Saturday, March 12, 2011

MINI USA Partners With MOG to Develop a New MINI Connected Approved App

PR Newswire BERKELEY, Calif. and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 11, 2011 BERKELEY, Calif. and WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., March 11, 2011 -- MOG and MINI USA are partnering to develop a new MINI Connected Approved App, which could bring MOG's award-winning, on-demand streaming music service to MINI vehicles equipped with the MIN ... Continue reading

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Contrary to Popular Perception, Consumers Say Upselling of 'Unnecessary' Work by Auto Dealers is Rare

PR Newswire WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 11, 2011 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., March 11, 2011 -- Despite some perceptions that auto dealerships routinely pressure customers to accept unnecessary maintenance or repair services, very few service customers indicate experiencing upselling by the dealer, according to the J. ... Continue reading

Fitch Affirms 3 Classes of Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2009-A

NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings affirms three classes of notes issued by Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust 2009-A as part of its ongoing surveillance process. The collateral continues to perform within Fitch's base case expectations. Currently, under the credit enhancement structure, the securities can withstand stress scenarios co ... Continue reading

Spire Corporation to Hold Fourth-Quarter and Year-End 2010 Conference Call on March 16, 2011

BEDFORD, Mass.--Spire Corporation , a global solar company providing capital equipment and turn-key manufacturing lines to produce photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced that the Company will host its fourth-quarter and year-end 2010 financial results conference call on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. (EDT). ... Continue reading

2011 Porsche Panamera S Review - VIDEO ENHANCED

by Bruce Hubbard Auto Advisor Group 2010 Panamera S rear wheel drive model is superb. Porsche’s wins at the Panamera races gave the great four-door sedan its name Porsche’s Public Relations manager Gary Fong told me. Not only at the Panamera but also in August 2010 at the Superstars event in Mugello, Italy it ... Continue reading

National Oilwell Varco Announces First Quarter 2011 Earnings Conference Call

HOUSTON--National Oilwell Varco, Inc. has scheduled a conference call to discuss the first quarter results of 2011 on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. Central Time. Financial results for the first quarter of 2011 are expected to be released that morning before the market opens. The call will be broadcast through ... Continue reading

Chevron Appeals Ecuador Judgment

SAN RAMON, Calif.--Chevron Corporation has appealed the judgment entered last month against the company by the Provincial Court of Justice of Sucumbíos in Lago Agrio, Ecuador in a lawsuit alleging that Texaco Petroleum Company’s participation in a state-controlled oil consortium prior to 1990 make ... Continue reading

F1 - Mercedes/Petronas GP Test Report - Barcelona - Day 4

The final day of pre-season testing for the MERCEDES GP PETRONAS team took place at the Circuit de Catalunya today with Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg driving the MGP W02. Track conditions were very wet throughout the day. Michael completed a number of one-lap runs to try out the Pirelli wet tyres for the first ti ... Continue reading

Toyota NCWTS Darlington Notes & Quotes: Kasey Kahne

KASEY KAHNE, No. 18 Toyota Tundra, Kyle Busch Motorsports What differences do you see in Darlington Raceway since the last time you raced in a truck? "It was a lot different as far as the way the truck drives with kind of what you're looking for as a driver. I remember in '04 though how the truck felt throughout practi ... Continue reading

Toyota NCWTS Darlington Notes & Quotes: Todd Bodine

TODD BODINE, No. 30 Germain.com Tundra, Germain Racing Does the track surface seem different from the last time you competed at Darlington Raceway? "Not really. Although the old Darlington is showing her head. Tires are wearing out real fast. The problem with that is Goodyear brought such a good tire and has such a goo ... Continue reading

Krohn Racing Ready For Inaugural ILMC Race At 12 Hours Of Sebring

The Krohn Racing team will return to the Sebring International Raceway this year with a new car, new number and competing under its own banner – Krohn Racing. Team owner/driver Tracy W. Krohn returns to the cockpit with long-time teammate, Swede Nic Jönsson. In addition to competing in the 59th Annual Mobil 1 T ... Continue reading

Alpina Joining Level 5 For 2011 ALMS Season

Madison, Mar, 11, 2011: As Level 5 Motorsports teammates Scott Tucker, Christophe Bouchut and Luis Diaz embark on their quest for an international sports car racing championship, Swiss watch manufacturer Alpina Geneve has joined the effort as the team’s Official Timekeeper. The announcement comes as the team prepa ... Continue reading

2011 Ford Transit Connect Review

2011 Ford Transit Connect Review - All week long folks of all sizes and ages would gather around this training should looking red box on wheels and ask, "What IS this?" 2011 Ford Transit Connect This, I would explain, is Ford's Transit Connect - a mini panel van manufactured by Ford Europe. Oddly enough, the 10 year ol ... Continue reading

200,000-Mile Toyota Prius Keeps on Going

Washington DC March 4, 2011; The AIADA reported that recent tests and owner surveys by Consumer Reports indicate that Prius owners don't need to worry too much about replacing their vehicle’s battery pack after a few thousand miles. CNN Money reports that the magazine recently tested a Prius with 207,000 miles on ... Continue reading

'The Story of Saab' Goes Social on Facebook

PR Newswire ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 10, 2011 ROYAL OAK, Mich., March 10, 2011 -- Saab Cars North America has debuted a social media effort within Facebook designed to tap into the passion and enthusiasm that Saab fans and owners, present and past, feel for the brand. Through Saab's Facebook page, fans can write and sta ... Continue reading

Goodyear to Webcast March 22 Investor Meeting

PR Newswire AKRON, Ohio, March 11, 2011 AKRON, Ohio, March 11, 2011 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced today that it will host a live web cast of its March 22 investor meeting in New York. The web cast is scheduled to begin at approximately 8:45 a.m. and is expected to conclude at about 11:30 a.m. (Logo: h ... Continue reading

Nissan Announces Senior Leadership Changes In Americas Region

PR Newswire FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 11, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 11, 2011 -- Nissan today announced senior leadership changes for its Sales & Marketing, Communications and Purchasing organizations in the Americas region. Â All changes are effective April 1. (Logo: Â https://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSA ... Continue reading