DEARBORN, Mich., March. 11 -- Ford Rolls 100,000th Hybrid Off the Line at Kansas City Plant Ford Motor Company's 100,000th hybrid SUV rolled off the line this week at the Kansas City Assembly Plant. The Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner Hybrids - the world's first hybrid SUVs - continue to be the most fuel-efficient hybr ... Continue reading
TAMPA, Fla., March 11 -- As part of a national tour organized by Ferrari of North America, a cocktail reception was held last night at the new Ferrari of Tampa Bay dealership which just opened its doors last month. The tour and cocktail receptions are highlighted by a special presentation of images from two of Ferrari' ... Continue reading
Garcia Quickest Again as Atlantic Championship Testing Wraps-Up at Palm Beach
JUPITER, Fla. March 11, 2009: After two days of Cooper Tires Presents The Atlantic Championship Powered by Mazda testing at Palm Beach International Raceway, Spanish driver Borja Garcia served notice that he will be a factor in the chase for the $1 million championship prize at the end of the season with a dominating p ... Continue reading
Upgrade will take place over the next five years Dallas, TX, March 11, 2009; T. Boone Pickens offered the following statement today supporting AT&Tâs decision to upgrade 8,000 of its fleet vehicles to run on natural gas over the next five years: âI have long believed that reducing our dependence on foreign oi ... Continue reading
A NEW AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES ONLINE EXPERIENCE
Braselton, GA. March 11, 2009: Fans around the world are getting a fresh look at the world's leading sports car series as the American Le Mans Series launches a completely new www.americanlemans.com, the official Web site of the Series. With an enhanced digital Series strategy in place, the new site is the focal point ... Continue reading
2010 Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000; Becomes Most Affordable New Hybrid Available in the U.S.
Insight targets entry segment as gateway to hybrid technology TORRANCE, Calif., U.S.A., March 10, 2009 - The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale March 24 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price1 (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. 2010 Honda Insight EX The distincti ... Continue reading
Jeff Gordon to appear in the Monster Mile Club at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, May 31
DOVER, Del. March 11, 2009: Four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon will appear in the Monster Mile Club at Dover International Speedway on Sunday, May 31, 2009. The Monster Mile Club, an all-inclusive pre-race hospitality option at Dover, is consistently a fan favorite and provides exclusive entertainm ... Continue reading
New Straight-Talking Safety Ads Debut for Award-Winning 2009 Ford F-150 Pickup
- New ads tout 2009 Ford F-150 - part of the country's best-selling line of trucks for 32 straight years - as America's Safest Truck - Nielsen IAG calls the current Ford F-150 ad campaign "the most appealing full-size pickup truck advertising" - Research shows increase in purchase consideration of Ford F-150 tied to de ... Continue reading
Miller Industries Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 11 -- Miller Industries, Inc. (the "Company") today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. For the fourth quarter of 2008, net sales were $61.9 million, compared to $84.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Net income in the fourth quarter of 20 ... Continue reading
2010-2012 Volvo's Refreshed and Greener
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MONACO, March 11, Last year at the Paris auto show, Volvo presented its DRIVe versions of the C30, S40 and V50. DRIVe (say: drive-e) stands for the Swedish car manufacturerâs âgreen labelâ. Since then the above mentioned versions have been further improved, resultin ... Continue reading
Manitex International, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Results
$27.8 Million in Revenues and $0.02 in Diluted EPS in Fourth Quarter $106 Million in revenues and $0.17 in Diluted EPS for the full year BRIDGEVIEW, Ill., March 11 -- Manitex International, Inc. , a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck cranes, rough terrain forklifts and special mission ... Continue reading
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor MONACO, March 11, Last year at the Paris auto show, Volvo presented its DRIVe versions of the C30, S40 and V50. DRIVe (say: drive-e) stands for the Swedish car manufacturerâs âgreen labelâ. Since then the abovementioned versions have been further improved, resulting ... Continue reading
2009 Hyundai Genesis V6 Sedan Review
2009 HYUNDAI GENESIS V6 A Luxury Bargain By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau The Hyundai Genesis marks a milestone. On the market less than a year itâs the Korean makerâs first full-size, rear-wheel drive luxury sedan. That means they are one step closer to being a full-line auto maker. Who would ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces New 2009 Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR
- New Model Offers Sporty Appearance Enhancements With No Increase in Price - FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 11 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced an expansion of the popular Nissan Sentra line-up with the addition of a sport-styled Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR model. The Sentra FE+ 2.0 SR is scheduled to go on sale at N ... Continue reading
Indycar Series Notes - March 10, 2009
1. Extra track time: More than half the IndyCar Series field will receive bonus track time on race weekends this season. Either 30 or 45 minutes of practice has been scheduled for rookies and entrants outside the top 10 in points before all cars take the racetrack on the first day of an event weekend (outside of the 93 ... Continue reading
Tickets For 93rd Indianapolis 500 Unveiled
INDIANAPOLIS, Tuesday, March 10, 2009 â The 2009 Indianapolis 500 ticket was unveiled March 10 by 2008 Indianapolis 500 champion Scott Dixon in a ceremony honoring the Indiana motorsports community at the Indiana Statehouse. The ticket was unveiled in front of the Indiana General Assembly during the proclamation o ... Continue reading
OPTIMA Batteries Named Official Battery of World Challenge
TOPEKA, Kan. March 10, 2009: OPTIMA Batteries®, The Ultimate Power Sourceâ¢, has been named the Official Battery of The SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge Championships. Manufactured by Johnson Controls, OPTIMA Batteries provide industry-leading quality and performance. With three lines of batteries to choose ... Continue reading
SCCA RallyCross National Challenge Invades Sunshine State
HOMESTEAD, Fla. March 10, 2009: From the cold and ice of New England to warm and balmy Homestead Miami Speedway in Florida, the second stop of the 2009 SCCA RallyCross National Challenge wrapped up Feb. 28 – March 1. Setting up in a vast parking lot outside of Homestead Miami Speedway, the Rally-enthusiastic Florida ... Continue reading
Courtney and Woodhouse Set Their Sights on Sebring and 2009 Season
MILWAUKEE, Wis. March 11, 2009: Jeff Courtney is anxious to return to the SCCA Pro Racing SPEED World Challenge GT Championship when the season begins next week at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. Kenda Tires is again teaming up with Courtney for 2009, as Courtneyâs major sponsor. âIâm really ex ... Continue reading
Barcelona Test Report - Day Three
Barcelona, March 11, 2009: Brawn GP's Jenson Button topped the timesheets at the Circuit de Catalunya today as the Formula One team continued its maiden test in Barcelona. On the third day of testing with the new BGP 001 car, Jenson completed a full race distance with live pit stops in the morning, followed by a qualif ... Continue reading
Robert , We hope you are able to join by phone on Tuesday, March 17, from 10:20-11:20 am EST. Details follow below. Best., Laura Laura Stevens The Rosen Group Washington, DC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: March 11, 2009 Laura Stevens, (202) 862-4372, lauras@rosengrouppr.com Julie Clendenin, (202) 384-3090, jclendenin@ ... Continue reading
Kurt Busch Urging Fans To Help Name His Celebration Lap
<b><I>Miller Lite Dodge Driver To Announce Winning Submission During Bristol Food City 500 Race Weekend</I></b> MOORESVILLE, N.C. March 11, 2009: Miller Lite Dodge driver Kurt Busch says he has been âjust blown awayâ by the attention he has received from his special celebratory âVictory Lapâ after w ... Continue reading
Jones: General Motors Has a Plan: Intentionally Killing Auto Dealerships
As Auto Giant Seeks Billions in Additional Federal Aid, GM Engaging in "Egregious and Fraudulent Conduct" says Former U.S. Attorney BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 11 -- Former U.S. Attorney G. Douglas Jones accused embattled automaker General Motors of engaging in "egregious and fraudulent conduct" that is forcing good standi ... Continue reading
RMA Urges Ohio to Enact Primary Seat Belt Law
WASHINGTON, March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Rubber Manufacturers Association is urging Ohio lawmakers to enact legislation to improve motorist seat belt use. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081015/DC39126LOGO ) A measure to allow police to pull over motorists only for failing to buckle up passed th ... Continue reading
FAW Sales And Profit Expected To Drop This Year
FAW sales and profit expected to drop this year http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009607/FAW-sales-and-profit-expected-t o-dro p-this-year.html Shanghai, March 11 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese auto giant FAW Group is expecting its sales volume and profit to fall this year due to increased competition, reported Dow Jones Internat ... Continue reading
Geely To Stop Making Cheap Cars Below $5,860
Geely to stop making cheap cars below $5,860 http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009604/Geely-to-stop-making-cheap-cars -belo w-5-860.html Shanghai, March 11 (Gasgoo.com) Geely Automobile will stop manufacturing cheap vehicles priced below 40,000 yuan ($5,860), said Li Shufu, Geely Chairman, to Beijing Times on March 10. ... Continue reading
SAIC-GM-Wuling Feb Sales Grow 48% Y/Y
SAIC-GM-Wuling Feb sales grow 48% y/y http://www.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1009602/SAIC-GM-Wuling-Feb-sales-grow-4 8-y-y .html Shanghai, March 11 (Gasgoo.com) SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Co, General Motors Corp.'s (GM) China commercial vehicle joint venture, sold 80,175 vehicles in February, up 48.4 percent from a year earlie ... Continue reading
IUPAT General President James A. Williams Available to Discuss Introduction Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) Washington, DC - March 11, 2009 - James A. Williams, general president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), is available for interviews and comment regarding the introduction of the E ... Continue reading
Webasto Partnerships Position It for Growth in Automotive Sunroof Aftermarket
Additional Training Partnerships will Provide New Job Skills for People in a Struggling Economy FENTON, Mich., March 11 -- Even while economic news continues to be bleak, Webasto Product North America (WPNA), the leading provider of sunroofs to the North American automotive aftermarket, continues to pursue business str ... Continue reading
All-New Audi Q5 Launches with Five-City Audi Driving Experience Tour
- Five cities to be visited in the first Audi Q5 nationwide tour - Drivers to experience the Audi Q5 with hands-on driving experience - Experience designed and executed with strategic partner Emotive SONOMA, Calif., March 11 -- Audi of America, Inc and Emotive today announced the launch of the Audi Driving Experience t ... Continue reading
AT&T to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles
Makes Largest Commitment to Compressed Natural Gas to Date by a U.S. Company; Part of 10-Year Commitment to Spend up to $565 Million on Alternative-Fuel Vehicles DALLAS, March 11 -- Through an initiative that highlights the growing demand for cleaner domestic vehicles, AT&T* today announced plans to invest up to $565 m ... Continue reading
Safer Vehicles Contribute to Lower Traffic Fatalities in 2008
Improved Safety Features Include Advanced High-Strength Steels in Design WASHINGTON, March 11 -- A new study released by the National Safety Council (NSC) determined that traffic fatalities in 2008 were at a record low, with improved vehicle safety features cited as one of the significant contributing factors. NSC repo ... Continue reading
The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Safety, Comfort And Fuel Savings Of Up To 23 Percent
Posted March 11, 2009 At 9:10 AM CST by www.eMercedesBenz.com The 2010 Mercedes E-Class is certainly no stranger here at eMercedesBenz, as we've brought you details of the model on several occasions. But for those of you who may still have questions about the new sedan in advance of its European March 28th launch, toda ... Continue reading
Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top One Million Sales in the U.S.
TORRANCE, Calif., March 11 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced today that total combined Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. have topped the one million mark. The sales milestone was achieved with an industry-leading six Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles including the Toyota Prius, the world' ... Continue reading
Penske Truck Leasing Launches New GoPenske.com
READING, Pa., March 11 -- Penske Truck Leasing, a transportation industry leader, today announced the new www.GoPenske.com, which serves as the online focal point for its businesses, products and associate recruiting efforts. "Our new site makes it easier for visitors to reserve a rental truck and also to learn more ab ... Continue reading
AAA Puts a New Shine on Its Popular Fuel Gauge Report Web Site
AAA - which practically invented fuel price reporting - has upgraded the look and feel of its heavily-trafficked AAA Fuel Gauge Report(R) site for the first time since its launch in 2000. ORLANDO, Fla., March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AAA, the nation's largest organization for motorists and leisure travelers, today ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts growth in general markets, Korea, China and North America in February
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 growth in general markets, Korea, China and North America in February - 102,664 Kia vehicles sold globally in February - Sales i ... Continue reading
WUHAN, China, March 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Automotive Systems, Inc. , a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that Shashi Jiulong Power Steering Automotive Co., Ltd. (''Shashi Jiulong''), CAAS's subsidiary specializing in producing power steering systems for commercial ... Continue reading
CHICAGO, March 11 -- In honor of the men and women, past and present, of the U.S. Armed Services who put their lives on the line for the good of their country, participating Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Jiffy Lube service centers will be giving out coupon books free of charge to all customers who bring in their ve ... Continue reading
LONDON, March 11 -- Frost & Sullivan's latest Strategic Analysis of the European Market for Electric Corner Modules finds that the global market size for ECMs will be around one million units by 2020. Suppliers, rather than vehicle manufacturers (VMs), will promote the market for ECMs. Design flexibility, weight reduct ... Continue reading
Audi Joins Carfax Service Link Program
Dealers Report Service Information to Expand Customer Base, Increase Service Revenue CENTREVILLE, Va., March 11 -- Carfax today announced that Audi of America has joined the Carfax Service Link program. The program connects participating dealerships with potential customers by turning service information reported to Ca ... Continue reading
LeaseTrader.com Spring Cleaning Survey: Do Men Have Cleaner Cars Than Women?
Hi Jeff, I wanted to make sure you saw the results of this fun survey we just completed in time for the Spring Cleaning season.We polled men and women all over the country for this survey. It may also be a fun Spring Cleaning segment if you conduct a few "people on the street" interviews with men and women to see how c ... Continue reading
DALLAS, March 11 -- BeaconEquity.com announces the availability of Trade Alerts on stocks making news today. Investors can view all of the daily trading notes for free by visiting: http://www.beaconequity.com/m Today's Trade Alerts include: Daimler AG , General Motors Corp. , Tata Motors Ltd. , Ford Motor Co. , Honda M ... Continue reading
Vehicle Repairs Cost an Average 34% More at New Car Dealerships Than Independent Repair Shops
New AAIA Study Reveals Dramatic Differences BETHESDA, Md., March 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vehicle repairs cost an average 34 percent more at new car dealerships than at independent repair shops, resulting in $11.7 billion in excess costs annually to consumers, according to a first-of-its-kind study just released b ... Continue reading
Dual-Clutch Technology Voted Transmission of The Future at CTI Symposium
BorgWarner Expects Its Pioneering DualTronic(R) Technology to Capture 80% of Dual-Clutch Transmission Market AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 11 -- During the seventh International Car Training Institute (CTI) Symposium for Innovative Automotive Transmissions in Berlin, over 40% of participants responding to an on-site surve ... Continue reading
Dow Automotive Supports New Opel Insignia with Crash Durable Bonding Solutions
Opel Insignia to use epoxy-based adhesives in body structure SCHWALBACH, Germany, March 11 -- Dow Automotive, as a supplier of crash durable adhesives that fulfil OEM requirements for both safety and weight-savings, continues to broaden the application base of this technology. For the new Opel Insignia sedan, which rep ... Continue reading
ORLANDO, Fla., March 11 -- 4CS, Inc., a leading provider of Service Customer Lifecycle Management (SLM) solutions, is pleased to announce its newest product, Service Intelligence. 4CS CEO, Ashok Kartham, shared, "This is a dynamic solution to the age old problem of being limited to either canned reports of the vendor, ... Continue reading
Automotive Aftermarket Manufacturer Honors National Car Care Month With Drop Stop(R)
NEW Car Interior Safety and Convenience Accessory Designed to 'Guard the Gap' and Protect Drivers from Potential Accidents LOS ANGELES, March 11 -- According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, 80 percent of all crashes and 65 percent of all near-crashes involved the driver looking away from road, such as re ... Continue reading
Toyota Workers Act to Save Jobs and Secure Their Future
LONDON, March 11 -- Responding to today's announcement from car manufacturer Toyota that production at its UK plants would be cut by 10 per cent, with an associated cut in wages of 10 per cent, Peter Tsouvallaris, Unite representative at the plant said: "Our members are reminded daily of the tremendous insecurity this ... Continue reading
CDMdata, Inc., Enhances VideoLot Offering, Partners With UnityWorks! Media
Capture Attention of Online Car Shoppers with Company's Upgraded Video Product IRVINE, Calif., March 11 -- CDMdata, Inc., a Kelley Blue Book company, today announces its enhanced VideoLot product through a relationship with UnityWorks! Media, a leader in Web video advertising and interactive marketing solutions for the ... Continue reading
Company now provides greater visibility across the organization into key metrics and responds more quickly to changing trends SEATTLE, March 11 -- Tableau Software (http://www.tableausoftware.com/), the global leader in fast analytics and data visualization software (http://www.tableausoftware.com/data-visualization-so ... Continue reading
Groundbreaking 0% Down-Payment Offer for Saudi Customers on Chevrolet and GMC
Abdullatif Alissa Automotive Company, Aljomaih Automotive Company, Omar A. Balubaid Company and Universal Motors Agencies Co, in partnership with the National Commercial Bank (NCB), have announced a 'no down-payment' offer for customers across the entire Chevrolet and GMC SUV line ups in Saudi Arabia. ... Continue reading
Continental Moves to Adjust to Persistently Weak Tire Markets in Europe
A steep drop in original equipment sales and a marked deterioration on replacement markets have resulted in production overcapacities for passenger and commercial vehicle tires at Continental AG in Hanover, Germany. In view of the steadfastly dire market trend, the company expects that its tire plants in Europe alone w ... Continue reading
AutoBild: ContiPremiumContact 2 Test Winner - Very Good In All Safety Aspects
The ContiPremiumContact 2 came away as the test winner and was rated 'exemplary'; another tyre model achieved exactly the same overall marks. However, the all-season tyre tested only gained the rating 'satisfactory but with reservations', because of weaknesses in braking performance on wet and dry roads. The editors ad ... Continue reading
Sytner Group Has Acquired the Nick Whale Ferrari And Maserati Dealership In Birmingham
The purchase of the business, which will trade under the new title of Graypaul Birmingham, was completed at the end of February 2009. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Confirms Grant Offer to Build New Model
The UK Government has confirmed a grant offer of up to £27 million is to be made available to Land Rover for the production of an all-new car. The company is due to make a final decision on the the go-ahead of the project at its award-winning plant in Halewood, on Merseyside, later this year. ... Continue reading
Mayor Hands Over New Ford Transit Minibuses For 'Ring & Ride' in Wolverhampton
The Mayor of Wolverhamtpon, Cllr Christine Mills, unveiled seven newly converted Ford Transit minibuses this week for the West Midlands 'Ring & Ride' service. ... Continue reading
Israeli firm develops unique solar electric energy system
Haifa Israel March 11, 2009; Ehud Zion Waldoks writing fior the Jerusalem Post reported that Israeli ingenuity and invention could potentially produce a global revolution in solar electricity generation. The solar energy market has generally been divided into photovoltaic (PV) solar power and large-scale solar thermal ... Continue reading
Europe's largest independent car dealer and recently acclaimed Motor Retailer of the Year, Arnold Clark, has committed all service and repair sites in its network to the Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair. ... Continue reading
Cash-strapped GM Postpones 4.5-liter V-8 diesel Engine for Pickups
Detroit March 11, 2009; GM said today that given the current economic climate, GM has reviewed and updated its U.S. product portfolio and has decided to place on indefinite hold its previously announced plan to add a Duramax 4.5L V-8 diesel engine in 2010 to its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra light-duty trucks. Che ... Continue reading
Ford Says Modified UAW Agreement Brings Parity With Transplant Labor
Ford says UAW concessions bring wages and benefits in line with overseas transplants DETROIT March 11, 2009; Kimberly S. Johnson writing for the AP reported that Ford Motor Co. says recent modifications to its contract with the United Auto Workers union help the company achieve parity with wages paid in the United Stat ... Continue reading
Toyota Manufacturing UK Statement
Final discussions have taken place with our employee representatives to maximise our efforts to maintain employment, whilst recognising the need to reduce our labour costs. Following extensive consultation with our employee representatives, and with input from all employees, it has been agreed that the best way to secu ... Continue reading
James Muir to become Chairman of the Board of Management of SEAT
James Muir (50) to become Chairman of the Board of Management of SEAT, S.A. (Martorell) with effect from September 1, 2009. He will succeed Erich Schmitt (62), who will assume new responsibilities within the Group. The Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, thanked Schmitt fo ... Continue reading
0% Finance and 5 Year Warranty from Proton
Proton has introduced a range of GEN-2 Special Edition vehicles, available with a host of extras as standard, plus great finance deals and an extended warranty. ... Continue reading
Russia's AvtoVaz Awards New Euro 5 Engine Teamwork Design Contract to Ricardo
It was announced today that Ricardo and JSC AVTOVAZ - Russia's largest car and SUV manufacturer - will collaborate on the design and development of the new VAZ-21176 VVT gasoline engine ... Continue reading
Daihatsu Terios: Town & Country Mini-Master
With spring in the air, and family day trips and Easter holidays being planned, the recession-busting, five-seat, 4x4 Daihatsu Terios is the perfect vehicle to master a trip through town, a cross-country constitutional or the annual family break. ... Continue reading
Honda to Begin Production, Sales and Export of Freed Model in Indonesia
Honda Prospect Motor, Honda's automobile manufacturing and sales joint venture in Indonesia, today announced plans to produce and sell the Freed model in Indonesia, starting June 2009. In addition, exports to multiple countries in the Southeast Asia region are scheduled to begin before the end of this year. Indonesia w ... Continue reading
Jeff Guyton appointed President and CEO of Mazda Motor Europe GmbH
Mazda Motor Europe GmbH announced today that Jeffrey H. Guyton, 42, currently Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been appointed President and CEO of the company with immediate effect. Mr. Guyton has also been named a Managing Executive Officer of Mazda Motor Corporation. He replaces James Muir, who h ... Continue reading
Past and Present Chrysler Vehicles Return to the Murray
Over 600 vehicles are expected to be on display at the 17th annual Chryslers on the Murray event which will be held this weekend (March 14 and 15) at Sumsion Gardens, Wodonga. The popular two day event will attract Chrysler enthusiasts from all over Australia and New Zealand. ... Continue reading
Ford Builds 100,000th Hybrid SUV in USA
CLAYCOMO, Mo., March 10, 2009 â Ford Motor Company today celebrated the production of its 100,000th hybrid SUV and reinforced its commitment to ramping up production of hybrid vehicles this year. Ford launched the Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids five years ago and the vehicles remain the most fuel-efficien ... Continue reading
SAE 2009 World Congress Special Opening Ceremonies to Feature Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
DETROIT, March 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Arnold Schwarzenegger, California's 38th Governor, will take on a featured role when he addresses attendees during the Special Opening Ceremonies of SAE 2009 World Congress at 8 a.m. April 20. The announcement of Gov. Schwarzenegger's appearance was made today by SAE Interna ... Continue reading
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