Honda to Begin Sales of Two More Hybrid Models in 2010 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Tokyo, July 13, 2009; Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sporty hybrid model in February 2010 and Fit Hybrid before the end of 2010. By combining these two models with the currently available Insight and Civic Hybrid, Honda will further enhance its lineup of compact hybrid m ... Continue reading
Bosch Invests $8 Million to Upgrade Michigan Vehicle Test Track Facility
- Bosch collaborates with local companies, invests in local community with test track improvements - Company continues its commitment to innovation in chassis systems FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., July 13 -- Bosch has invested approximately $8 million to renovate its vehicle test track in Flat Rock, Mich., to provide a stat ... Continue reading
Allied Systems Holdings, Inc. Extends Outsourcing Contract with IBM
ARMONK, N.Y., July 13 -- IBM and Allied Systems Holdings, Inc., a leader in providing solutions and services for the North American automotive industry, today announced they have renewed and expanded their outsourcing contract for five additional years. This agreement provides a strategic updated platform of the Allied ... Continue reading
Antenova Adds New Cellular Penta-band SMD Antennas to gigaNOVA® Range of Standard Antennas
CAMBRIDGE, England--Antenova Ltd, the integrated antenna and RF solutions company, announced the addition of two new cellular penta-band SMD antennas to the gigaNOVA® range of market proven surface mount antennas. Designed for ease of integration into wireless devices, the Reflexus A10315 and Calvus A10340 antennas ar ... Continue reading
ARCA Weekly Notes Package: 7/13/09
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ARCA Weekly Notes Package: 7/13/09 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Four out of Five ain't Bad Cunningham Motorsports' Parker Kligerman, a development driver for Penske Racing, has won four ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Schedules Release of Second Quarter Financial Results and Conference Call
DULUTH, Ga., July 13 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., today announced that it will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on July 30, 2009. Charles R. Oglesby, President and CEO, Craig T. Monaghan, Senior Vice Presid ... Continue reading
Battle to the Front Results in a 20th Place Finish
No. 11 America’s Incredible Pizza Company Racing Toyota / Scott Lagasse Jr. Chicagoland Post-Race Report Date: Friday, July 10, 2009 Event: Dollar General 300 Track: Chicagoland Speedway, Joliet, Ill. Pole Sitter: Carl Edwards, 30.516 sec. Lagasse’s Qualifying Position: 30th, 31.242 sec. ... Continue reading
China XD Announces a New Distribution Agreement with Tianjin Huapu Company
Major Distribution Contract gives China XD access into the Northern Chinese Market NEW YORK and HARBIN, China, July 13 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China XD Plastics Company Ltd. ("China XD" or the "Company"), (OTC:CXDC) (BULLETIN BOARD: CXDC) , as the largest Chinese manufacturer engaged in the development, manufact ... Continue reading
Court Rules in Favor of Finance Express in Last of the Patent Disputes Against DealerTrack
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., July 13 -- Finance Express LLC announced today that the United States District Court for the Central District of California granted summary judgment in favor of Finance Express in a patent lawsuit brought by DealerTrack, Inc. over computer-aided systems that facilitate financing transact ... Continue reading
Press Conference at noon, July 14 to Follow Formal Signing WILMINGTON, Del., July 13 -- WHO: Delaware Governor Jack Markell; Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart; Director of Economic Development Alan Levin; Paul N. Hopkins, Farmers Group, Inc. Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Americas, Zurich Financial Serv ... Continue reading
Hertz, BLS Trucking, Cinterion Wireless Modules and Partners Win Prestigious M2M Value Chain Awards
BELLEVUE, Wash.--Cinterion Wireless Modules, the leading global manufacturer of cellular machine-to-machine (M2M) modules, announced today it has been honored with two prestigious Value Chain Awards for its role in M2M solutions implemented by Hertz, the world's largest general use car rental company and BLS Trucking. ... Continue reading
Neohydro and GenesVettes to Expand Relationship with Blade Chevrolet and General Motors
CALGARY, Alberta--Neohydro Technologies Corp. (OTCBB:NHYT) is furthering development of its proprietary licensed Green Interactive Hybrid System™ (GIHS) with GenesVettes. At present, the proprietary system is an after factory installation which significantly decreases engine wear and tear while maintaining the car’ ... Continue reading
The Nice New Jersey Car Insurance Company Launches its 'Drive with a Smile' Campaign and Calls for Art Submissions of NJ Landscapes for Billboard Competition BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J., July 13 -- Palisades, the nice New Jersey car insurance company, officially announced today the launch of its "Drive with a Smile" campaig ... Continue reading
Rockwell Automation to Release FY2009 Third Quarter Results
MILWAUKEE--Rockwell Automation, Inc. is scheduled to release its FY2009 third quarter results on Tuesday, July 28, before the market opens. The release will be posted on the Rockwell Automation website at www.rockwellautomation.com. A conference call to discuss the quarterly results will be held at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Ti ... Continue reading
TruckPartSurplus.com Connects Truckers to Hard-to-Find Truck Parts
GREAT FALLS, Mont.--What do truckers, fleets, and repair shops do when they need to find heavy duty truck parts? The truth is, their options are limited. Buying parts for heavy duty trucks is costly and secondhand parts are often hard to find. That’s where Truck Parts Solutions Inc. comes in. Truck Parts Solutions In ... Continue reading
*CONTACT:* * *Betsaida Alcantara alcantara.betsaida@epa.gov 202-564-1692 202-564-4355 *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* * *July 13, 2009 *MEDIA ADVISORY: EPA Head Lisa P. Jackson Brings Needed Recovery Act Money to Puerto Rico* "Governor Fortuno joins EPA administrator to discuss recovery act funds that bring jobs, needed infras ... Continue reading
Victory Interview with Joey Logano from NASCAR Nationwide Series at CS
Here is the audio file of the post race interview with Joey Logano along with a transcript. This is yours to use and post. Also, here is a link ( http://www.flickr.com/photos/nationwide/sets/72157621276890529/) to the pictures that Nationwide took and Twittered (http://twitter.com/Nationwide ) from the Chicagoland Spee ... Continue reading
YRC Worldwide Earns Honor from Toyota NAPO
- Kaizen Challenge Award Recognizes Continuous Improvement OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 13 -- YRC Worldwide Inc. announced that it has earned a Kaizen Challenge Award for continuous improvement from Toyota North American Parts Organization (NAPO) for the second consecutive year. Toyota NAPO announced the 2008 award winner ... Continue reading
Abu Dhabi's Aabar Buys 40 Percent of Daimler's Stake in Electric Car Maker Tesla
Abu Dhabi's state-run Aabar buys 40 percent of Daimler's stake in electric car maker Tesla By Adam Schreck, AP Business Writer On Monday July 13, 2009, 12:21 pm EDT Buzz up! 1 Print DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) -- The Abu Dhabi investment fund that is Daimler's largest shareholder has bought about 4 percent of elec ... Continue reading
The axiomatic definition of electric powerâ that it is unique because you must âuse it or lose itââ is now defunct. The advent of stationary energy storage is game-changing, a revolution in the making. Energy storage benefits include renewables integration, lower cost and higher efficiencies, carbon ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing on 2010 370Z Roadster
- All-New Open-Top Z(R) Goes On Sale in September, Starts at $36,970 USD MSRP - FRANKLIN, Tenn., July 13 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced pricing for the all-new 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, which goes on sale in September at Nissan retailers nationwide. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080 ... Continue reading
ZoomSafer Continues Bold Moves to Prevent Distracted Driving
RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer demonstrated its alpha software today at the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) National Conference and showed for the first time how itâs patented solution uniquely minimizes driving distractions stemming from the use of cell phones. The demonstration was conducted using a Blackb ... Continue reading
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, reports that searches on carmax.com for hybrid vehicles has risen four percent in June over May while diesel vehicle searches rose seven percent over the same time period. Visits to the Fuel Economy section of carmax.com have risen 17 percen ... Continue reading
AAA Foundation, Posit Science Join Together to Make Drivers Safer
AAA Foundation Recommends Brain Fitness Software to Cut Auto Crash Risk, Improve Driving WASHINGTON, July 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety today announced that it would join with Posit Science, the leading provider of brain fitness programs, to enhance driver safety by improving drive ... Continue reading
All British Team Set To Break 10 Minute Record At The Pike With 1150 Bhp RS 200
. Pikes Peak, July 13, 2009: Mach 2 Racing team is aiming to be the first to beat the elusive ten-minute barrier at the legendary Pikes Peak International Hillclimb event on Sunday 19 July. The all-British team is entering the famous race up the Pikes Peak mountain in Colorado Springs, USA, with a 1,150bhp four-wheel-d ... Continue reading
Ener1 Lithium-Ion Batteries Hit the Streets in Volvo Demonstration Fleet - VIDEO ENHANCED
Extended Road Tests Underway in Europe for Plug-in Hybrids Due in 2012 Program Includes Infrastructure Partnership with Electric Utility Vattenfall NEW YORK, July 13 -- Volvo Car Corporation has chosen advanced, American-made lithium-ion battery systems designed and produced by Ener1, Inc. to power a pair of plug-in hy ... Continue reading
Lithium Batteries for Hybrid Vehicles?
July 12, 2009; The recent Hitachi (HIT) announcement that beginning next year and by 2015 it will increase its Li-ion battery production by 70 fold for hybrids is quite significant for the Li-ion battery market. Until now, most analysts thought that there was no real potential for use of Li-ion batteries in Hybrid Elec ... Continue reading
7.13FAW VW to expand network for 1-mln sales
FAW VW to expand network for 1-mln sales http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011283/FAW-VW-to-expand-network-f or-1- mln-sales.html Shanghai, July 13 (Gasgoo.com) After one year of preparation, FAW-Volkswagen is set to kick off its sales network expansion for the goal of annual sales of 1 million vehicles, China Busi ... Continue reading
7.13Fiat says JV project talks with Chery put on hold
Fiat says JV project talks with Chery put on hold http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011288/Fiat-says-JV-project-talks -with -Chery-put-on-hold.html Shanghai, July 13 (Gasgoo.com) A top executive of Fiat China said yesterday that the talks between Fiat and Chery Auto about their future joint venture project have bee ... Continue reading
7.13GM sets international operation base in Shanghai
GM sets international operation base in Shanghai http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011282/GM-sets-international-oper ation -base-in-Shanghai.html Shanghai, July 13 (Gasgoo.com) General Motors Corp (GM) CEO Fritz Henderson said on July 10 that the company would settle its global operational base in Shanghai, which i ... Continue reading
ASA TO SANCTION NEW OPEN-WHEEL ASA-BONDURANT CHAMPIONSHIP RACE SERIES
ASA TO SANCTION NEW OPEN-WHEEL ASA-BONDURANT CHAMPIONSHIP RACE SERIES DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (July 13, 2009) As a prelude to more planned road-racing activities, the American Speed Association is proud to announce the introduction of the ASA-Bondurant Championship Race Series. The renowned Bob Bondurant School of High Per ... Continue reading
LONDON – 13 July, 2009 – The heightened emphasis on automotive safety and convenience together with growing concerns over emissions will bolster the adoption of electric parking brakes (EPB) in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles across Europe. The market will surge thanks to the rising demand for advanced ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, N.Y., and MONTVALE, N.J., July 13 -- SIRIUS XM Radio and Mercedes-Benz USA today announced that customers of SIRIUS-equipped Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicles will receive an introductory three-month trial subscription of the "SIRIUS Everything" package. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/200 ... Continue reading
Mid-Year 2009 Satisfaction and Industry Survey from MarketResearchCareers
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Van Buren pleased with Denver outing despite qualifying results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AGP Motorsports Rider: Kenny Van Buren Final Report Mopar NHRA Mile-High Nationals Bandimere Speedway Morrison, Colo. July 10-12, 2009 Round 8 of 17 - Pro Stock Motorcycle Contact: Matthew Brammer, Active Marketing - pr@activemarketing.com (602) 882-4290 Van Buren pleased with Denver outing despit ... Continue reading
Coughlin saves best for last, climbs to top-half slot (NHRA/JEGS)
Coughlin saves best for last, climbs to top-half slot DENVER (July 11) -- Playing catch-up for most of the qualifying action at the 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals, Pro Stock point leader Jeg Coughlin Jr. made a big move in Saturday's fourth and final time trial session to secure the No. 8 starting spot for ... Continue reading
FW: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing Qualifying Results/NHRA Denver
From: Jeff Romack Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2009 11:13 PM To: Jeff Romack Subject: Kurt Johnson/ACDelco Racing Qualifying Results/NHRA Denver [cid:image001.jpg@01CA027B.6E842F30] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeff Romack ACDelco Racing Communications Office: 317.843.5447 Cell: 317.698.1016 jfromack@cs.com<mailto:jfroma ... Continue reading
Johnson to Start in No. 2 Spot at 30th Annual MoparR Mile-High NHRA Nationals
July 11, 2009 Contact: Darren Jacobs, (248) 553-4566, Cell: (313) 530-9910 E-mail: djacobs@jrthompson.com <mailto:djacobs@jrthompson.com> TEAM MOPAR(r) PRO STOCK QUALIFYING REPORT 2009 NHRA FULL THROTTLE DRAG RACING SERIES Round 13 of 24 July 10-12 30th Annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals Bandimere Speedway FOR IMMED ... Continue reading
Lucas and Langdon ready to fight for win on tough Denver track
Lucas and Langdon ready to fight for win on tough Denver track DENVER (July 11) -- Bandimere Speedway is the toughest track to tame on the NHRA Full Throttle circuit as teams must figure out how to make horsepower a mile above sea level. Top Fuel teammates Morgan Lucas and Shawn Langdon have had their struggles through ... Continue reading
New Goodyear Wranglers Grabbing Off-Road Wins From Baja to Wisconsin
AKRON, Ohio, July 10 -- When the new Goodyear Wrangler MT/R with Kevlar was introduced earlier this year, company officials emphasized the rugged toughness and enhanced sidewall puncture resistance of the tire. While the product is primarily intended for off-road enthusiasts who enjoy weekend four-wheeling in mud, sand ... Continue reading
2009 German Grand Prix - Practice
2009 GERMAN GRAND PRIX NÜRBURGRING 10 JULY PRACTICE Brawn GP began the team's on-track preparations for Round nine of the 2009 championship, the German Grand Prix, at the Nürburgring circuit located in Germany's Eifel Mountains today. With air temperatures dropping as low as just 10 degrees and a strengthening wind i ... Continue reading
7.10China '09 auto sales set to top 11 mln units
China '09 auto sales set to top 11 mln units http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011254/China-09-auto-sales-set-to -top- 11-mln-units.html Shanghai, July 10 (Gasgoo.com) Chinese auto sales in June grew by 36.5% from a year earlier to 1.14 million vehicles. Total sales for the first half of the year rose to 6.1 millio ... Continue reading
7.10Mercedes-Benz China June sales surge 52 pct
Mercedes-Benz China June sales surge 52 pct http://autonews.gasgoo.com/auto-news/1011255/Mercedes-Benz-China-June-s ales- surge-52-pct.html Shanghai, July 10 (Gasgoo.com) Daimler AG's Mercedes-Benz unit has announced its sales in China in June surged 52 percent from a year earlier to 5,100 units, far exceeding the indu ... Continue reading
Agility DGS Awarded Army Vehicle Storage Contracts
HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS), a leading provider of integrated logistics, supply chain management and commodity services, won three vehicle-storage contracts awarded by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). Each award has a one-year base and four one-year options. They ... Continue reading
Benny Gordon to Come Back to Compete with USARacing at Motor Mile Speedway
*Benny Gordon to Come Back to Compete with USARacing at Motor Mile Speedway * *TEAM RELEASE* *CONTACT: gasman66@bellsouth.net *** Du Bois, Pa. (July 10, 2009) – Former Pro Cup Champion, Benny Gordon, will be taking a break from NASCAR Nationwide Series competition to return to the USARacing Series on July 18th. Benny ... Continue reading
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Customers Vying for Drives of New Lexus HS 250h Hybrid in DriveHS.com Promotion
TORRANCE, Calif., July 10 -- The 2010 Lexus HS 250h, which will be available later this summer, is the world's first luxury car available with only a hybrid engine. It will be a driving experience like none other, and customers are hoping to win some time behind the wheel in the DriveHS.com promotion. Customers are pos ... Continue reading
Free NAVIGON MobileNavigator LITE for iPhone Now Available in the App Store
HAMBURG, Germany--NAVIGON AG, the leading innovator in the navigation market, today announced the launch of a North American version of its MobileNavigator LITE application for the iPhone. The free software is now available in the Apple App Store. The LITE version includes the same range of functions as NAVIGON’s ful ... Continue reading
Media Release: Lime Rock blockbuster awaits
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Penske Automotive Group To Host Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--Penske Automotive Group, Inc. , an international automotive retailer, will host its second quarter financial results conference call as follows: WHEN: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 TIME: 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time PHONE: United States, please call (800) 230-1092 International, please call (612) ... Continue reading
Statement of IUE-CWA President Jim Clark on GM's Emergence From Bankruptcy
DAYTON, Ohio, July 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement by IUE-CWA President Jim Clark on GM's emergence from bankruptcy: "It is a sad day in America when a formerly bluechip company joins hands with the government to rob those who built the company of the health care that was promised to them. "I ... Continue reading
Status Saturdays with DJ Tom Laroc
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Audiovox Corporation Reports Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 10 -- Audiovox Corporation . Audiovox Corporation today announced results for its fiscal 2010 first quarter ended May 31, 2009. Net sales for the fiscal 2010 first quarter were $119.8 million compared to net sales of $144.6 million reported in the prior year period, a decrease of 17.1%. Patrick La ... Continue reading
Cooper to Announce Second-Quarter 2009 Results
FINDLAY, Ohio, July 10 -- Cooper Tire & Rubber Company will announce its second-quarter 2009 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Aug. 6. Company management will discuss the financial results in a conference call beginning at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time that same day. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/c ... Continue reading
Friday's NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Event @ Woodburn Dragstrip
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series - Northwest Division Woodburn Dragstrip; Woodburn, Ore. Friday, July 10, 2009 Contact: Brett Lyons, NHRA (626) 483-8242 NHRA Qualifying Underway at Woodburn Dragstrip WOODBURN, Ore. (July 10, 2009) - In the first rounds of qualifying at Woodburn Dragstrip, Top Alc ... Continue reading
NADART Announces Its New Vice President
MCLEAN, Va.--NADA Retirement Administrators, Inc. (NADART) has named Betsy Piper/Bach as its new vice president. She replaces Philip Holland, who retired in June after 33 years of service with the company. Piper/Bach is familiar with NADART. Previously, she was president of Cardinal Trust and Investment Services at Car ... Continue reading
NeoHydro Provides Corporate Update
CALGARY, Alberta--Neohydro Technologies Corp. (OTC BB: NHYT) has recently acquired the exclusive license to the patented Green Interactive Hybrid System™ (GIHS) for all of Canada. Neohydro intends to aggressively market the product throughout Canada initially targeting the multi-billion dollar light duty truck indust ... Continue reading
Yellow flags send Alvaro Parente to 9th place (Press-Release)
Yellow flags send Alvaro Parente to 9th place 10 July, 2009 Alvaro Parente will start the first GP2 race of the German Formula 1 Grand Prix, that will be held at Nurburgring tomorrow, from the ninth position, after being prejudiced in his fastest lap. Heavy clouds menaced the German circuit all day and it was possible ... Continue reading
smart USA Launches the smart USA Advance Program
Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) when an eligible vehicle is traded-in with the purchase of a smart fortwo. âBased on the incredible consumer interest to our industry-leading, $99 per month special financing offer, we felt the next logical step was to allow consumers to begin taking advantage of the CARS program ... Continue reading
Strong Consumer Interest in Electric Vehicles Bodes Well for New Era of Sustainable Transportation
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Nearly one in three (30%) U.S. car buyers are interested in purchasing an electric vehicle (EV) for their next car, according to a recent study on consumer EV sentiment sponsored by Better Place and conducted by Ipsos, a leading global market-research company. While interest in EVs was strong in all ... Continue reading
Global Green Cars Expands Its Electric Vehicle Product Line
WILLIAMSBURG, Ky.--Green Star Products, Inc. (OTC:GSPI) today announced that Global Green Cars, Inc., a strategic alliance partner, has been successful in securing the exclusive rights to two additional models for its electric vehicle market. During the past six weeks an entourage from Global Green Cars has been tourin ... Continue reading
AGR Post-Race Team Quotes - Toronto - July 12, 2009
Driver: Danica Patrick Car: #7 Boost Mobile/Motorola Dallara/Honda/Firestone Danica Patrick: Started 16th, finished 6th "You definitely have to be aggressive on street courses and today we were. We started in the back of the field and fought our way up to the front. The Boost Mobile/Motorola guys did a great job in the ... Continue reading
IndyCar Final Results - Toronto - July 12, 2009
TORONTO - Results Sunday of the Honda Indy Toronto IndyCar Series event July 12 at the 1.755-mile Streets of Toronto, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. (1) Dario Franchitti, Dallara-Honda, 85, Running 2. (11) Ryan Briscoe, Dallara- ... Continue reading
Franchitti Takes Points Lead With Indy Toronto Victory
TORONTO, July 12, 2009 - Dario Franchitti held off Ryan Briscoe to claim his third win of the season at the Honda Indy Toronto on the street of Exhibition Place. Franchitti beat Briscoe to the checkered flag by 1.6745 seconds. Will Power, making his first start since the Indianapolis 500 in May, finished third. Franchi ... Continue reading
Goughary Captures First Career Trans-Am Win At Watkins Glen
WATKINS GLEN, July 12, 2009: In just his third career Trans-Am start, rookie Jim Goughary Jr., of Jupiter, Fla., captured his first career Muscle Milk SCCA Trans-Am victory today at Watkins Glen International. Tomy Drissi, of Los Angeles, finished second and clinched the Trans-Am title in the process. Goughary started ... Continue reading
Strong semifinal finish for Coughlin strengthens his point lead
DENVER July 13, 2009: Back-to-back world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. raced to the semifinals of the 30th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals and beat second-place runner Mike Edwards along the way to increase his lead in the Full Throttle Pro Stock points to 83. "It was a great day; it just ended a little bit too soon, ... Continue reading
With C.A.R.S in Effect, Where Do Turn-in Cars Go?
Professional Automotive Recyclers Stand Ready to Process 'CARS' Trade-in Vehicles MANASSAS, Va., July 13 -- With automobile dealerships around the country heavily marketing to the consumer the benefits of the "clunker" trade-in under the federal government "Car Allowance Rebate System" (CARS) program in hopes to boost ... Continue reading
Kia Motors posts 22.4% increase in June global sales
Kia Motors posts 22.4% increase in June global sales - 158,394 Kia vehicles sold globally in June - June sales in Korea, China, and general markets post year-on-year sales growth of 78.6%, 63.3%, and 3.4%, respectively - Cumulative sales in 2009 reached 749,328 units, representing a 4.5% year-on-year increase - Cumulat ... Continue reading
The MotorSport Country Club of Colorado Unveils Tilke Final Resort Design
DENVER, July 13 -- The MotorSport Country Club of Colorado (MSCC) www.MotorSportCC.com has completed the final resort master plan and track engineering for the largest motorsport country club and luxury destination resort in the world. The 2600-acre project is designed by famous racetrack architect Hermann Tilke and in ... Continue reading
Sixth International Competition For The
Initiated by Bavarian Radio and the BMW Group, the BMW musica viva composition prize has been awarded every two years since 1998 within the framework of the musica viva concert series, an event first founded in 1945. The three prizes totalling 25,000 Euros, as well as a sponsorship prize, are awarded on each occasion b ... Continue reading
Do You Know What Your Options Are When it Comes to Accident Repair?
Fortunately for most drivers, the biggest headache facing them after a road accident is not a trip to the local A&E but the issue of getting their vehicle returned to its pre-accident condition and back on the road. A survey carried out on behalf of Vauxhall has found that when it comes to getting your damaged vehicle ... Continue reading
Transform Your Ride Into A Brand New Chevrolet With Exciting New Customer Offers in Bahrain
National Motor Company, Bahrain's Chevrolet dealer, is urging customers thinking about changing their vehicle to take advantage of a very special offer across the entire Chevrolet vehicle line up with the new 'Transform Your Ride' offer. ... Continue reading
Nissan Releases New Skyline Crossover
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the release of the all-new Skyline Crossover, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide. The new Nissan Skyline Crossover represents a fusion of luxury coupe and luxury SUV, a union beautifully expressed in its dynamic design, sophisticated performance and unmatched driving ... Continue reading
Safety at the Highest Level: Another Five Stars for the VW Tiguan
The Tiguan is not only one of the most popular, but also one of the safest vehicles in its segment: once more the high level of competence at Volkswagen in the field of safety has been confirmed by top results in three independent crash test procedures. ... Continue reading
The New Fiat Sedici is the Official Car of the Juventus Training Camp
The new Fiat Sedici is the official car for the Juventus Football Club training camp set to run from 9th to 21st July 2009 in Pinzolo, Trentino. Distinguished by customised Juventus colours, the cars supplied will be ferrying Juventus players and their new coach, Ciro Ferrara, during their transfers on their busy train ... Continue reading
Honda's New CEO Confirms Production CR-Z hybrid
Honda's new CEO, Takanobu Ito has today announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the CR-Z sports hybrid model in February 2010. The start date for EU sales of the new hybrid coupe will be released towards the end of 2009. ... Continue reading
Daimler and Aabar Share Investment in Tesla
Daimler AG (stock-exchange abbreviation DAI) and its new major shareholder Aabar Investments PJSC (Aabar), of Abu Dhabi, have started their first joint strategic project with the sale by Daimler of 40 percent of its equity interest in Tesla Motors Inc. to Aabar. ... Continue reading
Fiat Boss Named Industry Leader of the Year
Sergio Marchionne, the Chief Executive Officer of The Fiat Group and the newly formed Chrysler Group LLC, has been named the Industry Leader of the Year and Europe CEO All-Star by the world's leading industry publication, Automotive News. ... Continue reading
Giant Audi TT Serves as a New Landmark
A new landmark has arrived in the city of Ingolstadt just in time for Audi's 100th anniversary. The giant Audi TT was presented this morning in the grassy area within the Audi roundabout by Dr. Werner Widuckel, Member of the Board of Management for Human Resources at AUDI AG, and Mayor of Ingolstadt Dr. Alfred Lehmann. ... Continue reading
Peugeot 308 CC Gets Five Stars
The 308 CC has received the top rating of five stars from EuroNcap in the 'adult occupancy test' with a total of 36 points (out of a possible maximum 37). ... Continue reading
New Side Head Airbag Continues 120 Years of Innovation
Peugeot, the world's oldest existing car manufacturer has a long and proud history in introducing new technologies to the market. ... Continue reading
Peugeot Launches Stunning New 308 CC in Australia
Peugeot has just launched the new 308 CC in Australia, delivering a compelling blend of form and function in a four-seat convertible. ... Continue reading
Honda Teams Up with Tour of Britain Cycle Race
Honda (UK) has become the official car partner for the Tour of Britain, the professional cycle race which attracts over a million spectators each year. ... Continue reading
Honda Jazz - Japan's Sales King
The biggest selling car in Japan in 2008 has retained its crown in the first half of 2009. ... Continue reading
Mahindra Launches 'Commitment to Australia' Tour
With an upcoming launch of the next generation Mahindra Pik-Up in Australia on July 23, Indian auto giant Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has recently embarked on a 'Commitment to Australia' Tour of all Mahindra dealerships along the Eastern seaboard. ... Continue reading
HONG KONG, July 12 GM has gone through the bankruptcy and reconstitution process within 40 days- a "lightening" speed, emerging as the new GM on July 10 formally. The reconstituted new GM has given up all its previous regional operation systems and withdrawn the establishment of operational areas in Latin America, Euro ... Continue reading
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