Land Rover Named the 'Official Vehicle' of United States Equestrian Federation
The Leader in World-Class Sport Utility Vehicles to Sponsor 2010 U.S. Eventing Team LEXINGTON, Ky., April 12 -- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Land Rover North America jointly announced today that Land Rover will be the official vehicle sponsor of the USEF for 2010. In addition to its status as Offi ... Continue reading
Group 1 Automotive Acquires Toyota/Scion Dealership in South Carolina
HOUSTON--Group 1 Automotive, Inc. , a Fortune 500 automotive retailer, today announced that it acquired Harrelson Toyota/Scion in Rock Hill, S.C., which is in the greater Charlotte, N.C., market area. The dealership will now operate as Toyota/Scion of Rock Hill and is expected to generate approximately $55 million in e ... Continue reading
BOSTON--Each year, spring school rituals ââ¬â prom and graduation ââ¬â begin with so much excitement and promise yet end in tragedy for hundreds of teen drivers and their passengers. New research from Liberty Mutual Insurance and SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) suggests this season ... Continue reading
29th Annual East Coast Camaro Club Show N'Shine will be held August 22, 2010 in Nashua, NH.
29th Annual East Coast Camaro Club Show N'Shine will be held August 22, 2010 in Nashua, NH. By Carshownationals.com Dated: Apr 12, 2010 Campaign for Merrimack Valley Hospice House 29th Annual East Coast Camaro Club Show N'Shine MacMulkin Chevrolet, 3 Marmon Dr., Nashua, NH. August 22, 2010 8am - 3pm Rain or Shine! Tons ... Continue reading
4th Annual South Mountain Showdown to be held on July 17, 2010 in Lincoln NH.
4th Annual South Mountain Showdown to be held on July 17, 2010 in Lincoln NH. By Carshownationals.com Dated: Apr 12, 2010 4th Annual South Mountain All Vehicle Showdown For Charity: Merrimack Valley Hospice. 4th Annual South Mountain All Vehicle Showdown Route 112, Kancamagus Hwy, Lincoln NH. July 17, 2010 8am-3pm Rain ... Continue reading
World-Renowned Handicapper Shakes Up Predictions After Practice Runs for Prestigious Grand-Prix-Style Charity Race on April 17 LONG BEACH, Calif., April 12 -- After watching this week's practice session, Las Vegas gaming expert Anthony Curtis says comedian Adam Carolla has the best chance to lead a field of celebrities ... Continue reading
NEW YORK--Alcoa today announced a first quarter 2010 loss from continuing operations of $194 million, or $0.19 per share, which includes restructuring and special charges of $295 million, or $0.29 per share. The results compare to a fourth quarter 2009 loss from continuing operations of $266 million, or $0.27 per share ... Continue reading
BALTIMORE--Alkane, Inc. (Pink Sheet:ALKN) is pleased to announce today that the company has retained California-based Redwood Consultants, LLC to assist in shareholder relations and investor communications. Alkane’s CEO, Dr. Mathew Zuckerman said, "We are very pleased to announce our relationship with Redwood Co ... Continue reading
Alliance's Driver Focus Guidelines Highlighted at Nation's Premier Highway Traffic Safety Conference
PHILADELPHIA, April 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers' Driver Focus - Telematics (DF-T) Guidelines, an auto-industry initiated set of highly developed principles concerning in-vehicle technology, is being highlighted today at the Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Prio ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - ASA Educational Series Meetings Has a Great Turnout
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE April 12, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com]) ~ ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of First Quarter Financial Results
DULUTH, Ga., April 12 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its first quarter financial results before the market opens on April 29, 2010. President and CEO Charles R. Oglesby, Senior Vice President and CFO Craig T ... Continue reading
TROY, Mich., April 12 -- AxleTech International, a General Dynamics company , has introduced a new axle for heavy-duty empty container handlers. The axle incorporates wheel-end technology that can reduce tire wear by as much as 60 percent. The patented XTL® (Extended Tire Life) technology allows independent rotation o ... Continue reading
Baldor Electric Company 1st Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call Dates
FORT SMITH, Ark., April 12 -- Baldor Electric Company markets, designs, and manufactures industrial electric motors, mechanical power transmission products, drives, and generators and is based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Baldor will report its 1st quarter 2010 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, April ... Continue reading
Craig Goess Battles to the Front for a Second-Place Finish at Salem Speedway
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MEDFORD, Mass., April 12 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), the largest provider of integrated vehicle and driver programs in North America, and Pricelock, Inc., a leading provider of fuel price protection to small and large businesses, have reached agreement to offer a new program to help Cross Coun ... Continue reading
CTS Corporation Announces Dates for First Quarter 2010 Earnings Release and Conference Call
ELKHART, Ind.--CTS Corporation will release earnings for the first quarter 2010 at approximately 4:30 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, April 27, 2010. A conference call to discuss first quarter 2010 financial results is scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. (EDT). The dial-in number for the conference call is 800 ... Continue reading
Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure Releases Annual Report - Revenues and Profits Gain
HICKORY, N.C., April 12 -- Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Inc. (OTC:DJRT) (BULLETIN BOARD: DJRT) , a "Full Throttle" lifetime experience company, announced the publication of its annual report for the fiscal year ending December, 31, 2009 on Form 10K. The report documents the company's return to net profitability in th ... Continue reading
Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Reports Franchising Activity
TULSA, Okla., April 12 -- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. today announced that it has granted fifteen new franchises in the past two quarters and has signed contracts for an additional thirteen franchises which are expected to be granted in the next 90 days. The expansion includes nineteen domestic and nine inter ... Continue reading
Federated Investors Expands Mandate with Citi to Be Service Provider for Separately Managed Accounts
NEW YORK--Citigroup today announced that Federated Investors, Inc. has expanded its contract for use of OpenSMAsm and CitiConnect, Citi’s award winning platforms serving SMA investment managers. As part of this expansion, Citi will support Clover Investment Advisors, a Federated subsidiary. Clover provides manag ... Continue reading
Fitch to Rate John Deere Owner Trust 2010; Presale Issued
NEW YORK--Fitch Ratings expects to rate the notes issued by John Deere Owner Trust 2010 as follows: --$224,000,000 class A-1 'F1+'; --$147,000,000 class A-2 'AAA'; Outlook Stable; --$267,000,000 class A-3 'AAA'; Outlook Stable; --$70,189,000 class A-4 'AAA'; Outlook Stable. Available criteria on Fitch's web site includ ... Continue reading
COLUMBIA, S.C., April 12 -- Dovetail Insurance Corporation today announced that the FAJUA, an automobile residual market of last resort in Florida, has extended their agreement with Dovetail Insurance Corporation under which Dovetail will continue to provide technology and back office services to the Association. This ... Continue reading
Georgia Transmission Shares in Georgia Trust's Preservation Award
ATLANTA, April 12 -- Georgia Transmission Corp. was one of several organizations honored Friday with The Georgia Trust's Excellence in Preservation Service Award for developing a guide about the historical significance of ranch house architecture. The guide recognizes the ranch house in Georgia as a significant archite ... Continue reading
GE Signs Agreement for 150 Shunter Locomotives in Kazakhstan
ERIE, Pa. & ASTANA, Kazakhstan--GE Transportation announced today the next milestone in its long-term commitment to develop the railway infrastructure in the Republic of Kazakhstan by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Kazakhstan’s Joint Stock Company Locomotiv (JSC Locomotiv) and Joint Stock Company Kur ... Continue reading
World Champion Driver Rhys Millen Places Second in Round One of the Formula DRIFT Championship Long Beach, Calif., April 12 -- Formula DRIFT has a new trophy winner, the Rhys Millen Racing (RMR) Red Bull Hyundai Genesis Coupe. World Champion driver Rhys "Mad Skills" Millen piloted the Genesis Coupe to an impressive sec ... Continue reading
Consumer Advocates To Discuss Impact on Controversial Prop 17 TODAY, MONDAY, APRIL 12 at 1:00 PM Telephone News Conference SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog will hold a telephone news conference TODAY at 1:00 PM PDT to discuss the results of an investigation, released this morn ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin Jr / Pre-race Notes - NHRA Las Vegas Nationals (NHRA/JEGS)
Jeg Coughlin Jr / Pre-race Notes NHRA Las Vegas Nationals The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Las Vegas, Nev. (April 16-18) Jeg Coughlin Jr. enters this week’s NHRA Las Vegas Nationals as the fifth-ranked driver in the NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock standings. At the most recent event in Baytown, Texas, Jeg won ... Continue reading
Judicial Panel Announces Key Decision in Toyota Litigation
LOS ANGELES--Today, the Panel announced a major decision that will shape the future of the Toyota litigation. The Panel has decided the cases should be sent to the Central District of California for consolidated pretrial proceedings, making Los Angeles the epicenter of the claims against Toyota. “Consolidation of the ... Continue reading
Kimmel Earns Hard Fought Eighth-Place Finish at Salem Speedway
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Metroland Uses CarTHINK to Grow Site
TORONTO--When Metroland Media Group redesigned and relaunched its Wheels.ca automotive site last year, it had 46 Ontario auto dealers as customers. Now, thanks to software by CarTHINK LLC, Wheels.ca publishes used- and new-car inventory from 750 dealers in the province. “We’re offering a new and unique busines ... Continue reading
NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman Credential Registration Open
[cid:image003.jpg@01CADA1A.330A5340] NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman Credential Registration Open Credential registration for the sixth annual NASCAR Sprint Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman is now open to members of the media, photographers and NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesTM team publicists ... Continue reading
Pep Boys to Conduct Investor and Analyst Meetings
PHILADELPHIA--The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack , the nation’s leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain, today announced that it will be conducting several investor and analyst meetings over the next few weeks. During these meetings, CEO Mike Odell and CFO Ray Arthur will provide an update o ... Continue reading
Ralph Perkins Joins Warren Henry Automobiles, Inc.
MIAMI--Warren Henry Zinn, President and Owner of Warren Henry Automobiles, Inc., announces that Ralph Perkins, formerly Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Potamkin Automotive Group (October 2004 to March 2010), has recently joined the Warren Henry family of dealerships as Director of Sales Operations and Gene ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: 2010 Deep Research Report on China New Energy Vehicles
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/63d33e/2010_deep_research) has announced the addition of the "2010 Deep Research Report on China New Energy Vehicles" report to their offering. “2010 Deep Research Report on China New Energy Vehicles” With the increasingly harsh climate and en ... Continue reading
Research and Markets: Financial Analysis - Advance Auto Parts
DUBLIN--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2668da/financial_analysis) has announced the addition of the "Financial Analysis - Advance Auto Parts " company profile to their offering. Business scenario in todays context - niche opportunities, limited time periods, ever increasing risk and th ... Continue reading
ROWE VICTORIOUS IN HOUSTON FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING
Danny Rowe Racing 2010 Get Screened American NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series Event 2 of 10 O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals presented by Pennzoil Houston, Texas April 9-11, 2010 Contact: Wes Buck, cell 660-216-9779; wesbuckinc@gmail.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROWE VICTORIOUS IN HOUSTON FOR SECOND YEAR RUNNING ... Continue reading
SSP Race Results from Opening Weekend
Contact: Lillian Bell (717) 292-1696 -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Knopp and Kreitz Victorious at SSP's Opening Weekend on Saturday and Sunday Newberrytown, PA (April 11, 2010) - On Saturday night, April 10, Chris Knopp won the 20-lap Late Model feature on Saturday night at the Susquehanna Speedway Park. Then on Sunday night, ... Continue reading
Subaru Outback Wins 2010 Ward's Auto Interior of the Year Award
CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 12 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2010 Subaru Outback received the 2010 Ward's Auto Interior of the Year Award for popular-priced car under $29,999. The 2010 Ward's Auto Interior of the Year Awards list features winners in pricing and vehicle type categories, as well as spe ... Continue reading
Substantial Achievements From Electricity Industry Restructuring in Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn.--A report released today by the New England Energy Alliance (NEEA) finds that Connecticut has realized substantial benefits from the restructuring of its electricity industry a decade ago. These benefits include: significant additions of cleaner electricity generation; increased energy efficiency across ... Continue reading
LIVONIA, Mich., April 12 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2010 financial results at 7:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on Wednesday, May 5th followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. During the call, John C. Plant, president and chief executive officer, and Joseph S. Ca ... Continue reading
Win the Ultimate VIP Experience to Join the Stars of the IZOD IndyCar Series at the Indy 500
National Sweepstakes Offers Unparalleled Access To The Fastest Race In The World NEW YORK and INDIANAPOLIS, April 12 -- Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation announced today that its IZOD brand, the official title and apparel sponsor of the IZOD IndyCar Series, had launched the Race to the Party sweepstakes. One lucky fan wi ... Continue reading
Article One Partners Strengthens Global Automaker Patent Claims
Auto Industry Patent Studies Build State of the Art Collections; AOP Concludes RIMM and GEODON Patent Studies NEW YORK, April 12 -- Article One Partners, the world's largest patent validation firm, today announced the conclusion of two Patent Studies conducted on behalf of a top global automaker, for which $30,000 has ... Continue reading
James Cameron Plants First of One Million Trees in Brazil
--Fox International Home Entertainment: Photo One Avatar Director James Cameron and Actress Sigourney Weaver were in São Paulo today to plant the first tree as part of a global partnership to plant one million trees worldwide - an initiative between Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and Earth Day Network to c ... Continue reading
Lowe's Partners With Phoenix International Raceway to Bring Kobalt Tools 500 to Track in November
PHOENIX, April 10 -- Phoenix International Raceway President Bryan R. Sperber announced today that Lowe's and Kobalt Tools have joined the track's team of corporate partners. As part of this new relationship, Kobalt will act as the official title sponsor for the track's November 14 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event: The K ... Continue reading
ATLANTA & HOUSTON--Mirant Corporation and RRI Energy, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to create GenOn Energy, which will be one of the largest independent power producers in the United States, with approximately 24,700 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity and a pro form ... Continue reading
ATLANTA & HOUSTON--Mirant Corporation and RRI Energy, Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement to create GenOn Energy, which will be one of the largest independent power producers in the United States, with approximately 24,700 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity and a pro form ... Continue reading
Partnership for Advancing Road Safety Vows to Reduce Red Light Running, Speeding in North America
PARS Executive Director David Kelly To Discuss Traffic Safety Initiatives at Lifesavers 2010 Conference in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, April 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Partnership for Advancing Road Safety (PARS) has vowed to make roads safer by promoting traffic safety initiatives - including use of automated ro ... Continue reading
Harman International Earnings Release and Investor & Analyst Day Revised Schedule – April 29, 2010
STAMFORD, Conn.--Harman International Industries, Incorporated announced today that it has revised the schedule of its April 29, 2010 Earnings Release and Investor & Analyst Day as follows: I. Earnings Release with Guidance Followed by Conference Call on April 29, 2010 7:30 a.m. EDT: Harman will release its third quart ... Continue reading
Rentech Sponsors NASCAR’s First Green Mission Team
LOS ANGELES--Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RTK) today announced it is sponsoring Get Green Racing, the first green mission NASCAR team. By sponsoring NASCAR’s first green mission racing team, Rentech can reach NASCAR’s broad audience of over 75 million fans to encourage positive environmental change on a larg ... Continue reading
Tele Atlas Closes Two Year Deal With Italian LBS Provider UbiEst
GENT, Belgium & TREVISO, Italy--Tele Atlas, the world leader in high quality digital maps and dynamic content, and UbiEst, an Italian provider of location solutions, announced today an two-year agreement under which Tele Atlas will supply digital maps and location based content for UbiEst’s complete portfolio of ... Continue reading
SUZUKI CARES: NATIONAL CAR CARE MONTH
A party in â and under â the hood BREA, Calif. (April 12, 2010) â In the seemingly endless stream of news emanating from the âgreenâ machine, often overlooked are the benefits to the car owner of a clean machine. Spring cleaning, of course, has been around since the advent of spring. And while ... Continue reading
NHTSA Awards Recognize Efforts to Make Roadways Safer
PHILADELPHIA April 12, 2010; The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today presented awards honoring 19 individuals and one organization for exemplary achievements in promoting highway safety. One of the 19, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, was given the Safety Champion award for his extraordinar ... Continue reading
SAN RAMON, Calif., April 12 -- Performance Loyalty Group, Inc. has partnered with MediaTrac, LLC, a technology-based marketing company that provides customized frequency marketing, owner loyalty and retention programs, to release UltraCare. Web-based technology that allows auto dealerships to create, manage and market ... Continue reading
Wonder Auto Commissioned for Electric Car Project with the City of Danyang, China
Company wins landmark electric vehicle project mandate with the Danyang City Peoples' Government JINZHOU, China, April 12 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- Wonder Auto Technology, Inc. , a leading manufacturer of automotive electrical parts, suspension products and engine accessories in China, today announced that on Apri ... Continue reading
EDTA to Hold Capitol Hill Briefing on Changing a Century of Transportation in 10 Years
WASHINGTON, April 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following advisory was issued today by the Electric Drive Transportation Association: When: Wednesday, April 21, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. What: Electric Drive Transportation Association Capitol Hill Briefing: Electric Drive Turning Points: Changing a Century of Transportation in ... Continue reading
Formula 1 Equipment Seized by the High Court
LONDON, April 12, 2010 -- After an unsuccessful attempt by a US team to join F1 this year, two of their bespoke F1 trailers have been seized under a High Court order issued by a UK creditor and are now for sale on eBay. Nothing in F1 comes cheaply, but in accordance with the law, these will be sold to the highest bidde ... Continue reading
Teamsters Protest Honda at NY Auto Show
Move to Cut-rate Auto Transport Companies Destroys Good Jobs, Can Cause Hidden Damages NEW YORK, April 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This morning, members of Teamsters Locals 210 and 560 demonstrated at the New York International Auto Show to protest Honda and its move away from longtime professional carhaul companies ... Continue reading
Ford Mixes Fashion, Style and 2011 Ford Fiesta as Part of 'Inspired By Color' Campaign
- Ford is hosting a casting call to find the most unique and stylish individuals to represent the 2011 Ford Fiesta for an "Inspired By Color" program which takes place this week on Howard University's campus in Washington, D.C. - Five individuals will be selected and will appear in a national advertisement for the Fies ... Continue reading
CAMPBELL, Calif.--Coulomb Technologies the leader in electric vehicle charging station infrastructure (www.coulombtech.com) today announced that Whole Foods Market has installed their first ChargePointî Networked Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EV). The charging station is located at Whole Foods Market ... Continue reading
GMAC to Sell European Mortgage Assets and Operations
MINNEAPOLIS, April 12 -- GMAC Financial Services today announced that its mortgage subsidiary, Residential Capital, LLC (ResCap), has agreed to sell its European mortgage assets and businesses to affiliates of certain funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC . These transactions represent approximat ... Continue reading
Visteon to Share Technical Expertise at SAE 2010 World Congress
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., April 12, 2010 -- Technical experts from global automotive supplier Visteon Corporation will discuss advancements in vehicle climate systems, electronics, lighting and interiors at the SAE 2010 World Congress, April 13-15 at Cobo Center in Detroit. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/2 ... Continue reading
DETROIT, April 12 -- Leading authorities on sustainable mobility from Torino, Italy's automotive capitol, will be presenting a half-day seminar at the SAE World Congress 2010 in Detroit on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Sponsored by the Torino Chamber of Commerce and organized by the Piemonte Agency for Investments, Export a ... Continue reading
Car sales tumble in first quarter
A Mercedes model is showcased in a showroom in HCM City. Car sales of the Viet Nam Automobile Manufacturers Association reached 21,289 units in the first quarter of this year. â VNA/VNS Photo The Anh HA NOI â Car sales of the Viet Nam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA) reached 21,289 units in the fir ... Continue reading
Auto industry sales set to rise 10-14% this year
The buoyant automobile industry in India is set to slow down, relatively, and register a growth rate in the low double-digits in 2010-11, primarily due to the high base effect of 2009-10. âSustainable economic growth and higher disposable income will be the main growth drivers in the ongoing financial year and we ... Continue reading
Tata Steel FY10 sales up 18% on strong demand
Mumbai: Tata Steel on Tuesday said its sales during 2009-10 grew 18% to 6.17 million tonne, against 5.232 million tonne in the previous fiscal. The worlds eighth-largest steel manufacturer credited the rise to good demand from automobile and infrastructure sectors. Its long product sales in FY10 grew 34% to 2.697 milli ... Continue reading
Price rise to slow growth, but auto cos won't lose drive in FY11
NEW DELHI: Vehicle sales this financial year are unlikely to be a patch on 2009-10 as risks such as input cost spikes and price rises look set to temper the record gains of the last 12 months. Sales of passenger cars, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles rose 26.41% for the financial year ended March, but growth in 201 ... Continue reading
Hind Motors to sell mini truck in Bangladesh
Hindustan Motors has decided to appoint a sole distributor for marketing its CNG version of Winner mini trucks in Bangladesh. The proposed distributor, Intraco Motors Ltd, with operational bases in Dhaka and Chittagong, will sign an MoU with the company here on Saturday, according to a Hind Motors press release. Intrac ... Continue reading
Electric Cars a Reality for Ireland
Government announces 5,000 incentive for electric vehicles ESB to roll out 3,500 charge points and 30 fast charge points â¢Renault-Nissan Alliance to provide Ireland with electric cars DUBLIN - April 12, 2010: The Irish Government, the ESB, the nationâs largest electricity utility, and the Renault-Nissan All ... Continue reading
Infiniti G to get four-cylinder Mercedes engine
We've all been wondering exactly what flavor of fruit the Daimler AG/Renault-Nissan mash-up would bear, and now it looks like we may have our first answer. Starting soon, the Infiniti G will boast an efficient four-cylinder engine borrowed straight from Mercedes-Benz. AutoWeek reports that Nissan head-honcho Carlos Gho ... Continue reading
Indian car exports soar 33 per cent in 2009-10
NEW DELHI: At a time when many major global auto markets witnessed declines, Indian carmakers were able to expand their overseas presence with exports from the country registering a robust 33.23 per cent growth in the last fiscal. According to the figures released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM ... Continue reading
Vehicle sales seen at record high for 2nd yr
NEW DELHI: Indian vehicles sales are expected to reach a record high for the second year in a row in 2010/11, as rising incomes in a rapidly growing economy boosts demand. "If we don't get any major surprises ... we expect a growth of 10-15 per cent for the industry," Pawan Goenka, president of Society of Indian Automo ... Continue reading
March local car sales up 20 pc y/y: Industry body
NEW DELHI: Car sales in India rose an annual 20.1 percent in March, as customers advanced purchases ahead of price hikes due to new emission norms-related expenses and rising raw material costs, an industry body said on Friday. Domestic firms sold 155,600 cars in the month, compared with 129,585 units a year ago, data ... Continue reading
Ward's Announces Auto Interior of the Year Awards For 2010
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 12 -- Ward's Auto Interior of the Year Awards, North America's only honors for excellence in automotive interiors, have been announced for 2010. The list features winners in pricing and vehicle type categories, as well as special award winners for design, versatility and brand expression. The 2 ... Continue reading
Partnership for Advancing Road Safety Vows to Reduce Red Light Running, Speeding in North America
PARS Executive Director David Kelly To Discuss Traffic Safety Initiatives at Lifesavers 2010 Conference in Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, April 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Partnership for Advancing Road Safety (PARS) has vowed to make roads safer by promoting traffic safety initiatives - including use of automated ro ... Continue reading
GE Signs Agreement for 150 Shunter Locomotives in Kazakhstan
ERIE, Pa. & ASTANA, Kazakhstan--GE Transportation announced today the next milestone in its long-term commitment to develop the railway infrastructure in the Republic of Kazakhstan by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Kazakhstanââ¬â¢s Joint Stock Company Locomotiv (JSC Locomotiv) and Joint Stock Com ... Continue reading
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