Future of Electric Cars - Is There One?
SEE ALSO: Electric Vehicles - Solution or Diversion? Is There a Future? By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau Visiting today at the Detroit Automotive Press Association was another top analyst group. This one, The Boston Consulting Group, a highly respected international business consultancy (not just focuse ... Continue reading
Small Electric Carmaker CT&T United Introduces Their Vehicles in Detroit - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: Headquartered in Seoul, Korea, CT&T Company Ltd. is one of the world¡¦s few fully-integrated vehicle, motor and battery producers in the world. As a global leader in environment-friendly vehicles, CT&T is committed to popularizing electric vehicles (EVs) by bringing advanced battery techno ... Continue reading
BYD Auto Gets Ready to Deliver e6 Electric Car to U.S. in 2010 - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 12, 2010: BYD Auto Co. will take its green vehicles to showcase at the upcoming 2010 North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) during January 11- 24, 2010. With a 5000-square-foot display space, BYD Auto returns at the Cobo Center in Detroit after its 2-year consecutive appearances at the NAIAS. B ... Continue reading
Nissan and Infiniti Confirm Participation at 2010 New York International Auto Show
NEW YORK, Jan. 12 -- Despite a recent report to the contrary, Nissan North America confirmed its full participation at the 2010 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) today ending any speculation that the Japanese automaker was pulling out of the Show. Over the years, the company has chosen New York for many of its m ... Continue reading
By Michael Kanellos Greentech Media Seeking Alpha Hybrids only constitute three percent of the market for cars, but everyone wants to get in on the action as sales are expected to climb. Volkswagen (VLKAY.PK), which has been one of the more skeptical large manufacturers when it comes to electric cars and hybrids, showe ... Continue reading
Special Edition 2010 Kia Shadow Dragon Soul Arrives in Showrooms
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2010; Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced the arrival of the special edition Shadow Dragon Soul, the third of four planned special edition Soul models. Proudly showing design themes similar in nature to the Soul "Burner" concept that debuted in 2008 at the Geneva International Motor Show ... Continue reading
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Chooses Michigan for 2010 Competition Events
$10 Million Competition for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles Announces Partnership with Michigan Economic Development Corporation to Host Multi-Stage On-Track Challenges DETROIT, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE has chosen the state of Michigan to host an intense multi-stage ... Continue reading
DUBLIN--Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/57c47d/world_hybrid_ elect) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "World Hybrid Electric Vehicles/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Battery Market" to their offering. âAlthough many organizations, such as Plug-in America and Projec ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies today announced an agreement to deploy Level III networked fast charging stations for electric vehicles worldwide. The Level III charging stations will be capable of fully charging battery electric vehicles in less than one hour. The Level III fast ... Continue reading
Acquisition Brings Together Dow Kokam Cells and Pack-Ready Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Today, at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Dow Kokam announced it has acquired Societe de Vehicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the France-based Groupe Ind ... Continue reading
Saleen Performance Vehicles Showcases 435S and S281 at 2010 North American International Auto Show
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Michigan-based Saleen Performance Vehicles has two premier assets - the Saleen S281 and Saleen 435S - at the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit during press week from January 11-14, and public days from January 16-24. Saleen also announced its mobile presence to the international ... Continue reading
Michelin Details Future of Tire Innovation at North American International Auto Show
Michelin EV Concept Tire, Michelin Active Wheel paving way for Electric Vehicles Tire Performance Directly Responsible for 9 percent of Global Oil Consumption DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- At a press conference during the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) today, Michelin detailed its view of the future of automotive ... Continue reading
Toyota to Roll out Family of Prius Models
Detroit January 12, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to The Detroit News, Toyota Motor Corp., seeking to build on the popularity of its Prius hybrid, announced Monday that it will create a family of Prius cars that will include a gas-electric compact based on the FT-CH concept car that it unveiled her ... Continue reading
Ride on Atlanta Motor Speedway's High Banks Only Hours After the Kobalt Tools 500
<b>RPDE Offers $50 Off Ride-Alongs Following Conclusion of Kobalt Tools 500</b> HAMPTON, Jan. 11, 2009: Race fans can lay rubber on Atlanta Motor Speedwayâs high banks only hours after their favorite drivers with a special offer from AMS and the Richard Petty Driving Experience for the March Kobalt Tools 500 race ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Daytona Test Weekend Report
Daytona, january 12, 2009: The Krohn Racing team participated in the official Grand-Am Test Days in preparation for the Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race this week. Owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn drove the No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola, along with co-drivers Nic Jönsson and Colin Braun. Ricardo Zonta sat ou ... Continue reading
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Chooses Michigan for 2010 Competition Events
<b>$10 Million Competition for Super Fuel Efficient Vehicles Announces Partnership with Michigan Economic Development Corporation to Host Multi-Stage On-Track Challenges at MIS</b> Detroit, January 12, 2010: The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE has chosen the state of Michigan to host an intense multi-stage com ... Continue reading
THE LEADING EDGE: SCOTT ATHERTON AND SCOT ELKINS
Braselton, January 12, 2009: Today marks the launch of The Leading Edge, a new video segment exclusive to americanlemans.com that features newsmakers in the American Le Mans Series both on and off the track. To kick things off, we visited with Series President and CEO Scott Atherton and IMSA Vice President of Operation ... Continue reading
La Serena, January 11, 2010: Stage 9 of the Dakar Rally presented another unique set of challenges for Team HUMMER on Monday as they travelled from Copiapo to La Serena. The start of todayâs special was delayed due to dense fog setting in Copiapo over the last few days. Due to the delay, organizers for the Dakar R ... Continue reading
Kia Hypes Value in an Energetic NAIAS Presentation - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT - January 11, 2010: Kia staged a television infomercial-style presentation for the media today, using the TV format to deliver their message of value, value, and more. The featured vehicles were the Kia Soul, Forte, Forte coupe and Sorento. ... Continue reading
Acquisition Brings Together Dow Kokam Cells and Pack-Ready Solutions for Electric and Hybrid Vehicles DETROIT â January 12, 2010: Today, at the 2010 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Dow Kokam announced it has acquired Société de Véhicles Electriques (SVE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the F ... Continue reading
American Owned Car Makers Show European Flair at Detroit Auto Show
After three decades of looking to Asia for automotive ideas and integrity, the American market is pirouetting toward Europe for inspiration. According to USA Today, the about-face is driven by Europe's emphasis on smaller vehicles powered by smaller engines that emit little yet make big power. The cars also often manag ... Continue reading
Foreign Luxury Cars: Picking Up Speed in India
NEW DELHI: Jan 12, 2010 -- Ankit Mehra stops in front of a Tata Nano and waits for the crowd to clear. When it thins, the 22-year old M.B.A. student aims his camera phone at a neon green model of the world's cheapest car and takes a photo. Mehra sees the appeal of the small, sleek car that has gained almost celebrity s ... Continue reading
Renault looks to Nissan base for compact car in India
NEW DELHI: Jan 12, 2010 -- French auto major Renault is looking to use its Japanese partner Nissan's global platform for driving into the compact car segment in India. "We have a partnership with Nissan and Nissan has a platform for such type of car (compact car) and we can use that platform. We have some discussion ov ... Continue reading
Isuzu Wraps Up the South With Mc Group
MC Group Limited, one of the south's largest commercial vehicle suppliers, has taken on the Isuzu Rodeo pick-up franchise and will offer the robust models through its extensive chain of outlets. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor: Global launch of the first small car in New Delhi
NEW DELHI: Jan 9, 2010 -- The world’s largest car-maker, beleaguered Toyota Motor Corp., unveiled its latest small car in India, one of an unprecedented 10 global car launches and at least 50 other unveilings expected at the 10th Auto Expo in the Capital. After an eventful night when photos of the Etios—as the plai ... Continue reading
Profit Margins Shrink as Automakers Charge into India
NEW DELHI: Jan 11, 2010 -- As they prepared to launch their first small car designed for the Indian market, Toyota (TM) engineers knew they had to do some things differently. India is one of the world's hottest auto marketsâand it's also one of the most competitive. So Toyota needed to design its new India compact ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Awarded Turbocharger Business for 4-Cylinder Ford EcoBoost Engines
Combination of BorgWarner's Turbo Technology and Gasoline Direct Injection Enables Engines to Downsize, Increase Fuel Economy 20%, without Sacrificing Power AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 12 -- Ford selected BorgWarner's leading gasoline turbocharger technology for the company's new four-cylinder EcoBoost engine, scheduled ... Continue reading
New Special Edition Package for Forester 2.5X New Navigation and Convenience Package for 2.5X Limited NHTSA 5-Star Ratings and IIHS Top Safety Pick DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- Subaru of America, Inc., which just announced best-ever sales of 216,652 vehicles for 2009 - a 15-percent jump over calendar year 2008 - is introducing ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Retail Sales End Year On Yet Another Bumper Month
Following a year-on-year retail sales increase of 128 per cent in November, Vauxhall has yet again proved its appeal to user-chooser buyers by posting December retail sales up 54 per cent over the same month in 2008. ... Continue reading
Jaguar DT Racing Car Makes European Debut at 2010 Autosport International
The new JaguarRSR racing car makes its European debut this week at the 2010 Autosport International at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. It is the first and only chance for the public to see the stunning new XKR GT in the metal before it heads back to the US to compete in the entire 2010 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) in Nort ... Continue reading
Ford has announced 2010 new car offers which offset this month's VAT rise. ... Continue reading
Mazda Looks to Expand Company Car Sales in 2010
Mazda is predicting an increase in company car demand from outright purchase fleets and contract hire and leasing companies in 2010. Following the tough economic conditions of the last 18 months, Peter Allibon, Fleet and Remarketing Director, Mazda UK is looking forward to this year with renewed optimism on the strengt ... Continue reading
Profit Margins Shrink as Automakers Charge into India
INDIA: Jan 11, 2010 -- As they prepared to launch their first small car designed for the Indian market, Toyota (TM) engineers knew they had to do some things differently. India is one of the world's hottest auto marketsâand it's also one of the most competitive. So Toyota needed to design its new India compact, ca ... Continue reading
Separate auto expos for CVs and bikes & cars next year
NEW DELHI: Jan 12, 2010 -- The biannual Indian Auto Expo is likely to be split into an annual affair with one show for bikes and cars and another for trucks,buses and auto-parts, alternately. Besides, the auto expo would also move to a new venue as the current location—Pragati Maidan—falls short of the required inf ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz customers get to grips with wintry driving conditions by choosing Cold Weather Tyres
Mercedes-Benz has launched a cold weather tyre programme to help its customers stay safe on the roads during winter weather. The tyres are available from all Mercedes-Benz retailers and Official Workshops, and for all models in the current Mercedes-Benz and smart range as well as older models. ... Continue reading
Auto Expo leaves a sweet taste of optimism
NEW DELHI: Jan 12, 2010 -- The curtain came down on the seven-day Auto Expo on Monday with over two million visitors grabbing the chance to see the latest models of cars, two-wheelers and trucks on display at the capital's Pragati Maidan. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the Auto Expo, Minister of State for Comme ... Continue reading
Auto Expo leaves a sweet taste of optimism
NEW DELHI: Jan 12, 2010 -- The curtain came down on the seven-day Auto Expo on Monday with over two million visitors grabbing the chance to see the latest models of cars, two-wheelers and trucks on display at the capital's Pragati Maidan. Addressing the valedictory ceremony of the Auto Expo, Minister of State for Comme ... Continue reading
Delphi launches CNG kit for Indian automobile market
NEW DELHI: Jan 12, 2010 -- Delphi, a leading global supplier of electronics to the automobile sector, today said it has introduced CNG kits for vehicles that have been sold to consumers. "The launch of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Retrofit Kit will help to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions while offering a high ... Continue reading
2010 NAIAS: Lincoln MKX at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
Ford is changing the game when it comes to the way cars are made. Two of the most exciting reveals this year will be the next-generation Ford Focus and the 2011 Lincoln MKX. Monday - Ford unveils the new global Focus - it's the first Ford car that is truly global in design. It will look the same in the United States, E ... Continue reading
Ssangyong's January Blues Breakers
If you're quick, you can beat the snow and ice, the VAT increase and get free auto transmission on selected SsangYong 4wd models - but only until the end of the month. ... Continue reading
Nissan Rounds Off 2009 With Strong Fleet Sales Performance
Nissan has completed a successful 2009 by growing its share of the fleet sales market from 3.5 to 4.0%, when the overall market fell by 20.5% (227,707 cars). ... Continue reading
Terrafugia Uses Dassault Systemes to Create Street-Legal Airplane - GREAT VIDEO
LOWELL, Mass.--Dassault Systèmes (DS) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, today announced that its CATIA brand has been chosen by Terrafugia, creators of the revolutionary Transition® Roadable Aircraft, for 3D composite and finite-element modeli ... Continue reading
Industry-First Technologies, Engaging Design, World-Class Craftsmanship Define 2011 Lincoln MKX
-- The 2011 Lincoln MKX luxury crossover features the first application of industry-exclusive MyLincoln Touch(TM) driver connect technology, which creates a whole new way for customers to interact with digital and vehicle technology -- All-new interior showcases use of more luxurious materials and attention to detail; ... Continue reading
Honda Helpful Awards Returns for Third Year to Honor Local Residents With New Hondas
Honda Helpful Campaign Celebrates Inspiring Individuals Who Make a Difference in the Community During Ceremony at Petersen Automotive Museum, January 20th LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 -- The Southern California Honda Dealers Association (www.socalhonda.com), known for the memorable "Helpful" campaign now in its fourth year, ha ... Continue reading
Citroen C-Zero to Premiere at Brussels Motor Show
Citroen's new all-electric four-seater city car, is to make its world show premiere at the 88th European Motor Show in Brussels later this month - alongside 25 other models from Citroen's award-winning range. ... Continue reading
Briton to Lead Kia's European Sales Push
Kia Motors Europe has announced the appointment of Bernard Bradley as Vice President Sales, as the company continues to add new resources and strength to its sales organisation in Europe. ... Continue reading
Volvo Takes on Safety Challenges of Electric Cars
A battery-powered Volvo must be as safe as any other new Volvo model, which is why Volvo Cars' work on electrification technology includes a systematic approach to safety issues related to battery power ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Reports Delivery Record for 2009
The Volkswagen Group set a new delivery record in 2009, topping the prior-year figure ... Continue reading
One-Two-Three for Volkswagen - Third Stage Win for Al-Attiyah
Volkswagen claim first three positions on stage, three "Blues" head overall standings: The TDI diesel powered Race Touareg continued to set the benchmark on the ninth of the 14-day long 2010 Dakar Rally. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Announces First Wave of Product Enhancements
Mercedes-Benz Australia/Pacific today detailed the first of numerous product-based enhancements for its Australian model range ... Continue reading
Kristin Boese holds first KB4girls 2010 World Tour kite-boarding clinic in Augusta The first stop set the mood for an exciting year gathering girls together to have fun, make friends and sharpen their kiting skills High resolution photos available here! http://www.kb4girls.com/press/press-ar ... Continue reading
Hyundai Blue-Will Concept Makes North American International Auto Show Debut - COMPLETE VIDEO
Blue-Will Concept Foreshadows Future Plug-in Hybrid from Hyundai DETROIT - January 11, 2010: Following Hyundai's successful ascent to the top of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) report in November, the Blue-Will Plug-in Hybrid concept makes its U.S. debut at the 2010 Nor ... Continue reading
Cadillac Unveils The XTS Platinum Concept at Detroit Auto Show - COMPLETE VIDEO
DETROIT, Jan. 12 -- -- A new study re-imagining the luxury sedan, showcasing the progression of the Cadillac Art and Science philosophy -- Designed from the inside out, featuring a new concept for the interface between the driver and the auto electronics -- Plug-in hybrid system is matched with a 3.6L V-6 and all-wheel ... Continue reading
FOREST CITY, Iowa--Winnebago Industries, Inc. , the nationâs top-selling motor home manufacturer, was once again recognized by Ford Motor Company for receiving the âfully meetsâ classification as part of their Truck Quality Program. âWe are extremely proud to earn the âfully meetsâ The Tru ... Continue reading
BorgWarner to Supply Transfer Cases for Ram Pickup Trucks
BorgWarner's Transfer Cases Provide Improved Traction, Vehicle Stability & Towing Performance AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 11 -- BorgWarner has been selected by Chrysler Group LLC to supply its patented Torque-On-Demand® (TOD®) and Part-Time transfer cases on all four-wheel drive Ram trucks. This includes all four-wheel ... Continue reading
Green Vehicles’ Triac™ All-Electric Vehicle Now in Production
SALINAS, Calif.--Green Vehicles, Inc., developer and manufacturer of advanced, affordable electric vehicles and technologies, will unveil the 2010 Triac™ pure electric, full speed commuter vehicle on the “Electric Avenue” at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Michigan from January 11th ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, January 11 -- The winners of the prestigious 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year award were announced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Monday, Jan. 11 at 8:30 a.m. The NACOTY/NATOTY awards recognize vehicles for things like innovation, fuel economy, quality, safety, design ... Continue reading
Shell Kicks Off 2010 With New 'Protect Your Engine Against Gunk' Fuels Campaign
Campaign to Educate Consumers on the Protection Benefits of Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines HOUSTON, Jan. 11 -- Shell, building off the momentum of the Shell Nitrogen Enriched Gasolines launch in 2009, is kicking off 2010 with a multi-million dollar, multi-faceted marketing campaign to continue educating consumers on ... Continue reading
Aaron's, Inc. To Honor BCS National Champion Alabama With Custom NASCAR Paint Scheme
Aaron's Crimson Tide-Themed No. 00 Sprint Cup Dream Machine to Race at Talladega ATLANTA, Jan. 11 -- Aaron's, Inc. proudly announced today it will honor the new BCS National Champion University of Alabama with a commemorative Crimson Tide-themed NASCAR paint scheme. The Michael Waltrip Racing (MWR) No. 00 NASCAR Sprint ... Continue reading
AK Steel Announces Price Increase for Carbon Steel Products
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Jan. 11 -- AK Steel said today that it will increase spot market base prices by $60 per ton, effective immediately with all new orders for its carbon steel products. AK Steel also said that it has also increased zinc coating extras for its galvanized steel products. Those extras can be found on the ... Continue reading
Brian Wong Joins Intersport Racing - Will Co-Pilot Le Mans Prototype Challenge Car In 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Thawley email: johnt@c2group.com Brian Wong Joins Intersport Racing - Will Co-Pilot Le Mans Prototype Challenge Car In 2010 Following an outstanding 2009 season in the Patron GT3 Challenge by Yokohama, Brian Wong has been designated to join Mitch Pagerey driving Inersport Racing's Am ... Continue reading
Cummins Receives $54 Million in Federal Funding for SuperTruck and Light-Duty Projects
COLUMBUS, Ind.--United States Secretary of Energy Dr. Steven Chu today announced that Cummins will receive nearly $54 million in funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) for two projects aimed at improving fuel efficiency in heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles. “The DOE has provided strong leadership in establishin ... Continue reading
EpiCept Announces Commercial Licensing Agreement for Ceplene® with Meda in Europe and Pacific Rim
TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--Regulatory News: “This agreement represents a significant milestone for EpiCept and welcome news for patients suffering from AML in Europe, who will now be able to readily access this life saving medicine once launched” EpiCept Corporation (Nasdaq and OMX Nordic Exchange: EPCT) announced today that ... Continue reading
GreenLite(TM) Weight Reduction Innovation Breakthrough for Several Automotive Components
DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Estimates show a vehicle's fuel efficiency increases 6-8% for every 10% drop in weight. Martin Mazza, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Global Sales, The Woodbridge Group states, "We are seeing more vehicle manufacturers and seat assemblers looking more closely to lightweighting materials, and ... Continue reading
Hyundai Dealers in Partnership with Hyundai Motor America Have Donated more than $14 million to Support Childhood Cancer Research since 1998 DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- Hyundai Motor America and its dealers announced today that DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan has been selected to receive a donation of $50,000 from Hyundai ... Continue reading
John Mosunic Named Chief Financial Officer of FleetPride, Inc.
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 11 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, has appointed John Mosunic as Chief Financial Officer. Mosunic will report to the President and CEO, Woody M. McGee. Mosunic was most recently Executive Vice President, CFO ... Continue reading
Krohn Racing Daytona Test Weekend Report
Krohn Racing Daytona Test Weekend Report The Krohn Racing team participated in the official Grand-Am Test Days in preparation for the Rolex 24 At Daytona endurance race this week. Owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn drove the No. 75 Krohn Racing Ford Proto-Auto Lola, along with co-drivers Nic Jönsson and Colin Braun. Ricard ... Continue reading
Advanced steel technologies contribute to Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford Transit Connect class-leading fuel efficiency DETROIT, Jan. 11 -- AISI's Steel Market Development Institute is celebrating two more top honors today, as the vehicles selected as the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year feature a number of li ... Continue reading
NEW ORLEANS--McMoRan Exploration Co. announced today a discovery on its Davy Jones ultra-deep prospect located on South Marsh Island Block 230 in approximately 20 feet of water. The well has been drilled to a measured depth of 28,263 feet and has been logged with pipe-conveyed wireline logs to 28,134 feet. The wireline ... Continue reading
IRVINE, Calif.--The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) in conjunction with co-organizer Industrie-Verband Motorrad Deutschland e.V. (IVM) have issued a call for papers to be considered for presentation at the 8th ifz-International Motorcycle Safety Conference to be held in Cologne, Germany on Oct. 4-5, 2010. Papers for ... Continue reading
New Allen Johnson Blog on Moparspeed.com
Check out a new blog from Team Mopar driver Allen Johnson on www.moparspeed.com. Darren Jacobs Team Mopar P.R. J.R. Thompson Co. ... Continue reading
Polaris Announces First Robby Gordon Edition, the Industry’s First Four-Seat Side-by-Side
MINNEAPOLIS--Nine months ago, Polaris announced a relationship with Robby Gordon and today we’re proud to introduce the first Robby Gordon edition, the all-new RANGER RZR 4. Before today, Sport Side-by-Side enthusiasts looking to carry multiple passengers had no option; that is no longer the case with the announcemen ... Continue reading
Subaru Rally Team USA Announces Drivers for 2010 Season
- Pastrana and Mirra return - New Rally Cross events added to schedule DETROIT, Jan. 11 Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that reigning four-time Rally America National Champion Travis Pastrana and BMX Freestyle legend Dave Mirra are both returning as factory team drivers for Subaru Rally Team USA in 2010. Pastra ... Continue reading
Alcoa Finishes 4Q 2009 Strong; Free Cash Flow Positive, Revenues Up 18%
NEW YORK--Alcoa today announced it finished its fourth quarter 2009 free cash flow positive, the first such quarterly achievement since the second quarter of 2008 when the economic downturn began to impact results. The Company is ahead of its key financial goals for 2009, including being free cash flow neutral by the e ... Continue reading
Cummins Among Charter Companies to Join Save Energy Now LEADER Program
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins is a charter member of the newly launched Save Energy Now LEADER program with the U.S. Department of Energy, pledging to reduce energy intensity by 25 percent by 2015. Dr. John Wall, Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, officially signed the pledge at a ceremony hosted by Assistant Secret ... Continue reading
Lear Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2009 Earnings Conference Call
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 11 -- Lear Corporation will hold a conference call to review the company's fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results and related matters on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the conference call: -- Domestic calls 1-800-789-4751 -- International calls 1-973-200 ... Continue reading
Rich Trimmer to Lead ASA Safety Team in South Africa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE January 4, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ... Continue reading
USW Confident WTO Dispute Panel Will Uphold U.S. Tire Action
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Leo W. Gerard, International President of the United Steelworkers (USW) today responded to the World Trade Organization (WTO) decision to launch an investigation into President Obama's decision to impose tariffs on surging Chinese tire imports by enforcing U.S. trade law t ... Continue reading
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SEAL BEACH, Calif.--Parking shuttle and ground transportation operators at major international airports in Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and Las Vegas have contracted with Clean Energy Fuels to design, build and maintain three new airport-adjacent CNG fueling stations. The new public access CNG stations, built on operato ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group of America Weathers Industry Storm; Emerges with Increased Market Share
-- Company grows market share by more than 20 percent in down market and continues construction on $1 billion Tennessee plant -- HERNDON, Va., Jan. 11 -- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. enters the new year with solid positioning following a series of 2009 successes. The company has set a goal of selling one million V ... Continue reading
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