In January
The Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand delivered 246,700 vehicles to customers worldwide in January (2008: 287,500; -14.1 percent). The Volkswagen Group delivered 382,000 vehicles worldwide during the same period (2008: 485,300; -21.3 percent). As expected, deliveries by the world's third largest automaker were below the ... Continue reading
DUBLIN, Ireland--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/3675df/gears_drives_sp) has announced the addition of the "Gears, Drives & Speed Changers - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Gears, Drives & Speed Changers in Milli ... Continue reading
- MotorWeek names the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 "Best Pickup Truck" and the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan "Best Minivan" - All-new 2009 Dodge Ram continues to haul in major awards, winning 12 since introduction - MotorWeek awards Chrysler and Dodge minivans its annual "Best Minivan" award for 1 ... Continue reading
Guidepoint Adds Director of National Accounts
PONTIAC, Mich., Feb. 11 -- Telematics supplier GuidePoint Systems announced that Tara Rahe has joined the company as its director of sales for national dealer groups. The Pontiac, Mich.-based company said Rahe will be responsible for developing Guidepoint's business among new-car dealer group, including national accoun ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Toyota to Reveal 2010 Tundra Pickup and New 4.6-Liter V8 Engine
- - New Tundra Platinum and Work Truck Packages on Display - - CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today debuted the 2010 Tundra full-size pickup truck and an all-new 4.6-liter V8 engine at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030501/TOYLOGO) On display are tw ... Continue reading
FatWire Selected by Trader Media Group to Strengthen Automotive Brand and Enhance Web Experience
MINEOLA, N.Y.--FatWire Software today announced that Trader Media Group (TMG), one of Europeâs largest specialist multi-media groups and provider of market leading websites and their associated magazines, including Auto Trader - the UKâs number one automotive website and magazine, has selected the FatWire Con ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Volt Wins The Grand Prix De l'Environnement 2009
The Chevrolet Volt was awarded the Grand Prize for Environment at the 24th Festival Automobile International in Paris for its ground-breaking technology. ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Event Keeps Public its Primary Audience
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A key Chicago Auto Show official surprised members of the media assembled to cover the show this morning when he informed them that they are an important part of the success of the show -- but not that important. In fact, he said show organizers were anxious this year for the ... Continue reading
CHICAGO--Bridgestone Americas announced at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show that, as part of its ongoing commitment to automotive safety education and due to the incredible popularity and success of the program, it is launching its third annual Safety Scholars Video Contest. Targeted to young drivers ages 16-21, Safety Schol ... Continue reading
TransitCenter Applauds Senate Passage of Measure to Boost Monthly Savings for Mass Transit Commuters
Measure to enable consumers to save up to $1,000 annually on their commutes NEW YORK, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Legislation passed by the U.S. Senate yesterday is slated to increase the monthly cap on pre-tax income that employees can use to pay for their mass transit commutes from $120 to $230, according to T ... Continue reading
Compiled Logic Announces General Availability of LTRS Owner Notification Service
HOUSTON--Compiled Logic (C:LOGIC), the leading provider of Towing Lifecycle Management solutions, today announced the general availability of LTRS, the first end-to-end, electronic approach for towing operators to meet state guidelines for registered owner and lien holder notification. âIntegration of LTRS into ou ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, Feb. 11 -- Chicago Auto Show -- Jaguar today announced that it will offer HD Radio technology across its 2010 product line. HD Radio receivers will come factory installed in the XK hitting dealerships in summer 2009, and followed later in the year by the XF, the first sporting sedan to deliver Jaguar's stunnin ... Continue reading
GM India Launches New Chevrolet Spark Special Edition - Muzic
In the presence of General Motors Vice President of Global Sales, Service and Marketing Jonathan Browning, GM India today launched a limited-production version of its best-selling model, the Chevrolet Spark. The Chevrolet Spark Special edition - Muzic comes with several new exterior features and amenities that make the ... Continue reading
Ford Of Europe Has Highest January Market Share Since 2004
Led by encouraging January sales of the new Fiesta, Ford of Europe increased its market share across Europe's 19 main markets by more than half a percentage point to 9.3 per cent, the highest January share since 2004. ... Continue reading
The Ford Galaxy has won BusinessCar MPV of the year for the third consecutive time - the only awards in the market that are solely decided by the readership. ... Continue reading
Nissan Reveals Stunning Design Concept For Next Sunderland-Built Model
The star of the Nissan stand will be Qazana, a show car providing a good indication of the, as yet unnamed, compact car that will be produced at the Nissan Sunderland plant from 2010, safeguarding around 1,100 jobs. Best described as a small Crossover, Qazana has been conceived to challenge conventional wisdom about wh ... Continue reading
New Fiesta Is Latest Ford Model To Keep Allergies At Bay
The all-new Ford Fiesta is the latest Ford model especially designed and tested to help protect car occupants from potentially health-threatening allergic reactions. ... Continue reading
Saab 9-3X - The Smart All-rounder for Outdoor Enthusiasts
At the Geneva motor show in March, Saab will introduce the 9-3X -- a new addition to the 9-3 range, becoming available in the 2010 as of Model Year. Designed for people with active lifestyles who don’t want a large Crossover or SUV, the sporty 9-3X is scheduled to make its American debut at the New York auto show ... Continue reading
Another Success of Mercedes-Benz Vans in 2008
Daimler AG achieved global sales of 287,205 vehicles in the Van segment in 2008 (previous year: 289,073). Sales in Germany were at 71,763 units (previous year: 71,258), thus marking a new sales record. A new high was also achieved in the Netherlands with 12,883 units. The number of vehicles sold in the UK increased by ... Continue reading
2009 Chicago Auto Show: Ford Taurus SHO Returns With Twin-Turbo EcoBoost V-6 - VIDEO ENHANCED
-- Taurus SHO returns as the sporty version of Ford's new flagship sedan with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost(TM) V-6, an estimated 365 horsepower and uncompromised V-6 fuel economy -- The 2010 Taurus SHO features a SelectShift(R) six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift controls, all-wheel drive and sporty yet subtle e ... Continue reading
Ferrari Set A New Sales Record In 2008 And Will Be Energy Self-Sufficient By 2010
The legendary Italian super car maker, Ferrari, set another sales record in 2008 and it plans to be entirely energy self sufficient by 2010 further enhancing Ferrari's unique reputation for cutting edge technology. In 2008 Ferrari delivered results that beat all previous Company records. The strong Return on Sales (ROS ... Continue reading
Wolfgang Bernhard to succeed Wilfried Porth as Head of the Vans unit
As of April 2009, Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard (48) will assume worldwide responsibility for the Daimler Group's Mercedes-Benz Vans unit. He will thus replace Wilfried Porth (50), who will take over from Günther Fleig (60) as Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources and Labor Relations Director. ... Continue reading
The new g-Grip is the latest addition to the BFGoodrich car tyre range and has been designed for fitment to hatchbacks, saloons and MPVs. The g-Grip offers excellent safety performance on wet and dry roads due to its specially developed directional tread pattern, along with superb levels of vehicle control and precise ... Continue reading
Jeep Grand Cherokee Makes an Awesome 'Air Ambulance'
Even bad weather can't stop the Northwest Air Ambulance (NWAA) now. When low cloud, fog or violent thunderstorms stop their helicopter flying the NWAA paramedics simply take to their Jeep Grand Cherokee. The £30,795 Limited model was donatedto NWAA by Jeep on Noel's HQ, the Sky 1 TV show where Noel Edmonds rewards sel ... Continue reading
Exeo Puts the Emphasis on Technology and Innovation
Ahead of its much-anticipated showroom debut in April, SEAT is revealing more about the ingenious, intelligent technology that will help its impressive new saloon to pole position in the upper medium sector. Bristling with standard equipment right across the range, the forthcoming four-door offering from the exciting S ... Continue reading
VXR8 Bathurst Edition Deals Blower Punch to Rivals
Few will claim that Vauxhall's storming VXR8 super-saloon is lacking in the power stakes, but just in case there were any doubters, the Bathurst S Edition will put them straight. Thanks to the addition of a Walkinshaw Performance 122 Supercharger, the Bathurst S dispenses 560 V8 horsepower, compared with the standard c ... Continue reading
Webwag Drives the First Widgets Into Cars and Portable Navigation Devices
PARIS, February 11 -- - Webwag Launches the First Widgets for the Automotive Industry Webwag, the France-based expert in mobile Internet widgets, announced they have created the first widgets for the automotive industry. This solution allows access to the Internet from the multifunction screen of a car or from any port ... Continue reading
RV Dealer, Pedata RV Center, Appreciates GE Staying In The Game
Summary: With the announcement that GE Financial Services will raise interest rates on flooring for RV dealers, Pedata RV Centerââ¬â¢s manager Clint Ethington is relieved the news isnââ¬â¢t worse. ââ¬ÅAt least they are still lending.ââ¬??? Phoenix, AZ (PRWeb) RV dealers across the ... Continue reading
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